Cannon 11-27-2014

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Vol. 6- Issue 9
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By DAVE MUNDY
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1803 St. Joseph, Gonzales
672-7090
Weather creates havoc

in Fayette County
Tons of Christmas ideas

in our annual Holiday
Gift Guide: Section C.
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Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek said Deputies responded to several weather related incidents around 04:24 p.m. Saturday, including an
oil tank storage fire at 5200 St. Hwy 159 at South
Wind Farms near Fayetteville. The Fayetteville
Volunteer Fire Department responded to the
scene along with Deputy Ben Wilson. The storage tank had blown and was on its side fully engulfed, with about an acre of grass burning. The
Round-Top Warrenton Fire Department provided
mutual aid. The fire was quickly extinguished and
there were no reported Injuries.
While on the scene Deputy David Smith and Sgt.
Charles Jobb responded with the Ellinger Fire Department to a report of 10 cars in high water on
FM 2503 near Ross Prairie Church Rd. There were
no trapped vehicles, but the firemen barricaded
the roadway prior to the arrival of a Texas Department of Transportation team. (Courtesy photos)
Gonzales Co.
Gonzales County Commissioners on Monday

moved to give first responders a hand by adding
a requirement to post address signage on oil lease
properties in the county.
Commissioners
were
asked to consider raising
the driveway permit fee for
such leases. and Precinct 3
Constable Derrick Johnson, who offices handles
those applications for the
county, told the court that
adding address signage for
emergency crews would be
extremely helpful as well.
Having a 9-1-1 address
is part of the permit process. A lot of them start the
process but Golden Crescent is slow on providing

a 9-1-1 address and they
never post a sign, he said.
The Texas Railroad Commission assigns each lease
an address and requires
that address to be posted on
the gate leading in to ech
property, but that address
is not always the address
assigned by 9-1-1. This can
create confusion at critical
times, Precinct 1 Justice of
the Peace Deidra Voigt said.
A lot of times (workers
on the site) only know it
by that Railroad Commission well number, not the
address, and a lot of them
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Cannon News Services
Politics
Kleinschmidt plans
to leave House seat
newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
Immortal 32 feted
in unique collectable
If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift for that

Texas history aficianado on your list, the Gonzales County
Historical Commission has a
deal for you.
The Immortal 32 was the
only group to successfully
answer the famous call for reinforcements sent from The
Alamo by Col. William Barrett Travis. These volunteers
entered The Alamo under cover of darkness in the early
morning hours of March 1, 1836, joining nine other men
from Gonzales who were already part of the garrison.
The Alamo Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas
has commissioned the designing of a Commemorative 32
Medal to honor these 32 brave men and their contribution
to Texas history.
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Gonzales
State legislators continued playing musical seats

as a third solon representing the Gonzales area has
resigned to take a new position.
New Texas Agriculture
Commissioner Sid Miller
has rapped State Rep. Tim
Kleinschmidt to fill a key
staff position in his new administration.
Kleinschmidt,
R-Lexington, will resign his state
House seat to become the
agriculture departments
next general counsel.
According to a source
onMillers transition team,
Kleinschmidt agreed to
take the job after careful
thought and discussions
with family and his law
partners.
Kleinschmidt will resign
his House seat effective Jan.

14 and has plans to send a
resignation letter to Gov.
Rick Perry in the coming
days.
Kleinschmidts resignation would create a vacancy
in House District 17, which
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A local youngster follows with rapt attention as Santa Claus arrives at Gonzales
Memorial Hospital via Air Life for last years Lights of Love event.
Air Claus:
Hospital event to kick off Winterfest
The annual Winterfest activities are

scheduled in Gonzales Dec. 4-7, with
things kicking off on Thursday with the annual Lights of Love ceremonies at Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems.
The Lights of Love recognizes donors to
the Gonzales Memorial healthcare Systems
Foundation each year and features an Air
Life flight delivering Santa Claus for the
kiddies. This years event will also feature
snow activities for the kids.
The program begins at 4:30 p.m. and
children are asked to be ready by 4 to re-
Gonzales
view the song/songs together and seat
them in the front.
Miss Gonzales and the Gonzales Court
will give a brief address to all our City and
County Officials thanking them for their
service to Gonzales.
The children will then wish them a Merry Christmas and give their gift of music to
our community leaders.
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Obituaries......................... A3
Local news........................ A2
Oil & Gas........................... A8
Classifieds.......................... B6
Comics............................. B12
In Our View...................... A6
Puzzles............................. B11
Faith................................... A9
The Arts........................... B10
Community..................... A3
Business Directory..... A10
Sports................................. B1
For The Record............ B11
In Your View.................... A7
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Thursday, November 27, 2014
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Local youth get engaged in learning about business world
Youth Engagement Day is

an exercise in exploring entrepreneurship in our small
communities as an option
for the future and a means
to invite youth back into our
communities, if and when
they are ready. This years
event took place at Victoria
College and in several local
businesses around the Gonzales community.
There were presentations
by Daisy Scheske (Gonzales C of C), Shelli Van Kirk
(Photographi by Shelli), Michael Mercer (Mercer Welding), Felipe Leon (Sage Capital Bank) and Beto Rincon
(Ogallala Commons). In
addition to speakers, kids
took tours of Victoria College and BZs Country Petals, Dynamic Industries,
Holiday Inn Express, Allens
Body Tech, LeAnn Wolff
CPA P.C., Shear Designs,
Revival Fitness and A & S
Recycling. All of these businesses have donated their
time to share their experiences with owning their
business.
Lunch was provided courtesy of Dynamic Industries,
LaBella Tavola, Paul Martin,

GVEC and HEB.
Additional sponsors included Victoria College,
Gonzales ISD and the various employers who have
allowed their employees to
work together to bring this
event to Gonzales County
including CHCSCT WIC,
Victoria College, Gonzales
ISD, Waelder ISD, City of
Gonzales, Gonzales Youth
Center, Bluebonnet Trails,
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce, Gonzales Learning
& Career Center and Texas
Department of State Health
Services.
The ideas of Youth Engagement Day were shared
by Ogallala Commons and
Darryl Birkenfeld who not
only shared their knowl-
edge of Youth Engagement,

but took his time back in
April of this year to come
and train a hand-full of our
community on how to host
such an event.
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Community Calendar
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Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Market Days
Thanksgiving Market Days will be at the
Kerr County Courthouse on Friday and
Saturday, November 28 & 29, from 9-4.
This two-day Market on the Square features handmade crafts and artwork. There
will be more than 85 booths at this family
friendly event, pets on leash are welcome.
Its a great opportunity to shop for handmade holiday gifts and artwork in a highly
decorated Christmas setting. Selections at
this old fashioned Market on the Square
include items handcrafted from native and
exotic woods including furniture, home
accessories, crosses and finely executed
keepsake boxes and turned wood pens.
Quilts, clothing, jewelry, organic soaps and
lotions, mosaics, sand art, metal work and
Western-themed items can be found. There
will be abroad variety of decorative Christmas items including soy candles, tree ornaments and skirts, placemats and table dcor. While shopping for gifts for family and
friends or yourself, remember there will be
items for your pets including clothing and
accessories. Non-profit groups participating include the Ultimate Gift of Life, supporting organ donation, Humane Society,
Hill Country Quilt Guild and the Animal
Welfare Society. They will be providing
information and asking for your support.
Faith Christian Church will be conducting
a fund raiser. Refreshments are available
including barbecue, baked goods and various sweet treats. Pets on leash are always
welcome at this fun filled family event. Call
830-895-7524 or go to www.kerrmarketdays.org.
Nov. 29
Christmas Arts & Crafts
There will be a Christmas Arts & Crafts
Show from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29
at the Thump Pavilion in Luling. Bring the
kids to visit with Santa from 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 30
Geronimo VFW Sunday Country Dance
Wrangler Country Band will be playing
Sunday, November 30, 3-6:30 p.m. at the
Geronimo VFW, 6808 N Highway 123,
Geronimo 78115. VFW kitchen at 2 p.m.
$8 donation benefits Auxiliary programs.
Hall is smoke free and open to all. Info
830-305-8829 or 830-379-1971.
Dec. 1
Cannon Stockholders
There will be a meeting of stockholders of
the Gonzales Cannon Inc. at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at the newspaper offices at 901
St. Joseph. All shareholders are invited.
Dec. 2
The Gathering (Country Music Show/
Dance)
The Gatherings Country Music Show/
Dance will be at Geronimo VFW, 6808
N Highway 123, Geronimo, on Tuesday,
December 2, from 7-10 PM. Great VFW
kitchen at 5:30 PM. Adults-$7, 12 & under-$3. This month featuring Bobby Flores,
Priscilla Speed, & Randolph Flores,
along with a great house band, 7:10 p.m.,
VFW kitchen at 6 p.m. Adults-$7, 12 & under-$3. Reservations call Dorothy at 512825-2180.
www.thegateringmusicshow.
com.
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Dec. 3
FREE Estate Planning Workshop
CLA Estate Services is hosting a free Estate Planning Workshop Wednesday, Dec.
3, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sleep Inn &
Suites in Gonzales (2138 Water St., Gonzales, TX 78629). The workshop will provide
valuable information on securing ones estate and retirement planning. Guests will
receive a workbook and useful information
on: the pros and cons of wills and trusts;
how to avoid probate; long term health
care concerns; and tax reduction planning.
Seating is limited. Please call 1-866-2528721 to RSVP or for more information.
Dec. 4
CDA Tamale Sale
The Shiner Catholic Daughters will sponsor a Tamale Sale featuring tamales from
Venturas Tamales, Victoria. The tamales
will arrive fresh made in Shiner on Thursday, December 4. Pick-up time is scheduled from 3-6 p.m. at the Parish Activity Center. The tamales being offered are
traditional pork, regular or jalepeno, and
will sell for $10 per dozen. Orders must be
placed in advance by calling Margie Kresta
at 361-594-2262, or Quality Pharmacy at
361-594-2361. Advance orders must be
placed by December 1. Proceeds from the
sale will be used for scholarships and other
charitable projects of the Catholic Daughters of Court # 1604, Shiner.
Dec. 5
4-H Poinsettia Sale
Gonzales County 4-H members will again
be selling Poinsettias this year. The sale will
be on Friday, December 5th 10:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. at Marrou & Company. Everyone
is invited to come by and see the beautiful flowers. All pre-sale orders for flowers
and wreaths are to be picked up that day
between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00
P.M. For more information please contact
the Gonzales County Extension Office at
830/672-8531.
Gaslight Theater Perfoming A Christmas Carol
The Lockhart Gaslight Theatre is once
again performing A Christmas Carol
weekends Dec. 5-20. performances will be
at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with
special 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 14 and
Dec. 20. For details or tickets call 512-3765653 or visit www.mygbt.org
GYC Field Trip to the Nutcracker Ballet
in Austin
Friday, Dec. 5, the Gonzales Youth Center will travel to the Austin Long Center
to view the Nutcraker Ballet. We will leave
at 4:15 p.m. from the Center and return
11:30 p.m. Their is no charge for the ballet, but bring a snack for the trip and bring
about $10 for supper. Dress up! This is a big
affair! Students MUST sign up at GYC in
order to go. There is only a small number
of tickets, so the first 15 to sign up get to
go! Call Pat Anders-Ryan @ 830-857-3483
for more information.
Dec. 8
VFW Post 6209 Christmas Party
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6209
Christmas Party will be held Monday, December 8. Veterans who have served in any
conflict and those currently serving in Irag
or Afghanistan are encouraged to attend.

Social hour will be held from 4-6 p.m. A catered meal will be served. Come and meet
with other veterans from the Shiner area.
Bring your wives or your significant other.
Make a few new friends and learn about
our programs that support youth and veterans. We look forward to seeing you at the
post. To keep the caterer informed, please
call 361-772-6286.
Dec. 9
Blue Santa Dinner
The Luling Police Department Blue Santa
will protect and serve your dinner. The
department will host its annual Blue Santa
dinner from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at
Blakes, 621 E. Davis St. in Luling. This is a
rare opportunity to watch Lulings Finest
serve you with bread instead of citations!
Donations will be accepted.
Thank You Dinner
The Luling Chamber of Commerce,
Luling Main Street, Luling Economic Development Corp. and Watermelon Thump
Association will host their annual Thank
You Dinner for volunteers and sponsors
from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the
Luling Oil Museum, 421 E. Davis St. There
will be appetizers, wine and door prizes,
with music provided by Country Junction.
Multi-County Brush & Forage Conference
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Wilson, Comal, Gonzales, and Guadalupe Counties will host a Brush and Forage Conference on Tuesday December 9th
at the Guadalupe County Extension Office
located at 210 East Live Oak in Seguin
from 9 a.m. til 3 p.m. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Five TDA CEUs have been
applied for pesticide applicators. Topics to
be covered at the conference wil. Please
pre-register with the Guadalupe County
Extension Office by Friday December 5th
at 830-303-3889 to ensure an accurate
count for the meal and handouts. Registration is $25 and includes lunch and handout materials. Individuals with disabilities
should contact the office at least two days
prior to the event so accommodations can
be arranged. For more information or to
pre-register for the event contact the Guadalupe County Extension office at 210 E.
Live Oak in Seguin, 830-303-3889.
Dec. 12
Under the Christmas Tree
The Gonzales Crystal Theatre will host
the world premiere of the Minds Creative
production of Under the Christmas Tree
at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday,
Dec. 13. To purchase tickets online check
the website at http://www.gonzalescrystaltheatre.org/ or call the Gonzales Chamber
of Commerce 830-672-6532.
Dec. 13
Legacy Ranch Christmas Party
Legacy Ranch Kids will be hosting their
annual Christmas Party on December 13,
2014 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. There will be
over 250 children in attendance. Legacy
Ranch is looking for volunteers and for
those who may be interested in organizing
a toy drive. Please contact Legacy Ranch
for more information. 830-875-6062.
Obituaries
James Miller Nesloney

1922-2014
NESLONEY
Nov. 29
Masonic Lodge Award
Gonzales Masonic Lodge #30 will present The Golden Trowell Award (the highest
award that can be presented by a lodge) to Brother Bob Erwin on Saturday, November 29 at 2 p.m. at the Lodge, 3rd floor. Family and Friends are invited. (Lodge has
an elevator)
Dec. 2
Auxiliary Christmas Party
The Gonzales V.F.W. Post 4817 will hold their Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 2,
at 6 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall on the Harwood Road. All members are asked to bring a
covered dish to go with ham, and a $5 gift to exchange.
Ongoing
Donations for Homeless Veterans
Luling-area organizations are working to fill 200 care bags for homeless veterans in
the Houston area. We are asking for your help in donating: socks, underwear, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wipes, chapstick, washcloths, soap and non-perishable snacks.
Donations can be dropped off at Magnolia Ts, 615 S. Magnolia in Luling.
Deputy Santa Program
DeWitt County Sheriff s Office Deputy Santa Program will be taking nominations
for deserving families to assist this Christmas season. If you know of any families
you would like to nominate, please fax (361-275-3096), email (Jessica.martinez@
co.dewitt.tx.us or k.zoller@co.dewitt.tx.us) or call 361-275-5734 and ask for Kim or
Jessica.
Ongoing
St. Ludmila and St. Paul History Project
The St. Paul High School building is 50
years old! In celebration and recognition
of this momentous occasion an alumnus
is starting a special project. The goal is to
accumulate as many stories associated
with the St. Ludmila Convent and the early
days of St. Paul High School as possible.
This includes special traditions that were
observed, unique celebrations, any historically significant events, as well as the
ordinary, everyday things that occurred
during the long histories of St. Ludmila
Academy and St. Paul High School. Please
write these memories down! Type-written
is best to be sure all the information is accurate and correct. We want your stories!
You may drop these stories by the St. Ludmila Elementary Office or email them to
counselor@shinercatholicschool.org. Be
sure to include your name and what years
you attended St. Ludmila Academy, St.
Paul High School, or St. Ludmila Elementary.
HLSR Scholarships
The 2015 HLSR Scholarships are now
available online @ rodeohouston.com or
HLSR.com. The application will go off at
11:59 PM on the deadline date, Area Go
Texan and HLSR Exhibitor applications
must be submitted online by Monday,
February 23, 2015. Students must also
complete Part II Supplemental Forms,
which are downloaded and emailed after
submission. Supplemental Forms must be
postmarked by Friday, February 27, 2015
for HLSR Exhibitor and Area Go Texan applicants.
There is a NEW Scholarship available this
year for students who exhibit at the 2015
show. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, an applicant must be a graduating high school senior attending a public
school in Texas, a US Citizen and Texas
Resident, and planning to attend college in
Texas. Applicants must also participate as
an HLSR exhibitor in one of the 17 eligible
shows in both 2015 and one of the previous
three years shows (2014, 2013 and 2012). If
you have any questions concerning HLSR
Scholarships feel free to email sherrihooperagt@yahoo.com or call 830.672.4555 or
979.229.9317. Good Luck Students!
Shiner FFA Selling Fruit
The Shiner FFA is selling fruit again this
year. There are nine options to choose
from: a gift fruit basket for $20, pears for
$20, apples for $18, navel oranges for $15,
lil gems for $15, a mixed fruit pack for
$18, sausage and cheese for $16, apples and
oranges for $18, and grapefruit for $18.
The FFA encourages anyone interested to
contact any Shiner FFA member, or call
Shiner ISD at 361-594-3131.
Dont Mess with Texas Program
Want to win money for college? Now you
can apply for the 2015 Dont Mess with
Texas Scholarship. Just submit an essay
on how youve taken a leadership role to
prevent litter at your campus and/or communities and built awareness of the Dont
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James Miller Nesloney,

92, of Gonzales passed
away Sunday, November
23, 2014. Miller, as he was
popularly known, was born
November 20, 1922 in
Gonzales to James C. and
Vallie Rimmer Nesloney.
He had been a long time
member of the Assembly of
God Church. Miller married Vivian Marie Gibson
on April 7, 1951 in Gonzales.
Miller was raised in Gonzales and graduated from
Gonzales High School,
where he had been active
in athletics. He joined the
United States Navy in the
midst of WWII, honorably serving his country.
Miller attended Texas A&I
before going to work for
Leigh Motors in Gonzales
and Alice as the shop foreman. It was about this time
that he married Vivian and
they made their home on
an acreage in Gonzales. He
went to work for himself
as an auto mechanic and
later bought a bulldozer
and contracted dozer work
to area ranchers along with
the drilling of water wells.
He and Vivian moved to a
ranch they purchased west

of Gonzales where Miller
could raise more cattle. He
worked for 23 years for the
United States Post Office
in Gonzales, retiring to do
what he loved, ranching
and tending his cattle. His
were hands that were never idle; Miller was always
working, always productive. He and Vivian never
took a vacation until 1978
and every year after they
traveled the western United States visiting National
Parks to admire the wonders of the creation of God,
nature and man. They had
toured the deserts of the
Southwest to the mountainous landscapes of Montana and Canada. Miller
loved to fish, but it was a
wonder when he found
time. He started working
at the age of ten, pushing
cattle on horseback on the
Ainsworth Ranch. There
wasnt much Miller couldnt
do with his hands; he could
weld, he had added on to
his house himself, he was a
master auto mechanic, his
dozer work was excellent
and his water wells productive. Of all these gifts
his greatest was the love he
shared with Vivian and the
love they shared in their
faith in God.
is survived by his adoring
wife of 63 years, Vivian
Marie Nesloney of Gonzales, sister, Edna Fougerat of
Gonzales, and numerous
nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by
his parents, sisters, Evelyn
Renz and Irene Miller, and
a brother, John Nesloney.
Funeral services will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in
Seydler-Hill Funeral Home
with Rev. Clyde Poldrack

officiating. Interment will
follow in Gonzales Memorial Park. Pallbearers include: Gary Shock, Bobby
Miller, Carl Ray Gibson,
Curtis Gibson, Brian Gibson, and Ricky Joe Gibson. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home
from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
evening. Memorials may
be made to the Gonzales
Full Gospel Church, 1426
Fischer Street, Gonzales,
Texas 78629. Services are
under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral
Home.
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Thanksgiving Greetings
Carving that bird

like a professional
Roasted turkey is the centerpiece

of many holiday feasts. That
glistening, golden skin and moist
meat beneath is the perfect
companion to potatoes, string
beans and any number of side
dishes.
Many holiday chefs have received
compliments on the appearance of a
freshly prepared turkey sitting on the
holiday serving platter. But those same
chefs may not know how to properly
carve up their masterpieces after the
grand presentation has been made.
1. Place the turkey on a large, sturdy
cutting board. Do not cut the turkey
in the pan you used to cook it. Remove
the string that may be tying the legs
together. Turn the board so that the
back of the turkey is facing you.
2. Choose a sharp knife to carve
the turkey. A long, narrow knife may
work best. Serrated knives may tear
the turkey meat, so it may be better
to use a flat knife. Some people prefer
the ease of an electric knife. This is
entirely your choice.
3. Cut through the skin on a leg
and gently bend the leg as you slice
through to expose the joint. Cut
through and remove the entire leg.
Then separate the drumstick from the
thigh. Repeat on the other side.

4. Cut the thigh meat parallel to the
thigh bone and place on your serving
platter.
5. To slice the breast meat, insert
your knife in the center of the breast
bone and cut down until you reach
the ribs. Then slice the breast meat
in toward your initial cut so you
are cutting across the grain of the
meat. This will keep the meat tender.
Another idea is to remove one side
of the breast and slice across it to
produce smaller pieces for serving.
6. Find the wish bone and place it
on the side to dry. Children typically
like to break the wish bone.
7. Find the joint of the wings and
remove them in a similar fashion
as you did for the legs. They are
small enough that they should
not require extra slicing and can
be placed whole on the serving
platter.
8. Drizzle the sliced meat with
any reserved cooking juices to keep
the turkey moist and flavorful.
Since turkey is usually the star
of many holiday meals, it pays
to know the correct way to carve
turkey for celebrations.
Turkey is a healthy choice even when its not Thanksgiving

If turkey is not normally on your lunch or dinner
menu, come the holiday season its bound to show
up in abundance. As soon as the weather cools and
the crispness of late autumn is in the air, thoughts turn
to more hearty meals, and of course, the fall piece de
resistance: Thanksgiving dinner.
Turkey takes center stage on many Thanksgiving
dinner tables, even though history suggests it likely
wasnt served at the first Thanksgiving. Despite this
historical discrepancy, turkey and all the trimmings
continue to be traditional fare for big holiday dinners.
Much more than just delicious and filling, turkey
boasts many nutritional benefits, making it a worthwhile
addition to your diet regardless of the season.
Protein: Turkey is often overshadowed by other
meats in refrigerated display cases, but it remains an

excellent source of protein in a low-fat package. A
typical 3.4- to four-ounce serving of skinless turkey
breast (about the size of a deck of cards) contains
around 30 grams of protein, providing about 65 percent
of the average persons recommended daily allotment
of protein. Protein helps the body feel full and serves
many essential functions in the body. Proteins regulate
the entry of nutrients through cell walls, help the body
grow and help it to generate antibodies that fight against
illness.
Low-fat: A serving of turkey is only 161 calories and
contains just four grams of fat, which is low in saturated
fat.
B-vitamin benefits: Turkey is an excellent source of
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B vitamins, including B3, B6 and B12. Having enough

B3, also known as niacin, is important for overall health,
and higher levels of niacin can improve cholesterol
levels and lower a persons risk for cardiovascular
disease. B6 is also called pyridoxine. Its involved in the
process of making certain neurotransmitters, including
serotonin and norepinephrine, which transmit signals
in the brain. Important for neurological health, B12
helps decrease levels of homocysteine, which can
contribute to cognitive decline.
Immune system effects: People may not know
turkey contains selenium, which is key to healthy
thyroid function. It also helps boost the immune system
by playing a role in the bodys antioxidant defense
system. Selenium may help eliminate free radicals in
the body that would otherwise contribute to cancer
risk.
Relaxation: Many people are aware of turkeys
ability to induce feelings of relaxation, particularly when
eaten in abundance at the Thanksgiving dinner table.
Turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan, which plays
a role in triggering production of serotonin. Serotonin
can induce feelings of relaxation and sleepiness.
Turkey is lean, full of essential nutrients and low in
saturated fat, making it a worthy addition to your diet
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A tasty side with a Texas zing

Few things are more
synonymous with a
particular culture than
its cuisine. Dining at
an ethnic restaurant
or experimenting with
regional flavors in the
comforts of your own
kitchen are great ways
to experience foreign
cultures.
When it comes to TexMex cuisine, familiar
staples like tacos and
burritos may be most
familiar to non-Texans.
But traditional Tex-Mex
delicacies are much more
than
tortilla-wrapped
dishes or fried doughs.
Take, for example, Corn
Souffle
from
The
Complete
Mexican,
South
American
&
Caribbean
Cookbook
(Metro Books) by Jane
Milton, Jenni Fleetwood
and Marina Filippelli.
Souffles may be instantly
associated with French
cuisine, but this Latin
American take is just as

tasty. It wont rise as much
as its French counterpart,
but the texture will still be
light and airy.
Corn Souffle
Serves 6
tablespoons
6
butter
11 ounces
sweet
potato, peeled and cubed
11 ounces pumpkin,
peeled and cubed

Scant 2 cups
frozen corn kernels,
thawed
3
scallions, roughly
chopped
5
ounces cheddar
cheese, grated
5
eggs

Salt and ground
black pepper
1. Preheat the oven to
350 F. Using 1 tablespoon
of the butter, grease an
11x7-inch baking dish.
Cook the sweet potato and
pumpkin in a pan of lightly
salted boiling water for
10 minutes, until tender.

Drain and set aside.
2. Put 11/2 cups of
corn kernels into a food
processor.
Add
the
chopped scallions and
process until smooth. Melt
the remaining butter in a
pan and stir in the cornand-scallion
mixture.
Cook, stirring, over a
low heat, for about 1 to 2
minutes.
3. Add the cheese,
stirring until it has melted.
Season generously with
salt and pepper. Remove
from heat.
4. Separate 3 of the eggs
and add the remaining 2
eggs to the bowl containing
the yolks. Mix lightly, then
stir the yolk mixture into
the pan. Add the sweet
potato, pumpkin and
remaining corn. Whisk
the egg whites until stiff,
then fold them into the
souffle mixture.
5. Transfer the mixture
to the prepared dish and
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place the dish in a roasting

pan. Pour in hot water to
come halfway up the side
of the dish and bake for
35 to 40 minutes, until
golden. If the souffle still
wobbles when shaken
gently, cook for another
5 to 10 minutes. Leave to
cool, then serve.
Tip: For the best results,
whisk the egg whites with
a pinch of salt in a clean
glass or metal bowl. When
they are very stiff and no
longer slide around the
bowl when it is moved,
This sweet potato, pumpkin and corn souffle
they are ready for use.
makes a great side dish.
Pumpkin cooking secrets

Autumn is ripe with vibrant colors and
scenery. One of the more vivid sights
this time of year are the bright, orange
pumpkins that adorn walkways and front
porches of homes and businesses. Not only
are pumpkins ideal for decorating, but
theyre also great to eat.
Some people who plan to carve jack-olanterns mistakenly believe the same type
of pumpkin can be used in their favorite
recipes. But what carving pumpkins have
in visual flair, they usually lack in flavor
and substance. Instead, would-be pumpkin
cookers should look to other varieties if
they plan to serve pumpkin on the menu.
Pumpkins are available from September
through December, but they peak in
October. Many smaller pumpkins are
better and sweeter for cooking. Mini
pumpkins, sugar, cheese, and pie pumpkins
are varieties commonly used in recipes.
The big jack-o-lantern pumpkins have
stringy, watery flesh and will provide little
to no pulp for cooking.
Select a pumpkin as you would any other
type of squash. Look for a firm pumpkin
with no bruises or soft spots. The pumpkin
also should have a deep orange color.
Store pumpkins in a cool, dark area until

ready for use to prolong freshness. Wash
the exterior of the pumpkin in cool water
before cutting to remove any dirt and
bacteria on the surface of the pumpkin so
it wont be transferred to the pulp of the
pumpkin.
Slice the pumpkin in half and remove
the seeds and any stringy material. Rinse
and save the seeds for planting or roasting.
Put the pumpkin pieces in the microwave
to cook or you can steam or bake them
until the pulp is soft and the pumpkin falls
off of the skin. Cool the pumpkins, then
puree the pulp until its smooth. You may
want to strain the pureed pumpkin with
a cheese cloth to remove any excess water
before using in a pie recipe. Baked breads
may benefit from the extra moisture.
Pumpkins are a great source of dietary
fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin,
potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin E,
thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, iron,
calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Theyre also low in fat and calories.
Pumpkin puree can replace the oil in some
baking recipes, much as you would use
applesauce.
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Be thankful for liberals; who would we pick on otherwise?
This being Thanksgiving week,

small-town editors around Texas
and in many of those lesser states
are penning the annual Im
Thanksful For... column, listing
the many things theyre thankful
for.
My list is pretty short this year.
Not that Im not thankful for the
many wonderful blessings The
Good Lord has bestowed, but Im
just especially thankful for one.
Im thankful for liberals.
A lot of readers out there despise liberals. As an editorialist
of the conservative bent, my word
to those folks is: dont.
I mean, lets face it: without liberals, wed have to pick on Europeans. I say, celebrate!
Liberals look for ways to be annoyed. My hobby is finding ways
to accommodate that wish. Its
my way of giving back, you understand.
In The Sixth Sense, Hayley Joel
Osments Cole Sear character
complains to Bruce Willis Dr.
Malcom Crowe that he sees the
spirits of those who have departed, and realizes they dont know
Dances with
Chihuahuas
Dave
Mundy
Editor and
Publisher
whats happened to them: They
only see what they want to see.
They dont know theyre dead!
Much like Sixth Sense spirits, liberals only see what they
want to see, and just dont realize
theyre not really very smart.
Thats not to say that liberals are stupid, mind you. Many
of them are very intelligent. The
loudest and most ardent liberals
generally have a solid academic
record.
But for all their academic credentials, liberals dont always think
things all the way though. Their
mental elevators are hard-wired
to only travel to certain floors, and
they never actually get to see the
penthouse.
Thus, when we look at liberals

greatest ideas (such as the Great
Society and the War on Poverty)
we come to realize that their thinking extends only to a certain point
and then just ceases altogether.
On paper, the landmark welfare-program legislation of the
1960s would seem like the right
thing for an economic juggernaut
full of industrious Protestantwork-ethic types to do. How can
you argue against establishing
programs to help people climb
out of poverty by giving them assistance with their day-to-day living expenses, food, housing and
healthcare while theyre working
their way up?
A half-century later, cities like
Detroit, St. Louis and Chicago
are gutted, rusted ruins, home
to a third generation of government-run programs designed to
lift people OUT of poverty which
have instead removed all incentive for people to ever leave it.
Then theres our liberal friends
busy promoting gay rights.
All gay people want is the same
rights everyone else has, the lib-
New residents need

lesson in citizenship
Ganamos that means we won
in Spanish and those are the words
that greeted me from a Mexican
waiter this morning when I went to
eat at a local restaurant. This man
who has been in the U.S. illegally for
several years, said he was very happy
because something good had happened last night, although he was
not sure what it was. Mingled with
his happiness was a vengeful attitude
toward those who oppose illegal immigration and President Obamas
executive action.
I am concerned because most of
these newly amnestied aliens are
not well educated, and they have no
knowledge or concept of the U.S.
Constitution and its principles. They
come from countries where edicts
by leaders are absolute and normal.
To them, President Obamas actions
were quite normal and acceptable,
particularly since it benefits them.
On the other hand, they are happy
they won against the mean, racists Americans who have victimized
them and tried keep them out of the
country. Thats the point of view that
has been preached by politicians and
the media, particularly Spanish lan-
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2014
eral mantra runs. In practice, that

means liberals want to be able to
sue and shut down your business
if your personal religious beliefs
disagree with their lifestyle.
Ive looked and looked, and
I cant find there being a right
to marriage and company benefits gay, straight or otherwise
enshrined in the Constitution.
On the other hand, it does kind
of mention that Congress shall
make no law respecting the establishment of religion, nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
But to me, the greatest current evidence that liberals thinking doesnt wander from simple
to complex lies with the current
advocacy for a living minimum
wage of $15 an hour.
The banner children for this
movement have been fast-food
workers (some of whom appear to have lost their jobs at
Occupy:Wall Street).
I mean no affront to those in
the business; I spent my time on
the counter back when. But the
fast food industry is built on the
notion that those delivering your
burgers and fries are normally

teenagers just starting to learn
about the world of work, there
to earn a few bucks to blow on
Friday night. Its designed to be
a transient workforce, not a lifetime career.
But the minimum-wage argument tells us where liberals priorities lie.
That $15 an hour figure works
out to about $31,200 a year. Firstyear teacher pay in Texas works
out to around $29,000 a year. The
average starting pay for a peace
officer is around $27,000. One
government figure puts average
starting pay for a professional
firefighter at $26,050. First-year
newspaper reporters, even those
with degrees, can expect to barely
crack $20,000.
What those highly-educated
liberals are telling us is that someone with almost no job skills and
normally a spotty employment
history is worth more to them
than an educated professional,
such as a teacher.
See what I mean? Youve got to
love liberals.
El Conservador
George
Rodriguez
George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident and is

Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
guage media, for years.

Now we have several million people who are like children on Christmas Day with brand new toys that
Santa Claus brought. They have no
idea who is truly responsible for
their gifts, nor how to to assemble
them. Whether they can take care of
those gifts is yet another question.
People who are convinced that
government is beneficial, and who
do not know how to control it, are
dangerous to themselves and their
future. They need to understand that
a president or government that gives
with ease, is a president or government that can take away with equal
ease.
These new residents need to
understand the core principles that
made the United States the greatest,
most successful country in world
history. We need to learn about freedom. Freedom to work hard and the
freedom to keep the fruits of your
labor to use as you see fit without
harming others and without hindering their freedom.
They must learn about a constitutionally limited governments (federal, state, and local) which respects
your personal freedom and rights
so that all citizens can live life the
way they want as long as it does not
harm others, or infringe on anothers rights.
They must learn about economic
freedom which means a growing
economy (federal, state, and local)
with reduced tax rates, reduced government spending, and minimum
government intervention so everyone can have a chance to earn more
money and businesses can hire more
people.
Finally, they must learn about a
debt free future because it is only
fair and right to pay the debt (federal, state, and local) we have incurred
so our children and grandchildren
are not stuck with our bills.
If the new residents want to enjoy
the fruits of freedom and liberty,
they need to that understand freedom does not come from the government or the president. It comes
from an informed, engaged people
who protect their freedoms from
that government.
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Liberals respect for the

average voter is revealed
The epic search of the Greek philosopher Diogenes for an honest man is
finally over. His name is Jonathan Gruber, an MIT economist once known as
an intellectual architect of Obamacare,
although his status is being rapidly
downgraded by the laws supporters
with every one of his uncomfortably
frank utterances about President
Barack Obamas signature initiative.
Video surfaced of Gruber saying at
a panel discussion at the University of
Pennsylvania last year that the law was
written in a deceptive, nontransparent way to exploit the stupidity of the
American voter. Gruber swiftly went
on MSNBC to explain that his comments should be discounted because
he was speaking off the cuff. Then
two other videos surfaced of him saying much the same thing at different
venues.
Gruber has done us all a favor by affording us an unvarnished look into
the progressive mind, which values
complexity over simplicity, favors indirect taxes and impositions on the
American public so their costs can be
hidden, and has a dim view of the average American.
Complexity is a staple of liberal policymaking. It is a product of its scale
and reach, but also of the imperative
to hide the ball. Taxing and spending
and redistributive schemes tend to be
unpopular, so clever ways have to be
found to deny that they are happening. This is what Gruber was getting at.
One reason Obamacare was so convoluted is that its supporters didnt want
to straightforwardly admit how much
the law was raising taxes and leveraging the young and healthy to subsidize
everyone else.
Gruber crowed about the exertions
undertaken to make an unpopular tax
on expensive health-insurance plans,
the so-called Cadillac tax, more palatable. It was levied on employers instead
of employees. No one realized, Gruber
Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated
columnist for King Features
Syndicate.
explained, that the tax would be functionally the same even if not directly
imposed on workers. This wasnt a
one-off deception. This kind of sleight
of hand is crucial to the progressive
project, which always involves imposing taxes, regulations and mandates at
one remove from the average person so
he or she wont realize that the costs are
passed down regardless.
The debate between conservatives
and liberals on health-care policy and
much else comes down to how much
average Americans can be trusted to
make decisions on their own without
the guiding, correcting hand of government. An assumption that Americans are incompetent is woven into
the lefts worldview. It is reluctant to
entrust individuals with free choice for
fear they will exercise it poorly and irresponsibly.
So Gruber deserves to be listened
to, even if he ultimately got it wrong.
The public is smarter than he and other Obamacare supporters give it credit
for. It has never believed the magical,
deliberately deceptive promises about
Obamacare, or supported the law that
continues to be a drag on the Democratic Party.
Rather than congratulating themselves on their cleverness, the laws
architects might better reflect on how,
even with crushing majorities in the
House and the Senate, they had to
lie and obfuscate to get Obamacare
passed. That is damning commentary,
not on the American public, but their
misbegotten handiwork.
Rich Lowry is editor of the National
Review.
In Your View
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Getting out into the wild rekindles sense of boyhood

It only took a second to
step off my horse, draw
my rifle, and plant my
butt in the snow. The elk
were 250 yards away and
not alarmed. Rusty, my
lifelong running partner,
dismounted and kneeled,
unzipped the backpack
and pulled out the television camera that he didnt
know how to operate. Joe,
my Wyoming guide buddy
squatted behind me and in
a low voice said, The bull
you want to shoot is back in
the trees.
The scenario began more
than 50 years ago. None of
us could put our finger on
the exact time in our lives
that we became outdoorsmen. But it must have happened near the first time we
smelled wood smoke and
heard stories of mighty antlered creatures that ghosted
through wild lands.
On another day long
ago Rusty and I sat in
the small structure laughing like school girls. The
deer stand was so cramped
that even two runts like us
couldnt sit side-by-side
shoulder-to-shoulder. Instead, Rusty straddled the
board bench seat with his
back against a window.
I sat facing forward my
Looking Down
from the Saddle
Herman
Brune
Herman Brune is a freelance writer,

radio personality and author based
in Colorado County.
left shoulder against his

chest and my right shoulder against the opposing
wall. The deer stand was
my own creation built
from debris and remnants
that Id scrapped together
around Grandmas house.
The design and engineering sprang from my preteenage imagination and
superior logic. Grandma
did not own a measuring
tape but a yard stick from
Seymours
Lumberyard
sufficed. There was also a
grand amount of eyeballing
that guaranteed windowslots would be straight and
level. There were also no
power tools. Each board
was hand sawed with what
must have been Grandpas
left over saws from the
1940s. If there was any-
thing about the tiny building that was done with correct foresight, it was that
the overhang in the front
and back was long enough
to block a certain amount
of rain. Also, Id put tarpaper on the roof, and used it
for a flap-style backdoor.
To our good fortune we
had traipsed a long mile to
the river bottom and gotten into the deer stand well
before daylight. To our bad
fortune daylight also broke
to the prelude of a fresh
Norther.
We questioned each other the first minutes before
dawn.
Do you think its going
to rain? Rusty asked.
I dont know, maybe.
It feels like rain, smells
like rain, sure is dark.
I hope it doesnt rain, I
want to shoot a deer.
Do deer travel in the
rain?
A sudden short volley
of over-sized raindrops
beat the ground around us,
Were about to find out.
To this date, I had never
shot a deer. The exercise
that we enacted was more
than expecting the impossible. But, such is the power
of youthful exuberance and
believing in life.
To the Editor
Grandpas 44-40 Winchester leaned in the corner waiting. It would, on a

later date, take me the next
step away from being a boy.
The early morning light
was only beginning to
creep into the dark corners
of the woods. Then thunder
rumbled its weight across
the landscape, blasted one
hard warning, and after
that we were looking at a
torrential downpour. Our
view was cut to only several
yards. We couldnt hear anything except the incessant
drumming splatter of rainwater immediately above
our heads. Thankfully, the
wind wasnt blowing and
for once a good idea paid
off. The tarpaper and board
roof was protecting us.
There were no cell phones
to distract our attention. No
video games or electronic
gizmos to steal our senses
away from our perfect dilemma. Everything in the
world was in order. We
were in a wooden structure,
wearing cotton, wool, and
leather. My rifle was made
of steel and an observer
would have difficulty finding anything plastic about
our situation.
Now, the hunt was relegated to staring at the
blank wall of wetness. We

wondered how long wed
be stuck in the deer stand.
Leaving was out of the question and we marveled at still
being dry. Then we started
getting silly.
In my dearest wishes I
wish I could remember the
jokes that induced the pure
screams of joy when we were
children. It seemed that every notion, word, sound,
stupid expression, and anecdote made us laugh until we
held our tummies, squinted
our eyes, and shook in silent
convulsions. Then wed gasp
for air and barely catch our
breath before the next dose
of hilarity sent us back over
the cliff.
We roared our feelings
and yelled our jokes while
the onslaught of rain muted
our human noise. Even at
our age we knew our antics for that mornings hunt
would not pass muster in
the court of old men in
hunting camps. But for the
moment we allowed ourselves the loose privilege of
being big enough to be in a
deer stand and yet be children enough to giggle and
snort in fits.
When the rain slacked
we quieted down, watched
for deer for a prescribed
amount of time, and eventually slogged through the

mud, waded two creeks,
and made our way home.
On this particular day,
sitting on a snowy mountainside Rusty and I are
the same people we were
40-something years ago.
Neither of us gives a flying hoot about a trophys
score, and were both victims of our own humor. For
30 years Rusty worked 24/7
putting three sons through
college. He savvies computers and a real day job I
dont.
For eight days, we lived in
the wilderness camp. Three
of those days were spent
cutting firewood and packing hay to our horses. Five
days were spent learning
the country for three or four
miles in every direction.
Now, on the ninth day we
settled onto our haunches
to complete our mission.
Rusty pointed the television camera at the sky, at the
ground, and at himself. Joe
whispered encouragement
and my crosshairs found
the target.
For a moment in time, in
life, the hunt took us back
to when we were boys.
And soon enough we were
laughing again.
Please continue giving to GCAM
Dear Editor,
Since many of Gonzales Chroistian
Assistance Ministrys donors give anonymously, this letter is an attempt to thank
every person and group who chooses
to help meet the growing needs of our
county that threaten to exhaust our resources.
Canned corn and dry pinto beans have
been in desperate need at GCAM and
through the food bank in Victoria for
some time.
Our freezers are becoming emptier
and emptier of meat. We hope hunting
season will re-stock these as hunters remember our plea for processed meat.
Again, thank you for every action taken to provide answers to this and future
shortages.
GCAM Board, Employees and Directors
Gonzales
Correcting some errors
Dear Editor,
In the guest editorial I wrote for the
Thursday, Nov. 13 paper, I mistakenly
said President George W. Bush had
signed the Defense of Marriage Act into
law. Actually, it was President Bill Clinton who signed that bill into law. I apologize for my mistake.
A second error was yours, not mine.
Although you correctly identified me as
a Pastor, you assigned me the wrong congregation. I am pastor at Emmanuel Fellowship, not First Baptist Church.
Lynn Wilson, Pastor
Emmanuel Fellowship Church
EDITORS NOTE: Our sincere apologies for the error. Were pretty sure our
mistake also came as a bit of a shock to
pastor Clint Lowery and First Baptist
Church, too.
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Obama was rational, not extremist

If right wing Republicans have their way,
the lives of eight million people could be
ripped apart by simply being rounded up
and sent back to their countries of origin.
The economic engines in our high tech,
agricultural, hotel, restaurant and construction industries, which these eight million
people help support, could just as well come
to a grinding halt by an effort of mass deportation that these extremists advocate.
The President has offered a much more
rational proposal by delaying deportations
and offering work permits to over four million people who already make up part of our
Nations fabric. These are our neighbors,
friends and family. They want a better life
for themselves and their families, much like
the rest of us. They are people who work
hard and are proud to call the United States
of America home.
Allowing undocumented immigrants
to stay in this country lawfully would also
have economic benefits. An analysis done
in 2013 by the Congressional Budget Office
Guest Commentary
Rep.
Filemon Vela
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela

represents Congressional District 34, which
includes southern Gonzales County.
determined that creating a pathway to legal

status for undocumented immigrants could
reduce federal deficits by up to $175 billion
over 10 years.
In Texas alone, there are more than 1.6
million unauthorized immigrants. The federal government does not have the resources, manpower or ability to deport millions
of people. History tells us this is a country
made up of immigrants. The President deserves credit for this courageous first step in
fixing our broken immigration system, and
it is now up to Congress to finish the job.
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Recent well completion reports as reported by the Texas Railroad Commission for the period Nov. 19-24:
Tracking No. Status
Packet Type API No. Drilling Permit No. Well No. Submit Date
Caldwell County
108887 Submitted
Oil / W-2 055-35064
776226 4H
11/20/2014
DeWitt County
115418 Submitted
Oil / W-2 123-33236
766758 6H
11/20/2014
120417 Submitted
Oil / W-2 123-33446
776742 7H
11/21/2014
121254 Submitted
Oil / W-2 123-33508
780281 4H
11/24/2014
121265 Submitted
Oil / W-2 123-33449
776754 10H
11/19/2014
121386 Submitted
Gas / G-1 123-33501
780217 07H
11/20/2014
121591 Submitted
Oil / W-2 123-33450
776761 11H
11/21/2014
121665 Submitted
Oil / W-2 123-33482
778926 12H
11/24/2014
121696 Submitted
Oil / W-2 123-33481
778935 13H
11/25/2014
Fayette County
105735 Submitted
Oil / W-2 149-33340
777482 1H
11/20/2014
116298 Submitted
Oil / W-2 149-33268
747703 1H
11/19/2014
118296 Submitted
Oil / W-2 149-33287
755137 4H
11/19/2014
121301 Submitted
Oil / W-2 149-33354
783446 1H
11/19/2014
121410 Submitted
Oil / W-2 149-33355
783823 1H
11/20/2014
Gonzales County
107051 Submitted
Oil / W-2 177-32364
768895 2
11/21/2014
109776 Submitted
Oil / W-2 177-33173
770820 2H
11/25/2014
118211 Submitted
Oil / W-2 177-33193
771366 6H
11/19/2014
118218 Submitted
Oil / W-2 177-33192
771361 5H
11/19/2014
Lavaca County
121279 Submitted
Oil / W-2 285-33802
781655 1H
11/20/2014
Operator No. Operator Name
Lease No.
Lease Name
614126 NORTH SOUTH OIL, LLC
ELLISON
216378
216378
216378
216378
665748
216378
216378
216378
DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P.

10170
10714
10225
10714
PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC.
10714
10714
10714
SEIFERT C
IMMENHAUSER A
VASBINDER A
IMMENHAUSER A
BARROW 01
IMMENHAUSER A
IMMENHAUSER A
IMMENHAUSER A
617112
797110
797110
797110
747012
OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC

SN OPERATING, LLC
26091
SN OPERATING, LLC
26200
SN OPERATING, LLC
SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION
EVANS UNIT
PROST UNIT B
PROST UNIT C
FIVE MILE CREEK UNIT K
FIVE MILE CREEK UNIT N
868628
029710
253162
253162
TRI-FORCE EXPLORATION, L.L.C.

ARGENT ENERGY (US) HOLDINGS INC.
EOG RESOURCES, INC.
15349
EOG RESOURCES, INC.
15349
TRI-FORCE FLOYD
HAYDENS
SWEET UNIT
SWEET UNIT
216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P.
BERGER UNIT
Winterfest is coming; amazing local sales are coming, too

What key wont open any
door? A turkey!
The Gonzales Chamber
of Commerce & Agriculture
wishes you and your family
many blessing this Thanksgiving Holiday! (Our office will be
closed November 27 & 28th.)
Laurel Ridge Antiques
Champagne Shopping Saturday was held on November 22.
Everyone enjoywed all of the
fine antiques, Christmas decor
and gifts that Laurel Ridge has
to offer while relaxing with a
nice glass of champagne!
Shear Designs Boutique
will be having amazing sales
starting the week of November 25th till the 29th. Drop by
all week from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. to take advantage of 20%
off apparel and the ever growing Consuela handbag line!
They are also offering free gift
wrapping the entire Christmas
season!
Country Village Square
Apartments and The Volunteers of America are once again
hosting the Annual Senior
Citizen Thanksgiving Din-
Chamber
Chatter
Daisy
Scheske
Daisy Scheske is the Executive Director of the Gonzales
Chamber of Commerce.
ner. Dinner will be served on

from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the
Community Room at Country
Village Square. If you are alone
on Thanksgiving, come join
them for dinner, or if you are
home bound and will be unable to attend please, call for a
home delivered Thanksgiving
meal. Transportation can be
arranged for those who need it.
Happy Thanksgiving from the
Country Village Square Apartments!
Please join Angels & Outlaws as they host their Thanksgiving After Hours Party on
Thanksgiving Day and their
Black Friday Super Sale! After

you have had your fill of turkey,
stop by for some retail therapy.
They will be having amazing
sales, drinks, and of course
door prizes!
will be hosting a unique Black
Friday Sale. Browse the store
and treat yourself to cheese,
wine and several door prizes.
There will be plenty of sales
to help make your Christmas
shopping list shorter!
Stop by The China Basket
to shop and celebrate Small
Business Saturday on November 29th and register for
fabulous door prizes!
Help us surprise our business of the month on December 3rd! To learn more
about this event please email
admin@gonzalestexas.com.
Who will it be? Find out on
our social media pages!
The First Friday Coffee
Mixer will be held at Victoria College - Gonzales Center from 8:30-9:15 a.m. First
Friday Coffee is a casual
networking event aimed at
Area Livestock Reports
Gonzales Livestock Report

The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, November 22, 2014 had on hand: 1,000
cattle.
Compared to our last sale:
Calves and yearlings sold steady.
Packer cows sold steady.
Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150300 lbs., $365-$420; 300-400 lbs,
$320-$360; 400-500 lbs, $300$335; 500-600 lbs, $255-$285;
600-700 lbs., $220-$235; 700-800
lbs, $215-$220.
Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs,
$145-$185.
Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150300 lbs, $275-$350; 300-400 lbs,
$250-$265; 400-500 lbs, $245$255; 500-600 lbs., $220-$245;
600-700 lbs., $200-$215.
Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $94-$112;
Cutters, $110-$130; Canners,
$75-$89; Low yielding fat cows,
$98-$112.
Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 &
2, good heavy bulls; $120-$128;
light weights and medium quality bulls, $105-$115.
Stocker Cows: $950-$2,600.
Pairs: $1,800-$2,750.
We will not have a sale Saturday, November 29, 2014. In
observance of the Thanksgiving
Holiday.
Thank you for your business!!

View our sale live at cattleusa.
com!
Nixon Livestock Report
The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. Report had on
hand, November 24, 2014, Volume, 767; 225 cows, 21 bulls.
Steers: 200-300 lbs, $328 to
$338 to $390; 300-400 lbs., $295
to $305 to $395; 400-500 lbs,
$274 to $284 to $360; 500-600
lbs, $232 to $242 to $290; 600700 lbs, $220 to $230 to $255;
700-800 lbs, $203 to $213 to
$229.
Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $272 to
$282 to $340; 300-400 lbs, $283
to $293 to $340; 400-500 lbs,
$249 to $259 to $320; 500-600
lbs, $221 to $231 to $270; 600700 lbs, $209 to $219 to $231;
700-800 lbs, $195 to $205 to
$217.
Slaughter cows: $66 to $120;
Slaughter bulls: $105 to $139;
Stocker cows: $1,000 to $2,500;
Pairs: $1,800-$3,150.
Notices:
Last sale of 2014 will be on
December 15, 2014.
Hallettsville Livestock Report
The Hallettsville Livestock
Commission Co., Inc. had on
hand on November 18, 2014,
2,179, week ago, 2,289 year ago,
2,245.
The market was much higher
again this week. Better quality classes of calves sold $3 to $6
higher on the heavier weights
and $6 to $10 higher in the lighter weight brackets.
Packer cows and bulls sold to
$1 to $2 higher on approx.250
hd.
Stocker cows sold $50 to $150
per head higher with very good
demand on approx.. 150 hd.
Packer Cows: higher dressing
utility & cutter cows, $107-$121;
lower dressing utility & cutter
cows, $88-$107; light weight
canner cows, $63-$88.
Packer Bulls: heavyweight
bulls, $131-$136; utility & cutter bulls, $116-$130; lightweight
canner bulls, $104-$116.
Stocker and Feeder Calves
and Yearlings: Steer & Bull
Calves: under 200; None; 200300 lbs, $325-$410; 300-400 lbs,
$315-$388; 400-500 lbs, $288$375; 500-600 lbs, $248-$310;
600-700 lbs, $228-$257; 700-800
lbs, $216-$242. Heifer Calves:
under 200 lbs, None; 200-300
lbs, $290-$350; 300-400 lbs,
$280-$348; 400-500 lbs, $253$322; 500-600 lbs, $230-$272;
600-700 lbs, $212-$236; 700-800
lbs, $185-$220.
If we can help with marketing
your livestock, please call 361798-4336.
showcasing a member business in our community. Stop

by for a warm cup of coffee
and learn about what all the
Victoria College has to offer
those in the Gonzales Area.
All those who attend will
have the chance to win $50
cash!
Join the fun at Craft Crossing with a Whimsical Painting Class on Decembers 5th!
Watch the Winterfest Parade
and paint a canvas of your
very own at the same time!
For more information, please
contact 830-203-5303.
The Gonzales Main Street
Director Barbara Friedrich,
along with her board and volunteers, have planned a fabulous Winterfest Celebration
event starting on December
4.
Gonzales Healthcare Systems will kick off the celebration with the naming of
Christmas Angels and Santa
Claus will be arriving via
Owner/Operator
901 East Davis St.
Luling, TX 78648
Work 830-875-2277
Cell 512-771-6218
Fax 830-875-2277
miller.bullock@yahoo.com
please contact 830.672.7363.

For more information
about Winterfest, please
check our online calendar at
<http://www.GonzalesTexas.
com> www.GonzalesTexas.
com!
On Tuesday, December
9th, The Gonzales Learning
and Career Center be having
a ribbon cutting ceremony at
2:00 to celebrate their new location at the Gonzales County Courthouse.
We would like to welcome
our new members! Thank
you for joining the Gonzales
Chamber of Commerce!
Charlene Gray, CRC Oilfield Services,,Debbie Henderson, Dr. Panos D.D.S and
P.C., Gonzales Outdoor Power, Legacy Ranch, Lodges and
Garages Inc., Lois W. Kolkhorst, Puff and Snuff, Radicke
Resell, Rick Arnic with
LCRA, Texas Gonzales &
Northern Railway (TXGN),
Wrangler Trucking.
Gonzales County Records

Gonzales County Courthouse
Deeds
November 1-30
Rayes, Donna S. (Extr), Turk,
Martha Belle Eckols (Estate) and
Turk, Martha E. (AKA to Staton,
Peggy Adair Eckols, w/d, Lt. 2,
Peggy Adair Addn, Gonzales.
MTHS Properties, LLC to
CMH Homes, Inc., w/d, Lt. 18,
High Ridge Meadows, Phase One,
Andrew Winters Svy, A-471.
Floresville Land Enterprises,
Inc. to Memorial Heights Baptist
Church, w/d, Lts. 3 & 7, Edith
Johnson Subdn, Gonzales.
Rafter FC Development, Inc. to
Rafter FC Homes, Inc., w/d, Lt. 15,
Blk. 2 of Replat of Lts. 15-18, Blk.
2, Lous Garden Subdvn, Gonzales.
Griffin Jr, Billy C., Griffin, Patrick Brian and Hart, Vicki Ann
to Griffin Jr, Billy C. (Extrx) and
Griffin Sr, Billy C. (Estate), w/d,
Undiv. Int. in 49.633 Acres, Thomas Moore Svy, A-353.
Parr, John Moore and Parr,
Charlena J. to Parr Family, Ltd.,
w/d, 603.262 Acres, Mary Ann
Williams Svy, A-82.
Stewart Jr, Dudley to EOG
Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Stewart, Lee to EOG Resources,
Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Jones, Rosa Hopkins to EOG
Lee, Shannon to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd
Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Brown, Nina Stewart to EOG
Stewart, Terrance Leandra to
Millers
Autoworx
Miller Bullock
Helicopter with Mayor Logan. There will be snow activities for the children and of
course, pictures with Santa!
Santas Market will open at
5:00 p.m. on Friday December 5th; followed by the Main
Street lighted Christmas Parade
at 7:00 p.m. Stars in the Village
will be held from 6:00 p.m.-9:00
p.m. at Pioneer Village.
Gather your Christmas
costume and holly jolly down
to the Chamber of Commerce Jingle Bell Fun Run
at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday,
December 6th! Registration
forms can be picked up at the
Chamber office located in the
Old Jail Museum, or online at
<http://www.gonzalestexas.
com> www.gonzalestexas.
com under celebrations.
If you know your chili or
stew is the best in Texas, we
encourage you to enter the
VFW Auxiliary Chili and
Stew Cook-off! For more information about this event,
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EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00

Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Hampton, Jo Ella to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Stewart, Leonard to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
McGee, Marlon Duval to EOG
Stewart, Stacey A.to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Beh, Margo to EOG Resources,
Inc., o/l, 30.12 AcresSamuel H.
Gates Svy, A-228.
Dorsey, Loretta to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Bailey, Roy Dell to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Bailey Jr, Edward Bernard to
Roy, Pennetta W. (Trustee),
Pennetta W. Roy Revocable Family Living Trust and Roy Revocable Family Living Trust, Penetta
to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 84.00
Houston, Rodney Uriah to
Stewart, Michael to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Stewart, Lisa to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd
Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Cortez, Isaac to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd
Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Stewart Jr, Lee Ervin to EOG

Sullins, Terrance Dwight to
Curtis, Shirley Moore to EOG
Marshall, Bettye Joyce to EOG
Jones, Bonnie to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd
Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Evans, Stephen A. to Floyd,
David Allen and Floyd, Cynthia
Diane Menking, w/d, 2.28 Acres,
William Hill Svy, A-27.
Averdung, Craig, A to Wootton, Jason Curtis, w/d, 51.007
Acres. Prospect McCoy A-342 &
Fredericksburg Kistler A-33 Svys.
Assumed Names
Carlile, Gregory Shane Geek
Tools, Gonzales.
Dudman, Bryan L. Texas Lettuce Please, Waelder.
Matias, David Allen No Limit
Accessories, Gonzales.
Metzler, Mark Metzler Welding Service, Gonzales.
Miles, Brenda K. Miles and
Associates, Gonzales.
Marriage License
Sumale, Anthony E. and Almaguer, Esperanza.
Fuller, Shawn L. and Stewart,
Miranda L.
Razo, Adan and Ramirez, Marybel.
Schautteet Jr., David L. and Magallanes, Amber M.
Valenta Jr., George and Thomas, Maisy I.
Housman, James L. and Hurd,
Elaine L.
Maresh Drilling Co.

