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The GPD report says that Officer Schwake responded to a call in reference to a disturbance at the 700 block of Tate St. When he arrived he found the residents already had the suspect in custody. We were laying down in bed watching movies about go to sleep when we heard the car alarm go off, resident Justin Hanson told The Can-
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A car burglary suspect apparently chose the wrong vehicle to attempt to loot Saturday and wound up in police custody after being chased down and stopped by a local resident. Gonzales Police report that John Anthony Cardoza, 18, of Gonzales was caught in the act by a man whose car he was attempting to burglarize early Saturday morning.
non via a Facebook message. I got up, looked out my front door and saw a man at the car door with it open. He saw me and started running. Barefoot and wearing just his pajama bottoms, Hanson said he caught up with the man and put in a tight bear hug man, handling him back to my place and slammed him on the car the same one he broke into, how ironic. My fianc called 911 and my parents next door came to respond BURGLAR, Page A9
Calif. company buys Soncrest, plans expansion

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Sencer said when he was here recently, he noticed the numerous empty barns in the area. We hope to lease them and increase the business potential. We want to contract with small family growers and are looking for farmers in this area. Tim Luberski started Hidden Villa Ranch in the late 60s, naming the company after his parents southern California chicken farm. Luberski Holdings includes diverse companies such as the Horizon Organics brand, and real estate investment, energy exploration, and philanthropic organizations.
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Hidden Villa Ranch of southern California has purchased Soncrest Eggs of Gonzales in a deal that was finalized March 24 for an undisclosed amount. Hidden Villa Ranch Executive Vice President Michael Sencer said, Our plan is to not make any changes, but to expand the business and bring in jobs. We hope to bring our expertise to help grow the industry. It takes a number of months for a company such as ours to make changes to practices, not to people. We are just thrilled he (the Roy Staton holds up one of the catfish his team caught during the Alvis Boomer previous owner) chose us Malatek fishing tournament last week. Details and winners in the tourmament, to take over his company. see Sports, Section B. (Photo by Mark Lube) Lots of good people there!
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the designation to the Texas Department of Transportation. If approved by TxDOT, the city would pay for one sign at either end of the stretch of road. The action came after city officials lobbied the developer of the new 1835 Village subdivision to consider re-naming the streets platted to be included in the development. Richard Kunz, a native of Switzerland, had initially named the streets after various Swiss locations such as Matterhorn and Lucern. During a grand opening tour of the subdivision in March, Barnes and Mayor Bobby Logan lobbied Kunz to consider changing those names to honor the heroes of Gonzales. During Tuesdays meeting, a replat of the subdivison was approved with streets named in honor of Capt. Albert Martin (the leader of the Gonzales Immortals) and Susanna Dickinson, as well as Alamo Street and Cannon Street. Tuesdays meeting also saw the Council approve a city policy regarding loaning the citys most prized artifact, the Gonzales Cannon used in the 1835 Battle of Gonzales, to other museums. The policy restricts loans during the last two weeks of
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Gonzales storied history has long been a draw for tourists, and City Council on Tuesday approved several actions to help make that branding even stronger. Council approved a resolution to name a stretch of State Highway 97 from Sarah DeWitt Drive north to the city limits as Immortal 32 Highway in honor of the 32 men from Gonzales who rode to The Alamo as the only reinforcements received by the beseiged garrison on March 1, 1836. City Manager Allen Barnes said the city will now forward the request for
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Council okays design firm for exposition center

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February and the months of March and November, when local historical celebrations bring visitors to the city and the Gonzales Memorial Museum. And the council also approved the first loan of the Cannon to Austins Joseph & Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum, for the November 2014 comemoration of Susanna Dickinsons 200th birthday. Susanna Dickinson Hannig was a Gonzales resident and the widow of Almaron Dickinson, who fell at the Alamo. She was allowed to leave the scene of the massacre to carry news back to Gonzales and Gen. Sam Houston.
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said. Barnes said he was impressed in his first conversations with company represented, when he was asked what kind of supports were planned for the roof. I hadnt given it any thought, but he told me Well you know you have to be able to support 40,000 pounds of sound equipment for a concert, Barnes said. These guys know what theyre doing. The Council whipped through a lengthy agenda Tuesday which included approval of funding for five projects recently by the Vernene Corby of Kyle, formerly of Gonzales. had about six inches worth of hair cut off to donate to Locks of Love. Doing the honors was Kristin Matias, owner of COUNCIL, Page A9 Yours & Mine Salon. (Courtesy photo)
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Gonzales City Council on Tuesday gave the goahead to negotiate a contract for the design and management of the citys planned exposition center at JB Wells Park. This is going to be a critical facility for years to come, City Manager Allen Barnes told the council. After looking at several recomendations and companies, he said a company named Venue Works was his choice to help design and run the facility. Venue Works has extensive expertise and has helped design and run more than 50 similar projects around the nation, he
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Seguin woman to celebrate 100th birthday in unique fashion

SEGUIN How does a centenarian celebrate her hundredth trip around the sun? If youre Virginia Woods, you invite several hundred of your closest friends to a movie matinee, a good ol Texas barbecue dinner and a Sunday afternoon open house a dessert party. And to kick it all off, you begin the weekend honoring the memory of your early Texas ancestor. Woods, a Seguin resident, will host a screening of the 1997 television movie adaptation of her daughters classic novel True Women from noon3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the King Ranger Theatre in celebration of her 100th birthday. Woods birthday celSaturdays marker dedication ceremony will be at the King Family Cemetery, 1060 East Gonzales St. in Seguin. According to family legend, Euphemia Ashby was the first woman born to settlers of DeWitts Colony. Raised on land near the source of the Lavaca River, her life was thrown into turmoil at the age of four when the family was forced to flee as part of the Runaway Scrape. During her lifetime, she encountered stalwarts of Texas history such as Sam Houston, Juan Seguin, Minerva Hunt McGehee, Matilda Lockhart, Jose Antonio Navarro and even Robert E. Lee. Her life was touched by the Texas Revolution, the U.S. Civil War, reconstruction and reconciliation. Euphemias greatgranddaughter Virginia King Bergfeld was born in Haskell County on April 2, 1914. She became an educator, serving as one of Seguins most-loved schoolteachers for years. A no-host barbecue follows the screening at 6 p.m. at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center, catered by the Belmont Social Club for $10 per person. The birthday continues on Sunday with a birthday dessert party at the True Women House, 920 East Court St. in Seguin. Tours will be conducted by docent volunteers, and visitors are encouraged to wear period couture. The house takes its name from the historial novel True Women penned by Woods daughter, Janice Woods Windle, which was made into a 1997 television movie. The novel has been described as ... sweeping saga of love, war and adventure. Spanning five decades from the Texas Revolution through the Civil War, Reconstruction and beyond, True Women is the story of the love, friendship, survival and triumphs of Sarah Ashby McClure, Euphemia Ashby King and Georgia Lawshe Woods. The 1997 TV movie starred Dana Delany as Sarah McClure, Annabeth Gish as Euphemia Ashby and then-newly-discovered Angelina Jolie as
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Virginia Woods ebration will begin at 9:30 a.m. as the local MoonMcGehee Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas dedicates a memorial medallion at the grave of her great-grandmother, Euphemia Ashby King, a citizen of the Republic of Texas.
Georgia Virginia Lawshe Woods. It is anticipated that some of the personalities involved in the movie will be attending the event. Virginia Bergfeld married Wilton Woods in 1936 and the couple raised a family in the True Women house on Court St. She became a member of the DRT in 1966 and served as the Moon-McGehee Chapter president from 1981-83. Always devoted to education and committed to history, Woods has been particualrly fond of helping to preserve the beautiful historic homes of her hometown. She asks wellwishers to donate support to the Seguin Conservation Society, PO Box 245, Seguin 78156.
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zales. He was very complimentary of the City Council for making decisions that might be controversial but good for the city in the long run. Due to the Eagle Ford Shale expansion into our area and the added revenue generated, the city is able to do some much needed street work. There is a revitalization of downtown taking place. Another improvement coming our way is the new expo center to be built at the J. B. Wells Park. It will be built to accommodate weddings, large meetings, conventions and be large enough to house a basketball league. Also included in the plans are four soccer fields, one which will be lighted. Work has begun on all-weather trails in the Santa Anna Mound area. Other additions to the city include the Gonzales Market Place, a Valero Corner Store, and the headquarters of Dynamic Industry, a high end technology oil field equipment manufacturer. The housing market is expanding with Lous Garden and the 1835 development opening new homes and other types of living spaces. In answer to the question, When can we expect to see these improvements?, he answered that there are many in progress now and the others should be completed within the next three to five years. The oil boom is expected to last for many years to come as there are two more layers below the Eagle Ford Shale strata to be drilled. After thanking Mr. Barnes for presenting the exciting information about the future of Gonzales, the business meeting was held. The roll was called. We had one visitor, Ida McGaritys sister Betty. The minutes of the February 12 meeting were read and approved with no corrections or additions. Alice King gave the Treasurers report. Since it is the time of year for the Library fund drive, Cindy Cole made a motion that we donate $100.00. Jean Ollom seconded and the motion passed. Committee Reports: Programs Discussion was held concerning our next program and meeting which will be our annual Pilgrimage on April 9, 2014. It was decided that we will visit the new Cuero museum, have lunch at the Eagle Ford Restaurant, and then shop the unique shops of Cuero. Members will meet at 10:00 a.m. and carpool. Members were reminded to let Vicki Frenzel know if they plan to attend. Nominating No report. Membership It was noted that we now have three (3) openings for new members. Service A report was given on members previously hospitalized and the conditions of friends in the community. Library There was no report for this month. Yearbook No Report. Telephone/email No Report. Old Business None New Business None as all business was handled through committee reports. The meeting was closed at 5:15 p.m. with thanks to Cindy Cole for hosting the meeting. The next meeting is the Pilgrimage to Cuero on April 9, 2014.
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The Womens Study Club met in the home of Cindy Cole on March 12, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was opened by Vice President Martha Jo Whitt with the members reciting the club collect. The program was given before the business meeting. Vicki Frenzel introduced our speaker, Allen Barnes, the City Manager for Gonzales. He began
his program with a short history of his previous employment which included 20 years in law enforcement on many levels including Sheriff of McKinney County. He then went back to college and got a Masters Degree in City Management. After serving as City Manager in the Dallas area, he decided to retire. Upon the urging of a friend and after some thought, he applied and was approved to become the City Manager for Gon-
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The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital met March 25 at 11:30 a.m. for a Luncheon and Business Meeting at the Riverside Community Center with 20 present. Carol DuBose began the Luncheon with an invocation and the buffet served salads and desserts brought by members. The arrangements were made by Betty Fink and Lois Willmann. Attendance prizes were won by Noris Gibson and Barbara Koricanek. Memorial Healthcare Foundation Director Connie Kacir told of the recently secured federal grant which will be used to further internet technology with communications from Gonzales Hospital and Outpatient Clinic to specialty pathologists in Houston. $50,000 of the fund of the grant was a donation from the Gonzales County Health Foundation, $2,830 from Memorial Healthcare Systems and the remaining $299,370 is a U.S.D.A. Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant. Mrs. Kacir also presented another project report about the enlargement Fitness and
One-hundred hour bars were earned by Noris Gibson (her total is 611) and Kathleen Caddell (her total is 600). Physical Therapy Center dell (her total is 600). planned to have two heated Members Dyna DuBose, pools for hydro-therapy Jan Dunkin, Kathy Conand/or exercise plus all the nally and Peggy Baros were latest instruments and ma- thanked for their work and chines needed for the spe- crafting contributed to the cialized work in a two-story Gift Shop. building of which the upper The Nomination Comfloor will have office spaces mittee was selected they are for doctors. Mrs. Kacir Barbara Koricanek as exurged Auxilians to support offcio member, Lois Wilwith your attendance to mann heading the committhe Hospital Gala planned tee and Betty Fink. They for May 3 to be held on the will be selecting new offigrounds of the Gonzales cers for the year of 2014-15. Memorial Museum. We are very glad to welTwo-hundred sixty- come new member Patsy eight volunteer hours were Suddereth to the Auxiliary. worked in February and April 29 is our next meet100 hours bars were earned ing in the Hospital Dining by Noris Gibson (her total Room at 2 p.m. is 611) and Kathleen Cad-
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Sandra Jo McGill, age 69, of Gonzales, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014. She was born January 20, 1945 in Gonzales, the daughter of Reuben C. and Annie Ruth Skeets McGill. She was a graduate of Gonzales High School. She worked as a clerk in the healthcare industry and was a member of the Catholic Church.
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She is survived by her sister Nancy Ruth Montgomery of Bandera and nephew Steven Adam Montgomery of Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232. ton H. Robinson, Jr., and wife Karen and Thomas Robinson and wife Mary; six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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Lillie May Robinson, 1925-2013 ROBINSON Lillie May Robinson, age 88 of Dewville, passed away
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The 2014 Texas Independence Relay stepped off in Gonzales in the pre-dawn hours Saturday as teams gathered in the morning chill to celebrate the start of the relay from Gonzales to San Jacinto, tracing the route Sam Houstons Army of Texas took en route to winning independence in 1836. The 2014 Texas Independence Relay Champions were Houston H-Town Runners (Ammons Law Firm, at right) with a terrific time of 19 hours, 52 minutes, and 1 second.
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LULING Luling City Council named Jerdon Enterprises, L.P., as the general contractor for the Bank Reclamation project. During last Thursdays Special Meeting of the Luling City Council meeting Project Manager Freese and Nichols Les Boyd said, We received four bids for the Zedler Mill Bank
Luling Police get NRA grant

Boyd added they would be able to start in three to four weeks. City Manager Mark Mayo said they can now work weekends. The board repealed the old airport ordinance, originally adopted in 1950, and replaced it with the new airport ordinance. Additionally, they approved the Community Revitalization Plan as outlined in Resolution 2014R-04.
LULING Luling Police Chief Bill Sala announced Monday that the department has received an $8,900 grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation for the purchase of sixteen patrol shotguns and four bean bag shotguns for the department. Sala said the patrol shotgun has been a traditional and necessary tool for law
enforcement that Luling PD has lacked. We are very grateful to the NRA Foundation for their generous assistance. Without their help, this acquisition quite simply would not have been possible. The NRA Foundation provides financial support to eligible projects, programs and organizations each year through its Grant Program. Each year donors and volunteer committees from across the country
tirelessly raise charitable dollars that are in turn awarded in grant support of educational public service programs relating to the shooting sports in our communities. Initial assistance in the grant process was provided by Guadalupe Gunslingers in Seguin, a Friends of the NRA chapter. This marks the first time that Luling PD has been a Foundation grant recipient.
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In the event you happened to pass by Lions Club Park while following Saturday mornings start of the Texas Independence Relay and saw what appeared to be a new dump, dont be concerned. Youngsters with the local Methodist Youth Group took part in a 30hour experiment to learn what some residents of other counties have to live like, going 30 hours withour food while living in cardboard houses. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
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The major league baseball season got underway this week, but I find it sad to say I really paid it no mind. Sadly, I find myself in the same group as a lot of others in simply no longer caring for what becomes of what was once Americas game. Baseball is no longer a game; its a business. There are bigger crowds and fancier stadiums and a lot more money involved these days, but in my mind all that flash has destroyed the sport. And its not just the big leagues. From T-Ball through AAA, what used to be an innocent game with simple rules that defined Americana at its finest has become a crucible of greed with a healthy dose of Mommys Over-Protectiveness heaped in there. We didnt need batting helmets with facemasks and metal bats when I was a kid. Mommy knew that going out there, that there was a risk that we might accidentally get struck by a thrown ball. The first time I got plinked in the back by a Warren Woolridge pitch, it hurt so bad I wanted to just sit down on the bench and cry. They
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wouldnt let me; I recall our coach, Mr. Morrison, picking me up, pointing to first base and saying, Go on, you earned it. It was a much simpler game then and a lot less expensive. Cleats were not allowed prior to the highschool level. Uniforms in those days were team tee-shirts and blue jeans. My first glove cost $3.99 at Western Auto. Baseball wasnt a year-round sport in those days; there were no fall and winter leagues, no select teams, no regional or state or national tournaments to play in. Whoever won the league got trophies; the rest of us got to keep our caps. But of course, growing up in Texas, we still played year-round.
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In the days before soccer, there was no town in Texas without several backstops scattered around a school playground or park area. We didnt have to worry about having access to the schoolyard to play, of course. There were no fences. Our folks rightly assumed that if we busted our lip or skinned our knees on the playground, it wasnt the schools fault and a generation of greedy lawyers hadnt given the word liability the evil connotation it bears today. On the days when we Mundy boys couldnt find enough other kids to play with, we played against ourselves myself and Charlie against Jeff, Danny and Mikey in our own backyard. We only busted two windows that I remember, although I do remember getting my backside tanned after one day getting the bright idea to use Dads brand-new garden tiller to craft a real baseball diamond in the backyard. Baseball taught us a little about life especially about the fact that life isnt always fair and equitable. Not everyone got a trophy just for participating. When you hit the
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There is an old saying in Spanish that some people try to cover the sun with one finger when they seek to deny the obvious. Such is the case with liberals and ObamaCare. Recently, one of my best friends informed me that his insurance premium has doubled. Another acquaintance has been informed that her health coverage at work is being terminated. By far the worst news is that my elderly brother, who is 80 and undergoing cancer treatment, is facing very high bills for medicine and treatment. All of these problems are because of ObamaCare. However, Democrats and liberals insist this is not their doing. ObamaCare is working, they claim. They blame everyone from the insurance companies to Fox News for this legislative disaster. One has to wonder if they recognize how foolish they sound. Four years after its passage, the Affordable Care Act has failed to deliver any affordable care, but it has become decidedly unaffordable for taxpayers. Starting with a website that was a disaster, Obamacares insurance exchanges are still malfunctioning.
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Little League majors, there was no requirement that you actually had to appear in every game; I was crushed the first time I sat through seven innings on the bench. I used that experience to work harder and harder to ensure it never happened again (and it didnt). Big leaguers were our heroes, iron men we wanted to emulate no matter what color their skin. Even in pre-desegregation Texas, we wanted to be Willie Mays or Hank Aaron. As a Pirates fan who usually found himself in right field, I insisted on wearing Roberto Clementes No.21 every year I played. In great measure, baseball taught me how to read and write. I grew up on tales of Bill Veeck and the Midget of St. Louis, or the Day the Tigers Struck to protest a suspension handed to Ty Cobb. I learned about the heroic Ted Williams and the flamboyant Mickey Mantle. I religiously pored over each days major-league roundup in the Houston Post and Houston Chronicle, delighted at how the sports writers of the day could turn a phrase to make readers hang on every word even after they knew the final score. Baseball was also a math lern-
ing tool. I learned how to keep a box score, and that in turn reinforced everything Id learned in math class. You have to know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide to figure out all baseballs numbers. These days, the off-the-field stories get more print than the days game stories; who got caught DUI, who checked into rehab, who got popped for using steroids, who beat up his girlfriend. It has become a game of specialists; shoot, in one league, the pitcher doesnt even go to bat any more. Thats not baseball. And the numbers have lost their meaning. Whats the use of hitting 64 home runs in a season if both you (steroids) and the league (live ball) cheated to get them? Nowadays, for any big leaguer to play through an injury is unheard of; moreover, its probably not permitted under the collective bargaining agreement between two sets of millionaires. The ghost of Lou Gherig scoffs at todays players. But every now and then, I stumble across a playground or even just a vacant field somewhere, where I see a bunch of kids playing ball ... and I realize theres still hope.
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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The Philadelphia Inquirer recently discovered that the federal exchange website, HealthCare.gov, was displaying incorrect information about the subsidies for which shoppers should qualify. America is $17 trillion in debt, and still Obama wants to spend another trillion dollars for insurance subsidies that wont make insurance more affordable if consumers cant actually claim them. Just a week ago, the online insurance marketplace eHealthInsurance estimated that Obamacare had pushed premiums in the individual market up by as much as 59% this year. This increase was because of the myriad and costly new benefit mandates, taxes, and fees. Industry officials now say that rates could double in many areas of the country next year. The most obvious problem for the Obama Administration is that enrollment has fallen short of their goals. One-fifth of those whom the Administration has counted as enrolled, dont appear to have paid their premiums, and thus continue without coverage. Millions of dollars in advertising have been spent, along with endless stumping by the Obama himself and promotion by the likes of NBA stars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, and still the exchanges have failed to attract anywhere near enough young people. Without sufficient premium income from these young, largely healthy individuals, the marketplaces will not be able to shoulder the costs associated with treating older, less healthy folks. Even those who have chosen to buy Obamacare-approved coverage have been outraged to find that their policies permit them to visit only a handful of doctors and hospitals. So much for the Presidents oft-repeated promise, If you like your plan, you can keep it. The Administration has responded to all these problems by breaking the law and violating the Constitution. Rather than having Congress, which is supposed to make and amend laws, Obama has tweaked the ObamaCare law himself which is clearly unconstitutional. Liberals and Democrats are either out of touch with reality or just plain liars. A law that was supposed to help few people has hurt an entire nation. These are the facts, but the liberals and Democrat are trying to cover the sun with their fingers.
Anti-vaccine movement is thoroughly irrational

