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to expand facilities to accomodate an increase of around 800 students over the next several years. A recent demographic study commissioned by GISDs Board of Trustees projected an increase in student enrollment of 800 students over the next nine years, with the majority of that increase happening within the next five years. Currently, GISD facilities are operating at or near full capacity, with two campuses utilizing portable buildings to provide classroom space. In addition, outdated and overcrowded facilities have created safety and security concerns. Proposition 1, in the total amount of $21,585,000, would provide funds for the construction of
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the following improvements: New Prekindergarten/Kindergarten Early Childhood Campus to be constructed with the purchase and renovation of HEB facility purchase of the new facility will result in the expansion of classroom space at East Avenue and Gonzales Elementary Schools; Classroom expansion, cafeteria BONDS, Page A9
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The Ranch Rodeo LongGo gets underway at 9 a.m. Saturday, with Double Mugging, Calf Branding and Steer Loading. At 5:30 p.m., the Come and Take It Chuckwagon Meet and Greet gets underway, with entertainment by Camp Cookie Productions, including trick roping, cowboy clowns, a sing-along, and Tales from the Cattle Trails. There will also be stickhorse races and face painting for the kids. WEEKEND, Page A9
Shoppers poured through the doors early Wednesday as grand-opening ceremonies were held for the new Gonzales Walmart Supercenter at Church St. at Sarah DeWitt Dr.. The new store is approximately 120,000 square feet, roughly double the size of the old location. See more photos on Page A14 (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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A number of family fun events are scheduled in Gonzales this weekend, with everything from ranch rodeo action to a pet parade and a fun free Halloween movie showing. Triple R Rodeo will stage the Ranch Rodeo Finals at the JB Wells Arena on Friday and Saturday. The fun gets underway at 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. Fridays events include a Bikini Barrel Race at 7 p.m., followed by team roping at 8. Admission is $5.
The Mighty Apache Marching Band celebrates winning a 1 rating in the Region marching contest. See Page B1.
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Avalonpark Texas, LP, started construction Monday on the infrastructure for the first phase of the 1835 Village Project on 55 acres on the east side of Gonzales (the Burchard property). Cibolo Creek Construction of San Antonio is the General Contractor. GVEC and GVTC will provide the dry utilities (power, cable, internet, phone services). I am excited that the construction of this project has started and eventually will provide the housing so urgently needed
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Local man earns the title of Marine and U.S. citizenship in the process
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in Gonzales, said Avalon Parks Richard Kunz. We have sped up our schedule after the City Council unanimously approved our project in June. The project proposes a mix of residential (42 acres) and retail/commercial (not more than 13 acres). The residential area will include detached single family homes (small, medium and large), attached townhomes or similar products, garden homes, Workmen begin clearing the site for 1835 Village, known to many Gonzales residents as the Old duplexes and apartments. 1835 VILLAGE, Page A9 Burchard Property off Highway 97.
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Some young immigrants stage protests and demand to be given American citizenship through amnesty or passage of the DREAM Act. But thats not how Jose Olalde of Gonzales says he was raised. The main thing is, I was always taught that if you want something, you have to earn it, says the 2012 Gonzales High School graduate. Thats how I grew up. Private Olalde recently graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, earning the right to hold the title of U.S. Marine. In the process, he also earned the right to another title he cherishes just as much: U.S. Citizen. While Olalde sweated through boot camp, the Marine Corps
helped expedite his citizenship application. It makes me feel proud, fighting for my country, says Oldalde, who will become a mortarman upon completion of the Marines School of Infantry following a short leave at home. He came to the United States as a toddler, and credits his upbringing here and experiences at Gonzales High School with helping him make it through the rigorous 13 weeks of Marine boot camp. I played all kinds of sports, cross country, football, basketball, track, he said. It really helps if you go there in shape, especially for those long hikes. Like most Marine recruits, Olalde said the toughest part of boot camp is The Crucible, a 24-hour endurance test which MARINE, Page A9 Pvt. Jose Olalde, U.S. Marine Corps
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County Sheriff s Office, before taking children in her home for day care. At the age of 30, Bessie faced raising her four children alone upon the passing of her beloved husband George. Supplemented with a meager income to care for her children, Bessie worked hard to see that her children were properly cared for and wanted for nothing. She was firm with her children, but altogether loving as well. She made certain her daughters dresses were clean and pressed neatly, that her children all knew the value of prayer and maintained a faithful relationship with their Lord. She shared her love of music by singing to them and teaching them to dance every step from a waltz to a jitterbug. She maintained a lovely garden and canned its produce; she sewed clothing for her children and prepared baby blankets for all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bessie cherished her family; she passionately loved her children and adored her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Everybody from the children she cared for in her home to her youngest great-grandchild knew her as Mimi, as beautiful a lady as she was, her beauty within was the greatest of all and everyone loved Mimi. Bessie was an excellent cook; her cornbread dressing, apple pie, green grape tarts and fried chicken distinguished her in the eyes and appetites of those that partook in her cooking as a chef extraordinaire. But all her personal sacrifices, hard work, dedication to prayer for her beloved family; it is the unconditional love as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that will long be remembered after all else is forgotten. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Danny Sloan of Gonzales, Linda Gay Cleveland and John Craven, Jr. of Gonzales; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Sherian Cleveland of Gonzales, Timothy and Debra Cleveland of Luling; sister, Agnes Lowe of Gonzales; grandchildren, Christie Schroeder, Eric Cleveland, Kara Lowe, John Cleveland, Misty Cleveland, Timothy Cleveland, II, Matthew Craven, and Frank Craven; great-grandchildren, Zach Lopez, Seth Brzozowski, Sydney Schroeder, Lidia Cleveland, Heidi Cleveland, Kynleigh Schroeder, Ryland Lowe, and Raven Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, Robert Fischer, and her daughter Letha Cleveland. Graveside services were held Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Slayden Cemetery in Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Sloan, John Tooter Craven, Jr., Roger Lowe, Matthew Craven, Frank Craven, Jonathon Cleveland, Eric Cleveland, Timothy Cleveland, II, Gary Schroeder and Zach Lopez. Memorials may be made to Memorial Heights Baptist Church or Slayden Cemetery Fund. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. said, simply because she believed it was the right thing to do. She never forgot a relative or friends birthday and she was thoughtful with gifts, she even delivered boxes of chocolates to her doctors and their staff each Christmas. She loved having her afternoon coffee at the Dairy Queen and usually stayed long enough to enjoy supper there as well. The staff at the Dairy Queen embraced Kathryns pleasant nature and always looked for her at her usual arrival time to assist her in the building and back to her car when she was ready to depart, this was a kindness that she dearly appreciated. Kathryn loved the San Antonio Spurs and one of her favorite athletes on the team was Dennis Rodman. Kathryn delighted in following his Spurs career and read his biographies. She enjoyed going to dinner at Lake Breeze Ski Lodge with her husband, Denver to watch the water skiing and enjoy a meal with friends. She was an independent woman and as Denver became ill, Kathryn took it upon herself to care for his every need. She read books on Alzheimers disease to fully understand the dynamics of caring for an Alzheimers patient and she did her best to continue to care and love her husband until she moved him to the hospital to be cared for where he would receive the very best care. Something she sincerely believed was the right thing to do for a man she loved so dearly. As Kathryn struggled with arthritis, she received loving assistance from long time dear friends Mary Ann and Mickey King, and as her health further deteriorated Kathryn depended on the loving and professional care of John Pirkle, a trusted care giver and friend. Kathryn is survived by her stepdaughters, Lois LuAllen and her husband Dwayne of Baytown, Elaine Culver and her husband Bruce of Dallas; step-son, Dr. Denver E. Perkins, Jr. of Utah; and her loving friends and caretakers, Mary Ann King and John Pirkle. She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, parents and sister, Bobbie Kennedy. Graveside services were held on Monday, October 21, 2013 in the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery with Fr. Randy Melton officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimers Association of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. her mother and sister and snow skiing in the mountains that same evening, it was her spontaneity and desire to live an abundant life that made Rebecca a joy to be near. Rebecca didnt like being still; she was afraid of the dark and kept a baseball bat close to her bedside. Being still with so much love, joy and life to share with others didnt fit her dynamic way and sleeping was merely a necessity that gave her strength to give more of herself and if that was interrupted, well there was that baseball bat. Herein it has been said that Rebecca loved so many things, but none more than her greatest treasure and the most wonderful gift she had given to her family, her son Hunter Logan Whittle. Rebecca unselfishly imparted so much joy into the lives of others, but her beloved son Hunter was singularly the source of her joy, her greatest and dearest love. Rebecca Morrow Rather is survived by the riches of her life, her son, Hunter Logan Whittle of Dallas; her loving parents, Patricia Rather Logan Von Dohlen and Tim of Austin; her beloved sister whom she shared the title of Queen, sometimes, Mary Elisabeth Denmon and husband Brandon of Dallas; loving nephew and niece, Colton and Logan Elisabeth Denmon of Dallas; and her dear father of her son, Emil Whittle of Dallas. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Branch Rather, Jr.; second dad, Obert Logan; and grandparents, Vick and Bette Wiley and Edward and Mary Bond Rather. A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013 in the First United Methodist Church in Luling with Pastor Madeline Henners and Fr. Russ Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in Belmont Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brandon Denmon, Lembo Allen, Rick Jones, Pat Jones, Emil Whittle and Jason Breitschopf. Memorials may be made to John Paul II Life Center, 1600 West 38th Street, Suite 115, Austin, Texas 78731 or the First United Methodist Church, 703 E. Bowie Street, Luling, TX, 78648. Services are under the care and direction of OBannon Funeral Home.
Larazo Carrillo, 1943-2013 Larazo (Chayo) Carrillo, Jr. died on October 14, 2013. He was born on January 31, 1943 to Lazaro Carrillo and Felicita Rodriquez from Houston. He was born and raised in Houston and moved to Waelder in 1994. He made Waelder his home. Larazo was self-employed. He enjoyed cutting yards and doing mechanic work. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Jose Carrillo. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Irene Grimaldo; three daughters, Yadira Mendoza, Michelle Carrillo and Sylvia Carrillo; two sons, Chayo Carrillo and Franky Carrillo; and his grandchildren, Hector, Alexander, Gabriela, Jesse Mendoza, Chayo Jr., Isabel, Jose, Elizabeth, Alexis Carrillo, Emily Nechar, Steven Trevino, Sylvia and Idana Izaguirre. Funeral services were held October 17 at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Waelder. Interment was private.
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Rebecca Rather, 1976-2013 Rebecca Morrow Rather, 37, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013. Rebecca was born September 10, 1976 in Austin to Edward Branch Rather, Jr., and Patricia Carol Wiley Rather. Rebecca was a member of the Fellowship Church in Dallas. An obituary by definition, is an announcement of a death, Rebecca Morrow Rather left this world but her infectious smile, sparkling green eyes and the manner in which she touched lives will never pass from the hearts and memories of all those that knew her. Rebecca made everyone around her happy, whether she felt it was her lifes purpose to lift up the spirits of those around her or just some learned behavior that drove her to ease the pain of others, Rebecca was determined to comfort those in need, Rebecca loved. She loved angels also, believed wholeheartedly in Guardian Angels and she was confident that in her own dark hours, it was her Guardian Angels that pulled her through these difficult times. Ironic as this may seem, as often as she was an angel to others, even then her Angels were holding her up. Frankly there was no irony at all because her Angels were always about her, leading and guiding her through the paths her life took her and through her lifes journey lives changed for the better because Rebecca loved. Rebecca loved music, she considered music therapeutic. She loved the beach and snow skiing. She loved being spontaneous and whether it was holding hands with her girlfriends and jumping off a roof top or going to Laguna Beach with
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Kathryn Perkins, 1923-2013 Kathryn Runkle Perkins, 90, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013. Kathryn was born May 24, 1923 in Sedwick, Texas to Fred and Bessie Reece Runkle. Kathryn married Brice P. Halsell on March 3, 1940 in Albany, TX. Brice passed away January 13, 1963. On November 13, 1970, Kathryn married Denver Edward Perkins, a prominent Gonzales attorney, in San Antonio. Denver passed away April 17, 1992. Kathryn was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah. Kathryn worked for her husbands company, Halsell Accounting, and took the business over upon his death and ran a bookkeeping company. As a bookkeeper, Kathryn was naturally a perfectionist and wanted everything accounted for and in its place. She was a person that always sought the right thing to do in any and every situation. She was non-argumentative and if she had nothing nice to say, she said nothing at all. Although she never forwardly insisted on things being done the way she wanted, things just quietly were done her way and nothing further was
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Bessie Cleveland, 1933-2013 Bessie Laverne Cleveland, 80, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. Bessie was born February 22, 1933 in Harwood to Eugene and Inez Zumwalt Fisher. She married George Raymond Cleveland on September 1, 1951 in Harwood. Bessie was a member of Memorial Heights Baptist Church. She had worked as a ward clerk at Memorial Hospital and as a dispatcher for the Gonzales
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The Xi Lambda Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently made a monetary donation to Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministry. Pictured is Beta chapter president Dee Zavadil presenting a check to Beatrice Navejar and executive director Marco Alva. Donations to GCAM assist this organization with its support and outreach to members of our community who are in need of assistance with food, clothing, medication and other necessities. Throughout the year Xi Lambda Zeta makes donations to multiple charities and organizations that benefit Gonzales.
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Nixon nominates Dominguez for county appraisal board

By BAIN SERNA
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NIXON At the regular monthly meeting on Monday, the Nixon City Council nominated Mayor Pro-Tem Hector Dominguez as a candidate for the Gonzales County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The board of directors candidates will be voted on in an upcoming election by all the municipalities and school districts within Gonzales County, as well as entities just outside the county that have certain property within the area. The Gonzales County Appraisal District sets and de-
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Inquiries from new business draw Smiley Council attention

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business owners a break on permit and utility fees, and property tax abatements. Since then, the city has received more interest within the past month from individuals considering opening up businesses in the city. People come in and ask if any properties are available and that theyve got interest in putting up something here in Smiley, said City Manager Eloise Estes. Those are the
termines the market value of taxable properties in Gonzales County, as well as manages the administration of exemptions and special evaluations that are authorized by local entities and the State of Texas. Dominguez serves in leadership roles as a councilman and mayor pro-tem for Nixon, and also serves as assistant principal for Gonzales Junior High School. Dominguez now looks to serve his community in yet another capacity. Im looking forward to the opportunity, said Dominguez after the meet-
ing. Im very excited and happy to be nominated. If I get elected, I will do my best to serve. Also at the meeting, the council opened bids for two old fire trucks that are not in working condition. Bids had been made on a 1987 Seagrave and a 1966 Ford fire truck. The council accepted a $736 bid for the 1966 Ford, and rejected all bids for the 1987 Seagrave, citing that the bids were unacceptably low. The council also approved a change to the date of next months regular meeting from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18, due to the observance of Veterans Day.
Ray Wiese of Shiner was born a farm boy-charm boy in Wall Lake, Iowa, and is nearly 98. Besides Ray, Wall Lake is also famous for Andy Williams, a former big time singing TV personality. Ray bounced around NE Iowa before joining the
Pearl Harbor survivor Ray Wiese of Shiner
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Lew McCreary is a resident of the Conroe area who also owns land in Lavaca and Gonzales counties. He is compiling the stories of our honored veterans from throughout the region, especially those of the World War II era. If youd like to see the story of your honored veteran featured, contact him at lrmccreary@consolidated.net
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Hangars were burning and Japanese tail gunners were spraying lead everywhere, so Ray entered another hangar. Fortunately slit trenches dug for new water lines protected many sailors as they tried in vain to save the Catalinas. A corpsman found Ray and an old Packard ambulance took him to a sick bay that also got hitso on to the mess hall, where a yeoman made bed sheet bandages. Ray was treated and released. For the second wave of the enemy, the Navy and Marines gave a better account of themselves, and in less than two hours it was over. Soon Ray received orders for Sidney, Australia, where he resumed regular PBY patrols. The 10-man crew was an offensive weapon with four machine guns and capable of dropping incendiary bombs as enemy raids were anticipated at Australian seaports. Ray trained flight crews, and in 43 he stood watches and operated a base radio station. Later duty stations would include Key West and Corpus Christi. While on Guam, Ray was married to Geneva, of Shiner, the daughter of a contractor working there. Together they would raise four girls and two boys. When WWII ended, Ray remained in the service. In 1947 the Berlin Airlift began, and Ray was shifted to the radio shack in four engine 45D aircraft carrying military passengers and their dependents, also other cargoes including coalin the European theatre. He would become a 20 year navy man. In 1957 he was part of the Hungarian Air Lift, transporting people once again, his base being in New Jersey. Then the flight radioman position on these aircraft was eliminated, and Ray Weiss became chief petty officer, fire control technology material for navy guided missile systems. At the time of his retirement, the Wieses relocated to Shiner where Ray became a civilian entrepreneur. He first operated a washateria in Yoakum, then owned/operated a Country Store, and finally did a long hitch as gas station owner. By 1978 he was ready to fully retire, so he kicked back and collected his retirement checks. Geneva went to be with the Lord in 2004 and Ray pushed on alone. Since late last year he has experienced assisted living accommodations in Shiner. Still active at 98, Ray is sometimes seen socializing over a cool one on Shiners west side. Life is good, he says; however, he could manage without cell phones, the internet and that pesky oilfield traffic on highway 90A. But in reminiscing about the good old days, he has never regretted exchanging the gently rolling corn fields of Iowa for the gently rolling of ocean swells under his flying Catalina, especially on a peaceful moonlit night in the tropics.
SMILEY During its Oct. 17 regular monthly meeting, the Smiley City Council discussed the many inquires that have been made at City Hall in the past few months regarding the availability of properties for the purpose of locating businesses in the city. At last months council meeting, the council approved considering -on an individual basis- giving
different types of business owners that have come in just the last month. The City Council is eager to work with owners who would like to locate a business in Smiley. The city leadership continues to express its desire to expand businesses in the city. Businesses such as gas stations, convenience stores, a discount store, a motel, and even a bank/credit union are some of types of establishments the city working to attract.
Navy in late 1940. Many are aware that some of the best sailors are Midwesterners. He trained at Great Lakes, becoming an aviation mechanic, then moved on to San Diego for radio schoolleading to a posting as a radioman on a Catalina PBY (flying boat) in VP21. Patrol duty came next in Seattle, then Hawaiis Pearl Harbor. In November 41, his unit transferred to Midway, but his plane stayed put for repairs, as did Ray. In December 41, many expected an incident with Japans navy, but what? Ray stood his night watch in hangar #6 on December 7, and had just made his logbook entry, All secure at nearly 8 a.m.. He then heard airplane engines and an explosion. As he tried to leave on his bicycle a bombs concussion blasted him out of the hangar. Rays section leader died, and Ray caught some minor shrapnel in his lower jaw and chest.
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Watching the doors to the new Walmart open Wednesday morning brought back a few memories. I know how excited the local associates were to finally see weeks and weeks of hard, often-painstaking work ... get messed up by shoppers. In six-plus years with the company, I helped build two new stores and remodel two others, as both an hourly associate and as a member of the management team, and I later helped open a Home Depot and a Fallas Paredes. Grant that Ive seen the good and the bad of the big-box retail business. And I can tell you that the worst criticisms of companies like Walmart, Home Depot or even HE-B are unfounded. Walmart has long been a target of venomous attack by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which has sought unsuccessfully to unionize the hourly workers in the retail industry for more than a decade. To hear the union thugs tell it, hourly workers in the retail business are treated like dirt, underpaid, lacking in benefits. Most of us who have been inside the industry, even those of us who left it, can tell
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Business, grassroots need to reconcile differences

The Republican Party has two important support groups that have an apparent split between them, and unless that division is resolved, it could adversely affect not only the GOP but the entire nation. Those two groups are the business community and grassroots activists like the Tea Party. The two should be natural allies. They both claim to believe in and support capitalism, free markets, private sector growth, entrepreneurship, and individualism. They also both oppose government interference and regulations, and high and unnecessary taxes. But apparently many business leaders, particularly the large business interests, see the grassroots groups as uncouth, unrealistic, and undisciplined. They feel many Tea Party organizations lack the focus or games plans to challenge liberal agenda. I personally have told by business representatives from several large banking and energy companies that they prefer not work grassroots for these reasons. The split between big business and grassroots groups at many levels. Nationally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is supporting immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship and a guest worker program, which many conservative grassroots groups oppose. In Texas, most energy businesses in the Eagle Ford Shale did not support conservative candidates in the 2012 election in their backyard. In San Antonio, the local Chamber which
you a far different tale. Granted, that 18-year-old kid pushing carts in the parking lot isnt going to make $28 an hour at Walmart. Hes new to the world of work. Hell start at or near minimum wage. That can change and sometimes, it changes rapidly. I can name at least four of the store managers I worked with who started their Walmart careers as cart-pushers in the parking lot. In my own experience, I was first hired to manage the snack bar at the Walmart in Kemah at $10 an hour (which I thought would be hard to live on, given that Id just been dismissed from a $38,000-ayear newspaper job). When McDonalds bought the lease to that
space after only about a month, I became a pet department manager. Before my first year was out, I was a support manager, then moved into the training program for salaried management. From my first day on the job, I had insurance coverage, the chance to buy company stock at a discounted rate, profit sharing and various other benefits. Ive never had any of those benefits working as a salaried professional in the news business. By my second year my pay and benefits actually had me qualifying as middle-class. Longevity is another factor the union thugs conveniently overlook. Sure, the 19-year-old cashier is only making $7.25 an hour, hardly a living wage. But talk to some of the people whove been with these companies for five, 10 or 20 years: its a far different story. I underwent management training at the Walmart in Alvin, a store which had been in place 30 years. Many of the hourly associates at that store were there when it opened and thanks to their longevity, they were making an hourly wage of $18-21 an hour.
And thanks to their participation in the company stock plan, four of them were millionaires: theyd begun purchasing stock when they hired on, and during the 1980s and 90s Walmart stock split several times. They were only working because they wanted to. Therein lies another fallacy perpetrated by the big-box critics, that retail workers are mistreated and forced to work too hard. True, retail isnt fond of those who, like Prince, are a bit too liesurely but rest breaks and lunch breaks are mandated. I actually had to counsel associates who tried to skip breaks or meal periods, or wanted to work off the clock. Big-box retailers have long also held an unfair image as harming other local businesses. Admittedly, I held that opinion for years as a newspaper editor. Then I got ao different view from the inside. The problem is that local businesses are not as adept at adapting when the big-box store comes to town. Yes, the mega-retailers can undercut them on the prices of everyday things, making trying to compete with them head-to-head a losing proposition. Walmart will
always be able to sell a gallon of X Brand paint for a lower price than Joes Paint Store. But when Joes Paint Store recognizes that and adapts becoming a specialist in Brand Y Paint and carrying hard-to-find painting accessories that Walmart will never carry because they do not move in volume Joe can not only stay in business, he can play off the success of the big-box retailer. By specializing, he can actually become a store Walmarts hardware associate refers customers to when they want something Walmart doesnt have. The one thing the SEIU wont tell you is the most compelling reason it wants to see retailers like Walmart fully unionized. Walmart has more than a million workers: think what kind of financial boost the union bosses would get if each unionized Walmart worker paid $100 a year in union dues. SEIUs venomous diatribes mask sheer greed, its that simple. Congratulations to Walmart manager Adan Davila and his team on the opening of your purty new store. May you have long and continuous success in Gonzales.
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George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
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is led by large businesses like USAA and HEB have supported Mayor Castros liberal agenda like the Pre-Kinder program which duplicated the Head Start at local taxpayer expense. They also supported a half billion dollar bond, street cars, the homosexual rights ordinance, and the redevelopment of downtown SA which includes a taxpayer funded $1 million grant for an HEB store, and public subsidies for the developers of downtown housing. Most conservative grassroots leaders feel these projects only helped enhance Castros liberal agenda and political career. Given the division between the two groups, we should ask, what will happen now that the Tea Party has made such a dramatic stand on the ObamaCare and federal government shut down? Will the business leaders withdraw further from any association with them, to the detriment of the GOP? What will happen when grassroots activists voice their demands on future issues like immigration reform? Will the business community and its leaders be able to work with grassroots conservative activists? Perhaps the best way to bridge the gulf will be small businesses. Grassroots groups and small businesses are probably better suited to work together because both are often ignored by the big boys . The political and economic interests of small groups are usually overlooked or sacrificed by high ranking politicians and big business interests. To win elections, the conservative candidates must have voters and grassroots activists, AND money from the business community. Whether large business interests, including Texas giants like USAA, HEB, and major energy companies can find common ground with conservative grassroots groups to support conservative candidates is the question. But one thing is certain. There needs to be a partnership between the two groups to save Texas and the U.S. from the liberal agenda.
The train wreck that is the Obamacare rollout

Nancy Pelosi infamously said that we had to pass Obamacare to find out whats in it. The then-House speaker erroneously assumed, evidently, that people would be able to get onto the government-run exchanges created by the law. So far the laws implementation has been as ugly as its passage. The rollout of Obamacare has been so disastrous that even Daily Show host Jon Stewart was plainly mystified and unconvinced when Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius came on his show the other day to offer reassurances. Judging by the haphazard beginning -- error messages have been the norm, and the federal website has had to be taken offline several times -- youd guess that this was a back-burner project for the Obama administration, or the start date for the exchanges had been sprung on it a few weeks ago. Of course, it is the presidents most cherished initiative, and his team has had more than three years to get the exchanges up and running. Imagine the chaos if this were something the administration cared about less. The conservative trope used to be that Americans shouldnt want health care delivered by the people who run the post office. The new conservative trope could be that Americans shouldnt want health care delivered by the people who built HealthCare. gov. A young man named Chad Henderson achieved instant media celebrity by claiming to have signed up for Obamacare on the federal
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Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.
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exchange. So desperate were reporters to find someone who had managed this unlikely feat that they flocked to him for interviews about his amazing experience -- except even he hadnt actually done it. The website problems are the result, according to the administration, of overwhelming volume. Experts disagree. CBS quoted a sympathetic programmer named Luke Chung observing that it wasnt designed well, it wasnt implemented well, and it looks like nobody tested it. The Washington Post cited two allies of the administration who said they approached White House officials this year to raise concerns that the federal exchange was not ready to launch. In both cases, Obama officials assured them there was no cause for alarm. Presumably, the administration will eventually make its website work, since it doesnt involve radically new technology. The more fundamental question is whether the larger project is sustainable when the exchanges need young and healthy people to sign up, at the same time they will have to pay sharply more under Obamacare. The San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News quoted one Cindy Vinson, an Obamacare supporter, who was disconcerted to learn that she will have to pay $1,800 more a year for an individual policy. Of course, I want people to have health care, she said. I just didnt realize I would be the one who was going to pay for it personally. She might not have realized it because the president of the United States never mentions it. In all his speeches about Obamacare, he never quite gets around to the part about some premiums going up, which for people forced to pay more will probably be the most salient feature of the law. But hey, what possibly could go wrong? Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.
In Your View
Last night I was working on the computer, catching up with my training records and eating an Oreo cookie; they cost eight dollars a box here by the way. We have to keep exact records of everything we do as it pertains to the dog and our duties here. How many vehicles did we search? Did we find anything? What did we do for training, and what odors did we train on and were there any issues? It is all recorded and is open to inspection at any time. I was just about done for the evening when there was a low rumble and my room sort of vibrated. This was something I had felt before and before long, the sirens could be heard heading this way. I went outside and could smell the acrid smoke floating in the air. It is different than a normal fire. You can feel the difference in your throat and nose. It covers the area like a blanket on a foggy morning. There was smoke filling the air as it was pretty still so it didnt clear out very quickly. You could see the haze against the various lights. The smoke made a halo effect around each of them. I wasnt the only one outside now. Several other people were looking to see what had happened or more importantly, where it had happened. We all knew the what, just not the where. The alarms did not go off other than the emergency responders sirens, so we figured it was nothing that was going to have anything to do with us. Turns out, outside the wall, about 300 meters away, a car bomb had detonated. Why? Who knows, but this is two explosions here in the last few days. What it does do is bring our mission a little clearer into focus. If my handlers thought that it would never happen here or they would never find anything because there was no real threat,
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Just another day, another senseless act of stupidity

Dispatches from Downrange
Jon Harris
Jon Harris is an Army retiree and former law enforcement officer in Gonzales County now employed as a civilian military dog handler in the Middle East.
Santas Helpers closing down

Dear Editor, It is with mixed emotions that we want to let the community know that Santas Helpers has decided to dissolve our non-profit organization. After having served families in need since 1998, we are no longer able to continue our organization. The community has been so giving by donating money and gifts to thousands of children over the years and we are so appreciative. There are so many other organizations in Gonzales County that have the same goal as us, to help the less fortunate, and we hope that you will continue to give to these wonderful organizations that help so many in need. We are humbled by the generosity of the community and know you have made such a difference in these childrens lives. Santas Helpers has decided to donate the remaining balance left in our account to the following non-profit groups in Gonzales County: Normas House; Mt. Pilgrim Church Youth Dept ; Anchor Club; Gonzales Welfare Board; The Gonzales Animal Shelter; Head Start of Gonzales; GCAM; Gonzales Youth Soccer League; Catholic Community of Gonzales; Country Village Square Senior
Citizens Association; Two Rivers Bible Church Youth Dept.; G Town Striders; Legacy Ranch; We would like to thank Wal-Mart and their employees as well as all the other wonderful businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals who supported Santas Helpers over the years. Sincerely, Santas Helpers for Gonzales County Board Members: Denise Langston, Mary Lou Holub, Irma Nunez, Patsy Compton, Cecilia Singleton, Tena Roaches, and Norma Ehrig
they think differently now. That car could have tried to come in the gate. We feel it didnt because they know the dogs are here and we will find it. This does ramp up the pucker factor a few notches though. Within a few minutes, I went back inside and continued updating my records all the while trying to fight off this 80-pound animal and his ball that he constantly drops on my head when Im typing. Having a dog with me sure has its perks but sometimes, like right now, he needs to understand that dropping the ball on the keyboard is not a game I like to play as much as he does. P.S.: He also thinks putting a paw on the mouse when Im trying to do something is great fun. Just another day in Iraq and another, Dispatch From Downrange
Healthcare Board gets update on new grant request status

The Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation Board of Directors met recently acting on business supportive to the goals and mission for the organization. The board was updated on the teleradiology/telemedicine grant request and the Waelder Medical Clinic project. Services to further benefit the patient base in Waelder are being assessed. A program was provided by Brandon Stroh, M.D. with Houston Progressive Radiology Associates, HPRA. Dr. Stroh is a radiologist specializing in body imaging, diagnostic radiology and emergency medicine including sub-specialty training in nuclear medicine. The HPRA group is headquartered in Houston offering highly
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Connie Kacir
Connie Kacir is the Executive Director of Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation.
Turning the Devil loose in Yellowstone National Park

This is an edited transcription of an interview with Wyoming wilderness outfitter Todd Jones heard on The News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: This interview is coming via the Paintrock Elk Camp in Wyomings Washakie Wilderness. The subject today is wildlife management on federal lands, but, if my readers and listeners will stick with me theyll realize why aspects of this information are pertinent to Texas. Also, we should realize that wildlife management policies on federal lands impact neighboring ranchers, communities, local economies, and outfitters who utilize those lands. In other words, as noted in Alton Chases book, Playing God in Yellowstone, faulty wildlife management concepts could wreak havoc throughout an ecosystem. Todd would you elaborate? Jones: The states have the responsibility of managing wildlife populations. However, the federal government becomes involved with the Endangered Species Act. Thats when wildlife management affects my business, nearby ranchers, and local economies. In
specialized experience in every facet of radiology staffing boardcertified, fellowship-trained sub-specialists. HPRA serves Gonzales Healthcare Systems and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann in the Greater Houston Area who is ranked in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation. HPRA
provides teleradiology services to Gonzales on a 24/7 basis. The radiology group is a very valued relationship to our local healthcare system, delivering the best in patient care. Dr. Stroh informed the board of directors 3D mammography delivers the best technology available in cancer screening today. Studies reflect that 3D utilized for screening reduces recall rates by 37% and increases the detection of invasive cancers by 54%. Having this technology has increased the ability to diagnose cancer. This is shown in the number of positive biopsies. Alternatively, fewer biopsies are done on healthy patients where 2D and analog technol-
ogy were inconclusive. Stroh stated, Your patients are receiving the gold standard in care, and your board and your hospital are to be commended for doing the right thing in patient centered care. A report was given on the successful fundraiser the Apache Cheerleaders lead benefiting the hospital foundation. The group raised $6,000.00 to benefit unfunded women of Gonzales receive 3D mammograms and or breast biopsies. The cheerleaders sold 1,101 pink Apaches for a Cure teeshirts to fund the project. Due to the humanitarian efforts and extraordinary leadership of these young ladies, Mayor Logan named each of the cheer-
leaders as Ambassadors to the City of Gonzales. The Hospital Foundation Board will be participating in the Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by Main Street. Plans are underway for the Lights of Love Community Christmas scheduled for December 19th. The three levels of giving for the event will be a Light of Love $5.00, Christmas Star $100.00 and a Christmas Angel $1,000.00. If you would like to honor someone special in your life or remember someone by honoring their memory, you may contact Connie Kacir at 830-672-8758. Concluding the meeting was business related to the upcoming gala scheduled for May 3, 2014.
Looking Down from the Saddle

Herman Brune
Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
our area were talking about management of grizzly bears and the introduction of wolves. Over the years weve actually adapted ourselves to living with grizzlies. Weve learned techniques to keep them out of camp and to keep our clients safe. From a business standpoint it does add a significant cost. Wolves are another problem. Theyve had a huge impact on the game species that we hunt. The wolves favorite prey is elk and that is also our primary interest as a hunting outfitter. Wolves have devastated elk herds throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Brune: Initially, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation didnt take a strong stand against wolves. But now the organization seems to have taken a position in favor of
wolf population management through hunting. Jones: The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation was built on elk hunters and outfitters dollars. However, they were very much on the fence when it came to management of large predators. Now with great leadership from David Allen weve seen a complete turnaround. Brune: Lets talk more about grizzly bears. Please tell us about the added expenses of running a camp in grizzly country and talk about the grizzly population numbers. Jones: This is our 15th season in this camp and Id say there were 12 to 15 bears in this drainage when we started. In my estimate Id say there are now three to four times more bears. I believe thats a provable and valid statement. One huge investment in our operation is that we supply our guests and staff with bear repellent which is a type of pepper spray. Thats a $45 aerosol can that everyone packs around the entire time theyre in our camp or hunting area. Weve got electric fence around the cook tent. Weve got a platform that we raise every night with all the groceries, and weve got spe-
cial horse feed barrels that we pack into the mountains on mules. The man power, labor, and working man hours taken to bear-proof our camp and keep guests safe accumulates into a lot of time, effort, and money. It takes at least five or six extra mule loads of equipment to bear-proof our camp. But let me make one point. The team or staff here is accustomed to managing camp with grizzlies in mind. We believe the grizzly is part of the landscape and makes this country that much wilder. So, even though its an extra burden it makes for a wilder experience and weve been fortunate that despite the abundance of bears weve had no tragic encounters and enjoy occasionally seeing the grizzlies preferably at a comfortable distance. Brune: Do outfitters organizations pressure federal or state fish and game agencies to implement hunting seasons on grizzlies for population control? Jones: We advocate a season. The only way any species is ever brought back is to get folks involved and that includes hunting. We must get people to actually care about the grizz and I
think that should be a management step. The bear population is flourishing. We do have anti-hunters throwing up roadblocks in the way of litigation. Four years ago we had a de-listing for 90 days. The state fish and game has a quota system in place and were ready to go with a season. Then the anti-hunting crowd found a liberal judge to pass an injunction. So its back in court and will be decided who knows when. Brune: This is where I want to inject the disservice that quasi-conservation groups such as the Sierra Club and the U.S. Humane Society do to the recovery of particular species. These groups glean funding from uninvolved people for the purpose of litigation. Its the conservation groups funded by actual hunters and fishermen that best benefit habitat and target species. Jones: There are two groups that I tell my hunters they need to support. One is the NRA. Of course they protect the 2nd Amendment but they also do a tremendous job in Washington D. C. to protect our hunting rights. The other group is the Safari Club International. Theyre one of the most powerful hunting
advocates in Washington. Brune: Now for the sake of my readers and listeners in Texas, lets mention that Texans are fortunate we live in a private property state. There is little federal land or federal wildlife management in Texas. Also, we are fortunate that while Texas has become considered an urban state, the Sportsmans Caucus is the largest bi-partisan caucus in the Texas Legislature. What that means is that even urban Texas legislators enjoy the outdoors. And again fortunately Texas is big enough that folks who desire to hunt, fish, hike, bird watch, camp, kayak, or whatever can find locales that are accessible. However, dont think that were immune from federal scrutiny. There are private landowners that have felt the wrath of the Endangered Species Act. And there is one major issue in Texas that would affect all Texans, where the feds could decide to manage a natural resource. Well explain in the second part of this interview. To be continued Next week.
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The M.K. Guertin Award recognizes those Best Western hotels in the top percentile that truly demonstrate the highest levels of quality and service within the brand, said Julie Montmaneix, Chairman of Best Western Internationals Board of Directors. The Best Western Regency Inn & Suites was also awarded the Champion Customer Care Award for its strong commitment to providing superior customer care to guests. Located at 1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive, the Best Western Regency Inn & Suites features 27 rooms and complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor pool and spa, high speed internet, and truck parkA mistake millions of consumers make is underestimating the power of compound interest. By just making the minimum payment on a credit card balance of $12,000, it could take over 10 years to pay off the balance since a significant portion of that debt is the interest on the interest that accumulates, or compound interest. Luckily for us, compound interest works both ways! In fact, all of your income producing assets including dividends, bond interest, CD interest should be deposited in accounts that compound the interest which Albert Einstein referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. He quoted It can work for you, or against you. When you invest it works for you. When you borrow it works against you. To be able to do compound interest problems in your head, the Rule of 72 gives you a lightning fast method to determine how good a potential investment is likely to be. If you want to know how long it will take to double your money at eight percent in-
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The Best Western Regency Inn & Suites in Gonzales was recognized with the brands highest honor, the M.K. Guertin Award, as well as the Champion Customer Care Award at Best Western Internationals 2013 Convention held recently in San Antonio. The awards were presented in front of more than 2,000 industry peers. The prestigious M.K. Guertin Award is bestowed upon those member properties that have represented
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are being planned for the event. A costume contest is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. for children ages babies to 12 years of age. Prizes will be given for first, second, and third in each category. There will be carnival games for all to play and the Lynn Theater will be showing the movie Hotel Transylvania at 7:30 p.m. Downtown is getting spruced up. At the last Main Street meeting, the Advisory Board awarded a Business Improvement grant to DeMent and Company for his building at 612 St. James Street and to Duzy Oliver, LLC for his building at 418 St. Andrew Street. Mr. DeMent renovated the inside of the building to include three wonderful apartments. Duzy Oliver, LLC renovated the old garage on St. Andrew Street for Brother Grajales Coffee, where they will be roasting coffee. Work has begun on the building at 401 Saint George Street and Bealls will also be getting a facelift. For information about the Main Street Business Improvement grant, please contact the Main Street office at 830-672-2815. The Advisory Board is working hard to decorate the town for Christmas. Old and new decorations will be going up in November. We would like to give a big THANK YOU to Vivian Wallace at Country Collectables and Jimmy Bolden for their generous donations for this project. SHOP LOCALLY SHOP GONZALES..
terest, divide 8 into 72 and get 9 years. Of course it does not take into account taxes, but if you wanted to perform that calculation in a tax deferred retirement account what investment return would double your money in six years, just divide 6 into 72 to find it would require a 12% investment return. More than one-third of retirees lack confidence that they will have enough money to live comfortably throughout their retirement years. Committing to a savings strategy during your working career could go a long way to help alleviate this concern, but its also important to make sound decisions when withdrawing assets from the portfolio you worked so hard to accumulate. One common approach has been to with-
draw 4% of your portfolio in the first year of retirement, with inflation adjusted amounts in subsequent years. Traditional IRAs are subject to required minimum distribution rules upon reaching the age of 70 1/2. Roth IRAs are not subject to required minimum distributions during the owners lifetime, but ARE required to make distributions upon the death of the owner with a 50% penalty if such distributions are NOT made. If income needs are not a concern for a spouse, changing the beneficiary designation to children or grandchildren will allow you to stretch your Roth or traditional IRA over several generations thus truly allowing the 8th wonder of the world to work miracles as your investments compounds for many more years to come. Please join me and the accountants from Oehlke CPA, LLC in Seguin at Bella Sera on November 5 at 6 PM for a discussion on retirement income and 529 college savings plans.
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The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, October 19, 2013 had on hand: 615 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady $2-$3 higher. Packer cows sold $1-$2 higher. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $235-$255; 300400 lbs, $215-$230; 400-500 lbs, $180-$200; 500-600 lbs, $164-$175; 600-700 lbs., $149$156; 700-800 lbs, $141-$145. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $195-$210; 300400 lbs, $175-$190; 400-500 lbs, $160-$170; 500-600 lbs., $141-$155; 600-700 lbs., $131$136. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $75$81; Cutters, $79-$85; Canners, $61-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $69-$76. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $93$101.50; light weights and medium quality bulls, $85-$94. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,150. Pairs: $1,050-$1,550. Thank you for your busi-
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ness!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com! The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on October 15, 2013, 1,237; week ago, 1,757; year ago, 1,636. Wonderful rains in our area. Better quality classes of calves sold $3 to $5 higher in most areas. Some light weights $6 to $10 higher. Heavier weights 650 lbs and up sold steady. Demand very good in all areas. Packer cows and bulls sold $3 higher on approx 130 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $74$89; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $62-$74; light weight canner cows, $50-$62. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $95-$102.50; utility & cutter bulls, $87-$95; lightweight canner bulls, $80-$87. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; none; 200300 lbs, $200-$235; 300-400 lbs, $195-$240; 400-500 lbs, $178-$220; 500-600 lbs, $145$185; 600-700 lbs, $140-$159; 700-800 lbs, $136-$145. Heifer
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Calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-300 lbs, $185-$222; 300400 lbs, $170-$205; 400-500 lbs, $145-$176; 500-600 lbs, $138-$157; 600-700 lbs, $132$142; 700-800 lbs, $118-$131. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Lutheran Fellowship Hall, Gonzales

(1206 N. St. Joseph, Gonzales)
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Programs begins at 9:00 a.m.
Donuts, coffee,lunch, tea and water will be provided
9:00-10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 12:00 1:00-2:00
Cemeteries on Private Land, rules regulations Cowherd Drought Nutrition-Joe Paschal,

Gonzales County Judge David Bird Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Livestock Specialist Laws & Regs, Q&A - Pat Davis, Sergeant, Highway Patrol Bryan Freeman, Commercial Motor Vehicle Trooper Lunch (DPS Videos) Long Range Weather Forecast - Bob Rose LCRA Chief Metereologist
3 CEUs - Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service Please RSVP to the Farm Bureau office at 830-672-7518 by Monday, Nov. 4th, 2013. Seating is limited. Lunch will be provided if we know youre attending.
Cuero Livestock Market Report on October 18, 2013, had 1,275 head. Had 83cows and 13 bulls. The packer market was as strong or stronger than last week as a small supply and steady demand held the market at a high level. The calf market was once again higher by an average of over $4/cwt over last weeks high market. This market is approaching record all time highs for calves. Again, overall demand is strong reflecting good wheat grazing conditions as well as favorable corn prices. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $92$100; lower grades, $70-$85. Packer cows: breakers, $65$75; boning, $65-$84; canners & cutters, $80-$89; light & weak, $48-$60. Palpated, only 9 bred cows, $100-$119. Pairs: 2 Pairs, $1,500 & $1,600. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, none; 250-300 lbs, none; 300-350 lbs, $200-$2365; 350-400 lbs, $224-$238; 400-450 lbs, $174$212; 450-500 lbs, $183-$210; 500-550 lbs, $167-$190; 550600 lbs, $161-$173; 600-700 lbs, $141-$167; 700-800 lbs, $144-$154. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $192-$220; 250-300 lbs, $173$218; 300-350 lbs, $200-$208; 350-400 lbs, $193-$234; 400450 lbs, $187-$218; 450-500 lbs, $167-$207; 500-550 lbs, $186-$191; 550-600 lbs, $156$170; 600-700 lbs, $145-$160. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $141$155. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., none; 200-250 lbs., none; 250-300 lbs, $170-$184; 300350 lbs, $187-$204; 350-400 lbs, $169-$210; 400-450 lbs, $154-$190; 450-500 lbs, $150$179; 500-550 lbs, $155-$180; 550-600 lbs, $147-$182; 600700 lbs., $140-$163; over 700 lbs, $126-$140.
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Regional Oil & Gas Activity Report

Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-33334 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: BHP Billiton Pet (TXLA Op) Co. Lease Name: Bednorz B Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.4 miles NW of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Acres: 647.67 API No.: 42-123-33330 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: BHP Billiton Pet (TXLA Op) Co. Lease Name: Bednorz B Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.57 miles west of Yorktown Survey Name: E. Dale, A-151 Acres: 647.67 API No.: 42-123-33329 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: BHP Billiton Pet (TXLA Op) Co. Lease Name: Bednorz B Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.57 miles NW of Yorktown Survey Name: E. Dale, A-151 Acres: 647.67 API No.: 42-123-33332 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: N Steinmann Unit A Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 11.7 miles NW of Cuero Survey Name: H.P. Cook, A-120 Acres: 432.87 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-33180 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Argent Energy (US) Holdings Inc. Lease Name: HRNCIR Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 11,500 feet Direction and Miles: 18.2 miles NE of Gonzales Survey Name: L. Mallet, A-352 Acres: 482.72 API No.: 42-177-33179 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Argent Energy (US) Holdings Inc. Lease Name: HRNCIR Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 11,500 feet Direction and Miles: 18.2 miles NE of Gonzales Survey Name: L. Mallet, A-352 Acres: 482.72 API No.: 42-177-33182 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Henley Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 9,000 feet Direction and Miles: 1.9 miles SW of Smiley Survey Name: W. Small, A-425 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-33178 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) G Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 18,400 feet Direction and Miles: 19.7 miles SW of Gonzales Survey Name: A.B. Williams, A-470 Acres: 352.66 API No.: 42-177-33162 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) D Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 17,100 feet Direction and Miles: 16.5 miles south of Gonzales Survey Name: A.W. Hill, A-247 Acres: 312.63 API No.: 42-177-33176 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Kasper Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,800 feet Direction and Miles: 4 miles NW of Shiner Survey Name: D. Gray, A-518 Acres: 1,024.34 API No.: 42-177-33181 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Mellencamp Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 9,600 feet Direction and Miles: 2.6 miles SE of Smiley Survey Name: Peter Winn, A-464 Acres: 425.63 API No.: 42-177-33175 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Turducken Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 11,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.8 miles SW of Moulton Survey Name: J.A. Hueser, A-244 Acres: 225.89 API No.: 42-177-33177 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Richards Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 9,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.1 miles NE of Smiley Survey Name: H. Earthman, A-202 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-33183 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Patteson Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 2.7 miles SE of Smiley Survey Name: W. Small, A-425 Acres: 320 API No.: 42-177-33184 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: LesterEvertson Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NE of Gonzales Survey Name: W. Newman, A-362 Acres: 821.69 API No.: 42-177-31842 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Recompletion Operator: Lucas Energy Inc. Lease Name: Upton Ruddock Well No.: 1ST Field Name: Pilgrim (Austin Chalk) Total Depth: 8,900 feet Direction and Miles: 13.5 miles SW of Gonzales Survey Name: B. Lockhart, Section 1, A-37 Acres: 320 API No.: 42-177-33169 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Rosetta Resources Operating LP Lease Name: McGinty Unit Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 7,800 feet Direction and Miles: 1.1 miles NE of Wrightsboro Survey Name: A.M. Grenage, A-222 Acres: 320 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33605 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Recompletion Operator: Geiser Operating Inc. Lease Name: Lampley Well No.: 1R Field Name: Kemper, E. (1775) Total Depth: 2,900 feet Direction and Miles: 22.42 miles south of Hallettsville Survey Name: N. Peck, A-357 Acres: 60 API No.: 42-285-33736 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: Trio Consulting and Management LLC Lease Name: Ziegler A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Mont (Wilcox 10,900) Total Depth: 11,600 feet Direction and Miles: 4.7 miles SE of Hallettsville Survey Name: J.C. Davis, A-13 Acres: 184 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32850 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Justiss Unit B Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: S. Bateman, A-4 Direction and Miles: 10.2 miles west of Yoakum Oil: 360 MCF: 535 Choke Size: 8/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,798 Total Depth: 17,530 feet Perforations: 12,48017,247 feet API No.: 42-123-32998 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Gohlke Unit A Well No.: 2 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: F. Leal, A-304 Direction and Miles: 3.7 miles NW of Nordheim Oil: 287 MCF: 1,326 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,440 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,460 Total Depth: 18,230 feet Perforations: 13,95117,941 feet API No.: 42-123-32669 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Kolodziejzcyk Unit A Well No.: 2 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: F.N. Hackney, A-650 Direction and Miles: 5.8 miles NE of Runge Oil: 464 MCF: 1,647 Choke Size: 27/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 8,442 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,840 Total Depth: 19,600 feet Perforations: 13,90019,389 feet API No.: 42-123-33012 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Oehlke A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-431 Direction and Miles: 4.68 miles SE of Westhoff Oil: 408 MCF: 7,116 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,759 Total Depth: 18,361 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,264 feet Perforations: 13,48118,253 feet API No.: 42-123-32875 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Bednorz A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Direction and Miles: 9.24 miles NW of Yorktown Oil: 888 MCF: 1,424 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,611 Total Depth: 17,525 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,370 feet Perforations: 12,81817,365 feet API No.: 42-123-32882 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Bednorz B Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Direction and Miles: 9.24 miles NW of Yorktown Oil: 1,122 MCF: 1,269 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,171 Total Depth: 17,873 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,723 feet Perforations: 12,89417,719 feet API No.: 42-123-32990 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: S. Witte A Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: R. Sinclair, A-429 Direction and Miles: 1.36 miles NE of Yoakum Oil: 576 MCF: 1,419 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 4,750 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,000 Total Depth: 16,660 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,540 feet Perforations: 13,01716,528 feet API No.: 42-123-33059 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: P. Frisbie B Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: A. Strickland, A-665 Direction and Miles: 8.29 miles NW of Nordheim Oil: 614 MCF: 2,202 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,565 Total Depth: 19,082 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,865 feet Perforations: 12,97918,858 feet API No.: 42-123-32891 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Sonny Seifert A Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Direction and Miles: 9.24 miles NW of Yorktown Oil: 826 MCF: 1,524 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,015 Total Depth: 15,620 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,519 feet Perforations: 12,89115,513 feet API No.: 42-123-32876 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Sonny Seifert A Well No.: 10H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Direction and Miles: 9.25 miles NW of Yorktown Oil: 787 MCF: 1,521 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,965 Total Depth: 18,230 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,116 feet Perforations: 12,83318,110 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32901 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Martin Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: D. Gray, A-517 Direction and Miles: 2.7 miles NE of Glaze City Oil: 2,636 MCF: 2,434 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,590 Total Depth: 16,594 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,515 feet Perforations: 11,88116,510 feet API No.: 42-177-32903 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal
as much as 5.7 percent, a figure that also topped the overall U.S. private sector. The majority of the growth in 2013 was concentrated in oil and gas extraction, drilling and support activities. Over the 18-month period, nearly half the employment growth for the oil and gas industry was driven by supporting activity, which added 26,900 jobs compared to the 54,900 jobs added for the entire oil and gas industry. Altogether, the TIPRO report examines nine primary sectors comprising the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, revealing growth across all sectors for the first half of 2013, with the exception of the Oil & Gas Field Machinery and Equipment sector. Innovation and advancements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have made it possible to produce increased levels of oil and natural gas from shale plays that were once unreachable with conventional technologies. This in turn has allowed for a re-
markable surge in the domestic production of oil and natural gas from shale formations in the U.S. During 2012, total U.S. crude-oil production reached its highest level in nearly 15 years, with daily production averaging nearly 6.5 million barrels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This growth continues to this day. The U.S. oil and gas industry continues to flourish, adding over 177,500 jobs since 2010, said Ed Longanecker, president, TIPRO. The positive economic impact of our industry is unmatched with Texas leading the country in oil and gas production, innovation and employment trends. This is due in large part to our states favorable business and regulatory climate, which serves as a model for others to follow. In 2012, the Texas oil and gas industry employed 388,000 professionals, adding 43,000 net new jobs in the oil and gas industry last year, the highest in the coun-
try. While state specific data is not yet available for 2013, it is estimated that more than half of the domestic oil and gas employment growth experienced in the first half of 2013 occurred in Texas, similar to trends and data previously provided by TIPRO for 2012. Despite the positive economic impact of the oil and gas industry, and the many advantages associated with increasing domestic development of oil and natural gas, a number of state and federal issues threaten to slow this progress. Federal agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), continue with attempts to implement onerous regulations and restrictions on industry activity that have no basis in science, threatening the livelihood of oil and gas producers, particularly independents who collectively drill up to 95 percent of the
oil and natural gas wells in America. For Texas operators, issues related to transportation, water, endangered species conservation reform, and numerous regulatory issues remain top priorities. If these issues are not properly addressed, growth in the oil and gas industry could slow, which will directly impact all areas that rely on funding and support from our industry, including schools, Medicaid, childrens health insurance programs, childrens protective services, roads, and police and fire departments, added Longanecker. We remain committed to working with all stakeholders to responsibly address the issues associated with this growth, while embracing the extraordinary opportunities and resources that exist in our state. All data from TIPROs latest report was compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employment Survey and is preliminary and not adjusted for seasonal variances.
Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Martin Unit Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: D. Gray, A-517 Direction and Miles: 2.7 miles NE of Glaze City Oil: 2,571 MCF: 2,428 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,988 Total Depth: 16,660 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,566 feet Perforations: 11,97816,561 feet API No.: 42-177-33027 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Martin Unit Well No.: 6HR Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: D. Gray, A-517 Direction and Miles: 2.7 miles NE of Glaze City Oil: 2,010 MCF: 1,989 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,259 Total Depth: 16,735 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,655 feet Perforations: 11,89216,650 feet API No.: 42-177-32904 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Martin Unit Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: D. Gray, A-517 Direction and Miles: 2.7 miles NE of Glaze City Oil: 1,718 MCF: 1,751 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,698 Total Depth: 15,295 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,218 feet Perforations: 11,98415,213 feet API No.: 42-177-32826 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Medina Unit Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J.D. Clements, A-9 Direction and Miles: 14.56 miles SE of Gonzales Oil: 729 MCF: 1,338 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,515 Total Depth: 17,308 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,225 feet Perforations: 12,26917,211 feet 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) Survey Name: F. Taylor, A-71 Direction and Miles: 5.91 miles NE of Gonzales Oil: 394 MCF: 241 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 131 Total Depth: 11,454 feet Plug Back Depth: 11,290 feet Perforations: 9,60711,237 feet API No.: 42-177-32963 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Cannonade Ranch South Well No.: 19H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: F. Taylor, A-71 Direction and Miles: 5.91 miles NE of Gonzales Oil: 768 MCF: 396 Choke Size: 18/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,060 Total Depth: 15,268 feet Perforations: 9,69515,170 feet 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) Survey Name: F. Taylor, A-71 Direction and Miles: 5.91 miles NE of Gonzales Oil: 1,131 MCF: 491 Choke Size: 26/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 521 Total Depth: 15,120 feet Perforations: 9,69415,000 feet API No.: 42-177-32994 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Tidal Petroleum Inc. Lease Name: Alford Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: R. Davidson, A-185 Direction and Miles: 6 miles NW of Moulton Oil: 360 MCF: 0 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 400 Total Depth: 13,630 feet Plug Back Depth: 13,105 feet Perforations: 9,34013,071 feet
Pride in Gonzales cleanup set