Under new ownership
Dwayne & Melissa Simper

Well Drilling, Repairs,
Septic System
Contact Dwayne
361-596-4845 or 361-772-5652
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Gentle Quality Care
606 St. Louis
Gonzales, TX 78629
Assemblies of God
Gonzales Family Church
Assembly of God
320 St. Andrew
First Assembly of God
509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
New Life Assembly of God
Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith
St. Gonzales
Bahai Faith
Bahai Faith
621 St. George St. Gonzales
Baptist
Clark Baptist Church
F.M. 794, Gonzales
County Baptist Church
Hwy. 87 Smiley
Eastside Baptist Church
Seydler Street, Gonzales
Elm Grove Baptist Church
4337 FM 1115
Waelder, Texas 78959
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830-857-0488
830-672-1821
Tony Fitzsimmons, Owner
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms

County Road 348,
Gonzales, TX.
830-540-4516.
First Baptist Church

422 St. Paul, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of

God in Christ
1113 Hastings, Gonzales
New Way Church of God in Christ
514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Lutheran
First Evangelical Lutheran
Dewville United Methodist

West of FM 1117 on CR 121

406 N Ave E Waelder
First United Methodist

Greater Palestine Baptist Church

S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)

410 N. Franklin, Nixon
Greater Rising Star

Baptist Church
3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Flatonia United Methodist

403 E North Main, Flatonia
Iglesia Bautista
Macedonia
201 S Congress Nixon
Harwood Methodist Church

North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood
SATURN SALES & SERVICE
Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder
Henson Chapel United Methodist

James Miller
Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97
Memorial Heights Baptist

Church
1330 College Gonzales
Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87
TEXAN
NURSING & REHAB

of Gonzales
3428 Moulton Road

Gonzales, TX 78629
phone 830-672-2867
fax 830-672-6483
Dry Fertilizer
Custom Application &
Soil Testing
STEVE EHRIG
830-263-1233
P.O. Box 1826

Gonzales, TX 78629
The Romberg
House
Assisted Living Residence
Melanie Petru-Manager
210 Qualls Street, Gonzales, TX 78629
melaniepetru@gmail.com
txarr.com/license #030010
Morgan Mills
830-857-4086
Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Webster Chapel A.M.E.
1027 Church St. Gonzales
Old Moulton Baptist Church

2287 FM 1680, Moulton
Non-Denominational
Agape Ministries
512 St. James, Gonzales
Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales
Living Waters Fellowship Church

605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
Providence Missionary Baptist

Church
1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
Bread of Life Ministries

Stratton Primitive Baptist

FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero
St. James Baptist Church
Hwy 80- North of Belmont
Saint Paul Baptist Church
SE 2nd St. Waelder
Shiner Baptist Church
Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Union Lea Baptist Church
St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Union Valley Baptist
Church
FM 1681 NW of Nixon
Catholic
St. James Catholic Church
417 N. College, Gonzales
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. John St. Gonzales
St. Joseph Catholic Church
207 S. Washington, Nixon
St Patrick Catholic Church in
Waelder
613 Highway 90 East Waelder
St. Phillip Catholic Church
Hwy 87 Smiley
Christian
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
712 Crockett, Luling
M-F 7:00 to 5:30
Sat. 9:00 to 3:00
Abiding Word Lutheran Church,

LCMS
1310 St. Louis

Hwy 108 N Smiley
San Marcos Primitive Baptist

Church
4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90
P.O. Box 186, Luling
830-875-5305
(830) 672-6518
Fax: (830) 672-6368
Cell: (512) 376-0773
Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales
Methodist
Belmont United Methodist
Hwy. 90-A
Oak Valley Baptist Church

Hwy. 97 Bebe
Travis Treasner
Full Gospel
Camp Valley Full Gospel
7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80

403 N Texas Nixon
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

100 Capes Gonzales
HOME AUTO FARM COMMERCIAL BONDS
Evangelical
La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo
W. Central at 87 Nixon
Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office
830-540-4285 830-540-4422
Logan Insurance Agency
Episcopal
Episcopal Church of the Messiah
721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407
Harris Chapel United

Methodist
S. Liberty St. Nixon
4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales
Office 830-672-8664
Fax 830-672-8665
Cowboy Church
of Gonzales County
J.B. Wells Showbarn
El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva
of Waelder
Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
Emmanuel Fellowship
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship
Hwy. 80 in Leesville
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple
1906 Hickston, Gonzales
FARMERS INSURANCE
GROUP
Gets You Back
Where You Belong!
Lisa G. Gaspard

941 St. Joseph
Gonzales, Tx 78629
830-203-5325
Agency Manager
TDI #001113854
Toll Free:
(800) 358-5298
Leticia M. Cenotti
Agency Producer
TDI #001243345
BUFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME

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

Gonzales, TX
77984
Phone
(830 672-3322
Fax
(830) 672-9208
921 St. Peter St.
830-672-6865
Rosalinda Gonzales, Director
State Licensed
Train a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
HOLIDAY FINANCE
CORPORATION
506 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6556
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord

1805 Weimar, Gonzales
New Life Temple for Jesus Christ
Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy
80
River of Life Christian Fellowship
207 Steele St., Smiley 830-5876500
Two Rivers Bible Church
1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210,
Gonzales
Inter-Denominational
Faith Family Church
1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Pentecostal
Faith Temple
Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2
1515 Dallas, Gonzales
Temple Bethel Pentecostal
1104 S. Paul, Gonzales
Churches of Christ
Church of Christ
1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gonzales

3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR
235, Right on CR 236
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon
Presbyterian
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church
CR 210 off FM 1116
Church of Christ
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Churches of God
Community Church of God
Messianic Judaism
Congregation Adat HaDerech
Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days,
672-5953
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That doggone turkey is being elsuive this year
Goodness gracious it is
almost time for Thanksgiving and I havent found the
turkey. That bird is an elusive
thing this year. So many people are having to work crazy
schedules and cart children
back and forth from college.
So no wonder things are so
mixed up that the turkey is
still lost. Thanksgiving is not
supposed to be that way. It
is supposed to be a peaceful
and congenial gathering. I
guess the people that huddled on that little ship that
set sail from England and
finally landed on American
soil were happy to be on solid ground again. They would
have all died if the Indians
hadnt come to their rescue.
And we thank you God once
again for these persistent
people who braved that wide
open ocean in that little bitty
ship to come to start a new
life of religious freedom in a
Sandis Country
Fried News
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Gandre
wild unknown country.
We need to keep these
people in our prayers: Case
Martin, and Ridge Sedley
Martin and their parents,
Lindsay and Clint; Joe Kotwig, Linda Denker, Rhonda
Pruett, Landis Kern, Judy
Wilson, Aunt Georgie Gandre, Frances Gandre, and
Betty Gandre, Ben and Mabel Richter, Jean Lott, Laddie
Studler, Sandi Gandre, Joyce
and Danny Schellenberg; Esther Lindemann, Teresa Wilke, Christine Wilke, Anna
Lindemann, Bill Lott, Marilyn Qualls, Shirley Dozier,
Bubba, Sarge Dunkin, Pedro,

Rosie Garcia, Clay, Louise
Jones, Margie Menking Jimmy Kelley, Jack Finch, Bob
Young, Marie Schauer, Lillie
Lay, Brandon Gandre, Laura
Walker,and Jimmy Kelly. The
families of Terry Allen and
Myrtle Colwell. The Nesloney Family and the family
of Vernon Ludwig. Please
also remember our troops
and their families.
I know that you may be
hunting for straws as to who
Vernon Ludwig belongs
to. He is the father of Carol
Siepmann. Carol and her father were very close and she
will miss him very much. He
lived down in the Sinton area
and his funeral will be Friday
in Sinton. We send sympathy
to Carol, Wayne, and the rest
of their family.
Please say extra prayers
for Laddie Studler. His tests
results were not the best. He
is very weak and cannot walk

many steps at a time. His son
Charles is taking him back to
the VA to get some retesting
done to see if perhaps after
they have seen any change
in the tests. We just mainly
need for Laddie to get some
of his strength back. He is
just wiped out.
We congratulate John
Raeke on his 50th Birthday. John is one of those
special people who walk
in our midst without much
ado, but gets much accomplished in many areas. He
picks several worthwhile
causes and gives his all to
those causes. His devotion
and commitment to those
causes shines through in
the way he speaks to others
about them. The luncheon
that was held Saturday in
the Monthalia Fellowship
Hall honored Johns 50th
birthday but it also honored
Johns favorite charity. That

charity is LIGHTHOUSE
2911. A goodly amount of
money was raised for that
charity Saturday and was
much appreciated.
Several people in Pastor
Pauls family got in on the
cooking. I dont know how
Karens mother made those
pork and beans, I think she
called them party beans,
but the general consensus is
that we need to know how
she put them together. Oh
my, they sure were good. I
have a terrible, awful, dislike of pork and beans.
However, I have revised my
thoughts about these beans.
Then those potatoes
were on the delicious side
too. Paul Beard cooked
them up with lots of butter
and splashed in some dill.
By the time I got through
with that, and added a few
bites of that cake, I didnt
care what else I put in my

mouth.
We got about seven
tenths of rain. I thought
that we might get bombarded off the earth there for
a little while. Pecan limbs
were poppin everywhere.
The lightning was flashing
and I think the thunder decided that it should shake
Leesville off the map. Some
tin was blown off of George
Finks barn. Some tin flew
off a building near Coe Valley. For November, things
were getting a little rowdy.
But at least we did not have
snow like they did in Buffalo, NY. That was just a
pitiful situation.
Have a safe journey to
your Thanksgiving Day
dinner. For those of you
staying at home and having
to work, blessings to you.
The weather is supposed to
be beautiful. Take care.
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Kolkhorst draws Hegar, Abbott support

Politics
BRENHAM State Rep.

Lois Kolkorst this week
announced two big-name
endorsements in her campaign to take the Texas Senate seat being vacated by
Comptroller-Elect Glenn
Hegar.
Texas
Governor-elect
Greg Abbott and Hegar
himself have announced
their endorsements of
Kolkhorst in the special
election to fill the Texas
Senate seat left vacant by
Hegars recent election as
Comptroller.
Lois is a job creator, a
proven conservative and
a principled and effective
public servant, said Abbott. During her time in
the legislature, Lois has
been a steadfast advocate
for job creation, smaller
government and a secure
border. She has stood
shoulder to shoulder with
our fellow conservatives
and my office in the fight
against federal government
overreach. The voters of the
18th district couldnt find a
better advocate to preserve
our Texas values and build
an even better future for
our state.
I am honored to have
the endorsement of Governor-elect Greg Abbott,
Kolkhorst said. Greg Abbott has fought tirelessly to
defend our state from the
federal government and
has been a strong leader in

Texas for our conservative
principles. I look forward
to working with him as the
next senator from District
18.
Abbotts move on Monday followed a similar announcement on Friday by
Hegar.
Through the years in
the House and Senate, Lois
and I have worked together
and battled for our area,
Hegar said. She has more
heart than almost anyone
Ive ever met in all my life.
She will give you every single ounce that she has and
that is a lot! Thats why Im
supporting and endorsing
my good friend, Lois Kolkhorst.
The special election for
Senate District 18 will take
place on Dec. 6. Early voting begins Nov. 26 and continues through Dec. 2.
Kolkhorst, businessman
Gary Gates of Richmond,
and former Simonton
councilman, businessman
and attorney Charles Gregory have filed to seek the
seat as Republicans. Two
Democrats, Cindy Drabek,
businesswoman and recent candidate for district
85 state representative, of
Rosenberg; and Christian
E. Hawkins, also of Rosenberg, have filed.
The special election is
open to all candidates and
Royalty Income, Personal & Business Taxes
does not differentiate by

party affiliation. A single
candidate must obtain a
majority of the votes or a
runoff will be required.
For voters in Gonzales
County, new applications
for a ballot by mail are now
available for the special
election; if you applied for
a ballot by mail in the primary or general election,
you will NOT need to reapply.
Ballot by mail applications are available from
Gonzales County Clerk
Lee Ridel at 830-672-2801,
or by writing County Clerk,
PO Box 77, Gonzales
78629. Applications must
be physically received by
Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Applicants for ballot
by mail must meet one or
more of the following criteria:
65 years of age or older;
Disability
Confinement in jail prior
while still an eligible voter
Expected absence from
the county on election day
and during the period of
early voting. Ballots for this
reason can only be mailed
to an address outside the
county.
Mail ballots must be returned by mail no later than
Election Day Dec. 6.
Early voting by personal
appearance will be held
at the Gonzales County
Courthouse Annex County
Clerks Office, 1709 Sarah
DeWitt Dr., from 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Nov. 26 and continuing
through Tuesday, Dec. 2.
The Texas Voter ID Law
will be in effect for the election. The ID requirement
does not effect mail balloting.
On Election Day, Dec. 6,
the following locations will

be used for balloting:
Precicts 1, 14 and 15:
Gonzales County Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph St. in
Gonzales
Precincts 2 and 11:
Gonzales Master Gardeners Center, 623 F. Fair St.,
Gonzales
Precincts 3, 5, 7, 8: Gonzales City Building, 820 St.
Joseph St., Gonzales
Precincts 4, 6, 10, 13:
Gonzales County Nixon Annex, 603 E. Central, Nixon
Precinct 9: Waelder
Community Center, 311
Highway 90W, Waelder
Precinct 12: JB Wells
Jr. Multi-Purpose Facility/
Show Barn, 2301 County
Road 197, Gonzales
State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham with Gov.-Elect

Greg Abbott at a campaign event earlier this fall.
Abbott on Monday extended his endorsement to
Kolkhorsts bid for the Senate seat being vacated by
Glenn Hegar. (Kolkhorst Campaign Photo)
WINTERFEST: Weekend events

usher in annual holiday season
Continued from page A1
Activities will move outdoors to the rear

parking area, where children will gather to
play in the snow area. Shortly afterward,
Santa and Mayor Bobby Logan will arrive
by helicopter and land on the helipad near
the snow play area.
Santa will then visit with the children
and takes pictures with those wishing to
participate before leaving around 6 p.m.
The employees of the hospital hold
a bake sale to raise $1,500 to pay for the
snow expense. There is no charge for any
of the activities.
The formal Winterfest activities get underway on Friday, Dec. 5 starting with Santas Market on Confederate Square from
5-9 p.m. The Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade is scheduled to get underway
at 7 p.m.
Pioneer Village will also be hosting Stars

in the Village from 6-9 p.m. on both Friday
adn Saturday.
Saturdays Winterfest events begin at 8
a.m. with the annual Jingle Bell Fun Run.
Santas Market runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m..
There will be an ice skating rink available
on the square from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The $10
admission fee for skaters benefits the Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation.
The Gonzales Learning and Career Center Pet Parade is scheduled at noon.
Also scheduled on Saturday is the Historic Homes Tour from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the Gonzales
Events continue on Saturday with a historic organ concert by Paul Keith at 7 p.m.
at the Presbyterian Church.
The Historic Homes Tour continues on
Sunday from 2-6 p.m.
HOUSE: State rep to take ag post

stretches across five Central Texas counties,

including Gonzales County. Kleinschmidt
has served in the Texas House since 2009.
He becomes the third state legislator
planning to change jobs as a result of the
2014 balloting. State Sen. Glenn Hegar,

whose district includes Gonzales and
Lavaca counties, was elected State Comptroller. State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, whose
district includes Lavaca and Fayette Counties, has resigned her seat to seek Hegars
Senate seat.
MEDALS: Historic recognition

The Gonzales County Historical Commission is partnering with the Alamo

Chapter of the SRT to pre-sell these medals
at $15 each before they become available to
the public during San Antonios Fiesta Celebration in 2015. These medals are available at a discounted price through Dec. 7.
On Dec. 8, the price will increase to $18.36.
Purchasers also have the option of add-
ing one or two bars engraved with the

names of the Immortal 32 at $13 each.
Each medal can accomodate two bars. You
may also order blank bars and have them
engraved yourself.
The order form above can be printed
and mailed to Gonzales County Historical Commission c/o Glenda Gordon, 315
Rather St., Gonzales TX 78629. For details or to use a credit card to order, e-mail
chair@gonzaleschc.org.
COUNTY: Oil sites to get signs

havent been here that long, she said.

When seconds count these moments matter. It can be very, very confusing when
seconds count.
Precinct 1 Commissioner K.O. Del
Whiddon suggested the 9-1-1 address be
added to the permit application and suggested that address be posted along with
the required Railroad Commission signage.
Their Railroad Commission sign hangs
on the gate, that could just be added to it,
he said.
EMS sells 4-inch-letter, reflective signage as their fund-raiser, Voigt said. Its
not that expensive for the companies, I
would think theyd jump at it if they knew
about it.
Johnson said most of the oil companies
were willing to accept the larger fee for

driveway access to county roads.
As much traffic as goes in and out of
those properties, some of them will be generating millions of dollars, I dont think its
a big amount to help pay for the roads, he
said.
Commissioners approved a measure
raising the driveway access to county roads
for oilfield properties from $400 to $1,000
and opted to include a requirement that
the propertys 9-1-1 address be posted as
part of or next to the RRC signage.
In other action Monday, Commissioners
agreed to place the Countys old Christmas tree and electronics up for bids on
govdeals.com and destroy or dispose of
those items if the decor gets no bids.
Also approved was a contract to begin
the process of installing a security camera
system for the courthouse and the Justice
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Good grades got cheers

Thursday
as
North
Avenue
Intermediate
held its academic pep
rally to recognize honor
roll students, those with
perfect attendance and
BUGS students
whove brought their
grades up in every class.
In addition to a prep
talk from high schoolers
in the National Honor
Society, students got to
cheer for their teachers,
who received gift cards
from Wal-Mart as part of
a program which donates
$500,000
nationwide
to classroom teachers.
(Photos by Dave Mundy)
Turkey Day meal costs

will decrease slightly
Fourth quarter food prices in Texas remain fairly steady this year with a basket
of 16 staple grocery items totaling $50.49,
up just 1.22 percent from last quarter at
$49.88, according to Texas Farm Bureaus
(TFB) Grocery Price Watch.
Texans grocery bills are starting to
level out, Gonzales County Farm Bureau
President Jim Bunkie Selman said. The
effects of the four-year drought are beginning to subside and shoppers should start
to notice that at the grocery store.
The 16-item basket showed decreases in
several items, including grapefruit (down
10.31 percent); pork chops (down 3.63 percent); dried pinto beans (down 2.97 perNew members are welcome at the BPO ELKs Lodge meeting November 20, 2014 cent); and white bread (down .74 percent).
(from left) Rene Delagarza, Frank Ball, Becky Eldridge, Lodge Exalted Ruler Ken
Texans will pay more for vanilla cake mix
Wright, Karen Hall, Charles Aleman.
(up 8.76 percent); beef top sirloin steak (up
New Eks Recognized
8.23 percent); and cheddar cheese, block

(up 2.22 percent).
Ground beef remained the same at $4.48
per pound in both the third and fourth
quarters. Selman also noted the cost of the
annual Thanksgiving meal for a family of
10 people is down this year.
According to TFBs annual Thanksgiving Meal Report, a traditional, Texas-style
Thanksgiving dinner will cost $46.79 this
year, the President said. Thats nearly 3
percent savings over last year, with decreases in prices of frozen turkey, shelled
and halved pecans, cubed stuffing and frozen green beans.
TFBs Thanksgiving Meal Report and
Grocery Price Watch prices were reported
by 38 volunteer shoppers at grocery stores
statewide from Nov. 4-11. TFB has released
its Grocery Price Watch survey quarterly
since March 2009.
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The Gonzales Community Health Center gave away 200 $25 dollar gift cards for Thanksgiving to the citys
citizens on Friday, November 21. The event was made possible by Tony Powerss $5, 000 donation. Mr. Powers will make another donation to Toys for Tots next month and they will hold a similar event. Mr. Powers
encourages anyone who can help others during the holidays to do so: Everyone able to donate should.
(Photos by Stewart Frazier)
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Bridge reconstruction to begin

YOAKUM The Texas Department of
Transportation has awarded a $202,141 contract to Constar Construction of Victoria to
replace a bridge on Old Gonzales Road just
north of Cuero. Construction is due to begin
the first week of December, with completion
scheduled in February 2015.
The project will require the complete closure of the intersection of Old Gonzales
Road and Ed Blackwell Road. Motorists will
need to find alternate routes around the project area.
The current bridge, built in 1940, has been
deemed structurally deficient and cannot
accommodate vehicles weighing more than
21,000 pounds. The new bridge will have no

weight limitations.
This project is being funded through the
Highway Bridge Program, and consists of
a partnership between TxDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, and DeWitt
County.
TxDOTs Yoakum District encompasses
11 counties in South Texas, serving over
333,000 residents. The district employs approximately 280 people, and has offices in
each of the counties we serve. More information on the Yoakum District can be found on
the TxDOT website<http://www.txdot.gov/
inside-txdot/district/yoakum.html>.
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Thursday, November 27 2014
Dogs, Gobblers square off in playoffs for first time

By MARK LUBE
YOAKUM The Yoakum Bulldogs get to add a

new and somewhat different chapter in the rivalry
book of their series with
Cuero
The Bulldogs play Cuero
in the Class 4A Division 2
regional game at 7:30 p.m.
tomorrow at Victorias Memorial Stadium.
It will be the first time
the two teams have faced
off in the postseason
They are a good football team and it is just a
great rivalry, Yoakum
head coach Brent Kornegay said. Everybody from
both towns will be there. It
is just a great atmosphere
for a playoff football game.
It has been a while since
Yoakum has made the
third round of the playoffs.
It is an exciting time
for the kids, coaches and
everyone involved when

the team is practicing on
Thanksgiving, Kornegay
said. We would like to
continue the exciting times
and keep on rolling.
Yoakum qualified in the
2012 and 2013 seasons,
faced the Wharton Tigers
both times and came up a
little short both times.
This year, Yoakum took
on Raymondville in the
bi-district and took care of
business 44-27.
Last week, the Dogs
played the Devine War
Horses in the area round
and won that game, coincidentally, by the same score
as against Raymondville.
Cuero obliterated Rio
Hondo 55-14 in bi-district
and wrangled in the Navarro Panthers, 42-20, in
last weeks action.
While the fans will be
talking up the hype and rivalry, the Yoakum players
will approach the game as
another challenging playoff game.

We are going to approach just like any other
game, like we did the bidistrict and area games,
Kornegay
said.
This
games opponent just happens to be Cuero and it is
another team we have to
play.
The Gobblers are very
multiple on the offensive
side of the football and
UTSA-bound
running
back DAnthony Hopkins
has been tough to slow
down this season.
Hopkins currently has
229 carries for 2,573 yards
and 41 touchdowns. He
gains a little over 11 yards
every time he gets a handoff or pitch.
Alex Martinez has 419
yards on 49 carries with
five touchdowns and Hopkins brother, Zech, has
run for 245 and five scores.
We have to get to
Yoakum earns area trophy with

44-27 win over Devine War Horses
By STEWART FRAZIER
NEW BRAUNFELS The Yoakum

Bulldogs traveled to New Braunfels Friday night to face the Devine Warhorses
on a neutral site, Unicorn Stadium.
Thankfully, the rain held off, and it was a
beautiful night for a football game.
Things got started with Devine receiving the opening kick. Their offense
marched down the field on a series of
successful runs, eventually finding themselves in a 4th and 2 near the red zone.
The Bulldog defense held tough and
forced a turnover on downs, giving their
offense possession on the 26.
It didnt take them long to find their goto guy for the night. TreVontae Heights
picked up a huge chunk of yards on a run
down to the 33, and Jared Garza ran it in
from that distance the next play for the
first score of the game. A successful extra point attempt gave Yoakum a 7-0 lead
with 6:40 to play in the first.
Devines offense responded well on
their next drive, but stalled at midfield
and had to punt. The Bulldogs made big
plays yet again, starting with a 19-yard
run that set them up on the 37. A few
plays later, Heights broke through on a
quarterback keeper up the middle and
took it 52 yards for his first touchdown of
the night. Another successful kick set the
score at 14-0 with :05 left in the quarter.
The problems continued for Devine,
as they mistakenly called fair catch of the
ensuing kickoff and got pinned deep on
their own 12. After a quick three-andout and punt, Yoakum found themselves
with great field position on the 48. It
didnt take long for Heights to add another touchdown to the stat sheet, this time
a run from 33 yards out. A good kick gave
his team a 21-0 lead with 10:24 left in the
half.
Devine found some success on their
next drive, stringing together a number
of successful runs to get them all the way
to the 35. However, they faced a 4th and
4, and again the Bulldog defense held
tough and forced a turnover on downs,
giving their offense the ball on the 31.
Heights worked some more of his magic
and got his team down to the 10 yard line
on another great run, but the next play
the Bulldogs fumbled and Trystin Burwell recovered for the Warhorses on the
7.
Devine didnt do much with the turnover and went three-and-out. Will Thurman had a good returned to the 20, but it
was called back due to an illegal blocking
penalty on the Bulldogs. They instead got

going on their own 31. Things continued
going against them as they mishandled
the QB/RB exchange, but recovered on
the 15. They could not overcome the deficit and had to punt.
Devines offense took over on the 50,
and this time they succeeded where they
couldnt before. They converted an early
4th and 5 to keep possession and got a big
catch from Reagan Anderson to set them
up on the 10. Hunter DuBose punched it
in from a yard out a few plays later, and
after a good kick the score was 21-7 with
0:30 remaining before halftime.
Devine tried an onside kick, but Yoakum recovered. A late hit on the kicking
team moved Yoakum all the way down
to the 31. Heights got them down to the
15, but a false start killed momentum and
the Bulldogs called on Edgar Maravilla,
who kicked a 37-yard field goal to give
his team a 24-7 lead as time expired in
the second.
Devine opened the second half with another unexpected onside and recovered it
this time, giving their offense the ball on
the 46. They ran the ball well, including
a 17-yarder by Joe Guerrero down to the
8. He scored a few plays later from a yard
out on 4th down to cut the lead to 24-13
after the kick failed with 7:17 remaining
in the third.
Yoakum responded well, and they
got some help when Devines onside attempt went out of bounds. Heights and
the Bulldogs started on the Warhorses 46
and it didnt take long for them to score.
Heights ran for a touchdown on their
first play from scrimmage, and after a
good kick the score was 31-13 with 7:07
left to play in the third.
The woes continued for Devine as they
lost a fumble on their very first offensive
play. After a loss on their first offensive
play, Heights ran for another score, this
time from 37 yards out. A successful kick
set the score at 38-13 with 5:48 left in the
quarter.
Devine muffed the ensuing kick, but
recovered it on the 18. The offense didnt
mind the challenge, as they marched
down the field quickly. They got a big
chunk of yardage on a pass to Guerrero to
set them up on the 17. He punched it in a
few plays later on a 5 yard score, and after
a failed 2-point attempt, the lead was cut
to 38-19 with 1:07 left in the third.
Devine recovered another onside kick,
this time at midfield. They drove all the
way to the 15, but a personal foul pushed
them back to the 30. Guerrero hauled in
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DAnthony before he getting going. That will definitely be the key, Kornegay said. In my opinion,
he is the best back in the
state of Texas. That is also
a credit to their offensive
line and Jared Venor does
a good job of running the
offense. Our defense has
to get to DAnthony before
he starts running north or
south.
He has tremendous size
and speed.
Kornegay said the Yoakum defense can expect
Zech Hopkins to get a couple of carries and for Venor
to throw plenty of passes.
Venor has completed
102-of-175 passes for 1,459
yards, 15 touchdowns and
six interceptions this season. His chief target is
DMond LaFond (24-476,
7 TDS).
We cannot give away
the quick pass and must
stay on our keys, he said.
We have to stay focused.

Kornegay
said
DAnthony Hopkins had
about 37 carries in the regular-season meeting while
normally he gets about
20-25 carries a game and
usually does not play in the
fourth quarter.
Shutting
down
DAnthony Hopkins would
mean Cuero goes to the air,
where they are just as effective.
It is a double-edged
sword if Cuero has tothrow
more because they are
good at that too, Kornegay
said. We have to do all defensive things well.
The Yoakum offense just
has to do what is has been
doing all season be effective at running the ball
and be able to pass it when
needed.
TreVontae Hights will
be the the main ball carrier with help from Jordan
Moore and Jared Garza.
Ball security will be crucial.

We have to not turn the
ball over, Kornegay said.
Tre needs to just play the
game and not try to make
every single play on his
own. People are obviously
going to try to stop him
and we have other backs
and receivers that can help
carry the load.
Players like Miguel Resendiz, Will Thurmond,
Austin McCoy and Tyler
Kornegay have to block
well on the perimeter because that is what makes
us go.
Kornegay said Yoakum
has handled off-the-field
adversity and adversity
during the games well, and
works to correct mistakes.
The mistakes we make
is because our athletes are
trying to make plays and
you cannot fault them for
that, Kornegay said.
Panthers claw Apaches in

area-round tussle, 45-27
BUDA Down 24-0
with just a minute and half
left until halftime, Gonzales could have very easily
closed up shop.
But if you are an Apache,
you NEVER even think
about quitting.
Gonzales fought back
and scored four touchdowns through the air but
came up short against a
tough Liberty Hill team,
45-27, Friday night at Bob
Shelton Stadium in the area-round game.
The Panthers ripped
opened the Apaches defense for almost 500 yards
on the ground via their
Slot-T offense.
Liberty Hill was able
to move the ball and get
chunks of yardage, and
hurt us in the middle to
began with, Gonzales head
coach Kodi Crane said.
Eventually we got it settled
down (defending the runs
through the middle).

The Apaches just got 50
yards rushing in the game
but were able to execute in
the passing game, short, intermediate and long-range
passing with 276 yards on
a combined 19-of-33 passing and four touchdowns.
Gonzales did not throw a
single interception.
Aaron Hunt had three
catches for 91 yards and
three touchdowns.
Hunt was phenomenal.
He competed and got after it, Crane said. (Brant)
Philippus put it on him,
Tyler Hendershot put it on
him and our offensive line
gave great protection.
Darrance James had his
best game of the season
with nine receptions for
142 yards and a 76-yard
touchdown catch late in the
game.
That was a big play,
Crane said. They were
giving us man coverage on

that side but it had been
loose-man coverage. They
pressed both receivers on
that side because we had
been successfully throwing
the hitch and the screen.
We audibled, offensive
line did great protecting
and we took a shot. Darrance ran a great route and
Brant put it on the money.
GHS started slow on offense, punting on two of
their first three possessions
and turning the ball over
on another one.
Hunt got his first touchdown, a 21-yard pass, with
a mere 17 seconds to go in
the first half, ending the
Panther shutout.
After going out three
and out, and then not finishing another drive, we
started moving the ball and
got one in the end zone before halftime, Crane said.
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time, gains some yards after taking a pass. James had nine receptions for 142
yards and a touchdown as GHS fell to Liberty Hill, 45-27, Friday in Buda. (Photo
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Crane: Its all about

forming bonds with
student-athletes
Shaken, Not Stirred
Mark
Lube
Sports
Editor
Gonzales initial year
under the direction of
Kodi Crane came to a
conclusion last Friday
in the Buda area as the
Apaches were bested by
the Panthers out of Liberty Hill, 45-27, in the area
round of the Class 4A Division 1 playoffs.
While it may not have
been the best year recordwise, with Gonzales losing
all five of their non-district games and finishing
at 5-7, the goal of making
the playoffs was met.
And the Apaches did
well in a challenging district, winning four of
those five games and advancing two rounds into
the playoffs.
Bonds and friendships
that have been formed
between athletes and
coaches will hopefully last

a lot longer following the
completion of the season.
That rapport between
athletes and their coaches
is developed off the playing field and can continue
after the athlete earns his
high school diploma and
moves on to lifes next
journey.
During the usual postgame media interviews,
Crane said one of the big
things for coaches to do
is develop relationships
with players long after
their sport and their high
school career is over.
Life will go on and our
seniors will not be seniors
forever. They are not going to be senior football
players forever. At some
point, they are going to
walk across the stage and
graduate, and go on to the
next phase of their live,
he said. The whole key
to this thing is building
relationships and trusts
with those kids so we can
communicate next year or
three years down the road
or if we have not talked
for five years, if something
goes on in their life, to get

in touch with us and and
let us be there. That is the
beauty of this game and
what is does.
High school coaches
sometimes spend more
time with their athletes
than they do their own
family and friends.
Our coaching staff
has spent a little more
time with those kids than
we have with our own
kids since the first Monday in August, Crane
said. Whenever you are
around someone that
much, you form bonds
and relationships. That is
what we have done. I wish
it could go on forever but
the world turns and it
cannot go on forever.
I wish our season
could go on for another
week but it cant but I am
proud of our kids for what
they have done for our
football program.
Good closing words on
the season and the character of his team from
Coach Crane.
$32,833
Gonzales Apaches
2014 Varsity football stats
2014 Gonzales Apaches
Overall record: 5-7
District Record 4-1, Second place
Home record: 2-3 (2-0)
Away record: 2-3 (2-1)
Neutral site record: 1-1
2014 Schedule
@ Giddings Aug. 29 L 52-35
Cuero
Sept. 5 L 35-0
@Navarro Sept. 12 L 37-29
Yoakum
Sept. 26 L 51-26
Bellville
Oct. 3
L 55-21 HC
District 15-4AD1
@Pleasanton Oct. 10 W 21-14
RF
Oct. 17 W 42-14
@ La Vernia Oct. 24 L 28-7
@Robstown Oct. 31 W 51-33
Beeville Jones Nov. 7 W41-14 Senior Nights
Playoffs
Vs La Feria
Nov. 14 W41-13, bi-district, Hornet Stadium, Corpus Christi
Vs Liberty Hill Nov. 21 L45-27, area round, Bob Shelton Stadium, Buda
Offense
Team stats
First downs
199
Rushes-yards 501-2,298
Passing yards
1,881
Passes
126-265-14
Penalties-yards 72-625
Fumbles-lost
17-8
Punts-average
48-34.29
Rushing: Brant Philippus 175-1,000 14 TDs Alyas Ramirez 215-949 11 TDs;; Jaime
Tellez 41-224, 5 TD; Darrance James 12-85 1 TD; Tyler Hendershot 13-40; Tyler
Wells 7-27; Atlantic Johnson 6-13; Clayton Blackwell 1-6, Devonte Owens 1-2, Aaron
Hunt 6-(-5); Team 4-(-41)
Passing: Brant Philippus 122-255-1,827-14, 13 TDs; Tyler Hendersho 1-5-21-0, Alyas
Ramirez 3-5-33-0.
Receiving: Darrance James 50-898, 10 TDs; Aaron Hunt 21-459 6 TD; Tyler Hendershot 21-146 ;Dalton Kuntschik 15-175; Alyas Ramirez 10-107; Blake Cox 4-47; Jaime
Tellez 2-17; Brant Philippus 2-26; Atlanic Johnson 1-6
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another long catch to set the Warhorses up with a 4th and 2 on the
11. They converted and found
themselves on the verge of scoring with a first and goal on the 5.
In what was the most crucial stop
of the game, the Bulldog defense
stuffed Devine on the 1 yard line
on 4th and goal at the 2 to force
yet another turnover on downs.
Yoakum played it conservatively; they called three straight
runs. The first two were moderate
gains, but the third, on third and
long, was a spectacular burst up
the middle by Garza for a 95-yard
touchdown to stun the Warhorses. The kick was no good, setting
the score at 44-19 with 4:00 left to
play.
Devine wouldnt go away, as
their offense responded well on
their next possession. They got
the drive going with a couple of
runs and then Guerrero broke
loose for a 42-yard touchdown
run. DuBose ran in a 2-point
conversion to set the score at 4427 with :56 remaining. Yoakum

recovered the ensuing onside
kick and bled the clock to keep
that score final.
After the game, Bulldog Head
Coach Brent Kornegay said this
victory was a combination of
teamwork and highly athletic
play: The credit goes to the offensive linemen first. TreVontae
is a special guy, but when you win
like this credit goes to everybody,
really. When asked his thoughts
on his teams defense stifling
Devines stout rushing attack, he
said: We knew they would be
physical coming into the game.
Im proud of those 4th down
stops, its hard to do that against
a team that runs the ball like they
do. The Bulldogs will face Cuero next week, a team they loss
to in a district matchup earlier
in the season. Coach Kornegay
didnt have much to say about the
idea of a rematch, just that they
would take it like any other game:
Looking forward to Cuero. Were

going to watch the film and move
on from there.
Class 4A Division 2
Area round
Yoakum 44, Devine 27
D 0 7 12 8-27
Y 14 10 14 6-44
Y-Jared Garza 33 run (Edgar Maravilla kick)
10:40 1Q
Y-TreVontae Hights 59 run (Maravilla kick)
)0:05 1Q
Y-Hights 33 run (Maravilla kick) 10:24 2Q
D-Hunter Dubose run (T.J. Wofford kick)
0:30 2Q
Y-Maravilla 37 FG, 0:00 2Q
D-Joe Guerrero 1 run (kick failed) 7:17 3Q
Y-Hights 37 run (Maravilla kick) 548 3Q
D-Guerrero 5 run (pass failed) 1:07 3Q
Y-Garza 95 run (kick blocked) 4:00 4Q
D-Guerrero 42 run (Dubose run) 0:56 4Q
Team stats
First downs
Rushes-yards
Passing yards
Passes
Punts-aver
Fumbles-lost
Penalties-yards
D
23
69-358
101
5-6
3-33.7
2-1
6-49
Y
12
23-437
14
1-4
1-32.0
4-3
4-35
Individual stats
TreVontae Highs sprints upfield during one of his 14 carries in

Yoakums 44-27 victory over Devine on Friday (Photo by Stewart
Frazier)
Rushing Devine: Joe Guerrero 45-276,
Jack Zimmerle 6-27, Hunter Dubose 9-26,
Emmit Ortiz 7-25, Paul Rangel 1-3, Christian Espinosa 1-1. Yoakum: TreVontae
Hights 14-273, Jared Garza 2-138, Dantey
Elridge 4-31, Jordan Moore 1-4, Tyler Kornegay 2-1.
Passing Dubose 5-6-101-0. Yoakum:

Hights 1-4-14-0.
Receiving Devine: Guerrero 2-63, Jonathan Camacho 2-7, Reagan Anderson 1-31.
Yoakum: Miguel Resdendiz 1-14.
Hallettsville defeats Hempstead 25-14
The Hallettsville Brahmas earned another trip to

the regional round with a
25-14 win over Hempstead
on Friday.
Starting
quarterback
Brent Motal completed
4-of-6 passes for 164 yards
for two touchdowns and
one interception. Deondra
Adams also took snaps,
throwing for 105 yards, interception and touchdown
on 6-of-7 passing.
Kaden Hardt ran for 89
yards on 17 carries, Adams
had 65 yards on 11 totes,
Dylan Tomek was four
carries for 33 yards and a
touchdown while Jimario
Grounds had one carry for
five yards.
In the receiving department, Trenton McGee had
two receptions for 101
yards and touchdowns of
85 and 21 yards; Grounds
had three catches for 42
yards; Seth Grassenhoff
had two grabs for 50 yards
and a touchdown; Adams
had two catches to total 50
yard and Jakree Porter had
one catch for 15 yards
League City Bay Area

Christian 59, Shiner St.
Paul 31
Bay Area Christian
quarterback Tyler Neubauer completed 9-of-12
passes for 227 yards and
five touchdowns, and ran
for one to lead the Broncos
past Shiner St. Paul 59-31
Friday at Giddings Buffalto
Stadium in the TAPPS 3A
regional round.
Running back John
David Bishop scored on
a short run and receiver
Evan Wold had four catches for 135 yards and two
touchdowns. He returned
a kickoff for a touchdown.
Barrett Skeeter had four
two touchdowns.
St. Pauls T.J. Bell and
Jed Janecek combined for
257 yards rushing and all
four of the Cardinal touchdowns.
The Broncos opened
scoring midway through
the first quarter with a 47-
yard run by Neubauer.

The Cardinals outscored
Bay Area Christian 15-10
in the second frame with
a Janecek 17-yard run and
3-yard score by Bell. Wold
caught a 55-yard pass and
Connor Crow drilled a 40yard field goal with just a
few seconds left in the half.
The Broncos scored four
touchdowns in the third
quarter Wolds 75-yard
kickoff return, Neubauers
20-yard pass to Kory Gills,
Wolds 63-yard reception
and Skeeters 10-yard scoring catch. St. Paul got a 12yard run from Janecek.
In the fourth quarter,
Bishop had a 1-yard run
and Skeeter caught a 29yard pass while Janecek had
his third rushing touchdown for the Cardinals.
TAPPS 3A regional game
Paul 31
SSP 0 15 8 8-31
BAC 7 10 28 14-59
BAC- Tyler Neubauer 47 run (Connor Crow kick) 7:43 1Q

SSP-Jed Janecek 17 run (Austin
Barton kick) 10:43 2Q
BAC- Evan Wold 55 pass from Neubauer (Crow kick) 9:46 2Q
SSP-T.J. Bell 3 run (Colton Machart
pass from Barton) 3:44 2Q
BAC- Crow 40 FG, 0:19 2Q
BAC-Wold 75 kickoff return (Crow
kick) 11:47 3Q
BAC-Kory Gills 20 pass from Neubauer (Crow kick) 10:56 3Q
BAC-Wold 63 pass from Neubauer
(Crow kick) 6:48 3Q
SSP-Janecek 12 run (Noah Leist
BAC-Barrett Skeeter 10 pass from
Neubauer 0:16 3Q
BAC-John Davis Bishop 1 run (Crow
kick) 8:52 4Q
SSP-Janecek 2 run (Marco Ynclan
pass from Barton( 5:27 4Q
BAC-Skeeter 29 pass from Neubauer (Jordan Greer kick) 3:39 4Q
Team stats
SP
First downs
22
Rushes-yards 62-333
Passing yards 67
Passing
4-11-1
Punts-aver
2-33.0
Fumbles-lost
1-1
BAC
12
20-260
227
9-12
1-36.0
0-0
4-35
Individual stats
Rushing Shiner St. Paul: T.J. Bell
24-127, Jed Janecek 16-130-, Austin Barton 16-63, Ryan Geiger 6-13.
Bay Area Christian: John David
Bishop 8-143, Tyler Neubauer 6-70,
Connor Crow 3-25, Barone Rivera
2-20, Gracen Philips 1-2.
Passing St. Paul: Barton 4-1167-1. Bay Area Christian:Neubauer
9-12-227-0.
Receiving St. Paul: Colton

Marchart 2-21, Marco Ynclan 1-31,
Geiger 1-15. Bay Area Christian:
Evan Wold 4-135, Barrett Skeeter
4-72, Kory Gills 1-20.
Mason 44, Shiner 20

Masons Seth Hudson
ran for 120 yards and three
touchdowns, and caught
a 32-yard score to get the
Punchers past Shiner for
the first time since 2011 in
a 44-20 victory that was delayed due to bad weather in
the area Friday in the area
round at Dragon Stadium
in Round Rock. Quarterback Miguel Castillo
scored on a 3-yard run and
Luis Castillo had a 4-yard
run.
The Comanches Tyler
Patek ran eight times for
104 yards and two touchdowns while Blake Michalec completed 10-of-18
passes for 106 yards, one
interception and a 10-yard
touchdown pass to Justin
Stovall
Class 2A D1 area round
Mason 44, Shiner 20
M 0 7 14 23-44
S 0 0 0 20-20
M-Seth Hudson 32 pass from
Miguel Castillo (kick) 0:57 2Q
M-Hudson 3 run (kick) 5:51 3Q
M-Miguel Castillo 3 run (kick) 3:39
3Q
M-Luis Castillo 4 run (kick) 11:12
4Q
S-Tyler Patek 47 run (Chad Neubauer kick) 10:40 4Q
S-Patek 21 run (pass failed) 6:43 4Q
M-two-point interception return,
6:43 4Q
S-Justin Stovall 10 pass from Blake
Michalec (Caleb Murille pass from
Michalec) 1:55 4Q
Team stats
M
First downs
15
Rushes-yards
44-269
Passing yards
42
Passing
2-8
Punts-aver
4-34.5
Fumbles-lost
0-0
S
13
32-161
106
10-18-1
6-26.6
1-1
6-40
Individual stats
Rushing Mason: Seth Hudson
19-120, Miguel Castillo 18-79, Luis
Castillo 7-70. Shiner: Tyler Patek
8-104, Blake Michalec 12-28, Dadrian Taylor 2-15, Chad Neubauer
9-10, Justin Stovall 1-4.
Passing Mason: Miguel Castillo
2-8-42-0. Shiner: Michalec 10-18106-1.
Receiving Mason: Hudson 1-32,
Luis Castillo 1-10. Shiner: Stovall
6-68, Taylor 3-32, Neubauer 1-16.
AREA-ROUND TUSSLE: Apaches finish 5-7 in Cranes first year as coach


It took us finding ways to
make plays and getting the
ball to our playmakers in
space.
Liberty Hall owned most
of the possession with its
few-yards-on-each-play
but busting out a couple of
long plays.
That is their basis of
their offense. I tell you ev-
ery week we want to get the

ball to our athletes in space.
Their head coach talks to
their newspaper about long
drives. It is just their philosophy and just what they
do, Crane said.
Gonzales bids farewell
to 22 seniors on the varsity
roster Atlantic ErediaJohnson, Jaime Tellez,
Dalton Kuntschik, Klayton
Blackwell, James, Nathan
Burek, Brant Philippus,
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Travis Schauer, Ernan Hernandez, Dakota Stamport,
Kenneth Hernandez, Jose
Contreras, Rodie Paskie,
Damian Ramirez, Horacio
Govea, Walter Hood and
Zachary Hernandez.
I am proud of them,
of what they molded this
team into and the character of this team shows you
the way they fought back
from an 0-5 start, Crane
said. That is a testament
of our leadership and our
senior leadership: you keep
grinding, you keep competing. For that, they won
a playoff game and played a
good second playoff game.
I cannot say enough about
what this senior class and
the coaching staff mean to
me. I am proud of who they
are and what they have accomplished.
Gonzales started the season with five losses in nondistrict but bounced back
with a 4-1 run in district
to make the playoffs. The
Apaches dispatched La Feria, 41-13, in the first round
to give Crane his first playoff win as GHS head coach
and first playoff win overall. He finishes his first year
at GHS with a 5-7 final record.
I told the kids we cannot go back in time; we just
need to stay in the moment
and control what we can,
he said. We did well to
get second in a tough dis-
trict and just caught a good

football team with a lot of
tradition in Liberty Hill.
The Panthers took the
opening kickoff out to
their 36, They nickeled and
dimed the Apaches until
they got to the 49 when
fullback Jon Shannon
ripped a 38-yard run to
the 11 and Hunter Lindsay
scored on the next play.
After holding GHS to
nine yards on their first
possession, the Panthers
started at their 28m got
a 40-yad run from Shannon, a 7-yard gain by Caleb
Guerrin and later settled
for a 25-yard field goal by
kicker Lucas Rizotto.
On the next drive, Philippus tossed a 12-yard pass to
Kuntschik for a first down
and followed up with a 17yard gain from his 25 to
his 42. Later, GHS crossed
midfield but a fourth-down
pass fell incomplete, terminating the drive.
A 3-yard run by Lindsay
capped a 15-play, 58-yard
drive that ate up nearly
seven minutes of the clock
to put the Panther up 17-0.
Liberty Hill took a 24-0
lead as quarterback Nick
Hernandez capped a 51yard drive with a 10-yard
run.
On the next Gonzales
drive, Philippus had a 13yard pass to Kuntschik on
third down from the the
43 to the Panther 40. James
later got a 10-yard catch

to the Panther 21 where
Philippus hit Hunt over the
middle for a score.
Liberty Hill had another
long drive early in the third
quarter that put the ball
inside the Apache 40. The
Panthers were slowed by
the Apache defense and
ended up punting the ball
for 13 yards to the GHS
24.
Gonzales then went 76
yards in six plays, capped
by a 55-yard strike from
Philippus to Hunt.
Liberty Hill answered
with a 54-yard run by
Shannon to go ahead 3114.
Gonzales punted on the
next possession but caught
a much-needed break as
Liberty Hill muffed the
punt and the Apaches recovered.
Liberty Hill assisted the
Tribe on the 59-yard drive
with 25 yards in flags and
Gonzales got a 15-yard
pass from Philippus to
Hunt with PAT no good
with 9:44 left in the game
and Liberty Hill ahead 3120.
The Panthers then scored
on two straight possessions, including a short 19yard drive, to take a comfortable 45-20 lead with
5:15 to play.
GHS scored once more
on a two-play, 79-yard
drive. Hendershot snagged
a 3-yard gain and then the
home-run ball to James for

76 yards to get GHS within
the final margin of 45-27
with just over four minutes
left.
Class 4A Division 1
Area round
Liberty Hill 45, Gonzales 27
LH 14 10 7 14-45
G 0 7 7 13-27
LH-Hunter Lindsay 11 run (Lucas

Rizotto kick) 9:54 1Q
LH-Rizotto 25 FG, 4:35 1Q
LH-Lindsay 3 run (Rizotto kick) 6:46
2Q
LH-Nick Hernandez 10 run (Rizotto
kick) 1:34 2Q
G-Aaron Hunt 21 pass from Brant
Philippus (John Bashaw kick) 0:17
2Q
G-Hunt 55 pass from Philippus
(Bashaw kick) 2:47 3Q
LH-Jon Shannon 54 run (Rizotto
kick) 1:21 3Q
G-Hunt 15 pass from Philippus (
kick failed) 9:44 4Q
LH-Hernandez 49 run (Rizotto kick)
6:57 4Q
LH-Gage Fulps 17 run (Rizotto kick)
5:15 4Q
G-Darrance James 76 pass from
Philippus (Bashaw kick) 4:19 4Q
Team stats
LH
First downs
22
Rushes-yards
62-485
50
Passing yards 0
Passing
0-0
Punts-aver
1-13.0
Fumbles-lost
2-1
G
16
22276
19-33
4-38.75
0-0
5-40
Individual stats
Rushing Liberty Hill: Jon Shannon 25-237, Nick Hernandez 10-94,
Hunter Lindsay 9-45, Gage Fulps
5-44, Caleb Guerrin 5-40, Gabe
Shoemaker 4-14, Garrett Wright
3-8, Logan Barnes 1-3. Gonzales: Brant Philippus 15-43, Alyas
Ramirez 7-7.
Passing Gonzales: Philippus 1729-262-0, Ramirez 2-4-14-0.
Receiving Gonzales: Darrance
James 9-142, Aaron Hunt 3-91, Dalton Kuntschik 3-33, Tyler Hendershot 3-5, Philippus 1-5.
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Sports
Thursday, november 27, 2014
Lady Comanches defeat Luling

By MARK LUBE
SHINER The Lady

Comanches had a little
height advantage over
Luling and used it in their
favor as they defeated the
Lady Eagles, 55-14, Nov. 18
in Shiner.
The game was far from
perfect for the Lady Comanches.
We played hard. Were a
little sloppy on offense and
defense, Shiner head coach
John Hoelter said. We did
good things and some notso-good things.
First-year Luling head
coach Patrick Millington
said Luling was prepared
for a tough battle.
We knew we had to try
to contain Shiner player
Shamyra Coleman, he
said. We are not a tall team
so we wanted to play really
aggressive. Shiner really

killed us on those second
and third-chance shots.
The Lady Comanches
took a 14-0 lead in the first
quarter on baskets and
points from Samantha Natal, Coleman, Mackinley
Pilat and Kori Landman.
Luling got its first point
on a free throw by Tianna
Heller and Shiner closed
out the quarter with four
straight points.
Natal hit two straight
baskets and Coleman made
a jumper to start the second quarter, putting Shiner
ahead 24-1. Coleman had
six points in the frame,
with Natal and Landman
sinking four points each as
the Lady Comanches led
39-8 at halftime.
The Lady Eagles got two
baskets from Heller in the
third quarter as Shiner
continued to roll with a 47-
12 lead to enter the fourth

quarter and scored eight of
10 points in the last eight
minutes.
Shiner 55, Luling 14
L 1 7 4 2-14
S 18 21 8 8-55
Luling: Tianna Heller 2 1-5 5,
Brandi Corpus 1 3-6 5, Kaitlyn
Wright 0 2-2 2, Abigail Monigold 1
0-0 2, Baylee Glover 0 0-3 0, Brooke
Emmons 0 0-2 0. Totals 4 6-13 14.
Shiner:Shamyra Coleman 5 2-2
12, Kori Landman 4 2-2 10, Lauren
Schuette 4 0-0 8, Abby Thomas 4
0-0 8, Rashel Bonds 2 1-2 5, Jennifer
Hartl 1 1-1 3, Jenna Berkovsky 1 1-4
3, Samantha Natal 1 0-0 2, Mackinley Pilat 1 0-0 2, Kailey Williams 1
0-0 2. Totals 24 7-13 55.
The Flatonia Lady

Bulldogs opened the season with a 41-31 win over
Luling on Nov. 11.
F 10 16 8 7 - 41
L 8 2 10 11 -31
Flatonia:
Kylie Mica
13, Brittany Ochs 12,
Alanis Ribera 8, Maggie
Mica 4, Katelyn Crabtree
2, Riley Beck 2. Three

pointers: Ribera 2.
Luling: Tainna Heller
11, Baylee Glovert
7, Brooke Emmaus 5,
Brandi Corpus 4, Kaitlyn
Wright 3, KK Brown 1.
The Flatonia boys
opened the 2014 season
with a 50-38 win over
Bartlett on Nov. 18.
F 15 16 10 9-50
B 26 6 9 7-38
Flatonia: Matthew Kozelsky 6
2-2 14, Easton Migl 6 2-2 14, Matthew Rowell 1 3-4 6, Casen Novak 1
1-2 4, Kaddin Mikulik 2 0-0 4, Jacob
Barta 2 0-0 4, Gus Venegas 1 0-0 2,
Andrew Dvorak 0 2-2 2.
Flatonia fell to Marion,

61-36, on Friday.
F 2 8 8 18-36
M 22 13 14 12-61
Flatonia: Andrew Dvorak 2 2-2
7, Gus Venegas 2 2-2 6, Casen Novak 2 2-3 6, Julio Castellano 1 3-3
5, Mattew Rowell 0 3-4 3, Easton
Migl 1 0-0 2, Omar Castillo 1 0-0 2,
Matthew Kolzesky 1 0-0 2, Samuel
Netro 0 1-2 1. Totals 11 13-16 36.
Brooke Emmons of Luling (left) tries to lay the

smack down on a shot attempt by Shiners Jennifer
Hartl. (Photo by Mark Lube)
GHS girls battle through tough pool in tourney

By MARK LUBE
The Gonzales Lady

Apaches opened play in
their own tournament
Thursday morning against
San Antonio Hawkins 6325.
The game was pushed up
after another of the teams
cancelled at the last minutes, causing the entire
schedule to be reworked.
The Lady Apaches led
16-2 after one quarter and
scored 14 of 18 points in
the second box for a 30-6
halftime advantage.
Gonzales held a 13-4 advantage in the third quarter
and fought off a Hawkins
comeback in the fourth
quarter with a 20-15 run.
Amanda Dixson had 15
points for Gonzales and
Mary Hastings dropped
in 14 points. Cameron
Kluting finished with nine
points, Claudia Franklin
deposited six points, Danielle Flowers bagged five
points, Keaundra Cray and
Ericka Hernandez each
scored four points, Jordan
Pitman had two points and
Bertha Longoria chipped
in one point.
Lockhart 43, Gonzales
42
The
Lady
Apaches
surged for 29 of 53 points
scored in the second half
but were unable to overcome the Lockhart Lady
Lions Thursday afternoon
in the Gonzales tournament.
Gonzales started well as
Ericka Hernandez made an
early free throw, and Mary
Hastings and Amanda Dixson made buckets to put
GHS ahead 5-0.
Lockhart countered with
11 straight points, converting five baskets and making
a free throw.
Hernandez put back a
missed shot to get the Lady
Apaches to within 11-7 at
the end of the quarter.
Free throws by Claudia
Franklin, Hastings along
with a two-point shot by
Cameron Kluting brought
the Lady Apaches to within
14-12.
Lockhart ended the
frame with a 5-1 run to
take a 19-13 advantage at
halftime.
GHS came out swinging
the third quarter Hernandez scored on the pass
from Dixson and later got
an offensive board and
score; Franklin turned a
steal into a bucket and Dixson had three buckets to
Keaundra Cray takes a shot while teammate Claudia Franklin (14) stands by for
a rebound Thursday morning in the Lady Apaches game against San Antonio
Hawkins. (Photo by Mark Lube)
give Gonzales a 25-22 lead. 7-23 42.
Gonzales 42
The Lady Lions came
The Lady Apaches conAustin Crockett 59, cluded pool play Friday
back with five straight
points but a free throw by
Dixson put Gonzales ahead
28-27 to start the fourth
quarter.
Lockhart rallied to take
30-28 lead only to have it
extinguished by a threethe students because they
point bucket by Kendra By MARK LUBE
go through a lot and need
Williams.
someone to help them and
Lockhart later went up
push them, to make them
High
school
students
40-38 and Keaundra Cray
want to do better, Brooks
should
have
an
advocate
scored to give GHS control
said. That is my goal for
to
help
them
through
all
right back, 40-39. Lockmy job here in Gonzales.
of
the
academic,
social
and
hart tied the game on free
Brooks biggest concern
personal
rigors
of
being
in
throws and went ahead 42is
making sure students,
school.
40 on the basket by Deanespecially
those who are
This
includes
competing
na Quintanilla. Brianna
in
athletics,
are taking of
in
athletics.
Sneed later hit a free throw
grades
and
business
in the
First-year
Gonzales
to give the Lady Lions a 43classroom
coach
and
teacher
Darnell
40 lead with seconds left
He said to keep students
and Gonzales got one last Brooks likes to think of
on
the right track, he has to
himself
as
an
advocate
for
shot as Cray set up Jordan
make
sure he keeps up with
his
students
and
athletes.
Pittman to get the Tribe
what
is
happening in their
My
experiences
with
within 43-42.
my coaches when I was school lives.
As a Co-teacher I have
Lockhart 43, Gonzales 42
that age, how they motito make sure I can give
vated
me
and
helped
me
L 11 8 8 16-43
through some tough times them that extra help if
G 7 6 15 14-42
in my life, he said as the they are stuck and cannot
Lockhart: Deanna Quintanilla 5
always get extra attention
1-4 11, Deja Wells 4 0-3 9, Brianna reason for getting a career
Sneed 2 2-4 6, Cynthia Chavez 1 in teaching and coaching.
from a regular teacher. I let
3-6 5, Alexandria Hedspeth 1 2-5 4,
them know when assignHaving
a
good
rapport
Ibeana Mendez 1 2-3 4, Cristal Trejo
ments and projects are due,
1 0-3 2, Iris Guill 1 0-4 2. Totals 16 with the students is cru10-32 43.
and to come talk to me if
cial
for
teacher-coach
to
Gonzales: Amanda Dixson 7 2-5
they need help.
16, Ericka Hernandez 2 2-8 6, Mary help make an impact in the
Hastings 2 1-5 5, Keaundra Cray 2
When it comes to giving
youngsters
lives.
0-0 4, Claudia Franklin 1 1-3 3, Kenextra
help to the studentI
just
want
to
establish
dra Williams 1 0-0 3, Jordan Pitman
1 0-0 2, Cameron Kluting 1 0-0 2, a good relationship with
athletes, Brooks draws on
morning with a 59-42 setback to Austin Crockett.

Gonzales was down by
double digits after the first
frame but worked hard in
the second quarter to trail
by just one point at the
break
We got them in a little
bit of foul trouble and
that helped us early in the
game, Akpan said.
Buckets from Korin
Park-Overton, Alexis Gonzales and Darcy Lof gave
Austin Crockett a 6-0 lead
at the start of the game.
Ariana Selman added
her name to the scoring
while Park-Overton and
Gonzales connected on
some more points. The
Lady Apaches got free
throws from Amanda Dixson and a triple from Kendra Williams, on the pass
from Jordan Pitman, to
come within 13-7.
Crockett then ended the
frame on a 6-0 run.
The
Lady
Apaches
opened the second quarter with six straight on free
throws from Ericka Hernandez and Cameron Kluting. Dixson made a couple
of freebies and made a
jumper to help bring GHS
within 19-13.
Later, the Lady Apaches
got the lead at 21-20 before
Crockett retook the lead on
a shot by Desiree Davis, 22-
21, at halftime.
Crockett pulled away a
little in the third frame but
a three by Pitman brought
score level at 24-24 before
Crockett used a 13-6 run to
lead 37-30 at the end of the
quarter.
Crockett scored 22 of 34
points in the fourth quarter
to finish off the game.
Austin Crockett 59, Gonzales 42
AC 19 3 15 22-59
G 7 14 9 12-42
Austin Crockett: Darcy Lof 9
7-11 25, Alexis Gonzales 4 3-6 11,
Korin Park-Overton 2 3-4 7, Desiree Davis 1 2-3 4, Calt Cortez 2 0-0
4, Brianna Munoz 1 2-2 4, Ariana
Selman 1 0-0 2, Destiny Morales 1
0-0 2. Totals 17 17-26 59.
12, Ericka Hernandez 2 5-11 9, Jordan Pittman 2 1-3 6, Danielle Flowers 2 0-0 4, Claudia Franklin 2 0-0
4, Cameron Kluting 0 2-4 2, Mary
Hastings 0 2-4 2. Totals 11 15-31 42.
Darnell Brooks serves as extra

advocate, helper for his students
Danielle Flowers 0 1-2 1. Total 17
Darnell Brooks
his own experiences at that
age.
I pass on to them to
what I learned when I was
in those kind of shoes before, he said. Things like
work hard every day, do
not talk back to the coaches. Just get out there and
give 110 percent.
Brooks is a 2008 graduate of San Antonio Madison High School where he
took part in cross country,
basketball and track.
He attended Texas State
in San Marcos from 2008
until December 2013 where
he graduated with a degree
in Geography.
Brooks interned at Owen

Goodnight Middle School
after graduation where he
coached football, basketball and track before coming to Gonzales prior to
this school year.
Brooks will be an assistant coach for football, girls
basketball and softball.
He will be a Science Coteacher and also work with
Special Education students.
Over the summer, I was
contacted and asked if I
wanted to interview for my
specific position, Brooks
said.
He said Gonzales ISD
and the town has a lot of
pride and tradition in its
students activities.
I love that the community is involved in everything and not just in
sports, Brooks said. My
main goal in this town to
be advocates for students
who may not have one
elsewhere in school or at
home.
Sports
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Williams to attempt to revive boys hoops traditions

By MARK LUBE
The Gonzales boys basketball team has had a

proud tradition of hustle,
defense and success.
They have lost some of
that lackluster over the last
couple of years.
First-year head coach
Derek Williams wants to
gradually get Gonzales
back to tradition of success
and build on it.
The expectation for this
season is to be able to compete in district, Williams
said. They won just two
district games last year. I
want be able to make sure
we compete and get back to
where this school used to
be. If we can compete and
do what we are supposed to
be doing, I believe this is a
playoff-bound team.
Working on defense will
be priority for the Apaches.
Defense, defense, defense and defense some
more, Williams said. I
watched film from last
year. No body dived on the
ground, no body chased
anybody around, they
dont seal the middle, they
dont know what midline
is. Defensive fundamentals
have been lacking.
Team speed and the
point
guard
position
are the strengths for the
Apaches.
I think Tyshawn Erskin is one of the top point
guards in the area, Williams said. This summer
and this fall, he has been
a yes sir/no sir type kid.
If we get everyone else on
board, I think we got a
good leader in Erkine.
With the team speed, the
Apaches will play 32 minutes of terror.
We want to be able to
trap, press the whole game.
It is going to feel like it is
seven to eight guys on the
basketball court, Williams
said. We are going to run.
I was told this team
used to be called the Runnin Apaches. Hopefully,
we will be able to bring
back that part of the Gonzales basketball history.