In a feat that would have been unimaginable a few decades ago, the anti-vaccine movement has managed to breathe life into nearly vanquished childhood diseases. It took all the ingenuity and know-how we are capable of to find safe, effective ways to dramatically diminish diseases like measles and whooping cough in the developed world; it took all the hysteria and willful ignorance we are capable of to give them a boost. A developer of the measles vaccine, Dr. Samuel Katz, says the question is not whether we shall see a world without measles, but when. Not if Jenny McCarthy has anything to say about it. The former Playboy model and current co-host of The View is a leading light of the antivaccine movement. She has a boy with autismlike symptoms that she is convinced were caused by the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). You can credit her passion for her child, sympathize with her heartbreak -- and still cringe at her wholly irrational cause. No amount of discrediting makes a difference. One theory was that a preservative in childrens vaccines called thimerosal was causing autism. But the U.S. removed thimerosal from most childhood vaccines in 2001. If the theory had been sound, this should have reduced cases of autism. It didnt. Cases have continued to rise, and the same held true in Canada and Denmark after eliminating thimerosal in the 1990s. Another theory, latched onto by McCarthy, is that the MMR vaccine in particular causes autism. Dr. Andrew Wakefield publicized this supposed link in a famous article in the British medical journal The Lancet. It has since been thoroughly debunked. The Lancet retracted Wakefields paper, and the British Medical Journal reported that he falsified data. He had his medical license revoked. All of which should have been enough to give the anti-vaxxers pause. Nonetheless, they fight on. In a
Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.
recent interview with the Fox Business Network, former MTV star Kristin Cavallari plugged the anti-vaccination cause, citing books and studies. Most parents dont listen. Only 1.8 percent of kindergartners get exempted from vaccinations, according to NBC News. But the number is much higher in some states. The more kids go unvaccinated, the greater the chance that diseases can get a foothold. They usually are imported from abroad, but the absence of vaccination is a boon to their spread. A study in the journal Pediatrics found that the 2010 whooping-cough outbreak in California -- when the state had the highest number of cases since 1947 -- hit hardest in areas with high levels of nonvaccination. In 2013, measles cases tripled nationwide. In the panic created by the Wakefield article, England saw MMR vaccination rates fall to 80 percent in 2004 and Wales to 78 percent. In 2012, England and Wales had the highest number of measles cases in 18 years. These are dangerous illnesses, and the victims of an outbreak are often infants too small to have yet received vaccinations. Jenny McCarthy styles herself a mother warrior. If so, the kids sickened in the fallout from reduced vaccinations are the victims of friendly fire. Nothing good can come from undoing one of the miracles of medical progress. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2014 by King Features Synd., Inc.
In Your View
The best car safety device is a rearview mirror with a cop in it. Dudley Moore Ofttimes you just cant win. At least the adage applies to my ownself. Especially when it comes to bras and cops. Both are constraining to ones freedom. Some say. Lets go with that thing of attire called a brassiere. First. Now I will not bother the genteel readers with a history of this item of womens wear that has the ability to reduce semismart, rational men to awestruck and slobbering slaves. But I will relate what I know of the garment in my time on earth. Im a child of the 19 and 40s and Hollywood gave us Jane Russell in The Outlaw. Cleavage enhanced by Howard Hughes engineering. Sweater girls became popular thanks to Lana Turner and the bullet and torpedo bra shapes. Take Janet Leigh, boy, would I ever, in Psycho. Why that brassiere where she was getting undressed to step in that fateful shower, well, it couldve put a stature-challenged sorts eyes out. Simultaneously. My on-the-job training and exercises of becoming adept and familiar with the clasps that hooked in the back, and sometimes front, came in the late 50s and early 60s. It took me awhile but with determination and a raging endocrine system I finessed the fine art of unhooking a brassiere. Of course, I could never brag about it over dead chicken at a Sunday family dinner. So it remained a personal satisfaction. Blessing my young manhood with a perfect clarity of hormonal harmony. During the 60s something called Free Love cropped up while I was overseas on a senior trip provided by Uncle Sam. When I returned and enrolled once again in an institute of higher tuition I acquired a thunderstruck look about me as if I were trying to figure the distance to Chugwater, Wyo. in inches. Because my specializing in the art of working the mechanics of a Maidenform bra was now for naught. Feminist women now were burning their bras (Dolly Parton joked that she was the first woman to burn hers and it took the fire department three days to put it out) and the college coeds and hippy chicks decided to go without. Sans support so to speak. They set em free and no longer bound em and the Hemispheres of Paradise (the bra) went the way of the 8-track tape deck. So my skills were no longer merited. Why the discourse on the bra. I am now getting to that. Early last month Dr. Deb demanded, Cmon. We have to go to Austin! I need to pick up a bra! The doc speaks in short sentences and exclamation points when shes demanding.
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Paying through the nose for hurrying to hook a brassiere

Jim Cunningham
Scratch Pad
Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales newsman and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon. He now lives in the Moulton area.
This is an edited transcription of an interview with Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick heard on The News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: The national news is that Texas is booming with jobs and opportunity. And folks here know that its because of oil and gas production. So, why doesnt that reflect on local prices as the gas pump? Craddick: Were producing 1.9 million barrels of oil a day in Texas. The national production is 7.7 million barrels a day. At the end of last year we were producing 1.8, so, Texas production numbers continue to go up. Our challenges stem from the 20 years when we had no sustained oil and gas production. For years we imported OPEC. Now, those imports are going down. We must remember that natural gas and oil are international commodities. OPEC controlled the price for a long time. But we may be getting our foot back in the door. One of the factors that hurt us is a lack of infrastructure to move oil and gas. Were building pipelines as fast as we can from the Eagle Ford Shale down to the coast. Were also sending pipelines from West Texas to Cushing, Oklahoma. You must be able to get your product to market. Think about pipelines being highways for oil and gas. So, if you dont have enough highways to move oil and gas it costs more to transport. Another challenge is actually refining oil. The oil from the Eagle Ford is different from the Permian Basin. The oil from OPEC is also different. The technology to refine these different types of oil must be introduced and implemented into existing refineries. No new refineries have been built in 50 years. Our current refineries are set up for OPEC oil. Our prices locally are set by West Texas intermediate crude. We dont have the refining capabilities or capacities to bring the prices down. Until our refineries can separate and clean our own oil, our prices will stay a little higher. We just dont have the refining capacities to subsist from our own oil. Brune: Would you care to elaborate about OPEC usage going down? Craddick: We are using more of our own and last year we brought in 700,000 barrels a day less from OPEC countries. The port at Corpus Christi is now a net exporter instead of an importer. That brings up another hot button issue. In the
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Herman Brune
Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
1970s the U.S. Congress passed a law saying we could not export unrefined crude. That was during the Carter Administration. Their idea was that we become self-sufficient and not export. But, we didnt have enough production to sustain ourselves and ultimately became reliant on OPEC. Now, there is a conversation about changing that law. With our friends in Canada and Mexico by 2020 well be very close to not needing OPEC oil. Brune: Are there plans for new refineries? Craddick: Refineries require EPA permitting and that brings up issues of clean air and water. In Texas, there must also be a permit from the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ). However, there are two new small refineries being permitted in North Dakota. Oil companies have been adding technology and capabilities to existing refineries in an effort to keep up with production demands. The challenge is adding the technology to refine Texas crude and stop refining OPEC oil. Of course, that costs money. Texas would be the 9th largest country in the world from an economic standpoint. Fifteen percent of U.S. oil is coming out of Texas. And Im excited because there is about $30 billion being invested in the Eagle Ford Shale this next year. Then look at Mexico. In December, the Mexican government voted to open their oil and gas markets. It may take three to five years, but it will give Texas oil companies the opportunities to do business with Mexico. We know the Eagle Ford extends into Mexico and is probably the largest oil and gas field in the lower 48 states, and may potentially be larger than the Alaska oil fields. Brune: If we dont have refinery capacity, what good is the XL Keystone Pipeline? Craddick: Id rather have that challenge than getting oil from OPEC. We opened the southern half of the pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma, to the Gulf Coast on January 22. We permitted our half of that pipeline in 2007. And for folks that dont
Annual Gala coming up May 3

The hospital foundation is hosting the 2014 Spring Gala on May 3rd, 2014. The event will be held on the grounds of the historic Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheater. The evening opens with appetizers and cocktails at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner, auction and dancing until midnight. The gala will be utilizing the museum grounds and amphitheater which have undergone recent restoration. The venue provides a beautiful setting which features a national treasure within the Texas Historic Museum District of Gonzales. The theme for the event is Reflections. We reflect on our hospitals early origins looking across the museums reflection pond to the former Holmes Hospital. This reflection instills an appreciation for our current facility as we focus support in delivering the future. Proceeds from the gala are designated to provide a pool for fitness and for aquatic
know, Cushing, Oklahoma, is a national repository of oil. Its a sort of central hub for moving oil around the U.S. Hopefully, the XL Keystone Pipeline will be opened to Canada soon. It would mean more jobs in Texas at refineries. We already have the technology to refine the Canadian oil, and were already getting Canadian oil from other sources besides the XL Keystone Pipeline. Brune: Considering inflation, what should be the price of gas? Craddick: In the 1950s, an item that cost $1 would cost $9.30. In 1950 a gallon of gas cost 30 cents a gallon. With inflation adjustments that makes a gallon of gas worth $2.79. Then remember to add taxes and were pretty close to what people are actually paying. When you pay for gas, sixty five to sixty eight percent of what youre paying covers gasoline production costs. Then add state taxes, federal taxes, and let the gas station make a small profit. I spoke with a group from England who said theyre paying the equivalent of $10 a liter in Great Britain. Brune: Were exporting refined oil and gas products. Why not hang on to these resources and drive the price down? Craddick: Natural gas prices must be a tad bit north of $7 per thousand cubic feet to make it economically feasible to produce. It is sold internationally for $15. Were paying $4 to $4.50. Brune: So youre telling me that by selling some of the product, were keeping the price down at home? Craddick: Thats a fair statement. Its a balancing act and a challenge for the feds.
I questioned, foolishly. Why? Why not let the bra be shipped or mailed? But the doc was determined and we were on our way. With me at the wheel with a sneer. While I steered. So here I was on U.S. 183 north. Going with the flow. In heavy traffic. And thats when the birds of ill omen cast their shadow over our truck. And a cop singled me out and directed his radar in the general direction of our Ford. And there he was. In the full field uniform of an Austin Police Department patrolman tap-tap-tapping on the trucks window. He was not wishing me a good day. When he handed me the citation to sign I almost asked him, Whats another word for thesaurus? But I thought better of it. I did. What makes me hoppin mad is that that was the first traffic ticket I have received in over 50 plus years. And yes, it made me mad enough to chew splinters. Transgendered my thinking. Making me feel like a gal that knows its gonna be a bad day when she puts on her bra backwards and it fits better. Needless to say thats when the proverbial poop hit the fan. To spoil my mood and day. The Doc will attest that this ol curmudgeon was madder than a dragon trying to blow out candles. Now about that bra my lovely wife just had to have on that fateful day. It was a car bra. A nose protector for her Mazda Miata. Guess what? She couldnt even hook it and I was still in such a pucker I wouldnt even attempt to resurrect my skill with hooks. Had to take it Tims Body & Paint there in Moulton. And let Tim Pustejovsky do the honors of fitting and hooking up my wifes bra. On her sports car. Ill concede she bought the nose protector with her money. But I will pay out the nose also. Did you know you can drive 65 in a 55MPH zone in Austin for only $165. And not only that, but I get the privilege of taking the idjit school on the internet. Adding additional money to the darn speeding ticket. Think Ill take my car to Pustejovsky also. Have im hook up my accelerator to my brake lights. So when I hit the gas, the cop behind me will think Im stopping, prompting him to stop, and Ill take on off ... down the road.
Hospital Hopes & Happenings

Connie Kacir
Connie Kacir is the Executive Director of Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation.
therapy. This project supports the health and wellness of our community. Water therapy and fitness programs are advantageous in patients requiring rehabilitation. A vast population of our community will benefit from these programs including, but not limited to those with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiovascular diseases or conditions. The quality of life and general health related goals are affected when the level of therapy received is compromised by inac-
cessibility. General fitness and wellness programs incorporating aquatics bring value to individuals with cardio conditions, arthritis, back and spine pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, amputation, chronic pain and joint ailments to name a few. Exercising in the water can lower impact by 90% with water buoyancy removing stress and pressure off your muscles and joints. The community is invited to attend our 2014 Spring Gala. We promise to deliver an elegant evening under the stars while supporting quality healthcare for Gonzales. Please call Connie Kacir at 830-672-8758 for tickets and more information. Foundation Mission Statement It is rare to give a gift that lasts beyond our lifetime as we care for others and offer hope for future generations. This rare gift is found by giving to Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation.
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Christian ideal of humility cuts against grain of our culture

Clint Lowery
Pastors Corner
Clint Lowery is pastor of Memorial Heights Baptist Church in Gonzales.
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In our congregation our study of the gospel of Matthew recently brought us to a section that reminds us that all Believers are to take on the role of humble servant. Furthermore, it is this commitment to humble service that is the path to true greatness in the kingdom. Here is a brief part of the Biblical text: Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave. Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:27-28) Wow, the whole idea of humility and serving others cuts across the grain of our culture. We live in a very proud and egotistical generation. The promotion of self-esteem, self-love, and self-glory is not only accepted, but is hailed by many as something good and necessary. So often the world will begin to teach some novel idea. Educators and the various movers and shakers will all get on board. Then the church, not wanting to be thought of as backward and ignorant will find a way to baptize the subject with
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a little Christian language. Thus, tragically, the church begins to take her cue from the world rather than from the Word. In fact, we are even told by some that most of our problems are rooted in low self-image. Christian leaders have even taught that the Bible commands us to love ourselves. The Bible assumes we love ourselves. Matthew 22:37-40 says that we are to love God and our neighbor as we love ourselves. This is not a command to turn attention toward ourselves in self-love. It is quite natural to love and care for ourselves. It is not necessary to promote self-love. To do so is like pouring gasoline on a fire already out of control. The Bible is simply teaching that the kind of love we naturally have for ourselves must be directed toward God and neighbor. John Calvin wrote, For so blind-
ly do we all rush in the direction of self-love that everyone thinks he has good reason for exalting himself and despising all others in comparison. If you have bought into the popular idea of promoting self-esteem and improving your self-image, it is almost a sure thing that you are not one that readily denies yourself and gives your life in service to others. Back to the Biblical passage. The mother of the disciples James and John had asked Jesus if He would reserve a key place of honor for both of her sons. This was a political power play to see that her sons were exalted above all others. Jesus then begins to show that greatness in His kingdom does not come through selfish conniving and political power plays. Rather, it comes through suffering and selfless, humble service. Whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave. When you deny yourself and take on the role of humble servant you are in the best of company; Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.
Someone has said, Great men are not sitting on top of lesser men, but bearing lesser men on their backs. So what are some ways that you can serve? The ways are endless. Minister to the sick and lonely. Help to meet the needs of the elderly. Respond to those that are in grief. Always be mindful of hearts that are breaking. Nursing home ministry is always a prime place to show the love of the Savior. How about relieving a caregiver? Providing a meal at the right time is always a good thing. Some will need help with transportation. Dont neglect the instruction of James 1:27, Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this; to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. I have yet to even mention service within the local church. Dont just attend. Participate, give, and serve. Dont leave all the work for others. Roll up your sleeves and go to work. And do remember, the smallest package is someone all wrapped up in himself. Look away from self and improve your serve. Blessings to you.
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Spade & Trowel Garden Club

