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Man facing arson charge

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A Gonzales man has been arrested and charged with attempted arson after being caught attempting to set a house on fire. Gonzales Police report that officers were dispatched to a home in the 200 block of Wallace at around 8:40 p.m. Feb. 20. The officers arrived to find a man attempting to light gasoline that had been poured around the resi-
dence and a window that was broken. The officers also found two empty gas cans, and witnesses identified a suspect seen pouring the gas around the home. Manuel Almaguer Jr., 31, of Gonzales was arrested and faces charges of arson, criminal mischief and resisting arrest in the incident. GPD, Page A11
Gonzales woman dies in accident

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a left turn and was struck by a 2005 Nissan Murano driven by Shelly Ann Foley, 44, of Harwood. Anderson was airlifted to University Hospital in San Antonio, where she was later pronounced dead by medical authorities. The passenger in her vehicle, Donald Ray Anderson, 73, of Gonzales, and Foley were both taken to Gonzales Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
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Program sees kids, fish get acquainted

By JULIANA MATHEWS
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Six-year-old John Trejo lands the big one (above) during Saturdays KidFish event. Below, its a shrimp with a whopper: Johns 24.5-inch catfish was the biggest caught in the day of fun.
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Lake Wood Park hosted both KIDFISH and KATS, two popular fishing tournaments, on Saturday. Saturdays attendance reached record levels at the normally serene Lake Wood Park just west of Gonzales. KIDFISH was a baiting success with 86 registrants from ages one to 16 years. While the kids fished
Man faces charges after vehicle chase

A Gonzales woman died as a result of a two-vehicle accident Feb. 20. Gonzales Police report officer Matthew Cowan was dispatched to the scene of the accident at the intersection of US Hwy 183 and US Hwy 90A at about 5:06 p.m. Investigation showed that a red 2011 Chevrolet Impala driven by Marianne Lee Anderson, 80, of Gonzales, failed to yield the right of way while making
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2091 North and Hwy 90A at around 8:23 p.m. Feb. 20. The vehicle, containing a male driver and female passenger, refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit which reached speeds of up to 80 mph continuing east on Hwy 90A into Gonzales. The vehicle was reported to have run at least one other red light before turning north on Church St. and eventually stopping at a residence in the 2400 CHASE, Page A11
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nearby, 52 adults competed in the KATS kayak anglers tournament held on the main area of the lake. KIDFISH tournaments are about spending quality time with family and friends. Everything is provided for free: polls, bait, bobbers, and even chips and hotdogs for lunch. The young participants are categorized into three age groups: 6 and under, 7-11, and 12-16 years old. It is all about the kids -- parents are not allowed to touch the polls unless the child needs assistance baitKIDFISH, Page A3
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A Gonzales man was jailed and charged with evading arrest and possession of a small amount of marijuana after leading Gonzales Sheriff s Deputies and Gonzales Police on a high-speed chase late in the evening of Feb. 20. A news release from the Gonzales County Sheriff s Office notes that Deputy Jared Brumme attempted to make a traffic stop for failing to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of FM
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Crane named to head Apache program

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things, positive things, about Gonzales. Groesbecks Goats reached the playoffs in 2013 and finished 4-7 in Cranes first year after coming over from San Angelo Central, where hed had been the defensive coordinator. He has also coached previously in Alice, and has a background as a mathematics instructor. The Gonzales ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday named Groesbeck High School athletic director and head coach Kori Crane as the new AD/head football coach for the Apaches. Were extremely excited, Crane said in a telephone interview Friday morning. We did our research and Ive heard nothing but outstanding
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Crane and his wife Leslie have two children, Braxton and Cason, who will be GISD students. A news release from GISD said Gonzales ISD is pleased to announce the hire of new district Athletic Director/head football Coach Kodi Crane. Mr. Crane comes highly qualified and most recently served as the Athletic Director/HD FB coach in Groesbeck ISD. We are so fortunate to have Mr. Crane on board. He believes in the CRANE, Page A11
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Independence Day Salute set

The Gonzales County Historical Commission will host a Texas Independence Day Celebration at the Gonzales Memorial Museum on Sunday, March 2. The event will begin at 1:15 p.m. with a wreath-laying by members of the Texas Nationalist Movement at the Defenders Monument in front of the museum to honor the nine garrison members and 32 reinforcements from Gonzales who died at the Alamo. The Independence Day ceremony will begin at 1:30 in the Amphitheater at the rear of the museum. Glenda Gordon, Gonzales CHC, Chairperson, will make introductory remarks and members from the Gonzales VFW Post 4817 will post the colors, followed by pledges to the American and Texas flags.
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An invocation will be delivered by Father Randy Melton, Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Gonzales Gonzales County Judge David Bird and Mayor Bobby Logan will deliver greetings, and then a program, March 2, 1836Texans Choose Independence will be presented by The Shakespeare Ninjas Performers CEREMONY, Page A11
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March 6, 1933 in California, the daughter of Walter and Georgia Gray Allen. She attended the University of Southern California and worked as a nurse for many years. Marianne loved fishing, reading and most of all gardening. She was known for her Green Thumb and grew vegetables and beautiful flowers. She was a very active member of the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband Donald Ray Curly Anderson of Gonzales; daughters: Paula Phillips and husband Rich of Jonestown, Bonnie Estrada of Taylor and Roberta Chasey and husband Dave better learn how to take care of yourself. There is going to be a war. He was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii just prior to December 7, 1941 thus missing the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He went to Europe under the command of General George Patton, first to England and then to Africa, as a tank commander. In late 1942, he transferred to the Air Corps as a top turret gunner on a B-25. He flew 43 missions before he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. He was allowed to fly again in 1946 and was a member of a B-29 crew as a radio operator in the 509th Bomb Wing, Strategic Air Command. He met Helen Joy Siepmann, of Monthalia, and they were married in 1946 in Monthalia, Texas. Into this union was born three sons Bill, Jim and John. Bill and Jim were born in Roswell, NM and John in Homestead, FL. He attended the NCO Academy at Barksdale AFB in Louisiana, graduating with honors. He was a member of a record setting B-29 crew that made the longest flight without refueling, from Tampa, Florida out into the Pacific, dropping The Bomb and returning to Tampa. He served in Magdalena Flores on May 24, 1965 in Nueva Rosita Coahila, Mexico. Alfredo enjoyed traveling to Mexico to visit with family. He also enjoyed watching TV. He liked to listen to Spanish Music, and his favorites were the oldies, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Paquita la del Bario, and Vicente Fernandez. He liked having BBQs with family and friends. Alfredo liked dancing and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. Alfredo was always smiling, and never met a stranger whom he didnt call a friend after they introduced themselves to each other. Alfredo was the person you could always count on to go out of his way to help anyone he could. Alfredo was a character who could always make someones day. He will be missed by many family and friends. Alfredo is survived by: Maria Moreno, his loving wife of 48 years, four sons: Jose Alfredo Moreno and his wife, Hilda of Gonzales, Texas, Juan Moreno and his wife, Guadalupe of Cleveland Tennessee, Michael Moreno and his wife, Clara of San Antonio, Texas, Alex Moreno of Gonzales, seven daughters; Alma Longoria and her husband, Serapio of Gonzales, Texas, Olga Carrizales and her husband, Elisio of Gonzales, Texas, Griselda Moreno and her significant other, Rogelio Barrera of Gonzales, Texas, Maria de Lourdes Moreno of Pleasanton; son Sunney Hanson and wife Jo Ann of New Braunfels; also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 at SeydlerHill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the funeral home with interment to follow at the Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery. ArrangeDavid Cliant Smith, ments under the care and 1927-2014 direction of Seydler-Hill SMITH Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, David Cliant Smith, 86, Gonzales, TX 830-672of Gonzales, passed away 3232 Monday, January 17, 2014. Indiana, Hawaii, Washington, California, New York, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, New Mexico, Florida, England, North Africa, Italy and Guam. He retired as a Master Sergeant, after 22 years service, July, 1959 at Homestead AFB, Florida. The family came Home to Gonzales. He became a State of Texas meat inspector and retired as area supervisor in 1981. He is survived by his wife, of 67 years, Joy of Gonzales; sons: William Arnold Bill Carson and wife Beverly of Houston, James Alan Jim Carson and wife Lisa of Cedar Park and John Granger Carson and wife Michelle of Gonzales. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren: Billy Carson of Houston, Kelly Carson of Dallas and Rocky Carson of Boise, Idaho. Graveside services with full military honors was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the Monthalia Methodist Cemetery with Reverend Paul Smith officiating. Memorials may be made to the Monthalia United Methodist Church. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, TX (830)672-3232. of Gonzales, Texas, Luz Moreno of Gonzales, Texas, Maria del Rosario Moreno of Gonzales, Texas, six brothers; Roman Moreno and his wife, Esperanza of Nueva Rosita, Mexico, Enrique Moreno and his wife, Anita of Nueva Rosita, Mexico, Rogelio Moreno and his wife, Teresa of Nueva Rosita, Mexico, Rodolfo Moreno and his wife, Margarita of Nueva Rosita, Mexico, Hilario Moreno and his wife, Armandina of Orange, Texas, Fidel Moreno of Nueva Rosita, Mexico, three sisters; Dora Izaguirra and her husband, Pedro of Gonzales, Texas, Teresa Ortega and her husband, Isidrio of Nueva Rosita, Mexico, Alejandra Escobedo and her husband, Romualdo of Nueva Rosita, Mexico, twenty-three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Francisco and Felicita Moreno, one brother; Guadalupe Moreno, and one sister; Maria (Leticia) Moreno. The family request memorials to: American Diabetes Association / P.O. Box 11454 / Alexandria, VA 22312 or American Heart Association / 7272 Greenville Ave. / Dallas, TX 75231 To join the family in celebrating Alfredos life and to sign the online guestbook, please go to: www. buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com He was born May 3rd, 1927 in Gonzales County the son of James and Theresa Smith. He was a graduate of Harwood High School. He worked as a rancher most all of his life and was a bookkeeper and ranch manager for the Abercrombie Ranch for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and all sports. He was a true Cowboy and roped until the past few years. He was a member of the Clark Baptist Church. He is survived by his sisters Ruth Land of Conroe and Adele Blundell of Gonzales; numerous nieces and nephews and his good neighbor and close friend Ken Ginter brighten everyones day. This was evident during his 28 years as a route salesman for Frito-Lay and 16 years with Buffington Funeral Home. Equally important to Joe was family gatherings, playing dominoes, golfing with his wife and children and listening to polka music. Joe and Earline also traveled most of the United States and parts of Canada, Mexico, Germany and Spain. Joe believed that one should live life to serve others. This was evident by his service as an alter server, lecturer, usher and as a Eucharistic minister at St. James Catholic Church and Warm Springs Hospital. He also participated on multiple ACTS team retreats and attended with his sons and a son-in-law. Joe was a devoted member and leader of the Knights of Columbus, serving two terms as Faithful Grand Knight of the local council, district deputy for 4 years and as a 4th Degree Faithful Navigator. He also served as president of Catholic Life, and was an early supporter of Future Farmers and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation will be held Friday, February 21 from 5 until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Reverend Wes Barfield officiating. Interment will follow at the Harwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include James Miller, Dustin Valle, A.J. Camarillo, Wayne Blundell, Glenn Blundell and Garlan Blundell. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232. of America. Joe is survived by Earline, his loving wife of 55 years; his siblings Frankie Vana, Catherine Cerny, Gabriel Gabler and Julius Vana; his 5 children, Karen and her husband, Kent, of Wimberley, Geraldine and her husband, Lynn, of Forney, Dan and his wife, Jennifer, of San Antonio, Betty and her husband, Andy, of Brentwood, Tenn. and Greg and his wife, Leslie, of Sachse; 10 grandchildren and 1 greatgranddaughter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus Council #5090 Scholarship Fund / 5454 US Hwy. 90-A East / Gonzales, Texas 78629, or to your charity of choice. A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Buffington Funeral Home chapel in Gonzales, led by the Knights of Columbus. The Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at Saint James Catholic Church in Gonzales, with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Interment followed at Saint James Catholic Cemetery.
Marianne Lee Anderson, 1933-2014 Marianne Lee Anderson, 80, of Gonzales, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014. She was born
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Cecil Frank Kit Carson, 1920-2014 Cecil Frank Kit Carson, M/SGT retired United States Air Force died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at his home in Gonzales. He was born in San Antonio on March 8, 1920 to Eunice Marie Halm and Cecil Frank Williams, Jr. When he was two his parents were divorced and several years later Eunice married Kit Carson. The family relocated to Jennings County, Indiana. He attended school in Scipio, Indiana and graduated from Scipio High School in 1937. A month after graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 with his parents permission and using a fake birth certificate. Dad Carson told him That Hitler is going to start something and you
Joe A. Vana, 1936-2014 Joe A. Vana, 77, of Gonzales departed from us to be with our Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. He was born April 8, 1936 in Praha to Frank and Mary Okruhlik Vana. Joe is preceded in death by his parents and twin sister, Mary Teresa Novak. He married Earline Marie Dierschke on May 17, 1958 in Moulton. Joes joy was interacting with people of all walks of life. He never met a stranger, always having a smile on his face, a story to share or offering his shoulder to lean on to
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Alfred Moreno Gaytan, 1943-2014 Alfredo Moreno Gaytan, 70, of Gonzales Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral Mass was under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating, Interment followed at Saint James Catholic Cemetery in Gonzales, Texas. A Rosary was recited at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Gonzales, Texas at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 24, 2014 with Deacon Alfonso Moreno officiating. Alfredo was born on August 15, 1943 in Palau Coahuila, Mexico. He was the son of Francisco and Felicita (Gaytan) Moreno. Alfredo married Maria
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Anthony DeCola with his winner Cruz Flores with his winner Raven Lookabill with her catch
Mike Mashi with his KATS trophy
KIDFISH: Record turnout

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Presly Just had three catches
Savannah Heximer gets acquainted with her catch
First Baptist Church is sponsoring the movie, Son of God, at the Lynn Theater on Monday, March 10. Free tickets are available through the church office, while tickets are available. You may call the church office at 830-672-9595 for more information. The movie begins at 7:00 p.m., but you are encouraged to be there by 6:50.
ing the hook, or reeling in the fish. Sometimes it just pays to show up. Twelve-year-old Cruz Flores, the only finalist in the 12-16 age group, took First Place with a seven-inch catch. Savannah Heximer, age 10, took First Place in the 7-11 age group with her 21-inch catch. Eight-year-old Raven Lookabill came in a close second with a 20.75 catfish. Six-year-old John Trejo won First Place in his age group, catching the tournaments biggest fish with a 24.5 inch catfish. Second Place went to Anthony Decola, age 6, with a 20.75 inch catfish.
Four-year-old Presley Just caught three fish, the most of any single participant in the tournament. KATS, the kayak anglers tournament series, participants took to the lake at the crack of dawn. Mike Mashl of Seguin won the $750 First Place prize with five bass totaling 90.5 inches, the longest measuring 21.25 inches. KIDFISH is a youth outreach program dedicated to facilitating and educating a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts. KATS is Texas largest freshwater kayak anglers tournament series. To participate in either of the ongoing tournaments visit KIDFISH.com or FishKats.com for more information.
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What would Alamo defenders think of us today?

They came from many lands, from many backgrounds and from many cultures. Some of them came from Kentucky, from North Carolina, from Louisiana, from Vermont, from Georgia and others of the fledgling United States. A famous contingent came from Tennessee, led by a cultural celebrity and former Congressman who might have harbored ambitions of becoming the father of a new nation. Some of them came from lands across the ocean: the numbers included Englishmen, Scotsmen, Irishmen, Spaniards, Germans, a Dane even a Frenchman whod distinguished himself under Napoleon, who was later identified as the only man who refused to cross the line in the sand and thus escaped the slaughter. Several were natives, born in Texas, who spoke little or no English. Some of those men rode in with a man whod made a name for himself as a notorious riverboat knifefighter and gambler. Others came with a native Tejano captain who was sent forth as a courier and who distinguished himself time and again fighting for Texas but was vilified and despised much of his life by the lead-
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ers of the new republic hed so valiantly fought to create. All could have slipped over the wall at any point and saved his life; all refused to abandon their cause. One was a native of Mexico whod deserted the Mexican Army at the start of the rebellion, fighting on the rebel side in several battles. As the attackers stormed the walls, he went to the rear of the chapel with the women and other noncombatants and convinced Santa Annas attackers that he was a prisoner of war. His life was spared. At least two of them were black. One rode in with his owner, Travis, and fought alongside him until Travis fell; he was spared as a noncombatant. Another, listed in historical records only as John, may have ridden in with Bowie, and died in the battle. The scarce information on
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Hispanics and the Tea Party, five years later

Five years after the founding of the Tea Party movement, it is stronger than ever particularly in Texas. What is curious to many political observers is how the movement has attracted so many Hispanics in our state. The reasons for this are several and clear. First, contrary to what the liberals believe, Hispanics are NOT all the same. There are Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans, Central Americans, and many other Hispanic types. Within Mexicans, the largest group, there are those who have lived in the U.S. for generations and those who just cross the border (legally and illegally). All have a different perspective on American politics. Many Hispanics are attracted to the family, faith-based conservative message. A recent research survey found that recent Hispanic immigrants are more like to be faith-based, family oriented, and law abiding than those who have live in the U.S. for more than one generation. Another reason is the outreach style of grassroots conservatives. While the GOP is
several other men suggests they may have been freed slaves seeking a new life in Texas. Forty-one of them were from a single Texas town: Gonzales. Nine of those were part of the original garrison, and thirty-two forever etched their names into history when they rode through the Mexican lines and entered the fort around 3 a.m. on March 1. Some of them were mere boys: two were listed as being but 16 years old. There were farmers and farriers, lawyers and cutthroats. Some were desperately poor, others relatively wealthy. Some have assumed legendary status in the years since their fall, with cities and counties bearing their names; others are but a footnote on the list of casualties of the battle. The besiegers intentionally left gaps in their lines to encourage the idea of slipping away and to encourage other nearby forces commanded by William Fannin and Sam Houston to attempt to come to the aid of the garrison. Yet, save couriers sent forth to call for aid, only one man is reputed to have deserted his comrades. The men who fought and died
defending The Alamo took their stand because they had seen their freedom being stripped away. The Constitution of the Republic theyd sworn allegiance to had been shredded by a populist would-be dictator intent on imposing his own ideas of governance on the population of his nation, a man whod already shown his ruthlessness by massacring thousands of Zacatecans in one rebellion. They fought and died because theyd been told that if they liked their freedom, they could keep it and that promise had turned out to be a lie. Today, only a small portion of the ground they fought to defend remains the small chapel and an adjacent courtyard. The main walls have been built over by skyscrapers housing everything from courts and parking lots to a garish arcade. The pyres where their bodies were collected and burned have never been conclusively identified and preserved. Only one, the brother of the local Alcalde, was permitted a Christian burial. The hallowed ground where they died is disgraced by a modern city government that wants to commercialize it and to turn the grounds over to the United Nations to fur-
ther disgrace it. This weekend, Texans honor the cause the defenders of The Alamo fought for the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2. On March 6, we commemorate the day they died in 1836, never knowing that independence had been declared. One wonders whether modern Texas now the thriving home to 26 million people and an economic juggernaut by itself could produce 188 men of such valor. How many of us would be willing to give up our creature comforts, our luxuries, our gadgets, and walk away from our families to fight and die for an idea, knowing the likelihood of our survival was very much doubtful? Or have we instead become the slaves of complacency, entertained by bread and circuses while a would-be emperor burns our freedom around us? The tale is told of Benjamin Franklin, emerging from the Constitutional Convention, being asked by a woman: Well, Doctor, what have we gota Republic or a Monarchy? His answer was, A republic, if you can keep it. Let us never forget. Remember The Alamo.
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George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
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busy hiring professional Hispanic consultants, grassroots conservatives are actively speaking, writing, blogging, and meeting their Hispanic neighbors and friends to give them the conservative message. Nothing beats the personal touch. A clear example is the difference between the Recall Bernal campaign in San Antonio, and the Jerry Patterson campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Hispanic grassroots conservatives are going door to door in San Antonio City Councilman Diego Bernals district to tell people about his liberal voting record and meeting great success. On the other hand, Jerry Patterson hired a high price Hispanic consultant who developed a video to send the Hispanic community. Who do you think will have better success? Yet another reason is the fact that the conservative message to the Hispanic community is not segregated. That means the message to Hispanics is the same as the message to any other American. The message of God, family, and country resonates as loudly for Hispanics as it does for any other group. The unfortunate situation is that the mainstream media keeps portraying Hispanics as a monolithic group who are victims and who primarily care about immigration. Worst among these is the Spanish language media. The liberal Univison and Telemundo television networks regularly refer to conservatives as anti-imigrante or anti-immigrant rather that anti-illegal immigration. Conservatives need Spanish speakers like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity to challenge liberals in Spanish. Liberals and GOP moderates need to accept the fact that the Tea Party movement is not going away. They should also realize that the Hispanics are more likely to help them and to vote for them are grassroots conservative Hispanics. They are true believers who work will to save THEIR nation, unlike the professional Hispanics consultants and politiqueras that you have to pay to get out the vote. Tea Party grassroots conservative Hispanics are Americans first. Remember, we have a great conservative American of Hispanic decent in Texas named Senator Ted Cruz and he didnt need to promote Hispanic credentials to be elected. He just promoted his Americanism.
United Auto Workers: maybe in death spiral?