Williams said Kevin and
Tevin Smith, Tyler Hendershot and Nathan Burek that can help with the
Apaches inside game.
Those are four tough
monsters right there that
I think that can get in
and bang with anybody,
he said. We are going to
be small but I think that
hardly anyone is as strong
as those four guys.
The Apaches should be
okay on outside shooting
Hunt, Erskin, Philippus, Chris Cantu, Edwardo
Almaguer can all shoot
pretty well, Williams said.
I have some shooters. It is
a matter of can they put it
in the basket in the system
I run.
Other players expected
to make an impact is Darrance James, Atlantic Johnson, Alyas Ramirez, Colby
Cantu, Atlantic Johnson,
Trevian McNeil and Joe
Guerrero.
Gonzales will open the
schedule next Tuesday at
Shiner and will also play
Austin Crockett, Austin St.
Michael, Sealy and Danbury in non-district.
Our non-district schedule should give us some
confidence. I have some
teams on their I think we
will be able to run with,
he said. I also have some
teams that will give us the
looks we need as far as being big, fast and strong.
The Apaches play in the
Bloomington Tournament
and will host a tournament
at the end of December.
Williams
said
the
Bloomington tournament
will feature teams that are
tall, strong and big.
Sealy, Elgin, Columbus,
Bloomington and San Antonio Southside will all feature in the Apache Tournament.
He said he also worked
on getting a couple of
Houston-area teams to
play in the tournament.
The district is made up
of Gonzales, Cuero, Yoakum, La Vernia, Navarro,
Gonzales Apaches cagers battle it out during one of the teams first practices of the season earlier this
week. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Canyon Lake and Wimberley.

The favorite in the district will be La Vernia.
They went two rounds
deep in the playoffs last
year, Yoakum has one of
the best athletes around on
their team and Navarro is
supposed to be good, Williams said. I feel the fourth
spot is a tossup but we are

fighting for the top two
spots and I will not settle
for anything less than that.
He said starting spots
will be open to competition.
Gonzales has the speed
to compete in district but
will need to create a mentality of hustle and hard
Hallettsville takes on Mathis in

regional round of 3A state playoffs
The Hallettsville Brahmas take on Mathis at 7:30
p.m. tomorrow in the Class
3A Division 1 regional
game at New Braunfels
Canyon Cougar Stadium.
It will be meeting No.
2 for the teams as the two
both reside in District 153AI.

Hallettsville won that
game rather convincingly,
61-20.
This going to be a tough
game because Mathis is a
very physical team, Hal-
lettsville head coach Tommy Psencik said.

The Pirates are Slot-T on
offense and excel at running misdirection plays.
Hallettsville can expect
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Psencik said whoever
carries the football for
Mathis is a legitimate offensive threat.
They are equally solid
and will distribute the
load, he said. That is what
makes this Mathis offense
so scary.
The Brahmas will need to
tackle the ball carriers very
well.
Our defense will need to
stay low and make sure we
stay on our feet, Psencik
said.
Mathis lines up in the
three-man front whenever
they take on teams that run
variations of the spread offense.
In the secondary, they
run a man under with two
safeties over the top.
The main thing for our
offense is we will need to
control the ball, make sure
our blocking is solid and
execute well, especially
our screen passes, Psencik
said.
Leaders of the Mathis defense will include end Gibson, tackle Javy Henderson
and defensive back Jvay
Villarreal.
work, and teamwork.

Ive watched film on
Canyon Lake, La Vernia
from last year. This is a
tough district. But I think
we are the fastest team
in the district and I will
bring a hard-work mentality back to this team. I feel
like we can fight for one of
the playoff spots if we work
hard enough and stay together as a team, Williams

said. Being a part of a team
is something that has been
lost from here. I believe if
we can bring that and the
tradition of the Runnin
Apaches back, people will
come and watch this team,
and be proud of these
boys.
Remschel earns honors after

first meet of college career
McMurry University
freshman Robyn Remschel, a 2014 graduate
of Fredericksburg High
School, was named cowinner of the Southern
Athletic Conferences
first womens Swimmer
of the Week award for
2014-15.
In her first collegiate
meet, at University of
Texas-Permian Basin,
Remschel won the 100yard backstroke in 1
minute, 1.96 seconds,
almost two seconds
faster than the runnerup.
She also swam the
first legs on both of the
War Hawks winning
teams in the 200 medley
relay and the 200 freestyle relay.
Remschels time on
the medley-relay leg
was 28.60 and on the
freestyle relay, she was
clocked at 26.81.
I am very proud of
Robyn and glad to see
her recognized with this
award, McMurry head
coach Bev Ball said.
Robyn Remschel
The SCAC has many

great swimmers and we
appreciate the coaches
recognizing her efforts.
She has been working
very hard and even in
the short time we have
been praticing this season has shown marked
improvement. I think
she has many, many
good swims ahead during her career at McMurry.
Remschel
is
the
18-year-old daughter
of Valerie and Robert
Remschel of Fredericksburg, and the granddaughter of Bob and
Jeanne Boothe, and
Robert Remschel, Sr., all
of Gonzales.
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also: Lg. Brocade
Floral Sofa w/3
Zippered cushions,
3 lg. oak tables & 2
Lg. Lamps or Trade
for Loveseat, 3
small tables & 2
medium
lamps.
830-203-7159.(1127-14)
------------------------Large BBQ Pit
on Iron Wagon
Wheels with pull
handle. In Gonzales. $300.00. 210289-0238. (10-3014)
Used/New lumber.
4x8s, 7x6, 4x6, 4x4;
16 inch x7 Rims 8
hole; 15x8 5 hole;
6ftx5 ft headboard
& bed frame; Antique 600 egg incubator; oak dining
table; work benches; ugly sweaters
(Christmas theme);
boots. Call Marcus,
361-649-4805. (1023-14)
------------------------S emi-automatic
hospital bed with
side rails and new
mattress, asking
$450;
Invacare
wheelchair-reclining backrest and
head support and
elevated leg restexcellent condition, asking $325;
Invacare
wheelchair, asking $100.
Call 361-293-0397.
(10-16-14)
------------------------Iron Gates, $140.
220 Ft. , 4ft. high
chain link fence.
$140.
830-8753028. (10-16-14)
------------------------Halloween Decorations. Full size
Dracula coffin, $40.
361-293-6574. (1016-14)
------------------------Riding lawn mower. Runs good.
Recently services.
$400. Call 713-2521130.
------------------------5 wheel office
chairs. Ideal for
deer stand or cab-
MISC. FOR SALE

in. $6.00 & $7.00
each.
830-6722335. See next to
Green Acres Nursery.(10-02-14)
------------------------IPhone 5C Otter
Box. Light green
in color. $30.00.
Good Condition.
Samsung Galaxy
S3 Cell phone. Car
Charger, pink &
black case. Good
condition. $100.
830-305-2521.(918-14)
------------------------Ceramic floor tile
- SONORA, Beige,
13x13, 25 pieces
plus 5 with one
corner
chipped.
Also thinset and
grout. Make an offer. Cell, 404-502-
MISC. FOR SALE

0340. (9-4-14)
------------------------For Sale: 8-foot
sheet of metal
brake. 30-inch she3t of metal sheer.
437-2927.(8-21-14)
------------------------For Sale: Good
electric
wheelchair. $375. Please
call after 12 p.m.
830-437-2232.(821-14)
------------------------Welder
Home
Gym,
originally
cost $1,200, selling
for $400. 512-8448820.
------------------------Want to buy used
golf cart to be
used in the yard.
830-437-2232, call
after 12 pm.
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICES
GARAGE SALES
Saturday,
8-12.
Large Garage Sale.
Lots of Womens,
childrens clothes,
lots of household
items,
purses,
shoes. 615 St. Vincent.
MISC. FOR SALE
Estate Washer. Excellent condition.
$150. Call 361-2933571 or 361-2083565.
------------------------For Sale: Deer
feeders. If interested call, 203-1730
between
10am6pm.
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
CITY OF GONZALES
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
The Zoning Board of Adjustments of the City of Gonzales,

by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to
the Board for their consideration:
The below listed property is currently zoned as Single
Family Residential(R-1) of which the property owner is
requesting a 5 foot setback variance on the side yard setback requirements for the properties list below:
ADDRESS: 900 Block Tate Street
PROPERTY OWNER: Floresville Land Inc./Pat Johnson
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of Kings 6th Addition;
Pt Lot 4 Range No. 3 East of Water Street; and Pt Lot 5
Range No. 3 East of Water Street
PARCEL: 13160, 12353
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hearing on December 11, 2014, at the Gonzales City Hall,
820 St. Joseph St. at 5:15 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by
Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Public Hearing, the
project will either be approved or denied.
The Zoning Board of Adjustments encourages citizens
to participate in the public comment and public hearing
stages of all Zoning Board of Adjustments projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to
Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by
mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629.
For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

(AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL)
To the registered voters of the County of Gonzales, Texas;
(A los votantes registrados del Condado de Gonzales, Texas:)
Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
on December 6, 2014, for voting in a special election to elect a state senator to serve our unexpired
term - Senate Dist. 18.
(Notifiquese, por la presente, que las casillas electorales citados abago se abriran desde las 7:00
a.m hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 6 Diciembre de 2014 para votar en la Eleccion Especial para Senador
Estatal, Distrito 18.
On Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote.
` los votantes deberan
(El Dia de Eleccion,
` votar en su precinto donde estan
` inscritos para votar.)
Location of Election Day Polling Places

Include Name of Building and Address
Precinct Number(s)
Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph, Gonzales, TX
1 14 & 15
` ` de las casillas electorales el Dia de Eleccion)

(Ubicacion
(Numero
de precinto)
`
`
(Incluir Nombre del Edificio y Direccion)
Gonzales Master Gardeners, 623 Fair St., Gonzales
2 & 11
City Bldg., 820 St. Joseph, Gonzales
357&8
Gonzales Co. Nixon Annex, 603 E. Central, Nixon
4/6 10 & 13
Waelder Community Center, 311 Hwy 90 W, Waelder

JB Wells Jr. Park/Multi-Purpose Facility Show Barn,
2301 CR 197, Gonzales
12
For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below:
(Para Votacion
` Adelantada, los votantes podran
` votar en cualquiera de las nombradas abajo.)
Locations for Early voting Polling Places

(Ubicacion
` de las casillas electorales de
votacion
` adelantada)
`
Days and Hours of Operation

Dias y Horas Habiles
`
Courthouse Annex, 1709 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales (Wednesday) November 26, 8:00am-4:30pm
(Monday) December 1, 8:00am-4:30pm
(Tuesday) December 2, 8:00am-4:30pm
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: P.O. Box 77, Gonzales, Texas 78629
(Las solilcitudes para boletas de votacion
` adelantada por correo deberan
` enviarse a:)
Lee Riedel, Gonzales County Clerk
(Name of Early Voting Clerk)
(Nombre del Secretario de la Votacion
` Adelantada)
P.O. Box 77
(Address) (Direccion)
`
`
(City) (Ciudad) (Zip Code) (Codigo
Postal)
Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on: November
26, 2014
(Las solicitudes para boletas de votacion
` recibierse para el fin de
las horas de negocio el 26 de noviembre, 2014)
Issued this the 20th day of November, 2014
(Emitiada este dia 20th de Noviembre, 2014)
Signature of County Judge (Firma del Juez del Condado)
Page B7
The Cannon
CLASSIFIEDS
MISC. FOR SALE
Computer desk,
gun
cabinet,
lamps, 2 bedroom
sets, 2 end tables,
MISC. FOR SALE

2 piece entertainment center. Call
for prices. 830672-7308.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Apply today,
Start today!!!
FeedMill:
2170 FM 108 S., Gonzales, TX
Maintenance: 2nd Shift: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Call 830-672-9100 for more information

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to
work in the U.S.
Human Resources
603 W. Central, Hwy 87, Nixon, Texas
(830) 582-1619 for more information.
Si Habla Espaol
Apply today,
Start today!!!
Hatchery:
General Labor
5628 FM 1116, Gonzales

Call 830-672-9140 for more
information
Competitive Pay
$8.50 - $11.00
(with weekly incentive pay)
Pay raise after 6 months & 1 Year

work in the U.S.
Human Resources
Si Habla Espaol
MISC. FOR SALE

Micil Toilet Safety
Support. Still in
box. For Sale $40.
830-263-2482. (724-14)
------------------------WW
covered
horse trailer, 2009,
original owner, 16
w/divider
door,
lighting
used.
$2,100. Call Bob at
512-468-4068.(717-14)
------------------------For Sale: Scotts
Riding Lawn Mower. $250. 263-0024.
------------------------Mini Honda Gas tiller. $150. Excellent
condition.
361208-3565.
------------------------15x30
above
ground
swimming pool w/filter
& motor. Needs
liner. $1,735. Elna
Electronic Sewing
Machine, $7450.
Two Alto Saxes,
one Tenor Sax, one
Clarinet,
Sump
pump, $50. Play
pen, $21. Foot
Stool heavy wood
flowered upholstery, $50. Computer desk, $50.
Hammond Organ,
$375. 17 Cu Ft. Upright Freezer, $250.
Flowered
Easy
Chair. $35. Sheila
Wright, 672-2719
or 203-0175.
------------------------2 gas weedeaters
in excellent condition. $100/both.
361-208-3565.
------------------------Riding lawnmower. MTD, 42 cut.
Excellent Condition. $500. 361208-3565.
------------------------Musical
Equipment
PA System. Kustom 8 Ch. 400
Watt System, 2 15
Spkrs, 1 12 Monitor Spkr. Stands.
Lots of wires, 4
microphones w/
cables. Mic stand
with gooseneck,
$1,200. Call 830437-2046.
--------------------------------------HELP WANTED
Municipal court clerk

Municipal court
SUMMARY: This is a para-professional position responsible for
implementing policies established by the municipal judge for the
administration of the municipal court. Has daily contact with the
public requiring the exercise of courtesy and tact. Is responsible
for numerous reports and records, makes decisions requiring mature judgment. This position directly reports to the City Secretary
for supervision.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Skill in providing excellent customer service to persons of all ages, regardless of social or economic backgrounds
Knowledge of Court-clerk ethics; traffic, criminal and

juvenile court procedures.
Knowledge of docket posting, court scheduling, multiple-line telephone and radio operation, bookkeeping procedures,
cashiering, computer operation, public relations and typing are
required.
Must refer to Federal and State Regulations, taxing and

clerks manuals, the Clerks Training Center, ordinances or statutes, traffic or criminal handbooks, utility billing manual, financial reports, legal instruments and legislative notices.
Submit court records to city administration, Texas Judicial Council, State Comptroller, Texas DPS and others. Supplies
judge, City and State Comptroller with financial reports.
Errors could result in improper administration of the

municipal court, legal and municipal record discrepancies and
monetary loss. Could be sued in capacity as Court Clerk or as
an individual and could improperly deprive individuals of their
rights.
Must be able to work with people from all social groups

including: County Tax Collector, Appraisal District personnel,
Municipal court defendants, witnesses, complainants, attorney
and judge; taxpayers, city customers, co-workers, supervisors,
Police Department employees and other court-related agencies.
Record daily receipts and maintain employee time sheet.

Required Education, Experience, and Certificates:
High School diploma or equivalent
Participation in New Clerks Course and annual seminars sponsored by the Municipal Clerks Training Center.
One year related experience recommended.
Certified Notary Public.

Compensation: Dependent upon Qualifications
How to apply:
Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgonzales.org or at the City of Gonzales, City Hall at 820 St Joseph.
Please submit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St. Joseph
or PO Box 547, Gonzales, TX. 78629. Positin will remain open
until filled.
The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.
MISC. FOR SALE

Christmas Tree artificial 7 ft. Loads
of lights, garland, ornaments.
$75.00. 830-4372046.
------------------------Baseball Cap Collection.
Never
worn. 200 assorted
Business/school
etc. with Storage
carrying
cases.
Will sell in lots of
50, $2.00 each. Includes carrying/
storage case. 830437-2046.
------------------------For Sale: 30 ft.
steel angled steel
trusses. Very heavy
duty. For barns
and steel structured buildings.
$500 a piece. Call
713-449-7464.
------------------------Kuhn 800 lb Heavy
Duty Disc Mower.
3 point hookup.
Located in Moulton. 361-401-0676.
------------------------PTO
Irrigation
Pump
New
$3,500, will sell for
$1,500. Call 830263-4126.
------------------------Low Boy Trailer.
5x10. $625. 361208-3565 anytime.
------------------------For Sale. 140 joints
of 2 3/8 pip. $5,600
firm.
830-4808098.
------------------------For Sale: Modern
Coke
Vending
Machine.
Cans,
Bottles, adjustable
bin. Bill changer.
Runs great. $425/
obo.
830-3399087.
------------------------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.
361-293-3565.
------------------------Antique claw foot
tub. Pretty good
shape. $200 firm.
512-656-0521.
------------------------Longwheel base
shell, for pickup,
like new. $500.
HELP WANTED
MISC. FOR SALE

361-865-3727.
------------------------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
478-607-1178.
------------------------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.
1982-2000 & maps.
Make an offer. Call
437-2046.
------------------------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 830-672-1106.
------------------------Crocheted
Afghans, baby blankets, single bed
spreads for sale.
Can choose own
colors. Can come
by or call, 2031270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138.
------------------------Assembled Dora
20 bicycle with
training wheels,
helmet, elbow and
knee pads. Used
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.
------------------------HELP WANTED
Whispering Hills Residential Treatment Center,

4110 FM 609, Flatonia, Texas (IH 10 between
San Antonio and Houston) serving Intellectually
Deficient, Emotionally Disturbed, and Pervasive
Developmental Delays including Autism, is
currently taking applications for Direct Care Staff
(4 days on and 4 days off) Salary $30,000.00
(plus/yearly depending on experience) and
benefits: Vacation, Health, Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, Paid Holidays. Applicants must have a
valid Texas DL or ID and Diploma or GED, and be
21 years of age.
www.whisperinghillstx.com- See employment tab:
and fax application to 361-865-3316 or email to
stacyleebiggs@gmail.com
Now accepting
applications for
employment. Must have
love & compassion to
care for children.
Apply in person.

Christian Kids
Gonzales One and Only
Christian Based
State Licensed
Daycare and Preschool
921 St. Peter St.

Gonzales
830-672-6865
Train a child in the way he should go;and
when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: Custom
made picnic tables; made with
treated
lumber,
with bolts and
screws - will make
the conventional
table with seats
attached to table;
will also make
tables with seat
benches separate
from table: 4-6 or 8
foot made for your
specific needs. Call
830-540-4776 or
830-857-3273 for
pricing and availability
information.
------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great
for packing. Call
830-519-4176
(Gonzales).
HAY FOR SALE
Jiggs Round Bale
Hay. $65/bale. 979263-5829.
------------------------Hay. Round bales,
$70. Square bales,
$8.00. Call 713252-1130.
FARM EQUIPMENT
4500
Mahindra
Tractor, 600 hours,
like new. Comes
with post hole digger, 9 inch Auger &
12 inch Auger, 6 ft.
Box Blade, heavy
duty ripper, 3 pt.
Bale Loader. All for
$6,500. 830-4814707.(9-18-14)
------------------------For Sale: Pop-up
square bale loader,
$200; Blade for
three-point hookup, $300; 6 rotocycle for three point
hookup, $300; Two
lawn edgers, $25
each.
830-3778814. (8-21-14)
------------------------Oliver
Tractor,
Model #1555. 5 ft.
Disc Harrow, 8 ft
Ford Belt Shredder.
Call 788-7443 to
be seen.(8-14-14)
AUTOS
361-676-8686.
------------------------WANT TO BUY: 4
cyl, good engine
for1997-2001
Toyota
Camry,
830-377-8814.(109-14)
------------------------96 Ford pickup.
Standard
Trans.
Can be seen at
1822 St. Louis,
Gonzales.
6728034.(9-18-14)
------------------------2012 Ford F-150,
Ecoboost Lariat,
fully loaded, navigation,
sunroof,
etc, white. 19
MPG in town, 22
MPG on highway.
$25,000. For more
information call
281-722-0095.(828-14)
------------------------For Sale: 2006
Chev
Uplander
Van,
Handicap
equipment with
wheel chair lift.
$10,500.
Please
call after 12 p.m.
830-437-2232. (821-14)
------------------------1966 Falcon Sport
Coupe. Very nice,
Ford red. 84,000
miles. Runs great.
Great shape. Looks
fantastic, garage
kept. Reduced to
$8,200. 512-8448820. (7-31-14)
------------------------1970 240Z, was
running,
many
parts. $3,800. 512844-8820. (7-3114)
------------------------Want to buy older
small pickup to be
used off road. 830437-2232, call after
12 pm. (7-31-14)
------------------------Ford Fusion, 2013.
Only 7K miles. Excellent condition.
$17,000. 830-4372046.
MOBILE HOMES
1995 Ford Pickup,

King cab, excellent
condition. Needs
muffler.
$3,500/
obo. Also have
several
projects
cars for sale. 830672-9691.
------------------------2007 Chevy Cobalt motor for sale.
$700. Call Albert,
2Br/2Ba, approximately 1,000 sq. ft.

mobile home for
sale. Approximately
on 1 acre. Road
frontage, new water
well and septic. Approximately 8 miles
from town. Call for
information, Mary
Ann, 830-445-6601
or 830-857-6545..
(TFN)
------------------------Commercial Grade
24x60 with or without
restrooms.
Fayette
Country
Homes. 800-3696888. (RBI 32896)
------------------------New 2015 32x48
doublewide 3 or 4
bedrooms, 2 baths.
Mid $50s, delivered,
set-up, A/C. (RBI
32896).
Sundays
1-6, Fayette Country
Homes, 979-7436192.
------------------------We pay CASH
for used homes.
Fayette
Country
Homes. 979-7436192. (RBI 32896)
------------------------Thank you for letting Us SERVE you
for 20 YEARS. We
are the Oldest Deal-
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
FURNITURE
2 Sets of solid
wood bunk beds
including
mattresses. Perfect for
bunk room or deer
camp. Great condition, nearly new!
Adult size. $300.
Will sell separately.
281-732-8500.(109-14)
------------------------Antique
Oak
Round Table and
four chairs, $350.
Table is 48 inches
in diameter. Located in Nixon Call
210-385-5541.(828-14)
------------------------Big solid oak lawyers desk. $50.
830-672-3089.
AUTOS
Day and Night Transport Drivers

Three years over the road driving
experience preferred and a current
Class A CDL with HazMat and
Tanker endorsements required.
Competitive compensation with
night and holiday pay
differential. Potential annual
earnings of $70,000 with limited
overnight travel. Sign on bonus
available to qualified applicants.
Benefits include two weeks paid
vacation, health insurance and
401(k). Applications may be
picked up and returned to
Johnson Oil Company,
Attn: Mike Burke,
1113 E. Sarah
DeWitt Dr,
Gonzales, TX or
fax to
830-672-6659
MOBILE HOMES
ership in the 14
surrounding counties. We are here
to SERVE you Before and After the
Purchase. Fayette
Country
Homes
Hope to SEE You
Soon. Open 7 days
a week. 979-7436192. (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. 830203-1953.
------------------------Belmont RV Park.
We have FEMA trailers for sale. From
$2,500 & up or rent
to own. Please call
830-424-3600.
MOBILE HOMES
FOR RENT
3BR Trailer, with
extra room. 404
Pouncey,
Smiley. $700/month,
$700/deposit. 830582-1593.
------------------------3BR/2BA
trailer
in country. $700/
month,
$700/
deposit. 830-2030386.
------------------------Mobile home for
rent in Waelder.
3BR/1BA. Please
contact
Grace,
830-399-5313.
------------------------For rent: 3 bedroom/1 bath mobile homes, fully
furnished, stove,
refrigerator,
microwave, central
air/heat,
$775
monthly, $675 deposit, Roadrunner
Mobile Home Park,
361-582-6593.
------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3
BR Trailer House, 2
RV Spots. Leesville.
830-433-0603.
ROOMS FOR RENT
Room and Bath for
rent. Single person
only. Reasonably
Priced. Call 6728034.
------------------------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.
HOMES FOR RENT
In Waelder, TX, 415
South 2nd Street.
3BR/2RRM
with
walk-in shower to
be ready for rent
January, 1st. New
paint, tile, carpet, siding. $800/
monthly. Call 281615-1405.
Sam
Ramirez, The Zeramar Corporation.
------------------------2/1 Fenced yard,
CA/H,
Ottine.
$750/mo. + deposit.
Available
December
1st.
820-857-0270.
------------------------2/2
beautiful
country
home.
Water and trash included. Appliances, washer/dryer
included. $1,350/
mo + deposit. 3/2
, beautiful country home. Water &
trash included. appliances. $1,450/+
deposit. 830-8574458.(10-30-14)
------------------------For Rent. 2BR/1BA
home located on
N. Patrick. $900/
month, $500/sec.
deposit. Contact
for
information.
830-491-7249.
Call 672-7100 to
advertise in the
Gonzales Cannon
Classifieds!
Page b8
The Cannon
CLASSIFIEDS
HOMES FOR RENT
HGONZALES
1BR, 1BA Duplex.
All electric, Ac/
Heat,
Insulated,
Ceiling Fan, Appliances, Carpet, Vinyl, Paneling. Tub/
Shower,
Utility
Room, Yard Sprinkler System. Separate Yard & Porch.
No Smoking inside
Unit, No Pets. $650
+ deposit . References.
830-6722227.
------------------------1BR unfurnished.
1814 Sycamore.
Young couple or
older couple. Contract required. For
more information
call 830-672-9011.
------------------------For Rent: 3/2
house on Main
Street in Moulton,
Tx. Semi furnished,
big back yard,
2,300 sq. ft. Available September
15. $1,200/month,
$500/Dep. Call or
Text Paula, 361433-1244. (9-4-14)
------------------------2/1 Duplex, ADA
Accessible, 112D
Patrick on Corner
of Patrick and St.
Vincent. 3 wall
units, heat/cool,
w/d
hookups,
stove refrigerator.
Water paid. $900
month, $500 security deposit. 830491-7249 or 830203-1010.
------------------------3/1, large carport,
plenty of storage,
downtown. $950/
mo., $1,200/dep.
830-672-3089.
------------------------2/1 St. George St.
With yard & porch.
Great
location.
$ 5 5 0 / m o n t h l y.
830-672-3089.
------------------------Nixon Area. 3/2,
like new, CA/CH,
washer/dryer
hookups. $1,000
per month. 830857-6921.
------------------------House in the country for rent. Three
bedrooms and two
bathrooms. See to
appreciate. Security deposit and
one months rent.
One-year
lease.
Call 361-594-3233.
------------------------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 830-672-3089.
------------------------2 bedroom, 1 bath
house in Gonzales
for rent. Fridge,
Microwave, Stove
and can be fully
furnished. Remodeled last year with
new
hardwood
floors, Central Air,
bathroom
tile,
$1,050/mo. 830542-9743.
------------------------Office Space w/
Living area to rent
in the center of
town (On the Main
Hwy). Call (830)
672-5738.
------------------------ATTENTION
OILFIELDERS
4/3, 2 Living areas
around Waelder
Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month.
Big yard, front &
back.
830-3995313.(05-30-13)
------------------------Cottages for Lease.
Fully
furnished
cottages for rent
in Gonzales, TX.
Includes all furniture, flat screen
TV, linens, kitchen
items & appliances
(full-size
refrig-
HOMES FOR RENT

erator, 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.
------------------------Motel Suites. 2
bedrooms,
full
kitchen,
porch/
small yard. $68
nightly,
$310
weekly. Crews welcome. Call Mike,
512-292-0070,
512-656-0521.
------------------------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
------------------------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) 292-0070 or
(830) 672-3089.
WANT TO RENT
Looking for a nice
house in or near
Gonzales.
940284-4255.
ROOMATE
WANTED
2 rooms for rent
- large house, 3
acres of land with
a very nice home.
All bills paid - furnished. More information & first
call 1st served call.
830-267-0738.
COMMERCIAL
FOR SALE
Busy Restaurant
with large customer base for sale
in Smiley, Texas.
Equipment included. Contact Doris,
830-587-6262,
210-373-6869 or
210-883-4271.
COMMERCIAL
FOR RENT
COMMERCIAL
SPACE w/attached
1/1
apartment.
2,000 sq. ft. commercial
space
located at 332
St. George St. in
downtown Gonzales. Central air/
heat, tile floors,
pressed tin ceiling 1 1/2 bathrooms, attached
apartment
with
HELP WANTED
COMM. FOR RENT

reserved, off-street
parking.
$900/
mo. $650/deposit.
www.DeMentandCo m p a ny. c o m .
(512) 576-5868.
------------------------616 & 618 St. Paul
for rent. Office
space or store
front, 1/2 block off
square. For more
information, call
713-252-1130.
------------------------Office space for
rent. 10x10 space
in Nixon. Furniture
included. 830-8576921.
------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for
rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130.
Church
Street.
830-423-2103.
FOR LEASE
616 & 618 St. Paul
for rent. Office
space or store
front. For more
information, call
713-252-1130.
------------------------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 yard or residence. Call David,
713-252-1130
;
Peyton, 512-9485306.
------------------------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
2BR/1BA,
furnished apartment.
$950/month
+
bills. Carport. Call
713-252-1130.
------------------------1BR/1BA, downtown. $350/mo.
830-672-3089.
------------------------Efficiency Apartment. Lake Gonzales. Weekly and
monthly
rates.
Utilities. TV provided. No pets.
non-smoking. Bob.
830-203-9790.
Have pictures.
------------------------TIRED OF HOTEL
LIVING? MOVE UP
TO THE LOFTS!
Bluebird Lofts Fully
furnished,
move-in
ready
2
bedroom/1
bath apartment.
$1,500/mo,
all
bills paid, including 40 flatscreen
TV,
high-speed
internet,
granite countertops,
full-equippped
kitchen,
linens,
central air and
heat, reserved offstreet parking and
more! Located at
612 Saint James
Street in historic
downtown Gonzales, close to shopping, restaurants,
entertainment
and parks. $1,000
deposit, no pets,
no smoking. (512)
576-5868. www.
DeMentandCompany.com.
------------------------HELP WANTED
CDL Driver
Local Area, Home every Night
Benefits include:
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
HOME SERVICES
Hand for Hire. Call
Terry, (830) 8575927.
------------------------Will sit with elderly
in their home, do
light housekeeping, bathing and
running errands
or childcare during
day or night. 903284-1763,
Harwood.(10-2-14)
------------------------Do you need a
Private Sitter for
your elderly loved
one. Call Megan
Wright-Perkins at
830-203-1980.
------------------------I am looking for a
private sitting job
with the elderly
people
around
Gonzales. Will sit
at home, hospital
or nursing home.
Please call me at
830-437-2311 or
cell,
263-2768,
Emilia Mayorga.
(TFN)
------------------------Need your home
cleaned for Fall?
Call Nancy, 830339-0727.(TFN)
------------------------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 830-519-3044.
------------------------Sitting at night
taking care of
elderly in their
home. References,
transportation.
Call 361-212-8731.
------------------------House
cleaning
services available.
Reasonable rates.
Servicing Gonzales
and surrounding
areas. References
available.
Call
Barbara at 979777-8710 or email
barbarajp30@hotmail.com.
------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30
years experience.
Haul Scrap Metal
& appliances. Call
Larry at 361-5964391.
------------------------Sewing machines.
Sales, Service &
Sewing
lessons.
830-203-7415.
LAWN & GARDEN
General laborer for
yard maintenance
and
trimming,
labor/mowing/
weed eating. Reasonable rates. Call
or text if interested, Duke, 830-857HELP WANTED
LAWN & GARDEN

3118.
------------------------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. 830-2630909.
------------------------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.
830-263-4181.
(TFN)
RVS FOR SALE
K-Z Spree, 2009
29tt, ultra light.
All fiberglass, fully
loaded, non smoking. Many Extras.
1 double slideout, easy lift hitch.
$17,500. 512-2387824.(7-24-14)
------------------------29ft RV for rent or
sale. RV will included free wifi and all
bills paid. Please
call 361-571-6872
for any information.
RVS FOR RENT
RV Rentals available at Belmont
RV Park Estates.
Starting at $400.00
mo. Free WiFi, all
utilities paid. Laundromat, pool. Call
830-556-6905.
------------------------29ft RV for rent or
bills paid. Please
call 361-571-6872
------------------------30 ft. travel trailer
for rent one mile
from town on Hwy.
97 east. Rent is
$200 a week with
a $250.00 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.
830-203-9255.
------------------------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.
HELP WANTED
Apply today,
Start today!!!
Production / Poultry Processing:
BD Driver - Class A - Tx DL
Sanitation (Nights)
Truck Mechanic
Maintenance
1st & 2nd Processing
Mon- Fri., 8-10 hr. days
Competitive Pay
$9.50 - $12.00
Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Human Resources
Si Habla Espaol
RVS FOR RENT

Call 830-351-0943
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.
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.
830-305-6926.
------------------------28 Travel Trailer
for rent. Can be
moved from job
site. Call 830-3056926.
------------------------Office or Living
Trailers for lease or
buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David,
713-252-1130.
RV SITES FOR RENT
RVs Site for Rent.
Several RV sites
available in Nixon,
Tx. Clean, quiet
neighborhood,
atmosphere, water, electric, sewer,
trash & wifi provided. 300 S. Parker.
$375/per month.
830-857-6921.
------------------------RV Space for Rent.
All bills included
with Dish Network
or Travel Trailer for
Rent with all Bills
included with Dish
Network. Please
call 830-203-7250
or 830-431-4169.
------------------------One R/V site available. $450 per
month
includes
utilities. For more
info call 830-8571418 or 830-8570986.
------------------------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
HELP WANTED
RV SITES FOR RENT

830-263-4356 or
830-560-6963 for
showing and details.
------------------------Six RV Hookups for
long term lease at
Harwood. Intersection of Hwy.
90 and TX 304.
Contact: 281-7887500.
------------------------2 RV spaces in
town. $295/mo.,
1 Mobile home
space for rent,
HELP WANTED
RV SITES FOR RENT

$295/mo.
Call
Finch Park, 6722955.
BOATS FOR SALE
Pontoon
boat.
Good seats, good
stereo, good trailer. Motor needs 90
Force Powerhead.
$2,500. 830-8575106.
Call 672-7100
to place your
ad.
HELP WANTED
Plant Openings
Plant Palletizers &
Cleanup Positions
Benefits include:

Apply in person at:
1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422,
Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm.
Telephone number
830-540-4105/830-540-4684.
Drivers
Vacuum Truck Drivers

For Eagle Ford Shale area
CDL & exp. required
Up to $20/hr w/competitive
benefits
Please Call:
956-900-5464
512-738-2835
General Farm
Labor
Benefits include:

Apply in person at:
1680 CR431
Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm.
Telephone number
830-540-4105
Adult Ed
Recruitment/Retention Specialist
Victoria College is hiring a part time Recruitment & Retention Specialist for the
Adult Education Program on the Gonzales Campus. Position is non-benefits
eligible, pays $15/hr., and requires a
bachelors degree. Will be responsible
for developing and offering new and
expanded services to prepare and attract
students to adult education opportunities. For more details and to complete
the VC on line application visit VictoriaCollege.edu>Quick Links>Jobs at VC.
EOE
BOBTAIL
DRIVER/DELIVERY
PERSON
Needed for packaged and bulk oil and fuel

deliveries. Class B CDL with HazMat required
but Class A CDL with HazMat and tanker
endorsement preferred. Two driving positions
open in Gonzales but one position will also
travel to other locations and also be responsible
for daily paperwork. Benefits include two weeks
paid vacation, health insurance, 401(k), local
deliveries and limited overnight travel.
Applications may be picked up and returned to
Johnson Oil Company

Attn: Bulk Plant Manager
1113 Sarah DeWitt
or faxed to 830-672-6659
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The Cannon
CLASSIFIEDS
MOTORCYCLES
2006 Harley soft
tail. $13,500/OBO.
820-203-1565.(724-14)
------------------------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.
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 830-857-4670.
PETS
Free:
Female
American Pit Bull
Terrier. Call 5404850 for information. (9-25-14)
------------------------American Pit Bull
Terrier puppies for
sale, Blue & Red
nosed, 3 females
and 1 male. Asking
$115 for the male
and $130 a piece
for the females.
Prices negotiable.
Mother & father
are both large,
gentle and loyal
dogs. Call Jonathon at 830-2631503.(8-28-14)
------------------------Precious purebred
Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Very
cute & loves to
play. 1st shots &
wormed,
paper
trained. Raised in
my home. $150
each.
830-5606668.
------------------------ANUE Pet
Grooming
7 days a week.
Hand/Scissor Cut.
Small, $20 & $30;
Medium, $35 &
$40;
Medium/
Large, $45. Ask for
Susan. 361-2581505.
LIVESTOCK
2 Registered Quarter Horses. Good
halter & cutting
bloodlines. Gentle.
Not ridden much
lately. Looking for
good home. Call
713-252-1130.
------------------------WW
covered
original owner, 16
w/divider
door,
lighting
used.
$2,100. Call Bob at
512-468-4068.(717-14)
------------------------WANTED
Looking for feedlot cowboy to put
handle on saddle
mule.
361-3623735.
------------------------Goats for Sale. Call
361-208-3565.
------------------------Hay
for
sale.
Square
bales.
$7.00 per bale.
830-857-4073.
------------------------Angus Bull. 3 - 18
months old Bulls; 1
26 month old bull.
LIVESTOCK
Call 830-263-0808.
------------------------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,
830-203-0477.
REAL ESTATE
For Sale by Owner:
Gorgeous
Colonial style country
estate! 4,300 SF,
4BR/3B on 9 acres.
Features include:
office, 2 FP (one in
MB), wood flooring,
whirlpool
tub, stained glass,
crown
molding,
upstairs laundry,
covered porches,
2-car garage. Large
BBQ pit and patio.
Detached 30x40
shop w/overhead
doors, sink, cabinets and bathroom.
Stocked
pond w/walk-out
pier. Oak and Pecan trees. Minerals.
Located 6 miles
south of Hallettsville.
$549,000.
361-798-9970 or
210-846-1898. (1030-14)
------------------------For Sale by Owner: Home on Land.
123 Acres w/1,800
SF manufactured
home (year: 2001).
Land features gorgeous views, gently rolling hills,
pasture land, cross
fencing, 2 ponds,
30x60 and 30x20
pole barns. Home
features fireplace,
garden tub, open
floor plan, vaulted
ceilings, covered
porches. Sunrise
view in back, sunset view in front.
Pump House includes 1,000 gal
water storage tank
and Rain SoftTM
water
softner.
Carport:
4-bay,
16-ft. tall. Located
between Shiner
and Moulton. private. No minerals.
$695,000.
361798-9970 or 210846-1898. (10-3014)
------------------------For Sale: to be
moved or removed. One hundred year old
house, excellent
wood, new tin
roof, story and half.
Must be moved or
removed within
sixty days of purchase.
$5,000.
830-857-0268. (731-14)
------------------------BRAND
NEW
HOME,
located in Yoakum,
2br/1bath, central
air/heat, shingle
roof, laundry room
APTS. FOR RENT
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
1 - 1 BEDROOM APT.
For the Elderly 62 or
older
Rent is based on income

Water, sewer and trash
are paid
Cable provided at $15.00
a month
COUNTRY VILLAGE
SQUARE
1800 Waelder Road,
Gonzales, TX
REAL ESTATE
with
window,
front/back porch,
nature view surrounds back yard,
excellent location
within walking distance to HEB, restaurants and shopping, minutes from
oil/gas activity in
the area. MUST
SEE! 361-293-8172,
Cali.(7-17-14)
------------------------House for Sale:
2BR/1BA,
hardwood floors, large
kitchen,
pantry.
Sold with or without large lot in
back. Large fenced
lot. 210 Crisswell,
Yoakum, TX. 361596-4497.
LAND
10 Acres land to be
rented. In Smiley at
edge of City, Nixon
back towards Cuero. Call 830-5821593.
------------------------Approximately 1/2
Acre S. of Gonzales
on Pilgrim Rd. Call
for details. 979743-5840.
------------------------Land for Sale. 17
acres.
830-8574242.
------------------------45+ Acres for sale.
Pasture land &
wooded acreage.
Native
wildlife,
electricity, some
minerals, some restrictions. Northern
Gonzales
County.
$5,500/
per acre. 830-5403382.(7-24-14)
------------------------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, 713-252-1130
; Peyton, 512-9485306.
WANTED
WANTED:
19972001 Toyota Camry, 4 cyl, good
engine. 830-3778814.(9-25-14)
------------------------WANTED
handle on saddle
mule.
361-3623735.
MISC. SERVICES
Backhoe &
Trenching
Water lines, Water repairs, sewer
lines.
830-5566905. There is no
substitute for experience.
------------------------Need a lifeguard
for private parties!
For
information
call 830-445-0483.
------------------------Mobile Mower
Repair
Offering tune-ups,
repairs & parts for
most brands in
my trailer, at your
RV SITES
FOR RENT
REAL ESTATE
MISC. SERVICES
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.
------------------------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.
REAL ESTATE
Brick
BREITSCHOPF
COOPER REALTY
Serving Gonzales and Central Texas
Homes
Homes/Residential
Call
Call
672-7100
or come
by The
Gonzales
Cannon
to place
your free
Garage
Sale Ads.
MISC. SERVICES
MISC. SERVICES
The
Gonzales Cannon
to place your FREE

Garage Sale Ads here.
830-672-7100
or fax to
830-672-7111
or email to:
3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000

Country Village ..................$245,000
306
McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,000
Country Village: New on mkt..........
and extra lot....$70,000
1618 St. Peter - HomeSOLD
..............................................$185,000
473 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd.,
4+acs./Home, 183 N............$225,000
beautiful property..................................$258,000
Superb home........................$325,000
1602
.-commercial/rental....
71 Water
acs., Sttreed,
2 homes, $150,000
miner3
bd.,2
story
home.....$145,000
2342
FM
108,
als.........................................$450,000
792 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000
312 Cr. Rd. 471,Land
Lakefront + ,3 bd.,
10 acs., utilities, trees................$92,000
1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000
10.96 acs., commercial. Hwy. 183 N.,
Land
reduced to.............................$349,999
CT
11.2 acs., Hwy 90.
Rd.......$5,300/Ac.
NTRA
COGast
CT
RA
NT trees................$87,500
CRShirley
228 - 15 acs.,CO
M/H,
Breitschopf
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
our staff by calling:
8.7 You
acs.,can
cityreach
limits........................$120,000
Phone:
830-672-2522
58 acs.,
trees, potential,
edge of town.............
...................................................$12,000/Ac.
staff
can be1.2reached
by: acres - $795,000
uOur
1505friendly
E. Sarah
DeWitt.
commercial
Phone:
830-672-2522Michael
or
Lillian
H. Smith
Ruschhaupt
Fax: 830-672-4330
We buy & move
HOMES to be MOVED
See us at
Homes to be moved.com
For 50 years.
Insured.
Ginger Robbins, Realtor

Owner/Operator
512-284-0801
SMITH RANCH INVESTMENTS

Randy Smith, Broker
830-672-8668
office: 830-236-5330;
cell 361-676-6114
www.buytexas2000.com
michaelruschh@gmail.com
E-mail: grobbins@riatarealestate.com
Web site: www.riatarealestate.com
FOR SALE
627 CLARK ST., Gonzales. - Nice 3BD/2BA home.
Kitchen open to living area. Master bedroom has
an on suite with a walk-in closet. Engineered wood
CONTRACT
flooring in living
area. New carpet in bedrooms.
Nicely landscaped yard. Nice size back yard is a
really nice size with a privacy fence, new roof.
$132,000
FOR RENT
511 Milam, Luling: Approx. 1165 sq.
ft. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath.
Central Air and Heat. Two car attached
garage. Screened porch on back of
home. Privacy fence in back. $1,000/
month.
361-533-0846
152 Acres. Southwest of Gonzales on FM 1116.

Hilltop, stone,
3/2.5, pool,
hot-tub, patio. Good
CONTRACT
PENDING
grazing & oaks & brush for wildlife. 2 stock tanks.
1,035,000
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
424 Acres. Cheapside. Pens, tanks, some oaks.
$3,850 per acre. SOLD
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
250 Acres. South Goliad. Good oaks, brush, and
grazing. Well fenced
and watered. Paved road
SOLD
just off US 183. $3,975/ac. with 1/8 minerals. Not
leased.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home
plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
62 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field.
CONTRACT PENDING
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.
REAL ESTATE
Commercial
office: 830-236-5330;
cell: 830-857-6012
lilliansmith@mac.com
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Lot - Live Oak..................................$8,000

401 St. George-approx. 3400 sq. ft.................
FARM AND RANCH PROPERTIES
.......................................................$170,000
u 56 ac commercial. Old Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos, TX Shirley Breitschopf
$1,200,000
shirley@gonzalesproperties.com
u 172 ac. River Creek Ranch, Hwy. 87 on the DeWitt/Victoria Co.
Lynnette
Cooper
Line, minerals
- $1,379,040
u 314 ac. Belmont area. Nice balance of open & wooded, new
waterCarol
well, Hardcastle
water rights- 830-857-3517
to convey - $1,240, 300
Jymmy
K.
Davis
512-921-8877
u 69 ac. New UNDER
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Commercial Listing.
CONTRACT
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REAL ESTATE
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RENTED
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The Cannon
J B Wells Upcoming Events

November 29th-30th
WRAPN3 Barrell Race
December 3rd
Sponsored by
Gonzales Livestock Market
every
Sale day
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at 10
Pig Validation Gonzales Livestock Show
Second Lieutenant, USA, and Mrs. Andrew (Catherine Diane) Lagasse are pictured here after their wedding Saturday, October 11, 2014, in the Big Canoe,
Georgia Chapel, where Kates parents, Carol and Jim Fowler were married 27
years ago. The Pastor who officiated was Dr. Mike Long, Pastor of First United
Methodist Church, Roswell, GA and a long-time, family friend.
Drews parents are Mr. and Mrs. David (Judith) Lagasse of Roswell, GA. David,
his father, Peter, and son, Captain Bryan Lagasse and a maternal uncle, James
Budney, are also graduates of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point.
Pictured left to right, Kates sisters, Sarah and Caroline, Bridesmaids; Drew and
Kate; Kates parents, Carol & Jim, and maternal grandparents, Jo Ann and Don
Leifeste, of Gonzales, TX. Drew, is a 2014 graduate of the U. S. Military Academy,
and Kate is a 2014 Suma Cum Laude Graduate of the University of Georgia with
a BS in Education and a Minor in Spanish.
In December, they will be living in Hawaii, where Drew will be serving at Schofield Barracks, and Kate plans to use her Degree.
Sesame Study Club News

Wilburns have traveled to Guatemala and
Kenya respectively to volunteer for Living Waters. Mr. Kaspar and Mr. Wilburn
showed slides of their mission trips illustrating the desperate need for clean water.
Following the program, President Ince
continued with the regular business of the
club. A treasurers report was given. Ida
McGarity continued with a synopsis of another chapter of Malcolm Gladwells book
David and Goliath. This is the another of
Gladwells books reviewed by Mrs. McGarity and Christina Menking. The club looks
forward to these monthly reviews. Book
recommendations from the club included
John Grishams newest book Gray Mountain and The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned. The December
meeting will be a luncheon on December
13 at the Alcalde Restaurant.
GJHS Giving Free Performance of Crushed
The Gonzales Jr. High One Act Play company will be performing their play,
Crushed, at contest on December 3rd at Industrial High School in Vanderbilt, TX.
They ask the community come support them on their public performance here
in Gonzales on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 6 p.m. in the Jr. High Auditorium. Admission
is free. Come support them as they perform this hilarious anti-romantic comedy
the night before they go to contest. Cast and crew members include: Emily Schramm, Krystalynn Buesing, Tyler Barfield, Heath Henke, Iris DeMent, Jerry Cosper, Sergio Torres, Maura Garcia, Dalton Shirley, Molly Manning, Ryleigh Orosco,
Bela Rodriguez, Keisey Ramirez, Wendy Lopez, Piper Faith, Noah Flores, Angelina
Casares, Regan Rowlett, Yarely Veliz, Brianna Gomez, Destiny Almaguer, Rachel
Juarez, Claudia Lopez, Arleth Mar, Autumn Hernandez, and Paige Johnson.
Get Ready for Christmas at ...
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Weekends: Nov. 29 & 30, Dec. 6 & 7, Dec. 13 & 14
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We also have pre-cut Frazier & Noble Firs Available
13 miles North of Gonzales,
183 N. toward Luling.
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Fax 830-672-6087
Gilda Hunt (center) was the winner of the Security Finance Thanksgiving drawing, a $50 gift certificate to HEB. Pamela Valdez (left) and Sherry Contreras (right)
of Security Finance. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lagasse
The Sesame Study Club held its November 16 meeting at the beautiful home of
Mrs. Laura Kaspar in Shiner. Co-hostesses
for the meeting were Jo McPearson and
Cindy Cole. The beautifully appointed
dining table held delicious refreshments
including cake, fruit, cheese straws, salted
pecans and a cheese ball in the shape of a
pineapple perfectly suited to Mrs. Kaspars
Williamsburg style home. Punch and coffee were offered as beverages.
President Laurel Ince called the meeting
to order. A fascinating program was given
by Doug Kaspar and Lynn Wilburn about
Living Waters, a Houston based Christian
organization that provides wells to less
advantaged areas in different countries in
addition to teaching basic hygiene. The
volunteers also serve as Bible teachers for
the villagers many of whom are completely
unchurched. Both the Kaspars and the
Where handbags are concerned,

size really DOES make difference
By ANDREA SEGER
Co-Owner, Angels & Outlaws
Purse fashion is an anything goes deal these days.

The blingiest brightest colored bag can be worn with
sweats and a t-shirt to the
grocery store and be considered perfectly in style.
But so many of us have
a very strict set of criteria
that a purse has to meet before we can purchase it.
The first of which is Size
Does Matter. Some of us
need a huge handbag that
we can carry everything
in, even the kitchen sink.
While others like a smaller
clutch size that only a credit
card and lipstick can fit in.
Another big factor for
picking a purse is the
number of compartments.
Some of us that like to be
a bit more organized go for
as many compartments and
pockets as we can get while
others like just one big area
to drop everything in. Color is the next big criteria.
Many of us like to stick
with blacks or browns fearing that we will be limited
in what we can wear with it.
These days the colors and
the amount of bling and
fringe is limitless.
Step out of your comfort
zone on this every once in
a while. You might be surprised at how much you
can match with a nice tan,
red, or turquoise purse.
The last and probably
the make it or break it aspect of purchasing a purse
is the length and style of
the strap. They have to fit
just right over the shoulder or be long enough to
cross your body. The best
thing to do is find a bag
that has smaller straps for
carrying on your arm and
also includes a detachable
adjustable strap on the inside. This will allow you to
be comfortable with your
purse wherever you are.
My idea of the perfect
purse is a much bigger
bag with longer adjustable straps in a black or
brown so it matches ev-
erything and then have

several blingy clutches and
bright colored pouches or
makeup bags that fit inside so I can pull out just
what I need and be daring
with the sparkle or keep it

tucked away in my huge
purse, because you know
what they say: The Bigger
the Handbag, the Smaller
the Butt Looks!
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Last call for Coushatta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Turnaround - One Day trip to Texas Only Casino
A December 5th Deadline for this trip approaching soon. Call NOW
to reserve your seat $35 pp/dbl, Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino,
$20.00 free play.
Departs downtown Luling at 7:00am returns approximately 8:30pm
Overnight Coushatta Bus Trip November 9 & 10
$69 pp/db, bus, hotel-Coushatta Inn, $23.00 free play on players card.
Departs downtown Luling at 7:00 a.m. and Franks in Schulenburg at
7:45 am. Last Coushatta trip in 2014
Christmas Overnight Choctaw, Durant Oklahoma December 14 & 15
$99.00 pp/dbl, bus, hotel tower, $10 free play & discounted buffet.
Departs downtown Luling at 7am picks up in Georgetown 8:15am.
Limited space available from Luling.
Handbags - Size
Does Matter
MATAMOROS
TACO HUT
Specials Dec. 1st -7th
Breakfast
Bean &
Egg
115
Lunch
Carne Guisada
Plate
$ 95
Business Delivery Only ends at 11 a.m.

201 St. Joseph Gonzales 672-6615
OPEN SUN.-TUES 6:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
WED.-SAT. 6:00 A.M.-8:OO P.M.
726 Saint Paul Street, Gonzales, TX

830-263-4124
For The Record
The Cannon
Gonzales County Sheriff

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for Nov. 16-22:
11/17/14
Choyce, Nelson Ray, 01/1959,
Yoakum. Victoria County Warrant Theft of Property >$20
<$500 by Check. Requires $1,000
Bond. Victoria County Warrant
Theft of Property >$20 <$500
by Check. Requires $1,000 Bond.
DeWitt County Warrant Theft of
Property >$20 <$500 by Check.
Requires $1,000 Bond. Transferred to Victoria County.
Perry,
Shawn
Gregory,
02/1988, Kyle. Local Warrant
Driving while Intoxicated. Released on Time Served.
11/18/14
Deleon, Alex Johnathan,
07/1984, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Criminal Mischief >$500 <$1,500. Released
Time Served.
Green,
Dandum
Darrell,
08/1978, Gonzales. Local Warrant Assault Family/Household
Member Impede Breathing/Circulation. Released on $30,000

Bond.
11/19/14
Iund,
Brittany
Michelle,
10/1987, Katy, Fail to Identify Fugitive with Intent give False Info.
Requires $1,500 Bond. Harris
County Warrant Possession of
Controlled Substance PG 1 <1 G.
Remains in Custody.
11/20/14
Ivey, Curtis Ray, Jr., 10/1983,
Nixon. Local Warrant Assault
Family/Household Member w/
Previous Conviction. Requires
$75,000 Bond. Remains in Custody.
Rodgers, Jimmy Dale, 04/1959,
Cleveland. Duty on Striking Fixture/Hwy. Landscaping <$200.
Released on $1,500 Bond.
11/21/14
Arriaga,
Joe
Juvencio,
10/1980, Nixon. Public Intoxication. Released on Order to Appear.
Dewitt Co. Sheriffs report for

Week of Nov. 14-20:
Jail Average Daily Count- 110
Inmates Housed for Other
Agencies- 50
November 14, 2014
Bernardo Pina, 33, of San Antonio, Reckless Driving, Bond of
$2,000, No Driver License, Fine of
$171, DPS
Erin Barefield, 21, of Yorktown,
Sexual Assault Child, Bond of
$100,000 with Bond Conditions,
Yorktown PD
November 15, 2014
Kasey Dockens, 36, of Cuero,
Driving While License Invalid,
Fine of $267, Speeding, Fine of
$267, Failure to Appear, Fine of

$323, Capias Pro Fine/Failure to
Appear, Fine of $389, Cuero PD
November 16, 2014
No Arrests
November 17, 2014
Jesus Gutierrez-Torres, 23, of
Yorktown, Illegal Entry, No Bond,
Yorktown PD
Juan Pablo Martinez-Leon, 35,
of Victoria, Illegal Entry, No Bond,
Yorktown PD
Brandon Villarreal, 29, of Yorktown, Violation of Probation Assault Family Violence Enhanced,
Bond of $20,000, Capias Pro
Fine on Passing Violation, Fine of
$250.30, Capias Pro Fine on Vio-
late Promise to Appear Passing

Violation, Fine of $585, DCSO
Jesse Gamez, 38, of Cuero, Violation of Probation on Delivery
of Controlled Substance, Bond of
$20,000, DCSO
Jerry Wayne Burton, 35, of
Yoakum, Motion to Revoke Probation/Driving while License
Invalid (Gonzales Co), Bond of
$2,500 Cash, DCSO
November 18, 2014
No Arrests
November 19, 2014
No Arrests
November 20, 2014
No Arrests
Yoakum Police Dept.

Yoakum Police Department report for Nov. 1724:
11/18/14
Case #186715, Warrant Arrest, 209 E. Gonzales; Complainant, Lavaca County SO; Disposition,
Cleared by Arrest.
Case #186716, Warrant Arrest, 209 E. Gonzales; Complainant, Victoria County SO; Disposition,
Cleared by Arrest.
Case #816717, Warrant Arrest, 209 E. Gonzales;
Complainant, Guadalupe County SO; Disposition,
Cleared by Arrest.
11/19/14
Case #186736, D.W.L.I., West @ Niemann; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Cleared by
Arrest.
Case #14-386, Burglary-Vehicle, 512 Martin;
Complainant, Johnson, Dwan; Disposition, Investigation.
11/19/14
Case #186742, Perez, Janette, 38 Yoakum, West
@ Niemann; Offense, Driving While License Invalid;
Dispositin, Bond/$500/Rel
GONZALES V.F.W. LADIES AUXILIARY POST 4817
CHILI & BEEF STEW COOK-OFF

Saturday, December 6, 2014
DOWNTOWN GONZALES - ST. GEORGE STREET

HEAD COOK'S MEETING AT 9 A.M.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Student released after

lockdown at Fort Sam
Lowe, Christopher Michael,

05/1986, Lockhart. Commitment/Sentence Driving while
Intoxicated. Released Weekender/Work Release.
11/22/14
Lookabill, Brian Thomas, Cannon News Services
08/1977, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Theft Stolen newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
Properlty >$20K <$100K. ReSAN ANTONIO Officials with Joint
leased Weekender/Work ReBase
San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston say
lease.
Total Arrest, Court Commit- they have released a local college student
ments, other agency arrest and after he attempted to access the installation
processings:
without credentials on Sunday.
GCSO
09
Military officials said the student was reDPS
07
GPD
13
leased after being questioned. Initial news
WPD
00
reports on local CBS television and picked
NPD
02
up by the Associated Press cited military
Constable
00
spokesmen as saying the student was a
DWCSO
00
DEA
00
Saudi national who had explosive materials
TPW
00
in his vehicle, but the news released by base
GCAI
00
officials later refuted that report.
Total
31
DeWitt County Sheriff
RULES
You can start setting up at 8 a.m.. You can pre-season your meat before
you arrive on Saturday and you can start cooking as soon as you check-in.
We do not inspect the meat.
Entry fee is $20 per entry. Deadline to enter is Saturday at 10 a.m. You
can call Dorothy Gast, at 254-931-5712 or Michelle McKinney at 830-2630973 for more information.
You must cook at least 2 lbs. of chili/stew meat. You must furnish your
own supplies.
Cash prizes will be given.
All entries must be turned in at the registration table by the head cook.
Turn in times are 12 Noon for Chili, 1 p.m. for Stew.
Winners will be announced as soon as the totals are done.
Each team is responsible for cleaning up their area.
Gonzales Main Street & Gonzales V.F.W. Auxiliary ARE NOT responsible
for THEFT, DAMAGES or ACCIDENTS.
ENTRY FORM
Team Name:
Head Cook/Phone Number:
Paid__________Cash__________Check No.______________
Team Members:
What are you Entering: Chili____Stew____

For info contact Dorothy Gast, 254-931-5712 or Michelle McKinney, 830-263-0973
Page B11
The base was put on lockdown for about

four hours after the suspicious vehicle attempted to access the installation without
appropriate credentials through the Harry
Wurzbach (Road) gate, according to a
news release. The release said the Air Force

Office of Special Investigations had concluded its investigation and determined
there is no nexus to terrorism.
The lockdown was initiated as a precaution to ensure the safety and security of the
service members, employees and families
stationed at Joint Base San Antonio Fort
Sam Houston, Brig. Gen. Robert LaBrutta,
502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San
Antonio commander, said in the release on
Monday. Once JBSA law enforcement and
the explosive ordnance disposal specialists
were able to verify the vehicle posed no
threat, the lockdown was lifted and we resumed normal operations.
Officials refused to name the student and
said only that he attends a local college in
San Antonio. His nationality was also not
identified.
Fayette Co. grand jury indicts

two on capital murder charges
LA GRANGE The Fayette County

Grand Jury handed down indictments in
two capital murder cases on Thursday.
Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on
Thursday the Fayette County Grand Jury
was in session and handed down 2 Capital
Murder Indictments in 2 Fayette County
Cases. The first Indictment for Capital
Murder was on Derek Jamal McKenzie, 18,
for the Murder of Sandra Pfeiffer which occurred in June of 2013.
The second Capital Murder charge along
with Tampering/Fabricating with Physical
Evidence, & Failed to Register as a Sex Offender was handed down on Brianne Elizabeth Cunningham, 29, for the Murder of
John Donald Weiler.
McKenzie is accused of escaping a juvenile detention facility in New Waverly
and traveling to Fayette County where, still
handcuffed, he allegedly stabbed his uncles

girlfriend to death. He was 17 at the time
of the murder but will be tried as an adult.
The Weiler murder happened on Oct. 21,
2014. The Fayette County Sheriff s Office
received a 911 call reporting a male subject
possibly deceased at a residence on Mueller Rd. near LaGrange.
Sheriff s Deputies and Fayette County
EMS responded to the scene and upon arriving on the scene located a white male
subject who was found in his bedroom, deceased from an apparent stab wound.
These cases were presented by the Fayette County Sheriff s Office, Texas Ranger
Brent Barina and Texas Ranger Trampas
Gooding. The State was represented by
Fayette County Attorney Peggy Supak.
These subjects are currently Incarcerated, McKenzie is serving time in the Texas
Department of Corrections and Cunningham is in the Fayette County Jail.
Men charged with running

Eagle Ford oil theft scheme
LAREDO Federal authorities arrested

37-year-old Victor Manuel Guerra, Jr., in connection with an alleged theft of Eagle Ford Shale
oil announced United States Attorney Robert
Pitman; Christopher Combs, Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge of
the San Antonio Division; and William Cotter,
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge.
Last month, a federal grand jury in Del Rio,
TX, indicted the Laredo resident and two others 49-year-old Juan Martin Bernal of Eagle
Pass, TX, and 25-year-old Carlos Samuel Pena
of Del Rio on charges of theft of oil from
interstate shipment, wire fraud, and money
laundering. Guerra is charged with two counts
of theft from interstate shipment, 69 counts of
wire fraud and 58 counts of money laundering. Bernal and Pena, who were arrested earlier
this month, are both charged with one count of
theft from interstate shipment and 69 counts of
wire fraud.
The indictment alleges that between January
2011 and August 2014, the defendants devised
a scheme to steal oil from energy companies
operating in the South Texas Eagle Ford Shale,
including a company Bernal worked for, Newfield Exploration Company, and Anadarko
Petroleum Corporation, a company that employed Pena. Guerra, who owned Las Lomas
Vacuum Services and AVG Vacuum Services,
provided wastewater removal services from oil
field well sites. According to the indictment,
Guerras trucks had no authority from the Texas
Railroad Commission to receive or transport
oil. Further, the wastewater trucks were not designed to safely carry and transport oil.
The indictment further alleges that although
Guerras company had no contract or permission to be on Newfield or Andranko property,
Pena and Bernal covertly allowed the wastewa-
ter trucks onto the victims properties.