By MARY LOUISE VESELKA
Scott Dierlam Insurance is a sponsor of the Main Street Summer Concert Series. Shown are Scott Dierlam, Trudy Dierlam, Patti Castellow, Joanna Sanchez, Sarah Carrizales and Janet Dierlam. Representing Main Street is Debbie Toliver, Sanya Harkey, Barbara Friedrich, Melissa Taylor (son Wesley Casares), Del De Los Santos and Sherri Schellenberg with Reagan Daniel. (Photo by Mark Lube)
The Spade and Trowel Garden Club met at the Riverside Community Center on February 11, 2014. Hostesses for the meeting were Ann Covert, Lillian Barta, Beth Newman, Juanita Blundell, and Joy Carson. The Valentine themed serving table was beautifully laden with finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, nuts, cake and bright red tulips. The round tables were set with red chargers at each place setting and year books from previous years scattered about. Due to icy weather in Austin, the presenters of the planned Audubon Society program were unable to attend. The Spade and Trowel Garden Club Year Books were used for the program. Each member chose a book from her table to present to the group. A pleasant time of reminiscence was enjoyed by all present. President Martha Jo Whitt called the meeting to order and the garden club pledge was recited. Twenty six members were present to answer the roll call. Plans were made for the clubs formal presentation of the check for the court house square lighting project. The March meeting of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club was held at Shirley Fraziers Creek Wood home on March 11, 2014. Tables for four were set in the backyard near the pool. Each was topped with a geranium or pansy plant. The serving table was decorated with a blooming carnation plant on a shamrock covered cloth. Key Lime pie, green candied almonds, coffee and iced raspberry tea were served to the members. Hostesses for the meeting were
Shirley Frazier, Norma Fink, Nan Berkley, Joan Walshak and Carol Wallace. Shirley Frazier introduced the speaker, Carol Bond, a Gonzales County Master Gardener who specializes in propagation. Carol conducted an extremely interesting workshop demonstrating different methods of propagating plants. She was also very generous in sharing cuttings and seeds with members. In appreciation the club is making a donation to the Gonzales Youth Center in her name. The business meeting was called to order by President Martha Jo Whitt. The garden club pledge was recited by the members. Eighteen members were present. The members who attended the formal presentation of the check for the court house square lighting project were thanked for their participation. Lillian Barta for the City Beautification Committee reported that the project is well underway. Members will again be asked to attend when the lights are lit. The signs from the Christmas Lighting Contest that the club once sponsored are still in the Eberles basement. A new storage place needs to be found for them. Beth Newman distributed information concerning the April pilgrimage for members to study and discuss. The pilgrimage will be to The Pearl in San Antonio. It will include a river cruise and lunch at The Boiler House. Members were reminded that the May meeting will be a plant exchange. District V Corresponding Secretary Marlene Gillmore will install new officers and give a program on do-it-yourself yard art.
The Gonzales Wal-Mart is a sponsor of the Main Street Summer Concert Series. Wal-Mart store Manager Adan Davilla is shown with Debbie Toliver, Sanya Harkey, Barbara Friedrich, Melissa Taylor (son Wesley Casares), Del De Los Santos and Sherri Schellenberg (with Reagan Daniel) of Main Street. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, March 29, 2014 had on hand: 660 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady to very active. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $245$335; 300-400 lbs, $230-$250; 400-500 lbs, $215-$225; 500-600 lbs, $190-$205; 600-700 lbs., $165-$180; 700-800 lbs, $160-$170. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $135-$155. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $195-$210; 300-400 lbs, $195-$210; 400-500 lbs, $185-$190; 500-600 lbs., $175-$180; 600700 lbs., $155-$165. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $87-$97; Cutters, $97-$115; Canners, $75-$84; Low yielding fat cows, $88-$90. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $105-$133; light weights and medium quality bulls, $96-$101. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,425. Pairs: $1,250-$1,750. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com!
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Better quality and better conditioned classes of calves and yearlings sold fully steady. Starting to see a few fleshier calves as pasture conditions are much improved following recent rains. Packer cows sold fully steady Packer bulls sold $2 to $3 higher. Run consisted of approved 175 cows and 15 bulls. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $95-$116; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $81-$95; light weight canner cows, $68-$81. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $122$133.50; utility & cutter bulls, $105-$122; lightweight canner bulls, $92-$105. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; None; 200-300 lbs, $255-$290; 300-400 lbs, $225-$285; 400-500 lbs, $190-$245; 500-600 lbs, $182-$222.50; 600-700 lbs, $170-$195; 700-800 lbs, $160-$177.50. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200300 lbs, $225-$278; 300-400 lbs, $195$242; 400-500 lbs, $184-$222; 500-600 lbs, $166-$198; 600-700 lbs, $157-$184; 700-800 lbs, $138-$167. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on March 25, 2014, 805, week ago, 978; year ago, 649.
Hallettsville Livestock Commission Report
Cuero Livestock Market Report on March 28, 2014, had 429 head. Had 95 cows and 17 bulls. The packer was a steady to a little higher overall on short supply. Demand remains very high. The calf market was active on all classes
Cuero Livestock Market Report
was active on all classes on limited supply. Some of the thinner classes were up $1-2/cwt. New crop calves are starting to show up and they will be discounted due to fleshy condition. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $100-$132; lower grades, $80-$99. Packer cows: breakers, $65-$85; boning, $65-$92; canners & cutters, $82-$112; light & weak, $38-$53. Palpated, 39 head bred, $per cwt, $110$145. Pairs: 3 pairs, $1,200-$1,500. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200250 lbs, $272-$300; 250-300 lbs, $250$272; 300-350 lbs, $244-$265; 350-400 lbs, $227-$252; 400-450 lbs, $221-$230; 450-500 lbs, $211-$226; 500-550 lbs, $202-$216; 550-600 lbs, $195-$214; 600700 lbs, $163-$188; 700-800 lbs, $145$180. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $261-$275; 250-300 lbs, $210-$270; 300-350 lbs, $254-$272.50; 350-400 lbs, $217-$238; 400-450 lbs, $214-$238; 450-500 lbs, $210-$224; 500-550 lbs, $200-$214; 550600 lbs, $189-$198; 600-700 lbs, $172$180. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $158-$164. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $250$280; 200-250 lbs, $247-$265; 250-300 lbs, $225-$255; 300-350 lbs, $226-$252; 350-400 lbs, $202-$238; 400-450 lbs, Air Force Airman Kait$198-$210; 450-500 lbs, $188-$200; 500lyn C. Reininger graduated 550 lbs, $186-$202; 550-600 lbs, $184from basic military training $230; 600-700 lbs., $168-$186; over 700 at Joint Base San Antoniolbs, $148-$156.
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Recent W-1 well reports as reported by the Texas Railroad Commission for the period March 21-April 2: Status Date Approved 03/25/2014 Approved 03/21/2014 Approved 03/21/2014 Approved 03/22/2014 Approved 03/22/2014 Approved 03/24/2014 Approved 03/24/2014 Approved 03/24/2014 Approved 03/24/2014 Approved 03/24/2014 Approved 03/24/2014 Approved 03/24/2014 Approved 03/25/2014 Approved 03/27/2014 Approved 03/29/2014 Approved 04/01/2014 Approved 03/22/2014 Approved 03/22/2014 Approved 03/25/2014 Approved 03/25/2014 Approved 03/25/2014 Approved 03/25/2014 Approved 03/25/2014 Approved 03/26/2014 Approved 03/26/2014 Approved 03/28/2014 Approved 03/28/2014 Approved 03/29/2014 Approved 03/29/2014 Approved 03/29/2014 Approved 03/29/2014 Approved 03/29/2014 Approved 03/31/2014 Approved 03/31/2014 Approved 03/21/2014 Approved 03/21/2014 Approved 03/22/2014 Approved 03/22/2014 Approved 03/22/2014 Approved 03/24/2014 Approved 03/25/2014 Approved 03/28/2014 Approved 03/28/2014 Approved 03/28/2014 Approved 03/28/2014 Approved 03/28/2014 Status No. API No. Operator Name/Number Lease Name Well Dist. 781664 055-35069 NORTH SOUTH OIL, LLC (614126) YOUNG 2H 01 749350 123-32905 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. (216378) BLACKWELL A 6H 02 780330 123-33503 SABINE OIL & GAS LLC (742142) LANGHOFF UNIT A 4H 02 780653 123-33505 STATOIL TEXAS ONSHORE PROP LLC (816437) HALEPESKA GAS UNIT 1 B 3H 02 780588 123-33504 STATOIL TEXAS ONSHORE PROP LLC (816437) HALEPESKA GAS UNIT 1 B 2H 02 768571 123-33281 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) MAURER UNIT D 2 02 768570 123-33280 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) MAURER UNIT D 3 02 768565 123-33279 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) MAURER UNIT D 4 02 770614 123-33313 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) MAURER UNIT D 5 02 780277 123-33507 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) VASBINDER A 3H 02 780281 123-33508 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) VASBINDER A 4H 02 777863 123-33467 STATOIL TEXAS ONSHORE PROP LLC (816437) KEACH GAS UNIT 1 B 2H 02 780337 123-33509 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) VASBINDER A 5H 02 781929 123-33525 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) CIACCIO A 3H 02 781925 123-33526 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) CIACCIO A 2H 02 781143 123-32133 WINN EXPLORATION CO., INC. (932465) ZENGERLE GAS UNIT 1 02 780525 149-33353 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION (747012) PROST UNIT J 1H 03 780436 177-33307 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) FOGERTY UNIT 1H 01 780681 177-33309 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) PRESTON A UNIT 10HR 01 768528 177-33154 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) BARNHART UNIT C 2 01 768531 177-33108 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) BARNHART UNIT C 3 01 768534 177-33109 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) BARNHART UNIT C 4 01 768562 177-33110 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) BARNHART UNIT C 5 01 759657 177-32931 ROSETTA RESOURCES OPERATING LP (728883) ADELE DUBOSE UNIT A 2RA 01 780571 177-33308 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) CULPEPPER UNIT NO. 2 1H 01 782360 177-33322 FES SWD (GC) OPERATING LLC (266601) EL CRUCE SWD 1 01 770258 177-33151 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) RHINO HUNTER 6H 01 780916 177-33314 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) OTTO UNIT 9H 01 780912 177-33313 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) OTTO UNIT 3H 01 780894 177-33310 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) WILDE TRUST UNIT 4H 01 780895 177-33311 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) WILDE TRUST UNIT 5H 01 780896 177-33312 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) WILDE TRUST UNIT 6H 01 770257 177-33150 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) RHINO HUNTER 7H 01 781057 177-33317 RODELL RESOURCES, LLC (723652) BEEMAN SWD 1 01 780865 285-33799 BALLARD EXPLORATION COMPANY,INC. (048169) ENGLAND 1 02 780581 285-33794 MAGNUM PRODUCING, LP (521516) BRISCOE C 1 02 780483 285-33727 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) KOSMO UNIT 3H 02 780677 285-33797 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) KOSMO UNIT 4H 02 780678 285-33798 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) KOSMO UNIT 5H 02 780655 285-33796 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION (747012) PROST UNIT G 4H 02 779726 285-33788 GEOSOUTHERN ENERGY CORPORATION (301287) SHELLY UNIT 1H 02 781828 285-33801 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) PORTER UNIT 9H 02 778949 285-33774 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) PORTER UNIT 3H 02 778945 285-33776 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) PORTER UNIT 5H 02 778947 285-33775 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) PORTER UNIT 4H 02 781655 285-33802 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 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EPA ruling draws Texas ire

WASHINGTON The Obama administration has announced plans to place the lesser prairie chicken on a list of threatened species, a move that drew the ire of some Texas lawmakers and energy producers who derided the decision as an overreach and a further attempt to undermine Texas surging economy. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that in response to the rapid and severe decline of the lesser prairie-chicken, it has made the final listing of the species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as well as a final
special rule under section 4(d) of the ESA that will limit regulatory impacts on landowners and businesses from this listing. The move is viewed as a threat to oil and natural gas production in Texas and other states, notably in the Permian Basin of Texs and New Mexico. Under the law, a threatened listing means the species is likely to become in danger of extinction within the foreseeable future; it is a step below endangered under the ESA and allows for more flexibility in how the Acts protections are implemented. We are especially disappointed with the USFWS decision to formally list the
Lesser Prairie-Chicken as threatened, said Ed Longanecker, president of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO). This undoubtedly will affect independent oil and gas producers operating in the Lone Star State. The move could affect agriculture, oil and gas drilling, wind farms and other activities in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas. The lesser prairiechicken is in dire straits, said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe. Our determination that it warrants listing as a threatened species with a special rule acknowledges
the unprecedented partnership efforts and leadership of the five range states for management of the species. Working through the WAFWA range-wide conservation plan, the states remain in the drivers seat for managing the species more than has ever been done before and participating landowners and developers are not impacted with additional regulatory requirements. The Service has considered the lesser prairie-chicken, a species of prairie grouse commonly recognized for its colorful spring mating display and stout build, to be a species in trouble for the past 15 years.
Optimum Steel to open plant in Lockhart

LOCKHART The City of Lockharts Economic Development Department and Lockhart Economic Development Corporation announced March 20 that Optimum Steel is locating a new manufacturing facility and bringing 30 new jobs to Lockhart. Founded in 1989, Optimum Steel is a full service steel detailing, fabricating and erecting company providing a full turn-key solution specifically designed to meet all needs commercial, residential, industrial, petrochemical, or educational projects. Optimum Steel came to Lockhart because a 20,000 square foot manufacturing facility was available and because it was strategically located to provide superior
transportation options. They propose to bring and create a total of 55 jobs in the first ten years, and the company is well on the way to fulfilling those projections. Their sales and management team have filled the eight office spaces in the building and are planning how to accommodate three potential new hires. They have 14 employees working in the production division and plan to hire an additional five. An example of their many and varied current projects include Hotel Van Zandt, Champion Office Building, and Austin Central Library. Past projects included: Barton Place Condos, TSU Matthews Street Parking Garage, Palmer Events Center, and the Beaumont ISD Athletic Complex. The unique areas they are able to produce are at the do-
main where they fabricated and installed the stainless steel cable railing, stainless steel infill railing, rolled pipe arbors in front of Macys, and the entrance sign towers. Other projects include the UT Fine Arts Library, a modern interior accentuated by a tube steel and glass bridge; ACC parking Garage featuring their steel handrails; and Seton Hospitals glass entrance of structural and support steel for all the glass faade. Stratford Residence features a unique energy efficient home in the heart of Austin, Built with EcoHomes, Inc. This residence has structural steel, stainless steel cable rail, landscape steel, and Photovoltaic solar support steel on the roof. You can see several of the projects on their web-site at http://www.optimumsteel. com
Locating in Lockhart, the center of the Growth Triangle of Texas, provides outstanding proximity to the developments in the metro areas, and offers dual transportation access to both Interstates and to all the metro areas ensuring great opportunities for growth in our company, stated Thomas Erickson, Owner of Optimum Steel. Optimum Steel is one of two companies in the process of locating to Lockhart and creating over 85 jobs in 2014. These announcements are joined by seven retail and commercial projects and the DR Horton contracting 125 lots to build new homes in Lockhart. For more information, contact the Economic Development Department at City Hall 512-398-3461 Ext. 233 or emailing ecodev@ lockhart-tx.org.
This year at GJHS, we honor those with perfect attendance. As an incentive for attending school every day, all 7th and 8th Grade Students have the opportunity to win $15.00 dollars each Friday of the year. Sergio Torres, an 7th Grader, won $15 for attending school during the week of March 17-March 21, 2014.
This year at GJHS, we honor those with perfect attendance!! As an incentive for attending school every day, all 7th and 8th Grade Students have the opportunity to win $15.00 dollars each Friday of the year. Kenneth Cavit, an 7th Grader, won $15 for attending school during the week of March 24 - 28, 2014.
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Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriff s Office report for March 16-29: 03/16/14 Tealer, Destiny Marie, 04/1987, Gonzales. No Drivers License Issued. Released on PR Bond. 03/17/14 Waldrip, James Corey, 05/1989, Rockport. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Released Time Served. Harris, Terrance Giraud, 12/1983, Seguin. Driving While License Invalid w/Previous Conviction/Suspension w/o Financial Responsibility. Released on $2,000 Bond. 03/18/14 Johnson, Jasmine Shontae, 09/1991, Houston. Commitment/Sentence Criminal Mischief >$50 <$500. Released. Velasquez, Margie Yvonne, 01/1973, Gonzales. Local Warrant Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse. Remains in Custody. Robben, Travis Neil, 09/1987, San Antonio. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 <1G. Requires $10,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Heximer, David Edward, 10/1940m, Tonawand, NY. Local Warrant Indecency w/ Child Sexual Contact. Local Warrant Indecency w/Child Sexual Contact. Remains in Custody. 03/19/14 Hastings, Mark Anthony, 08/1968, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence Released Guerra, Antonio, 12/1966, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. 03/21/14 Davenport, Jonathan Lee, 02/1986, Gonzales. Local Warrant Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Local Warrant Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Local Warrant Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Local Warrant Evading Arrest Detention. Remains in Custody. Brown, Eric Dwight, 08/1983, Houston. Commitment/Sentence Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Released Weekender/Work Release. Malatek, Shawn Thomas, 03/1975, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated. Released Weekender/Work Release. 03/22/14 Monsivais, David C., 07/1979, Houston. Public Intoxication. Released Time Served. Obispo, Ryne Matthew, 07/1995, San Antonio. Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Released on $1,500 Bond. 03/24/14 Palacios, Librado, Jr., 01/1989, Gonzales. Local Warrant Burglary of a Building. Released on $10,000 Bond. Torrez, Federico, 09/1981, Nixon. Local Warrant Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Requires $2,500 Bond. Austin Parole Hold Parole Violation. Remains in Custody. Carmona, John Ryan-Arnett, 08/1991, Kyle. Local Warrant Driving while Intoxicated. Requires $2,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Nechar, Jaime Arturo, 03/1977, Waelder. Local Warrant Tamper with Government Record Defraud/Harm. Requires $20,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Sutton, Ben Joseph, 10/1977, Cost. Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Released on $2,500 bond. 03/25/14 Sanchez, Tina Marie, 01/1976, Bastrop. Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Flores, Abel Lee, 06/1987, Gonzales. Local Warrant Online Solicit Minor to Meet with Intent Sexual Contact. Requires $100,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Lindig, Jessica Marie, 01/1979, Nixon. Comal County Warrant Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G <4G. Requires $100,000 Bond. Comal County Warrant Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear Felony. Requires $20,000 Bond. Transferred to Comal County. Denson, Ricky Wayne, 11/1989, Gonzales. Milam County Warrant Burglary of a Habitation. Requires $50,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. 03/28/14 Mayfield, David, Jr., 06/1981, Nixon. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 <1G. Released on $10,000 Bond. Vanall, Aaron Christopher, 06/1993, Gonzales. Local Warrant Sexual Assault. Released on $10,000 Bond. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 11 DPS 06 GPD 10 WPD 00 NPD 02 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 29
Luling Police Report

Luling Police Department Arrest Report for week of March 22-30, 2014 03/29/2014 Pruitt, Mark Wayne, 51, was arrested on Peach St, for Public Intoxication With Three Prior Convictions 03/30/2014 Valencia Vazquez, Jesus Eugenio, 39, was arrested on 200 Blk E Fannin S, for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd Or More Martinez, Victor Faz, 29, was arrested on North Magnolia, for Failure To Identify, Driving While License Suspended/Invalid Kelly, Nathan Taylor, 23, was arrested at 10070 IH-10 E, for Theft > $50 < $500 (shoplifting), Organized Retail Theft Crawford, Kiley Bowes, 35, was arrested at 10070 IH-10 E, for Theft >:: $50 < $500 (shoplifting), Organized Retail Theft, Resist Arrest Search Or Transport Ma
Child abuse prevention
Connection Family Services Yvette Walsh and Dawn Welch were on-hand Tuesday as Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan read a proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prvention Month in Gonzales. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
COUNCIL: GEDC funding approved