The activist Florence Reece wrote the union ballad Which Side Are You On? in the midst of Kentuckys so-called Harlan County War in the 1930s. Posed this question by the United Auto Workers, employees of Volkswagens Chattanooga, Tenn., plant answered that they dont want to be on the side of a union that is slipping into irrelevance. Once a 1.5 million-member behemoth, the UAW has seen its membership decline to a fourth of what it was in the late 1970s. Everything had lined up for it in Chattanooga. Not only was VW officially neutral, it tilted the playing field in favor of the union. The company allowed it to campaign in the plant -- a major advantage -- while opponents were excluded. The media was praising Volkswagens enlightened European attitude toward organized labor and celebrating imminent victory for the union. Then the workers had their say. The UAW reportedly spent $5 million in the course of a campaign that lasted two years, and lost by a 712 to 636 vote. The motto of the old American Federation of Labor was a fair days wage for a fair days work. VW workers felt they already had it. Wages in Chattanooga are comparable to those of new hires of the Detroit automakers, roughly $20 an hour. The unionization of the workforce would make it possible for VW to form a European-style works council of management and workers to make decisions about the plant. But workers already felt amply consulted by management. Even UAW SecretaryTreasurer Dennis Williams attested, Volkswagens a class act. This is hardly the Battle of the Overpass, when company thugs beat UAW officials trying to organize Ford in the 1930s. This is a car company putting out a welcome mat for union organizers who still couldnt manage to organize.
Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.
Florence Reece wrote, Come all of you good workers/Good news to you Ill tell/Of how the good old union/Has come in here to dwell. But the workers in Chattanooga didnt consider it such good news. Bob King, the head of the UAW, thinks they are guilty of false consciousness. If only they werent so viciously misled by outside agitators, like Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, the former mayor of Chattanooga who helped to woo VW to the city in the first place. He rightly said that the UAW is in a death spiral. Kings union was found alone in a room in 2009 with two nearly dead car companies. After the UAW did so much to chase automaking out of Detroit with unsustainable labor costs and ridiculous work rules, it is no wonder that workforces havent welcomed it into the South, where right-to-work states have become alluring destinations for foreign car companies. For the longest time, the business model of the UAW has been to take its members dues and funnel them to friendly Democratic politicians. Unless it breaks into the South, the union knows its all but doomed. It may feel this institutional imperative keenly, but workers in good manufacturing jobs who owe nothing to this self-serving dinosaur from the 20th century dont. They can be forgiven for wondering which side the union is on. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2014 by King Features Synd., Inc.
In Your View
This is an edited transcript of an interview with former mayor of Riverton, Wyoming, John Vincent heard on The News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: There are recent national headlines that read like a bad joke. They say that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may hand over the city of Riverton, Wyoming to the Wind River Indian Reservation. This makes me shudder because while Riverton is on the reservation it is similar to any larger community near agricultural areas in Texas. Also, there are currently several candidates running for statewide Texas offices that either have filed lawsuits against the EPA, or base their campaigns on battling the EPA over Texas water. It brings to question, how much power do federal bureaucracies wield? Would you please explain the situation? Vincent: I read the headline youre talking about and thats a good way to sell newspapers. Riverton, Wyoming, is located in the center of the Wind River Indian Reservation. In 1905 the federal government and the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes opened land for homesteading for nonIndians settlers. There was concern whether the reservation would shrink, or the settlement would somehow diminish the borders. In this case, the Arapaho and Shoshone tribal council created the Wind River Environmental Quality Department and needed funding. The EPA has a procedure under which, through federal statutes, they may treat certain agencies as a state. This is called Treatment As a State (TAS). The tribes asked that they be treated as a state for the purpose of conducting air quality monitoring. This does not give them the right to regulate or do anything else. The tribes filed for the TAS and used the historic boundaries. That is what caused the controversy. Over the course of three years we made numerous agreements with the tribes. These included agreements over law enforcement, taxation, and whether the tribe would adopt our land use plans. We eliminated false claims that the tribes were trying to take over the city or homesteaded land. We had agreements that addressed every bug-
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The facts say Obama is a conservative

Dear Editor, Every day I hear or read how much of a failure our president is or how hes fundamentally changing our country for the wworse, but here are the facts. We have 47 months of private sector job growth, a 6.6% unemployment rate lowest since Oct. 2008 before he took office and last year was a record-breaking year for Wall Street as well. We have 8.3 billion bartrels of oil being produced here in the USA, a 46% increase over the years of 2011-2014. He didnt sign an executive order banning automatic assault rifles after the carnage of Newtown like the one Bill Clinton did you know, the one G.W. Bush kept in place during his presidency. He left it up to Congress and you can go to Walmart today and buy an AR if you want to. Hes deported more than two million undocumented people during his administration, the highest deportation rate in the history of any presidency, including Republicans. He just signed a farm bill into law that cuts the SNAP food stamps program by $8 billion while at the same time making sure that farmers get their billions in federal aid taxpayer money. The abortion rate also dropped last year significantly because of laws enacted in many states under this president, who says its a state issue. On the issue of gay marriage, he is also on record saying it is also an issue left up to the states. He also made it impossible for you to be denied coverage on your health care plan. You know, the health care plan you already had and got sick, needed an expensive operation, but (since) you had acne in high school and had acne cream prescribed by the doctor and failed to put that on yourinsurance application and now youre denied treatment because its considered a pre-existing condition. And I know he said if you like your doctor you can keep your doctor, but I live in Texas highest rate of uninsured adults and children and my response is, what doctor? These are the facts of the Obama presidency: more job growth, more oil production, less abortions, strong on states rights. He promised change just didnt know (it would be) to the right. Thomas Enriquez Gonzales
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True love sets boundaries

The longer we live, or the more we are surrounded by death, the more time-sensitive we get. We become acutely aware of the ticking down of our biological clock, and consider what we have not yet done. We begin to understand that our time is a precious commodity that should not be wasted in doing things that dont really matter, and that living for our own temporary pleasure is a shallow existence. The world measures a successful life by the things we have accumulated, by the power we have managed to gain, and by the degree of recognition we receive from others. But, these things are temporary feel-goods that leave us empty once theyve outlived their usefulness. So, if we have managed to be successful in every area of life, according to the worlds standards, but have not done the one thing that God asks us to do while we are here, then we have failed miserably. Our number one priority is to live our lives in a manner that is pleasing to God. This starts with accepting His gift of salvation. John 3 teaches that spiritual new birth comes from God when we are willing to yield to His will. We are here is to choose whom we will follow in this life and into the next. When our time on earth is over, and we find ourselves face to face with God, we will have to answer this one question...Did you choose to believe in who Jesus is and in what He did for you? Our choice in this matter is the true measure of our success, because it determines where we will spend our eternal life. Some people draw away from God because they consider what theyve done, and because they cant for-
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give themselves, assume that God wont either. That is not true. Regardless of what we have done wrong God forgives us of everything, as long as our sorrow for doing those things leads to repentance. Repentance is not simply saying Im sorry. It is a heart change that produces a change in behavior; it is turning away from what is wrong and steadfastly going toward what is right (according to God). Billy Graham puts it this way...Biblical repentance is the fuel which is used to propel our life with God at the controls. Until we utilize that fuel, we are earthbound, tied down by our ego, our pride, our troubles and guilt. Young people are often chained in a prison of purposelessness, uncertainty, and even guilt. Many an older person faces old age and death with dread and fear. True repentance can release those chains. The new spiritual birth that the Bible talks about starts with recognizing our own sinful nature and realizing that without divine intervention we are personally doomed. The book of Romans 2:13 tells us If you sin without knowing what youre doing, God takes that into account. But if you sin knowing full well what youre doing, thats a different story entirely. Believing in Christ is a commitment to surrender our will over to him, and not be ashamed to tell others about our new found life. The bible teaches that a per-
son who is born-again has a changed will, changed affections, changed objectives for living, changed disposition, new purpose. He receives a new nature and a new heart. He becomes a new creation. Paul says in Romans 6:13 that it is being alive from the dead. Some people are deceived into thinking that saying they believe in God and in Jesus is enough to be saved; but we cant continue to live like the devil and think we will be accepted into heaven when we die. Its important for a person to know that...merely hearing Gods law is a waste of your time if you dont do what he commands. Doing, not hearing, is what makes the difference with God. I think that most Christians want to do what pleases God; but oftentimes we are more concerned about offending people. So we keep our mouths shut and watch the people we care about stray further and further away from God, hoping they will see for themselves that they are off track. We look on as they pound nails into their proverbial coffin; because we are afraid of losing their companionship, their friendship or their love. But, we often fail to consider the consequences of our silence. What if today is the last chance we have to warn someone that their lifestyle is not acceptable to God? If we really love them we wouldnt let them destroy themselves. True love is not permissive; it sets boundaries so that the people we care about wont come to harm. God keep you safe till next time... love, eloise www.loveeloise.com friend me @loveeloise
a-boo gossip item that came up in coffee shops. But a lot of local folks were worried about what the Indians and the EPA had up their sleeves. There was an active group of people that believed the Indians and agreements couldnt be trusted. They feared for their land and water, and ultimately they raised such a ruckus that the Indians rescinded the agreements. Also, they worried about me. The Department of Justice representative that was handling the matter suggested that I seek personal protection. So the agreements werent approved except for a couple of land use deals where the Arapaho let us go ahead with a Job Corps project and gave us easements to run water lines. But one thing that came out of the TAS proceedings was that the state of Wyoming decided the reservation boundaries were not diminished by the 1905 law allowing non-Indian homesteading. Brune: Lets simplify. This Indian reservation has a lot of white landowners who are using irrigation water from the mountains to raise crops. These landowners are concerned with water rights for irrigation water and theyre concerned about their private property rights. Vincent: My family farmed on the reservation. My Grandpa was one of the first homesteaders. Many of the people that were activists against the EPAs TSA ruling live in an area that was affected by an Act in 1953. That is the Midvale Irrigation District. That area was specifically not included in the TAS area. But when you say, Treatment As a State (TAS), that doesnt mean the Tribal Council wants the Wind River Reservation to be a state, is a state, or wants to be a state. What it says is there are jobs that the EPA may do. And those jobs may be delegated to a state. They may be delegated to a city,
or they may be delegated to an Indian tribe. All theyre saying is that for purposes for doing that one limited job, these entities will be treated as a state. The tribes wanted grants. They were looking for money. Forty percent of Wyomings revenue comes from the federal government. More than half of our state is owned by the federal government. What is going on in Wyoming has happened in other states. Michigan has gone through the same procedures and was able to reach agreements on all issues between Indians and non-Indians. It was all resolved by agreement. When the headlines hit the newspapers it swept into a firestorm. There was bloggers talking about fighting and shooting each other its nuts. So, I wrote the chairman of the Arapaho tribe, Darrel ONeal, and said, Darrel, please lets sit down and resolve this like grownups. He wrote the federal government and asked for breathing room so that we could resolve a resolution to address concerns. Thankfully, the EPA agreed. Now, were waiting for the state to come forward and help resolve issues. Brune: ONeal? Theres a good Shoshone/Arapaho name. But anyway, Riverton is a city like so many others in the U.S. Youre telling me that noise is all about the Indians wanting to monitor air quality? Vincent: Yes, it ridiculous. Brune: What is the problem with air quality? The biggest industry is alfalfa. Vincent: I dont think there is one. The only air quality issues are where there is oil and gas exploration. I personally think its all about funding this new agency. I dont know that there is any issue with air quality. Brune: Weve practically dispelled the entire brouhaha. But one reason folks are worried is because anytime the Indians go to court they win. Vincent: Yes, the Northern Arapaho Tribe is the only Indian tribe in the U.S. that has no oversight by the feds, state, or local government for their casino. And thats because of bad faith actions by the state in the past. Brune: I can see why people are scared.
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Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds February 1-28 Avalon Park Gonzales Development, LLC to 1835 Investments, LLC, w/d, Lts. 1-8, 1A & 1B, Blk. A, 1835 Village Phase 1 Subdvn. Bustos, Linda P. to Bustos, Jimmy, w/d, Lt. 8, Blk. 38, Nixon. Trojacek, Wesley to Trojacek, Theresa Elizabeth, w/d, Lt. 215, Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Unit 2. Davis, James Randall to Anderson, Jimmy and Anderson, Elizabeth, w/d, 10.00 Acres (Tract 18) Land Mart Ranches, Inc. Subdvn, David Moses Svy, A-334. Villarreal, Elena to Villarreal, Maria A., w/d, 31.98 Acres, David Moses Svy, A-334. Izaguirre, Kwana Williams to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Rafter FC Development, Inc., to Rafter FC Homes, Inc., w/d, Lt. 7, Blk. 2, Lous Garden Subdvn, Gonzales. Rafter FC Development, Inc. to Rafter FC Homes, Inc., w/d, Lt. 21, Blk. 1, Lous Garden Subdvn, Gonzales. Hausman, Douglas K. (Indiv. & Co-Trustee), Hausman Family Revocable Trust, Hausman, Pamela R. (Co-Trustee), Detmer, David L. (Trustee), Detmer Family Trust, David, Detmer Family Trust, Barbara, Detmer, Barbara L. (Indiv. & Trustee), Hausman, Barbara L. (FKA), Forcey, Deboray A. and Hausman, Deboray A. (FKA), to Box Jr, Frank A., w/d, 35.72 Acres, Juan Jose Tejada Svy, A-448. Davis, Raymond to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Clemons, Peggy Washington to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Cravin, Faye Gailord to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Flowers, Donald Ray to EOG Resources, Inc., ol, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Borrer, Keith, Mercer, Kristi and McGuffin, Jennifer K. to Forest Oil Corporation, o/l, 95.05 Acres, William Small Svy, A-425. Williams, Orlin Gayle and Williams, Erma Christine to Rummage, James P. and Rummage, Mary E., w/d, Lts. 1-3, Bee Creek Subdvn. Marriage License Brecosky, Gary Francis and Miller, Ronda Ann. Rodriguez, Corey Rene and Anzaldua, Julie Rose. Long, Bonn and Seng, Borany. Vera Jr., Ramon and Nuncio, Amada I. Assumed Names Holmes Foods Poultry, Ltd., Rio Grande Poultry, Nixon. May, Nathan Loneranger Cattle Company, Nixon. Pettus Jr, Warren P. and Fills, Sharon Ann Pettus Warron Partnership, Gonzales.
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Smiley calls election, talks over hiring peace officer

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SMILEY The Feb. 20 regular meeting of the Smiley City Council saw the council approve the calling of the May 10 city elections. The election on May 10 will be from the hours of 7a.m.-7p.m. and the voting will take place at the Smiley Volunteer Fire Dept on US 87. Early voting is set to run from April 28 through May 2 and will be at City Hall from the hours of 8 a.m.-12 p.m. May 5 and May 6 have been designated as early voting days that will have 12 hour voting hours from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Incumbent Mayor Ellis Villasana Ken Holt of San Antonio Water Systems presents a donation check to Sarah Wisand council member incumbents Wilchnewski for the Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show. The show begins its run March 7. lie Ann Canion and Kathy Whitehead (Photo by Dave Mundy) are up for re-election. Jillian Moreno will be on the ballot to challenge the incumbents for a council seat. No person has filed to run against Villasana for the mayor seat as of now.
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The deadline for persons filing to have a place on the ballot as a candidate is Feb. 28. Also at the meeting, Smiley Municipal Judge Gary Schroeder was on hand at the meeting to have a preliminary discussion with the council about the possibility of the City hiring a part-time peace officer/ city marshal for law enforcement purposes in the future. Proper law ordinances are in place and the City has an inter-local agreement with the Gonzales County Sheriff Department for the Citys law enforcement needs, but city officials contend that more may be needed. I have some commitments from the county sheriff department and the constable, but sometimes thats not enough, so were thinking about getting a part-time peace officer, explained Villasana after the meeting. The hiring of a possible peace officer is still in the discussion and review phase, along with financial considerations. As things become available were going to try to implement this, said Villasana.
Ghost Tour coming up March 8

If youve ever wanted to be part of a real paranormal-hunting expedition, youre invited to do just that March 8. CASPR (Crossroads Area Scientific Paranormal Research) will take 24 individuals on a two-hour introductory experience at the Old Jail Museum in Gonzales as part of a fund-raiser for the facility.
Participants will hear stories about past encounters, instruction on use of equipment and will be part of an actie investigation of the Old Jail. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the Old Jail Museum, 414 St. Lawrence, by calling 830-203-1834 or by e-mail at jail@ gonzaleschc.org.
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Womens Study Club News

By PATTY NANCE
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The Womens Study Club met in the lovely home of Ann Covert, better known as the St. James Inn, on February 12, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. This meeting was the annual Valentine Exchange. As each member arrived, they dropped their Valentine into a decorated hat box. Since we had new members present, refreshments of punch and homemade cookies were served while everyone enjoyed looking at Anns Valentine collection and beautiful decorations. The meeting was opened by President Mary Louise Veselka with the members reciting the club collect. The program, a book review by Martha Jo Whitt, was given before the business meeting. The book reviewed was My Beloved World, the autobiography written by Sonia Sotomayor. She is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, being confirmed to that position in May 2009. She is the first Hispanic justice and the courts third female justice. Sonia was raised in the Bronx, New York City and is of Puerto Rican descent. Her father was an alcoholic who had only a third grade education and her mother was a telephone operator and later a practical nurse. She and her brother, now a physician and university professor, were raised in the tenements in South Bronx by their mother after the early death of her father. At the age of seven, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and had to give herself shots because her parents could not handle the situation. From the time she
was ten years old, Sonia wanted to become an attorney. She was inspired by reading Nancy Drew books and watching the Perry Mason television series. Her mother put great stress on education and Sonia graduated as valedictorian of her class. She entered Princeton University on a full scholarship but knowing only of the Bronx and Puerto Rico, her first two years were difficult. Sonia decided the best was to learn was to listen until you figured out things. She was an activist for Latinos and worked to get more Latino professors hired and students enrolled at both Princeton and later when she entered Yale Law School. Following college and law school, she worked as an attorney in New York and was very visible in public service roles. She was confirmed, the first Hispanic federal judge, as a U.S. District Judge in New York state in 1992. She continued to serve in various judgeships and work actively for Hispanics, especially women. She has always asserted that it is better to build bridges instead of walls. Continuing the business meeting, the roll was called with 18 members present, 1 absent, and 4 excused. The minutes of the January 9 meeting were read and approved with no corrections or additions. Alice King, treasurer, reported the bank balance. Each committee gave their reports. For Program, Martha Jo brought sign-up sheets back for meeting hostess and program suggestions for next year. Vicki Frenzel and Mary Ckodre will plan the annual pilgrimage for our meeting in April.
Beth Newman reported that Norma Fink and Nancy Logan accepted the invitation to join the club and were present at the meeting. Martha Jo Whitt proposed another new member. The motion was made, seconded and passed to extend an invitation to her and Beth will send her a letter of invitation. There was no formal report from the Library committee this month. Jean Ollom passed around the books purchased in memory of Anna Laura Forshagen and Alice Bachmayer that will be donated to the library. There was no Old Business. Under New Business, Carol Wallace passed around the membership list to verify each members information for inclusion in the yearbook for next year. The meeting was closed at 5:15 p.m. The annual Valentine exchange followed. The hat box was passed around and each member selected a Valentine. When everyone had received a card, each shared who the Valentine was from and anything special about it. There were beautiful handmade cards as well as pretty purchased ones. Vicki Frenzel returned the traveling Valentine, whose circuit was started several years ago by Carol Wallace. Carol shared the origin of the tradition. Jean Ollom was the recipient this year. Alice King brought an extralarge Valentine to share with the entire club. Everyone enjoyed the sharing and fellowship. . The next meeting is scheduled for the home of Cindy Cole on March 12, 2014.
The Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. recently made donations to Gonzales Public Library (above) with Noble Grand Michael Mercer, Becky Villa, and Caroline Helms, and Gonzales Little League (right) with Noble Grand Michael Mercer and Mary Lou Holub) in their continuing support of the institutions that help the children of Gonzales area.
Caldwell Co. man charged for impersonating police officer

Caldwell County Sheriff Daniel Law announced that on February 17, 2014 Caldwell County Sheriff s Deputy was dispatched to the 500 block of Green Acres Dale, Texas reference a male subject with a gun in a white in color truck who was impersonating a Police Officer. Deputy checked the area with negative results On Feb. 17, a deputy was advised by dispatch that Lockhart Police Officers were responding to the Conoco Station on a similar report. Deputy arrived on scene and found that Lockhart Police Officers had arrested a subject later identified as Steven Everett Bargar, 48, for impersonating a Police Officer. Deputys preliminary investigation led to interviewing complainants, which revealed that Steven Bargar had arrived at their home armed with a weapon impersonating being a Police Officer. On Feb. 21, Sheriff s Criminal Investigators arrested Steven Bargar on a Traffic stop at the intersection of FM-1854 and Highway 20 after a continued investigation which revealed Bargar had been involved in several impersonations as a Police Officer in Caldwell County. Bargar was transported to the Caldwell County Jail where he was remanded to Jail Personnel without incident Steven Bargar was Magistrated by Judge Alfonso Campos who set a Bond of $4000 for each of 5 counts of Impersonating a Public Servant, a Third Degree Felony To report illegal activity in your neighborhood, contact the Caldwell Coun-
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Recent W-1 well reports as reported by the Texas Railroad Commission for the period Feb. 13-25: Status Date Approved 02/18/2014 Approved 02/18/2014 Approved 02/14/2014 Approved 02/14/2014 Approved 02/14/2014 Approved 02/13/2014 Approved 02/14/2014 Approved 02/18/2014 Approved 02/18/2014 Approved 02/25/2014 Approved 02/19/2014 Approved 02/24/2014 Approved 02/24/20144 Status No. API No. Operator Name/Number Lease Name Well 774080 123-33403 GEOSOUTHERN ENERGY CORPORATION (301287) BISHOP A 14H 741360 123-32804 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) SAUNDERS UNIT B 1 769703 149-33321 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC (617112) KOLAR-LABATT UNIT 3H 778291 149-33345 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC (617112) FLATONIA SW UNIT 7H 778292 149-33344 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC (617112) FLATONIA SW UNIT 8H 764434 177-33015 FOREST OIL CORPORATION (275740) C. SAMPLE-MILLS 1H 778131 177-33284 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) MEYER UNIT 13H 778341 177-33285 FOREST OIL CORPORATION (275740) PATTESON-PIGOTT 1H 778364 177-33286 FOREST OIL CORPORATION (275740) PATTESON 4 1H 778529 177-33289 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) CROCE UNIT 1H 720729 285-33608 MASCOT OIL COMPANY (531355) HOFFER 2 767824 285-33723 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) BOCK UNIT 2H 779743 285-33783 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) BOCK UNIT 3H Dist. 02 02 03 03 03 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 County Well.Profile DE WITT Horizontal DE WITT Horizontal FAYETTE Horizontal FAYETTE Horizontal FAYETTE Horizontal GONZALES Horizontal GONZALES Horizontal GONZALES Horizontal GONZALES Horizontal GONZALES Horizontal LAVACA Vertical LAVACA Horizontal LAVACA Horizontal Filing Purpose New Drill - New Drill New Drill Yes New Drill - New Drill - Recompletion New Drill - New Drill - New Drill - New Drill - New Drill New Drill Yes New Drill - Amend Depth 14000 17000 10700 10250 10250 13500 12500 14000 14000 10100 10200 14000 14500
COLLEGE STATION Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program is seeking applicants for its new class, which will begin in July.
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TALL is a two-year leadership development program managed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Applications for the newest class, Class XIV, are due March 15. Application forms are online athttp://tall.tamu.edu. Texas agriculture has a need for individuals who can lead our industry as it faces
The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. Report had on hand, February 24, 2014, Volume, 674; Cows, 205, bulls 12. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $224 to $234 to $270; 300-400 lbs., $218 to $228 to $270; 400-500 lbs, $188 to $198 to $240; 500600 lbs, $166 to $176 to $208; 600-700 lbs, $162 to $172 to $193; 700-800 lbs, $143 to $153 to $169. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $180 to $190 to $245; 300-400 lbs, $181 to $191 to $250; 400-500 lbs, $172 to $182 to $245; 500600 lbs, $159 to $169 to $225; 600-700 lbs, $140 to $150 to $200; 700-800 lbs, $139 to $140 to $141. Slaughter cows: $45 to $106; Slaughter bulls: $87 to $120; Stocker cows: $800 to $1,500; Pairs, $1,475 to $1,725.
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lbs, $185-$240; 500-600 lbs, $170-$220; 600-700 lbs, $162$195; 700-800 lbs, $153-$170. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $230-$280; 200-300 lbs, $205$260; 300-400 lbs, $188-$227; 400-500 lbs, $172-$215; 500600 lbs, $155-$192; 600-700 lbs, $148-$165; 700-800 lbs, $128-$162. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on February 18, 2014, 1,414, week ago, 1,085; year ago, 1,018. It just continues! Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold steady to $2 higher in all weight classes. Plainer quality classes continue discounted but demand is extremely good in all areas. Packer cows and bulls sold strong to $1 higher on approx. 180 hd. Total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $88$107 lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $75-$88; light weight canner cows, $58-$75. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $112-$120; utility & cutter bulls, $100-$112; lightweight canner bulls, $89-$100. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $260-$300; 200-300 lbs, $230-$290; 300400 lbs, $215-$255; 400-500
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Cuero Livestock Market Report on February 21, 2014, had 1,432 head.. Had 310 cows and 13 bulls. The packer market was steady to a little lower as the run up in prices was due a correction. The market is still very strong. More and more cows are coming in a weak condition as the winter is taking its toll. The calf market was again very solid as grass demand is very strong. Some of the heifer classes were as much as $3/cwt higher while most of the steers were mixed compared to last weeks all time record highs. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $92-$113; lower grades, $80$94. Packer cows: breakers, $65-
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$83; boning, $65-$90; canners & cutters, $82-$109; light & weak, $38-$53. Palpated, 55 head bred, per cwt, $110-$142; per head, $1,125-$1,375. 50 Pairs: Brangus consignment $1,750 and $2,000. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, 2 so far $173 & $230; 250-300 lbs, $237-$264; 300-350 lbs, $232$258; 350-400 lbs, $215-$250; 400-450 lbs, $207-$226; 450500 lbs, $189-$218; 500-550 lbs, $196-$216; 550-600 lbs, $174-$204; 600-700 lbs, $157$192; 700-800 lbs, $145-$166. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $207-$254; 250-300 lbs, $204$248; 300-350 lbs, $208-$258; 350-400 lbs, $217-$234; 400450 lbs, $201-$242; 450-500 lbs, $192-$212; 500-550 lbs, $186-$206; 550-600 lbs, $166$192; 600-700 lbs, $168-$187. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $148$170. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $195-$220; 200-250 lbs, $200-$210; 250-300 lbs, $219$240; 300-350 lbs, $212-$252; 350-400 lbs, $192-$238; 400450 lbs, $185-$210; 450-500 lbs, $177-$190; 500-550 lbs, $170-$207; 550-600 lbs, $159$173; 600-700 lbs., $155-$172; over 700 lbs, $130-$158.
Luling Foundation sets Angus sale on Saturday

