Gonzales Cannon Nov. 10, 2011 Issue

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City investigation now in DAs hands

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Gonzales Police Capt. Alan Taylor confirmed that he had turned the results of the probe over to the DAs office late last week. Taylor could give no details of his departments findings, but said that multiple charges have been recommended, and that the report includes multiple statements and affadavits. The office of District Attorney Heather McMinn confirmed Tuesday morning the case had been presented to them, and said that it was still in the intake process. Its hard to say what kind of timeline might be expected before the DAs office might recommend charges, said Carolyn Mead. The case has been assigned to assistant district attorney Tom Mitchell. Mead said the next scheduled
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The long-running City of Gonzales internal investigation is over, and the results of that investigation have been presented to the District Attorneys office.
Gonzales County grand jury is set to meet Dec. 2, and it is possible charges may be presented at that time. The investigation began last July, when interim city manager Charles Windwehen said in a CITY, Page A3
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Coleman to take post in Yoakum
Apaches complete unbeaten regular season
YOAKUM The Yoakum City Council filled an open vacancy in the citys administration by hiring Kevin Coleman as its new city manager during a regular meeting Tuesday night. Coleman Coleman comes to Yoakum after serving as the Director of Development Services for the City of Kerrville since YOAKUM, Page A3
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The Gonzales Apaches show off their brand-new District 28-3A trophy at a pep rally preceding Fridays regular-season finale against Cuero. Gonzales beat the Gobblers 28-0 to finish the regular season 10-0 for the first time since 1963. The Apaches advance to play Hondo on Friday in San Antonio in the bi-district playoffs. For a complete football, volleyball and cross country roundup from all the areas teams, see Section C of todays paper. (Photo by Mark Lube)
The Cannon bids a fond farewell to Maxwell

One of the key players in the birth and growth of The Cannon is leaving Gonzales _ but shes not going far. News Editor Nikki Maxwell is leaving The Cannon to take the post managing the City of Lulings Main street effort. Her last day at the newspaper is Tuesday, Nov. 15. A reception for Maxwell is scheduled at The Gonzales Cannon office at 618 St. Paul St. in downtown Gonzales, Monday, Nov. 14, from 8-10 The Board of Directors and Shareholders of the Gonzales Cannon, Inc. would like to express our thanks to Nikki Maxwell for her service to the paper, and extend our best wishes in all her future endeavors. We invited the public to our office at 618 St. Paul St. from 8-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14 to wish her the best. Nikki, you will be sorely missed! a.m. The public is welcome to attend. Maxwell was the first employee of the newspaper when it was established Aug. 1, 2009. As publishing editor at that time, she designed and created the original template for the publication, solicited contributing writers in the community, and published the first issue within 8 weeks. We really wanted to launch the first issue at the Come And Take MAXWELL, Page A3
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LULING Texas Salute to Military Service Cofounder Joel Montgomery decided it was time to show appreciation to military personnel. He organized a bus trip to Kemah Boardwalk in the Houston area for wounded veterans and their families, free of charge, to show gratitude and thanks for the serMilitary veterans and their families made a stop at the Luling Buc-ees on Interstate 10 and US 183 on their vice personnel putting their Come and Hear It! way to Kemah Boardwalk in Houston for a special trip called the Texas Salute to Military Service. The event, Tune in to radio station lives on the line in combat. now in its third year, was started by Joel Montgomery. From left is Todd McDonald of the American Legion A group of Vietnam vetKCTI 1450 AM at 8 a.m. FriRiders of League City Post #554, who greeted the veterans at the gas station, PFC Kerry Cain, Joel Montgomday and 8 a.m. Tuesday for VETERANS, Page A3 ery and Sgt. Sammy Woods. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Today in Texas History

November 10, 1837 On this day in 1837, eighteen Texas Rangers fought 150 to 180 Kichai Indians in present-day Archer County in a conflict called the battle of Stone Houses. In mid-October 1837, a ranger company pursued the raiding Kichais up the Colorado River. Lt. A. B. Van Benthusen and seventeen men split from the main group and headed north to the Brazos. Eventually, they found the Kichais. Cherokee and Delaware Indians who were present attempted to act as peace agents, but when one ranger killed an Indian and took a plug of tobacco from the dead mans body the infuriated Kichais attacked. The rangers sought cover in a shallow ravine, but after fierce fighting, the Kichais set fire to the prairie and smoked them out. In the ensuing chaos, some rangers escaped into the woods. Eight rangers survived the battle, which was so named after three stone mounds that looked like houses to the Indians.
Thought for the Day