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Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Report for March 24, 2014 thru March 30, 2014 03/24/14 Case #14-103, Theft-A, 519 Lott; Disposition, Investigation. 03/25/14 Case #14-106, Theft-B, 1011 US 77AN; Disposition, Investigation. 03/26/14 Case #13-105, Assault (F/V) Fel. 3, 209 Herder; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-107, Disorderly Conduct (2), 103 McKinnon; Disposition, Court Citation. 03/28/14 Case #14-109, Burglary-Residence, 104 Capitol; Disposition, Investigation. Case #14-110, Assault (F/V) Fel. 3, 412 E. Gonzales; Disposition, Investigation. Case #14-112, Burglary-Building, 804 Walnut; Disposition, Investigaiton. 03/29/14 Case #14-111, Criminal Mischief-A, 315 Irvine; Disposition, Investigation. Case #14-114, Burglary-Vehicle, 300 Koether Dr.; Disposition, Investigation. Case #14-113, Unauthorized Use M/V, Ellen May Rd.; Disposition, Investigation.
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Gonzales Economic Development Corp. Councilmen approved GEDCs loan offers to Baker Boys BBQ, JM Oilfield Services and Texas Gonzales Northern Railroad, as well as a smallbusiness incentive grant for Bell Oaks Inn and GEDCs offer to help pay for the erection of a safety fence around the JB Wells Park rodeo arena area. In other action Tuesday, the Council: Approved the use of Confederate Square for the Main Street Summer Concert Series and Fourth of July Spectacular; Authorized the Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder to use city streets for a 5K Run/Walk on June 14, and approved street closures
in conjunction with the annual Sacred Heart Catholic Church Festival on that same date; Authorized street closures for the Community Health Centers Gonzales Spring Healthy Festival on April 26; Ordered the disposition of three buildings determined to be substandard, and approved an additional 180 days from the owner of a fourth to either bring the structure up to building code or to demolish it; Approved an amendment to the Gonzales Fire Dept. Constitution enabling the career staff to help train volunteers; Appointed election judge and workers for the May 10 city elections; Authorized declaring some city property as surplus and selling it at
auction, save for some electronic products which will be donated in support of an Eagle Scout Project being conducted by Eagle candidate Rocky Morris during the upcoming Jim Price Community Cleanup; Authorized the release of up to 35 percent of the citys electric load with the Lower Colorado River Authority over a period of years; Approved a minor Consumer Price Index adjustment to access line rates for telecommunications, amounting to about two cents for a residential telephone line; Renewed contracts with Gonzales Dog Adoptions and the Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter; Approved a slight change to the citys juvenile curfew ordinance, extending daytime hours from 8 a.m.3 p.m. for unsupervised children.
DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriff s Office Arrest Report, Week of March 20 27, 2014 March 20, 2014 Troy Dean Condron, 34, of Nursery, Violation of Probation/ Theft by Check >=$20<$500, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Jason Trimil Brown, 33, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Drivers License, Fine of $207.10 (Time Served), Capias Pro Fine/No Drivers License, Fine of $204.10 (Time Served), DCSO March 21, 2014 April Miller, 30, of Cuero, Fraud, Bond of $20,000, Cuero PD Frederick Oneal Scott, 52, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Bond of $15,000 (w/ Conditions), Assault Causes Bodily Injury-Family Violence, Bond of $1,000, Interfere with Emergency Call, Bond of $1,000, Silent or Abusive Calls to 911 Service, Bond of $1,000, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Nathan Bruce Sherwood, 55, of Joplin, Theft of Property $500<$1,500-Enhanced (Midlothian PD / Ellis Co), Bond of $50,000, DCSO Jesus Ramirez Alvarado, 43, of Hallettsville, Motion to Revoke Probation/Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1<1G-Drug Free Zone, No Bond, DCSO Thomas Micheal Garbett, 30, of Taylor, Driving While Intoxicated-2nd, Bond of $1,500 (w/ Interlock System, Resisting Arrest/Search or Transport, Bond of $1,000, Assault on a Public Servant, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD March 22, 2014 Isidro Sanchez Mendoza, 23, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated-2nd, Bond of $1,500 (w/ Interlock System), DPS March 23, 2014 Alfredo Perez Perez, 44, of Cuero, False Alarm or Report, Bond of $1,000, Public Intoxication, Fine of $416 (30 Days to Appear), Cuero PD James Edward Rickman, 56, of Cuero, Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1G-Drug Free Zone, Bond of $5,000, Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection Fine of $245.10 (30 Days to Appear), Cuero PD Juan Pablo Perez-Martinez, 19, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Released to INS/No Prosecution, Cuero PD March 24, 2014 Shakel Lee Mayfield, 21, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Minor in Possession, Fine of $464, Cuero PD Curtis Vaughn, 34, of Cuero, Possession Manufacture Distr Instrument to Commit Retail Theft (Galveston Co), Bond of $5,000, DCSO March 25, 2014 Lupe Arriaga, 44, of Edna, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear/Driving while License Invalid (Jackson Co), Bond of $2,000, DCSO Tommie Lucas, 24, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke Probation/ Theft of Property>=$1,500<$20K, No Bond, DCSO Allen Ray Johnson, 58, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke Probation/ Possession of CS PG 1 <1G, Bond of $35,000, DCSO March 26, 2014 Matthew Fortenberry, 22, of Cuero, Theft of Property = $50$500, $500 PR Bond (Victoria Co.), DCSO Lupe Arriaga, 44, of Edna, Failure to Appear and Bail Jumping, Bond of $2,000 (Jackson Co.), DCSO Allen Ray Johnson, 58, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke Probation on Possession/Controlled Substance, Bond of $35,000, Cuero PD Tommie Lucus, 24, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke Probation on Felony Theft = $1,500<$20K - Enhanced, No Bond, DCSO Juventino Adame Jr., 45, Falcon Heights, Driving While License Invalid w/ Prior Convictions, Bond of $1,000, DCSO March 27, 2014 Dustin Michael Rathke, 25, of Yorktown, Failure to Appear/ Child Support, $2,000 Cash Bond, DCSO
but thanks to GPD for the fast response took him Its good to hear a story where the good guys win one. Cardoza was arrested for Public Intoxication, and during a search of the suspect, a wallet with identification other than his was discovered, for an address in the 1500 block of College St., about two blocks away. Office Schwake contacted the owner of the wallet and learned the wallet was stolen. The second victims car and his wifes were burglarized earlier that night. Three counts of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle were then added to the charges against Cardoza. Cardoza is out on $7,500 bond. The Gonzales Police Department
03/19/2014 Reported Forgery at 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. passing of counterfeit $20.00 bills. 03/22/2014 Reported Assault at 700 Blk St. Paul St. 03/23/2014 Steven David Bilhartz Marek, 25, of Gonzales arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 1200 Blk St. Andrew St. 03/23/2014 Malcom Clay Schmidt, 49, of Austin, TX arrested and charged with theft at Wal-mart. 03/24/2014 Reported Forgery at 500 Blk St. Matthew St where a counterfeit $10.00 bill was passed. 03/26/2014 Jason Dean Esparza, 31, of Gonzales arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana at 700 Blk Wallace St. 03/26/2014 Reported Sexual Assault. Investigation lead to warrant being issued for Aaron Christopher Vannall, 20, of Gonzales charged with Sexual Assault,
Activity Report March 19-29, 2014
victim being a 16-year-old female. Aaron Vannall turned himself in to authorities on the issued warrant. 03/26/2014 Raul Gabriel Camacho, 19, of Gonzales arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana at College and Cone St. 03/27/2014 Reported Burglary Habitation at 500 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 03/27/2014 Reported Criminal Mischief at 600 Blk St Paul St. 03/29/2014 Reported Burglary Building at 1800 Blk Huisache St. 03/29/2014 Reported Theft at 1000 Blk St. Andrew St. 03/29/2014 Reported Forgery at 1100 Blk St. Joseph St. where a counterfeit $20.00 bill aas passed. 03/29/2014 Marsha Rudisill Kiefer, 48, of Gonzales arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct at 400 Blk St. Joseph St. 03/29/2014 Reported Theft at 1700 Blk Sycamore St.
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This years Gonzales County Relay for Life participants raised more than $71,000 to help fight the fight to find a cure for cancer. The evening began with the Survivors Lap (above) with entertainment provided by the Kerr Creek band. One of this years honorees, Les Talley (below right) and his wife struck up a pose with oncologist Dr. Scott Lawson.
Post-event fundraiser set

The community is invited to a special night of fellowship, food, and fun on Friday, April 11 at the American Legion Hall. Faith Walkers, the Relay for Life team from First Lutheran and Abiding Word Lutheran Churches, will host an evening of entertainment featuring the local group, Jewells Jewels. Have fun remembering life in the 50s and 60s as you enjoy an old-fashioned hamburger with the trimmings, potato chips, dessert, and lemonade. Then sit back and tap your toes to music from the 50s and 60s in a special show featuring your friends and
Photos by Juliana Mathews
neighbors that will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2014. The hall will open at 6 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30 p.m. and the exciting show to follow. You will want to get your tickets early. A limited number of tickets for the meal and show are available for $12 each at the First Lutheran Church office, Frames and Things, Halamiceks Auto Supply and team members. For more information, contact Arline Rinehart Schacherl at 672-2077 or Beverly Pirkle at 437-2370.
Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation
Gala 2014 Relfections

Join us under the stars for cocktails, dinner, auction and dancing until midnight at the Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheater.
Saturday, the third of May, Two thousand fourteen from six oclock in the evening until midnight 414 Smith Street - Gonzales, Texas
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Over on Hwy. 90A where the old Denman house is with the tree growing out of it stands the most beautiful mix of Indian Paint Brushes and Texas Bluebonnets. It is perfect for picture taking. There is a place around the County Line on FM466 where there are strictly fields of bluebonnets and some of Indian Paint Brushes. If you stick your head out late at night when there is a little dew in the air, you can smell their lovely aroma. It is a beautiful time of the year. Enjoy it and Thank God. It is the time to sit on the front porch in the rocking chair and scratch the old hound dogs head. Now let me try to explain this once more. There are Lenten services being held in Gonzales with different preachers giving a little service at noon in one of the churches and a light lunch being served afterward. Then you can eat your sandwich, soup, and cookie, drink your tea, and get back to work or wherever it is that you have to go. I bet that you could even bum a ride home. There is no charge for any of this. Just go! The second thing is that Easter Sunday is when Belmont has church services around 10AM10:30AM INSTEAD OF 9AM as usual. This is for Belmont United Methodist Church. Now for Monthalia United Methodist Church on April 18th, the Good
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Friday service starts at 7PM. Now for Easter Sunday at Monthalia United Methodist Church- It starts out with a Easter Sunrise service at 7IS; then comes breakfast in the Monthalia Parish Hall. At around 8:30AM you need to regroup and go to the sanctuary by 9AM to attend the Easter Service. Then after this service is over Pastor Paul cuts out with a trot to Belmont to hold their Easter Service. Monthalia will shoo the children and adults who try to be children out with their pretty Easter Baskets to hunt eggs. Now Belmont has an Easter Egg hunt on the Saturday before Easter at the Belmont Community Center. This is a fun thing that I remember from my own childhood. Everyone got included in on this: Mothers and Fathers, sisters and brothers, dogs and cats, and best of all, Grandpas and Grandmas. None of the above could happen without grandparents and this is where Mrs. Marie Schauer comes in. I love you dearly Mrs. Marie and I heard that you told Paw Paw Allen that you would be there on
Easter Sunday. So I guess that everyone better shape up. I expect that I have erred and stumbled and made a mistake or two in trying to relay this information. PS. I guess is erred really well in the Cannon. My column did not even make it to the paper. Also the next Saturday after Easter April 26, is the Belmont Community Center Rummage Sale Fundraiser. This is held at the Belmont Community Center to take care of expenses for the center, to pay for any debts that center might have incurred in building. I hope that you have been saving you good rummage for us. I know that the center will be open two or three days before April 26 for that. Hold the following people in prayer: Judy Wilsonwho is swirling around in Hawaii: Rhonda Pruett; Linda Denker; Case Martin; Landis Kern; Joe Kotwig, Aunt Georgie Gandre, Aunt Frances Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Sandi Gandre, Ruby Ruth Gandre, Joyce and Danny Schellenberg; Esther Lindemann, Teresa Wilke, Anna Lindemann, Millie, Mr. Bill Lott, Pat at the Heights, Marie Schauer, Bob Young, Marilyn Qualls, Lillie Lay; Shirley Dozier; Bob Brown; Sarge Dunkin; Dorothy Svoboda; Phyllis Oncken; Clay, Maynard; Louise Jones; Margie Menking; Jesse Esparza; the families of LA Lindemann and Doug Lott; pray for our troops; and pray for rain. Lola and Wade Wilson
had a little company over for supper and 42-playing. They had Betty and Gene Adkinson and their daughter Erin from Yorktown over to eat King Ranch Chicken and managed to teach Erin the basics of playing 42. Lola said that she did really well. Erin has more guts than I do. Then Lola fixes pork chops, gravy and biscuits the next day. I tell you what. I think that woman makes biscuits in her sleep. Well Kathleen threw together macaroni and cheese with some ground meat that was just delicious. We were dividing up cookbooks from our San Antonio booty trip. Three women and a bunch of cookbooks make for a lot of fun. Oh, need a rain report. We got about an inch of rain in the middle of all of this. Thank you God. I was so sorry to learn that Matt Pohler had lost has battle with leukemia. I sat there in the BSC a couple of years earlier and talked with an exuberant Matt when his family was having a birthday party for his sister. He was a young seventeen and trying to decide whether he was going for a baseball or a golf scholarship. We will miss you Matt. I wish you many blessings up in Heaven. You blessed many people with your short life here on earth. Someone is barbequing out there and the smell is drifting my way. Twerpt is running around barking. She smells it too. It really is rather maddening. Have a great week, and God Bless.
Cienega to sing at Gala

The Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation is pleased to announce Jade Cienega will be performing during the social hour for the Spring Gala on May 3rd. Gala guests will want to arrive at 6 p.m. for the social and cocktail hour in order to enjoy her performance. Jade is the daughter of former Gonzales resident Carol Knandel Cienega and Jessie Cienega. She is the granddaughter of James Knandel of Gonzales and the late Gloria Knandel. Jade is graciously donating her performance to the Hospital Foundation in honor of her grandparents. Jades music influences include Gladys Knight, Crystal Gale, The Temptations, Merle Haggard and John Conlee. She sings genres which include traditional country, blues, gospel, Tejano, contemporary country and pop. Her talent has landed her performances with Ray Price, Wanda Jackson, Connie Smith, Josh Ab-
Jade Cienega
bot Band, Kevin Fowler and the Gary Allan Band. Additionally, she has played for over 100,000 people at Tejano festivals, opened for major Blues artists like Barbara Lynn and toured with Leona Williams. Jades endless energy, deep soul and strong voice combine to guide her on a path of success. She openly shares her belief and faith in God. Jade feels God gave her a gift in music to share His love for her. This gift allows her to share His love with others through her performances. She is currently touring with John Conlee performing in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Jade is looking forward to performing on the grounds of the historic Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheater on May 3rd for the Hospital Foundation Spring Gala. For tickets to see Jade perform, please call Connie Kacir at 830-672-8758.
Gonzales Book Club News

By CAROLYN MIKESH
The Life of Pi by Yann Martel was the Gonzales Book Clubs March selection for discussion. The novel begins with the youngster Pis insistence that after studying the Hindu, Christian, and Muslim faiths, he cannot accept one exclusively. He can only be content with all three. This causes consternation among his spiritual advisors. But Pi does not change his mind. He believes there is something special about each of them.
The plot begins as his familys zoo is being moved across the sea to another location. The ship begins to sink and Pi is thrown off the ship into a lifeboat along with a tiger named Richard Parker. They live on the lifeboat for about five months and have many adventures. The author makes us believe that it is possible for a human and a tiger to live together for five months although we know that it would be miraculous for a human and a tiger to ever live together. We learn how Pi trains the tiger as he would in the
zoo to obey commands, such as staying in his own territory. And when Pi feeds Richard Parker he blows a whistle to let him know that Pi is the one doing the feeding. The Life of Pi is also full of vivid descriptions. A gigantic, blinding white shard of glass from a broken cosmic window danced in the sky, insubstantial, yet overwhelmingly powerful. Ten thousand drums could not have made as much noise as that bolt of lightning; it was positively deafening. When Pi looks into the water at the fish he thinks, What I saw was an up-side down town, small, quiet and peaceable, whose citizens went about with the sweet civility of angels. We discussed how Pi lived with Richard Parker and the ending of the novel where he tells his two stories to the Japanese investigators. This novel is a must read for several reasons, the excellent writing and
descriptions, the religious ideas that are introduced in the beginning, and the story itself. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, April 17, at Lifords Books and Fine Art form 10-11 a.m. We will discuss The Goldfinch by Donna Tart, a novel about a boy who survives an accident that kills his mother. Through the years he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small painting. Anyone interested in a literary discussion is welcome to attend. Please come!
The Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38, I.O.O.F. continued their support to Pilots Club Project Graduation with a check donation to help with prizes for the graduating seniors who attend the all-night party. This will be the 12th year of support from the Odd Fellows Lodge #38. (pic l-r Noble Grand Michael Mercer and Stephanie Gacke Project Coordinator)
Dutch Oven Cookoff set April 26

The annual Dutch Oven Cookoff is scheduled for April 26 at Pioneer Village. The categories are Beans, Breads, Desserts and a Meat Dish. Judging will be at 2pm, there will be a top prize of $200 for the winner and other prizes for other placements. Each entry is $20 with no limit on entries. There will be a craft fair from 10am-4pm and they will be selling all of their hand mad crafts. If you are interested in having a booth to sell your hand made wears that day the booth is $5 and all we ask is that you stay the entire time from 10am-4pm. There will also be entry forms available on day of competition. If you have any questions feel free to ask here or give us a call at 830-672-2157
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The Gonzales V.F.W. Post 4817 will have a Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dessert is included. $7.50 per plate. You can dine in or drive through. Gonzales K.C. Council 5090 will hold their regular monthly April 9. A meal begins at 7:30 p.m , with meeting at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend 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, April 5th, beginning at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Christian School located at 1214 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Contact Linda at 361-275-1216. The Annual Bebe School reunion will be held April 12th at the Monthalia Methodist Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All students and families are welcome. For more information please call: Margaret Plunkett at 830-672-3329 or 830-263-2083 or Clarence Bahlmann at 830-437-2610. Emmanuel Christian School will hold a huge Garage/Bake sale on Saturday, April 26th, from 8:00a.m. until sold out. All money raised will go toward our playground and building funds. We will be accepting donations for the garage sale until Thursday, April 24th. Donations may be dropped off at 1214 St. Louis anytime during school hours, MondayThursday, 7:30-3:30. For more information, please call 830519-4086. Bobby Jordan and the Ridgecreek Band will be per-
VFW Chicken
KC Council
forming all your old country dance favorites at the Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo, April 4, 8-11:30 PM (open seating). Kitchen opens at 7 PM. $8.00 donation benefits VFW. Smokefree and always open to public. Reservations/Info 830379-1971/303-9903. Weldon Henson Band from Austin will be playing true country dance music at the Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo on April 6, 3-6:30 pm. Kitchen/door opens at 2 pm. $8 donation. Hall is smoke free and always open to public. Info 830-305-5478/303-9903. The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on April 17 from 1011 a.m. at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss The Goldfinch by Donna Tart. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Please join us!
see you there.
Country Dance
Helping Hands
A 4-H Photography Workshop will take place on April 8, from 4-5 p.m. at the Gonzales County AgriLife Extension Office, 1709 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Janie Pineda at 830-672-8531 or janie.pineda@ag.tamu. edu<mailto:janie.pineda@ ag.tamu.edu>
Photo workshop
The Gonzales Public Library is hosting its Easter Coloring Contest. Ages 3-10 are welcome to pick up a coloring page to participate. Entries need to be returned to the library by Friday, April 11. Winners will be notified to pick up their prizes before Easter. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a one day Safe Sitter course for children ages 11-13 on April 12, 2014. The class will be from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at 623 N. Fair Street. Students who complete the Safe Sitter program are taught infant and child choking rescue and CPR, online and cell phone safety, babysitting dos and donts and child care essentials. Registration is $25 for each participant (Fee includes Safe Sitter handbook, snacks, and lunch). To enroll, call Janie Pineda at 830-672-8531. Space is limited to six students. For more information about Safe Sitter visit www.safesitter. org The First United Methodist Church will host a free presentation, open to the public on Sunday, March 30th at 7 p.m. Sandy Schmidt will present an introduction to Biblical Principles of Health. She has taught for years on the topic of the relationship between our thoughts, our emotions and our health. Research shows that 80% of disease is linked to emotional disturbance as they are intricately tied together. Please mark your calendars and join us for this timely message.
Safe Sitter
Book Club
Bebe Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Elstner and Mr. Michael D. Walshak, of Gonzales are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Courtney Nicole Walshak to Richard Thomas Welfel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gene Welfel, of Belmont. Courtney graduated from Gonzales High School and the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor in Corporate Communications and a Certificate in Business Foundations. She is employed with The Kinney Law Firm, in Austin, Texas. Richard graduated from Nixon High School and Texas State University in San Marcos, with a Bachelor in Industrial Technology specializing in Manufacturing Technology. He is employed with CMC Steel, Inc. in Seguin, Texas. Courtney is the granddaughter of James Fehner and the late Dolores Fehner and Joan Walshak and the late Douglas Walshak all of Gonzales. Richard is the grandson of the late Don and Eula Barnett of Belmont and Leona Welfel and the late Henry Welfel of Shiner. A June 21st wedding is being planned at the St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Blanco, Texas with the reception following in Spring Branch, Texas.
Walshak-Barnett
Bake Sale
The DeWitt County Sheriffs office will be hosting a crime prevention awareness meeting at the Hochhiem Prairie Hall (Turner Hall) located at 5245 State Highway 111, approximately 6 miles south of Yoakum, on Wednesday April 9 at 6 p.m. Sgt. Carl Bowen of the DeWitt County Sheriffs office investigation section will be giving the presentation. Any questions can be directed to Carl Bowen at the DeWitt County Sheriffs office 361-275-5734, and we hope to
Crime Prevention
Quilt bindings and other special edge-finishing techniques will be the focus of the Tuesday, April 1, Shiner Heritage Quilters meeting to be held at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 102 W. Church St. (1 block off Hwy 90A) in Shiner. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes lots of activities such as show and tell, star block-ofthe-month, door prizes and light refreshments in addition to the discussion of various finishing techniques. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Call 361-594-3185 for more information.
Heritage Quilters
Biblical Health
North Avenue Intermediate will be accepting referral forms for gifted and talented testing for 5th and 6th grade students through Thursday, April 17. Referral forms may be printed from the GISD web site or picked up at the North Avenue school office.
G/T Testing Referrals
Easter Coloring
Whats Happening at the GYC

