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money, its still going to have to go on our policy and the county is going to be liable. I dont know what the big deal is as to why you cant put him in a county car? Were already paying insurance on those cars, why should we pay insurance on another vehicle? At this point Raleigh Measom, Constable for Precinct 3, interjected his opinion. I aint got a dog in this fight, but you need to change that motion because you cannot tell me or the sheriff what to do with our equipment, he said. Are we not the commissioners here? answered Brzozowski. If I want to put a radio into a reserves car, then I can do that, Measom responded. If I want to have a UC (undercover) man whose name you dont even know work for me, then I can. Make all the motions you want, just make sure they are right. The court COURT, Page A3

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GONZALES After a lively and contentious debate, the Gonzales County Commissioners Court were able to resolve an issue that has been in dispute for the last month. The county has been pondering whether or not to pay liability insurance on the personal vehicle of an unpaid, volunteer reserve deputy who had been using the car for work. The idea

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was that since the car was being purposed for county use, the county should insure it despite the fact the officer is not a paid county employee. Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski made a motion to deny the liability insurance on the vehicle, that the deputy remove all of the county equipment from his vehicle and that it be placed into a county car. The motion kicked off a rather heated debate that called into question the Courts ability to designate where county equipment goes and how it can be used. I might suggest that if you look at the Attorney Generals opinion its not up to this court to tell me what I can do with my equipment, said Sheriff Glen Sachtleben. Youre probably right about that but come budget time, the commissioners decide where the money goes, replied Brzozowski. What it all comes down to is it doesnt matter if Christopher Columbus pays the

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Senior cheerleader Lauren Parr bursts into tears as the final seconds count down during Fridays playoff contest between the Gonzales Apaches and Wimberley Texans. The Texans powered to a 40-14 win to end the Apaches run in the Class 3A playoffs. See a guest commentary by Lauren on Page A5, and game story on Page C1. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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WAELDER The lawyer of a suspended area athlete has leveled several accusations at a local districts administration and has demanded public retribution, but school officials say they have

the documentation to back their claims. Art Davis, the San Antoniobased attorney for Waelder High School basketball standout Torrey Fields, sent a letter to Waelder Independent School District Superintendent Mark Weisner and Board of Trustees President Dora

Noyola imploring them to apologize to him for what he called slanderous statements made in a story that was published in the Nov. 10 edition of The Cannon. Fields was placed in DAEP (Disciplinary Alternative Education Program) by WISD after he and another student, Myron Williams,

were charged with aggravated robbery last June. The charges were eventually dropped, but the WISD school board upheld the suspension on the recommendation of Weisner that the students status should remain unchanged. During an ARD (Admission, WISD, Page A3

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Penn St. scandal brings new focus on child abuse

Come and Hear It! Tune in to radio station KCTI 1450 AM at 8 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Tuesday for weekly updates from Gonzales Cannon news editor Cedric Iglehart and General manager Dave Mundy with KCTI personality Egon Barthels.

The child sex abuse scandal at Penn State University has recently dominated the national media and pushed the issue to the forefront of everyones consciousness. As we intently follow the fallout, which includes the firing of the universitys president Graham Spanier and college football coaching legend Joe Paterno, one area organization reminds us that

this is an issue that also hits much, much closer to home. Tiffany Collie is the program coordinator and forensic interviewer for Normas House, a Gonzales regional childrens advocacy center. While she is grateful for the raised awareness the PSU scandal has provided, she stressed the importance of not letting ourselves believe that what happened there were The Christian Womens Job Corps held their Fall 2011 Graduation on Friday. Picisolated incidents. This has been going on tured (from left) are: Kim Koncaba, Vanessa Glass, CWJC Director Sherry Poe, ABUSE, Page A3 Kimberly Lightsey and Eva Ortiz.(Courtesy photo)

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Today in Texas History

November 23, 1759 On this day in 1759, Philip Hendrik Nering Bgel, one of the most important and colorful figures in the history of the colonization of Texas, was born in Dutch Guiana. Bgel moved to Holland with his parents in 1764, and in 1779 enlisted in the cavalry of Holland and Upper Issel. He claimed to have left the Netherlands in 1793 due to the French invasion of Holland, but actually left to avoid trial on charges of embezzlement of tax funds. Bgel decamped to Spanish Louisiana, where he adopted the title Baron de Bastrop and represented himself as a Dutch nobleman. After Louisiana was sold to the United States in 1803, Bastrop moved to Spanish Texas and was permitted to establish a colony between Bexar and the Trinity River. In 1806 he settled in San Antonio, where he had a freighting business and gained influence with the inhabitants and officials.

Thought for the Day

I cannot praise a fugitive and cloistered virtue, unexercised and unbreathed, that never sallies out and sees her adversary, but slinks out of the race where that immortal garland is to be run for, not without dust and heat
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Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Department Report for Nov. 7-16 Nov. 7 Reported theft at 200 blk St. John St. Reported runaway at 400 blk College St. Simon Cantu, 68 of Gonzales, arrested and charged with public intoxication at St. Joseph St and Thornton St. Nov. 8 Reported forgery at 200 blk St. Lawrence St. Nov. 9 Reported theft at 400 blk St. Joseph St. Nov. 10 Michael Lee Castillo, 23 of Gonzales, arrested and charged with assault at 200 blk Thornton St. Reported theft at 1100 blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Elojio DeLuna Jr, 24 of Gonzales, arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct at 2000 blk St. Joseph St. Simon Cantu, 68 of Gonzales, arrested and charged with assault on a public servant and public intoxication at 700 blk St. Paul St. Nov. 11 Reported hit and run at 1300 blk Long St. Reported assault at 800 blk St. Andrew St. Nov. 12 Fernando Espitia Garcia, 23 of Waelder, arrested and charged with no drivers license at 1800 blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Nov. 13 Paul Vela, 40 of Lockhart, arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and possession of marijuana at 600 blk St. John St. Daniel DeLeon, 34 of Lockhart, arrested and charged with tampering with evidence at 600 blk St. John St. Reported criminal mischief at 1500 blk Church St. Reported forgery at 100 blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Enrique Cruz Hernandez, 29 of Cuero, arrested and charged with no drivers license at Hwy. 183 south. Reported burglary habitation at 1800 blk St. Andrew St. Nov. 14 Reported theft at 1100 blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Nov. 15 Reported unauthorized use motor vehicle at 900 blk Williams St. Nov. 16 Reported disorderly conduct at 700 blk St. Louis St. Reported deadly conduct at 1400 blk Fly St. Reported unauthorized use motor vehicle at 2000 blk Benton St.

Top Seller

Kabel Faltisek is shown with the awards - an air bazooka gun, a computer and a $100 WalMart Gift Card - he earned for being the top seller in fundraisers. Faltisek was the top popcorn seller two years in a row with the Boy Scouts and as a fifth-grader, he sold over $1,000 during a fundraiser for the band. He is the son of Carla and Tim Faltisek of Gonzales, who allow their son to do his own work. (Courtesy photo)

Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department report for Nov. 14-20: 11/15/11 Case #11-447, Minor in Possession Tobacco, 104 Poth; Complainant, Yoakum Ind. Sch. Dist.; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #11-448, Disorderly Conduct, 203 W. Gonzales; Complainant, Family Dollar Store; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #11-449, Theft-SJF (3), 100 W. Hickey; Complainant, Tex Tan Western Leather; Disposition, Investigation. 11/17/11 Case #11-451, Burglary-Vehicle, 100 E. Gonzales; Complainant, Carmona, Olga; Disposition, Investigation. 11/18/11 Case #170764, Martinez, Christy, 31, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, Fail to Attend; Dispositon, Fine/$1,417.00/YPD Custody. Case #170773, Traffic Arrest, Rodriguez, Adrian, 20, Yoakum, 1000 Southwell; Offense, Illegal Entry; Disposition, Rel/Border Patrol. 11/19/11 Case #170776, Illegal Entry (2), Castillo, Ramiro, 30, Yoakum, 517 Baldwin; Offense, Illegal Entry; Disposition, Rel/Border Patrol; Vargas, Horacio, 39, Yoakum, 517 Baldwin; Offense, Illegal Entry; Disposition, Rel/Border Patrol. Case #170784, Warrant Arrest, Washington, Lottie (2), 48, Yoakum, 449 Fink; Offense, (1st), W#21838-A-Theft By Check, (2nd) W#11-09-11499, Dangerous Drugs; Dispostion, (1st), Bond/$2,000/Trans/LCSO, (2nd), Bond/$25,000/Trans/LCSO. 11/20/11 Case #11-437, Warrant Arrest, Vasquez, Joshua, 17, Yoakum, Simpson @ Yoakum; Offense, W#FE-11-114-Burglary-Building; Disposition, Bond/$5,000/YPD Custody. Case #11-452, Public Intoxication, Simpson @ Yoakum; Minor in Possession-Alcohol, Simpson @ Yoakum; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Cleared by Arrest.Case #11453, -454: Vasquez, Joshua, 17, Yoakum, Simpson @ Yoakum; Offense, Minor in Possession-Alcohol; Disposition, YPD Custody. Vasquez, Joshua, 17, Yoakum, Simpson @ Yoakum; Offense, Minor in Possession-Tobacco; Disposition, YPD Custody.

Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Report for Nov. 13-19: 11/14/11 White, Stoney Rodel, 11/1974, Gonzales. Parole Hold Burglary of a Habitation. Remains in Custody. 11/15/11 Navejar, Jesse Mary, Jr., 01/1968, Gonzales. Local Warrant Criminal Nonsupport. Requires $5,000 Bond. Local Warrant Criminal Nonsupport. Requires $5,000 Bond. Local Warrant Criminal Nonsupport. Requires $5,000 Bond. Local Warrant Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Requires $5,000 Bond. Local Warrant Aggravated Sexual Assault. Local Warrant Burglary of a Building. Requires $5,000 Bond. Local Warrant Burglary of a Vehicle. Requires $3,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. Cardenas, Gilbert Jr., 03/1977, Yoakum. DeWitt County Hold Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Released on $800 Bond. 11/16/11 Vela, Gregory, III, 03/1981, Nixon. . Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. 11/17/11 Price, Daryl Wayne, 05/1966, Odessa. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. DeBerry, Tommy Brian, 03/1969, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Harassment. Remains in Custody. 11/18/11 Vela, Roel, Jr., 10/1974, Pasadena. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated. Released Weekender/Work Release. McMurrin, Christopher Guy, 04/1976, New Braunfels. Local Warrant Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. 11/19/11 Pennington, Ronald Thomas, 08/1991, Nixon. Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Released on $1,500 Bond. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO DPS GPD WPD NPD Constable DWCSO DEA TPW GCAI Total 09 02 08 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 21

DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report for Week of Nov. 10-17 Jail Average Daily Count - 90 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies - 9 Nov. 10 Brian Douglas Ortiz, 47, of Yoakum, Theft of Property GT $1,500 LT $20,000, Bond of $2,500.00, Theft by Check GT $20 LT $500, Bond of $1,000.00 DCSO, Theft by Check GT $20 LT $500, Bond of $800.00, Bexar, Theft by Check, Bond of $1,500.00, Theft by Check, Bond of $1,500.00, Goliad, DCSO Hugh Allen Schiltz, 32, of Victoria, Revocation of Probation/Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, No Bond, DCSO Joe Anthony Rodriguez, 21, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/Possession of Controlled Substance PG3 LT 28G/Drug Free Zone, No Bond, DCSO Will Matthew Coker, 23, of Edna, Revocation of Probation/ Possession of Marijuana LT 2oz, Bond of $35,000.00, DCSO Nov. 11 Anthony Lloyd Cook, 47, of Edna, Theft Property GT $1,500 LT $20,000, Bond of $10,000.00, Jackson, CPD Mauricio Rodriguez Garcia, 50, of Victoria, Violation of Probation/Driving While Intoxicated and Repeat Offender, No Bond, DCSO Brian Douglas Ortiz, 47, of Yoakum, False Alarm or Report, Bond of $1,000.00, DCSO Nov. 12 Monica Marie Garcia, 25, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $364.00, (30 Days to Pay), CPD William Allen Cobey, 27, of Yorktown, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear/Theft Stolen Property GT $1,500 LT $20,000, Bond of $20,000.00, Victoria, DCSO Logan Martin Rechterman, 25, of Victoria, Criminal Nonsupport, No Bond, CPD Cody Michael Flessner, 17, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana LT 2oz, Bond of $1,000.00, CPD Jacob Michael Rodriguez, 17, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana LT 2oz, Bond of $1,000.00, CPD Christopher Lynn Mathews, 35, of , Public Intoxication, Fine of $314.00, (30 Days to Pay), Disorderly Conduct/Language, Fine of $214.00, (30 Days to Pay), CPD Nov. 13 Justin Scott Mallory, 24, of Troop, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $1,000.00, DCSO Jason Taylor, 17, of Cuero, Evading Arrest Detention, Bond of $1,000, Possession of Marijuana < 2 OZ, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Kaleigh Green, 22, of Meyersville, Theft of Property >= $20 < $500 by Check, Bond of $1,000, Class C / Speeding 1620 Over Limit, Fine of $226 (30 Days to Pay), Failed to Appear on Cause # 11-15844, Fine of $367 (30 Days to Pay), Yoakum PD Nov. 14 Amanda Luna, 28, of Yoakum, Theft Prop >= $20 < $500 by Check, Bond of $500 (Victoria County), Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $2,000 (Victoria County), Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $2,000 (Victoria County), Class C / Fail to Stop, Bond of $500 (Victoria County), Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear (Victoria County), Bond of $700, DCSO Donald Sayre, 49, of Normanna, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1G, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Johnny Bone, 50, of Willis, Contempt of Court / Child Support, No Bond, DCSO Nov. 15 Phillip Nolan Walker, 38, of Yorktown, Manufacture of Controlled Substance PG1 GT=1G LT 4G, Bond of, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $267.00, No Drivers License, Fine of $266.00, Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $264.00, Speeding 1-10 MPH Above Speed Limit, Fine of $231.00, No Drivers License, Fine of $241.00, DCSO Larry Anthony Barfield, 42, of Victoria, Criminal Nonsupport, No Bond, DCSO Israel Neemaniah Chipps, 24, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution Known Felon, Bond of $20,000.00, Criminal Nonsupport, No Bond, DCSO Eric D Castruita, 33, of San Antonio, Fraud Use/Possession Identifying Info #Items LT5, Bond of $5,000.00, Theft of Property GT $20 LT $500 By Check, Bond of $1,000.00, DCSO Alfunco Keith Franklin, 45, of Yoakum, Revocation of Probation/Theft of Property LT $1,500 2/More Pervious Conviction, No Bond, DCSO Filomena Clara Ureste, 28, of Victoria, Revocation of Probation/Forgery Financial Instrument, Bond of $35,000.00, Revocation of Probation/Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse, Bond of $35,000.00, Revocation of Probation/Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear, Bond of $50,000.00, DCSO Nov. 16 Heather Louise Langedorff, 41, of Seguin, Aggravated Assault W/Deadly Weapon, Bond of $25,000.00, DCSO
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An Apache returns to cheer his team on

Mark Hastings, who graduated Gonzales High School last year after excelling in several sports, looks sharp these days in his U.S. Army uniform. He stopped in town while on a furlough from his new post at Fort Hood to see old acquaintances and cheer his team on in the playoffs. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Representative Lois Kolkhorst, Tasha Zidek, Desiree Gibson, Emily Kossa, Nathan Wendel, Emma Holly, Aileen Hybner, Frances Pohl.

Winners named in essay contest

The Republican Women of Yoakums November meeting was highlighted by announcing the winners of the clubs annual Constitutional essay contest. High school seniors from DeWitt and Lavaca County schools were invited to participate. Students were asked to write their essay regarding the relevance of the Untied States Constitution in todays world. This years contest was organized by Judy Blazer and

forever, Collie said. It happens everywhere and takes place across all socioeconomic statuses. It becomes surprisingly easy to convince oneself that such atrocities cant transpire in your own backyard, but Collie said thats because we dont want to believe that it can happen. You dont want to believe that a 50-year old man can be sexually attracted to a 10year old boy or girl, she said. The bad thing is there is no age limit for victims. It even happens to infants. Statistics reveal that child sexual abuse is taking place at a horrifying rate. One in four girls and one in six boys in this country have been sexually abused, with the state of Texas chronicling 40,000 such cases every year. Normas House, which serves Gonzales County and all other contiguous counties, has seen its share of sexually abused children over the years. Since Jan. 1 of this year, 49 of the centers 83 clients (59 percent) were sexual abuse victims. Thankfully, the numbers have trended down from a staggering 86 percent (64 of 74) last year and 77 percent (63 of 82) in 2009. The numbers likely dont reveal the true scope of the problem because the crime is largely underreported. Only 10 percent of victims ever tell and most of them dont do so until years after the abuse has ended. Its a very shameful thing for a childs first sexual experience to be with an adult, Collie said. Most of the time when sexual abuse happens, its with someone the child knows and trusts. The victims are taught by the perpetrators to keep it a secret. Its part of the grooming process they go through as the perpetrators tell them its just something special that they share together. When we think of rape we think of it as something violent, but thats not how this works. Usually the children receive gifts because the perpetrator is very loving towards them, so later they are convinced that the actual sexual encounter is just the next natural progressive step of that love. The worst part of this insidious act is the long term effects it can have on a child. Researchers have linked a history of child sexual abuse with higher rates in adult life of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, posttraumatic stress disorders and even multiple personality disorder. It can be very damaging, said Collie, who has worked in her field for six years. Fortunately with proper help and counseling, it can be overcome so a child is not broken forever. But if they dont get that help, then they will be dealing with the guilt and shame for the rest of their lives. One of the controversial components of

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Aileen Hybner. A cash prize was awarded to the winner from each high school and the grand champion. The winners were: Tasha Zidek, Moulton; Desiree Gibson, Shiner; Nathan Wendel, Cuero; Emma Holly, St. Paul, Shiner; and the grand champion essay was written by Emily Kassa, Sacred Heart, Halletsville. Awards were presented by our current Texas House Representative Lois Kolkhorst, District 13.

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the Penn State case centers around the failure of a witness to one of the abusive acts to report the crime to the authorities. Collie said this is a practice that is all too commonplace. Unfortunately that does happen quite often, she said. Either that or they report it to a superior and it gets brushed under the rug. When it happens in schools, the big problem is a teacher sees it, goes and tells the counselor, and then leaves it for the counselor to deal with. I think it happens like that because people are unaware of what they should do, but some of it is because for whatever reason, they just dont want to get involved. Texas law mandates that adults suspecting child abuse should report it directly to Child Protective Services or to local law enforcement by calling 9-1-1. The law is written so that no internal reporting is necessary or required. Collie said there are several indicators which manifest after a child has been sexually abused. They include nightmares, excessive clinging, psychosomatic complaints of stomach aches and headaches, and precocious sexual activity like a young child knowing more about sex than they should or exhibiting age-inappropriate sexual behavior. Most of the things to look for are behavioral changes, she explained. For example, a very well-mannered child who makes straight As might all of a sudden start being very disrespectful and bring home failing grades. One of the biggest signs is regressive action, like if they start wetting the bed again after going years without doing so. Of course, there are always signs of physical pain where they start walking funny or dont want to sit down. Safeguarding your child against sexual predators is an extremely difficult task because the molesters are often hard to identify before the act takes place. The best thing a parent can do is be very observant, Collie said. These molesters are often the guy next door who is really nice and good with the kids. Theyre just typical people like you and me who look trustworthy. Parents have to keep their eyes open and know what their children are doing. Be aware that its not normal for a 35-year old man to be inviting a pre-teen over to his house all the time to play video games or taking them on overnight trips. The reason child molesters can have so many victims is because theyre smart. They know how to work people. They know how to manipulate and they know how to play the game. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400. For more information on signs or symptoms of abuse, visit www.normashouse.net or www. onewithcourage.org.

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doesnt have the power to dictate to us what we do with our equipment. You have to use that equipment in the right way, said Brzozowski. You just cant put it wherever you want. The tension was broken when Gonzales County Attorney Paul Watkins offered a clarification, stating that county equipment use is under the authority of the head of that particular county office. Each elected official is completely autonomous, he explained. The Commissioners Court controls the budget, but each elected official is autonomous. You cant tell me how to run my office, but you do have some control over it at

budget time. Thats what Raleigh is saying. If he gives a computer to someone whos working for him thats being used for the Constables office, then you wouldnt have any say over that. With that said, Brzozowski altered his motion by eliminating the reference to equipment, and it passed unanimously. In other business, the Court: Approved a $250,000 insurance policy for the Old Jail Museum. Authorized the hiring of a surveyor for right of way purchased for bridge replacement projects in Precincts 1 and 2. Agreed to leave the county burn ban in place. Approved the deputations of Albert Richter and Tina Stephens.

Review and Dismissal) Committee hearing, Fields appeared alone and signed an agreement which stated his intent to abide by the districts decision for him to remain in DAEP, which meant that he would not be allowed to return to regular classroom instruction and would be ineligible to participate in basketball. Fields, a 19-year old senior, was an integral part of the Waelder Wildcat team that won 31 games in 2010 and advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in school history since 1978. Instead of receiving traditional teaching, Fields is confined to in-school suspension where he does lessons on a computer. He only has four lessons to complete, at his own pace, before he is eligible for graduation. Williams has since completed the curriculum and will qualify for graduation after he comes back and passes the states standardized test, but Fields is making slow progress toward completion. Davis took offense to a quote in the story from Weisner that said I think maybe Mr. Fields was told by his attorney to not do his work because he was going to find a way to reverse my decision. I think it goes against the grain to tell a student not to graduate just so he can play basketball. This is a defamatory, falsehood and libelous on its face, the letter states. I hereby demand a retraction by you as this is a scurrilous lie. The letter went on to urge that Fields be placed back in regular classroom instruction as there is no good cause legal basis to isolate him and deny him access to his Special Education teacher since the legal system has exonerated him by dismissing all charges. Davis said that Fields lack of progress is because hes not getting the help he needs to complete his courses. Im being told that his Special Ed teacher is not routinely working with Torrey the way she always did, said Davis. Im not faulting her, but Ive been told that by multiple sources. I dont know anything about their self-paced computerized instruction, but they have him in a room in front of a computer by himself and then they wonder why he hasnt progressed like they would have liked him to by now. I doubt he would, how could he? Weisner disagrees with Davis assessment of the situation and referred to a written statement he has from WISD Assistant Principal Jon Cardenas. In the statement, Cardenas asked Fields about his class work and Fields response was my lawyer told me to work but not to finish the classes. If thats not what was said then maybe I should apologize, said Weisner alluding to Davis letter. But that was coming directly from Mr. Fields. Weisner also said Davis is wrong about Fields being denied access to his Special Education teacher. In fact, he said the absolute opposite is true. She brought me the log of how many times she and every other teacher has been to meet with Mr. Fields and its almost been every day since the start of DAEP, Weisner said. There have been certified teachers going in and asking him if he needed help. If he did, then they would stay and help him with his assignments. I have a huge log showing all of that information. Hes not being denied any access whatsoever. Regardless of the current situation, Davis contends the district had no basis to leave the students in DAEP after the crimi-

nal charges were dropped. I dont have an issue in regards to Torrey that if when school started there were pending charges that caused him to be placed in suspension, he said. I dont have a quarrel with that. But once the facts change and hes exonerated by the legal system, then the school system has to respond accordingly. Even Weisner admitted he could have made a different decision, but he didnt. I still dont understand his motive. There isnt a felony pending and there isnt going to be one, he knows that because I handed him the letter from the DA which stated so. After the charges were dropped, the district held an ARD meeting to reconsider Fields placement. ARD agreed with Weisner and Fields signed a document showing he was in agreement with the decision and would abide its guidelines. We acknowledged that the legal system dropped the case, however we still followed our procedure and made the decision to keep him in DAEP, Weisner said. Davis filed an appeal on Fields behalf and the district held a special board meeting on Oct. 26 where this issue was the only agenda item. Davis pled Fields case and urged the board to place him back in a regular classroom. The board chose to take no action, which confirmed they were in agreement with Weisners decision. Davis, who taught for 15 years at Sam Houston State and Lee Community College before going into law, said his only regret is he was not able to get involved in this issue sooner. He called the districts allowance of letting Fields represent himself in the ARD meeting an unconscionable bullying tactic. I find it shocking that Weisner and the other administrators would meet with an unrepresented student and tell him were going to keep you in isolation and then eventually push you out of here, Davis said. He is a Special Ed student; he didnt know what he was signing that day. They werent bargaining at an arms length. I dont think it shows they have the best interests of the student at heart and I dont think it shows they have a real commitment to public education. Weisner responded by saying the district was well within its rights and Fields age gives him the legal status of an adult. He represents himself so when we have a meeting, he can have anybody here he wants, said Weisner. Thats his choice because he is 19. Whether or not it was a bullying tactic, thats Mr. Davis opinion and hes welcome to it. An adult doesnt need to have a guardian or attorney present. He can act as his own representative, but he obviously needed to bring somebody with him. Davis admitted he has no legal recourse in getting the boards decision overturned, but made it a point to express his disgust and disdain for the districts actions. They have the authority to place this student, he said. Its not like some outside organization has power over them and their hands are tied. They can do whatever they want to do. In public education, you get whoever comes to school and you dont get to select which strata of society youre going to teach. You take every citizen of the district, regardless of their needs, and be willing to go the extra mile to bring them all along if you can. You cant simply start discarding certain people and I think they decided to discard Torrey Fields because after all, whos going to say anything about it?