Instead of removing wastewater from the oil
field storage tanks, the drivers, in collusion with
Pena and Bernal, would take oil. The pilfered
oil was then transported to Guerras property
where Guerra would sell the stolen product for
financial gain to third-party buyers who would
pay for the oil via wire transfer.
The indictment also includes a notice of
criminal forfeiture wherein the Government is
seeking proceeds derived from the fraudulent
scheme as well as funds totaling more than $1.5
million, which represents the amount of proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result
of the criminal scheme.
The vast expanse of the Eagle Ford Shale
and the high level of oil and gas drilling and
production in the area provide many opportunities for those inclined to cheat and steal. This
indictment gives notice that this office will work
closely with federal and state law enforcement
agencies to vigorously investigate and prosecute
those who perpetrate unlawful schemes to exploit the financial opportunities presented in
the oil field, stated United States Attorney Robert Pitman.
While the theft the defendants allegedly
engaged in resulted in significant losses for two
publicly traded companies, this type of criminal activity often harms the American public
as well by hindering the creation of new jobs,
raising prices for consumers, and depriving
communities of tax revenue needed to fund
infrastructure and other vital projects, said
Christopher Combs, Special Agent in Charge of
the San Antonio Division of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation. The FBI will continue to work
side-by-side with our law enforcement partners
to investigate and prosecute those who put their
greed above the law.
IRS Criminal Investigation Acting Special
Agent in Charge William Cotter said: No matter how slick a criminal thinks he is, theres always a trail to follow.
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Luling Police Department arrest report for Nov.
17- Nov. 24
11/18/2014
Arrest # 14-0392, Kris Irvin Barnett, 45, 225 E Lamar St, Assault Causing B/I Family Member
11/20/2014
Arrest # 14-0393, Jose Enrique Castanon, 51, 205
N Magnolia Ave, Public Intoxication
Arrest # 14-0395, Destiny Marie Tealer, 27, 221
FM 86, Warrant Service (All Other), Assault Threat or

Offensive Touch
11/21/2014
Arrest # 14-0397, Chelsea Mae Glazebrook, 22,
Pierce/Elm, Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice
11/22/2014
Arrest # 14-0398, Alison Elizabeth Kolojaco, 43,
100 BLK S Pecan Ave, Driving While Intoxicated W/
Child Under 15 YOA
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Understanding, and avoiding,

financial fraud against elderly
Elder fraud is a financial crime that targets older
men and women who are often unable to recognize
they are being victimized. Elder financial fraud is a
broad term that can be applied to a host of crimes,
from stealing money or property directly from an
individual to using an older persons property or
possessions without permission.
Many seniors are targeted through telemarketing
scams in which elders are scared into giving money
out of fear of losing their homes. Some are exploited
by people closer to home who forge signatures or
get an older person to sign over deeds or power of
attorney.
Criminals often see elderly men and women as
easy targets. Seniors may be suffering from declining
physical and/or mental health, which compromises

their ability to defend themselves or even recognize
they are being taken advantage of. Seniors also may
be embarrassed that they were duped and not share
their experiences with others as a result. But elder
fraud also can be perpetrated by family members
who aim to acquire an elderly relatives assets.
Recognizing scenarios where fraud may be
committed can help men and women protect their
elderly relatives from being victimized by elder fraud.
Confirm professionals are who they say they
are. More than 170 designations and certifications
are used within the financial industry to identify
professionals. Some of them do not necessarily mean
a person is qualified or can be trusted to handle an
individuals assets. Always ask a financial advisor
if he is overseen by a government agency or is
authorized to provide advice under the fiduciary
standard of care. Be especially careful when dealing
with advisors who try to push certain products or
those who suggest shortcuts and blending services.
Such professionals are not necessarily criminals, but
they may have ulterior motives in mind and not be
overly concerned about you or your loved ones
financial well-being.
Pay attention to your accounts. Unusually large
withdrawals from automated teller machines or
cashed checks with signatures that do not match
the signature on the account are both indicative of
fraud. If you are monitoring a loved ones accounts,
question any surges of activity in accounts that are
normally somewhat inactive.
Ask a loved one to keep you abreast of changes in
their will. Abrupt changes in a will or other financial
documents should also cause concern. Family
members caring for a senior should be aware of any
major changes to important documents.
Monitor a loved ones purchases. Sudden
purchases, whether its an updated insurance policy
or unnecessary home repairs, may be indicative of
elder fraud.
Elder financial fraud targets an often vulnerable
segment of the population, and its often up to loved
ones to protect their elderly relatives from being
victimized by such crimes.
One of the areas annual prime collections of

Christmas trees is always found at The Heights
of Gonzales, and the first two of those went up
this week to usher in the holiday season.
Making retirement savings stretch

Many budding retirees
plan to travel, relax and
enjoy the company of
their spouses when they
officially stop working.
But such plans only
are possible if men and
women take steps to secure
their financial futures in
retirement.
According to a recent
survey by the personal
finance education site
MoneyTips.com, roughly
one-third of Baby Boomers
have no retirement plan.
The reason some may
have no plan is they have
misconceptions
about
how much money they
will need in retirement.
Successful
retirees
understand the steps to
take and how to live on a
budget.
Have a plan. Many
people simply fail to plan
for retirement. Even men
and women who invest in
an employer-sponsored
retirement
program,
such as a 401(k), should
not make that the only
retirement planning they
do. Speak with a financial
advisor who can help you
develop a plan that ensures
you dont outlive your
assets.
Set reasonable goals.
Retirement nest eggs do
not need to be enormous.

Many retirees have a
net worth of less than
$1 million, and many
people live comfortably
on less than $100,000
annually. When planning
for retirement, dont
be dissuaded because
you wont be buying a
vineyard or villa in Europe.
Set reasonable goals for
your retirement and make
sure you meet those goals.
Recognize there is no
magic
wealth-building
plan. Saving comes down
to formulating a plan
specific to your goals,
resources, abilities, and
skills. Make saving a
priority and take advantage
of employer-sponsored
retirement programs if
they are offered.
Dont underestimate
spending. You will need
money in retirement,
and its best that you
dont
underestimate
just how much youre
going to need. No one
wants to be stuck at home
during retirement, when
people typically want to
enjoy themselves and
the freedom that comes
with retirement. Speak
to a financial planner
to develop a reasonable
estimate of your living
expenses when you plan
to retire.
Pay down or avoid
debt while you can.

Retiring with debt is a big
risk. Try to eliminate all
of your debts before you
retire and, once you have,
focus your energy on
growing your investments
and/or saving money for
retirement.
Start early on
retirement saving. Its
never too early to begin
saving for retirement.
Although few twentysomethings are thinking
about retirement, the
earlier you begin to invest
the more time you have to
grow your money. Enroll
in a retirement plan now
so you have a larger nest
egg when you reach
retirement age.
Helpful Numbers
Gonzales Memorial Hospital

(830)672-7581
Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries (GCAM)
(830)672-5566
Social Security Office, Seguin

(830)379-8802
Social Security/Medicare
(800)772-1213
Food Stamp Program, Seguin

(830)379-6525
Gonzales Senior Citizen Association

(830)672-7014
Gonzales Senior Citizens Nutrition Site

(830)672-2613
Elder Abuse Hotline
(800)458-7214
Aged & Disabled Abuse

(800)252-5400
Medicare Choices Helpline
(800)633-4227
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline
(800)447-8477
Children of Aging Parents
(800)227-7294
American Society on Aging
(415)974-9600
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The faster you go, the more
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
You could be prone to panic
this week, Taurus. Settle
down as best as you can and
take a few deep breaths. Lean
on friends if you need a little
extra support.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Its been difficult keeping
in touch with a friend who
lives far away. Make an effort
to reconnect and plan some
time to get together and enjoy each others company.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, the value of your
portfolio may increase

considerably this week. Keep
your eyes on your accounts
and the market. Fortune
awaits.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, communication needs
to be open between you and
someone you love to avoid
conflict. Set aside some time
when the two of you can talk
this week.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Many things are looking
up for you, Virgo. This week
could be the catalyst for positive change. Keep an open
mind as you forge ahead in
all you do.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
You may get some excellent
career news this week, Libra.
It is just the type of information that you have been
seeking and could provide
the boost you need to make
some changes.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Relationships with fam-
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this week, Scorpio. You may
have found your niche and
all things fall into play. Enjoy
this renewed sense of camaraderie.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/
Dec 21
Sagittarius, obstacles are
cleared this week and you
have an entirely new perspective on your love life. Put that
information to use with a
romantic date or by engaging
in a couples activity.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/
Jan 20
Capricorn, money matters
should be going well for you,
so much so that you can
make one of those big-ticket
purchases without much
hesitation. Enjoy the results.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Relationships of all kinds
are strengthened this week,
Aquarius. Whether you hang
out with friends or go on a

date night, you will enjoy the
experience immensely.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Your imagination is soaring this week, Pisces. Keep
your feet a little closer to the
ground so you do not get carried away.
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It was noted Major League

Baseball player and manager
Yogi Berra who made the
following sage observation:
You got to be careful if you
dont know where youre going, because you might not
get there.
The Surinam toad method
of reproduction is unique in
the animal world. The female
releases eggs, and the eggs are
fertilized by the male, who
then rolls them into holes on
the mothers back. Skin soon
grows over the holes, offering
protection to the eggs as they
develop through the tadpole
stage. Once the young ones
have become toadlets, they
literally punch through their

mothers skin to emerge on
their own into the world.
Those who study such
things say that one-quarter of
all trips made in the United
States are less than 1 mile, but
three-quarters of those trips
still are made by car.
You may be surprised to
learn that rats and mice are
ticklish -- they even laugh!
Popcorn may be indelibly associated with movie
theaters these days, but that
wasnt always the case; in
the early days of the movies, when the films were still
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silent, popcorn was actually

banned in theaters. The first
movie theaters were swanky
affairs trying to compete
with traditional theaters. The
owners didnt want to have
popcorn spilled on the fine
upholstery and ground into
the carpets.
Mount Wingen, Australia, is home to the worlds
longest-burning fire. The
coal deposits there have been
aflame for 6,000 years.
Nobody is really a fan of
vacuuming, but did you ever
wonder what the most annoying thing about the chore
is? Electroluxs Global Vacuuming Survey found that
the single most hated thing
about vacuuming is the noise
it makes.
Thought for the Day: He
who hesitates is a damned
fool. -- Mae West
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The Cannon Holiday Gift Guide
The Dos and Donts of Gift Exchange

Chanukah,
Christmas
and New Years Eve are
right around the corner.
That means neighborhoods,
buildings and stores will
soon be awash in holiday
splendor. Social schedules
will be full, and men and
women everywhere will
shuffle to complete their
holiday shopping.
Grab bags are a staple
of this season of giving,
and the following are
a few dos and donts to
ensure participation in
gift exchanges is fun and
friendly for all involved.
DO set a gift amount
limit. Holiday grab bags
are more about having fun
and exchanging a little
something with friends
and family members than
walking away with amazing
prizes. Establish a spending
limit so everyone receives
a gift of roughly the same
value and no one feels
slighted or left out.
DO NOT exceed the
spending limit. It can be
tempting to spend more
to make your gift appear
more
impressive.
But
overspending defeats the
purpose of the gift exchange.
Grab bags typically are
anonymous, so being overly
generous will not win you
any style points.
DO make it a game.
Tossing gifts in a bag only
to have others reach in
and grab one is certainly
effective. But the concept
can be even more fun if
you make a game out of
it. Try passing wrapped
gifts around in a circle to
a holiday song. When the
music stops, the gift you
are holding is the one you
open. Experiment with your
own variations to make gift
exchanges more fun.
DO NOT let anyone see
the gift you bring. The idea
is to keep things as secretive
as possible so as not to sway
the selection of presents.
DO ensure your gift is

unisex. Unless you know
specifically that only men
or women will be opening
the presents, select items
that will appeal to both
genders. Food, gift cards,
music, or home staples
make great grab bag gifts.
DO NOT forget to
consider ages as well. Gift
exchanges may include
both children and adults,
so include gifts that appeal
to all ages when necessary.
When the exchange has
ended, allow participants to
swap gifts if they want to.
DO expect some grab bag
gifts to be gag gifts. Such
gifts are entertaining and
may make up the majority
of the grab bag gifts. Keep
your sense of humor and
youre likely to enjoy grab
bags a lot more.
DO NOT re-gift items
to use as grab bag picks.

Should the person who
gave you the gift participate
in the grab bag, he or she
can trace that gift back to
you and may be offended.
DO make sure everyone
is aware that there will be
a grab bag gift exchange,
as there needs to be an
equal number of gifts to
participants so everyone
gets a treat. Hosts may want
to have a few extra wrapped
gifts around just in case
someone forgets to bring
their contribution.
Gift exchanges in the
form of grab bags, auctions,
swaps, and other games
make for fun additions to
holiday festivities. They
also can be a part of any
family or friends gathering
to add excitement and
entertainment
to
the
occasion.
Its not uncommon for

families to welcome a
new pet into their homes
during the holiday season.
Parents may give their
children their first pet
during the holidays, but
those who choose to give
a pet to someone outside
their immediate family or
to someone they dont live
with should consider the
following advice before
going through with that
decision.
Consult the eventual
recipient first. The element
of surprise is part of what
makes the holiday season
of giving so special, and few
things may inspire more
enthusiastic responses than
new pets under the tree.
But however appealing you
may find such reactions, its
still best to first consult the
intended recipient before
buying or adopting the
pet. Pets make wonderful

additions to a home,
but some people may be
allergic to certain animals
or simply not have the time
or energy to devote to pet
ownership. No one wants
to return an animal to a
kennel, and forcing a loved
to take on the unwanted
responsibility
of
pet
ownership does not make
much of a gift.
Let the recipient choose
the pet. Aunts or uncles
may think a cute puppy
is an ideal holiday gift for
their nieces and nephews,
but its best to let those
youngsters parents choose
the pet rather than going
it alone. Once mom and
dad have given you the
greenlight to gift their kids
a pet, let them decide which
type of pet will become the
newest member of their
households. Parents may
not feel their children
are ready to handle the

significant responsibility
of dog ownership, and
they may prefer their kids
first receive a more lowmaintenance pet, such as a
fish.
Pay for everything.
Pets are expensive, even
those that are adopted
from nearby shelters. Cats
and dogs adopted from
local shelters or even
animals bought directly
from breeders will need
some immediate medical
care, including shots and
initial examinations at the
veterinarians office, as well
as food, dishes, leashes (if
giving a dog), and bedding.
When giving pets as a gift,
men and women should fit
the bill for these additional
expenses, which can be
significant.
Recipients
may not be able to afford
these additional expenses,
especially
during
the
holiday season, nor did
they ask to take on such
a financial burden. So
men and women giving
pets as gifts should be
capable of handling the
oft-overlooked costs of
adopting or buying a new
pet.
Be willing to take the pet.
Some households simply
are not a good match for
pets. Men and women
looking to give pets as
holiday gifts should be
willing to take the pet into
their own homes if things
are not working out with
the recipient. This does
not mean gift-givers have
to keep the pet forever,
but they should be willing
to temporarily care for the
animal until it finds a new
home.
Pets sometimes make
wonderful gifts, but men
and women who are
considering giving pets as
gifts this holiday season
should not approach such
gestures lightly.
What to Consider When

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years. St. Nicholas is believed to be the inspiration for

Santa Claus, which was a name taken from the Dutch
Sinterklaas, a contracted form of Sint Nicolass, or St.
Nicholas.
Tales of the real St. Nicholas giving spirit were blended
with a fictional personification by New York-based
newspaper writers who blended the St. Nicholas name
with the appearance of a Dutch town citizen. The goal
was to reach out to the primarily Dutch immigrants living
in New York at the time. This jolly elf image was given a
boost by the publication of A Visit From St. Nicholas,

which was published around the same time.
Eventually, the merry Santa Claus portrayal began
to outshine the more accurate St. Nicholas version as
a religious man, fostered by political drawings and
caricatures that depicted Santa as a chubby sort in a red
suit. That image prevails to this day.
Beneath the Christmas symbolism, the beard and
the presents associated with Santa Claus lies a tale of
generosity that originated with St. Nicholas.
The man behind the beard: the real St. Nicholas

Third-century bishops
generosity served as
inspiration for Santa
Every Christmas Eve, children go to bed eagerly

anticipating a visit from Santa Claus. This merry gentleman
is purported to visit the home of every good girl and boy,
delivering gifts and cheer along the way.
Before the modern evolution of Santa Claus lived a
very real and generous individual named Nicholas. In the
third century, Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myrna in
present-day Turkey. He had a reputation for secret giftgiving, believing that giving should be done secretly and
sacrificially in Jesus Christs name rather than ones own.
Stories tell of Nicholas paying the dowry for poor
daughters to enable them to get married. He reportedly
put coins in the shoes of those who left them out for
him. It is believed Nicholas helped to restore the hope
of hundreds of people in his community, making him a
beloved and revered Bishop. Throughout his ministry,
Nicholas fervently shared his life and fortune with others.
Nicholas continued to be revered and commemorated
by many Christians even after his death. His charity and
unselfish works helped inspire generations of the faithful,
and he eventually was named the patron saint of everyone
from merchants to sailors to pawnbrokers.
No one really knows what St. Nicholas looked like.
But in 2005, a forensic laboratory in England reviewed
historical data and photographs of the remains taken from
St. Nicholas grave in the 1950s. Researchers concluded
that he was a small man, perhaps no more than five feet in
height, with a broken nose.
This image certainly does not fit with the robust frame
and other imagery awarded St. Nicholas in more modern
Keeping the spirit of St. Nick alive in your own life
He had a broad face and a little

round belly that shook when he
laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He
was chubby and plump, a right jolly
old elf. And I laughed when I saw him
in spite of myself. - A Visit From St.
Nicholas
Christmas just wouldnt be the

same without Santa Claus. Santa will
forever be ingrained in the holiday
season, serving as an endearing
symbol of the season regardless of
your religious affiliation.
Parents typically go to great
lengths to ensure their children
enjoy the holiday season. By
keeping the magic of Santa alive,
parents can add a special touch

to the holiday season for their
youngsters. Children may become
more skeptical of Santa around the
time they turn 10, but there are
plenty of ways to encourage this
spirit to live on year after year.
* Read an uplifting story. The
holidays are ripe with stories that
tug at the heartstrings. Parents can
take their children to the library and
rent a Christmas tale or take home
a book of holiday stories, reading a
different one before bed each night.
Encourage children to write their
own positive stories of what the
holidays mean to them and read
them aloud to family and friends.
The book 101 Ways to Keep the

Spirit of Santa Alive: For Kids
From 1 to 92 by John Hagerman
is a great way to get everyone in the
house enthusiastic about Santa.
* Keep the magic flowing.
Children who believe in Santa for an
extra year or two often come from
families that keep the magic of Santa
alive. In addition to the standard
traditions of leaving cookies and
milk out for the jolly old man, come
up with new ways to evoke the
essence of Santa. Spray peppermint
air freshener around the tree and
other places Santa is sure to visit.
Use a large boot to make a footprint
in a plush rug. Find a way to trigger
noise on the roof to give kids the

impression that Mr. Claus himself
has arrived. Extra measures to keep
Santa alive can help everyone enjoy
the holiday that much more.
* Take advantage of opportunities
to spend time with Santa. Parents
and children alike have many
opportunities to spend time with
Santa during the holiday season,
including photo opportunities at
the mall and personalized videos
sent directly to youngsters email
accounts. Elf dolls and breakfast
with Santa at a nearby restaurant
are other opportunities to spread
the magic. Make the most of these
opportunities over the course of the
holiday season.
* Spread some Christmas cheer.
Santas job is to bring presents to
the worlds children. Channel the
notion that giving is better than
receiving and spend time giving
back to others as a family. Schedule
a day when you can distribute gifts
at a senior center or arrange to bring
gifts to a foster child. Bake cookies
and deliver cellophane-wrapped
dishes to all of your neighbors.
These activities put the emphasis on
giving.
Keeping the tradition of Santa
Claus alive can help adults and
children alike enjoy a more festive
holiday season.
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Gifting Those
this Holiday Season
Few opportunities to space. A heartfelt note of supplement
classroom
thank teachers for all of the appreciation and gratitude materials out of their own Tricky Gift
hard work they do present can be all it takes to put a pockets. So a gift of school
themselves during the smile on a teachers face this supplies or a gift certificate Cards
course of a typical school
year. But a thoughtful
holiday gift is one way that
students and parents can
show their appreciation for
a teachers efforts.
Its
customary
for
students to offer teachers
small tokens of their
affection, whether its
during the holiday season,
at the end of the school year
or both. Choosing a gift for a
teacher can be challenging,
as the relationship between
student and teacher and/
or parent and teacher
is not personal, and its
very possible students
and parents have little
knowledge of a teachers
interests
outside
the
classroom.
But
the
following gift ideas are
essentially universal in
their appeal, making them
great gifts for the special
educator in your life.
* Handwritten notes
from students: Rather
than trinkets that proclaim
Worlds Best Teacher,
students can write their
own sentiments about their
teachers and present it with
a gift card or another gift
that doesnt take up much
holiday season.
* Food: Food can be
enjoyed in and around the
season. Avoid making items
yourself, as some people
are particular about eating
foods that were cooked
in someone elses kitchen.
Stick to pre-packaged food
baskets, or even treat the
teacher to a meal with a gift
card to a restaurant.
* Something scholarly: A
gift that provides a teacher
with some intellectual
stimulation might just
do the trick this holiday
season. For example, a set
of safety goggles or a kit for
doing in-class experiments
might work well for a
science teacher, while a
biography or a best-selling
novel may fit the bill for
English teachers.
* Gift cards: Very often
all of the students in a class
donate a small amount
toward a gift card. Consider
a card that is redeemable at
a nearby store or a generic
cash card the teacher can
use anywhere credit and
debit cards are accepted.
* Classroom supplies:
Budget constraints have
forced many teachers to
to an office-supply store or
teacher-supply center may
be greatly appreciated.
* Catered lunch: Consult
with the school principal
to set aside a day when
teachers can enjoy a catered
lunch provided by the
students. Each class parent
can collect funds, which
can then be pooled to host a
lunch for the teachers.
When gifting teachers,
there are some gifts to avoid.
* Trinkets and mugs:
Through the years a
seasoned teacher has likely
collected a fair share of
trinkets and coffee mugs.
Chances are he or she does
not need another one.
* Perfume and lotion:
Avoid scented lotions,
perfumes
and
other
cosmetic products, as such
items are more personal.
* Overly expensive gifts:
Do not give a gift that is
beyond the standard range
of others in the classroom,
which usually falls between
$10 and $20. It could appear
as if youre buying affections
for the student, and it
could make the teacher
uncomfortable.
Nearly every man or

woman has hit that all too
familiar wall when holiday
shopping for friends and
family. While many people
might be a cinch to shop for,
there always seems to be one
stickler on holiday shopping
lists, and finding the right
gift for that person can be
an exercise in patience and
perseverance.
But even the most patient
shopper has his or her
limits, and many people find
themselves giving gift cards
to those friends or family
members who seemingly
have everything already.
Such cards make great gifts,
but only when gift givers
employ a few tricks of the
gift card trade.
Buy directly from the
retailer. Its easy to be
duped by a counterfeit
gift card, which can be
embarrassing for both the
gift giver and its eventual
recipient. Counterfeit gift
cards are big business for
criminals who prey on gift
givers during the holiday
season. Only buy gift cards
directly from the retailer, as
cards sold by other sources,
such as an online auction
site, may be stolen or
counterfeit. You dont want
to be the person who gave
a stolen or counterfeit card,
and your friend or family
member does not want to be
subjected to an inquiry as to
why he or she is attempting
to use a stolen or counterfeit
card.
Examine the card before
leaving the store. Once a
cashier or customer service
employee hands you a

gift card, examine it for
tampering before leaving
the store. Some criminals
gain access to gift cards,
even those that appear to
be behind lock and key,
to learn the PIN number
associated with the card.
Once they have the PIN,
recipients can then recreate
their own card, using the
stolen PIN to activate and
make purchases on their
counterfeit cards long
before the real card is sold
to you. If you detect any
damage, ask for a new card
before leaving the store.
Include a gift receipt with
the card. When giving a gift
card, dont forget to include
the gift receipt. The gift
receipt not only verifies the
value of the gift card, but
also includes the date the
card was purchased. Thats
important
information,
as many companies begin
to charge fees, some of
which may be exorbitant,
on unused cards after a
predetermined period of
time. Recipients who have
the gift receipt wont have to
haggle with retailers about
the value of the card should
that ever be in dispute, and
the receipt also can serve
as a reminder that the
recipient needs to use the
card before a given date to
avoid fees.
Consider
a
general
purpose gift card. If that
stickler on your holiday
shopping list is especially
difficult to shop for, then
you might want to consider
a general purpose gift
card issued by a company
such as American Express,
MasterCard or Visa. These
cards
generally
allow
recipients to use their gift
wherever they choose,
whether its to put gas in
their tank or buy groceries.
That versatility is valuable
if you truly have no idea
what your friend or family
member needs or where
he or she likes to shop.
One notable disadvantage
to general purpose gift
cards is that they tend to
come with more fees than
more traditional gift cards
purchased directly from
specific retailers. Investigate
these fees and find a card
that charges no fees or only
minimal fees.
Gift cards make great
gifts and can bail out
frustrated holiday shoppers
who simply cant find that
perfect gift for a friend or
family member. But when
shopping for gift cards, be
sure to exercise caution
before buying a card so
your loved is not put in
an embarrassing or costly
situation.
Predicting 2014s Most Popular Gifts
Parents
often
find things Frozen, its a smart enthusiasts can recreate onthemselves waiting in long bet to start your holiday screen worlds in tangible
lines to snag the hottest buying early this year.
Lego versions.
toys for childrens holiday
Hunger Games athletic
Xeno: Xeno is a friendgifts. Shoppers arrive at items: Fans of the Hunger toy that is neither robot
retail stores in droves to Games trilogy, be it the nor doll, but an interactive
grab the newest video game books, movies or both, are pet. Made from nontoxic
consoles or must-have dolls familiar with lead character elastic
material
and
or action figures.
Katnisss prowess with including eight sensors,
* Nintendo DS: The
From Cabbage Patch a bow and arrow. Bows the creature is a moving,
Nintendo DS, first offered
Dolls of the 1980s to the inspired by the movie are in reacting companion. Xeno
in 2004, was the first
Elmo craze of the 1990s, demand and will appeal to even can dance to music.
Nintendo console released
every generation seems to both girls and boys testing And parents will love that
in North America before
have its own must-have their archery skills.
Xeno does not need to be
it was released in Japan.
holiday gift. This year,
Beats by Dr. Dre: Music- taken for walks.
With its dual screens (the
holiday shoppers may want lovers still consider these
Teenage Mutant Ninja
lower being a touchscreen)
to start shopping early if headphones
must-have Turtles: On the heels
and portability factor, the
they hope to land any of the items. Theyre especially of summer blockbuster
handheld device became
following items that figure prevalent among the teen inspired by these gifted
one of the most popular
to be this years hot toys.
market. Available in a turtles, fans of the weapongifts for young gamers.
Frozen-themed toys: variety of colors, users swinging shelled warriors
* Zhu Zhu Pets:
Mega-retailer
Walmart can coordinate their Beats will certainly want to
Interactive, robotic
predicts that toys inspired headphones with their surround themselves with
hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets
by the smash hit film clothing or accessories.
all things turtle, so expect
first appeared on the scene
Frozen will continue
Lego Minecraft: It was to see plenty of moviein 2009. Their name was
to be hot commodities only a matter of time inspired gifts on store
derived from Mandarin
this holiday season. To before Lego got in on shelves this season.
Chinese and translates to
meet demand, the retailer the action of one of the
The holiday season is on
little pig. These small
already is stocking up on hottest games to sweep the the horizon, and its never
toys could be set to explore
the popular characters and Internet and video game too early to begin shopping
their environment or
other products banking on console world. Minecraft for the toys and games
simply emit cooing sounds
the popularity of the film. If is a digital building game experts predict will be this
in the nurturing mode.
the special girl in your life that has enthralled gamers years must-have items.
* Nintendo Wii: In
is still enamored with all of all ages. Now Minecraft
addition to the Sony
Playstation and Microsofts
Xbox 360, the Nintendo
Wii became the latest in a
history of must-have video
game consoles in the early
21st century. Games on
the Wii were interactive
through the use of motionsensing hand controllers
and other gaming
interfaces. The later release
of the Wii Fit package
made the Nintendo Wii
even more popular.
* Monster High Dolls:
With their ghoulish good
looks, Monster High action
figures were one of the
most gifts of 2012. The
dolls are based on a series
of young adult novels
modeled after Twilight,
though the Monster
High dolls are targeted
to younger children than
items associated with the
wildly popular Twilight
series.
It remains to be seen
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Looking Back on Popular Toys of the Past
Many parents have spent

time during the holiday
season on endless quests
for the perfect gift for
their children. Many gifts
have earned must-have
status over the years, and
although many of these
gifts are forgotten by the
time the next holiday
season comes around,
certain products have
remained timeless. Some
of these more memorable
products have even been
resurrected into newer,
modern-day versions
of their previous selves.
Heres a look at some of the
toys that have made their
mark over the last several
decades.
* Rubiks Cube: The
Rubiks Cube reached the
height of its popularity
during the 1980s, when
the colorful game puzzle
was mass-marketed to
the public. Hungarian
sculptor and professor of
architecture Erno Rubik
actually invented what he
dubbed the Magic Cube
a decade prior. Since
the products inception,
millions of Rubiks Cubes
have been sold across the
globe, making it one of
the top-selling puzzles and
toys.
* Cabbage Patch Kids:
Adults stormed stores
in the mid 1980s for
Cabbage Patch Kids, which
became one of the most
popular toys of the decade.
Designed by art student
Xavier Roberts, Cabbage
Patch Kids began as dolls
called Little People. The
dolls were marketed with
a fantastical story about a
cabbage patch in a magical
valley, where dolls were
born and awaited their
adoption into loving
homes. Cabbage Patch
Kids have been produced
by a number of different
toy manufacturers through
the years, and shoppers can
still find new incarnations
at stores today.
* Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles: Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles started as a
comic designed to parody
established popular comics
of the early 1980s. The
concept of genetically
mutated turtles who
possessed ninja skills
quickly caught on and the
TMNT franchise expanded
to television shows and
scores of complementary
merchandise.
* Beanie Babies: Ty Inc.
introduced a series of
plush toys filled with tiny
plastic pellets instead
of traditional polyester
stuffing in 1993. These
pellets made the dolls
flexible and cuddly, which
played a role in their
popularity. Throughout the
1990s, children collected as
many of the Beanie Babies
as they could, though
some of the dolls were
more coveted than others.
Ty ceased production of
Beanie Babies in 1999 with
a bear called The End,
but it wasnt long before
new Beanie Babies were
manufactured for a new
generation of children to
collect.
* Tickle Me Elmo: The
hottest toy of the 1996
giving season was Tickle
Me Elmo, a plush doll
based on the beloved
Sesame Street monster.
When prompted, Elmo
would laugh, giggle and
gyrate to the delight of kids
and adults alike. Tickle Me
Elmo caused mass frenzy
at stores during the 1996
holiday season, as shoppers
swarmed toy stores to get
their hands on the top toy
of the year.
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Selecting Toys Your Kids

Avoiding the Hidden Cost of Online Shopping
Online shopping saves
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the trouble of
Store aisles are filled this
time of year with every
must-have gift retailers
can advertise. Children
often plead and beg for the
hottest toys weeks ahead of
the holidays, hoping to find
their requests wrapped up
come the big day.
But once the gift wrap is
torn away and kids have
played with their presents
for a day, some already
grow bored with their new
belongings and cast them
aside. Certain toys are
not engaging enough to
warrant extended periods
of play, no matter what the
advertisements boast.
No gift-giver wants to
spend money on a present
only to have it collecting dust
days later. With that said,
employing these strategies
can help anyone select a gift
that will continue to inspire
and excite children long
after the holiday season has
come and gone.
Dont believe the hype.
Its easy to fall hook, line
and sinker for ultra-popular
trendy gifts. While such
gifts may have popular
appeal, that does not mean
theyre a perfect fit for
your child. When shopping
for youngsters come the
holiday season, choose a gift
because your child will truly
enjoy it and not because its
the trendy item of the year.
Focus on the play
factor. Too often shoppers
get caught up in toys
appearances. Instead, think
about how the toys will
work with imaginative
play. The more a child can
envision himself doing with
a particular toy, the more
likely he or she will exhibit
a continued interest in that
toy.
Look for minimal bells
and whistles. Kids often
find toys that leave more
room for imagination more
interesting than toys that

are loaded with gadgets.
Children prefer to make up
their own stories and create
modes of play that are more
about what they like rather
than the right way to play
or win.
Choose gifts that grow.
Shoppers want to select gifts
that are age-appropriate
for children so they will
be safe during play time.
But shoppers also should
look for toys and activities
that can be modified and
grow with the child as he
or she ages. A game that
gets progressively harder
through levels or a toy set
that can be supplemented
as kids grow older may
make good gifts. Musical
instruments
also
can
grow with a child, as the
instruments become easier
to master with practice.
Figure out the childs
interests. Toys that cater
specifically to a childs
interests will be the most
warmly received. It may
take going the extra mile
to find a gift that matches a
childs interest rather than
picking up the first trendy
gift you see, but the results
will be well worth it.
waiting in long lines while

offering the convenience
of
around-the-clock
hours. With a few clicks
of the keyboard or scrolls
on a tablet, shoppers can
typically find just about
any product or service they
desire.
But additional fees and
service charges that can
quickly accumulate also are
a part of online shopping.
However, shoppers can
mitigate such costs by
identifying potential fees
and learning how to keep
them manageable.
Shipping
Shipping costs are a
burden to online shoppers.
Even when prices are low,
shipping costs can offset
those savings, especially for
last-minute shoppers forced
to select overnight or twoday shipping.
Before
completing
checkout,
check
the
estimated shipping costs
to determine what the
final cost will be. Avoid
retailers who charge high
fees or limit your shipping
options. Watch for specials
that advertise free shipping,
and stick with retailers
that offer free or reduced
Hidden fees can offset the benefits of shopping online.

shipping on particular days
or times, then do the bulk of
your shopping during those
discounted periods.
Some retailers offer free
shipping to a store location.
This affords consumers the
convenience of shopping
online without the added
cost of having merchandise
delivered to your home.
Poor return policy
Before
buying
any
items online, familiarize
yourself with the return
and exchange policies of
the retailer. Although many
Select gifts that have a longer shelf life, guaranteeing more opportunities for play.
sites post sizing charts and

dimensions for furniture
and other products, sizing
mistakes can be made, and
you may be responsible for
the shipping costs when
returning or exchanging
items. Shop with retailers
who have lenient return
policies, including accepting
exchanges or returns at area
stores. Otherwise, rely on
companies that include
return labels and take care
of the cost of exchanges.
Restocking fees
Read the fine print when
shopping online. Although
rare,
some
retailers
charge a restocking fee for
returned items, particularly
electronics. This fee may
be 5 to 20 percent of the
purchase price.
Identity theft
The
potential
for
identity theft is another
concern when shopping
online. Reputable retailers
employ security measures
to safeguard shoppers
personal
information.
Encrypted data, identifiable
by a locked icon on the
check-out page, protects
billing
information
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Never enter personal
information unless a site
is encrypted. It will cost
you time and maybe even
money to refute fraudulent
purchases, and such issues
may negatively affect your
credit rating, even when
theyre not your fault.
International fees
Shopping online puts
you in touch with global
retailers. Purchasing from
around the world may
be easy, but navigating
currency exchanges and
other fees can be difficult.
International sites may
list the prices of items at
their currency rate, so what
seems like a good deal may
be anything but. Whats
more,
some
shoppers
may incur duty fees when
accepting items from other
countries, particularly if the
value of the product is high.
The Internet may be a
good place to buy items
at attractive prices from
the convenience of home.
However, shoppers should
be aware of any hidden
charges that can offset the
benefits of shopping online.
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Gift ideas for that really unique recipient
The Bookworm:
Reading accessories often quite appreciated
Many people love to read, and such

people do not often cause headaches
for holiday shoppers. Readers typically
are easy to shop for come the holiday
season, when shoppers stuck on what
to get a friend or family member can
always fall back on a book or two if they
know their loved one likes to get lost in
a good book.
But books arent the only gifts
shoppers can give the readers on their
lists this holiday season. The following
are a few gift ideas no book lover can
balk at.
E-reader: Before buying an e-reader,
shoppers may want to first learn where
the intended recipient of this thoughtful
gift stands on the book versus e-reader
debate. Some book lovers feel a
sentimental attachment to traditional
books, while others love the versatility of
e-readers, many of which serve as tablets
that allow users to peruse the Internet,
play games and, of course, read books.
If your friend or family member does
not have an aversion to e-readers, then
this might make the ideal gift. The price
of e-readers varies depending on their

capabilities, but you can expect to spend
anywhere from $50 to several hundred
dollars depending on which model you
ultimately choose.
Storage: For those readers who
prefer traditional books, a new bookshelf
can help them store their favorite
titles. Books take up a lot of space, and
avid readers tend to buy many new
books each year, so homeowners and
apartment dwellers alike will no doubt
appreciate the extra space to store
their collections. But even e-reader
enthusiasts may find their storage filling
up faster than they might have liked. To
remedy that problem, holiday shoppers
can buy a Wi-Drive with ample extra
storage space so readers who keep both
books and movies on their e-readers and
tablets have plenty of extra space to store
all of those new books they plan to read
in the coming year.
Decorative bookends: Those who
have a passion for books and home
dcor might appreciate a unique set
of handcrafted bookends to store the
books they keep on their desks or those

they keep out as decorative accents that
guests can enjoy when visiting. Such
gifts will please your friends or family
members who have a flare for interior
decorating while also appealing to their
love of literature.
Book club membership: A
membership to a Book of the Month
Club may be right up the alleys of those
readers who read too fast to join a local
reading group or simply dont have the
time to devote to a community book
club. Such memberships often sell classic
titles and the latest bestsellers at a fraction
of the cost of the publisher-established
prices, and members typically can order
as many books as they would like. This
can be a great way for readers to find
new titles and keep the books coming in
without breaking the bank.
Avid readers are passionate about
their books, and holiday shoppers can
feed those passions by giving their
favorite readers gifts that indulge their
love of literature this holiday season.
The Foodie:
Playing to discriminating palates is easy
The best holiday gifts are often those that encourage

their recipients to pursue a passion or favorite hobby.
Tickets to a ballgame might be right up a sports
fans alley while the family globetrotter would no
doubt love a contribution to his or her travel fund.
When gifting the family foodie, that one person
who loves to cook or simply cant get enough of his or
her favorite cuisines, shoppers have a host of options
at their disposal to ensure this holiday season brings
a smile to their favorite foodies face.
Spice rack: Few home cooks can get by without a
vast selection of spices, so a spice rack that includes
all the essential spices makes perfect sense for the
family foodie. Some spice racks even come with
several years worth of free spice refills, so do your
homework and find one that will have your friend or
family member spicing things up for years to come.
Cooking lessons: Cooking lessons can be a great
way for men, women and even children to cultivate
their love for food. If your friend or family member
prefers a specific type of cuisine, then find him or
her cooking lessons where he or she can learn how
to prepare and not just eat some favorite dishes.
Cooking lessons also make a great opportunity to
bond with a loved one. If you, too, want to expand
your cooking horizons, buy your own lessons and go
with your friend or family member.
A night out: If your favorite foodie prefers his or
her meals made by someone else, treat that friend or

family member to a night out at his or her favorite
restaurant. You can give a gift card to the restaurant
or take this special someone out yourself and enjoy a
great meal and great company to boot.
Serving dishes: Many foodies not only love to
eat but also love to serve up their favorite foods to
family and friends. If your friend or family member
has played host to guests many times in the past,
surprise him or her with some new serving dishes.
You probably have a sense of their serving style
already, but if you dont, make a mental note the
next time you visit or simply buy them a gift card
so they can buy whichever dishes they need to make
their next soiree a success.
Wine rack: A great bottle of wine completes a great
meal, so why not buy your family foodie a place to
store all of his or her bottles of wine? Wine racks can
range from the simple, inexpensive standup models
to more complex or expensive models that need to be
installed. If the eventual recipient of your thoughtful
gift rents rather than owns his or her home, avoid
buying a wine rack that needs to be installed, as
that might cause damage that will cost them some
money when the time comes to move out. But if your
friend or family member owns their home, then look
for a wine rack that fits in with their established
decor. You even can christen the new wine rack by
supplementing your gift with a few bottles of your

loved ones favorite vintages.
With so many potential gifts to choose from,
shoppers often find foodies are fun to shop for come
the holiday season.
That special Senior Citizen:
Personal touch has biggest impact on those who already have everything
With lifetimes of experiences and seemingly

everything they could ever want or need in life already at
their disposal, seniors can be difficult to shop for come
the holiday season. Many even insist that their family
members save their money and not buy them anything
for the holidays.
But if the thought of Grandma or Grandma not
having something to open come the holidays is simply
unacceptable, consider the following gift ideas.
without disturbing others in the room, and many such

headphones even allow users to mute their televisions.
This feature is perfect for someone who likes to watch
TV while a spouse is sleeping or reading in the same
room.
Other devices that can make life easier for seniors
include magnifying products or bookholders. In
addition, gel seat cushions can take pressure off of the
spine in the car or at home.
Activity assistance devices

The realities of getting older often mean the body slows
down and activities may not be as easy as they used to be.
Many active seniors are not ready to live sedentary lives,
nor should they be forced to do so. Plenty of products
exist that can make life easier and more comfortable for
older adults.
Television amplifying headphones are one product
that can be a great fit for seniors, particularly those
having difficulty hearing their televisions. The
headphones amplify the sound of the programming
Food
Food is always a handy gift because it doesnt take up
much room and can be enjoyed at a recipients leisure.
Perhaps there is something the senior in your life used to
enjoy as a child but now finds hard to come by. A search
of the Internet may uncover that special treat. You may
be able to ship a specialty soft drink or favorite cookie
that is not available in a nearby store. Otherwise, ask a
store manager if a particular item thats not in stock in
the store can be a special order.
Photos
What grandparent does not enjoy looking at his or her
family members? Computer-savvy men and women can
use photo software to design personalized photo books,
calendars, mugs, and other photo-related gifts. Just about
anything can be emblazoned with a photo, including tote

bags and pillows.
Another idea is to collect old photos and compile a
memory book. Scan the images so they are preserved
digitally and then print out the images in a book that
includes the family history.
Time
Seniors who truly do not want or need anything
probably will likely jump at the opportunity to spend
time with loved ones. Treat a friend or family member
to a meal out or simply spend a few hours chatting at his
or her home. Sometimes the company of a new face and
good conversation is the ideal gift.
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Getting it all wrapped up
Frugal gift wrapping doesnt

have to look all that cheap
Baskets are an often inexpensive alternative to wrapping paper.
No.1 skill for gift wrapping:

having everything organized
Holiday
shopping
may be done, but that
enormous pile of presents
still needs to be wrapped.
People have varying
degrees of ability with
regard
to
wrapping
gifts. Some excel at
those creased corners
and perfect bows, while
others are less adept at
wrapping. The task of
wrapping gifts may not
be something to look
forward to, but wrapping
gifts is an essential
element of the holiday
season. Fortunately, there
are a few tricks of the
trade wrappers can lean
on to make the process
of wrapping gifts go as
quickly and as smoothly
as possible.
Stock up on doublesided tape. Wrapping
with double-sided tape
helps you avoid unsightly
tape lines and creates a
neat finished product.
Use a toilet paper tube
to preserve wrapping
paper rolls and keep them
from unravelling. Simply
cut the tube lengthwise
and snap it over the open
roll of paper to serve as
a handy clip to keep the
paper tidy.
When you lose the
edge of the tape on a roll,
it can take precious time
trying to find it again and
then lift a piece of tape
off the roll. Use a plastic
bread clip to hold the
place of the edge of the
tape to prevent this from
happening.
Turn snack containers
into handy gift wrap
Holiday shoppers spend

billions of dollars each
year on gifts for friends,
family and coworkers.
But holiday shoppers also
spend substantial amounts
of money dressing up
those gifts with bows and
wrapping paper. Shoppers
may not want to spend
much more on wrapping
paper, bags and other ways
to dress-up their gifts,
and by employing a few
tricks of the gift wrapping
trade, they may not have
to. The following are some
frugal, yet flashy, ways to
wrap presents this holiday
season.
* Childrens artwork:
Over the course of a school
year parents can accumulate
dozens of original pieces
of art from their childrens
time in the classroom.
Instead of relegating those
pictures to a memory box
or temporary glory on the
refrigerator, turn them into
unique gift wrap. Pair these
pieces of art with colored
ribbon, and everyone who

gets a unique masterpiece
will feel special.
* Newspaper: Recycle
newsprint and comics into
wrapping paper. Encourage
everyone to wrap in
newspaper for a cohesive
look come Christmas
morning.
* Cloth:
Leftover
cloth from Halloween or
cloth purchased to create
homemade curtains can
be turned into giftwrap for
awkward-shaped gifts. Use
decorative ribbon to seal
the bundle shut.
* Brown paper: Brown
paper tied with twine or
ribbon is inexpensive and
can easily be recycled after
use. Use a marker to put the
names of gift recipients on
each package to save on gift
tags as well.
* Glass jars: Use mason
jars when wrapping smaller
gifts, including gift cards,
to give them an arts-andcrafts feel.
* Fabric gift bags: If
youre handy with a needle

and thread, sew sacks out of
leftover fabric to make gift
bags of various sizes.
* Cookie tins:
Find
unique cookie tins from
yard sales or leftover tins
from holidays past and use
them as gift boxes.
* Recipes: If you will be
giving a cookbook or foodthemed gifts, print recipes
that can be used as gift
wrap and then later used to
make certain dishes.
* Baby linens: From
blankets to wash cloths,
use baby linens to wrap
infant-themed gifts for new
parents.
* Baskets: Wicker baskets
are available in various
shapes and sizes. They
can be used to make a gift
collection and then reused
over and over again.
There are many creative
and inexpensive ways to
wrap gifts this year instead
of relying on preprinted
and
often
expensive
wrapping paper.
Shopping season: map your

plans, then follow them
options. Empty potato

chip cannisters can be
wrapped and used to
hold other food gifts or
smaller stocking stuffers.
Turn a foil-lined chip or
popcorn bag inside out,
first cleaning away any
grease and crumbs, and
use the bag to wrap a gift
and tie off the end with a
decorative ribbon.
Wooden spoons or
popsicle sticks can make
clever gift tags. Poke a
hole in the end and tie
onto your gift.
Use a piece of fabric
to wrap a present if
youre not too skilled
with traditional paper.
Fabric can be reused and
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is more durable, and you

wont run the risk of
tearing an edge or poking
a hole through it. This
can be especially useful
for oddly shaped gifts.
Newsprint
tied
with natural cord and
some pine boughs is an
inexpensive,
classiclooking gift wrap.
Kraft butcher paper or
brown mailing paper can
be used in a pinch. Stamp
images on the paper to
customize the gift wrap
and use ribbons and bows
to further dress things up.
Always work on a
hard, flat surface, as
working on the floor or
a soft surface makes it
more difficult to control
wrapping paper and
youre more likely to
tear the paper.
Use a gift box or
cardboard to create a
firm container to wrap
soft gifts.
Reuse old boxes to
create a greeting card.
Use a piece of ribbon and
a bow and your newly
created card as a thankyou or gift tag for future
gifts. This is a great way
to recycle during a season
when excess is common .
The
holiday
season
encompasses several weeks
of frenetic activity, as men
and women look to juggle
abnormally busy social
schedules with holiday
shopping. While you might
not be able to add hours to
the day, there are certain
measures anyone can take
to make the hustle and
bustle of the holiday season
more efficient.
Shopping swallows up a
significant amount of time
come the holiday season.
According to the latest
Consumer Reports Holiday
Shopping Poll, the average
person will spend 15 hours
shopping for presents.
Women tend to spend twice
as long as men in stores
and online, with women
logging 20 hours of holiday
shopping compared to the
10 hours the average male
spends shopping for holiday
gifts. Making the most
of holiday shopping trips
can free up moments and
reduce overall stress during
the holidays.
Condense your gift list
How much time you
spend on holiday shopping
depends largely on the
number of people on your
gift list. Shortening that list
can save time and money.
This may be the year for
adults to collectively decide
to forego exchanging gifts
in lieu of devoting more
funds toward gifts for
youngsters. Distant friends
may no longer need to feel
obligated to buy presents for
one another. Opting to do
a Secret Santa or another
grab-bag style gift exchange
can reduce the number of

gifts you need to buy, saving
time along the way.
Keep a spreadsheet of
your shopping list stored
on your computer or
smartphone so it can be
easily modified year-toyear.
Create
a
shopping
strategy
Millions of shoppers
flock to stores on Black
Friday to take advantage of
doorbuster deals, and some
even get all of their holiday
shopping finished on this
one afternoon. Others prefer
to divide and conquer over a
few weeks. Decide how you
would like to economize
your shopping so you wont
be traveling from store to
store wasting precious time.
Organize your shopping
list into certain categories.
Then match up those
categories according to the
stores that cater to these
items. For example, if your
list mentions bedding for a
new college students dorm
room, curtains for an aunt
and a set of beach towels for
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idge
a friend who will be doing

some post-holiday travel,
group these purchases
together and head to a bedand-bath store. Such a plan
in place can greatly cut
down on your time spent
shopping.
Shop off-hours
Consumer Reports says
shoppers expect to wait in
store check-out lines for an
average of 3.5 to 4 hours this
holiday season. Avoiding
such situations can save
you a significant amount of
time, so shop during offpeak hours when you wont
be elbow-to-elbow with
fellow shoppers.
Take advantage of stores
extended hours and shop
later in the evening, when
parents and their children
will likely be preparing for
bed and not waiting in line
at the mall. Some retailers
entice shoppers with early
bird specials and open their
doors very early, so shoppers
looking to save time can
make an effort to be the first
person at the door when
the store opens. If you must
shop during a lunch hour,
shop online where crowds
are never a concern.
Split up the shopping
Spouses, family members
and even friends can pool
their shopping time and
help others by tackling some
of their purchases. Dividing
the work shortens the time
spent in stores, and a third
party may have a keen eye to
a deal or a unique gift when
he or she is emotionally
removed from the purchase.
The average person
finds time is of the
essence come the holiday
season. Prioritizing and
economizing shopping is
one way to make the season
less hectic.
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A passion for Christmas
The holiday season is pretty much a

year-round thing at Gonzales shop
A recent interview with Barbara Crozier,

owner of Laurel Ridge Inn and Antiques
a shop of Texas proportions specializing in
American antique furniture, fine art, and
decorative accessories focused on a single, surprising word. Passion.
It is passion that has driven Barbaras
purchasing and merchandising for over
three decades. But each year, when she
transforms Laurel Ridge into a Christmas
shop of almost magical proportions, that
passion is more evident than ever.
What is your philosophy when it comes
to buying antiques?
BC: I would like to place the question
mark after the word buying instead of the
word antiques because I buy everything
for my shop in the same manner. Whatever
I buy for Laurel Ridge, from the fabulous
antiques that fill the shop and now grace
the rooms of our Inn, to the paintings on
our walls and the treasures on our trees, I
chose because I am passionate about their
beauty.
They excite me. I trust that if I buy things
that excite me, they will excite my customers. It is funny, but more often than not, it
is not the rich-in-history piece of antique
furniture or the important painting or
piece of estate jewelry that causes my heart
to race.
It is quite often a simple garland or a treetop angel or a glittery Christmas card that
excites me the most. I am truly and completely a pushover for all things Christmas.
What is one of your favorite displays?
BC: Take a look at the garland above the
mantelpiece. It is over-flowing with bright
and beautiful and broken ornaments. Look
at them closely. They are missing their
arms and legs and their tops and tendrils.
One day when I was frantically decorating
for an event, I tossed one of these broken
beauties to the side. It landed perfectly on
a lush garland. Turned a tad to the left or
twisted a bit to right its damage disappeared. The ornament was still some-thing
stunningly beautiful.
From that moment on, broken ornaments were never discarded.
Now, every year in my home and my
store I create a centerpiece
or a mantel decoration I call The Land of
the Broken Ornaments.
If I didnt tell you that they were broken,

no one would ever know.
But I have to tell. The fact that they are
broken is the beauty of the whole idea.
Saving broken beauties is something that
guests to my store or in my home are now
inspired to do in their own homes ... with
their own shattered treasures.
How do you display your collections in
your own home?
BC: How I decorate for Christmas in
my home differs little from how I display
Christmas at Laurel Ridge. The objects
themselves do the design work for me.
They seem to seek the very nook or cranny
in which they will be most artfully showcased. My angel collection chose to crown
the French looking glass in my hallway.
The nativity, created by my artistic and
ingenious Mother more years ago than I
even like to consider, carefully tucked itself
on the console across from the crown of
angels above the mirror. Now, that console
is the only place I could ever imagine it residing.
It is the same in the shop. The decorations find their homes.
When I return from a buying trip the
images of everything I have found are still
vivid in my mind. I walk the store with my
staff describing all the glorious things that
will be arriving over the next months. In
the course of that stroll, we discover where
everything will be displayed. The only time
that really changes is when we have sold
a whole room of antiques, and then it is a
complete fruit-basket turnover.
What will guests in your shop find at
Laurel Ridge?
BC: They will find authentic antique
furniture, some great period and contemporary art, mirrors, pottery, cut glass, and
oriental rugs. From September through
December, they will discover that we are
chocked full of Christmas from all over the
world.
Shoppers will be thrilled with our extensive inventory of Texas artist Lynn Haneys
Santas, including a Santa that I design with
Lynn each year. The only place in the world
shoppers can buy that exclusive Santa is at
Laurel Ridge Inn and Antiques or online at
laurelridgechristmas.com.
Shoppers can select from hundreds of
beautiful ornaments, some of blown glass

from family-run factories in Germany and
Poland including ornaments created by
Christopher Radko, Ino
Schaller, and Inge Glass. They can
choose wooden ornaments carved in Russia and glass eggs inspired by the Faberg
master-pieces. They will find ornaments of
crystal and pewter and tin and ornaments
in the shapes of stars and crowns and
crosses. They will discover that we devote
one entire room to angel ornaments and
nativities of every shape and size and price.
This year, they will find beautiful papiermch angels that have been handcrafted
in the same villages in Sicily for centuries.
I hope shoppers at Laurel Ridge find the
most wonderful things they have ever seen.
I hope they find those things that make
our hearts beat faster, stir our passions and
imaginations, and make us all feel like kids
Shopping is a big part of the holiday

season, when families and friends gather
to reconnect and exchange gifts. While the
popularity of shopping online has grown,
such practices are not always eco-friendly
or timely, as gifts bought online must be
packaged and shipped, wasting valuable
resources and time that last-minute
shoppers may not have.
The benefits of shopping locally go
beyond convenience and the chance
to reduce your carbon footprint. The
following are a few ways that shopping
locally this holiday season can directly
benefit your community and the people
who call it home.
Community identity
Local small businesses go a long way
toward creating a neighborhood identity,
and that identity can create a stronger
sense of community among you and
your neighbors. In addition, a unique
community identity can make your town
more attractive to outsiders, and that
Santa Can you

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mommy please
Christmas Eve - Close at Noon

Closed Christmas Day

1922 Co. Road 197, Gonzales, TX 78629
Phone: 830-672-3710
What are some of the most valuable

Christmas collections?
BC: That depends on what you mean
by valuable. If you mean costly some of
the handmade pieces from Central Europe
would probably head the list. The handcarved Russian Santas, the papiermch
angels, and candy containers that take
weeks to create are certainly more costly
than their mass-produced counterparts.
But if what you mean by valuable is
dear, that is a different kind of Christmas
story.
Barbara Crozier owns and operates Laurel Ridge Inn & Antiques in historic downtown Gonzales, Texas. Crozier specializes
in authentic antique furniture, fine art, and
decorative accessories. Laurelridgegonzales.
com
Theres plenty of good

reasons to shop local
Local economy
When men and women shop locally,
they are putting money back into their
local communities. Local small businesses
may be owned by your neighbors, and
it can be comforting to know that your
holiday shopping dollars are going to
support a neighbor instead of a large
corporation. Local businesses also employ
your neighbors, so shopping local can
strengthen the local economy by creating
jobs that may not exist if you and members
of your community fail to support local
small businesses.
Closed Thanksgiving Day

Re-Open Friday
on Christmas morning.
appeal can improve the value of local real

estate while also attracting more people to
local businesses in your neighborhood.
Uniqueness of gifts
The gifts you buy when shopping locally
also can benefit your community. Gifts
purchased from small local businesses tend
to be more unique than items bought from
national chains, as smaller retailers tend
to sell more homemade items than their
national competitors. Recipients of such
items may find such gifts more thoughtful
than mass produced items bought from
national chains, and the uniqueness of
homemade gifts may encourage the gifts
recipients to visit your community and do
some shopping, further benefitting your
local economy.
Customer service
The accessibility of customer service is
another oft-overlooked benefit of shopping
locally. When buying from national chains,
especially during the holiday season when
such businesses may be overwhelmed with
orders, making contact with customer
service departments can be a trying
exercise in patience. Long wait times on
the phone or online can make the process
of contacting customer service extremely
frustrating. But such frustration is rare
when buying from local businesses, as
consumers can simply take their products
into the store, where employees can
immediately address their concerns. In
addition, buying locally makes it more
convenient for friends and family members
who also live in your community to return
their gifts.
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Being a smart Christmas shopper
Read the fine print: not all

great deals are that great
Few holiday shoppers can resist a great
deal. Whether its heavily discounted
merchandise on Black Friday or last-minute
sales for shoppers who procrastinate, there
are deals to be had from the start of the
holiday season until its unofficial end
sometime around New Years Day.
But not all deals are what they seem.
Many a shopper has swiped their card on
a gift for a loved one only to find out later
they overspent or didnt read the fine print
and subjected themselves or their friends
and family members to potentially costly
fees. The following are a handful of things
shoppers should consider before making
any purchases this holiday season.
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Restocking fees
As thoughtful as holiday gifts may be,
many are ultimately returned. Recipients
may already have similar items at home
or find a particular gift does not suit their
personal styles. Because returns are so
common, shoppers should read the fine
print before buying gifts to ensure their
purchases are not subject to restocking fees
if they must be returned. Restocking fees
can apply to any product, but they are most
often applied to electronics. A restocking
fee is a charge the person returning the
gift must repay upon bringing the gift
back to the store or mailing it back to the
warehouse. Restocking fees often apply
to items that are not returned in their
original factory-sealed box, and these fees
can be exorbitant, sometimes as much as
20 percent of the cost of the product. So
before buying that big-ticket television or
appliance, holiday shoppers should ensure
the items recipient will not be subject to
a considerable fee if he or she decides to
return the gift.
Extended warranties
Many items come with manufacturer
warranties that cover damaged items

for a predetermined period of time. But
many shoppers want to go the extra mile
and buy extended warranties that protect
the products for longer periods of time.
While thats good in theory, studies from
Consumer Reports have shown that
products rarely break within the time
period covered by extended warranties,
meaning shoppers are simply buying a
false sense of security theyre unlikely to
ever use. When considering an extended
warranty, first research the product you
want to buy by reading customer reviews
of the product on popular sites such as
Amazon.com. Such sites can offer valuable
insight with regard to how reliable products
are. If multiple reviewers note that a given
product has never given them a reason to
reconsider their purchase, then you likely
dont need an extended warranty. If you
still want the extra protection, read the
fine print of the extended warranty so you
know just what it does and does not cover.
Return policies
Because so many gifts are returned
once the holidays have come and gone, its
important to understand a retailers return
policy before buying a gift for a friend or
family member. In-store purchases may
be subject to different return policies than
items bought online, which may need to be
returned via the mail, a potentially costly
expense for the gifts recipient depending
on the size of the gift. Try to shop only
at stores with flexible, consumer-friendly
return policies so your friend or family
member does not have to jump through
hoops just to return the gift.
Resisting a holiday deal can be difficult.
But shoppers should first read the fine
print before making any purchases so they
can rest easy knowing they made the best
decision possible.
Coupons can spell savings

Coupons have long been
helping consumers save a
few dollars on everything
from supermarket staples
to toys and more. Scouring
for coupons and using them
effectively has evolved into
an art form, with some
savvy coupon users paying
next to nothing for carts
full of merchandise.
The average shopper
may have little experience
at finding coupons, but he
Holiday coupons can be found in the mail, newspaper

advertisements and even online.
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or she can still save some

money. As the holiday
season approaches, its
likely that coupon usage will
once again be widespread.
Here are some ways to put
coupons to good use.
* Shop at stores that
allow coupon stacking.
Many store policies only
allow shoppers one coupon
per purchase. But a select
few allow shoppers to
stack coupons to save more
money. In such situations,
shoppers may be able to
combine dollar-value-off
coupons with percentageoff coupons. In addition,
some stores may not limit
the number of coupons
shoppers can use on a single
transaction. Shopping at
these stores with more
flexible, consumer-friendly
coupon policies can add up
to significant savings over
the course of the holiday
shopping season.
* Check the restrictions
before heading to the store.
When planning to use
coupons, shoppers should
verify the fine print on the
coupon before entering
the store. Some coupons
restrict which items can be
purchased in conjunction
with the coupon. For
example, some stores
may prohibit shoppers
from using coupons when
purchasing brand name
or designer products,
while others may limit
when the coupon can be
used. Blackout dates could
apply, so shoppers should
visit stores when no such

restrictions apply.
*
Do your research
before leaving the house.
Just because you dont
have a paper coupon from
a mailer or newspaper
doesnt mean such coupons
are nonexistent. Search
popular coupon Web sites
for online coupon codes or
printable in-store coupons.
Merchandise can even be
shipped to the store, which
is usually free, to save you
even more on shipping
costs for items purchased
online.
*
Purchase
more
to save. It may seem
counterintuitive, but very
often larger purchases
qualify shoppers for steep
discounts. Consider doing
all of your shopping at one
retailer and then taking
advantage of coupons that
deduct a certain percentage
of your total purchase. It
could be worth it if you
spend just a little bit more.
* Keep track of your
coupons. Coupons are no
use to you if you lose them
before you begin your
holiday shopping. Keep
them in a safe location
and then remember to
bring them with you when
shopping for the holidays.
Some coupons can be
used repeatedly, so do not
discard them after use.
When used effectively,
coupons can save holiday
shoppers a substantial
amount of money.
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oil tank storage fire at 5200 St. Hwy 159 at South
Wind Farms near Fayetteville. The Fayetteville
Volunteer Fire Department responded to the
scene along with Deputy Ben Wilson. The storage tank had blown and was on its side fully engulfed, with about an acre of grass burning. The
Round-Top Warrenton Fire Department provided
mutual aid. The fire was quickly extinguished and
there were no reported Injuries.
While on the scene Deputy David Smith and Sgt.
Charles Jobb responded with the Ellinger Fire Department to a report of 10 cars in high water on
FM 2503 near Ross Prairie Church Rd. There were
no trapped vehicles, but the firemen barricaded
the roadway prior to the arrival of a Texas Department of Transportation team. (Courtesy photos)
Gonzales Co.
Gonzales County Commissioners on Monday

moved to give first responders a hand by adding
a requirement to post address signage on oil lease
properties in the county.
Commissioners
were
asked to consider raising
the driveway permit fee for
such leases. and Precinct 3
Constable Derrick Johnson, who offices handles
those applications for the
county, told the court that
adding address signage for
emergency crews would be
extremely helpful as well.
Having a 9-1-1 address
is part of the permit process. A lot of them start the
process but Golden Crescent is slow on providing

a 9-1-1 address and they
never post a sign, he said.
The Texas Railroad Commission assigns each lease
an address and requires
that address to be posted on
the gate leading in to ech
property, but that address
is not always the address
assigned by 9-1-1. This can
create confusion at critical
times, Precinct 1 Justice of
the Peace Deidra Voigt said.
A lot of times (workers
on the site) only know it
by that Railroad Commission well number, not the
address, and a lot of them
COUNTY, Page A11
Politics
Kleinschmidt plans
to leave House seat
Immortal 32 feted
in unique collectable
If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift for that

Texas history aficianado on your list, the Gonzales County
Historical Commission has a
deal for you.
The Immortal 32 was the
only group to successfully
answer the famous call for reinforcements sent from The
Alamo by Col. William Barrett Travis. These volunteers
entered The Alamo under cover of darkness in the early
morning hours of March 1, 1836, joining nine other men
from Gonzales who were already part of the garrison.
The Alamo Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas
has commissioned the designing of a Commemorative 32
Medal to honor these 32 brave men and their contribution
to Texas history.
MEDALS, Page A11
Gonzales
State legislators continued playing musical seats

as a third solon representing the Gonzales area has
resigned to take a new position.
New Texas Agriculture
Commissioner Sid Miller
has rapped State Rep. Tim
Kleinschmidt to fill a key
staff position in his new administration.
Kleinschmidt,
R-Lexington, will resign his state
House seat to become the
agriculture departments
next general counsel.
According to a source
onMillers transition team,
Kleinschmidt agreed to
take the job after careful
thought and discussions
with family and his law
partners.
Kleinschmidt will resign
his House seat effective Jan.