Mon-Thurs 3:30-6 p.m., Sat. 3-10 p.m. GYC Spring BBQ Sunday April 27, Jr. High Cafeteria, 11- 2. Pork Rib Plates!! $8 Get your Tickets now and start selling! Remember: Bring Report cards for rewards for good grades! 3:30 Tutoring from 3:30-6:00 Monday through Thursday, with help in all subjects. We can help you get your grades up and keep them there. Get in the habit of coming in and staying ahead with your classes. Students working in homework lab will earn 200 points an hour. Thursday, April 3 Complaint Free Challenge weekly sessions of enlightenment led by Karen Melton--400pts. Volleyball Saturday, April 5 3:00 p.m. Bake cakes and cookies 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 4:00 Movies at 6:45 Bring $ 5.00 for Movie and popcorn & drink. We will return after 9 p.m. to GYC.
Friday Dance
Gonzales Healthcare Systems

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The Gonzales Community African American Interface Church Scholarship Fund Drive will hold its monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. April 3 at Union Lea Baptist Chruch in Gonzales. The public is invited. The Gonzales County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet for the regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 5:15, in the meeting room at the Gonzales Community Health Center, 228 St. George Street. All board members are asked to attend, and visitors are welcome. Gonzales County Historical Commission will meet from 6-8 p.m. April 3 at the Commissioners Courtroom, Gonzales County Courthouse. The Program Title is Caring for the County Part 1: The Advisory Role of the Gonzales County Historical Commission. We encourage the public to attend and participate in this program. The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 3 at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.
Scholarship Fund
Specialty Physician Outpatient Clinic

Audiology
Amy Trost, Hearing Specialist (830) 372-2237
Mental Health Board
Neurology
Praveen Thangada, M.D. (830) 303-1819
Podiatry
Cardiology
Neurosurgery
Terri Quebedeaux, D.P.M., P.A. (830) 672-7581
Historical Commission
William Craig, M.D. (830) 672-3845
Byron D. Neely, M.D., P.A. (979) 968-6500
Pulmonology
John Holcomb, M.D. (210) 692-1634
Counselor
Urology
Kim Wilgus, MA, LPC (361) 570-1444
Robert Ryan, III, M.D. (830) 379-8491
Surgery
Dermatology
Oncology
Vicente Quintero, M.D. (830) 626-5551
Rohit Kapoor, M.D., P.A. (210) 655-0075
Kathleen Koerner, DO, MS (830) 672-8502 Lino Oballo (830) 672-8502
American Legion
Neonatology
Ophthalmology
Marisol Ortiz, M.D. (361) 575-0681
Nephrology
Joseph Kavanagh, M.D. (830) 379-3937 Scott Thomas, M.D. (830) 379-3937
Located at Sievers Medical Clinic: Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders

Jennifer Hennessee, M.D. (830) 379-0299
Azhar M. Malik, M.D. (361) 576-0011 Faisal Khan, M.D. (361) 582-7999
Orthopedics
G. Steven White, M.D. (830) 379-9492 Trent Twitero, M.D. (830) 379-9492
Gynecology
Stephanie Kodack, M.D. (830) 672-8502
Thursday, April 3 2014
Several Nixon-Smiley High School students earned honors when they participated in the Academic UIL District Meet in Karnes City on Saturday. 2nd Place Calculator Team - Dennis Nesser (1st Place), Uriel Tovar (4th Place), Jose Olalde (5th Place), and Omar Munoz 5th Place in Headline Writing - Diego Pompa 4th Place Mathematics Team - Emilio Guzman, Omar Munoz, Dennis Nesser,
N-S students claim honors

Erik Sistos 2nd Place Number Sense Team - Heather Perkovich (2nd Place), Max Avendano, and Jordan VanAuken 1st Place in Ready Writing - Case Samford 4th Place Prose Interpretation - Katrina Suire 4th Place Social Studies Team - Uriel Tovar (5th Place), Kevin Martinez, Deion Jacobo, and Jose Olalde
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Waelder students win at state

Waelder High School results from the Texas Skills/USA State Competition that took place March 27 in Corpus Christi: 1. Pete Cedillio took a superior blue ribbon for his rocking horse. 2. Steven Ewing took a superior blue ribbon for his Cedar Garden Bench. 3. Fernando Godinez and Sammie Reyes took a superior blue ribbon for making a laptop corner table. 4. Dylan Ibarra and Jose Nino Nino took a superior blue ribbon for building a combination metal and wood coffee table. 5. Tracy Moore and Carlos Mindieta
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took a Red ribbon for their hog trap. 6. Chris Davis and John Crawford took a white ribbon for building a rectangle Bar-B-Que pit. 7. Hector Mendosa and John Crawford tooka white ribbon for their rectangle shaped Bar-B-Que pit. CATE teacher Terry Jones said, I am proud of our students for going above and beyond classroom expectation. I also want to say, Thank You so much to Mrs Crawford for going as a chaperone and for helping watch the students on the down time of this competition.
Gonzales High Schools One-Act Play cast.
GHS thespians advance

Dr. Kimberly Strozier, Gonzales ISD superintendent, is reminding parents who live in districts other than GISD
who want their children to attend school in Gonzales during the 2014-15 school year than an application for transfer must be made as soon as possible. Applications for transfer should be made in the
Superintedents office at 926 St. Lawrence before the May 2 deadline. Applications not received prior to May 2 face the possibility of not being approved. In accordance with the Modified Court Order, Civil Action No. 5281, Federal District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, the Gonzales Independent School District will screen all transfer applications and grant approval only within the limits established by the Court Order.
Gonzales High School competed at their UIL One Act Play District competition on March 25, 2014. Their production of Quiet in the Land advanced to area along with Yoakum High School. The company will compete at area on April 12 at Industrial High School in Vanderbilt. Individual medalists were Adrian Buesing with an honorable mention all star cast, and Sydney Floyd, Brooke Neuse, and Courtney Ritchie earned all-star medals. The full company includes: Jessica Moore, Abe Ascencio, Rene Bibas, Cassidy Brown, Adrian Buesing, PJ DeLuna, Sydney Floyd, Wayne Fowler, Keith Healdarsen, Hayden Henke, Clayton Kelley, Devon Lopez, Becca Lowery, Shelby Mann, Tristian Mathis, Angelica Mathis, Hayden Martin, Brooke
Shiner One-Act Play cast advances

Shiner was among two schools to advance following District One-Act Play competition. Named Best Actress was Eryn Lambert. Making the All-Star Cast were Michael Lawrence and Sarah Reese.
Neuse, Brianna Perez, Courtney Ritchie, Dillon Segundo, and Vanessa Vela. Directors are Leslie Buesing, Rena Gray, and Charlene Henke Come see the district champions at their public performances on Sunday March 30 at 2 p.m. in the Junior High Auditorium or at their dinner theatre fundraiser on Sunday, April 6 at 5 p.m. The show will be performed first at the Junior High Auditorium. Imme-
diately following the show, the audience with dinner theatre tickets will go to the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall to enjoy chicken fried steak, home made mash potatoes, green beans, tea and award winning banana pudding all made by Dixie Grill. Tickets for dinner theatre on sale until April 1. Dinner theatre tickets are $17. Show only tickets for both performances are $6 for adults, and $4 for students and seniors.
The Honorable Mention All Star Cast included Brittani Fletcher and Jessi Pesek. Shiner and Three Rivers will be competing at the Area Meet in San Antonio on April 12.
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Hard work pays off for Apache senior linesman

By MARK LUBE
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When he first started playing football as a youth, Gonzales senior Zach Perez-Clack knew he wanted to play college football somewhere. He also knew he would have to work his tail off. Many years of hard work on and off the field paid off on Thursday as Perez-Clack signed a letter of intent to play football with Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) Aggies. It is a good accomplishment, Perez-Clack said. Ive always wanted to do this and I have worked hard for it. He said OPSU started courting him during his junior year. They talked me during that season, Perez-Clack said. I really liked the school. There were some other schools that came up but in the end I picked OPSU. Perez-Clack checked
fully start my sophomore year. Perez-Clack said he is planning to manage in sports management, and would like to be either a sports agent or a coach after graduating from college. Perez-Clack was a starter on the offensive and defensive lines for the Apaches this past season. Gonzales went 9-5 and were state quarterfinalists for just the third time in school history. Perez-Clack also competed in powerlifting, track and field, and baseball. I will miss my family and friends, Perez-Clack said about leaving Gonzales. I want to thank all GHS senior Zach Perez-Clack signed with Oklahoma Panhandle State University for football on Thursday. the coaches, my family Shown are Edundo R. Perez, Rosa Perez, Zach Perez-Clack, Teresa Clack, Gary Clack and GHS coaches, Mi- and friends for helping chael Morrish, Ryan Arellano, Joey Carrizales and Larry Wuthrich. (Photo by Mark Lube) me come this far. out both Hardin-Sim- Oklahoma Panhandle, in Perez-Clack said he ex- said. I like to help build OPSU competes in the mons and Mary Hardin Goodwell. The popula- pects to be playing at the a program to a higher NCAA Division II and is Baylor. tion of the town is a little center position on the level. led by head coach Russell I prayed a lot and talk- over 1,000. Aggies. I probably will not Gaskamp. ed to God about going to It feels like home even They are building their start my freshman year. In 2013, they finished OPSU, he said. though it is far away, he program up. I like to be My goal is get better as a with a 4-7 record. OPSU is located in the said. with the underdogs, he college player and hope-
Earlywine to serve country while playing college ball

By MARK LUBE
NIXON Nixon-Smiley senior Garrett Earlywine planned to go to college. He planned to serve in the military. He did not initially plan on playing football, his passion, at the college level. Things have changed a little as Earlywine signed a letter of intent Friday to play football at Division III Texas Lutheran University in nearby Seguin. While attending classes and playing wide receiver for the Bulldogs, Earlywine will also serve in the National Guard one weekend a month. I want to serve my country so my fellow countrymen can continue to have freedom, he said. Earlywine said he was interested in getting a chance of playing at the college level. I told Coach (Carlton) McKinney I was interested and he sent out a couple of letters, he said. Earlywine and McKinney teamed up on evalu-
ating Earlywines chances, abilities, and compatible schools. As the 2013 season progressed, I realized Garrett could play college football, McKinney said. TLU got in touch with Earlywine about playing football after the end of basketball season. The National Guard will coordinate Earlywines part-time commitment with his schooling and football. I contacted my recruiter and let him know what was happening. Earlywine said. He said the National Guard would work with my football schedule as long as I provided a letter of intent for the school where I will be playing. Earlywine said serving part-time in the National Guard will help him contribute to the TLU football program. It will build leadership, discipline, responsibility, loyalty in me. All the things that build good character as well as a soldier and football player, he said. The Bulldogs have a defi-
nite plan for Earlywine to help out as a receiver. McKinney said that was a big factor in Earlywine deciding to got to TLU and that the Bulldogs get a very dependable and reliable player. TLU will be able to count on Garrett, he said. Education is first for him and then football. They will not have to worry about him off the field. Garrett has good talent but he has a lot more good work ethic. Earlywine looked into TLU, Hardin-Simmons and Sul Ross. TLU gets another plus on Earlywines checklist with their location and proximity to Nixon-Smiley. TLU just felt really welcoming. Hardin-Simmons being so far away was why I chose not to go, he said. He is hoping to make some contributions in his freshman year on the Bulldog team. I want to play in three to four games and get a varsity letter, Earlywine said. He plans to study criminal justice at TLU while
Nixon-Smiley senior Garrett Earlywine signed a letter of intent to play football for Texas Lutheran University. Earlywine will also serve in the National Guard part time while in school. Shown are Chris Earlywine, Garrett Earlywine, Nichole Earlywine, N-S athletic director and head football coach Carlton McKinney, Coleton Trammell, Lexi Trammell and Superintendent Dr. Cathy Booth. (Photo by Mark Lube) also serving as military policeman in the National Guard. After college, Earlywine wants to attend Office Candidate School (OCS) and continue to serve as military policeman in full, active duty. I plan on retiring from the military after serving 25-30 years, he said. Earlywine credited his family, friends and teammates for helping him, and McKinney for helping him develop as a wide receiver. He taught me everything I know. I just brought the hands, he said. Earlywine and the Mustangs finished the year 6-5 and were in the playoffs for the first time since 2005. They lost in the first round to juggernaut Refugio. The TLU Bulldogs, coached by Danny Padron, finished the 2013 season 5-2.
Cuero gets late burst to topple Gonzales

By MARK LUBE
GHS freshman Skylea Tatsch takes a turn at the plate in the third inning during Gonzales game with Cuero on Friday. Tatsch got a bunt single as Cuero held Gonzales off the scoreboard, winning 9-0. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Through five full innings of play, the Gonzales Lady Apaches softball team was still in the game, trailing Cuero just 3-0. The Lady Gobblers turned in a massive top of the sixth, collecting six hits and scoring twice as many runs as they did in the first five innings to come away with a 9-0 win at Lady Apache Field on Friday night. Gonzales had played very well on defense up to that point, including hold-
ing Cuero to no runs in the first two innings. Things kind of unraveled in the sixth. Errors are contagious and they proved to be crucial in this game, Lady Apache head coach Amanda Parsons said. We had one mistake, then and then another. We were unable to rebound from them. In the first meeting between the Lady Apaches and the Lady Gobblers, Cuero laid down plenty of bunts but that was not to be the case Friday night. They bunted us to death last time, Parsons said.
We really worked on our short game the last couple of days. Cuero adjusted and put more distance behind the hits, causing some trouble for Gonzales. We were good on the bunts. We lost some focus when they started actually hitting the ball, Parsons said. In the top of the first, Audrey Simpson got a leadoff walk and got to third on back-to-back sacrifices but was left stranded. For Gonzales, Kristeny Magallanes got a leadoff single but was later caught
stealing at second. Neither team got a run in the second inning. Cuero broke the tie in the top of the third. Ashley Liendo got a leadoff walk and her runner, Jade Cuellar, made to second later on the unsuccessful fielderschoice play. Cuellar scored on the two-out single by Chelsea Veit. For the Lady Apaches in the bottom of the third, Kendra Williams and Skylea Tatsch laid down backto-back bunts. Later a fielders choice out on Tatsch LATE BURST Page B2
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Flatonia nine record 36 in blow out win