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Social Security is NOT government assistance

Several papers around the region have recently run pieces about the role Social Security income plays in their county. Theyre very interesting pieces, and do help paint the picture that many of Texas rural counties, such as Gonzales and Lavaca, are populated by larger percentages of Social Security recipients than other counties. What that means is, the median age of rural counties is increasing; more folks are retiring to the country. The young folks want the bright lights and the big cities, and not enough young folks are staying on the farm. Thats no surprise to anyone, really. But there is something being mentioned in these pieces which is inaccurate at best, and subtle political propaganda when you consider the source. The stories are marketed by an online operation called The Daily Yonder, an Austin-based group which is itself run by an organization called the Center for Rural Strategies, based in Whitesburg, Kentucky. If Austin wasnt a dead give-

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As of Wednesday, Nov. 16, the national debt hit $15 trillion. To paraphrase James Carville, its about the debt, stupid. Its not about greed, its not about class warfare, and its not about being a mean Republican. Its about a huge debt, and we must stop the spending, cut the budget, make tough decisions on what to fund and what not to fund. Politicians must be forced to prioritize what to fund, and not be afraid of the liberal backlash and hysteria. Their decision also means redefining the role of government. It means living with a smaller government and without some government programs. One such program is the Department of Education. Will children stop being educated in America if the Dept. of Ed goes away? Of course not local school districts can educate students with the same abilities as they did before the agency was created. Another is HUD. Under President Clinton, Henry Cisneros and Andrew Coumo encouraged mortgage lenders to make loans to people who normally did not qualify. If the loans were federally insured, what did the lenders have to lose? Eventually mortgage companies ended up with billions of dollars of toxic loans which they dumped, and which the tax payer had to pay for. As for public housing authorities, they are poorly managed and they destroy neighborhoods. They also encourage residents to depend on govern-

Its about the debt, stupid!

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Nations and the UNs existence on American soil. We cannot continue to spend more, and pay for an increasing debt and interest and politicians must make tough decisions. Yes its about the federal debt, stupid! We must do something before we become like Greece, or Cuba, or Zimbabwe, or any other country that has tried to give everything to everyone. The debt is real and it will swallow up our society and government, and leave us all destitute. A small government, less taxing, less spending, and a free market economy is our only salvation.

away, perhaps the mission statement of the Center for Rural Strategies will be a tip for you: The Center for Rural Strategies seeks to improve economic and social conditions for communities in the countryside and around the world through the creative and innovative use of media and communications. By presenting accurate and compelling portraits of rural lives and cultures, we hope to deepen public debate and create a national environment in which positive change for rural communities can occur. If the event you havent spent much time being subjected to the Delphi Technique lately, what that gobbledygook means is: The Center for Rural Strategies seeks

to convince those who live in rural areas to support progressive, oneworld and New Age ideology. In and of itself, the recent piece about the economic impact of Social Security income on local communities and counties is not political; its good information, actually. But its the suggestion that some in Congress want to cut Social Security benefits or even privatize it that brings politics into it and its the implication that Social Security is government assistance that is a bald-faced lie. Social Security is not an entitlement, and it is not some free government money. Retirees have paid into the program all their lives. Its OUR money not the governments. But Social Security is a program that is going broke. Social Security was set up as a government-run retirement account. That was our first mistake. The money collected from paychecks goes into a trust fund, and if you have a dictionary handy youll note that trust fund means you cant use that money until you

become eligible. Setting it up as a governmentrun program, as I said, was our first mistake. Putting spend-anything Congressmen in charge of it was the second. As you might can guess, the Social Security Trust Fund gets raided regularly by the people we elected to ensure its solvency, to pay for other stuff. And no matter how often they raid it, we keep reelecting them. As if raiding the trust fund werent bad enough, Congress keeps buying votes by adding new people to the system who never paid into it, further aggravating the drain. It doesnt take a lot of searching to find news stories about illegal aliens receiving Social Security benefits while those who have worked hard for that money all their lives are denied those same benefits, forced to retire later or see their benefits cut back. And there is a sizeable underclass of professional flim-flam artists that bilks the system, too. I think we can all name several hucksters who have a back in-

jury which prevents them from working, who spend years drawing Social Security benefits and lifting 12-ounce weights on the couch instead of working like the rest of us. Compounding all that is the fact that, thanks to modern over-priced medicine, were living longer thus drawing from the fund for more years than was anticipated when the system was established in the 1930s. And fewer young people who should be working are working; we have more professional college students than ever before not paying into the system while living off government loans they will also never repay. So dont be fooled by the propaganda: those mean ole conservative types who want to talk about cutting back benefits arent talking about eliminating Grandmas check, and the Tea Party meanies who want to open a dialogue about privatizing the system arent speaking about eliminating Social Security altogether they just want to keep Congresss hands off it.

George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident and the first Hispanic in the nation to lead a Tea Party organization. He is a former official in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the Reagan Administration.

ment assistance for generations. Local nonprofits could do a much better job of managing housing projects and assisting the residents. Probably the most destructive federal agency is the Environmental Protect Agency. It has over-regulated energy production and strangled economic development in America when we most need it. While China, India, and other countries use coal, oil, and nuclear energy to grow their economies, EPA holds back our economy to protect our environment. Imagine if a federal agency stopped America from keep its military strong during the Cold War. Similarly, we are now engaged in a global economic war, but the EPA is stopping us from competing. There many other federal agencies and programs that are duplicates and/or we can do without like the Appalachia Regional Commission, Federal Housing Finance Board, and Helsinki Commission. There are also other expenses we should reconsider and/or cut like foreign aid to China and the United

Are we seeing Newts moment?

A successful presidential candidate taps into the public mood. Newt Gingrich must be hoping the public is bristling with irritation and high dudgeon. At the Republican debate on the economy, Gingrich eyed CNBCs Maria Bartiromo the way Franklin Roosevelt might have looked at Adm. Yamamoto had the Japanese commander been selected to moderate a foreign-policy debate shortly after Pearl Harbor. A lawyer argues the law when he doesnt have the facts on his side, and vice versa; Gingrich litigates the debate question even when he has a perfectly suitable answer. His exchange with Bartiromo on health care was utterly characteristic. She asked all the candidates for a 30-second summary of how they would replace ObamaCare. A couple

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of them did, and when she got to Gingrich he objected to the absurd question, complaining that no one could meaningfully discuss health care in 30 seconds. The two of them bickered unpleasantly about the appropriateness of the question for more than a minute -- before Newt gave in and delivered a crisp response hitting on the highlights of his thoughts on health care. The chattering class that left Gingrich for dead months ago is now talking of a revival. Although his poll numbers have ticked up, its unclear whether Republican voters will cooperate with the new pundit narrative. But Gingrich deserves the proverbial second look. For all his vast and well-

established flaws, hes a figure whose strengths match the moment. The Republican Party has worked its way through about half a dozen outsiderpopulists in the past year, all of whom have proven either not particularly knowledgeable or careful about the issues, or uninterested in undergoing the rigors of running for president, or both. Sarah Palin, Donald Trump, Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry all rose and fell. Herman Cain, even if he remains unharmed by sexual-harassment allegations, will probably be worn down over time by his touchand-go command of substance and his lack of experience. Its counterintuitive to categorize a former speaker of the House and the builder of a sprawling archipelago of Beltway organizations as an outsider-populist. But Gingrich never lost his genius for the outre. In his bristling hostility to representatives of the media at the debates, hes trained his fire on the institution that

unites all Republicans in their disdain. He can be as inflammatory as Donald Trump and as populist as Sarah Palin. Yet he brings to the table the wellsprings of knowledge of a history Ph.D. and an incorrigible -- insufferable, perhaps -- policy wonk. The country now has such grave challenges even beyond the headline problems of joblessness and spiraling debt that theres a place for a candidate devoted to upending 20th-century structures in health care, education and more. Never have Gingrichs extravagant overstatements seemed so apt. Gingrich has more baggage than Queen Elizabeth II on a road trip. But the hour is late and the pickings are slim. He ran when others didnt, and his outsider-populism is tinged with brilliance. Republican voters not sold on Mitt Romney might have to decide that you go to political war with the alternative you have. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

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Fair-weather fans dont represent Apache Nation

I am a senior varsity cheerleaer and letterman of the Gonzales squad for the past three years, and have been a Gonzales cheerleader for the past six years. I have been with this team through ups and downs, and have supported these boys during thick and thin, but especially the senior class. From winning it all to losing most of it all, Ive seen a lot. Until someone has put on the skirt, no one will understand the emotional connection that a cheerleader develops toward a team. The unconditional support has equivalence to that of a mother. And until you have worn the pads and the helmet at football practice five days a week, you wont understand how hard these boys have worked. Coach Lock built the beginning of what he named Apache Nation, and this years football team really helped it grow stronger and brought this community together. I just want to say how disappointed I was when I witnessed a plethora of fans depart the stadium during the fourth quarter of last Friday nights game. If you are a grandparent or parent with small children, or if you stayed until the end, this is not directed toward you. I tried to hold my composure in the second half, and still I had hope that we could come back. When I saw people leaving, that was the moment that I lost it and the tears started to roll out of me. Leaving not only meant that you were done working with us to cheer on the boys, but that you had simply given up on them as well. That is frustrating for a cheerleader, because cheering these boys on no matter what is our job, and we expect the fans to help out. The boys just dont hear from us on the field; they most importantly hear the

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Lauren Parr
Lauren Parr is a senior and cheerleader at Gonzales High School.

We need to check CDL licenses

Dear Editor, First off, hats off to CDL drivers in this area. Long hours, many trucks in a small area, tight schedules, and driver fatigue make their job difficult. Most are legitimate and qualified drivers. When a shortage of trainer drivers exists, it opens the door for unqualified operators with face CDL licenses. Investigators in one area found bogus commercial licenses. The DOT uncovered agencies where bribed officials were licensing unqualified drivers, both private and government. With all the trucks hauling hazardous materials in this area we need to have a local authority or the Texas Dept. of Transportation take a look to see that our roadways are safe. A U.S. Department of Transportation report cited by Readers Digest resulted in over 5,000 license holders having their CDL revoked or voluntarily surrendered. Norman Haugens Gonzales economy would be catastrophic, In short Congressman Cuellar and Senator Cornyn should bone up on their economics before bring up this silly amendment ever again. JC Dufresne State Democratic Executive Committeeman, SD-25 Cibolo

Beware contamination of Eagle Ford Wells

Who might benefit from martial law?

Dear Editor, Early on, the actual intent of this spontaneous movement seemed nothing more than another Democrat class envy scheme to cause social unrestin order to keep Americans stirred up and apprehensive. (This helps big government grow even faster). However with the recent bent towards violence and lawlessness (reports of shootings and threat of Molotov cocktails), a more ominous message is emerging. With the White House in a real sweat about reelection, and Obamacare about to be examined by the Supreme Court as to its actual constitutionality, a more insidious evil may be in play. There have been unconfirmed rumors that the White House would not hesitate to declare martial law in this land in order to cancel the 2012 elections. But how could such a thing take place in the good old USA? Who stands to gain from simultaneous and incendiary rioting in major cities across America? For certain its not the rabid Tea Party. They rallied hundreds of thousands in Washington D.C. without a single incident or even a stray gum wrapper left behind. Who is engineering this so-called spontaneous uprising? Where is Nancy Pelosi now that they have gone bonkers? Beware America, and also be wary of four more years, being forced to watch our freedoms, and undeniably the worlds best economic model, being assaulted by evil and unscrupulous interests. Their agenda is to replace our freedoms, our form of government, and our way of life with or without our permission. Lew McCreary Montgomery

Dear Editor, The Drilling Contractor Magazine (Nov/Dec 2011) reports the Eagle Ford rig count at 213 in early October, up from 134 at the end of 2010. The Wall Street Journal (Sept. 26 2011) reports contamination of the water supplies of 16 homes in Bradford County, PA and a similar case affecting 19 homes in Dimock, PA. Now, water wells in Parker County, TX have been reported with contamination. Two wells east of Gonzales required multiple cement jobs, which of course, according to the operator was due to poor quality cement. Chapter P, section I, pages 2 & 3 of the IADC Drilling Manual notes problems associated with doglegs and key seats as the reason. The dog-leg will force the casing over tightly against the wall of the hole, preventing a good cement bond because no cement can circulate between the wall of the hole and the casing at this point. Negligence by the operators not using the only recommended bottom hole assembly to drill a straight, full gage, useful hole, and negligence of our elected officials and their agencies not specifying operators follow the only IADC recommendations is not excusable. A contaminated water well in the Eagle Ford due to poor drilling practices will be gross negligence. Roy L. Dudman, SPE, Drilling Consultant (retired) Gonzales EDITORS NOTE: A recent University of Texas study concluded there is very little risk of cross-contamination of Eagle Ford wells, which are drilled at a far different depth than the shale-formation wells in Parker County and Pennslyvania.

Fighting spiritual battles: how should we fight?

Greetings in the name of the Lord, I pray that you are well and blessed. As we approach Thanksgiving I am looking forward to visiting family and friends in the Gonzales area and hope to catch up with as many of you as I can. I was driving at work today thinking about what I might share this week and this passage of scripture came to mind. 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, which reads, 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;). I personally have memorized this passage. It is a staunch reminder that we are not fighting against men in a war using conventional weapons. Paul clearly states our battle is won or lost in the unseen realm of the spirit. This passage is powerful when used as a sword to thwart the enemy when trials and temptations come our way. Lets break down the components to see all that Paul is saying. First off he tells us that even though we occupy a fleshly body we do not war with or against flesh and blood. Our battle is fought against demonic spirits as he shows us in Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh

Apache Nation yelling along with us. Success shouldnt be the only attraction to fans: Once an Apache, Always an Apache. A true member of Apache Nation is there in the stands until that final buzzer sounds, and no matter what the score is. all Gonzales High School Alumni should have those final lines of the Fight Song memorized: We may not come home with a win, but well support you until the end/because when GHS fights back (fights back!) were loyal to the orange and black. Fight! Have you forgotten? Wimberley is a powerhouse team with many years of playoff experience under their belts. Be proud of the boys because they played every last bit of their hearts out in that game. dont leave them hanging. These athletes have worked so hard since Aug. 1 to make this team worth something. They have demonstrated so much talent and determination for our town, and accomplished many goals this year. You were there until the end when they were winning every Friday night, why wouldnt you fully support them the one time they were losing? Thats when the team needs the fans the most. The Apache Nation has portrayed Gonzales to carry such a large and strong fan base this year which other towns are truly jealous of. Lets prove that all the time.

Under His Wings

Patrick Whitehead
and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. So if we are fighting a spiritual battle then we must use spiritual weapons that he tells us are mighty through God. These weapons are the Word of God and prayer. A perfect example of using the Word as a weapon is Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. When Satan tempted Him and even tried to use scripture against Jesus, He replied It is written and then quoted passages from the book of Deuteronomy. This also shows us why we must memorize scripture, as we dont always have a Bible handy. As we build a net of verses in our heart, when Satan attacks us we can recall the Word and use it to trap and cast down imaginations or thoughts. Notice I said the word is in our heart, we memorize it but as it transforms us by the renewing of our mind this produces fruit in our lives, indicative

Abortion and our God-given free will

Texans bipartisanship was disgusting

Dear Editor, In one of the most disgusting displays of bipartisanship Ive ever seen both Congressman Henry Cuellar and Senator John Cornyn are advocating for a balanced budget amendment. Both these highly educated gentlemen are lawyers and experienced legislators but obviously not economists. Enshrining a balanced budget in our constitution would shackle our nation in times of disaster or war by preventing the federal government from spending on emergency needs without either immediately cutting spending elsewhere by the same amount thus cutting government services and putting government employees out of work or raising taxes precipitously to immediately offset that spending rather then spreading the payments out over time. According to a blistering analysis of a Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) by Macroeconomic Advisers, one of the nations preeminent private and non-partisan economic forecasting firms, if a constitutional balanced budget amendment had already been ratified and were now being enforced for fiscal year 2012, the effect on the

Dear Editor, The Spiritual Truth concerning abortion and its Connection to Our State of the Unions Well-being and Survival is a very basic and straightforward Undisputed Truth. The Sacred and Spiritual Truth concerning abortion is pro-life and pro-choice are both rolled into one and should not be divided into two and misinterpreted. It is a womans God given Inalienable Free Will Right to do with her body as she pleases without interference from anyone, including the government. The womans Inalienable Right to use her God-given Gift of Free Will to have an abortion is a very private matter between her and God, Our Father and does not and should not concern any mortal being or group who may want to force their free will rights onto another human being. To do so violates Gods, Our Divine Fathers Spiritual and Natural Law of Humanity. The present administration in Washington does not believe in or favor Gods Gift of Inalienable Free Will individual rights and wants to fundamentally transform the United States of America One Nation Under God and its Constitution by taking God, our Creator, out of the main equation so the government can step in and forever rule and force their mandates over a gullible populace. We the People must be held responsible and accountable and we must keep us and our childrens children free and safe from tyranny now as time is running out for America. Rick Sulik Gonzales

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that it has found a home in our heart. David memorized scripture according to Psalm 119:11 I have stored up Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. [ESV] Next weapon is prayer. Prayer knows no bounds; we can touch Heaven when we pray. We can touch someone or a situation that is many miles away by prayer. The title of this article poses the question How Should We Fight? We fight on our knees, and if we do this fervently with clean hands and a pure heart towards God we will triumph every time. Praying in our understanding [our language] or praying in the Spirit [tongues] as we are led by the Holy Spirit is a weapon that the enemy hates. You can stand between Satan and your friends and family by prayer. Now when we choose to stand in such a manner be prepared for an increase of the warfare in your life, yet if it is Spirit led you can rest assured that God will shield you. The effective prayer of a righteous man or woman can accomplish much. This being the case then a group of people can accomplish exceedingly more. A final thought is to pray the Word. By combining these two weapons there is no demon that can withstand such an assault. Praise God! So finally lets define a stronghold, it is simply a fortress that the enemy uses to attack us from. It comes from lack of Gods word in our heart, a lack of prayer, or from hidden sin in the life of a believer. But by using the above mentioned weapons we can overcome all the wiles of the enemy. Amen

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Its Thanksgiving, time for us to recall all the reasons that we celebrate and give thanks this time of year. Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Spanish in 1565 in what is now St. Augustine, Florida and has been celebrated at different times in different areas, but this changed in 1941. That year, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to give the country an economic boost by setting it officially on the fourth Thursday of November. Little did our forefathers and FDR know that the Friday after Thanksgiving would become Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. If you have been looking for Christmas cards or office supplies, ship a package or Around the buy office furniture, remember Reeses Print Chamber Office Supply. WB Farm and Ranch is now carrying small appliances for the kitchen or outdoor grilling and barbecuing. Theres also a group of mens and womBarbara Hand is the Executive Diens pajamas with cute rector of the Gonzales Chamber of sayings and they have a Commerce. new bridal registry, so its not all lumber and farm equipment. Tickets will go on sale Monday for Its a Wonderful Life, which will be presented at the Crystal Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Craft Crossing has some upcoming workshops in the Christmas theme. One is Winter Wonderland Christmas Box on Nov. 26, so check it and the others out and while there register for the Spend Bucks to Win Bucks program. The Chamber office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, but will be open Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. South Texas Tour Team Roping will be at the J.B. Wells Park on Wednesday and Friday through Sunday. WrapN3 Barrel Racers will be there.

Local businesses gear up for the holiday season

Ag Market Reports
The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, November 19, 2011 had on hand: 1, 563 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $149$165; 300-400 lbs, $147-$167; 400-500 lbs, $142-$152; 500-600 lbs, $128$141; 600-700 lbs., $124-$127; 700800 lbs., $119-$124. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $92$111. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $129$134; 300-400 lbs, $136-$141; 400-500 lbs, $124-$131; 500-600 lbs., $119$126; 600-700 lbs., $116-$119. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $43-$52; Cutters, $57$68; Canners, $34-$39; Low yielding fat cows, $51-$64. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $69-$75; light weights and medium quality bulls, $59-$65. Stocker Cows: $425-$800. Pairs: $725-$950. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com! Happy Thanksgiving!!

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to $133; 700-800 lbs, $107 to $117 to $128. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $124 to $134 to $146; 300-400 lbs, $119 to $129 to $169; 400-500 lbs, $114 to $125 to $145; 500-600 lbs, $113 to $123 to $130; 600-700 lbs, $105 to $115 to $125; 700-800 lbs, $99 to $109 to $119. Slaughter cows: $45 to $55 to $66; Slaughter bulls: $61 to $71 to $80; Stocker cows: $415 to $848; Pairs, $560-$700. Notices: Last sale of 2011 is on December 19, 2011.

lbs, $96-$115. No. 2 & 3 Steer & Bull Calves: under 200 lbs, $95-$130; 200300 lbs, $93-$128; 300-400 lbs, $90$124; 400-500 lbs, $88-$120; 500-600 lbs, $85-$116. No. 2 & 3 Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $90-$122; 200-300 lbs, $90-$120; 300-400 lbs, $87-$117; 400500 lbs, $84-$114; 500-600 lbs, $82$110. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.

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The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, November 21, 2011, Volume, 1,436; Horses 1. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $147 to $157 to $183; 300-400 lbs., $142 to $152 to $181; 400-500 lbs, $128 to $138 to $168; 500-600 lbs, $120 to $130 to $140; 600-700 lbs, $115 to $125

Nixon Livestock Commission Report

The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on November 15, 2011, 2,098; Week ago, 1,711; Year Ago, 2,266. Better quality classes of calves and yearlings $1 to $4 higher, instances $4 to $8 higher on light weights. Demand very good in all areas. Packer cows and bulls sold $1 to $2 higher on 490 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $55-$69.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $43-$55; light weight canner cows, $30-$43. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $69-$80; utility & cutter bulls, $61-$69; lightweight canner bulls, $54-$61. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200 lbs, $130-$180; 200-300 lbs, $128$175; 300-400 lbs, $130-$187.50; 400500 lbs, $120-$165; 500-600lbs, $120$150; 600-700 lbs, $118-$135; 700-800 lbs, $112-$125. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $125-$170; 200-300 lbs, $120$150; 300-400 lbs, $120-$148; 400-500 lbs, $117-$138; 500-600 lbs, $114$131; 600-700 lbs, $110-$123; 700-800

Hallettsville Livestock Commission Report

Cuero Livestock Market Report on November 18, 2011 had 2,310 head. THERE WILL NOT BE A SALE NEXT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011. HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Had 531 cows and 30 bulls. Bulls and cows were about steady. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $70-$74; lower grades, $54.50-$67. Packer cows: boning cows, $59-$66; cutters mainly, $45-$64; few, $42-$44; low yielding cutters, $40-$50.50; canners, $30-$42; few, $18.50-$30. Dry cows, $40-$56; palpated, $40$58.50; heifers, $50-$74. Cow and calf pairs, $500-$860. The calf market was very active with all classes showing new highs across the board. Some were 8-10 dollars/ cwt.up. Steer Calves: 250-300 lbs, $129$180; 300-350 lbs, $122-$170; 350-400 lbs, $116-$172; 400-450 lbs, $116$163; 450-500 lbs, $120-$159; 500-600 lbs, $121-$145; 600-700 lbs, $121$126. Heifers: 200-250 lbs, $120-$170; 250-300 lbs, $120-$138; 300-350 lbs, $120-$161; 350-400 lbs, $116-$160; 400-450 lbs, $121-$158; 450-500 lbs, $122-$145; 500-600 lbs, $115-$132; 600-700 lbs, $108-$127.