14 and has plans to send a
resignation letter to Gov.
Rick Perry in the coming
days.
Kleinschmidts resignation would create a vacancy
in House District 17, which
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A local youngster follows with rapt attention as Santa Claus arrives at Gonzales
Memorial Hospital via Air Life for last years Lights of Love event.
Air Claus:
Hospital event to kick off Winterfest
The annual Winterfest activities are

scheduled in Gonzales Dec. 4-7, with
things kicking off on Thursday with the annual Lights of Love ceremonies at Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems.
The Lights of Love recognizes donors to
the Gonzales Memorial healthcare Systems
Foundation each year and features an Air
Life flight delivering Santa Claus for the
kiddies. This years event will also feature
snow activities for the kids.
The program begins at 4:30 p.m. and
children are asked to be ready by 4 to re-
Gonzales
view the song/songs together and seat
them in the front.
Miss Gonzales and the Gonzales Court
will give a brief address to all our City and
County Officials thanking them for their
service to Gonzales.
The children will then wish them a Merry Christmas and give their gift of music to
our community leaders.
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The Cannon
Mon.- Fri.
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
24 Hour Towing/Accident
Recovery

Wrecker Service
830-672-6278 Business
830-857-5383 After Hours
Lockout Services includes Light,

Medium and Heavy Duty Towing and
Service Calls, Light, Medium and
Heavy Duty Mechanic DOT &
State Inspections
134 Hwy. 90A W Gonzales, TX 78629

Glenn & Linda Glass, Owner
Local youth get engaged in learning about business world
Youth Engagement Day is

an exercise in exploring entrepreneurship in our small
communities as an option
for the future and a means
to invite youth back into our
communities, if and when
they are ready. This years
event took place at Victoria
College and in several local
businesses around the Gonzales community.
There were presentations
by Daisy Scheske (Gonzales C of C), Shelli Van Kirk
(Photographi by Shelli), Michael Mercer (Mercer Welding), Felipe Leon (Sage Capital Bank) and Beto Rincon
(Ogallala Commons). In
addition to speakers, kids
took tours of Victoria College and BZs Country Petals, Dynamic Industries,
Holiday Inn Express, Allens
Body Tech, LeAnn Wolff
CPA P.C., Shear Designs,
Revival Fitness and A & S
Recycling. All of these businesses have donated their
time to share their experiences with owning their
business.
Lunch was provided courtesy of Dynamic Industries,
LaBella Tavola, Paul Martin,

GVEC and HEB.
Additional sponsors included Victoria College,
Gonzales ISD and the various employers who have
allowed their employees to
work together to bring this
event to Gonzales County
including CHCSCT WIC,
Victoria College, Gonzales
ISD, Waelder ISD, City of
Gonzales, Gonzales Youth
Center, Bluebonnet Trails,
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce, Gonzales Learning
& Career Center and Texas
Department of State Health
Services.
The ideas of Youth Engagement Day were shared
by Ogallala Commons and
Darryl Birkenfeld who not
only shared their knowl-
edge of Youth Engagement,

but took his time back in
April of this year to come
and train a hand-full of our
community on how to host
such an event.
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Turning Two
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Community Calendar
E-mail your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Market Days
Thanksgiving Market Days will be at the
Kerr County Courthouse on Friday and
Saturday, November 28 & 29, from 9-4.
This two-day Market on the Square features handmade crafts and artwork. There
will be more than 85 booths at this family
friendly event, pets on leash are welcome.
Its a great opportunity to shop for handmade holiday gifts and artwork in a highly
decorated Christmas setting. Selections at
this old fashioned Market on the Square
include items handcrafted from native and
exotic woods including furniture, home
accessories, crosses and finely executed
keepsake boxes and turned wood pens.
Quilts, clothing, jewelry, organic soaps and
lotions, mosaics, sand art, metal work and
Western-themed items can be found. There
will be abroad variety of decorative Christmas items including soy candles, tree ornaments and skirts, placemats and table dcor. While shopping for gifts for family and
friends or yourself, remember there will be
items for your pets including clothing and
accessories. Non-profit groups participating include the Ultimate Gift of Life, supporting organ donation, Humane Society,
Hill Country Quilt Guild and the Animal
Welfare Society. They will be providing
information and asking for your support.
Faith Christian Church will be conducting
a fund raiser. Refreshments are available
including barbecue, baked goods and various sweet treats. Pets on leash are always
welcome at this fun filled family event. Call
830-895-7524 or go to www.kerrmarketdays.org.
Nov. 29
Christmas Arts & Crafts
There will be a Christmas Arts & Crafts
Show from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29
at the Thump Pavilion in Luling. Bring the
kids to visit with Santa from 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 30
Geronimo VFW Sunday Country Dance
Wrangler Country Band will be playing
Sunday, November 30, 3-6:30 p.m. at the
Geronimo VFW, 6808 N Highway 123,
Geronimo 78115. VFW kitchen at 2 p.m.
$8 donation benefits Auxiliary programs.
Hall is smoke free and open to all. Info
830-305-8829 or 830-379-1971.
Dec. 1
Cannon Stockholders
There will be a meeting of stockholders of
the Gonzales Cannon Inc. at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at the newspaper offices at 901
St. Joseph. All shareholders are invited.
Dec. 2
The Gathering (Country Music Show/
Dance)
The Gatherings Country Music Show/
Dance will be at Geronimo VFW, 6808
N Highway 123, Geronimo, on Tuesday,
December 2, from 7-10 PM. Great VFW
kitchen at 5:30 PM. Adults-$7, 12 & under-$3. This month featuring Bobby Flores,
Priscilla Speed, & Randolph Flores,
along with a great house band, 7:10 p.m.,
VFW kitchen at 6 p.m. Adults-$7, 12 & under-$3. Reservations call Dorothy at 512825-2180.
www.thegateringmusicshow.
com.
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Dec. 3
FREE Estate Planning Workshop
CLA Estate Services is hosting a free Estate Planning Workshop Wednesday, Dec.
3, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sleep Inn &
Suites in Gonzales (2138 Water St., Gonzales, TX 78629). The workshop will provide
valuable information on securing ones estate and retirement planning. Guests will
receive a workbook and useful information
on: the pros and cons of wills and trusts;
how to avoid probate; long term health
care concerns; and tax reduction planning.
Seating is limited. Please call 1-866-2528721 to RSVP or for more information.
Dec. 4
CDA Tamale Sale
The Shiner Catholic Daughters will sponsor a Tamale Sale featuring tamales from
Venturas Tamales, Victoria. The tamales
will arrive fresh made in Shiner on Thursday, December 4. Pick-up time is scheduled from 3-6 p.m. at the Parish Activity Center. The tamales being offered are
traditional pork, regular or jalepeno, and
will sell for $10 per dozen. Orders must be
placed in advance by calling Margie Kresta
at 361-594-2262, or Quality Pharmacy at
361-594-2361. Advance orders must be
placed by December 1. Proceeds from the
sale will be used for scholarships and other
charitable projects of the Catholic Daughters of Court # 1604, Shiner.
Dec. 5
4-H Poinsettia Sale
Gonzales County 4-H members will again
be selling Poinsettias this year. The sale will
be on Friday, December 5th 10:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. at Marrou & Company. Everyone
is invited to come by and see the beautiful flowers. All pre-sale orders for flowers
and wreaths are to be picked up that day
between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00
P.M. For more information please contact
the Gonzales County Extension Office at
830/672-8531.
Gaslight Theater Perfoming A Christmas Carol
The Lockhart Gaslight Theatre is once
again performing A Christmas Carol
weekends Dec. 5-20. performances will be
at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with
special 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 14 and
Dec. 20. For details or tickets call 512-3765653 or visit www.mygbt.org
GYC Field Trip to the Nutcracker Ballet
in Austin
Friday, Dec. 5, the Gonzales Youth Center will travel to the Austin Long Center
to view the Nutcraker Ballet. We will leave
at 4:15 p.m. from the Center and return
11:30 p.m. Their is no charge for the ballet, but bring a snack for the trip and bring
about $10 for supper. Dress up! This is a big
affair! Students MUST sign up at GYC in
order to go. There is only a small number
of tickets, so the first 15 to sign up get to
go! Call Pat Anders-Ryan @ 830-857-3483
for more information.
Dec. 8
VFW Post 6209 Christmas Party
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6209
Christmas Party will be held Monday, December 8. Veterans who have served in any
conflict and those currently serving in Irag
or Afghanistan are encouraged to attend.

Social hour will be held from 4-6 p.m. A catered meal will be served. Come and meet
with other veterans from the Shiner area.
Bring your wives or your significant other.
Make a few new friends and learn about
our programs that support youth and veterans. We look forward to seeing you at the
post. To keep the caterer informed, please
call 361-772-6286.
Dec. 9
Blue Santa Dinner
The Luling Police Department Blue Santa
will protect and serve your dinner. The
department will host its annual Blue Santa
dinner from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at
Blakes, 621 E. Davis St. in Luling. This is a
rare opportunity to watch Lulings Finest
serve you with bread instead of citations!
Donations will be accepted.
Thank You Dinner
The Luling Chamber of Commerce,
Luling Main Street, Luling Economic Development Corp. and Watermelon Thump
Association will host their annual Thank
You Dinner for volunteers and sponsors
from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the
Luling Oil Museum, 421 E. Davis St. There
will be appetizers, wine and door prizes,
with music provided by Country Junction.
Multi-County Brush & Forage Conference
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Wilson, Comal, Gonzales, and Guadalupe Counties will host a Brush and Forage Conference on Tuesday December 9th
at the Guadalupe County Extension Office
located at 210 East Live Oak in Seguin
from 9 a.m. til 3 p.m. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Five TDA CEUs have been
applied for pesticide applicators. Topics to
be covered at the conference wil. Please
pre-register with the Guadalupe County
Extension Office by Friday December 5th
at 830-303-3889 to ensure an accurate
count for the meal and handouts. Registration is $25 and includes lunch and handout materials. Individuals with disabilities
should contact the office at least two days
prior to the event so accommodations can
be arranged. For more information or to
pre-register for the event contact the Guadalupe County Extension office at 210 E.
Live Oak in Seguin, 830-303-3889.
Dec. 12
Under the Christmas Tree
The Gonzales Crystal Theatre will host
the world premiere of the Minds Creative
production of Under the Christmas Tree
at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday,
Dec. 13. To purchase tickets online check
the website at http://www.gonzalescrystaltheatre.org/ or call the Gonzales Chamber
of Commerce 830-672-6532.
Dec. 13
Legacy Ranch Christmas Party
Legacy Ranch Kids will be hosting their
annual Christmas Party on December 13,
2014 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. There will be
over 250 children in attendance. Legacy
Ranch is looking for volunteers and for
those who may be interested in organizing
a toy drive. Please contact Legacy Ranch
for more information. 830-875-6062.
Obituaries

1922-2014
NESLONEY
Nov. 29
Masonic Lodge Award
Gonzales Masonic Lodge #30 will present The Golden Trowell Award (the highest
award that can be presented by a lodge) to Brother Bob Erwin on Saturday, November 29 at 2 p.m. at the Lodge, 3rd floor. Family and Friends are invited. (Lodge has
an elevator)
Dec. 2
Auxiliary Christmas Party
The Gonzales V.F.W. Post 4817 will hold their Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 2,
at 6 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall on the Harwood Road. All members are asked to bring a
covered dish to go with ham, and a $5 gift to exchange.
Ongoing
Donations for Homeless Veterans
Luling-area organizations are working to fill 200 care bags for homeless veterans in
the Houston area. We are asking for your help in donating: socks, underwear, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wipes, chapstick, washcloths, soap and non-perishable snacks.
Donations can be dropped off at Magnolia Ts, 615 S. Magnolia in Luling.
Deputy Santa Program
DeWitt County Sheriff s Office Deputy Santa Program will be taking nominations
for deserving families to assist this Christmas season. If you know of any families
you would like to nominate, please fax (361-275-3096), email (Jessica.martinez@
co.dewitt.tx.us or k.zoller@co.dewitt.tx.us) or call 361-275-5734 and ask for Kim or
Jessica.
Ongoing
St. Ludmila and St. Paul History Project
The St. Paul High School building is 50
years old! In celebration and recognition
of this momentous occasion an alumnus
is starting a special project. The goal is to
accumulate as many stories associated
with the St. Ludmila Convent and the early
days of St. Paul High School as possible.
This includes special traditions that were
observed, unique celebrations, any historically significant events, as well as the
ordinary, everyday things that occurred
during the long histories of St. Ludmila
Academy and St. Paul High School. Please
write these memories down! Type-written
is best to be sure all the information is accurate and correct. We want your stories!
You may drop these stories by the St. Ludmila Elementary Office or email them to
counselor@shinercatholicschool.org. Be
sure to include your name and what years
you attended St. Ludmila Academy, St.
Paul High School, or St. Ludmila Elementary.
HLSR Scholarships
The 2015 HLSR Scholarships are now
available online @ rodeohouston.com or
HLSR.com. The application will go off at
11:59 PM on the deadline date, Area Go
Texan and HLSR Exhibitor applications
must be submitted online by Monday,
February 23, 2015. Students must also
complete Part II Supplemental Forms,
which are downloaded and emailed after
submission. Supplemental Forms must be
postmarked by Friday, February 27, 2015
for HLSR Exhibitor and Area Go Texan applicants.
There is a NEW Scholarship available this
year for students who exhibit at the 2015
show. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, an applicant must be a graduating high school senior attending a public
school in Texas, a US Citizen and Texas
Resident, and planning to attend college in
Texas. Applicants must also participate as
an HLSR exhibitor in one of the 17 eligible
shows in both 2015 and one of the previous
three years shows (2014, 2013 and 2012). If
you have any questions concerning HLSR
Scholarships feel free to email sherrihooperagt@yahoo.com or call 830.672.4555 or
979.229.9317. Good Luck Students!
Shiner FFA Selling Fruit
The Shiner FFA is selling fruit again this
year. There are nine options to choose
from: a gift fruit basket for $20, pears for
$20, apples for $18, navel oranges for $15,
lil gems for $15, a mixed fruit pack for
$18, sausage and cheese for $16, apples and
oranges for $18, and grapefruit for $18.
The FFA encourages anyone interested to
contact any Shiner FFA member, or call
Shiner ISD at 361-594-3131.
Dont Mess with Texas Program
Want to win money for college? Now you
can apply for the 2015 Dont Mess with
Texas Scholarship. Just submit an essay
on how youve taken a leadership role to
prevent litter at your campus and/or communities and built awareness of the Dont
Mess with Texas initiative. Apply now at
http://tiny.cc/ob6yox
James Miller Nesloney,

92, of Gonzales passed
away Sunday, November
23, 2014. Miller, as he was
popularly known, was born
November 20, 1922 in
Gonzales to James C. and
Vallie Rimmer Nesloney.
He had been a long time
member of the Assembly of
God Church. Miller married Vivian Marie Gibson
on April 7, 1951 in Gonzales.
Miller was raised in Gonzales and graduated from
Gonzales High School,
where he had been active
in athletics. He joined the
United States Navy in the
midst of WWII, honorably serving his country.
Miller attended Texas A&I
before going to work for
Leigh Motors in Gonzales
and Alice as the shop foreman. It was about this time
that he married Vivian and
they made their home on
an acreage in Gonzales. He
went to work for himself
as an auto mechanic and
later bought a bulldozer
and contracted dozer work
to area ranchers along with
the drilling of water wells.
He and Vivian moved to a
ranch they purchased west

of Gonzales where Miller
could raise more cattle. He
worked for 23 years for the
United States Post Office
in Gonzales, retiring to do
what he loved, ranching
and tending his cattle. His
were hands that were never idle; Miller was always
working, always productive. He and Vivian never
took a vacation until 1978
and every year after they
traveled the western United States visiting National
Parks to admire the wonders of the creation of God,
nature and man. They had
toured the deserts of the
Southwest to the mountainous landscapes of Montana and Canada. Miller
loved to fish, but it was a
wonder when he found
time. He started working
at the age of ten, pushing
cattle on horseback on the
Ainsworth Ranch. There
wasnt much Miller couldnt
do with his hands; he could
weld, he had added on to
his house himself, he was a
master auto mechanic, his
dozer work was excellent
and his water wells productive. Of all these gifts
his greatest was the love he
shared with Vivian and the
love they shared in their
faith in God.
is survived by his adoring
wife of 63 years, Vivian
Marie Nesloney of Gonzales, sister, Edna Fougerat of
Gonzales, and numerous
nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by
his parents, sisters, Evelyn
Renz and Irene Miller, and
a brother, John Nesloney.
Funeral services will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in
Seydler-Hill Funeral Home
with Rev. Clyde Poldrack

officiating. Interment will
follow in Gonzales Memorial Park. Pallbearers include: Gary Shock, Bobby
Miller, Carl Ray Gibson,
Curtis Gibson, Brian Gibson, and Ricky Joe Gibson. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home
from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
evening. Memorials may
be made to the Gonzales
Full Gospel Church, 1426
Fischer Street, Gonzales,
Texas 78629. Services are
under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral
Home.
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Carving that bird

like a professional
Roasted turkey is the centerpiece

of many holiday feasts. That
glistening, golden skin and moist
meat beneath is the perfect
companion to potatoes, string
beans and any number of side
dishes.
Many holiday chefs have received
compliments on the appearance of a
freshly prepared turkey sitting on the
holiday serving platter. But those same
chefs may not know how to properly
carve up their masterpieces after the
grand presentation has been made.
1. Place the turkey on a large, sturdy
cutting board. Do not cut the turkey
in the pan you used to cook it. Remove
the string that may be tying the legs
together. Turn the board so that the
back of the turkey is facing you.
2. Choose a sharp knife to carve
the turkey. A long, narrow knife may
work best. Serrated knives may tear
the turkey meat, so it may be better
to use a flat knife. Some people prefer
the ease of an electric knife. This is
entirely your choice.
3. Cut through the skin on a leg
and gently bend the leg as you slice
through to expose the joint. Cut
through and remove the entire leg.
Then separate the drumstick from the
thigh. Repeat on the other side.

4. Cut the thigh meat parallel to the
thigh bone and place on your serving
platter.
5. To slice the breast meat, insert
your knife in the center of the breast
bone and cut down until you reach
the ribs. Then slice the breast meat
in toward your initial cut so you
are cutting across the grain of the
meat. This will keep the meat tender.
Another idea is to remove one side
of the breast and slice across it to
produce smaller pieces for serving.
6. Find the wish bone and place it
on the side to dry. Children typically
like to break the wish bone.
7. Find the joint of the wings and
remove them in a similar fashion
as you did for the legs. They are
small enough that they should
not require extra slicing and can
be placed whole on the serving
platter.
8. Drizzle the sliced meat with
any reserved cooking juices to keep
the turkey moist and flavorful.
Since turkey is usually the star
of many holiday meals, it pays
to know the correct way to carve
turkey for celebrations.
Turkey is a healthy choice even when its not Thanksgiving

If turkey is not normally on your lunch or dinner
menu, come the holiday season its bound to show
up in abundance. As soon as the weather cools and
the crispness of late autumn is in the air, thoughts turn
to more hearty meals, and of course, the fall piece de
resistance: Thanksgiving dinner.
Turkey takes center stage on many Thanksgiving
dinner tables, even though history suggests it likely
wasnt served at the first Thanksgiving. Despite this
historical discrepancy, turkey and all the trimmings
continue to be traditional fare for big holiday dinners.
Much more than just delicious and filling, turkey
boasts many nutritional benefits, making it a worthwhile
addition to your diet regardless of the season.
Protein: Turkey is often overshadowed by other
meats in refrigerated display cases, but it remains an

excellent source of protein in a low-fat package. A
typical 3.4- to four-ounce serving of skinless turkey
breast (about the size of a deck of cards) contains
around 30 grams of protein, providing about 65 percent
of the average persons recommended daily allotment
of protein. Protein helps the body feel full and serves
many essential functions in the body. Proteins regulate
the entry of nutrients through cell walls, help the body
grow and help it to generate antibodies that fight against
illness.
Low-fat: A serving of turkey is only 161 calories and
contains just four grams of fat, which is low in saturated
fat.
B-vitamin benefits: Turkey is an excellent source of
Caraway Ford
Gonzales
1922 Co. Road 197,

Gonzales,TX 78629
Phone: 830-672-3710
We will be
closed
Thanksgiving
Day
We wish everyone
a Safe & Happy
Thanksgiving
D&G Automotive &
Diesel
Wrecker Service
830-672-6278
134 Hwy. 90A
Gonzales, TX 78629
1405 Sarah DeWitt Gonzales, TX 78629
830-672-9646
We will be closed
Thanksgiving
Day
B vitamins, including B3, B6 and B12. Having enough

B3, also known as niacin, is important for overall health,
and higher levels of niacin can improve cholesterol
levels and lower a persons risk for cardiovascular
disease. B6 is also called pyridoxine. Its involved in the
process of making certain neurotransmitters, including
serotonin and norepinephrine, which transmit signals
in the brain. Important for neurological health, B12
helps decrease levels of homocysteine, which can
contribute to cognitive decline.
Immune system effects: People may not know
turkey contains selenium, which is key to healthy
thyroid function. It also helps boost the immune system
by playing a role in the bodys antioxidant defense
system. Selenium may help eliminate free radicals in
the body that would otherwise contribute to cancer
risk.
Relaxation: Many people are aware of turkeys
ability to induce feelings of relaxation, particularly when
eaten in abundance at the Thanksgiving dinner table.
Turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan, which plays
a role in triggering production of serotonin. Serotonin
can induce feelings of relaxation and sleepiness.
Turkey is lean, full of essential nutrients and low in
saturated fat, making it a worthy addition to your diet
no matter what time of year it happens to be.
We will be closed
Thanksgiving
Day


Gonzales Livestock
Market
Gonzales Livestock
Market



10 a.m.
David S. - 830-857-5394
Mike B. - 830-857-3900
Hwy 90A,
Gonzales, Texas
830-672-2845

10 a.m.
David S. - 830-857-5394
Mike B. - 830-857-3900
Hwy 90A,
Gonzales, Texas
830-672-2845
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A tasty side with a Texas zing

Few things are more
synonymous with a
particular culture than
its cuisine. Dining at
an ethnic restaurant
or experimenting with
regional flavors in the
comforts of your own
kitchen are great ways
to experience foreign
cultures.
When it comes to TexMex cuisine, familiar
staples like tacos and
burritos may be most
familiar to non-Texans.
But traditional Tex-Mex
delicacies are much more
than
tortilla-wrapped
dishes or fried doughs.
Take, for example, Corn
Souffle
from
The
Complete
Mexican,
South
American
&
Caribbean
Cookbook
(Metro Books) by Jane
Milton, Jenni Fleetwood
and Marina Filippelli.
Souffles may be instantly
associated with French
cuisine, but this Latin
American take is just as

tasty. It wont rise as much
as its French counterpart,
but the texture will still be
light and airy.
Corn Souffle
Serves 6
tablespoons
6
butter
11 ounces
sweet
potato, peeled and cubed
11 ounces pumpkin,
peeled and cubed

Scant 2 cups
frozen corn kernels,
thawed
3
scallions, roughly
chopped
5
ounces cheddar
cheese, grated
5
eggs

Salt and ground
black pepper
1. Preheat the oven to
350 F. Using 1 tablespoon
of the butter, grease an
11x7-inch baking dish.
Cook the sweet potato and
pumpkin in a pan of lightly
salted boiling water for
10 minutes, until tender.

Drain and set aside.
2. Put 11/2 cups of
corn kernels into a food
processor.
Add
the
chopped scallions and
process until smooth. Melt
the remaining butter in a
pan and stir in the cornand-scallion
mixture.
Cook, stirring, over a
low heat, for about 1 to 2
minutes.
3. Add the cheese,
stirring until it has melted.
Season generously with
salt and pepper. Remove
from heat.
4. Separate 3 of the eggs
and add the remaining 2
eggs to the bowl containing
the yolks. Mix lightly, then
stir the yolk mixture into
the pan. Add the sweet
potato, pumpkin and
remaining corn. Whisk
the egg whites until stiff,
then fold them into the
souffle mixture.
5. Transfer the mixture
to the prepared dish and
May You Have

A Blessed
Thanksgiving
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Funeral Home
Proudly Serving the Gonzales Area Since 1914
906 St. Paul,

Gonzales
830-672-3232
place the dish in a roasting

pan. Pour in hot water to
come halfway up the side
of the dish and bake for
35 to 40 minutes, until
golden. If the souffle still
wobbles when shaken
gently, cook for another
5 to 10 minutes. Leave to
cool, then serve.
Tip: For the best results,
whisk the egg whites with
a pinch of salt in a clean
glass or metal bowl. When
they are very stiff and no
longer slide around the
bowl when it is moved,
This sweet potato, pumpkin and corn souffle
they are ready for use.
makes a great side dish.
Pumpkin cooking secrets

Autumn is ripe with vibrant colors and
scenery. One of the more vivid sights
this time of year are the bright, orange
pumpkins that adorn walkways and front
porches of homes and businesses. Not only
are pumpkins ideal for decorating, but
theyre also great to eat.
Some people who plan to carve jack-olanterns mistakenly believe the same type
of pumpkin can be used in their favorite
recipes. But what carving pumpkins have
in visual flair, they usually lack in flavor
and substance. Instead, would-be pumpkin
cookers should look to other varieties if
they plan to serve pumpkin on the menu.
Pumpkins are available from September
through December, but they peak in
October. Many smaller pumpkins are
better and sweeter for cooking. Mini
pumpkins, sugar, cheese, and pie pumpkins
are varieties commonly used in recipes.
The big jack-o-lantern pumpkins have
stringy, watery flesh and will provide little
to no pulp for cooking.
Select a pumpkin as you would any other
type of squash. Look for a firm pumpkin
with no bruises or soft spots. The pumpkin
also should have a deep orange color.
Store pumpkins in a cool, dark area until

ready for use to prolong freshness. Wash
the exterior of the pumpkin in cool water
before cutting to remove any dirt and
bacteria on the surface of the pumpkin so
it wont be transferred to the pulp of the
pumpkin.
Slice the pumpkin in half and remove
the seeds and any stringy material. Rinse
and save the seeds for planting or roasting.
Put the pumpkin pieces in the microwave
to cook or you can steam or bake them
until the pulp is soft and the pumpkin falls
off of the skin. Cool the pumpkins, then
puree the pulp until its smooth. You may
want to strain the pureed pumpkin with
a cheese cloth to remove any excess water
before using in a pie recipe. Baked breads
may benefit from the extra moisture.
Pumpkins are a great source of dietary
fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin,
potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin E,
thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, iron,
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Theyre also low in fat and calories.
Pumpkin puree can replace the oil in some
baking recipes, much as you would use
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Be thankful for liberals; who would we pick on otherwise?
This being Thanksgiving week,

small-town editors around Texas
and in many of those lesser states
are penning the annual Im
Thanksful For... column, listing
the many things theyre thankful
for.
My list is pretty short this year.
Not that Im not thankful for the
many wonderful blessings The
Good Lord has bestowed, but Im
just especially thankful for one.
Im thankful for liberals.
A lot of readers out there despise liberals. As an editorialist
of the conservative bent, my word
to those folks is: dont.
I mean, lets face it: without liberals, wed have to pick on Europeans. I say, celebrate!
Liberals look for ways to be annoyed. My hobby is finding ways
to accommodate that wish. Its
my way of giving back, you understand.
In The Sixth Sense, Hayley Joel
Osments Cole Sear character
complains to Bruce Willis Dr.
Malcom Crowe that he sees the
spirits of those who have departed, and realizes they dont know
Dances with
Chihuahuas
Dave
Mundy
Editor and
Publisher
whats happened to them: They
only see what they want to see.
They dont know theyre dead!
Much like Sixth Sense spirits, liberals only see what they
want to see, and just dont realize
theyre not really very smart.
Thats not to say that liberals are stupid, mind you. Many
of them are very intelligent. The
loudest and most ardent liberals
generally have a solid academic
record.
But for all their academic credentials, liberals dont always think
things all the way though. Their
mental elevators are hard-wired
to only travel to certain floors, and
they never actually get to see the
penthouse.
Thus, when we look at liberals

greatest ideas (such as the Great
Society and the War on Poverty)
we come to realize that their thinking extends only to a certain point
and then just ceases altogether.
On paper, the landmark welfare-program legislation of the
1960s would seem like the right
thing for an economic juggernaut
full of industrious Protestantwork-ethic types to do. How can
you argue against establishing
programs to help people climb
out of poverty by giving them assistance with their day-to-day living expenses, food, housing and
healthcare while theyre working
their way up?
A half-century later, cities like
Detroit, St. Louis and Chicago
are gutted, rusted ruins, home
to a third generation of government-run programs designed to
lift people OUT of poverty which
have instead removed all incentive for people to ever leave it.
Then theres our liberal friends
busy promoting gay rights.
All gay people want is the same
rights everyone else has, the lib-
New residents need

lesson in citizenship
Ganamos that means we won
in Spanish and those are the words
that greeted me from a Mexican
waiter this morning when I went to
eat at a local restaurant. This man
who has been in the U.S. illegally for
several years, said he was very happy
because something good had happened last night, although he was
not sure what it was. Mingled with
his happiness was a vengeful attitude
toward those who oppose illegal immigration and President Obamas
executive action.
I am concerned because most of
these newly amnestied aliens are
not well educated, and they have no
knowledge or concept of the U.S.
Constitution and its principles. They
come from countries where edicts
by leaders are absolute and normal.
To them, President Obamas actions
were quite normal and acceptable,
particularly since it benefits them.
On the other hand, they are happy
they won against the mean, racists Americans who have victimized
them and tried keep them out of the
country. Thats the point of view that
has been preached by politicians and
the media, particularly Spanish lan-
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2014
eral mantra runs. In practice, that

means liberals want to be able to
sue and shut down your business
if your personal religious beliefs
disagree with their lifestyle.
Ive looked and looked, and
I cant find there being a right
to marriage and company benefits gay, straight or otherwise
enshrined in the Constitution.
On the other hand, it does kind
of mention that Congress shall
make no law respecting the establishment of religion, nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
But to me, the greatest current evidence that liberals thinking doesnt wander from simple
to complex lies with the current
advocacy for a living minimum
wage of $15 an hour.
The banner children for this
movement have been fast-food
workers (some of whom appear to have lost their jobs at
Occupy:Wall Street).
I mean no affront to those in
the business; I spent my time on
the counter back when. But the
fast food industry is built on the
notion that those delivering your
burgers and fries are normally

teenagers just starting to learn
about the world of work, there
to earn a few bucks to blow on
Friday night. Its designed to be
a transient workforce, not a lifetime career.
But the minimum-wage argument tells us where liberals priorities lie.
That $15 an hour figure works
out to about $31,200 a year. Firstyear teacher pay in Texas works
out to around $29,000 a year. The
average starting pay for a peace
officer is around $27,000. One
government figure puts average
starting pay for a professional
firefighter at $26,050. First-year
newspaper reporters, even those
with degrees, can expect to barely
crack $20,000.
What those highly-educated
liberals are telling us is that someone with almost no job skills and
normally a spotty employment
history is worth more to them
than an educated professional,
such as a teacher.
See what I mean? Youve got to
love liberals.
El Conservador
George
Rodriguez
George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident and is

Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
guage media, for years.

Now we have several million people who are like children on Christmas Day with brand new toys that
Santa Claus brought. They have no
idea who is truly responsible for
their gifts, nor how to to assemble
them. Whether they can take care of
those gifts is yet another question.
People who are convinced that
government is beneficial, and who
do not know how to control it, are
dangerous to themselves and their
future. They need to understand that
a president or government that gives
with ease, is a president or government that can take away with equal
ease.
These new residents need to
understand the core principles that
made the United States the greatest,
most successful country in world
history. We need to learn about freedom. Freedom to work hard and the
freedom to keep the fruits of your
labor to use as you see fit without
harming others and without hindering their freedom.
They must learn about a constitutionally limited governments (federal, state, and local) which respects
your personal freedom and rights
so that all citizens can live life the
way they want as long as it does not
harm others, or infringe on anothers rights.
They must learn about economic
freedom which means a growing
economy (federal, state, and local)
with reduced tax rates, reduced government spending, and minimum
government intervention so everyone can have a chance to earn more
money and businesses can hire more
people.
Finally, they must learn about a
debt free future because it is only
fair and right to pay the debt (federal, state, and local) we have incurred
so our children and grandchildren
are not stuck with our bills.
If the new residents want to enjoy
the fruits of freedom and liberty,
they need to that understand freedom does not come from the government or the president. It comes
from an informed, engaged people
who protect their freedoms from
that government.
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Liberals respect for the

average voter is revealed
The epic search of the Greek philosopher Diogenes for an honest man is
finally over. His name is Jonathan Gruber, an MIT economist once known as
an intellectual architect of Obamacare,
although his status is being rapidly
downgraded by the laws supporters
with every one of his uncomfortably
frank utterances about President
Barack Obamas signature initiative.
Video surfaced of Gruber saying at
a panel discussion at the University of
Pennsylvania last year that the law was
written in a deceptive, nontransparent way to exploit the stupidity of the
American voter. Gruber swiftly went
on MSNBC to explain that his comments should be discounted because
he was speaking off the cuff. Then
two other videos surfaced of him saying much the same thing at different
venues.
Gruber has done us all a favor by affording us an unvarnished look into
the progressive mind, which values
complexity over simplicity, favors indirect taxes and impositions on the
American public so their costs can be
hidden, and has a dim view of the average American.
Complexity is a staple of liberal policymaking. It is a product of its scale
and reach, but also of the imperative
to hide the ball. Taxing and spending
and redistributive schemes tend to be
unpopular, so clever ways have to be
found to deny that they are happening. This is what Gruber was getting at.
One reason Obamacare was so convoluted is that its supporters didnt want
to straightforwardly admit how much
the law was raising taxes and leveraging the young and healthy to subsidize
everyone else.
Gruber crowed about the exertions
undertaken to make an unpopular tax
on expensive health-insurance plans,
the so-called Cadillac tax, more palatable. It was levied on employers instead
of employees. No one realized, Gruber
Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated
columnist for King Features
Syndicate.
explained, that the tax would be functionally the same even if not directly
imposed on workers. This wasnt a
one-off deception. This kind of sleight
of hand is crucial to the progressive
project, which always involves imposing taxes, regulations and mandates at
one remove from the average person so
he or she wont realize that the costs are
passed down regardless.
The debate between conservatives
and liberals on health-care policy and
much else comes down to how much
average Americans can be trusted to
make decisions on their own without
the guiding, correcting hand of government. An assumption that Americans are incompetent is woven into
the lefts worldview. It is reluctant to
entrust individuals with free choice for
fear they will exercise it poorly and irresponsibly.
So Gruber deserves to be listened
to, even if he ultimately got it wrong.
The public is smarter than he and other Obamacare supporters give it credit
for. It has never believed the magical,
deliberately deceptive promises about
Obamacare, or supported the law that
continues to be a drag on the Democratic Party.
Rather than congratulating themselves on their cleverness, the laws
architects might better reflect on how,
even with crushing majorities in the
House and the Senate, they had to
lie and obfuscate to get Obamacare
passed. That is damning commentary,
not on the American public, but their
misbegotten handiwork.
Rich Lowry is editor of the National
Review.
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Getting out into the wild rekindles sense of boyhood

It only took a second to
step off my horse, draw
my rifle, and plant my
butt in the snow. The elk
were 250 yards away and
not alarmed. Rusty, my
lifelong running partner,
dismounted and kneeled,
unzipped the backpack
and pulled out the television camera that he didnt
know how to operate. Joe,
my Wyoming guide buddy
squatted behind me and in
a low voice said, The bull
you want to shoot is back in
the trees.
The scenario began more
than 50 years ago. None of
us could put our finger on
the exact time in our lives
that we became outdoorsmen. But it must have happened near the first time we
smelled wood smoke and
heard stories of mighty antlered creatures that ghosted
through wild lands.
On another day long
ago Rusty and I sat in
the small structure laughing like school girls. The
deer stand was so cramped
that even two runts like us
couldnt sit side-by-side
shoulder-to-shoulder. Instead, Rusty straddled the
board bench seat with his
back against a window.
I sat facing forward my
Looking Down
from the Saddle
Herman
Brune
Herman Brune is a freelance writer,

radio personality and author based
in Colorado County.
left shoulder against his

chest and my right shoulder against the opposing
wall. The deer stand was
my own creation built
from debris and remnants
that Id scrapped together
around Grandmas house.
The design and engineering sprang from my preteenage imagination and
superior logic. Grandma
did not own a measuring
tape but a yard stick from
Seymours
Lumberyard
sufficed. There was also a
grand amount of eyeballing
that guaranteed windowslots would be straight and
level. There were also no
power tools. Each board
was hand sawed with what
must have been Grandpas
left over saws from the
1940s. If there was any-
thing about the tiny building that was done with correct foresight, it was that
the overhang in the front
and back was long enough
to block a certain amount
of rain. Also, Id put tarpaper on the roof, and used it
for a flap-style backdoor.
To our good fortune we
had traipsed a long mile to
the river bottom and gotten into the deer stand well
before daylight. To our bad
fortune daylight also broke
to the prelude of a fresh
Norther.
We questioned each other the first minutes before
dawn.
Do you think its going
to rain? Rusty asked.
I dont know, maybe.
It feels like rain, smells
like rain, sure is dark.
I hope it doesnt rain, I
want to shoot a deer.
Do deer travel in the
rain?
A sudden short volley
of over-sized raindrops
beat the ground around us,
Were about to find out.
To this date, I had never
shot a deer. The exercise
that we enacted was more
than expecting the impossible. But, such is the power
of youthful exuberance and
believing in life.
To the Editor
Grandpas 44-40 Winchester leaned in the corner waiting. It would, on a

later date, take me the next
step away from being a boy.
The early morning light
was only beginning to
creep into the dark corners
of the woods. Then thunder
rumbled its weight across
the landscape, blasted one
hard warning, and after
that we were looking at a
torrential downpour. Our
view was cut to only several
yards. We couldnt hear anything except the incessant
drumming splatter of rainwater immediately above
our heads. Thankfully, the
wind wasnt blowing and
for once a good idea paid
off. The tarpaper and board
roof was protecting us.
There were no cell phones
to distract our attention. No
video games or electronic
gizmos to steal our senses
away from our perfect dilemma. Everything in the
world was in order. We
were in a wooden structure,
wearing cotton, wool, and
leather. My rifle was made
of steel and an observer
would have difficulty finding anything plastic about
our situation.
Now, the hunt was relegated to staring at the
blank wall of wetness. We

wondered how long wed
be stuck in the deer stand.
Leaving was out of the question and we marveled at still
being dry. Then we started
getting silly.
In my dearest wishes I
wish I could remember the
jokes that induced the pure
screams of joy when we were
children. It seemed that every notion, word, sound,
stupid expression, and anecdote made us laugh until we
held our tummies, squinted
our eyes, and shook in silent
convulsions. Then wed gasp
for air and barely catch our
breath before the next dose
of hilarity sent us back over
the cliff.
We roared our feelings
and yelled our jokes while
the onslaught of rain muted
our human noise. Even at
our age we knew our antics for that mornings hunt
would not pass muster in
the court of old men in
hunting camps. But for the
moment we allowed ourselves the loose privilege of
being big enough to be in a
deer stand and yet be children enough to giggle and
snort in fits.
When the rain slacked
we quieted down, watched
for deer for a prescribed
amount of time, and eventually slogged through the

mud, waded two creeks,
and made our way home.
On this particular day,
sitting on a snowy mountainside Rusty and I are
the same people we were
40-something years ago.
Neither of us gives a flying hoot about a trophys
score, and were both victims of our own humor. For
30 years Rusty worked 24/7
putting three sons through
college. He savvies computers and a real day job I
dont.
For eight days, we lived in
the wilderness camp. Three
of those days were spent
cutting firewood and packing hay to our horses. Five
days were spent learning
the country for three or four
miles in every direction.
Now, on the ninth day we
settled onto our haunches
to complete our mission.
Rusty pointed the television camera at the sky, at the
ground, and at himself. Joe
whispered encouragement
and my crosshairs found
the target.
For a moment in time, in
life, the hunt took us back
to when we were boys.
And soon enough we were
laughing again.
Please continue giving to GCAM
Dear Editor,
Since many of Gonzales Chroistian
Assistance Ministrys donors give anonymously, this letter is an attempt to thank
every person and group who chooses
to help meet the growing needs of our
county that threaten to exhaust our resources.
Canned corn and dry pinto beans have
been in desperate need at GCAM and
through the food bank in Victoria for
some time.
Our freezers are becoming emptier
and emptier of meat. We hope hunting
season will re-stock these as hunters remember our plea for processed meat.
Again, thank you for every action taken to provide answers to this and future
shortages.
GCAM Board, Employees and Directors
Gonzales
Correcting some errors
Dear Editor,
In the guest editorial I wrote for the
Thursday, Nov. 13 paper, I mistakenly
said President George W. Bush had
signed the Defense of Marriage Act into
law. Actually, it was President Bill Clinton who signed that bill into law. I apologize for my mistake.
A second error was yours, not mine.
Although you correctly identified me as
a Pastor, you assigned me the wrong congregation. I am pastor at Emmanuel Fellowship, not First Baptist Church.
Lynn Wilson, Pastor
Emmanuel Fellowship Church
EDITORS NOTE: Our sincere apologies for the error. Were pretty sure our
mistake also came as a bit of a shock to
pastor Clint Lowery and First Baptist
Church, too.
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Obama was rational, not extremist

If right wing Republicans have their way,
the lives of eight million people could be
ripped apart by simply being rounded up
and sent back to their countries of origin.
The economic engines in our high tech,
agricultural, hotel, restaurant and construction industries, which these eight million
people help support, could just as well come
to a grinding halt by an effort of mass deportation that these extremists advocate.
The President has offered a much more
rational proposal by delaying deportations
and offering work permits to over four million people who already make up part of our
Nations fabric. These are our neighbors,
friends and family. They want a better life
for themselves and their families, much like
the rest of us. They are people who work
hard and are proud to call the United States
of America home.
Allowing undocumented immigrants
to stay in this country lawfully would also
have economic benefits. An analysis done
in 2013 by the Congressional Budget Office
Guest Commentary
Rep.
Filemon Vela
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela

represents Congressional District 34, which
includes southern Gonzales County.
determined that creating a pathway to legal

status for undocumented immigrants could
reduce federal deficits by up to $175 billion
over 10 years.
In Texas alone, there are more than 1.6
million unauthorized immigrants. The federal government does not have the resources, manpower or ability to deport millions
of people. History tells us this is a country
made up of immigrants. The President deserves credit for this courageous first step in
fixing our broken immigration system, and
it is now up to Congress to finish the job.
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Winterfest is coming; amazing local sales are coming, too

What key wont open any
door? A turkey!
The Gonzales Chamber
of Commerce & Agriculture
wishes you and your family
many blessing this Thanksgiving Holiday! (Our office will be
closed November 27 & 28th.)
Laurel Ridge Antiques
Champagne Shopping Saturday was held on November 22.
Everyone enjoywed all of the
fine antiques, Christmas decor
and gifts that Laurel Ridge has
to offer while relaxing with a
nice glass of champagne!
will be having amazing sales
starting the week of November 25th till the 29th. Drop by
all week from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. to take advantage of 20%
off apparel and the ever growing Consuela handbag line!
They are also offering free gift
wrapping the entire Christmas
season!
Country Village Square
Apartments and The Volunteers of America are once again
hosting the Annual Senior
Citizen Thanksgiving Din-
Chamber
Chatter
Daisy
Scheske
Daisy Scheske is the Executive Director of the Gonzales
ner. Dinner will be served on

from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the
Community Room at Country
Village Square. If you are alone
on Thanksgiving, come join
them for dinner, or if you are
home bound and will be unable to attend please, call for a
home delivered Thanksgiving
meal. Transportation can be
arranged for those who need it.
Happy Thanksgiving from the
Country Village Square Apartments!
Please join Angels & Outlaws as they host their Thanksgiving After Hours Party on
Thanksgiving Day and their
Black Friday Super Sale! After

you have had your fill of turkey,
stop by for some retail therapy.
They will be having amazing
sales, drinks, and of course
door prizes!
will be hosting a unique Black
Friday Sale. Browse the store
and treat yourself to cheese,
wine and several door prizes.
There will be plenty of sales
to help make your Christmas
shopping list shorter!
Stop by The China Basket
to shop and celebrate Small
Business Saturday on November 29th and register for
fabulous door prizes!
Help us surprise our business of the month on December 3rd! To learn more
about this event please email
admin@gonzalestexas.com.
Who will it be? Find out on
our social media pages!
The First Friday Coffee
Mixer will be held at Victoria College - Gonzales Center from 8:30-9:15 a.m. First
Friday Coffee is a casual
networking event aimed at
Area Livestock Reports
Gonzales Livestock Report

The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, November 22, 2014 had on hand: 1,000
cattle.
Compared to our last sale:
Calves and yearlings sold steady.
Packer cows sold steady.
Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150300 lbs., $365-$420; 300-400 lbs,
$320-$360; 400-500 lbs, $300$335; 500-600 lbs, $255-$285;
600-700 lbs., $220-$235; 700-800
lbs, $215-$220.
Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs,
$145-$185.
Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150300 lbs, $275-$350; 300-400 lbs,
$250-$265; 400-500 lbs, $245$255; 500-600 lbs., $220-$245;
600-700 lbs., $200-$215.
Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $94-$112;
Cutters, $110-$130; Canners,
$75-$89; Low yielding fat cows,
$98-$112.
Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 &
2, good heavy bulls; $120-$128;
light weights and medium quality bulls, $105-$115.
Stocker Cows: $950-$2,600.
Pairs: $1,800-$2,750.
We will not have a sale Saturday, November 29, 2014. In
observance of the Thanksgiving
Holiday.
Thank you for your business!!

View our sale live at cattleusa.
com!
Nixon Livestock Report
The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. Report had on
hand, November 24, 2014, Volume, 767; 225 cows, 21 bulls.
Steers: 200-300 lbs, $328 to
$338 to $390; 300-400 lbs., $295
to $305 to $395; 400-500 lbs,
$274 to $284 to $360; 500-600
lbs, $232 to $242 to $290; 600700 lbs, $220 to $230 to $255;
700-800 lbs, $203 to $213 to
$229.
Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $272 to
$282 to $340; 300-400 lbs, $283
to $293 to $340; 400-500 lbs,
$249 to $259 to $320; 500-600
lbs, $221 to $231 to $270; 600700 lbs, $209 to $219 to $231;
700-800 lbs, $195 to $205 to
$217.
Slaughter cows: $66 to $120;
Slaughter bulls: $105 to $139;
Stocker cows: $1,000 to $2,500;
Pairs: $1,800-$3,150.
Notices:
Last sale of 2014 will be on
December 15, 2014.
Hallettsville Livestock Report
The Hallettsville Livestock
Commission Co., Inc. had on
hand on November 18, 2014,
2,179, week ago, 2,289 year ago,
2,245.
The market was much higher
again this week. Better quality classes of calves sold $3 to $6
higher on the heavier weights
and $6 to $10 higher in the lighter weight brackets.
Packer cows and bulls sold to
$1 to $2 higher on approx.250
hd.
Stocker cows sold $50 to $150
per head higher with very good
demand on approx.. 150 hd.
Packer Cows: higher dressing
utility & cutter cows, $107-$121;
lower dressing utility & cutter
cows, $88-$107; light weight
canner cows, $63-$88.
Packer Bulls: heavyweight
bulls, $131-$136; utility & cutter bulls, $116-$130; lightweight
canner bulls, $104-$116.
Stocker and Feeder Calves
and Yearlings: Steer & Bull
Calves: under 200; None; 200300 lbs, $325-$410; 300-400 lbs,
$315-$388; 400-500 lbs, $288$375; 500-600 lbs, $248-$310;
600-700 lbs, $228-$257; 700-800
lbs, $216-$242. Heifer Calves:
under 200 lbs, None; 200-300
lbs, $290-$350; 300-400 lbs,
$280-$348; 400-500 lbs, $253$322; 500-600 lbs, $230-$272;
600-700 lbs, $212-$236; 700-800
lbs, $185-$220.
If we can help with marketing
your livestock, please call 361798-4336.
showcasing a member business in our community. Stop

by for a warm cup of coffee
and learn about what all the
Victoria College has to offer
those in the Gonzales Area.
All those who attend will
have the chance to win $50
cash!
Join the fun at Craft Crossing with a Whimsical Painting Class on Decembers 5th!
Watch the Winterfest Parade
and paint a canvas of your
very own at the same time!
For more information, please
contact 830-203-5303.
The Gonzales Main Street
Director Barbara Friedrich,
along with her board and volunteers, have planned a fabulous Winterfest Celebration
event starting on December
4.
Gonzales Healthcare Systems will kick off the celebration with the naming of
Christmas Angels and Santa
Claus will be arriving via
Owner/Operator
901 East Davis St.
Luling, TX 78648
Work 830-875-2277
Cell 512-771-6218
Fax 830-875-2277
miller.bullock@yahoo.com
please contact 830.672.7363.

For more information
about Winterfest, please
check our online calendar at
<http://www.GonzalesTexas.
com> www.GonzalesTexas.
com!
On Tuesday, December
9th, The Gonzales Learning
and Career Center be having
a ribbon cutting ceremony at
2:00 to celebrate their new location at the Gonzales County Courthouse.
We would like to welcome
our new members! Thank
you for joining the Gonzales
Chamber of Commerce!
Charlene Gray, CRC Oilfield Services,,Debbie Henderson, Dr. Panos D.D.S and
P.C., Gonzales Outdoor Power, Legacy Ranch, Lodges and
Garages Inc., Lois W. Kolkhorst, Puff and Snuff, Radicke
Resell, Rick Arnic with
LCRA, Texas Gonzales &
Northern Railway (TXGN),
Wrangler Trucking.
Gonzales County Records

Gonzales County Courthouse
Deeds
November 1-30
Rayes, Donna S. (Extr), Turk,
Martha Belle Eckols (Estate) and
Turk, Martha E. (AKA to Staton,
Peggy Adair Eckols, w/d, Lt. 2,
Peggy Adair Addn, Gonzales.
MTHS Properties, LLC to
CMH Homes, Inc., w/d, Lt. 18,
High Ridge Meadows, Phase One,
Andrew Winters Svy, A-471.
Floresville Land Enterprises,
Inc. to Memorial Heights Baptist
Church, w/d, Lts. 3 & 7, Edith
Johnson Subdn, Gonzales.
Rafter FC Development, Inc. to
Rafter FC Homes, Inc., w/d, Lt. 15,
Blk. 2 of Replat of Lts. 15-18, Blk.
2, Lous Garden Subdvn, Gonzales.
Griffin Jr, Billy C., Griffin, Patrick Brian and Hart, Vicki Ann
to Griffin Jr, Billy C. (Extrx) and
Griffin Sr, Billy C. (Estate), w/d,
Undiv. Int. in 49.633 Acres, Thomas Moore Svy, A-353.
Parr, John Moore and Parr,
Charlena J. to Parr Family, Ltd.,
w/d, 603.262 Acres, Mary Ann
Williams Svy, A-82.
Stewart Jr, Dudley to EOG
Stewart, Lee to EOG Resources,
Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Jones, Rosa Hopkins to EOG
Lee, Shannon to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd
Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Brown, Nina Stewart to EOG
Stewart, Terrance Leandra to
Millers
Autoworx
Miller Bullock
Helicopter with Mayor Logan. There will be snow activities for the children and of
course, pictures with Santa!
Santas Market will open at
5:00 p.m. on Friday December 5th; followed by the Main
Street lighted Christmas Parade
at 7:00 p.m. Stars in the Village
will be held from 6:00 p.m.-9:00
p.m. at Pioneer Village.
Gather your Christmas
costume and holly jolly down
to the Chamber of Commerce Jingle Bell Fun Run
at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday,
December 6th! Registration
forms can be picked up at the
Chamber office located in the
Old Jail Museum, or online at
<http://www.gonzalestexas.
com> www.gonzalestexas.
com under celebrations.
If you know your chili or
stew is the best in Texas, we
encourage you to enter the
VFW Auxiliary Chili and
Stew Cook-off! For more information about this event,
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Hampton, Jo Ella to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Stewart, Leonard to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
McGee, Marlon Duval to EOG
Stewart, Stacey A.to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Beh, Margo to EOG Resources,
Inc., o/l, 30.12 AcresSamuel H.
Gates Svy, A-228.
Dorsey, Loretta to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Bailey, Roy Dell to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Bailey Jr, Edward Bernard to
Roy, Pennetta W. (Trustee),
Pennetta W. Roy Revocable Family Living Trust and Roy Revocable Family Living Trust, Penetta
to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 84.00
Houston, Rodney Uriah to
Stewart, Michael to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres,
Stewart, Lisa to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd
Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Cortez, Isaac to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd
Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Stewart Jr, Lee Ervin to EOG

Sullins, Terrance Dwight to
Curtis, Shirley Moore to EOG
Marshall, Bettye Joyce to EOG
Jones, Bonnie to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd
Lockhart Svy, A-36.
Evans, Stephen A. to Floyd,
David Allen and Floyd, Cynthia
Diane Menking, w/d, 2.28 Acres,
William Hill Svy, A-27.
Averdung, Craig, A to Wootton, Jason Curtis, w/d, 51.007
Acres. Prospect McCoy A-342 &
Fredericksburg Kistler A-33 Svys.
Assumed Names
Carlile, Gregory Shane Geek
Tools, Gonzales.
Dudman, Bryan L. Texas Lettuce Please, Waelder.
Matias, David Allen No Limit
Accessories, Gonzales.
Metzler, Mark Metzler Welding Service, Gonzales.
Miles, Brenda K. Miles and
Associates, Gonzales.
Marriage License
Sumale, Anthony E. and Almaguer, Esperanza.
Fuller, Shawn L. and Stewart,
Miranda L.
Razo, Adan and Ramirez, Marybel.
Schautteet Jr., David L. and Magallanes, Amber M.
Valenta Jr., George and Thomas, Maisy I.
Housman, James L. and Hurd,
Elaine L.
Maresh Drilling Co.

Under new ownership
Dwayne & Melissa Simper

Well Drilling, Repairs,
Septic System
Contact Dwayne
361-596-4845 or 361-772-5652
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Family Dentistry of Gonzales

Gentle Quality Care
606 St. Louis
Gonzales, TX 78629
Assemblies of God
Gonzales Family Church
Assembly of God
320 St. Andrew
First Assembly of God
509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
New Life Assembly of God
Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith
St. Gonzales
Bahai Faith
Bahai Faith
621 St. George St. Gonzales
Baptist
Clark Baptist Church
F.M. 794, Gonzales
County Baptist Church
Hwy. 87 Smiley
Eastside Baptist Church
Seydler Street, Gonzales
Elm Grove Baptist Church
4337 FM 1115
Waelder, Texas 78959
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Tony Fitzsimmons, Owner
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms

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

Gonzales Memorial Church of

God in Christ
1113 Hastings, Gonzales
New Way Church of God in Christ
Lutheran
First Evangelical Lutheran
Dewville United Methodist

West of FM 1117 on CR 121

406 N Ave E Waelder

Greater Palestine Baptist Church

S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)

410 N. Franklin, Nixon
Greater Rising Star

Baptist Church
3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Flatonia United Methodist

403 E North Main, Flatonia
Iglesia Bautista
Macedonia
201 S Congress Nixon
Harwood Methodist Church

North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood
SATURN SALES & SERVICE
Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder
Henson Chapel United Methodist

James Miller
Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97
Memorial Heights Baptist

Church
1330 College Gonzales
Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87
TEXAN
NURSING & REHAB

of Gonzales
3428 Moulton Road

Gonzales, TX 78629
phone 830-672-2867
fax 830-672-6483
Dry Fertilizer
Custom Application &
Soil Testing
STEVE EHRIG
830-263-1233
P.O. Box 1826

Gonzales, TX 78629
The Romberg
House
Assisted Living Residence
Melanie Petru-Manager
210 Qualls Street, Gonzales, TX 78629
melaniepetru@gmail.com
txarr.com/license #030010
Morgan Mills
830-857-4086
Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Webster Chapel A.M.E.
1027 Church St. Gonzales
Old Moulton Baptist Church

2287 FM 1680, Moulton
Non-Denominational
Agape Ministries
512 St. James, Gonzales
Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales
Living Waters Fellowship Church

605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
Providence Missionary Baptist

Church
1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
Bread of Life Ministries

Stratton Primitive Baptist

FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero
St. James Baptist Church
Hwy 80- North of Belmont
Saint Paul Baptist Church
SE 2nd St. Waelder
Shiner Baptist Church
Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Union Lea Baptist Church
St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Union Valley Baptist
Church
FM 1681 NW of Nixon
Catholic
St. James Catholic Church
417 N. College, Gonzales
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. John St. Gonzales
St. Joseph Catholic Church
207 S. Washington, Nixon
St Patrick Catholic Church in
Waelder
613 Highway 90 East Waelder
St. Phillip Catholic Church
Hwy 87 Smiley
Christian
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
712 Crockett, Luling
M-F 7:00 to 5:30
Sat. 9:00 to 3:00
Abiding Word Lutheran Church,

LCMS
1310 St. Louis

Hwy 108 N Smiley
San Marcos Primitive Baptist

Church
4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90
P.O. Box 186, Luling
830-875-5305
(830) 672-6518
Fax: (830) 672-6368
Cell: (512) 376-0773
Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales
Methodist
Belmont United Methodist
Hwy. 90-A
Oak Valley Baptist Church

Hwy. 97 Bebe
Travis Treasner
Full Gospel
Camp Valley Full Gospel
7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80

403 N Texas Nixon
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

100 Capes Gonzales
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Evangelical
La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo
W. Central at 87 Nixon
Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office
830-540-4285 830-540-4422
Logan Insurance Agency
Episcopal
Episcopal Church of the Messiah
721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407
Harris Chapel United

Methodist
S. Liberty St. Nixon
4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales
Office 830-672-8664
Fax 830-672-8665
Cowboy Church
of Gonzales County
J.B. Wells Showbarn
El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva
of Waelder
Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
Emmanuel Fellowship
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship
Hwy. 80 in Leesville
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple
1906 Hickston, Gonzales
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520 N. Ave C
P.O. Box 64
Shiner, TX 77984
Phone
(361) 594-3352
Fax
(361) 594-3127
424 St. Peter St.