By DAVE MUNDY
The Pride in Gonzales Fall Cleanup is scheduled from 8 a.m.noon Saturday, Oct. 26, with headquarters set up at the Victoria College campus. The event is designed as a fall counterpart to each springs Jim Price Clean Sweep, with residents and community groups encouraged to tackle litter around town. Those dropping off items are asked to show a city utility bill to verify residency in the city. Dumpsters and recycling bins will be available for metals, old
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Gonzales native Operating Specialist 1st Class John DuBose IV, son of John and Cathy DuBose and grandson of John and Jackie DuBose, was recently named the Sailor of the Year aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS-3). (US Navy Photo)
WEEKEND: Pet Parade, free movie set Saturday

tires and car batteries, in addition to everyday items. A drive-through drop-off path will be set from the St. Paul side of the VC campus, exiting on Dunning west to St. Joseph. Scrap metal and car batteries will be accepted, with A&S Recycling donating proceeds from the sale of that recycled material to Normas House. Those dropping off old
car tires are asked to be sure the tires are not on rims. Hazardous chemicals such as paint and household cleaners will not be accepted. Community groups are encouraged to sign up to adopt areas of town; work gloves and safety vests will be furnished. Also being donated will be snacks and water for those taking part in the ef-
fort. Volunteers planning to help city staff work the event are asked to show up by 7:30 a.m. The event will end promptly at noon; any vehicles in line awaiting dropoff at that time will be allowed to continue, but no latecomers will be accepted. For details or to sign up your group, contact City Hall at 830-6722815.
renovation and expansion, and construction of a band hall at North Avenue Elementary School; Classroom expansion and renovation, restroom renovation, and cafeteria renovation and expansion at Gonzales Junior High School; Classroom and vocational space expansion at the Ninth Grade Center; cafeteria expansion, construction of a Student Center, improvements to secure the front office, construction of a new front drive, and expanded parking at Gonzales High School. Proposition 2, in the total amount of $3,400,000, would provide funds for the construction of the following improvements: Purchase of new school buses; Bus barn improvements, parking lot improvements, construction and renovation projects to comply with ADA requirements. Proposition 1 would be broken into two phases. If approved by voters, design/ drawing work would begin this year with construction continuing through 2015. Design for Phase 2 would begin as construction gets underway for Phase 1. It has an early projected completion of early 2016. The breaking up of Proposition 1 into phases will enable the school district to soften the impact of the bond sale on taxpayers. Bonds would be sold as each phase begins, rather than all up front, which would spread the sale over several years and gradually raise the Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rate rather than impose one sharp increase. The second and third bond sales would be bank
Tax Rates Comparison
The Ranch Rodeo Finals get underway at 7 p.m., with steer roping, the Little Ranch Rodeo, goat branding, goat tying, Pony Express races, Mutton Bustin (for kids 7 and under) and wild cow milking. There will also be a calf scramble for kids 12 and under. The Ranch Rodeo Dance concludes the evening from 9:45 p.m. until midnight, with music by K.R Wood and the Gone to Texas Band. The Pride in Gonzales Fall Cleanup takes place Saturday morning at the Victoria College campus from 8 a.m.-noon, while an open house and health fair is also scheduled at the college from 9-11 a.m. Saturdays fun continues at noon on Confederate Square with the annual Gonzales Pet Parade to benefit the Gonzales Learning and Career Center.
qualified transactions, which lowers the overall interest rate on the sales. Proposition 2 includes the purchase of equipment such as buses which is normally part of the school districts Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax. Gonzales ISDs recent designation as a property rich Chapter 42 district will force the district to share some tax revenues with a property poor district or send that revenue directly to the state. By making the purchases of the buses and land as part of a bond issue, however, the district will be able to keep all of the revenue used for those purchases because I&S tax rates are not subject to Chapter 42 redistribution of wealth. While the bond issue would raise the districts overall tax rate, GISD currently has the lowest property tax of several surrounding districts. Gonzales ISDs current total rate of $.9677 per $100 valuation compares to $1.28 for Nixon-Smiley, Waelder and Seguin, $1.115 for Luling, $1.16 in Schulenburg, $1.10 for Hallettsville, $1.04 for Shiner and $1.31 for Flatonia. GISDs current I&S rate is $.032 per $100, and GISDs current outstanding bonds will be paid off within 5
years. Under the proposal and the phased sale of the new bonds, the I&S rate would move to .0846 next year and max out at $.1740 in 2017. If both Propositions 1 and 2 pass, the increases on taxes for a $100,000 house would total $142.32 over three years after the third bond sale. Proposition 2 adds $23.28 to the tax bill for a $100,000 home. For a $150,000 home, the combined three-year increase amounts to $213.60 a year once all bonds are sold by the 2015-16 tax year. That amounts to $11.86 a month for a $100,000 house, or $17.80 for a $150,000 house. Passage of one or both propositions will not, however, increase the tax bill on the homestead of persons 65 years of age or older are frozen by state law and WILL NOT increase once the Homestead Exemption form has been filed with Gonzales or Caldwell County Appraisal Districts. Voters can cast ballots from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the District Staff Development Center, 926 St. Lawrence, Gonzales. Voting hours will be extended on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 2829. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. The last day to cast an early ballot is Friday, Nov. 1.
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Registration gets underway at 11:30 a.m. and the parde at noon. There will be prizes for Best Pet Costume, Closest Pet/Owner Lookalike, Most Unusual Pet and Best Pet Trick. There is a $10 entry fee per contest, with a raffle, silent auction, concessions and photographs with your pets available. Participants are asked to ensure that only pets belonging to a four-legged species are included. All pets must be on leashes or restraints. Saturday evening, Gonzales Main Street, East Avenue PTO, the Girl Scouts and the Lynn Theatre will host the Happy Fall Yall event from 6-10 p.m. in downtown Gonzales. There will be food, fun, games, prizes and a free showing of Hotel Transylvania. A costume contest for kids newborn through 12 gets underway at 6:30 p.m. The free showing of the animated Hotel Transylvania gets underway at 7:30 p.m.
We are building the infrastructure for two townhomes with four units each, which will be rentals. A group out of Dallas will build an assisted living facility with 24 rooms and 30 beds. Single family homes and potentially an apartment complex with 24 units are planned also to be built in the first Phase of the project, Kunz added. The 1835 Village will address the great need of Gonzales for housing the growing number of citizens looking for houses or apartments. Both homes for sale and for rent will be offered. If weather permits, we will have the infrastructure ready in January 2014,
MARINE: Local man earns uniform, citizenship as well

and construction of the various buildings should start by then, Kunz said. Avalonpark Texas developed The Springs at Walnut Creek subdivision in North Austin in 2012, with David Weekley Homes as the builder for 108 homes, and will soon start development of the Enclave at Walnut Springs subdivision, with Scott Felder Homes as the builder for 45 homes. Avalon Park Group developed the 1,860 acre Avalon Park, an awardwinning neotraditional community of more than 3,500 homes in east Orlando, Fla., and is presently developing Avalon Park West, a 1,800 acre master planned community north of Tampa.
helps young men and women transcend from self-centered civilians to part of the elite Marine Corps team. It mostly just feels good to now be able to call myself a Marine, he said. People are going to depend on me. Hes still fresh enough out of boot camp to still call everyone Sir, even when its pointed out that certain newspaper editors were sergeants, not officers. But like all Marines, hes now part of a special brotherhood which will be part of the rest of his life. I feel like people show a little more
respect now, he says. Boot camp is a challenge, its really hard, but when you get out you feel really good about it. Olalde has some advice for some of the peers he left behind, who have struggled to find jobs. Staying at home aint gonna get you nowhere, he says. Youve got to have goals and go after them. As an infantryman, Olalde says hes aware that he could be asked to stand in harms way in our war on terror. You cant have fear until you actually face it, he says. And the Marines prepare you to face it.
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Thankful for rain, but some other areas didnt get much
Will and I went on a little jaunt though the Hill Country yesterday. We zipped through showers of rain and then bright sun shine. My daddy always said that was when the Devil was whipping his wife. The best thing that we could see was green grass everywhere that we drove. One of the most depressing vacations we ever had was when we came back from Arkansas through Oklahoma and the closer we drove toward Texas the dryer it got. They had fires along the highways in Oklahoma and people waving you on. By the time we got to Waco, I was almost ready to turn around and go back. All vegetation was gone and the trees were dying too. We watched the lightning driving home and discovered it had poured in Gonzales and had gotten all the football players wet. It had poured to the Southwest of us and left us with a beautiful star lit sky. The Thanksgiving Sup-
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per at Belmont will be November 16th at the Belmont Community Center. It should be potluck. PRAYER TIME: Joe Kotwig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Dunkin, Rhonda Pruett, Aunt Frances Gandre, Bubba and Sara Roecker, Glenn Mikesh, Lillie Lay, Maria Castillo, Phyllis and Alton Oncken, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Margie Menking, Joy Carson, Arthur Casares, Harold Pape, Brock Stewart, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, L.A. Lindemann, Jr.;Graham Kelley,
Bob Brown, Diana Garcia, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Lanny Baker, Judy Wilson, Bob Young, Marguerite Williams, and our military and their families, Sympathy to The family of Tim Sommerlatte, The family of Bessie Cleveland, Wow, the Youth Center BBQ was a whopper of a success. They sold out every plate. All that juicy goodness was gone into some hungry persons happy tummy. Thanks to all who helped in any capacity to make it such a great success. The Youth Center helps a lot of kids stay out of trouble and gives them motivation to look at another side of life. It helps keep them pointed in the right direction and this takes money to keep that program going. Marcia Penney is going to have to train her cats how to really jump high. She had a vehicle leave our famous Hwy 80 and take a detour through the fence toward her house. I think that this has become an epidemic in San Antonio, and now it is
moving out here. As wild as traffic has become on Hwy 80, I believe that anything can happen. I send sympathy to the family of Bessie Cleveland. After he husband George passed away she lived a little while in a little house belonging to Gladys and Denver Cleveland. She indeed did have her life and hands full with trying to cope and raise four children doing the best that she could with them. She was always the one to put her family first and I am sure that they will miss Mimi. Happy Birthday Ronda Pruett. Here is wishing you may more Happy Birthdays. And we have another great lady in our midst with a birthday. That lady in Elizabeth (Betty) Fink. I just dont know what we would
do without our intrepid Betty. We would never get anything done. Allen would never get to church, tea or coffee would never get made, the hospital in general would not get going on the straight and narrow, George would never have made it to adulthoodhe would have fallen into the pig pen and never found his way outand I guess you get the picture of what I think of Betty. So you just better not bad mouth Mrs. Betty around me. You might get that four pronged cane of mine coming at you from the wrong direction. So many more Happy Birthdays to you Mrs. Betty. Have you noticed the animals are on the move? Deer are going one way, hogs are going the other, turkeys are slipping by in the middle, and they dont appear to
have any idea that the others are in existence. Sometimes I think that they all play a game of make believe. Unfortunately Pepe and Samson play a real game. Pepe shook the window curtain rod making it hit the wall really hard. Creating such a loud noise scared sleeping Samson who took a flying leap from the bottom of the bed to the top of the bed nicking Wills lips with his claws. His tail was spread out to about an inch and a half. His back was arched ready to spring forward and attack. You have to remember Samson weighs at least 20 pounds and that is a lot of moving wound up cat ready to strike and protect. It took quite some time to get Samson calmed down. Have a good week. God Bless.
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Members of the Gonzales Weight Watchers Class recently participated in the Lose For Good Campaign, an initiative formed to fight world hunger through weight loss. Their efforts resulted in the donation of over 300 pounds to GCAM. (Courtesy photo)
Weight Watchers aid Lose For Good campaign

Weight Watchers, a company focused on helping members lose weight by changing lifestyle and food habits, has completed the 2013 Lose for Good campaign which was created to empower people to get healthier while also giving back to others in need. Lose for Good gave Weight Watchers members the chance to help fight global hunger and chronic malnutrition, simply by losing weight. For every pound lost with Weight Watchers during the six-week period, beginning September 15 and ending October 12, Weight Watchers donated the cost of one pound of food -- up to $500,000-- to two hungerfighting organizations: Share Our Strength, which works to make sure no child in America grows up hungry, and Action Against Hunger, which provides immediate and long-term solutions for hunger to people around the world. Here in Gonzales, the local Weight Watchers class held their own food drive to deal with hunger here at home. Throughout our Lose for Good campaign, members
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Lyndon Leal is excited to announce the birth of his baby brother Lyncoln Jase Leal. Lyncoln was born on October 4, 2013 at 4:26 p.m. in Seguin, Texas. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Jacob and Manda Leal. Grandparents are Lupe and Mary Jane Leal and Stewart and Lynda Frazier. Great grandparents are Fred and Barbara Frazier and Janie Garcia.
were encouraged to save nonperishable foods for every pound theyve lost since they joined or desired to lose, says Irene Rinehart, leader of the local group. The class brought over 300 lbs of pounds of food, which was donated to the Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministry (GCAM). The class weight loss during this time was also added to the Lose for Good campaign to raise money to fight hunger. The Gonzales class meets on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Dance, Dance building on St. Joseph Street.
Faith can help you relate to people you do not understand

For a large portion of my life I was like the character Chauncey Gardiner, played by Peter Sellers, in the movie Being There. I lived in a place that was always safe, loving and kind; oblivious to the ugly reality going on around me. Especially to the evil that often resides in the hearts of men. But, at about the age of four, I suddenly felt that something could be amiss in this world. I was raised by my fraternal aunt and her husband of American Indian descent; whose skin was a dark-rich copper. My uncle took me everywhere he went and always treated me to what I loved mosta vanilla ice cream cone or a root beer float. On one of our outings we were walking through downtown San Antonio and strolled by a high class store that had an ice cream parlor in full view of sidewalk widow-shoppers. I made my usual request expecting the usual response, but was surprised at his hesi-
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tation to take me inside. We stood outside the pane glass windows for a few minutes before he reached into his pocket to hand me some change, then instructed me to go in by myself while he waited outside. I was too young to read the sign hanging on the door, so my little mind couldnt wrap itself around the reasons why he wouldnt go in. But, even at the age of four, I knew that something was terribly wrong. I looked up at his face and saw a sadness that Ill never forget. I decided that if he couldnt go in, I didnt want to. I told him Id changed my mind, took him by the hand, and pulled him away from that awful place. Even people we know may
surprise us with a comment that exposes the true condition of their heart. I worked in Michigan with a person who seemed to be genuinely interested in getting to know me. So when she asked about my ethnicity I answered her questions in a spirit of friendship, and to the best of my knowledge. At that point, no one in my family had researched our complete genealogy. I explained that I had been told that I was part this, part that, and that my grandparents were of such and such origin. She said Oh, thats what I am. I knew there had to be something good to like in you. This was the day I finally understood the lyrics to an oldie, but goodie that says: Smiling faces sometimes pretend to be your friend. Smiling faces show no traces of the evil that lurks within. Smiling faces, sometimes they dont tell the truth. I never dreamed anyone would consider me despi-
cable because of my outward appearance. But I found out differently while touring the crowded streets of downtown Manhattan. A man walking past me suddenly yelled out Spic! in disgust. When I looked back to see who he was talking to, I realized that I was the object of his contempt. I didnt even know what a spic was. That was the first and last hateful remark of this kind that I ever experienced. Others have not been as fortunate. It must sadden God to see how some of His creation are mistreated because of their unique makeup. There will always be someone who doesnt like us for what they perceive us to be. I guess you can say that perceptions color our world. Our upbringing, experiences and environment affect our viewpoints on everything. The things we dont understand, we tend to fear. And, when a group of people are the objects of our fear, racism
seems to be the end result. Ive witnessed segregation and prejudice against various groups of people and/ or individuals all my life and have never understood this type of thinking. I moved to Detroit after one of the biggest race riots in history and saw first hand how hate can quickly spread out in all directions. People grouped up into white, black and brown factions; each group pointing fingers, screaming out racial slurs and fighting against the others. It baffled me then. Now I realize that when people dont have a true relationship with God, they dont know how to relate well with people that they dont understand. And, why else would someone say they love God, calling themselves Christian, and reject a group of people He made and loves? Bigotry and prejudice arise out of prideful attitudes that dupe some individuals into foolishly believing that they were endowed with superior
qualities, that were intentionally withheld from their fellow man. Degree of pigmentation, varied facial features and textures of our hair are all part of the Creators marvelous way of enabling us to function effectively in different climates and environments. Diversity of design is part of a divine creation plan. As Christians we must learn to filter everything through a biblical viewpoint instead of the myopic lens of the world. Scripture tells us that we were all made in His image as physical, emotional, and spiritual beings; different from animals--not each other. Every individual born was Gods idea. He doesnt make mistakes. I pray that, in time, we are all struck with color-blindness. God keep you safe till next time, love, eloise www.loveeloise.com www.facebook.com/love.eloise
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Two new motions were heard Wednesday afternoon in the 25th Judicial District Court regarding the case of Alice Ramos. Ramos, 51 of Gonzales, was sentenced on August 27 to 75 years confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections for one charge of murder and 10 years for a charge of intoxicated assault with a vehicle. There was a plea agreement with the State on the table that would have capped her time to 50 years, but that plea was withdrawn on July 29, the day she was scheduled to begin a jury trial. Defense attorney Jamie Balagia filed a motion to reconsider sentence and a motion for a new trial, alleging among other things that some mitigating evidence was not offered during sentencing including the lack of a closing argument. Ramos charges stemmed from a two-vehicle crash that occurred August 25, 2012, which killed 18-year old Andrew Chet Hamm of San Marcos. At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Highway
183 about 11.5 miles north of Gonzales, a 2001 white Toyota 4Runner driven by Ramos was traveling northbound. Authorities said Ramos crossed the double yellow lines and entered into the southbound lane, where she collided head on with a 1999 red Chevy S10 driven by Hamms older brother, Scott. Both men were airflighted from the scene and taken to Breckenridge and University hospitals. Scott Hamm was left crippled as a result and still uses a wheelchair to this day. According to the arrest affidavit, Ramos blood contained three times the legal alcohol limit and tested positive for cocaine. Balagia characterized Ramos as a woman who was at the time was still grieving over the loss of her common husband, who committed suicide in November 2011. It was Ramos who discovered his body and Balagia said she turned to alcohol as a way of dealing her feelings in lieu of counseling. Balagia further alleged that on the day of the crash Ramos was going to Luling, where she still maintained
her dead husbands apartment and frequently visited in order to talk to his spirit. Assistant county attorney Keri Miller tried to dispel Balagias grieving theory by pointing out that Ramos had three DWI convictions (including one felony count) prior to 2004 and was also arrested for public intoxication in 2010. During testimony, she asked Ramos if her attorney ever told her there was a possibility she could get as much as 99 years as a sentence. He probably did explain it, but I didnt understand it, said Ramos. I dont recall it. Balagia told the court that despite his attempt to thoroughly explain her options, Ramos failed to comprehend the range of punishment she would receive in return for pleading guilty in absence of a trial, citing her 7th grade education and lack of a GED. She has a tendency to answer in an affirmative way, he said. Even today, I dont think she understands the questions being posed to her.
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She never says things like I dont understand you. Alice is not a stupid person, shes just limited by her lack of education. Balagia blamed himself for not confirming Ramos full comprehension of her options. He told the court that he believed at the time that Ramos was guilty of intoxication manslaughter, but the states offer of 50 years maximum was too harsh for what he believed actually happened. I feel like if I had done a better job then she would have been able to make a more rational decision, Balagia said. I dont want my bad lawyering to be the reason she gets an additional 25 years. I failed her. Judge William Old ultimately decided to rule against Ramos in this matter. This court remembers well the details and circumstances of this case,
he said. Your motion for reconsideration is denied. Your motion for a new trial is denied. In other proceedings, the court: Rejected the plea agreement between the State and Richard Spivey, who is charged with driving while intoxicated 3rd or more. Spivey would have received probation under the agreement, but Old shot it down because of his concern about Spiveys history with alcohol. Old cited the fact that Spivey has a total of eight DWI arrests on his record, including two that occurred after the incident he was currently being adjudicated on where his blood alcohol level was reportedly 0.29 or higher. Old offered Spivey a fiveyear prison sentence and it was declined. In return, Old ordered that Spivey acquire
some alcohol-monitoring system within the next two weeks as a condition of his bond. Spivey changed his plea to not guilty and will now proceed to a jury trial next year. Accepted plea agreements for Jose Garcia, Emanuel Pacheco and Manuel Ruiz. All three men were indicted for some form of aggravated assault, but signed plea agreements which reduced their felony charges to assault causing bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor. Garcia, a resident alien, was taken custody after receiving 325 days in the county jail. Pacheco and Ruiz, both Mexican citizens, were sentenced to 350 days in the county jail but was given time served. They are still being held in custody on an Immigration and Naturalization Service hold.
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Gonzales County Sheriff s Office Report 10/13/13-10/19/13 10/13/13 Guevara, Luke David, 01/1986, Leesville. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Released Weekender/Work Release. Aguilar, Alice Mendez, 08/1971, Flatonia. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA. Released Weekender/Work Release. 10/15/13 West, Travis Jason, 04/1979, Gonzales. Local Warrant Bench Warrant Witness. Transferred to Another Facility. 10/17/13 Sutton, Albert II, 02/1963, Noonan, ND. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Requires $10,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. 10/18/13 Moran, Adam Lee, 11/1985, Kerrville. Local Warrant Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/ Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Requires $1,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 05 DPS 02 GPD 09 WPD 01 NPD 07 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 24
During a special session held last Friday, the Gonzales County Commissioners Court gave their approval to proceed with putting a new roof on the Old Jail Museum. The commissioners authorized County Judge David Bird to sign a $24,518 contract with Parsons Commercial Roofing, Inc. of Waco. The measure was set in motion earlier this month when the court unanimously approved a resolution to participate in the Interlocal Purchasing System and approved an
interlocal agreement with TIPS, a purchasing cooperative serving public and private school districts, colleges, universities, federal, state, county and city municipalities. The purpose of TIPS is to provide substantial savings and best value for its participating members through cooperative purchasing practices. This spares their members from the time-consuming process of accepting bids and proposals. The project will include everything from removal of all debris from the current roofing area to the installation of a new roof
hatch and walk pad. The contract comes with a 15year warranty on both labor and materials. No timetable was attached to the completion of the project. In other business, the court: Approved a one-year lease agreement with the City of Waelder for use of the Waelder Community Center as office space for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 for $550 per month. Approved a bond for assistant county treasurer Julie Alaniz. Approved the bylaws of the Gonzales County Historical Commission.
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Here Is The Gonzales Police Department Report For The Period Of September 11-October 20: September 11 Reported Aggravated Asault At 600 Blk Williams St. September 18 Reported Burglary Habitation At 600 Blk Qualls St. September 20 Garren Travis Molina, 21 Of Deburne, Arrested And Charged With Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon At 2000 Blk St. Joseph St. Frederick Fred Jefferson, 22 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Assault Family Violence At 2000 Blk St Joseph St. Reported Theft At 1500 Blk Gardien St. September 21 Reported Hit And Run Accident At 1100 Blk Merriman St. September 23 Reported Theft Of Service At Independence Park Golf Club. September 24 Reported Credit Card Abuse At 1100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. September 25 Reported Theft At 700 Blk St. Paul St. September 28 Reported Assault At 100 Blk Mcclure St. September 30 Deanna Lee Leal, 31 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Driving While License Invalid At 183 And Hwy 90-A. October 1 Steven Demond Davis, 46 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Burglary Of A Building At 3200 Blk Harwood Rd. Reported Runaway At 500 Blk Fair St. Reported Burglary Of A Vehicle At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. October 2 Reported Criminal Mischief At 1700 Blk Waco St. Reported Burglary Habitation At 600 Blk St. James St. Reported Burglary Habitation At 1600 Blk Hamilton St. October 3 Augustine Mauricio Camarillo, 37 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Assault Family Violence At 600 Blk Tate St. October 4 Reported Criminal Mischief At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Hit And Run Accident At 800 Blk Robertson St. Marcus Joe Hernandez, 19, Arrested And Charged With Assault Family Violence And Failure To Identify At 183 And Middlebuster Rd. October 5 Reported Criminal Mischief At 400 Blk St. Louis St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 800 Blk St. Joseph St. October 6 Reported Assault At 900 Blk Water St. Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. October 7 Reported Criminal Trespass At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Enticing A Child At Burchard And Johnson St. Joshua Kaleb Falks, 28 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Driving While License Invalid At 900 Blk St. Andrew St. October 8 Kenneth Donnell Erskin, 40 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Terroristic Threat At 1100 Blk Norwood St. Reported Deadly Conduct At 1500 Blk Hamilton St. Reported Sexual Assault. October 9 Reported Theft At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. Tamica Ann White, 17 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Disorderly Conduct At 1400 Blk Fly St. October 10 Reported Theft Of Service At 1200 Blk St. Matthew St. Reported Theft At 100 Blk Cone St. Reported Theft At 100 Blk Reid St. October 11 Reported Forgery At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. Reported Burglary Building At 1400 Blk Church St. October 12 Tristan Lamar Grant, 25 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Criminal Trespass At 1700 Blk Waco St. October 13 Reported Aggravated Assault At 100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. October 14 Reported Burglary Of A Vehicle At 500 Blk St. Paul St. Reported Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Abraham Joseph Ramos, 26 Of Houston, Arrested And Charged With Criminal Trespass At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Burglary Building At 400 Blk College St. October 15 Miguel H Camarillo, 49 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Failure To Comply With Registration Duties At 900 Blk Pecan St. October 16 Reported Assault At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. October 17 Reported Burglary Building At 400 Blk St. Paul St. October 19 Nicole Evonne Urban, 31 Of San Antonio, Arrested And Charged With Burglary Habitation, Injury To Elderly Person, Assault On A Public Servant And Attempting To Take Weapon From Peace Officer At 1400 Blk Ainsworth St. Reported Theft At 600 Blk St. George St. James Leonard Ivey, 46 Of Luling, Arrested On Outstanding Warrant Out Of Caldwell County And Was Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At 1400 Blk Ainsworth St. October 20 Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1400 Blk Neuman St. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 500 Blk Patrick St. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1300 Blk Summit Dr. Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1300 Blk Summit Dr. Reported Burglary Of A Habitation At 1300 Blk Rivercrest Dr.
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Store manager Adan Davila and assistant Carl Gibson officially cut the ribbon on The Gonzales High School cheerleaders were on hand to kick the day off with the new Gonzales Walmart Supercenter Wednesday morning. their own version of the Walmart Cheer.
As part of Wednesdays ceremonies, Davila and associate Amber Escobedo presented grants from Walmart to the Miss Gonzales Shenan Owens was on hand to help Davila supervise the cutting of the grand opening cake. Gonzales Little League (left) and Gonzales Public Library.
The only original Walmart associate from the old Tuesday evening saw a wistful moment when the doors to the old store location, originally opened in 1980, were location, which opened in 1980, is Carmen Rivera, who closed for the last time. Assistant manager Carl Gibson led the shutdown crew in one last Walmart Cheer to mark will manage the new stores Garden Center. the moment. (Photos by Dave Mundy and Debbie Toliver)
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Despite the fact the Foundation has been hard at work for two years already, new president Felipe Leon said its still trying to achieve name recognition. A lot of people still dont know we exist, he said. Teachers are very creative. Were looking to increase the amount we can give out. Weve gotten a great response so far from the teachers. This is such a committed group of individuals, GISD Superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier said. Because of the foundation, we have teachers able to come up with out-of-the-normal projects that they wouldnt be able to do otherwise because of the budget. The Foundation was created in August 2011, and last year gave out its first
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While public schools are funded by tax dollars, those funds dont always cover the full range of teacher creativity. For that, theres the GISD Education Foundation. Sales of tickets are underway in the Gonzales ISD Education Foundations annual fund-raising raffle, with the top prize a guided exotic hunting experience. The drive helps raise funds for the GISD Education Foundation, which are used to fund innovative teaching grants, recognize students academic achievements and to promote the visibility and value of teh school district in the community.
As part of Wednesdays ceremonies of the new Gonzales Walmart, store manager Adan Davila and associate Amber Escobedo presented a check from the company to GISD Education Foundation president Felipe Leon and Superintendent Kim Strozier along with other members of the Board of Directors. (Photo by Dave Mundy) three grants. This years Smith-Wright - Board Lester; Mia Schauer - VP Ann Wolff; Gary Coke; new board members in- Trustee; Sue Gottwald - Marketing; Loretta Shir- Gabe Gallardo - VP Proclude: Board Trustee; Mary Lou ley; Jennifer Davis; Kath- grams; Debbie Tieken; Leon - President; Stro- Holub - Secretary; James leen Ehrig - VP Develop- Janna Christian; and Pat zier - Superintendent; Josie Ryan - VP Finance; Pam ment; Natalie Storey; Le Cochran. FOUNDATION, Page B2
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The Mighty Apache Band performed on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the 2013 UIL Region 18/26 Marching Contest. At that performance they received a Division 1 for the performance. This years band directors are Ramon Parker, Jerry Scoggin, and Dana Parker. The drum majors this year are Shenan Owens and Clayton Wilkerson. (Photo courtesy Jami Owens)
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Gonzales ISD School menus

October 28-November 1 Breakfast East Avenue , Gonzales Elementary and North Avenue Monday Yogurt w/Graham Crackers, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Peach Cup, Apple Juice Tuesday Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Fresh Orange Wedges, Fruit Juice Wednesday Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Pineapple Tidbits, Orange Juice Thursday Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Fresh Banana Half, Fruit Friday Sausage Biscuit, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Fresh Apple Wedges, Pineapple Juice Junior High and Gonzales High School Monday Pancake on a Stick, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Peach Cup, Apple Juice Tuesday Cinnamon Roll, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Fresh Orange Wedges, Fruit Juice Wednesday Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Pineapple Tidbits, Orange Juice Thursday Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Fresh Banana Half, Fruit Juice Friday Sausage Biscuit, Assorted Kids Cereal, Breakfast Toast, Fresh Apple Wedges, Pineapple Juice Lunch East Avenue Monday Chicken Pot Pie, Hot Roll, Seasoned Spinach, Buttered
Corn, Fresh Oranges. Daily Kids Favorites: Fresh Turkey & Cheese Sand, Ham Chef Salad Tuesday Corn Dog, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Salsa, Fresh Apple. Daily Kids Favorites: Fresh Ham & Cheese Sand, Chicken Chef Salad Wednesday Steak Fingers w/Gravy, Hot Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Fresh Banana Half. Daily Kids Favorites: PB&J Sand, All-American Chef Salad Thursday Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Seasoned Green Peas, Garden Salad, Mixed Fruit. Juice Daily Kids Favorites: Turkey Goldfish Sand, Ham Chef Salad Friday Cheese Pizza, Sweet Potato Fries, Seasoned Green Beans, Rainbow Applesauce. Daily Kids Favorites: Fresh Ham & Cheese Sand, Chicken Ranch Salad Gonzales Elementary and North Avenue Monday Chicken Pot Pie, Hot Roll, Seasoned Spinach, Buttered Corn, Fresh Oranges. Daily Kids Favorites: Chicken Nuggets w/ Roll, Fresh Turkey & Cheese Sand, Ham Chef Salad Tuesday Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Salsa, Fresh Apple. Daily Kids Favorites: Corn Dog, Fresh Ham & Cheese Sand, Chicken Chef Salad Wednesday- Steak Fingers w/ Gravy, Hot Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Fresh Banana Half. Daily Kids Favorites: Cheeseburger, PB&J Sand, AllAmerican Chef Salad Thursday Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Seasoned Green Peas, Garden Salad, Mixed
Fruit. Daily Kids Favorites: Hotdog on Bun, Turkey Goldfish Sand, Ham Chef Salad Friday Chicken Tenders w/ Roll, Sweet Potato Fries, Seasoned Green Beans, Rainbow Applesauce. Daily Kids Favorites: Cheese Pizza, Fresh Ham & Cheese Sand, Chicken Ranch Salad Junior High and Gonzales High School Monday Chicken Pot Pie, Dinner Roll, Steamed Spinach, Sweet golden Corn, Assorted Fruits, Fruit Juice, Variety of Milk. Daily Apache Menu: Pepperoni Pizza, Hamburger, Chicken Nuggets w/Roll & Build Your Own Deli Bar Tuesday Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Salsa, Assorted Fruit, Orange Juice, Variety of Milk. Apache Menu: Pepperoni Pizza, Crispy Chicken Burger, Corn dog & Build Your Own Deli Bar Wednesday Steak Fingers w/Country Gravy, Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Assorted Fruits, Apple Juice, Variety of Milk. Apache Menu: Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Nuggets w/Roll, Cheeseburger & Build Your Own Deli Bar Thursday Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Seasoned Green Peas, Garden Salad, Assorted Fruits, Pineapple Juice, Variety of Milk. Apache Menu: Pepperoni Pizza, Hamburger, Hotdog & Build Your Own Deli Bar Friday No regular menu available yet. Apache Menu: Pepperoni Pizza, Hamburger, Crispy Chicken Burger, Hamburger & Build Your Own Deli Bar
East Avenue students and members of the Gonzales Master Gardeners Club tend to the Childrens Garden outside the Eggleston House on Thursday morning. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Sundowners 4-H members visited the residents at The Heights and The Texan on One Day 4-H, October 12, 2013. Madelynn Brown, Emily Stamport, Haley Clampit, Audrey Thibodeaux, Madison Stamport, Sadie Thibodeaux, and Braden Clampit greeted the residents with smiles and good wishes.
Nixon-Smiley CISD School menus