Cuero Livestock Market Report

Gonzales County Deeds

Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds November 1-30 Lesley, Sandra Darlene (Extrx), Lesley, Sandra Hunter (AKA) and Hunter, Sophia Hilda (Estate) to Hunter, Gary S., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 0.608 of an Acre, Daniel B Dillard Svy, A-184. Hastings, Jeffrey W. (Extr) and Cowey, Alton Oran (Estate) to Hastings, Dean Cowey, w/d, Undiv. Int. in lt. 2nd F in IOOF Cemetery at Dewville, Texas. Hastings, Jeffrey W. (Extr) and Cowey, Alton Oran (Estate) to Hastings, Dean Cowey, w/d, Undiv. Int in Grave Plots #5-8 & 21-24 of Lt. 1st N In IOOF Cemetery at Dewville, Texas. Woods, W.D. and Woods, Barbara Jean to Litke, Paul J. and Litke, Dianne L., w/d, 36.707 Acres, J C Baker A-116 & A Dillard A-193 Svys. Ahr, Wayne to Southern Bay Energy, LLC, o/l, 50.00 Acres, Prosper Hope Svy, A-252. Powell, James David to Southern Bay Energy, LLC, o/l, 50.00 Acres, Prosper Hope Svy, A-252. Spradlin, Katherine Boyer to Southern Bay Energy, LLC, o/l, 50.00 Acres, Prosper Hope Svy, A-252. Vazques, Valerie to Robles, Juan, w/d, Lt. 10 & Pt. Lt. 11, Blk. 1, Tom & Thrift Addn, Nixon. Cooper, Paul to Cooper, Lynnette, w/d, 54.530 Acres, Thomas Doyle Svy, A-188 & Various Lts. In Gonzales. McVey, Michael D. and McVey, Lisa to Kirkpatrick, Karen L. and Hervey, Jr, Stewart Darden, w/d, 80.313 Acres, G W Franklin Svy, A-216. Baldwin, Frank to Mercer, Michael Gene and Mercer, Rhonda Jean, w/d, 34.648 Acres, George W Franklin A-216 & Jesse Robinson A-57 Svys. Newton, George N. to Newton, George N. and Newton, Mary Jo, w/d, 0.264 of an Acre (Pt. Lts 4-5, Blk. 23) Orig. Inner Town Gonzales. Southwest Stage Funding Cascade Financial Services (DBA) to DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc.,w/d, lts. 2-3, Country Oak Subdvn. DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. to Secretary of Housing & Urban Development of Washington D.C., w/d, Lts. 2-3, Country Oaks Subdvn. Sweet, Ryan to Sweet, Leland, w/d, 95.00 Acres, Otto Von Roeder Svy, A-462. Romero, Elizabeth to Villegas, Filemon, w/d, Lts. 8-9, Blk. 53, Waelder. Luna, Raquel G. to Forest Oil Corporation o/l, 21.32 Acres, Hardy W P Price Svy, A-370. Pope, Rachel to Pope, Jack, w/d, Lts. 1-2, JJ Tejada Subdvn, Nixon. Marriage License Kelso, James D. and Garner, Loretta. Grimaldo, Isidro and Pineda, Laura. Evans, Steven A and Richardson, Casey Jo. Dominquez, Chuck Adam and McKinney, Tischina Leeann. Rosenauer, Michael M. and Hooks, Stephanie Michele. Almaguer, Robert M. and Herrera, Crystal V. Connor, Eric W. and Barnett, Emily D. Basquez, Chad and Fogle, Melissa D. Assumed Names Nesloney, Jason C., - J-BarN Longhorns, Gonzales. Luedecke Sr., David Roy Gonzales Emporium. Meeks, Jan On Track Arts, Harwood. Prater Boys Trust/Prater, Lowell Shane (Trustee) Oasis RV Park, Nixon. Moreno, Sarah Gonzales Elite Volleyball Club, Gonzales.

Customer appreciation

State Farm Insurance held their Customer Appreciation Friday with a good crowd attending. Pictured are Scott Dierlam, Dee Zavadil, Erika Anderson, Aiden Reyes (Erikas nephew), Patti Castellow & Janet Dierlam. Refreshments were served and door prizes were given away to lucky winners. (Photo by Debbie Toliver)

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Rocky Roesler, a Landman with Hunt Oil, was the guest speaker at the Monday, Nov. 14 meeting of the Noon Lions Club. Roesler said he has been in the oil field business since 1978 and currently is one of the dozens of Landmen working in Gonzales and Wilson counties. Using drawings and diagrams he explained how the wells are drilled, using the horizontal drilling method in the Eagle-Ford Shale and he stressed the safety measures that are taken in the drilling process so as not to contaminate the water tables. Roesler responded to numerous questions from the club members. Lion Lona Haile was the program chairman. (Courtesy Photo)

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Gonzales Elementary Honor Roll Second Six Weeks All As Second Grade Karla Almazan-Correa, Jacob Bakken, Braden Barfield, Brett Breitschopf, Jacob Camarillo, Juan Cardoza DeLaCruz, Juliana Castillo, Virgie Cervantes, Kailey DeLeon, Bryson Derr, Mikayla Dickinson, Briana Duenez, Alexavier Escobedo, Krisanta Esquivel Diaz, Larissa Fernandez, Noemy Gallegos, Tristan Gallegos, Jackelyn Gamez, Daniel Garcia, Gabriel Garcia, Luis Garcia, Noah Gonzales, Reese Griffin, Jose Hernandez Lopez, Carlie Hernandez, Diego Hernandez, Emma Hernandez, Trinity Hernandez, Marianna Herrera, Hailey Hidalgo, Stephanie Izaguirre, Treyton James, Genevieve Kelley,

Gonzales Elementary Honor Roll

Alanna Kenning, Joshua Leal, Marisol Leon, Michael Mariscal, Audrey Martinez, Delilah Martinez, Marissa Martinez, Nicolas Martinez, Cesar Matamoros, MKenna Matl, Ava Medellin, Demi Monohan, Grace Morgan, Jace Morris, Eliana Morrow, Paige Null, Taylor Orme, Hannah Pena, Tara Pettus, Kaylin Ramirez, Colby Richter, Jordan Riojas, Anna Rodriguez, Monica Ruedas Valladolid, Makayla Sanchez, Alexandra Santillano Ortega, Elena Silva, Brooklyn Simper, Samantha Sirilo, Jalen Soto, Travis Thibodeaux, Erika Torres, Samantha Villa, Isaac Villanueva, Brittney Villegas, Landon Watson, and Lesley Williamson. Third Grade Christian Almaguer, Skylynn Barnes, Samantha Barnick, Hallie Barron, Ashley Berger, Raphael Bibas, Hunter Brown, Madelynn Brown, Mark Burek, Logan Cantrell, Britany Castillo, Mirsaydes Castillo, Braden Clampit, Larry Davis, Shelby Davis, Jeffrey Decou, Ayden DeLeon, Ashleah Flores, Esteban Gallardo, Karla Gallegos, Ryan Gomez, Antonio Govea, Damian Grifaldo, Angel Gudino, Jillian Guerra, Elisa Guillen Balleza, Jake Hardcastle, Julianna Izaguirre, Leonel Izaguirre, Vanessa Izaguirre, Victor Izaguirre, Jaydyn Lookabill, Lesli Lopez, Lindsey Low, Jorge Lucio Salinas, Lieza Martinez, Naomi Martinez, Carlos Mendoza, Lane Mills, Emily Moore, Ariana Morris, Osvaldo Orozco, Eduardo Perez, Bailey Petras, Charles Pierpont, Madison Pirkle, priscila Pizano Guerrero, Ivan Reyna, Stephanie Reyna, Naomi Rodriguez, Yesenia Rodriguez, Peyton Ruddock, Hayley Sample, Emily Sanchez, Kobe Schwausch, Emily Stair, Kyla Stamps, Elizabeth Stolicki, Christian Tibbetts, Mayra Torres Mendez, Melanie Vazquez, Hope West, Jordan Williams, and Anna Zuniga. Fourth Grade Kiley Allen, Dominic Anzaldua, William Atkinson, Maggie Barnick, Christian Barron, Madison Blundell, Tanner Blundell, Taryn Bolton, Krystalynn Buesing, Christopher Camarillo, Dylan Cantrell, Andrea Chavez, Sydney Clack, Diego Diaz DeLeon, Pedro Diaz, Isac Espinoza, Alyssa Faith, Samantha Gallegos, Patricia Galvan Estrada, Denisse Galvan, Domingo Garcia, Christian Gomez, Steven Hunter Gonzales, Heath Henke, Martina Hernandez, Alexia Juarez, Kyle Krum, Josue Leon, Mason Ligues, Ashton Longoria, Wendy Lopez, Molly Manning, Gerardo Martinez, Gino Martinez, Maraia Mathis, Staznie Molina, Veronica Moreno, Jessalyn Nowotny, Anayeli Noyola, Sophie Oliver, Shelby Orme, Sandra Palacios, Lauren Parks, Ria Patel, Diego Pecina, Keisey Ramirez, Marinna Ramirez, Alexzandria Rocha, Abigail Rodriguez, Anabela Rodriguez, Nayeli Salazar, Angela Stair, Ashlynn Stewart, Sadie Thibodeaux, Wendy Vazquez, Kayla Willis, and Bre Wolff. As and Bs Second Grade Jacquelin Almaguer, Freddy Almazan, Lisbet Alvarez, Avery Arirola, Trinity Barr, Christopher Bernal, Priscilla Cardenas, Maria Castillo, Nicolas DeLeon, Benjamin Dement, Kyron Dora, Ethan Ehrig, Breck Eleby, Eduardo Estrada, Alfredo Fernandez, Christian Garcia, David Garcia, David R. Garcia, Mary Kate Garcia, Jose Gomez, Osvaldo Grifaldo, Ashley Hernandez, Mayra Hernandez, Noelia Inocencio, Dustin Irle, Amy Izaguirre, Daisy Izaguirre, Ignacio Izaguirre, Jazmin Izaguirre, Dawson Janca, Levyanna Jarmon, Hannah Koncaba, Alexis Laney, Kari Leal, Damian Longoria, Alexis Lopez, Brianna Lucio, Jazzmenn Maddox, Luis Maldonado, Alejandro Martinez, Graciela Martinez, Jathan Martinez, Karla Martinez, Miranda Martinez, Carlos Matamoros, Gabriela Medel, Eric Medina-Ortiz, Marissa Molina, Luz Olmedo Almazan, Martin Orozco, Sara Perez Vazquez, Johnathan Perez, Joshua Perez, Paola Perez, Jennifer Ramirez, Alexis Ramon, Jace Ramos, Deadra Riojas, Ana Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, Robert Rodri-

GHS Employee of the Month

Elsa Adams has been selected as the Employee of the Month for the month of October at Gonzales High School. Mrs. Adams has been assigned as the ESL instructional aide at GHS for two years and is an invaluable asset to the teachers. Mrs. Adams has a degree in architecture and is studying to become certified as a Spanish teacher. (Courtesy Photo)

guez, Sabine Sanchez, Danny Skorpenske, Jonathan Tejeda, Abigail Trevino, Craig Tuch, Scotty Upshaw, Jacqueline Vasquez, Leslie Veliz, Jessie Vigil, Dakota Villagran, Brenda Villanueva, Omar Villarreal, Rosa Villegas, and Destiny Voigt. Third Grade Avery Almaguer, Ayanna Amaro, Alessandra Arizpe, Caitlyn Blundell, Caleb Camarillo, Devin Cantu, Robert Cantu, Nicholas Casares, Christy Castillo, Leslie Castillo, Amber Cerda, Shakayla Clack, Lidia Cleveland, Xavier Condel, Marcus Coronado, Natalya Cruz, Austin Davis, Savonne Davis, Bella DuBose, Brian Duenez, Mariah Escobedo, Mia Escobedo, William Filla, Blane Fougerat, Montana Frazier, Elizabeth Gallegos, Karen Gallegos, Dyllon Garcia, Kimberly Garcia, Noah Garza, Angela Gonzalez, Jaiahius Goode, Jennavie Granados, Alejandra Hernandez, Arnulfo Hernandez, Deissy Hernandez, Luis Hernandez, Savannah Heximer, Weldon Holub, Donovan Iglehart, Brett Jahns, Christopher Jaramillo, Michael Juarez Mancilla, Brenda Juarez, Ryan Kocian, Johanna Lamprecht, Aracely Leal, Annalasha Lewis, Sebastian Llamas, Faith Lopez, Ashleigh Luensmann, Aalyssa Luke, Danna Martinez, Gabriel Medel, Macy Mendez, Meray Molina, Marcus Pena, Cody Perkins, Lantz Pyssen, Silvano Reyes, Stephanie Reyes, Ramona Reyna, Jonathan Rodriguez, Amiyah Rosas, Isabel Rosas, David Santillan, Bethany Shovlin, Destiny Silva, Madison Singletary, Kaitlyn Taylor, Natalie Tenberg, Brice Thibodaux, Anthony Tompkins, Mallory Vara, Emma Vega, John Vega, Sergio Velazquez Vazquez, Nieves Vera, Cameron Vernor, Marina Villareal, Marques Washington, Brayden Watson, and Krysten Zuniga. Fourth Grade Madison Amaro, Gabriela Balderas, Catherine Joy Beaver, Bailey Bennett, Dylan Buford, Albert Camarillo, Victoria Camarillo, Gena Cardenas, Michael Cardenas, Nathan Carranza, Jarely Carreon, Eduardo Cervantes, Jamison Cogburn, Johnna Dalton, Tyla Dalton, Aimee DeLuna, Arbreyon Dora, Jacob Duke, Jesus Espinoza, Kayla Estrada, Moses Flores, Aukievah Fryer, Miriam Gallegos, Fernando Garcia, Laura Garcia, Meghan Garcia, Jaime Gonzalez, Lillie Griffin, Jason Hernandez, Christopher Holub, Mariel Huerta, Maryann Ivey, Daisy Izaguirre, Samantha Kuntschik, Mauro Leon, Violeta Llamas, Jisaela Longoria, Tucker Loosli, Giselle Lopez, Fernando Martinez Romero, Joshua Martinez, Carlos Miramontes-Mariscal, Andre Molina, Emily Moreno, Brady Oakes, Fernando Orduna, Waylon Pape, Michelle Perez, Alicia Ramirez, Joseph Ramos, Victoria Reininger, Mason Richter, Angela Rodriguez, Brenden Rodriguez, Coby Rodriguez, Dylan Rodriguez, Kristen Rodriguez, Angel Sanchez, Denise Sanchez, Santiago Sanchez, Mary SanMiguel, Sydney Schroeder, Guadalupe Segura, Kaitlyn Shelton, Madison Stamport, David Torres, Megan Torres, Harlee Tuch, Enrique Vazquez, Victoria Vela, Aaron Villareal, Julia Webb, Harley Whitfield, Devon Williams, and DevonteWilliams.

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While living in Harwood, Dottie was a member and an active supporter of the Harwood Community Center, the Harwood Cemetery Association and the Harwood Home Demonstrations Club. She was a voracious book reader and enjoyed cooking for her loved ones. Dottie was a natural caretaker; her tender heart and merciful manner lead her in caring for others that required healthcare assistance. She loved her family and church family completely and she was deeply loved in return. Survivors include her daughter and son-inlaw, Kathy and Frankie Santiago of Dickinson, son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Vona Bennett of Colorado Springs, CO, sisters, Inez Cowling of Albion, IL, Shirley Bond of Bethany, IL, Tennie Caldwell and her husband Charles of Norcross, GA, brothers, Ted Poynter of Lafayette, LA, Johnny Poynter of Shreveport, LA, 8 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, Jack Poynter, sister, Eunice Verwanda Toot Poynter, son, Ricky Wayne Bennett, great-grandchildren, Alisyn Audrey Wells, and Nevaeh Joy Bennett. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Harwood Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Craven officiating. Interment followed in Harwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included: Daniel Monroe, Bo Watson, Eddie Santiago, Andy Doyle, Daniel Peterman, and Keith LePori, Sr., honorary pallbearers include: Keith LePori, Jr., Tyler LePori, Kirk Bennett and Kevin Bennett. Memorials may be made to Harwood Baptist Church, Harwood Community Center, Harwood Cemetery Association or Texas Home Health Hospice. The family received friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Friday evening, Nov. 18. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.

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Dorothy Lee Dottie Bennett, 1934-2011 Dorothy Lee Dottie Bennett, 77, of Dickinson, Texas and formerly of Harwood, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011. She was born February 27, 1934 in Kilgore, Texas to Theodore Roosevelt Poynter, Sr. and Eva Lena Medley Poynter. Dottie married Wilburn Bunt Bennett on October 17, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was a member of Dickinson First Baptist Church and had previously been an active member of Harwood Baptist Church.

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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com parent or retiree, Toastmasters can give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself in any situation. For more information contact Club President GK Willmann at 830-857-1109 or send email to gwillmann@gvec.org, or Gerri Lawing at 830-8571207 or glawing@gvec.org. Waelder for funding of religious youth activities. Medals will be awarded to overall male and female runners and to the top three in each standard age division. The first 100 registered participants will receive a Youth for Christmas T-shirt. Registration fee for the 5K is $20 and $10 for the Kids K. Checks should be made payable to St. James Catholic Church-Youth for Christmas 5K. Mail entry and registration fee to: St. James Catholic Church-Youth for Christmas 5K, 417 N. College St., Gonzales, TX 78629. To register online, visit the website www.active.com/ running/gonzales-tx/youthfor-christmas-5k-runwalkand-kids-k-2011.

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Thursday, Nov. 24 DJ Scooter at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton.

Community Thanksgiving

El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva (The Christian Center of Living Water) of Waelder is holding its 2nd annual Community-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waelder Community Center, located at 311 Highway 90 West. The dinner is for all residents in the Waelder area and will be offered free of charge, although monetary donations would be appreciated to go toward the churchs scholarship fund. For more information, call Vickie Mica at 830-305-6789 or Pastor Chris Porter at 830203-0620.

Friday, Nov. 25 and Nixon. For more inforClay Wilson Band at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. mation about our activities, J.D. Newbury at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickplease call me, Helen Richter at ets $10. 672-2613. Best Friends, Debbie and Sally, at Belmont social For general public transpor- Club, Belmont. tation call 672-7014 or 672Saturday, Nov. 26 6469, and talk to Kari or Bobby. Kerr Creek Band at Belmont Social Club, Belmont. Please make your reservations Ryan Turner at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum as soon as you know you need Trevor Cole Band at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. transportation because it is on Tickets $8. The Emotions at Shiner Knights of Columbus Hall, a first come first serve basis. Shiner, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27

JRH basketball signups

Piano Lessons

Flag football league

The Johnny Ross Hunt Youth Basketball League will begin registration in the front of the old gym at Gonzales Junior High School on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. The league is for children ages 4-12 years old and the registration fee is $35 per child. For more information, call Johnny Ross Hunt at 830-5573956.

Texas Legacy Czech at Music City, CR 318 in Sweet Gonzales Library. Piano Lessons: FREE. Students: Age 8-18. Home, 2-6 p.m. Admission $8. Lessons: once a week. RegisMusicians and Venues: To add or update events, contration at Library by Parent/ tact us via e-mail to manager@gonzalescannon.com. Guardian. Library Membership Required. Telephone Registration NOT Accepted.

Job Corps

4-H poinsettia sale

An adult flag football league will take place in Yoakum starting in January. Games will take place on Saturday and/or Sunday. The 8-on-8, non-contact league will follow TAAF rules and regulations. Entry fee is $300 per team. Registration deadline is Dec. 30. If interested or for more information, call 361-655-2909 or e-mail: texassportswriter@yahoo.com.

Livestock Show classes

Baseball, softball tourneys

The Shiner Starplex will be hosting baseball and fastpitch softball tournaments for 8u through 18u teams on Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 17-18. Low-cost entry fees with great prizes. Discounts for early-bird registrations. Visit www.shinerstarplex.com for more information, call 361-655-2909 or e-mail: texassportswriter@ yahoo.com. Spaces are limited, so hurry and sign-up today.

The Gonzales Livestock Show Board announced that all exhibitors and one parent or guardian must attend one Drug Residue Avoidance Class in order to be eligible to show in the upcoming Gonzales Livestock Show. Classes will be held Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gonzales High School Cafeteria and again on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. Validation for commercial heifers and halter heifers will be held Sunday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Guadalupe Valley Veterinary Clinic. Validation for market and breeding swine will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the J.B. Wells Showbarn. Deadline for ordering chickens is Dec. 16.

Gonzales County 4-H members will again be selling Poinsettias this year. The sale will be on Friday, December 2nd 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.

The Job Corps is currently enrolling applicants aged 1624 in over 20 career fields. If Its a Wonderful Life you need a GED, High School comes to life on the stage at Diploma and a Driver License give us a call. College training the Gonzales Crystal Theis available as well. Get started atre Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. today, call 512-665-7327. For a single matinee

Wonderful Life set at Crystal Dec. 10

performance the Gonzales Crystal is hosting the Lockhart Gaslight Baker Theatres production of the perennial holiday favorite, Its a Wonderful Life. Tickets went on sale at

Shelter Volunteers

Delhi VFD Raffle

Dont miss out on the Delhi VFD 2nd annual gun raffle. Tickets are $20 for a chance at eight different firearms. Drawing will be held on Dec. 17 at the Delhi Community Center along with our Chili Cook-Off and chili dinner. Please come join us from 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 17.

The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter is looking for volunteers to attend advocate training. The training is mandatory, but flexible times are available. Individuals that complete the training will become valuable advocates to our community members in need of crisis intervention and services. The training and materials are free. Volunteers are also needed for the Cranny, the thrift store operated by the shelter. Please call our office at (830) 372-2780 or our hotline number at 800-834-2033 for more information.

the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce (830 672-6532) Monday, Nov. 21. Ticket price for adults is $18. A special Young Program ticket for children under 12 is set at only $5 to encourage families to be part of this holiday tradition. This single performance of a classic piece will sell out quickly. Dont miss out!

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The Briefcase

This is your special invitation to join us on Tuesday, December 6 from 12:05-12:55 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church for a Brief time of Caring and Sharing Everything. The program The Christmas Tablecloth: will be presented by Phyllis Nichols. Ham, potato salad, bread and drinks will be furnished; bring your favorite Christmas side dish or dessert and a friend or two and come for this very special time of inspiration and sharing. Childcare available on request; call the church at 6729595.

RFL team captains

American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Gonzales County Team Captains meeting Monday, December 5, 2011 at 5:15 p.m. at the Abiding Word Lutheran Church at 1310 St. Louis Street in Gonzales. For more information, may contact Carolyn Kocian at 830-6729403 or Kristie Mercer at 672-7581.

Monthalia Pumpkin Patch

All are welcome to come to the Pumpkin Patch at Monthalia United Methodist Church, 1926 County Road 112, Cost, Texas. Please contact Jackie at 830-437-5730 for information and scheduling.

The Learning Center is seeking donations of caps and gowns. If you have donations, please contact Ann Gaines Rodriguez at the Gonzales Learning and Career Center, PO Box 116, 1135 St. Paul St., Gonzales, TX 78629, 830 672-8291 / 830 672-1076 fax or e-mail glcc@ gvec.net

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Alzheimer Support

Senior Citizens Center

Youth for Christmas 5K

Normas House open house

The Gonzales Regional Childrens Advocacy Center (Normas House) will be celebrating 12 years of service and 1 years in their new home with a Grand Opening. The event will be held on Dec. 6 from 2-7 p.m. at 1604 St. Paul Street in Gonzales. The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will hold a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. and the Capital Campaign Contributors of Normas House will be recognized at 2:30 p.m. Guided tours of the facility will be held every half hour beginning at 3 p.m., and the Board of Directors will hold a Meet & Greet from 5-6 p.m. Raffle drawings will also be held at 6 p.m. An organ concert will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church located at 414 St. Louis Street in downtown Gonzales. Noted organist Storm Knien of Austin will present this years program on the historical 1925 Estey pipe organ. Refreshments will follow and admission is free. For more information, call the church office at 830-6723521. Come and Speak It Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, from 12-1 p.m. at the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, located at 1731 Seydler Street. The Toastmasters environment is friendly and supportive whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home

All area runners and walkers are being asked to participate in the 2nd annual Youth for Christmas 5K Run/ Walk and Kids K. The event will start at 8 a.m. in front of the St. James Church, located at 417 N. College in Gonzales. Runners will head east on St. Louis and wind through the Disc Golf Park out to St. Lawrence, where they will finish in front of the church. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Catholic Youth of Gonzales and

The Gonzales Senior Citizens Center would like to invite anyone over 60 years of age to come and eat with them at 604 St. Michael St., Monday thru Friday. The center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We serve a hot delicious 1/3 RDA delicious meal noon each day. The cost of the meal is a $2.00 voluntary donation that is applied to the total cost of the meal. We would like some suggestions for activities that you would like to see at the Gonzales Center. I would also like to remind you that we have Senior Citizen Centers in Waelder, Smiley

This group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Narthex of the First United Methodist Church. This meeting is free and open to the public. Shirley Goss, Wesley Nurse is the facilitator. It offers healthwellness education and supportive programs related to dementia. You are welcome to attend. For more information, call 672-1031.

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

A special night for GHS

While the Gonzales Apaches didnt win Friday, you have to give the Mighty Apache Band credit for showing its spirit. The GHS and Wimberley bands combined for a halftime show which had Cougar Stadium in New Braunfels roaring with approval, a great display of cooperation and sportsmanship. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

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Moulton receives H-E-B grant

N-SCISD board trims payroll

By JAMES DREYER
Cannon Correspondent

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On Nov. 14, at the H-E-B located at 1000 East 41st Street in Austin, H-E-B and Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) awarded local grants as part of the third annual Green Bag Grants program. Through this program, communities from six regions across Texas received a share of $50,000 to support local, voluntary recycling activities to be awarded over the next month. Keep Moulton Beautiful will use their funding on a Recycle Mania art design contest at Moulton ISD schools. The winning design will be placed on reusable grocery bags for Moulton residents and businesses. Pictured from left are Christine Chute Canul, Keep Texas Beautiful; Kathy Hughes, Keep Moulton Beautiful; Cindy McIntosh, Keep Moulton Beautiful and Leticia Mendoza, H-E-B Public Affairs.