The Luling Foundation will be hosting the Annual Angus Production Sale with the Foundation Angus Alliance on Saturday, March 1 at 12:30 PM. Here are some highlights of the sale: 125 Performance Tested Angus Bulls, 70 Angus Females and 220 Commercial Heifers and 1st Calf Pairs. To watch the LIVE online auction or to register for online bidding go to www.dvauction.com. To view or request a catalog, go to www.faa-angus.com. Cattle will be available for viewing all
new and unique challenges. These individuals will provide the leadership, insight and direction to ensure agricultural viability for the future, said Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz, AgriLife Extension leadership program director. The program invests 455
hours of intensive training per person in seminars, speakers and domestic and international study trips over two years, Mazurkiewicz added. It is equivalent to the time spent obtaining a masters degree in agriculture. The typical class size is
about 25, and tuition is $3,000. The goal of the program is to create a strong network within Texas agriculture by having representation from all agricultural industries and geographic regions, Mazurkiewicz said.
day Friday, February 28 as well as Saturday morning before the sale. On the sale date, Saturday March 1, 2014, refreshments will be available; lunch will be served at 11:00 AM; Sale begins at 12:30 PM. If you can not make it on the sale day and see something you are interested in, you can leave a bid with one of our representatives or participate on the LIVE internet auction. For more information, please call Mike Kuck at 830-875-2438 or visit www.lulingfoundation.org.
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Kirkendall wins state bar poll

SEGUIN On Feb. 12, Republican District Judge W.C. Bud Kirkendall was announced as the winner of the State Bar of Texas Judicial Preference Poll for the Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9. Kirkendall won by an overwhelming margin, finishing ahead of the Libertarian candidate, Judge Kirkendalls Republican primary opponent, and the Green Party candidate, in that order. A link to the results may be found at www. texasbar.com/pollresults. Not only did Kirkendall receive the overwhelming support of the voting members in his race, but he also garnered the most votes of any candidate across all the races for a place on the court of criminal appeals. Im humbled by the outcome of the poll and thank the voting members of the Bar for expressing their preference. Our campaign continues to gain momentum. Once elected, I will serve in a manner that honors that faith in me, Kirkendall said. In addition, Kirkendall announced the endorsements of several other major conservative organizations, including Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Conservative Republicans of Texas and the Texas Patriots PAC, as well as the Texas Bipartisan Justice Committee. It is an honor to be endorsed by such a highly esteemed and broad coalition of organizations from across the political spectrum. If elected, I will use my years of experience as a sitting judge to uphold the faith each of these fine groups has placed in me, Kirkendall said. As District Judge of Texas 2nd 25th Judicial District, Kirkendall has served a four-county region in the high growth San AntonioAustin corridor since 2005, where he has built a reputation as a tough but fair judge. Prior to his election to the bench, Kirkendall served over 20 distinguished years as District Attorney for the 25th Judicial District, prosecuting felony criminal matters, including being named Texas Prosecutor of the Year by the State Bar of Texas in 1996. An active member of the Texas legal community, Kirkendall is past President and Chairman of the Board for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and is frequent speaker at continuing legal and judicial education seminars. He has been awarded the Exemplary Judicial Faculty Award by the Texas Center for the Judiciary, and the Political Courage Award by the Jon Ben Sheppard Public Leadership Forum
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Gonzales County Voting Locations

Primary Election Day for both the Democratic and Republican Parties is Tuesday, March 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Election Day voting locations for the Republican and Democratic Primaries: Pct. 1: Commissioners Courtroom, 414 St. Joseph, Gonzales. Pct. 2: Gonzales Master Gardeners Center, 623 N. Fair, Gonzales. Pct. 3: Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph, Gonzales. Pct. 4 and 6: Gonzales County Nixon Annex, 603 E. Central, Nixon. Pct. 5: Belmont Community Center, 14336 Hwy 90A West, Belmont. Pct. 7: Texas Elks Childrens Services, 1936 FM 1586, Ottine. Pct. 8: Harwood Community Center, 101 CR 230 North, Harwood. Pct. 9: Waelder Community Center, 311 Hwy 90 West, Waelder. Pct. 10: Smiley Fire Station, 208 N. FM 108, Smiley. Pct. 11: Peach Valley Camp, 582 CR 357, Gonzales. Pct. 12: JB Wells Park Multi-Purpose Facility Show Barn, 2301 CR 197, Gonzales. Pct. 13: Leesville Cemetery Association, 6077 CR 155, Leesville. Pct. 14: 18 County Road 297A, Cheapside. Pct. 15: GVTC Co-Op Building, 67 FM 466 South, Cost. Senate Bill 14 created a requirement for voters to show a photo ID when casting ballots in person. This law went into effect in June, 2013. The list of acceptable forms of photo ID include: Texas drivers license or Texas identification card; Texas concealed handgun license; U.S. passport; U.S. military identification card; U.S. citizenship card with photo. These items must be current/valid or not expired by more than 60 days. If you do not have one of these forms of ID, you may apply for a free election identification certificate from the Department of Public Safety drivers license office.
W.C. Bud Kirkendall at UT-Permian Basin. Kirkendall was a criminal defense lawyer for ten years, prior to his election as District Attorney. He was also honored to be appointed a briefing attorney for the Court of Criminal Appeals after his graduation from the University of Texas School of Law. The Republican Primary Election will be held on March 4, 2014.
Pauken gives backing to Opiela

KARNES CITY Former State GOP Chairman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Pauken has endorsed Eric Opiela for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Pauken, who also served as the chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission, said Opiela understands the leadership that Texas needs to keep agriculture and our economy strong. I have known and worked with Eric Opiela to advance our shared Conservative principles for years, Tom Pauken said. Eric Opiela is a true conservative leader who has a proven record of protecting Texas against the encroachment of federal regulations that target Texas landowners and attempt to strip our citizens of their rights, said Pauken. This experience is key for this office as he works to make sure Texas has adequate water for agriculture, the energy sector, and our growing urban population. Texans can trust Eric Opiela to provide strong conservative leadership in the Texas Department of Agriculture. Pauken joins a long list of endorsers, including the Texas Alliance for Life, Agriculture leaders, Tea Parties, and hundreds of Republican activists across the state. Opiela has
Eric Opiela landowners and fighting the federal government. Thats why Im supporting Eric to serve as our next Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Eric has fought tirelessly
an *AQ *rating from the NRA, the highest possible for a non-incumbent. Opiela is a fifth generation rancher and operates a 2,300 acre ranch outside of Karnes City. As a property rights advocate, Opiela has fought overreaching federal government agencies and currently serves as Chairman of the South Texans Property Rights Associations Eminent Domain Committee. Opiela also served as President of the Karnes City Independent School District Foundation. Eric and his wife, Lara, split time between Karnes City and Austin with their two children.
Gonzales County Early Voting Totals Through Monday, Feb. 25

Democratic Primary Waelder: 4 Nixon 2 Gonzales 43 Total votes cast by personal appearance: 49 Total votes by Mail 37 Total Early Votes 86 Mail Ballots still out 20 Republican Primary Waelder: Nixon Gonzales Total votes cast by personal appearance: Total votes by Mail Total Early Votes Mail Ballots still out 80 24 311 415 205 620 116
Candidate for County Commissioner Gonzales County Precinct #2
Hello! My name is James Daryl Titman. Im asking for your support and vote. I am 55 years old and a dedicated father of two daughters. I have lived in Gonzales County for seven years where I plan to continue residency. I have twelve years experience in road and bridge construction. I have worked for two different counties in road and bridge construction and 38 years being a rodeo clown, both, which have given me the pleasure of working with all kinds of great people. I believe it will assist me in communicating with the public and in Commissioners Court to strive to reach our goals. I feel that I can offer the residents in Precinct 2 a fresh outlook. Given the opportunity, I will resolve the current issues and begin a great alliance with Precinct Two and the taxpayers of Gonzales County. Now I would like to give a little background on the Commissioner that holds the office, Donnie Brzozowski, who thinks he can do whatever he wants with the taxpayers money. He has put gravel from County Road 355 to County Road 357 across private property. He also takes the county vehicle, which others and I have witnessed him doing, to run his campaign to ask for votes and put up signs on taxpayers money. And during his two terms he has had three law suits brought against him and the county that has cost the taxpayers the amount of $76,730.00 and I have the documentation to prove it. Now let me say this. If you like Donnie Brzozowski, who has very little experience, and who wastes and misuses taxpayers money, by all means vote for him. Now if you want someone in office that has hands on experience and works for the taxpayer to get things done in the county, please make the right choice and vote Republican for James Daryl Titman.
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Bexar Hispanic conservatives give endorsement to Mundy for SBOE

to safeguard and foster the common good according to Gods law. TLIPA distributes a brief values questionnaire to candidates running for federal, state, county, and local races representing Bexar County via mail, phone calls, and personal interviews. Candidates are rated based on their questionnaire responses, indicating their religious values and practices, and, specifically, their views on the five primary non-negotiable intrinsic moral evils that have plunged our nation into a deep moral crisis: legalization of abortion, abortioninducing drugs, euthanasia, acceptance of deviant sexual unions as marriage, human cloning, and destruction of human embryos for research. I am delighted and honored to have this endorsement, Mundy said. TLIPA represents a very important demographic in this race conservatives, primarily Hispanic
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Titman seeks Precinct 2 post Brzozowski seeks re-election

Hello! My name is James Daryl Titman. Im asking for your support and vote as Gonzales County Commissioner, Precinct 2. I am 55 years old and a dedicated father of two daughters. I have lived in Gonzales County for seven years where I plan to continue residency. I have 12 years experience in road and bridge construction. I have worked for two counties in road and bridge construction and also have 38 years experience as a rodeo clown, which has given me the pleasure of working with all kinds of great people. I believe that will assist me in communicating with the public and in Commissioners Court to strive to reach our goals. I feel that I can offer the residents of Precinct 2 a fresh outlook. Given the opportunity, I will private property. He also takes the county vehicle, which others and I have witnessed him doing, to run his campaign to ask for votes and put up signs on taxpayers money. And during his two terms he has had three lawsuits brought against him and the county that has cost the taxpayers the amount of $76,730 and I have the documentation to prove it. Now let me say this: if you like Donnie Brzozowski, who has very little experience, and who wastes and misuses taxpayers money, by all means vote for him. Now if you want someone in office that has hands-on experience and works for the taxpayer to get things done in the county, please make the right choice and vote Republican for James Daryl Titman. Donnie Brzozowski, Commissioner of Precinct 2 in Gonzales, has filed for reelection. Brzozowski was born and raised in Gonzales County, attended the Gonzales school system and Texas A & I University. Having lived in Precinct 2 for over 40 years, Donnie and his wife Elaine have three children, Donnie Jr., Angie, and Marci. Donnie has been a businessman and a rancher in Gonzales County. He owned and operated Donnies Western Wear and Trailer Sales for 25 years and has been in the real estate industry the past 18 years. His years of experience as a cattle raiser and poultry grower, add to his conservative demeanor. As a land owner, he knows the importance of conservative spending to keep taxes as low as possible. For the past 6 years, Commissioner Brzozowski has served on the Gonzales County Appraisal Board as a representative of Gonzales County. He has also served on several boards in Gonzales County over the years including the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, Gonzales Independent School District Board of Trustees serving on the finance and building committees, St. James Catholic Church Parish Council, the FFA/4H Stock Show Board of Directors, and the GVEC Member Information Committee. Donnie strongly believes that a county commissioner should be an effective voice for his pre-
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James Daryl Titman resolve the current issues and begin a great alliance with Precinct 2 and the taxpayers of Gonzales County. Now I would like to give you a little background on the Commissioner that holds the office, Donnie Brzozowski, who thinks he can do whatever he wants with the taxpayers money. He has put gravel from County Road 355 to County Road 357 across
Donnie Brzozowski cinct, as well as a leader on the Commissioners Court for all citizens of the county. As all know, a commissioner is responsible for budgeting all our countys tax dollars every year. He also believes in a daily hands-on approach in the management of the road and bridge maintenance part
of a Commissioners job which includes the supervision of employees and equipment. In the last seven years as Precinct 2 commissioner, Donnie has strived for the improvement of all county roads in Precinct 2, improved equipment for road maintenance, improved road maintenance with a scheduled maintenance program, improved employee productivity, and improved the maintenance and office facility. It should be noted, that all of this was done while staying within a yearly budget. In seeking another term as Commissioner of Precinct 2, Donnie Brzozowski would greatly appreciate your vote in the Republican Primary on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
CLEAT, unions endorse Yeary

The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), the Houston Police Officers Union, and the San Antonio Police Officers Union have all endorsed Kevin Patrick Yeary for Judge, in Place 4, on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Police Officers and other Law Enforcement Officers across the State put their lives on the line to ensure that Texas is a place where the laws are enforced. They defend the law-abiding citizenry from the lawless, and they stand on the front lines in the constant battle against crime in our community. Kevin Patrick Yeary said in response to news of these endorsements: I am honored to have the support of the men and women who stand up to crime in our communities, who patrol our streets and neighborhoods, and who day in and day out put their lives on the line to make the rest of us feel safe. Kevin Patrick Yeary has been an attorney for over 22 years. He began his legal career as a briefing attorney at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. After leaving the Court, Yeary practiced civil litigation and criminal defense for three years before he began what has become an 18-year career as a respected Texas appellate prosecutor. Over the last 18 years, Yeary has worked as an appellate attorney in three of the largest metropolitan DA s Offices in the State: Dallas County, Harris County, and Bexar County. Yeary has litigated hundreds of appeals and has practiced in most of the appellate courts in Texas. He has argued extensively before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and has also argued before the Texas Supreme Court. Yeary has more extensive criminal appellate experience than anyone else currently seeking a seat on the Court of Criminal Appeals. He also serves as a Commissioner for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, helping to write and grade the exam for board certification in Criminal Appellate Law. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest court in Texas for criminal cases. It serves, in effect, as the supreme court in Texas for criminal appeals.
Sheriff Endorses Almaraz for J.P.

Glen A. Sachtleben, Sheriff Dennis Richter, Chief Deputy
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February 17, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: By this letter, I add my support to the re-election campaign of Judge Jesse Almaraz. I have known him for many years, first through his job at Texas Department of Transportation and now as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Gonzales, County, Texas. I have always found him to be an honorable man, a man of his word and a person to be counted upon. As Justice of the Peace, Judge Almaraz has always worked with law enforcement, performing those sometimes unpleasant duties of holding inquests which almost always occur at the most inopportune time and place. He has always made sure that his duty as a judge or magistrate did not impede or interfere with a law enforcement investigation. He has remained available for magistration duties for persons arrested to assist in the management of inmate populations in the jail and has assisted in many other ways to smooth the passage of persons through the criminal justice system. Judge Almaraz has done all these things while maintaining that necessary distance to ensure a fair and impartial hearing for anyone finding themselves in his court. Judge Almaraz has served Precinct 3 and Gonzales County as well. He has proven to be conservative in his decisions, forward looking in his actions and at all times holding the best interest of all of his constitutents first and foremost. Judge Almaraz is a good man for the job. Sincerely and at your service,
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Today in Texas History
February 27, 1836
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Austin man arrested in sex assualt of teenager

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that there has been an arrest in the case from Flatonia, where a 13 year old female juvenile initially had reported being kidnapped from the Flatonia School. Investigator Angela Jasek with the Fayette County Sheriff s Office assisted the Flatonia Police Department with the initial investigation, where it was later learned that a kidnapping had not occurred, but that the juvenile had been assaulted, by someone that she had met using a social media App. After a nearly two month rigorous investigation by Jasek, a suspect was later identified, and indicted by the Fayette County Grand Jury on the charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. A warrant was later issued for his arrest, and he was arrested by the Austin Police Department. Sheriff Korenek identifies the subject as being Miguel Angel Gutierrez, 30 years old, of Austin, Texas. Gutierrez posted a $100,000 PR bond in Travis County where he was arrested. Sheriff Korenek warns of the importance to children to only speak with someone on social media that you know and to be aware of the dangers of meeting someone that you do not know.
On this day in 1836, the Gonzales Ranging Company of Mounted Volunteers left Gonzales, bound for the Alamo, after the receipt two days before of the famed Victory or Death! letter from William Barett Travis, conveyed by Capt. Albert Martin. Martin led the band of 32 men three of whom were under the age of 18 back to the Alamo, where they arrived in the wee hours of the morning on March 1. The entire detachment died when the fort was stormed in a pre-dawn assault on March 6. The band left Gonzales at two in
the evening on the 27th. As they passed through Green Dewitts Colony toward the Umphries Branch community and on to the Cibolo Creek, the company would gain 8 more members, increasing the company to 32 men. The youngest member of the Alamo defenders, William Phillip King, only 16 years old, would become a part of this group. Due to family illness, he had substituted in his fathers place. For their heroic effort to support the besieged and outnumbered Texians, they are remembered as the Immortal 32
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Sheriff Glen Sachtleben. Also planned for the event will be re-enacJennifer Lamprecht will lead students tors in period costume from Pioneer Village. Cannon News Services tion, Taylor, together with deputies from from Gonzales Elementary in singing Texas, the Caldwell County Sheriff s Office, were Cake and coffee will be provided by the newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Our Texas. able to solve the crime and close the case. Historical Commission and served by the The Greater Gonzales Crimestoppers The event will conclude with the symbolic Gonzales Daughters of the Texas RevoluAtkinson said this is the nature of the Program claimed another success this Crime Stoppers program. firing of the replica Gonzales Cannon by tion. week, helping to solve an auto theft more Cases remain unsolved because investithan two years old. gators may be missing one small piece of Sheriff s Office Lieutenant Investiga- information that is vital to solving a case, tor Matthew Atkinson said the Gonzales he said, and many times that piece of instudents and was support- week of March. Continued from page A1 Police Department took a stolen vehicle formation is held by a citizen within the ed in all previous districts Crane will take his post report in December, 2011, and the case community. All it takes is a phone call to total program and includes as someone the entire com- March 3, and said his first went cold after an initial investigation. Ap- breathe new life into an investigation and citizenship, scholarship, munity loved. task will be to evaluate, proximately two weeks ago, he said, a tip potentially solve a crime. and sportsmanship as key Mr. Crane comes highly where we are at and what on the Crime Stoppers line provided new ingredients to a successful recommended, was well we need to do to get where If anyone has information about any information on the case. athletic program and suc- received in his previous we want to be. We want to crime, please call the Greater Gonzales Sergeant Investigator Dennis Jahns con- Crime Stoppers at 830-672-TIPS (8477). cessful students. districts and learned from develop mental and physiducted an investigation of the information Your call will remain anonymous and you He looks forward to professional experience be- cal toughness. We are going contained in the tip and contacted GPD may be eligible for a cash reward. Do your working with our students ginning with the training to hit the ground running. Capt. Alan Taylor. Thanks to that informa- part to fight crime in the community. and staff and becoming he received from his father, Crane said he is looking united in the community who was an athletic direc- for temporary accomoto build an athletic pro- tor, head coach, and is now dations while he and his gram with a foundation of retired from education. family are seeking a home 02/13/2014 George St. Continued from page A1 supportive and competent We welcome Mr. Crane in Gonzales. Interested Eugene Rhodes 45 Of 02/17/2014 Ronald coaches, parental involve- and look forward to get- parties can contact GonIn other incidents for Gonzales Arrested And Thomas Buford 43 Of ment and young people ting started with our ath- zales ISDs central office at the week ending Feb. 24: Charged With Criminal Gonzales Arrested And becoming productive citi- letic program planning as 830-672-9551 to pass along 02/08/2014 Reported Trespass And Terroristic Charged With Assault zens. Mr. Crane exudes a he takes the helm the first contact. Burglary Habitation At Threat At 200 Blk Cone And Resisting Arrest At genuine care and love for 1400 Blk Hamilton St. St. 300 Blk St. James St. 02/09/2014 Reported 02/14/2014 Reported 02/18/2014 Reported Theft At 100 Blk Morey Hit And Run Accident At Hit And Run Accident At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. College And Wells St. ous conviction/suspension for possession of a con- St. Continued from page A1 02/09/2014 Reported 02/14/2014 Reported 02/18/2014 Reported without financial responsi- trolled substance PG 1<1G, block of Church St, where bility; bond set $2,500 requires $20,000 bond. Re- Burglary Habitation At Unauthorized Use Motor Assault At 1800 Blk Sarah 200 Blk Thorton St. Vehicle And Hit And Run Dewitt Dr. the male driver attempted 2/18/14 Arrested Shawna mains in custody. 02/10/2014 Reported At 800 Blk Hamilton St. 02/19/2014 Reported to flee on foot. Cere Zahn, 40, of Gonza2/19/14 Jacob Nicho02/16/2014 Alvaro Pal- Assault At 600 Blk St. The male subject, identi- les, on a local warrant for las Cisneros, 25, of Nixon, Burglary Building At omera 49 Of Houston Tx Francis St Where A Lesfied as Patrick Rhodes, 25, possession of a controlled Commitment/Sentence for 1000 Blk St. Joseph St. 02/10/2014 Reported And Luis Guillermo Pal- lie Shawn Blundell 38 Of of Gonzales, was appre- substance PG 1<1G in a possession of a controlled hended and charged with drug free zone. Released on substance PG 1<1G, re- Fraudulent Use Of Iden- omera 25 Of Gonzales Gonzales Tx Was Arresttifying Information At Arrested And Charged ed On Warrant Issued For evading arrest or detention $3,500 bond. mains in custody. With Disorderly Conduct Assault Family Violence and possession of mari2/18/14 Arrested Coryd 2/20/14 Arrested Patrick 1200 Blk Church St. 02/10/2014 Reported At 1700 Blk St. Joseph St. By Judge David Bird. juana less than two ounces. Nicholas Case, 23, of Hous- Rhodes, 24, of Gonzales, 02/17/2014 Reported 02/19/2014 Reported Additionally, he was arrest- ton on a local warrant for for evading arrest/deten- Theft At 1100 Blk Sarah Theft At 600 Blk St. James Assault And Criminal ed on two other outstand- possession of a controlled tion with a vehicle, posses- Dewitt Dr. 02/10/2014 Reported St. Mischief At 800 Blk St. ing warrants for unrelated substance PG 1<1G. Re- sion of marijuana <2 oz., Assault At 1300 Blk Mes02/17/2014 David Paul St. charges. quires $1,000 bond. Re- and local warrant for asThomas Deleon 41 Of 02/20/2014 Reported Rhodes was taken to mains in custody. sault causing bodily injury/ quite St. 02/11/2014 Reported Nixon Tx Arrested On Assault At 900 Blk ColGonzales County Jail, 2/18/14 Arrested Ken- family violence and Austin Warrant lege St. where bond was later set at neth Clark Rodgers, 31, of Parole Hold for possession Assault At 1800 Blk Sarah Outstanding And Was Also Charged 02/20/2014 Reported $7,500. Gonzales, for two warrants of a controlled substance Dewitt Dr. 02/11/2014 Reported With Possession Of Con- Burglary Building At The Gonzales County from Bexar County for PG 1<1G. Remains in cusUnauthorized Use Motor trolled Substance, Resist- 2900 Blk Hwy 183. Sheriff s office report for possession of a controlled tody. 02/21/2014 Reported the week of Feb. 16-22: substance. 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Cats seize moment with win

By MARK LUBE
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FLORESVILLE For the Waelder Wildcats, the season had been a season of moments. Jeremy Gonzales made one of those moments when he nabbed a steal on Waelders side of the court, with 4.1 seconds left in the Class 1A Division 2 area round game and the Cats clinging to a 41-38 lead. We have just had a season of moments, Waelder head coach David President said. Jeremy is a senior and three-year starter. He seized the moment. Gonzales hung on to the ball for the four seconds left to give Waelder the win Friday night at Floresville High School. In Presidents second season in charge, Waelder won a share of the district title and got redemption from last season when DHanis handed them a defeat in the same round. In the first half, DHanis
struggled shooting as a flood of shots missed their mark and the trend was due to the passionate defense displayed by Waelder. The Cowboys trailed 24-13 at halftime but were down just 34-29 at the end of the third period. In a tense fourth quarter for Waelder fans, DHanise closed the gap to just a few points and were within a basket of tying the game for a possible overtime. Waelder managed to hang on. We got defensive stops and our guys stepped up, President said. We did a great job of rebounding down the stretch. We contested every shot and DHanis made some tough baskets. President was very impressed with the Cowboys. DHanis played their behinds off, he said. One of their senior players recently returned from injury to take part in this game. My hat is off to them. Waelders Caleb Ibarra throws up a shot while Tracey Moore scrambles for a possible rebound Friday night WIN Page B2 in the Wildcats 41-38 area-round victory against the DHanis Cowboys.( Photo by Mark Lube)
Gonzales wins runner up in home tournament