October 28th-31st Monday: Breakfast Uncrustable Peanut & Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Apple Slices, Milk & Orange Juice. Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, w/White Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Bread, Pineapple & Milk. Tuesday: Breakfast Beef & Cheese Nachos, Pinto Beans, Romaine Salad, Rice, Crackers, Red Apple & Milk. Wednesday: Breakfast Pig-n-blanket, apple slices, milk & orange juice. Lunch: Chopped BBQ on Bun, Ranch Style Beans, Kernel Corn, Sliced Pickles, Onions, Peach Slices & milk. Thursday: Breakfast Breakfast sausage pizza, milk & orange juice. Lunch: Witchs Brew (Beef Stew), Creepy, Cheese, Wedge, Prickly Pickle, Wedge, Cat-Paw Cornbread, Pumpkin Cake & Vampire Milk. Friday: Breakfast Breakfast on a stick, apple slices, milk & orange juice. Lunch: No Lunch menu available. Mustang Special: Steakburger, Bun, Baked Fries, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sliced Pickles, Baby Car-
rots, Cucumber Slices, Pineapple Chunks & Milk. Tuesday, Chicken & Dumplings, Cheese Wedge, Romaine Salad, Cornbread, Red Apple & Milk. Wednesday, Carne Guisada Tacos, Shredded Cheese, Pinto Beans, Romaine Salad, Peach Slices & Milk. Thursday, Ghost Burger, Spooky Fries, Witchs Garden ( Lettuce & Tomato) Prickly Pickle Slices, Zombie Vegetables w/dip (Carrots & Cucumbers), Pumpkin Cake & Vampire Milk. Friday, No menu available.
Waelder ISD School menus

October 28th-November 1st Monday Breakfast: Sausage Wrap or Blueberry Muffins, 100% Fruit Juice. Lunch: Spaghetti, Rolls, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Pear Cups/Fresh Bananas. Tuesday Breakfast: Mini Pancakes or Cinni Minis, 100% Fruit Juice. Lunch:
Grilled Chicken, Bread, Zucchini/ Yellow Squash, Fresh Broccoli, Fresh Apples. Wednesday Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or French Toast, 100% Fruit Juice. Lunch: Taco Salad, w/Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato, Celery Sticks, Fresh Bananas. Thursday Breakfast: Sausage Wrap
or Cinni Minis, 100% Fruit Juice. Lunch: Steak Fingers, Baked Veg. Beans, Carrot Sticks, Fresh Oranges/ Apples. Friday Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal/Sausage, 100% Fruit Juice. Lunch Hamburger Steak, Rolls, Veggie Medley, Mashed Potatoes, Peach Cups.
Shiner ISD School menus

October 28th-31st All breakfast is served with Milk and Juice Monday Breakfast: Donuts, Cereal, Toast. Lunch: Lasagna, Chuckwagon Corn, Romaine Salad, Bread
or Rolls, Fruit. Tuesday Breakfast: Biscuit, Eggs, Cereal, Toast. Lunch: Hotdogs/Chili or Cheese, French Fries, Beans, Fruit. Wednesday Breakfast: Pancake Wrap, Cereal, Toast. Lunch: Chili Mac, Squash,
Mixed Veggies, Pears, Bread. Thursday Breakfast: Cream of Wheat, Cereal, Toast. Lunch: Meat Patty/ Gravy, Potatoes, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Fruit, Bread. Friday Breakfast: No Menu available.
Shiner Catholic Schools menus

Week of October 28th November 1st All lunches served with milk. Yogurt is also offered MONDAY Charbroiled Hamburgers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles & Cheese, Seasoned Fries, Fruit TUESDAY Turkey Breast Pattie, White Gravy or Ketchup, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Fruit WEDNESDAY Sausage Wrap, Sweet Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Corn, Bread, Fruit THURSDAY
Steak Fingers, White or Brown Gravy, Baked Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Sweet Peas, Bread, Fruit FRIDAY Cheese Nachos, Refried Beans, Tossed Salad, Fresh Veggies w/ Ranch Dip, Fruit Preparing the Children of God for the Kingdom of God.
Moulton ISD School menus

October 28th-31st All breakfast is served with Milk and Juice Monday Breakfast: Muffins, Yogurt, Cereal of Choice. Lunch: Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Country Style Veg., Fruit, Milk. Tues-
day Breakfast: Sausage Roll, Fruit, Cereal of Choice. Lunch: Chicken Quesadilla, Fiesta Corn, Quesadilla Salad, Fruit, Milk. Wednesday Breakfast: Pancake Sausage Wrap, Fruit, Cereal of Choice. Lunch: Stromboli, Broc-
coli, Glazed Carrots, Fruit, Milk, W/W Rolls. Thursday Breakfast: Waffles, Fruit, Cereal of Choice. Lunch: Crispy Beef Tacos, Taco Salad Cup, Pinto Beans, Fruit, Milk, Crackers. Friday - No Menu Available.
Luling ISD School menus

Luling Jr. High & High School Breakfast & Lunch Menu October 21st-25th Fat Free Chocolate or White Milk Served Daily for Breakfast & Lunch Monday Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Sausage Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Cereal, Banana, Assorted Juice. Lunch: Chili Con Carne, Pizza Sticks w/Sauce or Turkey & Cheese Wrap with Corn, Carrots, Banana, Orange Juice. Tuesday Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Orange, Assorted Juice. Lunch: Orange Popcorn Chicken w/Broccoli, Corndog or Ham & Cheese Sub with Green Beans, Salad, Broccoli, Raisins and Grape Juice. Wednesday Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Turkey Pancake Wrap, Assorted Cereal, Apple Wedges, Assorted Juice. Lunch: BBQ Chicken, Beef & Bean Burrito or Tuna Salad Sandwich with Carrots, Mash Potatoes, Apple Wedges, Apple Juice. Thursday Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Southern Biscuit, Country Sausage Gravy, Assorted Cereal, Orange, Assorted Juice. Lunch: Spaghetti,
Chicken Sandwich or Chicken Cheddar Wrap with Green Beans, Baked Beans, Salad, Pineapple Chunks, Fruit Juice. Friday No Menu Available. Shanklin & Primary Breakfast Menu Monday Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza, Graham Crackers, Fresh Banana. Tuesday Breakfast: Sausage & Cheese Biscuit, Apple Sauce. Wednesday Breakfast: Turkey Pancake Wrap, String Cheese, Apple Wedges. Thursday Breakfast: Trix, Cinnamon Toast, Apple Juice. Friday Breakfast: No Menu Available. Shanklin Lunch Menu Monday Lunch: Chili Con Carne, Pizza Stick w/Sauce, or Popcorn Chicken Salad with Green Beans, Carrots, Banana, Orange Juice. Tuesday Lunch: Orange Popcorn Chicken w/Broccoli, Corndog or Ham & Cheese Sandwich with Salad, Broccoli, Raisins, Grape Juice. Wednesday Lunch: BBQ Chicken, Beef & Bean Burrito or
Chicken Nachos Salad with Carrots, Rice, Apple Wedges, Apple Juice. Thursday Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Chicken Sandwich or Chicken Cheddar Wrap with Baked Beans, Salad, Pineapple Chunks, Fruit Juice. Friday No Menu Available. Primary Lunch Menu Monday Lunch: Pizza Sticks w/Sauce, or SBJ sandwich with Green Beans, Carrots, Banana, Orange Juice. Tuesday Lunch: Orange Popcorn Chicken w/Broccoli or Corn Dog with Broccoli, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Raisins, Grape Juice. Wednesday Lunch: BBQ Chicken or Chicken Nacho Salad with Carrots, Cilantro Lime Rice, Potato Salad, Apple Wedges, Apple Juice. Thursday Lunch: Chicken Patty Sandwich or Chicken Cheddar Wrap with Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Pineapple Chunks, Fruit Juice. Friday No Menu Available.
low deer hunt at the Tony Powers Ranch. The prize A lot of people dont includes field dressing and know that they can donate caping, as well as a free a number of different ways, shoulder mount. Second prize is a halfLeon said. You dont alcalf and upright Whirlpool ways have to gvie cash. You freezer donated by Gracan make gifts of securities ham Land & Cattle Co. and or even make a memorial GVEC Home Services. estate donation. Third prize is a 42-quart The grand prize in this Yeti coolor donated by Sage years fund-raiser is a guidBank and a $500 H-E-B gift ed exotic red stag or falcard. Fourth prize is an iPAD Mini 16GB donated by GVEC and a $500 Walmart gift card. Fifth prize includes a $300 Gonzales High School E-Barr Fee gift certificate, a freshman Becca Lowery $50 value dinner for two at has been selected to attend a symposium in New York City this summer. Lowery will spend seven days studying journalism, media, and broadcasting. Interested in pursuing a career in broadcast journalism, Lowery will not only have the opportunity to hone her writing skills but she will also experience working both behind and in front of the camera.
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On October 12, One Day 4-H, Gonzales County 4-H members met at the Gonzales Public Library to decorate windows and clean shelves. Sadie Thibodeaux, Madelynn Brown, Madison Stampot, Mary San Miguel, Audrey Thibodeaux, Haley Clampit, Braden Clampit, Travis Thibodeaux, and Emily Stamport all joined together to help make the library shine.
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the Running M Bar & Grill and two tickets to the Lynn Theatre. Sixth prize is a $300 Fehner & Sons Grain Co. gift certificate, a $50 value dinner for two at the Running M Bar & Grill and two tickets to the Lynn Theatre. Seventh prize is a $300 gift certificate from WB Farm & Ranch Supply, a $50 value dinner for two at the Running M Bar & Grill and two tickets to the Lynn Theatre. The drawing will be held on Dec. 3. Tickets are $100 each and only 300 tickets will be sold. For details, contact Leon at 830-672-8585.
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Parents and students came out to Gonzales Elementary School on October 15 during the schools Open House. Students were so proud to show off their class story boards as each homeroom class had the opportunity to create a board telling about the plot, setting, problems, solutions, and characters of their favorite story. Wow, what imagination our students have! After careful consideration by secret judges, classes were awarded places and the top place in each grade received a free book from our generous PTO book fair. First place in second grade was Mrs. Immenhausers class, third grade honors went to Mrs. Andrews class, and the fourth grades top spot went to Mrs. Werners class. Keep that creativity flowing! (Courtesy photos)
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Angela Zumwalts fourth graders at Gonzales Elementary searched out the best new websites to stimulate their learning, and then created a presentation for their parents to demonstrate the site. Students did a beautiful job of informing their parents and then competing with them in speed typing. Our students were pretty competitive! Thanks to all the parents and grandparents for coming to visit. (Courtesy photos)
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Jathan Martinez and Katherine Martinez
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First Place, 2nd Grade Denise Immenhausers Class
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Catholic Church in Shiner. Orders are being taken for homemade apple strudels. Bake-yourown pre-ready strudels are $14, while baked strudels are $16 and will be available only at the Shiner location. To place an order for studels to be picked up in Shiner, call Quality Pharmacy at 361-5942262 or Marjorie Kresta at 361-594-2361. Pickup time at the parish gym on Nov. 9 will be 10 a.m.5 p.m. To order unbaked strudels from other area cities: Yoakum 361-594-2638 (pickup Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at the All-Med parking lot; Moulton/Flatonia, 361-594-8468; Gonzales, 830-672-7954; Victoria, 361-573-5283 (email karen.pustka@yahoo.com) (pickup for Victoria orders is Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1-2 p.m. at the Our Lady of Victory parking lot). The Small Business Development Center at UH-Victoria at Gonzales office will host workshops s at 427 St George St, Suite 303. Presenting these will be Kacey Lindemann Butler, Certified Business Advisor IV. All of our workshops are open to the public. On Friday, Nov. 8, the topic will be Employee Files and Handbooks, a fun, interactive seminar on keeping employee files and handbooks. Includes real-life case studies of successful documentation strategy including: Texas Employee Rights, Texas Employee Files Checklist, 10 Steps to Maintaining Employee Files and more. For any of the workshops, we recommend you reserve your seat by calling 361.485.4485 or email us at sbdc@uhv.edu. The Music Study Club of Gonzales, Texas is happy to announce a FREE piano concert by Sarah Lepp of U.T.-Austin who will be playing her brilliant music by the famous and the contemporary classical composers, on Tuesday evening, November 12th at 7:30 PM at First Baptist Church 403 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas. Sarah is an instructor of piano at University of Texas, Austin with a BA degree in piano performance, who we were privileged to hear recently. We wanted to bring this lovely gift to our community, and we hope you will come and enjoy it with us. Following the performance, refreshments will be served in the mall area, with an opportunity to meet Sarah in person. Happy Fall Yall will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 6 9 p.m. on Confederate Square in downtown Gonzales. It is sponsored by the Gonzales Main Street, Gonzales PTO, Girl Scouts and Lynn Theater. Many activities are being planned for the event. A costume contest is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. for children ages babies to 12. Prizes will be given for first, second, and third in each category. There will be carnival games for all to play and the Lynn Theater will be showing the movie Hotel Transylvania at 7:30 p.m.

Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1020 St. Andrew in Gonzales, will hold its Shoe Size Program Roof Raising Fundraiser at 3 p.m. Nov. 10. Guest pastor will be Garry L. Roberts of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in San Antonio. The public is welcome. Numerous local and out-of-town groups will be performing Southern Gospel and Country Gospel selections at the First Baptist Church in Smiley on Saturday, October 26, 2013, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bring your guitar or other instrument and share your talent. There is no admission charge for this evening of entertainment. A pot luck dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m . in the Churchs Fellowship Hall. The 2013 Gonzales County Relay For Life fund-raiser, Festa di Italiano, is scheduled 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov 16 at the Old Gonzales College, 820 St. Louis St. The event will feature appetizers, Italian soup, Italian cuisine and sangria. Tickets are available for $25 and will be available for pre-sale only. For details contact Lisa at 830-445-1419 or Carolyn at 830-263-1785. The 34th Annual Matejek Reunion will be held Oct. 27 at the Yorktown Fire Station Auditorium, located at 107 West Main in Yorktown. Everyone is asked to bring enough food for their family, and items for the live and silent auctions. Tea, coffee, bread and eating utensils will be furnished. The doors will open at 10 a.m.; a noon meal will be served, continuing with a business meeting at which time cash prizes will be awarded. A live and silent auction will follow to raise money for the next reunion. If you need more information contact Sharon Matejek at 361-564-3851. The WIC Wellness Garden offers free weekly gardening classes to WIC participants and WIC eligible public every Friday. Classes are at 9 a.m. (April-September) or 11 a.m. (October-March). The garden is located right outside of the WIC office, located at 229 St. George St. in Gonzales. Dietitian Cynthia Green and Gonzales Master Gardeners will teach you how to grow your own food for your family almost anywhere and anyhow you want. Please join us and go home with some delicious produce. Go to fns.usda.gov/wic to learn more about WIC eligibility, or call the WIC office at 830-6727083. Vietnam Veterans meet the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Texas in Hallettsville. Any veteran serving during the period of 1957-1975 is invited to join. For more information, call Don Williams at 361-798-1499.
Shoe Size fundraiser
The Heights of Gonzales will host community Bingo at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25. The event is free and open to anyone 55 or older or a resident of a care facility to win blackouts. The event is hosted by Excel Home Health, Gonzales Memorial healthcare System and The Heights of Gonzales. The Gonzales County Dog Lovers will be holding a Halloween costume contest in front of Tractor Supply, located at 1619 US Highway 90A in Gonzales, on Oct. 26. The entry and photograph fee is $6 and a picture-only entry is $5. Entries will be taken from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and judging will start at 1 p.m. There will be a trophy for first, second and third places. For more information, call 830-5193044. A Haunted House in Smiley is scheduled 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at 208 Steele St. at the Smiley Community Center. The $5 admission charge will help raise funds for local playground equipment. The event is being sponsored by Petro American LLC. The annual Fall Festival will be held on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church at 1206 N. St. Joseph Street in Gonzales. Baked cakes, pies, cookies and soup by the quart to go (or bowls to be enjoyed there) and crafts will all be on sale. There will also be a silent auction and music by an accordionist for your entertainment. Raffle tickets may be bought at the church office, China Basket or Frames and Things. Mrs. Velma Marek is displaying a quilt which will be awarded to a lucky raffle winner at the First Lutheran Churchs Fall Festival. Mrs. Marek created this hand-quilted multi-colored 84 x 84 quilt in the Barrels of Fun pattern. This is the 17th quilt made and donated by the 94 year old seamstress. On Oct. 26, Delhi VFD will hold its annual Gun Raffle and Chili Cook-off with a special presentation from the Gunslingers Volunteers. The event is from 4-6 at the Delhi Community Center located at 6108 State Hwy 304. Chili will start being served at 4pm and the Gun Raffle drawing will be held at 5:30pm. There will also be a silent auction with many thoughtful donations from business supporters around and outside of Caldwell County. Cost for Chili dinner is $8.00 per person. Gun Raffle tickets are $20.00 each with only 700 tickets being sold. This years Gun Raffle has 8 very nice guns and a Savage 93R17 Laminate Stock .17 HMR Combo will be auctioned off at the event please call 830-2631555 to purchase your Raffle ticket. The Delhi VFD needs your support and welcomes all who come out for a night of family fun. Victoria College Gonzales Center will be hosting an Open House and Health Fair Saturday,
Community Bingo
Pet Costume Contest
Appointed By Grace will be at the Gonzales Family Assembly of God Church, 320 St. Andrew at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 27. For any information, contact Pastor Glynn at 830263-4214 or can contact Appointed By Grace at (979) 201-1325 or www.AppointedByGrace. com. The Sam Bentley Band will be playing at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo 78115, on Sunday, October 27, 3-6:30 pm; kitchen/door opens at 2 pm. Open seating. Hall is smoke free and always open to everyone. Halloween costume contest! Info 830-3790506/830-379-1971. If you are in need of a meal, Helping Hands, a non-profit, multi-church ministry would like to bless you with a free lunch. Meals will be distributed Saturday, October 26th , beginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot located at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Contact Linda at 361-275-1216. The Old Jail Museum will be hosting a reception for the countys law enforcement officers and their families on Sunday, Oct. 27 2-4 p.m.. The event, which will include an Open House that will allow for touring of the facility, will also serve as the official unveiling to the community. Refreshments will be served and the event is open to the public. The Elks Lodge Gonzales Chapter will offer free flu vaccine shots to children 18 and underfrom 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the lodge, 1216 N. Sarah DeWitt Dr. in Gonzales. Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold its Thanksgiving meeting and meal at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Cost Store. All members and guests are invited to attend. Union Lea extends an invitation to all who can and will join us for our Annual Family & Friend Day, Sunday, November 3, 2013 @ 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Richard Jones Pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. The theme will be Hearty Counsel of a Family or Friend based on Proverb 27:9. We plan to have a glorious time in the Lord and hope you will be here. Nixon Lions Club will have its Annual Broom and Mop sale on Friday, Nov. 1st from 8 am to 4 pm. The sale will be held at Lowes in Nixon. The 27th annual Studel bake is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 9 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius
Gospel Concert
Gospel singing
Halloween Dance
SBDC classes
Festa di Italiano
Haunted House
Helping Hands
Matejek Reunion
Fall Festival Set
Old Jail Reception
Free piano concert
Kids flu shots
Gardening Classes
Legion Thanksgiving
Delhi VFD fund-raiser
Happy Fall Yall
Union Lea Family Day
Vietnam Veterans
Broom-Mop Sale
VC Health Fair
Strudel Bake
County Wide Open House

Sunday, October 27, 2013 12:30-3:30
GONZALES COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM 414 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales, Texas
RECOGNIZE Gonzales County Law Enforcement, past and present PREVIEW new exhibits and improvements at the Jail Museum ENJOY DESSERT served by Thomas Shelton Chapter, DAR
You Are Invited...
There will be a Walk Class/Leslie Sansone DVD offered at First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, conducted by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN. The class is free to the public Free piano lessons for students 8-18 are being offered in Gonzales. There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew. Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library membership is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the library at 830-672-6315. Want to become a better communicator? The Come & Speak It Toastmasters meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, 1731 Seydler Street in Gonzales. Whether youre a professional, a student, a stay-at-home parent, or a retiree, Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication skills. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in your chosen endeavor. Youll listen better. Youll more easily lead teams and conduct meetings. Youll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. For more information contact GK Willmann at 830-857-1109 or Gerri Lawing at 830-857-6110.
Walk class
Free piano lessons
Toastmasters meet
Photo Courtesy of Loretta Shirley, Rockin' S Marketing & Design
Sponsored by the Gonzales County Historical Commission Old Jail Committee Sandra Wolff, Chairperson jail@gonzaleschc.org
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NOTICES
Female dance partner wanted. Must be someone that wants to dance. May know how to dance or may not. All kinds of dance. Willing to train. Contact John at 832-235-9662. -------------------------Gonzales Master Gardeners need Black Walnut seeds for 3rd grade planting project. Need 2013 seeds. Call Nancy Fostes at 512-431-4444. -------------------------Horsemanship Clinics. November 2-3, November 16-17. Held in Gonzales. For information go to www.knptraining.com. 361-6481055. (11-14-13) -------------------------FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and
NOTICES
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 512-665-7327.
HELP WANTED
Driver Needed Qualified Feed Driver Needed for established poultry business. Application, Job Description and qualifications listed at TWCC in Gonzales. -------------------------Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking to contract an On-Call Crisis Worker for Caldwell, Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties for evenings, weekends and holidays. Provide face-to-face screenings to assess individuals at risk of harm to self or others. Requires Bachelors in Psychology, Social Work,Nursing (or related degree with 24 hours related coursework). Masters preferred. Mental health crisis experience and professional liability insurance required. Apply at bbtrails.org, Contracting and Procurement tab. -------------------------NOW HIRING -Welders, Machinist, Inventory Clerk and Powder Coat Painters! If you feel you are qualified and are someone who is seeking a long term career, then contact
HELP WANTED
us today at 512392-2323 or apply now at www.prioritypersonnel.com! -------------------------Now hiring, Diesel Mechanic/Lineman. Call 830-875-5011. For info, Luling O & G, LLC, Oilfield Services, 1237 Hoover Lane, Luling, TX 78648. -------------------------Now Hiring. Holiday Inn is now taking applications for Front Desk Agent - evening shift. Applications available at front desk. 126 Middle Buster Rd., Gonzales. 830-6722777. -------------------------Mechanic Needed. Must have own tools, experience necessary with car diagnostic vehicles. Come by West Motors, 1701 Sarah DeWitt Dr. for application & bring resume. -------------------------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.
HELP WANTED
Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
prom dress, bikes, knick-knacks, treasures, lots of goodies. 200 block of Patrick @ St. Michael. No presales please; 8 AM to noon, November 2, 2013, Gonzales. -------------------------Garage Sale: Saturday, 8-?. 112 St. Matthew.
MISC. FOR SALE

Ladder rack for truck. Made out of stainless steel. $800.00. Clothes line poles, $100. 830-660-2526 or 830-540-4063. -------------------------PTO Irrigation Pump - New $3,500, will sell for $1,500. 2000 Honda Rancher - Needs battery & seat cover. Estimated 400 hrs on it. No less than $1,200. 14 Aluminum Lowe Boat, been in water 2x, galvanized trailer, 25 hp Johnson motor, 15 hrs. on it. $2,000 firm. Call 830-263-4126. -------------------------Good used 2 - 17 tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tubeless - fit Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet -8 hole. Two bolt on bumper hitches with balls. One steel plate with ball for gooseneck hookup. Parking space for travel trailer. Electric & water. Call 672-2335 or 478607-1178. -------------------------16 Rim, 8 holes, 2 new 14 tires, 4 used 15 tires, 2 used 14 tire & rim, 1 used 15 tire and rim. Oak Dining Table. 361594-4307. -------------------------Gas Edger, $15.
MISC. FOR SALE

1 mint condition sewing machine, electric, $75. 830481-4707. -------------------------Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Harwood, intersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281788-7500. -------------------------GE Washer. Extra Large Capacity. Just like new. $250. 361208-3565. -------------------------National Geographics in leather bound slip cases. 19822000 & maps. Make an offer. Call 4372046. -------------------------Kenmore Washing Machine, full size, $150. Excellent condition. 361-2933571, anytime. -------------------------10x10 Dog Kennel. 6 ft. high. Chain link. Canvas roof included. Almost new. $150. 937-2389707. -------------------------Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361208-3565. -------------------------Restaurant Tables. Formica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $75 each. 875-3028. -------------------------Mens used jeans perfect for oilfield workers. Faded Glory 32x32, 33x30; Rustler, 34x30, 34x34, 36x30. $5/ pair. Call 830-6721106. -------------------------22 Lawn Mower. Self propelled. Asking $100. Excellent condition. 361-2083565. -------------------------Crocheted Afghans, baby blankets, single bed spreads for sale. Can choose own colors. Can come by or call, 203-1270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138. -------------------------Dora the Explorer 20 girls bicycle with training wheels, helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Used very little, excellent condition. $50 cash. Leave message if no answer, 830-6721106. -------------------------Nordic Track. Great condition. $60. Shiner, 361-5942318. -------------------------HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Arlene or Linda. --------------------------
GARAGE SALES
Big Downsizing Sale . Combined Households. Sat., Oct. 26, 2013, 2011 Saint Lawrence, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Not a typical garage sale! Unique items, antiques, collectables, fine furniture, appliances, jewelry, knick-knacks, tools, clothes, tile, glassware. Too many items to list! Come see! -------------------------Garage Sale. 1712 St. Paul. Last Garage Sale. Everything must go. 8-12. -------------------------Garage Sale: 521 St. Joseph in downtown Gonzales. Saturday, October 26, 8:30 a.m. until ?. Lots of items. Garage sale type, vintage items, desks, golf clubs, much more. -------------------------Multi Families small furniture, kitchen, shoes, toddler, girls, boys, men and womens clothes and suits,
MISC. FOR SALE

Antique claw foot tub. Pretty good shape. $200 firm. 512-656-0521. -------------------------Antique front door w/oval shaped window in front. $100. Came off old Gonzales house. 512656-0521. -------------------------Whirlpool Electric Dryer. Super capacity. $150. Mary, 361293-3571, anytime. -------------------------Kenmore Washing Machine. $50, runs & works good. 361293-3571. -------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-8575720. -------------------------Longwheel base shell, for pickup, like new. $500. 361865-3727. --------------------------
HELP WANTED
Mr. Taco is now hiring for all positions. Apply in person at 726 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales. -------------------------WANTED full time and part-time secretary. MUST APPLY IN PERSON!! Someone willing to work long hours!! Full-Time: 7:00am6:00pm; Part-Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm. Must be able to multitask and have a great attitude!!! Fehner & Son Grain Co., LP, 1922 CR 197. -------------------------Immediate Opening Cuero Home Health PHC has an opening for attendants in Gonzales. Contact Erma at 361-275-8650. --------------------------
Closing Sale
50% off
1906 Water St.
YARD SALES
618-924-0637
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT

Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Election held on November 5, 2013 will be tested on 10/31/13 at 9:00 a.m. at 1709 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes case for all offices and on all measures.
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF GONZALES CITY COUNCIL
The City Council 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 Council for their consideration: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN and LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Information related to this plan is available at the City of Gonzales, 820 St Joseph, Gonzales TX, 78629 The City Council will hold a Public Hearing November 4, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 6:00 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. The City Council encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all City Council projects. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. 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.
Lee Riedel
AVISO PUBLICO DE PROBAR EL EQUIPO PARA TABULAR AUTOMATICAMENTE

Por lo presente se da aviso que el equipo para tabular automaticamente que se usara ` en la Eleccion ` ELECCION SOBRE ENMENDAS A LAS CONSTITUCION que se llevara ` a cabo el 5th de noviembre de 2013 se probara el 10/31/13 a las 9:00 a.m. en 1709 Sara Dewitt Dr., Gonzales, TX para determiner si el equipo contara ` con exacitud los votos para todos los puestos oficiales y sobre todos los proyectos de ley.
Lee Riedel
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CLASSIFIEDS
MISC. FOR SALE
Extra wide wheel chair like new. Size 10 W Genuine leather diabetic shoes, black with velcro closure. Like new therapeutic support knee hi hose for diabetics, size 3x. lge. cals. Mysectomy bra fits right or left prothesis size 36D. 830857-6705. -------------------------Electrolux Carpet Shampooer and 1 gallon Shampoo. $125.00. 830-8576705. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. -------------------------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 packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------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. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Fran-
MISC. FOR SALE

ces 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. 361293-3571. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078.
HAY FOR SALE

We deliver good coastal round bales: $75-$100. Coastal mix cow hay, 1278 lb bales - $70. John Bankston, Milano, 512-445-6331.
FURNITURE
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.
AUTOS
C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------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. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info.
MHS FOR RENT