SMILEY The Board of Trustees of the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District met in regular session on Nov. 14 at the Smiley Campus Cafeteria. The Board heard District Superintendent Cathy Booths recommendation to absorb one of the Districts three computer technician positions that was left open when the elementary technician resigned. Booth said that the two remaining technicians can handle the job and should be compensated for the increase in responsibilities. The Superintendent also recommended the hiring of Jeremy Gordon as a Pre-K teacher and Shamarie Simmons as a bus driver, and requested that the resignations of elementary technician Marc Olejnicak and bus driver Pete Byrd be accepted. Trustees agreed unanimously to approve Booths requests. The Campus and District Improvement Plans were

presented by their respective administrators with a brief overview given by each. It was reported that members of the site-based committees spent hundreds of hours reviewing the various programs, curriculum, and test results at the campus and district level and compiled a plan for each. The plans are designed to accentuate the positive and provide for effective remediation in areas of concern. Members of the Board agreed unanimously to adopt the plans as presented. Booth reminded the Trustees that the library grand opening was scheduled Nov. 16 and the inaugural game for the gym grand opening will be on November 18. She also requested that the date for canvassing the election results be moved from November 16 to November 17 due to scheduling conflicts. The Board agreed to her request and the election was scheduled to be canvassed Nov. 17 in the Superintendents office.

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Assemblies of God

Places of Worship
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Dewville United Methodist

West of FM 1117 on CR 121

1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales

First Assembly of God

509 E. 3rd St. Nixon

Church of Christ

Churches of Christ

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

Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship

Hwy. 80 in Leesville

1323 Seydler St. Gonzales

Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales 1805 Weimar, Gonzales

New Life Assembly of God

Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales

Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon

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

Bahai Faith

Bahai Faith Baptist

Church of Christ

E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon

621 St. George St. Gonzales

Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon

Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley

Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales

Churches of God

Harwood Methodist Church

County Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales

North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood

River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500

Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Two Rivers Bible Church

Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder

St. James Baptist Church

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

1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales

New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97

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

Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121

Saint Paul Baptist Church Shiner Baptist Church

Faith Family Church

Inter-Denominational Pentecostal

Memorial Heights Baptist Church

1330 College Gonzales 100 Capes Gonzales Hwy. 97 Bebe

Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner

Episcopal Church of the Messiah

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

Episcopal

1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales

Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87

Faith Temple

First Baptist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Church

406 N Ave E Waelder

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

Union Lea Baptist Church

St. Andrew St. Gonzales

Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97

Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon

Union Valley Baptist Church

FM 1681 NW of Nixon

La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo

W. Central at 87 Nixon

Evangelical

Webster Chapel A.M.E.

1027 Church St. Gonzales

Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2

1515 Dallas, Gonzales

St. James Catholic Church

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

Catholic

Camp Valley Full Gospel

7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80

Full Gospel

Agape Ministries Living Church

Non-Denominational
Waters Fellowship

Temple Bethel Pentecostal

1104 S. Paul, Gonzales

512 St. James, Gonzales

Life Changing Church of Gonzales

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

Greater Church

Palestine

Baptist

Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales

Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales

Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church

207 S. Washington, Nixon

605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales

S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)

Greater Rising Star Baptist Church

Providence Missionary Baptist Church

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales

First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Lutheran

Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Pilgrim Presbyterian Church

CR 210 off FM 1116

Presbyterian

3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon

Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office

San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church

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

St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder

613 Highway 90 East Waelder Hwy 87 Smiley

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

Cowboy Church of Gonzales County

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

Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

414 St. Louis, Gonzales

Iglesia Bautista Macedonia

St. Phillip Catholic Church

Methodist

201 S Congress Nixon

Stratton Primitive Baptist

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May God rain down His blessings on each of you during these Thanksgiving holidays. It is the tradition of having lots of bountiful food to eat and of people joining together and having happy times. I hope that all was true in the account of the Pilgrims sitting down and eating with their new American Indian neighbors because they certainly had not a bit of sense in how to live and survive in the new country they had moved to with so many hopes and dreams. I give them credit just for having the guts for getting on that ship and coming over here. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Joe Kotwig, Kenneth Crumley, Gilby, Rudolpho and Edna Garza, Elson Schreiber, Kathryn, Dena Black, Karen Roecker Mahan, Sabrina Flores, Bill and Marie Lott, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Lisa Rodriguez, Hester Behlen, Aunt Georgie; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Pete Kallies, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Louise Rossow, Selma Vickers, Gene Robinson, Blaine Welker, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Carl and Vida Tindle; Evelyn Newman, Aunt Betty Gandre, Anna

During this season of thanks, remember many in need

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Lindemann, Ann and Bubba Bond; Shirley Dozier, the family of Tom Dolezal, The Family of Gaston Thurmonds Sister All of our troops, their families, and friends all over the world; and RAIN and I dont care if it is Thanksgiving, wed be more thankful than ever. Somebody has to lose and somebody has to lose. This time Gonzales lost to Wimberley but they played a good game and put on a great show for everyone up in New Braunfels on the Canyon Stadium Field. The KSAT 12 Helicopter circled around and sat down in the practice field about half time. Then they left in about the third quarter. The Wimberley band and the Mighty Apache Band marched and played two songs together. They did a little toe tapping twisting dance out there on the field. I

think that was really snazzy. Go look on the Apache Band Boosters on Facebook and there is a short video of the band. We are so proud of our football team and our band and all of the work they put into this season. Wade Wilson had cataract surgery one day and the next day had 20/25 vision in that eye. It is a miracle how quickly they can do that surgery these days. I can remember when you had to go home with your eye bandaged and lie down and not make any sudden moves. They used sound waves to remove the real lens through a tiny incision. Wade was amazed at how brilliant the colors were compared to what he saw before. Since I couldnt see any further than my nose before I had cataract surgery, I was just so happy that I could see far away that I just about jumped for joy. We had the joy of blessing Hazel and Bill Bassetts new house as their first guests. We had a very nice drive up through Wimberley. I tell you that town was a busy little place. We had a delightful visit and meal fit for royalty. Bill baked three pies in a Dutch oven out back. They were so perfectly baked and

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the crusts were not burned at all. The house is so designed that the wind blows through and cools it and they have not needed a heater yet. It heats down through the attic. Hazel is still unpacking boxes with help of Bren and Romi who keep dragging them in from someplace. We could have stayed and talked a lot longer but we had to get home. Hopefully, we will get to enjoy the trip up to Dripping Springs again and maybe we will have green grass to look at along the way. It is a beautiful drive with great scenery. We had to miss out on the weekend over at Belmont but now I am told that Courtney also bakes Coconut Cream pies. You know that girl really is turning into a talented baker. This next Saturday we cannot forget that it is the Kerr Creek Band with Dr. Bob commanding the court. Sweet Pea is shedding her hair and you can see all of her rat terrier spots on one side. I did not know that she had that many little spots the size of a dime on the one side of her. The other side has three big black spots about the size of a coffee cup and the rest is white. Sweet Pea has so little hair that she freezes

outside when it gets cold. But it sure is funny to look at all these spots. Romi has a dog named Izzie and she had Izzie at Hazels yesterday. Izzie was very well behaved and made friends with us. Of course we gave her a few treats and scratched her and petted her. It got us in a lot of trouble when we got home but these critters need to be kept on their toes. Today I was in the dentist office in Seguin and there was the cutest little girl about two years old with bows in her hair toddling around in there. So I asked her mother her name. Lo and behold, the little girls name was Izzie. I dont know whether the mother liked that very much or not, being told that her little girl had the same name as a dog I had petted the day before but it came out of my mouth before I realized it. At least she did not get up and sock me, and I was saved because they called me back to the dentist chair about that time. I found that quite ironic to have the name Izzie come up for a dog and a child two days running. Have a great week, try not to eat too much, be careful in your travels, and God bless.

Convention planning

The Gonzales Chapter and Elizabeth Zumwalt Kent Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas hosted the November meeting of the DRTs 2012 convention planning committee at First Baptist Church Nov. 15. (Courtesy photo)

The Gonzales Chapter and the Elizabeth Zumwalt Kent Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas hosted the November meeting of the 2012 Convention Planning Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Gonzales. Dr. Pat Horridge, Convention Chair and District VIII Representative presided at the

I was curious to see how the Christians I knew would answer when asked What are you thankful for? Here are their responses: * Im glad that God is into recycling. He picked me up out of the trash, dusted me off and gave me another chance to be of good use. * Im thankful that God always works out everything for our good and that he has a purpose for me. Im grateful that he shows His love through situations, through my family and close friends. * Im thankful for my little girl and her mom. Im thankful for family and good friends. Im thankful to God for my musical talent, for giving me a purpose, a job and a place of my own. Im grateful for the struggle, because the struggle causes me to be grateful.

Being grateful for what we are given by the creator

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Eloise Estes
* Im grateful for life itself. * My husband and I are thankful that he is still alive. We are both so thankful to have been able to see the birth of one of our greatgrandchildren. Not many people get to enjoy this very rich blessing. * Im thankful for the family I was born into and for everything Ive been given. Im especially grateful for my salvation, for the path God thinks Im worthy enough to walk. The real blessings of God are spiritual and come through salvation. They are love, joy, peace, a quiet mind, kind acts, well-doing and faith. The answers above show that these people understand this. There is far too much emphasis on the wrong types of blessings. Many people equate a persons good fortunethe home, cars and other things possessedas blessings from God. This may or may not be the case, for we know that there are wealthy people who do not believe in God or in Christ. And, scripture says that God blesses His childrenthose who believe in Him and obey His commands. He has no obligation to bless someone elses children. The Bible instructs us to give thanks in all things. This means under any and all situations. Does this mean we are to be grateful if we have an incurable sickness or have been laid off one year before retirement? It is nonsense to say that we should be grateful for things that make us suffer. But, we can be grateful for the comfort God gives us through it all. However, traumatic events are sometimes blessings in disguise. My son and his girlfriend were sitting on the sofa watching television one evening here at home. In an attempt to get comfortable, my son stretched out his arm, accidentally hitting her in the eye with his elbow. The pain she experienced was terrible and didnt go away during the night. So, the next day she visited an eye doctor who diagnosed her with a detached retina, and referred her to a surgeon. Does this sound like something anyone would be thankful about? I can tell you that neither she nor my son were happy about this happening. He was guilt-ridden, she was fearful of losing her vision and horrified at having to give up on her passion to be an architect. But, it seems that God had a reason for allowing this to happen. You see, her retina had been detaching slowly for years without causing her any pain. This forced visit to an eye doctor saved her sight. With this being said, here is a Thanksgiving prayer for us all: God, help us to see beyond our obvious blessings; for, we know that every good and perfect gift is from You. Open our eyes so that we may see the hidden blessings in every dismal circumstance. Let us not neglect to thank You in every situation. Enable us to see that You are always at work for the good of everyone who loves You. (Romans 8:28) Thank You for the times we are lonely and neglected, because it is during these times that we come to know Your enduring companionship and protection. (Hebrews 13: 5-6, 8) Thank You for hurts and rejections, through which we realize You will never hurt or reject us. (Psalms 94:14) Thank You for sickness and pain through which we experience the kindness and unselfish love of others. (1John 4:7-21) We are also grateful for the feelings of fear and anxiety; through our weakness You are able to reveal your strength and your power. (2 Corinthians 12-9) We thank You for the inner emptiness which kept us searching for that missing peace. Our wanderings through many wrong places safely led us to You. (Ezekiel 36:24-28) Father, for all the lessons learned because of our tears, torment, fear, strife, fatigue, and longing, we give You thanks. Most of all, thank You for calling us by name while in our state of darkness and allowing us sufficient time to hear and recognize Your voice. (1 Peter 2:9-10) love, eloise

workshop. Carolyn Reed, Convention Coordinator was also present. Marjorie Lee Burnett, State Registrar General, and Betsy Boenisch handled registration for the workshop. Thirty-one members representing District VIII were present. The minutes of the October meeting and the treasurers report were approved as read. Highlights of the meeting covered registration and the field trip

for the upcoming convention in May 2012 in Austin, Texas. Lunch was prepared and was served by the hosting chapters. Following the meeting the Daughters were able to tour the First United Methodist Church and the historic J. B. Wells House. The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce, Smiley Chamber of Commerce, and Nixon State Bank provided items of interest for the participants at the workshop.

Santas Helpers For Gonzales County Holding its Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Bake Sale

The Holiday Seasons Is Here!

Dont have time to do everything? Let me help.
Back by popular demand Ill be doing Pies, cakes, candy, cookies and party trays again this year. Order early so you dont miss out.

Santas Helpers with the help of the Girl Scouts will hold its annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Bake Sale at Wal-Mart on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd from 9 am to 1 pm or sold out. Lots of pies, cakes, etc. will be available to help you with your Thanksgiving Day preparations.

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LOST & FOUND

Found: Wedding Ring left at WalMart. Call (830) 4456597 and describe. -------------------------Lost - 5 Donkeys. 1 Black, 4 white. I-10, 304, Hensling Lane area. 830-437-2952.

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Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. -------------------------Gonzales Learning Center seeking donations of caps and gowns. Call 830672-8291 for information. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more

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HELP WANTED
Wanted. Apply online at www.fastenal.com -------------------------Plant Openings Plant Palletizers, Packers Benefits Include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 1680 CR 431 or 748 CR 422 Waelder, Texas 78959 Mon.-Friday 7-4 p.m.

HELP WANTED
Tele: 830-5404105/830-540-4684 -------------------------W. B. Farm and Ranch Supply is taking applications for a Full time Truck Driver. Local Delivery Zone Class A CDL required Forklift experience required Apply in person NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED W. B. Farm and Ranch Supply 2031 Water St. (Hwy 183 N) Gonzales Tx 78629

HELP WANTED
WRITERS NEEDED The Cannon, your regional weekly for Gonzales and surrounding counties, is taking applications for regional correspondents in Luling, Waelder, Moulton, Shiner, Flatonia, Hallettsville, Yoakum, Cuero, Smiley and Nixon to cover everything from meetings to feature stories to sports. Pay is on a perassignment basis. Please contact General Manager Dave Mundy at manager@gonzalescannon.com -------------------------Full-time position available for MDS Coordinator. Must be Licensed Vocational Nurse with knowledge of MDS in Long Term Care. Please apply in person at The Heights of Gonzales Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive,

HELP WANTED
Gonzales, TX. -------------------------Automotive & Diesel Repair Business looking for Service Writer/Clerical Help M o n d a y - F r i d a y, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please send resume to: P.O. Box E, Gonzales, Texas 78629. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.

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dknoshoes4@ gmail.com to schedule. Antiques, cedar chest, paintings, teak bar, victorola, glassware, paintings, table with iron chairs, one iron bedframe, two sewing machine topped with marble, coffee table with two matching barnwood end tables, hall table, antique tools, barnwood desk,old teachers desk, knick-knacks, decons bench, bronze fountain and many other items.

HELP WANTED
Medical Billing Clerk needed at The Vaz Clinic, 1103 N. Sarah DeWitt. Wages negotiable. Two years experience. Looking for experience in communication with insurance companies. Stop by for application or can email resume to THE VAZCLINICPA@ stx. rr.com. 672-2424. -------------------------Part-time Help

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The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reasonably priced, contact

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CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES, TEXAS 300 BLOCK ST. GEORGE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Separate sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales (OWNER) clearly labeled ATTENTION: CITY SECRETARY, 300 BLOCK ST. GEORGE STREET IMPROVEMENTS will be received at Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, until 2:00 oclock p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately. This project entails the demolition and reconstruction of approximately 400 linear feet of street (300 Block of St. George Street) including sidewalks, curb & gutter, storm sewer and water and wastewater lines. The new construction includes approximately 7,000 SF of Sidewalk, 900 LF of Curb & Gutter, 1,500 SY of Pavement consisting of limestone and 2 course surface treatment with an alternate for HMAC, and approximately 350 LF 36 Storm Sewer, plus storm sewer laterals and curb inlets. It also includes the installation of approximately 430 L.F. of 8 PVC Water Line, 265 LF PVC wastewater line, 440 L.F. of irrigation line, 440 L.F. of electric conduit, 6 trees in tree wells and 6 Lamp Posts and Lights. The proposed work shall also include installation of erosion controls, traffic controls, and removal and disposal of demolished and excess materials. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal, Bid Bond, Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Technical Specifications and Plans, together with any Addenda are available at Doucet & Associates, Inc., 427 St. George Street, Suite 304, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205, or at Doucet & Associates, Inc., 7401B Highway 71 West, Suite 160, Austin, Texas 78735, (512) 583-2600. Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be examined and purchased for a non-refundable fee of $30.00. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashiers check or certified check upon a national or state bank in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total actual bid price payable without recourse to the City of Gonzales, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute required performance and payment bonds. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; however, the right is reserved, as the interests of the OWNER may require, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality or minor defects in bids received. Bids may be held by the City of Gonzales for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening for Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 2:00 oclock p.m. at City Hall. A site visit will be made during the conference; however, contractors shall make their own individual site inspections and/or investigations to make themselves aware of existing conditions/issues. Failure to make adequate observations and/or ask questions shall not be grounds for requesting additional work or services. Questions shall be forwarded to J. Keith Schauer, P.E., 427 St. George Street, Suite 304, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205, by 5:00 oclock p.m. Friday, November 18, 2011.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

MISC. FOR SALE

Heavy Duty Super Capacity Roper Washing Machine $50 GE Dryer Commercial Style, $35. Must sell by Dec. 13th, Moving. 830424-3818 or Cell 830-263-3096 after Friday, 12/2.

GARAGE SALES
Estate Sale by appointment, email:

Call 672-7100 to place your free Garage Sale Ad! LEGAL NOTICES

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Mary Ann Davis, Deceased, were issued on November 7, 2011, in Cause No. 9472, pending in the County Court of Gonzales County, Texas, to Philip J. Davis. All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Address for claims: c/o William D. Old, III, THE OLD LAW FIRM 107 S. River St. Seguin, TX 78155 Dated November 18, 2011. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Part-time position with the revenue collection department. This is an entry level office/ clerical position responsible for customer service and assisting customers with city-related business. Must have knowledge of secretarial procedures, cashiering, bookkeeping, and telephone operations. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. High school Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year experience in general office or accounting experience recommended. Hours vary from 19-38 per week. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug and alcohol test. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Please complete an employment application and return or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Department PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 No Phone Calls Please

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MISC. FOR SALE
For Sale: Whirlpool Washing Machine, like new. Large capacity. $200. 361208-3565. -------------------------FOR SALE: Queen size mattress, Box Springs & frame. $75.00 Call Debbie, 672-7100 or 8573974. -------------------------Westein Running Boards. $140. For pictures or any questions, please email huntntxprincess@yahoo.com. -------------------------Dalhart Windberg - Winters Velvet Mantle - $250.00. Signed Affidavit of Limited Edition 12x36 in frame. Email huntntxprincess@yahoo.com for pictures or any questions. -------------------------Baby and Womens Clothes for sale. Cheap. Call 361772-5566. -------------------------25 Color TV & entertainment center. Excellent condition. 830-672-6414. -------------------------For Sale: Hydraulic Motor Lift, Hydraulic Transmission Jack, 2 motor stands, Large Air Compressor, Fridgedair, double door ice box, Electric stove (range), 9 months old, Shop Grinder & vice w/ table and numerous other tools etc... Prices are negotiable. Call for prices. 830-857-4997 -------------------------1979 International 5 ton Ramsy winch, rolling tailboard, Hydraulic Crane (detached), down riggers. Like new tires. Runs good. $8,000 obo. Individual, 830-660-2813. -------------------------MUST TAKE IT ALL! Barbie Dolls, some still in packages, purses, games, kitchen items, VHS tapes (new & used), more! All for only $100! Call 713-4498861. -------------------------Power Box Asphalt Paving Machine and Roller. Good Condition. $9,900. Call after 5 p.m. 361-594-3668. -------------------------Small computer desk, wood, $40.00 obo. Large playpen, $25.00. Both in great condition. 830-203-9159. -------------------------For Sale: pickup bed utility trailer, $125. (830) 377-8814. -------------------------Deer Hunters: For sale; feeder and feeder parts; cameras etc. 830-8575720 -------------------------ATTENTION TRUCKERS. Cobra 25, NW Ltd, Classic CB, Igloo Ref. Cooler, Wave Box, Portable Microwave. $50.00 each. 361-596-4502 or 361-401-0556. -------------------------For Sale: Used 2x4s. Call 263-1181 for information. -------------------------Like new, 26 Mens 21 spd., $50 obo. Call Theresa at 830203-5212. -------------------------2000 Buick Century, large capacity Estate Clothes Dryer, Kingsize mattress & standard box spring. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Teenagers Formals-Party Dresses. 1 White w/spaghetti Strap, with rhinestones. 1 Beige/ golden color, spaghetti straps, gold rhinestones. Call 672-8034 or come by 1822 St. Louis. -------------------------Heavy, vinyl tarps. 15x50. UV proof, tuff boogers. $50 each. 830-6602813.

MISC. FOR SALE

6 oak restaurant booths w/copper inlaid tops. Large round folding tables w/6 armchairs. Contact Tommy, 830-351-1263. -------------------------For sale: Float tube for fishing, like new. $50 obo. Also electric trolling motormake offer. 8575720. -------------------------Baby bed for sale. $60. Call 254-9315712. -------------------------Electric Hospital Bed, $300. 12 function exercise bicycle, $65. Prices Negotiable. 830582-1120, Nixon. -------------------------Insulated 6x8 storage building. Like new. Used as a produce cooler. $1,000. Call 512-227-6950. -------------------------Proform Treadmill. Model 380CS. Programmable, includes built-in fan, speaker for IPOD radio. Like new condition. $350/obo. Contact Liz, 830263-2103. -------------------------Whirlpool Heavy Duty Gas Dryer. Good condition. $75. Can be seen at 511 Church St. 830857-4993. -------------------------For Sale: Thomas Playmate with Color Glo Chord Organ. Good condition. All instruction books included. Call Sue, 672-2192. -------------------------Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $575. 512-917-4078. -------------------------Commercial, Martin Luther King, Desk and many other calendars with your chosen information. Personal service at your business. Spread your website or business information all over South Texas. 830437-5142 or cell, 830-857-0876. -------------------------Prayer Shawl, 38x72, handmade, $75.00. Animal or bird cage, utility wire, 14x18, $60.00. 512-917-4078. -------------------------FREE 3 haul Fiberglass boat, 16 ft. Needs work & no leaks. Call for information. 830-5403574. -------------------------Fullsize Mattress & Box Springs, $100. Queensize Mattress and Box Springs, $175. Both in excellent condition & sanitized. 830-6723728. -------------------------2 young ladies black jackets size 14. One is leather. 672-8034. -------------------------Old Readers Digests for Sale. Call 830672-3362. -------------------------Autograph picture of Muhammad Ali/ Cassius Clay (60s), Certificate of Authenticity (11x16), $1,400. Yellow Lab
Consider selling a royalty interest in your minerals. For more information call

MISC. FOR SALE

Stud Service. (806) 577-3962. -------------------------Beautiful handmade orange poinsettia pottery bowl. Large. Great gift. $35. Call (512) 9174078. -------------------------Culligan Water Softner and Rust Remover, old cars, elect. water heater, 2001 Fiber Truck bed w/key, Hay Balers, Bar B Q pipe. 830-437-5759. -------------------------128 used letter-size hanging file folders, most have colored tabs, excellent condition. $30 cash for all or $7 per 25. 830672-1106. -------------------------Computer, printer & desk, all $400. Stamina #4755 exercise machine. Like new condition. $100/obo. 6722267. -------------------------4 tires. LT2457QR17 in good condition. $100 obo. 830-6722075. -------------------------Metal Bench, $150; Organ, $50; School desk & books of all kinds. Just out of Moulton on 532. Call 361-596-4403. -------------------------Tanning Bed for Sale. 1996, 24SF. $300. Childrens wardrobe, good condition. $300. 672-7127. -------------------------Beautiful Vintage water color painting, landscape & water. 12x19. $375. Antique very ornate picture frame. 16x20, $295. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Dalhart Winberg original oil painting, landscape, $3800 (512)917-4078. -------------------------For Sale: Picnic tables built with treated 2x6 lumber with bolts and screws. No nails. 4, 6, and 8 foot sizes available. For more details call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273. Delivery Available.

FIREWOOD
- size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.

FURNITURE
512-917-4078. -------------------------For sale 3 piece antique loveseat, lamps new and used mobile chair with batteries. 1827 St. Louis 830-672-8034.

MOBILE HOMES
be moved. Reduced $18,000/obo. Call 830-445-9889. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830-401-0147.

AUTOS
motor. Sahara special and John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall. Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 857-1781. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND 3 over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hallettsville, TX - 800 798-3225 or 361-7983281. -------------------------1989 Ford Conversion Van. Super clean interior, good motor & A/C, transmissions slips, $1,900 firm. 830-437-5659 or 8576565. -------------------------2000 Jeep Wrangler SE Sport 2D, New Tires and New Sony Stereo. 107,000 miles. Great Condition. Asking $7,000 obo. Call 361-865-3353. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Crown Victoria Ford, price $3,250. Call 830-5876230 or 830-8575559. -------------------------1998 Chevrolet, heavy 1/2 ton 4WD, 350CC engine. New AC. $5,000. Call 830203-0147. -------------------------Van for Sale. $3,800 OBO. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Wellmaintained, very clean. 181,000 miles. Great for family or hauling van. Call 512905-8226. -------------------------2,000 F-250, Powerstroke, Ford Diesel truck, Hunter Green, Tow Ball, Bedliner, CLEAN, 182K Miles. Power windows, locks. $6,500 cash. (512) 917-4078. -------------------------2005 Yamaha V-Star Classic with Silverado Package. Lots of extras. 1995 F-250 4x4 Supercab Diesel 5-speed. 281-3309417. -------------------------2009 Honda Trailwagon, w/dump bed, headlights, receiver hitch & seat belts. 2wd w/rear differential. $2,500. For more information, 672-8580. -------------------------2007 Saturn Ion,

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56,000 Miles $5000 worth of performance parts. $9000 OBO 830-203-0282. -------------------------For sale: 1998 GMC P/U, V8 automatic, 2D Extended Cab, 181K miles, bed liner, tow-package, $3,800. 830-203-0287.