By MARK LUBE
Gonzales Baseball Tournament

ed on the hill, and Blake Cox and Zac Perez-Clack also pitched in the game. After a scoreless first inning, the Texans scored in the top of the second. JJ Weeks drew a leadoff walk and eventually was awarded second on the balk. Carrizales got two straight outs by sitting Mason Andrews and Cole Larsen down. J.D. Anderson singled to center field to bring Weeks home. The Texans doubled their lead in the third inning. Dakota Dabney started things with a base hit and moved to second on the sacrifice by Justin Gray. Dabney later went home on the error. Gonzales countered with three runs in the bottom of the inning. Carrizales was hit by the pitch. Carrizales got to third as Brant Philippus got a two-base error. Wimberley caught a fly ball in left field for two outs. DJ Gonzales stepped up to the plate and knocked the ball over the center wall for a three-run homer. Wimberley responded in the fifth inning. Stryker Doherty got a one-out single and later stole second. Dabney put the ball into play and the Apaches attempted to put Doherty out at home but he beat the throw for a 3-3 tie. Gray reached on the error and Dabney got to third on the same play. Dabney scored on the hit by Weeks. Andrews struck out and Larsen got a two-run single. Larsen later scored on the hit by Gavin Gonzales to put Wimberley ahead 7-3. The Apaches made a stand in the bottom of the fifth. Cox got a leadoff single and Philippus followed with a hit.
The Gonzales Apaches baseball team fell short in their three non-bracket games in their tournament last Thursday and Friday. The fourth-seeded Apaches played the top seed, Elgin, on Saturday morning, winning 8-5 after the Wildcats had routed the Apaches 13-6 the day before. The win propelled Gon-
zales into the championship game against Wimberley Saturday night. The Texans came away with a 20-6 win to take first place in the tournament. Gonzales did not go down without a fight as they cranked out nine hits in the game and were led by the efforts of catcher DJ Gonzales who went 3-for-5, with two doubles, a home run and a total of five RBIs. Joe Ryan Carrizales start-
The Shiner U10 Stars baseball team in the two-day Shiner SlugFest Tournament Feb. 15-16. Players are from Shiner, Yoakum and Gonzales. Players are Zac Johnson, Drew Wenske, Bryce Filip, Jackson Ulcak, Gerard Nunez, Slayde Rice, Blayke Muse, Noah Boebeker, Staton Pakebusch, Jared Shimek and Connor Zaruba. Coaches are Brian Wenske, Ron Johnson and Greg Shimek. (Courtesy photo)
DJ Gonzales doubled to left to score Cox and Philippus, and he went home on the hit by PerezClack to bring the Apaches to within 7-6. At their next two times at bat, Wimberley unloaded on the Apaches. Doherty started the sixth inning with a walk and stole second. Dabney reached on an error while Doherty scored. Gray grounded out to third for two outs and Wimberley then got four straight hits, scoring three runs in the process. The Texans closed out the game with nine runs in the top of the seventh Doherty singled, got a steal of second and scored on the Dabney hit. Gray was hit by the pitch and Weeks batted in Dabney. Gray later scored on the sacrifice by Adam Shatter. Larsen reached on the same error that saw Weeks come home. Anderson picked up a walk followed by Antonio Jaime flying out to short stop. Larsen and runner Foy Varner scored on the hit by Doherty. Dabney then hit a three-run homer to conclude scoring. In the bottom of the seventh, DJ Gonzales got a one-out triple but was ultimately left stranded on base. In other tournament action for the Gonzales, the
Tribe fell to Victoria St. Joseph 11-5 Thursday . Carrizales took the loss with Cox pitching four innings with three strikeouts, three hits and two runs. Zach Akers went 1-for-4 with three RBIs; DJ Gonzales hit 1-for-4; Perez-Clack was 2-for-4, double and triple, while Cox hit 1-for-3. On Friday evening, Gonzales lost to Wimberley 8-1 with Ryan Benes as the pitcher for the Apaches. Wimberley 20, Gonzales
W: Jacob Hooper, Gavin Gonzales (5), Seth Storm (6) and J.D. Anderson. G:Joe Ryan Carrizales, Blake Cox (6), Zac PerezClack (7) and DJ Gonzales. W Hooper. L Carrizales HR W:Dakota Dabney. G: Gonzales 2B G: Gonzales W 011 054 9-20 16 1 G 003 030 0-6 9 5 Mistakes cost Gonzales in Elgin game Going into the sixth inning against Elgin in the Apache Tournament, Gonzales trailed just 7-6. The Wildcats scored half SECOND PLACE Page B3
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Area boys hoops team in regional tournaments

Basketball The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas qualified for the state tournament for the first time in the program history as they took the home the regional championship last weekend in Seguin. On Friday, the Lady Brahmas dispatched Marion, 57-31, in the regional semifinals and Saturday beat San Antonio Cole in the regional final 70-53. Emma Wick scored 21 points, Heather Henneke sank 18 points, Cassidy Targac recorded 13 points, Kasey Hairell netted nine points, Cooke Silgero chipped in three points and Imari Grant finished with two points. Waelder defeated San Perlita, 47-64, Tuesday in the regional quarterfinals round. Waelder will face Oakwood at Comal Canyon High School in New Braunfels at noon Friday in the regional semifinals. Moulton held off San Isidro in the regional quarterfinal 59-51. San Isidro led 12-10 after the first quarter and 40-34 at halftime. Moulton went on a 10-6 run in the third and scored 23 of 28 points in the fourth quarter. Matt Orsak scored 20 points, Bronson Zapata bagged nine points, Nicholas Perez finished with eight points, Jaydon Nieto bucketed six points, Tanner NicholsRanton, Mario Pinedo, Dennis Lopez and Zach Harris scored four points each. The BobKatz play Laneville at 2 p.m. Friday in the regional semifinals at Comal Canyon High School in New Braunfels. The Brahmas defeated Danbury, 76-66, in overtime Friday in the area round. On Tuesday, Hallettsville beat Hitchcock 67-64 in the regional quarterfinals. Dalton Herrington sank 18 points, Jimario Grounds scored 15 points, Landon McAfee dropped in 12 points, Hunter Mican scored five points, Trenton McGee finished with four points, and Reid Leopold and Kaylon Massey chipped in two points each. Hallettsville will face Goliad at 6 p.m. Friday at Seguin High School in the regional semifinals. The Moulton BobKatz defeated Rocksprings, 62-49, Friday in the area round. Rocksprings held a 13-11 lead after the first quarter and Moulton went on a 15-12 run in the second quarter to lead 26-25 at halftime. Moulton took control with a 19-12 run in the third quarter and finished with 16 of 29 points in the fourth quarter. Matt Orsak led Moulton with 20 points, Dennis Lopez scored 14 points, Bronson Zapata deposited 12 points, Jaydon Nieto banked in six points, Zach Harris chipped in four points, Nicholas Perez finished with three points and Mario Pineda bagged two points. The Shiner St. Paul Lady Cardinals fell to Boerne Geneva 54-33 Feb. 18 in the bi-district round. Geneva led 13-12 after the first quarter and led 23-21 at halftime. Geneva went on a 14-4 run in the third and a 17-8 run in the fourth quarter. Jacy Pawelek led the Lady Cardinals with 13 points, Abby Irvin scored 12 points, Natalie Jackson finished with six points and Shaelynn Malatek bagged two points. The Flatonia Bulldogs fell to Falls City, 64-61, Feb. 18 in the bi-district playoffs. Falls City held an 18-16 lead after the first quarter and took a 33-28 at halftime. Falls City scored 14 of 24 third-quarter points and Flatonia tried to come back in the fourth frame with a 20-11 run. Will Bruns led Flatonia with 19 points, Casen Novak scored 13 points, Gus Venegas chipped in seven points, Wyatt Wehmeyer and Jacob Barta scored five points each with Samuel Netrol, Matt Rowell and Matthew Kozelsky chipped in four points each. Softball The Shiner Lady Comanches softball team picked up two wins in the Cuero Tournament on Thursday. They defeated Runge 16-0 in four innings. Shiner led 4-0 after the first inning and plated eight runs in third before finishing off the game with four more in the fourth. CeCe Darilek took the win for Shiner with five strikeouts in three innings and Kori Landman worked one inning in relief. Sara Lauer was 3-for-4, double and four RBIs, Julianna Rankin was 2-for-3, double and one RBI, and Tamara Hajeck was 2-for-3 with double and two RBIs. Shiner plated two runs in the bottom of the fourth to escape Industrial 6-5. Darilek worked four innings with four strikes and was 2-for-3, one RBI and a double. Hajek was 3-for-3, double, triple and two RBIs while Kristin Schacherl was 2-for-3 with a double. Shiner smacked Marion, 13-3, in five innings on Friday. Marion led 2-1 after two innings and Shiner scored five runs in the bottom of the third and six in the fourth inning. Marion plated one in the fifth and Shiner answered with one run in the fifth. Rankin picked up the win with three hits, three walks in four innings and Darilek pitched one inning with one hit. Meagan Chumchal was 3-for-3, double, home run and two RBIs, Rankin hit 2-for-3 with double and three RBIs, Darilek was 4-for-4, Hajeck batted 2-for-4, with a double and two RBIs, and Schacherl was 2-for-4. Shiner defeated Luling 7-1 on Friday. Shiner took a 2-0 lead after the first inning and 6-0 after three innings. Both teams scored one run in the fourth inning. Darilek picked up another win with three hits, two walks, nine strikeouts in four innings. Rankin pitched one inning with one strikeout. Darilek went 2-for-3 at the plate. On Tuesday, Shiner defeated Navarro 9-3. Darilek earned the victory with three hits, two walks and seven strikeouts in seven innings. Rankin was 2-for-4 with an RBI, Darilek batted 2-for-3, double, triple and RBI, Hajek finished 1-for-2 with a triple. The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs fell to Yoakum 9-3 on Feb. 18. Yoakum took a 2-1 lead after one inning, Flatonia took a 3-2 lead in the top of the third and Yoakum tied the game in the bottom of the third. Yoakum broke the tie in the five with one run on the board and plated four times in the bottom of the sixth. KC Rex picked up the win for Yoakum while Katie Steinhauser started on the mound and Erin Miksch pitched in relief. At the plate for Flatonia, Rachel Steinhauser went 1-for3, double and two RBIs, Brooke Migl hit 1-for-3 with one run, Kylie Mica was 1-for-4 with one run; Crystal Rodriguez scored one run, Katie Steinhauser was 1-for-3 with one RBI and Kimberlyn Michalec finished 1-for-3. Last weekend, Flatonia competed in the Cuero Tournament. The Lady Dogs opened play on Thursday against East Bernard, falling 7-2. East Bernard led 4-0 after one inning and 5-1 after two full innings. Flatonia got within 5-2 and East Bernard plated two in the fourth inning. Katie Steinhauser pitched for Flatonia, and Migl was 1-for-1 with one run, Erin Miksch hit 1-for2 and McKenna Lopez was 1-for-2. Flatonia routed Victoria West 16-3 in the next pool game. Flatonia led 11-0 after two inning and West got within 12-3 following the third inning. In the fourth inning, Flatonia outscored West 3-1 and 2-0 in the fifth inning. Miksch took the win for the Lady Dogs. Chandler Fike was 2-for-3 with three runs and five RBIs as awell as a threerun homer, Rodriguez was 2-for-4 with two runs, Migl was 2-for-4, three runs, Kylie Mica was 3-for-5 with one RBI, Katie Steinhauser went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, Rachel Steinhauser was 3-for-4 with five RBIs, MIksch went 1-for-3, Lopez had one RBI, MIchalec went 1-for-3, Fernanda Torres was 1-for-1 and Maggie Mica was 1-for1 with an RBI. The Lady Dogs concluded pool play with a 13-1 win over Refugio on Friday. Flatonia led 5-0 after one inning and outscored Refugio 8-1 in the third inning. Miksch improved her pitching record to 2-1 on the season. Rachel Steinhauser went 2-for-2 with five RBIs, two runs, two home runs including a grand slam. Miksch hit 3-for-3 for two runs, two RBIs and a home run; Rodriguez hit 1-for-3 with two RBIs while Fike and Michalec each were 1-for-2. Flatonia lost to Boling 13-1 in the first round of the Gold bracket. Flatonia led 1-0 after the first but was outscored 13-0 in the second and third innings. Miksch fell to 2-2, and Migl was 1-for-2 with one run and Rachel Steinhauser had an RBI sacrifice. In the consolation second round, Marion scored three runs in the top of the fifth for a 6-5 win. Flatonia had 11 hits with all starters getting one hit but the Lady Dogs left nine runners stranded. Katie Steinhauser started inside the circle and Miksch pitched in relief. Rodriguez was 2-for-2 with an RBI, MIgl was 2-for-3 , Kylie Mica hit 1-for-3 with two RBIs, Katie Steinhauser was 1-for3 with an RBI and Rachel Steinhauser was 1-for-3. Miksch was 1-for-3, Fike went 1-for-3, Lopez hit 1-for-3 with an RBI and Michalec was 1-for-3. Flatonia finished the tournament with an 8-2 setback to host Cuero. Cuero led 5-0 after the first inning. Flatonia scored one run in the top of the second and the Lady Gobblers plated twice in the third inning. Each team had one run in the fourth. Pakebusch took the win for Cuero and Miksch pitched for Flatonia. The Lady Gobblers had three home runs in the game. For Flatonia, Rodriguez was 1-for-3, Migl hit 1-for2, Rachel Steinhauser was 1-for-3, Michalex hit 1-for2 with Maecie Mikulenka scoring one run. The Gonzales Lady Apaches fell to Wimberley 10-2 on Tuesday. The Lady Apaches collected seven hits in the game. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas squeezed by Victoria St. Joseph 2-1 on Saturday. Lana Hickson earned the win for Hallettsville while Sarah Busselman went 3-for-3 with double and an RBI. ROUNDUP Page B4
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Lady Apache trio ready for regionals

The Gonzales Lady Apaches powerlifting trio of Gabby Rodriguez, Ericka Hernandez and Ashton Miller will be competing in the girls regional powerlifting meet Saturday in Kingsville. Currently, Hernandez is ranked second in the region in the 220-plus class, Rodriguez is No. 10 in the 220 and Miller holds a No. 10 ranking in the 181 class. I am very excited to be going to regionals and I am glad I have Coach (Shannon) Fink as my coach. He has helped me a lot because this is my first year powerlifting, Rodriguez said. Her best squat is around 280 this year, her bench is 120 and deadlift around 240 for around 640 or so. One of her goals at regionals is to increase the amount of weight for each of her lifts. Rodriguez feels she has a chance to qualify for the state meet mainly because of the coaching provided to her during the season by Fink. My total at regionals will probably have to be over 800, she said. Rodriguez said she plans to savor the experience at regionals, regardless if she advances to state or not. This will be Hernandezs second straight trip to the regional meet. Last year was a great experience and this year should be just as awesome, she said. Every time I compete, I go up in lifting pounds. I am going to make it a better experience than last year. She feels she has a good shot at state with her concurrent participation in the Lady Apache track and field program. The double workouts are helping me maintain a higher weight class and increase my amounts, Hernandez said. She has a 400 on the squat, 185 on bench and 400 on deadlift to total around 985. Hernandez will probably have to go higher than 985 total at regionals to get another trip to state. It will probably have to be 1,000, she said. I just have to add 15 pounds to my bench, and at least keep my 400 on squat and deadlift. Miller has squatted 230, 125 on bench and deadlifted 300 to total 655 on average during the season.
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Baskets by Antonio Dunfree and Nathan Young brought DHanis within 40-38 with 1:50 left in the game. The teams traded possessions without point until a Caleb Ibarra steal with 33 seconds lefts and he ended up going to the line at the 31.5 mark. Ibarra made the first one and missed the second one, with Dunfree getting the crucial defensive board. However, Waelder was able to get possession back without yielding any points. Ibarra missed a free
throw with under 14 seconds to go and Dunfree got another rebound. DHanis took the ball and drove down court. They attempt what could have been the game-tying shot but timeout was called by the Cowboys as the shot sailed through the air. Gonzales then got the clinching steal. Baskts from Tracy Moore, Keyshann Fields and Gonzales put the Cats on top 7-2 early in the first frame. DHanise went on a 5-0 run to tie the game at 7-7 and the Cats took a 12-7 leading on baskets from Fields, and from that point,
Waelder had the lead. In the second frame, Ibarra got two baskets to put Waelder ahead 21-10 and the Cats led 24-13 at halftime. To start the third frame, Ibarra took a pass from Moore and drained a three. For the next several minutes, the Boys came back with an 11-2 run and trailed 34-29 to start the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, a basket by Alex Del Hierro got DHanis within 36-34 and both teams netted four points each before starting the final stretch at 1:50 left in the game.
Class 1A Division 2 area round Waelder 41, DHanis 38 W 13 11 10 7-41 D 7 6 16 9-38 Waelder: Caleb Ibarra 5 1-3 13, Keyshann Fields 4 0-0 11, Tracy Moore 3 1-3 7, Steven Ewing 2 2-2 6, Jeremy Gonzales 2 0-0 4. Totals 16 4-8 41. DHanis: Antonio Dunfee 7 2-2 17, Nathan Young 3 1-4 7, Christian Tapia 2 1-2 6,Alex Del Hierro 2 1-3 5, Zac Valenzuela 1 0-0 3. Totals 15 5-11 38.
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Yoakum players win MVP award

The area finalist Yoakum Lady Bulldogs dominated the superlatives in the 263A All-District Girls Basketball list. Seniors Desiree Garza and Jaccari Hights were named co-MVPS, and junior Latrice Brown wascoOffensive MVP. Cuero freshman Martina Stavinoha was named Newcomer of the Year. The Gonzales Lady Apaches had senior Tajerrica Smith named to the First Team Yoakum had senior Callie Witte and junior Celine Markert chosen for the First Team. Cuero had junior Missy Odom. Gonzales had senior Kelsey Hardy selected for the Second Team with Cuero junior Chelsea Veit chosen for the Second Team. Both Yoakum and Cuero finished the season as area finalists. 26-3A All District District MVP: Jaccari Hights, sr, Yoakum; Desiree Garza, sr, Yoakum. Offensive MVP: Latrice Brown, jr, Yoakum; Hannah Michel, sr, Giddings. Defensive MVP: Hannah Gereke, jr, La Grange. Newcomer of the Year: Martina Stavinoha, frosh, Cuero. First Team Tajerrica Smith, sr, Gonzales; Callie Witte, sr, Yoakum; Celine Markert, jr, Yoakum; Becky Blakney, jr, Giddings; Cadie Jones, sr, Smithville; Missy Odom, jr, Cuero. Second Team Kelsey Hardy, sr, Gonzales; Ashton Allee, sr, Giddings; Macy Wilhelm, sr, Smithville; Blair Gillard, sr, La Grange; Chelsea Veit, jr, Cuero; Cristina Nolen, sr, Giddings.
Hallettsville ready for first state tourney trip

By MARK LUBE
The 2013-14 Hallettsville Lady Brahmas girls basketball team will christen the UIL State Tournament for the program as they will compete in the tournament for the first time. Hallettsville defeated Marion 57-31 in the regional semifinals on Friday and came back with a 70-53 victory over San Antonio Cole in regional final. The Lady Brahmas (34-3) are
slated to play Wall (33-4) at 8:30 a.m. in the Class 2A semifinals at the University of Texas Austins Frank Erwin Center. We are very excited to be playing in the state tournament for the first time, Hallettsville head coach Amy Powell said. Just making the state tournament will not satisfy us. Powell said she expects Wall to be led by its post players. We need to be able to neutralize their post game, she said. We know it is going to be tough.
The Lady Brahmas opened the playoffs with an 85-28 win over Ingram and beat Winnie East Chambers 72-36 in the area round. Hallettsville defeated district opponents Nixon-Smiley 7152 in the regional quarterfinals. We have been playing really good defense, Powell said. And our scoring has been distributed. We have been doing a lot of things well. The winner will face either Brock or Franklin for the 2A title at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Second place: DJ Gonzales, Philippus make All-Tournament

LuminariasShining Lights of Hope

The J. B. Wells Show Barn will be the site for the 12th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Gonzales County on Friday, March 28, 2014. Citizens of all ages from all parts of the county are invited to Come and Fight It for a Cure! as this local fundraising opportunity will benefit the research and education efforts of the American Cancer Society which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The theme nationwide is Finish the Fight! At every Relay the participants take time to Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. The 2014 event will begin with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. when we celebrate and honor the survivors who will be the first to walk a lap around the track. There will be lots of activity throughout the event which ends at 1 a.m. Teams will be busy selling food, drinks, and other items. Each team will have team participants taking turns walking around the track throughout the event. As the evening skies darken, Relay participants prepare to remember. Activities will slow as the luminarias surrounding the track are lighted. These shining lights symbolize the hope that the cancer patient experiences during the darkest hours of his/her cancer journey. At 9 p.m. all activity ceases as the lights will be turned off for the Ceremony of Hope. This special time of quiet reflection and remembrance pays tribute to the cancer survivors as well as the loved ones who have lost their cancer battle. As the lights return and activity around the track resumes, the luminarias continue to glow with their special light, symbolizing the cancer patient who is filled now with hope for a cure as he/ she resumes daily activities. Participants will also take part in a fight back ceremony during which all are encouraged to do all that they can to help find a cure for cancer. There are lots of ways to help: remind family and friends to schedule regular checkups and screenings, drive folks to doctors appointments, and/or become a Relay For Life volunteer, team participant, sponsor, or donor. You can also help by purchasing luminarias for $5 each to honor cancer survivors and loved ones. Complete the order form and return to the provided address or to a team member as soon as possible. Every donation to the American Cancer Society gets us closer to finding a cure so we can Finish the Fight! All citizens in the county are invited to be superheroes as we gather on March 28 to Come and Fight It for a Cure!
a dozen times to pull away 13-6 Friday afternoon. We made too many mistakes today, GHS head coach Larry Wuthrich said. Joe Ryan Carrizales started on the mound and was relieved by DJ Gonzales and Zac Perez-Clack. The Apaches gave great effort in the game. We made plays. We just have to make them for six or seven innings, Wuthrich said. With barely a hit in the top of the first, the Wildcats came away with four runs. Zach Evans got a leadoff walk and was able to steal second; Caleb Pipkin advanced to first on the passed ball and Dylan Green was hit by the pitch to load up the bases. Sean Castleberry doubled to center field to clear out the bases, took two bases on a passed ball and later stole home. The Apaches started the bottom of the inning okay with a leadoff single by Brant Philippus but from there it was three straight outs. Gonzales was able to cut the lead in half in the bottom of the second. Alyas Ramirez grounded out to shortstop to start the inning. Seth Brzozowski reached on the error and stole second. Elgin fanned Carrizales for two outs. Dalton Kuntschik hit in Brozowski, Colby Cantu reached on the error and got to second on the passed ball that allowed Kuntschiks runner, Zach Akers, score. In the top of the fourth, Elgin got three of the first four batters Cody Helgren,Evans and Pikin safely on base. Green knocked a ball to second base and the Apaches went for the fielders choice out on Pikin, allowing Helgreen to score. Evans and Green later scored on sepa-
Brant Philippus was named to the All-Tournament Team along with DJ Gonzales (below) (Courtesy photo)
rate passed balls to put Elgin ahead 7-2. In the bottom of the fifth, Elgin moved Bailey Urban onto the hill to relief pitch He struck out Philippus but walked both Blake Cox and Gonzales. Cox got a couple of bases on the wild pitch and Gonzales stole second. With two outs, Ramirez singled in Cox and Gonzales later scored via the passed ball. Seth Brozozwski reached on the passed ball, and he and Ramirez later scored on a wild pitch or passed ball. In the top of the sixth, Elgin banged out four hits and took advantage of two Apache errors to bring in six runs.
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Sports
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Thursday, february 27 , 2014
ROUNDUP: GHS girls track comes in second at La Grange

