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Flames explode out of a replica of the Gonzales Cannon in the pre-dawn hours Saturday, signaling the start of the Texas Independence Relay at the Gonzales Memorial Museum. Some 150 teams took part in this years event, which finished 200-plus miles and a day later at the San Jacinto Battleground Monument in Deer Park. More pictures from the Relay, page A12. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
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Texas the next Saudi Arabia?

Eagle Ford study revises impact figure upwards
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AUSTIN Gonzales best-known artifact is now, officially, a state treasure. A delegation of Gonzales County residents was on-hand at the state Capi-
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tol March 21as the Texas House of Representatives passed HR 622, recognizing the historic Gonzales Cannon as a Texas Treasure and honoring the Come and Take It spirit of the county. The delegation had an opportunity to meet with State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt, State Sen. Glenn Hegar and Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson during the day-long visit. The frontier spirit of Gonzales continues today, the Come and Take It CAPITOL, Page A3
Longtime Gonzales Chamber of Commerce executive director Barbara Hand will step down in June after 30 years of service. She is seen here in 2010 accepting a Certificate of Appreciation by Lee Towns, Texas Independence Trails Coordinator for service at the 10th Anniversary of the Texas Independence Trail Region.
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Teacher Jennifer Lamprecht directs the gathered fourth graders of Gonzales Elementary School in a rousing medley of patriotic and cultural Texas songs during a visit to the State Capitol March 21. More photos, Page A3. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
AUSTIN The Eagle Ford Shale formation has become a game-changer, Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter said Tuesday. Texas has always been the leader in energy policy, Porter said Tuesday at at a meeting at the Capitol of the House Energy Caucus and Eagle Ford Shale Caucus, updating figures on the economic impact of the Eagle Ford Shale. The United States is going to become the largest oil and gas producer in the world by 2020, because of Texas. Well be bigger than Saudi Arabia. Dr. Thomas Tunstall of the University of TexasSan Antonio presented an update to his study, originally presented in May of
last year, indicating that the overall economic impact of the giant shale formation would be $89 billion a year by 2022 nearly $28 billion more than originally forecast. If you look at the economic impact, its luscious, said State Sen. Leticia van de Putte (D-San Antonio). Tunstalls update was presented to the Texas Legislative Eagle Ford Shale Caucus and Energy Caucus as well as capitol staff and the media. He said the Eagle Fords impact on the 20-county region included in the study which includes Gonzales and DeWitt counties shot from from $25 billion in 2011 to $61 billion last year, far outEAGLE FORD, Page A7
In Memoriam: 2013 Relay for Life Honorees

Glass Family still faces emotional void after loss
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
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Longtime Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture executive director Barbara Hand will retire after 30 years of service, effective June 30, the Chamber announced in a news release Wednesday afternoon. Hand began her career at the Chamber of Commerce in May 1982 as part time secretary and
Hand plans to step down as Gonzales Chamber head
in 1988 she was promoted to Executive Director. She has been a driving force in promoting the economic revival of Gonzales and chamber membership. Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will be honoring Hand at a ceremony at a later date.
The devastation that cancer brings to a family is two-fold. Not only does it often claim the life of its victim, but it also leaves an emotional void in the hearts of the victims family. No one knows this better than
Dr. William (Bryan) Glass of Gonzales, who lost his father, William (Bill) Glass to cancer this past November. Bryan said he and his family, which includes his mother, Alice and two siblings, Glenn and Sharon, first began noticing signs that their father might be in trouble early last spring. We knew something unique was going on because he was walking a little wobbly, but I thought it was a knee problem that he had, said Bryan. Then one day he stumbled and he wasnt able to get up, so we thought something
wasnt quite right. He had not been engaging us the same as he usually did. He would answer if you asked him a question, but we could tell that wasnt Daddy. He used to seek us out to converse with us and he just wasnt doing that. I thought maybe it was just aging. You think about things like Alzheimers, but you dont think about brain tumors. Bryan said the family continued to monitor his fathers activity and received some confirmation of GLASS, Page A6
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On this day in 1836, which happened to be Palm Sunday, at least 342 Texans were executed by firing squad at Goliad. The Texans considered these men prisoners of war, whereas General Santa Anna thought them pirates. The Mexican dictator had decreed that all Texans in arms against the Mexican government were to be treated as traitors, not soldiers. The men were led out of town and shot at point- blank range. Those not killed by the first volley were hunted down and killed by gunfire, bayonet, or lance. The bodies were left unburied. The incident, which became known among Texans as the Goliad Massacre, joined the Alamo as a rallying cry for Texas independence.
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The six people who were found guilty on felony charges of cruelty to livestock animals learned their respective fates last Friday in the 2nd 25th District Court in Gonzales. Judge W.C. Kirkendall handed out varied sentences for Victor Alaniz of Waelder, Jose Garza of San Antonio, Margarita Goehring of Wallis, Maria Delores Medina of Needville, Noel Medina of Needville and Stanley Whittington of Santa Fe. The defendants were found guilty during a jury trial in January for their roles in a cockfighting ring that was broken up in January 2011. As the owner and opera-
Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Department report for the Week Of March 25, 2013: 03/08/2013 15 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disorderly Conduct At 400 Blk College St. 03/18/2013 Reported Burglary Building At 1300 Blk St. Louis St. 03/18/2013 Reported Assault At 1500 Blk St. Vincent St. 03/18/2013 Reported Theft At 800 Blk Cuero St. 03/19/2013 Reported Theft At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 03/20/2013 17 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disruption Of Class At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 03/20/2013 Reported Harassment At 700 Blk St. Paul St. 03/20/2013 Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 03/22/2013 Reported Aggravated Assault At 600 Blk St. Peter St. 03/22/2013 Reported Burglary Building At 1400 Blk St. Paul St. 03/22/2013 Reported Assault At 200 Blk St. Joseph St. 03/23/2013 Reported Burglary Habitation At 600 Blk St. John St. 03/23/2013 Reported Assault At 900 Blk Williams St. 03/23/2013 Reported Theft At 300 Blk 90-A. 03/23/2013 Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.
tor of the facility where the fights took place, Alaniz received the stiffest sentence four years probation and a fine of $5,000. Goehring was given two years probation and a fine of $1,000. The Medinas received identical sentences of two years probation and a $500 fine, and Whittington was also given two years probation with a $500 fine. Garzas sentence was not announced in open court because he was not present, reportedly because he is currently incarcerated on another matter. Two other people charged in relation to this case accepted plea bargains from the State on Friday. Christopher Allred of Centerville agreed to plea guilty on a Class A misdemeanor charge of cruelty to livestock animals
in exchange for one year deferred adjudication and a $800 fine. Dennis Wayne Wilson of Centerville agreed to the same deal with the exception of the fine. Kirkendall ordered presentencing investigations for both men and set them for sentencing on May 8. All of the charges stemmed from the events that took place on Jan. 8, 2011 when a combined force of law enforcement officers consisting of the Gonzales County Sheriff s Office, the 25th Judicial District Attorneys Office, members of the Guadalupe County Sheriff s Office and Constable Raleigh Measom raided an active cockfighting facility in northern Gonzales County. After the sentences were handed out, some of
the defendants expressed their displeasure with the outcome. One defendant told The Cannon the raid followed a law enforcement agents solicitation of a bribe that was turned down. However, that allegation was never introduced at the trial. The defendants attorney Steven Keng said his clients were victimized by a member of the Texas Gamefowl Breeders Association who led them to believe they were justified in their cockfighting activities. He pointed to the fact that nobody said you cant do this and law enforcement didnt bother the cockfighting operation as time went by, said Keng. As a result, these people were there because they thought it was legal. They were defrauded.
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has moved to Fort Sam Houston to continue his training as an Army Medic. Force Base, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Swiful is the daughter of Shaun and Tabetha Swiful of County Road 148, Cost. She is a 2009 graduate of Emmanuel Christian School, Gonzales.
Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for March 17-23: 03/17/13 Zahn, Shawna Chere, 06/1973, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Released Weekender/Work Release. 03/20/13 Garza, John Andrew, 12/1982, Gonzales. Local Warrant Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >4G <200G. Local Warrant Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon. Released on $25,000 Bond. Ramirez, Joe Michael, 12/1988, Nixon. Local Warrant Assault causes Bodily Injury. Requires, $5,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. 03/21/13 Grantham, Clifton Edward, 05/1983, Gonzales. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Local Warrant Driving while License Invalid with previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Released on $2,500 Bond. Local Warrant Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Released on $1,500 Bond. Local Warrant No Drivers License Issued. Paid Fine, $415.00. Loya, Joe Angel III, 04/1978, Bastrop. Van Zandt County Warrant Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20. Released on $7,500 Bond. 03/22/13 Pinales, Johnny Juan, 11/1974, Seguin. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 4 >400G. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 4 >400G. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 4 <400G. Requires $40,000 Bond. Transfer to another unit. Hastings, Dustin Dewayne, 09/1989, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Released Weekender/Work Release. Arriola, Joseph Dominic, 05/1983, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact. Remains in Custody. Munoz, Mario, 05/1985, Bastrop. Commitment/Sentence Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20K. Released Weekender/Work Release. 03/23/13 Barta, Dusty Branch, 07/1987, Gonzales. Local Warrant Load Securement Violation. Requires $140.00 Fine. Released on Order to Appear. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 10 DPS 06 GPD 01 WPD 01 NPD 05 Constable 02 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 25
SPRABERRY Damian T. Spraberry, a 2011 graduate of Gonzales High School and the son of Fred Blundell and Caroline Helms Blundell recently completed Basic Combat Training for the U.S. Army in Fort Benning, GA. He
SWIFUL Air Force Airman Chynna D. Swiful graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air
DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report for March 14, 2013 March 20, 2013 Jail Average Daily Count 99 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies 40 March 14, 2013 Rickey Lee Reader, 19, of Yorktown, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $1,000, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $1,000, DCSO March 15, 2013 Fredrick Allen Anzaldua, 20, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/ Violation of Protect Order, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Shawn Dylan Salinas, 18, of Yorktown, Capias Pro Fine/Failure to Attend School, Fine of $492, Failure to Appear/Failure to Attend School, Fine of $367 (30 Days to Pay), DCSO Bryan Christopher Sweeney, 19, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/Possession of Marijuana >4oz<5lb, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Daniel Arrendondo, 28, of Beeville, Driving while Intoxicated, Bond of $4000, Accident Involving Injury, Bond of $5000, DPS March 16, 2013 Michael Lee Talley, 37, of League City, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD March 17, 2013 Isidro Mendoza, 22, of Cuero, Driving while Intoxicated, Bond of $4000, Cuero PD Derrick Klasel, 26, of Brazoria, Bond Forfeiture/Possession of Control Substance PG1 less than 1 Gram, Bond $5,000, Failure to Appear/Theft of Property, Bond, $1,000, Cuero PD Kendalyn Rogers, 22, of Lake Jackson, Bond Forfeiture/Possession of Control Substance PG1 less than 1 Gram, Bond $5,000, Cuero PD Jose Sanchez, 28, of Yoakum, Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, Bond $2,000, Yoakum PD Jose Mendez, 58, of Nacogdoches, Illegal Entry, No Bond, Cuero PD March 18, 2013 Manuel Escbar-Mclara, 17, El Salvador, Illegal Entry, No Bond, DCSO Guadalupe Vela, 18, Mission, Fail to Stop at Designated Point, Fine of $156, Expired Drivers License, Fine of $166, Fail to Maintain Insurance, Fine of $401, DCSO March 19, 2013 Kyle Andrew Hoffman, 20, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $364, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 < 1G, Bond of $5,000, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Macie Michelle Stephens, 32, of Cuero, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 < 1G, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Michael Scott Rose, 43, of Yorktown, Violation Bond/Protective Order, Bond of $1,000, Yorktown PD March 20, 2013 Jonathan Michael Martinez, 25, of Victoria, Capias Pro Fine/ Speed 11/15 over Limit, Fine of $426.30, Capias Pro Fine/Failure to Appear Speed, Fine of $574.60, Yorktown PD Ascencion Ann Licon, 36, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Display Expired License Plates, Fine of $18210, Capias Pro Fine/Speeding School Zone, Fine of $152.10, DCSO Sheryl Jean Boldt, 46, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct Vulgar Language, Trial by Judge, DCSO Alexandria Mary Ann Gonzalez, 21, of Cuero, Accident Involving Injury, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD
Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Report for March 18-24: 03/18/13 Case #13-096, Runaway N.I.C.S., 104 Poth; Disposition, Cleared by Arrest. Case #13-098, Reckless Driving, 200 Blk. N. South; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-099, Assault-C, 103 McKinnon; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #13-100, Theft-B, 320 E. Hochheim; Disposition, Investigation. 03/19/13 Case #177937, Warrant Arrest, Warren, Edward, 29, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, W#12-463-No Drivers License; Disposition, Fine/$211.20/Rel. Case #13-101, Assault-C, 105 Ellen May; Disposition, Court Citation. 03/22/13 Case #177976, Warrant Arrest (3), Rosales, Scott, 25 Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense(s), CPF#13-001-Disobey Stop Sign, CPF#13-002Expired Drivers License, CPF#130-003-Reckless Driving; Disposition(s), Fine/$172.10/ YPD Custody, Fine/$372.10/YPD Custody, Fine/$214/YPD Custody. Case #177977, Scott, 25, 900 Irvine; Offense(s), D.W.L.I. and Expired Inspection; Disposition(s), Fine/$264/YPD Custody, Fine/$114/YPD Custody. Case #177978, Morales, Myrna, 24, 900 Irvine; Offense(s), Disobey Stop Sign, Disobey Stop Sign, No Drivers License, Seatbelt under 15; Disposition(s), Fine/$98.10/ Rel., Fine/$147.10/Rel, Fine/$3.10/Rel, Fine$197.10/Rel. Case #13-102, Disorderly Conduct (2), 104 Poth; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #13-103, Assault-C, 100 Blk. E. Gonzales; Disposition, Court Citation. 03/23/13 Case #13-105, Assault-C, 200 Blk. Aubrey; Disposition, Court Citation. 03/24/13 Case #13-106, Munoz, Oscar, 24, Dallas, 300 US 77A N ; Offense(s), D.W.L.I., Speeding; Disposition(s), Fine/$139.00/Rel., Fine/$148.10/Rel. Case #13-107, Robbery, 300 Blk. Davis; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-108, Assault-C, 1000 Southwell; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #13-109, Criminal Mischief-B, 1000 Southwell; Disposition, Investigation.
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Gonzales Fire Chief Keith Schmidt and Mayor Bobby Logan chat with State Sen. Glen Hegar (center) during a breakfast meeting at the State Capitol.
State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt (above) introduces HR622 on the House floor making the historic Gonzales Cannon a Texas Treasure. Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson (right) gifted the fourth graders of Gonzales Elementary, represented by Colin Lawing, with a package of Texas heritage items, including a copy of the famed Travis Letter.
The combined fourth-grade classes of Gonzales Elementary put on an impressive show at the Texas Capitol March 21, performing a series of patriotic and cultural texas songs at the Capitols open-air rotunda. Local resident Sara Rush (left) let the audience know where the young chorale was from by unveiling a Come and Take It flag as they prepared to perform, and afterwards State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt (above) congratulated the kids on a job well done. GEs fourthgrade staff (below) gathered for a memento group shot following the performance. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
The ladies from Gonzales Daisy Scheske, Crissy ONeal, Debbie Tieken and Sascha Kardosz with a bust of Ma Ferguson, Texas first woman Governor, in the Capitol Rotunda.
CAPITOL: Historic cannon named a Texas Treasure

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T E N L E Y
Swing Em High Our Little Ten has turned Five!
spirit, Kleinschmidt said in introducing his resolution to the House. The resolution recalls the story of the First Shot Battle of Gonzales and the citys enduring grasp of its place in history. The resolution expresses sincere gratitude to the people of Gonzales for maintaining this symbol of Texas pride... The county visitors had expected an opportunity to also visit the Senate chamber, but Hegar in a breakfast meeting noted his colleagues had voted to adjourn for the week the previous afternoon.
The visit also included an impressive performance of patriotic and cultural Texas songs by fourth-grade students from Gonzales Elementary School at the Capitols open-air rotunda which attacted scores of Capitol visitors and staffers. Stretched above the gathered children from a second-floor railing, local resident Sara Rush unveiled a Come and Take It flag with a little history of its own. The flag belongs to Felicia Winegeart, who said it was made by Elaine Hoffpauir years ago and was flown in front of her Bloomin Things shop on St. John St. for many years until she closed the business.
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Parents, not curriculum, responsible for academic apathy