6593/361-798-0816 for more information. -------------------------3bedroom/1 bath, Mobile Home for Rent - stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer & dryer. Fully furnished, ac/ heat. Large front porch and small storage building. $975 a month, plus $675 deposit, 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-5826593/361-798-0816 for more information. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.
HOMES FOR RENT

investgigi@gmail. com. -------------------------2BR/1BA country home. Fully furnished, non-
HOMES FOR RENT

smoker. Hwy. 97W. $1,200/mo., $800/ dep. 361-772-7655, after 6 p.m.
Thanks for your support!
FARM EQUIPMENT
Ford 8N Tractor w/ disk, plow, buster. $3,500.00. 361-2933571. -------------------------Single round bale trailer, hand crank. $175. 437-2046. -------------------------Round bale carrier for 3 pt. hitch. $125. Call 437-2046. -------------------------2009 Kuhn Knight model 1130 manure spreader for sale. Used for only 3 cleanouts. Very good condition. $12,000. 857-5446. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
AUTOS
2004 Expedition. New tires & new battery. Asking $7,500. 361-7722403. -------------------------For Sale: 5 16 steel jeep rims, one with brand new Goodyear Wrangler tire, P220R70/16. Will sell whole set for $75. Or if you just want the tire off the rim, tire will be $25. Call 830-203-9408. -------------------------2007 Chevy Equinox, 45,000 miles. $12,000. 2005 PT Cruiser, Convertible, 100,000 miles, $6,000. Call 830203-0502. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets & GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grave ChevroletGMC, Hallettsville, TX. 361-798-3281, 800-798-3225. grafechevygmc.om. -------------------------2000 Chevy Silverado. Cold AC. Everything works. $3,500. 830-263-4602. -------------------------Suzuki Japanese mini truck. 35,450 miles, spray lined bed, lifted, 4x4. Needs some attention to fuel intake, but should be easy fix. Great for ranch or hunting. $2,000. 361-771-5483. -------------------------1982 Continental Lincoln Mark VI. Buckskin top, gold bottom, $2,995. Only serious buyers call Pat Kelly Logan, 830-672-2542. -------------------------98 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, auto., pickup truck, with extended cab. 830-8574242. -------------------------2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830540-3382. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------2005 CTS Cadillac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830672-1106, leave message if no answer. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims.
ROOMS FOR RENT

Attn: Oil Field Workers. Wymans Rooming House has 4 large furnished bedrooms for rent. Fully equipped kitchen, covered patio w/BBQ pits & much more. $375/ wk. 713-501-3416. -------------------------Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.
Adjunct Instructors Needed Victoria College Gonzales Campus Spring 2014

Victoria College Gonzales Campus is hiring part time instructors in the below following disciplines. Positions require a Masters Degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the area of concentration. College teaching experience preferred. Rate per course depending on educational qualifications. Both evening & day classes may be required. History English Math Government Psychology For application details see our website at www. victoriacollege.edu/jobsatvc or contact Jackie Mikesh at 1-830-672-6251 in Gonzales. E.O.E.
FURNITURE
Big solild oak lawyers desk. $50. 830672-3089. -------------------------Beds & furniture for sale. 512-656-0521. -------------------------For Sale. Antique beds. Come out of old Alcalde Hotel. Pretty good shape for age. Still looks good. $100 a piece. 512-292-0070. -------------------------Piano small upright. Excellent condition. $500. Shiner, 361594-2318. -------------------------Southwestern Kingsize bed w/complete boxsprings & mattresses. Good condition, washer/ dryer, never been used, Whirlpool, High table, ceramic, w/4 chairs. Loveseat, cloth, 3 tvs, 19, 25 and 32, color, white microwave cart with 2 drawers on bottom, recliner, cloth new conventional toaster, broiler, white day bed w/ trundle bed, both mattresses, white childs desk, chair, leather with foot rest. 830-203-8977, text or call. -------------------------3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792. -------------------------Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125.
HOMES FOR RENT

Attention Oil Companies Furnished 4br house, sleeps 5. Ready for move-in. Fully equipmmed kitchen, covered patio, fenced, lighted parking, individual air & heat, 32 flat screen TVs & Refrigerators in each room. Must see. 713-501-3416. -------------------------2BR houses for rent. No Pets. Month to Month. Call 830672-3089. -------------------------Home for rent in Yoakum. 3BD/2BA - Large yard on corner lot. $785/ month, $600/Deposit. Call 830-8323163. -------------------------3BR house in Shiner, bath and a 1/2, Living room, dining room, kitchen, computer room, storage in back, garage. $650/mo., $300/dep. Oil field workers invited. 361-212-8731. -------------------------House for rent. 2/1 house in Rivercrest. Recently remodeled, new appliances. No smoking or pets. $875 per month, $500 deposit. Insuire at
MOBILE HOMES
Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-4243600. -------------------------12x40 Handicap 2010 wind zone 2. Great for weekends, hunting lodge, beach house. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Large shower, plywood floors, all vinyl flooring. Fayette Country Homes in Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open also on Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Deer Cabin, Cottage 2009 14x60. All vinyl floor. 2x6 sidewalls, vinyl thermo pane windows, 8 foot ceilings, plywood floors. 3 bedroom, 1 large bath with huge shower. Wind Zone 2 can take anywhere. Fayette Country Homes, 979-7436192. Open 9-6 p.m. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Palm Harbor 28x60 Refurbished, fireplace, new carpet, all new appliances, plywood floors. 3 bedroom. Fayette Country Homes in Schulenburg, 830-369-6888. (RBI 32896)
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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.
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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.
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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

Mobile Homes for rent 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b a t h , stove, refrigerator and microwave, fully furnished, ac/ heat, $695 a month, plus $675 deposit. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-
Code enforCement offiCer - full-time

SUMMARY: This is an administrative position working under the supervision of the Building Official to assist with the duties of inspection, code enforcement, zoning and light maintenance of City facilities. Has daily contact with the public and contractors requiring tact and courtesy. Is responsible for the preparation of reports and makes decisions requiring judgment. This position directly reports to the Building Official for supervision. Essential Job Functions: Identify and investigate code violations regarding but not limited to junk vehicles, high grass/weeds, junk, litter, debris, unsecured buildings, signs, and zoning. Meet with property owners or occupants regarding code violations to pursue voluntary compliance. Write letters regarding code violations and mail certified return receipt as required. Maintain computer database regarding code violations. Solicit bids for contract to cleanup properties, secure buildings, mow grass, etc. Attend meetings as required File complaints in appropriate court, testify in court, and meet with City Attorney as needed. Maintain status file on code violations. Attend seminars and classes for code enforcement officers Acquire knowledge of Zoning Ordinance and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge and Skills: Skill in providing excellent customer service to persons of all ages, regardless of social or economic backgrounds. Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques Knowledge of comprehensive municipal operations Interactive with all social groups Computer literate with related equipment, hardware and software Professional document preparation Effective oral and written communication skills Required Education, Experience and Certificates: High School Diploma Valid Texas Drivers License Registered Code Enforcement Officer-able to obtain within one year Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office setting and outside environment May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing and vision to monitor May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) May be subject to dangerous machinery, exposure to extreme weather conditions, potential for physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases Equipment and Tools Utilized: Standard Office Equipment Equipment utilized may include City vehicles, machinery and maintenance related tools and equipment How to apply: NOTE: Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed City of Gonzales employment application Attn. Laura Zella. Application can be found at www.cityofgonzales.org or at City Hall 820 St. Joseph, Gonzales, TX 78629. The City of Gonzales is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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HOMES FOR RENT
House in the country for rent. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. See to appreciate. Security deposit and one months rent. Oneyear lease. Call 361594-3233. -------------------------G O N Z A L E S : 2BR/1BA House. Fresh paint/vinyl, paneling, carpet. AC/Heat, insulated, ceiling fans, appliances, washer/ dryer connections, tub/shower, deck porch. References, non-smoking, no
HOMES FOR RENT

pets, one year lease. $750 + deposit. 830-672-2227. -------------------------Home for lease. 3/2 in Gonzales. Quiet neighborhood, near schools and new Walmart. Fenced, lg. shaded back yard, lots of extras. 1 car garage with storage area & laundry room. Must pass credit check. $795/mo., $900/Deposit. No pets. Non smoking. Available Sept. 1. For information and application, call 713-825-
HOMES FOR RENT

9532. -------------------------3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Gonzales for rent. Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Microwave, Stove and can be fully furnished. Remodeled last year with new hardwood floors, Central Air, bathroom tile, 2 car carport. $1,000/mo., $600/deposit. 830542-9743. -------------------------2BR, 2 bath - Close to High School, Banks, Hospital. Call (830) 672-5738. -------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT: Must see!!! Charming 2BD/1BA remodeled house located in country setting at 7102 FM 2091 North (Gonzales, Texas); Approx. 10 miles from Gonzales. Spacious yard, shade trees, stove/microwave, glass-tiled backsplash, new laminate wood floors. Call (830) 672-3771 or (512) 938-9131. -------------------------ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) -------------------------Brand new large 2/2 upscale duplex for rent in Gonzales, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No pets. $35 application fee,
HOMES FOR RENT

$1,200 per month, $1,200 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Brand new large 2/3 upscale two story duplex for rent in Gonzales with loft, office and fireplace, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No Pets. $35 application fee, $1,400 per month, $1,400 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment. -------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830914-4044. -------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/CH. Great
HOMES FOR RENT

for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call Mike, 512-292-0070, 512656-0521. -------------------------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 Mike 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 Mike at (512) 2920070 or (830) 6723089. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
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.
APTS. FOR RENT

ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.
CHILD CARE
Teenager looking to babysit part-time, infants & small children. Will take care of at your home or my home. Call for more information, 263-2789. -------------------------Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (Infants onup). Have two openings available. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------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. -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
HOME SERVICES
DBK Advertising Local advertising prepared for you to mail. No payment till you see results (You mail). $25-$50. Call 830437-5142 or email DanielKeith667@ hotmail.com. Also National Businesses. -------------------------Looking for sitting job for a sweet lady in her home. Includes cooking and will drive for her if she needs me to. Can stay Friday night, Saturday night but must be home by Sunday at 3:00. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361-2128731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower 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. -------------------------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.
ROOMATE WANTED
Male Roommate wanted in Shiner. Furnished bedroom w/private bath. $350/mo. Utilities paid. 361-401-0927 between 3 & 6 p.m. or text anytime.
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1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales
Best Western Regency Inn & Suites

Seeking a Front Desk Clerk & Night Auditor
COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smiley, Texas. Equipment included. Contact Nick or Doris, 830-587-6262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.
Computer experience required. Applications may be picked up, at the front office. No phone calls, please.
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

10 foot by 10 foot office space. Nixon, TX. 830-857-6921. -------------------------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 re furbished. 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.
RVs FOR SALE

For Sale: 2010 RV. Keystone Springdale. 291RK-SSR Travel Trailer. All electric. Fully Furnished. TV, Microwave, Cook Stove, Refrigerator, Oven. Used very little. Just like new. $15,000. Can see at 820 Oil Patch Lane. 830-672-6383. -------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-8575720. -------------------------04 Coachmen, 26. 1 slide-out. Goose hitch-ball, excellent shape, new awning. Call 830-857-3677. -------------------------2006 Keystone Outback 30ft Sidney Addition. $14,500. 1 large slideout, nice, clean interior, king bed. 210-279-7267. -------------------------1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000.
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FOR LEASE
5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Luling. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130. -------------------------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)
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RVs FOR RENT

RV Space and RV trailer for rent. All bills included with Dish Network. 830203-9255. -------------------------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 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.
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Victoria College Gonzales Campus is hiring an Instrumentation & Electronics instructor for the Gonzales Campus. Position requires an Associates Degree in a related field and is paid based on a 9 month faculty position between $3,581 - $4,340 per month, depending on qualifications. Position includes full benefits. For application details see our website at www.victoriacollege.edu/jobsatvc or contact Jackie Mikesh at 1-830-672-6251 in Gonzales. E.O.E.
APTS. FOR RENT

One bedroom, one bath furnished apartment. $800 and two bedroom, two bath, $1,200. Short term ok. Gym, wahser/dryer, internet, all bills paid in Seguin. Call Keith, 512-757-0280. -------------------------60 hotel rooms for rent in Seguin. Laundry and meal plans available. Call Keith, 512-7570280. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate
LAWN & GARDEN

Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)
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Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.
RECREATION
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.
LIVESTOCK
stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------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. -------------------------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.
REAL ESTATE
views all around. Property borders larger ranches. Recent upgrades include granite counters, new wood floors, interior/exterior paint, GE Cafe appliances, new light fixtures and doors, new ac and water heater within past 2 years. Would make excellent horse property. Has County water. Out shed and childrens playhouse with electricity. Ag exempt for low taxes. 18 miles north of Gonzales off 304. One hour East of San Antonio, one hour south of Austin, and two hours west of Houston. Close proximity to Interstate 10. Excellent deal at 348,000. Sorry, no owner finance. If seriously interested please call 956-202-5629 or email awalker1288@gmail.com. May consider 2 year minimum lease. -------------------------BRAND NEW HOME, 2br/1bath, central air/heat, shingle roof, laundry room with window, front/ back porch, nature view surrounds back yard, excellent location within walking distance to HEB, restaurants and shopping, located in Yoakum, Texas. MUST SEE! $99,000. 361-2938172, Cali. -------------------------House for Sale. Beautiful Historic home for sale. 713 St. John. Give me a call if interested. 713-425-9345. -------------------------Wonderful Spanish style house on 20.59 acres with 2 ponds, 7 horse stalls, 2 storage barns and other outbuildings. Can be viewed at www. littlefieldproperties. com id #79040. Call Tanya (broker) at 361-865-2563. -------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can
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be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-4019763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------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.
MISC. SERVICES
repairs, new homes, metal buildings, panels, etc. Licensed & Insured, 830-437-5747. -------------------------Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------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.pamperedc 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.
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PETS
Chihuahuas for sale. 1 male, 3 female. 830-491-1856 or 830-263-2094. -------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505.
70 Acres. Yorktown/Goliad. Great building sites. Live oaks, CONTRACT PENDING brush, hay field. Water wells. Some minerals. $5,500/acres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good CONTRACT PENDING oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 1/2 acres fronting US 183 just north of Gonzales. Barns, pens, water available. $225,000. Will divide - one acre minimum, at $55,000/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 67 acres. NW Goliad. Doublewide. 3/2 with covered porchPENDING es. Good barn.CONTRACT John Deere tractor w/implements. Mostly Mesquite. $250,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 68 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field. Pens, well. Cross-fenced. $5,300/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, 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.
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LIVESTOCK
Pure Bred Gelbvieh Bull. 2 1/2 years old. German Dairy/Meat Breed, very maternal, low birth weight, rapid weight gain. $1,500. 830-2632482, Waelder. -------------------------Horse for Sale. 7 year old mare. Not ridden in 2 years. $200.00. Call 2031104 or 437-2370. -------------------------Baby Guineas for sale. $2.00 each, your choice. 830540-4063; 830-6602526, Harwood. -------------------------Free Donkeys. 361772-7655 after 6 p.m. -------------------------2006 Blue Roan handcock mare. 14 hands. Stocky built. Has worked cows, arena roping. Pastured for 1 year. Needs to go to work. $1,200. 361771-5483. -------------------------For Sale: Black & Red Brangus Bulls. 2 & 3 yrs. old. Good selection. No papers. 830-437-5772. (9-19-13) -------------------------Rabbits for Sale. With cages, with feeders & waterers. all for $300. 361741-2604. -------------------------Angus Bull for sale. Registered JBarB. 3 1/2 yr.old herd bull. $2,975. 361-7986250. -------------------------Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery available. 979263-5829. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement
LAND
170 Acres - For Sale by owner. FM 443. Outside of Hochheim/Dryer area. 210-867-8851. -------------------------17+ acres of cleared land with good fence. Perfect for homesite. 830-8574242. -------------------------Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544.
RV SITES RENT
Private RV or Travel Trailer Parking Spot. All hookups are in place and ready to call your home. Fencing on three sides. Located on corner lot with shade trees. Has pad for home to be parked on. $300 per month with $100 Deposit. All bills paid. Located at Luling. This is a private lot, no RV park. Call 830-2634356 or 830-5606963 for showing and details. -------------------------Six RV Hookups for long term lease at Harwood. Intersection of Hwy. 90 and TX 304. Contact: 281-788-7500. -------------------------2 RV spaces in town. $295/mo., 1 Mobile home space for rent, $175/mo. Call Finch Park, 6722955. -------------------------RV Sites Available. Nixon, TX. Clean, quiet, fair prices. 830-857-6921.
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group called the Woodromes for many years as they traveled throughout the southeastern United States. In addition to being Godly wives and mothers, Karla and Vonnie have both been involved in singing ministries since childhood. God has gifted them as singers, songwriters, musicians and ministers. They have proven themselves to be dedicated to
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God and their families. Joe served as an Associate Pastor and as a Youth/ Music Director. He is now serving as an Evangelist. Karla grew up in a family of talented singers and musicians. She has taught Sunday school, AWANA, and ladies Bible studies in her home church. For other thirteen years, she performed weekly at the Library Opry. Singing there led to many opportunities for her to sing at community ceremonies, Senior Center programs, worship services and various church functions. Vonnie has ministered in various settings such as youth and ladies conferences, churches, camp meetings and concert halls. With her husband, she has served in the mission field of Alaska and helped pastor churches. Joe, Karla and Vonnie have appeared on numerous television programs throughout the nation and have complete numerous recording projects both as a group and separately. Their ministry consists of powerful singing wrapped in the Word of God and seasoned with personal testimonies. Through the medium of song, they paint a portrait of hope for the lost, call the sinner to repentance, and encourage the Christian to service. For any information, contact Pastor Glynn at 830-263-4214 or can contact Appointed By Grace at (979) 201-1325 or www. AppointedByGrace.com.
Heritage Days event to honor Texas heroes Seguin, Navarro