Gonzales, TX
77984
Phone
(830 672-3322
Fax
(830) 672-9208
921 St. Peter St.
830-672-6865
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HOLIDAY FINANCE
CORPORATION
506 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6556
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord

1805 Weimar, Gonzales
New Life Temple for Jesus Christ
Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy
80
River of Life Christian Fellowship
207 Steele St., Smiley 830-5876500
Two Rivers Bible Church
1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210,
Gonzales
Inter-Denominational
Faith Family Church
1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Pentecostal
Faith Temple
Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2
1515 Dallas, Gonzales
Temple Bethel Pentecostal
1104 S. Paul, Gonzales
Churches of Christ
Church of Christ
1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gonzales

3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR
235, Right on CR 236
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon
Presbyterian
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church
CR 210 off FM 1116
Church of Christ
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

Churches of God
Community Church of God
Messianic Judaism
Congregation Adat HaDerech
Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days,
672-5953
Office 830-672-2845
Fax 830-672-6087
David S. Mobile 830-857-5394

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That doggone turkey is being elsuive this year
Goodness gracious it is
almost time for Thanksgiving and I havent found the
turkey. That bird is an elusive
thing this year. So many people are having to work crazy
schedules and cart children
back and forth from college.
So no wonder things are so
mixed up that the turkey is
still lost. Thanksgiving is not
supposed to be that way. It
is supposed to be a peaceful
and congenial gathering. I
guess the people that huddled on that little ship that
set sail from England and
finally landed on American
soil were happy to be on solid ground again. They would
have all died if the Indians
hadnt come to their rescue.
And we thank you God once
again for these persistent
people who braved that wide
open ocean in that little bitty
ship to come to start a new
life of religious freedom in a
Sandis Country
Fried News
Sandi
Gandre
wild unknown country.
We need to keep these
people in our prayers: Case
Martin, and Ridge Sedley
Martin and their parents,
Lindsay and Clint; Joe Kotwig, Linda Denker, Rhonda
Pruett, Landis Kern, Judy
Wilson, Aunt Georgie Gandre, Frances Gandre, and
Betty Gandre, Ben and Mabel Richter, Jean Lott, Laddie
Studler, Sandi Gandre, Joyce
and Danny Schellenberg; Esther Lindemann, Teresa Wilke, Christine Wilke, Anna
Lindemann, Bill Lott, Marilyn Qualls, Shirley Dozier,
Bubba, Sarge Dunkin, Pedro,

Rosie Garcia, Clay, Louise
Jones, Margie Menking Jimmy Kelley, Jack Finch, Bob
Young, Marie Schauer, Lillie
Lay, Brandon Gandre, Laura
Walker,and Jimmy Kelly. The
families of Terry Allen and
Myrtle Colwell. The Nesloney Family and the family
of Vernon Ludwig. Please
also remember our troops
and their families.
I know that you may be
hunting for straws as to who
Vernon Ludwig belongs
to. He is the father of Carol
Siepmann. Carol and her father were very close and she
will miss him very much. He
lived down in the Sinton area
and his funeral will be Friday
in Sinton. We send sympathy
to Carol, Wayne, and the rest
of their family.
Please say extra prayers
for Laddie Studler. His tests
results were not the best. He
is very weak and cannot walk

many steps at a time. His son
Charles is taking him back to
the VA to get some retesting
done to see if perhaps after
they have seen any change
in the tests. We just mainly
need for Laddie to get some
of his strength back. He is
just wiped out.
We congratulate John
Raeke on his 50th Birthday. John is one of those
special people who walk
in our midst without much
ado, but gets much accomplished in many areas. He
picks several worthwhile
causes and gives his all to
those causes. His devotion
and commitment to those
causes shines through in
the way he speaks to others
about them. The luncheon
that was held Saturday in
the Monthalia Fellowship
Hall honored Johns 50th
birthday but it also honored
Johns favorite charity. That

charity is LIGHTHOUSE
2911. A goodly amount of
money was raised for that
charity Saturday and was
much appreciated.
Several people in Pastor
Pauls family got in on the
cooking. I dont know how
Karens mother made those
pork and beans, I think she
called them party beans,
but the general consensus is
that we need to know how
she put them together. Oh
my, they sure were good. I
have a terrible, awful, dislike of pork and beans.
However, I have revised my
thoughts about these beans.
Then those potatoes
were on the delicious side
too. Paul Beard cooked
them up with lots of butter
and splashed in some dill.
By the time I got through
with that, and added a few
bites of that cake, I didnt
care what else I put in my

mouth.
We got about seven
tenths of rain. I thought
that we might get bombarded off the earth there for
a little while. Pecan limbs
were poppin everywhere.
The lightning was flashing
and I think the thunder decided that it should shake
Leesville off the map. Some
tin was blown off of George
Finks barn. Some tin flew
off a building near Coe Valley. For November, things
were getting a little rowdy.
But at least we did not have
snow like they did in Buffalo, NY. That was just a
pitiful situation.
Have a safe journey to
your Thanksgiving Day
dinner. For those of you
staying at home and having
to work, blessings to you.
The weather is supposed to
be beautiful. Take care.
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Kolkhorst draws Hegar, Abbott support

Politics
BRENHAM State Rep.

Lois Kolkorst this week
announced two big-name
endorsements in her campaign to take the Texas Senate seat being vacated by
Comptroller-Elect Glenn
Hegar.
Texas
Governor-elect
Greg Abbott and Hegar
himself have announced
their endorsements of
Kolkhorst in the special
election to fill the Texas
Senate seat left vacant by
Hegars recent election as
Comptroller.
Lois is a job creator, a
proven conservative and
a principled and effective
public servant, said Abbott. During her time in
the legislature, Lois has
been a steadfast advocate
for job creation, smaller
government and a secure
border. She has stood
shoulder to shoulder with
our fellow conservatives
and my office in the fight
against federal government
overreach. The voters of the
18th district couldnt find a
better advocate to preserve
our Texas values and build
an even better future for
our state.
I am honored to have
the endorsement of Governor-elect Greg Abbott,
Kolkhorst said. Greg Abbott has fought tirelessly to
defend our state from the
federal government and
has been a strong leader in

Texas for our conservative
principles. I look forward
to working with him as the
next senator from District
18.
Abbotts move on Monday followed a similar announcement on Friday by
Hegar.
Through the years in
the House and Senate, Lois
and I have worked together
and battled for our area,
Hegar said. She has more
heart than almost anyone
Ive ever met in all my life.
She will give you every single ounce that she has and
that is a lot! Thats why Im
supporting and endorsing
my good friend, Lois Kolkhorst.
The special election for
Senate District 18 will take
place on Dec. 6. Early voting begins Nov. 26 and continues through Dec. 2.
Kolkhorst, businessman
Gary Gates of Richmond,
and former Simonton
councilman, businessman
and attorney Charles Gregory have filed to seek the
seat as Republicans. Two
Democrats, Cindy Drabek,
businesswoman and recent candidate for district
85 state representative, of
Rosenberg; and Christian
E. Hawkins, also of Rosenberg, have filed.
The special election is
open to all candidates and
Royalty Income, Personal & Business Taxes
does not differentiate by

party affiliation. A single
candidate must obtain a
majority of the votes or a
runoff will be required.
For voters in Gonzales
County, new applications
for a ballot by mail are now
available for the special
election; if you applied for
a ballot by mail in the primary or general election,
you will NOT need to reapply.
Ballot by mail applications are available from
Gonzales County Clerk
Lee Ridel at 830-672-2801,
or by writing County Clerk,
PO Box 77, Gonzales
78629. Applications must
be physically received by
Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Applicants for ballot
by mail must meet one or
more of the following criteria:
65 years of age or older;
Disability
Confinement in jail prior
while still an eligible voter
Expected absence from
the county on election day
and during the period of
early voting. Ballots for this
reason can only be mailed
to an address outside the
county.
Mail ballots must be returned by mail no later than
Election Day Dec. 6.
Early voting by personal
appearance will be held
at the Gonzales County
Courthouse Annex County
Clerks Office, 1709 Sarah
DeWitt Dr., from 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Nov. 26 and continuing
through Tuesday, Dec. 2.
The Texas Voter ID Law
will be in effect for the election. The ID requirement
does not effect mail balloting.
On Election Day, Dec. 6,
the following locations will

be used for balloting:
Precicts 1, 14 and 15:
Gonzales County Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph St. in
Gonzales
Precincts 2 and 11:
Gonzales Master Gardeners Center, 623 F. Fair St.,
Gonzales
Precincts 3, 5, 7, 8: Gonzales City Building, 820 St.
Joseph St., Gonzales
Precincts 4, 6, 10, 13:
Gonzales County Nixon Annex, 603 E. Central, Nixon
Precinct 9: Waelder
Community Center, 311
Highway 90W, Waelder
Precinct 12: JB Wells
Jr. Multi-Purpose Facility/
Show Barn, 2301 County
Road 197, Gonzales
State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham with Gov.-Elect

Greg Abbott at a campaign event earlier this fall.
Abbott on Monday extended his endorsement to
Kolkhorsts bid for the Senate seat being vacated by
Glenn Hegar. (Kolkhorst Campaign Photo)
WINTERFEST: Weekend events

usher in annual holiday season
Activities will move outdoors to the rear

parking area, where children will gather to
play in the snow area. Shortly afterward,
Santa and Mayor Bobby Logan will arrive
by helicopter and land on the helipad near
the snow play area.
Santa will then visit with the children
and takes pictures with those wishing to
participate before leaving around 6 p.m.
The employees of the hospital hold
a bake sale to raise $1,500 to pay for the
snow expense. There is no charge for any
of the activities.
The formal Winterfest activities get underway on Friday, Dec. 5 starting with Santas Market on Confederate Square from
5-9 p.m. The Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade is scheduled to get underway
at 7 p.m.
Pioneer Village will also be hosting Stars

in the Village from 6-9 p.m. on both Friday
adn Saturday.
Saturdays Winterfest events begin at 8
a.m. with the annual Jingle Bell Fun Run.
Santas Market runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m..
There will be an ice skating rink available
on the square from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The $10
admission fee for skaters benefits the Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation.
The Gonzales Learning and Career Center Pet Parade is scheduled at noon.
Also scheduled on Saturday is the Historic Homes Tour from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the Gonzales
Events continue on Saturday with a historic organ concert by Paul Keith at 7 p.m.
at the Presbyterian Church.
The Historic Homes Tour continues on
Sunday from 2-6 p.m.
HOUSE: State rep to take ag post

stretches across five Central Texas counties,

including Gonzales County. Kleinschmidt
has served in the Texas House since 2009.
He becomes the third state legislator
planning to change jobs as a result of the
2014 balloting. State Sen. Glenn Hegar,

whose district includes Gonzales and
Lavaca counties, was elected State Comptroller. State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, whose
district includes Lavaca and Fayette Counties, has resigned her seat to seek Hegars
Senate seat.
MEDALS: Historic recognition

The Gonzales County Historical Commission is partnering with the Alamo

Chapter of the SRT to pre-sell these medals
at $15 each before they become available to
the public during San Antonios Fiesta Celebration in 2015. These medals are available at a discounted price through Dec. 7.
On Dec. 8, the price will increase to $18.36.
Purchasers also have the option of add-
ing one or two bars engraved with the

names of the Immortal 32 at $13 each.
Each medal can accomodate two bars. You
may also order blank bars and have them
engraved yourself.
The order form above can be printed
and mailed to Gonzales County Historical Commission c/o Glenda Gordon, 315
Rather St., Gonzales TX 78629. For details or to use a credit card to order, e-mail
chair@gonzaleschc.org.
COUNTY: Oil sites to get signs

havent been here that long, she said.

When seconds count these moments matter. It can be very, very confusing when
seconds count.
Precinct 1 Commissioner K.O. Del
Whiddon suggested the 9-1-1 address be
added to the permit application and suggested that address be posted along with
the required Railroad Commission signage.
Their Railroad Commission sign hangs
on the gate, that could just be added to it,
he said.
EMS sells 4-inch-letter, reflective signage as their fund-raiser, Voigt said. Its
not that expensive for the companies, I
would think theyd jump at it if they knew
about it.
Johnson said most of the oil companies
were willing to accept the larger fee for

driveway access to county roads.
As much traffic as goes in and out of
those properties, some of them will be generating millions of dollars, I dont think its
a big amount to help pay for the roads, he
said.
Commissioners approved a measure
raising the driveway access to county roads
for oilfield properties from $400 to $1,000
and opted to include a requirement that
the propertys 9-1-1 address be posted as
part of or next to the RRC signage.
In other action Monday, Commissioners
agreed to place the Countys old Christmas tree and electronics up for bids on
govdeals.com and destroy or dispose of
those items if the decor gets no bids.
Also approved was a contract to begin
the process of installing a security camera
system for the courthouse and the Justice
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Good grades got cheers

Thursday
as
North
Avenue
Intermediate
held its academic pep
rally to recognize honor
roll students, those with
perfect attendance and
BUGS students
whove brought their
grades up in every class.
In addition to a prep
talk from high schoolers
in the National Honor
Society, students got to
cheer for their teachers,
who received gift cards
from Wal-Mart as part of
a program which donates
$500,000
nationwide
to classroom teachers.
(Photos by Dave Mundy)
Turkey Day meal costs

will decrease slightly
Fourth quarter food prices in Texas remain fairly steady this year with a basket
of 16 staple grocery items totaling $50.49,
up just 1.22 percent from last quarter at
$49.88, according to Texas Farm Bureaus
(TFB) Grocery Price Watch.
Texans grocery bills are starting to
level out, Gonzales County Farm Bureau
President Jim Bunkie Selman said. The
effects of the four-year drought are beginning to subside and shoppers should start
to notice that at the grocery store.
The 16-item basket showed decreases in
several items, including grapefruit (down
10.31 percent); pork chops (down 3.63 percent); dried pinto beans (down 2.97 perNew members are welcome at the BPO ELKs Lodge meeting November 20, 2014 cent); and white bread (down .74 percent).
(from left) Rene Delagarza, Frank Ball, Becky Eldridge, Lodge Exalted Ruler Ken
Texans will pay more for vanilla cake mix
Wright, Karen Hall, Charles Aleman.
(up 8.76 percent); beef top sirloin steak (up
New Eks Recognized
8.23 percent); and cheddar cheese, block

(up 2.22 percent).
Ground beef remained the same at $4.48
per pound in both the third and fourth
quarters. Selman also noted the cost of the
annual Thanksgiving meal for a family of
10 people is down this year.
According to TFBs annual Thanksgiving Meal Report, a traditional, Texas-style
Thanksgiving dinner will cost $46.79 this
year, the President said. Thats nearly 3
percent savings over last year, with decreases in prices of frozen turkey, shelled
and halved pecans, cubed stuffing and frozen green beans.
TFBs Thanksgiving Meal Report and
Grocery Price Watch prices were reported
by 38 volunteer shoppers at grocery stores
statewide from Nov. 4-11. TFB has released
its Grocery Price Watch survey quarterly
since March 2009.
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The Gonzales Community Health Center gave away 200 $25 dollar gift cards for Thanksgiving to the citys
citizens on Friday, November 21. The event was made possible by Tony Powerss $5, 000 donation. Mr. Powers will make another donation to Toys for Tots next month and they will hold a similar event. Mr. Powers
encourages anyone who can help others during the holidays to do so: Everyone able to donate should.
(Photos by Stewart Frazier)
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Bridge reconstruction to begin

YOAKUM The Texas Department of
Transportation has awarded a $202,141 contract to Constar Construction of Victoria to
replace a bridge on Old Gonzales Road just
north of Cuero. Construction is due to begin
the first week of December, with completion
scheduled in February 2015.
The project will require the complete closure of the intersection of Old Gonzales
Road and Ed Blackwell Road. Motorists will
need to find alternate routes around the project area.
The current bridge, built in 1940, has been
deemed structurally deficient and cannot
accommodate vehicles weighing more than
21,000 pounds. The new bridge will have no

weight limitations.
This project is being funded through the
Highway Bridge Program, and consists of
a partnership between TxDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, and DeWitt
County.
TxDOTs Yoakum District encompasses
11 counties in South Texas, serving over
333,000 residents. The district employs approximately 280 people, and has offices in
each of the counties we serve. More information on the Yoakum District can be found on
the TxDOT website<http://www.txdot.gov/
inside-txdot/district/yoakum.html>.
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Thursday, November 27 2014
Dogs, Gobblers square off in playoffs for first time

By MARK LUBE
YOAKUM The Yoakum Bulldogs get to add a

new and somewhat different chapter in the rivalry
book of their series with
Cuero
The Bulldogs play Cuero
in the Class 4A Division 2
regional game at 7:30 p.m.
tomorrow at Victorias Memorial Stadium.
It will be the first time
the two teams have faced
off in the postseason
They are a good football team and it is just a
great rivalry, Yoakum
head coach Brent Kornegay said. Everybody from
both towns will be there. It
is just a great atmosphere
for a playoff football game.
It has been a while since
Yoakum has made the
third round of the playoffs.
It is an exciting time
for the kids, coaches and
everyone involved when

the team is practicing on
Thanksgiving, Kornegay
said. We would like to
continue the exciting times
and keep on rolling.
Yoakum qualified in the
2012 and 2013 seasons,
faced the Wharton Tigers
both times and came up a
little short both times.
This year, Yoakum took
on Raymondville in the
bi-district and took care of
business 44-27.
Last week, the Dogs
played the Devine War
Horses in the area round
and won that game, coincidentally, by the same score
as against Raymondville.
Cuero obliterated Rio
Hondo 55-14 in bi-district
and wrangled in the Navarro Panthers, 42-20, in
last weeks action.
While the fans will be
talking up the hype and rivalry, the Yoakum players
will approach the game as
another challenging playoff game.

We are going to approach just like any other
game, like we did the bidistrict and area games,
Kornegay
said.
This
games opponent just happens to be Cuero and it is
another team we have to
play.
The Gobblers are very
multiple on the offensive
side of the football and
UTSA-bound
running
back DAnthony Hopkins
has been tough to slow
down this season.
Hopkins currently has
229 carries for 2,573 yards
and 41 touchdowns. He
gains a little over 11 yards
every time he gets a handoff or pitch.
Alex Martinez has 419
yards on 49 carries with
five touchdowns and Hopkins brother, Zech, has
run for 245 and five scores.
We have to get to
Yoakum earns area trophy with

44-27 win over Devine War Horses
By STEWART FRAZIER
NEW BRAUNFELS The Yoakum

Bulldogs traveled to New Braunfels Friday night to face the Devine Warhorses
on a neutral site, Unicorn Stadium.
Thankfully, the rain held off, and it was a
beautiful night for a football game.
Things got started with Devine receiving the opening kick. Their offense
marched down the field on a series of
successful runs, eventually finding themselves in a 4th and 2 near the red zone.
The Bulldog defense held tough and
forced a turnover on downs, giving their
offense possession on the 26.
It didnt take them long to find their goto guy for the night. TreVontae Heights
picked up a huge chunk of yards on a run
down to the 33, and Jared Garza ran it in
from that distance the next play for the
first score of the game. A successful extra point attempt gave Yoakum a 7-0 lead
with 6:40 to play in the first.
Devines offense responded well on
their next drive, but stalled at midfield
and had to punt. The Bulldogs made big
plays yet again, starting with a 19-yard
run that set them up on the 37. A few
plays later, Heights broke through on a
quarterback keeper up the middle and
took it 52 yards for his first touchdown of
the night. Another successful kick set the
score at 14-0 with :05 left in the quarter.
The problems continued for Devine,
as they mistakenly called fair catch of the
ensuing kickoff and got pinned deep on
their own 12. After a quick three-andout and punt, Yoakum found themselves
with great field position on the 48. It
didnt take long for Heights to add another touchdown to the stat sheet, this time
a run from 33 yards out. A good kick gave
his team a 21-0 lead with 10:24 left in the
half.
Devine found some success on their
next drive, stringing together a number
of successful runs to get them all the way
to the 35. However, they faced a 4th and
4, and again the Bulldog defense held
tough and forced a turnover on downs,
giving their offense the ball on the 31.
Heights worked some more of his magic
and got his team down to the 10 yard line
on another great run, but the next play
the Bulldogs fumbled and Trystin Burwell recovered for the Warhorses on the
7.
Devine didnt do much with the turnover and went three-and-out. Will Thurman had a good returned to the 20, but it
was called back due to an illegal blocking
penalty on the Bulldogs. They instead got

going on their own 31. Things continued
going against them as they mishandled
the QB/RB exchange, but recovered on
the 15. They could not overcome the deficit and had to punt.
Devines offense took over on the 50,
and this time they succeeded where they
couldnt before. They converted an early
4th and 5 to keep possession and got a big
catch from Reagan Anderson to set them
up on the 10. Hunter DuBose punched it
in from a yard out a few plays later, and
after a good kick the score was 21-7 with
0:30 remaining before halftime.
Devine tried an onside kick, but Yoakum recovered. A late hit on the kicking
team moved Yoakum all the way down
to the 31. Heights got them down to the
15, but a false start killed momentum and
the Bulldogs called on Edgar Maravilla,
who kicked a 37-yard field goal to give
his team a 24-7 lead as time expired in
the second.
Devine opened the second half with another unexpected onside and recovered it
this time, giving their offense the ball on
the 46. They ran the ball well, including
a 17-yarder by Joe Guerrero down to the
8. He scored a few plays later from a yard
out on 4th down to cut the lead to 24-13
after the kick failed with 7:17 remaining
in the third.
Yoakum responded well, and they
got some help when Devines onside attempt went out of bounds. Heights and
the Bulldogs started on the Warhorses 46
and it didnt take long for them to score.
Heights ran for a touchdown on their
first play from scrimmage, and after a
good kick the score was 31-13 with 7:07
left to play in the third.
The woes continued for Devine as they
lost a fumble on their very first offensive
play. After a loss on their first offensive
play, Heights ran for another score, this
time from 37 yards out. A successful kick
set the score at 38-13 with 5:48 left in the
quarter.
Devine muffed the ensuing kick, but
recovered it on the 18. The offense didnt
mind the challenge, as they marched
down the field quickly. They got a big
chunk of yardage on a pass to Guerrero to
set them up on the 17. He punched it in a
few plays later on a 5 yard score, and after
a failed 2-point attempt, the lead was cut
to 38-19 with 1:07 left in the third.
Devine recovered another onside kick,
this time at midfield. They drove all the
way to the 15, but a personal foul pushed
them back to the 30. Guerrero hauled in
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DAnthony before he getting going. That will definitely be the key, Kornegay said. In my opinion,
he is the best back in the
state of Texas. That is also
a credit to their offensive
line and Jared Venor does
a good job of running the
offense. Our defense has
to get to DAnthony before
he starts running north or
south.
He has tremendous size
and speed.
Kornegay said the Yoakum defense can expect
Zech Hopkins to get a couple of carries and for Venor
to throw plenty of passes.
Venor has completed
102-of-175 passes for 1,459
yards, 15 touchdowns and
six interceptions this season. His chief target is
DMond LaFond (24-476,
7 TDS).
We cannot give away
the quick pass and must
stay on our keys, he said.
We have to stay focused.

Kornegay
said
DAnthony Hopkins had
about 37 carries in the regular-season meeting while
normally he gets about
20-25 carries a game and
usually does not play in the
fourth quarter.
Shutting
down
DAnthony Hopkins would
mean Cuero goes to the air,
where they are just as effective.
It is a double-edged
sword if Cuero has tothrow
more because they are
good at that too, Kornegay
said. We have to do all defensive things well.
The Yoakum offense just
has to do what is has been
doing all season be effective at running the ball
and be able to pass it when
needed.
TreVontae Hights will
be the the main ball carrier with help from Jordan
Moore and Jared Garza.
Ball security will be crucial.

We have to not turn the
ball over, Kornegay said.
Tre needs to just play the
game and not try to make
every single play on his
own. People are obviously
going to try to stop him
and we have other backs
and receivers that can help
carry the load.
Players like Miguel Resendiz, Will Thurmond,
Austin McCoy and Tyler
Kornegay have to block
well on the perimeter because that is what makes
us go.
Kornegay said Yoakum
has handled off-the-field
adversity and adversity
during the games well, and
works to correct mistakes.
The mistakes we make
is because our athletes are
trying to make plays and
you cannot fault them for
that, Kornegay said.
Panthers claw Apaches in

area-round tussle, 45-27
BUDA Down 24-0
with just a minute and half
left until halftime, Gonzales could have very easily
closed up shop.
But if you are an Apache,
you NEVER even think
about quitting.
Gonzales fought back
and scored four touchdowns through the air but
came up short against a
tough Liberty Hill team,
45-27, Friday night at Bob
Shelton Stadium in the area-round game.
The Panthers ripped
opened the Apaches defense for almost 500 yards
on the ground via their
Slot-T offense.
Liberty Hill was able
to move the ball and get
chunks of yardage, and
hurt us in the middle to
began with, Gonzales head
coach Kodi Crane said.
Eventually we got it settled
down (defending the runs
through the middle).

The Apaches just got 50
yards rushing in the game
but were able to execute in
the passing game, short, intermediate and long-range
passing with 276 yards on
a combined 19-of-33 passing and four touchdowns.
Gonzales did not throw a
single interception.
Aaron Hunt had three
three touchdowns.
Hunt was phenomenal.
He competed and got after it, Crane said. (Brant)
Philippus put it on him,
Tyler Hendershot put it on
him and our offensive line
gave great protection.
Darrance James had his
best game of the season
with nine receptions for
142 yards and a 76-yard
touchdown catch late in the
game.
That was a big play,
Crane said. They were
giving us man coverage on

that side but it had been
loose-man coverage. They
pressed both receivers on
that side because we had
been successfully throwing
the hitch and the screen.
We audibled, offensive
line did great protecting
and we took a shot. Darrance ran a great route and
Brant put it on the money.
GHS started slow on offense, punting on two of
their first three possessions
and turning the ball over
on another one.
Hunt got his first touchdown, a 21-yard pass, with
a mere 17 seconds to go in
the first half, ending the
Panther shutout.
After going out three
and out, and then not finishing another drive, we
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Darrance James, one of many seniors wearing the Apache jersey for the last
time, gains some yards after taking a pass. James had nine receptions for 142
yards and a touchdown as GHS fell to Liberty Hill, 45-27, Friday in Buda. (Photo
by Mark Lube)
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forming bonds with
student-athletes
Shaken, Not Stirred
Mark
Lube
Sports
Editor
Gonzales initial year
under the direction of
Kodi Crane came to a
conclusion last Friday
in the Buda area as the
Apaches were bested by
the Panthers out of Liberty Hill, 45-27, in the area
round of the Class 4A Division 1 playoffs.
While it may not have
been the best year recordwise, with Gonzales losing
all five of their non-district games and finishing
at 5-7, the goal of making
the playoffs was met.
And the Apaches did
well in a challenging district, winning four of
those five games and advancing two rounds into
the playoffs.
Bonds and friendships
that have been formed
between athletes and
coaches will hopefully last

a lot longer following the
completion of the season.
That rapport between
athletes and their coaches
is developed off the playing field and can continue
after the athlete earns his
high school diploma and
moves on to lifes next
journey.
During the usual postgame media interviews,
Crane said one of the big
things for coaches to do
is develop relationships
with players long after
their sport and their high
school career is over.
Life will go on and our
seniors will not be seniors
forever. They are not going to be senior football
players forever. At some
point, they are going to
walk across the stage and
graduate, and go on to the
next phase of their live,
he said. The whole key
to this thing is building
relationships and trusts
with those kids so we can
communicate next year or
three years down the road
or if we have not talked
for five years, if something
goes on in their life, to get

in touch with us and and
let us be there. That is the
beauty of this game and
what is does.
High school coaches
sometimes spend more
time with their athletes
than they do their own
family and friends.
Our coaching staff
has spent a little more
time with those kids than
we have with our own
kids since the first Monday in August, Crane
said. Whenever you are
around someone that
much, you form bonds
and relationships. That is
what we have done. I wish
it could go on forever but
the world turns and it
cannot go on forever.
I wish our season
could go on for another
week but it cant but I am
proud of our kids for what
they have done for our
football program.
Good closing words on
the season and the character of his team from
Coach Crane.
$32,833
Gonzales Apaches
2014 Varsity football stats
2014 Gonzales Apaches
Overall record: 5-7
District Record 4-1, Second place
Home record: 2-3 (2-0)
Away record: 2-3 (2-1)
Neutral site record: 1-1
2014 Schedule
@ Giddings Aug. 29 L 52-35
Cuero
Sept. 5 L 35-0
@Navarro Sept. 12 L 37-29
Yoakum
Sept. 26 L 51-26
Bellville
Oct. 3
L 55-21 HC
District 15-4AD1
@Pleasanton Oct. 10 W 21-14
RF
Oct. 17 W 42-14
@ La Vernia Oct. 24 L 28-7
@Robstown Oct. 31 W 51-33
Beeville Jones Nov. 7 W41-14 Senior Nights
Playoffs
Vs La Feria
Nov. 14 W41-13, bi-district, Hornet Stadium, Corpus Christi
Vs Liberty Hill Nov. 21 L45-27, area round, Bob Shelton Stadium, Buda
Offense
Team stats
First downs
199
Rushes-yards 501-2,298
Passing yards
1,881
Passes
126-265-14
Fumbles-lost
17-8
Punts-average
48-34.29
Rushing: Brant Philippus 175-1,000 14 TDs Alyas Ramirez 215-949 11 TDs;; Jaime
Tellez 41-224, 5 TD; Darrance James 12-85 1 TD; Tyler Hendershot 13-40; Tyler
Wells 7-27; Atlantic Johnson 6-13; Clayton Blackwell 1-6, Devonte Owens 1-2, Aaron
Hunt 6-(-5); Team 4-(-41)
Passing: Brant Philippus 122-255-1,827-14, 13 TDs; Tyler Hendersho 1-5-21-0, Alyas
Ramirez 3-5-33-0.
Receiving: Darrance James 50-898, 10 TDs; Aaron Hunt 21-459 6 TD; Tyler Hendershot 21-146 ;Dalton Kuntschik 15-175; Alyas Ramirez 10-107; Blake Cox 4-47; Jaime
Tellez 2-17; Brant Philippus 2-26; Atlanic Johnson 1-6
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YOAKUM: Dogs to play Cuero at Victoria Memorial Stadium in regional game

another long catch to set the Warhorses up with a 4th and 2 on the
11. They converted and found
themselves on the verge of scoring with a first and goal on the 5.
In what was the most crucial stop
of the game, the Bulldog defense
stuffed Devine on the 1 yard line
on 4th and goal at the 2 to force
yet another turnover on downs.
Yoakum played it conservatively; they called three straight
runs. The first two were moderate
gains, but the third, on third and
long, was a spectacular burst up
the middle by Garza for a 95-yard
touchdown to stun the Warhorses. The kick was no good, setting
the score at 44-19 with 4:00 left to
play.
Devine wouldnt go away, as
their offense responded well on
their next possession. They got
the drive going with a couple of
runs and then Guerrero broke
loose for a 42-yard touchdown
run. DuBose ran in a 2-point
conversion to set the score at 4427 with :56 remaining. Yoakum

recovered the ensuing onside
kick and bled the clock to keep
that score final.
After the game, Bulldog Head
Coach Brent Kornegay said this
victory was a combination of
teamwork and highly athletic
play: The credit goes to the offensive linemen first. TreVontae
is a special guy, but when you win
like this credit goes to everybody,
really. When asked his thoughts
on his teams defense stifling
Devines stout rushing attack, he
said: We knew they would be
physical coming into the game.
Im proud of those 4th down
stops, its hard to do that against
a team that runs the ball like they
do. The Bulldogs will face Cuero next week, a team they loss
to in a district matchup earlier
in the season. Coach Kornegay
didnt have much to say about the
idea of a rematch, just that they
would take it like any other game:
Looking forward to Cuero. Were

going to watch the film and move
on from there.
Class 4A Division 2
Area round
Yoakum 44, Devine 27
D 0 7 12 8-27
Y 14 10 14 6-44
Y-Jared Garza 33 run (Edgar Maravilla kick)
10:40 1Q
Y-TreVontae Hights 59 run (Maravilla kick)
)0:05 1Q
D-Hunter Dubose run (T.J. Wofford kick)
0:30 2Q
Y-Maravilla 37 FG, 0:00 2Q
D-Joe Guerrero 1 run (kick failed) 7:17 3Q
Y-Hights 37 run (Maravilla kick) 548 3Q
D-Guerrero 5 run (pass failed) 1:07 3Q
Y-Garza 95 run (kick blocked) 4:00 4Q
D-Guerrero 42 run (Dubose run) 0:56 4Q
Team stats
First downs
Rushes-yards
Passing yards
Passes
Punts-aver
Fumbles-lost
Penalties-yards
D
23
69-358
101
5-6
3-33.7
2-1
6-49
Y
12
23-437
14
1-4
1-32.0
4-3
4-35
Individual stats
TreVontae Highs sprints upfield during one of his 14 carries in

Yoakums 44-27 victory over Devine on Friday (Photo by Stewart
Frazier)
Rushing Devine: Joe Guerrero 45-276,
Jack Zimmerle 6-27, Hunter Dubose 9-26,
Emmit Ortiz 7-25, Paul Rangel 1-3, Christian Espinosa 1-1. Yoakum: TreVontae
Hights 14-273, Jared Garza 2-138, Dantey
Elridge 4-31, Jordan Moore 1-4, Tyler Kornegay 2-1.
Passing Dubose 5-6-101-0. Yoakum:

Hights 1-4-14-0.
Receiving Devine: Guerrero 2-63, Jonathan Camacho 2-7, Reagan Anderson 1-31.
Yoakum: Miguel Resdendiz 1-14.
Hallettsville defeats Hempstead 25-14
The Hallettsville Brahmas earned another trip to

the regional round with a
25-14 win over Hempstead
on Friday.
Starting
quarterback
Brent Motal completed
4-of-6 passes for 164 yards
for two touchdowns and
one interception. Deondra
Adams also took snaps,
throwing for 105 yards, interception and touchdown
on 6-of-7 passing.
Kaden Hardt ran for 89
yards on 17 carries, Adams
had 65 yards on 11 totes,
Dylan Tomek was four
carries for 33 yards and a
touchdown while Jimario
Grounds had one carry for
five yards.
In the receiving department, Trenton McGee had
two receptions for 101
yards and touchdowns of
85 and 21 yards; Grounds
had three catches for 42
yards; Seth Grassenhoff
had two grabs for 50 yards
and a touchdown; Adams
had two catches to total 50
yard and Jakree Porter had
one catch for 15 yards

Paul 31
Bay Area Christian
quarterback Tyler Neubauer completed 9-of-12
passes for 227 yards and
five touchdowns, and ran
for one to lead the Broncos
past Shiner St. Paul 59-31
Friday at Giddings Buffalto
Stadium in the TAPPS 3A
regional round.
Running back John
David Bishop scored on
a short run and receiver
Evan Wold had four catches for 135 yards and two
touchdowns. He returned
a kickoff for a touchdown.
Barrett Skeeter had four
two touchdowns.
St. Pauls T.J. Bell and
Jed Janecek combined for
257 yards rushing and all
four of the Cardinal touchdowns.
The Broncos opened
scoring midway through
the first quarter with a 47-
yard run by Neubauer.

The Cardinals outscored
Bay Area Christian 15-10
in the second frame with
a Janecek 17-yard run and
3-yard score by Bell. Wold
Connor Crow drilled a 40yard field goal with just a
few seconds left in the half.
The Broncos scored four
touchdowns in the third
quarter Wolds 75-yard
kickoff return, Neubauers
20-yard pass to Kory Gills,
Wolds 63-yard reception
and Skeeters 10-yard scoring catch. St. Paul got a 12yard run from Janecek.
In the fourth quarter,
Bishop had a 1-yard run
and Skeeter caught a 29yard pass while Janecek had
his third rushing touchdown for the Cardinals.
TAPPS 3A regional game
Paul 31
SSP 0 15 8 8-31
BAC 7 10 28 14-59
BAC- Tyler Neubauer 47 run (Connor Crow kick) 7:43 1Q

SSP-Jed Janecek 17 run (Austin
Barton kick) 10:43 2Q
BAC- Evan Wold 55 pass from Neubauer (Crow kick) 9:46 2Q
SSP-T.J. Bell 3 run (Colton Machart
BAC- Crow 40 FG, 0:19 2Q
BAC-Wold 75 kickoff return (Crow
kick) 11:47 3Q
BAC-Kory Gills 20 pass from Neubauer (Crow kick) 10:56 3Q
BAC-Wold 63 pass from Neubauer
(Crow kick) 6:48 3Q
SSP-Janecek 12 run (Noah Leist
BAC-Barrett Skeeter 10 pass from
Neubauer 0:16 3Q
BAC-John Davis Bishop 1 run (Crow
kick) 8:52 4Q
SSP-Janecek 2 run (Marco Ynclan
pass from Barton( 5:27 4Q
BAC-Skeeter 29 pass from Neubauer (Jordan Greer kick) 3:39 4Q
Team stats
SP
First downs
22
Rushes-yards 62-333
Passing yards 67
Passing
4-11-1
Punts-aver
2-33.0
Fumbles-lost
1-1
BAC
12
20-260
227
9-12
1-36.0
0-0
4-35
Individual stats
Rushing Shiner St. Paul: T.J. Bell
24-127, Jed Janecek 16-130-, Austin Barton 16-63, Ryan Geiger 6-13.
Bay Area Christian: John David
Bishop 8-143, Tyler Neubauer 6-70,
Connor Crow 3-25, Barone Rivera
2-20, Gracen Philips 1-2.
Passing St. Paul: Barton 4-1167-1. Bay Area Christian:Neubauer
9-12-227-0.
Receiving St. Paul: Colton

Marchart 2-21, Marco Ynclan 1-31,
Geiger 1-15. Bay Area Christian:
Evan Wold 4-135, Barrett Skeeter
4-72, Kory Gills 1-20.
Mason 44, Shiner 20

Masons Seth Hudson
ran for 120 yards and three
touchdowns, and caught
a 32-yard score to get the
Punchers past Shiner for
the first time since 2011 in
a 44-20 victory that was delayed due to bad weather in
the area Friday in the area
round at Dragon Stadium
in Round Rock. Quarterback Miguel Castillo
scored on a 3-yard run and
Luis Castillo had a 4-yard
run.
The Comanches Tyler
Patek ran eight times for
104 yards and two touchdowns while Blake Michalec completed 10-of-18
passes for 106 yards, one
interception and a 10-yard
touchdown pass to Justin
Stovall
Class 2A D1 area round
Mason 44, Shiner 20
M 0 7 14 23-44
S 0 0 0 20-20
M-Seth Hudson 32 pass from
Miguel Castillo (kick) 0:57 2Q
M-Miguel Castillo 3 run (kick) 3:39
3Q
M-Luis Castillo 4 run (kick) 11:12
4Q
S-Tyler Patek 47 run (Chad Neubauer kick) 10:40 4Q
S-Patek 21 run (pass failed) 6:43 4Q
M-two-point interception return,
6:43 4Q
S-Justin Stovall 10 pass from Blake
Michalec (Caleb Murille pass from
Michalec) 1:55 4Q
Team stats
M
First downs
15
Rushes-yards
44-269
Passing yards
42
Passing
2-8
Punts-aver
4-34.5
Fumbles-lost
0-0
S
13
32-161
106
10-18-1
6-26.6
1-1
6-40
Individual stats
Rushing Mason: Seth Hudson
19-120, Miguel Castillo 18-79, Luis
Castillo 7-70. Shiner: Tyler Patek
8-104, Blake Michalec 12-28, Dadrian Taylor 2-15, Chad Neubauer
9-10, Justin Stovall 1-4.
Passing Mason: Miguel Castillo
2-8-42-0. Shiner: Michalec 10-18106-1.
Receiving Mason: Hudson 1-32,
Luis Castillo 1-10. Shiner: Stovall
6-68, Taylor 3-32, Neubauer 1-16.
AREA-ROUND TUSSLE: Apaches finish 5-7 in Cranes first year as coach


It took us finding ways to
make plays and getting the
ball to our playmakers in
space.
Liberty Hall owned most
of the possession with its
few-yards-on-each-play
but busting out a couple of
long plays.
That is their basis of
their offense. I tell you ev-
ery week we want to get the

ball to our athletes in space.
Their head coach talks to
their newspaper about long
drives. It is just their philosophy and just what they
do, Crane said.
Gonzales bids farewell
to 22 seniors on the varsity
roster Atlantic ErediaJohnson, Jaime Tellez,
Dalton Kuntschik, Klayton
Blackwell, James, Nathan
Burek, Brant Philippus,
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Travis Schauer, Ernan Hernandez, Dakota Stamport,
Kenneth Hernandez, Jose
Contreras, Rodie Paskie,
Damian Ramirez, Horacio
Govea, Walter Hood and
Zachary Hernandez.
I am proud of them,
of what they molded this
team into and the character of this team shows you
the way they fought back
from an 0-5 start, Crane
said. That is a testament
of our leadership and our
senior leadership: you keep
grinding, you keep competing. For that, they won
a playoff game and played a
good second playoff game.
I cannot say enough about
what this senior class and
the coaching staff mean to
me. I am proud of who they
are and what they have accomplished.
Gonzales started the season with five losses in nondistrict but bounced back
with a 4-1 run in district
to make the playoffs. The
Apaches dispatched La Feria, 41-13, in the first round
to give Crane his first playoff win as GHS head coach
and first playoff win overall. He finishes his first year
at GHS with a 5-7 final record.
I told the kids we cannot go back in time; we just
need to stay in the moment
and control what we can,
he said. We did well to
get second in a tough dis-
trict and just caught a good

football team with a lot of
tradition in Liberty Hill.
The Panthers took the
opening kickoff out to
their 36, They nickeled and
dimed the Apaches until
they got to the 49 when
fullback Jon Shannon
ripped a 38-yard run to
the 11 and Hunter Lindsay
scored on the next play.
After holding GHS to
nine yards on their first
possession, the Panthers
started at their 28m got
a 40-yad run from Shannon, a 7-yard gain by Caleb
Guerrin and later settled
for a 25-yard field goal by
kicker Lucas Rizotto.
On the next drive, Philippus tossed a 12-yard pass to
Kuntschik for a first down
and followed up with a 17yard gain from his 25 to
his 42. Later, GHS crossed
midfield but a fourth-down
pass fell incomplete, terminating the drive.
A 3-yard run by Lindsay
capped a 15-play, 58-yard
drive that ate up nearly
seven minutes of the clock
to put the Panther up 17-0.
Liberty Hill took a 24-0
lead as quarterback Nick
Hernandez capped a 51yard drive with a 10-yard
run.
On the next Gonzales
drive, Philippus had a 13yard pass to Kuntschik on
third down from the the
43 to the Panther 40. James
later got a 10-yard catch

to the Panther 21 where
Philippus hit Hunt over the
middle for a score.
Liberty Hill had another
long drive early in the third
quarter that put the ball
inside the Apache 40. The
Panthers were slowed by
the Apache defense and
ended up punting the ball
for 13 yards to the GHS
24.
Gonzales then went 76
yards in six plays, capped
by a 55-yard strike from
Philippus to Hunt.
Liberty Hill answered
with a 54-yard run by
Shannon to go ahead 3114.
Gonzales punted on the
next possession but caught
a much-needed break as
Liberty Hill muffed the
punt and the Apaches recovered.
Liberty Hill assisted the
Tribe on the 59-yard drive
with 25 yards in flags and
Gonzales got a 15-yard
pass from Philippus to
Hunt with PAT no good
with 9:44 left in the game
and Liberty Hill ahead 3120.
The Panthers then scored
on two straight possessions, including a short 19yard drive, to take a comfortable 45-20 lead with
5:15 to play.
GHS scored once more
on a two-play, 79-yard
drive. Hendershot snagged
a 3-yard gain and then the
home-run ball to James for

76 yards to get GHS within
the final margin of 45-27
with just over four minutes
left.
Class 4A Division 1
Area round
Liberty Hill 45, Gonzales 27
LH 14 10 7 14-45
G 0 7 7 13-27
LH-Hunter Lindsay 11 run (Lucas

Rizotto kick) 9:54 1Q
LH-Rizotto 25 FG, 4:35 1Q
LH-Lindsay 3 run (Rizotto kick) 6:46
2Q
LH-Nick Hernandez 10 run (Rizotto
kick) 1:34 2Q
G-Aaron Hunt 21 pass from Brant
Philippus (John Bashaw kick) 0:17
2Q
G-Hunt 55 pass from Philippus
(Bashaw kick) 2:47 3Q
LH-Jon Shannon 54 run (Rizotto
kick) 1:21 3Q
G-Hunt 15 pass from Philippus (
kick failed) 9:44 4Q
LH-Hernandez 49 run (Rizotto kick)
6:57 4Q
LH-Gage Fulps 17 run (Rizotto kick)
5:15 4Q
G-Darrance James 76 pass from
Philippus (Bashaw kick) 4:19 4Q
Team stats
LH
First downs
22
Rushes-yards
62-485
50
Passing yards 0
Passing
0-0
Punts-aver
1-13.0
Fumbles-lost
2-1
G
16
22276
19-33
4-38.75
0-0
5-40
Individual stats
Rushing Liberty Hill: Jon Shannon 25-237, Nick Hernandez 10-94,
Hunter Lindsay 9-45, Gage Fulps
5-44, Caleb Guerrin 5-40, Gabe
Shoemaker 4-14, Garrett Wright
3-8, Logan Barnes 1-3. Gonzales: Brant Philippus 15-43, Alyas
Ramirez 7-7.
Passing Gonzales: Philippus 1729-262-0, Ramirez 2-4-14-0.
Receiving Gonzales: Darrance
James 9-142, Aaron Hunt 3-91, Dalton Kuntschik 3-33, Tyler Hendershot 3-5, Philippus 1-5.
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Sports
Thursday, november 27, 2014
Lady Comanches defeat Luling

By MARK LUBE
SHINER The Lady

Comanches had a little
height advantage over
Luling and used it in their
favor as they defeated the
Lady Eagles, 55-14, Nov. 18
in Shiner.
The game was far from
perfect for the Lady Comanches.
We played hard. Were a
little sloppy on offense and
defense, Shiner head coach
John Hoelter said. We did
good things and some notso-good things.
First-year Luling head
coach Patrick Millington
said Luling was prepared
for a tough battle.
We knew we had to try
to contain Shiner player
Shamyra Coleman, he
said. We are not a tall team
so we wanted to play really
aggressive. Shiner really

killed us on those second
and third-chance shots.
The Lady Comanches
took a 14-0 lead in the first
quarter on baskets and
points from Samantha Natal, Coleman, Mackinley
Pilat and Kori Landman.
Luling got its first point
on a free throw by Tianna
Heller and Shiner closed
out the quarter with four
straight points.
Natal hit two straight
baskets and Coleman made
a jumper to start the second quarter, putting Shiner
ahead 24-1. Coleman had
six points in the frame,
with Natal and Landman
sinking four points each as
the Lady Comanches led
39-8 at halftime.
The Lady Eagles got two
baskets from Heller in the
third quarter as Shiner
continued to roll with a 47-
12 lead to enter the fourth

quarter and scored eight of
10 points in the last eight
minutes.
Shiner 55, Luling 14
L 1 7 4 2-14
S 18 21 8 8-55
Luling: Tianna Heller 2 1-5 5,
Brandi Corpus 1 3-6 5, Kaitlyn
Wright 0 2-2 2, Abigail Monigold 1
0-0 2, Baylee Glover 0 0-3 0, Brooke
Emmons 0 0-2 0. Totals 4 6-13 14.
Shiner:Shamyra Coleman 5 2-2
12, Kori Landman 4 2-2 10, Lauren
Schuette 4 0-0 8, Abby Thomas 4
0-0 8, Rashel Bonds 2 1-2 5, Jennifer
Hartl 1 1-1 3, Jenna Berkovsky 1 1-4
3, Samantha Natal 1 0-0 2, Mackinley Pilat 1 0-0 2, Kailey Williams 1
0-0 2. Totals 24 7-13 55.
The Flatonia Lady

Bulldogs opened the season with a 41-31 win over
Luling on Nov. 11.
F 10 16 8 7 - 41
L 8 2 10 11 -31
Flatonia:
Kylie Mica
13, Brittany Ochs 12,
Alanis Ribera 8, Maggie
Mica 4, Katelyn Crabtree
2, Riley Beck 2. Three

pointers: Ribera 2.
Luling: Tainna Heller
11, Baylee Glovert
7, Brooke Emmaus 5,
Brandi Corpus 4, Kaitlyn
Wright 3, KK Brown 1.
The Flatonia boys
opened the 2014 season
with a 50-38 win over
Bartlett on Nov. 18.
F 15 16 10 9-50
B 26 6 9 7-38
Flatonia: Matthew Kozelsky 6
2-2 14, Easton Migl 6 2-2 14, Matthew Rowell 1 3-4 6, Casen Novak 1
1-2 4, Kaddin Mikulik 2 0-0 4, Jacob
Barta 2 0-0 4, Gus Venegas 1 0-0 2,
Andrew Dvorak 0 2-2 2.
Flatonia fell to Marion,

61-36, on Friday.
F 2 8 8 18-36
M 22 13 14 12-61
Flatonia: Andrew Dvorak 2 2-2
7, Gus Venegas 2 2-2 6, Casen Novak 2 2-3 6, Julio Castellano 1 3-3
5, Mattew Rowell 0 3-4 3, Easton
Migl 1 0-0 2, Omar Castillo 1 0-0 2,
Matthew Kolzesky 1 0-0 2, Samuel
Netro 0 1-2 1. Totals 11 13-16 36.
Brooke Emmons of Luling (left) tries to lay the

smack down on a shot attempt by Shiners Jennifer
Hartl. (Photo by Mark Lube)
GHS girls battle through tough pool in tourney

By MARK LUBE
The Gonzales Lady

Apaches opened play in
their own tournament
Thursday morning against
San Antonio Hawkins 6325.
The game was pushed up
after another of the teams
cancelled at the last minutes, causing the entire
schedule to be reworked.
The Lady Apaches led
16-2 after one quarter and
scored 14 of 18 points in
the second box for a 30-6
halftime advantage.
Gonzales held a 13-4 advantage in the third quarter
and fought off a Hawkins
comeback in the fourth
quarter with a 20-15 run.
Amanda Dixson had 15
points for Gonzales and
Mary Hastings dropped
in 14 points. Cameron
Kluting finished with nine
points, Claudia Franklin
deposited six points, Danielle Flowers bagged five
points, Keaundra Cray and
Ericka Hernandez each
scored four points, Jordan
Pitman had two points and
Bertha Longoria chipped
in one point.
Lockhart 43, Gonzales
42
The
Lady
Apaches
surged for 29 of 53 points
scored in the second half
but were unable to overcome the Lockhart Lady
Lions Thursday afternoon
in the Gonzales tournament.
Gonzales started well as
Ericka Hernandez made an
early free throw, and Mary
Hastings and Amanda Dixson made buckets to put
GHS ahead 5-0.
Lockhart countered with
11 straight points, converting five baskets and making
a free throw.
Hernandez put back a
missed shot to get the Lady
Apaches to within 11-7 at
the end of the quarter.
Free throws by Claudia
Franklin, Hastings along
with a two-point shot by
Cameron Kluting brought
the Lady Apaches to within
14-12.
Lockhart ended the
frame with a 5-1 run to
take a 19-13 advantage at
halftime.
GHS came out swinging
the third quarter Hernandez scored on the pass
from Dixson and later got
an offensive board and
score; Franklin turned a
steal into a bucket and Dixson had three buckets to
Keaundra Cray takes a shot while teammate Claudia Franklin (14) stands by for
a rebound Thursday morning in the Lady Apaches game against San Antonio
Hawkins. (Photo by Mark Lube)
give Gonzales a 25-22 lead. 7-23 42.
Gonzales 42
The Lady Lions came
The Lady Apaches conAustin Crockett 59, cluded pool play Friday
back with five straight
points but a free throw by
Dixson put Gonzales ahead
28-27 to start the fourth
quarter.
Lockhart rallied to take
30-28 lead only to have it
extinguished by a threethe students because they
point bucket by Kendra By MARK LUBE
go through a lot and need
Williams.
someone to help them and
Lockhart later went up
push them, to make them
High
school
students
40-38 and Keaundra Cray
want to do better, Brooks
should
have
an
advocate
scored to give GHS control
said. That is my goal for
to
help
them
through
all
right back, 40-39. Lockmy job here in Gonzales.
of
the
academic,
social
and
hart tied the game on free
Brooks biggest concern
personal
rigors
of
being
in
throws and went ahead 42is
making sure students,
school.
40 on the basket by Deanespecially
those who are
This
includes
competing
na Quintanilla. Brianna
in
athletics,
are taking of
in
athletics.
Sneed later hit a free throw
grades
and
business
in the
First-year
Gonzales
to give the Lady Lions a 43classroom
coach
and
teacher
Darnell
40 lead with seconds left
He said to keep students
and Gonzales got one last Brooks likes to think of
on
the right track, he has to
himself
as
an
advocate
for
shot as Cray set up Jordan
make
sure he keeps up with
his
students
and
athletes.
Pittman to get the Tribe
what
is
happening in their
My
experiences
with
within 43-42.
my coaches when I was school lives.
As a Co-teacher I have
Lockhart 43, Gonzales 42
that age, how they motito make sure I can give
vated
me
and
helped
me
L 11 8 8 16-43
through some tough times them that extra help if
G 7 6 15 14-42
in my life, he said as the they are stuck and cannot
Lockhart: Deanna Quintanilla 5
always get extra attention
1-4 11, Deja Wells 4 0-3 9, Brianna reason for getting a career
Sneed 2 2-4 6, Cynthia Chavez 1 in teaching and coaching.
from a regular teacher. I let
3-6 5, Alexandria Hedspeth 1 2-5 4,
them know when assignHaving
a
good
rapport
Ibeana Mendez 1 2-3 4, Cristal Trejo
ments and projects are due,
1 0-3 2, Iris Guill 1 0-4 2. Totals 16 with the students is cru10-32 43.
and to come talk to me if
cial
for
teacher-coach
to
they need help.
16, Ericka Hernandez 2 2-8 6, Mary help make an impact in the
Hastings 2 1-5 5, Keaundra Cray 2
When it comes to giving
youngsters
lives.
0-0 4, Claudia Franklin 1 1-3 3, Kenextra
help to the studentI
just
want
to
establish
dra Williams 1 0-0 3, Jordan Pitman
1 0-0 2, Cameron Kluting 1 0-0 2, a good relationship with
athletes, Brooks draws on
morning with a 59-42 setback to Austin Crockett.

Gonzales was down by
double digits after the first
frame but worked hard in
the second quarter to trail
by just one point at the
break
We got them in a little
bit of foul trouble and
that helped us early in the
game, Akpan said.
Buckets from Korin
Park-Overton, Alexis Gonzales and Darcy Lof gave
Austin Crockett a 6-0 lead
at the start of the game.
Ariana Selman added
her name to the scoring
while Park-Overton and
Gonzales connected on
some more points. The
Lady Apaches got free
throws from Amanda Dixson and a triple from Kendra Williams, on the pass
from Jordan Pitman, to
come within 13-7.
Crockett then ended the
frame on a 6-0 run.
The
Lady
Apaches
opened the second quarter with six straight on free
throws from Ericka Hernandez and Cameron Kluting. Dixson made a couple
of freebies and made a
jumper to help bring GHS
within 19-13.
Later, the Lady Apaches
got the lead at 21-20 before
Crockett retook the lead on
a shot by Desiree Davis, 22-
21, at halftime.
Crockett pulled away a
little in the third frame but
a three by Pitman brought
score level at 24-24 before
Crockett used a 13-6 run to
lead 37-30 at the end of the
quarter.
Crockett scored 22 of 34
points in the fourth quarter
to finish off the game.
Austin Crockett 59, Gonzales 42
AC 19 3 15 22-59
G 7 14 9 12-42
Austin Crockett: Darcy Lof 9
7-11 25, Alexis Gonzales 4 3-6 11,
Korin Park-Overton 2 3-4 7, Desiree Davis 1 2-3 4, Calt Cortez 2 0-0
4, Brianna Munoz 1 2-2 4, Ariana
Selman 1 0-0 2, Destiny Morales 1
0-0 2. Totals 17 17-26 59.
12, Ericka Hernandez 2 5-11 9, Jordan Pittman 2 1-3 6, Danielle Flowers 2 0-0 4, Claudia Franklin 2 0-0
4, Cameron Kluting 0 2-4 2, Mary
Hastings 0 2-4 2. Totals 11 15-31 42.
Darnell Brooks serves as extra

advocate, helper for his students
Danielle Flowers 0 1-2 1. Total 17
Darnell Brooks
his own experiences at that
age.
I pass on to them to
what I learned when I was
in those kind of shoes before, he said. Things like
work hard every day, do
not talk back to the coaches. Just get out there and
give 110 percent.
Brooks is a 2008 graduate of San Antonio Madison High School where he
took part in cross country,
basketball and track.
He attended Texas State
in San Marcos from 2008
until December 2013 where
he graduated with a degree
in Geography.
Brooks interned at Owen

Goodnight Middle School
after graduation where he
coached football, basketball and track before coming to Gonzales prior to
this school year.
Brooks will be an assistant coach for football, girls
basketball and softball.
He will be a Science Coteacher and also work with
Special Education students.
Over the summer, I was
contacted and asked if I
wanted to interview for my
specific position, Brooks
said.
He said Gonzales ISD
and the town has a lot of
pride and tradition in its
students activities.
I love that the community is involved in everything and not just in
sports, Brooks said. My
main goal in this town to
be advocates for students
who may not have one
elsewhere in school or at
home.
Sports
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Williams to attempt to revive boys hoops traditions

By MARK LUBE
The Gonzales boys basketball team has had a

proud tradition of hustle,
defense and success.
They have lost some of
that lackluster over the last
couple of years.
First-year head coach
Derek Williams wants to
gradually get Gonzales
back to tradition of success
and build on it.
The expectation for this
season is to be able to compete in district, Williams
said. They won just two
district games last year. I
want be able to make sure
we compete and get back to
where this school used to
be. If we can compete and
do what we are supposed to
be doing, I believe this is a
playoff-bound team.
Working on defense will
be priority for the Apaches.
Defense, defense, defense and defense some
more, Williams said. I
watched film from last
year. No body dived on the
ground, no body chased
anybody around, they
dont seal the middle, they
dont know what midline
is. Defensive fundamentals
have been lacking.
Team speed and the
point
guard
position
are the strengths for the
Apaches.
I think Tyshawn Erskin is one of the top point
guards in the area, Williams said. This summer
and this fall, he has been
a yes sir/no sir type kid.
If we get everyone else on
board, I think we got a
good leader in Erkine.
With the team speed, the
Apaches will play 32 minutes of terror.
We want to be able to
trap, press the whole game.
It is going to feel like it is
seven to eight guys on the
basketball court, Williams
said. We are going to run.
I was told this team
used to be called the Runnin Apaches. Hopefully,
we will be able to bring
back that part of the Gonzales basketball history.