Softball The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas defeated Stockdale 13-2 in four innings. Hallettsville led 4-0 after the first inning and plated seven runs in the second inning. Hallettsville scored two in the bottom of the third and Stockdale got on the scoreboard with a pair of runs in the top of the fourth inning. CoCo Caraway earned the win for Hallettsville with one hit and eight strikeouts in three innings. Abby Fowlkes pitched one inning in relief, two hits, two runs and four strikeouts. For Hallettsville, Camille Grahmann went 3-for-3, two runs and two RBIs; Alicia Grahmann went 2-for-3, triple, two runs and two RBIs; Madison Schindler was 3-for-3, two runs, double and one RBI; Carley Woytek went 2-for2, two runs and one RBI; Kendyl Lange had one run; Lana Hickson was 1-for1, two runs; Paiden Pruett was 1-for-1, triple, run and RBI; Heather Henneke had one RBI; Serena Kutac was 1-for-1 with two RBIs; Sierrra Wallace had one run and Caraway was 1-for-2. The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs fell 6-4 in a district game with Ganado in eight innings on Saturday. Flatonia took a 1-0 lead after the first innings and the Maidens scored four runs in the third inning. Flatonia cut the deficit to 4-2 in the sixth inning and scored twice more in the seventh to tie the game. Ganado scored twice in the top of the eighth and held off the Lady Dogs in the bottom of the inning. Katie Steinhauser pitched for Flatonia and was 3-for-4 with an RBI; Crystal Rodriguez hit 1-for-4 with two runs and Kylie Mica had two RBIs. Baseball The Cuero Gobblers got a 15-4 win over Gonzales on Friday. Cuero took a 2-0 lead at the end of the first and scored five runs in the second. Cuero plated twice in the third and Gonzales got a run in the bottom of the inning. The Apaches scored three runs in the fourth to come within 9-4. The Gobblers then scored one run, two runs and three runs, respectively, in innings five through seven. Lane Meade earned the win for Cuero with one hit, three walks and three strikeouts in three innings pitched. Levi Jones threw for one inning and DMond LaFond put in a trio of innings with one hit, five walks and five strikeouts. At the plate for Cuero, Reid Schiffbauer was 1-for3, double and two RBIs; Pearson Reese went 1-for1, double and RBI; LaFond was 2-for-3, double and one RBI; Clint Davis was 3-for-6. Double and three RBIs and Austin Johnson was 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI. For Gonzales, Joe Ryan Carrizales took the loss with two innings pitched, seven its, six walks and three strikeouts; Zach Akers worked one inning with three walks and two strikeouts, and Ryan Benes threw for four innings with four hits, four walks and four strikeouts. Blake Cox went 2-for-4, double and RBI. Flatonia won one and lost one in district. On March 25, the Bulldogs absolutely dominated Yorktown 36-0 in five innings. Flatonia scored 13 runs in the first innings, plated two more runs in the second innings, added 14 runs in the third and six more in the fourth inning. Mitchel Mica picked up the win for Flatonia. At the plate, Casen Novak was 4-for-4, double, two RBIs and five runs; Zach Velasquez went 3-for3, double and four RBIs; Brandon Perez hit 2-for3, two doubles and four RBIs; Easton Migl was 2-for-4 with three runs; Wyatt Wehmeyer batted 2-for-3; Kaddin Mikulik went 2-for-5 scored three runs; Will Bruns was 1-for3 with a double and three runs; San Juan Ramirez was 1-for-2; Marcus Mica was 1-for-2, triple, three RBIs and four runs; Livan Cedillo was 1-for-2, double and three RBIs; Braydon Mica was 1-for-2, two RBIs and three runs; Gus Venegas was 1-for-3; Jigar Patel was 1-for-2 and Mitchel Mica was 1-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs. On Saturday, Flatonia was edged by Ganado 2-1. Flatonia led 1-0 after two innings and the Indians scored twice in the fifth inning for the win. Marcus Mica took the win for the Dogs. Venegas was 1-for-3 and a triple; Migl was 1-for-3 with an RBI; Novak was 1-for-2 and Bruns went 1-for-3. The Luling Eagles defeated Nixon-Smiley 12-1 on Friday. The Eagles scored seven runs in the top of the third and NixonSmiley scored one run in the bottom of the inning. Luling scored once in the fourth and fifth and added three runs in the top of the sixth. Nick Pena took the loss for Nixon-Smiley with five runs, three hits and two strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings. Jordan Van Auken threw for 3 2/3 innings with seven runs on seven hits, one walk and one strikeout. Diego Pompa went 1-for-2 with one run scored. Luling edged Schulenburg on March 25, 4-3. The Eagles led 1-0 after the second inning and scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Schuelnburg plated three runs in seventh to tie the game before the Eagles got the winner in the bottom of the inning. Anthony Perales pitched Luling to victory with three runs on one hit, six walks and 10 strikeouts. Trevor Grabarkewitz went 2-for-4, run RBI and a double. Trayden Staton went 1-for-3 with two runs; Perales was 2-for-4; Bryce Watts was 1-for-3; Josh Alvarez hit was 1-for4 with one run with one run; Juan Ordonez had one RBI; Tony Obregon had two RBIs and Zach Lawton was 1-for-4. Hallettsville shutout Stockdale 9-0 on Friday. Hallettsville scored twice in the second inning and four in the fourth inning before scoring three in the fifth inning. Weston Seay earned the win for Hallettsville with one hit, six walks and 11 strikeouts in six innings pitched. Clay Fowlkes pitched one inning in relief with two hits and one strikeout. At the plate, Seay was 2-for-3 with a double; Dylan Kerr was 1-for-1 with a double; Tyler Skelton was 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI while Dalton Herrington was 2-for-3, double and four RBIs. Track and Field Gobbler Relays March 22 (Local athletes only) Junior varsity girls Team results 5th, Cuero, 41; 6th, Yoakum, 40. 100 5th, Courtney Simpson, Cuero, 14.36. 200 4th, April Cooper, Yoakum, 26.89. 400 relay 3rd, Cuero (Ariana Campbell, Miceala Ruiz, Courtney Simpson, Abree Williams), 56.35. 1600 relay 5th, Yoakum (Jhountie Strait, Alyssa Perez, April Cooper, Stephanie Rosas), 5:03.83. 800 relay 5th, Cuero ((Ariana Campbell, Miceala Ruiz, Courtney Simpson, Abree Williams), 1:59.72. Shot put 1st, Hannah Smith, Yoakum, 31-1; 2nd, Lauren Villa, Yoakum, 30-10 ; 3rd, Hannah Ellis, Cuero 30-1; 4th, Leah Whittington, Cuero 29-3. Discus 1st, Leah Whittington, Cuero, 90-5; 2nd, Lauren Villa, Yoakum, 89-9; 3rd, Hanna Smith, Yoakum, 87-4; 6th, Hannah Ellis, Cuero, 82-4. Triple jump 5th, Kaleigh Patek, Cuero, 28-3 . Varsity girls Team results 2nd, Yoakum, 113; 3rd, Cuero, 88. 1600 2nd, Jocee Bennett, Cuero, 5:52.55; 4th, Alex Villafranca, Cuero, 5:55.51. 200 3rd, Missy Odom, Cuero, 27.46; 5th, Cameshia Williams, Yoakum, 27.89. 3200 5th, Dixie Blackwell, Cuero, 13:19.32. 100 hurdles 3rd, Danielle Lorraine, Yoakum, 17.53; 5th, Celine Markert, Yoakum, 17.92; 6th, Ally Lott, Cuero, 18.40. 800 1st, Alex Villafranca, Cuero, 2:30.25; ROUNDUP Page B3
LATE BURST: GHS gives up six runs in Early runs push St. Paul past St. Gerard sixth inning in loss
By MARK LUBE
SHINER Despite a minor lag later in the game, the Shiner St. Paul played the best they had played all year in the first four innings of Mondays nondistrict win against San Antonio St. Gerard, 9-5, at Shiner Starplex. Those four innings were the best we had played in a game this season, Cardinals head coach Sam Weinhold said. St. Paul rallied from an early Royal score in the top of the first to lead 4-1 in the bottom of the inning. St. Paul scored twice in the second inning and brought in three runs in the third. That provided enough cushion for St. Paul to absorb a quartet of Royal runs in the seventh inning after St. Paul had a chance to score two runs in the bottom of the sixth and end the game on the mercy rule. We kind of let St. Gerard back in the game late but we were able to finish, Weinhold said. In the second part of the game, some of the Cardinal starters gave way to substitute players. Weinhold said he did not consider those players bench players but starters who did not start and lauded all of his players on their efforts I felt everyone who played a little back did their jobs, he said. St. Gerard got a good start to the contest as Jacob Ruiz tripled with one out. Eric Jones reached on the error and Ruiz went home
for the first run of the game. St. Paul started out in a similar fashion but got more out of it. Ryan Malinvosky got a
right field to put St. Paul Continued from page B1 ahead 2-1. Ritchie scored on the and two straight strikeouts Weston Davis double. retired the side. In the fourth inning, ST. PAUL Page B3 Emma Stanfield picked up a single for Cuero and scored on the two-out hit by Liendo. In the top of the fifth inning, Veit got a hit and later scored and in the sixth inning for Cuero, Jocce Bennet and Tiffani Shellenbarger lead off with singles. Liendo knocked a ball to Gonzales relief pitcher Tori Lester, who made the throw to Tatsch at third for the fielders-choice out on Bennet. Simpson was walked to Wish your Little League player good luck in this load the bases and Megan Pakebusch put a hit into left special edition of The Gonzales Cannon
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field to bring Shellenbarger in. Courtney Clark hit a fly ball to center to score Liendo; Veit tripled to right field, scoring Simpson and Pakebusch for the 7-0 lead. Brennan Sager singled between third and second to advance Veit home and Stansfield scored Sager on the RBI double.
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3rd, Jocee Bennett, Cuero, 2:32.85. 300 hurdles 5th, Mariah Rodriguez, Cuero, 52.06. 400 relay 3rd, Cuero (Jessica Odoms, Kyra Johnson, Cassie Rossett, Missy Odom), 51.96; 4th, Yoakum (Latrice Brown, Aubre Hadley, Desiree Garza, Cameshia Williams), 52.33. 1600 relay 2nd, Cuero (Addison Sheppard, Kaelen Sievers, Autumn Means, Alex Villafranca), 4:18.37; 5th, Yoakum (Ana Cabello, Olga Renteria, Kate Anzualda, Danielle Lorraine), 4:47.77. 800 relay 3rd, Cuero (Cassie Rossett, Kaelen Sievers, Jessica Odoms, Missy Odom), 1:49.72; 6th, Yoakum (Latrice Brown, Olga Renteria, Aubre Hadley, Cameisha Williams), 1:55.83. Shot put 1st, Celine Markert, Yoakum, 39-8 ; 2nd, Ryleigh Johnson, Yoakum, 38-3; 3rd, Jaccari Hights, 36-10 . Discus 1st, Celine Markert, Yoakum, 139-4; 2nd, Jaccari Hights, Yoakum, 105-6 ; 4th, Ryleigh Johnson, Yoakum, 96-7. Triple jump 3rd, Daja Williams, Cuero, 34-5 ; 4th, Latrice Brown, 33-2 . High jump 1st, Desiree Garza, Yoakum, 5-4; T2nd, Celine Markert,Yoakum, 5-0; 4th, McKenna Smith, Yoakum, 5-0. Junior varsity boys Team results T6th, Yoakum, 56; 8th, Cuero, 54. 200 5th, Eric Pena, Cuero, 24.84. 3200 4th, Ben Villareal, Cuero, 11:46.88. 400 2nd, Tony Maciel, Cuero, 55.93; 3rd, Jose Lopez, Yoakum, 57.17; 5th, Jarius Eldridge, Cuero, 58.32; 6th, Ryan Garza, Yoakum, 58.78. 110 hurdles 3rd, Travis Young, Cuero, 18.63; 4th, Dylan Belcik, Yoakum, 18.74. 800 1st, Jose Lopez, Yoakum, 2:12.59. 300 hurdles 5th, Wyatt Andrews, Cuero, 48.11. 400 relay 5th, Yoakum (Justin Ramirez, Travious Hights,Ryan Garza, Paul Garcia), 47.17 1600 relay 4th, Cuero (Wyatt Andrews, Nick Papacek, Jarius Eldridge, Travis Zavesky), 3:52.69; 5th, Yoakum (Tony Maciel, Ryan Garza, Dylan Belcik,
Jose Lopez), 3:54.95. 800 relay 5th, Cuero (Travis Zaveksy, Jarius Eldridge, Viren Vora, Eric Pena), 1:40.21; 6th, Yoakum (Brendan Villa, Travious Hights, Robert Padron, Paul Garcia), 1:40.84. Long jump 1st, Brendan Villa, Yoakum, 18-9 ; 2nd, Jareed Edwards, Cuero, 18-5. Shot put 5th, Caeveon Patton, Cuero, 37-4. Discus 2nd, Caeveon Patton, Cuero, 110- . Triple jump 3rd, Jarius Eldridge, Cuero, 36-7 ; 5th, Viren Vora, Cuero, 36-2 ; 6th, Justin Ramirez, Yoakum, 36-2 3/4. High jump 3rd, Paul Garcia, Yoakum, 5-6. Varsity boys Team results 5th, Yoakum, 54; 6th, Cuero, 52. 200 1st, Tre Miles, Cuero, 23.01. 110 hurdles 1st, Xiaoxing He, Cuero, 15.42; 2 nd ,Karl Kaiser, Yoakum, 15.57. 300 hurdles 3rd, Miguel Resendiz, Cuero, 42.88; 4th, Aiden Pompa, Cuero, 43.10; 6th, Karl Kaiser, Yoakum, 43.27. 400 relay 5th, Yoakum (Davontay Mathis, Glenn Love, Miguez Resendiz, TreVontae Hights), 44.72. 1600 relay 4th, Yoakum (Jacob Linn, Glenn Love, TreVontae Hights, Davontay Mathis), 3:38.13. 800 relay 5th, Cuero (Xiaoxin He, Tre Miles, Roderick Fryer, Triston Barefield), 1:34.59. Long jump 3rd, TreVontae Hights, Yoakum, 21-4 . Shot put 2nd, DAnthony Hopkins, Cuero, 46-5 . Discus 1st, Trenton Bridges, Yoakum, 139-2. Triple jump 2nd, Kamron Mathis, Cuero, 43-8 ; 6th, Glenn Love, Yoakum, 40-5. High jump 2nd, Khouri Walker, Cuero, 6-4; 3rd, TreVontae Hights, Yoakum, 6-2; 4th, Glenn Love, Yoakum, 6-2. Navarro Panther Relays March 27 Local athletes only Gonzales Ericka Hernandez set the Panther Relays shot put record with 39-6. The previous best was 37-2, set by Hill of Nixon back in 2003.
Varsity girls Team results 2nd, Yoakum, 94; 4th, Gonzales, 84; 7th, Luling, 33. 100 2nd, Camisha Williams, Yoakum, 13.30; 5th, Alex James, Gonzales, 13.54; 6th, Tajerrica Smith, Gonzales, 13.77. 200 2nd, Claire Patterson, Luling, 26.99; 5th, Latrice Brown, Yoakum, 28.14. 800 4th, Brianna Miller, Gonzales, 2:43.86. 1600 Kristaly Munoz, Luling, 5:27.24; 4th, Ana Cabello, Yoakum, 5:50.30. 100 1st, Lorraine, Yoakum, 16.86; 3rd, Franke, Yoakum, 17.49; 5th, Taylor McCollum, Gonzales, 17.86. 300 hurdles 2nd, Kendall Fougerat, Gonzales, 50.99; 3rd, Taylor McCollum, Gonzales, 51.61. High jump 1st, Desiree Garza, Yoakum, 5-4; 2nd, Molly Barnick, Gonzales, 5-4; 5th, Smith, Yoakum, 4-8; 6th, Amanda Dixson, Gonzales, 4-8. Long jump 2nd, Desiree Garza, Yoakum, 17-2; 4th, Latrice Brown, Yoakum, 16-6 . Triple jump 1st, Latrice Brown, Yoakum, 345; 2nd, Claire Patterson, Luling, 34-2 ; 4th, Taylor McCollum, Gonzales, 32-7. Shot put 1st, Ericka Hernandez, Gonzales, 39-6; 4th, Jaccari Hights, Yoakum, 33-10 ; 5th, Rhyleigh Johnson, Yoakum, 33-10 . Discus 1st, Ericka Hernandez, Gonzales, 1098 ; 4th, Jaccari Hights, Yoakum, 101-5 . Pole vault 2nd, Danyelle Glass, Gonzales, 10-6. 400 relay 2nd, Yoakum, 51.74; 4th, Gonzales, 52.36; 5th, Luling, 52.49. 800 relay 6th, Luling, 1:54.68. 1600 relay 3rd, Gonzales, 4:28.71; 6th, Yoakum, 4:42.40. Varsity boys Team results 1st, Luling, 138; 3rd, Gonzales, 79; 8th, Yoakum, 40; 9th, Flatonia, 10. 100 1st, Juan Ordonez, Luling, 11.14; 4th, Taylen Moore, Luling, 11.52; 6th, Aaron Hunt, Gonzales, 11.58. 200 1st, Ty Anderson, Luling, 22.77; 2nd, Brenden Cubit, Luling, 23.33. 400 5th, Roberts, Luling, 56.58. 800 1st, Ashton Wil-
liams, Gonzales, 2:05.44. 1600 1st, Ryan Flores, Luling, 4:24.33; 4th, Ashton Williams, Gonzales, 4:38.75; 6th, Danny Castillo, Luling, 4:46.17. 3200 1st, Danny Castillo, Luling, 10:04.00. 110 hurdles 1st, Dantey Eldridge, Yoakum, 16.42; 4th, Nathan Findley, Luling, 17.17; 6th, Brandon Patterson, Luling, 17.93. 300 hurdles 2nd, Nathan Findley, Luling, 43.14; 4th, Dantey Eldridge, Yoakum, 44.11; 6th, Brandon Patterson, Luling, 44.64. High jump 1st, Ty Anderson, Luling, 7-0; 6th, Franks, Luling, 5-6. Long jump 1st, Ty Anderson, Luling, 21-7 ; 2nd, Juan Ordonez, Luling, 20 7 ; 3rd, Alyas Ramirez, Gonzales, 19-1 ; 4th, Brenden Cubit, Luling, 19 ; 5th, Tyshawn Erksin, Gonzales, 18-11 . Triple jump 1st, Juan Ordonez, Luling, 44-7 ; 3rd, Taylen Moore, Luling, 39-11. Shot put 1st, Zach Perez-Clack, Gonzales, 4811 ; 2nd, Trenton Bridges, Yoakum, 44-11 ; 3rd, Reagan Jacobs, Yoakum, 42-2 Discus 2nd, Trenton Bridges, Yoakum, 128-7; 5th, Ricky Camarillo, Yoakum, 117-2; 6th, Zach Perez-Clack, Gonzales, 115-6 1/2 . Pole vault 1st, Reed Rightmer, Flatonia, 15-0; 5th, Dantey Eldridge, Yoakum, 13-0. 400 relay 1st, Luling, 43.84; 4th, Gonzales, 45.20. 800 relay 1st, Gonzales, 1:31.74. 1600 relay 1st, Gonzales, 3:30.78. Texas Relays March 28-29 Local athletes only Girls Discus 4th, Celine Markert, Yoakum, 141-8. Shot put 12th, Ericka Hernandez, Gonzales, 39-2 ; 19th, Celine Markert,Yoakum, 37-7 . 100 hurdles 28th, Bailey Connell, Gonzales, 17.54. 800 relay preliminaries 23rd, Gonzales (Hannah Lorton, Kelsey Hardy, Ebonique Harris, Krisslyn Sexton ), 1:49.37. 1600 relay preliminaries 29th, Gonzales (Kelsey Hardy, Kendall Fougerat, Ebonique Harris, Krisslyn Sexton), 4:12.34.
Boys High jump T21st , TreVontae Hights, Yoakum, 6- 110 hurdles 17th, Karl Kaiser, Yoakum, 15.79. 400 relay preliminaries 40th, Yoakum (Davontay Mathis, Glenn Love, Miguel Resendiz, TreVontae Hights), 46.07. 400 relay preliminaries 33rd, Gonzales (Keaundra Cray, Bailey Connell, Krisslyn Sexton, Kelsey Hardy), 52.63. 800 relay preliminaries 24th, Shiner (Marcus Coleman, Justin Stovall, Chad Neubauer, Dadrian Taylor), 1:32.46. 1600 relay preliminaries 29th, Flatonia (Matthew Kozelsky, Reed Rightmer, Raul Olmos, Zach Velasquez), 3:34.24; 33rd, Yoakum (Jacob Linn, TreVontae Hights, Glenn Love, Davontay Mathis), 3:37.13; 34th, Shiner (Justin Stovall, Chad Neubauer, Marcus Coleman, Dadrian Taylor (3:37.14. Tennis The Gonzales tennis team competed in the Hallettsville tournament last week. In the varsity girls singles, Alex Finch won the consolation bracket, defeating teammate Ryane Gilliam in the finals. In girls doubles, Juana Sanchez and Kirsten Muenchow lost in the quarterfinals to Torres and Coleman of Yoakum. Alyson Solis and Katie Bonila won the consolation bracket. In boys singles, Matthew Grauke fell in the consolation quarterfinals. The mixed doubles team of Lucero Luna and Zachary Hernandez won the tournament with a win over Shenan Owens and Fernando Ontiveros in the finals. In junior varsity girls singles, Valeria Aguayo won the tournament with a win over Madalin Kocian in the finals. In girls doubles action, Chelsea McCauley and Amanda Dixson won the consolation bracket. In boys singles, Jacob Burek won the consolation bracket with a win over Carlos Mendoza in the championship match. Josh Landi fell in the consolation quarterfinals. During boys doubles, Patrick Ramirez and Logan
Hurt won the consolation championship. Eli Whitescarver and Walter Hood lost in the consolation quarterfinals. In mixed doubles, Jessica Castillo and George Olivo won the tournament, defeating Caitlyn Stern and Clayton Wilkerson in the finals. Golf The Gonzales golf team took first place at the Moulton tournament last week with a team score of 420. Renae Camarillo was first medalist with a 92. Mikayla Wyatt had a 106, Christy Swiful carded a 110 and MacKenzie Caldwell scored a 112. Luling had Kyleigh Peters card a 143, Maria Castillo with a 135 and Julisa Reyes with a 138. Hallettsville had Kayla Valaqura card a 120 and Jenna Allen with a 143. Flatonia had Micayla Harden with a 109 and Makenzie Cor with a 144. Moultons Taylor Bohuslav had a 127 and Graisyn Nieto had a 140. The boys tournament was shortened to six holes because of weather. Gonzales finished with a team score of 16 to come in first place. Grayson Meredith was at par and tied for first medalist, Jake Barnick shot cared a 4 and tied for fifth medalist, Nathan Burek shot a 5, tying for seventh medalists, Kenneth Hernandez shot a 7 and Tristan Riley cared an 8. The Hallettsville No. 1 carded a 32 (Kade Kohanek 9, Kris Garza 6, Joshua Becan 10 and Bo Zak 7) and the Brahmas No. 2 team finished with a 39 (Logan Mixon 8, Brent Sitka 8, Seth Grassenhoff 14 and Justin Bonewald 9). Luling recorded a 46 (Cody Cowan 19, Isaac Rodriguez 3 and tied for third medalists, Caleb Magallanez 12, Colton Aleman 19 and Trace Davis 12. Flatonia had Ty Ponder who scored a 17 and Matthew Rowell who carded a 13. Nixon-Smiley had Fabian Torres with a 14, Jimmy Sellers with a 9 and Wesley Morris with a 15. Moulton carded a 32 Matt Orsak shot a 4 and tied for fifth medalists; Jadyon Nieto had an 11, TJ Thomas recorded a 9; Ethan Motal finished with 17 and Kyle Trejo had an 8.
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Noah Leist hit a fly ball to center field to send Davis around for the 4-1 St. Paul lead. In the bottom of the second, Nathan Pilat got a single and Malinvosky got on first on the error but was called out. Beal singled up the middle to score Pilat and Beal scored on the hit by Ritchie to give St. Paul a 6-1 lead. In the third inning, Leist got a one-out double and scored on the hit by Clayton Reese. Ryan Geiger got a base hit and Malinvosky then got a two-run single to right field.
St. Paul kept St. Gerard off the scoreboard in innings four through six and brought Davis to relief pitch in the fifth. The Royals fortunes changed a little in the seventh inning. Chris Colunga and Kolby Koplean got leadoff walks and Ritchie came on the hill to close out the game for St. Paul. Thomas Jones scored Colunga on the double, Ruiz got a walk to load the bases and Eric Jones brought two runs in on his base hit. Ruiz later scored on the passed ball to bring the Royals to within 9-5. Ritchie then fanned two straight
and Cameron Estrada grounded out to Ritchie to end the game. Shiner St. Paul 9, San Antonio St. Gerard 5 SASG 100 000 4-5 6 2 SSP 423 000 x-9 14 1 SASG:Eric Jones and Jacob Ruiz. SSP: Ryan Malinovsky, Weston Davis (5), Nick Ritchie (7) and Reagan Beal. W Malinovsky. L Jones. 3B SASG: Ruiz 2B SASG:Michael Bautista, Thomas Jones. SSP: Ritchie, Davis, Noah Leist.
Cardinal second baseman Ryan Geiger (left) makes a throw for an out to first baseman Weston Davis during St. Pauls 9-5 win over San Antonio St. Gerard Monday evening at the Shiner Starplex. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Stache Dash 5K run/walk event scheduled for May 3