The last few meetings of the Luling ISD Board of Trustees have seen some pointed questioning of the districts administration and the board from parents, community members and even board members themselves over that districts decision to bore ahead whole-heartedly wih the CSCOPE curriculum management system. The districts wisdom in going all out on use of the system at a time when its academic accreditation is at stake has drawn some pointed questions. Over the past year or so, Ive looked extensively at CSCOPE from top to bottom. It has its flaws, to be sure the worst being the fact that it has, in several places, a very clear, very liberal/ globalist political bias. But CSCOPE itself is not the cause of problems in the Luling ISD; if that were the case, wed have a similar dire situation in every surrounding district which uses CSCOPE, including Gonzales, Waelder, Nixon-Smiley and Yoakum. The issue in Luling is about the
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achievement levels of specific racial, ethnic and economic demographics and thats a problem which is not the fault of any curriculum, teacher or administrator. The problem is parents who are part of a culture that just doesnt care. For much of the last 30 years, Ive covered public education issues from the local level to the state level to the national level. The research Ive done in compiling in-depth stories and even a book has led me to a traditionalist view of education sharply opposed to the Deweyism currently in favor among the education elitists. Ive covered, and debated, the primacy of phonics-
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first instruction over Whole Language/balanced literacy programs, the importance of skills and drills in early-grade math versus the manipulatives and relevance advocates who created fuzzy math, and the importance of teaching history instead of social studies. But you can have the best Phonics-first program around, the best Saxon Math and the best history program emphasizing American exceptionalism and still have failing students if those children have parents who do not actively take a role in their kids educational achievement. The failure is a cultural one among parents, especially those who are poor. Among AfricanAmericans, Hispanics and whites who struggle financially, parents tend to be less adept at helping their children get the education they need to climb out of the cycle of poverty. In fact, there are even some indications that some parents dont want their children to do better in life than they did. I wont term them lazy but they all too of-
ten fail to communicate a positive work ethic to their children. Curiously, that attitude affects those of Asian descent far less, regardless of their income bracket. Students of Asian descent tend to achieve at higher levels than other groups because higher expectations are set by parents. Parents who are more affluent also tend to produce better students again, because more is expected of those students, not because of any technological advantage attributable to wealth. Those are documented facts. We can throw as much money as we want to at public education. We can build Taj Mahal facilities and equip every kid with a laptop and IPOD, we can use any curriculum system we want to and Johnny still wont be able to read if Mom and Dad dont set high educational expectations for him and get him out of the urban street culture which defines and glorifies failure. While there is ample evidence that outcomes-based education the core foundation of all modern public education to-
day is part of the problem for its focus on the affective (values and feelings) realm, the problem is that too many parents wont do their job, and expect government to do it. Here in Texas over the last three decades, the politicians have attempted to legislate schools into doing what parents should be doing. We have created pre-pre kindergarten and interventions, we have forced schools to continue to educate kids who should rightfully be starting their lifelong association with the county jail, we have schools feeding kids meals which should be the job of their parents. In some places, they even have schools running after-school programs and yes day-care programs for children of students. And the failures continue to mount. We can create all the new curriculum systems and test systems we want, but until we convince a lot of parents to start doing their jobs, we will continue to be plagued by academic apathy.
I am considering a career move to become a professional Hispanic. A professional Hispanic is a person who cries Hispanic! anytime they see an opportunity or they want attention. This past week, some professional Hispanics gave their opinions to national GOP leaders and to the national media about how the Republican Party needs to reach out and to embrace Hispanics. Some hinted at the Party accepting some form of amnesty for the 12-14 million illegal aliens in the U.S. Whats shameful is that many of these professional Hispanics are yelling the sky is falling so they can get contracts marketing the GOP to Hispanics. However, the GOP leaders should understand the following points. First, Hispanics are NOT all the same. Some are Cubans, some are Puerto Ricans, and some are Mexican-Americans. Some are acculturated, others are bi-lingual/bi-cultural, and yet others just arrived in the U.S. No one group or person can assume to speak on their behalf or know whats best for Hispanics as a whole. Second, immigration, amnesty, and Hispanic support for the GOP have never been tied to each other. In 1984 Walter Mondale won 61% of the Hispanic vote while Ronald Reagan took 37% in a national landslide victory. Two years later, Reagan signed into law the 1986 Simpson-Mazzoli Immigration Reform Act which gave amnesty to several million illegal aliens. That amnesty was supposed to bring Hispanics into the GOP, but in 1988 Democrat candidate Michael Dukakis took 69% of the Hispanic vote while George H.W. Bush won 30%. Amnesty didnt help the GOP very much. In 1996 Bill Clinton took 72% of the Hispanic vote while Bob Dole only captured 21%. That was the lowest Hispanic support for a Republican candidate ever recorded. However, in 2004 John Kerry got 58% of the Hispanic vote, while George W. Bush won 40% which is the highest His-
George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
When progressives talk of government, it is in an alluring can-do spirit. Making the case for more spending, President Barack Obama invokes the 19th century as a heroic age that built government-supported railroads. MSNBC hosts pose in front of monumental 20th-century public-works projects and speak of what all of us can do together. This is all well and good as nostalgia, but is utterly detached from the spirit and the practices of 21st-century government. We dont excel at building things. We excel at studying things, and putting up obstacles to building them. It is not the age of the George Rodriguez is president of the engineer but of the bureaucrat, the lawyer South Texas Alliance for Progress and can be and the environmental activist. Consider the proposed Keystone pipefollowed on Facebook at El Conservador. line to connect the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, with the Gulf Coast. The Obama administration has been happy to keep the nations foremost shovel-ready project in a BOARD OF DIRECTORS state of suspended animation for years, so Billy Bob Low Chairman it can be constantly studied toward no end Randy Robinson, Vice Chairman Myrna McLeroy whatsoever except placating people with a Mary Lou Philippus, Secretary Alice Hermann theological objection to pipelines. For a taste of the 21st-century American Dave Mundy - Editor & Dorothy Gast - Business Manager attitude toward building things, I direct General Manager dot@gonzalescannon.com your attention to Volume 2 -- not Volume manager@gonzalescannon.com 1, 3 or 4 -- of the Draft Supplemental EnMark Lube - Sports Editor vironmental Impact Statement, not to be Cedric Iglehart - News Editor sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com region@gonzalescannon.com confused with the three prior environmennewseditor@gonzalescannon.com Sanya Harkey - Circulation/Classifieds tal studies. subscriptions@gonzalescannon.com Therein is a section considering the Debbie Toliver - Advertising Director pipelines impact on endangered and poadvertising@gonzalescannon.com Letters to the Editor tentially endangered animals and plants. It letters@gonzalescannon.com evaluates the effect on everything from the THE GONZALES CANNON (USPS 001-390) is Spragues Pipit to the blowout penstemon, published weekly each Thursday by Gonzales Cannon although special attention is devoted to the Inc., 618 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, TX 78629. Periodicals Postage Paid at Gonzales, TX 78629. A one year subscripAmerican burying beetle. Just like your tion costs $22 in Gonzales County, $24 for out-of-county, congressman, the beetle is a federally proand $30 for out-of-state. 2013 tected invertebrate. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Gonzales Cannon, PO Box E, Gonzales, TX 78629. It lives in a handful of counties to be An erroneous reflection upon the charactor, standing traversed by the pipeline in Nebraska and or reputation of any firm, person or corporation, which appears in the columns of this newspaper will be corSouth Dakota. Its habitat could be disruptrected upon due notice given to the publication at The ed. It could be hit by trucks. If the pipeline Gonzales Cannon office. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Phone: (830) 672-7100. Fax: (830) 672-7111. heats the ground, beetles burrowed into Website:www.gonzalescannon.com. the soil for the winter could be fooled into
panic support for a Republican candidate on record. Contrary to what many think, immigration and amnesty are not critical. Third, to win Hispanic support in any election, good grass-roots organizing is needed as well as candidates that are accessible and responsive. (Romney had neither.) This means the GOP precinct chairs, GOP clubs, and conservative organizations like the Tea Party must be active in the outreach to Hispanics. These people should be speaking to their Hispanic friends and neighbors, inviting them to meetings and providing them information. The personal touch is more important to winning Hispanic votes (or anyone else) than some slick marketing campaign. Republicans, particularly in Texas, should not pay professional Hispanics to do what precinct chairs, conservative groups, and candidates should be doing. If the GOP is going to win elections at the national, state, and local levels, then GOP leaders and candidates need reach out at the local level. As an American of Mexican descent, I want politicians that are responsive and accountable on conservative issues. I do not need ethnic pandering by professional Hispanics.
The governmental beetle and the Keystone Pipeline

Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.
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emerging prematurely. Artificial lighting could expose it to increased predation. Not to worry. Keystone has been in discussions with federal and state officials about minimizing the impact. Prior to construction, the beetles should be trapped and relocated, in keeping, of course, with the Nebraska American Burying Beetle Trapping Protocol. But not in South Dakota. Trapping and relocating American burying beetles, the statement explains, is not authorized in South Dakota. Vegetation should be mowed to no more than 8 inches tall to render the affected areas temporarily unsuitable to the beetles. Carcasses should be removed, lest beetles return to eat. Lighting should be shielded to avoid attracting beetles. All workers should be trained in beetle protection and issued a full color Endangered Species Card, which includes a picture of the American burying beetle and a summary of relevant conservation information. This is the case of only one insect glancingly affected by one project, but it stands for an epoch of red tape and hostility to development. The betting now is that Obama administration will eventually greenlight the pipeline. If it does get built, it probably wont be in operation until 2016, when the original completion date was 2012. We get ever more adept at the perverse art of not building things. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.(c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.
In Your View
This is an edited transcription of a radio interview with Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District manager Zach Holland heard on the News from the Camphouse, KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: Which counties are covered by the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District (BGCD)? Holland: Austin, Grimes, Waller, and Walker that includes the towns Huntsville, Hempstead, Waller, Navasota, Sealy, and Wallis to name a few. Brune: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has 16 regions across the state. Each region is responsible for a plan for managing water in that region. Also going into these plans are input from Groundwater Management Areas (GMAs) and Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs). Then all the plans are coordinated by the TWDB into the Texas Water Plan which is now before the state legislature for approval, as well as, seeking a funding mechanism to implement the water conservation and development plans for each region. Which region is the BGCD in? Holland: Austin, Waller, and Walker Counties are in Region H, and Grimes County is in Region G. All of our counties are in GMA 14. Brune: So your GCD is responsible for coordinating with two different regions, as well as, one GMA. And while many GCDs only cover one county, the BGCD covers four. Now, please describe the situation that is drawing controversy. Holland: There are some applications to drill 10 wells by Electro Purification LLC. It is a water development plan with seven wells in Waller County and three in Austin County. The request is to produce 20 million gallons per day or 22,500 acre feet per year. The initial end user for this water would be the cities of Richmond and Rosenberg in Fort Bend County. These cities have spoken for 10 million gallons per day. Brune: Thats half the water. Wheres the other half go? Holland: Weve asked where there is an additional need, or
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owners? Holland: There has only been one landowner identified. Then there are more partners in the LLC. Brune: All the groundwater, 10 wells, is coming off one property? Does the BGCD have regulations concerning how much groundwater may be produced? Holland: Our district is setup so that non-exempt large capacity wells, which are considered more than seven million gallons per year, require a two-phased hydro-geologic study. Non-exempt wells include public water supplies, commercial industrial uses, and rural water supplies. Exempt wells include domestic household, agricultural usage, or railroad commission wells. Currently were dealing with phase one of this project. That includes the application and a paper study to determine availability. It includes well logs, electric logs, physical logs, and any information that may be gathered before drilling wells. It defines potential impacts. That study is submitted to the district. The district then does its own independent study of the information submitted to make sure information is factual. Our independent study also goes further because we must protect current and future well owners in our area. We must insure there are no adverse impacts such as lowering water levels in nearby individual wells, as well as, subsidence. These are key factors to be considered for any projects brought before the district. We must discern, from our own review, whether there are impacts and then whether we approve, deny, or modify. Phase two would be to actually drill wells. Were a long way from phase two. If the wells were approved weve developed a trigger monitoring threshold that would insure we monitor impacts before they affect any other users. Brune: Is this in the Texas Water Plan before the legislature? Holland: No sir, but the subsidence plan of Fort Bend County is in the Texas Water Plan. This project was submitted in November, 2012.
Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
Google recently brought its self-driving car to the Capitol and gave lawmakers and state transportation officials a spin into the future. But although the hybrid Lexus is packed with technology that lets it maneuver without a human behind the wheel, it cant go anywhere without roads. Multi-lane urban expressways, interstate highways and state and county roads are just as important to our freedom of mobility as the vehicles we drive, or someday, may drive us! Thats why one of our top priorities for the 83rd Legislature is transportation infrastructure. Texas has done a good job at building and maintaining its highway system. According to a report by the Reason Foundation, we increased transportation spending per mile by 174 percent over the last 20 years, more than any other state. The study, reported by the Dallas Morning News, cited improvement in all major categories, except the number of rural primary roads considered too narrow. Rural and county roads present a problem all their own particularly in energy producing regions and its not just because theyre narrow. Over the last several years, large oil patch trucks have pummeled county roads that were built for cars, pickup trucks, and farm equipment. County roads in the Eagle Ford Shale, Barnett Shale,
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and Permian Basin regions are deteriorating under the wheels of these heavy trucks, and counties need help with maintenance and repair. Currently only about $6 million of TxDOTs biennial budget is dedicated to county roads, while there is currently a demonstrated need of more than $700 million. Many Texans have never driven on a county road, few of which are even paved. But because of their importance to agriculture and the energy industry, we must take better care of them. The day after Googles driverless car was put on display in Austin, an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said that Texas booming energy industry is helping the Texas economy grow faster than that of the nation. He told the San Antonio Express-News that petroleum jobs helped put Texas at No. 3 in terms of job growth. Only North Dakota, No. 1; and Utah, No. 2, are growing faster, thanks to their own shale plays. Because of the great benefits the oil boom is bringing to working Texas families, counties, and communities,
My youngest son will be getting married this July shortly after his 27th birthday. The young woman he is marrying is a gift from God. She is everything a man could want and exactly what this future mother-in-law had been praying for. This is one of those bitter-sweet moments of my life. As happy as I am for my son, I am just as unhappy to have seen him leave this family and the only home he has ever known. Yes, I know. The bible says a man will leave his father and his mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. Remember I said this was bittersweet. For weeks before Departure day I had gathered half a houseful of furniture and tons of useful items that Id been saving for this event. It helped me come to terms with the fact he was leaving, and it also made me feel really good about being such a hoarder. There is still enough stuff left for my
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other son when he meets Ms. Right. We spent all week carefully boxing up his possessions and Saturday they were loaded up tightly in the U-Haul truck. Sunday morning we had breakfast together and prayed together for a safe trip and an easy transition-for all of us. We hugged and kissed each other good-bye and watched the fourth member of our family unit slowly drive away. I followed the truck down the driveway so I could see his face in the rear-view mirror. As I stood at the gate watching my youngest sons face disappear my heart felt like it was going to break. This was not a good day for any of us. Tears took us by surprise all day and most of the night. I found myself trying to keep my mind occupied with other things. It worked for short periods during the course of the day, but without warning, the dam would break again. The loss of a loved one creates an emptiness that cant be completely described to anyone who has not experienced it. The loss may be due to a temporary physical separation, it may be caused by the end of a relationship, or it may be a permanent separation due to death. Regardless, the losses of life cause us to grieve. Grief is a normal part of life that subsides for most of us over time. But some people cant get past the grief, and consequently, they cant get on with living. This happens when we confuse function with identity. What happens when we lose our function? Our reason for living vanishes and all hope for our future is lost. That is not what God wants. Isaiah 44: 2 says I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born. No one is an accident. God made each of us carefully and intentionally to fulfill a specific purpose. Ive been able to get through the toughest times because I am fully persuaded that God has a good reason for everything that happens in our lives. He even guides us to the doors we are to enter and veers away from the ones we should not. That is why I canthrough the pain of lossunderstand that my primary function as a mother was to ground my two boys in the Word of God so that they will be guided in wisdom and understanding the rest of their lives. My job was to encourage them to use their God given talents and to teach them to hear Gods voice and always submit to His will. . As a mother Ive developed a deeper respect and admiration for Mary in the past few weeks. Can you imagine
and because of what it means to our economy and the freedom granted by mobility, we must plan carefully for the future. We dont want to kill the golden goose that has brought so much prosperity, and that means taking care of our roads. Exactly how we acknowledge, quantify, and ultimately fix the damage to our roadways is the million-dollar question or more accurately, many, many millions that the Legislature must now answer. The mechanics of this complex equation are still being debated. One approach contemplates the use of rainy day funds, while another would alter property tax calculations in recognition of the explosive growth in shale plays across the state. Either way, we are determined to bring forth a solution to the unwelcome and very significant safety and structural issues that Texas 21st Century oil boom has brought to our great state. The Legislature has a rare opportunity this session to address all of our transportation infrastructure needs from the widest superhighways to dusty caliche roads. Fortunately, there is a growing bipartisan consensus that we must make this investment. There are many roads to the future, and we have to maintain them if were going to get there.
whether there is a third unidentified party and weve not received answers satisfying those questions. All the information is at www.bluebonnetgroundwater. org. Brune: This would be moving groundwater down the Brazos Valley and does not constitute inter-basin transfer, which would require legislative action. Holland: Thats correct. This is a groundwater project involving the Gulf Coast Aquifer. And of course, aquifers dont care about political boundaries. It would be a transfer from Austin and Waller Counties into Fort Bend County. Were not moving surface water, were not going outside of our river basin, and were not changing aquifers. Brune: Why does Fort Bend County not drill more of their own wells? Holland: The Fort Bend Subsidence District has implemented their groundwater reduction plan. And just as that sounds, that means that there will be less groundwater production from within its area. Fort Bend County is divided into zones. Their rules, as I understand, state that they may not increase production from one zone to move groundwater to another zone. However, their rules do not say they may not go to another county to supplement their water needs. Brune: What is the name of the Fort Bend GCD? Holland: Fort Bend County does not have a GCD. They are served by the subsidence district. Brune: Is the LLC that is making the applications to produce groundwater a coalition of land-
the agony she went through? She had to watch her son suffer and die on a cross for a crime he did not commit. The reason she was able to bear losing him as she did was that she knew that God had a grand plan that would overshadow her sons death. We now have eternal life because Christ fulfilled His purpose. Submitting to the will of God is not an easy thing to do; but, it is the path to becoming who we are meant to be. To be perfectly honest I dont always like Gods will. His will is often uncomfortable, painful and life-altering. His desire may even break our heart. But His will has always proven to be best. Trusting God enables us to watch our loved ones go and bless them as they drive away. You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. (Is. 26:3) love, eloise
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their suspicions after the father made a strange request of his son. He asked me to take him to the dermatologists office, which was a little odd, said Bryan. I think he didnt feel comfortable driving all the way to San Marcos. That was the day I noticed he wasnt walking in a straight line and I knew something was wrong. Now armed with circumstantial evidence, the Glass siblings conferred and decided to time to get their dad to agree to a rare doctors visit. We had talked about taking him to the doctor, but Daddy was the tough kind and would insist he was all right, said Bryan. My siblings and I talked about it and I went to Mom and she said He isnt going to go. and I said Oh yes, he is. I told him if he wasnt going to go for himself, then he should go for us and he ultimately agreed. On May 31, 2012, Bill Glass went in to have some lab work done and undergo a CT scan. The doctor saw something on the results, but couldnt quite determine what it was. He told me they didnt know if it was an atypical stroke or a tumor, said Bryan. He sent us over to the hospital for a MRI and it was real obvious there was a tumor in his right temporal lobe. Bills health began to decline swiftly over the next weekend, so much so he ended up having to be transported to Methodist Hospital by ambulance. They did the surgery to remove the tumor and he came through it OK, said Bryan. He went through a period of rehabilitation at a nursing home and then we brought him home where he did radiation and oral chemo therapy every day for five weeks. Despite their optimism and constant around-the-clock care, the family couldnt help but notice its patriarch was getting worse. He just had trouble, recalled Bryan. His mentation wasnt good, his decision-making wasnt good. He was not improving and we thought it was the radiation that was causing him problems. Upon returning Bill to an oncologist, he underwent another MRI and the results validated the familys worse fears. Not only had the brain cancer returned, but it had come back with a vengeance. It was a glioblastoma, which is a very aggressive tumor, explained Bryan. It is a very rapid-growing type of tumor and it had spread, so there were more of them. We knew that they were going to do everything they could to slow it down, but they probably would not be able to stop it. Over the next few weeks, the family tried several methods including intravenuous chemotherapy, but Bills condition to continued to spiral downward. Finally, the reluctant family was forced to accept the inevitable. We had to come to the conclusion that there wasnt anything else we could do, said Bryan. We just had to make him as comfortable as possible at that point. We brought in hospice and he passed away on November 17. Bill was born September 16, 1934 in Gonzales to Bryan Steen Glass and Merle Hart Glass. He married his high school sweetheart, Alice Marie Mills, on June 6, 1954 in Gonzales. Daddy was the kind of guy who handled everything, said Bryan. He took care of my mom and he was the guy who got things done. He was a very self-sufficient person and to see him coming apart was just very hard. He had taken care of us for many, many years and we came to the point where it was time for us to take care of him. My siblings and I worked through the process of trying to take care of him. Bryan admitted that in a way enduring his fathers ordeal was a good thing for the family because it forced them to grow even closer. For five weeks we had to go to San Anto-
nio, so we shared that time together, he remembered. It was good that we got to spend that time with him that we probably wouldnt have otherwise. We had some good talks on the way to San Antonio, but we didnt get to talk quite the way we had in the past because of the change in his personality. Im thankful that he did not hurt a lot, thats a good thing. He just got through it day by day. He would get confused sometimes and that was kind of hard to watch. A faith-driven man, Bill was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Gonzales. He was a member of the Texas State Teachers Association and Texas Retired Teachers Association. He had served as a board member of the Gonzales County Farm Bureau. Bill had graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College with a Bachelors degree in Agriculture Education. He began a rewarding career in teaching in 1959 in the Gonzales Independent School District. Bill received his Masters degree in Education also from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. He had taught for 16 years and in that time served dual roles as teacher and assistant principal in the Gonzales High School. In 1988, Bill accepted the position as the principal of Gonzales High School and served in that capacity until he retired with 32 years of excellence in education in the Gonzales Independent School District. Many former students and teachers will remember Bill Glass as a fair man, a man that clearly understood student behavior patterns. He used respect, love and understanding to address students needing his attention. He enjoyed his work because he loved teaching and working with kids, said Bryan. Education was a big thing with him, thats why we all went to college. He felt it was important to learn a craft and be the best you can at your job. He was big on that. He took great pride in teaching us how to work hard. Bill was more than a father figure to his family. He was their mentor, the kind of patriarch that showed his family that with hard work and sweat they could accomplish all things. He was savvy enough to let them fall a little in their endeavors, for this would be a lesson learned, but he was always there to pick them up, brush them off and leave them believing in themselves. He always worked hard at making us feel good about ourselves, Bryan said. Whatever we did, he was there behind us. You knew you could look over your shoulder and he would be there. He had a way of making each of us feel like we were his favorite child, he was good at that. He was a great dad and family was very important to him. Bill Glass is also survived by his brothers, Dr. Samuel Edward Glass and his wife Sally of Gonzales, Roy Donald Glass and his wife Lou also of Gonzales; and his devoted grandchildren who will remember their PawPaw as a man with an influence of faith, hope and love, with his love being unconditional, Cydney Allison Mathis (Terry), Ray Lee Raley, III (Angelica), William Robert Glass, Allison Renee Raley, Danyelle Anmarie Glass, Keaton Lynn Glass, Kobey Layne Glass and foster granddaughter Arlene Sanchez. Bryan said the hardest thing to come to grips with about his fathers passing is how quickly it all seemed to happen. It took us all by surprise because we figured he was going to be around for a few more years, he said. Maybe he would have been had it not been for the brain tumor. Thats the thing about cancer, it catches you off-guard. It takes your knees out from under you, but thats just the way it is. This year, William Bryan Glass, Sr. is one of the two In Memoriam honorees for the 2013 Relay For Life of Gonzales County, which will be held Friday, April 5, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the J.B. Wells Arena.
Faith Walkers held a Relay for Life benefit on March 9 at the American Legion. Shown are (front, from left) Carol Oakes, Beverly Pirkle (co-organizer), Connie Kern and Sandy Marek. Back row, from left, are Sherley Frazier,Ruth Ann Campion, Linda Null, Jason Campion, Marilyn Krum and Marilyn Neuse. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital met for Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 26 in the dining room of the hospital with 14 present. Betty Fink presented the program which was a reminder of the events of the fight for and the declaration of Texas Independence. She concluded with a guessing game, using the above facts. Barbara Koricanek won the first part and Cynthia Garcia the second, thus winning the attendance prizes. The March 26 meeting will be a Pot Luck Salad Luncheon at 11:30 a.m., held at the Riverside Community Center and drinks, utensils, decor, etc. with the program provided by County Extension Agent, the subject Geriatric Nutrition. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Gift Shop for attendees to indicate which kind of salad they will bring. The Gift Shop will be receiving in items and new Easter flower arrangements are available, so come in and see our new items. The Auxiliary has been asked to help host the Open House hosted by the Hospital Staff, celebrating opening the Jane Johnson Womens Health Center, set for Thursday, April 18, from 4-6 p.m. in the OutPatient Clinic Hall. Food and drink are provided by the Administration Staff and they have asked Auxiliaries to wear our uniform jackets.
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High school students in Gonzales County who are interested in developing the values of citizenship, patriotism, capitalism and leadership are invited to attend Texas Farm Bureaus (TFB) 50th Annual Youth Leadership Conference June 17-21 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. We are pleased to sponsor local students to attend this conference, where they learn more about the cornerstones of our countrythe U.S. Constitution and our free enterprise system, said Charles Rochester, Gonzales County Farm Bureau president. These are values that we must pass down to future generations. Youths will hear from energetic speakers and participate in engaging activities that will help them prepare for leadership opportunities in their
Members of the Gonzales Veterans of Foreign Wars on Tuesday presented Gonzales ISD Superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier with a certificate of recognition for her work in improving the school district. With Strozier at the presentation were the VFWs Juan Gaytan and Dick Kuenzler. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
schools, churches, communities and later, the workforce. Qualified participants must be entering their junior or senior years of high school in August and be ranked in the top 30 percent of their class for academics. If selected to attend, the student will receive a full scholarship for the event. Students interested in participating in the Youth Leadership Conference or the Free Enterprise Speech Contest should contact the Gonzales County Farm Bureau office at (830) 672-7518. Applications are due by May 1. For more information, visit www.texasfarmbureau.org, select Youth Opportunities under the Youth & Education section and then click on Youth Leadership Conference.
AUSTIN The Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 5 on second reading Wednesday with broad bipartisan support. The legislation, authored by Public Education Committee Chairman Jimmie Don Aycock (R Killeen), is designed to improve education in three critical ways: It gives students more flexibility to explore their individual interests as they prepare for higher education and the workforce; it reduces the burden of standardized tests, which play too large a role in our education system; and it provides new measures to make our schools more accountable. Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt (RLexington), Republican Caucus Policy Chairman said, The current one-size-fits-all model for high school does not fit the needs of every child, which is a problem for our students and our economy. Texas is a great place to do business, but our workforce is aging, and our schools arent producing nearly enough skilled workers to fill the gap. This bill provides flexibility for students to develop their individual talents and pursue jobs that match those talents. This bill gives all Texas students the opportunities they need to succeed in life by offering multiple rigorous pathways in high school. Our goal is to prepare all students for success, not just those going to four-year colleges.
Critics of the testing regimen under the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) said the heavy emphasis on student assessments forced schools to focus too heavily on testing over course work. House members also made several references to testing-related scandals. The bill makes fundamental changes in public schools current pathway to graduation by replacing the existing minimum, recommended and advanced highschool program with a 24-credit foundation high school program and also establishes a separate distinguished track through additional requirements that would be designed for those planning on attending colleges or universities Kleinschmidt said that research shows that young people stay engaged in education when they believe it is relevant to their lives, and this bill gives students more opportunities to explore the subjects that interest and motivate them. The bill will also make Texas students better prepared for the jobs that Texas employers are struggling to fill. A new state rating system would measure schools on academic performance, financial performance, and community and student engagement. All three ratings would be released at the same time to provide a clearer understanding of a schools overall track record. It would use the understandable labels of A, B, C, D and F.
EAGLE FORD: Study says impact greater than originally expected

stripping projections. If youll look at the figures, there were 26 (drilling) permits in 2008 and more than 4,000 last year, he said. Gas and condensate production has pretty well leveled off because the price for gas has remained relatively low, but oil production tripled from 2011 to 2012. So far, more than 5,400 Eagle Ford wells have been permitted by the Texas Railroad Commission, but the study expects more than 24,000 wells in the region by 2022. He said the growth goes beyond just the oil industry. A few years ago the Gardendale rail head at Cotulla had been more or less shut down, the only way to find it was using a metal detector, he said then showed a slide of a full and busy rail yard today. Tunstall also hinted that as technology catches up to exploration, the natural gas impact could grow exponentially. There is a big global market for LNG (liquefied natural gas), and theyre starting to build more big LNG tankers to carry it, he said. You could see the same kind of growth with gas that weve seen with oil.
Tunstalls figures indicate that oil production in Texas, primarily from the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin, not only puts the state as the leading oil-producing state in the union it produces more oil than the next three states (California, Alaska and North Dakota) combined. And the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin arent Texas only oil aces in the hole, Tunstall said. We havent even tapped the Cline Shale (east of Midland-Odessa), he said. He added that shale oil extraction technology has advanced rapidly in just the last couple of years. The costs to complete a well are going down in a steady fashion as oil companies get on the learning curve, he said. The key challenge for communities across the Eagle Ford, he said, is learning to handle and promote the growth. The study suggests communities work to improve infrastructure for longterm population growth and also to work hard on diversifying their economies so that a downturn in the industry will not leave them devastated. Communities need to market their trademark, their history, their architec-
ture, what makes each town unique, he said. Crystal City markets itself as the Spinach Capital of the World because they grow so much spinach there ... and now I hear theyre planning olive trees, so theyll have Olive Oyl to go with Popeye. Tunstalls study looks at the traditional 14 counties included as part of the Eagle Ford Shale as well as six surrounding counties, but he said his next study may move north and east into counties which are part of what is being called the Eaglebine formation the shallower end of the Eagle Ford and the older Woodbine formation
which begins in Fayette and Lavaca counties and runs north and east to Bastrop, Grimes, Lee, Burleson, Brazos and Houston counties. Porter told conference attendees the Railroad Commission on Tuesday approved updated rules on well casing and the re-use of recycled water in the hydraulic fracturing process. He said he has been especially cognizant of the problems the state has had in the past with environmental and other concerns. When I was elected, I was determined not to repeat the mistakes (of the Barnett Shale development), he said. I wanted to make sure
our regulations kept up with technology. A panel of industry repersentatives also gave attendees some insights into new and innovative ways to accomplish hydraulic fracturing, including gas fraccing and the use of recycled water and even effluent water purchased from cities around the region. Porter praised the Texas Legislature and Gov. Rick Perry for providing the right climate for industrial growth and the Eagle Ford Shale for providing it. While the rest of the country was experiencing record unemployment, the Eagle Ford was creating jobs.
These are not just jobs, they are good, high-paying jobs, he said noting the average oilfield pay is in six digits. In a lot of small towns, thats a lot of money. We are finding that companies are becoming more creative in the hiring process. Porter and Tunstall also noted that Texas colleges are also adapting to the demands of a workforce which includes some people who have dropped out of high school or college to go after the higher pay of the oilfields. Some of the community colleges are working on a plan to provide on-site (jobsite) classes, Porter noted.
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Easter Sunrise services; GBRA helps Belmont Center

It is hard to believe that Sunday is Easter, but with the colder weather that has arrived that should be the last freeze. That Gopher up North said we would have an early spring. March 31st is an early Easter. Because of Easter, there will be the Easter Sunrise service at 7AM over at Monthalia followed by the breakfast, then their Easter service. Then Pastor Paul will go to Belmont to have the Easter Service over there. Well this has been a disorganized month for a meeting of the Belmont Community Center Club. GBRA came with their workers and fixed a beautiful kitchen area with a meal being served to those workers. As a result no formal meeting will be held. Your prayers and thoughts are needed for the following: Joe Kotwig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Mariessa, Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Sandra Zoboroski, Sandy Ingram, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Duncan, Mildred ONeal, Rhonda Pruett,
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Rockin the beach on Spring Break ... with Grammie