Williams said Kevin and
Tevin Smith, Tyler Hendershot and Nathan Burek that can help with the
Apaches inside game.
Those are four tough
monsters right there that
I think that can get in
and bang with anybody,
he said. We are going to
be small but I think that
hardly anyone is as strong
as those four guys.
The Apaches should be
okay on outside shooting
Hunt, Erskin, Philippus, Chris Cantu, Edwardo
Almaguer can all shoot
pretty well, Williams said.
I have some shooters. It is
a matter of can they put it
in the basket in the system
I run.
Other players expected
to make an impact is Darrance James, Atlantic Johnson, Alyas Ramirez, Colby
Cantu, Atlantic Johnson,
Trevian McNeil and Joe
Guerrero.
Gonzales will open the
schedule next Tuesday at
Shiner and will also play
Austin Crockett, Austin St.
Michael, Sealy and Danbury in non-district.
Our non-district schedule should give us some
confidence. I have some
teams on their I think we
will be able to run with,
he said. I also have some
teams that will give us the
looks we need as far as being big, fast and strong.
The Apaches play in the
Bloomington Tournament
and will host a tournament
at the end of December.
Williams
said
the
Bloomington tournament
will feature teams that are
tall, strong and big.
Sealy, Elgin, Columbus,
Bloomington and San Antonio Southside will all feature in the Apache Tournament.
He said he also worked
on getting a couple of
Houston-area teams to
play in the tournament.
The district is made up
of Gonzales, Cuero, Yoakum, La Vernia, Navarro,
Gonzales Apaches cagers battle it out during one of the teams first practices of the season earlier this
week. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Canyon Lake and Wimberley.

The favorite in the district will be La Vernia.
They went two rounds
deep in the playoffs last
year, Yoakum has one of
the best athletes around on
their team and Navarro is
supposed to be good, Williams said. I feel the fourth
spot is a tossup but we are

fighting for the top two
spots and I will not settle
for anything less than that.
He said starting spots
will be open to competition.
Gonzales has the speed
to compete in district but
will need to create a mentality of hustle and hard
Hallettsville takes on Mathis in

regional round of 3A state playoffs
The Hallettsville Brahmas take on Mathis at 7:30
p.m. tomorrow in the Class
3A Division 1 regional
game at New Braunfels
Canyon Cougar Stadium.
It will be meeting No.
2 for the teams as the two
both reside in District 153AI.

Hallettsville won that
game rather convincingly,
61-20.
This going to be a tough
game because Mathis is a
very physical team, Hal-
lettsville head coach Tommy Psencik said.

The Pirates are Slot-T on
offense and excel at running misdirection plays.
Hallettsville can expect
plenty of runs from running back Lupe Rodriguez,
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running back Karl Gibson.
Psencik said whoever
carries the football for
Mathis is a legitimate offensive threat.
They are equally solid
and will distribute the
load, he said. That is what
makes this Mathis offense
so scary.
The Brahmas will need to
tackle the ball carriers very
well.
Our defense will need to
stay low and make sure we
stay on our feet, Psencik
said.
Mathis lines up in the
three-man front whenever
they take on teams that run
variations of the spread offense.
In the secondary, they
run a man under with two
safeties over the top.
The main thing for our
offense is we will need to
control the ball, make sure
our blocking is solid and
execute well, especially
our screen passes, Psencik
said.
Leaders of the Mathis defense will include end Gibson, tackle Javy Henderson
and defensive back Jvay
Villarreal.
work, and teamwork.

Ive watched film on
Canyon Lake, La Vernia
from last year. This is a
tough district. But I think
we are the fastest team
in the district and I will
bring a hard-work mentality back to this team. I feel
like we can fight for one of
the playoff spots if we work
hard enough and stay together as a team, Williams

said. Being a part of a team
is something that has been
lost from here. I believe if
we can bring that and the
tradition of the Runnin
Apaches back, people will
come and watch this team,
and be proud of these
boys.
Remschel earns honors after

first meet of college career
McMurry University
freshman Robyn Remschel, a 2014 graduate
of Fredericksburg High
School, was named cowinner of the Southern
Athletic Conferences
first womens Swimmer
of the Week award for
2014-15.
In her first collegiate
meet, at University of
Texas-Permian Basin,
Remschel won the 100yard backstroke in 1
minute, 1.96 seconds,
almost two seconds
faster than the runnerup.
She also swam the
first legs on both of the
War Hawks winning
teams in the 200 medley
relay and the 200 freestyle relay.
Remschels time on
the medley-relay leg
was 28.60 and on the
freestyle relay, she was
clocked at 26.81.
I am very proud of
Robyn and glad to see
her recognized with this
award, McMurry head
coach Bev Ball said.
Robyn Remschel
The SCAC has many

great swimmers and we
appreciate the coaches
recognizing her efforts.
She has been working
very hard and even in
the short time we have
been praticing this season has shown marked
improvement. I think
she has many, many
good swims ahead during her career at McMurry.
Remschel
is
the
18-year-old daughter
of Valerie and Robert
Remschel of Fredericksburg, and the granddaughter of Bob and
Jeanne Boothe, and
Robert Remschel, Sr., all
of Gonzales.
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Looking for a place

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Be willing to pay
for right place.
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percussion, auditions at Faith
Family Church,
361-935-8878.
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------------------------Job Corps is currently
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with good people
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Now Hiring. Truck
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Experience is needed.
Email resumes to
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call
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requiring a selfmotivated person
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(equivalent), and
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of your resume, at
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Shop). Must be 18.
Full & Part-time
positions. Experience a plus, but
not necessary. Apply in person, 1314
St. Louis.
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New, never used
& used good condition household
items. Reasonable
too. Much to pack.
Downsizing. Sell
also: Lg. Brocade
Floral Sofa w/3
Zippered cushions,
3 lg. oak tables & 2
Lg. Lamps or Trade
for Loveseat, 3
small tables & 2
medium
lamps.
830-203-7159.(1127-14)
------------------------Large BBQ Pit
on Iron Wagon
Wheels with pull
handle. In Gonzales. $300.00. 210289-0238. (10-3014)
Used/New lumber.
4x8s, 7x6, 4x6, 4x4;
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------------------------S emi-automatic
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Invacare
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Invacare
wheelchair, asking $100.
Call 361-293-0397.
(10-16-14)
------------------------Iron Gates, $140.
220 Ft. , 4ft. high
chain link fence.
$140.
830-8753028. (10-16-14)
------------------------Halloween Decorations. Full size
Dracula coffin, $40.
361-293-6574. (1016-14)
------------------------Riding lawn mower. Runs good.
Recently services.
$400. Call 713-2521130.
------------------------5 wheel office
chairs. Ideal for
deer stand or cab-
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each.
830-6722335. See next to
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Good Condition.
Samsung Galaxy
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830-305-2521.(918-14)
------------------------Ceramic floor tile
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PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
CITY OF GONZALES
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
The Zoning Board of Adjustments of the City of Gonzales,

by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to
the Board for their consideration:
The below listed property is currently zoned as Single
Family Residential(R-1) of which the property owner is
requesting a 5 foot setback variance on the side yard setback requirements for the properties list below:
ADDRESS: 900 Block Tate Street
PROPERTY OWNER: Floresville Land Inc./Pat Johnson
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of Kings 6th Addition;
Pt Lot 4 Range No. 3 East of Water Street; and Pt Lot 5
Range No. 3 East of Water Street
PARCEL: 13160, 12353
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hearing on December 11, 2014, at the Gonzales City Hall,
820 St. Joseph St. at 5:15 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by
Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Public Hearing, the
project will either be approved or denied.
The Zoning Board of Adjustments encourages citizens
to participate in the public comment and public hearing
stages of all Zoning Board of Adjustments projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to
Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by
mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629.
For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

(AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL)
To the registered voters of the County of Gonzales, Texas;
(A los votantes registrados del Condado de Gonzales, Texas:)
Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
on December 6, 2014, for voting in a special election to elect a state senator to serve our unexpired
term - Senate Dist. 18.
(Notifiquese, por la presente, que las casillas electorales citados abago se abriran desde las 7:00
a.m hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 6 Diciembre de 2014 para votar en la Eleccion Especial para Senador
Estatal, Distrito 18.
On Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote.
` los votantes deberan
(El Dia de Eleccion,
` votar en su precinto donde estan
` inscritos para votar.)
Location of Election Day Polling Places

Precinct Number(s)
Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph, Gonzales, TX
1 14 & 15
` ` de las casillas electorales el Dia de Eleccion)

(Ubicacion
(Numero
de precinto)
`
`
Gonzales Master Gardeners, 623 Fair St., Gonzales
2 & 11
City Bldg., 820 St. Joseph, Gonzales
357&8
Gonzales Co. Nixon Annex, 603 E. Central, Nixon
4/6 10 & 13
Waelder Community Center, 311 Hwy 90 W, Waelder

JB Wells Jr. Park/Multi-Purpose Facility Show Barn,
2301 CR 197, Gonzales
12
For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below:
(Para Votacion
` Adelantada, los votantes podran
` votar en cualquiera de las nombradas abajo.)
Locations for Early voting Polling Places

(Ubicacion
` de las casillas electorales de
votacion
` adelantada)
`
Days and Hours of Operation

Dias y Horas Habiles
`
Courthouse Annex, 1709 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales (Wednesday) November 26, 8:00am-4:30pm
(Monday) December 1, 8:00am-4:30pm
(Tuesday) December 2, 8:00am-4:30pm
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: P.O. Box 77, Gonzales, Texas 78629
(Las solilcitudes para boletas de votacion
` enviarse a:)
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(Name of Early Voting Clerk)
(Nombre del Secretario de la Votacion
` Adelantada)
P.O. Box 77
(Address) (Direccion)
`
`
(City) (Ciudad) (Zip Code) (Codigo
Postal)
Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on: November
26, 2014
(Las solicitudes para boletas de votacion
` recibierse para el fin de
las horas de negocio el 26 de noviembre, 2014)
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(Emitiada este dia 20th de Noviembre, 2014)
Signature of County Judge (Firma del Juez del Condado)
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MISC. FOR SALE

2 piece entertainment center. Call
for prices. 830672-7308.
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FeedMill:
2170 FM 108 S., Gonzales, TX
Maintenance: 2nd Shift: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Call 830-672-9100 for more information

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Hatchery:
General Labor
5628 FM 1116, Gonzales

Call 830-672-9140 for more
information
Competitive Pay
$8.50 - $11.00
Pay raise after 6 months & 1 Year

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MISC. FOR SALE

Micil Toilet Safety
Support. Still in
box. For Sale $40.
830-263-2482. (724-14)
------------------------WW
covered
original owner, 16
w/divider
door,
lighting
used.
$2,100. Call Bob at
512-468-4068.(717-14)
------------------------For Sale: Scotts
Riding Lawn Mower. $250. 263-0024.
------------------------Mini Honda Gas tiller. $150. Excellent
condition.
361208-3565.
------------------------15x30
above
ground
swimming pool w/filter
& motor. Needs
liner. $1,735. Elna
Electronic Sewing
Machine, $7450.
Two Alto Saxes,
one Tenor Sax, one
Clarinet,
Sump
pump, $50. Play
pen, $21. Foot
Stool heavy wood
flowered upholstery, $50. Computer desk, $50.
Hammond Organ,
$375. 17 Cu Ft. Upright Freezer, $250.
Flowered
Easy
Chair. $35. Sheila
Wright, 672-2719
or 203-0175.
------------------------2 gas weedeaters
in excellent condition. $100/both.
361-208-3565.
------------------------Riding lawnmower. MTD, 42 cut.
Excellent Condition. $500. 361208-3565.
------------------------Musical
Equipment
PA System. Kustom 8 Ch. 400
Watt System, 2 15
Spkrs, 1 12 Monitor Spkr. Stands.
Lots of wires, 4
microphones w/
cables. Mic stand
with gooseneck,
$1,200. Call 830437-2046.
--------------------------------------HELP WANTED
Municipal court clerk

Municipal court
SUMMARY: This is a para-professional position responsible for
implementing policies established by the municipal judge for the
administration of the municipal court. Has daily contact with the
public requiring the exercise of courtesy and tact. Is responsible
for numerous reports and records, makes decisions requiring mature judgment. This position directly reports to the City Secretary
for supervision.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Skill in providing excellent customer service to persons of all ages, regardless of social or economic backgrounds
Knowledge of Court-clerk ethics; traffic, criminal and

juvenile court procedures.
Knowledge of docket posting, court scheduling, multiple-line telephone and radio operation, bookkeeping procedures,
cashiering, computer operation, public relations and typing are
required.
Must refer to Federal and State Regulations, taxing and

clerks manuals, the Clerks Training Center, ordinances or statutes, traffic or criminal handbooks, utility billing manual, financial reports, legal instruments and legislative notices.
Submit court records to city administration, Texas Judicial Council, State Comptroller, Texas DPS and others. Supplies
judge, City and State Comptroller with financial reports.
Errors could result in improper administration of the

municipal court, legal and municipal record discrepancies and
monetary loss. Could be sued in capacity as Court Clerk or as
an individual and could improperly deprive individuals of their
rights.
Must be able to work with people from all social groups

including: County Tax Collector, Appraisal District personnel,
Municipal court defendants, witnesses, complainants, attorney
and judge; taxpayers, city customers, co-workers, supervisors,
Police Department employees and other court-related agencies.
Record daily receipts and maintain employee time sheet.

Required Education, Experience, and Certificates:
High School diploma or equivalent
Participation in New Clerks Course and annual seminars sponsored by the Municipal Clerks Training Center.
One year related experience recommended.
Certified Notary Public.

Compensation: Dependent upon Qualifications
How to apply:
Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgonzales.org or at the City of Gonzales, City Hall at 820 St Joseph.
Please submit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St. Joseph
or PO Box 547, Gonzales, TX. 78629. Positin will remain open
until filled.
The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.
MISC. FOR SALE

Christmas Tree artificial 7 ft. Loads
of lights, garland, ornaments.
$75.00. 830-4372046.
------------------------Baseball Cap Collection.
Never
worn. 200 assorted
Business/school
etc. with Storage
carrying
cases.
Will sell in lots of
50, $2.00 each. Includes carrying/
storage case. 830437-2046.
------------------------For Sale: 30 ft.
steel angled steel
trusses. Very heavy
duty. For barns
and steel structured buildings.
$500 a piece. Call
713-449-7464.
------------------------Kuhn 800 lb Heavy
Duty Disc Mower.
3 point hookup.
Located in Moulton. 361-401-0676.
------------------------PTO
Irrigation
Pump
New
$3,500, will sell for
$1,500. Call 830263-4126.
------------------------Low Boy Trailer.
5x10. $625. 361208-3565 anytime.
------------------------For Sale. 140 joints
of 2 3/8 pip. $5,600
firm.
830-4808098.
------------------------For Sale: Modern
Coke
Vending
Machine.
Cans,
Bottles, adjustable
bin. Bill changer.
Runs great. $425/
obo.
830-3399087.
------------------------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.
361-293-3565.
------------------------Antique claw foot
tub. Pretty good
shape. $200 firm.
512-656-0521.
------------------------Longwheel base
shell, for pickup,
like new. $500.
HELP WANTED
MISC. FOR SALE

361-865-3727.
------------------------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
478-607-1178.
------------------------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.
1982-2000 & maps.
Make an offer. Call
437-2046.
------------------------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 830-672-1106.
------------------------Crocheted
Afghans, baby blankets, single bed
spreads for sale.
Can choose own
colors. Can come
by or call, 2031270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138.
------------------------Assembled Dora
20 bicycle with
training wheels,
helmet, elbow and
knee pads. Used
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.
------------------------HELP WANTED
Whispering Hills Residential Treatment Center,

4110 FM 609, Flatonia, Texas (IH 10 between
San Antonio and Houston) serving Intellectually
Deficient, Emotionally Disturbed, and Pervasive
Developmental Delays including Autism, is
currently taking applications for Direct Care Staff
(4 days on and 4 days off) Salary $30,000.00
(plus/yearly depending on experience) and
benefits: Vacation, Health, Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, Paid Holidays. Applicants must have a
valid Texas DL or ID and Diploma or GED, and be
21 years of age.
www.whisperinghillstx.com- See employment tab:
and fax application to 361-865-3316 or email to
stacyleebiggs@gmail.com
Now accepting
applications for
employment. Must have
love & compassion to
care for children.
Apply in person.

Christian Kids
Gonzales One and Only
Christian Based
State Licensed
Daycare and Preschool
921 St. Peter St.

Gonzales
830-672-6865
Train a child in the way he should go;and
when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: Custom
made picnic tables; made with
treated
lumber,
with bolts and
screws - will make
the conventional
table with seats
attached to table;
will also make
tables with seat
benches separate
from table: 4-6 or 8
foot made for your
specific needs. Call
830-540-4776 or
830-857-3273 for
pricing and availability
information.
------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great
for packing. Call
830-519-4176
(Gonzales).
HAY FOR SALE
Jiggs Round Bale
Hay. $65/bale. 979263-5829.
------------------------Hay. Round bales,
$70. Square bales,
$8.00. Call 713252-1130.
FARM EQUIPMENT
4500
Mahindra
Tractor, 600 hours,
like new. Comes
with post hole digger, 9 inch Auger &
12 inch Auger, 6 ft.
Box Blade, heavy
duty ripper, 3 pt.
Bale Loader. All for
$6,500. 830-4814707.(9-18-14)
------------------------For Sale: Pop-up
square bale loader,
$200; Blade for
three-point hookup, $300; 6 rotocycle for three point
hookup, $300; Two
lawn edgers, $25
each.
830-3778814. (8-21-14)
------------------------Oliver
Tractor,
Model #1555. 5 ft.
Disc Harrow, 8 ft
Ford Belt Shredder.
Call 788-7443 to
be seen.(8-14-14)
AUTOS
361-676-8686.
------------------------WANT TO BUY: 4
cyl, good engine
for1997-2001
Toyota
Camry,
830-377-8814.(109-14)
------------------------96 Ford pickup.
Standard
Trans.
Can be seen at
1822 St. Louis,
Gonzales.
6728034.(9-18-14)
------------------------2012 Ford F-150,
Ecoboost Lariat,
fully loaded, navigation,
sunroof,
etc, white. 19
MPG in town, 22
MPG on highway.
$25,000. For more
information call
281-722-0095.(828-14)
------------------------For Sale: 2006
Chev
Uplander
Van,
Handicap
equipment with
wheel chair lift.
$10,500.
Please
call after 12 p.m.
830-437-2232. (821-14)
------------------------1966 Falcon Sport
Coupe. Very nice,
Ford red. 84,000
miles. Runs great.
Great shape. Looks
fantastic, garage
kept. Reduced to
$8,200. 512-8448820. (7-31-14)
------------------------1970 240Z, was
running,
many
parts. $3,800. 512844-8820. (7-3114)
------------------------Want to buy older
small pickup to be
used off road. 830437-2232, call after
12 pm. (7-31-14)
------------------------Ford Fusion, 2013.
Only 7K miles. Excellent condition.
$17,000. 830-4372046.
MOBILE HOMES
1995 Ford Pickup,

King cab, excellent
condition. Needs
muffler.
$3,500/
obo. Also have
several
projects
cars for sale. 830672-9691.
------------------------2007 Chevy Cobalt motor for sale.
$700. Call Albert,
2Br/2Ba, approximately 1,000 sq. ft.

mobile home for
sale. Approximately
on 1 acre. Road
frontage, new water
well and septic. Approximately 8 miles
from town. Call for
information, Mary
Ann, 830-445-6601
or 830-857-6545..
(TFN)
------------------------Commercial Grade
24x60 with or without
restrooms.
Fayette
Country
Homes. 800-3696888. (RBI 32896)
------------------------New 2015 32x48
doublewide 3 or 4
bedrooms, 2 baths.
Mid $50s, delivered,
set-up, A/C. (RBI
32896).
Sundays
1-6, Fayette Country
Homes, 979-7436192.
------------------------We pay CASH
for used homes.
Fayette
Country
Homes. 979-7436192. (RBI 32896)
------------------------Thank you for letting Us SERVE you
for 20 YEARS. We
are the Oldest Deal-
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
FURNITURE
2 Sets of solid
wood bunk beds
including
mattresses. Perfect for
bunk room or deer
camp. Great condition, nearly new!
Adult size. $300.
Will sell separately.
281-732-8500.(109-14)
------------------------Antique
Oak
Round Table and
four chairs, $350.
Table is 48 inches
in diameter. Located in Nixon Call
210-385-5541.(828-14)
------------------------Big solid oak lawyers desk. $50.
830-672-3089.
AUTOS
Day and Night Transport Drivers

Three years over the road driving
experience preferred and a current
Class A CDL with HazMat and
Tanker endorsements required.
Competitive compensation with
night and holiday pay
differential. Potential annual
earnings of $70,000 with limited
overnight travel. Sign on bonus
available to qualified applicants.
Benefits include two weeks paid
vacation, health insurance and
401(k). Applications may be
picked up and returned to
Johnson Oil Company,
Attn: Mike Burke,
1113 E. Sarah
DeWitt Dr,
Gonzales, TX or
fax to
830-672-6659
MOBILE HOMES
ership in the 14
surrounding counties. We are here
to SERVE you Before and After the
Purchase. Fayette
Country
Homes
Hope to SEE You
Soon. Open 7 days
a week. 979-7436192. (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. 830203-1953.
------------------------Belmont RV Park.
We have FEMA trailers for sale. From
$2,500 & up or rent
to own. Please call
830-424-3600.
MOBILE HOMES
FOR RENT
3BR Trailer, with
extra room. 404
Pouncey,
Smiley. $700/month,
$700/deposit. 830582-1593.
------------------------3BR/2BA
trailer
in country. $700/
month,
$700/
deposit. 830-2030386.
------------------------Mobile home for
rent in Waelder.
3BR/1BA. Please
contact
Grace,
830-399-5313.
------------------------For rent: 3 bedroom/1 bath mobile homes, fully
furnished, stove,
refrigerator,
microwave, central
air/heat,
$775
monthly, $675 deposit, Roadrunner
Mobile Home Park,
361-582-6593.
------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3
BR Trailer House, 2
RV Spots. Leesville.
830-433-0603.
ROOMS FOR RENT
Room and Bath for
rent. Single person
only. Reasonably
Priced. Call 6728034.
------------------------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.
HOMES FOR RENT
In Waelder, TX, 415
South 2nd Street.
3BR/2RRM
with
walk-in shower to
be ready for rent
January, 1st. New
paint, tile, carpet, siding. $800/
monthly. Call 281615-1405.
Sam
Ramirez, The Zeramar Corporation.
------------------------2/1 Fenced yard,
CA/H,
Ottine.
$750/mo. + deposit.
Available
December
1st.
820-857-0270.
------------------------2/2
beautiful
country
home.
Water and trash included. Appliances, washer/dryer
included. $1,350/
mo + deposit. 3/2
, beautiful country home. Water &
trash included. appliances. $1,450/+
deposit. 830-8574458.(10-30-14)
------------------------For Rent. 2BR/1BA
home located on
N. Patrick. $900/
month, $500/sec.
deposit. Contact
for
information.
830-491-7249.
Call 672-7100 to
advertise in the
Gonzales Cannon
Classifieds!
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CLASSIFIEDS
HOMES FOR RENT
HGONZALES
1BR, 1BA Duplex.
All electric, Ac/
Heat,
Insulated,
Ceiling Fan, Appliances, Carpet, Vinyl, Paneling. Tub/
Shower,
Utility
Room, Yard Sprinkler System. Separate Yard & Porch.
No Smoking inside
Unit, No Pets. $650
+ deposit . References.
830-6722227.
------------------------1BR unfurnished.
1814 Sycamore.
Young couple or
older couple. Contract required. For
more information
call 830-672-9011.
------------------------For Rent: 3/2
house on Main
Street in Moulton,
Tx. Semi furnished,
big back yard,
2,300 sq. ft. Available September
15. $1,200/month,
$500/Dep. Call or
Text Paula, 361433-1244. (9-4-14)
------------------------2/1 Duplex, ADA
Accessible, 112D
Patrick on Corner
of Patrick and St.
Vincent. 3 wall
units, heat/cool,
w/d
hookups,
stove refrigerator.
Water paid. $900
month, $500 security deposit. 830491-7249 or 830203-1010.
------------------------3/1, large carport,
plenty of storage,
downtown. $950/
mo., $1,200/dep.
830-672-3089.
------------------------2/1 St. George St.
With yard & porch.
Great
location.
$ 5 5 0 / m o n t h l y.
830-672-3089.
------------------------Nixon Area. 3/2,
like new, CA/CH,
washer/dryer
hookups. $1,000
per month. 830857-6921.
------------------------House in the country for rent. Three
bedrooms and two
bathrooms. See to
appreciate. Security deposit and
one months rent.
One-year
lease.
Call 361-594-3233.
------------------------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 830-672-3089.
------------------------2 bedroom, 1 bath
house in Gonzales
for rent. Fridge,
Microwave, Stove
and can be fully
furnished. Remodeled last year with
new
hardwood
floors, Central Air,
bathroom
tile,
$1,050/mo. 830542-9743.
------------------------Office Space w/
Living area to rent
in the center of
town (On the Main
Hwy). Call (830)
672-5738.
------------------------ATTENTION
OILFIELDERS
4/3, 2 Living areas
around Waelder
Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month.
Big yard, front &
back.
830-3995313.(05-30-13)
------------------------Cottages for Lease.
Fully
furnished
cottages for rent
in Gonzales, TX.
Includes all furniture, flat screen
TV, linens, kitchen
items & appliances
(full-size
refrig-
HOMES FOR RENT

erator, 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.
------------------------Motel Suites. 2
bedrooms,
full
kitchen,
porch/
small yard. $68
nightly,
$310
weekly. Crews welcome. Call Mike,
512-292-0070,
512-656-0521.
------------------------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
------------------------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) 292-0070 or
(830) 672-3089.
WANT TO RENT
Looking for a nice
house in or near
Gonzales.
940284-4255.
ROOMATE
WANTED
2 rooms for rent
- large house, 3
acres of land with
a very nice home.
All bills paid - furnished. More information & first
call 1st served call.
830-267-0738.
COMMERCIAL
FOR SALE
Busy Restaurant
with large customer base for sale
in Smiley, Texas.
Equipment included. Contact Doris,
830-587-6262,
210-373-6869 or
210-883-4271.
COMMERCIAL
FOR RENT
COMMERCIAL
SPACE w/attached
1/1
apartment.
2,000 sq. ft. commercial
space
located at 332
St. George St. in
downtown Gonzales. Central air/
heat, tile floors,
pressed tin ceiling 1 1/2 bathrooms, attached
apartment
with
HELP WANTED
COMM. FOR RENT

reserved, off-street
parking.
$900/
mo. $650/deposit.
www.DeMentandCo m p a ny. c o m .
(512) 576-5868.
------------------------616 & 618 St. Paul
for rent. Office
space or store
front, 1/2 block off
square. For more
information, call
713-252-1130.
------------------------Office space for
rent. 10x10 space
in Nixon. Furniture
included. 830-8576921.
------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for
rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130.
Church
Street.
830-423-2103.
FOR LEASE
616 & 618 St. Paul
for rent. Office
space or store
front. For more
information, call
713-252-1130.
------------------------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 yard or residence. Call David,
713-252-1130
;
Peyton, 512-9485306.
------------------------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
2BR/1BA,
furnished apartment.
$950/month
+
bills. Carport. Call
713-252-1130.
------------------------1BR/1BA, downtown. $350/mo.
830-672-3089.
------------------------Efficiency Apartment. Lake Gonzales. Weekly and
monthly
rates.
Utilities. TV provided. No pets.
non-smoking. Bob.
830-203-9790.
Have pictures.
------------------------TIRED OF HOTEL
LIVING? MOVE UP
TO THE LOFTS!
Bluebird Lofts Fully
furnished,
move-in
ready
2
bedroom/1
bath apartment.
$1,500/mo,
all
bills paid, including 40 flatscreen
TV,
high-speed
internet,
granite countertops,
full-equippped
kitchen,
linens,
central air and
heat, reserved offstreet parking and
more! Located at
612 Saint James
Street in historic
downtown Gonzales, close to shopping, restaurants,
entertainment
and parks. $1,000
deposit, no pets,
no smoking. (512)
576-5868. www.
DeMentandCompany.com.
------------------------HELP WANTED
CDL Driver
Local Area, Home every Night
Benefits include:

Apply in person at:
1680 CR431
Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm.
Telephone number
830-540-4105
HOME SERVICES
Hand for Hire. Call
Terry, (830) 8575927.
------------------------Will sit with elderly
in their home, do
light housekeeping, bathing and
running errands
or childcare during
day or night. 903284-1763,
Harwood.(10-2-14)
------------------------Do you need a
Private Sitter for
your elderly loved
one. Call Megan
Wright-Perkins at
830-203-1980.
------------------------I am looking for a
private sitting job
with the elderly
people
around
Gonzales. Will sit
at home, hospital
or nursing home.
Please call me at
830-437-2311 or
cell,
263-2768,
Emilia Mayorga.
(TFN)
------------------------Need your home
cleaned for Fall?
Call Nancy, 830339-0727.(TFN)
------------------------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 830-519-3044.
------------------------Sitting at night
taking care of
elderly in their
home. References,
transportation.
Call 361-212-8731.
------------------------House
cleaning
services available.
Reasonable rates.
Servicing Gonzales
and surrounding
areas. References
available.
Call
Barbara at 979777-8710 or email
barbarajp30@hotmail.com.
------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30
years experience.
Haul Scrap Metal
& appliances. Call
Larry at 361-5964391.
------------------------Sewing machines.
Sales, Service &
Sewing
lessons.
830-203-7415.
LAWN & GARDEN
General laborer for
yard maintenance
and
trimming,
labor/mowing/
weed eating. Reasonable rates. Call
or text if interested, Duke, 830-857HELP WANTED
LAWN & GARDEN

3118.
------------------------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. 830-2630909.
------------------------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.
830-263-4181.
(TFN)
RVS FOR SALE
K-Z Spree, 2009
29tt, ultra light.
All fiberglass, fully
loaded, non smoking. Many Extras.
1 double slideout, easy lift hitch.
$17,500. 512-2387824.(7-24-14)
------------------------29ft RV for rent or
bills paid. Please
call 361-571-6872
RVS FOR RENT
RV Rentals available at Belmont
RV Park Estates.
Starting at $400.00
mo. Free WiFi, all
utilities paid. Laundromat, pool. Call
830-556-6905.
------------------------29ft RV for rent or
bills paid. Please
call 361-571-6872
------------------------30 ft. travel trailer
for rent one mile
from town on Hwy.
97 east. Rent is
$200 a week with
a $250.00 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.
830-203-9255.
------------------------RV for Rent. $300/
wk. Call 512-6674356.
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.
HELP WANTED
Apply today,
Start today!!!
Production / Poultry Processing:
BD Driver - Class A - Tx DL
Sanitation (Nights)
Truck Mechanic
Maintenance
1st & 2nd Processing
Mon- Fri., 8-10 hr. days
Competitive Pay
$9.50 - $12.00
Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Human Resources
Si Habla Espaol
RVS FOR RENT

Call 830-351-0943
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.
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.
830-305-6926.
------------------------28 Travel Trailer
for rent. Can be
moved from job
site. Call 830-3056926.
------------------------Office or Living
Trailers for lease or
buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David,
713-252-1130.
RV SITES FOR RENT
RVs Site for Rent.
Several RV sites
available in Nixon,
Tx. Clean, quiet
neighborhood,
atmosphere, water, electric, sewer,
trash & wifi provided. 300 S. Parker.
$375/per month.
830-857-6921.
------------------------RV Space for Rent.
All bills included
with Dish Network
or Travel Trailer for
Rent with all Bills
included with Dish
Network. Please
call 830-203-7250
or 830-431-4169.
------------------------One R/V site available. $450 per
month
includes
utilities. For more
info call 830-8571418 or 830-8570986.
------------------------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
HELP WANTED
RV SITES FOR RENT

830-263-4356 or
830-560-6963 for
showing and details.
------------------------Six RV Hookups for
long term lease at
Harwood. Intersection of Hwy.
90 and TX 304.
Contact: 281-7887500.
------------------------2 RV spaces in
town. $295/mo.,
1 Mobile home
space for rent,
HELP WANTED
RV SITES FOR RENT

$295/mo.
Call
Finch Park, 6722955.
BOATS FOR SALE
Pontoon
boat.
Good seats, good
stereo, good trailer. Motor needs 90
Force Powerhead.
$2,500. 830-8575106.
Call 672-7100
to place your
ad.
HELP WANTED
Plant Openings
Plant Palletizers &
Cleanup Positions
Benefits include:

Apply in person at:
1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422,
Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm.
Telephone number
830-540-4105/830-540-4684.
Drivers
Vacuum Truck Drivers

For Eagle Ford Shale area
CDL & exp. required
Up to $20/hr w/competitive
benefits
Please Call:
956-900-5464
512-738-2835
General Farm
Labor
Benefits include:

Apply in person at:
1680 CR431
Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm.
Telephone number
830-540-4105
Adult Ed
Recruitment/Retention Specialist
Victoria College is hiring a part time Recruitment & Retention Specialist for the
Adult Education Program on the Gonzales Campus. Position is non-benefits
eligible, pays $15/hr., and requires a
bachelors degree. Will be responsible
for developing and offering new and
expanded services to prepare and attract
students to adult education opportunities. For more details and to complete
the VC on line application visit VictoriaCollege.edu>Quick Links>Jobs at VC.
EOE
BOBTAIL
DRIVER/DELIVERY
PERSON
Needed for packaged and bulk oil and fuel

deliveries. Class B CDL with HazMat required
but Class A CDL with HazMat and tanker
endorsement preferred. Two driving positions
open in Gonzales but one position will also
travel to other locations and also be responsible
for daily paperwork. Benefits include two weeks
paid vacation, health insurance, 401(k), local
deliveries and limited overnight travel.
Applications may be picked up and returned to
Johnson Oil Company

Attn: Bulk Plant Manager
1113 Sarah DeWitt
or faxed to 830-672-6659
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CLASSIFIEDS
MOTORCYCLES
2006 Harley soft
tail. $13,500/OBO.
820-203-1565.(724-14)
------------------------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.
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 830-857-4670.
PETS
Free:
Female
American Pit Bull
Terrier. Call 5404850 for information. (9-25-14)
------------------------American Pit Bull
Terrier puppies for
sale, Blue & Red
nosed, 3 females
and 1 male. Asking
$115 for the male
and $130 a piece
for the females.
Prices negotiable.
Mother & father
are both large,
gentle and loyal
dogs. Call Jonathon at 830-2631503.(8-28-14)
------------------------Precious purebred
Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Very
cute & loves to
play. 1st shots &
wormed,
paper
trained. Raised in
my home. $150
each.
830-5606668.
------------------------ANUE Pet
Grooming
7 days a week.
Hand/Scissor Cut.
Small, $20 & $30;
Medium, $35 &
$40;
Medium/
Large, $45. Ask for
Susan. 361-2581505.
LIVESTOCK
2 Registered Quarter Horses. Good
halter & cutting
bloodlines. Gentle.
Not ridden much
lately. Looking for
good home. Call
713-252-1130.
------------------------WW
covered
original owner, 16
w/divider
door,
lighting
used.
$2,100. Call Bob at
512-468-4068.(717-14)
------------------------WANTED
handle on saddle
mule.
361-3623735.
------------------------Goats for Sale. Call
361-208-3565.
------------------------Hay
for
sale.
Square
bales.
$7.00 per bale.
830-857-4073.
------------------------Angus Bull. 3 - 18
months old Bulls; 1
26 month old bull.
LIVESTOCK
Call 830-263-0808.
------------------------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,
830-203-0477.
REAL ESTATE
For Sale by Owner:
Gorgeous
Colonial style country
estate! 4,300 SF,
4BR/3B on 9 acres.
Features include:
office, 2 FP (one in
MB), wood flooring,
whirlpool
tub, stained glass,
crown
molding,
upstairs laundry,
covered porches,
2-car garage. Large
BBQ pit and patio.
Detached 30x40
shop w/overhead
doors, sink, cabinets and bathroom.
Stocked
pond w/walk-out
pier. Oak and Pecan trees. Minerals.
Located 6 miles
south of Hallettsville.
$549,000.
361-798-9970 or
210-846-1898. (1030-14)
------------------------For Sale by Owner: Home on Land.
123 Acres w/1,800
SF manufactured
home (year: 2001).
Land features gorgeous views, gently rolling hills,
pasture land, cross
fencing, 2 ponds,
30x60 and 30x20
pole barns. Home
features fireplace,
garden tub, open
floor plan, vaulted
ceilings, covered
porches. Sunrise
view in back, sunset view in front.
Pump House includes 1,000 gal
water storage tank
and Rain SoftTM
water
softner.
Carport:
4-bay,
16-ft. tall. Located
between Shiner
and Moulton. private. No minerals.
$695,000.
361798-9970 or 210846-1898. (10-3014)
------------------------For Sale: to be
moved or removed. One hundred year old
house, excellent
wood, new tin
roof, story and half.
Must be moved or
removed within
sixty days of purchase.
$5,000.
830-857-0268. (731-14)
------------------------BRAND
NEW
HOME,
located in Yoakum,
2br/1bath, central
air/heat, shingle
roof, laundry room
APTS. FOR RENT
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
1 - 1 BEDROOM APT.
For the Elderly 62 or
older
Rent is based on income

Water, sewer and trash
are paid
Cable provided at $15.00
a month
COUNTRY VILLAGE
SQUARE
1800 Waelder Road,
Gonzales, TX
REAL ESTATE
with
window,
front/back porch,
nature view surrounds back yard,
excellent location
within walking distance to HEB, restaurants and shopping, minutes from
oil/gas activity in
the area. MUST
SEE! 361-293-8172,
Cali.(7-17-14)
------------------------House for Sale:
2BR/1BA,
hardwood floors, large
kitchen,
pantry.
Sold with or without large lot in
back. Large fenced
lot. 210 Crisswell,
Yoakum, TX. 361596-4497.
LAND
10 Acres land to be
rented. In Smiley at
edge of City, Nixon
back towards Cuero. Call 830-5821593.
------------------------Approximately 1/2
Acre S. of Gonzales
on Pilgrim Rd. Call
for details. 979743-5840.
------------------------Land for Sale. 17
acres.
830-8574242.
------------------------45+ Acres for sale.
Pasture land &
wooded acreage.
Native
wildlife,
electricity, some
minerals, some restrictions. Northern
Gonzales
County.
$5,500/
per acre. 830-5403382.(7-24-14)
------------------------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, 713-252-1130
; Peyton, 512-9485306.
WANTED
WANTED:
19972001 Toyota Camry, 4 cyl, good
engine. 830-3778814.(9-25-14)
------------------------WANTED
handle on saddle
mule.
361-3623735.
MISC. SERVICES
Backhoe &
Trenching
Water lines, Water repairs, sewer
lines.
830-5566905. There is no
substitute for experience.
------------------------Need a lifeguard
for private parties!
For
information
call 830-445-0483.
------------------------Mobile Mower
Repair
Offering tune-ups,
repairs & parts for
most brands in
my trailer, at your
RV SITES
FOR RENT
REAL ESTATE
MISC. SERVICES
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.
------------------------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.
REAL ESTATE
Brick
BREITSCHOPF
COOPER REALTY
Homes
Homes/Residential
Call
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672-7100
or come
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3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000

Country Village ..................$245,000
306
McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,000
Country Village: New on mkt..........
and extra lot....$70,000
1618 St. Peter - HomeSOLD
..............................................$185,000
473 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd.,
4+acs./Home, 183 N............$225,000
beautiful property..................................$258,000
Superb home........................$325,000
1602
.-commercial/rental....
71 Water
acs., Sttreed,
2 homes, $150,000
miner3
bd.,2
story
home.....$145,000
2342
FM
108,
als.........................................$450,000
792 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000
312 Cr. Rd. 471,Land
Lakefront + ,3 bd.,
10 acs., utilities, trees................$92,000
1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000
10.96 acs., commercial. Hwy. 183 N.,
Land
reduced to.............................$349,999
CT
11.2 acs., Hwy 90.
Rd.......$5,300/Ac.
NTRA
COGast
CT
RA
NT trees................$87,500
CRShirley
228 - 15 acs.,CO
M/H,
Breitschopf
153 acs., FM
2091.........................$795,000
830-857-4142
61 acs., perfect homesite.................$4,990/Ac.
Lynnette Cooper
3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,000
10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000
Carol
Hardcastle
2-4 acs., Sarah
DeWitt............$25,000/Ac.
830-857-3517
1 ac. Seydler St...............................$25,000
our staff by calling:
8.7 You
acs.,can
cityreach
limits........................$120,000
Phone:
830-672-2522
58 acs.,
trees, potential,
edge of town.............
...................................................$12,000/Ac.
staff
can be1.2reached
by: acres - $795,000
uOur
1505friendly
E. Sarah
DeWitt.
commercial
Phone:
830-672-2522Michael
or
Lillian
H. Smith
Ruschhaupt
Fax: 830-672-4330
We buy & move
HOMES to be MOVED
See us at
Homes to be moved.com
For 50 years.
Insured.
Ginger Robbins, Realtor

Owner/Operator
512-284-0801
SMITH RANCH INVESTMENTS

Randy Smith, Broker
830-672-8668
office: 830-236-5330;
cell 361-676-6114
www.buytexas2000.com
michaelruschh@gmail.com
E-mail: grobbins@riatarealestate.com
Web site: www.riatarealestate.com
FOR SALE
627 CLARK ST., Gonzales. - Nice 3BD/2BA home.
Kitchen open to living area. Master bedroom has
an on suite with a walk-in closet. Engineered wood
CONTRACT
flooring in living
area. New carpet in bedrooms.
Nicely landscaped yard. Nice size back yard is a
really nice size with a privacy fence, new roof.
$132,000
FOR RENT
511 Milam, Luling: Approx. 1165 sq.
ft. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath.
Central Air and Heat. Two car attached
garage. Screened porch on back of
home. Privacy fence in back. $1,000/
month.
361-533-0846
152 Acres. Southwest of Gonzales on FM 1116.

Hilltop, stone,
3/2.5, pool,
hot-tub, patio. Good
CONTRACT
PENDING
grazing & oaks & brush for wildlife. 2 stock tanks.
1,035,000
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
424 Acres. Cheapside. Pens, tanks, some oaks.
$3,850 per acre. SOLD
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
250 Acres. South Goliad. Good oaks, brush, and
grazing. Well fenced
and watered. Paved road
SOLD
just off US 183. $3,975/ac. with 1/8 minerals. Not
leased.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home
plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
62 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field.
CONTRACT PENDING
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.
REAL ESTATE
Commercial
office: 830-236-5330;
cell: 830-857-6012
lilliansmith@mac.com
REAL ESTATE
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it il egal to
advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status or national origin, or an intention or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age
of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant
women and people securing custody of children under
18.
This newspaper wil not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.
Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal
opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call
HUD tol -free at 1-800-669-9777. The tol -free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-9279275.
Lot - Live Oak..................................$8,000

401 St. George-approx. 3400 sq. ft.................
FARM AND RANCH PROPERTIES
.......................................................$170,000
u 56 ac commercial. Old Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos, TX Shirley Breitschopf
$1,200,000
shirley@gonzalesproperties.com
u 172 ac. River Creek Ranch, Hwy. 87 on the DeWitt/Victoria Co.
Lynnette
Cooper
Line, minerals
- $1,379,040
u 314 ac. Belmont area. Nice balance of open & wooded, new
waterCarol
well, Hardcastle
water rights- 830-857-3517
to convey - $1,240, 300
Jymmy
K.
Davis
512-921-8877
u 69 ac. New UNDER
Braunfels,
Commercial Listing.
CONTRACT
Texas Ranch Specialist
REAL ESTATE
PUBLISHERS NOTICE:
15309 FM 1322, Luling. App. 1,475

sq. ft. 3BD/2BA, kitchen open to dining room and family room. Attached
garage. Enclosed sun porch on back
of home, Co-op water, but also has
well for yard. Located just minutes from
Luling. Country views! Open hay barn
available for use. 1 acre! Located in the
country! $1,100/month.
94 GLENDALE, Luling - 3BD/2 full BA/1 1/2-bath.
Lge. family room with fireplace, lge. kitchen w/
island, stainless appliances,
office, formal dining
RENTED
room/laundry room off kitchen, fireplace, 2-car attached garage, fenced back yard. Great neighborhood! $1,200/month.
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Georgia Chapel, where Kates parents, Carol and Jim Fowler were married 27
years ago. The Pastor who officiated was Dr. Mike Long, Pastor of First United
Methodist Church, Roswell, GA and a long-time, family friend.
Drews parents are Mr. and Mrs. David (Judith) Lagasse of Roswell, GA. David,
his father, Peter, and son, Captain Bryan Lagasse and a maternal uncle, James
Budney, are also graduates of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point.
Pictured left to right, Kates sisters, Sarah and Caroline, Bridesmaids; Drew and
Kate; Kates parents, Carol & Jim, and maternal grandparents, Jo Ann and Don
Leifeste, of Gonzales, TX. Drew, is a 2014 graduate of the U. S. Military Academy,
and Kate is a 2014 Suma Cum Laude Graduate of the University of Georgia with
a BS in Education and a Minor in Spanish.
In December, they will be living in Hawaii, where Drew will be serving at Schofield Barracks, and Kate plans to use her Degree.
Sesame Study Club News

Wilburns have traveled to Guatemala and
Kenya respectively to volunteer for Living Waters. Mr. Kaspar and Mr. Wilburn
showed slides of their mission trips illustrating the desperate need for clean water.
Following the program, President Ince
continued with the regular business of the
club. A treasurers report was given. Ida
McGarity continued with a synopsis of another chapter of Malcolm Gladwells book
David and Goliath. This is the another of
Gladwells books reviewed by Mrs. McGarity and Christina Menking. The club looks
forward to these monthly reviews. Book
recommendations from the club included
John Grishams newest book Gray Mountain and The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned. The December
meeting will be a luncheon on December
13 at the Alcalde Restaurant.
GJHS Giving Free Performance of Crushed
The Gonzales Jr. High One Act Play company will be performing their play,
Crushed, at contest on December 3rd at Industrial High School in Vanderbilt, TX.
They ask the community come support them on their public performance here
in Gonzales on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 6 p.m. in the Jr. High Auditorium. Admission
is free. Come support them as they perform this hilarious anti-romantic comedy
the night before they go to contest. Cast and crew members include: Emily Schramm, Krystalynn Buesing, Tyler Barfield, Heath Henke, Iris DeMent, Jerry Cosper, Sergio Torres, Maura Garcia, Dalton Shirley, Molly Manning, Ryleigh Orosco,
Bela Rodriguez, Keisey Ramirez, Wendy Lopez, Piper Faith, Noah Flores, Angelina
Casares, Regan Rowlett, Yarely Veliz, Brianna Gomez, Destiny Almaguer, Rachel
Juarez, Claudia Lopez, Arleth Mar, Autumn Hernandez, and Paige Johnson.
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Gilda Hunt (center) was the winner of the Security Finance Thanksgiving drawing, a $50 gift certificate to HEB. Pamela Valdez (left) and Sherry Contreras (right)
of Security Finance. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lagasse
The Sesame Study Club held its November 16 meeting at the beautiful home of
Mrs. Laura Kaspar in Shiner. Co-hostesses
for the meeting were Jo McPearson and
Cindy Cole. The beautifully appointed
dining table held delicious refreshments
including cake, fruit, cheese straws, salted
pecans and a cheese ball in the shape of a
pineapple perfectly suited to Mrs. Kaspars
Williamsburg style home. Punch and coffee were offered as beverages.
President Laurel Ince called the meeting
to order. A fascinating program was given
by Doug Kaspar and Lynn Wilburn about
Living Waters, a Houston based Christian
organization that provides wells to less
advantaged areas in different countries in
addition to teaching basic hygiene. The
volunteers also serve as Bible teachers for
the villagers many of whom are completely
unchurched. Both the Kaspars and the
Where handbags are concerned,

size really DOES make difference
By ANDREA SEGER
Co-Owner, Angels & Outlaws
Purse fashion is an anything goes deal these days.

The blingiest brightest colored bag can be worn with
sweats and a t-shirt to the
grocery store and be considered perfectly in style.
But so many of us have
a very strict set of criteria
that a purse has to meet before we can purchase it.
The first of which is Size
Does Matter. Some of us
need a huge handbag that
we can carry everything
in, even the kitchen sink.
While others like a smaller
clutch size that only a credit
card and lipstick can fit in.
Another big factor for
picking a purse is the
number of compartments.
Some of us that like to be
a bit more organized go for
as many compartments and
pockets as we can get while
others like just one big area
to drop everything in. Color is the next big criteria.
Many of us like to stick
with blacks or browns fearing that we will be limited
in what we can wear with it.
These days the colors and
the amount of bling and
fringe is limitless.
Step out of your comfort
zone on this every once in
a while. You might be surprised at how much you
can match with a nice tan,
red, or turquoise purse.
The last and probably
the make it or break it aspect of purchasing a purse
is the length and style of
the strap. They have to fit
just right over the shoulder or be long enough to
cross your body. The best
thing to do is find a bag
that has smaller straps for
carrying on your arm and
also includes a detachable
adjustable strap on the inside. This will allow you to
be comfortable with your
purse wherever you are.
My idea of the perfect
purse is a much bigger
bag with longer adjustable straps in a black or
brown so it matches ev-
erything and then have

several blingy clutches and
bright colored pouches or
makeup bags that fit inside so I can pull out just
what I need and be daring
with the sparkle or keep it

tucked away in my huge
purse, because you know
what they say: The Bigger
the Handbag, the Smaller
the Butt Looks!
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Departs downtown Luling at 7:00am returns approximately 8:30pm
Overnight Coushatta Bus Trip November 9 & 10
$69 pp/db, bus, hotel-Coushatta Inn, $23.00 free play on players card.
Departs downtown Luling at 7:00 a.m. and Franks in Schulenburg at
7:45 am. Last Coushatta trip in 2014
Christmas Overnight Choctaw, Durant Oklahoma December 14 & 15
$99.00 pp/dbl, bus, hotel tower, $10 free play & discounted buffet.
Departs downtown Luling at 7am picks up in Georgetown 8:15am.
Limited space available from Luling.
Handbags - Size
Does Matter
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WED.-SAT. 6:00 A.M.-8:OO P.M.
726 Saint Paul Street, Gonzales, TX

830-263-4124
For The Record
The Cannon
Gonzales County Sheriff

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for Nov. 16-22:
11/17/14
Choyce, Nelson Ray, 01/1959,
Yoakum. Victoria County Warrant Theft of Property >$20
<$500 by Check. Requires $1,000
Bond. Victoria County Warrant
Theft of Property >$20 <$500
by Check. Requires $1,000 Bond.
DeWitt County Warrant Theft of
Property >$20 <$500 by Check.
Requires $1,000 Bond. Transferred to Victoria County.
Perry,
Shawn
Gregory,
02/1988, Kyle. Local Warrant
Driving while Intoxicated. Released on Time Served.
11/18/14
Deleon, Alex Johnathan,
07/1984, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Criminal Mischief >$500 <$1,500. Released
Time Served.
Green,
Dandum
Darrell,
08/1978, Gonzales. Local Warrant Assault Family/Household
Member Impede Breathing/Circulation. Released on $30,000

Bond.
11/19/14
Iund,
Brittany
Michelle,
10/1987, Katy, Fail to Identify Fugitive with Intent give False Info.
Requires $1,500 Bond. Harris
County Warrant Possession of
Controlled Substance PG 1 <1 G.
Remains in Custody.
11/20/14
Ivey, Curtis Ray, Jr., 10/1983,
Nixon. Local Warrant Assault
Family/Household Member w/
Previous Conviction. Requires
$75,000 Bond. Remains in Custody.
Rodgers, Jimmy Dale, 04/1959,
Cleveland. Duty on Striking Fixture/Hwy. Landscaping <$200.
Released on $1,500 Bond.
11/21/14
Arriaga,
Joe
Juvencio,
10/1980, Nixon. Public Intoxication. Released on Order to Appear.
Dewitt Co. Sheriffs report for

Week of Nov. 14-20:
Jail Average Daily Count- 110
Inmates Housed for Other
Agencies- 50
November 14, 2014
Bernardo Pina, 33, of San Antonio, Reckless Driving, Bond of
$2,000, No Driver License, Fine of
$171, DPS
Erin Barefield, 21, of Yorktown,
Sexual Assault Child, Bond of
$100,000 with Bond Conditions,
Yorktown PD
November 15, 2014
Kasey Dockens, 36, of Cuero,
Driving While License Invalid,
Fine of $267, Speeding, Fine of
$267, Failure to Appear, Fine of

$323, Capias Pro Fine/Failure to
Appear, Fine of $389, Cuero PD
November 16, 2014
No Arrests
November 17, 2014
Jesus Gutierrez-Torres, 23, of
Yorktown, Illegal Entry, No Bond,
Yorktown PD
Juan Pablo Martinez-Leon, 35,
of Victoria, Illegal Entry, No Bond,
Yorktown PD
Brandon Villarreal, 29, of Yorktown, Violation of Probation Assault Family Violence Enhanced,
Bond of $20,000, Capias Pro
Fine on Passing Violation, Fine of
$250.30, Capias Pro Fine on Vio-
late Promise to Appear Passing

Violation, Fine of $585, DCSO
Jesse Gamez, 38, of Cuero, Violation of Probation on Delivery
of Controlled Substance, Bond of
$20,000, DCSO
Jerry Wayne Burton, 35, of
Yoakum, Motion to Revoke Probation/Driving while License
Invalid (Gonzales Co), Bond of
$2,500 Cash, DCSO
November 18, 2014
No Arrests
November 19, 2014
No Arrests
November 20, 2014
No Arrests
Yoakum Police Dept.

Yoakum Police Department report for Nov. 1724:
11/18/14
Case #186715, Warrant Arrest, 209 E. Gonzales; Complainant, Lavaca County SO; Disposition,
Cleared by Arrest.
Case #186716, Warrant Arrest, 209 E. Gonzales; Complainant, Victoria County SO; Disposition,
Cleared by Arrest.
Case #816717, Warrant Arrest, 209 E. Gonzales;
Complainant, Guadalupe County SO; Disposition,
Cleared by Arrest.
11/19/14
Case #186736, D.W.L.I., West @ Niemann; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Cleared by
Arrest.
Case #14-386, Burglary-Vehicle, 512 Martin;
Complainant, Johnson, Dwan; Disposition, Investigation.
11/19/14
Case #186742, Perez, Janette, 38 Yoakum, West
@ Niemann; Offense, Driving While License Invalid;
Dispositin, Bond/$500/Rel
GONZALES V.F.W. LADIES AUXILIARY POST 4817
CHILI & BEEF STEW COOK-OFF

Saturday, December 6, 2014
DOWNTOWN GONZALES - ST. GEORGE STREET

HEAD COOK'S MEETING AT 9 A.M.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Student released after

lockdown at Fort Sam
Lowe, Christopher Michael,

05/1986, Lockhart. Commitment/Sentence Driving while
Intoxicated. Released Weekender/Work Release.
11/22/14
Lookabill, Brian Thomas, Cannon News Services
08/1977, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Theft Stolen newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
Properlty >$20K <$100K. ReSAN ANTONIO Officials with Joint
leased Weekender/Work ReBase
San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston say
lease.
Total Arrest, Court Commit- they have released a local college student
ments, other agency arrest and after he attempted to access the installation
processings:
without credentials on Sunday.
GCSO
09
Military officials said the student was reDPS
07
GPD
13
leased after being questioned. Initial news
WPD
00
reports on local CBS television and picked
NPD
02
up by the Associated Press cited military
Constable
00
spokesmen as saying the student was a
DWCSO
00
DEA
00
Saudi national who had explosive materials
TPW
00
in his vehicle, but the news released by base
GCAI
00
officials later refuted that report.
Total
31
DeWitt County Sheriff
RULES
You can start setting up at 8 a.m.. You can pre-season your meat before
you arrive on Saturday and you can start cooking as soon as you check-in.
We do not inspect the meat.
Entry fee is $20 per entry. Deadline to enter is Saturday at 10 a.m. You
can call Dorothy Gast, at 254-931-5712 or Michelle McKinney at 830-2630973 for more information.
You must cook at least 2 lbs. of chili/stew meat. You must furnish your
own supplies.
Cash prizes will be given.
All entries must be turned in at the registration table by the head cook.
Turn in times are 12 Noon for Chili, 1 p.m. for Stew.
Winners will be announced as soon as the totals are done.
Each team is responsible for cleaning up their area.
Gonzales Main Street & Gonzales V.F.W. Auxiliary ARE NOT responsible
for THEFT, DAMAGES or ACCIDENTS.
ENTRY FORM
Team Name:
Head Cook/Phone Number:
Paid__________Cash__________Check No.______________
Team Members:
What are you Entering: Chili____Stew____

For info contact Dorothy Gast, 254-931-5712 or Michelle McKinney, 830-263-0973
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The base was put on lockdown for about

four hours after the suspicious vehicle attempted to access the installation without
appropriate credentials through the Harry
Wurzbach (Road) gate, according to a
news release. The release said the Air Force

Office of Special Investigations had concluded its investigation and determined
there is no nexus to terrorism.
The lockdown was initiated as a precaution to ensure the safety and security of the
service members, employees and families
stationed at Joint Base San Antonio Fort
Sam Houston, Brig. Gen. Robert LaBrutta,
502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San
Antonio commander, said in the release on
Monday. Once JBSA law enforcement and
the explosive ordnance disposal specialists
were able to verify the vehicle posed no
threat, the lockdown was lifted and we resumed normal operations.
Officials refused to name the student and
said only that he attends a local college in
San Antonio. His nationality was also not
identified.
Fayette Co. grand jury indicts

two on capital murder charges
LA GRANGE The Fayette County

Grand Jury handed down indictments in
two capital murder cases on Thursday.
Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on
Thursday the Fayette County Grand Jury
was in session and handed down 2 Capital
Murder Indictments in 2 Fayette County
Cases. The first Indictment for Capital
Murder was on Derek Jamal McKenzie, 18,
for the Murder of Sandra Pfeiffer which occurred in June of 2013.
The second Capital Murder charge along
with Tampering/Fabricating with Physical
Evidence, & Failed to Register as a Sex Offender was handed down on Brianne Elizabeth Cunningham, 29, for the Murder of
John Donald Weiler.
McKenzie is accused of escaping a juvenile detention facility in New Waverly
and traveling to Fayette County where, still
handcuffed, he allegedly stabbed his uncles

girlfriend to death. He was 17 at the time
of the murder but will be tried as an adult.
The Weiler murder happened on Oct. 21,
2014. The Fayette County Sheriff s Office
received a 911 call reporting a male subject
possibly deceased at a residence on Mueller Rd. near LaGrange.
Sheriff s Deputies and Fayette County
EMS responded to the scene and upon arriving on the scene located a white male
subject who was found in his bedroom, deceased from an apparent stab wound.
These cases were presented by the Fayette County Sheriff s Office, Texas Ranger
Brent Barina and Texas Ranger Trampas
Gooding. The State was represented by
Fayette County Attorney Peggy Supak.
These subjects are currently Incarcerated, McKenzie is serving time in the Texas
Department of Corrections and Cunningham is in the Fayette County Jail.
Men charged with running

Eagle Ford oil theft scheme
LAREDO Federal authorities arrested

37-year-old Victor Manuel Guerra, Jr., in connection with an alleged theft of Eagle Ford Shale
oil announced United States Attorney Robert
Pitman; Christopher Combs, Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge of
the San Antonio Division; and William Cotter,
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge.
Last month, a federal grand jury in Del Rio,
TX, indicted the Laredo resident and two others 49-year-old Juan Martin Bernal of Eagle
Pass, TX, and 25-year-old Carlos Samuel Pena
of Del Rio on charges of theft of oil from
interstate shipment, wire fraud, and money
laundering. Guerra is charged with two counts
of theft from interstate shipment, 69 counts of
wire fraud and 58 counts of money laundering. Bernal and Pena, who were arrested earlier
this month, are both charged with one count of
theft from interstate shipment and 69 counts of
wire fraud.
The indictment alleges that between January
2011 and August 2014, the defendants devised
a scheme to steal oil from energy companies
operating in the South Texas Eagle Ford Shale,
including a company Bernal worked for, Newfield Exploration Company, and Anadarko
Petroleum Corporation, a company that employed Pena. Guerra, who owned Las Lomas
Vacuum Services and AVG Vacuum Services,
provided wastewater removal services from oil
field well sites. According to the indictment,
Guerras trucks had no authority from the Texas
Railroad Commission to receive or transport
oil. Further, the wastewater trucks were not designed to safely carry and transport oil.
The indictment further alleges that although
Guerras company had no contract or permission to be on Newfield or Andranko property,
Pena and Bernal covertly allowed the wastewa-
ter trucks onto the victims properties.

Instead of removing wastewater from the oil
field storage tanks, the drivers, in collusion with
Pena and Bernal, would take oil. The pilfered
oil was then transported to Guerras property
where Guerra would sell the stolen product for
financial gain to third-party buyers who would
pay for the oil via wire transfer.
The indictment also includes a notice of
criminal forfeiture wherein the Government is
seeking proceeds derived from the fraudulent
scheme as well as funds totaling more than $1.5
million, which represents the amount of proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result
of the criminal scheme.
The vast expanse of the Eagle Ford Shale
and the high level of oil and gas drilling and
production in the area provide many opportunities for those inclined to cheat and steal. This
indictment gives notice that this office will work
closely with federal and state law enforcement
agencies to vigorously investigate and prosecute
those who perpetrate unlawful schemes to exploit the financial opportunities presented in
the oil field, stated United States Attorney Robert Pitman.
While the theft the defendants allegedly
engaged in resulted in significant losses for two
publicly traded companies, this type of criminal activity often harms the American public
as well by hindering the creation of new jobs,
raising prices for consumers, and depriving
communities of tax revenue needed to fund
infrastructure and other vital projects, said
Christopher Combs, Special Agent in Charge of
the San Antonio Division of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation. The FBI will continue to work
side-by-side with our law enforcement partners
to investigate and prosecute those who put their
greed above the law.
IRS Criminal Investigation Acting Special
Agent in Charge William Cotter said: No matter how slick a criminal thinks he is, theres always a trail to follow.
Luling Police Dept.