I would rather be beaten and be a man than to be elected and be a little puppy dog. I have always supported measures and principles and not men. I have acted fearlessly and independent and I never will regret my course. I would rather be politically buried than to be hypocritically immortalized.
Davy Crockett
Suspect in robbery turns himself in, police say

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Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Department News Relase For The Week Of Nov. 7: 11/02/2011 Reported Burglary Building At 300 Blk Theo St. 11/03/2011 Luis Guzman Garcia 25 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With No Drivers License At 700 Blk St. Andrew St. 11/03/2011 Julio Cesar Guzman 22 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charge With Failure To Id At 700 Blk St. Andrew St. 11/03/2011 Reported Criminal Mischeif At 1300 Blk Cavett St. 11/03/2011 Reported Assault At 400 Blk Village Dr. 11/03/2011 Hullon Greathouse 61 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. 11/04/2011 Simon Cantu 68 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 11/08/2011 Beau G Hemmer 25 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana, Possession Dangerous Drug, And Deliverey Of Marijuana At School And Kleine St. 11/06/2011 Reported Assault At 900 Blk St. Peter St. 11/05/2011 Reported Criminal Mischief At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. 11/07/2011 Joe Angel Villanueva 30 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At St. Paul And Sarah Dewitt Dr.
Cow kills Fayette woman

The suspect in the robbery of the St. Joseph Food Mart turned himself in Sunday morning, Gonzales Police report. The Gonzales Police Department announced via its Facebook page that Jeremy Lynn Navejar, 23, of the 900 block of St. John St. in Gonzales turned himself in for questioning in connection with the Nov. 4 robbery. The robbery took place in the early-morning hours of Nov. 4 at St. Joseph Food Mart, located at 1817 St. Joseph Street,
and the Navejar was quickly identified by name and photo as the primary suspect. According to the stores clerk, a lightcomplected Hispanic male approached the cashier telling her give him the money from the cash register, said Gonzales Police Capt. Allen Taylor. The cashier turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, and then the suspect fled the store on foot. During the investigation, the suspect was identified as Jeremy Lynn Navejar of Gonzales. An affidavit for a warrant
was viewed and accepted, and Gonzales County Judge David Bird issued a felony arrest warrant for Navejar for charges of Robbery.
Jeremy Navejar
Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Report for Oct. 31-Nov. 5: 11/01/11 Grantham, Warren Clay, 12/1984, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact. Remains in Custody. 11/02/11 Bailey, Brittany Danielle, 03/1989, Gonzales. Parole Hold Burglary of a Habitation. Remains in Custody. 11/04/11 Aguilar, Alice Mendez Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA. Local Warrant Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA Count 2. Local Warrant Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA Count 3. Local Warrant Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA Count 4. Released on $20,000 Bond. Corum, Curtis Michael, 09/1982, Gonzales. Local Warrant Sexual Assault Child. Requires $50,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO DPS GPD WPD NPD Constable DWCSO DEA TPW GCAI Total 04 03 14 00 02 01 00 00 00 00 24
FAYETTE COUNTY A Fayette County woman was killed Monday when she was attacked by an agitated cow. Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Monday, Nov. 7 around noon, the Fayette County Sheriff s Office received a call about a couple being injured by a cow in the 5500 block of Kainer Rd. Erwin Mendel, 79, reported that he and his wife were attempting to medicate a