Stories of Two Texas Heroes Jose Antonio Navarro and Colonel Juan N. Seguin will be shared during Seguins 175th Anniversary Celebration this weekend during Pecan Fest Heritage Days activities. On Saturday, October 26 we invite you to a rare opportunity to hear from the descendants of these two gentlemen who were pivotal players in the independence and formation of Texas. The decedents of the Colonel Juan N. Seguin family will gather on Saturday, October 26 at 11 a.m. for the 25th year to honor the life of Colonel Seguin. This gathering will take place at the Coliseum in Seguin located at 950 S. Austin Street. Keynote speaker for the event will be Janice Woods Windle, Author of the book True Women and the Mini Series by the same name. A Texas Love Song Seguin Loves Texas will be performed by Ms. Teri Masone and Mr. J.B. Kline of Texas City. Mariachi Music will be provided by Mariachi Galas De Oro. Admission is free. Immediately following the Seguin presentation guests will drive out to the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center, 390 Cordova Road, to hear a presentation by the great-great-great granddaughter of Jose Antonio Navarro. Navarro was a friend of Juan Seguins father Erasmos Seguin. The Texas Ag Education and Heritage Center Red Barn is serving as host for this 1 p.m. presentation honoring Jose Antonio Navarro A Hero for all Texans by Sylvia Navarro Tillotson the great-great-great grand daughter of Navarro and serves as a Director of Friends of Casa Navarro in San Antonio. Following her presentation Author of the book Jose Antonio Navarro: In Search of the American Dream in
Gonzales High School is gearing up for their performances of Annie Jr. This famous musical returns to Gonzales with much enthusiasm and anticipation. The production includes GISD students from the 5th grade and up and a teacher! Dont miss this memorable and fun production. Annie Jr. opens Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. and it also performs Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $4/student and seniors, $6/adults and will only be sold through Oct. 25. They can be purchased at the Gonzales High School, Junior High, or North Avenue offices. Tickets bought at the door will be $6/student and seniors, and $8/adults. Pictured are Brooke Neuse (Annie on Nov. 2 and Nov. 10) and Krystalynn Buesing (Annie on Nov. 3 and Nov. 10). (Courtesy photo)
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Nineteenth-Century Texas will be signing autographs and selling copies of his book at the Gazebo in from of the Navarro School House. Jos Antonio Navarro, a leading Mexican participant in the Texas Revolution, was descended from a noble Spanish family. Navarros early education was rudimentary, though he later read law in San Antonio and was licensed to practice. He was compelled to flee to the United States because of his support of the Gutirrez-Magee expedition in 1813 but returned to Texas in 1816. A developing friendship with Stephen F. Austin served to deepen his interest in Texas colonization. Before Texas independence Navarro was elected to both the Coahuila and Texas state legislature and to the federal congress at Mexico City. He supported Texas statehood in 1835 and embraced the idea of independence the following year. Along with his uncle, Jos Francisco Ruiz, and Lorenzo de Zavala, he became one of the three Mexican signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Upon his election to the Texas Congress as a representative from Bexar, Navarro sought to advance the rights of Tejanos, whom many Anglo-Texans held in contempt after the Texas Revolution. He had for a long time favored the annexation of Texas to the United States. He was the sole Hispanic delegate to the Convention of 1845, which was assembled to accept or reject the American proposal; after voting in the affirmative, he remained to help write the first state constitution, the Constitution of 1845. He was subsequently twice elected to the state Senate, though in 1849 he refused to run again. In 1846, in recognition of his contributions to Texas over the years, the legislature named the newly established Navarro County in his honor. The county seat was then designated Corsicana, in honor of his fathers Corsican birth. In 1825 Navarro married Margarita de la Garza; they had seven children. He died on January 13, 1871.
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FLATONIA Celebrate the 140th anniversary of the town with the funny name at the 41st annual Flatonia Czhilispiel Festival. The event, popular for its czhili and barbecue cook-off, also draws quite a crowd for its music lineup, and this year should be no exception. Czhilispiel 41 will be
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held in downtown Flatonia on Oct. 25 through Oct. 27. Festival goers will enjoy a stellar lineup headlined by the Oklahoma Red-Dirt band, Turnpike Troubadours, with Cody Johnson Band as their opening act. For those looking for more traditional sounds, the Ennis Czech Boys will bring their style of polka, and Cajun fiddler Wade Benson Landry will bring some Louisiana flavor to Czhilispiel this year. Guests will enjoy several other noteworthy performances throughout the weekend in the giant tented biergarten. The full line-up includes: Friday, October 25, 2013 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Tim Hall Band 9:30 PM - Midnight: Doc West & The Ramblin Kind Saturday, October 26, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Ennis Czech Boys 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Trevor Cole Band 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: The Damn Quails 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Cody Johnson Band 11:00 PM - 12:30 AM: Turnpike Troubadours Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:00 AM - Noon: DVine Testament 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Wade Benson Landry 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: The Original Velvets Registration is now open for cook-off teams, and weekend activities. Czhilispiel tickets and carnival passes will be available online soon. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, visit the Flatonia Chambers Czhilispiel website at www. czhilispiel.com or call the Flatonia Chamber office at (361) 865-3920. Flatonia is located near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Texas State Highway 95, about midway between Houston and San Antonio.
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Citizenship is something that should be honored, recognized and given status. It has nothing to do with academic achievement and anyone can achieve it. The essence of good citizenship is respect - respect for authority, respect for others, respect for self, and respect for rules. It is an attitude that begins at home and is reinforced at school and applied throughout life. Pictured are the Gonzales Junior High Awesome Apaches for the week of October 18 (from left): Lizbeth Soto, Benjamin Stone, and Josh Branch. (Courtesy photo)
This year, Gonzales Junior High is honoring those with perfect attendance! As an incentive for attending school every day, all 7th and 8th grade students have the opportunity to win $15 dollars each Friday of the year. Jason Baker, an 8th Grader, won for attending school during the week of October 14-18, 2013. (Courtesy photo)
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With their first district win now under their belt, the Gonzales Apaches will go for number two when they host Yoakum on Friday night. Gonzales (5-2, 1-1) survived a tough road test at Giddings last week, where they came away with a hard fought 12-7 victory. I thought Giddings played extremely hard and they didnt make too many mistakes with the ball, said Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock. But our kids gave great effort. It was a good team win. After stumbling out of the blocks, Yoakum (33, 2-0) is coming into the game with a hot hand. The Bulldogs lost their first three games to Columbus (25-21), Sinton (35-28) and Hallettsville (39-28), before halting their skid with a 63-41 win over Rice Consolidated. Yoakum is
currently tied for first place in District 26-3A after posting wins over Smithville (29-19) and Cuero (41-20). Weve gotten better from week to week and I honestly feel like our predistrict schedule gave us what we needed heading into district play, said Yoakum head coach Brent Kornegay. This district is filled with talented players and good coaches, so I think that really helped us as weve gone along. The Bulldogs are averaging 410 yards on offense and havent been strangers to the end zone, posting 30 touchdowns to date. Its all about stopping their skill kids because they score a lot of points on offense, said Lock. Theyve had some injuries, but those kids are coming back now so were going to have our hands full. The Yoakum offense operates out of the pistol and shotgun formations,
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where they like to run a lot of zone read plays. Their system is designed to feature their quarterback TreVontae Hights, one of the most dynamic players in the district. Hights does a lot of damage with his legs (915 yards rushing, 15TD) but he can also get you with his arm, completing 43 of his 80 passes for 629 yards and five scores. Hes an athlete, said Kornegay. He has moves that are out of this world and he can go north and south in a hurry. Of course, some of the credit for his success has to go to our offensive line and outside receivers. Yoakum has other capable runners in T.J. Hights (5.63 yards per carry) and Terrance Hall, who has rushed for 338 yards. Terrance Hall has done a fantastic job running what we do because its all in the read, Kornegay said. He gets his touches too and he does a super job of running the football. The most effective players in the Bulldogs passing
game have been leading receiver Miguel Resendiz (13 catches, 256 yards, TD) and Timmy Blakeney, who leads with four touchdown catches despite playing in only three games. Yoakum has settled in on defense in the last three weeks after moving Chase Hermes (38 tackles, 4 sacks) to outside linebacker. Other standouts include DE Jacob Linn, DL Marvin Davis, Blakeney at DB and leading tackler LB Ricky Camarillo (76 tackles, 3 sacks). Theyre pretty big up front, bigger than theyve been in a while, Lock said. They play a split concept similar to ours and they have good linebackers. Theyre also fast in the secondary. Theyve got all of the pieces to the puzzle. Kornegay expects his defense to be tested by the Apaches running game, which has racked up 2,165 yards. Gonzales has a pretty special quarterback of their
own in Alays Ramirez, who leads the team in rushing with 1,194 yards and 17 touchdowns. Ramirez is one of their main weapons, said Kornegay. Hes a great runner and he sees the field really well. They counter him with D.J. Gonzales and they have several four-year starters on that offensive line, so stopping the run in something were going to have to focus on. With the Bulldogs coming in at full strength after recently getting Blakeney and Will Thurmond back from injury, Kornegay said the winner of Fridays game will likely be the one who does the better job of protecting the football. I think turnovers are going to be the main thing and I think special teams are going to come into play as well, he said. We anticipate this being a good football game come Friday night between two quality programs.
Area Football Previews Lady Gobblers punch playoff ticket with win over Gonzales District 13-1A-DI leaders
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To p - o f - t h e - d i s t r i c t teams Thorndale and Flatonia meet Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. This is going to be a game between two teams that are playing well and average around 40 points a game on offense, Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag said. Our defense is playing well and our whole team has responded this season by beating some quality teams. Thorndales offense is a spread attack that will also run some two-back sets. They have a balanced attack, good skilled goods and a good offensive line, Freytag said. Quarterback Riley Schaefer is the key to the offense, and Colton Austin will line up either out wide or in the backfield. Running back Darius Brooks should also produce some rushing yards. Freytag compared Austin to Flatonias own Gus Venegas, who plays receiver and running back. Our defense will have to tackle and contain, and keep everything in front of us, he said. If we can get two or three turnovers. Thorndale has a quick defense that will fly to the football. They are not as big as they were last year but they are quick and physical, he said. It will be crucial for our offensive line to come off the ball fast and block well. Linebacker Lorenzo Llana, end Sterling Kothmann and lineman Devin Fisher are the key players on the Thorndale defense. Luling at Goliad Two high-powered offenses meet Friday night as Luling (7-1, 3-1) travels to Goliad (5-2, 2-1). It is going to be a good game between a couple of top-of-the-district style teams, Eagles head coach Colby Hensley said. The Tigers are another spread team on offense and are led by the arm and legs of quarterback Dalton Stum. Desmond Perry, Trey Moya and Colby Berger are the main receiving targets. We have to make sure Strum does not get loose on us, Hensley said. He has a couple of speedy receivers we will need to lock down. Goliad lines up in the 50 formation on defense. Our offense will need to have smooth execution and not turn the ball over, Hensley said. The outcome of this game could be decided by the turnover battle. Goliad will be led on defense by defensive back Moya and three-year starter linebacker Joseph Burns. With a district record of 3-1, Luling currently sits in third place in the district. Right now, I cannot see a scenario in which we were to miss the playoffs, Hensley said. Shiner at Three Rivers Shiner had a bye week on Friday and defeated Kenedy, 39-18, in its district opener on Oct. 11. The Comanches play at Three Rivers this week and they are similar team to the Comanches. This will be just the second time we have played them, Shiner head coach Steven Cerny said. They are physical and content with picking up three or four yards a play to control the clock Three Rivers is a running team like Shiner but runs a Wing-T style offense. Leading rushers are Robert Moreno (49-435, three touchdowns) and Paul Almendarez (59-386, six touchdowns). Quarterback Hagan Johnston has completed just 7-of-16 passes for 141 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. We have to play assignment football on defense and not chase ghosts, Cerny said. We have to fill the gaps quickly. Three Rivers key defensive players are linebacker Weston Huff, linebacker Adam Romero and defensive back Dillon Guajardo. With two teams that both run the ball a lot, this game probably will go quickly, Cerny said. It is important we take advantage of our offensive possessions. We also cannot turn the ball over. St. Joseph at St. Paul The St. Paul Cardinals had an open week last Friday and return to action this Friday against a fast Bryan St. Joseph team. They are much-improved team, lots of seniors on the roster and they score a lot of points, St. Paul head coach Jake Wachsmuth said. The Eagles deploy speed at all of the skilled positions and have lots of players back from last year. St. Joseph has a balanced attack run out of the spread and is effective throwing the football. PREVIEWS, Page C2
Cassidy La Fleur gets a touch on the ball with backup from Madison Musick (9), Bailey Connell (11) and Brittany Walker (4). (Photo by Mark Lube)
By MARK LUBE
CUERO The Cuero Lady Gobblers volleyball team decided not to put off until Friday what can be done on Tuesday night. Cuero swept Gonzales (25-20, 25-9, 25-13) to clinch at least the third spot in the playoffs. We needed win to get into the playoffs and we got it. It feels amazing, Cuero head coach Rebecca RiojasFryer said. Cuero closes out the regular season at Smithville tomorrow and could have needed a must-win in that match if the team lost to Gonzales. The girls knew if we won tonight, we would be in, Riojas-Fryer said. They did not want to wait until Friday. I relaxed a little at the end of this match
because we had clinched. We will still take care of business Friday. The Lady Apaches (819, 1-8) opened the first set with a 4-1 lead, on the serves of Cassidy La Fleur, and kills from Danyelle Glass and Brittany Walker. The Lady Gobblers battled to a 6-5 lead as Missy Odom scored an ace during the run. Cuero continued making a run, scoring 11 of the next 13 points. Plays by Gretchen Singleton and Glass helped bring the Lady Apaches to within 20-10. Gonzales continued the streak with an 8-1 run on a block from Kendall Fougerat and the serves of Glass. Later, a kill from Molly Barnick brought Gonzales to within 23-20 before Cuero scored two straight, getting the game point on the kill by Kalen Sievers.
In the second game, the service of Odom and a pair of kills by Emmarie Johnson boosted Cuero to an early 10-2 advantage. Gonzales got to within 11-6 with a kill by Fougerat but the Lady Gobblers finished off the set with a 14-3 run on kills from Odom and Sievers , and service from Johnson and Mia Knetig. In the third game, Cuero got another early lead, at 8-3, and the serves of Johnson gave the Mean Green a 14-5 margin. The Lady Apaches closed down to 19-11 as Barnick, Fougerat and Glass made some kills. Cuero then closed out proceedings with six of the next eight points. Cuero won the junior varsity match 25-18 and 25-13, and the Lady Gobblers won the freshman match, 25-11 and 25-23.
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Y-Dantey Eldridge 24 interception return (Maravilla kick) C-DAndre Gallagher 88 kickoff return (Pearson Reese kick)\ Y-TJ Hights 1 run (Maravilla kick) Y-Timmy Blakeney 57 pass from TreVontae Hights (Maravilla kick) Y-TreVontae Hights 1 run (Maravilla kick) C-Brenden Pupi 24 pass from Jared Vernor (Reese kick) Team stats C Y First downs 11 18 Rushes-yards 25-99 49-312 Passing yards 158 106 Passes 8-16-1 6-9 Penalties-yards 4-30 3-20 Fumbles-lost 2-1 1-0 Punts-average 2-28.0 2-30.5 Individual stats Rushing Cuero: DAnthony Hopkins 15-66, Tres Miles 5-40, Zech Hopkins 1-3, Team 1-2, Triston Barefield 1-1, Jared Vernor 2(13). Yoakum: TreVontae Hights 27-184, Terrence Hall 11-90, TJ Hights 10-41, Team 1-(-3). Passing Cuero: Vernor 8-16106-1. Yoakum: TreVontae Hights 6-9-106-0. Receiving Cuero: Brenden Pupi 3-68 ,DAndre Gallagher 2-29, Zech Hopkins 1-47, Pearson Reese 1-8, Cole Liendo 1-3. Yoakum:Timmy Blakeney 3-67, Hall 2-15, Caden Fishbeck 1-24. District Overall Jourdanton 4-0 7-1 Marion 3-0 5-2 Luling 3-1 7-1 Goliad 2-1 5-2 SA Cole 0-3 1-6 SA Brooks 0-3 0-7 George West 0-4 1-7 Last game results Luling 19, San Antonio Cole 0; Jourdanton 28, Goliad 23; Marion 36, George West 21 Fridays game schedules Luling at Goliad, 7:30 p.m.; Marion at San Antonio Cole, 7:30 p.m.; San Antonio Brooks Academy at George West, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Luling 19, San Antonio Cole 0 Score by Periods C 0 0 0 0-0 L 0 7 6 6-19 Scoring Summary L-Taylen Moore 26 pass from Trayden Staton (Christian Herrera kick) L-Staton 5 run (pass failed) L-Keeton Coe 64 fumble return (no PAT attempted) Team stats SAC L First downs 17 15 Rushes-yards 56-273 33-94 Passing yards 16 106 Passes 1-5-1 8-12-1 Penalties-yards 9-75 2-20 Fumbles-lost 5-3 3-1 Punts-average 2-23.0 2-32.0 Individual stats Rushing San Antonio Cole: Jacob Kelley 23-158, Darien Canada 9-53, Patrick Height 19-40, Jerren Scott 5-22. Luling: Shaft Cubit 14-60, Trayden Staton 14-25, Taylen Moore 5-9. Passing San Antonio Cole: Height 1-4-16-1, Scott 0-1-0-0. Luling: Staton 8-12-106-1. Receiving San Antonio Cole: Canada 1-16. Luling: Moore 6-48, Keeton Coe 2-58. District Overall Hallettsville 2-0 7-0 Hempstead 2-0 4-3 Edna 1-1 3-3 Altair Rice 1-1 1-5 Industrial 0-2 1-5 Palacios 0-2 1-6 Last game results Hallettsville 41, Altair Rice Consolidated 12; Edna 44, Vanderbilt Industrial 6; Hempstead 54, Palacios 0 Fridays game schedules Hallettsville at Vanderbilt Industrial, 7:30 p.m.; Edna at Palacios, 7:30 p.m.; Hempstead at Altair Rice Consolidated, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries #6 Hallettsville 41, Rice Consolidated 12 Score by Periods R 0 0 12 0-12 H 0 21 12 8-41 Scoring Summary H-Jimario Grounds 42 pass from Nate Kowalik (Brannen Caraway kick) H-Dalton Herrington 11 pass from Kowalik (Caraway kick) H-Clayton Steffek fumble recovery in end zone (Caraway kick) R-Jordan Johnson 3 run (kick failed) H-Kowalik 5 run (kick failed) H-Kaden Hardt 38 run (kick failed) R-JaQuad McGrew 68 pass from Johnson kick failed) H-Justin Reeves 5 pass from Kowalik (Tim Sheppard pass from Kowalik) Team stats R H
District Overall La Grange 2-0 6-0 Yoakum 2-0 3-3 Gonzales 1-1 5-2 Cuero 1-1 4-2 Giddings 0-2 2-4 Smithville 0-2 0-6 Last game results #14 Gonzales 12, Giddings 7; Yoakum 41, Cuero 20; #18 La Grange 63, Smithville 13 Fridays game schedules Yoakum at Gonzales, 7:30 p.m.; Giddings at La Grange, 7:30 p.m.; Smithville at Cuero, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries #14 Gonzales 12, Giddings 7 Score by Quarters Gon 12 0 0 012 Gid 0 7 0 07 Scoring Summary Gon Darrance James 16 pass from Alyas Ramirez (kick blocked) Gon Ramirez 29 run (pass failed) GidRaylon Hickey 42 pass from Kyle Jones (Ivan Reyes kick) Team Stats Gon Gid First downs 12 12 Rushes-Yards 43-211 37-129 Passing Yards 65 122 Passes 4-8-0 8-22-1 Penalties-Yards 4-29 3-30 Punts-Avg. 6-31.7 6-40.8 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Individual Stats Rushing Gonzales: Darrance James 3-4, Alays Ramirez 25-170, D.J. Gonzales 13-37, Jamie Tellez 1-4, TEAM 1-(-4). Giddings: Kyle Jones 13-46, Raylon Hickey 6-29, Josh Mack 8-10, Macain Proske 4-15, Justin Herzog 4-24, Deon Blue 1-3, Tyler Jones 1-2 Passing Gonzales: Ramirez 4-8-65. Giddings: Jones 8-22-122 Receiving Gonzales: Brant Philippus 1-35, James 3-30. Giddings: Tyler Jones 2-14, Hickey 4-72, Roberto Rescendez 1-22, Mack 1-14. Yoakum 41, Cuero 20 Score by Quarters C 6 7 0 7-20 Y 13 14 7 7-41 Scoring Summary Y-TreVontae Hights 71 run (kick failed) C-DAnthony Hopkins 1 run (kick blocked) Y-Hights 1 run (Edgar Maravilla kick)
District 26-3A Standings
District 14-2ADI Standings
First downs 13 17 Rushes-yards 40-64 27-169 Passing yards 152 185 Passes 7-17-0 9-15-1 Penalties-yards 4-23 3-25 Fumbles-lost 4-1 2-2 Punts-average 4-35.0 1-31.0 Individual stats Rushing Rice: Jordan Johnson 25-45, Jordan Garner 13-16, Todd Nicholas 2-3. Hallettsville: Kaden Hardt 18-143, Justin Reeve 1-13, Tim Sheppard 3-9, Nate Kowalik 4-4. Passing Rice: Johnson 7-17152-1. Hallettsville: Kowalik 9-15185-1. Receiving Rice: JaQuad McGrew 2-80, Garner 2-29, Lee Athey 1-20, Nicholas 1-18. Hallettsville: Jimario Grounds 3-73, Dalton Herrington 3-59, Brent Motal 1-40, Kaylon Massey 1-8, Reeve 1-5. District Overall Dilley 4-0 5-2 Poth 4-0 5-2 Karnes City 3-1 4-3 Nixon-Smiley 2-2 4-3 Stockdale 2-2 3-4 Cotulla 1-3 1-6 Bloomington 0-4 1-6 Natalia 0-4 0-7 Last game results NixonSmiley 35, Bloomington 8; Poth 13, Stockdale 12; Karnes City 29, Natalia 20; Dilley 61, Cotulla 2 Fridays game schedules Cotulla at Nixon-Smiley, 7:30 p.m.; Poth at Karnes City, 7:30 p.m.; Natalia at Dilley, 7:30 p.m.; Bloomington at Stockdale, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Nixon-Smiley 35, Bloomington 8 Score by Quarters B 0 0 0 8-8 NS 0 21 14 0-35 Scoring Summary NS-Jared Van Auken 8 run (Eduardo Tovar kick) NS-Van Auken 40 run (kick failed) NS-Kevin Martinez 12 run (Tristan Newman run) NS-Van Auken 4 run (kick failed) NS-Garrett Earlywine 18 pass from Nick Pena (Sam Moore pass from Pena) B-Chris Cabrera 17 run (Cabrera run) Team stats B NS First downs 10 15 Rushes-yards 47-199 43-318 Passing yards 0 47
Passes 0-4-1 2-4-1 Penalties-yards 4-20 8-70 Fumbles-lost 6-3 2-2 Individual stats Rushing Nixon-Smiley: Kevin Martinez 15-97, Jared Van Auken 12-92, Tristan Newman 7-85, Tom Palacio 2-17, Jordan Martinez 4-13, Justin Ramos 2-8, Nick Pena 1-6. Passing Nixon-Smiley: Pena 2-4-47-1. Receiving Nixon-Smiley: Newman 1-29, Garrett Earlywine 1-18. District Overall Ganado 1-0 5-2 Shiner 1-0 4-2 Three Rivers 1-1 4-3 Kenedy 1-1 3-3 Yorktown 0-2 2-5 Last game results Kenedy 35, Three Rivers 20; Ganado 56, Yorktown 21 Fridays game schedules Shiner at Three Rivers, 7:30 p.m.; Kenedy at Ganado, 7:30 p.m.; Yorktown at Runge, 7:30 p.m.
Bruns 14-26, Gus Venegas 1-2, Team 1-(-20). Weimar: Juwan Almedia 18-93, JaKyle Harris 18-72. Passing Flatonia: Bruns 7-14103-0, Casen Novak 0-1-0-0. Weimar: Almedia 5-19-42-2. Receiving Flatonia: Gus Venegas 5-71, Reed Rightmer 1-20, Novak 1-12. Weimar: Brody Gall 2-25, Seth Helmcamp 1-12, LaDarius King 1-10, Otis Newhouse 1-7.
District 15-ADI Standings
District 15-2ADII Standings
District 15-2ADI Standings
District Overall Flatonia 2-0 6-1 Thorndale 1-0 4-2 Holland 1-1 6-2 Thrall 0-1 2-5 Weimar 0-2 2-4 Last game results Flatonia 21, Weimar 7; Holland 30, Thrall 10 Fridays game schedules Thorndale at Flatonia, 7:30 p.m.; Weimar at Thrall, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Flatonia 21, Weimar 7 Score by Quarters F 7 7 0 7-21 W 0 0 0 7-7 Scoring Summary F-Mitchell Mica 13 run (Jose Manzano kick) F-Reed Rightmer 20 pass from Will Bruns (Manzano kick) W-Juwan Alameida 10 run (Gerard Rodriguez kick) F-Rightmer 67 interception return (Manzano kick) Team stats F W First downs 11 10 Rushes-yards 36-90 36-165 Passing yards 103 54 Passes 7-15-0 5-19-2 Penalties-yards 4-30 2-10 Fumbles-lost 0-0 3-1 Punts-average 5-35.0 4-31.25 Individual stats RushingFlatonia: Mitchell Mica 9-41, Marcus Mica 9-40, Will
District 13-ADI Standings
District Overall Brazos Chr. 2-0 6-0 St. Joseph 2-0 5-1 John Paul II 1-1 5-2 Sacred Heart 1-1 3-3 St. Gerard 0-2 1-6 St. Paul 0-2 0-5 Last game results Hallettsville Sacred Heart 22, Schertz John Paul II 6; Bryan St. Joseph 58, San Antonio St. Gerard 14 Fridays game schedules San Antonio St. Gerard at Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 7:30 p.m.; Bryan St. Joseph at Shiner St. Paul, 7:30 p.m.; Bryan Brazos Christian at Schertz John Paul II, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Sacred Heart 22, John Paul II 6 Score by Quarters HSH 0 0 14 8-22 SJPII 6 0 0 0-6 Scoring Summary SJPII-Michael McCabe 80 run (kick failed) HSH-Scott Stoner 1 run (Evan Wick kick) HSH-Jonathan Vanek 31 run (Wick kick) HSH-Stoner 6 run (Wick pass from Stoner) Team stats HSH SJPII First downs 13 9 Rushes-yards 36-213 36-165 Passing yards 0 0 Passes 0-4 0-3 Penalties-yards 3-35 6-35 Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-1 Punts-average 2-42.0 3-30.67 Individual stats Rushing Hallettsville Sacred Heart: Jonathan Vanek 22-97, Dylan Jahn 7-77, Scott Stoner 5-27. Schertz John Paul II: Michael McCabe 16-129, Jacob Bradley 11-52, Mark Cooper 3-11, Miguel Orteza 2-3, Adam Laskowski 2-1, Joe McCabe 2-(-1). Passing Hallettsville Sacred Heart: Stoner 0-4-0-0.
TAPPS DIII, Dist. 5 Standings
PREVIEWS: Brahmas on the road at Lady Apaches to Industrial, Mustangs to host Cotulla stage Midnight Madness event
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We have had a couple of weeks to take a look at St. Josephs offense, he said. We have to eliminate the big play. Nicky Damon will be both a running and receiving threat for St. Joseph. The Eagles have speed at linebacker and have a line that can make deep advances into an opponents backfield. Key players are defensive back Jamarkus Amos and linebacker Matthew Kraus. Wachsmuth said St. Paul has put together some good drives in recent games but has not put up a lot of points. We talk practically every week about getting points every time we get into the red zone, he said. #6 Hallettsville at Industrial The Brahmas head to Industrial this week to take on
the Cobras. Industrial is wellcoached and the players are very hard-working kids, Hallettsville coach Tommy Psencik said. The Cobras offense will be led by receiver/running back Trenton Thedford and quarterback Jay Rubio. Rubio does a good job of executing their offense and Thedford is a good athlete, he said. Our defense needs to be consistent, wrap up and gang tackle. Industrial will mix up their offense so we have to play both the run and the pass. Key defensive players to watch on are end Mason Davis, linebacker Brady Karl and defensive back A.J. Rosas. Psencik said the Brahmas have worked on staying with their blocks. Industrial has a very
strong defense and we have to get more movement on our blocks because the Cobras will close on you fast, he said. Cotulla at Nixon-Smiley The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs are back home for the second week in a row as they host the Cotulla Cowboys. The Mustangs are treating every game as a must-win for the purposes of qualifying for the playoffs. Cotulla is another obstacle in our way to making the playoffs, Nixon-Smiley head coach Carlton McKinney said. As it stands, the Mustangs are still in control of their own destiny and should remain so if they continue to get wins. The Cowboys are 1-3 in district play and 1-6 overall, and are sitting near the bottom of the district standings. Cotulla runs the Wing-T offense, with both similarities and differences to the Mustang offense. They have some variations in their blocking schemes, McKinney said. They like to run the fullback on the inside and use some outside runs. Cotulla has some good size up front. Fullback Saul Garcia leads the Boys rushing attack with 348 yards on 76 carries and four touchdowns. Quarterback Noe Rodriguez has 135 yard and three touchdowns on the ground while throwing for 168 yards on 14-of-38 passing with two picks. Running back Ricky Ayala has 280 yards and one touchdown on the season. Cotulla runs the 50 on defense with Garcia at linebacker, end Kade Northcut, linebacker Johnny Perez, and defensive backs Rodriguez and Marcus Tellez as the key players. We have to make sure we have a solid game on offense, McKinney said.
Smithville at Cuero Cuero will be looking to completely erase the memories of last weeks loss to Yoakum with a solid performance against the Smithville Tigers. It is an opportunity for us to be 2-1 in district, Cuero head coach Travis Reeve said. The Smithville spread offense has gone with two quarterbacks this year Khalil McCathern will take some of the snaps and will run the ball to bring a wrinkle to their running game and he will also line up at wide receiver. Jamal Bates will handle a good portion of the Tiger running. When Smithville throws the football, they will go with Garrett Mathis. We have to swarm to the football and do a good job of tackling, Reeve said. Smithville has lined up in the 4-3 and the 50 this year. Key players are nose guard Chris Lewis and linebacker Quentin Green. Reeve said the Gobblers must establish a solid running game and take advantage of opportunities to throw the football. San Antonio St. Gerard at Sacred Heart The Indians got back to winning ways with a 22-6 victory over Schertz John Paul II and are home this week to play San Antonio St. Gerard. The Saints leading ball carriers are Jubias Cloud (74-705, six touchdowns), DaVontrae Walker (76-702, two touchdowns) and Glen Jackson (14-64, four touchdowns). The Indians will need to control the clock with their run game and continue to have ball security. The defense will have to tackle well to limit St. Gerards rushing attack.
BRIEFS
The Gonzales Lady Apaches basketball program will hold Midnight Madness on Nov. 9 from 11 p.m. until midnight at the GHS Special Events Center. There will be performances by the GHS Cheer Squad and Apache Flames, contests and obstacle course, 3-versus-3 games between each grade level, an alumni game and intersquad scrimmage of the high school teams. In addition, there will be Knockout with players, students and staff, and giveaways (T-shorts, frisbees, glow sticks). A-MAZE-ING Race 5K Run/Walk The First Annual AMAZE-ING 5K to benefit MS research will be held Nov. 16 at 8 a.m. at the Rocky Creek Maze at 284 CR 251 in Moulton. The cost is $25 and Tshirt is guaranteed if registered by Nov. 1. The race is a country trek out and back on paved road with the remaining mile off road around farm and through corn field finishing through the Maze.
Some hills are on the paved course and some moderately rough terrain off road around farm. Water at one and two mile marks with refreshments at finish. There will be awards for top three male and female runners. Make checks payable to Rocky Creek Maze 5K Race. All profit goes to MS research. Mail entries and payment to Rocky Creek Maze, c/o Anna Bartos, P.O. Box 651, Moulton, TX 77975. For more information, call 361-596-4872 or 361-798-0999, email fun@ rockycreekmaze.com, or send message on Facebook. Apache Band Booster quilt drawing The Apache Band Boosters are raising money for the Gonzales ISD Band program by having a quilt drawing. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at every home at the booster concession stand. The drawing will be held on November 8 during the regular season finale against Smithville. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Granella Hendrichs at 830437-2036
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Darrance James (10) heads upfield with the ball with Joe Ryan Carrizales (21) and Jordan Johnson (60) looking for blocks during Gonzales 12-7 win at Giddings last Friday. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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GIDDINGS After having their intensity questioned following last weeks loss to La Grange, the Gonzales Apaches showed their intestinal fortitude Friday night when they gutted out a win over Giddings, 12-7, at Buffalo Stadium. Gonzales was clinging to a five-point lead when they turned the ball over on downs to give Giddings possession at their own 9 with 3:36 left to play in the game. After struggling for most of the contest, the Giddings offense had moved out to midfield in eight plays. After throwing three straight incomplete passes, Kyle Jones connected with Roberto Rescendez for a 22-yard gain with less than a minute left. Two plays later, Jones found Josh Mack for 21 yards to move the Buffaloes to the Gonzales 15 with 23 seconds remaining. Jones went back to pass on the next play, but saw his offering intercepted in the end zone by a leaping Darrance James to seal the victory with just 16 ticks on the clock. I dont know that our kids could have played any harder, said Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock. I was really hard on them in practice and they an-
swered the call. Our kids played tremendously, they were like a Gonzales team tonight because the effort was outstanding. As long we get this kind of effort, weve got a chance to win every week. It was James who also provided the early spark for Gonzales (5-2, 1-1) when he caught a bubble screen and weaved his way into the end zone from 16 yards out to open the games scoring on the Apaches first drive. Giddings Deon Blue blocked the extra point kick and Gonzales led 6-0 at the 9:42 mark. Giddings (2-4,0-2) started their first drive at their own 36 and conversion runs by Jones and Raylon Hickey had the Buffaloes in Gonzales territory at the 39. On third and six, Jones was dropped for a loss by Damien Airhart and Jordan Johnson, and Brant Philippus broke up the fourth down pass attempt. On the second play of the ensuing drive, Alays Ramirez had his nine-yard run aided by a Giddings facemask to take the ball to the Buffalo 37. After a fouryard run by Jaime Tellez, Ramirez called his own number on a sweep left and zipped 29 yards for a touchdown. Blue ruined another Apache scoring attempt when he intercepted the two-point conversion pass
and Gonzales led, 12-0. Giddings began moving the ball again as three runs by Justin Herzog highlighted the drives first four plays. Jones went for ten yards on the next play, but Herzog lost the handle on second down and Gonzales recovered the fumble at their 27. Ramirez gained 15 yards on the next two plays, but the drive stalled out at the Apache 34. D.J. Gonzales had his punt partially blocked and the wobbler only managed to go eight yards to give Giddings great field position. The Buffaloes took full advantage as Jones tossed a pretty pass just over the Apaches double coverage and into the hands of Hickey for a 42-yard scoring bomb. The third quarter was basically played to a draw with both teams continually crossing over midfield, but eventually being forced to punt away. Late in the fourth quarter, Ramirez fielded a punt and dashed up the left sideline to give Gonzales a first and 10 from the Giddings 17. After back-to-back short runs, Giddings called a timeout with 3:39 left and Gonzales facing fourth and five. Instead of trying a field goal the Apaches ran a reverse to James, but he could only get to the nine to set up Giddings last possession.
YOAKUM After the slightly dismal performance against Smithville on Oct. 11, the Yoakum offensive line knew it would need to step up. The guys up front faced a stellar defensive line in the Cuero Gobblers. Yoakum (3-3, 2-0) pushed back hard as they routed their rivals, 41-20, Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. It was critical for our offensive line to improve from our last game, Yoakum head coach Brent Kornegay said. Our kids responded well and executed the game plan the way we wanted it done. The Bulldog offensive line gave the backs plenty of space as Yoakum finished with 312 rushing yards. Kornegay said the defense has been playing better the last two games and gave credit to the special teams. We played well all the way around, he said. Yoakum faces another rival in this weeks game, as they take on Gonzales, who edged Giddings 12-7 on Friday. It is another game that we have to go and play towards our goal, Kornegay said. This districts parity is out of this world. You
have to play every Friday night. Cuero (4-2, 1-1) could get little going on either side of the football. Give Yoakum credit. I thought they played really well, Gobblers head coach Travis Reeve said. They deserved to win this game and have got a really good football team. It was tough going for Cueros offense as they were held to 257 yards, two touchdowns and had two turnovers and the defense struggled too with over 400 yards given up. Yoakum is hard to stop on offense and their defense is improved, Reeve said. We just did not play well enough to win tonight. Cuero takes on Smithville this Friday. We are going to rebound because this is a tough district and there are bound to be some upsets, Reeve said. There is going to be ups and downs but we just have to forget about this one. The win is the third straight for Yoakum, having won 25-21 in 2011 and 28-21 in last years contest. Yoakum opened the game with a quick score, getting the kickoff to its 29 and quarterback TreVontae Hights scoring on a 71-yard run on the games first play
from scrimmage. The extra point was no good and Yoakum led 6-0 less than 30 seconds into the contest. Cuero went three and out on its first drive and Yoakum did the same on its second. The Gobblers then drove 73 yards in three quick plays. On first down, quarterback Jared Vernor went 47 yards to Zech Hopkins to the Yoakum 16. DAnthony Hopkins had a 15-yard run to the 1 and then scored on the next play. Yoakum blocked the extra point to keep Cuero from going up by a point. Yoakum then drove 74 yards in about 10 plays or so, getting a 41-yard run by Terrance Hall late in the drive to help set up a 1-yard run by Hights for the 13-6 Yoakum lead with 3:52 left in the opening quarter. The Gobblers then put on a drive of their own, going from their 37 to inside the Dog 20. Vernor had a 15-yard pass to DAndre Gallagher to set up fourth down and inches at the Yoakum 42 which was easily converted by a 3-yard gain by Zech Hopkins. However, a fumbled snap to start the second quarter led to a takeaway by Yoakum. The Dogs had another good drive but ended up punting from the Gobbler YOAKUM, Page C4
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The junior quarterback played a big part in Yoakums 41-20 over Cuero. He ran for 184 yards and three touchdowns and also completed 6 of his 9 passes for 106 yards and another score.
Nate Kowalik, Hallettsville. Threw for 185 yards and three touchdowns in the Brahmas 4112 win over Rice Consolidated. He also had a five-yard scoring run. Jared Van Auken, NixonSmiley. Ran for 92 yards and three touchdowns in the Mustangs 35-8 win over Bloomington.
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Alays Ramirez, Gonzales. Rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown in the Apaches 12-7 win over Giddings. He also threw for 65 yards and another score. Kaden Hardt, Hallettsville. Ran for 143 yards and a touchdown.
Kevin Martinez, NixonSmiley. Rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Vanek, Hallettsville Sacred Heart. Ran for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Indians 22-6 win over Schertz John Paul II. Trayden Staton, Luling. Completed 8 of 12 passes for 106 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles 19-0 win over San Antonio Cole. Jimario Grounds, Hallettsville. Caught three passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Timmy Blakeney, Yoakum. Caught three passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. Dalton Herrington, Hallettsville. Caught passes for 59 yards and a touchdown. Taylen Moore, Luling. Caught six passes for 48 yards and a touchdown.
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Playoff prospects looking very bright for several area teams

This is normally a column that I would write just before district play starts in an attempt to show off my football expertise, but I figured better late than never. Plus theres the fact that doing this after most area leagues have already had a couple of games played, it would make my prognostications look even more brilliant should I actually nail these predictions. At any rate, here is the list of playoff contenders and pretenders among our area high school football ranks as I see them (going in alphabetical order): Flatonia Head coach Chris Freytag was concerned in the offseason about putting so much on the plate of quarterback Will Bruns, but the senior signal caller has passed his baptism under fire with flying colors by leading the Bulldogs to a 6-1 mark bolstered by a 2-0 district record. Flatonia will be tested this week by a very stout Thorndale team but even if they lose, a toothless Thrall team will be the remedy to solve whatever ails them in their season finale. Outlook: Flatonia is definitely playoffbound and could very well nail down the District 13-A-DI title on Friday. Gonzales Its been no surprise that the Apaches have been able to run the ball with relative ease all season, given their talented skill players and super experienced offensive line. District 26-3A gained a reputation for parity last season, but its become pretty clear that Smithville and Giddings arent necessarily on par with the rest of their league mates. With four teams qualifying for the postseason this year, Gonzales
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Gonzales JH 7th grade teams sweep Giddings