Luling Police Department arrest report for Nov.
17- Nov. 24
11/18/2014
Arrest # 14-0392, Kris Irvin Barnett, 45, 225 E Lamar St, Assault Causing B/I Family Member
11/20/2014
Arrest # 14-0393, Jose Enrique Castanon, 51, 205
N Magnolia Ave, Public Intoxication
Arrest # 14-0395, Destiny Marie Tealer, 27, 221
FM 86, Warrant Service (All Other), Assault Threat or

Offensive Touch
11/21/2014
Arrest # 14-0397, Chelsea Mae Glazebrook, 22,
Pierce/Elm, Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice
11/22/2014
Arrest # 14-0398, Alison Elizabeth Kolojaco, 43,
100 BLK S Pecan Ave, Driving While Intoxicated W/
Child Under 15 YOA
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Understanding, and avoiding,

financial fraud against elderly
Elder fraud is a financial crime that targets older
men and women who are often unable to recognize
they are being victimized. Elder financial fraud is a
broad term that can be applied to a host of crimes,
from stealing money or property directly from an
individual to using an older persons property or
possessions without permission.
Many seniors are targeted through telemarketing
scams in which elders are scared into giving money
out of fear of losing their homes. Some are exploited
by people closer to home who forge signatures or
get an older person to sign over deeds or power of
attorney.
Criminals often see elderly men and women as
easy targets. Seniors may be suffering from declining
physical and/or mental health, which compromises

their ability to defend themselves or even recognize
they are being taken advantage of. Seniors also may
be embarrassed that they were duped and not share
their experiences with others as a result. But elder
fraud also can be perpetrated by family members
who aim to acquire an elderly relatives assets.
Recognizing scenarios where fraud may be
committed can help men and women protect their
elderly relatives from being victimized by elder fraud.
Confirm professionals are who they say they
are. More than 170 designations and certifications
are used within the financial industry to identify
professionals. Some of them do not necessarily mean
a person is qualified or can be trusted to handle an
individuals assets. Always ask a financial advisor
if he is overseen by a government agency or is
authorized to provide advice under the fiduciary
standard of care. Be especially careful when dealing
with advisors who try to push certain products or
those who suggest shortcuts and blending services.
Such professionals are not necessarily criminals, but
they may have ulterior motives in mind and not be
overly concerned about you or your loved ones
financial well-being.
Pay attention to your accounts. Unusually large
withdrawals from automated teller machines or
cashed checks with signatures that do not match
the signature on the account are both indicative of
fraud. If you are monitoring a loved ones accounts,
question any surges of activity in accounts that are
normally somewhat inactive.
Ask a loved one to keep you abreast of changes in
their will. Abrupt changes in a will or other financial
documents should also cause concern. Family
members caring for a senior should be aware of any
major changes to important documents.
Monitor a loved ones purchases. Sudden
purchases, whether its an updated insurance policy
or unnecessary home repairs, may be indicative of
elder fraud.
Elder financial fraud targets an often vulnerable
segment of the population, and its often up to loved
ones to protect their elderly relatives from being
victimized by such crimes.
One of the areas annual prime collections of

Christmas trees is always found at The Heights
of Gonzales, and the first two of those went up
this week to usher in the holiday season.
Making retirement savings stretch

Many budding retirees
plan to travel, relax and
enjoy the company of
their spouses when they
officially stop working.
But such plans only
are possible if men and
women take steps to secure
their financial futures in
retirement.
According to a recent
survey by the personal
finance education site
MoneyTips.com, roughly
one-third of Baby Boomers
have no retirement plan.
The reason some may
have no plan is they have
misconceptions
about
how much money they
will need in retirement.
Successful
retirees
understand the steps to
take and how to live on a
budget.
Have a plan. Many
people simply fail to plan
for retirement. Even men
and women who invest in
an employer-sponsored
retirement
program,
such as a 401(k), should
not make that the only
retirement planning they
do. Speak with a financial
advisor who can help you
develop a plan that ensures
you dont outlive your
assets.
Set reasonable goals.
Retirement nest eggs do
not need to be enormous.

Many retirees have a
net worth of less than
$1 million, and many
people live comfortably
on less than $100,000
annually. When planning
for retirement, dont
be dissuaded because
you wont be buying a
vineyard or villa in Europe.
Set reasonable goals for
your retirement and make
sure you meet those goals.
Recognize there is no
magic
wealth-building
plan. Saving comes down
to formulating a plan
specific to your goals,
resources, abilities, and
skills. Make saving a
priority and take advantage
of employer-sponsored
retirement programs if
they are offered.
Dont underestimate
spending. You will need
money in retirement,
and its best that you
dont
underestimate
just how much youre
going to need. No one
wants to be stuck at home
during retirement, when
people typically want to
enjoy themselves and
the freedom that comes
with retirement. Speak
to a financial planner
to develop a reasonable
estimate of your living
expenses when you plan
to retire.
Pay down or avoid
debt while you can.

Retiring with debt is a big
risk. Try to eliminate all
of your debts before you
retire and, once you have,
focus your energy on
growing your investments
and/or saving money for
retirement.
Start early on
retirement saving. Its
never too early to begin
saving for retirement.
Although few twentysomethings are thinking
about retirement, the
earlier you begin to invest
the more time you have to
grow your money. Enroll
in a retirement plan now
so you have a larger nest
egg when you reach
retirement age.
Helpful Numbers
Gonzales Memorial Hospital

(830)672-7581
Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries (GCAM)
(830)672-5566
Social Security Office, Seguin

(830)379-8802
Social Security/Medicare
(800)772-1213
Food Stamp Program, Seguin

(830)379-6525
Gonzales Senior Citizen Association

(830)672-7014
Gonzales Senior Citizens Nutrition Site

(830)672-2613
Elder Abuse Hotline
(800)458-7214
Aged & Disabled Abuse

(800)252-5400
Medicare Choices Helpline
(800)633-4227
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline
(800)447-8477
Children of Aging Parents
(800)227-7294
American Society on Aging
(415)974-9600
www.theheightsofgonzales.com - Gonzales; 24 hour nursing care
www.medicare.gov/nhcompare - Nursing home information
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this week, Taurus. Settle
down as best as you can and
take a few deep breaths. Lean
on friends if you need a little
extra support.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Its been difficult keeping
in touch with a friend who
lives far away. Make an effort
to reconnect and plan some
time to get together and enjoy each others company.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, the value of your
portfolio may increase

considerably this week. Keep
your eyes on your accounts
and the market. Fortune
awaits.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, communication needs
to be open between you and
someone you love to avoid
conflict. Set aside some time
when the two of you can talk
this week.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Many things are looking
up for you, Virgo. This week
could be the catalyst for positive change. Keep an open
mind as you forge ahead in
all you do.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
You may get some excellent
career news this week, Libra.
It is just the type of information that you have been
seeking and could provide
the boost you need to make
some changes.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Relationships with fam-
ily and friends are thriving

this week, Scorpio. You may
have found your niche and
all things fall into play. Enjoy
this renewed sense of camaraderie.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/
Dec 21
Sagittarius, obstacles are
cleared this week and you
have an entirely new perspective on your love life. Put that
information to use with a
romantic date or by engaging
in a couples activity.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/
Jan 20
Capricorn, money matters
should be going well for you,
so much so that you can
make one of those big-ticket
purchases without much
hesitation. Enjoy the results.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Relationships of all kinds
are strengthened this week,
Aquarius. Whether you hang
out with friends or go on a

date night, you will enjoy the
experience immensely.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Your imagination is soaring this week, Pisces. Keep
your feet a little closer to the
ground so you do not get carried away.
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It was noted Major League

Baseball player and manager
Yogi Berra who made the
following sage observation:
You got to be careful if you
dont know where youre going, because you might not
get there.
The Surinam toad method
of reproduction is unique in
the animal world. The female
releases eggs, and the eggs are
fertilized by the male, who
then rolls them into holes on
the mothers back. Skin soon
grows over the holes, offering
protection to the eggs as they
develop through the tadpole
stage. Once the young ones
have become toadlets, they
literally punch through their

mothers skin to emerge on
their own into the world.
Those who study such
things say that one-quarter of
all trips made in the United
States are less than 1 mile, but
three-quarters of those trips
still are made by car.
You may be surprised to
learn that rats and mice are
ticklish -- they even laugh!
Popcorn may be indelibly associated with movie
theaters these days, but that
wasnt always the case; in
the early days of the movies, when the films were still
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silent, popcorn was actually

banned in theaters. The first
movie theaters were swanky
affairs trying to compete
with traditional theaters. The
owners didnt want to have
popcorn spilled on the fine
upholstery and ground into
the carpets.
Mount Wingen, Australia, is home to the worlds
longest-burning fire. The
coal deposits there have been
aflame for 6,000 years.
Nobody is really a fan of
vacuuming, but did you ever
wonder what the most annoying thing about the chore
is? Electroluxs Global Vacuuming Survey found that
the single most hated thing
about vacuuming is the noise
it makes.
Thought for the Day: He
who hesitates is a damned
fool. -- Mae West
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The Dos and Donts of Gift Exchange

Chanukah,
Christmas
and New Years Eve are
right around the corner.
That means neighborhoods,
buildings and stores will
soon be awash in holiday
splendor. Social schedules
will be full, and men and
women everywhere will
shuffle to complete their
holiday shopping.
Grab bags are a staple
of this season of giving,
and the following are
a few dos and donts to
ensure participation in
gift exchanges is fun and
friendly for all involved.
DO set a gift amount
limit. Holiday grab bags
are more about having fun
and exchanging a little
something with friends
and family members than
walking away with amazing
prizes. Establish a spending
limit so everyone receives
a gift of roughly the same
value and no one feels
slighted or left out.
DO NOT exceed the
spending limit. It can be
tempting to spend more
to make your gift appear
more
impressive.
But
overspending defeats the
purpose of the gift exchange.
Grab bags typically are
anonymous, so being overly
generous will not win you
any style points.
DO make it a game.
Tossing gifts in a bag only
to have others reach in
and grab one is certainly
effective. But the concept
can be even more fun if
you make a game out of
it. Try passing wrapped
gifts around in a circle to
a holiday song. When the
music stops, the gift you
are holding is the one you
open. Experiment with your
own variations to make gift
exchanges more fun.
DO NOT let anyone see
the gift you bring. The idea
is to keep things as secretive
as possible so as not to sway
the selection of presents.
DO ensure your gift is

unisex. Unless you know
specifically that only men
or women will be opening
the presents, select items
that will appeal to both
genders. Food, gift cards,
music, or home staples
make great grab bag gifts.
DO NOT forget to
consider ages as well. Gift
exchanges may include
both children and adults,
so include gifts that appeal
to all ages when necessary.
When the exchange has
ended, allow participants to
swap gifts if they want to.
DO expect some grab bag
gifts to be gag gifts. Such
gifts are entertaining and
may make up the majority
of the grab bag gifts. Keep
your sense of humor and
youre likely to enjoy grab
bags a lot more.
DO NOT re-gift items
to use as grab bag picks.

Should the person who
gave you the gift participate
in the grab bag, he or she
can trace that gift back to
you and may be offended.
DO make sure everyone
is aware that there will be
a grab bag gift exchange,
as there needs to be an
equal number of gifts to
participants so everyone
gets a treat. Hosts may want
to have a few extra wrapped
gifts around just in case
someone forgets to bring
their contribution.
Gift exchanges in the
form of grab bags, auctions,
swaps, and other games
make for fun additions to
holiday festivities. They
also can be a part of any
family or friends gathering
to add excitement and
entertainment
to
the
occasion.
Its not uncommon for

families to welcome a
new pet into their homes
during the holiday season.
Parents may give their
children their first pet
during the holidays, but
those who choose to give
a pet to someone outside
their immediate family or
to someone they dont live
with should consider the
following advice before
going through with that
decision.
Consult the eventual
recipient first. The element
of surprise is part of what
makes the holiday season
of giving so special, and few
things may inspire more
enthusiastic responses than
new pets under the tree.
But however appealing you
may find such reactions, its
still best to first consult the
intended recipient before
buying or adopting the
pet. Pets make wonderful

additions to a home,
but some people may be
allergic to certain animals
or simply not have the time
or energy to devote to pet
ownership. No one wants
to return an animal to a
kennel, and forcing a loved
to take on the unwanted
responsibility
of
pet
ownership does not make
much of a gift.
Let the recipient choose
the pet. Aunts or uncles
may think a cute puppy
is an ideal holiday gift for
their nieces and nephews,
but its best to let those
youngsters parents choose
the pet rather than going
it alone. Once mom and
dad have given you the
greenlight to gift their kids
a pet, let them decide which
type of pet will become the
newest member of their
households. Parents may
not feel their children
are ready to handle the

significant responsibility
of dog ownership, and
they may prefer their kids
first receive a more lowmaintenance pet, such as a
fish.
Pay for everything.
Pets are expensive, even
those that are adopted
from nearby shelters. Cats
and dogs adopted from
local shelters or even
animals bought directly
from breeders will need
some immediate medical
care, including shots and
initial examinations at the
veterinarians office, as well
as food, dishes, leashes (if
giving a dog), and bedding.
When giving pets as a gift,
men and women should fit
the bill for these additional
expenses, which can be
significant.
Recipients
may not be able to afford
these additional expenses,
especially
during
the
holiday season, nor did
they ask to take on such
a financial burden. So
men and women giving
pets as gifts should be
capable of handling the
oft-overlooked costs of
adopting or buying a new
pet.
Be willing to take the pet.
Some households simply
are not a good match for
pets. Men and women
looking to give pets as
holiday gifts should be
willing to take the pet into
their own homes if things
are not working out with
the recipient. This does
not mean gift-givers have
to keep the pet forever,
but they should be willing
to temporarily care for the
animal until it finds a new
home.
Pets sometimes make
wonderful gifts, but men
and women who are
considering giving pets as
gifts this holiday season
should not approach such
gestures lightly.
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years. St. Nicholas is believed to be the inspiration for

Santa Claus, which was a name taken from the Dutch
Sinterklaas, a contracted form of Sint Nicolass, or St.
Nicholas.
Tales of the real St. Nicholas giving spirit were blended
with a fictional personification by New York-based
newspaper writers who blended the St. Nicholas name
with the appearance of a Dutch town citizen. The goal
was to reach out to the primarily Dutch immigrants living
in New York at the time. This jolly elf image was given a
boost by the publication of A Visit From St. Nicholas,

which was published around the same time.
Eventually, the merry Santa Claus portrayal began
to outshine the more accurate St. Nicholas version as
a religious man, fostered by political drawings and
caricatures that depicted Santa as a chubby sort in a red
suit. That image prevails to this day.
Beneath the Christmas symbolism, the beard and
the presents associated with Santa Claus lies a tale of
generosity that originated with St. Nicholas.
The man behind the beard: the real St. Nicholas

Third-century bishops
generosity served as
inspiration for Santa
Every Christmas Eve, children go to bed eagerly

anticipating a visit from Santa Claus. This merry gentleman
is purported to visit the home of every good girl and boy,
delivering gifts and cheer along the way.
Before the modern evolution of Santa Claus lived a
very real and generous individual named Nicholas. In the
third century, Nicholas served as the Bishop of Myrna in
present-day Turkey. He had a reputation for secret giftgiving, believing that giving should be done secretly and
sacrificially in Jesus Christs name rather than ones own.
Stories tell of Nicholas paying the dowry for poor
daughters to enable them to get married. He reportedly
put coins in the shoes of those who left them out for
him. It is believed Nicholas helped to restore the hope
of hundreds of people in his community, making him a
beloved and revered Bishop. Throughout his ministry,
Nicholas fervently shared his life and fortune with others.
Nicholas continued to be revered and commemorated
by many Christians even after his death. His charity and
unselfish works helped inspire generations of the faithful,
and he eventually was named the patron saint of everyone
from merchants to sailors to pawnbrokers.
No one really knows what St. Nicholas looked like.
But in 2005, a forensic laboratory in England reviewed
historical data and photographs of the remains taken from
St. Nicholas grave in the 1950s. Researchers concluded
that he was a small man, perhaps no more than five feet in
height, with a broken nose.
This image certainly does not fit with the robust frame
and other imagery awarded St. Nicholas in more modern
Keeping the spirit of St. Nick alive in your own life
He had a broad face and a little

round belly that shook when he
laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He
was chubby and plump, a right jolly
old elf. And I laughed when I saw him
in spite of myself. - A Visit From St.
Nicholas
Christmas just wouldnt be the

same without Santa Claus. Santa will
forever be ingrained in the holiday
season, serving as an endearing
symbol of the season regardless of
your religious affiliation.
Parents typically go to great
lengths to ensure their children
enjoy the holiday season. By
keeping the magic of Santa alive,
parents can add a special touch

to the holiday season for their
youngsters. Children may become
more skeptical of Santa around the
time they turn 10, but there are
plenty of ways to encourage this
spirit to live on year after year.
* Read an uplifting story. The
holidays are ripe with stories that
tug at the heartstrings. Parents can
take their children to the library and
rent a Christmas tale or take home
a book of holiday stories, reading a
different one before bed each night.
Encourage children to write their
own positive stories of what the
holidays mean to them and read
them aloud to family and friends.
The book 101 Ways to Keep the

Spirit of Santa Alive: For Kids
From 1 to 92 by John Hagerman
is a great way to get everyone in the
house enthusiastic about Santa.
* Keep the magic flowing.
Children who believe in Santa for an
extra year or two often come from
families that keep the magic of Santa
alive. In addition to the standard
traditions of leaving cookies and
milk out for the jolly old man, come
up with new ways to evoke the
essence of Santa. Spray peppermint
air freshener around the tree and
other places Santa is sure to visit.
Use a large boot to make a footprint
in a plush rug. Find a way to trigger
noise on the roof to give kids the

impression that Mr. Claus himself
has arrived. Extra measures to keep
Santa alive can help everyone enjoy
the holiday that much more.
* Take advantage of opportunities
to spend time with Santa. Parents
and children alike have many
opportunities to spend time with
Santa during the holiday season,
including photo opportunities at
the mall and personalized videos
sent directly to youngsters email
accounts. Elf dolls and breakfast
with Santa at a nearby restaurant
are other opportunities to spread
the magic. Make the most of these
opportunities over the course of the
holiday season.
* Spread some Christmas cheer.
Santas job is to bring presents to
the worlds children. Channel the
notion that giving is better than
receiving and spend time giving
back to others as a family. Schedule
a day when you can distribute gifts
at a senior center or arrange to bring
gifts to a foster child. Bake cookies
and deliver cellophane-wrapped
dishes to all of your neighbors.
These activities put the emphasis on
giving.
Keeping the tradition of Santa
Claus alive can help adults and
children alike enjoy a more festive
holiday season.
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Helpful Hints When Buying for a Teacher Tips For

Gifting Those
this Holiday Season
Few opportunities to space. A heartfelt note of supplement
classroom
thank teachers for all of the appreciation and gratitude materials out of their own Tricky Gift
hard work they do present can be all it takes to put a pockets. So a gift of school
themselves during the smile on a teachers face this supplies or a gift certificate Cards
course of a typical school
year. But a thoughtful
holiday gift is one way that
students and parents can
show their appreciation for
a teachers efforts.
Its
customary
for
students to offer teachers
small tokens of their
affection, whether its
during the holiday season,
at the end of the school year
or both. Choosing a gift for a
teacher can be challenging,
as the relationship between
student and teacher and/
or parent and teacher
is not personal, and its
very possible students
and parents have little
knowledge of a teachers
interests
outside
the
classroom.
But
the
following gift ideas are
essentially universal in
their appeal, making them
great gifts for the special
educator in your life.
* Handwritten notes
from students: Rather
than trinkets that proclaim
Worlds Best Teacher,
students can write their
own sentiments about their
teachers and present it with
a gift card or another gift
that doesnt take up much
holiday season.
* Food: Food can be
enjoyed in and around the
season. Avoid making items
yourself, as some people
are particular about eating
foods that were cooked
in someone elses kitchen.
Stick to pre-packaged food
baskets, or even treat the
teacher to a meal with a gift
card to a restaurant.
* Something scholarly: A
gift that provides a teacher
with some intellectual
stimulation might just
do the trick this holiday
season. For example, a set
of safety goggles or a kit for
doing in-class experiments
might work well for a
science teacher, while a
biography or a best-selling
novel may fit the bill for
English teachers.
* Gift cards: Very often
all of the students in a class
donate a small amount
toward a gift card. Consider
a card that is redeemable at
a nearby store or a generic
cash card the teacher can
use anywhere credit and
debit cards are accepted.
* Classroom supplies:
Budget constraints have
forced many teachers to
to an office-supply store or
teacher-supply center may
be greatly appreciated.
* Catered lunch: Consult
with the school principal
to set aside a day when
teachers can enjoy a catered
lunch provided by the
students. Each class parent
can collect funds, which
can then be pooled to host a
lunch for the teachers.
When gifting teachers,
there are some gifts to avoid.
* Trinkets and mugs:
Through the years a
seasoned teacher has likely
collected a fair share of
trinkets and coffee mugs.
Chances are he or she does
not need another one.
* Perfume and lotion:
Avoid scented lotions,
perfumes
and
other
cosmetic products, as such
items are more personal.
* Overly expensive gifts:
Do not give a gift that is
beyond the standard range
of others in the classroom,
which usually falls between
$10 and $20. It could appear
as if youre buying affections
for the student, and it
could make the teacher
uncomfortable.
Nearly every man or

woman has hit that all too
familiar wall when holiday
shopping for friends and
family. While many people
might be a cinch to shop for,
there always seems to be one
stickler on holiday shopping
lists, and finding the right
gift for that person can be
an exercise in patience and
perseverance.
But even the most patient
shopper has his or her
limits, and many people find
themselves giving gift cards
to those friends or family
members who seemingly
have everything already.
Such cards make great gifts,
but only when gift givers
employ a few tricks of the
gift card trade.
Buy directly from the
retailer. Its easy to be
duped by a counterfeit
gift card, which can be
embarrassing for both the
gift giver and its eventual
recipient. Counterfeit gift
cards are big business for
criminals who prey on gift
givers during the holiday
season. Only buy gift cards
directly from the retailer, as
cards sold by other sources,
such as an online auction
site, may be stolen or
counterfeit. You dont want
to be the person who gave
a stolen or counterfeit card,
and your friend or family
member does not want to be
subjected to an inquiry as to
why he or she is attempting
to use a stolen or counterfeit
card.
Examine the card before
leaving the store. Once a
cashier or customer service
employee hands you a

gift card, examine it for
tampering before leaving
the store. Some criminals
gain access to gift cards,
even those that appear to
be behind lock and key,
to learn the PIN number
associated with the card.
Once they have the PIN,
recipients can then recreate
their own card, using the
stolen PIN to activate and
make purchases on their
counterfeit cards long
before the real card is sold
to you. If you detect any
damage, ask for a new card
before leaving the store.
Include a gift receipt with
the card. When giving a gift
card, dont forget to include
the gift receipt. The gift
receipt not only verifies the
value of the gift card, but
also includes the date the
card was purchased. Thats
important
information,
as many companies begin
to charge fees, some of
which may be exorbitant,
on unused cards after a
predetermined period of
time. Recipients who have
the gift receipt wont have to
haggle with retailers about
the value of the card should
that ever be in dispute, and
the receipt also can serve
as a reminder that the
recipient needs to use the
card before a given date to
avoid fees.
Consider
a
general
purpose gift card. If that
stickler on your holiday
shopping list is especially
difficult to shop for, then
you might want to consider
a general purpose gift
card issued by a company
such as American Express,
MasterCard or Visa. These
cards
generally
allow
recipients to use their gift
wherever they choose,
whether its to put gas in
their tank or buy groceries.
That versatility is valuable
if you truly have no idea
what your friend or family
member needs or where
he or she likes to shop.
One notable disadvantage
to general purpose gift
cards is that they tend to
come with more fees than
more traditional gift cards
purchased directly from
specific retailers. Investigate
these fees and find a card
that charges no fees or only
minimal fees.
Gift cards make great
gifts and can bail out
frustrated holiday shoppers
who simply cant find that
perfect gift for a friend or
family member. But when
shopping for gift cards, be
sure to exercise caution
before buying a card so
your loved is not put in
an embarrassing or costly
situation.
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Parents
often
find things Frozen, its a smart enthusiasts can recreate onthemselves waiting in long bet to start your holiday screen worlds in tangible
lines to snag the hottest buying early this year.
Lego versions.
toys for childrens holiday
Hunger Games athletic
Xeno: Xeno is a friendgifts. Shoppers arrive at items: Fans of the Hunger toy that is neither robot
retail stores in droves to Games trilogy, be it the nor doll, but an interactive
grab the newest video game books, movies or both, are pet. Made from nontoxic
consoles or must-have dolls familiar with lead character elastic
material
and
or action figures.
Katnisss prowess with including eight sensors,
* Nintendo DS: The
From Cabbage Patch a bow and arrow. Bows the creature is a moving,
Nintendo DS, first offered
Dolls of the 1980s to the inspired by the movie are in reacting companion. Xeno
in 2004, was the first
Elmo craze of the 1990s, demand and will appeal to even can dance to music.
Nintendo console released
every generation seems to both girls and boys testing And parents will love that
in North America before
have its own must-have their archery skills.
Xeno does not need to be
it was released in Japan.
holiday gift. This year,
Beats by Dr. Dre: Music- taken for walks.
With its dual screens (the
holiday shoppers may want lovers still consider these
Teenage Mutant Ninja
lower being a touchscreen)
to start shopping early if headphones
must-have Turtles: On the heels
and portability factor, the
they hope to land any of the items. Theyre especially of summer blockbuster
handheld device became
following items that figure prevalent among the teen inspired by these gifted
one of the most popular
to be this years hot toys.
market. Available in a turtles, fans of the weapongifts for young gamers.
Frozen-themed toys: variety of colors, users swinging shelled warriors
* Zhu Zhu Pets:
Mega-retailer
Walmart can coordinate their Beats will certainly want to
Interactive, robotic
predicts that toys inspired headphones with their surround themselves with
hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets
by the smash hit film clothing or accessories.
all things turtle, so expect
first appeared on the scene
Frozen will continue
Lego Minecraft: It was to see plenty of moviein 2009. Their name was
to be hot commodities only a matter of time inspired gifts on store
derived from Mandarin
this holiday season. To before Lego got in on shelves this season.
Chinese and translates to
meet demand, the retailer the action of one of the
The holiday season is on
little pig. These small
already is stocking up on hottest games to sweep the the horizon, and its never
toys could be set to explore
the popular characters and Internet and video game too early to begin shopping
their environment or
other products banking on console world. Minecraft for the toys and games
simply emit cooing sounds
the popularity of the film. If is a digital building game experts predict will be this
in the nurturing mode.
the special girl in your life that has enthralled gamers years must-have items.
* Nintendo Wii: In
is still enamored with all of all ages. Now Minecraft
addition to the Sony
Playstation and Microsofts
Xbox 360, the Nintendo
Wii became the latest in a
history of must-have video
game consoles in the early
21st century. Games on
the Wii were interactive
through the use of motionsensing hand controllers
and other gaming
interfaces. The later release
of the Wii Fit package
made the Nintendo Wii
even more popular.
* Monster High Dolls:
With their ghoulish good
looks, Monster High action
figures were one of the
most gifts of 2012. The
dolls are based on a series
of young adult novels
modeled after Twilight,
though the Monster
High dolls are targeted
to younger children than
items associated with the
wildly popular Twilight
series.
It remains to be seen
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seasons must-have item.
Looking Back on Popular Toys of the Past
Many parents have spent

time during the holiday
season on endless quests
for the perfect gift for
their children. Many gifts
have earned must-have
status over the years, and
although many of these
gifts are forgotten by the
time the next holiday
season comes around,
certain products have
remained timeless. Some
of these more memorable
products have even been
resurrected into newer,
modern-day versions
of their previous selves.
Heres a look at some of the
toys that have made their
mark over the last several
decades.
* Rubiks Cube: The
Rubiks Cube reached the
height of its popularity
during the 1980s, when
the colorful game puzzle
was mass-marketed to
the public. Hungarian
sculptor and professor of
architecture Erno Rubik
actually invented what he
dubbed the Magic Cube
a decade prior. Since
the products inception,
millions of Rubiks Cubes
have been sold across the
globe, making it one of
the top-selling puzzles and
toys.
* Cabbage Patch Kids:
Adults stormed stores
in the mid 1980s for
Cabbage Patch Kids, which
became one of the most
popular toys of the decade.
Designed by art student
Xavier Roberts, Cabbage
Patch Kids began as dolls
called Little People. The
dolls were marketed with
a fantastical story about a
cabbage patch in a magical
valley, where dolls were
born and awaited their
adoption into loving
homes. Cabbage Patch
Kids have been produced
by a number of different
toy manufacturers through
the years, and shoppers can
still find new incarnations
at stores today.
* Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles: Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles started as a
comic designed to parody
established popular comics
of the early 1980s. The
concept of genetically
mutated turtles who
possessed ninja skills
quickly caught on and the
TMNT franchise expanded
to television shows and
scores of complementary
merchandise.
* Beanie Babies: Ty Inc.
introduced a series of
plush toys filled with tiny
plastic pellets instead
of traditional polyester
stuffing in 1993. These
pellets made the dolls
flexible and cuddly, which
played a role in their
popularity. Throughout the
1990s, children collected as
many of the Beanie Babies
as they could, though
some of the dolls were
more coveted than others.
Ty ceased production of
Beanie Babies in 1999 with
a bear called The End,
but it wasnt long before
new Beanie Babies were
manufactured for a new
generation of children to
collect.
* Tickle Me Elmo: The
hottest toy of the 1996
giving season was Tickle
Me Elmo, a plush doll
based on the beloved
Sesame Street monster.
When prompted, Elmo
would laugh, giggle and
gyrate to the delight of kids
and adults alike. Tickle Me
Elmo caused mass frenzy
at stores during the 1996
holiday season, as shoppers
swarmed toy stores to get
their hands on the top toy
of the year.
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Selecting Toys Your Kids

Avoiding the Hidden Cost of Online Shopping
Online shopping saves
Will Love For Days to Come shoppers
the trouble of
Store aisles are filled this
time of year with every
must-have gift retailers
can advertise. Children
often plead and beg for the
hottest toys weeks ahead of
the holidays, hoping to find
their requests wrapped up
come the big day.
But once the gift wrap is
torn away and kids have
played with their presents
for a day, some already
grow bored with their new
belongings and cast them
aside. Certain toys are
not engaging enough to
warrant extended periods
of play, no matter what the
advertisements boast.
No gift-giver wants to
spend money on a present
only to have it collecting dust
days later. With that said,
employing these strategies
can help anyone select a gift
that will continue to inspire
and excite children long
after the holiday season has
come and gone.
Dont believe the hype.
Its easy to fall hook, line
and sinker for ultra-popular
trendy gifts. While such
gifts may have popular
appeal, that does not mean
theyre a perfect fit for
your child. When shopping
for youngsters come the
holiday season, choose a gift
because your child will truly
enjoy it and not because its
the trendy item of the year.
Focus on the play
factor. Too often shoppers
get caught up in toys
appearances. Instead, think
about how the toys will
work with imaginative
play. The more a child can
envision himself doing with
a particular toy, the more
likely he or she will exhibit
a continued interest in that
toy.
Look for minimal bells
and whistles. Kids often
find toys that leave more
room for imagination more
interesting than toys that

are loaded with gadgets.
Children prefer to make up
their own stories and create
modes of play that are more
about what they like rather
than the right way to play
or win.
Choose gifts that grow.
Shoppers want to select gifts
that are age-appropriate
for children so they will
be safe during play time.
But shoppers also should
look for toys and activities
that can be modified and
grow with the child as he
or she ages. A game that
gets progressively harder
through levels or a toy set
that can be supplemented
as kids grow older may
make good gifts. Musical
instruments
also
can
grow with a child, as the
instruments become easier
to master with practice.
Figure out the childs
interests. Toys that cater
specifically to a childs
interests will be the most
warmly received. It may
take going the extra mile
to find a gift that matches a
childs interest rather than
picking up the first trendy
gift you see, but the results
will be well worth it.
waiting in long lines while

offering the convenience
of
around-the-clock
hours. With a few clicks
of the keyboard or scrolls
on a tablet, shoppers can
typically find just about
any product or service they
desire.
But additional fees and
service charges that can
quickly accumulate also are
a part of online shopping.
However, shoppers can
mitigate such costs by
identifying potential fees
and learning how to keep
them manageable.
Shipping
Shipping costs are a
burden to online shoppers.
Even when prices are low,
shipping costs can offset
those savings, especially for
last-minute shoppers forced
to select overnight or twoday shipping.
Before
completing
checkout,
check
the
estimated shipping costs
to determine what the
final cost will be. Avoid
retailers who charge high
fees or limit your shipping
options. Watch for specials
that advertise free shipping,
and stick with retailers
that offer free or reduced
Hidden fees can offset the benefits of shopping online.

shipping on particular days
or times, then do the bulk of
your shopping during those
discounted periods.
Some retailers offer free
shipping to a store location.
This affords consumers the
convenience of shopping
online without the added
cost of having merchandise
delivered to your home.
Poor return policy
Before
buying
any
items online, familiarize
yourself with the return
and exchange policies of
the retailer. Although many
Select gifts that have a longer shelf life, guaranteeing more opportunities for play.
sites post sizing charts and

dimensions for furniture
and other products, sizing
mistakes can be made, and
you may be responsible for
the shipping costs when
returning or exchanging
items. Shop with retailers
who have lenient return
policies, including accepting
exchanges or returns at area
stores. Otherwise, rely on
companies that include
return labels and take care
of the cost of exchanges.
Restocking fees
Read the fine print when
shopping online. Although
rare,
some
retailers
charge a restocking fee for
returned items, particularly
electronics. This fee may
be 5 to 20 percent of the
purchase price.
Identity theft
The
potential
for
identity theft is another
concern when shopping
online. Reputable retailers
employ security measures
to safeguard shoppers
personal
information.
Encrypted data, identifiable
by a locked icon on the
check-out page, protects
billing
information
from hackers. Although
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impenetrable,
encrypted
sites are generally safe.
Never enter personal
information unless a site
is encrypted. It will cost
you time and maybe even
money to refute fraudulent
purchases, and such issues
may negatively affect your
credit rating, even when
theyre not your fault.
International fees
Shopping online puts
you in touch with global
retailers. Purchasing from
around the world may
be easy, but navigating
currency exchanges and
other fees can be difficult.
International sites may
list the prices of items at
their currency rate, so what
seems like a good deal may
be anything but. Whats
more,
some
shoppers
may incur duty fees when
accepting items from other
countries, particularly if the
value of the product is high.
The Internet may be a
good place to buy items
at attractive prices from
the convenience of home.
However, shoppers should
be aware of any hidden
charges that can offset the
benefits of shopping online.
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Gift ideas for that really unique recipient
The Bookworm:
Reading accessories often quite appreciated
Many people love to read, and such

people do not often cause headaches
for holiday shoppers. Readers typically
are easy to shop for come the holiday
season, when shoppers stuck on what
to get a friend or family member can
always fall back on a book or two if they
know their loved one likes to get lost in
a good book.
But books arent the only gifts
shoppers can give the readers on their
lists this holiday season. The following
are a few gift ideas no book lover can
balk at.
E-reader: Before buying an e-reader,
shoppers may want to first learn where
the intended recipient of this thoughtful
gift stands on the book versus e-reader
debate. Some book lovers feel a
sentimental attachment to traditional
books, while others love the versatility of
e-readers, many of which serve as tablets
that allow users to peruse the Internet,
play games and, of course, read books.
If your friend or family member does
not have an aversion to e-readers, then
this might make the ideal gift. The price
of e-readers varies depending on their

capabilities, but you can expect to spend
anywhere from $50 to several hundred
dollars depending on which model you
ultimately choose.
Storage: For those readers who
prefer traditional books, a new bookshelf
can help them store their favorite
titles. Books take up a lot of space, and
avid readers tend to buy many new
books each year, so homeowners and
apartment dwellers alike will no doubt
appreciate the extra space to store
their collections. But even e-reader
enthusiasts may find their storage filling
up faster than they might have liked. To
remedy that problem, holiday shoppers
can buy a Wi-Drive with ample extra
storage space so readers who keep both
books and movies on their e-readers and
tablets have plenty of extra space to store
all of those new books they plan to read
in the coming year.
Decorative bookends: Those who
have a passion for books and home
dcor might appreciate a unique set
of handcrafted bookends to store the
books they keep on their desks or those

they keep out as decorative accents that
guests can enjoy when visiting. Such
gifts will please your friends or family
members who have a flare for interior
decorating while also appealing to their
love of literature.
Book club membership: A
membership to a Book of the Month
Club may be right up the alleys of those
readers who read too fast to join a local
reading group or simply dont have the
time to devote to a community book
club. Such memberships often sell classic
titles and the latest bestsellers at a fraction
of the cost of the publisher-established
prices, and members typically can order
as many books as they would like. This
can be a great way for readers to find
new titles and keep the books coming in
without breaking the bank.
Avid readers are passionate about
their books, and holiday shoppers can
feed those passions by giving their
favorite readers gifts that indulge their
love of literature this holiday season.
The Foodie:
Playing to discriminating palates is easy
The best holiday gifts are often those that encourage

their recipients to pursue a passion or favorite hobby.
Tickets to a ballgame might be right up a sports
fans alley while the family globetrotter would no
doubt love a contribution to his or her travel fund.
When gifting the family foodie, that one person
who loves to cook or simply cant get enough of his or
her favorite cuisines, shoppers have a host of options
at their disposal to ensure this holiday season brings
a smile to their favorite foodies face.
Spice rack: Few home cooks can get by without a
vast selection of spices, so a spice rack that includes
all the essential spices makes perfect sense for the
family foodie. Some spice racks even come with
several years worth of free spice refills, so do your
homework and find one that will have your friend or
family member spicing things up for years to come.
Cooking lessons: Cooking lessons can be a great
way for men, women and even children to cultivate
their love for food. If your friend or family member
prefers a specific type of cuisine, then find him or
her cooking lessons where he or she can learn how
to prepare and not just eat some favorite dishes.
Cooking lessons also make a great opportunity to
bond with a loved one. If you, too, want to expand
your cooking horizons, buy your own lessons and go
with your friend or family member.
A night out: If your favorite foodie prefers his or
her meals made by someone else, treat that friend or

family member to a night out at his or her favorite
restaurant. You can give a gift card to the restaurant
or take this special someone out yourself and enjoy a
great meal and great company to boot.
Serving dishes: Many foodies not only love to
eat but also love to serve up their favorite foods to
family and friends. If your friend or family member
has played host to guests many times in the past,
surprise him or her with some new serving dishes.
You probably have a sense of their serving style
already, but if you dont, make a mental note the
next time you visit or simply buy them a gift card
so they can buy whichever dishes they need to make
their next soiree a success.
Wine rack: A great bottle of wine completes a great
meal, so why not buy your family foodie a place to
store all of his or her bottles of wine? Wine racks can
range from the simple, inexpensive standup models
to more complex or expensive models that need to be
installed. If the eventual recipient of your thoughtful
gift rents rather than owns his or her home, avoid
buying a wine rack that needs to be installed, as
that might cause damage that will cost them some
money when the time comes to move out. But if your
friend or family member owns their home, then look
for a wine rack that fits in with their established
decor. You even can christen the new wine rack by
supplementing your gift with a few bottles of your

loved ones favorite vintages.
With so many potential gifts to choose from,
shoppers often find foodies are fun to shop for come
the holiday season.
That special Senior Citizen:
Personal touch has biggest impact on those who already have everything
With lifetimes of experiences and seemingly

everything they could ever want or need in life already at
their disposal, seniors can be difficult to shop for come
the holiday season. Many even insist that their family
members save their money and not buy them anything
for the holidays.
But if the thought of Grandma or Grandma not
having something to open come the holidays is simply
unacceptable, consider the following gift ideas.
without disturbing others in the room, and many such

headphones even allow users to mute their televisions.
This feature is perfect for someone who likes to watch
TV while a spouse is sleeping or reading in the same
room.
Other devices that can make life easier for seniors
include magnifying products or bookholders. In
addition, gel seat cushions can take pressure off of the
spine in the car or at home.
Activity assistance devices

The realities of getting older often mean the body slows
down and activities may not be as easy as they used to be.
Many active seniors are not ready to live sedentary lives,
nor should they be forced to do so. Plenty of products
exist that can make life easier and more comfortable for
older adults.
Television amplifying headphones are one product
that can be a great fit for seniors, particularly those
having difficulty hearing their televisions. The
headphones amplify the sound of the programming
Food
Food is always a handy gift because it doesnt take up
much room and can be enjoyed at a recipients leisure.
Perhaps there is something the senior in your life used to
enjoy as a child but now finds hard to come by. A search
of the Internet may uncover that special treat. You may
be able to ship a specialty soft drink or favorite cookie
that is not available in a nearby store. Otherwise, ask a
store manager if a particular item thats not in stock in
the store can be a special order.
Photos
What grandparent does not enjoy looking at his or her
family members? Computer-savvy men and women can
use photo software to design personalized photo books,
calendars, mugs, and other photo-related gifts. Just about
anything can be emblazoned with a photo, including tote

bags and pillows.
Another idea is to collect old photos and compile a
memory book. Scan the images so they are preserved
digitally and then print out the images in a book that
includes the family history.
Time
Seniors who truly do not want or need anything
probably will likely jump at the opportunity to spend
time with loved ones. Treat a friend or family member
to a meal out or simply spend a few hours chatting at his
or her home. Sometimes the company of a new face and
good conversation is the ideal gift.
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Getting it all wrapped up
Frugal gift wrapping doesnt

have to look all that cheap
Baskets are an often inexpensive alternative to wrapping paper.
No.1 skill for gift wrapping:

having everything organized
Holiday
shopping
may be done, but that
enormous pile of presents
still needs to be wrapped.
People have varying
degrees of ability with
regard
to
wrapping
gifts. Some excel at
those creased corners
and perfect bows, while
others are less adept at
wrapping. The task of
wrapping gifts may not
be something to look
forward to, but wrapping
gifts is an essential
element of the holiday
season. Fortunately, there
are a few tricks of the
trade wrappers can lean
on to make the process
of wrapping gifts go as
quickly and as smoothly
as possible.
Stock up on doublesided tape. Wrapping
with double-sided tape
helps you avoid unsightly
tape lines and creates a
neat finished product.
Use a toilet paper tube
to preserve wrapping
paper rolls and keep them
from unravelling. Simply
cut the tube lengthwise
and snap it over the open
roll of paper to serve as
a handy clip to keep the
paper tidy.
When you lose the
edge of the tape on a roll,
it can take precious time
trying to find it again and
then lift a piece of tape
off the roll. Use a plastic
bread clip to hold the
place of the edge of the
tape to prevent this from
happening.
Turn snack containers
into handy gift wrap
Holiday shoppers spend

billions of dollars each
year on gifts for friends,
family and coworkers.
But holiday shoppers also
spend substantial amounts
of money dressing up
those gifts with bows and
wrapping paper. Shoppers
may not want to spend
much more on wrapping
paper, bags and other ways
to dress-up their gifts,
and by employing a few
tricks of the gift wrapping
trade, they may not have
to. The following are some
frugal, yet flashy, ways to
wrap presents this holiday
season.
* Childrens artwork:
Over the course of a school
year parents can accumulate
dozens of original pieces
of art from their childrens
time in the classroom.
Instead of relegating those
pictures to a memory box
or temporary glory on the
refrigerator, turn them into
unique gift wrap. Pair these
pieces of art with colored
ribbon, and everyone who

gets a unique masterpiece
will feel special.
* Newspaper: Recycle
newsprint and comics into
wrapping paper. Encourage
everyone to wrap in
newspaper for a cohesive
look come Christmas
morning.
* Cloth:
Leftover
cloth from Halloween or
cloth purchased to create
homemade curtains can
be turned into giftwrap for
awkward-shaped gifts. Use
decorative ribbon to seal
the bundle shut.
* Brown paper: Brown
paper tied with twine or
ribbon is inexpensive and
can easily be recycled after
use. Use a marker to put the
names of gift recipients on
each package to save on gift
tags as well.
* Glass jars: Use mason
jars when wrapping smaller
gifts, including gift cards,
to give them an arts-andcrafts feel.
* Fabric gift bags: If
youre handy with a needle

and thread, sew sacks out of
leftover fabric to make gift
bags of various sizes.
* Cookie tins:
Find
unique cookie tins from
yard sales or leftover tins
from holidays past and use
them as gift boxes.
* Recipes: If you will be
giving a cookbook or foodthemed gifts, print recipes
that can be used as gift
wrap and then later used to
make certain dishes.
* Baby linens: From
blankets to wash cloths,
use baby linens to wrap
infant-themed gifts for new
parents.
* Baskets: Wicker baskets
are available in various
shapes and sizes. They
can be used to make a gift
collection and then reused
over and over again.
There are many creative
and inexpensive ways to
wrap gifts this year instead
of relying on preprinted
and
often
expensive
wrapping paper.
Shopping season: map your

plans, then follow them
options. Empty potato

chip cannisters can be
wrapped and used to
hold other food gifts or
smaller stocking stuffers.
Turn a foil-lined chip or
popcorn bag inside out,
first cleaning away any
grease and crumbs, and
use the bag to wrap a gift
and tie off the end with a
decorative ribbon.
Wooden spoons or
popsicle sticks can make
clever gift tags. Poke a
hole in the end and tie
onto your gift.
Use a piece of fabric
to wrap a present if
youre not too skilled
with traditional paper.
Fabric can be reused and
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is more durable, and you

wont run the risk of
tearing an edge or poking
a hole through it. This
can be especially useful
for oddly shaped gifts.
Newsprint
tied
with natural cord and
some pine boughs is an
inexpensive,
classiclooking gift wrap.
Kraft butcher paper or
brown mailing paper can
be used in a pinch. Stamp
images on the paper to
customize the gift wrap
and use ribbons and bows
to further dress things up.
Always work on a
hard, flat surface, as
working on the floor or
a soft surface makes it
more difficult to control
wrapping paper and
youre more likely to
tear the paper.
Use a gift box or
cardboard to create a
firm container to wrap
soft gifts.
Reuse old boxes to
create a greeting card.
Use a piece of ribbon and
a bow and your newly
created card as a thankyou or gift tag for future
gifts. This is a great way
to recycle during a season
when excess is common .
The
holiday
season
encompasses several weeks
of frenetic activity, as men
and women look to juggle
abnormally busy social
schedules with holiday
shopping. While you might
not be able to add hours to
the day, there are certain
measures anyone can take
to make the hustle and
bustle of the holiday season
more efficient.
Shopping swallows up a
significant amount of time
come the holiday season.
According to the latest
Consumer Reports Holiday
Shopping Poll, the average
person will spend 15 hours
shopping for presents.
Women tend to spend twice
as long as men in stores
and online, with women
logging 20 hours of holiday
shopping compared to the
10 hours the average male
spends shopping for holiday
gifts. Making the most
of holiday shopping trips
can free up moments and
reduce overall stress during
the holidays.
Condense your gift list
How much time you
spend on holiday shopping
depends largely on the
number of people on your
gift list. Shortening that list
can save time and money.
This may be the year for
adults to collectively decide
to forego exchanging gifts
in lieu of devoting more
funds toward gifts for
youngsters. Distant friends
may no longer need to feel
obligated to buy presents for
one another. Opting to do
a Secret Santa or another
grab-bag style gift exchange
can reduce the number of

gifts you need to buy, saving
time along the way.
Keep a spreadsheet of
your shopping list stored
on your computer or
smartphone so it can be
easily modified year-toyear.
Create
a
shopping
strategy
Millions of shoppers
flock to stores on Black
Friday to take advantage of
doorbuster deals, and some
even get all of their holiday
shopping finished on this
one afternoon. Others prefer
to divide and conquer over a
few weeks. Decide how you
would like to economize
your shopping so you wont
be traveling from store to
store wasting precious time.
Organize your shopping
list into certain categories.
Then match up those
categories according to the
stores that cater to these
items. For example, if your
list mentions bedding for a
new college students dorm
room, curtains for an aunt
and a set of beach towels for
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a friend who will be doing

some post-holiday travel,
group these purchases
together and head to a bedand-bath store. Such a plan
in place can greatly cut
down on your time spent
shopping.
Shop off-hours
Consumer Reports says
shoppers expect to wait in
store check-out lines for an
average of 3.5 to 4 hours this
holiday season. Avoiding
such situations can save
you a significant amount of
time, so shop during offpeak hours when you wont
be elbow-to-elbow with
fellow shoppers.
Take advantage of stores
extended hours and shop
later in the evening, when
parents and their children
will likely be preparing for
bed and not waiting in line
at the mall. Some retailers
entice shoppers with early
bird specials and open their
doors very early, so shoppers
looking to save time can
make an effort to be the first
person at the door when
the store opens. If you must
shop during a lunch hour,
shop online where crowds
are never a concern.
Split up the shopping
Spouses, family members
and even friends can pool
their shopping time and
help others by tackling some
of their purchases. Dividing
the work shortens the time
spent in stores, and a third
party may have a keen eye to
a deal or a unique gift when
he or she is emotionally
removed from the purchase.
The average person
finds time is of the
essence come the holiday
season. Prioritizing and
economizing shopping is
one way to make the season
less hectic.
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A passion for Christmas
The holiday season is pretty much a

year-round thing at Gonzales shop
A recent interview with Barbara Crozier,

owner of Laurel Ridge Inn and Antiques
a shop of Texas proportions specializing in
American antique furniture, fine art, and
decorative accessories focused on a single, surprising word. Passion.
It is passion that has driven Barbaras
purchasing and merchandising for over
three decades. But each year, when she
transforms Laurel Ridge into a Christmas
shop of almost magical proportions, that
passion is more evident than ever.
What is your philosophy when it comes
to buying antiques?
BC: I would like to place the question
mark after the word buying instead of the
word antiques because I buy everything
for my shop in the same manner. Whatever
I buy for Laurel Ridge, from the fabulous
antiques that fill the shop and now grace
the rooms of our Inn, to the paintings on
our walls and the treasures on our trees, I
chose because I am passionate about their
beauty.
They excite me. I trust that if I buy things
that excite me, they will excite my customers. It is funny, but more often than not, it
is not the rich-in-history piece of antique
furniture or the important painting or
piece of estate jewelry that causes my heart
to race.
It is quite often a simple garland or a treetop angel or a glittery Christmas card that
excites me the most. I am truly and completely a pushover for all things Christmas.
What is one of your favorite displays?
BC: Take a look at the garland above the
mantelpiece. It is over-flowing with bright
and beautiful and broken ornaments. Look
at them closely. They are missing their
arms and legs and their tops and tendrils.
One day when I was frantically decorating
for an event, I tossed one of these broken
beauties to the side. It landed perfectly on
a lush garland. Turned a tad to the left or
twisted a bit to right its damage disappeared. The ornament was still some-thing
stunningly beautiful.
From that moment on, broken ornaments were never discarded.
Now, every year in my home and my
store I create a centerpiece
or a mantel decoration I call The Land of
the Broken Ornaments.
If I didnt tell you that they were broken,

no one would ever know.
But I have to tell. The fact that they are
broken is the beauty of the whole idea.
Saving broken beauties is something that
guests to my store or in my home are now
inspired to do in their own homes ... with
their own shattered treasures.
How do you display your collections in
your own home?
BC: How I decorate for Christmas in
my home differs little from how I display
Christmas at Laurel Ridge. The objects
themselves do the design work for me.
They seem to seek the very nook or cranny
in which they will be most artfully showcased. My angel collection chose to crown
the French looking glass in my hallway.
The nativity, created by my artistic and
ingenious Mother more years ago than I
even like to consider, carefully tucked itself
on the console across from the crown of
angels above the mirror. Now, that console
is the only place I could ever imagine it residing.
It is the same in the shop. The decorations find their homes.
When I return from a buying trip the
images of everything I have found are still
vivid in my mind. I walk the store with my
staff describing all the glorious things that
will be arriving over the next months. In
the course of that stroll, we discover where
everything will be displayed. The only time
that really changes is when we have sold
a whole room of antiques, and then it is a
complete fruit-basket turnover.
What will guests in your shop find at
Laurel Ridge?
BC: They will find authentic antique
furniture, some great period and contemporary art, mirrors, pottery, cut glass, and
oriental rugs. From September through
December, they will discover that we are
chocked full of Christmas from all over the
world.
Shoppers will be thrilled with our extensive inventory of Texas artist Lynn Haneys
Santas, including a Santa that I design with
Lynn each year. The only place in the world
shoppers can buy that exclusive Santa is at
Laurel Ridge Inn and Antiques or online at
laurelridgechristmas.com.
Shoppers can select from hundreds of
beautiful ornaments, some of blown glass

from family-run factories in Germany and
Poland including ornaments created by
Christopher Radko, Ino
Schaller, and Inge Glass. They can
choose wooden ornaments carved in Russia and glass eggs inspired by the Faberg
master-pieces. They will find ornaments of
crystal and pewter and tin and ornaments
in the shapes of stars and crowns and
crosses. They will discover that we devote
one entire room to angel ornaments and
nativities of every shape and size and price.
This year, they will find beautiful papiermch angels that have been handcrafted
in the same villages in Sicily for centuries.
I hope shoppers at Laurel Ridge find the
most wonderful things they have ever seen.
I hope they find those things that make
our hearts beat faster, stir our passions and
imaginations, and make us all feel like kids
Shopping is a big part of the holiday

season, when families and friends gather
to reconnect and exchange gifts. While the
popularity of shopping online has grown,
such practices are not always eco-friendly
or timely, as gifts bought online must be
packaged and shipped, wasting valuable
resources and time that last-minute
shoppers may not have.
The benefits of shopping locally go
beyond convenience and the chance
to reduce your carbon footprint. The
following are a few ways that shopping
locally this holiday season can directly
benefit your community and the people
who call it home.
Community identity
Local small businesses go a long way
toward creating a neighborhood identity,
and that identity can create a stronger
sense of community among you and
your neighbors. In addition, a unique
community identity can make your town
more attractive to outsiders, and that
Santa Can you

bring this for
mommy please
Christmas Eve - Close at Noon

Closed Christmas Day

1922 Co. Road 197, Gonzales, TX 78629
Phone: 830-672-3710
What are some of the most valuable

Christmas collections?
BC: That depends on what you mean
by valuable. If you mean costly some of
the handmade pieces from Central Europe
would probably head the list. The handcarved Russian Santas, the papiermch
angels, and candy containers that take
weeks to create are certainly more costly
than their mass-produced counterparts.
But if what you mean by valuable is
dear, that is a different kind of Christmas
story.
Barbara Crozier owns and operates Laurel Ridge Inn & Antiques in historic downtown Gonzales, Texas. Crozier specializes
in authentic antique furniture, fine art, and
decorative accessories. Laurelridgegonzales.
com
Theres plenty of good

reasons to shop local
Local economy
When men and women shop locally,
they are putting money back into their
local communities. Local small businesses
may be owned by your neighbors, and
it can be comforting to know that your
holiday shopping dollars are going to
support a neighbor instead of a large
corporation. Local businesses also employ
your neighbors, so shopping local can
strengthen the local economy by creating
jobs that may not exist if you and members
of your community fail to support local
small businesses.
Closed Thanksgiving Day

Re-Open Friday
on Christmas morning.
appeal can improve the value of local real

estate while also attracting more people to
local businesses in your neighborhood.
Uniqueness of gifts
The gifts you buy when shopping locally
also can benefit your community. Gifts
purchased from small local businesses tend
to be more unique than items bought from
national chains, as smaller retailers tend
to sell more homemade items than their
national competitors. Recipients of such
items may find such gifts more thoughtful
than mass produced items bought from
national chains, and the uniqueness of
homemade gifts may encourage the gifts
recipients to visit your community and do
some shopping, further benefitting your
local economy.
Customer service
The accessibility of customer service is
another oft-overlooked benefit of shopping
locally. When buying from national chains,
especially during the holiday season when
such businesses may be overwhelmed with
orders, making contact with customer
service departments can be a trying
exercise in patience. Long wait times on
the phone or online can make the process
of contacting customer service extremely
frustrating. But such frustration is rare
when buying from local businesses, as
consumers can simply take their products
into the store, where employees can
immediately address their concerns. In
addition, buying locally makes it more
convenient for friends and family members
who also live in your community to return
their gifts.
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Being a smart Christmas shopper
Read the fine print: not all

great deals are that great
Few holiday shoppers can resist a great
deal. Whether its heavily discounted
merchandise on Black Friday or last-minute
sales for shoppers who procrastinate, there
are deals to be had from the start of the
holiday season until its unofficial end
sometime around New Years Day.
But not all deals are what they seem.
Many a shopper has swiped their card on
a gift for a loved one only to find out later
they overspent or didnt read the fine print
and subjected themselves or their friends
and family members to potentially costly
fees. The following are a handful of things
shoppers should consider before making
any purchases this holiday season.
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Restocking fees
As thoughtful as holiday gifts may be,
many are ultimately returned. Recipients
may already have similar items at home
or find a particular gift does not suit their
personal styles. Because returns are so
common, shoppers should read the fine
print before buying gifts to ensure their
purchases are not subject to restocking fees
if they must be returned. Restocking fees
can apply to any product, but they are most
often applied to electronics. A restocking
fee is a charge the person returning the
gift must repay upon bringing the gift
back to the store or mailing it back to the
warehouse. Restocking fees often apply
to items that are not returned in their
original factory-sealed box, and these fees
can be exorbitant, sometimes as much as
20 percent of the cost of the product. So
before buying that big-ticket television or
appliance, holiday shoppers should ensure
the items recipient will not be subject to
a considerable fee if he or she decides to
return the gift.
Extended warranties
Many items come with manufacturer
warranties that cover damaged items

for a predetermined period of time. But
many shoppers want to go the extra mile
and buy extended warranties that protect
the products for longer periods of time.
While thats good in theory, studies from
Consumer Reports have shown that
products rarely break within the time
period covered by extended warranties,
meaning shoppers are simply buying a
false sense of security theyre unlikely to
ever use. When considering an extended
warranty, first research the product you
want to buy by reading customer reviews
of the product on popular sites such as
Amazon.com. Such sites can offer valuable
insight with regard to how reliable products
are. If multiple reviewers note that a given
product has never given them a reason to
reconsider their purchase, then you likely
dont need an extended warranty. If you
still want the extra protection, read the
fine print of the extended warranty so you
know just what it does and does not cover.
Return policies
Because so many gifts are returned
once the holidays have come and gone, its
important to understand a retailers return
policy before buying a gift for a friend or
family member. In-store purchases may
be subject to different return policies than
items bought online, which may need to be
returned via the mail, a potentially costly
expense for the gifts recipient depending
on the size of the gift. Try to shop only
at stores with flexible, consumer-friendly
return policies so your friend or family
member does not have to jump through
hoops just to return the gift.
Resisting a holiday deal can be difficult.
But shoppers should first read the fine
print before making any purchases so they
can rest easy knowing they made the best
decision possible.
Coupons can spell savings

Coupons have long been
helping consumers save a
few dollars on everything
from supermarket staples
to toys and more. Scouring
for coupons and using them
effectively has evolved into
an art form, with some
savvy coupon users paying
next to nothing for carts
full of merchandise.
The average shopper
may have little experience
at finding coupons, but he
Holiday coupons can be found in the mail, newspaper

advertisements and even online.
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or she can still save some

money. As the holiday
season approaches, its
likely that coupon usage will
once again be widespread.
Here are some ways to put
coupons to good use.
* Shop at stores that
allow coupon stacking.
Many store policies only
allow shoppers one coupon
per purchase. But a select
few allow shoppers to
stack coupons to save more
money. In such situations,
shoppers may be able to
combine dollar-value-off
coupons with percentageoff coupons. In addition,
some stores may not limit
the number of coupons
shoppers can use on a single
transaction. Shopping at
these stores with more
flexible, consumer-friendly
coupon policies can add up
to significant savings over
the course of the holiday
shopping season.
* Check the restrictions
before heading to the store.
When planning to use
coupons, shoppers should
verify the fine print on the
coupon before entering
the store. Some coupons
restrict which items can be
purchased in conjunction
with the coupon. For
example, some stores
may prohibit shoppers
from using coupons when
purchasing brand name
or designer products,
while others may limit
when the coupon can be
used. Blackout dates could
apply, so shoppers should
visit stores when no such

restrictions apply.
*
Do your research
before leaving the house.
Just because you dont
have a paper coupon from
a mailer or newspaper
doesnt mean such coupons
are nonexistent. Search
popular coupon Web sites
for online coupon codes or
printable in-store coupons.
Merchandise can even be
shipped to the store, which
is usually free, to save you
even more on shipping
costs for items purchased
online.
*
Purchase
more
to save. It may seem
counterintuitive, but very
often larger purchases
qualify shoppers for steep
discounts. Consider doing
all of your shopping at one
retailer and then taking
advantage of coupons that
deduct a certain percentage
of your total purchase. It
could be worth it if you
spend just a little bit more.
* Keep track of your
coupons. Coupons are no
use to you if you lose them
before you begin your
holiday shopping. Keep
them in a safe location
and then remember to
bring them with you when
shopping for the holidays.
Some coupons can be
used repeatedly, so do not
discard them after use.
When used effectively,
coupons can save holiday
shoppers a substantial
amount of money.
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