Gonzales, Flatonia and Hallettsville track teams took part in the La Grange Leopard Relays Thursday evening at Leopard Stadium. Clockwise from left, Max Moreno of Gonzales is steadily on course during the varsity boys 3200; Flatonias Maecie Mikulenka prepares to throw the discus; Lady Apache Danyelle Glass vaults over the stick in the pole vault contest; Kelsey Hardy (left) and Krisslynn Sexton execute a handoff in the sprint relay; Ashleigh Haub runs a lap in the 3200. (Photos by Mark Lube)
Baseball Nixon-Smiley won one of three games in the Kennedy Tournament last Thursday through Saturday. Nixon-Smiley defeated Pettus 9-5. The game was tied 2-2 after three innings and the Mustangs scored seven runs in the fourth and Pettus answered with three in the bottom of the inning. Jordan Van Auken took the win for NixonSmiley with five runs, four earned runs, four hits, six walks and eight strikeouts and was 1-for-2 with two RBIs. Jared Van Auken was 1-for-2 and one RBI, Carlos Rodriguez was 1-for-3, double and RBI, Tom Palacio scored one run, Diego Pompa plated one run, Kevin Martinez was 1-for-2, triple and RBI with Jacob Perez and Joseph Rodriguez scoring one run each. The Mustangs were edged by Jourdanton 8-6. The Indians led 3-0 after the first inning and NixonSmiley came back to score three in the bottom of the second. The Mustangs plated a run in the third and two more in the fourth for a 6-3 lead. Jourdanton scored four in the fifth to reclaim the lead and added one run in the sixth. Pompa took the loss for Nixon-Smiley with four runs, two earned runs, two hits, four walks and four strikeouts in two innings.
Nick Pena pitched three innings, with three runs, one earned run, three hits and four strikeouts. Jared Van Auken worked one inning with one run, three hits and one strikeout. Carlos Rodriguez got the lone hit for the Mustangs and had one RBI. Jordan Van Auken, Palacio, Martinez and Dylan Maldonado also plated runs for Nixon-Smiley. In their third game, the Mustangs lost to Brackett 7-4. The Mustangs broke a 1-1 game with three runs in the top of the third and Bracket replied with two in the bottom of the inning. Brackett scored four in the bottom of the fourth and held NixonSmiley without a run in the fifth and sixth innings. Pompa took the loss for the Mustangs with seven runs, two earned runs, six hits, two walks and three strikeouts in four innings. Pena worked one inning in relief with a strikeout. At the plate, Pena was 1-for-3 with a run scored, Jordan Van Auken scored one run, Carlos Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI, Darren Kaluza hit 1-for-2, RBI and run, Logan McMain was 1-for-2 with an RBI and Martinez batted 1-for-3. The Mustangs routed San Antonio Cole 19-9 on Tuesday. Nixon-Smiley led 4-1 after the second inning and 7-2 after three innings. Nixon-Smiley outscored Cole 7-4 in fourth inning and 5-3 in the fifth. Jordan
Van Auken earned the win for Nixon-Smiley with six runs, three earned runs, six hits, five walks and six strikeouts. Pompa pitched one inning in relief with three runs, three earned runs, two hits, four walks and two strikeouts. Martinez went 1-for-5 with two RBIs, Jordan Van Auken scored one run, Jared Van Auken finished with two runs, Carlos Rodriguez was 2-for-2, two runs, two RBIs and a double. Kaluza hit 1-for-3 with four runs and an RBI, Palacio batted 1-for-2 with three runs, four RBIs, Logan McMain was 2-for-3 for three runs and three RBIs, Pena was 2-for-3 for two runs, double and two RBIs; Pompa was 1-for-1 with one run and Jacob Perez scored one run. The Gonzales junior varsity baseball team took third place in last weeks Hallettsville Tournament with Josh Padilla and Kolby Kifer being named AllTournament Team. On Tuesday, Gonzales beat Karnes City 11-1 with a home run from Wade Miller and hits from Padilla, Austin Orta and Alex Ortiz. Shiner took apart Rice Consolidated, 26-5, on Tuesday. En route to winning the Weimar tournament last weekend, the Hallettsville Brahmas picked up win against East Bernard and Weimar. Against East Bernard,
Hallettsville won 16-9 with Eric Klekar picking up the win with nine hits, three strikeouts and two walks in six innings. At the plate, Tyler Skelton was 2-for-4, double and three RBIs, Weston Seay was 2-for-4, double and three RBIs, Justin Reeves was 2-for-4 and a double while Brett Garner was 2-for-4, double and a pair of RBIs. The Brahmas beat the hosts 12-2 in the title game. Reeves picked up the win for Hallettsville with four hits, two walks and one strikeout in five innings. Dylan Kerr went 3-for-3 with a double to pace the Brahmas on the bats. The Brahmas defeated Ganado 11-1 on Tuesday. Seay earned the win for Hallettsville with four walks and 13 strikeouts in six innings. Reeves went 2-for-4 and a double, Seay went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and Kerr was 3-for4, tri Golf The Gonzales boys golf team finished sixth out of 12 teams last weekend in the Navarro Tournament at Chapparal Golf Course in Seguin. The Apaches shot 368 as a team and were led by fifth-place Grayson Meredith who carded an 83. Jake Barnick shot an 93, Nathan Burek had a 95, Kenneth Hernandez barded a 97 and Tristan Riley had a 105. Winners Wimberley scored a 340 and runner-
up La Vernia had a 344. Track and Field The Gonzales Lady Apaches track team tied for second place Thursday at the La Grange Leopard Relays with 90 points. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas recorded 30 points to place eighth and the Flatonia Lady Bulldogs finished No. 10 with 23 points. Leopard Relays Top 6 places (local athletes only) Varsity Girls 3200 2th, Moeller, Flatonia, 13:22.02; 6th, Valeria Aguayo, Gonzales, 14:36.00. Discus 1st, Khelsea Cray, Gonzales, 107- . Shot Put 1st, Ericka Hernandez, Gonzales, 389. Long Jump 4th, Grahmann, Hallettsville, 15-11 . Triple Jump 5th, Kelsey Hardy, Gonzales, 32-10. High Jump 4th, Molly Barnick, Gonzales, 4-8. Pole Vault 1st, Danyelle Glass, Gonzales, 9-0. 400 Relay 1st, Gonzales, 51.82; 6th, Flatonia, 57.05. 800 2nd, Allen, Hallettsville, 2:33.56; 6th, Kendall Fougerat, Gonzales, 2:49.87. 100 4th, Grahmann, Hallettsville, 13.11. 800 Relay 2nd, Gonzales, 1:50.74; 5th, Flatonia, 1:59.52.
400 5th, Allen, Hallettsville, 1:04.43. 300 Hurdles 6th, Savannah Flood, Flatonia, 54.59. 1600 Relay 2nd, Gonzales, 4:27.40; 3rd, Hallettsville, 4:34.56; 4th, Flatonia, 4:38.72. Junior Varsity Girls 3200 4th, Velasquez, Flatonia, 14:52. Shot Put 4th, Jones, Hallettsville, 29-3; 5th, Hastings, Gonzales, 27-3 . Long Jump 4th, Alex James, Gonzales, 13-9. Triple Jump 3rd, Taylor McCollum, Gonzales, 30-4 . High Jump 1st, Valigura, Hallettsville, 4-6; T2nd, Nicki Schauer,Gonzales, 4-6; T2nd , Brown, 4-6. Pole Vault 3rd , Tori Ince, Gonzales, 6-0. 400 Relay 4th, Gonzales, 1:00.00. 800 3rd, Eckels, Gonzales, 2:52.89; 4th, Johnson, Hallettsville, 2:53.14. 100 Hurdles 1st, Taylor McCollum, Gonzales, 17.90; 2nd, Caraway, Hallettsville, 19.31; 4th, Stowers, Gonzales, 19.87. 100 T3rd, Alex James, Gonzales, 13.49; 5th, Smith, Gonzales, 13.55. 800 Relay 5th, Gonzales, 2:09.69. 400 2nd, Beck, Flatonia, 1:09.18. 1600 4th, Velasquez, Flatonia, 6:46.40. 1600 Relay 1st, Gonzales, 4:44.19; 4th, Hallettsville, 4:52.38.
Shiner to host Pitch, Hit & Run event on March 22

Sports Briefs
Shiner Lions Club to host Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition The Shiner Lions Club will join forces this year with Major League Baseball as they host the first annual Pitch, Hit, and Run competition on March 22 at Green Dickson Park at 1 p.m following Little League Opening Ceremonies. Registration will start at noon. Boys (baseball) and girls (softball) are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2014 MLB All-Star Game. Age is determined by July 17, 2014. Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete; free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. The individual Pitching, Hitting, and Running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each age and gender group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition. Register your child early by going to www.mlb.com/phr and click Register to Participate. Complete the form prior to attending competition and bring to event along with copy of birth certificate. For more information, call 361-594-3281. Yoakum mens basketball league The Yoakum adult mens basketball spring/summer league is still looking for teams .Game nights will be on Sundays through July. If interested in signing a team up for the league, please call Mike McCracken at 361-655-2909. Benefit coed softball tournament in Yoakum There will be a benefit coed softball tournament in Yoakum for Bradyn Anson Jacobs on March 23. All money raised will go towards a scholarship in his name. Entry will just be $100 per team plus umpire fees. Looking for a t-shirt and trophy sponsor(s) as well. If interested in signing up a team or helping out as a sponsor, please contact Mike McCracken l at 361655-2909. San Antonio womens soccer league needs players The Womens Soccer Association of San Antonio (WSASA) is in need of female players for women and coed teams that play Sunday at STAR Complex in San Antonio. For more information, please contact Jackie Thompson at jacthom17@yahoo.com or text to 210-602-5645.
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LOST & FOUND

Missing Bull: White faced Brangus with black body. Left ear Tag 34. Lost around Thursday 1-9-14 on FM 1296. 1 year old. Reward offered for return. 857-6514. -------------------------Found: Female Dachsund, reddish color. Under 2 years old. Call 830-8574012. -------------------------Lost: Black & Tan mixed Breed Dog on 11-28-2013 on CR 289. Answers to
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Bade has injured back leg. Call 830437-5402 if found.
NOTICES
day (M T W and Th, 8:30 to noon) and night (M and W 6:30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327.
HELP WANTED
726 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
& March 1st, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. -------------------------Garage Sale: 3.5 miles out Waelder Hwy. (Hwy. 97). Set of 14 tires, like new, teen girl clothes, some furniture, knickknacks, glassware. Friday and Saturday 8:00-1:00.
MISC. FOR SALE

shape. Kept covered. $300. 830857-5142 or evening, 830-540-4277. -------------------------PTO Irrigation Pump - New $3,500, will sell for $1,500. Call 830-263-4126. -------------------------Pickup tool Box for small pickup, $25; 5 HP Rototiller, Front Tine, $100 or best offer; 2 1/2 Hp Gas Pump, $50 or make offer. Needs TLC. 437-2232. -------------------------CASH REGISTER Samsung model #5100 Series. Programmable menu cash register. This register new sells for $695.00. Gently used. Everything works! Comes with box of ribbons! $175.00 obo. 512308-9648. -------------------------PARKING LOT STRIPER Rust-Oeleumbrand push type parking striper. Everything works. Several cans of paint included. $85.00. 512-3089648. -------------------------TV for sale!!!! Like new 19 Vizio digital, flat-screen TV.
MISC. FOR SALE

Seldom used. $80.00. Call 830672-9307. -------------------------Low Boy Trailer. 5x10. $625. 361208-3565 anytime. -------------------------For Sale. 140 joints of 2 3/8 pip. $5,600 firm. 830-480-8098. -------------------------For Sale: Lincoln 225 Amp Arc Welder. $175. Call 830263-1511. -------------------------For Sale: Modern Coke Vending Machine. Cans, Bottles, adjustable bin. Bill changer. Runs great. $425/obo. 830-339-9087. -------------------------Juicer - Jack Lalane. Used 5 times. $60. Perfect condition. 830-263-2482. -------------------------Food Lovers Diet Kit as seen on TV. Meals, $120, will sell for $60. 830-2632482. -------------------------Beautiful size 5, Girls dresses, jeans, tops, leggings, etc. for sale. Name Brands. Like new. Very Reasonable. 830-540-3382. -------------------------New Crop Paper-
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shell Pecans available. In-shell, $2.50 lbs or Cracked, $3.00 lb. Contact Jason Pape, 830203-0084 or Jennifer Pape, 830-2030602. -------------------------Craftsman leaf blower. 200 mph air blower. $65. 361293-3565. -------------------------Antique claw foot tub. Pretty good shape. $200 firm. 512-656-0521. -------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-8575720. -------------------------Longwheel base shell, for pickup, like new. $500. 361865-3727. -------------------------Ladder rack for truck. Made out of stainless steel. $500.00. 830-6602526 or 830-5404063.
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Busco por una pareja de baile. Busco por una mujer que quiere bailer.Una que sabe como bailar o que quiere aprender bailes. Yo bailo swing, hustle, tango , waltz, 2 step, salsa, meringue, cha cha, y unos oltros bailes. Llamame a 832 235 9662 Soy Americano y hablo Espanol. me llamo John. -------------------------Female dance partner wanted. Must be someone that wants to dance. May know how to dance or may not. All kinds of dance. Willing to train. Contact John at 832-235-9662. -------------------------Gonzales Master Gardeners need Black Walnut seeds for 3rd grade planting project. Need 2013 seeds. Call Nancy Fostes at 512-431-4444. -------------------------FREE GED classes,
MISC. FOR SALE

Brand new stainless steel refrigerator. 24 cu. ft. New, $1,029, will sell for $750. Cash only. 830-2632482. -------------------------25 cu. ft. fridge/ freezer. Great condition. Running now to prevent any possibility of mold/ mildew. Must pick up. $200. Call Chico, 830-263-1445 or 830-263-2103. -------------------------Pergo laminated flooring, locks together, glue not necessary. Approx. 110 sq. ft. uncut 135 sq. ft. total with cut pieces. Good to VG. Pickup only. $100. Call Chico, 830-263-1445 or 830-263-2103. -------------------------2 man fiberglass paddle boat. Good
ESTATE AUCTION
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Now hiring qualified CDL Drivers. Apply at Luling O & G, LLC., 1237 Hoover, Luling, TX. 78648. 830-8755011. -------------------------Wrangler Trucking is seeking reliable, trustworthy CDL Drivers. Vacuum Trailers. Located at 2006 Robertson, Gonzales. Call 361396-2606 for more information. -------------------------Mr. Taco is now hiring for all positions. Apply in person at
GARAGE SALES
3 family yard sale: 125 St. Paul, Sat., March 1, 8-? Will be cancelled if rain, w/c clothing, shoes, some furniture, a little bit of everything. -------------------------Templo Bethel Pentecostes Church. 1106 St. Paul St. will hold their monthly rummage sale in the Reception Hall. Fri. & Sat., Feb. 28th
James Molnoskey Auctioneer TX#15091 512/557-3333
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF GONZALES CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Council for their consideration: The City of Gonzales will hold a Public Hearing to discuss structures listed below which have been determined to be in a dangerous condition posing a threat to the health and safety of the general public and the occupants of the building, if any. These dangerous conditions must be removed or remedied by repairing or altering the building or by demolishing it. Property Address Owner Martin/Kleine 1403 School 1003 Robertson 1115 Robertson 1301 Robinson 1115 Division 923 ST Joseph 1900 Benton 1913 Benton 1926 Benton Legal Description NW PT 1 6 Burchard SW PT 1 6 Burchard E PT 8 7 Burchard 6 11 Burchard S/2 8 Burchard 13 3 Kings 8th PT 2 Botts PT 11&8 Highview, PT 11 PT 10&8 Highview, PT 11 1 9 Highview Property Minnie D Porter Minnie D Porter Bridgett Smith Will F Johnson Erma Steemer Est. Francis Bryant Est Sally & Leslie Ploeger DB & WF Bonds DB & WF Bonds Hurbert Almaguer
The City Council will hold a Public Hearing March 3, 2014 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 6:00 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. The City Council encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all City Council projects. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.
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MISC. FOR SALE
Good used 2 - 17 tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tubeless fits Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet -8 hole. Two bolt on bumper hitches with balls. One steel plate with ball for gooseneck hookup. Parking space for travel trailer. Electric & water. Call 672-2335 or 478607-1178. -------------------------16 Rim, 8 holes, 2 new 14 tires, 2 used 14 tire & rim, 1 used 15 tire and rim. Oak Dining Table. 361-594-4307. -------------------------Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Harwood, intersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281788-7500. -------------------------National Geographics in leather bound slip cases. 19822000 & maps. Make an offer. Call 4372046. -------------------------Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361208-3565. -------------------------Restaurant Tables. Formica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $50 each. 875-3028. -------------------------Mens used jeans great condition. $5/ pair. 32x29, 32x30, 32x32, 35x30, 35x32, 36x30. One pair 32 waist shorts. Call 830672-1106. -------------------------Crocheted Afghans, baby blankets, single bed spreads for sale. Can choose own colors. Can come by or call, 203-1270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138. -------------------------Assembled Dora 20 bicycle with training wheels, helmet, elbow and knee pads. Used very little. $60. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Arlene or Linda. -------------------------Electrolux Carpet Shampooer and 1 gallon Shampoo. $125.00. 830-8576705. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. -------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conventional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827.
MISC. FOR SALE

Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361293-3571. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078.
FARM EQUIPMENT
disk, plow, buster. $3,500.00. 361-2933571. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
AUTOS
dump rear makes gooseneck hookup a snap. Steel bed can be converted to a flat bed in 5 minutes. Headache rack with LED work lights. Camera system. Twin 80 gallon tanks give a 1,000 mile range between fillips. New steer tires. $59,000. Call 830-534-9638. -------------------------2001 Buick Regal. 4 dr. 109,000 miles. Very good condition. $4,000. 830857-3705. -------------------------2013 Ford Fusion. All factory warranties. $18,000. Lets Talk! 830-437-2046. -------------------------2007 Chevy Equinox, 45,000 miles. $12,000. 2005 PT Cruiser, Convertible, 100,000 miles, $6,000. Call 830203-0502. -------------------------Suzuki Japanese mini truck. 35,450 miles, spray lined bed, lifted, 4x4. Needs some attention to fuel intake, but should be easy fix. Great for ranch or hunting. $2,000. 361-771-5483. -------------------------2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830540-3382. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------2005 CTS Cadillac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830672-1106, leave message if no answer. -------------------------For sale: Mercury Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147.
AUTOS
1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info.
MHs FOR RENT

heat, $695 a month, plus $675 deposit. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-5826593/361-798-0816 for more information. -------------------------3 bedroom/1 bath - $695 monthly, $675 deposit. Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Fully Furnished, Central Air/Heat. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.
HOMES FOR RENT

594-3233. -------------------------Attention Oil Companies Furnished 4br house, sleeps 5. Ready for move-in. Fully equipmmed kitchen, covered patio, fenced, lighted parking, individual air & heat, 32 flat screen TVs & Refrigerators in each room. Must see. 713-501-3416. -------------------------2BR houses for rent. No Pets. Month to Month. Call 830672-3089. -------------------------2BR/1BA country home. Fully furnished, nonsmoker. Hwy. 97W. $1,200/mo., $800/ dep. 361-772-7655, after 6 p.m. -------------------------3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Gonzales for rent. Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Microwave, Stove and can be fully furnished. Remodeled last year with new hardwood floors, Central Air, bathroom tile, 2 car carport. $1,000/mo., $600/deposit. 830542-9743. -------------------------Office Space w/Living area to rent in the center of town (On the Main Hwy). Call (830) 672-5738. -------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT: Must see!!! Charming 2BD/1BA remodeled house located in country setting at 7102 FM 2091 North (Gonzales, Texas); Approx. 10 miles from Gonzales. Spacious yard, shade trees, stove/microwave, glass-tiled backs-
HOMES FOR RENT

plash, new laminate wood floors. Call (830) 672-3771 or (512) 938-9131. -------------------------ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment. -------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830914-4044. -------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874.
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FURNITURE
Big solid oak lawyers desk. $50. 830672-3089. -------------------------Beds & furniture for sale. 512-656-0521. -------------------------Southwestern Kingsize bed w/complete boxsprings & mattresses. Good condition, washer/ dryer, never been used, Whirlpool, High table, ceramic, w/4 chairs. Loveseat, cloth, 3 tvs, 19, 25 and 32, color, white microwave cart with 2 drawers on bottom, recliner, cloth new conventional toaster, broiler, white day bed w/ trundle bed, both mattresses, white childs desk, chair, leather with foot rest. 830-203-8977, text or call. -------------------------3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $250. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181.
MOBILE HOMES
GRAND OPENING! Land/Home Packages. 2+ acre lots w/ trees! Starting at $79/ sf. 4 miles north of Gonzales! (830)6204500. (RBI36649) -------------------------2014 *NEW* 4Br/3Ba Modular. 2 acres Lots of Trees! 4 miles n orth of Gonzales! (830)620-4500. (RBI#36649) -------------------------Tax Money Specials Invest in a new home for your family - over 40 homes to choose from. A home for every budget. 800-3696888. Open till 6 pm 7 days a week. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Special Purchase 2009-2012 Models like New - Build for any wind zone - starting @ $22,900 Delivered, Set, Air. 17 in Stock. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. 979-7436192. Open to 6pm daily. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Repos - 4 totally remodeled doublewides. Must See. Save Thousands. Fayette Country Homes, 800-369-6888. Open 7 days a week. (RBI 32896). Tierraverdehomes.com. -------------------------Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-4243600.
ROOM FOR RENT

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

3BR/2BA home. Large back yard. 318 DeWitt, behind Corner Stop. $1,200/month. 830445-9294. -------------------------HHOUSE IN GONZALESH 2BR-1BA. AC/Heat, Insulated, All Electric, Ceiling Fans, Appliances, Fresh Paint, Vinyl, Carpet, Shower, Washer/Dryer Connections. Nonsmoker, No pets. $750 + Deposit & References. 830672-2227. -------------------------Nixon Area. 3/2, like new, CA/CH, washer/dryer hookups. $1,000 per month. 830-857-6921. -------------------------Home for rent. 507 St. Michael. 1,700 Sq. ft, 3/2. $1,050/ mo., $600/dep. 830832-3163. -------------------------House in the country for rent. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. See to appreciate. Security deposit and one months rent. Oneyear lease. Call 361-
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AUTOS
2001 Mitsubishi Spider convertible. Runs great. $3,900/ obo. 512-738-7134. -------------------------For Sale: 2005 M2 106 Freightliner Custom Hauler. Custom steel bed. Has both gooseneck and RV fifth wheel hitches at standard height. Pull any gooseneck trailer or RV fifth wheel with ease. With an 80,000 lb combined weight rating you can pull a 66,000 lb trailer safely and easily. Mercedes Benz 926 engine with Allison 6-speed automatic transmission. Easier to drive than a pickup. Cruise control, 3-position exhaust break. Loaded. Air ride cab, seats and rear suspension. Air
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FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.
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HOMES FOR RENT
Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461. --------------------------
HOMES FOR RENT

Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call Mike, 512-292-0070, 512656-0521. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for
HOMES FOR RENT

Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call Mike at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call Mike at (512) 2920070 or (830) 6723089. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
COMM. FOR RENT

Office space for rent. 10x10 space in Nixon. Furniture included. 830-8576921. -------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft., with one acre for truck parking, located at 314 West Cone Street, Gonzales, Texas. If interested please call (830) 672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
APTS. FOR RENT

ing. Bob. 830-2039790. Have pictures. -------------------------2BR Fully furnished. Covered parking, Wi-Fi, cable. 830672-6265 or 830857-4251. -------------------------BLUEBIRD LOFTS - Three units available, 2 bed/1 bath, $1,125 to $1,185/ mo., $1,000 deposit. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, hardwood floor, fullytiled bathrooms, central air/heat, washer/dryer hookups. No pets. No smoking. ALL NEW! (512) 576-5868. -------------------------One bedroom, one bath furnished apartment. $800 and two bedroom, two bath, $1,200. Short term ok. Gym, wahser/dryer, internet, all bills paid in Seguin. Call Keith, 512-757-0280. -------------------------60 hotel rooms for rent in Seguin. Laundry and meal plans available. Call Keith, 512-7570280. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.
HOME SERVICES
ting job for a sweet lady in her home. Includes cooking and will drive for her if she needs me to. Can stay Friday night, Saturday night but must be home by Sunday at 3:00. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361-2128731. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private sitting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
LAWN & GARDEN