HAY FOR SALE

Heavily fertilized, horse quality, coastal square & round bales. Bebe, Tx. 210326-6053.

MOBILE HOMES
Bank Repo in excellent condition. Easy finance or Cash bids accepted. 512-3089204 rbi35271. CentralTexasRepos.com -------------------------New 2012 Clayton 3 bedroom, 2 baths. $25,750 every day low pricing. 512308-9204 rbi35271. w w w. B a s t ro p H omeSource.com -------------------------07 Doublewide, sits on 10 ac. Homesteaded, AG exempt, chainlink fence in yard and around 10 ac. Large deck on front, small one in back. Covered dog pen, outside night light. Different types of sheds. Water Softener tanks attached to back of house, for inside water only. 4BR/1 Bath, LR, carpeted, rest have linoleum. Master bedroom has walk-in closet, very roomy, high ceilings all through house. Ceiling fans in all 4 bedrooms and Living room, also White block Fireplace never used, Island kitchen between kitchen & dining room w/barstools. Silver cabinets. Belmont area, Gonzales School Route. Call Candy, LREB at 210-3652803. -------------------------2002 Fleetwood Festival Ltd. 76x16 in excellent condition. 3 bedrooms and 2 bath. I am selling it for the pay off, est. $24,000. The payments with Wilson County taxes are about $250 a month. It is located in La Vernia and needs to be moved. Call Megan, 830477-9792. -------------------------3/2, Singlewide Mobile Home. All electric, excellent condition. Also, Zenith 25 in. console TV and 25 inch color TV. All in excellent condition. Call 830672-6414. -------------------------For Sale: 3br/2ba Fleetwood Mobile Home. 1,728 sq. ft. New roof, laminated wood floors, new windows, new furnace and door. Antique bath tub. 85% completely new remodeling throughout house. Must sell fast and

FRM. EQUIPMENT
For Sale: 4 bale hay hauler. $1,000. (830) 437-2826. -------------------------For Sale: Case 970 tractor, new rear tires. $5,000. (830) 3778814. -------------------------John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall and 1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 8571781. -------------------------For Sale: Cat D6C Dozer, power shift, hydraulic single blade, Hyster Winch w/cable, brush cab, extra set tracks pads. 830-4375759. -------------------------Ford 3000 Tractor. Diesel. $4,800. Call 830-203-9385. -------------------------1977 WW 2-horse straight load bumper pull. Good condition - ready to haul. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------Old western saddle, needs repair $150 (512) 917-4078. -------------------------2 wheel trailer. Call Robert at 830-2030540.

TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

Travel Trailers for rent. Ready for move-in. Equipped with everything you need. All you need to bring is your personal items. Call 512-963-0000 or 512-508-6221.

AUTOS
1977 Chevy 1/2 ton, 2 wd, 4 spd, special ordered. Orinal owner. $3,000 obo. 830857-1506. -------------------------1995 Z71 Club Cab. 350 engine, toolbox, bedliner, rails, AC/ Pwr., Auto, $1,800. 830-460-0995. -------------------------2006 Corvette, 16,000 miles. Very Clean. $33,000. Call 830-672-7040. -------------------------1997 Chevrolet 1500, short bed, V6, 128,000 miles. $2,600. Call 830-6727040. -------------------------1999 Dodge Quad Cab. 5.9 engine, automatic, 85,000 miles. Clean. $13,500. Call 830-672-7040. -------------------------4 20 XD Series wheels from a 2008 Toyota Truck. Asking $800/obo. Call 830857-6434. -------------------------For Sale: 94 Cadillac DeVille. $600. Call Luis, 830-339-0645. -------------------------Mercury Grand Marquis LS. Loaded, 146,284 miles. $3,000. 830-4372961. -------------------------For Sale: Bully Brand Sidesteps stainless steel for a Crew Cab Silverado. New body style. Asking $200/ obo. Like new. 830857-5598. -------------------------For Sale: 1981 Chevy dually, 10 dump bed, $1,800. 1986 Chevy dually, welding bed, $1,800. 1970 Ford gravel truck, new brakes, $1,000. 1965 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup, flat bed, $600. Call (830) 377-8814. -------------------------Grill Guard and Running Boards for 2002 Durango. Westin Brand, excellent condition. $300. Call 830560-0238. -------------------------For Sale. Older Buick Regal Sport Car. Engine is gone. Body, tires are almost new. Air condition system is new. Make me an offer. 361-594-2129. Shiner, County Rd. 299, Box 577. -------------------------1988 Wrangler, new

HOMES FOR RENT

Belmont. 3 br/2 ba, fireplace. $850/ mo., $850/dep. 830437-5312. 830-8327813., cell. -------------------------3/2, $850/mo., $500/dep. 318 DeWitt St. 830-4459294. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------2BR/2BA house for rent, w/covered patio, w/electricity. Lots of trees, quiet. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo + dep. 1st and last months. Appliances available. Luling area. 210-386-1399. -------------------------Home in Seguin for Rent. Two bedroom, one bath. Completely updated with all new appliances. $750.00 per month and $750.00 deposit. Call Debbie at 830-445-9583 for details. -------------------------House in country for rent. 3/2, nice yard. 361-594-3233 or 830-857-4364.

FURNITURE
6 pc. Solid Oak Bedroom Set. $500/ OBO. Call 361-7725566. -------------------------Solid wood double bookcase headboard, $50. 36x62 solid wood table, $40. 672-8390. -------------------------Bar Stools, 2-24 dark w/rattan cane, swivel seats, nice. $35.00 each. 2-24 V-finish ladder back w/woven seats. $15.00 each. 830263-1702. -------------------------Cargo style sofa. $100.00. Call 361772-5859. -------------------------Custom Designed Western motif 3 panel decorative screen, 54x78 1/2, horses, brands & leather look, $395.

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please call (830) 672-5580.
Call & place your FREE Ad. 672-7100

FIREWOOD
Oak Firewood, $100/Cord; $50/1/2 cord; $30/Wheelbarrow; $5.00/bundle. Delivery Available. Discounts on large orders. Hwy. 304 Delhi area. 830857-4286. -------------------------For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old

AUTOS

AUTOS

The Used Car Factory

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring
Human Resources

HELP WANTED

05 Taurus.....................................$9,995 01 Dodge Dakota...74k.................$9,995 02 Chry. Concorde...71K..............$8,995 03 Merc. Gran Marquis.................$8,995 92 Merc. Mountaineer...................$8,995 01 Lincoln Town Car....................$7,995

We Finance Everyone Rides Bad Credit 3rd Chance Financing

Call 830-237-3817

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

603 W. Central, Hwy. 87 Nixon, Texas

The following positions are currently available: Production/Poultry Processing: Back Dock Hanger 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days Feed Mill - FM 108 S., Gonzales Maintenance - Lead Production
Apply today, Start today!!!
Must consent to and pass a criminal background check. Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Drug screening as applicable to position.
Call Human Resources @ (830) 582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
The City Council of the City of Gonzales will conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for use of City Funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning April 1, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013. All interested citizens are hereby notified that the hearing will be held at the Gonzales Municipal Building Council Chambers, 820 St. Joseph Street at 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2011. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive early public comments in writing or verbally on the proposed budget. All citizens are encouraged to attend this public hearing and present their views to the City. The Gonzales Municipal Building is accessible to the disabled; disabled individuals who might have difficulty in attending this public hearing should contact this office of the Mayor to arrange for special assistance. If anyone interested in attending the public hearing requires a translator, please contact the office of the Mayor prior to the public hearing so arrangements may be made. If you cannot attend in person, written comments may be submitted and will be accepted by the city until the public hearing is concluded. I certify that a copy of the December 6, 2011, Notice of Public Hearing was posted on the City Municipal Building bulletin board on the 15th day of November 2011, at 3:00 p.m. and remained posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of the meeting.

Need money?

361-293-3220.

HELP WANTED

WANTED: Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 James @ ext. 107

CDL DRIVERS NEEDED

____________________________ Candice Witzkoske, City Secretary

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CLASSIFIEDS
COMM. FOR RENT
For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recenlty Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

HOME SERVICES
512-296-4845. -------------------------Do you need your house cleaned? No job is too small or too big. $10-$15/hr. Available M-S. Call Brittany Balderas at 445-0703. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email bjbrzozowski@yahoo. com. -------------------------Experienced Care Giver excellent references available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361865-0286 or 832655-9195. -------------------------Dennis Fojtek (Mechanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the following: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc. -------------------------Private Caregiver. 20+ years experience. Hospice certified. Looking to do private duty, cook, clean, drive. 361772-2011. -------------------------Ironing done, in my home can pick up & deliver. References

HOME SERVICES
if needed. Call Louise (830) 582-1120. -------------------------Will clean your house. Im dependable and have references. Call Mary at 830-672-4691. -------------------------All-around handyman available. I also build sheds, 16x8 tool shed. Call 830857-1959. -------------------------Building Demolition House, barns, etc. 830-263-0663 or 830-203-0540. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.

RVS FOR SALE

ceiling fans. NADA. com/RV appraised RV at $15,900. Asking $10,000. Great home for oilfield. Located in Rockport, TX. 361-6451009. -------------------------2004 Wildcat 5th Wheel RV. 28 ft., equipped to sleep 5, w/lrg. slide containing sofa & dinette. Lots of storage. Adapted to pull as gooseneck. Excellent condition. Call 361-218-1880. -------------------------2004 Fleetwood RV Pecos pop-up. Like new, only pulled from dealer. $4,000. Both units located near Old Moulton. Call 857-0734 or 361-596-7317. -------------------------1976 Ford Eldorado Motorhome. V-8, super clean, good motor & A/C. New refrigerator. $3,700/ obo. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565. -------------------------24 ft. 2006 bought in 2007. Zeppelin Travel Trailer w/ slide out; Lg. corner shower, qn. bed, m/w, stove, refrigerator, sat./cable prep, tires 2-yrsold. $9,800; located near Gonzales. Call 936-203-4378 or 936-594-9809. -------------------------FOR SALE: 25 ft. 5th wheel travel trailer with 5th wheel hitch. Good condition. Microwave, stove, refrigerator, sleeper couch, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call 830437-2359. -------------------------1996 Pace Arrow. Ready to travel. Good condition. Runs well. 830-6603883.

RECREATION
4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670. -------------------------For Sale: Motorcycle trailer, $100. (830) 377-8814. -------------------------2008 Honda Fourtrax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236. -------------------------2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996. -------------------------Enduro 55 lb. Thrust Minn Kota used 1 hour. $150. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. -------------------------Boat Fender and life vests. $5 to $10 each. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. -------------------------For Sale: 2007 Honda Shadow, VT 750 C2, 3,902 Miles. Like New condition. $3,000.00. Call after 5:00 p.m. M-F. 830540-3555. -------------------------2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-Davidson. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or experienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-5967317. -------------------------2003 Dyna SuperGlide Harley 100 yr. Anniv. Gold Key addition windshield, backrest, forward controls. Great condition. $7,500. 830875-2278. -------------------------Having Fun with piano lessons with Shelia Wright 1622 N. College St. Youth and Adults Flexible Schedule (830) 6722719.

PETS
pies for sale. Great hunters & family companions. Male $200; female - $250. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Pups For Sale. Great Pyrenees, (1/8 Anatolian). Call Sammie Gibson at (830) 2038666. -------------------------Very cute Rat Terrier puppies. 6 wks old. $75. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Tiny Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Registered. S/W, tiger striped, Apple Head. $150-$175. 210-379-0771. -------------------------Cocker Spaniels AKC, 3 males, shots & wormed. $250.00. 830-540-4368 or 830-203-8511. -------------------------2 Great Dane puppies. Asking $225. 857-5147. -------------------------Turn your favorite pet photo into a work of art! Artist Brenda Shannon, Pastel or Acrylic. Great gift idea. (512) 917-4078. -------------------------5 Cockatiels. 2 years old. Yellow and gray. $50 each. Call 830-534-5930.

LIVESTOCK
ing waits. Delivery available. 979-2635829. -------------------------Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls. One year to 3 1/2 years, $1,100-$1,500. Also Reg. Heifers, 1 yr. olds. $650-$850. Call 830-540-4430. -------------------------For Sale. 3 black Brangus Bulls, 1 red Brangus Bull. 2 yrs. old. No papers. $1,200/each. 830437-5772. -------------------------For Sale. Female mare, 6 yrs. old. $500. Please call if interested. 713203-2814. -------------------------Riding lessons in Gonzales. My horses or yours. For more information please call, 830203-0470. -------------------------APHA flashy mare for sale. Broke to ride. FMI please call 830-203-0470. $1750.00. Used in Playdays/trailride. -------------------------Pretty Reg. A.Q.H.A. Cremello Colt, 6 months old. Great conformation. Good bloodline Hollywood Gold & King. $500.00. 830437-5671 or 830857-4591. -------------------------Longhorn young bulls and heifers for sale. Foundation genetics. Yard art or breeders. Gold Star Longhorns, Bob Tinstman, 830-5404591. -------------------------For Sale: Black Angus Bulls. 1 1/2 yrs. old. $1200-$1500. 830-437-5772. -------------------------Yearling smoky grulla dun filly (solid). Has halter on and has been trailered. Asking $600 OBO. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------17 year sorrel paint with blue eye. Originally trained in western pleasure - used for trail rides. Asking $1,200. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------7 year dun paint. Well trained, ready to finish your way. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------White Leghorn chickens, $7.00 each. 830-8574580. -------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152. -------------------------M I N I - G OAT S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265,

LIVESTOCK
830-857-4251, 830672-5152.

REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE: Seven (7) Buildings, 20 Units Multi-Family Apartment Complex, located at 929 Water St, on 1.595 acres in Gonzales, TX, frontage along US Hwy 183. 1, 2, 3&4 Bedrooms. All buildings built on concrete slabs, brick veneer siding, metal roof, central heat, Paved Parking Lots and Public Utilities. For information contact: Gonzales Housing Authority, 830-672-3419 or Info@gonzaleshousingauthority. com. -------------------------2/1 home. 714 Seydler St. Owner Finance. $75,000 or best cash offer. Call Martha, 830-5562280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------511 Williams, Updated, 2BR/1BA, central A/C & Heat. Insulated. Wood floors throughout, kitchen & shower hard tile. Nancy, Stobaugh, Realtor, 512-297-8500, Sale or Lease. -------------------------Brick Home for Sale. 4BR/3BA, 1513 St. Michael Street on about 1 acre. Lots of trees. 830-857-5231 or 830-857-5236. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975. -------------------------53.35 Improved Pasture with 3/2 older home, CA/H, on FM 1116. 5 miles from downtown Gonzales. Live Oaks, lots of new fence. After 5 p.m. call 830-437-2955 or 830-857-4242. -------------------------Home For Sale; New Construction; 2 bed/1 bath; 1504 Weimar Street; $74,900; 100% financing for qualified buyers; 830203-5065. -------------------------House for Sale. 3BR/1 bath or 2 BR and dining room, carport & storage building in back. Phone, 830-2035181, good bargain.
Call 672-7100 to place your FREE Garage Sale ad!

HOME SERVICES
Need your house or office cleaned? Call 512-216-4901 or 512-644-7682. Good References. -------------------------HEY LOOK HERE! Are you looking for a job to help you supplement your income? A rewarding job caring for someone in their home who has Alzheimers Disease. Do you have references and experience and do you have a big heart? Then call me, its a rewarding job and it will make you feel awesome to know youve helped someone else. Call 830-391-4837. -------------------------You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales,

LAWN & GARDEN

Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Lawn care & shredding. Call for free estimates. 830-2039385. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181. -------------------------Will mow yards reasonable rates. Call for free estimate, 830-8575147.

LIVESTOCK
Registered Nubian Doe. 2 yrs. old. Not bred. $120. 512718-0482. -------------------------For Sale: Two Registered Hereford Bulls. One 5-year old herd bull and one 18-month old. Call 830-857-0560. -------------------------Bantys For Sale. 3 roosters, 7 hens. $5.00 each. 512917-4078. -------------------------For Sale: Miniature donkey, male, brown and grey, cross on back. 6 months old. Great pet and farm guard. Fairly friendly. Call 830-263-1441 or 830-672-2346. -------------------------Polish crested Blue Legged Bantam Chickens. 512-2725147. -------------------------HACCP Trained person need to help write HACCP plan for poultry. 830339-0419. -------------------------Boer Goats for Sale: 1 Billy, 6 mths. 1 Nannie, 6 mth & 5 Adult Nannies. Sell as package deal or individual. 830-5600238. -------------------------For Sale: Sorrel Gelding, 10 yrs. old. Big, strong, sound ranch horse. Very good looking. Needs a strong rider. Gentle, calm disposition. $850/firm. Call 361-596-4954. -------------------------Black Limousin & Black Angus Bulls. Also Heifers. Gentle. Increase your wean-

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Needed Immediately We are expanding our services to your area!

Physical Therapists

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TREATING PEDIATRICS, GERIATRICS or BOTH? Well, here at Health Force we treat both Geriatrics and Pediatrics patients. You have the option to choose an age group that interests you the most!

CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.

RV SPOTS FOR RENT

FOR RENT: RV Spots. 30 amp hookups, septic & water, trash, all utilities paid, country living. Quiet area corner of FM 466 and Hwy. 80 in Belmont. 1 mile from river. $15.00 - night; $100.00 - week; $325 - month. $300 month if long term. 6 mths or more contract. For more info call 830-339-0307. -------------------------RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2-RV Parking Sites, shade trees, all hook ups. 5 miles East Gonzales. $350/mo. Call 263-0292.

RVS FOR SALE

Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565. -------------------------Deer Hunter Special. Travel Trailer, $1,500. No AC or Fridge. 830-8576565. -------------------------GREAT DEAL! 1997 Kountry Star 34 ft., 5th Wheel. 2 slideouts, upgraded kitchen, ducted A/H, 11 storage compartments,

Salary $67,500 - $76,500+/yr

-PlusSign-On Bonus, Great Benefits Package, Paid Holidays & Student loan re-payment assistance For more information visit us online at www.healthforcevictoria.com or contact: Christie Craft Phone: 1-800-582-6215 ext. 229 E-mail: ccraft@healthforcevictoria.com

PETS
Chihuahua puppies for sale. 7 wks. old. 1 male, 3 females, $100. Call 830-2038899 for more information. -------------------------Adorable Longhair Chihuahua puppy, last one, is looking for a new home, male, 9 wks, pure bred, healthy, playful, raised in home with a lot of love. 1st shots, wormed. $125. 830-8759519. -------------------------Dobermans. AKC Registered, Black/ Tan, Born 7-2-11, 4 females. Warlock Breeding. Shots & Wormed, tails and dewclaws, $150. 830-857-3232. -------------------------AKC German Shorthair pointer pup-

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. Sign on bonus available to qualified applicants. Benefits include two weeks paid vacation, health insurance and 401(k). Immediate opening for slip seat driver in Gonzales - minimum 4 nights a week. Applications may be picked up and returned to

28 ft. BPull Gulfstream. Like New.

Queen Bed, Bunks, Sleeper Sofa.

$5,950.
Financing.
View at

979-743-1514.

RECREATION
For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff. -------------------------2006 Land Prides

www.txtraveltrailers.com.

APTS. FOR RENT

RVS FOR SALE

RVS FOR SALE

Johnson Oil Company

For Sale 2008 KZ Inferno Toyhauler RV

1113 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629 or call Mike Burke,

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HELP WANTED

Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full time positions available for:

We offer 401K, vacation and life insurance. Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc.,
KPFM is an EOE employer.
Apply at

Mushroom Harvesters Picker Helpers Irrigator Production Crew

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX.

830-540-4516.

This 40 foot long RV has THREE SLIDES and sleeps up to ten people. UP to three adults can live in it full-time very comfortably (or two adults and two children). It has a full size shower in the spacious bathroom, a nice kitchen with an island, and flat screen digital TV in the living room. Also, two recliners and a sofa bed, PLUS, a queen size loft bedroom and two hydraulic lift queen bunk beds in the garage room. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, a full sized wall closet, and two dressers. This rig has TONS of storage inside and out. Would be perfect living quarters for oil and gas pipeline workers or a retired couple. Call me at (512) 227-4040 or email me at nikki.maxwell2009@yahoo.com for more information. Trailer hitch to pull it available for $1,500 .

Retail Price was $65,000

$45,000

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CLASSIFIEDS
REAL ESTATE
3BR/2BA at 1609 Gardien St. 1,400 sq. ft, 2 living areas, lg. fenced yard. $94K. 830-203-1874. -------------------------4BR/1BA, privacy fenced-in yard. 1000 Cuero St., Gonzales. Open lot in front of house, carport. Good condition. About 20 yrs. old. $75,000. Call 830-203-0389 for information.

LAND
TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830-401-0147. -------------------------Lot for Rent. $100/ month. 70x130 on Church St. Call 830423-2103. -------------------------25 acres for sale. I-10 & 304 area. Abundant wildlife, great hunting, pond, nice homesite. $4,500/acre. Call 713-203-2814 for information.

WANTED
shower stall & kitchen cabinets. 830437-5659 -------------------------WANTED: Old, broken and unwanted costume and vintage jewelry, chain necklaces/belts and loose beads. I am a crafter who loves beading and making jewelry, and cant afford new, full price beads. I will make an offer. I am in Gonzales. Please help me with my hobby. YOUR TRASH IS MY TREASURE! Call (512) 227-4040 today. -------------------------Wanted: Heavy duty metal shelving, 6-7 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. long, 12-24 inches deep. 832-419-5275. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. -------------------------Small family owned trucking company looking to lease or purchase 5-15 acres in Gonzales or surrounding area. Prefer w/shop or building. Call 501589-5097. -------------------------Wanted: Looking for Deer Lease to pay by the day. 361596-7792. -------------------------Needed: I need to rent a 2 bed or 3 bedroom apartment or house in Gonzales or Luling area. Please call 830-822-5076.

MISC. SERVICES
affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830-2631747. -------------------------Ranch Hand Work. Rounding up cattle, fence work. Willing to learn. Call Steven & Gerald, 512-5388950. -------------------------Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Mobile Massage is now serving Gonzales & Luling.

MISC. SERVICES
Specializing in Therapeutic Massage for pain in lower back, neck, knees etc. Also corporate chair massage. 13 years experience. LMT Steve Turner, Lic. # MT021213. Call 830-857-0270. Let me help getting you mobile. -------------------------Brush Busters. Bobcat, w/tree cutter attachment, land clearing, mesquite spraying, fence building, misc. odd end jobs.

MISC. SERVICES
Reasonable Rates. Call James at 512738-0848. -------------------------Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & Repairs, new construction, additions, meter loops, ceiling fans, metal buildings, panel upgrades, etc. 830437-5747. -------------------------Photographer - Professional, Affordable, and Convenient. Specializing in families, children and maternity photography sessions.

MISC. SERVICES
Or relax and enjoy your special day by hiring Memories by Maxwell to shoot your birthday/anniversary party, retirement ceremony, wedding, baptism, or other memorable event. Call Nikki today to schedule your event or session. (512) 2274040. Located in Gonzales. Will travel to events within surrounding area. -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias,

MISC. SERVICES
Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. -------------------------Need a monument or marker? Save $$ on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.

LAND
5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for information. -------------------------6+ Acres at end of Oil Patch Lane. Zoned Commercial for $180,000. Can divide into smaller tracts. Call 210-4160041. -------------------------Small acreage for sale or lease on US 183 just North of US 90A in Gonzales. Great for oilfield, etc. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Approximately 10 acres for lease in Gonzales. Great for commercial business. For more info please call 830-2030470. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin,

WANTED
Want to buy used tractors, running or not. Call 361-2931633. -------------------------Looking for a good, used 3 wheel bike for adult. Call Paula at 672-3747. -------------------------The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reasonably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. -------------------------Professional Artist needs coastal round bales of hay. Will barter for artwork. Brenda Shannon, 512-917-4078. -------------------------I want to buy a used

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MISC. SERVICES

MISC. SERVICES

STORAGE
K&S Storage Units 922 St. Peter, Gonzales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. First Month $10.00 - Move in special for month of August and September!!! Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details. -------------------------APACHE STORAGE The Store All Place is located at 2502 Harwood Rd. Gonzales, TX. 830-2035115.

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal 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 will 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 toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-9279275.

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MISC. SERVICES
Buy loose gemstones and allow us to custom design your upcoming gift. Over 1,000 cts. to choose from. Call 979-743-5840. -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at

618 St. Paul Gonzales, Texas 78629

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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SeniorS Spotlight
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As men and women enter their golden years, many decide they can no longer maintain their homes and choose to downgrade to something smaller, be it an apartment or a condominium. For millions of others, health plays a significant role when deciding where to move when its time to sell their homes. According to the AARP, slightly more than five percent of people 65 years and older reside in nursing homes, congregate care, assisted living, and board-and-care homes. Statistics Canada notes that by 2004-05, the most recent year for which statistics are available, one in 30 Canadians over the age of 65 were living in homes for the aged. Though no one plans to live in a nursing home, seniors and their families should at least know what to look for just in case.