Well, rockin the beach may be a stretch, but I was there, right in the big fat middle of it all. Adventures like this sometimes make me wonder what on earth I was thinking, but Ill bet there are some grandparents out there who can identify. Wallace, a high school freshman, was dying to go. I knew her mom, my daughter, was not going to take her and we were certainly NOT about to let her go with anyone else ... so yep, I took her. We got up this morning, put on our swim suits (mine size 18W, hers XS), packed up our stuff and were ready to go by 10 a.m. I knew the traffic has been reported to be awful, so I thought going early would be a good idea. I was right, we were there by about 10:45. J. P. Luby Park is the cool place to go; however, cool is definitely in my rear view mirror. The park is at the first access road after crossing Packery Channel on Mustang Island. Today, this and the next two access roads were closed. Those in charge of policing the cool people like me and the kids have this all figured out and it is a good plan. Beach access to J. P. Luby is only via Beach Access 3.
The thoughts, experiences, and ramblings of Gyla Dench: daughter, widow, mom, grammie extraordinaire, and middle school asst. principal (ret.)
San Antonio from a track meet in Seguin. He lost control of his little Honda Civic as it went clear across the median in front of a semi traveling East. The trucker needs our prayers too. There was nothing he could do as the truck carried Alex and that part of the vehicle 200 feet down the road. It stated in the SeguinGazette that he was extremely distraught. I can imagine what that feels like to all of a sudden have this little bitty vehicle all of a sudden being right in front of you with their being nothing you can do about it. Congratulations to Dr. Comie Hisey and wife, Donna, on the birth of grandson William King Hisey. It seems just like yesterday that Dr. Hisey was just embarking on his venture in studying to become a doctor while Donna was studying to become an RN. Time has a way of flying by really fast. Congratulations to Mrs. Marie Schauer as she celebrated her 93rd birthday. It seems like just the other day that we were playing games in her garage for
the Sunday School class. Mrs. Marie is one stalwart lady who loves life. However, she still knows how to straighten out Kenneth and Cynthia and whoever else needs straightening at the moment. Gee Whiz Mrs. Eva Boscamp, I am happy that you can move at the rate of speed that you do. I know that I will never make it to the wonderful age that you are. However, I am glad that you are having fun going to church in Gonzales, and then going over to Waelder and then going to eat at Schulenberg. That sure does sound like a dandy idea to me. They really do have good places to eat over there. I dont know which way Linda and Ronnie Denker come back to Victoria from Houston, but after the few jaunts that we made in that direction we made detours to Schulenberg on the way back just so we could eat at one of those places. I got a very happy email from Linda. She has put on her mask and stuck her head outside several times to try to get accustomed to the smells of outside again. I guess
that sounds weird but she is like a whole new baby developing its body again. That has got to be hard to get used to. Sending many hugs and prayers your way Linda. Best Friends was in fine form Friday Night over at the Belmont Social Club. Velma had many friends and family there to celebrate her birthday. Hunter Hewell showed up to sing and play with Best Friends. He gets better every time he sings. There was a Methodist Mens Group from Martindale enjoying eating and listening to the music. Lets put it this way. There was a lot of people and a lot of food moving in one direction or the other. It was good to see Janice and Fred Martin blow in the front door of the social club. They decided on a whim to come to Belmont and Janice ended up finding a good friend from San Antonio that she went to school with. I keep forgetting that Janice is a city girl, since her real roots are out in the oilfield with the Dowdys. A belated Happy Birthday to Joyce Soefje and I guess that means that Wil-
lie must have had a birthday too. Then there is Florence Welch, Donna Lux, Carol Siepmann, Laura Walker, Janna Christian, Katie Abrameit, Nancy Garnand, and Elaine Huber who all have birthdays this week too. I finally caught that Dililah in the act. I have this chest of drawers near the bed that I throw my book and magazine in that I am currently reading while I am going to sleep. Sometimes in the process of going to sleep I dont get the drawer completely closed. I had thought that Dililah and Samson were showing extra interest in that drawer. So day before yesterday I barely had my eyes open and I saw Dililah sticking her nose out of the back of the drawer. I just kept really still. She looked at me and looked all around. Then very slowly she crept out of that drawer. So by the time she hit the floor and then got up on the bed, I said, Oh Dililah where has my pretty kitty been? She looked at me so innocently. It was like she had never done anything bad in her life. Have a great Easter. God Bless.
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There are 3 beach lanes cleared by bull dozers with 2 foot high sand medians between each. All traffic runs south in the two outside lanes, middle lane is for emergency vehicles. Wallace was texting friends who were already there so we found them easily. I dropped her off with her mothers words ringing in my ears, Do not take your eyes off her! Okay, now, I had a problem. I needed to go back a little way to park. One way, going south, remember? The only way back was to go back out to the highway, up to Access Road 3, and back down the beach ... without taking my eyes off Wallace. Well, now, what do I do? Hmmmmm ... no one around, no traffic yet, surely no one would mind if I used the middle emergency lane for just a minute, just a few hundred yards back the other way ... and I almost made it, too. There were about a million police, constables,
and sheriffs there to keep order. Thank goodness these were very nice young men who paid attention at their morning briefing and were very patient. They explained how to go where I needed to be. I apologized and suggested they put out flyers for grammies who have to do this, since obviously all the Well, rockin the beach may be a stretch, but I was there, right in the big fat middle of it all. Adventures like this sometimes make me wonder what on earth I was thinking, but Ill bet there are some grandparents out there who can identify. Wallace, a high school freshman, was dying to go. I knew her mom, my daughter, was not going to take her and we were certainly NOT about to let her go with anyone else ... so yep, I took her. We got up this morning, put on our swim suits (mine size 18W, hers XS), packed up our stuff and were ready to go by 10 a.m. I knew the traffic has been reported to be awful, so I thought going early would be a good idea. I was right, we were there by about 10:45. J. P. Luby Park is the cool place to go; however, cool is definitely in my rear view mirror.
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The park is at the first access road after crossing Packery Channel on Mustang Island. Today, this and the next two access roads were closed. Those in charge of policing the cool people like me and the kids have this all figured out and it is a good plan. Beach access to J. P. Luby is only via Beach Access 3. There are 3 beach lanes cleared by bull dozers with 2 foot high sand medians between each. All traffic runs south in the two outside lanes, middle lane is for emergency vehicles. Wallace was texting friends who were already there so we found them easily. I dropped her off with her mothers words ringing in my ears, Do not take your eyes off her! Okay, now, I had a problem. I needed to go back a little way to park. One way, going south, remember? The only way back was to go back out to the highway, up to Access Road 3, and back down the beach ... without taking my eyes off Wallace. Well, now, what do I do? Hmmmmm ... no one around, no traffic yet, surely no one would mind if I used the middle emergency lane for just a minute, just a few hundred yards back the other way ... and I almost made it, too. There were about a million police, constables, and sheriffs there to keep order. Thank goodness these were very nice young men who paid attention at their morning briefing and were very patient. They explained how to go where I needed to be.
I apologized and suggested they put out flyers for grammies who have to do this, since obviously all the kids already know how this works. Im sure they will do that next year. He offered to move some orange barrier cones so I didnt have to go back out to the highway. He also moved some other cones so I could get all the way over to the beach side parking area. Amazing what kindness and gray hair can get you these days. I found a good spot to park but was surprised at how fast the places were filling up. You can imagine how strange I looked in my big grammie Cadillac, parking on the beach. I got my yard chair, table, little cooler, snack bag and Kindle all set. Did I mention I am a size 18W? Okay, now you are getting the picture. Wallaces friends were with parents parked about 4 cars down. Wed had a conversation about my rules: she had to check in with me if she changed locations; she had boundaries of how far up or down the beach she could go. I swore I had an orange safety vest and yellow rope in the trunk that Id tie around her waist if she didnt mind the rules. I am a middle school asst. principal, so she knew I meant it. I think she called me every 10 minutes. I had a clear view so I was in good shape ... until the yellow Camaro pulled in next to me. Right next to me: I had to move my little cooler so the guy could get out of his car. I used my nicest grammie voice and asked, I hate to be a pain about this, but could you move your car
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up a little, I need to keep an eye on my granddaughter. He asked, very nicely, if he could stay there for a little bit so his friend could find him. That worked out fine. The sun was out, the air was quite cool, but it was a gorgeous day at the beach. Then, his friend arrived in a giant truck really giant, and he parallel parked right behind his friend. So much for my clear view of Wallace, but she continued to call often. I guess I got pretty involved in my book because I did not notice that 400,000 kids sneaked onto the beach on the other side of the yellow Camaro and the giant truck, You would not believe it! I called Wallace to leave at 4 p.m. The traffic was bumper to bumper, moving at about 2 MPH. Kids everywhere, not all of them sober. It reminded me a little of the French Quarter during Mardi Gras (yes, Grammie had fun in her younger days, too.) They were even wearing beads. Wallace informed that the guys buy them to give out to girls who flash them: hmmmm, nice. Wallace had no beads, thank God. I think the kids lining the road thought it was sort of funny to see a grammie in their midst. I recognized several students who had gone to my school and heard, OMG, its Mrs. Densch! I thought it was funny, Wallace failed to agree. One kid I didnt know was yelling, using the F bomb, and being very vulgar. I was right there, window open, I could hardly ignore him so I said, Hey, theres a grandmother here! I mustve used my AP voice because he apologized and disappeared into the crowd. I was laughing so I guess he decided not to stab me. Wallace was mortified and embarrassed to be seen in the grammie car, but still grateful she got to go. I had fun, not ready to go back tomorrow, but Im up for it next year. Oh, wait a minute: Wallace will be driving next year. Shell just have to take me along. Guess we wont be needing those grammie flyers I suggested.
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Youve probably heard a lot about gold and silver on the TV or radio over the past few years. Given the fact that precious metals have been the top performing asset class over the last decade, you may be wondering if the rally is over. In confusing times such as these, common sense investing is more important than ever. For example: Were assured that inflation is being kept at bay, yet its painfully obvious to all of us that it costs far more now to put food on the table or fill up the SUV than it did a few years ago. How can this be? Simple: the government stopped factoring in food and energy costs in the Core Inflation numbers a few years back. The claim of low inflation is simply smoke and mirrors. The stock market is near record highseverything must be great. Yet, we know it is being propped up by the Federal Reserves seemingly endless printing of money (a.k.a. Quantitative Easing) and historically low interest rates. Face it: if the stock market cant rally in this free money environment, it never will. These unprecedented measures have been employed to stimulate our economy, however, whats going to happen when interest rates start to tick up and the free money stops? We all know from a young age that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Somebody is going to have to pay the piper at some point, right? The European Union is in deep trouble and countries around the world are manipulating their currencies in what has been described by the Russian President and Chinese Premiere as the beginnings of a currency war. And while all of this is happening, Central
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The Henson Chapel United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Good Friday Fish Fry with all the trimmings. You may call (830) 672-7864 for local delivery, or you may dine it. Donation, $8.00. Located at 1113 St. Andrew St., Gonzales from 11:30 until sold out on March 29, 2013. The public is invited. Contact Eugene Wilson at (830) 8573764 for more information. The Gonzales County Mental Health Advisory Board will hold their regular quarterly meeting April 4, at 5:15 p.m. in the conference room of the Gonzales Community Health Center, located at 228 St. George Street. Board members are encouraged to attend, and visitors are always welcome. The Emmanuel Fellowship Womens Ministry is hosting a Ladies Conference on Saturday, April 13th. The Conference will begin at 9:00 a.m. and doors will open at 8:30 for a brief time of fellowship over coffee and donuts prior to the Conference. Registration is $25.00, and registration forms may be picked up at the church at 1817 St. Lawrence Street. Registration forms need to be turned in by Thursday, April 11th to ensure a meal is reserved for each participant. Please call (830) 672-7331 if you have any questions about the conference. Holy Ghost Revival on March 29, at 6:00 p.m., downtown square, Gonzales. Bring your Lawn Chair. Come Expecting to Receive something from God! March 30, 6:00 p.m. and March 31, 11:00 a.m. Life Changing Church, 408 CR 236 Gonzales. About 3 miles North on Hwy. 183. Turn right on CR
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be rendered by the combined singers from the churches. A fellowship breakfast will be served after the services. Choir rehearsals for the sunrise service are set for 2 p.m. March 23 and 7 p.m. March 27 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Heights of Gonzales will host community bingo the fourth Friday of every month at 2:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by The Heights, Excel Home Health and Gonzales Healthcare Systems. This is your special invitation to join us on Tuesday, April 2 from 12:05-12-55 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church for a Brief time of Caring And Sharing Everything. The program Hands will be presented by Pat Cochran and Debbie DeCola. Sandwiches, chips and drinks will be furnished; bring a friend or two and come for this very special time of music, inspiration and sharing. Childcare available on request. Call the church at 672-9595. The Heights of Gonzales is having Community Bingo, Friday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m. It is free to play. Bingo winners will receive $1.00 for each Bingo and $50.00 split for Blackout. Must be 55 or older or a resident of a Care Facility to win blackouts. Hosted by Excel Home Health, Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems and The Height of Gonzales. Gonzales Noon Lions will host their 2013 Mardi Gras event from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Historic Gonzales Ice House featuring a Cajun Dinner, drinks and dancing with live Zydeco music by Dr. Zog. Tickets are $80 per couple and only 150 tickets available. All tickets must be purchased in advance. The event will feature a silent auction as well as chances to win a $1,000 and $500 gift card. For tickets, contact a Noon Lions Club member or send email to tickets!info@gonzalesnoonlions.org. Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 209 Capes, Gonzales, Texas , Rev. C.A. Roaches, Pastor, will have a Easter Celebration Service, Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Worship, featuring Children and Youth Easter Program, Childrens Easter Fashion Parade, Prize Egg Hunt.
Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your Easter Basket! Friday, March 29, 2013. 2:30 p.m. For all children up to age 12. Private Pesticide Applicator Training is scheduled 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18 at the Fair Street Building, 623 N. Fair Street, Gonzales. Anyone wishing to obtain a private pesticide applicator license to purchase restricted use pesticides on their property is invited to attend this training. People attending this class need to come to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Gonzales County Office to purchase a study manual and obtain sample test questions prior to April 18, 2013. Cost of study materials is $40.00 and the fee for the class is $10.00 For more information, contact the Extension Office at 830-672-8531. The Gonzales V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 4817 will meet on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Post Home on the Harwood Road. Election of officers will be held. If you would like to be an officer please attend the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. The Gonzales V.F.W. Post 4817 will have their Annual Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fried chicken with all the trimmings along with dessert will be served. Plates are 7.50 per plate. You may dine in or drive through. Advance tickets can be purchased from any member or by calling 672-7783. Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1020 St Andrew in Gonzales, Texas will host its Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. April 14 featuring guest speaker Pastor Vernon Garza of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Victoria. Pastor Gary L. Clack and the Providence Missionary Baptist Church invite you, along with family and friends to enjoy a day of worship and fellowship. Come prepared to have an awesome time in the Lord! St. James Church in the Peach Creek Community will host Easter Sunrise Services at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 31. Guest speakers inhclude Rev. Kenneth Green of Union Lea Baptist Church along with the following churches and pastors: Greater Webster Chapel AMEC, Rev. C. Martin; Henson and Evans Chapels UMC, Rev. E. Johnson; Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Rev. C.A. Roaches; and Providence Baptist Church, Rev. Gary Clack. Music will
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The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on April 18, from 10-11am at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss Five Quarters of the Orangeby Jo Ann Harris. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Please join us! Come enjoy an authentic Czech concert presented by the Wallachian Ensemble Radhost from the Czech Republic! The Lavaca County Czech Heritage Society is sponsoring this evening of singing and dancing at the Moravia Store, 1150 FM 957, Moravia, TX, on Saturday, April 12th, 8:00 pm. These entertainers will transport you to the enjoyment of the traditional entertainment in the mountain area of Moravia. Look forward to lively song and dance performances from this Wallachian Ensemble from the Czech Republic. There is no charge; however, free will offerings are appreciated. For more information contact: Henrietta Filip, 361-772-1954 www.themoraviastore.com Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 4 at the Legion Hall. The district commander will visit and officers will be elected. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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She was an excellent seamstress and well known by all for her homemade pickles and other canned goods. She loved spending time with her family and friends and never met a stranger. Her crocheting was one of the things that helped her relax and pass time. She was proud to crochet an afghan for every family member and even crocheted the American Flag afghan for First Lady Laura Bush. She was always willing to help others and never asked for anything in return. She welcomed everyone with a big smile and a huge hug. She is survived by her
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Dean May, 1936-2013 Dean May, 76, of Gonzales, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. She was born on April 4, 1936 in Olney, Texas to Johnnie and Polly Thomas. She married Bill May on June 12, 1953.
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husband Bill, of Gonzales; sons, Steve and wife Libby of Bryan, Ken and wife Beth of Seguin, Rick and wife Marvalee of Seguin; daughter, Leann and husband Pete Wilkerson of Gonzales; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Mary Prohn and JoAnn Enloe. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Gonzales. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the charity of ones choice.
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The Gonzales Youth Center Spring Barbecue is set for Sunday April 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gonzales Jr. High Cafeteria on St. Louis St in Gonzales. The delicious plates will consist of juicy Pork Spare Ribs, potato salad, beans, pickles, onions, bread and dessert for only $8. You may dine in or go through the drive-through pick up on St. Louis Street Ken Hedrick will again head up the fantastic cook team. Tickets are available from any Youth Center member, or can be purchased at the event. Meal tickets make an excellent gift for your business associates, friends, family or employees. Plan to eat with us Sunday, April 21, after church and help the Youth Center continue serving the kids of Gonzales. This event needs your help. If you would like to sponsor, help prepare, serve, make desserts, need tickets or need more information, call Pat Anders-Ryan at 830-857-3483, 830-6727664 or 830-672-5505.
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Edwards Association Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Edwards Community Center, 1427 Fly St., Gonzales. Dont forget to bring your Easter Baskets!!! Good luck in finding the Gold, Silver and other Prize eggs. Everyone is invited. First Baptist Church will host a Spring Fling/Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th 9:00 - 11:00am at Lions Park. Activities will include a magician, pony rides, petting zoo, balloon artist, kids train, moon walk, face painting, and 3,000 Easter eggs. In the event of rain, activities will be held at the church. The community is invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at 672-9595. The deadline for submitting applications for scholarships for the Thompsonville Ladies Club scholarship is April 1, 2013. Please contact your counselor for more information. She will collect them and call me to pick them up or you may send them to: Betty Schroeder, Thompsonville Ladies Club, 7920 County Rd. 240, Waelder, Texas 78959. Tickets are on sale now for the Gaslight Theatre spring production of On Golden Pond scheduled for April 5, 6, 7, Wed. April 10, April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. Good seating is still available for Fri. April 5 and Sat. April 6, and there is limited seating available for all other dates. Call 361-594-2079 to reserve.
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Saturday morning started early for the Camp Gladiator Houston 2 team (left), the first team to step off in this years Texas Independence Relay. The gladiator theme was shared by several teams (middle left) as many wore costumes for the first mile or so of the 200-mile event as it wound through downtown Gonzales. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
And the winners: a Texas-sized congratulations to the Dolls and Towel Boyz who won the TIR with a time of 19 hours 50 minutes (5:57 pace). Organizer Jay Hilscher provided this photo of the winners on the steps of the San Jacinto Monument.
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SMITHSON VALLEY The GVTC board of directors has filled a vacant position on its board. Thomas Tom Connolly was appointed to serve as director of District V, which serves the Gonzales, Cost, Kingsbury, Leesville, Rocky Creek, Saturn, Waelder and Westhoff areas. Connolly fills the unexpired term of Howard Morrow, who passed away December 2012, after serving on the GVTC board, for 36 years. The District V position will be eligible for election by cooperative members at GVTCs Annual Meeting in June 2014. Connolly lives near Saturn in Gonzales County with his wife Nicki. They have one son and two grandchildren. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Connolly joined the San Antonio Police Department and retired as detective, after 33 years of service.
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The 9th Annual Alvis Malatek Catfish Tournament concluded last Saturday at Boomers Sports Bar in Gonzales. Prizes were given for the biggest fish, which went to Bills Team for their whopping 38-pounder, and for heaviest stringer, which went to the B&J Liquor Budcats, who caught a total of 235 pounds. For full results, see Scoreboard on page C2. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)
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SAN ANTONIO Officials for the Miss Teen Texas International Pageant are proud to announce that Shenan Nicole Owens, a sophomore at Gonzales High School, has been named Miss Teen Gonzales International 2013. Shenan will represent the greater Gonzales County area at the 2013 Miss Teen Texas International Pageant in Dallas on April 14. She will be competing for over $15,000 in cash and prizes and the chance to proceed to the Miss Teen International Competition in July of 2013. The Miss Teen International Pageant system recognizes young women for their ambition, accomplishments and desire to make a difference in their communities. Throughout her year, the new Miss Teen Gonzales County International will not only compete for the state crown, but she will also be available to make appearances, attend special presentations and assist with civic and non-profit oriented projects. For information about the State Pageant, ticket sales, or to schedule an appearance by Miss Teen Gonzales County International, contact the State Office, at 210.403.0589 and ask for Kristin Koehler, Executive State Director.
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Ceremony honors Dreyer
A ceremony in honor of Roger Dreyer was held at Roger M. Dreyer Memorial Airport Tuesday afternoon with city officials and family members in attendance. Shown are Tommy Schurig, Tim Patek, Ralph Camarillo, City Manager Allen Barnes, Mayor Bobby Logan, Airport Manager Caroyln Gibson-Baros, Main Street Director Barbara Friedrich, Jene Dreyer, Barbara Dreyer, John Sharp, Kelli White, Linda Dreyer-White, Margie Dreyer-Hlavaty, James Dreyer, Barry Miller, Michael Sexton, Daisy Scheske, Russell Dreyer, Wall Mansfield, Rebecca Mansfield, Pam Such and Roxie Bean. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Cannon News Services Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-33100 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Ruckman Ranch Unit Well No.: 8 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.3 miles SE. of Ecleto Survey Name: J. Powel, A-658 Acres: 3,737.74 API No.: 42-123-33098 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Lease Name: Baumann Unit A Dew Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 4.6 miles N. of Yorktown Survey Name: F. Henneke, A-218 Acres: 236.64 API No.: 42-123-33097 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Chesapeake Operating Inc. Lease Name: Baumann Unit A Dew Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 4.6 miles N. of Yorktown Survey Name: F. Henneke, A-218 Acres: 236.64 API No.: 42-123-33085 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Brown A Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.35 miles NE. of Westhoff Survey Name: J. York, A-501 Acres: 191.38 API No.: 42-123-33094 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Oro Negro Unit 2 Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.16 miles NE. of Westhoff Survey Name: J.E. Ross, A-404 Acres: 355.34 API No.: 42-123-33095 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Oro Negro Unit 2 Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.16 miles NE. of Westhoff Survey Name: J.E. Ross, A-404
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Acres: 355.34 API No.: 42-123-33092 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Blackwell A Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.77 miles SE. of Westhoff Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-431 Acres: 608.29 API No.: 42-123-33091 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Blackwell A Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.77 miles SE. of Westhoff Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-431 Acres: 608.29 API No.: 42-123-33087 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Stulgis A Well No.: 10H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 8.35 miles NE. of Westhoff Survey Name: B. Fulcher, A-190 Acres: 589.13 API No.: 42-123-33093 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Dlugosch A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.77 miles SE. of Westhoff Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-431 Acres: 557.35 API No.: 42-123-33089 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Oehlke A Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.77 miles SE. of Westhoff Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-431 Acres: 500.59 API No.: 42-123-33096 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Zimmerman 01 Well No.: 01H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 21,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.9 miles NW. of Cuero Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 1, A-246 Acres: 665.15 API No.: 42-123-33056 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Matejek 01 Well No.: 05H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 21,000 feet Direction and Miles: 5.2 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 54, A-594 Acres: 683.36 API No.: 42-123-33055 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Matejek 01 Well No.: 04H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 21,000 feet Direction and Miles: 5.2 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 54, A-594 Acres: 683.36 API No.: 42-123-33053 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Matejek 01 Well No.: 03H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 21,000 feet Direction and Miles: 5.2 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 54, A-594 Acres: 683.36 Fayette County API No.: 149-33295 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Argent Energy (US) Holdings Inc. Lease Name: Tilicek Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Giddings (Buda) Total Depth: 11,000 feet Direction and Miles: 14.3 miles SW. of La Grange Survey Name: W M Evans, A-174 Acres: 838.61 API No.: 149-33296 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Cypress E&P Corporation Lease Name: County Line Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Cypress Landing (Eagle Ford) Total Depth: 12,800 feet Direction and Miles: 5.8 miles SW. of Schulenburg Survey Name: W Gorman, A-48 Acres: 862.36 API No.: 149-33297 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Argent Energy (US) Holdings Inc. Lease Name: Cherry Heirs Well No.: 2H Field Name: Giddings (Buda) Total Depth: 11,000 feet Direction and Miles: 15.4 miles SW. of La Grange Survey Name: F A Bettinger, A-130 Acres: 863.8 API No.: 149-33298 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Argent Energy (US) Holdings Inc. Lease Name: Kelly Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Giddings (Austin Chalk-3) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 14.6 miles SW. of La Grange Survey Name: M Muldoon, A-74 Acres: 698.92 API No.: 285-33697 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Vana Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford 2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.41 miles SW. of Moulton Survey Name: T. Toby, A-463 Acres: 648.31 API No.: 285-33698 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Vana Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.41 miles SW of Moulton Survey Name: T. Toby, A-463 Acres: 648.31 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32920 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Walker Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,000 feet Direction and Miles: 1 mile N. of Sample Survey Name: F. Hoppell, A-284 Acres: 335.87 API No.: 42-177-32921 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Cannonade Ranch South Well No.: 17H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 5.91 miles NE. of Gonzales Survey Name: F. Taylor, A-71 Acres: 4,013.27 API No.: 42-177-32922 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Cannonade Ranch South Well No.: 18H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 5.91 miles NE. of Gonzales Survey Name: F. Taylor, A-71 Acres: 4,013.27 API No.: 42-177-32912 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Brown A Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.83 miles E. of Westhoff Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-324 Acres: 191.38 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33698 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Vana Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.41 miles SW. of Moulton Survey Name: T. Toby, A-463 Acres: 648.31 API No.: 42-285-33697 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Vana Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.41 miles SW. of Moulton Survey Name: T. Toby, A-463 Acres: 648.31 API No.: 42-285-33699 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Schacherl Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.22 miles SW. of Moulton Survey Name: W. Ponton, A-354 Acres: 704 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32824 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Big Oak A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: S.P. Middleton, A-36 Direction and Miles: 2.13 miles SE. of Hocheim Oil: 777 MCF: 1,662 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,540 Total Depth: 17,405 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,342 feet Perforations: 12,804-17,338 feet API No.: 42-123-32837 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Big Oak C Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J.D. Clements, A-10 Direction and Miles: 1.78 miles W. of Hocheim Oil: 864 MCF: 2,259 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,065 Total Depth: 16,997 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,907 feet Perforations: 13,003-16,902 feet API No.: 42-123-32871 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: E. Butler A Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: E. Butler, A-723 Direction and Miles: 6.61 miles NW. of Nordheim Oil: 792 MCF: 2,065 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,815 Total Depth: 19,313 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,217 feet Perforations: 13,455-19,207 feet API No.: 42-123-32833 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Henderson Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J.S. Stump, A-430 Direction and Miles: 5.9 miles S. of Westhoff Oil: 863 MCF: 6,336 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 7,645 Total Depth: 18,025 feet Perforations: 13,886-17,908 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32780 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Argent Energy (US) Holdings Inc. Lease Name: Briscoe Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. Gibson, A-23 Direction and Miles: 4 miles SE. of Waelder Oil: 183 MCF: 80 Choke Size: 24/64 of an inch
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Gonzales County Deeds

Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds March 1-31 Valentine, James to Osborn Heirs Co., o/l, Und. Int. 123.788 AC H Bymer A-105 Johnson, Tanya to Osborn Heirs Co., o/l, Und. Int. 123.788 AC H Bymer A-105. Hernandez, Elias E. and Hernandez, Rosa to Torres, Benito, w/d, 0.5 AC D B Kent A-303. Jackson, Charles Lee (Life Estate) to Marathon Oil EF LLC, o/l, Und. Int. 187.83 AC A W Hill A-247. Thompson, Brenda Strait, Gray, Floria Strait and Jackson, Christopher L. to Marathon Oil EF LLC, o/l, Und. Int. 187.83 AC A W Hill A-247. Smothers, Guy M. Jr. and Smothers, Beverly A. to Mills, Ryan W., w/d, 57.302 Ac Jose De La Baumek A-34. Cheapside Hunter LLC to Eagle Ford Water Disposal LLC, w/d, 10.01 AC C DeWitt A-180. Christian, William Brent, Christian, Jana, Trammell, Janelle Christian and Trammell, Kurt to Butler, W.E. and Butler, Vera, w/d, 219.46 Ac. No survey named. Oliver, William T. and Oliver, Coylene M. to CK Gonzales Partnership LLC, w/d, 1.080 Ac All Lt. 3 Pt. Lt. 2, 4 & 5 Titcomb Addn City of Gonzales. Hollaway, John K. to Hollaway, Janice, w/d, 10.94 Ac. Lt. 24 & Easement Running Wolf Subdiv. Storey, Sally Carnes and Storey, William Bright to Storey, Sally Carnes (Trustee), Storey, William Bright (Trustee) and Storey Trust, w/d, 1,055.65 Acres, Wm Newman, Charles Fordtran, Clarissa Sherrill & James Ruth Svys. Dailey, Anthony to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 50.00 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Cockrum, James L. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247. Bishop, Carl J. to Sargent, Thurman K. and Sargent, Terri D., w/d, 3.446 Acres, Robert S. Armstead Svy, A-87. Marriage License Hecox, Steven and Smith, Maegan Danielle. Janecek, Justin Allen and Fojtik, Elizabeth Lynn. Cruz, Santos C. and Castellano, Maria. Assumed Names Hernandez, Luis Carlos Idinsse Investments LLC DBA Ledbetters Apache Cleaners, Gonzales. Kotzebue, Lisa Lonestar Merchant Services, Gonzales. Mobbs, Denise Doyle Davis Memorial Fund, Harwood.
Come and Mask It coming up April 13

The Gonzales Noon Lions Club is having a benefit on April 13, Come and Mask It, for their scholarship fund raiser. Enjoy an evening of live music by Dr. Zog, Cajun dinner and drinks. This event will take place at The Historic Gonzales Ice House from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are available by contacting Kris McLain at 830263-1114. The first run to start the Texas Independence Relay left from the Gonzales Memorial Museum Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Alain Ducante is raising funds for Team RWB, an organization that is transforming the way that America supports its veterans when they return from combat. They are creating communities for veterans, their families and American citizens who enjoy authentic interaction through physical and social activities and events all across the country. The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce is now accepting credit cards. Stop by and get your authentic Come and Take It sou-
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Gonzales, Shiner thespians advance