No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)
RVs FOR RENT

830-857-4491 to have a look or more information. -------------------------RV Space and RV trailer for rent. All bills included with Dish Network. 830203-9255. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095. RV SITES FOR RENT One R/V site available. $450 per month includes utilities. For more info call 830-8571418 or 830-8570986. -------------------------Private RV or Travel Trailer Parking Spot. All hookups are in place and ready to call your home. Fencing on three sides. Located on corner lot with shade trees. Has pad for home to be parked on. $300 per month with $100 Deposit. All bills paid. Located at Luling. This is a private lot, no RV park. Call 830-2634356 or 830-5606963 for showing and details. -------------------------Six RV Hookups for long term lease at Harwood. Intersection of Hwy. 90 and TX 304. Contact: 281-788-7500. -------------------------2 RV spaces in town. $295/mo., 1 Mobile home space for rent, $295/mo. Call Finch Park, 6722955. -------------------------RV Sites Available. Nixon, TX. Clean, quiet, fair prices. 830-857-6921.
CHILD CARE
Teenager looking to babysit part-time, infants & small children. Will take care of at your home or my home. Call for more information, 263-2789. -------------------------Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (Infants onup). Have two openings available. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
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Best Western Regency Inn & Suites 1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales Seeking a Full Time Front Desk Clerk. Computer experience required. Applications may be picked up, at the front office. No phone calls, please.
RVs FOR SALE

For Sale: 2010 RV. Keystone Springdale. 291RK-SSR Travel Trailer. All electric. Fully Furnished. TV, Microwave, Cook Stove, Refrigerator, Oven. Used very little. Just like new. $15,000. Can see at 820 Oil Patch Lane. 830-672-6383. -------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-8575720. -------------------------04 Coachmen, 26. 1 slide-out. Goose hitch-ball, excellent shape, new awning. Call 830-857-3677. -------------------------2006 Keystone Outback 30ft Sidney Addition. $14,500. 1 large slideout, nice, clean interior, king bed. 210-279-7267. -------------------------1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000.
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Land for Lease off FM 1116 on CR 309. 8 acres, all utilities, parking. Possibly for Oil Field. House on land )needs to be torn down or moved). 830-2037221. -------------------------5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Nixon. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call David, 713-2521130 ; Peyton, 512948-5306. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)
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Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.
HOME SERVICES
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COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smiley, Texas. Equipment included. Contact Nick or Doris, 830-587-6262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.
LAWN & GARDEN

Lawn mowing service. No job too big or small. Call 830-263-0383 for free estimate. Also do weed spraying around fences. Will beat any price. Gonzales area. -------------------------Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost.
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Office space for rent. 19x15. Private entrance, Wi-Fi, Electricity included. 512-694-6430.
APTS. FOR RENT

Efficiency Apartment. Lake Gonzales. Weekly and monthly rates. Utilities. TV provided. No pets. non-smok-
RVS FOR RENT

30 ft. travel trailer for rent one mile from town on Hwy. 97 east. Rent is $300 a week or $1,000 a month with a $500.00 deposit for monthly rent. All utilities paid, fully furnished, Direct TV, full bathroom, private area and great parking. Call 830-857-3538 or
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Harley Davidson 2007 Dyna Lowrider with pulled baffles. Blue/Grey 7700 miles. Blue Book Price - $9,440. Harley Davidson - 2009 883L Sportster 700 miles - Burnt Orange. Blue Book - $5,190. Will negotiate. Call 830-8759126 for more information, 8-5pm. -------------------------Gruene Harley-Davidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell your Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.
LIVESTOCK
Rabbits for Sale. With cages, with feeders & waterers. all for $300. 361741-2604. -------------------------Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery available. 979263-5829. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender,
LIVESTOCK
age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.
REAL ESTATE
minimum lease. -------------------------House for Sale. Beautiful Historic home for sale. 713 St. John. Give me a call if interested. 713-425-9345. -------------------------Wonderful Spanish style house on 20.59 acres with 2 ponds, 7 horse stalls, 2 storage barns and other outbuildings. Can be viewed at www. littlefieldproperties. com id #79040. Call Tanya (broker) at 361-865-2563. -------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-4019763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172.
LAND
299-1627. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544.
MISC. SERVICES
my trailer, at your home. Evenings and Saturdays. Tune-ups start at $30+ parts. 830857-4580, Jacob. -------------------------Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedc h e f. b i z /z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs.
MISC. SERVICES
All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337
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MISC. SERVICES
No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
REAL ESTATE
3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 12.3 acres for sale. Large oak trees and creek on property. $185,000. 830-857-3960 or 857-5515. -------------------------Home and land with minerals for sale. 2400 sq. ft. 3BR/2bth rock home built in 2008. Large oak trees with improved pasture, guest house w/outbuildings, small horse barn, stock tank, county water, cross fenced, will convey some minerals, $450,000. To view call 830857-0986. -------------------------3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 12.3 acres for sale. Large oak trees and creek on property. $185,000. 830-857-3960 or 857-5515. -------------------------Property for sale in Leesville. 2 mobile homes, 1 mobile home, 3Br/1Ba & 2Br/2Ba and 2 full RV Spaces on 1.9 Ac. Asking price $65,000. Back lot fenced in on 4 sides. Rebecca Hodge, 830-263-0603. -------------------------Beautiful ranch style home built in 1996. 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, approx. 2765 square feet on 13.55 acres with scenic views all around. Property borders larger ranches. Recent upgrades include granite counters, new wood floors, interior/exterior paint, GE Cafe appliances, new light fixtures and doors, new ac and water heater within past 2 years. Would make excellent horse property. Has County water. Out shed and childrens playhouse with electricity. Ag exempt for low taxes. 18 miles north of Gonzales off 304. One hour East of San Antonio, one hour south of Austin, and two hours west of Houston. Close proximity to Interstate 10. Excellent deal at 348,000. Sorry, no owner finance. If seriously interested please call 956-202-5629 or email awalker1288@gmail.com. May consider 2 year
HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.
RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.
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PETS
CKC Registered Miniature Dachsunds. 1st shots & wormed. $225. 830-2634603. -------------------------Miniature Boston Terrier Puppies. Prices vary. 1st shots & wormed. 830-519-4212. -------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505.
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LIVESTOCK
Hay for sale. Square bales. $7.00 per bale. 830-857-4073. -------------------------Angus Bull. 3 - 18 months old Bulls; 1 26 month old bull. Call 830-263-0808. -------------------------Free Female Donkey. Call 830-5404850. -------------------------Horse for Sale. 7 year old mare. Not ridden in 2 years. $200.00. Call 2031104 or 437-2370. -------------------------Free Donkeys. 361772-7655 after 6 p.m. -------------------------2006 Blue Roan handcock mare. 14 hands. Stocky built. Has worked cows, arena roping. Pastured for 1 year. Needs to go to work. $1,200. 361771-5483. -------------------------For Sale: Black & Red Brangus Bulls. 2 & 3 yrs. old. Good selection. No papers. 830-437-5772. (9-19-13) --------------------------
1 - 1 STUDIO APARTMENT 1 - 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT For the Elderly 62 or older
424 Acres. Cheapside. Pens, tanks, some oaks. $3,850 CONTRACT PENDING per acre. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 250 Acres. South Goliad. Good oaks, brush, and grazing. Well fenced and watered. Paved road just off US 183. $3,975/ac. with 1/8 minerals. Not leased. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 160 Acres. Goliad. Creek, Cabin, Nice doublewide. Barn. SOLD Good hunting. Minerals. $4,625/Ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 114 Acres. Smiley. Good oaks, brush, tanks. Nice weekSOLD end home. Cabin. New Barn. $595,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 70 Acres. Yorktown/Goliad. Great building sites. Live oaks, SOLD brush, hay field. Water wells. Some minerals. $5,500/ acres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 1/2 acres fronting US 183 just north of Gonzales. Barns, pens, water available. $225,000. Will divide - one acre minimum, at $55,000/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 67 acres. NW Goliad. Doublewide. 3/2 with covered porches. Good barn. John Deere tractor w/implements. Mostly SOLD Mesquite. $250,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 62 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field. Pens, well. Cross-fenced. $5,300/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.
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1800 Waelder Road, Gonzales, TX (830) 672-2877
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LAND
5.5 Acres for Sale or Lease. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Nixon. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call David, 713-2521130 ; Peyton, 512948-5306. -------------------------170 Acres - For Sale by owner. FM 443. Outside of Hochheim/Dryer area. 210-867-8851. -------------------------Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512-
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Page C2 Gonzales Livestock Show Participants

Neally Basquez Kathleen Rawls Heifers Madison Culpepper Kayla Mason Morgan Mason Dylan Mills Taylor Mills Devin Rickman Savay Sexton Commercial Heifers Jase Ehrig Tanner Hardcastle Cole Hendershot Ross Hendershot Tyler Hendershot KLeigh Pish Savay Sexton
Steers
Thursday, February 27, 2014 The Cannon Area Livestock Show Salute Kolby Kifer Kendall Fougerat GONZALES 4-H - FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW Ashleigh Luensmann Cole Hendershot J. B. WELLS PARK SHOW BARN Michaela Malatek Melissa Holt FEBRUARY 27TH - MARCH 1ST Mackenzie Parker Kourtney Iley
Quinton Parker KLeigh Pish Ashley Pekar Jeffery Pekar Lantz Pyssen Mallory Pyssen Bradley Stamport Dakota Stamport Madison Stamport Sheridan Lee Tate Natalie Tenberg Sadie Thibodeaux Travis Thibodeaux Luke Tinsley Hope Kapavik Faith LaFleur Bryn McNabb Monica Miller Dustin Schuette Mikayla Wyatt Arrive: Goats - Commercial Heifers - Steers - Rabbits 6:00-7:30 p.m. Heifers - Lambs 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Arrive: Swine 7 - 9 a.m. Judging: Rabbits 8 a.m. Steers Begins 10 minutes after rabbit judging Heifers Begins 10 minutes after steer judging Commercial Heifers Judging at 10 a.m. - no exhibitors, Interviews with judges at 12 p.m. Lambs 2:00 p.m. Goats Begins 10 minutes after lamb judging Sale: Commercial Heifers 6:30 p.m. Arrive: Poultry 7 - 8 a.m. Baked Goods 7:30-8:45 a.m. Judging: Swine 8 a.m. Baked Goods 9:30 a.m. Poultry Begins 10 minutes after swine judging Silent Auction oit Baked Goods - 4 - 7 p.m. or when maximum bid is reached Buyers BBQ - 4-5:30 p.m. Sale of Market Animals - 6 p.m. (All buyers please register by 5 p.m.) If you have any quest.ions, please contact Jimmy Mills (281)796-1639 or Ronnie Luensmann (830)857-6108
Thursday, February 27th
Breeding Rabbits Kathleen Knesek Kristofer Knesek Joshue Weigang Broilers Bailey Bennett Devin Bennett Brett Breitschopf Weston Davis Zachary Davis Harlee Tuch Ralston Williams Wyatt Williams Baked Goods Lindsie Bazan Kendall Fougerat Kristofer Knesek Kathleen Knesek Karlee Krum Kyle Krum Faith LaFleur Kayla Malatek Kymberlie Malatek Shaelynn Malatek Brendon Mercer Lane Mills Sophie Oliver Ashley Ostby Katelyn Ostby Shenan Owens Savay Sexton Sadie Thibodeaux Travis Thibodeaux Brittany Walker Harley Whitfield Joshua Wiegang Bre Wolff
Friday, February 28th
Tristan Barta McKenzie Caldwell Cade Davis Blane Schette Blaine Frederick Kolby Kifer Ashleigh Luensmann Michaela Malatek Ashley Pekar Jeffery Pekar KLeigh Pish Lantz Pyssen Mallory Pyssen Peyton Ruddock Bradley Stamport Dakota Stamport Sheridan Lee tate Luke Tinsley Bobby White Cody Whitfield
Swine
Market Lambs Neally Basquez Madison Culpepper Hannah Lorton Rode Paskie Marisa Silva Harlee Tuch Breeder Lambs Neally Basquez Madison Culpepper Michaela Malatek Market Goats Braden Clampit Haley Clampit Madison Culpepper Aspen Flach Parish Flach Jacey Henrichs Jessica Henrichs Trace Herndon Ashtyn Kardosz Karlee Krum Kyle Krum Adrien Masek Breeding Goats Madison Culpepper Cooper LaBuhn Market Rabbits Ryan Benes Megan Dickinson
Saturday, March 1st
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672-7090
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MBH
830-672-6536
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 Nixon/Smiley Livestock Show Participants

Skylyr Bullard Mason Long Riley Samford Joshua Wilson Autumn Rodriguez
The Cannon Area Livestock Show Salute

Kayla Caraway Jordan Carrington Reagan DeLeon Danielle Long John Parks Emily Riley Brandon Riley Matthew Rogers Caitlin Sandoval Coleton Trammell Natalie Trammell Madeline Velasquez Faith Wishert
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Ag Mech
Hannah Gordon Madison Holmes Ida Mae Rogers Santos Pompa Matthew Shannon AJ Tammell Cassidy Wells
Fryer Rabbit
Alexander Pena Austin Steelhammer
Ag Mech-Team
Breeder Heifer
Katheren Rawls
Conley Boatright Cayden Kalous Javen Mendiola Diego Pompa Madisyne Rice Preston Rice Matthew Shannon Michael Shannon
Breeder Hog
Jarad Griffin Jordan Carrington Alexis DeLeon Meaghan Fonseca Madison Holmes Lilliana Jenks Darian Jenks Cristian Perez Heather Perkovich Sara Pettus Ida Mae Rogers Riley Samford Eric Scarbrough Katrina Suire
Layered Cake
Haven Davis Case Samford Austin Steelhammer Devon Warzecha Kaela Warzecha Seth Wynne
Broilers
Commercial Heifer
Cameron Boatright Preston Rice Madisyne Rice Haven Davis Emma Lay
Francesca Aleman Garrett Earlywine Brooke Hester Bradyn Martinez Madison Mikesh Calvin Pyatt Blaze Sandoval Matthew Shannon Michael Shannon Kaytlin Tschoepe
Market Goat
Michael Shannon Kaelyn Baker Jadyn Brassell Devhyn Fonseca Abby Fox Meaghan Fonseca Hannah Gordon Madison Holmes Rylie Kalous Amber Lakey Dustin Mejia Trey Mejia Ida Mae Rogers Santos Pompa Matthew Shannon AJ Trammell Cassidy Wells
Market Rabbit
Market Steer
Katheren Rawls Seth Wynne
Jadyn Brassell Skylyr Bullard Alexis DeLeon Jarad Griffin Darian Jenks Chasadie Medina Heather Perkovich Matthew Rogers Katrina Suire Madeline Velasquez Delrik Vera
Crafts
Cameron Boatright Conley Boatright Karley Brassell Cayden Kalous Khristopher Kitchens Javen Mendiola Diego Pompa Madisyne Rice Preston Rice Matthew Shannon Michael Shannon Cason Trammell
Market Hog
William Hodge Emma Lay Austin McMain Javen Mendiola Matthew Rogers Eric Scarbrough Mikel Scarbrough
Turkeys
Cheyenne Albertson
Market Lamb
Caraway Ford - Nixon

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2024 South Hwy. 183 Gonzales, TX
672-1554
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Sale Every Monday 10:30 a.m. All Livestock Bonded and Insured W.E. Buck BUTLER MANAGER Nixon, Texas GARY BUTLER 830-582-1052 830-582-1944
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Gonzales Livestock Market

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830-672-2845 Hwy 90A, Gonzales, Texas

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Page C4 Shiner FFA Stock Show Participants

Dillon Kalina Brady Schlenker Mackinly Pilat Aaron Tieken Abby Tieken Ethan Zissa Ryan Panus Brian Kloesel Matt Lerch Hunter Mraz Jacob Stafford Sarah Koenning Tyler Patek Matt Herman D.J. Jahne Jessica Pesek Stephanie Coronado Jessica Mauric Cassidy Simper Taylor Schroeder Chad Rabke Paige Dollard Sara Lauer
The Cannon Area Livestock Show Salute

Sam Bickham Sam Bickman Sabrina Garcia D.J. Truman Dylan Lauer Matt Tucker Jayde Kurtz Micah Morkovsky Blake Michalec Colby Jahn Craig Kneifel April Lauer Michael Lawrence Julianna Rankin Kristin Schacherl Hailey Tucker
Steers
Ally Chumchal Meagan Chumchal Darian Herchek Braden Mikes Whitney Williams Chris Herman
Lambs
Alex Bujnoch Caleb Murrile Chad Neubauer Ethan Berger Weston Roller Jenna Berkovsky Katerina Leist Jordan Malinovasky Jerod Moeller Caleb Oden Claire Patek Justin Stein Victoria Veit Kelsey Berkman
Hogs
Hannah Nevlud Jodi Rogers Jordan Wenske Tamara Hajek Madison Jalufka Kassidy Bishop
Broilers
SHINER FFA STOCK SHOW GREEN-DICKSON MUNICIPAL PARK FEBRUARY 28 Friday, February 28th
Weigh-In: 7-8 a.m. Judging Starts at 9 a.m. Broilers Swine Sheep Cattle
Barbecue sponsored by Shiner Young Farmers Chapter 11a.m.-1 p.m., 4-6 p.m. 1/2 chicken plates $8 Sale Begins 7:30 p.m.
Good Luck To All Participants!

Capitol Monument Co.
5233 US 183N., Gonzales
672-7929
Good Luck Cooper & all Stockshow Participants
D&D Liquor
Steve & Jane Wehlmann, Owners 102 W. Wallace, Gonzales
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Lindemann Fertilizer Cost, Texas, 830-437-2269

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830-672-9477
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E.F. Ehrig & Sons, Ltd.
221 PR 2003, Gonzales, TX Phone (830) 437-2873 Fax (830) 437-2876 efehrig@gvtc.com
201 E. 16th Street - Shiner
Boehm Tractor Sales

(361) 594-3123
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B&J Liquor
730 Seydler St., GonzaleS, tX 78629
830-672-3107
Phone: 830-672-3710
1922 Co. Road 197, Gonzales,TX 78629
Fehner & Son Grain Co., LP
Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co.

Where your livestock brings top $$$ everytime!
Auction Sale Every Tuesday
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First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales First Baptist Church 403 N Texas Nixon First Baptist Church Hwy 108 N Smiley First Baptist Church 406 N Ave E Waelder Greater Palestine Baptist Church S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80) Greater Rising Star Baptist Church 3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office Iglesia Bautista Macedonia 201 S Congress Nixon Iglesia Bautista Memorial Hwy 97 Waelder Leesville Baptist Church E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121 Memorial Heights Baptist Church 1330 College Gonzales Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church 100 Capes Gonzales Oak Valley Baptist Church Hwy. 97 Bebe Old Moulton Baptist Church 2287 FM 1680, Moulton Primitive Baptist Church 1121 N. College Gonzales Providence Missionary Church 1020 St. Andrew Gonzales Baptist
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James Miller 4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales
BUFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME

520 N. Ave C P.O. Box 64 Shiner, TX 77984 Phone (361) 594-3352 Fax (361) 594-3127 424 St. Peter St. Gonzales, TX 77984 Phone (830 672-3322 Fax (830) 672-9208
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Education
Dear Gonzales ISD School and Community Family, February has been an interesting month with weather. What beautiful days we have had the last couple of days. The highs and lows have been amazing. To think we are in the 70s-80s some days and just a few weeks ago had to call off a school day for icy roads. We will need to make that day up. Please prepare for a May 26th bad weather make up day. The days before Spring Break are definitely busy ones. Bond work is progressing. Please note a special date below. The GISD School Board approved the underwriters for the bond sale and an offering document has been prepared. The bond sale will take place on March 3rd, 2014. Residents interested in buying the Districts bonds should contact, or have their investment broker contact, Marc Greer at (713) 651-3343 or Marc. Greer@rbccm.com on or prior to March 3rd, 2014. District residents will have first priority on the bonds. GIS is pleased to announce the hire of our new Athletic Director/HD FB Coach, Mr. Kodi Crane. Mr. Crane, his wife Leslie and their children, Braxton and Kasen will join the ranks of the Apaches soon in GISD. Mr. Crane believes in the total program of athletics and the links to student successes both academically and athletically. He looks forward to working with our students and staff and becoming united in the community. Mr. Crane comes highly recommended and we look forward to greeting him on March 3rd, 2014 as he takes the helm for GISD Athletics. Campuses are busy with activity as we are well into our 5th six weeks of school. We are so proud of our students and their many accomplishments. As we move forward this spring,
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Bond work progressing

Superintendents Letter
Dr. Kim Strozier
is a three-part foundation which includes: understanding basic skills, using thinking skills that demonstrate knowledge of how to learn, make decisions, and use information to solve problems and personal qualities of responsibility, sociability, self esteem, integrity and honesty. An example of inclusion of a work force ready, career preparation programs offering an opportunity to learn hard and soft skills is the Explorer Program. The Explorer program is under the direction of Officer Matthew Camarillo, who leads students with an interest in law enforcement through the incorporation of an introduction, discussion, exploration of this field along with consideration given to the many roles and characteristics essential for the making of successful police officers. Other programs like this one are on the horizon for district students in collaboration with our business community. Additionally, we are looking forward to the inclusion of an ROTC program, which is to begin in the coming school year as another extension program building hard and soft work skills for the workforce. Along with the career pathway endorsement pursuant to HB 5 these programs continue to bring our district further in offering a well-rounded education. I applaud educators for their work every day! Public schools support the foundation of our country. Gonzales ISD is doing good work! Thanks to all of our administrators, faculty and staff for continuous support of all students and one another every day. Thank you parents and community for your involvement and support! Together we will keep the focus on our students. It is an honor to work with you. We wish you all a blessed and relaxing Spring Break 2014! Warm regards, Kim Strozier
Dr. Kimberly Strozier is superintendent of Gonzales ISD.
Citizenship is something that should be honored, recognized and given status. It has nothing to do with academic achievement and anyone can achieve it. The essence of good citizenship is respect - RESPECT for authority, RESPECT for others, RESPECT for self, and RESPECT for rules. It is an attitude that begins at home and is reinforced at school and applied throughout life. Introducing GJHS Own AWESOME APACHES for the week of Feb. 10-14: Vontaesja Thorne, Lilliana Ramirez, and Fatima Ruedas. (Courtesy Photo)
WISD secretary attends TASB issues training

WAELDER Waelder Independent School District Secretary Linda Beale joined key administrative staff from other Texas school districts to receive comprehensive training at a recent conference in Austin. Hosted February 20-21 by the Texas Association of School Boards, the TASB Superintendent Secretary Training Conference offered general sessions covering topics of interest to all and smaller breakout sessions designed to facilitate discussion of more specific issues. Among the topics explored at the general sessions were community engagement, board meeting management, and customer service. Breakout sessions covered a wide
variety of topics including BoardBook, policy, and human resources training, as well as insights on generational differences and tips and tricks for working more efficiently Sessions were presented by topic experts from TASB and area school districts, and participants also had an opportunity to network with district staff from across the state and share best practices. TASB is a nonprofit organization established in 1949 to serve local public school districts. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.9 million public school students.
Citizenship is something that should be honored, recognized and given status. It has nothing to do with academic achievement and anyone can achieve it. The The Local County Go-Texessence of good citizenship is respect - RESPECT for authority, RESPECT for othan Scholarship Applications ers, RESPECT for self, and RESPECT for rules. It is an attitude that begins at home for 2014 are now available. and is reinforced at school and applied throughout life. Introducing GJHS Own This single application is AWESOME APACHES for the week of Feb. 17-21: Tyler Vierig, Presleigh Zella, and used for two separate scholarLindsey Malatek. (Courtesy Photo) ships awarded by the Gonzales County Go-Texan Committee each year. Funds are awarded to students who will Waelder Building & dents want to thank Mr. be attending a 4 year school as Trades teacher Terry Jones Cardenas for helpings them well as those students who will and District Assistant Prin- with hauling the projects to go thru a 2 year trade school cipal John Cardenas took contest. You went above program. The trade school eight WISD students to the and beyond, Thank You is intended for, but certainly Texas Skills/USA competi- from Skills/USA Club stunot limited to, those students tion at San Jacinto College dents and advisor. interested in nursing, welding, in Pasadena, Texas on FebWish them luck at state auto mechanics, air condition ruary 7, 2014. The eight competition come the end repair etc. attendees also represented of March. 5 other students who were Special Replacement unable to attend because of a prior UIL commitment. Waelder students showed 25 F-1 Braford Heifers Pairs & Bred Angus seven welding and wood Saturday, 25 F-1 Braford Heifers Pairs & Bred Angus construction projects. March 8 18 F-1 Braford Heifers Pairs & Bred Angus These projects were: two 12 F-1 Braford Heifers Pairs & Bred Angus at Noon welded bar-b-que pits, a 50 Black Brangus Heifers Bred Angus hog trap, a combination 25 Black Brangus Cows (3 yr. old) Pairs & Bred Angus 30 Black Brangus Heifers Pairs & Bred Angus wood and metal coffee ta15 Gray Brahman Heifers (open) ble, a wooden corner table This year at GJHS, we 5 Gray Brahman Cows (2nd calf) Hereford with front drawer, a wood30 F-1 Braford Heifers (open) honor those with peren rocking horse, and a 65 Black Brangus Heifers Pairs & Bred Angus fect attendance. As an wooden garden bench, The 20 Brangus Baldy Heifers Pairs & Bred incentive for attending 10 Brangus Baldy Heifers (open) garden bench scored the school every day, all 7th 20 Red Gert Heifers Pairs & Bred Angus highest of all projects with and 8th Grade Students 50 Crossbred Cows Pairs & Bred a score of 96 out of 100. All have the opportunity to projects qualified for Texas Hallettsville Livestock Weekly Sale win $15.00 dollars each Skills/USA State ConferFriday of the year. Jared Commission Co. on Tuesdays ence. State competition Molnoskey, a 7th Grader, at 11 am will be held March 27-29 in Hallettsville, TX won $15.00 for attending Corpus Christi. school during the week Mike Heller: 361-293-4949, David Heller: 979-743-0436 Mr. Jones and the stuKim Hagan: 361-293-4720, Mark Hagan: 361-293-8116 of Feb. 17-21.
Go-Texan scholarship information available