Sports Briefs
Stache Dash 5K The Stache Dash 5K Run/Walk Running for our Community will be held May 3 at 8 a.m. at the Gonzales Independence. Registration is $20 before May 2 and $30 on the day of the race, and participants will receive a Tshirt if registered by April 15. For more information, call 830-857-1495 or email to dee@gvec.net. Adult flag football tournament A flag football tournament will be held in Gonzales on April 12 at the practice fields south of Apache Stadium. Start time to be announced. Proceeds will go to the local Cross Roads Youth Football League program. Winners of the tournament will receive T-Shirts and a trophy. Depending on the success of the tournament, a flag football league in Gonzales will be started shortly after. Teams will have a maximum of 12 players on the roster and entry fee is $150, and is due by Saturday. A $25 late fee will be added from this date until the day of the tournament. Tournament rules will be 7-on-7 rules and be provided to teams upon payment. For more information or to pay fees, contact Jesse Valle at 830263-2331 or Gary Clack at 830-857-5132. Lady Apache basketball camp The Lady Apaches Basketball camp will be held June 16-18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gonzales High School Special Events Center (new gym) for players in incoming grades 3-8. The cost is $30 and the campers will be taught fundamental skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. Every camper will receive a basketball and camp T-shirt.Campers must be registered and paid by April 10. For more information, contact GHS girls basketball coach Valerie Akpan at 432-816-5285 or valerie_916@hotmail.com. Yoakum mens basketball league The Yoakum adult mens basketball spring/summer league is still looking for teams . Game nights will be on Sundays through July. If interested in signing a team up for the league, please call Mike McCracken at 361-6552909.
Boomers Sports Bar held its 10th Annual Alvin Boomer Malatek Memorial Tournament last week. Top photo, Heavy Stringer of 238 pounds went to Boomers Sports Bar. Team members are Colby Schindler, Kenneth Brown, Chad Frederick, John Carson, Greg Stefinsky, John Stefinsky, Rick Malatek, Kayla Malatek, Shaelynn Malatek, Kymberlie Malatek, Ryan Wilkerson, John Henry, Bobby Avant, Josh Avant, Grayson Peterick, Eric Lion, Glenn Malatek and James Buckholtz. Bottom photo, two teams tied for Biggest Fish at 38 pounds. They are Redneck River Rats, members are Jace Shock, Doug Breitschopf, Kyle Day, Gary Shock and R.D. Baker, and They Got Any whose members are Darrell Pape, Alvin Brown, Dayland Pape, Leland Pape and Brent Hayne. Second place went to Yellow Fever (214 pounds) and third place was Uncle Davids Crew (173 pounds). The total amount of weigh in was 1,378 pounds. (Photos by Mark Lube)
Malatek Memorial Fishing tournament celebrates 10th year

By MARK LUBE
Full steam ahead
When Boomers Sports Bar started the Alvis Boomer Malatek Memorial Catfish Tournament in 2005, about seven teams and 71 fishermen took part. In the 10th Annual Tournament that was last week, there was 14 teams and 142 anglers participating. In less than a decade, the participation in the tournament has doubled. Boomers Sports Bar co-owner LeeAnn Wilkerson said the tournament was a way for fishing and outdoor people to come together to support a great cause while having some fun. The tournament was started in memory of Malatek who passed away in October of 2004 and proceeds raised at the tournament go to fund two scholarships that awarded to high school seniors. The applicants have to write an essay how sports and outdoors (hunting, fishing) has influenced them, Wilkerson said. The scholarships are for seniors that
plan to pursue a career in sports or Gonzales Ashton Williams keeps ahead of competition in the varsity boys 800-meter run Thursday at the Navarro Panther Relays. Williams came in first wildlife management. Wilkerson said Malatek was a person place in 2 minutes, 5.44 seconds.(Photo by Mark Lube) who loved to hunt, fish and be involved in sports. He took part in baseball in high school and played softball for fun, she RUNNING FOR OUR COMMUNITY said. According to Wilkerson, the bar has sponsored a tournament since it opened back in 1992 with prizes. She said two individuals suggested the fees from the tournament be used in another way. Kevin Pirkle and Joseph Poochie Kridler said we should do a scholarship in Alvis name and use the money raised from the tournament, Wilkerson said. Trophies are given out for Biggest Fish and Heavy Stringer. The team mAY 3, 2014 names are put on the trophies which re- 5K RUN/WALK main at the bar. There is also a plaque with the names of the scholarship recipients. Participants can fish at any lake, river or other body of water located in Gonza-
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$20.00 before 05/02/2014 $30.00 on day of the event.
Register by April 15th, to receive a T-Shirt!
GHS boys golf wins first at shortened Moulton meet

The Apache boys golf team won first place at an abbreviated meet hosted by Moulton in Flatonia. Team members are Grayson Meredith, Jake Barnick, Nathan Burek, Kenneth Hernandez and Tristan Riley.(Courtesy photo)
Registration fee is non-refundable and if unable to attend will be considered a donation to the Community.
REGISTER ONLINE ATWWW.ATHLETEGUILD.COM OR CALL FOR REGISTRATION FORM.
Start Time 8:00am at Gonzales Independence Park
Proceeds benefit the Community of Gonzales Questions? Email: dee@gvec.net Call 830-857-1495
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LOST & FOUND

Lost Chihuahua. Weighs about 2.5 lbs, tan with black stripe down back. Wearing a pink collar, answers to Bella. Last seen when let out of house for potty break in Green DeWitt Village Apartments. Please call 2630498, she is very special to owner. -------------------------Missing Bull: White faced Brangus with black body. Left ear
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Tag 34. Lost around Thursday 1-9-14 on FM 1296. 1 year old. Reward offered for return. 857-6514. -------------------------Found: Female Dachsund, reddish color. Under 2 years old. Call 830-8574012. -------------------------Lost: Black & Tan mixed Breed Dog on 11-28-2013 on CR 289. Answers to Bade has injured back leg. Call 830-
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day (M T W and Th, 8:30 to noon) and night (M and W 6:30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327.
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and receiving, unloading trucks and checking in product to ensure proper counts on all inventory. Picking and pulling and pulling customer orders and putting them in the proper place for shipping or customer pickup. Sort and place materials or items on racks and shelves. Ensure warehouse is accessible and safe; position may be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed (sweep, dust and mop). Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Early and late shifts available. Apply at 2510 Church Street. -------------------------NURSES UNLIMITED, INC. is seeking enthusiastic attendants in Gonzales and Waelder Areas to assist clients in the home with personal care, meal prep. and light housekeeping. P-T. E.O.E. Call: 1-877216-0255. -------------------------Immediate Opening. Cuero Home Health PHC/CBA has an opening for attendants in Gonzales, Nixon, and Westhoff. Contact
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Erma at 361-2758650. -------------------------Mr. Taco is now hiring for all positions. Apply in person at 726 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
3 Family Garage Sale. Saturday, April 5th. 7:30 a.m. till 3 p.m. Rain or Shine. Girls clothing 0 to 6X, all season, Babybed w/ mattress, car seats, stroller, toys, adult clothes, furniture, TVs Christmas trees and lots more. 943 CR 303 Shiner. Marcus Ulcak Residence. -------------------------Saturday only. 203 Dunning, 9-5. 4-family Yard Sale. Trailers, odds-nends, furniture, misc. -------------------------Garage Sale on Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. FM 2984 in Luling. Lawn mower, bicycle, TVs, dishes, M-W-C clothing, jewelry, purses, shoes, dolls, toys, Harlequin books, antique camera, plates, snuff balls, car-top bottles, figurine bottles and a lot more. 830-8759446. -------------------------103 Peach St., Luling. Thursday & Friday, 8-? Furniture, few antique items, luggage. A variety of items. -------------------------Multi-Family Garage Sale, Saturday, April 12th, 8 a.m.-? 205 Tanglewood Tr. (Harrell Additions). Antiques, collectibles, dishes, clothes, toys, lots of everything. -------------------------Emmanuel Christian School will hold a huge Garage/Bake Sale on Saturday, April 26th, from 8:00am until sold out. All money raises will go toward our playground and building funds. We will be accepting donations for the garage sale until Thursday, April 24th. Donations may be dropped
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off at 1214 St. Louis anytime during school hours, Monday - Thursday, 7:30-3:30. For more information, please call 830-519-4086.
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Busco por una pareja de baile. Busco por una mujer que quiere bailer.Una que sabe como bailar o que quiere aprender bailes. Yo bailo swing, hustle, tango , waltz, 2 step, salsa, meringue, cha cha, y unos oltros bailes. Llamame a 832 235 9662 Soy Americano y hablo Espanol. me llamo John. -------------------------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. -------------------------FREE GED classes,
MISC. FOR SALE

Heavy duty BBQ Pit. 8 ft. long, 4 ft. in diameter, 3 doors on each side. On a bumper hitch trailer. $2,500. Call 830-672-3147 or 830-263-1216. -------------------------Kuhn 800 lb Heavy Duty Disc Mower. 3 point hookup. Located in Moulton. 361-401-0676. -------------------------Brand new stainless steel refrigerator. 24 cu. ft. New, $1,029, will sell for $750. Cash only. 830-2632482. -------------------------25 cu. ft. fridge/ freezer. Great condition. Running now to prevent any possibility of mold/ mildew. Must pick up. $200. Call Chico, 830-263-1445 or 830-263-2103. -------------------------Pergo laminated flooring, locks together, glue not necessary. Approx. 110 sq. ft. uncut 135 sq. ft. total with cut pieces. Good to VG. Pickup only. $100. Call Chico, 830-263-1445 or 830-263-2103. -------------------------2 man fiberglass paddle boat. Good shape. Kept covered. $300. 830857-5142 or evening, 830-540-4277. -------------------------PTO Irrigation Pump - New $3,500, will sell for $1,500. Call 830-263-4126. -------------------------Pickup tool Box for small pickup, $25; 5 HP Rototiller, Front Tine, $100 or best offer; 2 1/2 Hp Gas Pump, $50 or make offer. Needs TLC. 437-2232. --------------------------
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Seville Farms, a wholesale plant grower at 8637 Hwy. 90 between Flatonia and Schulenburg, has immediate openings for full time employment. Some weekend work is required. Call 817276-6650. -------------------------Schmidt & Sons, Inc. Warehouse Worker An individual to assist in shipping
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Garage Sale. Saturday, 9-? 1326 Seydler St. 3 drawer cabinet, china cabinet, electric exerciser, 2 sewing machines, lots of other things. Cancel if rain. -------------------------Templo Bethel Pentecostes Church. 1104 St. Paul St. Will hold their monthly yard sale in the Reception Hall. Fri. & Sat, April 4th & 5th, from 8 am to 4 pm. --------------------------
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MISC. FOR SALE
Low Boy Trailer. 5x10. $625. 361208-3565 anytime. -------------------------For Sale. 140 joints of 2 3/8 pip. $5,600 firm. 830-480-8098. -------------------------For Sale: Modern Coke Vending Machine. Cans, Bottles, adjustable bin. Bill changer. Runs great. $425/obo. 830-339-9087. -------------------------Juicer - Jack Lalane. Used 5 times. $60. Perfect condition. 830-263-2482. -------------------------Food Lovers Diet Kit as seen on TV. Meals, $120, will sell for $60. 830263-2482. -------------------------Beautiful size 5, Girls dresses, jeans, tops, leggings, etc. for sale. Name Brands. Like new. Very Reasonable. 830-540-3382. -------------------------New Crop Papershell Pecans available. In-shell, $2.50 lbs or Cracked, $3.00 lb. Contact Jason Pape, 830203-0084 or Jennifer Pape, 830-2030602. -------------------------Craftsman leaf blower. 200 mph air blower. $65. 361293-3565. -------------------------Antique claw foot tub. Pretty good shape. $200 firm. 512-656-0521. -------------------------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. -------------------------Ladder rack for truck. Made out of stainless steel. $500.00. 830-6602526 or 830-5404063. -------------------------Good used 2 - 17 tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tubeless fits 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, 2 used 14 tire & rim, 1 used 15 tire and rim. Oak Dining Table. 361-594-4307. -------------------------Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Harwood, intersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281788-7500. -------------------------National Geographics in leather bound slip cases. 19822000 & maps. Make an offer. Call 4372046. -------------------------Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361208-3565. -------------------------Restaurant Tables. Formica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $50 each. 875-3028. -------------------------Mens used jeans great condition. $5/ pair. 32x29, 32x30, 32x32, 35x30, 35x32, 36x30. One pair 32 waist shorts. Call 830672-1106. -------------------------Crocheted Afghans, baby blankets, single bed spreads for sale. Can choose own colors. Can come by or call, 203-1270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138. -------------------------Assembled Dora 20 bicycle with training wheels, helmet, elbow and knee pads. Used
MISC. FOR SALE

very little. $60. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Arlene or Linda. -------------------------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. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------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 Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 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. -------------------------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. In-
MISC. FOR SALE

cludes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078.
AUTOS
wheel with ease. With an 80,000 lb combined weight rating you can pull a 66,000 lb trailer safely and easily. Mercedes Benz 926 engine with Allison 6-speed automatic transmission. Easier to drive than a pickup. Cruise control, 3-position exhaust break. Loaded. Air ride cab, seats and rear suspension. Air dump rear makes gooseneck hookup a snap. Steel bed can be converted to a flat bed in 5 minutes. Headache rack with LED work lights. Camera system. Twin 80 gallon tanks give a 1,000 mile range between fillips. New steer tires. $59,000. Call 830-534-9638. -------------------------2013 Ford Fusion. All factory warranties. $18,000. Lets Talk! 830-437-2046. -------------------------2007 Chevy Equinox, 45,000 miles. $12,000. 2005 PT Cruiser, Convertible, 100,000 miles, $6,000. Call 830203-0502. -------------------------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. -------------------------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: Mercury Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------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.
MOBILE HOMES
ette Country Homes of Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. (RBI 32896) -------------------------One bedroom mobile home. Almost new. One bathroom, on 10 acres of land, cow pens, arena, electric gate, shed, very nice. 6545 Hwy. 304. 830-203-1953. -------------------------For sale: Doublewide Mobile Home, 3BR/2 full baths. Good Condition. 830-203-8977. -------------------------Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-4243600.
HOMES FOR RENT

sheets, linens also included. Housekeeping service and all utilities, cable TV, high speed internet included. Short term and long term lease available. $3,500-$4,000 per month depending on number of people and lease terms. Security deposit and application required. Please call 437-386-0929 for more information. -------------------------Country Best CR 284. 3 Bedroom/2 bath Doublewide, all appliances, AC/ Heat, Fireplace, 3 porches/front covered. Carport and Morgan storage. Lighted parking on gravel base side pasture. One year lease. $1,500 month plus deposit. 979-388-3170, 979-798-5398. -------------------------H GONZALESH Large 1BR-1BA house. Nice neighborhood. Well-insulated, All Electric, AC/Heat, Appliances, Fresh Paint, Carpet, Paneling, Washer/Dryer Connections, Tub/ Shower Combination, Porch, Storage Shed. No Pets, No Smokers. $550 + Deposit & References. 830-672-2227. -------------------------HHOUSE IN GONZALESH 2BR-1BA. AC/Heat, Insulated, All Electric, Ceiling Fans, Appliances, Fresh Paint, Vinyl, Carpet, Shower, Washer/Dryer Connections. Nonsmoker, No pets. $750 + Deposit & References. 830672-2227. -------------------------Nixon Area. 3/2, like new, CA/CH, washer/dryer hookups. $1,000 per month. 830-857-6921. -------------------------Home for rent. 507 St. Michael. 1,700 Sq. ft, 3/2. $1,050/ mo., $600/dep. 830832-3163. -------------------------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. -------------------------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. -------------------------2BR/1BA country home. Fully furnished, nonsmoker. Hwy. 97W. $1,200/mo., $800/ dep. 361-772-7655, after 6 p.m. -------------------------2 bedroom, 1 bath house in Gonzales for rent. Fridge, Microwave, Stove and can be fully furnished. Remodeled last year with new
HOMES FOR RENT

hardwood floors, Central Air, bathroom tile, $1,050/ mo. 830-542-9743. -------------------------Office Space w/Living area to rent in the center of town (On the Main Hwy). 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
HOMES FOR RENT

Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) -------------------------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.
Call 672-7100 to place your free garage sale ad.
FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.
HAY FOR SALE

We deliver good coastal round bales: $75-$100. Coastal mix cow hay, 1278 lb bales - $70. John Bankston, Milano, 512-455-6331.
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

Country Best CR 284. 3 Bedroom/2 bath Doublewide, all appliances, AC/ Heat, Fireplace, 3 porches/front covered. Carport and Morgan storage. Lighted parking on gravel base side pasture. One year lease. $1,500 month plus deposit. 979-388-3170, 979-798-5398. -------------------------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, 361-5826593/361-798-0816 for more information. -------------------------3 bedroom/1 bath - $695 monthly, $675 deposit. Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Fully Furnished, Central Air/Heat. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.
FARM EQUIPMENT
Going out of business sale: 2004 Mahindra 5500 Tractor (less than 900 hours) w/Frontend Loader - Hay Spear and Bucket. 2009 Trip Hopper (Uses vehicle Battery). Holds 1.5 ton of cubes. Hesston Round Baler - (Makes 40x44 bales). Hay Rake (Old model but serves purpose). Shown by appointment only. Call 210825-3638 or 830214-0323 to make arrangements. -------------------------Ford 8N Tractor w/ disk, plow, buster. $3,500.00. 361-2933571. -------------------------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
Best Western Regency Inn & Suites 1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales Seeking a Full Time Front Desk Clerk. Computer experience required. Applications may be picked up, at the front office. No phone calls, please. NOW HIRING!! ASSISTANT MANAGER
Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales branch of WORLD FINANCE. Valid drivers license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee Position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. APPLY IN PERSON 623 N. Saint Paul Gonzales, Texas 78629 EOE M/F/D/V
FURNITURE
Big solid oak lawyers desk. $50. 830672-3089. -------------------------Beds & furniture for sale. 512-656-0521. -------------------------High table, ceramic, w/4 chairs, Loveseat, 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. 830-2038977, text or call. -------------------------3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $250. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181.
ROOM FOR RENT