The Gonzales High School and Shiner High School theater departments advanced to the area round of the UIL One-Act Play competition by virtue of their performance at the district contest. In the Class 3A district contest held March 26 at Yoakum High School, Gonzales advanced with their production of Look Homeward, Angel. Also advancing from the event were Cuero (Edith Stein) and Giddings (The Cave Cat). Gonzales also took home four individual awards. Mireya Rodriguez earned an all-star tech award, Layne Becker and Sydney Floyd both earned all-star cast awards, and Adrian Buesing earned the Best Actor award. The area contest will be held Saturday, April 13 at Industrial High School in Vanderbilt. Gonzales is scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. Due to advancing to area competition, the dinner theatre has been rescheduled. It will now take place on April 28 at 5 p.m. with a new ticket price of $14. Admission includes a perfomance of Look Homeward, Angel with a chicken fried steak dinner to follow. Tickets are available from any OAP company member or the high school office. There will also be a performance on April 7 at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Mrs. Buesing at 830-6727535 ext. 2109. Shiners one-act play, The Giver also advanced along with that of Weimar at the Class 1A district event. Shiners Michael Lawrence was named Best Actor, while D.J. Truman earned mention as the Best Tech Crew. Named to the All Star Cast were Sarah Reese and Marcus Coleman, while Hannah Nevlud was selected as a member of the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast. The Shiner One Act Play Dinner Theater and Silent Auction will perform The Giver at the Methodist Activity Center on April 7. There will be two performances a 1 p.m. meal/2 p.m. performance; and a 6 p.m. meal/7 p.m. show. The silent auction will open up at 12:30. Tickets are $9 per person and this includes the play and the meal. Ticket arrangements can be made by calling Michelle Winkenwerder at 361-594-3131 ext 460 or at winkenwerderm@ shinerisd.net; Linda Truman at 361-594-3131 ext 310 or trumanl@shinerisd.net.
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venirs. We are currently in the process of updating our merchandise and will have an online store in the future. If you havent already, please check out our social media sites. We are currently on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter! For Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/GonzalesChamber or www. facebook.com/ComeAndTakeItCelebration Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest users can follow us on the user names @GonzalesChamber and @ComeAndTakeItTX The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Old Jail Museum will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but will be closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
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Three prize eggs were found on Saturday, March 23 at the Texan Nursing & Rehabs Easter Egg Hunt. Pictured from L to R are Dylan Hunt, Jalissa Fields, Destiny Hunt and Mikayla Vinklarek. (Photo courtesy Texan Nursing & Rehab)
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The Gonzales Book Club met Thursday, March 21 to discuss On the Island by Tracey Graves. This novel is about a teacher and her teen-age student who are flying to spend the summer with the boys parents while she tutors him. They are in a private airplane when the plane crashes. They are stranded on an uninhabited island and remain there for seven years. We discuss these strong characters. The author also did very well describing the island and their actions while there. But we decided that the novel had a poor plot. Some of the
things that she wrote happening were impossible, including their rescue during a tsunami. It was mostly descriptive about the boy and the woman. Jeanne Eck came as a new member. She has written I Am Happier to Know You, a book about a year she spent in Egypt. We asked many questions about why, how, who, etc. We chose the book for our May selection. Jeanne is a resident of Gonzales and we were proud to have her with us. The last thing we did was to choose books for the next five months. April: Five Quarters of the Orange by Jo Ann Harris May: I Am Happier to Know You by Jeanne M. Eck
June: Out of Africa by Isek Dinesen July: The Time It Never Rained by Elmer Kelton Aug: Full of Grace by Dorthea Benton Frank Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 18, from 1011am at Lifords Books and Fine Art. We will discuss Five Quarters of the Orange by Jo Ann Harris. This is a novel about a girl who returns to a small village where she lived during the German occupation. She learns about her mother and her life as a child from journals and scrapbooks. Anyone interested in a literary discussion is welcome to come.
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The Womens C.A.R.E. Unit at Emmanuel Fellowship is proud to announce their annual Womens Conference No Expiration Date will be held Saturday, April 13th at Emmanuel Fellowship. Registration is $25.00, and includes conference materials, lunch, and the chance to win one of several door prizes to be given away. Registration forms are available at Emmanuel Fellowship, 1817 St. Lawrence Street. Speakers this year include Linda Falks and Lauren Miller. Linda is a local woman to whom God has given much spiritual understanding and the wisdom to apply that un-
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derstanding in practical ways. She is a wife, mother (of four boys), and a working woman and has learned from the many life experiences inherit in those roles. Her keen sense of humor, practical knowledge, and ability to communicate that knowledge with others qualifies her as an excellent vessel for God to use to instruct others. Lauren is currently living in Shiner and she, too, has a knowledge and understanding of practical Christianity. She will have you roaring with laughter one moment and weeping at the next as she relates how God has helped
her overcome the disappointments and disruptions she has experienced on her way to spiritual maturity. Lauren is the mother of two boys, and is currently working to obtain her RN license to continue her career in Nursing. The conference will touch on issues of concern to every woman who is striving to grow in grace and the knowledge of Christ, and women of all faiths are invited. Doors will open at 8:30 for a time of fellowship over coffee and pastries, and the Conference begins at 9:00 a.m. Ladies, come and enjoy this time of learning, refreshing and renewing.
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The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, March 23, 2013 had on hand: 716 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold. Packer cows sold steady to $1 weaker. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $230-$255; 300-400 lbs, $190$210; 400-500 lbs, $175-$185; 500-600 lbs, $147-$168; 600-700 lbs., $137-$141; 700-800 lbs, $130$133. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $185-$210; 300-400 lbs, $165$170; 400-500 lbs, $152-$160; 500-600 lbs., $132-$145; 600-700 lbs., $126-$131. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $68-$74; Cutters, $79-$89; Canners, $61-$68; Low
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The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, March 25, 2013, Volume, 876. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $186 to $196 to $240; 300-400 lbs., $158 to $168 to $205; 400-500 lbs, $146 to $156 to $180; 500-600 lbs, $137 to $147 to $172; 600-700 lbs, $126 to $136 to $146; 700-800 lbs, $107 to $117 to $130. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $174 to $184 to $220; 300-400 lbs, $141 to $151 to $225; 400-500 lbs, $131 to $141 to $175; 500-600 lbs, $120 to $130 to $169; 600-700 lbs, $113 to $123 to $138; 700-800 lbs, $91 to $104 to $112. Slaughter cows: $60 to $94; Slaughter bulls: $92 to 106; Stocker cows: $700 to $1,200; Pairs, $900-$1,625. Notices: We will be closed April 1, 2013 for Easter.
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Cuero Livestock Market Report on March 22, 2013, had 1,405 head. Had 340 cows and 24 bulls. The packer market was again steady to a little weaker this week due to more cows and bulls coming to market as weather conditions improved in areas North and East of the local area which resulted in much larger numbers coming to market. The large number of cows today are indicative of this heavy drought-driven market. Bred cows and good pairs sold very high. The calf market was steady to a little better as opposed to recent weeks and has shown a lot more life. The lighter calves have recovered most of the recent losses. Some of the heavier classes were a little weaker as feedlot losses continue which bear directly on the feeder markets. Overall it was a good solid market atmosphere. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $91$105; lower grades, $67-$84. Packer cows: breakers, $65$82; boning, $65-$82; canners & cutters, $83-$92; light & weak, $62-$74. Palpated by the cwt, $107-$123; by the head $900-$1,400 each. Pairs special consignment: $1,100-$1,750. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, $195-$201; 300-350 lbs, $170-
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$196; 350-400 lbs, $178-$183; 400-450 lbs, $155-$181; 450-500 lbs, $153-$170; 500-550 lbs, $132$155; 550-600 lbs, $136-$146; 600-700 lbs, $127-$139; 700-800 lbs, $124-$130. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, $192-$207; 300-350 lbs, $163-$195; 350-400 lbs, $166-$181; 400-450 lbs, $144$164; 450-500 lbs, $149-$162; 500-550 lbs, $144-$158; 550-600 lbs, $141-$144; 600-700 lbs, $133$146. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $100-$133. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $173-$180; 200-250 lbs, $166$182; 250-300 lbs, $162-$171; 300-350 lbs, $161-$172; 350-400 lbs, $153-$164; 400-450 lbs, $143$155; 450-500 lbs, $133-$150; 500-550 lbs, $135-$147; 550-600 lbs, $127-$133; 600-700 lbs., $122-$130; over 700 lbs, $112$120.
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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on March 19, 2013, 912; week ago, 854; year ago, 504. The market was mostly steady this week, ranging from $2 higher to $2 lower. Better quality and conditioned classes were very active. Fleshier new crop calves were a little weaker. Packer cows and bulls sold $1 to $2 lower on approx. 180hd. total Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $75-$92; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $65-$75; light weight canner cows, $52-$65. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $102-$107; utility & cutter bulls, $93-$102; lightweight canner bulls, $82-$93. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; None; 200-300 lbs, $210-$235; 300-400 lbs, $180$215; 400-500 lbs, $168-$202.50; 500-600 lbs, $138-$170; 600-700 lbs, $128-$142; 700-800 lbs, $119$133. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-300 lbs, $175-$215; 300-400 lbs, $158-$180; 400-500 lbs, $136-$168; 500-600 lbs, $125$146; 600-700 lbs, $119-$128; 700-800 lbs, $116-$123.
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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.
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ball over the center field and over the scoreboard for a home run. Hardy was walked and later stole home for a 7-0 Gonzales lead. Akers picked up her third walk and turned it into a run on the hit by Shayla Simper. Yoakum got the breakthrough in the bottom of the inning. Malik got a three-base error and later scored on a sacrifice by Hagan to shortstop Magallanes. In the fourth, Yoakum opened with two straight hits courtesy of Callie Witte and Rex. Ramert scored Witte on the infield single and Cheyenne Chumchal got a two-out, two-run double. Yoakum got within 8-6 after the fifth inning. Witte tripled and a Rex hit scored Witte. Lexi DeBored was hit by the pitch, Ramert batted in Rex and Malik brought in DeBored on a sacrifice. The Lady Dogs tied the game as DeDe Darilek scored when DeBored was hit by the pitch with bases loaded.
Yoakum 9, Gonzales 8 G 503 000 0-8 7 3 Y 001 331 1-9 10 2 G: Lindsey Akers, Tori Lester (5) and Morgan Simper. Y: Kasey Rex, Tori Ramert (3) and Reagan Renken. W Ramert (67). L Lester. HR G: Cassidy La Fleur. 3B Y: Callie Witte. 2B G: Shayla Simper.
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YOAKUM When his team fell behind 8-0 against Gonzales after the top of the third, Yoakum softball coach Scott Mann told his player two things: stick to the game plan and score in every inning. Yoakum did just that, winning 9-8 on Tuesday night. They broke the Lady Apache shutout in the bottom of the third, plated three runs each in the fourth and fifth innings, finally pulled even in the sixth inning and got the walk-off run in the bottom of the seventh as Faith Hagan had two-out single to score Amy Malik. At the start of the fourth, I said to keep doing what we have been doing and to score in every inning, Mann said. We stuck it out and won the game. Gonzales got walks and a couple of hits in the top of the first to shock Yoakum with a 5-0 lead. The Lady Apaches were quiet in the second, but got three runs in the third, started off by a solo home run by Cassidy La Fleur. We came out with a great mentality that we can win, Gonzales head coach Holli Miller said.
These kids have worked hard this year. We were aggressive with hitting and on the bases. Gonzales hit the crap out of the ball early, Mann said. They did everything right for the first four innings while we did everything wrong. I am proud of our girls for how they fought. This is the best we have hit the ball in district. Gonzales is a good team and one of the top hitting teams in our district. Lindsey Akers was walked to open the game and Morgan Simper got an infield single. Shayla Simper got a double to score Akers, Morgan Simper later stole home and Kristeney Magallanes singled in Shayla Simper. Carly Bozka then got walked before Yoakum rallied for two straight outs. Sibil Philippus was walked to load the bases and Kelsey Hardy was hit by pitcher Kasey Rex to score Magallanes. Akers then hit in Bozka to conclude scoring in the inning for a 5-0 lead. Tori Ramert got a leadoff single for the Lady Dogs in the bottom of the inning but Yoakum just got one other hit and no runs. The Lady Apaches took command in the top of the third. Leadoff hitter La Fleur whacked a
Lindsay Akers releases a pitch during the first inning of Yoakums comeback win over Gonzales Tuesday night. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Hights defends title at state, Estrada fares well