All recipients must have some 4-H and/or FFA during their high school career, with an exception for students who have applied for the current Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarship. These students who have submitted the HLSR application through the county committee and also meet 4-H or FFA requirements can
there will be much culmination of curricular material, and assessments, both district and state. It is an important time to monitor student progress and performance closely. As we embark on the spring State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and End of Course (EOC) assessments http:// www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar , we will meet new challenges with increased expectations and always increasing complexity. As our teachers teach, work to encourage students to excel and prepare challenging lessons, continuous training in changing expectations takes place in content areas. Additionally, we work to incorporate lifelong soft skills to complement academic or vocational preparation for the future. We know that basic skills that promote professional working relationships, problem solving and knowledge acquisition are competencies necessary for work. I spoke earlier about the SCANS report: What Work Requires of Schools, A SCANS Report for America 2000, that was published in response to a directive by the Secretary of Labor to inform educators of the skills necessary for work success, http://wdr. doleta.gov/opr/fulltext/ document.cfm?docn=6140 ,that lists five major competencies including: identify and organizing resources, work with others, acquire and evaluate information, understand complex interrelationships of various systems, and use of technology. Additionally, there
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submit only 3 pages of the application to be considered. Please feel free to call Gonzales County AGT Scholarship Committees Sherri Hooper, email sherrihooperagt@yahoo. com, or call 830.672.4555 office 979.229.9317 cell Application deadline is April 1, and applications will be picked up the week of April 7-11.
SPRING FEMALE SALE
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The Come and Take It Gonzales Freedom Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Cafe on the Square in Gonzales, to discuss how to engage and mobilize our fellow citizens to retain our freedom through the electoral process. The Gonzales V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 4817 Annual Cook-off will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the V.F.W. Hall on the Harwood Road. You can enter to cook Chili, Beans, Beef Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chicken & Brisket. Entry fee is $15 per entry. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies will be given in each catagory. The hall will be open until 7 p.m. on Friday, March 14 for the early birds, if you want to set up a RV, or if you would like to pay your entry fee. There will be breakfast tacos and sausage wraps available in the hall There will be a 50/50 drawing, a Silent Auction in the afternoon. Entry forms are available at the V.F.W. Hall and The Gonzales Cannon. For more information contact Dorothy Gast, 254-931-5712, Michelle McKinney, 830-263-0973 or Candy Brown at 830-2630905. The Heights of Gonzales is having Community Bingo, Friday, February 28th, at 2:30 p.m. It is free to play. Bingo winners will receive $1.00 for each Bingo and $50 split for Blackout. Must be 55 or older or a resident of a Care Facility to win blackouts. Hosted by Excel Home Health, Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems and The Height of Gonzales. The Texas Veterans Commission will host a 5K/Fun Run in honor of Women Veterans Month on March 8 at Camp Mabry. Food and entertainment will be waiting for you at the finish line, and the Girl Scouts will be there to help us and donate cookies to our troops Registration Fees: (Includes goodie bag, t-shirt, lunch and entertainment) Veteran/Active Duty/National Guard/Girl Scouts/ Students: $10.00 Civilian: $20.00 Under 5: Free To register: visit http://tvc.texas.gov/ Rock-your-Camo.aspx The Bingo, Bags & Badges Normas House fund-raiser is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Victoria College-Gonzales. Normas House is the Gonzales Regional childrens advocacy organization. Tickets are $30 pre-sale, $40 at the door and extra cards are available for $20. Donors are being sought for corporate sponsorships or to donate door prizes for silent auction or designer handbags. Corporate sponsors who purchase 8-person tables for $300 will receive recognition and a bottle of wine. For more information, call 830-672-1278. The local Relay For Life event is scheduled for March 28 at J. B Wells Show Barn. Once again the timeline will be shortened. The opening ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and will end at 1 a.m. American Cancer Societys slogan nationwide this year is Finish the Fight! The local event theme is Come and Fight It for a Cure! Teams are encouraged to use superheroes and their sidekicks as inspiration to develop their own team theme and decorations. For more information regarding teams or Relay For Life please contact ACS Staff Partner Stephen Bedsole (512-919-1810) or RFL Team Recruitment/Development Chair Arline Rinehart Schacherl (830-857-0134). There will be a Walk Class/Leslie Sansone DVD offered at First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, conducted by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN. The class is free to the public
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There will be a Flex & Tone Exercise Class offered at First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class is conducted by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN and is free to the public. Vietnam Veterans meet the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Texas in Hallettsville. Any veteran serving during the period of 1957-1975 is invited to join. For more information, call Don Williams at 361798-1499. The Crossroads Equestrian Club meets every second Thursday. New members are welcome. For details contact Glenda Klimitchek at 361-798-2899. Need child care? Contact Workforce Solutions. The Gonzales office of Golden Crescent Workforce Solutions offers help in locating affordable child care for those who are workingm attending school/college or in training. You must meet eligibility requirements. For details, contact the office at 830-672-2146 or visit www.gcworkforce.org. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 721 St. Louis in Gonzales. Al-Anon meets every Monday night at the same time and place. Please call 830-6723407 for more information. All meetings are open. FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 672-8291. Free piano lessons for students 8-18 are being offered in Gonzales. There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew. Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library membership is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the library at 830-672-6315. TMC Golden Crescent Head Start offers pre-school services to children ages 3-5 years, includeing education, nutrition, dental, social, disability, health and mental health. Gonzales Head Start is now accepting applications at the Gonzales Head Start Centers at 1600 Elm Street or 925 Wells Street. For information call 361-582-4441. To apply for head Start, you will need a copy pof the childs Birth Certificate, proof of income, proof of address and a current immunization record. The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS) is a non-profit organization providing services to both residents and non-residents that are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the counties of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson. GVFVS provides survivors with legal advocacy, case management, counseling, assistance with crime victims compensation and other services at no cost. For more information, call 830-372-2780 or 1-800-834-2033. Want to become a better communicator? The Come & Speak It Toastmasters meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, 1731 Seydler Street in Gonzales.
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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Peggy Venable, State Director of Americans for Prosperity, will be the guest speaker at the Republican Women of Yoakums meeting on Wednesday, March 5th. Texas has become a national leader in many areas from the tax structure to policies for job creation and civil justice reforms. Ms. Venable will lead day to day operations ahead of our next state legislative session. Come and hear this dynamic speaker on her goal to put Texas taxpayers in charge of their legislature. The meeting will begin at 11:30 at the Community Center, 108 Huck Street in Yoakum. Luncheon will be served. All are welcome. City of Lockhart Downtown Revitalization Events Committee is seeking entries for a juried art show, exhibition and sale in conjunction with Lockharts Cowtown Sip, Stroll & Art Walk, a fundraiser for Downtown Revitalization slated for Saturday, April 5, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. This art show and sale is open to both local and national artists. Jurors are very interested in media in oils, watercolor, acrylics, mixed, pottery, jewelry and sculpture. For more information, contact Julia Sulsar at tortuga@ctxu.com. Deadline for entry is February 28, 2014. Wednesdays during Lent the Gonzales Ministerial Alliance will be holding Lenten Worship Services at Noon at First Baptist Church, 422 Saint Paul St. A light lunch will follow at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Different churches from the community will take turns giving the message and providing the meal. The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5 and runs through Easter. All are welcome and invited to attend. Offerings collected will benefit the Ministerial Alliance and GCAM. The 2015 Shiner Heritage Quilt Show may be a year away, but members are gearing up to plan for a unique feature! The 2015 show will include a boutique displaying various handmade items made by the members for sale to the public. At the Tuesday, March 4th meeting members will share ideas and examples for making items for this booth. Shiner Heritage Quilters meet at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 102 W. Church St., and 1 block off Hwy 90A in Shiner. The meeting begins at 6:30 and includes lots of activities such as show and tell, star block-of-the-month, door prizes and light refreshments in addition to the special presentation. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Call 361-594-3185 for more information. The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host its annual Cowboy Breakfast from 7-9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Take Out or Stay Awhile for $5 a plate at the Chamber office, 414 St. Lawrence. Whether you are
Freedom Club
Flex-Tone class
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purchasing for your business or feeding your champion before the big live stock show, this hearty breakfast will not leave you hungry! Comes with scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, tortillas, and coffee/OJ/water Preorder your Cowboy Breakfast Tickets by email to admin@gonzalestexas.com or calling 830.672.6532. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Whataburger, Soncrest Eggs, HEB, J Bar B, WB Farm & Ranch, GVEC, and WalMart. Gonzales K.C. Council 5090 will hold their regular monthly meeting March 12 2014. Meal at 7.30 p.m , Meeting at 8.00 p.m. All members are urged to attend. The Gonzales Community African American Interface Church Scholarship Fund Drive will host its monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3 at Union Lea Baptist Church in Gonzales. The public is invited. For details contact Eugene Wilson Sr. at 830-8573764. Tri-County Antique Tractor Pullers will host a tractor pull at the Red Barn in Seguin, Hwy 123 at Cordova Road, starting at 10 a.m. March 22. The Gonzales Master Gardeners 4th Annual Spring Plant Sale will be held Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in downtown Gonzales at Texas Heroes Square (St. Louis and St Joseph). There will be vegetables, herbs, annual and perennial plants, succulents, cacti, and houseplants available for shoppers to select from and children will have the opportunity to plant some seeds in their very own decorated pot. Other activities include our Ask the Master Gardener booth for those with gardening questions, a silent auction, food and drink. Proceeds from the silent auction and the sale of plants will be used for our education projects for the school children, adult education programs and other community projects. Thank you for your support. Our mission as Master Gardeners is to educate the public and community about gardening and horticulture. Contact Fran Saliger for more information (830-672-2953) The St. Paul Cardinal Athletic Booster Club is selling tickets for their annual Fat Tuesday Pork Steak Dinner on Tuesday, March 4. Pork steak, giblet rice and beans plates will be $8.00 Plates available in drive-through lines at the following locations: Shiner KC Dining Hall from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Yoakum Jahn Refrigeration from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.; Gonzales Lone Star Bank from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Patek Grocery, Quality Pharmacy, and Lone Star Bank, Gonzales branch. Proceeds benefit the athletic and physical education programs of Shiner Catholic School, PK3 through 12th grade.
Vietnam Veterans
VFW Cookoff
Gonzales KC Council
Crossroads Equestrians
Lockhart Art Show
Interface Scholarship
Child Care
Community Bingo
Tractor Pull
Al-Anon meeting
Lenten Services
Spring Plant Sale
Womens Veterans 5K
Free GED Classes
Free piano lessons
Quilt Show Boutique
Normas House Benefit
Pork Steak Dinner
Head Start
Relay for Life
Cowboy Breakfast
Violence shelter
Walk class
Toastmasters meet
Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 6th, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Boys State Candidate will be interviewed. Womens Bible Study in Flatonia which meets on Monday afternoons from 3:45pm to 5:15pm will begin their next Study March 10th using the Video program JONAH Navigating a Life Interrupted, by Priscilla Shirer. This 7-week study addresses interruptions in ones daily life. So, welcome to Jonah. He knows how a life interrupted feels, and he has a firsthand account of how yielding to God is the best decision after all. Join me, wont you? Somehow, you know I had to say it. I think well have a whale of a time, says Priscilla Shirer. The Study, which is open to all women, meets at the Flatonia United Methodist Church (use the front church door) and is facilitated by Dianne Raef. For more information call 512-921-2792. The Gonzales Learning and Career Centers computer lab hours have changed. Its now open to GLCC students and the public on M 9-12 and Weds 1-4.
American Legion
Relay for Life seeking sponsors for 2014 event

Did you know that the 2013 Relay For Life of Gonzales County set many records? Sponsorship donations of $49,350 boosted the total net income which amounted to $129,047.22. Last fall the 2013 event was recognized as a Five-Star Relay for the second year in a row. Just recently it was announced that the Gonzales County event has been recognized by the American Cancer Society as recipient of the Nationwide Top Ten Per Capita Award for 2013. Very impressive, for sure! Thanks to all who helped in any way with the 2013 event. That was the past and now it is time to look to the future. As the American Cancer Society celebrates its 100th birthday this year, the focus is Finish the Fight! Therefore, Gonzales County team participants will carry out the local 2014 event theme of Come and Fight It for a Cure! with help from superheroes and their sidekicks. The 12th Annual Relay For Life of Gonzales County will begin at 6 p.m. on March 28 at J. B. Wells Show Barn. In preparation for the 2014 event, ACS staff partner Stephen Bedsole mailed out in early December letters along with brochures explaining sponsorship opportunities to last years sponsorship donors. Thanks to Holmes Foods, Inc., BYK Additives, Sage Capital Bank, Allens Body Tech, The Heights of Gonzales, Mercer Welding, Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual, 4L RV
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Ranch, and Perry Smith for responding so quickly to the call for action. These donors are definitely ready to Come and Fight It for a Cure! Several sponsorship opportunities are available for those interested businesses and individuals who want to make a difference in the fight against cancer. A gift of $5000 denotes a Diamond Sponsor while a gift of $2500 is from a Platinum Sponsor. Gold Sponsors are recognized for gifts of $1000, Silver Sponsors for $500, and Bronze Sponsors for $250. A gift of $100 recognizes a Turn-Around Sponsors name on a cancer fact sign placed around the Relay track. In-kind sponsor donations are also welcomed. If any sponsor from last year has misplaced the sponsorship packet mailed in December, please call Stephen Bedsole, ACS staff partner. Sponsorship donations should be received by February 28, 2014, and can be mailed to: American Cancer Society, Relay For Life of Gonzales County, 2433 Ridgepoint Dr.--B, Austin, TX 78754. Or the completed form and donation may be delivered to Patty Stewart, Gonzales Memorial Hospital, 1110 E. Sarah Dewitt Dr., Gonzales, TX 78629. Thank you for your support of 2014 Relay For Life as together we work to Come and Fight It for a Cure! How will you help to Finish the Fight!?
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Gonzales native set to celebrate 50 years of service as priest