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Choosing the right senior care facility

ing certification requirements, for its personnel? What is the ratio of staff to residents? Each facility should be able to answer these questions promptly and adequately. Those who cant should be checked off the list of residences to consider. Facility Ratings According to the AARP, recent research has shown that nonprofit nursing homes offer higher-quality care, better staff-resident ratios, and have fewer health violations than facilities managed by for-profit companies. Men and women researching facilities can visit Caring.com, an online resource for men and women caring for aging relatives. The Web site enables adults to compare nursing homes in their areas, including if a home is for profit or nonprofit, and the homes capacity. U.S. residents can even learn each facilitys Medicare ratings, which are determined by examining the safety of the facility and its overall quality of care and a host of other factors. Get a Firsthand Account of the Facility Before choosing a facility for themselves or an elderly relative, individuals should spend some time at the facilities theyre considering to get a firsthand account of what life at that facility is like. Observe the staff interactions with residents, including if they address residents with respect and patience. How do the current residents look? Are they unkempt and left to their own devices, or do they appear well groomed and are they encouraged to interact with other residents? Does the facility seem warm and welcoming, or is it antiseptic? The move to an elderly care facility is often difficult and sometimes depressing, so each of the above conditions can carry significant weight when choosing a facility. Finding a nursing home or a similar facility for yourself or an aging relative is not necessarily easy. Men and women facing such a difficult decision should begin the process as early as possible to ensure they find the facility that is the best fit.

A host of factors, including staff interaction with residents, should be considered when choosing an elderly care facility.

Many people are apprehensive about getting older because of the fear of losing their faculties. Individuals may worry that dementia could rob them of precious memories and make daily living more difficult. Many factors can contribute to the onset of dementia, and recent research notes those factors include heart disease, strokes and other serious health conditions that affect the circulatory system. But other seemingly harmless conditions can play a role, too. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle could help seniors fend off dementia. Researchers in Canada studied data on more than 7,000 survey participants who answered questions of overall health. While circulatory diseases did correlate high to dementia onset, researchers discovered additional conditions, including arthritis, sinus infections, incontinence, and poor hearing, also played a role. The correlation between circulatory issues and brain function may be obvious, but researchers arent exactly sure why minor health infractions could contribute to senility. Some suggest that people with the burden of health problems may not be able to successfully thwart deterioration of the brain that comes with dementias, including Alzheimers disease. The World Alzheimer Report states that more than 35 million people around the world are living with Alzheimers disease and other types of

Healthy lifestyle can help seniors fend off dementia

dementia. These are largely brain-destroying illnesses that have no cure. But adults might be able to prevent or delay its onset. Placing a greater emphasis on overall health may help. According to Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, MD, a professor of geriatric medicine and neurology at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who participated in the dementia study published in July 2011 in the journal Neurology, the best thing people can do to stay physically healthy -- and thus maintain their brains, too -- is to exercise. Other things that can be done include adopting a healthy, balanced diet and keeping the brain active as much as possible. Here are ways to do just that. * Seniors can participate in lowimpact exercises that promote muscle strength and flexibility. Water exercises are very good because they dont place strain on the joints. Stretching routines, like yoga or tai chi, are also effective. Exercise plans should be discussed with a health care provider prior to starting. * Work with a nutritionist to develop a healthy eating plan. A healthy diet is essential to keep many diseases at bay, including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and even to help maintain proper digestion. * Keep the brain active by engaging in puzzles, like crosswords or sudoku. Reading is a way to stimulate vocabulary and also keep the brain sharp. Interact with people on a daily basis and engage in conversation.

Determine Individual Needs Men and women researching potential living facilities might find it difficult to determine their specific needs. Unforeseen health conditions, for instance, might dictate which option is the best fit. Men and women who have a medical condition that requires routine monitoring will almost certainly want a skilled nursing facility. But those without medical conditions who need help with simpler tasks of everyday life are likely to have those needs met by an intermediate facility. Some facilities provide both types of care, which can make transitioning from one to another much easier if or when that need arises. Facilities typically have intake planners on staff who evaluate each individual and determine which level of care is the best fit. Research Policies and Procedures Each facility should be ready and willing to share and discuss its policies and procedures with regards to residents. What is the procedure when a resident has a medical emergency? What if a resident finds a living situation unpleasant? What is the facilitys philosophy regarding staff and resident interaction? What are the facilitys hiring practices, includ-

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

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 Maintaining overall health is one way seniors might stave off the www.medicare.gov/nhcompare - Nursing home information

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Texans end Apaches dream season

By MARK LUBE
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NEW BRAUNFELS It was as much what his team did that was unusual as much as anything the Wimberley Texans did that was unexpected, says coach Ricky Lock, that accounted for a 40-14 playoff victory by the Texans Friday night that ended the football season for the Gonzales Apaches. Wimberley did not do anything different in their passing game to throw us off. We just missed tackles, said Lock after the Texans

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Powerful Wimberley pulls away, spells end to Apaches run, 40-14

derailed his team to put an end to a fine 11-1 season at New Braunfels Cougar Stadium. Brennen Blackmore made a great catch (for a touchdown at the end of the first half). He broke several tackles. It is uncharacterstic of us to miss a lot of tackles. It was a game which saw the proud Apache defense, which prided itself on stuffing the big play this season, suddenly become a victim of the breakaway. Senior Jon Anthony Casares said it was two or three big plays that hurt the Apaches in the end.
Friday Night Lights Football roundup, See Pages C3-C4

We gave it all we had, it was just those couple of plays that hurt, he said. Lock said the No. 2 Texans deserved the win. If there is a better football team than Wimberley in Class 3A, Division 2, I would like to see them, he said. I hope Wimberley wins it all. Finishing the season at 11-1 with a district title, undefeated regular season and bi-district championAPACHES, Page C5

Avoiding a tackle

Wimberley receiver Dennis Smith (5) goes into the air to avoid a tackle attempt by Gonzales Alejandro Hernandez (1) and Hunter Noack (22) during action in Fridays game. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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SHINER The push for a state title continues in Shiner as the Comanches prepare to play in the third round of the postseason against the Winters Blizzards. This round of the playoffs has been a proverbial hump for the Comanches in the recent past that they havent been able to get over since they won the Class 1A state championship in 2004. In order to advance beyond it again this weekend, Shiner (7-5) will have to navigate past a formidable Winters team that returns all but four lettermen from last years 8-4 Area round finalist. Im not real familiar with Shiner be-

cause we are quite a bit of distance away from each other, but anybody who knows anything about football knows they are always very good, said Winters head coach Stephen Hermesmeyer. They have a lot of tradition and theyve had a lot of success in the playoffs. Its a very good program year in and year out, and this year is no exception. From one Class 1A power to another, Shiner head coach Steven Cerny also expressed his admiration for the Blizzards. Theyre a very good football team, he said. They come from a tough district like we do. They beat Goldthwaite and very well could have beaten Mason. It was a 14-0 game at the half, but could have been 0-0. COMANCHES, Page C3

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Lady Apaches struggle in tourney action

throws and Joni Fraizer made a jumper, propelling Navarro to a 14-12 advantage. Russell made a bucket to keep the Lady Apaches within 15-14. The Lady Panthers then scored five straight points as Erica Conover made a three-point play and Sarah Hancock made a basket. Gonzales scored five of the next six points to trail Navarro 21-19 at the break. Navarro started to pull away in the third frame with an 13-2 run to go up 34-21. The Lady Apaches fought back on baskets by Donniqua Sanders and Mariah Hastings to come within 36-28 at the end of the period. The Lady Apaches kept the deficit less than 10 points in the fourth as they closed down to within 45-37 as Brittany Pakebusch made a basket followed by two straight baskets from Hastings. The Lady Apaches later came within 48-42 before Navarro closed out the game with four of the next five points. For Navarro, Valeria Valena led with 15 points and Besa bagged 10 points. Hancock and Summer Savd scored seven points each. For the Lady Apaches, Russell had 17 points and Hastings dropped in 13; Sanders had six points; Taylor West and Pakebusch scored three each while Kelsey Hardy bagged one point. Giddings 59, Gonzales 40 The Lady Apaches may be able to pinpoint their troubles on a single factor: lack of confidence. Our girls will need to play with a little more confidence in order to win some game, head coach Andre DAversa said. Gonzales was routed 59-40 by the Gidding Lady Buffaloes Thursday afternoon at GHS Special Events Center in the Lady Apaches second game of their tournament. DAversa said he felt his players were hesitant to play defense and dribble the basketball and said it might be due to lack of confidence. I know playing with more confidence is an adjustment, he said. But it has to be made and it will take some time. The Lady Buffaloes burst out to an 8-0 lead in the first period, getting four points from Kayla Winkfield during the run. Gonzales halted the run as Donniqua Sanders passed to Brittany Pakebusch for a jumper. The Lady Apaches stopped a meager four-point run as Vancheska Russell made two free throws. Giddings then scored seven of the next nine points. In the second frame, several buckets by Darrecia Johnson gave Giddings a 28-10 advantage. Gonzales then went on a 9-3 run as Mariah Hastings assisted on a two-point bucket by Loni Lester and a Sanders three-point shot, and then made a two-point basket on her own. Sanders capped the run with unassisted layup. At the start of the third quarter, Winkfield made two buckets and assisted on one by teammate Allyson Roberts to give the Lady Buffaloes a 41-22 lead. The Lady Apaches continued to battle two free throws by

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One way or the other, sooner or later, the Gonzales girls basketball team is going to learn the man coverage on defense. Gonzales fell to Navarro Lady Panthers Thursday morning, 5243, at the GHS Old Gym in the opening game at the Gonzales Tournament. Our players have not used a man system most of the time they have played in this program, Lady Apache head coach Andre DAversa said. Eventually, they will be taught how to run it. Gonzales also struggled with other items in the loss to the Lady Panthers. Free throws, press breaker and rebounding is where we had trouble and we were still in the ball game, he said. Led by eight points by Vancheska Russell, Gonzales led 12-8 after the first stanza. Navarro battled back at the start of the second period as Ciara DeLaCruz made a basket, Andrea Besa made two free

Russell and a jumper from Pakebusch allowed Gonzales to within 41-26. Hastings later sank a triple and Giddings countered with a free throw and a bucket from Winkfield to lead 46-29 at the end of the third. Giddings put the game away with 13 of 24 points scored in the fourth frame.
Giddings 59, Gonzales 40 Giddings: Kayla Winkfield 11 5-7 27, Darrecia Johnson 10 2-5 22, Nece Reese1 0-0 2, Hannah Michel 1 0-0 2, Tavia Richard 1 0-0 2, Allyson Roberts 1 0-10 2, Sarah Owens 1 0-1 2, Kalyn Morgan 0 0-1 0. Totals 26 7-24 59. Gonzales: Mariah Hastings 5 1-2 13, Brittany Pakebusch 4 0-2 8, Vancheska Russell 2 4-4 8, Donniqua Sanders 2 1-2 6, Kelsey Hardy 1 0-0 2, Loni Lester 1 0-0 2, BreAna Stafford 0 1-2 1. Totals 15 7-12 40. GID 21 12 13 13-59 GON 6 13 10 11-40 Rebounds: Giddings 42 (Johnson 16, Reese 5, Roberts 5, Richard 4, Winkfield 4, Owens 3, Michel 2, Brittany Richard 1, Morgan 1), Gonzales 28 (Russell 10, Hastings 7, Pakebusch 4, Taylor West 3, Stafford 2, Hardy 1). Assists: Giddings 13 (Roberts 5, Winkfield 2, Johnson 2, Richard 2, Michel 1, Morgan 1), Gonzales 8 (Sanders 3, Hastings 2, Lester 2, Russell 1). Steals: Giddings 20 ( Johnson 10, Winkfield 3, Morgan 3, Reese 2, Roberts 1, Michel 1), Gonzales 7 (Russell 2, Hastings 2, West 1, Lester 1, Stafford 1). Blocks: Giddings 6 (Winkfield 3, Reese 2, Johnson 1), Gonzales 1 (Lester 1). Three-point baskets: Gonzales 3 (Hastings 2, Sanders 1).

Lady Mustangs grab win; Luling claims consolation title

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Basketball Roundup
pulled away with a 16-10 fourth-quarter run. Carley Glass had 17 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks, three steals and two assists; Adriana Morales had 15 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two assists; Amanda Lee had two points, three rebounds, one block, and two steals; Hanna Clark had two points, six rebounds and four steals; Miranda Sheffield had two points, one rebound and one steal; Maria Castillo had two rebounds, a block, a steal and an assist; Hallie Randall had three rebounds, one steal and two assists; Brittany Finley had two rebounds and Linsey Rios had one rebound. Luling then faced Poteet to start the consolation bracket. The Lady Eagles opened up the game with a slim 15 to 14 lead. In the second quarter, Poteet took 2620 halftime lead. Luling closed the gap to 37-33 in the third quarter and rallied for a 52-48 win in the fourth. Glass lead the team with 19 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and three assists; Morales added 17 points, eight rebounds, two blocks, seven steals and an assist; Cas-

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs defeated Natalia 58-36 on Friday. Nixon-Smiley led 15-8 after the first period and scored 12 of 22 points in the second stanza for a 2718 halftime advantage. The Lady Mustangs continued to put distance between themselves and Natalia with a 13-9 run in the third frame and scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to Natalias nine points. Savannah Martinez led N-S with 13 points and Abigail Scrabrough had another 11 points. Kelby Henderson and Brooke Hester sank eight points

each, Jazmin Erskin had five points, Hailey Boatwright sank three points with Alena Alvarez, Megan Guerra, Lauren Trigo, Jennifer Flores and Devon Tristan chipping in two points each. Scarbrough had 16 rebounds and Martinez had another 14. The Luling Lady Eagles competed in the 2011 Pleasanton Lady Eagles Invitational Basketball this past weekend. Luling opened with Devine with the Arabians taking a 10-6 first quarter lead. The pace would pick up in the second quarter as the Arabians held a 22-16 lead at half time. In the third, Luling cut their lead down to 30-28. Devine

tillo had nine points, four rebounds, two steals and three assists; Lee had eight points, seven rebounds, one block, three steals and an assist; Clark chipped in a point, four boards, two steals and two assists; Randall had two rebounds; Finley had six rebounds; Sheffield had a rebound and Rios saw action for the lady eagles. On Nov. 19, The Lady Eagles took on San Antonio Hawkins Lady Hawks for the Consolation trophy. Luling jumped out to a 14-9 first-quarter lead and went into halftime with a 23-13 lead. The Lady Hawks cut the lead down to 27 to 22 in the third and Luling held a 14-9 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter. For the Lady Eagles, Morales had 13 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and two assists; Glass had 12 points, two rebounds, three blocks, four steals, and three assists; Castillo had seven points, two rebounds and four steals; Clark also had seven points, six rebounds, one blocks, three steals and three assists; Lee had two points, three rebounds, a block and an assist. Randall had two rebounds; Sheffield had two rebounds; Finley had four

rebounds and two stealsand Rios saw action for the team. Glass was named to the All- Tournament team for her efforts. break. The Luling hosted the Navarro Lady Panthers Nov. 15. Navaro took a 27-2 lead at the end of the first period and led 44-14 at halftime. The Lady Eagles held a 9-3 scoring advantage in the third frame. The Lady Panthers outscored Luling 16-12 in the final period. For the Lady Eagles, Adriana Morales had 10 points,five rebounds, an assist and a steal; Carley Glass had nine points, seven boards, an assist and three steals. Cayla Taylor had six points, seven rebounds and an assist; Hanna Clark added four points, two rebounds an assist, and three steals; Miranda Sheffield had two points, four rebounds and a block; Hallie Randall had two points and four rebounds; Maria Castillo chipped in one point, one rebound, one steal and an assist; Brittany Finley had one point and seven rebounds; Linsey Rios had three rebounds and Amanda Lee had a rebound. The Shiner Lady Comanche junior varsity

played in the East Bernard tournament last week, winning the consolation title. Shiner defeated Bellville, 34-31 in overtime, in the first game Lenae Kremling had one steal, Tabitha Blasckke had one assists; Sarah Koenning had nine points, one assist, five rebounds, one steal and two blocks; Shamyra Coleman had one assist and one steal Shiner was edged by Rice 33-28. Blaschke had six points, one block, one assist, Jennifer Hartl had one block., Coleman had six points and BJ Mathis had four rebounds, four steals and one assist. Shiner defeated Sacred Heart 26-19. Hartl bagged six points; Koenning had six points, two assists and four steals; Coleman had two assists and four steals and Destiny Chumchal had three blocks. In the consolation final, the Lady Comanches edged Needville 21-15. Hartl scored seven points, Kremling had two assists, Coleman had three rebounds and three steals and Mathis had three steals. Please check the Cannon web site for scores of games played during the Thanksgiving break.

Claim third place

The St. Ludmilia basketball squad claimed third place in the Nazareth A team tournament recently. SLE lost its first contest against St, Michaels by a 39-8 score, but came back to down Nazareth Academy 36-22. Team members include: (Bottom Row) Coach Dana Beal, Alexis Cantu, Kelsey Longoria, Coach Chris Farias; (Second Row) Shaelynn Malatek, Juliette Siegel, Natalie Jackson, (Top Row) Kenzie Vargo, Claire Pavliska, Ashlyn Patek. (Courtesy photo)

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Shiner turns on the D for Brackett

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
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ment from the defensive end position. We preached all week that if we were going to win this game, we would have to dominate on the defensive line, Cerny said. They definitely did that. They may not have made a lot of tackles, but they gave our linebackers free reign to run around and make plays. Shiner is known for our defense and we came in tonight with the intent of making Brackett go three and out every time, said Nevlud. It wasnt just about our defensive line, but our linebackers also did a heck of a job. Im happy with the result. After converting a first down on the third play of the opening drive, Brackett was forced to punt and Shiner began their first drive on their 49. The 10play drive ended with an eight-yard scamper by Wallace and Lucian Blaschkes extra point kick put Shiner up 7-0. Brackett took possession at their 18 following a nice deep kickoff by Blaschke, but Nevlud broke their line for a sack on third down to force another punt. It only the Comanches four plays to score as Curtis broke a tackle at the line on first down from the Tiger 29, and danced into the end zone. Blaschke converted

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SOMERSET The Shiner Comanches buoyed a good offensive effort with a great defensive performance to pitch a 35-0 shutout against Brackettville Brackett and roll into the regional round of the Class 1A Division I playoffs. Shiner (7-5) flew to the ball all night on defense and limited Brackett (5-7) to a meager total of negative four yards of offense. Conversely, Caleb Curtis ran for two touchdowns, Marlon Wallace rushed for another one and Jacob Stafford threw for two more scores to Evel Jones and Trevion Flowers. The defense played really well and we had some big plays on offense when we needed to, said Shiner head coach Steven Cerny. Overall, I think were playing pretty good ball right now. The story of the game was the play of the Comanches front four, which was pressed into service without former all-district performer Sabino Rodriquez, who is nursing a bad shoulder. The front controlled the line of scrimmage all night with Zach Arnold and Marlon Greathouse filling holes in the middle, while Derek Duke and Nick Nevlud kept contain-

Two plays later, Stafford stood tall in the face of pressure and delivered a strike to Jones for a 40-yard scoring play. Blaschkes kick gave Shiner a 21-0 lead with four seconds left to play. The kick was mishandled by Bracketts Saul Talamantes, who fumbled at the Tiger 26 where it was recovered by N evlud. With two ticks left on the clock, Blaschke was called upon to kick a 43-yard field goal, but it just missed wide left. The Comanches opened the second half with a deliberate 10-play march, which culminated in a six-yard pitch to Wallace for a touchdown. Blaschke tacked on the extra point to give Shiner a 28-0 lead with 8:05 left in the third stanza. Playing in this offense is a pleasure, said Wallace. Weve grown up together our whole lives. Were a family, so theres no jealousy among the running backs. Anytime somebody Lucian Blaschke (12) and Derek Duke combine to scores, we feel like weve bring down Bracketts Jonathan Quiroz in the first all scored. Theres no comhalf of Shiners 35-0 area round win Friday night in petition or rivalry on this Somerset. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) team. the kick and Shiner held an by Curtis led to a 15 yard A four-play drive for the early 14-0 lead with 14 sec- loss and loss of possession. Comanches ended with a onds left in the first quarter. But a third down sack by 38-yard bubble screen to The Comanches didnt Nevlud left Brackett facing Flowers. The extra point tally another point until fourth and 19, and quarkick accounted for the final late in the second quar- terback Jonathan Quiroz score. ter. The drive began on was dropped for a big loss NOTES: Shiner awarded their 25 and seemed to be by Duke to give Shiner the an autographed game ball in jeopardy after a fumble ball at their 38. to Bro. Kenneth Hibbs of

Shiner Baptist Church, who recently announced he is leaving the Shiner church for a similar post in Diboll. Hes dedicated himself to our athletic program over the years and hes always been there for us for prayer or whatever we needed, Cerny said. He said hes still going to be following us every Friday in the playoffs until were finished and thats a good thing.
Shiner 35, Brackett 0 Shiner 14 7 14 0 35 Brackett 0 0 0 0 0 Scoring Summary S Marlon Wallace 8 run (Lucian Blaschke kick) S Caleb Curtis 29 run (Blaschke kick) S Evel Jones 40 pass from Jacob Stafford (Blaschke kick) S Wallace 6 run (Blaschke kick) S Trevion Flowers 38 pass from Stafford (Blaschke kick) Team Stats First downs Rushes-yds Passing yds Passes Punts-yds Penalties-yds Fumbles-lost Shiner Brackett 11 2 47-236 35-(-4) 119 0 4-6-0 0-2-0 3-34.3 9-33 9-99 1-15 3-0 3-1

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Individual Statistics RUSHING Shiner: Caleb Curtis 1062, Marlon Wallace 10-28, Evel Jones 8-82, Zach Lawrence 5-43, Jacob Stafford 5-15, Nick Nevlud 3-19, Marcus Coleman 2-2, Trevion Flowers 2-(-4), Marlon Greathouse 1-3, Jaace Chumchal 1-(-14). Brackett: David Ortega 10-7, Jonathan Quiroz 8-(-30), Charlie Resendez 7-22, EZ Rivas 4-2, Jonathan Pinales 3-1, Colten Stephenson 3-(-6). PASSING Shiner: Jacob Stafford 4-6-119. Brackett: Jonathan Quiroz 0-2-0. RECEIVING Shiner: Evel Jones 3-81, Trevion Flowers 1-38. Brackett: none.

Rematch with Hempstead next up for Hallettsville

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COMANCHES: To face Winters in Class 1A regional matchup

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HALLETTSVILLE The surprising Hallettsville Brahmas continue to stay alive in the playoffs. Hallettsville is set to face Hempstead at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Giddings in the Class 2A Division I regionals. The two squads are not unfamiliar with each other, being in the same district. Hempstead won the regular season matchup, 35-13, in early October. The Bobcats have a mostly balanced offense, with 1,324 yards passing and another 2,242 yards on the ground. Quarterback Obie Wilder has thrown for 1,203 yards on 72-of31 passing and has thrown for 16

touchdowns and five interceptions. Leading receivers are Devonta Curtis (17-457, four touchdowns) and Trechel Trent Momon (34-478, four touchdowns). Pacing Hempsteads running game is running back Archie Taylor (110773, 12 touchdowns) with Wilder rushing 74 times for 449 yards and 14 touchdowns. The Brahmas defense will need to play their defensive assigmnents crisply with the Bobcats ability to produce yards in the air or on the ground. The offense will have to secure the ball and hang on to it for long periods of time. Linebackers Daniel Herrerra and and R. Jones have 68 total tackles each to lead the defense while defensive backs Tribete Smith and Michael Wolfe have two interceptions each.

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FLORESVILLE Braden Kahanek threw three TD passes and the Hallettsville defense forced five San Diego turnovers as the Brahmas raced past the Vaqueros 28-0 Friday in Class 2A Area-round playoff action. The Brahmas advance to face undefeated Hempstead in the regional semifinals. Kahanek connected on 22 of 37 passes for 285 yards to pace the Brahma victory, while the Hallettsville defense forced three San Diego fumbles and in-

including a pickoff by Ryan Renken that he returned 101 yards for a fourthquarter score. Kahanek capped a 9-play, 74 march in the opening period with a 23-yard scoring toss to Dalton Herrington for a 6-0 lead, and hit Trevor McGee with an 8-yard scoring pass in the second stanza. Timmy Sheppard carried in for the conversion for a 14-0 lead. McGee and Kahanek again teamed up in the third quarter to cap a 60yard march with a 10-yard scoring play.