From coaches reports The Gonzales 7th grade B team edged Giddings, 14-12, on Thursday to stay unbeaten on the year. Quentin Garity scored one touchdown and a twopoint conversion, and Seth Gibson had a 6-yard touchdown run. The teams record is now 2-0 in district and 6-0 overall. The 7th grade A squad pounded Giddings, 32-12, with Kieran Grant scoring three touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions. Trenton Higginbotham and Gavin Navarro each scored a two-point conversions. Isaac Longoria stripped the ball from a Giddings running back, giving the offense good field position and momentum to score again to seal the win. The Apaches are 2-0 in district and 5-0-1 overall. The 8th grade A team lost 26-12 to Giddings with two touchdowns from Colby Cox. Team record is now 1-1 in district and 3-3 overall. On Oct. 10, all junior high teams defeated La Grange. The 8th grade A won 30-6 and the B team held off the Leopards 14-8. The 7th grade A won big with half a hundred in a 5216 romp and the B team got a shutout, 18-0. The Gonzales junior varsity team lost to Giddings, 28-15, on Thursday. John Bashaw returned an interception 12 yards for a touchdown with 1:55 left in the third period. The Apaches next score was in the fourth period when they drove 90 yards in nine plays with Tyler Hendershot capping it off with a 14-yard run. Hendershot also added the two-point conversion with no time remaining. Turnovers hampered the Apaches all night. Klayton Blackwell had a big night rushing for 44 yards and having one reception for 22 yards. The Gonzales freshman football team lost to Giddings, 20-8, on Thursday. The Flatonia JV team fell to Holland, 28-19, on Thursday. In Saturdays CYFL action for Gonzales teams, the Gonzales freshman White team defeated Cuero 12-6. Gonzales sophomore White edged Cuero 13-12 and Gonzales sophomore Black was shut out by Hallettsville 19-0. Cuero defeated Gonzales junior White 26-12 and Gonzales junior Black squeaked by Hallettsville, 21-19. The Gonzales senior team was a big winner over Warrior Black, 43-0.
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looked like a Lock to make it into the second season from the start. Even should they fall to a quality Yoakum team this week, the Apaches will be making the playoffs barring some catastrophic happenings of nearly Biblical proportions. Outlook: Gonzales may not catch La Grange for the district title, but they wont be missing the playoffs. Hallettsville The Brahmas have one of the most talented teams in Region IV, regardless of classification. Hallettsville is strong on defense and boast what is arguably the most balanced offense in Class 2A. Nate Kowalik is an efficient passer and his weapons are both numerous and effective. The Brahmas should make short work of Industrial this week, leaving them with revenge-minded Hempstead and seniorladen Edna to contend with en route to the district title. I dont see either of those teams as a serious threat to Hallettsvilles claim on the District 14-2A-DI crown. Outlook: Brahmas not only make the playoffs, but make a legitimate run at a state title. Hallettsville Sacred Heart PLAYOFFS, Page C5
Luling blanks San Antonio Cole to win third straight

From coaches reports LULING The Luling Eagles (7-1) won their third straight district game as they blanked San Antonio Cole, 19-0. The Eagles grabbed the lead in the second quarter on a Trayden Staton-toTaylen Moore touchdown pass of 26 yards. Luling scored again in the third quarter as Staton ran for a 5-yard score but failed to convert the twopoint play. Luling sealed the game at the end of the fourth quarter as Keeton Coe returned a fumble for 64 yards with no time remaining on the clock. Shaft Cubit led Luling on the ground with 60 yards on 14 carries. Staton was 8-of-12 for 106 yards ,one touchdown and one interception. He ran for 25 yards. Luling forced a total of four turnovers in the game. Jacob Kelley led Cole on offense with 158 yards rushing.
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YOAKUM: Still unbeaten in District 26-3A play
Flatonia 21, Weimar 7
#6 Hallettsville 41, Rice Consolidated 12
WEIMAR The Flatonia Bulldogs scored another crucial win as they held off Weimar, 21-7, on Friday to jump to 2-0 in district. The Bulldogs got a 13yard run by Marcus Mica in the first quarter and Will Bruns had a 20-yard touchdown pass to Reed Rightmer in the second period. The Wildcats got within 14-7 in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard run by quarterback Juwan Almedia, and Flatonia finished the game as Rightmer ran an interception back 67 yards for a touchdown. Marcus and Mitchell Mica each had around 40 yards rushing while Bruns was 7-of-14 passing for 103 yards. Gus Venegas led Flatonia in receiving with five catches for 71 yards.
HALLETTSVILLE The Brahmas continued their roll with a seventh straight win and a 2-0 mark in district with a 41-12 dispatching of the Rice Consolidated Raiders. Neither team put any points up in the first quarter and Hallettsville scored three times in the second a 42-yard pass from Nate Kowalik to Jimario Grounds, an 11-yard pass from Kowalik to Dalton Herrington and defensive fumble recovery for a score by Clayton Steffek. The Raiders closed the gap to 21-6 in third on the 3-yard run by Jordan Johnson. Hallettsville answered with a 5-yard run by Kowalik and then a 38-yard run by Kaden Hardt. Rice got a second touchdown as JohnROUNDUP, Page C5
Chase Hermes comes up to make a play on Cuero running back Tres Miles during Yoakums 41-20 win last Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube)
48 to the 13 yard-line. Cuero was hampered by a false start penalty and with third down at the 11, Vernor was picked off by Dantey Eldridge at the 24 and he took it in for a pick six for a 20-6 Yoakum lead. Cuero replied by returning the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown to come within 20-13. The Dogs then drove 74 yards again, buring the clock down to 10 seconds before getting a 1-yard run
by T.J. Hights to go up 2713 at halftime. To start the third box, Yoakum stopped Cuero on a fourth-down attempt and went up 34-13 as TreVontae Hights completed a 57-yard touchdown pass to Timmy Blakeney. Yoakum put the game away with 9:37 left to play with an eight-play, 48-yard drive in which TreVontae Hights fired a pass over the middle for Blakeney on a third-down-and-6 play.
The ball bounced off Blakeney and into the waiting arms of Caden Fishbeck who gained 24 yards to the Cuero 20. Five plays later, TreVontae Hights scored on a 1-yard run for a 41-13 Yoakum lead. Cuero got one last score on a Vernor-to-BrendenPupi pass of 24 yards to cap a 63-yard drive. On the second play, Vernor had to cover up a fumble for a 6-yard loss but hit Pupi for 41 yards and a first down on the next play.
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Akpan continues family Lady Cards split in matches tradition of coaching with Veritas, John Paul II
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By MARK LUBE
From coaches reports The Shiner St. Paul Lady Cardinals split matches against Austin Veritas and Schertz John Paul II in recent games. On Thursday, St. Paul defeated Veritas in five sets, 25-18, 15-25, 25-14,18-25 and 15-7. Samantha Siegel had 25 kills, Jenna Williams had 36 assists and 14 digs, Kymberlie Malatek had six aces. The Lady Cardinals fell to John Paul II in five games on Monday, 23-25, 25-20, 25-15, 17-25, 15-7. Siegel had 12 kills, Williams had 26 assists and three aces, Malatek had three aces, Christina Sqyrnes had 15 digs and Elise Patek had two blocks. Yoakum swept Cuero in three close sets, 25-21, 2520 and 25-22 Friday to improve to 6-2 in district and in control of second place. Callie Witte had 21 points, 30 assists and three aces, Celine Markert had nine kills, Faith Hagan had 11 digs and Jaccari Hights had six blocks. Yoakum won the junior varsity match 25-16, 25-16. On Tuesday, Yoakum fell to No. 5 La Grange 3-1 (1825, 25-18, 25-19, 25-17). Witte had 27 assists,seven points and three aces, Sheyanne Chumchal had 11 digs, Hights had four blocks and Shelby Pesek had seven points. La Grange won the junior varsity match 25-16 and 25-19, and won the freshman game, 25-19 and 25-14. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas swept Luling 2511, 25-8 and 25-12 on Friday to improve to 7-2 (1814 overall). We did really well reducing our errors. Well need to pick our intensity level up before our games next Tuesday and Saturday, though, Lady Brahmas coach Megan Klimitchek said. Madison Schindler had 10 kills, Heather Henneke had 22 assists and seven ROUNDUP, Page C7
PLAYOFFS: Scenarios shaping up for several teams

The Indians may not be making a run at their second state title game in as many seasons, but theres still enough in the cupboard to make a play for the district title. The Bryan schools Brazos Christian and St. Joseph have looked like world beaters this season, but I anticipate Sacred Heart finding a way to slide into the TAPPS state playoffs under the expert tutelage of proven winner Pat Henke. Jonathan Vanek is the real deal at running back so if the Indians can trip up Brazos Christian next week, then they should be able to take advantage of the crack in the door that would create. Outlook: Playoffs for the Indians, and how! Luling Head coach Colby Hensley has continued the campaign to help the Eagles turn the corner to become one of the premier 2A teams in the region. Luling is loaded with talented skill players (QB Trayden Staton, WR Taylen Moore, RB Shaft Cubit) and their defense has been playing with reckless abandon all year. Despite a districtopening loss to Marion and losing leading rusher Brendon Cubit for what is likely the rest of the season, Hensley and his charges are in great position to cruise into the postseason even with a season finale against league leader Jourdanton looming. Outlook: Eagles will be flying into the postseason. Nixon-Smiley After being doormats for much of the last decade, the Mustangs finally appear to have their legs under them.
When a devastating injury to their leading rusher left them on the outside looking in two years ago, it seemed like Nixon-Smiley was destined to turn the corner last year. Didnt happen like that, but head coach Carlton McKinney and his bunch have turned in a really nice 2013 campaign thus far. The class of District 15-2A-DII has been Dilley and Poth, but the Mustangs get cellar dwellers Cotulla and Natalia before their finale with the Panthers which means they will likely have four league wins heading into that districtending showdown. Four league wins will be plenty enough to qualify. Outlook: Mustangs will trot into the postseason for the first time since 2005. Shiner The Comanches entered this season sporting a lofty Top Ten preseason rankings and a bonafide Defensive MVP candidate in Jacob Stafford. While the ranking has since gone by the wayside, Stafford has not only been stout at linebacker but he has also been extremely effective manning the quarterback position in coach Steven Cernys signature veer offense. Co-district leader Ganado seems to be the only viable threat for the Comanches to lose in district and even if that happens, Shiner will be more than happy to take their second place automatic qualifier status into the postseason. Outlook: Comanches will go hunting for scalps deep into November. Shiner St. Paul When you have as many teams in your coverage
area as The Cannon does, chances are they wont all be making the playoffs. Unfortunately thats a true statement that will apply to the Cardinals this season. Talent is not an issue with St. Paul, but experience is and their lack thereof has been hampering them all season long. At this point, it looks like the only team the Cardinals will beat is perennial alsoran San Antonio St. Gerard. Such a shame for a program that has become accustomed in recent years to being a state power, but Jake Wachsmuth and his staff wont let the Cards linger in mediocrity for very long. Outlook: Playoffs just not in the cards for this year. Yoakum Having already referenced the parity in District 26-3A, theres no reason why it should worry Yoakum. The Bulldogs have been absolutely fantastic offensively behind the play of phenom quarterback TreVontae Hights. Yoakums defense was fairly porous early on, but they have since become one of the districts finest. Already undefeated in league play after two games, its highly unlikely that the Bulldogs will miss the postseason even if the wheels totally come off and they somehow manage to lose the rest of their regular season games. Its apparent to me that two district wins especially the right two district wins will get anybody in that league into the postseason. Outlook: Could win the 26-3A title and will most certainly be a very tough out in the playoffs.
GONZALES Out of Valerie Akpans family came 17 educators and six coaches, so it should be little surprise that Akpan is also a teacher and coach. Both sets of my grandparents, my aunts and uncles and my parents were teachers, she said. I grew up in the school system. The ones that were coaches coached football, baseball, basketball and track. I love sports and have been playing since I was three. What better job to have than to do what you love. Coaching is the next best thing to playing. However, Akpan did not always want to be a teacher and coach. I was a coaching major when I played college basketball and after my first year, I switched my major to nursing, she said. I studied nursing for three years. I then got married and had my son. I had to stay out of school while he was a baby. Akpan then had a change of heart and returned to her first track of career preparation. I went back to school and realized I did not want to do nursing, she said. I missed sports, playing and being in the gym. Akpan wants her student-athletes to get out of sports exactly what she did
Valerie Akpan
when she was their age. Sports were an outlet for me and it helped me get through college, Akpan said. Whenever I was going through something, the gym is where I released everything. It was therapeutic. Sports, not surprisingly, were fun for Akpan and she wants the same for her athletes. I would like my girls to have fun and excel, she said. Akpan came up with ICE, the team motto for the 2013-14 Gonzales Lady Apaches basketball team. It means Intensity, Concentration, Effort, she said. Those three things are what we are focusing on as a team. Akpan also wants her team to have good character off the court as well as on the court. I want them to be good and respectful citizens, she
said. When we sit in the stands, I want people to say that is a good group of girls. Akpan said she has found the Gonzales community very welcoming and warm. They have offered me help in any way, introduced me to people, and helped me find a place to live. I am really happy here, she said. I came from a town that had 700 people so Gonzales is not small, but people are still friendly. It has been an easy adjustment for my family and me. Akpan graduated from Panhandle High School in 2005 where she played basketball and competed in track. Following graduation, she attended in Howard University in Big Spring and graduated in 2007 with an Associate Science degree. Akpan played on the womens basketball team while attending Howard University. She then attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, graduating this past May with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Secondary Education Science. Akpan will be teaching girls physical education and will coach track besides serving as Lady Apaches head basketball coach. Valerie is married to Benson Akpan and the couples three-year old son is named Scott.
ROUNDUP: Sacred Heart, Nixon-Smiley pick up wins

son flipped a 68-yard pass to JaQuad McGrew. Hallettsville capped scoring in the fourth frame with a 5-yard pass from Kowalik to Justin Reeves. Kowalik also threw a two-point pass to Tim Sheppard.
Sacred Heart 22, John Paul II 6

SCHERTZ The Indians quickly rebounded from their first district loss with a 22-6 win over Schertz John Paul II. The Guardians got a long, 80-yard run from Mi-
chael McCabe to go up 6-0 in the first quarter. Sacred Heart got two touchdowns in the third quarter on a 1-yard run by quarterback Scott Stoner and a 31-yard run by tailback Jonathan Vanek. Stoner had another rushing touchdown, a 6-yard scamper, in the fourth to put the game away for Sacred Heart. Vanek led the Indians with 97 yards on 22 carries and McCabe had 129 yards on just 16 carries for John Paul II.
Nixon-Smiley 35, Bloomington 8
NIXON After two straight district losses, Nixon-Smiley turned things around with a 35-8 win over Bloomington. In the second quarter, the Mustangs scored three touchdowns on the ground, runs of 8 and 40 yards by Jared Van Auken and 12-yard run by Kevin Martinez. Van Auken got a third score on a 4-yard run in the third and Garrett Earlywine caught an 18-yard pass from Nick Pena. Bloomington managed to get a 17-yard score in the fourth quarter.
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Joshua Bustos (50) and Joseph Gonzales (78,right) put the brakes on a Buffalo ball carrier during the Apache freshmens 20-8 lost to Giddings last Thursday. (Photo by Mark Lube)
ROUNDUP: Lady Apaches swept by the Lady Buffaloes
Zach Zella lights up a Giddings ball carrier during the Apache JVs 28-15 loss on last Thursday. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Gonzales Junior White Apache Jaydyn Lookabill (3) drags down a Cuero ball carrier as his teammates Breck Eleby (40), Gage Cardenas (83), Cade Davis (25) and Donovan Iglehart (65) close in. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
8th grade B player Isabel Martinez sets a ball over the net Monday against Cuero with teammate Romy Cantu looking on. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Alyssa Deluna makes a serve during the 7th grade B game. (Photo by Mark Lube)
aces, Camille Grahmann had eight digs and Cassidy Targac had two blocks. On Tuesday, Schulenburg swept Hallettsville 2516, 25-12 and 25-18. We couldnt gain momentum long enough to make a run. The girls played hard. It was definitely a tough loss. We are now 7-3 in district and 18-15 overall, Klimitchek said. Emma Wick had four kills, Henneke had 15 assists and two aces, Schindler had seven digs and two aces, Grahmann had seven digs and Targac had four blocks. The Gonzales Lady
Apaches were swept by Giddings 25-17, 25-18 and 25-20 on Friday. Madison Musick had 23 digs for the Lady Apaches. Giddings won the JV match 25-20 and 26-24, and the freshman contest as well, 25-22, 25-17. The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs dropped a 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-20) to Weimar on Friday. Chandler Fike had five aces, Savannah Flood had seven kills, Alanis Ribera had 20 assists and 10 digs. Flatonia fell to Ganado 3-2 (22-25, 27-25, 25-20, 23-25, 20-18) on Tuesday. Ribera had 35 assists and three aces, Fike had 13 kills and two blocks, Kimberlyn
Michalec had 15 digs. Flatonia is tied for third place with Ganado and is set to play for third place next Tuesday at Rice Consolidated at 6:30 p.m. The Gonzales junior high volleyball team played at Yoakum on October 14 with two wins and two losses. The 7th grade B team won their game in three sets, falling in the first set but rallied in the next two. The 7th A team fell in three sets, losing the first one 2520 and won the second set, 25-23 and lost in the third set. The 8th grade B swept Yoakum and the 8th grade Lantz Pyssen rolls out away from pressure to deliver a pass as Braden Barefield A lost in two sets. looks on. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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Players include: Aaren Rocha, Corey Anzaldua, Mario Garcia, Garrett Rickman, Kalub Carrizales, Colby Cox, Levi Hernandez, Devin Bennett, Calvin Rhoades, Nick Ramirez, Adrian James, Jeremy Iglehart, Jaylen Johnson, Tyler Gonzales, Timtrell Stovall, Juan Licea, Clayton Boatright, Austin Imboden, Robert Bernal and Bradley Bakken. Coaches are Joey Carrizales, Bertram Knight and William Lamb. Team managers are Brandon Carrizales, Keaton Glass, Ryan Perez, Cesar Reyes, Cody Whitfield, Jonathon Alvarez, Connor Molonosky and Andrew Rodriguez. (Photo courtesy of Illusions Photography)
Players include: Marvin Cardoza, Ivan Ruiz, Trenton Higginbotham, Matthew Banda, Isaac Longoria, Tylor Andrews, Eduardo Izaguirre, Keiran Grant, Alex Villa, Gavin Navarro, Heber Cardona, Kenneth Cavit, Cole Hendershot, Cameron Mileham, Trent Wilkerson, Matthew Almaraz, Sergio Torres, Christopher Reyes, Donavan Molina, Larry Gomez, Ty Roaches, Devon Banda and Jared Esparza. Coaches are Joey Carrizales, Bertram Knight and William Lamb. (Photo courtesy of Illusions Photography)
8th Grade B Team
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7th Grade B Team
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Players include: Benjamin Stone, Lane Vaught, Juan Castillo, Erbin Orduna, Tyler Vierig, Mario Garcia, Daniel Almaguer, Josh Branch, Keaton Kuntschik, Andrew Piedra, Jasper Jeffrey, Wyatt Johnson, Jose Hernandez, Noah Camarillo, Coby McCrea, J.D. Baker, Jeffrey Pekar, Isaiah Franklin, Brandon Leal, Victor Jimenez, Benny Gallardo, Christian Pea, CMadre Vega, Brennan Palm, James Lofland, Gage Camarillo, Pedro Gonzales, Jonah Goodwin, Travis Decker, Jonathon Fullilove, Steven Flowers, Javier Garcia, Josue Navejar, Taylor King, and Tyler King. Coaches are Joey Carrizales, Bertram Knight and William Lamb. Team managers are Brandon Carrizales, Keaton Glass, Ryan Perez, Cesar Reyes, Cody Whitfield, Jonathon Alvarez, Connor Molonosky and Andrew Rodriguez. (Photo courtesy of Illusions Photography)
Players include: Ramiro Almaguer, Seth Gibson, Victor Ruiz, Jacorveon Walton,Tress Dryer, Quentin Garity, Mikahl Medeiros, Mykal Sirildo, Ty Muenchow, Darren Grant, Hervey Mata, James Martinez, Ruben Ortiz, Nicholas ONeil, Alejandro Pruneda, Derek Jarmon, Micheal Bosquez, Solomon Chavez, Julian Matamoros, Miles Svoboda, Dennis Martinez, Justin Komall, Luis Gonzales, Manuel Moreno, Chris Martinez, Jose Martinez, Jerry Cosper, Francisco Gonzales, Manuel Olade, Luis Torres, Jose Orduna, Jose Cardoza, Jarred Molnoskey, Isaac Kluting, Ricardo Gamez and Justyn Ybarbo. Coaches are Joey Carrizales, Bertram Knight and William Lamb. (Photo courtesy of Illusions Photography)
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Players include: Raven Flores, Ryleigh Orosco, Anessa Carrizales, Alyssa Deluna, Yaqueline Vazquez, Gabby Williams, Amy Swanson, Jolie Moreno, Chelsie Hastings, Galilea Rodriguez, Alexis Martinez and Hannah Newman. Coaches are Brooke Schneider and Sahara Bragner. Team managers are Karen Perez and Elizabeth Cardoza. (Photo courtesy of Illusions Photography)
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Pictured are (top row, from left) Angelina Casares, Raven Flores, Emily Schramm, Jolie Moreno, Taylor Glass, (middle row) Lindsey Ramos, Ryleigh Orosco, Alexis Martinez, Jayden Goode, (bottom row), Kacee Fink, mascot Autumn Hernandez and Ashlyn Tatsch. (Photo courtesy of Illusions Photography)
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Hydrilla appears under control at Lake Austin

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acres of milfoil. The successful control of hydrilla was a result of a science-based stocking plan of sterile Asian grass carp, which target hydrilla as their main food source. Hydrilla has been established in Lake Austin since 1999, and this aggressive, invasive plant has posed significant safety concerns as its dense growth has impacted flood flows, water intakes and recreation on the lake. It reached a historic high coverage of over 600 acres in February 2013, due primarily to drought-induced low flows and warmer water temperatures that the plant prefers. With the decline of hydrilla coverage, milfoil, a less aggressive exotic plant, has expanded and is providing critical benefits like aquatic habitat for fish and other wildlife, while helping maintain good water quality and excellent fishing opportunities in this reservoir. It is important to remember that while hydrilla is under control, it is probably not eradicated. Over time, the grass carp population will decline naturally, and hydrilla may re-sprout from its underground tubers. Changes in water flow and temperature may also impact growth rates, so the City and TPWD will continue to monitor Lake Austin vegetation and implement control efforts as needed. Native aquatic vegetation establishment projects, as conducted by the City of Austins Watershed Protection Department, will continue to be supported to supplement aquatic habitat. As always, control measures will consider the
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AUSTIN--A vegetation survey of Lake Austin by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in September revealed that the exotic plant hydrilla was finally under control. The survey found no hydrilla. It also documented that 203 acres of aquatic vegetation habitat, mostly Eurasian watermilfoil (milfoil), was still present in the reservoir. In the June 2013 survey, there were 330 acres of hydrilla and 135
interests of all lake users. ***Media Interview Opportunity*** Representatives from the City of Austins Watershed Protection Department and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be available for interviews on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78704. On the Net: More information about hydrilla: http://www.austintexas. gov/department/hydrilla
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AUSTIN Wildlife officials are reminding mule deer hunters and landowners in far West Texas about the protocols developed as part of Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments (TPWD) Chronic Wasting Disease management plan. The plan includes mandatory check stations for harvested mule deer taken inside the CWD Containment Zone, which covers portions of Hudspeth, Culberson, and El Paso counties. See map of CWD zones at http://www. tpwd.state.tx.us/cwd. The management plan was implemented after CWD was detected in tissue samples from two mule deer in far West Texas during the summer of 2012. Those were the first cases of CWD detected in Texas deer. Nearly 300 tissue samples were collected from hunter harvested mule deer from the Trans Pecos ecoregion during the 2012-13 season for CWD testing. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed CWD in four of those samples. All CWD-positive deer were harvested within the CWD Containment Zone. Of 298 deer sampled during last hunting season,
107 were harvested in the Containment Zone, 93 were harvested in the adjacent High Risk Zone, 25 were harvested in the Buffer Zone, and 73 deer were harvested outside of the CWD zones. Nineteen of the samples collected from the Containment Zone were from deer harvested in the Hueco Mountains. Hunters taking mule deer inside the Containment Zone during the 2013 general mule deer hunting season, Nov. 29 - Dec. 15, are required to submit their harvest (unfrozen head) for CWD sampling at mandatory check stations within 24 hours of harvest. We recommend hunters in the Containment Zone and High Risk Zone quarter deer in the field and leave all but the quarters, backstraps, and head at the site of harvest if it is not possible to bury the inedible carcass parts at least 6 feet deep on the ranch or take them to a landfill, said Shawn Gray, Mule Deer Program Leader for TPWD. Mandatory check stations will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 29 - Dec. 16. Stations will be located in Cornudas at Mays Caf (on US 62-180) and in Van Horn at Van Horn Convention Center (1801 West Broadway). Hunters who harvest deer in the Containment Zone outside the general
season under the authority of MLDP (Managed Lands Deer Permits) will need to call TPWD at (512) 221-8491 the day the deer is harvested to make arrangements to have the deer sampled for CWD. In addition to protocols within the Containment Zone, TPWD has established check stations for voluntary CWD sampling for deer harvested in other parts of West Texas. Biologists have been collecting mule deer harvest data in the region since 1980 and this year CWD sampling will be offered in
addition to age and weight measurements. Voluntary check stations will be established at the following locations during the first three weekends of the general season, Saturday through Monday (Nov. 30Dec.2, Dec. 7-9, and Dec. 14-16), from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday: --Midland at Naturally Fresh (Deer Processor) (1501 Elwyn) --Bakersfield at Chevron Station (south of I10; Exit 294) --Sanderson at Slims Auto Repair (823 West Oak;
Intersection of US 90 and 285) --Alpine at Hip-O Taxidermy (east side of town on US 90, across from Dairy Queen) All deer brought to the check stations this season will be aged as part of our CWD surveillance. Additional biological information such as antler measurements and field dressed weights will also be collected as time allows. TPWD has tested almost 30,000 wild hunter-harvested and road-killed deer in Texas since 2002. The captivedeer industry in Texas has submitted more than 7,400
CWD test results as well. CWD has not been detected anywhere outside of the Hueco Mountains, said Mitch Lockwood, Big Game Program Director with TPWD. But adequate surveillance in that part of West Texas depends on check stations and we appreciate the cooperation and active participation of hunters and landowners in this effort. More information on CWD can be found on TPWDs website, http:// www.tpwd.state.tx.us/cwd or at the Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance website, http://www.cwd-info.org.
Regional Fishing Report

BOLIVARTrout, black drum, sand trout and redfish are good at Rollover Pass. Trout are fair to good while drifting shell on plastics. Bull redfish are good on the beachfront. WEST GALVESTON BAYBull redfish and flounder are good at San Luis Pass on shrimp and shad. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Trout are good on topwaters for waders working the shorelines. FREEPORTTrout and redfish are fair to good on the reefs in Christmas Bay and Bastrop Bay. Bull redfish are good around Surfside and at the Quintana jetty on crabs, shrimp and mullet. EAST MATAGORDA BAYTrout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Trout and flounder are fair to good on muddy shorelines on soft plastics. WEST MATAGORDA BAYTrout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are fair on live shrimp at Shell Island, Oyster Lake, Crab Lake and Mad Island on the incoming tide. PORT OCONNORBull redfish are good at the jetty on crabs, mullet and shad. Trout are good on the reefs in San Antonio Bay on live shrimp. ROCKPORTTrout are fair in the channel on freelined shrimp. Redfish are good in Redfish Bay on mullet and crabs. Bull redfish are good in the Lydia Ann Channel and around Mud Island on shrimp and crabs. PORT ARANSASRedfish are fair at Shamrock Cove and Pelican Island on topwaters and Gulps. Bull redfish are good at the jetty and on the beachfront on natural baits. Tuna are good offshore. CORPUS CHRISTIBull redfish are good in the surf on mullet and shrimp. Trout are fair for waders working mud and grass on Super Spook Jrs and Gulps. BAFFIN BAYTrout are good on topwaters and plum plastics around rocks and grass. Trout are good while drifting deep rocks on plum plastics. Flounder are good in the Land Cut on Gulps and jigs tipped with shrimp. PORT MANSFIELDRedfish are good while drifting pot holes on topwaters and soft plastics under a popping cork. Trout and redfish are fair to good on the spoils on small topwaters and gold spoons. Flounder are fair to good at East Cut on Gulps and shrimp. SOUTH PADRERedfish are good in Airport Cove and on the Gas Well Flats on DOA Shrimp, Bass Assassins, Gulps and TTF Flats Minnows. Snook are fair to good in South Bay on topwaters and Gulps. PORT ISABELTrout and redfish are good over potholes and grass flats on scented baits and topwaters. Redfish and flounder are fair to good in Cullen Bay on Gulps. BRAUNIGWater clear. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and tequila sunrise soft plastic worms near the dam. Striped bass are good on silver spoons near the dam. Redfish are good on perch, shad, and silver spoons. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the dam. Blue catfish are good on cut bait. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits around reed beds. Striped bass are slow. Redfish are good on perch and tilapia near the dam. Channel and blue catfish are fair on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYONWater clear; 7781 degrees; 22.08 low. Black bass are fair on soft plastic lizards and large worms in grass in 1220 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and punchbait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch and goldfish. COLETO CREEKWater stained; 86 degrees at hot water discharge; 3.91 low. Black bass to 6 pounds are fair on spinnerbaits and crankbaits in 610 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish to 21 pounds are good on trotlines and droplines baited with live perch in 812 feet. Yellow catfish are slow. FALCON Water murky; 7882 degrees; 27.90 low. Black bass are fair on shallow running crankbaits and large Brush Hogs in flooded grass. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on live bait and cut bait up the river. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not. BASTROPWater clear; 7781 degrees. Black bass are good on watermelon Finesse worms and RatL Traps. Crappie are fair on live minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on hot dogs and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch. BELTON Water clear; 7478 degrees; 12.19 low. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits and topwaters. Hybrid striper are good on live shad. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on hot dogs and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. Anglers will need to drain all water from their boats before leaving the lake. See Possession and Transport. BONHAM Water stained, 7075 degrees; 2.47 low. Black bass are fair around shallow cover on Texas rigged worms and creature baits. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows near brush piles. Catfish are good on cut shad and trotlines. BRIDGEPORT Water clear, 7175 degrees; 20.42 low. Black bass are good on bluegill pattern Xcite XB1 squarebills near main lake points. Texas rigged Xcite Raptor Craws in green pumpkin around shallow cover is catching fish as well. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs near the bridge and main lake brush piles. White bass are good on slabs and topwaters. Hybrid striper are good on slabs and topwaters. Channel catfish are fair on trotlines. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. Anglers will need to drain all water from their boats before leaving the lake. See Possession and Transport. CEDAR CREEKWater clear; 7074 degrees; 6.53 low. Black bass are good on swim jigs and squarebill crankbaits. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Hybrid striper are good on topwaters and slabs. Crappie are good on minnows on brush piles. Catfish are fair on trotlines and nightcrawlers. FAYETTEWater stained. Black bass are fair on watermelon and chartreuse pepper Carolina rigged soft plastics along outside edges of grass in 510 feet. Red ear perch are good on worms in 410 feet. Channel and blue catfish are slow. NAVARRO MILLSWater murky; 7478 degrees; 1.78 low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits and crankbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel catfish are fair on stinkbait and shad. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with goldfish and shad. Yellow catfish are slow. RAY HUBBARDWater clear; 7175 degrees; 6.85 low. Black bass are good on topwaters, hollow belly swimbaits and jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Hybrid striper are good on slabs and topwater. Catfish are slow on trotlines and cut shad. SOMERVILLE Water murky; 7579 degrees; 6.56 low. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are fair on pet spoons and Charlie slabs. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
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The Apache Flames did a wonderful job with their special halftime performance dedicated to breast cancer survivors and set to the music of Im Going To Love You Through It by Martina McBride. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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The evening began with a special ceremony which culminated with members of the GHS cheerleaders handing out pink roses to breast cancer survivors in the audience. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) The Gonzales Apache Cheerleaders presented a $5,500 donation to the Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation Oct. 11 before the kickoff of the home game against La Grange. The contribution was funded through the cheerleaders selling 1,101 Apaches for a Cure T-shirts to assist unfunded women in the fight against breast cancer. Additional T-shirts were sold on game day, boosting the final total of the donation to $6,000. Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan honored the cheerleaders with 29 proclamations naming them Ambassadors of the City of Gonzales. (Photo courtesy of Jami Owens)
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Apache Flames director Arthur Martinez proudly models the front of the source of the Gonzales High School Pink Out. The back displays a powerful message of support for cancer survivors. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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How you can lower your risk of breast cancer