By JEAN HRNCIRIK
A half-century ago, two cars of ecstatic folk left St. James Catholic Church in Gonzales to travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend a once-in-a-lifetime event. It happened in their lives, before their eyes, and they still cant quite believe it. Simon Peter Brzozowski Jr., along with 31 other candidates, were ordined as priests on March 14, 1964 in the new St. Louis Cathedral by the then-Cardinal Joseph P. Ritter. Father Simon was born in Gonzales on Dec. 10, 1923. He was born along the banks of the Guadalupe River that wraps around todays Independence Park. His parents, S.P. Brzozowski Sr. and Mary Ann (Wostal) lived in a small house that stood on the edge of the winding river. Father Simon received his early education in local schools and graduated from Gonzales High School with the Class of 1940. The graduation ceremony for the 72 graduates was held in the Gonzales Museum Amphitheater. During these same years, Simon received his religious upbringing in his home and in the St. James Catholic Church. The Church ws our classroom, he says today. Father Simon remembers his catechism teachers, Mrs. William Cole and Mrs. Ray Shanklin. He was confirmed by Bishop Drossrts of San Antonio, who brought the Confirmation Class alive with the question, Was Jesus born in Gonzales or San Antonio? After graduating from Gonzales High, Father Simon attended Baldwins Business College in Yoakum, which served him well in his future. The family remembers how his fingers could fly at the typewriter. His first job was at Kelly Field in San Antonio, as a messenger of internal mail, distributing technical orders on base. He was inducted into the Army Air Corps at Fort Sam Houston. He served a total of nine years in the service as clerk-typist and in Army Finance. During those nine years, he was stationed in the jungles of New Guinea, the headquarters for Gen. Douglas MacArthurs South Pacific operations. Father Simon recalls the dropping of the atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima; he remembers that terrible, terrible time and the breathless wait for surrender. Eyes were on the incoming teletype via the Army Airways Communication System. Father Simon was also stationed in Nuremberg, Germany, serving in Army Finance. In the company of his military Chaplain, Colonel Cate, a priest of the Camillian fathers who care for the sick, Simon attended the Nuremberg War Criminal Trials held in Nurembergs Palace of Justice. The four Allied Powers U.S., England, France and Russia were represented and impressive
Father Simon Brzozowski witnessed some of World War IIs most dramatic events while an Army Air Corps sergeant (left). Today, he remains active as he nears the 50th anniversary of his service as a priest. testimony was delivered in four languages. In September, Simon entered the Holy Then Father Simon was assigned to a smallFather Simon saw the rubble and effects of Family Seminary on Ashby Road to begin er 70-resident facility of the Little Sisters in World War II, and now saw the work toward seven years of study toward the priesthood, Louisville, Kentucky, also serving as chaplain justice and peace. two years of college studies, also Church his- at a nearby hospital. He recalls the excitement He returned to the U.S. in 1948 to the Army tory, a year of philosophy, four years of theolo- in Louisville at Kentucky Derby time. Finance School for military instructors in St. gy. In the latter part of that fourth year, Simon A great part of Father Simons pristhood has Louis. In time, he chose not to re-enlist and was ordained. been spent serving the sick and the elderly. Master Sergeant Brzozowski was discharged After ordination, Father Simon had a few Needing a little respite, Father Simon came in 1952. more studies to complete and then on June 7, to the Holy Family Formation House in San Simon says now the Lord was beginning to 1964, he returned to his hometown parish to Antonio, located near Oblates Center of Remake it evident to him that He wanted Simon offer his first Mass. newal. to serve Him. On his way home he attended Father Simon then returned to the Minor Is he retired these days? Father Simon a retreat at the Trappist Monastery in Geth- Seminary in St. Louis to teach high school smiles: No one is ever retired from the Lords samene, Kentucky. He said he was struck by subjects for a time. Thereafter, Simon served work. the immense work being done, the silence, the in various parishes among them, as assisThe father recently spent time helping at contemplatives praying for the salvation of the tant pastor at St. James, serving Sacred Heart Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Seguin world. and St. Patricks of Waelder. and is now currently in residence at St. JoSimon then came home to visit his parents, While in Gonzales, Father Simon celebrat- seph Church in Donna where on March now living in Bebe, and to become acquainted ed Masses at Warm Springs and at the Nation- 15 Simon will celebrate his 50 years as a priest with his younger sister and brother. al Guard Armory. He also served in parishes during the Saturday 5 p.m. Mass. He came home to a tremendous drought, in New Braunfels, Beeville, Jourdanton, HelOn June 8, 2014, Pentecost Sunday, Father hardship on the farm, and not much funding ena, Charlotte and Corpus Christi, where he Simon will come home to St. James Cathocoming in from the farm; consequently, he served as hospital chaplain 24/7 for 12 years at lic Church to commemorate his 50 years as went to work for the City of Gonzales Public Memorial Hospital. a priest. He will celebrate the 9:30 a.m. mass Works for a time. Father Simon tells how he had to hurriedly with the pastor, Father Paul Raaz, and the I got to repair some of our streets and move patients into the inner hallways of the Very High Reverend Philip Sosa, M.S.F., of St. curbs, he says proudly. hospital when brutal Hurricane Cecilia began Louis. Then that certain day came. blowing out the windos of the hospital. He Father Sosa is the Provincial o the MissionFather Peter Roebrocks, M.S.F., well-known also served two nursing homes nearby. aries of the Holy Family religious order o fthe pastor at the St. James Catholic Church in After this, he was assigned as the Hospital North American province, which includes Gonzales, was called to be the rector of the Chaplain for the Little Sistyers of the Poor for Canada and Mexico. The Missionaries o fthe Holy Family Seminary in St. Louis. Upon eight years in St. Louis. The Little Sisters of the Holy Family serve in many countries around leaving St. James, Father Pete said to Simon: Poor operated an eight-story, 250-bed facil- the world. See you in September. ity for the sick and elderly. Father Simon deFather Simon welcomes you to join him in That was it, Simon says now. The way I scribes the chapel in that facility to be as large giving thankful glory and praise to God for should go. as that at St. James. the many graces he has received.
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big part of staying alive for the Throwdown. The Rajun Cajun Throwdown was created to help fund the many projects and events put on by Luling Main Street in a continuing effort to promote and revitalize our historic main street district. Profits from each years event are earmarked to go towards a specific project in the main street district. The first two years have helped to fund the Magnolia Mural project welcoming people to our great town. The 2013 event spearheaded the addition of Heritage Circle located in the 500 block of Davis Street.
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This years Ragin Cajun Throwdown entertainers will get the Cajun spirit flowing. Cher La-Bas will take the main stage from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with Jean-Pierre Blanchard and teh Zydeco Angels providing entertainment from 2-6 p.m. Cher-La-Bas (phonetically: Shah Lah Bah, My Dear One is Over There ) is a Texas Cajun band bringing Cajun music enjoyment to the folks in San Antonio and South Texas. An authentic, dance-hall style, Louisiana-inspired Cajun band that can play for any Mardi Gras Party, Cajun Festival, Crawfish Boil,Gumbo Cook-Off, Shrimp Boil, Fish Fry, Anniversary, Wedding, or any General Good Time. Bill Squeeze Rosenthal fronts the band on the Cajun accordion. A Native San Antonian, Squeeze has been a dedicated Cajun Accordion player for over twenty five years, and just loves to see folks dance to his music. Squeeze previously played with the San Antonio based Swamp Angels Cajun Band before joining Cher La-Bas. Squeeze has played Cajun Music all over South Texas, and everybody in the Cajun Music Community in the San Antonio area knows him well. He plays a driving dance-hall rhythm style that gets folks out of their chairs and on to the dance floor. He has an almost endless repertoire of Cajun waltzes and two-steps locked in his finger-tips. The bands favorite game is to play stump Squeeze. Cant be done. A native of Bastrop County, John T-John Goerner is the lead fiddler for the band. T-John has been playing Cajun and Country & Western Fiddle for over 30 years and gives the band that awesome Chanky-chank Cajun sound and those sweet fiddle solos that makes dancers feet seem to float about 3 inches off the floor. T-John has played with such well-known Central Texas Cajun Bands as The Gulf Coast Playboys and The Austin Cajun Aces. T-John and wife Pat take regular pilgrimages to Lafayette, Pont Breaux, and the New Iberia Area to visit old friends and refresh themselves with healthy doses of Cajun Music and Cajun Food. And an occasional Beer. The Mystery Man of the group, lead guitarist Clif Fender Gillette is reported to be the scion of a wealthy, but little-known South Texas ranching family, who, rumor has it among historians, may be responsible for founding the thriving city of Gillette. He reportedly likes bubblebaths and long walks on the beach, which he likes to take with his dog, also named Fender. Fender also likes Indian Star
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You know we need rain when buzzards raid the bird baths
This is getting bad when the buzzards are moving in to get water from the bird baths in the yard. Sweet Pea takes exception to this and I dont know whether to discourage her or encourage her. They might decide to take her with them. Biscuit got so upset yesterday when all this was taking place that when the front door opened she flew into the house like her tail was on fire. Poor Biscuit was shaking and whining and trying her best to tell me that things outdoors were really fixing to eat her. So I fed her a few bits and pieces of goodies and gave that fat floppy little dog some loving until we decided she had to go back out. Biscuit said she was going to say many prayers for some decent RAIN. The critters are really getting worried about you preachers in the area. We have Ash Wednesday a coming up, Lenten Services, Easter, Spring, Planting Time, and NO moisture. You better get your priorities straight. I heard the Girl Scouts converged on Seguin this last week. Apparently there are plenty selling cookies, but they just pop up in droves at certain place. Also we have Relay for life coming up in Guadalupe County and over at the Belmont Social Club. Check out their Facebook page for info. There is also a benefit for
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Dennis Richter, who has cancer, to help defray his medical expenses. If it has come and gone, I am sure that they will take a contribution to that fund. Lots of prayers wouldnt hurt a thing either. PRAYER TIME: Judy Wilson, Rhonda Pruett, Keith Glass, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Landis Kern, Joe Kotwig, L. A. Lindemann Jr., Glenn Mikesh, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza, Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre, Bill Lott, Rosie, Mrs. Millie, Danny & Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Dunkin, Aunt Frances Gandre, Bubba and Sarah Roecker, Lillie Lay, Joy and Kit Carson, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Rita, Teresa Wilke, Marguerite Williams, Marie Schauer, Diana x2, Pat from the Heights, Maria Castillo, Pats Bill, Bob Young, Bill Bassett, George Arnold, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Shirley Dozier, Marilyn Qualls, Dorothy Svoboda, Mary Perryman, Bob Brown, Margie Menking, Phyllis Oncken, and please pray for our troops and their families.
Pray for RAIN. Well it seems sometimes that things just start going backwards and they just keep doing that way until there is a real turn around. The blood transfusion they tried to give LA Lindemann, infiltrated his tissues instead of going into his veins because they did not use a long enough needle in his port. Blood is totally useless it goes into the right thing. I have one of those precious ports and I know exactly what that feels like when things start infiltrating into the tissues. We are praying things turn around and start going the right direction. I guess I should add about three years to Gladys and Busters anniversary or things might get a little out of order. They make a lovely couple no matter what age. We send sympathy to the family of Kit Carson. In reading the obituary of Kit you learned that he served the United Stated of America with high honors. He was awarded the Purple Heart and many other medals. However, I think that he was very much Joy Siepmanns husband and father to his boys. I liked how it listed all the numerous places that he had been and then it was like a big sigh of relief when he got to come home to Monthalia and Gonzales. If you got to know Helen Joy Siepmann
at all, you learned to love her. You may not have liked her opinions and decisions, but you loved Joy. When I was a little girl around maybe ten years of age I went with my Daddy to get Hygeia and red top cane threshed and seeded at Mr. Arno Siepmanns gin. Being the youngn I was I would have to get a drink or something and end up in the house with Mrs. Jessie. Of course who wouldnt have wanted to end up in that house with Mrs. Jessie. I got served cookies and tea while I politely sat on the couch in the living room. Daddy would come knocking on the door when Mr. Arno was through with
the threshing job and I was never ready to leave. I can see why they wanted to come home. It is ironic that this house was moved down the road to Vernon Hauslers place. They raised their kids in it, and then when they wanted a new brick house, we acquired the house for the daughter to reside in, and it moved further down FM466 and it is still being used today. Kit was buried today with full Military Honors. He was a real war hero. He did a lot of living and had a lot of tales to tell. I am sure he wanted to forget many of those tales. God Bless them all, and all their
family gave to each of us and our country. I hope the Belmont Community Center Club members had a good time at the annual luncheon at the Grand Buffett. It is good that it was Monday and the weather was nice as we are to have another freezing changing weather system blowing down from the North Pole. I guess we wait for a full accounting for the next meeting in March on the 4th Tuesday. In the meantime maybe we can get some rain so the plants can get some natural water in our flower beds. Have a good week and God Bless.
The Friends of the Gonzales Public Library has begun its annual fund drive. Letters will be mailed to residents asking for support. Donations will help support library programs and services that benefit the community. From left is Librarian Becky Villa, Library Director Caroline Helms, Friends of the Library President Sean Zambrano, Friends of the Library Vice President Janie Pineda and Friends of the Library Treasurer Lucia Fernandez. Not pictured is Marjorie Howell, Friends of the Library Secretary.
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The Saturn Friendship Club met on February 17th at the Schoolhouse in Cistern. Hostesses for the afternoon, Sharon Benton and Sharon Friedrich, had selected Valentines Day and Presidents Day as the theme for the afternoon. The meeting table was covered with a white cloth, strands of red beads and Valentine candy. Lovely bouquets of Daisies wrapped in Valentine paper and tied with a pink ribbon marked each place at the meeting table. Everyone was in a festive mood. Conversation centered on the recent winter weather and how nice it was to have a warmer afternoon. Everyone was pleased to have Vivian Benton in attendance following her recent hospital stay and recovery. Sandy Parr had as her guest, Irma Cobler of Waelder who had celebrated her 100th birthday on February 11th. The club was pleased to recognize this accomplishment and wish her good health and continued happiness in the coming years.
When all were seated, the President, Sue Kalinec welcomed everyone and ask Nancy Littlefield to say a blessing for the food. Then everyone was invited to the serving table which had savory homemade chili, Guacamole, Salsa, crackers, corn chips and bread. The Apple pie a la mode dessert was a delicious treat. Drinks of choice were served. While enjoying the hardy meal, the individual bouquets of Daisies were admired and even some of the Valentine candy was sampled. When the president called the meeting to order, all stood facing flags of the United States of America and Texas and placed their right hand over their hearts as they recited the Pledges of Allegiance to each one. The club prayer and motto were then said in unison. Before bringing the devotional, Nancy Littlefield ask for prayers for her motherin-law who had recently taken a bad fall and was being treated in a hospital for her injuries. Prayers of comfort were requested for the family of Pat Werlein, a member who had recently passed away. Members
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having medical problems were also included in in her prayer for healing, comfort, peace and strength. The devotional that Nancy brought recounted special God Gifts she and her husband received and enjoyed on a recent trip. These came in the form of interesting people they met. One was a young lady from Minnesota who was working as a waitress at a restaurant in the Big Bend so that she could enjoy biking through the mountains and desert or kayaking on the Rio Grande. Chris, who was a chef at a restaurant north of Terlingua, spoke six languages and had led a fascinating life. At Fort Davis they met Gina working as a waitress. She was a nurses aide planning to become a nurse. She was there because she had a passion for working with desert plants and hopes to spend her life making the desert even more beautiful. Mark and Joann from Pennsylvania were camping at a State Park. The most amusing encounter came when a young man at a Pizza Hut in Lamesa mistook Nancys husband for Nolan Ryan and asked for his autograph. Nancy said, Sometime we miss out on the interesting and charismatic individuals that God puts in our lives because we do not make an effort to chat with them. The next time you meet someone new, ask yourself if maybe God is giving you another gift and then give Him thanks and praise for His generosity! She closed with a meaningful prayer. Roll Call was answered by naming a President of the United States. Once one had been named it could not be repeated. It was interesting to note the ones named and the ones not named. They were remembered in this order, Lincoln, Reagan, Clinton, Carter, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Truman, John F. Kennedy, William Taft, Thomas Jefferson, Herbert Hoover, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Dwight Eisenhower, and last George Washington. Secretary, Sandy Parr read the minutes of the January meeting which were approved. As Treasurer, she gave the financial report which was accepted as read. Letters of apprecia-
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tion for donations made to Celebration House Food Pantry in Flatonia and the Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department were read. Jo Brunner stated that ten members of the Saturn Friendship Club attended the Memorial Service for Pat Werlein held recently in the Flatonia United Methodist Church, stating that it was a service that Pat would have approved of since it was a joyful celebration of her life. The club voted to send a generous Memorial in Pats memory to the Flatonia Volunteer Fire Department. There was a discussion and a request for suggestions for the Field Trip to be held in May. Jo Brunner was appointed to look into visiting points of interest in the area. The Birthday Ladies for February were Mickey Wallace and Frances Griggs , both Honorary Inactive Members. It was suggested that Birthday cards to be sent to them. At this time Eva Boscamp brought a program on Valentines Day. Stating the origins of Valentine Day are not clear because there was more than one early Christian named Valentine. Most scholars believe that the Saint Valentine the holiday is named for was a priest who attracted the disfavor of Roman Emperor Claudius II around 270 A.D. But actual facts end here and mystery begins. According to legend, Claudius II had prohibited marriage for young men claiming that unmarried men made better soldiers. A priest named Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies but was eventually apprehended by the Romans and put into prison. The legend tells that while imprisoned Valentine fell in love with the blind daughter of the jailer. He restored her sight through prayer and fell in love with her. Before he was executed, he allegedly sent her a letter signed
from your Valentine. He was martyred on February 14 about the year of 273 A.D. Other facts about Valentines Day tell that in Finland it is called Friends Day and is more about remembering all friends rather than focusing on romance. In Guatemala it is The Day of Love and Friendship. Americans probably began exchanging homemade Valentines in the 1700s. By the 1840s, Ester A. Howland began creating special cards decorated in lace, ribbons and colorful pictures which she sold. They were known as scrap. In the 1850s she began mass-producing Valentines in larger quantities to be sold. She later became known as Mother of the Valentines Day. Over time the holiday has become the booming commercial success it is today. Millions, perhaps even a billion dollars are spent each year on cards, flowers, candy, roses and gallons of sparkling wine. Fifty percent of the cards are purchased in the six days before the observance. Women buy approximately 85 percent of them. Valentines Day is the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. It is estimated that counting all cards exchanged on that day it may reach well into the millions. At this point the business meeting was adjourned. The hostesses called attention to the blank sheet of paper and pencil in front of each member and guest. They were told that they would have a limited time to write down the names of as many United States Presidents as possible. When the short time was over, Mary Kelly had listed twenty-four. She was a given one of the door prizes. The next game was won by Sandy Parr guessing a secret number. She also won a lovely door prize.
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In October 2013, David Russell Remschel, a senior student at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, won The Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) Playfest award for his play, No Room for a Picture on the Blank Wall which premiered at the Ryan Theater in Abilene last November. The play was selected as the winner at the College/University level in the TETAs annual Playfest competition and was performed on Feb. 1 in Dallas at the annual TETA Theatrefest convention. This is the 13th time since 1999 that a McMurry student has been a winner in this competition and the second win for Remschel. His play, The Annie Chronicles, was last years winner. The Texas Educational Theatre Association Award is given to the winners of its Playfest writing competition, awarded from entries from students in high school, college, and alumni of theatre programs from all across the state. David Remschel is a familiar fellow to audiences who attend productions by the McMurry University Theater department, towering above most of his fellow actors and his deep, gravelly voice resonating to the back of the room. But Remschel wasnt seen in No Room for a Picture on the Blank Wall, nor was his trademark growl heard. But every word spoken in the dramatic play about Alzheimers disease comes from Remschel, from his mind and his soul. His credit in the program reads playwright. While the Theatre Department has championed new playwrights for many years, staging student-written one-act plays during alternating springs, this is only the third time it has staged a full-length play written by a student. During the 2013 spring semester, David was enrolled in the Servant Leadership class and did volunteer work at Windcrest Alzheimers Care Center in Abilene. He was also taking an Advanced Playwriting class, and in a true interdisciplinary manner he was able to combine the knowledge gained in both courses. David explained that his work at Windcrest impacted him significantly as he learned more about the disease and how it progresses, and an idea for a script began to materialize. The play, directed by McMurry University theatre professor Dr. Charlie Hukill, is a moving, powerful play about a man falling victim to the ravages of Alzheimers disease. Familiar objects such as photographs, kitchen appliances and furnishings begin to disappear, until finally the walls themselves come down. It is a compelling examination of a subject that impacts all of us. The playwright deftly weaves pathos with comedy as a pair of moving men arrives to clean the upstairs of Peter Bunther. Remschel started the play last spring and finished the final draft in June. David works very, very feverishly, Dr. Hukill said. Hes very dedicated to playwriting. Once he gets an idea, he really goes at it. The emotionally charged play has been very well received by audiences in Abilene and Dallas. Some of the comments were: It was unbelievable how he (David Remschel) had such insight at such a young age. Moving and powerful on so many levels! Fabulous! A lady from Abilene, having first-hand experience with Alzheimers because of her husbands illness, also attended the play and was so moved by it. She said, David has such a gift. He is such a genuine young man; someone really taught him well. Proud parents are former Gonzales residents Robert and Valerie Remschel of Fredericksburg. Grandparents are Robert Remschel, Sr. of Gonzales and the late Leona Remschel, and Bob and Jeanne Walshak Boothe of Gonzales and the late David B. Walshak. Also attending the play were Davids siblings: Richard Remschel of Austin, Robyn and Cory Remschel of Fredericksburg; and aunts and uncles: Ronette Walshak of Fredericksburg, David Walshak of Austin, Natalie and Bill Bowman of Fredericksburg; and cousins, Stephanie McCaffrey of Coppell, Texas, and Paige and Cynthia Smith of San Antonio.
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The Shiner Catholic School Junior High One Act Play performed The Audition, by Dan Zolidis on Feb. 20. The play, about high school students auditioning for A Chorus Line, has a bullying theme. A reception followed the performance. The cast and crew competed in the PSIA District 3 Area One Act Play competition on Feb. 22 at Brentwood Christian School in Austin. Pictured are cast members (Back Row L to R): Walker Jackson, Isabell Clay, Parker Clay, Delynn Pesek, Lane Jackson; (Middle Row) Bailey Blair, Pilar Romero, Darby Johnson, Ashley Wachsmuth, Kora Kolle, Riley Johnson, and Sydney Hermann; (Front Row) Megan Easterling, Kathleen Knesek, Mallory Pokluda, and Sadie Thibodeaux. Not pictured: Patrick Green, Madison Stamport, and Emma Hull.
David Russell Remschels parents, Valerie and Robert Remschel, Jr., both teachers, were former residents of Gonzales and Smiley before they moved to Fredericksburg
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This scene from the Shiner Gaslight Dinner Theatre production, The Amorous Ambassador, pictures (l to r) Bill Matthys as the Ambassador, Jody Adamek as his daughter, Jade Patek as Maid Marian, Bobby Kneifel as Captain South of the US Marine Corps, Wes Neskora as Perkins the butler, Josh Kaspar as the Ambassadors wife, Carli Elias as the Ambassadors secretary and Gabe Adamek (center front) as a mysterious intruder. Here the mysterious intruder has shocked the Ambassadors wife who returns home to find the embassy surrounded by Marines responding to a bomb scare. Many scenarios play out in this hilarious farce that involves characters such as the seductive Maid Marian, Captain South and the butler who are both in hot pursuit for a spy that infiltrated the embassy, Faye, who has trouble simply trying to figure out how to maintain contact with the White House and, of course, the always philandering ambassador! Comedic twists and turns weave a story of secret plans gone wrong and romantic rendezvouses. Play dates are March 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30, April 4, 5, 6. Season tickets go on sale Feb. 26, General Admission tickets, Monday, March 3rd. Call the Gaslight Theatre in Shiner 361-594-2079 (8:30am - 4pm), Monday through Friday, for reservations. Please no children under four.
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People who have been putting off eye examinations may want to call their opthalmologists to schedule an appointment. Thats because vision checkups can do more than protect your eyes. By examining the eyes, doctors may have a window into health problems affecting other areas of the body. Researchers recently discovered a link between detected retinal amyloid plaques and the onset of Alzheimers disease. While evidence was found in lab mice, autopsies of at least eight Alzheimers disease patients have also shown amyloid plaques, which are known to interfere with memory and other mental functions, present in the retinas. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., are gearing up for larger studies of humans to determine if an Alzheimers imaging technique can be perfected. Dementia is not the only thing that doctors may be able to detect through an eye exam. Jaundice in the whites of the eyes may indicate liver disease, and early warning signs of diabetes may be detectable in the eyes. The American Academy of Opthalmology says the eye is the only place where doctors can see veins, arteries and a nerve without surgery, and eye examinations are increasingly being relied on to gauge overall health. The following are a few additional conditions that may be detected through the eyes. begins to disappear on its own, this is a common sign of thyroid disease. The thyroid helps regulate metabolism, and thyroid hormones are essential to hair production. Hair loss may occur elsewhere, but is much more visible in the brows. Clogged arteries Blockages in the smaller veins in the retina may indicate clogs caused by arterial plaque. This will show up as a retinal occlusion in a visual exam. If blood vessels in the eyes are blocked, clogged arteries may be present elsewhere in the body, so a cardiology workup may be ordered.
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Bells palsy The inability to close one eye or to control tear production in that eye may be a sign of Bells palsy. This is a condition of the nervous system that controls facial muscles, causing temporary paralysis in one side of the face. Sometimes Bells Certain medical conditions can be detected early during routine eye palsy follows a viral or bacterial infection examinations.
Allergies Patients may be referred to an allergy specialist if they exhibit dark undereye circles. While this can be a sign of aging, dark circles, sometimes referred to as allergic shiners, also may indicate certain allergies. When clogged sinuses cause a blockage of blood flow in the nasal passages around the eye, darkness may result. This symptom in conjunction with persistent nasal congestion could be a sure sign of allergies. High cholesterol The presence of bumpy, yellowish patches on the eyelid, known as xanthelasma palpebra, is a warning sign of high cholesterol, which is often initially diagnosed during a routine eye exam. Cancer Some cancer metastases can be detected during an eye exam. The presence of a bump or brown spot on the eyelid also may be indicative of skin cancer. Many malignant eyelid tumors are basal-cell carcinoma. If the spot is brown, its more likely to be malignant melanoma. Thyroid issues When the outer one-third of the brow (the part closest to the ear)
Roughly one in five Americans uses hair dye to enhance their looks or hide gray hair. But concerns about gray hair and looking older are not exclusive to the United States. The trouble with gray hair -- and especially hair close to the temples -- is that such hair tends to be more coarse and more resistant to absorbing hair color than other hair. It can be difficult to cover the gray hairs, and then once it is dyed, gray hair may end up showing prematurely. Gray hair results from the hair cortex, or the middle layer of the hair, losing both the yellow and red pigments that are normally present in the strands. In order to successfully
Taking control over that gray hair

cover grays, these pigments need to be replaced using dyes that have red, yellow and blue bases. Shades characterized as neutral are usually the best bets. Avoid ash colors, which tend to have a blue, green or violet base. The hair shaft will pick up the underlying color but not absorb the intended color. Resistant grays may need the color solution to remain on much longer than is normal or recommended. Sometimes it can take up to 45 minutes for resistant grays to absorb dye. Certain manufacturers make dyes that are designed specifically for gray hair and allow for better penetration. Sometimes gray hair may need to be
Downsizing your cooking habits

Seniors face many changes as they move into their golden years. Downsizing living spaces and vehicles is common, as is implementing certain changes to improve quality of life. Many seniors also scale back in the kitchen, where some must make changes because of medical conditions. While it seems like reducing food portions would be easy, those used to prepping meals for a large family may find it difficult. The following tips can make meal preparation efficient and cost-effective. * Divide and store. Supermarkets are increasingly offering larger packages of food products as well as family size offerings to compete with warehouse clubs. Buying in bulk can help individuals save money, but it may not always be practical for people living alone or with just a spouse. If you must buy in bulk, invest in a food vacuum sealer or freezer storage bags. Immediately separate meats and poultry into smaller portions before storing them in the freezer. Otherwise, look for bulk items that are individually wrapped to maintain freshness. Many canned and jarred items can be covered and stored in the refrigerator after containers are opened. * Plan meals with similar ingredients. To reduce food waste, use leftovers to create casseroles or mix them in with new meals. Broiled or grilled chicken can be used to make soups, stir-fry dishes, fajitas, and sandwiches. The fewer ingredients you have to buy, the smaller the risk of spoilage. * Cut recipes in half. Recipes
presoftened with peroxide prior to color application. The peroxide will raise the hair shaft and enable the color to penetrate better. Coloring hair at home is possible but may not produce the most desirable results, and there is a greater chance of user error with drug store coloring products. When making drastic changes to hair color, it may be best to consult with a professional stylist and discuss color preferences. The stylist can then create a custom color and apply it evenly to ensure complete coverage. He or she will also have the timing down pat so gray hair is covered completely and effectively.
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Gonzales Memorial Hospital (830)672-7581 Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries (GCAM) (830)672-5566 Social Security Office, Seguin (830)379-8802 Social Security/Medicare (800)772-1213 Food Stamp Program, Seguin (830)379-6525 Gonzales Senior Citizen Association (830)672-7014 Gonzales Senior Citizens Nutrition Site (830)672-2613 Elder Abuse Hotline (800)458-7214 Aged & Disabled Abuse (800)252-5400 Medicare Choices Helpline (800)633-4227 Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline (800)447-8477 Children of Aging Parents (800)227-7294 American Society on Aging (415)974-9600 www.theheightsofgonzales.com - Gonzales; 24 hour nursing care www.medicare.gov/nhcompare - Nursing home information
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can be cut down depending on how many mouths need to be fed. When baking, cutting back on proportions of ingredients can be challenging. Search online for recipe-scaling programs that can make the work easier. * Cook on the weekend. Use a weekend day to prepare food and package it into small containers in the refrigerator or freezer. Then the containers can be taken out as needed and heated quickly in the microwave for fast meals. * Organize a meal-sharing club. Get together with a few friends who also have empty nests and split cooking duties. If youre accustomed to cooking larger portion sizes, do so and then spread the wealth with others in the group. Then sit back and relax when it is your opportunity to have meals delivered to you.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you want more than you can acquire this week and your desires may lead you astray. It is important to exercise self-restraint, even if you get a thrill from living on the edge. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, make a concerted effort to improve your focus in the weeks ahead. There is much to lose if you cannot tackle the tasks at hand, particularly at the workplace. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, its unlike you to slow down, so dont be surprised when friends start looking at you curiously after you take your foot off the gas. Your free spirited nature will
soon return. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, find a routine that works for you and then stick with it. There is no need to reinvent the wheel, and when actions become automatic, you can focus on other things. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A need for attention could get the better of you, Leo. A little humility goes a long way and can alter others perceptions of you. You may end up being seen in a more positive light. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you can differentiate between right and wrong, but your judgement might be off this week. Rely on your intuition, but dont make any big decisions without first thinking carefully. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it may seem like you are being led astray by one thing after another, when all you want is to focus on one
task at a time. Find a way to block out any and all distractions. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, work on a creative project with a sweetheart or friend early in the week. Ideas will flow easily and your imaginations will soar together. It is a productive pairing. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 This is not your week to mix love and money, Sagittarius. In fact, keep the two as separate as possible, and exercise caution before lending anyone money. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you want to play outside of the rules this week. You normally like to follow a relatively traditional course, so this catches others off guard.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You dont always have the patience to stick with the same routine, Aquarius. That means others cannot expect you to conform to their whims if they want you as a friend. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may need to sacrifice some security for a chance to have a memorable experience. Do something out of the ordinary. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 23 Emily Blunt, Actress (31) FEBRUARY 24 Jaymi Hensley, Singer (24) FEBRUARY 25 Rashida Jones, Actress (38) FEBRUARY 26 Michael Bolton, Singer (61) FEBRUARY 27 Josh Groban, Singer (33)
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It was historian Barbara Tuchman who made the following sage observation: War is the unfolding of miscalculations. You might be surprised to learn that a polar bears skin is black and its fur is colorless. The transparent strands are so dense, though, that the fur takes on the color of the light around it. Unless youre a literary scholar, youve probably never heard of the novel Cup of Gold. It was American author John Steinbecks first novel, and it was a flop. He was issued
a $250 advance to write the book, and the sales didnt even make that much money for the publishing house. Of course, early failure was no indication of talent; Steinbeck continued writing and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. Domestic diva Martha Stewart once dated actor Sir Anthony Hopkins. After seeing The Silence of the Lambs, though, Stewart broke it off. She just couldnt get past the image of him as Hannibal Lecter. You might think of glaciers as lifeless places, but
thats not true. In addition to the polar creatures that live on and around these sheets of ice, there is one that actually lives in the ice. Though theyre only found in glaciers in certain areas of North America, the ice worm actually spends its entire life within the ice. In fact, the worms are so well-adjusted to the cold that when they are exposed to temperatures even slightly above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, they will liquefy. The banana and the telephone were introduced to North America at the same time, at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. *** Thought for the Day: Progress always involves risk. You cant steal second base and keep your foot on first. -- Frederick Wilcox (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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