Room for Rent 1BD/1BA, private entrance. 830-8574162. -------------------------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.
Local Area, Home every Night Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105
EMAIL: lmbaker@cmfoods.com
1405 E. Sarah DeWitt P.O. Box 1960 Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-9646
CDL Driver
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Caraway Ford Gonzales Certified Technician

HOMES FOR RENT

Beautifully furnished home for rent Completely furnished 3BR/2 full bath home for rent in downtown Gonzales, Tx. Beautiful executive style master bedroom with 2 additional bedrooms. Hme is furnished to accommodate up to 7 people total. All appliances including refrigerator, range, full-size washer and dryer, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster oven and all kitchen supplies included. All towels,
MOBILE HOMES
2014 Super Special - 3 bedrooms 2 bath $29,900 delivered and set. 800-3696888. Open till 6 pm 7 days a week. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. (RBI 32896) -------------------------Repos - Used - Trade INS from 1 bedroom single to 2,000 Sq. Ft. Doublewides, clean and refurbished Save Thousands. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. 979-743-6192. Open to 6pm daily. (RBI 32896) -------------------------This Months Special - Large 2014 Doublewide, 3 bedroom, 2 bath Super Energy Package. $49,900, Delivered, Set, Air. Fayette Country Homes, 800-3696888. Open 7 days a week. (RBI 32896). Tierraverdehomes. com. -------------------------We Buy Used Mobile Homes. Must not be older than 90 model. We will also buy land the home is on. Fay-
Parts Manager
**Full Time** *********************** 401k, Insurance and Vacation
available upon eligibility!
Application may be picked up at front office
**Full Time**
AUTOS
1993 Dodge Dakota Sport. 5 spd, runs good, needs work. $2,000/obo. 830549-7994. -------------------------2001 Mitsubishi Spider convertible. Runs great. $3,900/ obo. 512-738-7134. -------------------------For Sale: 2005 M2 106 Freightliner Custom Hauler. Custom steel bed. Has both gooseneck and RV fifth wheel hitches at standard height. Pull any gooseneck trailer or RV fifth
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Immediate Openings!
Radiology Technologists PRN

(as needed)
ARRT registration & TDSHS certification required as well as CPR. MRT & CT experience preferred. Weekends & some weekday evenings. Competitive salary. Please submit your application to the Human Resources Office Yoakum Community Hospital, 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, Texas www.yoakumhospital.org EOE
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HOMES FOR RENT
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 for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461. --------------------------
HOMES FOR RENT

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
HOMES FOR RENT

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.
COMM. FOR RENT

with one acre for truck parking, located at 314 West Cone Street, Gonzales, Texas. If interested please call (830) 672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
FOR LEASE
yard or residence. Call David, 713-2521130 ; Peyton, 512948-5306. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)
APTS. FOR RENT

tial Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.
LAWN & GARDEN

Lawn mowing service. No job too big or small. Call 830-263-0383 for free estimate. Also do weed spraying around fences. Will beat any price. Gonzales area. -------------------------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)
RV S FOR SALE
1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000.
APTS. FOR RENT

Efficiency Apartment. Lake Gonzales. Weekly and monthly rates. Utilities. TV provided. No pets. non-smoking. Bob. 830-2039790. Have pictures. -------------------------Apartment, completely redecorated, fully furnished, WiFI & Cable. 2BR/2BA, w/d, covered parking, nice neighborhood, minimum 6 month lease, deposit & 1 month rent in advance. Available on March 24, rent starts April 1st. Monthly rent + utilities. Call for appointment, 830672-6265. -------------------------BLUEBIRD LOFTS - Three units available, 2 bed/1 bath, $1,125 to $1,185/ mo., $1,000 deposit. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, hardwood floor, fullytiled bathrooms, central air/heat, washer/dryer hookups. No pets. No smoking. ALL NEW! (512) 576-5868. -------------------------One bedroom, one bath furnished apartment. $800 and two bedroom, two bath, $1,200. Short term ok. Gym, wahser/dryer, 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 Residen-
RV S FOR RENT
30 ft. travel trailer for rent one mile from town on Hwy. 97 east. Rent is $300 a week or $1,000 a month with a $500.00 deposit for monthly rent. All utilities paid, fully furnished, Direct TV, full bathroom, private area and great parking. Call 830-857-3538 or 830-857-4491 to have a look or more information. -------------------------RV Space and RV trailer for rent. All bills included with Dish Network. 830203-9255. -------------------------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. -------------------------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.
HOME SERVICES
Need your home cleaned for springtime? Call Nancy, 830-339-0727. -------------------------Lady will do housework, cooking, cleaning, babysitting, taking care of elderly people. References. 361-2128731. -------------------------DBK Advertising Checkbook balancing, document preparation, WordPerfect Works 8, Color or Black and white - all done on compter. Cheap. DanielKeith@hotmail.com, preferred or DanielKeith564@ yahoo.com. Call 437-5142. -------------------------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. -------------------------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. -------------------------I am looking for a private sitting 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.
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.
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.
FOR LEASE
Country Best CR 284. 3 Bedroom/2 bath Doublewide, all appliances, AC/ Heat, Fireplace, 3 porches/front covered. Carport and Morgan storage. Lighted parking on gravel base side pasture. One year lease. $1,500 month plus deposit. 979388-3170, 979-7985398. -------------------------Land for Lease off FM 1116 on CR 309. 8 acres, all utilities, parking. Possibly for Oil Field. House on land ) needs to be torn down or moved). 830-203-7221. -------------------------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 & Nixon. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field
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.
APTS. FOR RENT
APTS. FOR RENT
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Rent is based on income Water, sewer and trash are paid Expanded Basic Cable provided at $15.00 a month
1 - 1 STUDIO APARTMENT 1 - 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT For the Elderly 62 or older
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Office space for rent. 19x15. Private entrance, Wi-Fi, Electricity included. 512-694-6430. -------------------------Office space for rent. 10x10 space in Nixon. Furniture included. 830-8576921. -------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft.,
RVs FOR SALE

2013 Crossroad Texas Longhorn Edition, 32 ft., bumper pull, slide outs, $25,000 obo. Call or text, 830-275-3269. -------------------------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.
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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, $295/mo. Call Finch Park, 6722955. -------------------------RV Sites Available. Nixon, TX. Clean, quiet, fair prices. 830-857-6921.
LIVESTOCK
361-208-3565, cell. -------------------------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 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. 830-
LIVESTOCK
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REAL ESTATE
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. -------------------------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.
LAND
tirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544.
MISC. SERVICES
857-1495. -------------------------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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3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 12.3 acres for sale. Large oak trees and creek on property. $185,000. 830-857-3960 or 857-5515. -------------------------Home and land with minerals for sale. 2400 sq. ft. 3BR/2bth rock home built in 2008. Large oak trees with improved pasture, guest house w/outbuildings, small horse barn, stock tank, county water, cross fenced, will convey some minerals, $450,000. To view call 830857-0986. -------------------------3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 12.3 acres for sale. Large oak trees and creek on property. $185,000. 830-857-3960 or 857-5515. -------------------------Property for sale in Leesville. 2 mobile homes, 1 mobile home, 3Br/1Ba & 2Br/2Ba and 2 full RV Spaces on 1.9 Ac. Asking price $65,000. Back lot fenced in on 4 sides. Rebecca Hodge, 830-263-0603. -------------------------Beautiful ranch style home built in 1996. 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, approx. 2765 square feet on 13.55 acres with scenic views all around. Property borders larger ranches. Recent upgrades include granite counters, new wood floors, 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. -------------------------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
HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.
WANTED
Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888.
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Everything Dipped **Drunken Berries (Must be 21 yrs. to order), Half Dozen $15; Dozen, $20. **Dipped Berries, Half Dozen $8; Dozen $12. **Dipped Pretzels (Rods & Twisted), one order of 10, $8. **Dipped Mellows, one order of 10, $7. ** Dipped Oreos, one order of 10, $8. **Dipped Twinkies, one order of 4 $8. **Dipped Nanas, one order of 4, $6. Extra $5 an order: Sprinkles, M&Ms (mini), Nuts, Chocolate Letters. Can also color the white chocolate, any color at request. (Drizzle or Whole). Small Home Business, Gonzales, TX., Julie Rodriguez, (830) 445-9406. -------------------------Mobile Mower Repair Offering tune-ups, repairs & parts for most brands in my trailer, at your home. Evenings and Saturdays. Tune-ups start at $30+ parts. 830857-4580, Jacob. -------------------------Belmont RV Park. Propane Services. Call 830-424-3600 or 830-556-6905. -------------------------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.pamperedche f. b i z /z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830-
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18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500.
830-875-5866
BOATS FOR SALE

Pontoon boat. Good seats, good stereo, good trailer. Motor needs 90 Force Powerhead. $2,500. 830-8575106. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff.
547 Powder Ridge
7341 US HWY 183
LAND
$2,500 for property to unload rail ties. Contact (325)2009997. -------------------------5.5 Acres for Sale or Lease. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Nixon. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call David, 713-2521130 ; Peyton, 512948-5306. -------------------------170 Acres - For Sale by owner. FM 443. Outside of Hochheim/Dryer area. 210-867-8851. -------------------------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 Re-
The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - Approx. 5,249 sq. Commercial Lease. 2 story metal office building on ft. custom home on 10 acres at approx. 520 eleva- 1.18 acres. Reception, 2 offices, office/break area tion, 3 BD/4BA/3 car garage with media room, dry with small kitchen area and shop. Conveniently losauna, steam shower, mud room, utility room, and cated between Luling and Gonzales.$2,500/month storage galore! Great room with gourmet kitchen. Covered patio set up for outdoor kitchen. $650,000
17010 IH-10
HARWOOD - NEW LISTING - Large, approx. 2,331 sq. ft. 3 BD/2.5BA/3 car garage open floor plan home on approx. 33 acres. Kitchen open to breakfast area, dining and large living. Screened and open porches. Large shop, 2 hay barns, pens, 4 ponds and beautiful Countryside views. Fenced and cross-fenced. This property is a must see! OFFERED AT $325,000.
MOTORCYLES
Harley Davidson 2007 Dyna Lowrider with pulled baffles. Blue/Grey 7700 miles. Blue Book Price - $9,440. Harley Davidson - 2009 883L Sportster 700 miles - Burnt Orange. Blue Book - $5,190. Will negotiate. Call 830-8759126 for more information, 8-5pm. -------------------------Gruene Harley-Davidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell your Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.
v215 S Oak - Large, 3 BD/2.5 BA home located on half of a city block for 0.7 acre! Large den and formal dining areas feature 2 wood burning fireplaces. Upstairs features private entrance for income producing space if desired. Open lot to enjoy garden, pool, or build income producing structure. REDUCED $199,900. $209,500. vFORECLOSURE - The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. REDUCED $226,000. $239,000.
SOLD
v40.35 Ac, HWY 304 & IH 10 Access - NEW LISTING- Approximately 1,078 feet frontage. Well, Septic, and Electric in place. Great opportunity! $349,900. v40 Acres, Hwy. 90A - NEW LISTING - Located approximately 6 miles West of Gonzales with approx. 707' highway frontage. Rectangular shaped property with scattered trees and native pasture. C0-op water and electgricity available. $210,000.
Land
SOLD
vFM 86 & Abigail Lane, Luling - Picturesque 10 and 13 acre tracts with mature Oaks scattered throughout. Restricted area allows for the perfect home site or recreational area. Site built homes only - minimum 1,300 sq. ft. Ag exempt. 10.029 AC - $64,500., 13.117 Ac w/pond - $78,700. 10 Acre Tract - SOLD, 13 Acres still available. vSettlement at Patriot Ranch - 3-27 acre site built home sites. Beautiful countryside and wildlife views. Electricity available. Paved roads, well/septic required. Lot 197, Sam Houston Pkwy - 3 acre tract fea- Lot 87, Bowie Trail - Heavily wooded 3 acre tract SOLD SOLD tures partial wooded and cleared areas. $49,900 features nice elevation home sites. $39,950 vRV Park - 31.117 Ac, HWY 90 IH 10 Access - Just off Interstate 10 - many possibilities with HWY 90 and Arrow Lane frontage. City utilities available. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park on 10.5 acres if desired. Offered at $900,000. v111 Acres, Creek Rd - Dripping Springs - Scenic property offers partially cleared and wooded land located on high bluff with Onion Creek frontage. Minerals convey. $1,900,000.
We have 2 & 3 bedroom homes for lease also. Call for more info.
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.
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PETS
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.
LIVESTOCK
Hay for sale. Square bales. $7.00 per bale. 830-857-4073. -------------------------Angus Bull. 3 - 18 months old Bulls; 1 26 month old bull. Call 830-263-0808. -------------------------Horse for Sale. 7 year old mare. Not ridden in 2 years. $200.00. Call 2031104 or 437-2370. -------------------------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 $250. 361293-3571, house;
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424 Acres. Cheapside. Pens, tanks, some oaks. $3,850 CONTRACT PENDING per acre. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 250 Acres. South Goliad. Good oaks, brush, and grazing. Well fenced and watered. Paved road just off US 183. $3,975/ac. with 1/8 minerals. Not leased. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 160 Acres. Goliad. Creek, Cabin, Nice doublewide. Barn. SOLD Good hunting. Minerals. $4,625/Ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 114 Acres. Smiley. Good oaks, brush, tanks. Nice weekSOLD end home. Cabin. New Barn. $595,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 70 Acres. Yorktown/Goliad. Great building sites. Live oaks, SOLD brush, hay field. Water wells. Some minerals. $5,500/ acres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 1/2 acres fronting US 183 just north of Gonzales. Barns, pens, water available. $225,000. Will divide - one acre minimum, at $55,000/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 67 acres. NW Goliad. Doublewide. 3/2 with covered porches. Good barn. John Deere tractor w/implements. Mostly SOLD Mesquite. $250,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 62 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field. Pens, well. Cross-fenced. $5,300/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, 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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3.7 ACS. 3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000 New: A4BR, Gonzales Treasure: 124 N. 306 McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,000 Hamilton,...............................$285,000 1618 St. Peter - Home and extra lot....$70,000 3BD, 2BA. Family Home,......$86,000 473 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., Rivercrest Super home, 4 bds............ beautiful property.................................. $258,000 ............................................... $165,000 1602 Water St.-commercial/rental.... $150,000 story home.....$145,000 2342 FM 108, 3 bd.,2 Land 792 90-B Lakefront.............................. $89,000 10.96 acs., commercial. Hwy. 183 N., 312 Cr. Rd. 471, Lakefront + ,3 bd., reduced to................................. $349,999 1.5 acre17+ lot............................................ $150,000 New: acres, FM 1116........$160,000 11.2 acs., Hwy 90. Gast RdCT .......$5,300/Ac. NTRA CO CT RA Shirley Breitschopf NT CO CR 228 - 15 acs., M/H, trees................$87,500 153 acs., FM 2091 .........................$795,000 830-857-4142 61 acs., perfect homesite................. $4,990/Ac. Lynnette Cooper 3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,000 lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com 10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 Carol Hardcastle 2-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt............$25,000/Ac. 830-857-3517 1 ac. Seydler St...............................$25,000 You can reach our staff by calling: 8.7 acs., city limits ....................... .$120,000 58 Phone: acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. 830-672-2522 ...................................................$12,000/Ac.
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The golden steer weather vane atop the Gonzales Fire Station once again shows us how the wind blows in Gonzales just as it did when it was mounted on the roof of the Houston home over a century ago. R. A. Houston had seen weather vanes on various barns denoting the owners trade as he and others drove huge herds of cattle north to market. He commissioned the creation of a steer to show his ranching background and when it arrived, he had it assembled by a local tinsmith, W. C. Franks, and installed on the roof of his grand home which was built at the corner of St. Francis and St.
Paul Streets in 1880. The T41 brand was registered by Houston in Gonzales County in 1870 and was added to the steer after it had arrived in Gon-
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zales. Family tradition holds that the brand documents a common ranching tradition: when he sent cattle to market, for every four of his cattle he took, he left one in order to rebuild the herd.
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At some time after Houston died in 1894, the home became the Arlington Hotel. When the house was razed in 1926, R.A.s son gave the steer to John D. DuBose, Sr. and it was installed on top of the Randle-Rather building. DuBose gave the steer to the City of Gonzales and in 1928 it was mounted on the roof of the Fire Station which had been erected in 1903. Over the years, the steer had lost its original gilding, and the bearings allowing it to turn in the wind had failed. On a visit to Gonzales, Everett and Carolyn Deschner noticed the steers neglected appearance and inquired about the process of getting it restored. Both of
their fathers had been volunteer firemen for the Gonzales Volunteer Fire Department for many years and Carolyn and her two brothers, J. R. Tinsley III and John Tinsley are great-grandchildren of R. A. Houstons sister, Dora. Because of the family connection as well as that to the Fire Department, they felt a strong desire to bring the weather vane back to its original beauty. All of them were involved in the documentation of the steers history and in the determination of its original configuration. Vicki Frenzel was instrumental in moving the project along and also in uncovering the steers history. Robert Marshall of
Robert Alden Marshall and Associates, a conservator who has restored many important historical monuments across the country and several here in Gonzales, was chosen to restore the weather vane. When he removed the steer from its mounting, he found evidence
of a 36 caliber bullet hole going right through the steer. It had been repaired at some point, but illustrates the fragile nature of the gold leaf. Marshall says the gilding should last for seventy-five years of normal exposure, unless more damage is done by outside effects.
Where can you enter the gaping jaws of a giant shark and come out unscathed? Port Aransas, of course. Do you remember the movie JAWS? After it came out in 1975 hordes of sunbathers refused to ever enter the ocean again, terrified they would suffer the same fate as the iconic young actress snatched during her leisurely skinny dip by the vicious jaws of a massive shark. The Epitome of a RoadJuliana side Attraction: Giant Mathews Shark Doors These giant shark doors are my favorite of the all the roadside attractions in Port Aransas. The toothy won- Juliana Mathews writes a regular travel series on Yahoo!, and variders are true works of art. ous articles on life, marketing, and Ive lived all up and down travel for several other websites. She the California coast, an enjoys traveling the country in her area known for shark activ- RV with her crazy cat, seeing all the ity. Not once in all of those weird, wacky and wonderful roadside attractions. Follow her on Faceyears did I ever encounter a book at www.facebook.com/juliana. roadside attraction like a gi- mathews. ant shark door gracing the entrance to a building. That is, until I came to Texas. At Destination clothing store at 516 S. Alister Street, the brave and adventurous enter the store by way of the giant sharks toothy jaws. Follow the trail through belly, past the ribs and into the stores brightly lit entrance. Dont worry; there is a regular door for those of you still suffering from the effects of JAWS.
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Need another shark door fix? The giant shark door at Bojons Surf Co. at 204 East Avenue G looks remarkably like the shark from the movie JAWS. Comprised of only the head, it reaches up from the depths to capture you on your way into the store. The artist added a nice touch of splashing waves to the sculpture. And at Third Coast Beach Company on 14501 S Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi, you get the full-length shark, complete with tail hovering in the air over the parking lot. Join me next time when I show you the giant mermaid on a half-shell and the mini submarine on Padre Island. Know of a unique roadside attraction youd like to see here? Submit your suggestion by emailing Juliana at TheGreatRVRollabout@yahoo.com.
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