Defending Division II Super Heavyweight champion Willie Hights of Yoakum came out of the THSPA State Powerlifting Meet with his second straight title. Hights totaled 1,775 pounds, 65 more than run-
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ner-up Omar Tebo of Liberty.Hights squatted 750 pounds, bench pressed 475 and had a deadlift of 550. Gonzales Josh Estrada came in fifth place in the
114-pound class at state. He got 315 pounds on squat, bench pressed 205 and finished with a deadlift of 350 to total 870 pounds. His total was 55 pounds less than the winner in his class, Needvilles Dylan Elkins. BRIEFS, Page C2
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Leon Kidd of Gonzales carries the torch during the final leg of the Opening Ceremonies at the Special Olympics held Wednesday morning at Gonzales High School. He was accompanied by Michael Newman and Jennifer Miller from Gonzales County EMS. Full results from the event were not available by press time, so they will be published in next weeks edition. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Paul, 50. Shot Put Tieken, Shiner, 3211. Discus 1st, Markert, Yoakum, 135-8; 2nd, Oden, Shiner, 117-0. Triple Jump 3rd, Mica, Flatonia, 32-3. High Jump 3rd, Pollard, Shiner, 4-8; 5th, Patek, 4-6. 3200 1st, Jackson, St. Paul, 12:31; 3rd, Moeller, Flatonia, 13:31; 5th, Siegal, St. Paul, 14:16; 6th, Gonzalez, Flatonia, 14:20. 100 2nd, Hunt, Shiner, 13.22. 100 Hurdles 4th, Berkovsky, Shiner, 17.42; 5th, Gamez, Shiner, 18.25. 300 Hurdles 1st, Berger, Shiner, 46.78; 5th, Flood, Flatonia, 53.44. 1600 1st, Jackson, St. Paul, 5:48; 4th, Moeller, Flatonia, 6:31; 5th, Siegal, St. Paul, 6:32; 6th, Gonzalez, Flatonia, 6:35. 400 Relay 1st, Shiner, 51.81; 3rd, St. Paul, 52.73. 800 Relay 2nd, Shiner, 1:53.26; 5th, St. Paul, 1:54.61. 1600 Relay 2nd, Flatonia, 4:14; 4th, St. Paul, 4:18. Varsity Boys Team results 2. Shiner, 76; 6. St. Paul, 54. Long Jump 2nd, Jones, Shiner, 20-3; 3rd, Barton, St. Paul, 20-2 ; 4th, Hollenbach, St. Paul, 19-4. Discus 5th, Horne, St. Paul, 122-0. Triple Jump 1st, Jones, Shiner, 41-2 ; 2nd, Barton, St. Paul, 40-5 ; 6th, Stovall, Shiner, 39-0. High Jump 1st, Kozelsky, Flatonia, 5-5; 2nd, McElroy, St. Paul, 5-2; 3rd, Hollenbach, St. Paul 5-0. Pole Vault 2nd, Rightmer, Flatonia, 12-6. 3200 1st, Reyes, Moulton, 11:16.9; 2nd, Lopez, Moulton, 11:27.6; 3rd, Orona, Waelder, 11:31.3; 4th, Hernandez, Flatonia, 11:39.9. 110 Hurdles 5th, Kalina, Flatonia, 18.63. 300 Hurdles 4th, Kalina, Flatonia, 45.31; 5th, Bruns, Flatonia, 45.75. 1600 2nd, Reyes, Moulton, 5:15; 5th, Lopez, Moulton, 5:22; 6th, Orona, Waelder, 5:25. 400 Relay 2nd, Shiner, 44.41; 5th, St. Paul, 45.68. 800 Relay 2nd, Shiner, 1:36.47; 3rd, St. Paul, 1:36.89. 1600 Relay 4th, Shiner, 3:49; 5th, Flatonia, 3:56.
Here are the results from the 9th Annual Alvis Malatek Fishing Tournament Heaviest Stringer 1. B&J Liquor Budcats, 235 lbs; 2. Yellow Fever, 224; 3. Bills Crew, 174; 4. Boomers, 162; 5. Lindas Hookers, 145; 6. Red Neck River Rats, 59. Biggest Fish 1. Bills Crew, 38 lbs; 2. Lindas Hookers, 36; 3. (tie) B&J Liquor Budcats, Yellow Fever, 33; 5. (tie) Boomers, Red Neck River Rats, 12.
Schedule
March 28 Baseball Gonzales at Cuero, JV-4:30p, V-7p Flatonia at Ganado, 7p Nixon at Luling, JV-4:30p, V-7p Hallettsville at Stockdale, JV4:30p, V-7p La Grange at Yoakum, JV-4:30p, V-7p Weimar at Shiner, JV-4:30p, V-7p. Softball Hallettsville at Stockdale, 4:30p Weimar at Shiner, 6p Nixon at Luling, 6p La Grange at Yoakum, JV-5p, V-7p Flatonia at Ganado, JV-4:30p, V-6:30p Gonzales at Cuero, JV-5p, V-7p Tennis Gonzales JV at district meet in Bastrop, TBA Track Yoakum, Hallettsville at Rice Invitational, TBA Gonzales at Panther Invitational at Geronimo Navarro, TBA Nixon-Smiley at Mustang Track Meet, TBA April 2 Baseball Hallettsville Sacred Heart at Shiner St. Paul, 6p Softball Victoria Faith Academy at Shiner St. Paul, 6p
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Here are the results from the Universal City Randolph Tournament held at New Braunfels Northcliffe CC (Area athletes only) Girls 1. Cuero, 377 (Cassidy Blackwell, 91; Mary Kate Krueger, 93; Chelsea Keist, 96; Jennifer Sturm, 97; Hannah Lucas, 113); 4. Luling, 512 (Kyleigh Peters, 117; Caitlen Yoder Driggers, 124; Brandy Glover, 127; Isabel Weaten, 144); Gonzales (Renae Camarillo, 89, second medalist; Mikayla Wyatt, 107; Christy Swiful, 115). Boys 1. Gonzales, 317 (Ryan Lee, 73; Grayson Meredith, 77; Keaton Smith, 83); 3. Cuero, 347 (Kyle Garbers, 74; Justin Hernandez, 85; Justin Kremling, 94; Cameron Toot, 94; Tristan Hays, 107).
Yoakums Lesley Seidenberger recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Victoria College. Shown standing behind Lesley are (from left): YHS athletic director Brent Kornegay, YHS head volleyball coach Alisha Boysen, her father Mark Seidenberger, her mother Ann Seidenberger, VC head volleyball coach Joshua Moore, and VC assistant volleyball coach Dani Clowers. (Courtesy photo)
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Here are the results from the Flatonia Track Meet (Area athletes only) Varsity Girls Team: 3. Shiner, 80; 5. (tie) St.
Juan Licea, a 7th grader at Gonzales Junior High, unleashes a mighty throw during the discus event at the Cuero Junior High Relays on March 21. Licea finished second with a best toss of 92 feet, 6 1/2 inches. For full results, visit our website at www.gonzalescannon.com. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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Yoakums Blake McCracken finished in seventh place in the 148 class, with a total of 1,135. He squatted 465, had a bench press of 205 and had a deadlift of 265. The state champion of the class was Jaspers Deroddrick Hadnot, who totaled 1,255. Lady Apache track teams have good meets in Giddings and Goliad The Gonzales Lady Apaches track team competed in the Giddings Buffalo Relays on March 8. The junior varsity Lady Apaches placed third out of 12 teams. Keaundra Cray led the way with a firstplace finish in the Shot put, came in second in the triple jump and won the 100-meter dash.Molly Barnick took first place in the high jump. The varsity Lady Apaches came in fifth out of 12 teams. Danyelle Glass came in second on the pole vault, Lindsey Akers was second in the long jump, and Kendall Fougerat was third in the 300 hurdles. We had a limited number of athletes at this meet and the girls still showed up and competed hard. I was very proud of the girls and how they performed, Lady Apaches head coach Cully Doyle said. The Lady Apaches had a strong showing Friday in Goliad with 170 team points, good enough for a second-place finish. We have a lot of track athletes that can do extremely well if they will believe it. I am impressed each week on how they are buying into the system and understanding that we can win and that it all will come together when it actually counts, Doyle said. Glass won the pole vault; Cray was first in the triple jump, second in the shot put, fifth in the 100 and second in the 200; Bailey Connell won the 100
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hurdles; Krisslyn Sexton was first in the 400; Kailey Zumwalt was second in the 3200; and Briana Miller was third in the 1600. Akers came in fourth in the long jump, second in the triple jump and fourth in the high jump; Hernandez won the shot put and was fifth in the discus; the 400-relay team of Cray, Connell, Miranda Gomez and Kelsey Hardy came in second; and finishing second in the 800 relay was Fougerat, Connell, Ebonique Harris and Hardy. The 1600-relay team of Sexton, Fougerat, Hardy and Harris won the race. The JV girls also finished runner up at the meet. Tori Ince won the pole vault and came in fifth in the triple jump; Elea Molina won the discus and was fourth in the shot put; Valeria Aguayo was second in the 3200 and fifth in the 1600; Emily Eckols was third in the triple jump, won the high jump and was second in the 200. Ryann Gillium was second in the discus; and Ashleigh Haub placed third in the high jump, second in the pole vault, sixth in the 100 hurdles and fifth in 300 hurdles. Apache track teams compete in Giddings, Goliad meets The Gonzales varsity boys track team finished in
sixth place out of 12 teams at the Buffalo Relays March 8 in Giddings. The JV team came in seventh at the meet. For the JV team, Damien Airhart won the discus was third in the shot put. The varsity was led by a second-place finish in the pole vault and high jump by Thompson Ince. Last Friday, the Apaches competed in the Goliad meet with the JV coming in second and the varsity earning a third-place finish. For the JV Apaches, D.J. Gonzales won the 400 and the long jump, and finished fifth in the 200; Airhart was second in the shot put and fifth in the discus; Zach Akers won the 110 hurdles and finished third in the 300 hurdles; Tyler Wells took first in the 300 hurdles and fourth in the 110 hurdles; Brant Philippus won the 100 and was runner up in the 200; and Max Moreno was second in the 3200 and third in the 1600. Mark Perez, Cameron Horton, Joshua Malaer and Jamie Tellez composed the 800-relay squad that took first place and the 400-relay team that placed third. The 1600-relay team of Perez, Akers, Gonzales and Tellez came in second place. For the varsity Apaches, the 400-relay team of Troy Hernandez, Chris Cerda, Marco Rodriguez and Darrance James took first place; the 800 and 1600
relay teams of Hernandez, Tyshawn Erskin, Cerda and James took first place in both races. Marco Rodriguez was second in the 200.
Gonzales JV baseball team pumps out hits in win over La Grange The Gonzales junior varsity baseball team defeated La Grange, 11-4 on March 19 in its district opener. The team racked up 12 hits, with Alyas Ramirez, Devin Hunt, Austin Orta, Blake Cox, Ryan Benes, Chris Cantu and Josh Padilla getting hits. Blake Cox started the game as pitcher and Ryan Benes came in the fourth inning to seal the deal. The key to tonights victory was putting the ball in play and keeping our error count down to two, head coach Joey Carrizales said. Apache netters in action in Goliad The Gonzales tennis team competed in the Goliad tournament last week. In JV Boys Doubles, Dillon Catchings and Eli Whitescarver lost in the quarterfinals to AuswellTivoli, 8-5. In Girls Singles, Dora Rodriguez lost in the quarterfinals to Morales from West Oso, 8-3, after beating Melting from Nordheim. Valeria Aguayo lost to Cavasos from Tilden in the quarterfinals, 8-4 after winning against Cuellar from Cuero, 8-4.
In Girls Doubles, Alyson Solis and Alora Rother defeated Harms and Krawford of Industrial, 8-2, and lost in the quarterfinals, 8-6, to Avery and Barker of Aransas Pass. In Mixed Doubles, Eduardo Ruvalcaba and Anahi Ortiz won first place by beating Industrial 8-3 and Aransas Pass 8-1. In varsity Boys Doubles, Logan and Lucas Hurt beat Engleking and Smith from Tilden, 8-0, then lost to Leal and Leal from Karnes City 8-1. In Girls Doubles, Alejandra Diaz and Juana Sanchez had a first-round bye and lost in the quarterfinals, 8-3, to Beaudoin and Lewis from Industrial. In Mixed Doubles, Lucero Luna and Zackary Hernandez beat Vaughan and Morris from Goliad, 8-7, in a 7-0 tiebreaker. They then lost to Evans and Cordo of Aransas Pass, 8-5.
The Lady Cardinals were led at the plate by Bethany Pokluda with a home run and two RBI. Abby Irvin had a triple and four RBI, Lizzy Opiela had three RBI and Katelynn Leist had a double and two RBI.
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NIXON Like plenty of other teams on plenty of other occasions, the Lady Brahmas did not have a good start Friday afternoon against Nixon-Smiley. However, Hallettsville (22-1, 6-0) quickly pulled out of the stall and beat the Lady Mustangs (2-17, 0-5), 21-5, in three innings at Nixon-Smiley High School. Hallettsville head coach Mike Mikeska said the Lady Brahmas had a pretty bad first inning. We just did not play well at all, he said. After that, we played a lot better. We need to learn how to play a full game and not part of a game. First-year Mustang head coach Sam White said the Lady Brahmas just know how to hit the ball and that comes from plenty of repetition. Hallettsville players play year-round and our players only play during the high school season, he said. They are a young team with lots of softball experience and we are a young team that has little experience. Mikayala Vasquez started on the mound for Nixon-
Smiley and Miranda Carrilo pitched in relief. Making several plays was freshman third baseman Tyhana Mejia, who had never played softball in her life until two months ago. On offense, Abby Scarbrough, Alena Alavarez and Savannah Martinez picked up hits. White said Nixon started strong on the scoreboard, usually taking an early lead that was later overcome by the opponent. Hallettsville took a quick 4-0 lead after the top of the first, started by a leadoff walk by Camile Grahmann. She later stole second and eventually went home on two errors. After Mejia made a throw to first for the first out, Lana Hickson and Carly Woytek got hits. Madison Schindler scored Hicksons runner, Sierra Hallan, and Woytek on a single. Heather Henneke got a double to bring home Sierra Kutac for the fourth run. The Lady Mustangs came back in the bottom of the first with five runs on three hits and three Lady Brahma errors. Alena Alvarez commenced things with a base on balls and got to second when Jordan Newman was hit by pitcher Hickson. Later, Carrilo
reached on an error while Alvarez scored. Newman went from third to home on a second error and Savannah Martinez singled to right field. Vasquez and Hailey Boatright both were walked, and Martinez scored on an error. Later, Alvarez brought Boatright home on the single for the 5-4 lead. Nixon-Smiley started right in the top of the second as Mejia threw to Scarbrough for the out on the leadoff, Tara Leopold. Hallettsville then put together hits and walks to plate 10 runs in an extremely long inning for the Lady Mustang defense. The Lady Brahmas then repeated in the third for seven more runs and a 21-5 lead. Nixon-Smiley got Scarbrough on via the error and Ysenia Robles was walked with one out. Hallettsville then held on with two straight outs to earn the run-rule victory.
Hallettsville 21, Nixon-Smiley 5 H 4(10)7-21 14 4 NS 500 x- 5 3 3 H: Lana Hickson, CoCo Caraway (1) and Heather Henneke, Taylor Akenhead (3). NS: Mikayla Vasquez, Miranda Carrilo (3) and Alena Alvarez. W Caraway (171). L Vasquez. 2B H:Hickson, Madison Schindler, Henneke. 3B H: Hickson, Alicia Grahmann.
GONZALES For over three innings, Gonzales had both solid pitching and solid defense against the Giddings Buffaloes. Starter Tyler Janota had three strikeouts, two hits and two base runners in those first three innings. Then the Apaches walked a couple of batters, increasing the damage from when Giddings did get hits, and a 2-0 lead for Giddings turned into an 11-3 rout Saturday afternoon at T.E. Burrows Field. The Apaches (6-13, 0-2) held the Buffaloes (5-11, 1-1) to four total hits in four innings. We walked too many batters, Gonzales head coach Larry Wuthrich said. This magnified any hits the Buffaloes got. He also said the pitchers would get behind on their counts when facing the Buffalo batters. The Gonzales defense had a good day with just one error in the game. With one out in the top of the fourth, Garrett Oltmann doubled to center field and moved to second on the hit by Stone Clopton. Justin Herzog hit a ball out to left where the Apaches had a fielding error, al-
lowing Oltmanns runner, Deon Blur, to score; and Cloptons runner Clay Urban reach second. The Buffaloes rallied for two straight outs and D.J. Gonzales got a base via the passed ball before Clopton struck out the next batter to end the inning. Janota struck out Ty Kasper in the fifth to give Gonzales a good start, but Cody Maedack singled and Oltmann reached on a passed ball. Clopton was walked and the Apaches put Gaytan on the mound, transferring Janota to first, Trey Kridler to right field with Brant Philippus scooting over to center to replace Gonzales, who took over a shortstop. Gaytan struck out his first batter, Herzog, but Zach Albers got a two-run single and Urban got home on the hit by Jones to put Giddings ahead 5-0. Giddings brought in two more runs in the sixth inning with a pair of hits, and in the bottom of the inning, Gaytan got two bases on two errors on the shortstop. Gaytan eventually was safe at home on a passed ball to bring the Apaches to within 7-1. Giddings opened the second with walks for Bishop and Blur, who replaced Krauser in the top of the
Giddings lineup. Joe Carrizales came on to pitch and Gaytan replaced Zach Akers at third. Kasper grounded out to Carrizales to move Bishop to third and Blur to second. Cody Medeck was walked to load the bases. Oltmann was hit by the pitch to score Bishop and Urban replaced him on the bases. Clopton then doubled in Medack and Blur for the 10-1 Giddings lead. The Buffaloes managed one more score when Matthew Frazier, batting in place of Albers, scored Urban on the sacrifice groundout to Carrizales. Kasper replaced Copton on the mound for the bottom of the seventh. He started with a strike out, then walked Janota and yielded a single to Jefrey Walshak. Carrizales struck out for two away, and Philippus doubled in Janota and Walshak scored on the base hit by Gaytan to conclude scoring in the game.
Giddings 11, Gonzales 8 GID 000 232 4-11 10 2 GON 000 001 2- 3 5 1 GID: Stone Clopton, Ty Kasper (7) and Garrett Oltmann. GON: Tyler Janota, Aaron Gaytan (5), Joe Ryan Carrizales (7) and Devin Benes. W Clopton (2-2). L Janota (3-3). 2B GID: Oltmann, Clopton, Justin Herzog. GON: Benes, Brant Philippus.
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Its that time of the year again! All around town, teams are practicing for the start of the Gonzales Little League 2013 season. Opening Day is Saturday, April 6.
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1402 St. Louis, Gonzales, TX. 78629
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Opening Day Schedule

8 a.m. - Line up teams on Field 3 9 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies begin 10 a.m. - Odd Fellows Lodge Mariners at McDonalds Braves, Field 1; Sonic Cardinals at Munson Ranch Dodgers, Field 2; Lindemann Fertilizer Red Sox at GVEC Nationals, Field 3 11 a.m. - 4L RV Ranch Cubs at Circle G Truck Stop Royals, Field 3 11:30 a.m. - Caraway Ford at GVEC Home Services, Field 1 Noon - Texas Farm Bureau Mets at Warrick Enterprises Indians, Field 2; E.F. Ehrig & Sons Giants at Odd Fellows Lodge Mariners, Field 3 1 p.m. - GVEC.net Phillies at Sonic Cardinals, Field 2; Buffington Funeral Home Reds at West Motors Twins, Field 3 1:30 p.m. - Kitchen Pride Mushrooms at Gonzales Orange, Field 1 2:30 p.m. - Allens Body Tech Diamondbacks at LeAnn Wolff CPA Blue Jays, Field 3 3 p.m. - Munson & Burns Tigers at TSG Architects Angels, Field 2 3:30 p.m. - Johnson Oil Co./Tiger Tote Boom at H&R Block Dynamite, Field 1 4 p.m. - Graham Land & Cattle Co. Astros at Buffington Funeral Home Reds, Field 3 5 p.m. - Sage Capital Bank Athletics at Southern Clay Orioles, Field 2 5:30 p.m. - Harding Pump & Supply at Clearwater Real Estate Services, Field 1; Gonzales Knights of Columbus at Lester Farms, Field 3 7 p.m. - H&R Block Dynamite at GVTC Angels, Field 1; Boomers Marlins at Sievers Medical Clinic Rangers, Field 2
Saturday, April 6
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LOST & FOUND

LOST: Yellow gold ring. 1 ctr. diamond. Small baguettes. Reward offered. Call Joyce Schellenberg, 540-4318 or 8571574.
LOST & FOUND

LOST: Black cushion on 97 or 304. Call 830-857-3023.
NOTICES
FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-6657327.
HELP WANTED
encourages interested parties to apply. -------------------------SURFACE WATER OPERATOR The GuadalupeBlanco River Authority has an immediate opening at the Water Treatment Plant in Luling, Texas. Duties include plant maintenance and coordinating raw and treated water delivery. Rotating shift work required. High school diploma or equivalent; TCEQ C Surface Water license preferred, but will consider a Class D license or obtainable within 6 months of hire. Drug screen, physical and criminal background check required. Download applications from www. gbra.org. E-mail to hr@gbra.org or fax to 830.379.9923. For more information, go to www. gbra.org for details. EOE. -------------------------Delivery Driver Wanted. Must have reliable transportation, auto insurance, a valid drivers license, and pass a background check. Evening hours only. $10.50/hr. plus tips. Please call 830-5194280. Gonzales. -------------------------Bridge Construction lead man/form setter. 210-4101825. -------------------------Oil Field Help Wanted Stallion Construction is looking for Fork Lift Operator, Crew Pusher and Roustabouts. Call 830-583-6925 for applications or fax resume to 361-7714611. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Certified Medication Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-672-
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4530. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Certified Nurses Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Licensed Vocation Nurses. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
MISC. FOR SALE

packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------Poulan Weedeater, $50; Poulan Leaf Blower, $50. Excellent condition. 361208-3565. -------------------------For Sale: Pogo Stix, orange, 10-yrs & up, $10.00. UT Color Western Jacket, pants, culottes, cute, Size 8, $15.00. Go UT Longhorns. 830-263-4608 -------------------------For Sale: Mattress Set, floor lamps, freezer. Come by Care Free Inn, Gonzales, 1804 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. -------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15 water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing Glass Door Refrigerator by Master Built. Contact Carolyn at Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------Ranch Hand grill guard for 20002006 Ford Pickup, 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. Good condition. $250. Call 830-5404277. -------------------------DynaVoxV series 5. Communication device - has keyboard, m o u s e , c h a r g e r, case. Works great. new $8,000. Can go on internet, read ebooks, play music, download pictures & programs. Ask-
MISC. FOR SALE

ing $1,000. Good for autistic children or speech impaired children or adults. kathy, 830-8576646. -------------------------Golf Clubs. 2 sets w/bag. $50 each. Great for aspiring Tigers. Call 4372046. -------------------------Horse blanket great condition paid $70 asking $45 obo, treadmill, good condition, works, asking $125 obo. Call or text, (830) 857-6487. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------For Sale: Brush Guard for 2004 1/2 ton Chev. Pickup $50 and 36 Whirlpool used Gas Range, $50. 361594-2507. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth din-
MISC. FOR SALE

ing table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-8325965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Gasoline operated Hedger, $125; 5 HP Tiller, $200. Both in excellent condition. 361-208-3565. -------------------------Electric Hospital bed, $150. 5821120. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403. -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75.00. Call 361-7412604.
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Help Wanted: PartTime Lifeguards, Cashier, Asst. Pool Manager and Summer Youth Help. You can pick up an application at City Hall at 820 St. Joseph or Parks and Recreation at 1920 St. Joseph. Call 830-672-3192 for more information. Applicant must be able to pass a presscreen drug test and physical. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and
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Municipal court clerk