Regular exercise regimen, maintaining healthy weight cited among key factors
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to lung cancer. One in eight women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and a recent survey by the Society for Womens Health Research found that 22 percent of women named breast cancer as the disease they fear most. The specter of breast cancer makes it no surprise that women are eager to seek various ways to reduce their risks of developing this potentially deadly disease. Though cancer treatments continue to evolve, there remains no cure for breast cancer or any other types of
cancer. However, there are steps men and women can take to reduce their risks of developing breast cancer. In fact, the National Cancer Institute says avoiding breast cancer risk factors is the best path to prevention. * Avoid exposure to radiation. Repeated exposure to radiation therapy used to treat illnesses like Hodgkins disease can increase a persons risk of breast cancer, particularly if treatments begin at an early age. * Keep a healthy weight. Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer, particularly in postmenopausal women. Healthy eating and exercise can help
Regular exercise can help women lower their risk of developing breast cancer.
women control their weight while reducing their risks of developing breast cancer and a number of other diseases. Scientists at The Mayo Clinic believe there is a link between estrogen production in fatty breast tissue and breast cancer. * Get your exercise. Exercising four or more hours a week can lower breast cancer risk. Exercise need not be heavy lifting at the gym. Any moderate physical activity, from cycling to walking, can be effective. Exercise decreases hormone levels in the body that can impact breast cancer risk. Some studies indicate simply walking briskly for one to three hours per week can reduce a womans breast cancer risk by 18 percent. * Eat a low-fat diet. The Womens Intervention Nutrition Study from the National Cancer Institute found that the highest rate of breast cancer reduction was among a group of women who ate a low-fat diet. * Reduce alcohol consumption. Various studies have indicated that women who drink alcoholic beverages may develop cancer at a higher rate. Women who consume two to five drinks daily have a greater risk of developing breast cancer than those who abstain from alcohol. * Weigh the risks of hormone replacement therapy. There are mixed reviews on hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, for postmenopausal women. There may be a link between long-term HRT and breast cancer, particularly when estrogen and progesterone are used in combination. Some doctors advise estrogen-only hormone therapy for women who
have had a hysterectomy. * Use of SERMs and aromatase inhibitors. Selective estrogen receptor modulators, or SERMs, are drugs that act like estrogen on some bodily tissues but block the effect of estrogen on other tissues. Aromatase inhibitors decrease the amount of estrogen made by the body. Women with a high risk of breast cancer may benefit from taking a SERM or aromatase inhibitor. * Increase fruit and vegetable consumption. Carotenoids are cancerprotective pigments found in a vast number of fruits and vegetables. Researchers at New York University found women who had higher blood carotenoid levels had a significantly smaller risk of breast cancer than women with lower levels. * Go sparingly on antibiotics. Only take antibiotics when they are truly needed. New evidence suggests that the more often a woman takes antibiotics, the higher her breast cancer risk. A study of more than 10,000 women found that women who took antibiotics for the equivalent of about 25 prescriptions over an average of 17 years where twice as likely to develop breast cancer than women who never took the drugs. * Breast feed your children. Lactation can suppress ovulation and the bodys production of estrogen, which has been linked to higher levels of breast cancer. Breast feeding may drop a womans breast cancer risk by 4 percent. Although there is no cure for cancer, there are a number of different ways women can reduce their risks for breast cancer.
One way to reduce the risk: regular walking
STATESVILLE, NC A study published October 4 in an American Association for Cancer Research journal revealed that postmenopausal women who walked for at least seven hours a week or engaged in vigorous physical activity every day had a reduced risk of breast cancer. The study is one more reason for women to make regular physical activity part of their lives, and not let foot problems stand in their way, says sports podiatrist Lori S. Weisenfeld, DPM, Clinical Advisor to the American Running Association and member of the Institute for Preventive Foot Health (IPFH)s Scientific and Medical Advisory Board. The study adds to a growing body of research documenting the benefits of regular exercise not only in reducing breast cancer risk for healthy women, but also in increasing quality of life for breast cancer survivors and reducing risk of recurrence, Dr. Weisenfeld says. But like many people, women with or without breast cancer often find it difficult to incorporate exercise into their lives. We cant help them make the time, but we can suggest ways to make it easier and more comfortable to do so by taking care of their feet and properly fitting their footwear. To make regular walking easier on the feet: Inspect your feet daily. If you see lumps, bumps, bruises, cuts or other signs of problems, see your doctor or a foot health professional. Wash your feet in lukewarm water daily, not hot water. If you have neuropathy (nerve damage), use your elbow to test the temperature of the water. Apply a thin film of skin-softening lotion to the tops and bottoms of your feet. Wear padded socks that provide terry fabric under the fat pads beneath your toes, the ball of the foot and the heel. Wear shoes with non-slip outsoles that fit properly. Rotate shoes every day and change your socks daily. If youre just starting a regular exercise program, remember that athletic shoes and sneakers gen-
erally are a size larger than street shoes, and that sizes may vary by brand, Dr. Weisenfeld advises. To fit new walking shoes/sneakers, follow these steps: Wear padded walking socks in your size Choose walking shoes/sneakers in the size you think you might wearthere should be space (a thumbnails length) between your longest toe and the end of the shoe Put any inserts or orthotics in the shoes/sneakers Now try them on and walk around the store If your feet feel uncomfortable, try a different size or brand until your feet feel comfortable
Make sure you dont feel any rubbing, pinching or chafing, and dont buy shoes that dont feel comfortable in the hope that theyll feel better when you break them in, Dr. Weisenfeld cautions. A staggering 78 percent of U.S. adults age 21 and up report they have had one or more problems with their feet at some time in their lives, according to The National Foot Health Assessment 2012, a survey conducted for IPFH by The NPD Group. A total of 26 percent of respondents reported foot fatigue or sore/achy feet, and women were significantly more likely to report either ailment than men.
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The new 3D mammography equipment being used by Gonzales Healthcare Systems Jane Johnson Womens Center enables doctors to more accurately locate potentially cancerous growths at a much earlier stage. The technology, known as breast tomosynthesis, enables diagnosticians to more clearly see cells developing into cancer-indicating formations.
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Proper steps to conducting a breast self-exam

Women recognize the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, which includes conducting selfexams to detect for breast cancer. Breast self-exams are vital to discovering abnormalities, including lumps or tenderness, in the breasts. Self-examination increases the chances of early detection of breast cancer. John Hopkins Medical Center states that 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump. Doctors urge women to conduct monthly self-exams to familiarize themselves with the look and feel of their breasts, which enables them to more readily recognize any abnormalities that may indicate illness. There are a number of ways to conduct a breast selfexam, and women are urged to find the method they feel is most comfortable for them. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., offers these tips for conducting a breast examination at home. * Examine breasts in the shower. A breast examination can take place in the shower while you are washing. The shower is a convenient place to conduct an exam since you already have removed your clothes. NBCF says you should use the pads of your fingers and move around your entire breast in a circular pattern, moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Check both breasts each month for any lumps, thickening or hardened knots. If you find a lump, visit your physician for an evaluation. * Conduct an examination in bed. The breast tissue will naturally distribute over your chest wall and ribs when you are lying down. NBCF advises you to place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently in small circular motions covering the entire breast area and armpit. Squeeze the nipple and check for discharge or lumps. Then repeat the process on the left breast. * Conduct a visual examination. Standing in front of the mirror, you can look at your breasts with your hands at your side and over your head. Look for any differences between breasts. Many women find that their breasts are not exactly the same shape or size, but unusual dimpling or taut or thick skin may be indicative of a problem. Should any lumps or abnormalities be discovered during an examination, a woman should not panic but schedule an appointment with her doctor for a more thorough examination, which may include a mammogram or ultrasound to map out images of the breast that may be hidden to the naked eye. Breast self-examinations are an essential element of a healthy lifestyle for women. Early detection of breast cancer vastly improves survival rates, and self-examination is often the most effective way to detect breast cancer early on.
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The stages of breast cancer:

Upon receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, many women instantly want to know their chances for survival. Such a reaction is understandable when receiving a diagnosis of any disease, and especially one as potentially deadly as breast cancer. A breast cancer patients prognosis is often linked to the stage of the disease. Stages are used to make breast cancer more understandable to patients and to give them a basis for comparison relative to other patients. As with many diseases, breast cancer is best treated the earlier it is detected, and the various stages of breast cancer can offer some insight into how far along the disease has progressed. * Stage 0: During stage 0, cancerous cells have not broken out of the part of the breast in which they started or invaded neighboring tissue. The earliest stage of breast cancer, stage 0 breast cancer is considered noninvasive and is often successfully treated. * Stage I: Stage I breast cancer is divided into two subcategories and is an invasive cancer in which cancer cells have begun to invade normal surrounding breast tissue. Stage IA describes invasive breast cancer in which tumors measure up to two centimeters and the cancer has not spread outside the breast or to the lymph nodes. Stage IB is also invasive but does not necessarily feature a tumor in the breast. In such instances where there is no tumor in the breast, small groups of cancer cells no larger than two millimeters are found in the lymph nodes. When tumors are found in the breast, the tumors are no bigger than two centimeters and there are small groups of cancer cells in the lymph nodes. * Stage II: Stage II breast cancers are divided into two subcategories depending on whether or not there is a tumor in the breast. Stage IIA can refer to invasive breast cancers in which no tumor is found in the breast but cancer has been found in one to three lymph nodes under the arm or in the lymph nodes near the breast. When there is a tumor in the breast during stage IIA, the tumor may be two centimeters or smaller and have already spread to the lymph nodes under the arm or the tumor may be between two to five centimeters but it has not spread to the lymph nodes under the arms. Stage IIB breast cancer may refer to an invasive breast cancer in which the tumor is between two and five centimeters and small groups of cancer cells have been found in the lymph nodes. This stage is also used to describe tumors between two and five centimeters that have spread to the lymph nodes under the arm or near the breastbone, or tumors larger than five centimeters that have not spread to the lymph nodes. * Stage III: Stage III breast cancers are characterized by two categories, stage IIIA and stage IIIB. During stage IIIA, the tumor is between 2 and 5 centimeters in size and has spread to at least nine underarm lymph nodes. During stage IIIB, the tumor has spread beyond the breast to tissues nearby, such as the
skin, chest wall, ribs, muscles, or lymph nodes in the chest wall. * Stage IV: Stage IV breast cancers describe invasive breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body. These organs can include the bones, brain, distant lymph nodes, lungs, liver, or skin. Stage IV breast cancers are often described as advanced and could be a recurrence of a previous breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Some now undergoing preventive mastectomies

People around the world were shocked to learn that actress and activist Angelina Jolie opted to have a double mastectomy in 2013 to reduce her risk of breast cancer. Jolie, who was 37 years old at the time of the procedure, reportedly learned that she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. In addition, the actress has a family history of cancer. Her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died of ovarian cancer in 2007 at the age of 56. By having a preventive mastectomy, Jolie reduced her breast cancer risk from 87 percent to 5 percent, according to an op-ed piece she authored in The New York Times. Jolie is not the only well-known actress to opt for a preventive mastectomy, as fellow thespian Christina Applegate had a similar procedure in 2008 after learning she had a mutation of the BRCA1 gene. These highly publicized cases have left many women wondering if a preventive mastectomy is something they should consider. BRCA stands for breast cancer susceptibility genes, a class of genes known as tumor suppressors, says the National Cancer Institute. Mutations in these genes have been linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. A persons risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer is greatly increased if he or she inherits a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2. Mutations in these genes could also put a person at increased risk for other cancers. Genetic tests can check for mutations in BRCA genes. During such a test, a blood sample is taken, and if a mutation is found, a person may get genetic counseling and work with a doctor to develop a plan of action. It is important to note that not all people with a genetic mutation will get breast cancer or ovarian cancer. The National Cancer Institutes SEER Cancer Statistic Review states a woman who has inherited a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 is about five times more likely to develop breast cancer than a woman who does not have such a mutation. Although there is no surefire way to determine if a person with a mutated gene will develop breast cancer, many women who are considered high risk opt for a preventive mastectomy to reduce their risk. Women who have a family history of breast cancer, have received positive results from gene testing, have already had cancer in one breast, or have dense breasts that make testing difficult may want to get a preventive mastectomy. The decision to get a preventive mastectomy is not one to take lightly. Many breast centers are staffed with breast-health specialists, genetic counselors, breast surgeons, and reconstructive surgeons who can help patients make the best decision. Second opinions are strongly recommended for women considering a preventive mastectomy. Women should understand the options available to them if they have an extremely elevated risk of breast cancer or ovarian cancer.
Preventive mastectomy is an option for women who are at a very high risk for breast cancer. (Courtesy photo)
Fighting cancer with food:

Several types of nutritious foods help lower risk
Few, if any, families can say they have never had an experience with cancer. Cancer is a potentially deadly disease with no cure. While cancer can be treated effectively, there is no way for men and women to eliminate their risk of developing cancer. Though cancer may strike even the healthiest of persons, there are ways men, women and even children can reduce their risk. One such way is to consume certain foods that researchers feel can reduce cancer risk. Though precisely how these foods fight cancer remains a mystery, cancer researchers feel they can effectively lower an individuals cancer
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Alter recipes for altered lifestyle of cancer patients

Breast cancer treatment can be exhausting, resulting in fatigue that can make it hard for patients to tackle all of the tasks that come with a typical day. That includes preparing meals, which is often the last thing a person fighting breast cancer wants to do after a day of treatment. But nutrition plays a vital role in beating cancer. A nutritious diet can promote strength and increase energy levels, something breast cancer patients know is not always easy to come by. The following are a few tips to help men and women undergoing breast cancer treatment maintain a nutritious diet throughout their treatments. * Plan ahead when youre feeling strong. Breast cancer patients often have good days and not-so-good days during the course of their treatments. When the latter comes around, everyday tasks like cooking meals can seem as exhausting as climbing Mount Everest. So breast cancer patients can plan ahead for such days by going the extra mile on those days when their energy levels arent compromised. Prepare er, consider a protein bulk so you wont have Further save energy meals in advance and shake. to make as many trips by asking a store emfreeze them so they * Buy in bulk. When there. This can help on ployee to carry your require minimal effort visiting the grocery those days when en- groceries to your car. on those days when store, buy items in ergy levels are waning. On those days when energy levels are low. * Avoid empty calories. Empty calories like those found in a bag of potato chips wont help fight fatigue on those days when your energy levels are low. When eating, opt for foods that are rich in vitamins and nutrients but not heavy in calories. A meal that is dense in nutrients but not calories will benefit your energy levels, while a calorie-dense meal will only foster feelings of fatigue. * Opt for snacks that are high in protein. When snacking during the day, its possible to counter any exhausting effects of breast cancer treatment by choosing high-protein snacks. Foods that are high in protein, including low-fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and almonds, can improve your energy levels because the body does not break protein down as easily as it does carbohydrates. So protein can be a longer-lasting energy source than snacking alternatives that are Patients undergoing breast cancer treatment can alter the recipes of their favorlow in protein. If you ite foods in an effort to increase their energy levels and make meals more nutritious. (Courtesy photo) arent much of a snackthe cupboard is bare and you dont feel up to a trip to the store, call your local grocer, explain your situation and ask if its possible to have groceries delivered. Many grocers would be glad to help. * Modify recipes. In addition to boosting your energy levels, protein helps heal and rebuild tissues, and you can modify recipes to include more protein and improve your energy levels. For example, add cheese to sandwiches, pasta dishes and casseroles, as dairy is a strong source of protein. When cooking, use milk instead of water when possible. Beans are another great source of protein, so add them to chili, pasta sauces or soups when cooking. There are many ways to modify recipes to include more protein that wont compromise taste. If youre unsure of how to do so, discuss this with a physician or dietician. Fatigue is a common side effect of cancer treatment, but there are many ways men and women undergoing breast cancer treatment can alter their diets to make their meals more nutritious, improving their energy levels as a result.
risk when combined to form a healthy diet. * Beans: Beans boast numerous healthy attributes, and their potential to reduce cancer risk is one such attribute. Beans contain many phytochemicals that researchers feel protect the cells from the type of damage that can ultimately make a person susceptible to Tomatoes, whether served fresh or as a paste or sauce, have been linked to reducing a persons risk for cancer. Beans also have various cancers, including cancers of the prostate, lung and stomach. (Courtesy photo) wine, can reduce cancer reducing cancer risk been shown to deceler- etables contain more tiple cancers. * Foods with folate: risk, they believe that than fresh tomatoes. Toate tumor growth and cancer-fighting nutriprevent tumors from ents than fruits and Folate is a B vitamin the antioxidant and an- matoes have also been releasing potentially vegetables that arent that can reduce a per- ti-inflammatory prop- linked to lowering a harmful substances as flashy. Consuming sons risk of developing erties of grapes make persons risk for lung and stomach cancers. that can damage nearby such fruits and veg- several cancers, includ- them a healthy option. etables also helps men ing those of the colon, * Tomatoes: Toma* Water: Water may cells. * Colorful fruits and and women maintain a rectum and breast. toes are widely beloved, not qualify as a food, vegetables: It may seem healthy body weight, an Those who are fond of and perhaps that love but it may protect peoodd that a foods color important benefit when a healthy breakfast to affair stems from the ple from bladder cancer. can have an impact on considering overweight begin their day may al- tomatos role in fight- Potential cancer-causcancer risk, but col- and obesity increases a ready be getting healthy ing cancer. Though the ing agents in the bladorful fruits and veg- persons risk for mul- doses of folate, which reasons are unknown, der are diluted when can be found in eggs, tomatoes have been drinking water. In adfortified breakfast cere- linked to lowering mens dition, the more water als, orange juice, and risk for prostate cancer. you drink the more frestrawberries, among One such study, a 1995 quently youre likely to other foods. If toast is study from researchers urinate, which means your breakfast of choice, at the Harvard Medi- cancer-causing agents opt for whole wheat cal School, found that have less time to come toast, as whole wheat men who ate 10 or more into contact with the products are a good servings of tomatoes per lining of your bladder. source of folate. week reduced their risk Many foods can * Grapes: Studies have of developing aggres- help individuals in shown that resveratrol, a sive prostate tumors by the fight against cankey ingredient in grapes, nearly 50 percent. Later cer. Though one food may prevent the type of research from the au- alone may not be podamage that triggers the thor of the 1995 study tent enough to do the production of cancerous found that processed job, when several cancells. Though scientists tomatoes, such as those cer-fighting foods are are not yet comfortable found in tomato paste included in a persons Studies have shown that resveratrol, a key ingredient in grapes, may prevent saying grapes, or bever- and tomato sauce, were diet, the effects may be the type of damage that triggers the production of cancerous cells. (Courtesy ages like grape juice and even more effective at significant. photo)
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Genetics put Black women at higher risk

New evidence suggests that black women have higher rates of breast cancer at younger ages due to a greater incidence of BRCA gene mutations. BRCA mutations, which made headlines recently when they were linked to actress Angelina Jolies decision to get a preventive mastectomy, raise the risk of breast cancer considerably. Research has shown that mutations in one of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 tumor-suppressing genes can raise a womans risk of breast cancer to 87 percent. BRCA mutations are a problem typically associated with women of Eastern European Jewish descent. But it appears black women are at significant risk as well. According to Dr. Jane Churpek, a cancer specialist and professor of New research indicates black women may be more medicine at the Univerlikely to carry gene mutations that put them at a higher risk for breast cancer. sity of Chicago, past genetic studies regarding BRCA gene mutations have not included black women. But according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, onefifth of black women have BRCA mutations. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for black women aged 45-64, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Black women are 60 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than white women, although the overall lifetime risk of breast cancer is lower for black women compared to white women. Because cancer may appear at a younger age and more aggressively in black women, doctors urge this demographic to educate themselves about the disease. Some doctors advise that black females should be offered genetic counseling and should undergo more frequent breast cancer screenings. Doctors typically advise women get a mammogram once every year after age 40. There also are hormone-blocking pills available and other options for women with a high predisposed risk to breast and ovarian cancer. Black women should also understand that their breast tissue may be more dense than other women. This can make detecting lumps and other abnormalities in the breast more difficult. Knowing this can help patients seek more intensive screenings, such as digital mammograms, and be more diligent in their own selfexaminations. It also is vital that women make themselves aware of other potential indicators of breast cancer, including: * thickening of the nipple or breast * swelling in the breast * discharge from the nipple other than milk * pain in the breast or nipple * skin irritation or dimpling Black women should understand that certain gene mutations may put them at a higher risk for breast and ovarian cancers than white women. Talking with your doctor about your options and educating yourself about this disease can increase your chances of surviving a diagnosis.
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Its more than a womans disease

in men than women, breast cancer is not exclusive to women. That may surprise many men, who may not realize that they have breast tissue that can be susceptible to breast cancer just like their female counterparts. The likelihood of a man developing breast cancer remains quite slim, as the American Cancer Society noted that they expected roughly 2,200 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnoses in men in 2013. But the relative rarity of male breast cancer cases does not mean its something men should take lightly, as a breast cancer diagnosis can be just as deadly for men as it can for women. Though male breast cancer prevention can be difficult because of the uncertainty surrounding the cause of the disease, men who understand the risk factors are in a better position to handle a diagnosis than those who dont. * Age: Age plays a role in many cancer diagnoses, and male breast cancer is no exception. According to the ACS, the average age a male is diagnosed with breast cancer is 68, and a mans risk increases as he ages. * Alcohol and liver disease: Heavy alcohol consumption increases a mans risk for breast cancer, and this can be connected to liver disease, which is another risk factor for male breast cancer. Heavy alcohol consumption can make men more likely to develop liver disease, including cirrhosis. Men with severe liver disease tend to have high estrogen levels because the liver finds it
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Learn about the woman behind the Cure

Thousands upon thousands of women have battled breast cancer. Some have pulled through the disease, while others succumbed to the disease after a brave fight. Few people who have waged war with breast cancer are better known than Susan Komen, a name many instantly associate with the organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the most widely known, largest and well-funded breast cancer organization in the United States. Susan G. Komen was born Susan Goodman in 1943 in Peoria, Ill. According to her sister, Nancy, Susan was the high school homecoming queen and a college beauty queen. After graduating from college, Goodman returned to her hometown and pursued modeling, eventually marrying her high school sweetheart, Stan. Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977 after finding a lump that subsequent testing revealed was cancerous. Komen underwent a procedure called a subcutaneous mastectomy, in which the outside of the breast tissue was left intact, but the interior breast tissue was removed. The doctor who did the procedure assured Komen that she was cured. Despite urging her with her sister about her wish to make the entire breast cancer experience and treatments in the hospital more palatable for women, including improving the appearance of waiting rooms and treatment centers, and doing other things to help comfort those who would find themselves in similar situations in the future. Komen lost her battle In 1982, Nancy Goodman Brinker established the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in her sis- with breast cancer in ters memory. 1980 at age 36. By the sister to get a second had spread. Doctors at time of her death, Koopinion, Komen was the Mayo Clinic soon men had undergone convinced she was safe. determined the cancer nine operations and But within six months had metastasized to her three courses of cheKomen found another lung and under her arm. motherapy and radialump under her arm, Komen underwent tion. Nancy Goodman and, by this point, it was several different treatBrinker then made it evident that the cancer ments to slow the proher mission to do evgression of the cancer, including radiation and erything she could to intense chemotherapy. help end breast cancer However, the cancer and increase awarecontinued to spread and ness of this potentially eventually her body de- deadly disease. In 1982, veloped a resistance to Brinker established the most of the medication. Susan G. Komen Breast During treatment, Ko- Cancer Foundation in men repeatedly spoke her sisters memory. Since its inception,
tivity. Higher estrogen levels have been linked to breast cancer risk for men and women alike. * Family history: Just like age, family history can increase a mans risk for various cancers, including breast cancer. The ACS notes that roughly 20 percent of men with breast cancer have close male and female blood relatives who also have or have had the disease. * Inherited gene mutations: Gene mutations greatly increase a womans risk of developing breast cancer, and they can be risky for men as well. Men with a mutation in the BRCA2 gene have a lifetime risk of breast cancer of about 6 percent. A mutated BRCA1 gene also can increase a mans risk of breast cancer but not as significantly as a mutated BRCA2 gene. Mutations in these genes are most often found in families with significant histories of breast and/ or ovarian cancer. But even men with no such family history can have the gene mutations associated with breast cancer. Mutations in the CHEK2 and PTEN genes can also increase a mans risk for breast cancer. * Klinefelter syndrome: A congenital condition affecting roughly one in 1,000 men, Klinefelter syndrome occurs when a mans chromosome count is abnormal. A typical male body has cells with a single X chromosome and a single Y chromosome, but men with Klinefelter syndrome have cells with a Y chromosome and at least two and as many as four X chromosomes. Men
with Klinefelter syndrome are often infertile, and, when compared to other men, they have more female hormones than male hormones. Though Klinefelter syndrome is so rare that its hard to study, some studies have found that men with this condition are more likely to develop breast cancer than other men. * Obesity: Recent studies have begun to show that women who are obese have a greater risk of developing breast cancer, and researchers feel obesity poses a similar threat to men. Thats because fat cells in the body convert male hormones into female hormones, which
means obese men will have higher estrogen levels than men who are not obese. * Radiation exposure: Men who have undergone radiation treatment in their chest area have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than those who have not. Lymphoma treatments may require radiation treatment to the chest, so men who have been diagnosed with lymphoma might be at a heightened risk of breast cancer. While the overwhelming majority of breast cancer patients are female, men should know they arent immune to this potentially deadly disease.
the organization, now called Susan G. Komen for the Cure, has provided funding for basic, clinical and translational breast cancer research projects. It also has become instrumental in breast health education and urging women to do self-screening while promoting annual mammograms. Through the years, the foundation has teamed up with many well-known businesses, brands and organizations as part of its fundraising efforts. To date, the organization has invested $750 million in breast cancer research, awarding many thousands of dollars in grants in countries around the world. Through her struggle with breast cancer, Susan Goodman Komen unknowingly inspired an organization that has helped to save the lives of millions. Learn more at ww5.komen. org.
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Educating young women about reducing risk

At the age of 12 to 15, many young women are experiencing the body and life changes that accompany adolescence. It can be difficult to imagine that breasts that are just beginning to develop may contain cancer. But such is the reality for some girls. The majority of women who receive a breast cancer diagnosis are over the age of 40. Experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Hospital at Vanderbilt University note that only 5 percent of breast cancer cases are found in women under the age of 40. However, the hospital recently treated a 14-yearold girl who found a lump and learned she had a rare form of breast cancer called a phyllodes tumor. In 2009, a 13-year-old from Little Rock, Ark. found a quarter-sized lump in her right breast, while a 19-year-old student at the College of New Jersey was diagnosed with cancerous cells and underwent a bilateral mastectomy. Though such cases are rare, it behooves teenage and adolescent girls to familiarize themselves with the disease and be mindful of their breast health. Some organizations have increased breast cancer messages for young girls, and it is not uncommon to find young women participating in runs and fundraisers for breast cancer research. Some organizations even conduct breast cancer workshops to educate young women about breast health. Dorothy Paterson of Texas, a former Girl Scout leader who was diagnosed with breast cancer herself, began conducting workshops for Girl Scouts in 2007. The idea isnt to scare girls into believing they have the disease, but rather to increase their awareness of changes in their bodies that may or may not be normal. Some parents worry that educating children about breast cancer may cause them to worry unnecessarily, especially considering a young girls risk of developing breast cancer is so minimal. However, others see the importance in schooling girls early on about a disease that is so common. Advocates of teaching young girls about breast cancer often note that any effort to help save lives and promote health is worthwhile. Just as with older women, adolescents and teens should realize that eating healthy foods, exercising, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and maintaining annual physical exams with a doctor are key ways to reduce the risk for cancer.
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