Hallettsville 28, San Diego 0 San Diego 0 0 0 0 -- 0 Hallettsville 6 8 7 7 --28 Scoring Summary H - Dalton Herrington 23 yard pass from Braden Kahanek (kick failed) H - Trevor McGee 8 yard pass from Kahanek (Timmy Sheppard run) H Trevor McGee 10 yard pass from Kahanek (Barerra kick) H Ryan Renken 101 yard Interception return(Barerra kick) Team Stats Hal San First Downs 16 10 Yards Rushing 19-85 40-120 Yards Passing 285 61 Passes 22-37-1 3-13-2 Punts 2-72 6-204 Fumbles-lost 3-3 2-3 Penalties-yards 3-20 5-39 Individual Statistics RUSHING -- Hallettsville, D. Herrington 3-43, T. Smith 2-3, B. Kahanek 10-2. PASSING -- Hallettsville, B. Kahanek 37-22-285-1. RECEIVING -- Hallettsville, D. Herrington 6-96, T. McGee 5-63, A. Vesely 4-41, T. Smith 2-23.

They have a good ballclub offensively and defensively. The Blizzards are the runners-up of District 13-A DI, where they finished ahead of Goldthwaite and a game behind Mason. Ganado eliminated Goldthwaite from the playoffs last week, while Mason will continue postseason play against the top-ranked Indians this weekend. Winters (9-3) has been racking up the points lately, scoring 34 or more points in five of their last eight games. The Blizzards have ripped through their playoff foes thus far with lopsided wins over Center Point (40-13) and Ben Bolt (46-13) in successive weeks. Their top skill players are running back Christian Sandoval, quarterback Riley Ripley and wide receiver Strait Daniel. Weve been able to execute fairly well, but weve struggled against teams that play the type of defense Shiner does, Hermesmeyer said. We realistically think theres no way were going to put up 40-something points on Shiner because they play great defense. Weve executed well, but we know its fixing to get a lot tougher. The Blizzards will operate out of multiple offensive sets, so Cerny said his defense is going to have to play good assignment football in order to contain them. Theyll spread you out and theyll go some

double tight too, he said. Theyve got a great package, so were not going to be able to just key on one guy. Were going to have to have a good balanced defensive attack. The main thing for us is to not give up the big play. We have to make them earn everything they get. Weve got to make them march down the field and cant let them have that long gain. I think if we can do that, then well have an opportunity to make some stops and force some punts. Winters has played very well this season on defense, where they have allowed an average of 19.5 points per game to their opponents. Coming into the year, we were really concerned about our defense because we were replacing eight starters, said Hermesmeyer. Weve had some young kids step into those roles who have really bought into what were trying to do, and theyve gotten better and better each week. The strength of the Blizzards defense lies right in the middle, which is manned by linebacker A.C. Mata, defensive tackles Fabian Esquivel and Cannon Bryan, and Ripley at free safety. Theyre very big on the line and theyve got good skill kids in their secondary, Cerny said. The only thing we hope that could be a weakness for them is they have a lot guys going both ways. Were hoping we can wear them down.

Shiner comes into the game on a roll after shutting out Brackett 35-0 last Friday. Despite amassing 355 total yards of offense, the Comanches did have a few drives stall out on them. I think our kids were thinking they had to score every series, explained Cerny. Of course thats unrealistic because youre going to have some problems, whether its a penalty or whatever. I think we were wanting to get more than what was actually there, but overall I think weve been playing well. Weve just got to get a little more consistent. Cerny said he expects to be able to field a full roster of healthy players this week after Sabino Rodriquez missed the Brackett game due to a bad shoulder. He could have went, but we knew if we could give him a rest and not get that thing pounded on that he would be that much better for this week, said Cerny. I think he should be in great shape. Running back Caleb Curtis suffered a bruised thigh in last Fridays game, but he is also expected to play. I think hell be OK, Cerny said. We had him on the bike Saturday and we iced it down, so its really just a matter of stretching that thing out. The extra day should really help him out. The game will kick off Saturday at 6 p.m. at Mustang Stadium in Marble Falls.

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responded with a 22-yard TD toss to Hybner, but a King interception return for a score extended the GCA lead. Martin Kennedy struck for a 46-yard TD run late in the half to put the Cardinals within two points at intermission. The third quarter was a track meet as the teams combined for seven touchdowns. Adam Hollenbach put the Cardinals back out front with a 49-yard scoring jaunt just 11 seconds into the half, and Brett Hodges followed moments later with a 4-yard score. Following a GCA turnover, the Cardinals marched in again, this time with Justin Natal running it in from five yards out. King and Burnett hooked up on a 27-yard TD pass and then Burnett tossed a 21-yard score to Zev Bailey before Hodges got St. Pauls fourth score of the quarter on a 35-yard jaunt. Two more Hodges TDs in the fourth quarter, runs of 13 and 7 yards sandwiched around a 6-yard run by Burnett, gave the Cardinals a 65-56 lead. Burnett scored on a 10yard dash with 4:46 left in the game before Krestas 12-yard score put things out of reach for St. Paul. Three St. Paul backs -Kresta, Hodges and Kennedy -- gained more than 100 yards on the ground as the Cardinals piled up 387 yards on 51 carries. Kresta hit 11 of 18 passes for 232 yards. Burnett was a one-man wrecking crew for GCA, rushing 28 times for 265 yards and completing 18 of 42 passes for 434 but was intercepted by the Cardinals four times.

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GEORGETOWN -What happens when two high-powered offenses collide in the high-school playoffs? A football score that looks more like a basketball final. Dakota Kresta scooted across the goal line with a 12-yard touchdown run with 1:47 remaining in the game Friday night to nail things down as the St. Paul Cardinals emerged with a 72-63 victory over Garland Christian in a shootout between two of the states most prolific offenses in the TAPPS Division IV regional finals. The win sends the Cardinals to a state semifinal matchup next week against The Woodlands Christian, a 33-28 winner Friday over Muenster Sacred Heart. The Cardinals and Swordsmen combined for 135 points and more than 1,200 yards of offense, but it was 46 second-half points by St. Paul which spelled the difference. St. Paul responded to an opening 32-yard TD by GCAs Hayden Burnett to score twice in the first quarter for a 14-7 lead. Kresta scored on a 14-yard run and then Brett Hodges added a 1-yard run at the 2:10 mark to put the Cards out front. The Swordsmen claimed a 28-26 halftime advantage with three second-quarter scores. Burnett hit Cody King with TD passes of 60 and 19 yards before Kresta

Fresh from one shootout, St. Paul faces another

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St. Paul 72, Garland Christian 63 Garland Christian 7 21 20 15 --63 St. Paul 14 12 27 19 --72 Scoring Summary GC-- Hayden Burnett 32 yd run (Burnett kick) STP-- Dakota Kresta 14 run (Cole Hybner kick) STP-- Brett Hodges 1 run (Hybner kick) GC- Cody King 60 pass from Burnett (Burnett kick) GC-- King 19 pass from Burnett, (Burnett kick) STP-- Hybner 22 pass from Kresta (pass failed) GC-- Cody King 20 interception return, (Burnett kick) STP-- Martin Kennedy 46 run, (run St. Pauls Justin Natal (17) breaks loose for a big gain during Fridays playoff failed) shootout with Garland Christian. (Photo courtesy Photos by Lori Raabe) STP-- Adam Hollenbach 49 run, (Hybner kick) STP-- Brett Hodges 4 run, (run failed) STP-- Justin Natal 5 run, (Hybner kick) GC- Burnett to King 27 pass, (Burnett kick) GC- Burnet pass Zev Bailey 21 pass, (pass failed) STP-- Hodges 35 run, (Hybner kick) GC-- Burnett 2 run, (Burnett kick) STP-- Brett Hodges 13 run (kick Scoring Summary failed) From coaches reports in the second quarter as C-Dovovan Jeanne 22 run. Brook GC-- Burnett 6 run, (Braxton Terry Sterling Hrncir scored on Friedman kick pass from Burnett) sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com SH-Sterling Hrncir 3 run. Colton STP-- Hodges, 7 run, (kick failed) a short run and Colton Brown kick GC-- Burnett 10 run, (Burnett kick) GROESBECK Sacred Brown tacked on the point C-Jeanne 2 pass from Austin Barr. STP-- Dakota Kresta, 12 run, (HybFriedman kick. ner kick) Hearts Jared Krischke after. HS-Hrncir 8 run. Kick blocked. Jeanne hauled in a scored on a 10-yard run HS-Jared Krischke 10 run. Krischke Team Statistics St.P Gar and then scored the two- 2-yard strike from Austin run. First Downs 25 26 C-Jeanne 61 pass from Barr. Kick Rushes-Yards 51-387 30-238 point conversion with 6:42 Barr near the end of the failed. Passing Yards 232 434 left in the game to help the first half to give the Cour- Team Stats Hal Col Passes 11-18-2 18-36-4 First Downs 18 9 Punts 1-45 0 Indians get past Colleyville gars a 14-7 lead. 12-43 Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-2 Hrncir scored on an Yards Rushing 66-277 225 Covenant, 21-20, Saturday Yards Passing 0 Penalties-yards 7-64 8-75 0-1-0 15-23-1 Individual Statistics in the TAPPS Division IV 8-yard run in the third Passes 3-78 3-129 RUSHING -- St. Paul, Adam Holbut the extra point was Punts Regional. Fumbles-lost 3-2 2-2 lenbach 7-79, Justin Natal 2-7, Brett The Cougars scored on blocked, leaving Covenant Penalties-yards 3-20 1-5 Hodges 17-107, Dakota Kresta 12Individual Statistics 100, Martin Kennedy 11-102. GCA, a 61-yard pass with 5:30 up 14-13. RUSHING Hallettsville Sacred: S. Marcus Ketter 1-13, Hayden Burnett Hrncir led all rushers Hrncir 38-163, C. Wick 2-14, J. Krischke 28-265, Cody King 2-4, Jeremy Smith to play but a missed extra 1-1, Michael Assels 2-(-8). point ended up being the with 138 yards on 38 car- 14-34, M. Holub 10-35, C. Bludau 1-29, 1-2. Covenant Christian :A. PASSING: St. Paul, Dakota Kresta ries as Sacred Heart threw S. Stoner D. Jeanne 3-18, M. Lutz 5-2. Barr 4-23, 11-18-2-232. GCA, Hayden Burnett breaker for Covenant. PASSING Hallettsville Sacred, J. 18-42-4-483, Braxton Berry 0-1-0. Covenant led 7-0 after one pass and rushed 66 Krischke 0-1-0-0. Covenant Christian: RECEIVING -- St. Paul, Martin Kenthe first quarter on a Don- times for 277 yards. Barr 15-23-1-225. nedy 3-73, Adam. Hollenbach 3-105, Receiving Covenant Christian: Cole Hybner 2-34, Justin Natal 2-20. ovan Jeanne touchdown Sacred Heart 21, Covenant 20 Jeanne 5-105, K. Thomas 3-73, G. Krebs GCA, Marcus Ketter 1-46, Cody King run. Covenant 7 7 0 620 3-24, T. Jackson 2-19, Lutz 2-4. 4-141, Zev Bailey 9-228, Jeremy Smith The Indians pulled level Sacred Heart 0 7 6 821

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Indians battle back to slip by Covenant

SHINER After surviving an intense shootout last week, the St. Paul Cardinals are reloading again for another playoff game. St. Paul (10-2) will be taking on Conroe The Woodlands Christian Academy this Saturday at Buffalo Stadium in Giddings, beginning at 7 p.m. The Cardinals advanced by outlasting Garland Christian Academy (GCA) last week 72-63, in a contest that saw them gain 619 total yards and post 46 second-half points. It was a pretty crazy game. To be honest with you, Im still trying to catch my breath, joked St. Paul head coach Paul Johnston. The GCA coach and I are really close friends and

Sacred Heart faces rematch with Brazos Christian

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I know all of those kids over there, so it was kind of different for me. This week the Cardinals will face another challenging opponent in the Warriors (8-4), who advanced by downing Muenster Sacred Heart 3328. Theyre good, Johnston said. They started out the year a little shaky, but theyre on a six-game winning streak now. Woodlands Christian has a potent offensive attack, spearheaded by a passing game that has accounted for 3,438 yards and 37 touchdowns. The triggerman for the Warriors is quarterback Todd Eaglin, who is completing over 55 percent of his passes and has only thrown nine interceptions in 308 attempts. He also has 876 yards rushing for 15 more scores.

I think he is more dangerous than the quarterback we faced last week, said Johnston. Hes got a cannon for an arm and he can really run the ball. Hell drop back to pass, drop that ball down, tuck it and scramble. Hes hard to contain because hes very explosive. The last thing St. Pauls defense wanted to see this week was another prolific offense. The Cardinals were absolutely porous against GCA last week, when they gave up 672 yards to the Swordsmen. You have to give Garland Christian a lot of credit for that, Johnston said. Theres a reason theyve averaged 59 points and 650 yards of offense per game all year long. Another thing that was kind of deceiving is they never kicked the ball off deep. They did a bunch of onside kicks and

they recovered four of them, so that was extra possessions their offense got to have. Even though Woodlands Christian will operate primarily out of the spread, Johnston said there are stark contrasts to their version and the type they faced last week. Theyre both spread offenses, but theyre totally different in their philosophy, he explained. This team is more of a traditional spread where they have a true running back next to the quarterback. Garland Christian was more gimmicky in that they ran a lot of empty sets with the running back somewhere in the pass pattern. The Warriors have been largely inconsistent on defense this year. They have held opponents to less than 20 points in four games this year, but

have also given up 223 combined points in their four losses. Theyve been running a 4-2 Cover 3, said Johnston. Theyve got some pretty physical linemen, a couple of pretty good linebackers and some guys in the secondary that can really run. Theyre pretty athletic. Johnston said the focus for his team doesnt lie so much in what Woodlands Christian will do schematically, but instead with their own ability to operate efficiently. As much as anything, weve just got to execute in what we do, he said. We have to be smart and make sure we do our jobs. Thats our main emphasis for this game. The good news is the Cardinals came away from last weeks battle bereft of any major injuries.

Hallettsville Sacred Heart is one win away from the TAPPS Division IV state title game, where they have not played in since 2007. Standing in their way is Brazos Christian. The two teams will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at Giddings High School. The Indians were successful

against the Eagles, 34-14, just three weeks ago. Sacred Heart head coach Pat Henke said that result does not have any bearing on Saturday. We played them earlier this season, but you can take that score and throw it out the window, he said. Winner of this game will play for the state championship and whatever has happened in the past is minute at this point. Brazos Christian and Sacred

Heart are mirror images of each other. Both teams prefer to run the football and have long sustained drives on offense. Both teams are very physical on their offensive lines and on their defensive schemes. Fans should not expect either side to make any major adjustments. This is a huge game and both teams will be very focused, Henke said. You do not get

this far in the playoffs and start making changes to how you do things. Of course, you will add a new wrinkle or two. The Eagle offense is led by running backs Jaxton McNair and Brad Brown, which Sacred Heart will need to contain but still watch out for one or two passes in the game. Henke compared his teams preference to run the ball to other area schools in the play-

offs. Shiner and Ganado did not throw the ball much in their playoff games, he said. We will do the same and run it. Sacred Heart edged Colleyville Covenant Christian, 21-20, in the last round, ending a several-year streak of getting beat in the second round. We have not played for the state title since 2007, Henke said. We need to win this big game first.

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ship, the Apaches still had a great year. I am proud of our kids, he said. We just ran into a buzz saw tonight. They were big and run stuff that we have not seen much of. We were physical with them but they made plays. The play of wide receiver and returner Brennen Blakemore helped spur the Texans to victory. Blackmore made a lot of plays for them and he is a good player, Lock said.We have nothing to be ashamed off. Our kids played extremely hard. Wimberley opened the game with a play on special teams as Blakemore returned the kickoff 37 yards to the Apache 46. The drive appeared to stall after two plays netted just three yards. Quarterback Brady Lambert then went to Blakemore for 18 yards to the 25 where Wimberley had Trinity Wilson carry twice for net of 0 yards and Blakemore hauling a 4-yard pass. On fourth down, Lambert went to running back Dennis Smith for an 11yard gain to the 10. Smith was dropped for a 1-yard loss on the next play but caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Lambert, with the extra point no good for a 6-0 Texan lead. Gonzales then drove 69 yards in just under five minutes. Cecil Johnson carried twice for total of 12 yards, followed by four straight rushes by quarterback Jon Anthony Casares for 26 yards. The Apaches faced fourth down and 5 at the Texan 31. Casares sprinted out to the right and heaved a pass, out of desperation to the across his body complete to Don Cartwright for 19 yards and completed to Roger Gonzales for another 11 to the Texan 1 where two plays later, Casares scored on the sneak. Matt Hillmans extra point was good to give Gonzales a 7-6 lead.

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Wimberley runner Hunter Burtschell (6) is stopped by the combined efforts of Zack Lopez (21) and Cory Espinoza (6). (Photo by Dave Mundy) The Texans responded with a 66-yard drive that appeared to wither a little past midfield on the sixth play.Lambert then completed a pass to Hunter Burttschell for 5 yards and the fourth-down conversion to the Gonzales 44. Later, Blakemore hauled in a 27-yard pass to the 16 and Smith banged his way up the middle for a first and goal at the Gonzales 1. It took the Texans three tries to get the ball across the goal line,with Smith barrelling through for a 13-7 lead after Albertano Avilas extra point was good this time. Gonzales looked to be in trouble on the ensuing return as Cartwright muffed the ball near the goal line but Casares picked it up around the 2 and raced 81 yards or so to the Texan 19. The Wimberley defense held, bringing down Casares in the backfield on fourth down for a turnover on downs. Then the Texan offense gained just 3 yards and had a 31-yard punt to the Gonzales 30. The Tribe drove the ball down inside the Texan 30 on the next possession. A delay of game penalty and Casares sacked on fourth down, back to the 36, killed a chance for the Apaches to score near the end of the half. With just 11 seconds, Wimberley appeared to seem content running out the clock as Lambert threw a screen or swing pass to Blakemore, who turned upfield, eluded several tacklers and zipped diagonally across the field for a 64-yard touchdown catch to give the Texans a 20-7 halftime advantage. That play killed us, Lock said. It was a 13-7 game at that point and that play hurt us. It made a big difference to us because we are a running football team. To open the second half, Gonzales had another awkward fielding and started at its 6, managing to reach the 22 before having just a 12-yard punt to give Wimberley good field position at the 34. On three plays, the Texans gained just 3 yards and a fourth-down pass from Lambert was broken up by Apache defensive back Zack Lopez. The Apaches drove into Wimberley territory to the 37, but were stopped on fourth down. The Texans needed just a few plays to march from their 41 to the Gonzales 37, and Blakemore caught his second touchdown pass from Lambert to put Wimberley ahead 27-7. An unsportsmanlikeconduct penalty on Wimberley helped give Gonzales good field position at the Texan 46. Johnson took a pitch and gained 21 yards and then advanced another 7 yards on a toss. He had a couple of short gains and Casares was sacked back to the 20 for a long third and 16 play. Casares went to tight end Cameron Smith through the air to the 12 and Casares had to tuck the ball and run for the first down to the 4 to keep the drive alive. He scored from the 4 and Hillmans extra point was good to bring Gonzales within 27-14. The Texans scored touchdowns on their next two drives Smith capped a 68-yard march with a 19-yard catch on fourth down. Wimberleys two-point try was no good and took advantage of a Gonzales turnover for the final touchdown of the night, Lambert going to backup running back Cameron Morris for an 18-yard reception. On its last two drives, Gonzales decided to make an offensive adjustment, inserting Hillman at quarterback and moving the speedy Casares to wide out. Hillman did well in stepping in at quarterback, which he has not seen action at since the end of September due to an injury. He completed three passes for 15 yards. Lock loses 18 seniors Alejandro Hernadnez, Jose Moreno, Daniel Rivera, Cory Espinosa, Andy Rodriguez, Jerald Smith, Josh Taylor, Adrian Molina, Hunter Noack, Landon

Lock, Coy Condel, Richard Thiele, J.D. Pritchard, Cody Jurek, Donnie Grauke, Casares, Cartwright, Johnson and Gonzales a group he credits with helping turn the program around the last couple of years. We said we were going to win district and go undefeated in the regular season, Casares said. We just came up short in the second round of the playoffs.It happens. It is life. It has been a long time since Gonzales won 11 game, Coach Lock said. The seniors are a big part of it. Great class and I wish I had them all four years of their high school career but I feel lucky to have coached them for two years. Despite losing 18 hardworking seniors to graduation, Apache faithful have reason to be positive about the next several years. We are losing some good ones but have some good ones coming back. The cupboard is not bare, Coach Lock said.
Class 3A Division 2 Area round Wimberley 40, Gonzales 14 Wimberley 6 14 7 13--40 Gonzales 7 0 0 7--14 Scoring Summary W-Dennis Smith 11 pass from Brady Lambert (kick failed_ G-Jon Anthony Casares 1 run (Matt Hillman kick) W-Smith 1 run (Albertano Avila kick) W-Brennen Blakemore 64 pass from Lambert (Avila kick) W-Blakemore 37 pass from Lambert (Avila kick) G-Casares 4 run (Hillman kick) W-Smith 19 pass from Lambert (run failed) W-Cameron Morris 18 pass from Lambert (Avila kick) Team stats First downs Rushes-yards Passes Passing yards Punts-yards Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards Wimb 15 29-107 14-20-0 241 1-31 0-0 2-25 Gonz 15 43-150 6-11-1 53 1-12 0-0 3-9

Individual stats Rushing Wimberley: Trinity Wilson 11-51, Dennis Smith 8-36, Kolby Kelley 2-14, Cameron Morris 4-7, Brady Lambert 4-(-1). Gonzales: Jon Anthony Casares 25-83, Cecil Johnson 14-66, Zack Lopez 3-1, Landon Lock 1-0. Passing Wimberley: Lambert 14-20-0-241.Gonzales Casares 3-4-038, Matt Hillman 3-7-1-15. Receiving Wimberley: Brennen Blakemore 6-157, Smith 3-41, Hunter Burttschell 3-23, Morris 1-18, Wilson 1-2. Gonzales:Don Cartwright 3-30, Roger Gonzales 1-11, Cameron Smith 1-8, Casares 1-4.

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A heart-wrenching scene took place Nov. 12 as the Gonzales Apache Black saw their previously-unbeaten season come to an end, after suffering a 38-12 loss to Port Lavaca Calhoun Gold in the semifinals of the Crossroads Youth Football League Senior Division playoffs. Port Lavacas Xavier Rivera had touchdowns runs of 3, 6 and 91 yards for the Gold team, which improved its record to 9-1. Jessie Lopez scored twice for Port Lavaca and Matt McGrew contributed with an 88-yard interception return. Gonzales was led on offense by Garrett Rickman, who had scoring runs of 2 and 9 yards to account for all of the Apaches points. The Apaches got off to a good start when Rickman set up a first down at the Calhoun 25 on their opening drive. He later capped the drive with a two-yard inside plunge, but Juan Liceas threepoint kick was no good and Gonzales held the early 6-0

Garrett Rickman plows through a hole created by his teammates to score a touchdown in the Crossroads Youth Football League semifinals. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) the ball loose only to have ensuing possession, going on reach when Rivera galCalhoun recover at their 41. four and out to give Port loped 91 yards on the next On third and 11, McGrew Lavaca the ball at the Gonza- play. The conversion run by was smothered at the 40 by les 16. Two plays later, Rivera Brandon Caldera was stuffed a host of Apaches, led by Go- ran it in from six yards out. and the Gold was up 32-12. mez and Tyler Andrews. He failed to pick up another Port Lavaca put an exclaOn fourth and 11 with 16 point on the conversion run mation point on the match seconds left to play in the as he was stonewalled on the when McGrew picked off a half, Calhouns Esai Gonzales play by a host of Apaches, in- pass by Rocha and took it was hit and coughed up the cluding Colby Cox, Licea and 88 yards the other way to acball, which was recovered by Garrett. count for the final score. Gonzales Isaac Longoria and Gonzales opened their Port Lavaca returned to the Calhoun 34 next drive at their 45 and zales Black 12 Calhoun Gold 38, Gonto end another Gold team Cox got them deep into CalScoring Summary First Quarter scoring threat before half- houn territory when he ran Gonzales - Garrett Rickman 2 run time. down to the Port Lavaca 23 (kick failed), 8:28 Calhoun - Xavier Rivera 3 run (run The second half was all on second down. Three plays failed), 3:52 Port Lavaca, as they opened later, the Apaches were at the Second Quarter the third quarter with a four- Calhoun 10, but back-toCalhoun - Jessie Lopez 99 run (Rivera play drive that ended in a back-to-back short gains left run), 9:20 - Rickman 9 run (kick Gonzales 28-yard run by Lopez. Rivera them facing a fourth and 10. failed), 6:31 Third Quarter added the conversion run McNeil tried to get the first Calhoun - Lopez 28 run (Rivera run), and Calhoun was up 20-13 down on a sweep, but he was 8:18. Calhoun - Rivera 6 run (run failed), with 8:18 remaining in the only able to get to the nine4:32 third. yard line and the ball went Fourth Quarter The Apache offense over on downs. Calhoun - Rivera 91 run (run failed), Aaron Rocha of the Apache Black squad bursts into the open for a big gain dur- couldnt get going on their Calhoun put the game out 10:35 Calhoun - Matt McGrew 88 interceping the semifinal matchup. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

lead. Calhoun took over at their 37 and a nice run by Lopez gave them the ball at the Gonzales 38. Lopez connected with McGrew on a long pass to the Gonzales 13, and soon after Rivera took it in from three yards out for a touchdown. McGrew tried the conversion run, but he was stopped short on a hit from Licea to keep the score tied at 6-6. Calhouns onsides kick was recovered by Gonzales Larry Gomez and returned to the Calhoun 48. Aaron Rocha ripped off a big first down run to the Calhoun 30, and later Rickmans burst up the middle on fourth down gave Gonzales a first and goal from the Calhoun 6. Four plays later, Rickman was looking to take it in from the one, but he lost the handle on the ball and it was recovered by Calhoun near the goal line. On the next play, Lopez went off the right side, broke a tackle and raced 99 yards for another Calhoun score. Rivera made the onepoint conversion run and the Gold led 13-6.