The City of Gonzales is accepting applications for the position of Municipal Court Clerk. Applicant must be of good moral character, a high school graduate or obtained a GED, a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age, with a good credit history, have a stable work record, no felony convictions, and no DUI or DWI convictions within the last 5 years. Must be able to travel and obtain certification from the State of Texas as a Municipal Court Clerk within one year of hire and must maintain certification requirements on an annual basis. Starting Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience, plus an excellent benefit package. Applications are available on the City of Gonzales website Cityofgonzales.org or from the City Managers Administrative Assistant at City Hall. Applicants should submit a short resume and job application to the City Managers Administrative Assistant. The City of Gonzales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conventional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------ABOVE GROUND POOL 15x30 aboveground pool with deck, 48 high, needs new liner. Buyer disassembles, no delivery available. $1,400. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for
FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.
LEGAL NOTICES
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF GONZALES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
The Zoning Board of Adjustments of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Board for their consideration: The below listed property is currently in a Residential District(R-1) and is requesting a Specific Use Permit to use the property for weekly rental and occasional events such as weddings, corporate retreats, and socials. ADDRESS: 1521 St. Louis PROPERTY OWNER: Chris Kappmeyer PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Lot E, 1 Titcomb Part 2 PARCEL: 13957 The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hearing April, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. The Zoning board of Adjustments will then make a decision regarding the Specific Use Permit. The Zoning Board of Adjustments encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Zoning Board of Adjustment projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at 623 N. St. Paul
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FARM EQUIPMENT
6hp motor rear tine tiller. Used, about 10hrs. 857-5142. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
HELP WANTED
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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FURNITURE
Table with 4 chairs, Loveseat, Southwestern design, Queen size bed w/ mattress & boxsprings, Girls white iron daybed, mattress, boxsprings, pop up unit, matching white desk, white china cabinet. All excellent condition. 830203-8633. -------------------------Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.
AUTOS
grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.
MOBILE HOMES
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.
HOMES FOR RENT

room/1 bath. CA/ CH, Insulated, All Electric. Appliances, ceiling fans, vaulted ceiling, paneling, vinyl, carpet, tub/shower, utility room, deck porch. $675 + deposit & references. No Pets. 830-672-2227. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------2 room river cottage on Lake Gonzales. Partially furnished. You pay for electricity. $500/+ deposit. Bob, 830203-9790. -------------------------3/2 house for rent in Gonzales. $1,350/ mo., $1,350/sec. deposit. Call 830-4014123. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/ CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-8205461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 512-656-
HOMES FOR RENT

0521. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
COMM. FOR RENT

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

Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105/830-540-4684.
Benefits include:
MOBILE HOMES
Save Thousands, Giant Clearance Sale on all Models, NewUsed-Trades. Special Financing Available. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg. 979-743-6192. Open Sundays 1-6. tierraverdehomes. com. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Oil Field Specials-2 or 3 bedrooms Singlewides or 8x28 Travel Trailers. Lowest Prices in South Central Texas. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979-743-6192. Open Sundays 1-6. (RBI 32896) -------------------------Cheaper in The Country - New - UsedTrades. Featuring Clayton, Fleetwood & The Custom Built Tierra Verde Homes. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------TRADE YOUR OLD HOME TODAY! We pay top dollar for trades! No money down! Singlewides, Doublewides, Triplewides, Park Models, Cedar Cabins! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------USED SINGLEWIDE Like New! - Super Nice Shape! Only $17,900. Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------EARLY BIRD TAX REFUND! Dont wait to buy your home! Got taxes coming back? Get started now while interest rates are 3.85%. Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------WHOLESALE USED DOUBLEWIDE 2011 - Like New ONLY $64,900. 4/2 28x64! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------FANTASTIC 4BR on 4.6 ACRES Beautiful - land and home package. This home is super nice. Very private! comes with a barn and fenced! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------OIL FIELD HOUSING! Manufactured homes that sleep up to 16 men C O M F O R TA B LY ! READY NOW! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

Mobile Home for rent, 2BR/1Bath, appliances/some furniture, on ranch near Ottine. No pets/smokers. $850/mo. plus deposit and electricity. (830) 424-3089 or (361) 537-2131. -------------------------Trailer House for rent. 3br & 1 1/2 bath. Smiley area. 830-857-0707. -------------------------Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 3 bedroom/1 bath, furnished Mobile Homes for Rent. MOVE IN SPECIAL. $675 for the first three months, $775 the fourth month and after! $675 for deposit. More information: 361-293-3420/361582-6593/361-7980816, 900 Old Shiner Rd. Yoakum, Tx. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.
Victoria College Gonzales Center Part Time Groundskeeper

Position will be responsible for maintaining the Gonzales Center campus grounds as directed. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve the use of power equipment. This position also serves as backup to the Custodial staff therefore occasional custodial duties will be performed. Starting pay range is $10.75 - $11.50 an hour.
www.victoriacollege.edu/jobsatvc
Call 672-7100 to advertise your ad in the Classifieds. HELP WANTED
or call 1-830-672-6251. EOE
AUTOS
Grill Guard for Ford Pickup Truck, $50. 540-4277. -------------------------2005 Cadillac CTS in excellent mechanical conditiion. 109,000 miles, 4-door, V-6, $8,800. Call 210-2742209. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------WANTED: Older Chevy Chevelle or Nova for restoration. Call Jim, 210-3934131. (04/11/13.) -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC, Hallettsville, TX 800-798-3225 or 361-798-3281 or GRAFECHEVYGMC. COM -------------------------For Sale: 1995 Ford F-250, Ext. Cab, 4x4, V-8, Automatic Transmission, Heavy Duty, Good Work Truck, Good condition, 830672-2192. -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K Engine, 50K Transmission. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner,
Accounts Receivable Clerk/Accounting Assistant

We are an international company, an industry leader, a friendly place to work, and we have outstanding benefits. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk/ Accounting Assistant will enjoy a variety of challenges with primary responsibility in Accounts Receivable. If youre looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting skills and experience, heres what were looking for: Relevant Associates Degree desired or commensurate experience and/or training Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook & Word) and prefer a working knowledge of Infinium software Must have working knowledge of accounts receivables Will be responsible for banking transactions, banking operations knowledge desired Must have knowledge of general accounting activities Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a deadline-oriented environment Able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills required Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
Southern Clay Products, Inc. is a Rockwood Holdings Company. Come visit us at http://www.scprod.com/ or http://www.rockwoodspecialties.com/index.htm Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Email or fax your resume along with salary requirements to HR Dept. ifrias@scprod.com Fax: 830-672-1908 Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Southern Clay Products, Inc. Gonzales, Texas
ROOM FOR RENT

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

For Rent in Lockhart. 1Bath Home. Nice Quiet Neighborhood. $700/month, $500 deposit. Must have your own fridge & stove. Call 830-832-3163. -------------------------3 Bedroom 2 bath home with large fenced yard and carport in Luling. Large laundry room. $675.00 per month with $400.00 deposit. Pets OK. Available for move in asap. Call Debbie at 830263-4356. -------------------------2 bedroom 1 bath home in Seguin. Lots of charm. No washer/dryer connections. Will be ready for move in by March 22nd. $750.00 per month with $400.00 deposit. Pets Ok. Call Debbie at 830-2634356. -------------------------Duplex - 2 Bed-
WANT TO RENT
Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. ---------------------------------------
Production / Poultry Processing:
NOW HIRING!!
Supervisor
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Holmes Foods, Inc. is seeking a Safety Technician for our Poultry Processing Plant in Nixon, Texas. Candidate must have the following qualifications: safety training, knowledge of OSHA 1910 Safety Regulations, first aid, able to work flexible hours, and be self-motivated. Bilingual is preferred. Interested applicants should fax resume to Jimmy Newman, at (830)582-1767 or call (830)582-1551, ext. 226 to set up an interview.
SAFETY TECHNICIAN
Responsible for managing processing of department. Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage optimum performance Responsible for planning and allocating resources to effectively staff and accomplish departmental productivity and quality goals. Plan, evaluate and improve the efciency of processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efciency and output of department. Day Shift Monday - Friday Competitive pay /BOE Excellent benets: Health, Medical, Vision, 401K
Call Human Resources at 830-582-1619 for more information or email resume to: cnivens@holmesfoods.com 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas Si Habla Espaol
Day and Night Transport Drivers

Johnson Oil Company, a family-owned oil and gas distributorship in business for over 54 years is currently hiring for Day and Night Transport Drivers - Three years over the road driving experience preferred and a current Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements required. Competitive compensation with night and holiday pay differential. Potential annual earnings of $70,000 with limited overnight travel. Sign on bonus available to qualified applicants. Benefits include two weeks paid vacation, health insurance and 401(k). Applications may be picked up and returned to Johnson Oil Company, Attn: Mike Burke, 1113 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr, Gonzales, TX or faxed to 830-672-6659.
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full-time positions available for
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Various Positions
New entry level wages. We offer 401k, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Apply at Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc. County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830.540.4516. KPMF is an EOE. Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms solicita personal de tiempo completo inmediatamente en
Apply today - Start today! Production/Poultry Processing:

Back Dock Hanger 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights)
Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Drug screening as applicable to position.
Diferentes reas
Nuevo Sueldo Inicial Ofrecemos el plan 401K, Vacaciones, Seguro de Salud, Dental, de Visin y de Vida. Interesados favor de aplicar en Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc., Country Road 348, Gonzales, TX 830.540.4516. KPMF es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades (EOE)
Human Resources
603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas 830-582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol
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CLASSIFIEDS
FOR LEASE
12 acres/house/office with Hwy. 80 frontage between Belmont/Nixon near Leesville. Will subdivide. For sale or lease. Would make a great oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)
APTS. FOR RENT

Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.
HOME SERVICES
areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
LAWN & GARDEN

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)
TRVl.TRAIL. RENT
bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.
PETS
Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)
REAL ESTATE
Real Estate: Owner finance, 1214 St. Matthew. 2B/1Ba. $73,000 or best cash offer. Call Martha, 830-556-2280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------For Sale Historical Estate Home. Built in the 1800s. Great investment home. Made into 4 apartments. Does need work. Home is located at 713 St. John, Gonzales, Texas. Asking price is $225,000.00. Contact information, Alex Lopez, 512921-8797 or Lupe Lopez, 713-2068105. -------------------------3/2, CA/CH, on 5.42 Acres, 75 miles West of San Antonio. Extra Large garage. Call for information, 830-494-4102. -------------------------House for sale by owner. 2BR/1Bath CA/H. $65,000. 830234-3415 or 830279-7900. -------------------------Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855847-6806. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.
LAND
per acre. Diane, 512-655-3293. -------------------------30 acres with 10 mile views in Gonzales County. Fenced with rolling hills, large tank, pond, hardwoods, Tifton 86 grass. $150,000 (713)2022485. -------------------------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 830-263-4888 for information.
LIVESTOCK
Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.
HOME SERVICES
Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361121-8731. -------------------------Little Miss Dawns Residential Cleaning Service has openings for afternoons. References & Bonded. 512-5086221(04-11-13). -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding
CHILD CARE
I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Mom, let Jumping Jelly Beans be your drop in child care answer. Go shopping, run errands or have a great evening out while your mind is at ease knowing your child is safe and happy. Standard drop in hours apply: day, evening and night. Lets talk! References and resume available. 830-5194012 -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
APTS. FOR RENT

Efficiency apartment. EVERYTHING furnished. Pots, Pans, towels, TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830875-3028. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all
WANTED
Wanted: Old work western boots. 830672-7384. -------------------------Wanted: Used 1024 Gun Fire Safe. 361-798-0482.
RV SITES FOR RENT
GONZALES COUNTY. Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $300/mo. + utilities, Pool Open.
RV-SITES
Belmont RV Park
MISC. SERVICES
Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621. -------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w. p a m p e re dc h e f. b i z / z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
RV SITES RENT
RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
830-424-3600
RVS FOR SALE

1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000. -------------------------203 Big Sky 38 Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bumper warranty left. $17,900. Call 512914-8347. -------------------------RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.
APTS. FOR RENT
APTS. FOR RENT
EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY 62 OR OLDER AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY * Rent based on income * Garden Style Apartments * Private Entrances * Individual Flower Bed Available * Carpeted & Air Conditioned * Water, Sewer & Trash Paid * Miniblinds, Ceiling Fan, Range, Refrigerator furnished * Maintenance/Management/Service Coordinator on site
CHECK OUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!
BOATS FOR SALE

1996, 18.5 Baymaster Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Motor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Mapp i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Radio. $7,000.00. Contact 830-263-2920. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff.
COUNTRY VILLAGE SQUARE APARTMENTS

1800 Waelder Road - Gonzales, TX (830) 672-2877 8 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Friday
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
SMITH RANCH INVESTMENTS
57 Acres just north of I-10 Near Waelder. Brush, oaks, hay fields, 2 tanks, 3/2 home, ct Pending Contraapartment. barn w/electricity, Equipment. Part minerals. $275,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.
RECREATION
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.
LAND
75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------30 Beautiful Acres for sale in Gonzales County, with 1/4 minerals. $6,000/
LAWN & GARDEN

Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not
830-672-8668
Randy Smith, Broker
TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

Travel Trailer. EVERYTHING furnished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All
PETS
Free Puppies. Five Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix. 830-857-0459. -------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------Puppies Half Lab, Half Pyrenees. Free to good home. 830-2031733 or 830-5404485. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food,
REAL ESTATE
FREE!!
vWAELDER 5641 Hwy. 90, 2/2 on 2 accres........................$117,000 vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis.............$220,000 vN.E. GONZALES COUNTY- Best little hunting place in TX! Deer, hog, dove, some turkey. 46.892 wooded acres. Secluded, large ranches surround property. My 9 year old granddaughter shot her first buck last year, 8 pointer! No minerals or water rights convey. Owner/Agent......$6,000/acre. v25.936 acres, Henry Bymer 1/3 League, close to I10, electric nearby, PENDING sandy loam, CONTRACT fronts CR420................................................... $98,800 vHARWOOD Manufactured home in excellent condition, about 1900 sq. ft., 3bed/2bath, large kitchen, locatLD County water and GVEC ed on 5 acres with many oak SOtrees. elec. Ready for move in. Fronting Hwy. 304, 2 miles north of Hwy. 90 and about 16 miles from Gonzales. Owner/Agent. Pri ce............................................................................................$110,000 vWAELDER- 10 acres, has utilities, taking reasonable offers..$65,000 vFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both vGONZALES - 820 Oil Patch Lane, 2.25 acres (+/-), raw land with 3 sides metal equipment shed. Utilities are available at front of property, zoned heavy commercial....................................................................$125,000 vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183. vONE BEDROOM COTTAGE IN THE COUNTRY. $600/mo, $1,000 security deposit, 650 credit rating, two years consecutive employment,outside pets only (no cats inside!). CR 420, Gonzales County.
HOMES
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COMMERCIAL
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Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Lynn Theatre

Screen 2: G.I. Joe - PG-13

March 29 - Good Fri. Screen 1: Hop - PG

510 St. Paul, Gonzales 210-683-4276

Inside This Week:

Capitol honors artifact

Texas the next Saudi Arabia?

THE TAX PLACE

Tax Preparations, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Sales Tax

Ruth Guerra, Enrolled Agent

Central Texas Region

In Memoriam: 2013 Relay for Life Honorees

Hand plans to step down as Gonzales Chamber head

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

J B Wells Upcoming Events

Closed for Easter Holiday. Hope everyone has a Happy Easter!

Gonzales Livestock Market

P.O. Box 565 Gonzales, TX 78629

Cockfighting defendants sentenced

March 27, 1836

Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Yoakum Police Report

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Gonzales County Day

CAPITOL: Historic cannon named a Texas Treasure

Swing Em High Our Little Ten has turned Five!

Love You! Mommy, Daddy, Tessa, Family & Friends

Parents, not curriculum, responsible for academic apathy

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Dances with Chihuahuas

Republicans dont have to resort to ethnic pandering

The governmental beetle and the Keystone Pipeline

The Gonzales Cannon

Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Brazos Valley leak

Texas transportation infrastructure

Losing a child, but gaining a new family member

Ask About Our Patented Quick Approval

GLASS: Family cherishes memory

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Hospital Auxiliary News

Library gets some new Friends

ARE YOU EARNING LESS THAN 12% ON YOUR MONEY?????

You are cordially invited to the

60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Frank Sonny & Ruby Sievers

Saturday, April 6th - 2:00 p.m. 1st Lutheran Church

Thursday, March 28, 2013

House passes bill to cut down state tests

VFW salutes GISD superintendent