The Black (8-1-1) started their next drive at the Calhoun 45 and on second down, Trevian McNeil toted the ball all the way down to the Calhoun 11. Three plays later, Rickman exploded up the middle for a nine-yard touchdown, but Liceas kick was just wide left to leave Calhoun up 13-12. The Gold set up their next possession at their 29 and Gonzales Devin Bennett tore through the line to sack McGrew for a four-yard loss on the first play. A 75-yard scoring run by Lopez was negated by an illegal block penalty before Bennett dropped another Calhoun ballcarrier for a two-yard loss to bring up third down and 13. Rivera was stopped after a short gain by Alex Villa and Calhoun turned to a trick play on fourth down. The fake punt turned into an option run with the pitch going to Rivera, who managed to just pick up enough to move the sticks. On first and 10, Calhoun attempted to throw the halfback pass but Lopez was drilled by Licea, who jarred

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20 Capricorn, you are a bit misunderstood, but that doesnt mean you arent acting the way you should. Its perfectly fine to march to a different drummer this week. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, speak your mind, even if others believe you sound foolish. In the near future, they will realize you told the truth and they should have been on board. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, sometimes sadness has to be embraced before the happy moments can return, Think about this for the next few days.

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Five great reasons to do your shopping locally
We all love our small towns aside from the amazing people, there is a lifestyle here that is far away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. But all too often, when it comes time to do our holiday gift shopping, we fall into the same old habit heading off to the mall. Yet we have tons of great, locally owned stores here in our own region and theyre every bit as capable of providing us with that perfect Christmas gift as any high-priced shop in a faraway mall. Here are five reasons that you should commit to shopping local this holiday season; You dont have to travel far. By shopping local you dont have to travel far and can hit all the stores. This is particularly nice if you have small children. You dont have to battle the lines at the mall. Shopping local means that you wont have to battle crowded malls and wait in long lines. You can spend your time exploring the store and thinking about the right gift, not standing in line. You can get help from the shop owners. Have you ever tried to get help finding a gift in a big box store? Theyre helpful if youre looking for something specific but not if you dont know what youre looking for. Small businesses owners usually know their stock well and can help you choose the perfect gift, not just find it. The money you spend stays in your community. When you spend money locally it stays local. That money goes back into the community in taxes, rent and in other ways that help keep your town or community thriving. You can find amazingly unique gifts. At small local shops you can find some great unique items that arent available at the big box stores. Many local shops sell one-of-a-kind works by local artisans that are sure to delight. If you cant commit to spending your entire holiday budget locally, commit to just one day! Small Business Saturday is Nov. 27. If we could all commit to at least one day of purchasing from local small businesses then we could really make a difference in our communities.

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Making a Comeback: the ol layaway plan

If you thought layaway plans had gone the way of eight-track players and floppy disks, think again. The deferred payment or installment plan, once popular with budget-conscious consumers especially during the holiday season is making a big comeback. For people who are unfamiliar with the concept or were born after the 1980s (when installment plans gave way to credit card purchases and other types of financing), layaway is a simple way to purchase merchandise interest-free - over time. Consumers select the items they want to buy from a retailer offering the plan, make a deposit, which often includes a modest service charge, and pay for the merchandise over a specified period. Once the item has been paid in full, the retailer releases the goods to the consumer. The only potential glitch is if the consumer fails to make payments in full or on time. In that event, the retailer has the option of returning the customers payments (less service charges) and reselling the items. While theres no doubt that todays shaky economy has contributed to the revival of layaway plans, economists and representatives of several of the nations leading retailers and layaway providers Sears, K-Mart, Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Toys R Us, and Hallmark - insist that the recession is only part of the story. For retailers, layaway plans open the doors to millions of new customers who would not be able to make purchases without them. For consumers, paying in installments is increasingly viewed as a sound financial tool for purchasing necessities

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Buying items on layaway gives shoppers the ability to pay in installments without any interest. The concept is once again gaining popularity in many stores.

Shopping malls as we know them may soon be a thing of the past. While these shopping complexes, typically with interconnecting walkways and large parking areas, have been symbols of suburban success since the mid-1950s, todays conventional malls are facing daunting challenges. In some cases, a malls decline is directly related to the state of its physical plant. Those that have not been refurbished or remodeled in recent years look and feel dated. Whats more, customer base has dwindled in many areas, especially those where alternatives to malls abound. Other malls have suffered as a result of the economy, which has driven cash-strapped consumers to search out discounts and deals at power or mega centers, which bring together several big box retailers that offer easy access by car and, in many cases, public transportation. And as consumers have become more comfortable with online shopping and more aware of the benefits of shopping locally, the appeal of conventional malls has

Becoming extinct: the shopping mall

continued to dwindle. Finally, the last 15 years has seen a sea change among consumers, who now tend to seek out shopping experiences rather than a simple trip to the mall. Newer suburban commercial developments tend to be designed as lifestyle centers that take their inspiration from urban environments and feature higher-end retailers. These new retail complexes, which tend to be outdoors and feature high-quality design and a sophisticated, urban feel, typically include a mix of merchandise and food/drink purveyors where visitors can shop, dine, socialize, and be entertained while feeling like a part of the community. In many areas, these newer shopping destinations are directly competing with -and winning out over -- older conventional malls. In response, these ageworn indoor shopping meccas are increasingly being redesigned and retrofitted to bring them back to life and bring shoppers back inside. But insiders say that con-

verting conventional malls into exciting new shopping destinations is not a onesize-fits-all proposition. Each conversion offers its own set of challenges and requires a unique vision that is in synch with local residents desires and connects the site with its environment and locality.

and managing expenses, particularly during the holiday season. Overall, layaway plans are heavy on benefits, including: No fine print: For the most part, retailers layaway plans are straightforward and easy to understand. No credit checks: Credit checks are not required to enter into a layaway contract, making it a great option for people who are trying to rebuild their credit due to foreclosure or past credit card problems. There are only a few drawbacks to layaway plans, but they are worth noting: Missed payments: Making payments - and making them on time - is the key to a successful layaway purchase. The penalty for missing payments is the cancellation of the layaway contract.

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Want to save money? Eat up!

Eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and mashed potatoes makes consumers less likely to buy on impulse, which might affect their shopping on Black Friday, historically one of the busiest retail shopping days of the year, according to two University of Utah marketing professors. In We Are What We Consume: The Influence of Food Consumption on Consumer Impulsivity, Arul Mishra and Himanshu Mishra show how the types of food consumed during Thanksgiving can influence impulsive choices; for instance whether consumers buy on sales the next day or not. Most of us dont connect what we eat to our subsequent choices, Arul Mishra said. However, our research shows that types of food, such as turkey, make people behave less impulsively. Such people are less likely to buy products available at a

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Study finds that those who indulge on Thanksgiving are less likely to over-spend on Black Friday

discount and will find it easier to restrain their impulsive urges and choices. In other words, if youre looking to spend less this holiday season, eat a good Thanksgiving meal. And what about cutting down on impulse buying the other 364 days of the year? Try protein shakes, which -- like turkey -- have high levels of serotonin and also were found to reduce consumers impulses. Given that people consume several types of protein drinks for breakfast, they should be made aware that such drinks can reduce their impulsive responding, Himanshu Mishra said. The authors suggest that if consumers are made aware that serotonin from specific foods can reduce impulsive product choice and responding, they could use this information to modify their behavior. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Another debunked myth: the holiday weight gain

The common assumption that people put on 5 pounds over the holidays has been studied and actually found to be a myth, according to scientists at Vanderbilt University. In fact, weight gain from Thanksgiving through New Years is, on average, closer to threequarters of a pound to 1 pound. And while this doesnt sound as drastic, what typically happens with obesity is that people gain weight slowly and keep it on, said Vanderbilt obesity expert Roger Cone, Ph.D., professor and chairman of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics. Its not just overeating at holidays. We are chronically overeating and underexercising in this country, Cone said. And what happens then is your weight gradually creeps up. If we do become obese, its because there is a minor difference between what we are consuming and

Shopping smart helps you save both time and money

Christmas shopping. Some love it and some hate it. Regardless, its expected that crowds will be part of the equation at some point during the holiday season. Avoiding the biggest crowds is often the goal of many holiday shoppers. Today most shoppers are looking to save time or money ... or both. They often wonder what are the best times to shop to realize the best deals and avoid the crowds. While Black Friday may offer low-low prices, crowds are definitely in abundance, with thousands of people anxious to score savings. However, if smaller crowds are desired, many retailers offer similar prices to Black Friday the week following Thanksgiving. Shoppers who want to avoid crowds as a main priority will want to shop weekday mornings. If it is possible to

take off a day in December to set aside for shopping, one should consider it. Just avoid the hours of 11 to 2. People who are at work may spend their lunch hours catching up on shopping. While weekday shopping may not offer the sales that take place on the weekends, the stores will certainly be less crowded. Shoppers who know they will be giving gifts after the Christmas holiday, be it to distant relatives or faraway friends, can take advantage of shopping after December 25. This can be a great opportunity to save a lot of money on purchases, as many items are deeply discounted after Christmas. Keep in mind, though, that crowds still may be large because of people making returns or cashing in on gift cards.

what we are burning, he said. So the trick is to try to match your energy expenditure with your energy intake, to try to control your diet overall and keep it healthy, and to try to up your activity until the two are in balance. Obesity leads to healthcare costs that are 36 percent higher, on average, and a 77 percent increase in medication costs. Liz Aleman, Healthy Childrens program man-

ager for Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt, said obesity is the result of poor choices and behaviors more than genetics and metabolism, which means there is a lot a person can do to fight obesity. Focus beyond the Thanksgiving table and holiday overeating. The struggle with obesity is year-round. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Tips for Healthier Eating

Drink more water throughout meals to help feel fuller, quicker. Be careful with portions (one-half plate should be fruits and vegetables, one-fourth proteins and one-fourth grains.) Take a long walk after a meal; it is good for digestion and will make you feel better. Cook healthy versions of traditional recipes by using resources such as eatbetteramerica.com and mypyramid. gov. Use whole grains instead of white for making bread, stuffing and pasta. Substitute applesauce for oil when making baked goods such as cookies and cakes. Use herbs instead of salt to add flavor to food. Adults should exercise 30 minutes a day, which can be divided into 10-minute segments if necessary. Use local produce whenever possible. It tends to maintain its nutrients longer than produce that has traveled long distances.

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When too much really IS too much

Children who get too much develop a case of entitlement, say child experts
Despite the many messages from all corners promoting a more is better philosophy when it comes to holiday gifts, the truth is far more complex -- especially for children. While most parents work hard to give their kids everything they need and much of what they want, it is often hard to draw the line, prompting many well intentioned moms and dads to ask, How much is too much? In general, the answer lies within each family. Parents should purchase what makes sense to them and what they believe their children will use and appreciate. However, in recent years, child psychologists and experts in child development have returned to these questions as economic conditions have forced many families to scale back, both throughout the year and during the holiday season. Books such as The Pampered Child Syndrome (Jessica Kingsley, 2006) by Maggie Mamen and Give Me, Get Me, Buy Me (HCI, 2010) by Donna Corwin and several others on the same topic offer similar conclusions: When children are given too much over the course of their childhoods, they can develop a serious case of entitlement, become unappreciative of what they have and begin to equate love with stuff. And for younger children, receiving a huge pile of gifts in one sitting can be both overwhelming and overstimulating. If you have been wondering about these issues, here are some general guidelines for having a fun-filled holiday with just enough stuff. Make a gift plan Before setting out on your first shop-

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ping expedition, devise a plan that makes sense for your family. If you have younger children, decide on the number of gifts for each. With older children, you might want to establish a dollar amount rather than a gift amount. Once youve made the plan, stick to it -- no matter what. Draw names Particularly in bigger families, gift-giving can become a financial and emotional burden if everyone buys for everyone. Drawing names not only reduces those burdens, but often results in more meaningful gifts all around. Opt for a shared experience Consider pooling the money you would have spent on individual gifts and putting it toward a special outing, vacation or shared item for your home. Long after the toys have broken and the electronics have stopped working, your children will cherish their memories of a holiday that focused on sharing time together. Communicate If Grandpa Mike or Aunt Emily has a reputation for heaping on the presents at Christmas or Chanukah, let them know ahead of time that one will do, then offer a suggestion that is sure to please your son or daughter. If they insist that they want to do more, consider asking them to make a donation in your childs name to a charitable organization or to purchase a gift for a local child in need. Collaborate Sometimes one big gift makes a lot more sense. If your child would love a new bike or a trampoline or horseback riding lessons, consider asking extended family members to contribute to that item or to items that go with it, such as a helmet or other gear

Some Dos and Donts of gift-buying for co-workers

When among the masses shopping for holiday gifts, consumers might want to take a close look at the expressions on their fellow shoppers faces. Note the ones whose eyes are glazed over, who are anxiously biting their bottom lips or seem to be exhibiting recurring facial twitches. These are not individuals on the verge of a nervous breakdown. In fact, many are otherwise well adjusted people in the throes of choosing holiday gifts for their coworkers or bosses. While there is nothing inherently complicated about choosing tokens of appreciation for ones associates or superiors, the challenge is not just choosing the right token, but in choosing something without the potential to offend or confuse the recipient. To help make the process go smoothly from purchase to presentation, here are some of the chief dos and donts for office gift-giving. Do: * Make sure that you know your companys policy on gift-giving. For example, are there specified or unstated spending limits? * Be clear about who should be on your gift list. Do you get gifts for everyone in your department or just those individuals with whom you interact most frequently? * Choose thoughtful and tasteful gifts, whether buying a different item for each person or the same item for all. * Consider gifts that can be used in the office, such as distinctive office supplies, a photo frame, gadget, calendar, or pen. * Go for gifts that can be shared either at home or work, such as gourmet food items, books

or plants. * Find out if colleagues have food or plant allergies before selecting gifts in those categories. * Take the time to package and wrap gifts with care. Dont: * Overspend, especially when purchasing a gift for your boss. * Give presents to colleagues outside of your gift circle in order to make a good impression or curry favor. * Choose joke or gag gifts, even for coworkers you think you know well. While the recipient might appreciate the gesture, it could be misinterpreted by others. * Re-gift or give items that are used or in anything but pristine condition. * Stray outside the limits of good taste. In other words, dont even think about gifts that could be considered too personal (including clothing, perfume or jewelry) or are in any way political, religious, racial, or sexual. And unless you are absolutely certain of the recipients tastes and habits, steer clear of alcoholic beverages of any kind. * Give gifts that can be misconstrued as having a hidden meaning or agenda, such as flowers (especially roses), cash, lingerie, or personal hygiene products.

* Leave anyone out. Hurt feelings are hard to overcome and can strain otherwise productive working relationships.

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Starting new traditions can cement family ties during holidays

Much of what makes the holiday season so special is the traditions that people hold dear. While families have traditions that stretch back decades, there is plenty of opportunity to embrace new means of celebration to breathe new life into Christmas, Chanukkah or the seasons other holidays. Chances are youre already hanging stockings or going caroling this year. You can add some of these and modify as they fit for your family. 1. Feed the wildlife. During the cold days of winter, birds and small animals that dont hibernate may find it difficult to forage for food. By trimming an outdoor pine tree in edible snacks youll have a beautiful tree and one that benefits the wildlife as well. String peanuts and other nuts for the squirrels. Make little ornaments out of suet and string for the birds. Berries and corn can be enjoyed by all. Be sure to choose a tree that is far enough away from the home, so you dont have too many scavengers hunting and pecking around the house. 2. Create a photo Advent calendar. Make your own Advent calendar that has small doors that open up to photos of different family members. Or use a collection of childrens pictures that showcase how theyve changed as theyve grown older. 3. Adopt a child for holiday gifts. Each year you can bring a smile to a child in need by purchasing a present for an underprivileged kid. Some post offices sponsor Letters from Santa events where participants can respond to one of the thousands of letters mailed to The North Pole. Or work with a local charity that organizes events to bring gifts to children in hospitals or in foster care. 4. Holiday story countdown. Every night in December watch a movie or read a story that tells an uplifting holiday tale. Use this as a method of counting down until Christmas.

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Scandanavians associated Mistletoe with Frigga, their goddess of love, and it may be from this that we derive the custom of kissing under the mistletoe. Those who kissed under the mistletoe had the promise of happiness and good luck in the following year. The practice of kissing under the mistletoe was described in 1820 by American author Washington Irving in his The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon: The mistletoe is still hung up in farm-houses and kitchens at Christmas, and the young men have the privilege of kissing the girls under it, plucking each time a berry from the bush. When the berries are all plucked the privilege ceases. Mistletoe was used by Druid priests 200 years before the birth of Christ in their win-

Some intiguing facts about Mistletoe

ter celebrations. They revered the plant since it had no roots yet remained green during the cold months of winter. Mistletoe is intriguing botanically because it is a partial parasite (a hemiparasite). As a parasitic plant, it grows on the branches or trunk of a tree and sends out roots that penetrate into the tree and take up nutrients. But it also can grow on its own and produce food by photosynthesis. The mistletoe that is commonly used as a Christmas decoration (Phoradendron flavescens) is native to North America and grows as a parasite on trees in the West and also along a line down the East Coast from New Jersey to Florida. European mistletoe (Viscum album) figured prominently in Greek mythology, and is believed to be The Golden Bough of Aeneas, ancestor of the Romans. It is said that among Romans, enemies who met under mistletoe would lay down their weapons and embrace. Mistletoe is rarely found growing on oak trees, and as such was especially sacred to the ancient Celtic Druids. On the sixth night of the moon, white-robed Druid priests would cut the oak mistletoe with a golden sickle. Two white bulls would be sacrificed amid prayers that the recipients of the mistletoe would prosper. The sticky juice of mistletoe berries was used as adhesive to trap small animals or birds. In South Africa, it is called Bird lime in English. According to custom in the English-speaking world,

On the night prior, reading Twas the Night Before Christmas should suffice. 5. Remember someone who has passed on. The holiday season is one made beautiful by lit candles and twinkling lights. Remember a loved one or a friend who has passed away by lighting a remembrance candle in his or her honor. Its a way this person can still be part

of the festivities. 6. Have a holiday singa-long. Sure it may be tradition to go around the neighborhood singing carols, but its just as fun indoors. Have a singing party where guests are given lyrics to popular tunes they can sing around the piano or karaoke machine. 7. Bring some joy to a public servant. Police of-

ficers, firefighters, military personnel ... many of these workers do not get off for the holidays. There are a certain number of public servants who must remain on call in the event of an

emergency. Treat these people to something enjoyable when they may be missing their own festivities. Cook or cater a meal for a fire house, deliver cookies to the police station or put together care packages for people living on a military base. 8. Banish the holiday blues. When the holidays are set to go for another year, many people find they become a little down. After all, a home that was once filled with merry trinkets may now go back to the bare essentials. Create a tradition where everyone in the family receives one more gift -- a personalized ornament that can be packed away for use next year -- thats given in January before the decorations are packed away. Its another opportunity to open a present, and it symbolizes looking forward to the joy of next year.

the mistletoe must not touch the ground between its cutting and its removal as the last of Christmas greens at Candlemas; it may remain hanging through the year, often to preserve the house from lightning or fire, until it was replaced the following Christmas Eve. In the Middle Ages and later, branches of mistletoe were hung from ceilings to ward off evil spirits. In Europe they were placed over house and stable doors to prevent the entrance of witches. In some parts of England, the Christmas mistletoe is burned on the 12th night lest all the boys and girls who have kissed under it never marry. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Deep-frying your Thanksgiving turkey: remember, safety first!

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Many turkey lovers agree that deep frying is the best way to produce the most flavorful and moist version of the traditional centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal. However, if you choose to go the deep-frying route, you have to be careful that the bird isnt the only thing that gets fried on Thanksgiving Day. More than 141 serious fires and hot-oil burns have been reported from the use of turkey fryers in the past decade, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If a turkey fryer is used the way its supposed to be, and by people who are not impaired by alcohol or drugs, I think theyre fine, said Dr. Thomas Esposito, chief of the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Burns in the Department of Surgery at Loyola University Chicagos Stritch School of Medicine. Injuries from turkey fryers are rare, but when they happen

oil begins to smoke. Make sure the turkey is completely thawed, and be careful with marinades. Oil and water dont mix, and water can cause oil to spill over, creating a fire or even an explosion. Dont overfill the fryer with oil. Turkey fryers can ignite in seconds after oil hits the burner. Keep a fire extinguisher for oil fires close at hand, and know how to operate it. Never use a hose in an attempt to douse a turkey-fryer fire. If youre burned, seek immediate medical attention. Taking care to not become a victim of a fire and serious burns also applies inside the home on Thanksgiving Day, the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as many as on an average day, according to the National Fire Protection Association. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Secret to feeding a holiday crowd? Just say buffet

The countdown to the holidays is on, bringing with it the challenge of how to serve a large gathering fast and easy. Fear not! Theres a simple solution. Forego the traditional, fullservice, sit-down meal and opt instead for a buffet-style serving. F ollow these three steps and yours will be a gathering remembered with fondness by both your guests and you. 1. Divide and Conquer: No more waiting in lines as Uncle Fred peruses the spread so slowly other guests nearly faint from hunger! Set up multiple food stations. This idea will save your sanity, says Chef Jeff Gillis, www.CelebratingHome.com. A few days before your gathering, clear most items off your kitchen countertops, table, island and dining room buffet and move contents to the laundry room or garage. Convert each area into a serving station where foods will be grouped by category. Label each area with a sticky note so that when the big day arrives, the stations can quickly assembled. At each serving station, stack plates so diners neednt traipse off to the table for one. Pre-fill glasses with ice and beverages for quick pick-up. Remember, its hard to carry more than a plate and glass so preset the table with napkins and flatware. 2. Control the Crowd: Dont think twice about placing tables in multiple rooms, adds Chef Gillis. Thats better than crowding everyone together or asking guests to balance plates on laps while sitting on your sofa. To seat people quickly (and without a fuss), use place cards. 3. Keep It Simple: Flowers in a vase are so last year. Instead, style up the buffet with an eye-catching Gratitude Tree, a sculptural bronze metal tabletop tree festooned with ribboned tree tags. Guests write what theyre thankful for on tags and after dinners done, take turns reading. This is a unique way to remind guests about the true meaning of the day and, because the tree arrives ready for display, its a real timesaver. Remember -- every minute saved adds up to extra time you can spending enjoying the day with your guests.

Holiday cheese party can be nice alternative to formal meal

Treat your friends and family to a global culinary adventure this holiday season by hosting a casual cheese-tasting party in place of a sit-down meal. MyGourmetConnections suggested pairings of cold meats, cheeses, condiments and beverages will set the scene for a memorable get-together thats easy on the host and hostess.

person and about the same for the meats. Using these guidelines, 1/2 pound of each of the cheeses and meats weve suggested here should serve 8 people. If you dont mind leftovers, you may want to allow a little extra of each to be safe. The Presentation: Plan on taking your cheese out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor and texture. Group the proper pairings together on decorative plates, wooden boards or marble slabs and have small plates, picks and napkins available so your guests can munch and mingle easily throughout the evening. Generally speaking, white wines pair best with this cheese assortment. Suggestions include Chablis or White Burgundy, Semi-dry Riesling, unoaked Chardonnay and a sparkling Spanish Cava. Quick Tip: To make buttered pumpernickel rounds: Get a loaf of fresh, thin-sliced pumpernickel bread. Using a round biscuit cutter, cut 2 or 3 rounds from each slice. Spread each round with a very thin layer of softened butter and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt. Bake in a 400 F oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until toasted and crisp. To find the recipe for our easy-to-make Apple-Cranberry Chutney, more info on choosing the right wine and beer for your party and additional tips for creating the perfect cheese board, visit: www.MyGourmetConnection.com/cheeseplate/ (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Menu: Norways famous Jarlsberg is a mild cows milk cheese with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and smooth texture. It pairs well with cubed or thin-sliced turkey, crisp seedless grapes and buttered pumpernickel rounds. Woolwich Dairys Triple Creme Goat Brie is a soft-ripened goats milk cheese from Canada. It has a fresh grassy flavor and a rich, creamy texture. Its delicious served with the subtle spice of Black Forest ham and a condiment with tangy fruit flavors like a homemade chutney. The Gran Maestre Manchego Semicurado (also available under the Villacenteno label) is a sheeps milk cheese from Spain that has been aged for 3 months to produce a nutty, buttery flavor. Serve with drycured ham, preferably a Spanish Serrano or Italian Prosciutto, and accompany the pairing with fresh or dried figs and spicetoasted almonds. The Planning: Determining how much to buy can be a bit tricky, but when cheese and meats (charcuterie) make up the whole menu, plan on about 1 ounce of each cheese per