3 men sentenced for trying to smuggle assault rifles

LAREDO Three men have been sentenced to federal prison following their convictions for conspiring to smuggle assault rifles into Mexico, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana handed down the sentences in Laredo federal court. Miguel Ramos-Ramos, 37, and Rafael Antonio Garza-Martinez, 48, two Mexican truck drivers living in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, each received 12 months and one day for their roles in the conspiracy to smuggle four AR-15 assault rifles. Ramos-Ramos hired Garza-Martinez and also acted as a look-out. Federal undercover agents posed as firearms traffickers and met with Garza-Martinez in Laredo on June 10. The agents then provided Garza-Martinez an unloaded AR15 assault rifle wrapped in a towel and three rifle cases which, unbeknownst to him, were empty. The men were arrested immediately thereafter. In handing down the sentences, Judge Saldana noted that although the truck drivers could be considered low level workers, they were still important members of the
cow for infection, when the cow was startled by the family dogs. The cow became agitated and was able to pin Irene Mendel against the fence and proceeded to head butt her several times. Irene Mendel, 79, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Judge Dan Mueller, and Erwin Mendel was transported to St. Marks Medical Center for injuries received during the incident. Responding to the scene were Fayette County EMS, Fayette County Pct. 4 First Responders, and Fayette County Sheriff s Office.
DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report for Week of October 27- November 3 Jail Average Daily Count - 81 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies - 9 October 27, 2011 Michael Slaydon, 19, of Yoakum, Motion To Revoke/Illegal Dumping Gt5LBS LT500LBS, Bond of $2,000.00, Victoria, Fail To Appear/Bail Jumping, Bond of $2,000.00, Victoria, YKPD Matthew Hernandez, 22, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/Burglary of Habitation, Bond of 20,000.00, CPD Elias Hernandez, 48, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $364.00, 30 Days to Pay, CPD October 28, 2011 Ralph Hernandez, 22, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $314.00, 30 Days to Pay, CPD Caroline Alicia Warren, 26, of Cuero, Fail To Appear/Burglary of Building, No Bond, DCSO Willard Mathis,52, of Shiner, Commitment Order/ Non Support, Sentence of $2,500.00 or 180 Days in Jail, DCSO October 29, 2011 Leonard Rodriguez Jr, 44, of Cuero, Criminal Nonsupport/Fail To Pay Child Support, Cash Bond 10,000.00, Goliad, CPD Modesto Lara Perez, 48, of Cuero, No/Expired Auto Registration, Fine of $216.00, 1 Week To Pay, Fail To Appear/ No/Expired Auto Registration, Fine of $367.00, 1 Week To Pay, CPD Gina Angela Kremling, 25, of Yoakum, Motion to Revoke Probation/Forgery Financial Instrument, Bond of $35,000.00, DCSO October 30, 2011 Arthuro Rodriguez Jr, 22, of Fort Hood, Public Intoxication, Fine of $217.00, 30 Days Deferred, DCSO October 31, 2011 Caroline Alicia Warren, 26, of Cuero, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, Bond of 25,000.00, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1, 1G/FS, Affidavit to Surrender Bond, Bond 35,000.00, Burglary of a Building, Bond 35,000.00 Samuel Eugene Coleman, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, 1,500.00 November 01, 2011 Booker Mack Jr, 20, of Cuero, Consumption of Alcohol By a Minor, Fine364.00, 30 Days to Pay Isaiah Lamar Glover,20, of Cuero, Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor, Fine 364.00, 30 Days to Pay Taylor Ray Monk,21, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine 364.00, 30 Days to pay Robert Lee Briones,20, of Kennedy, Revocation of Probation/Burglary of a Building, Bond 50,000 Stacey Perez, 40, of Nursery, Capias Pro Fine Warrant/Theft by check, Fine 548.00, Theft by Check/ Violation Of Probation, Bond 1,000 Jerry Neil Hartl Jr, 38, of Cuero, Failure to Appear on Theft by Check, Bond 800.00 Cash Andrew James Ball, 29, of Cuero, Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 LT 1G Drug Free Zone, No Bond, DCSO John Kenneth Eldridge, 30, of Yoakum, Forgery Financial Instrument/Habitual Felon Enhancement, Bond of $10,000, LCSO Amber Nicole Guerrero, 22, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/Sexual Assault Child, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Elias David Hernandez Sr, 48, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/Assault Family Violence Enhanced, Bond of $20,000, DCSO
November 02, 2011 Nickolas Strode, 24, of Cuero, Assault Family Violence, Bond of $2,500, Cuero PD Simon Hernandez, 26, of Cuero, Theft of Property < $50 With Previous Conviction Enhanced, Bond of $1000, Cuero PD Billy Burns, 30, of Yoakum, Failure to Appear on Revocation of Probation/ Theft of Property >$50<$500, Bond of $1000, Lavaca Co SO Brooke Barbontin, 24, of Cuero, Theft of CurrenCannon News Services cy, Bond of $1000, Cuero PD Steve Maldonado, 19, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ No/ Expired Motor Vehicle Certificate, Fine newseditor@gonzalescannon.com of $281.00, Capias Pro Fine/ Driving While License EL PASO U.S. Customs Invalid, Fine of $342.00, Capias Pro Fine/ Failed To and Border Protection ofAppear, Fine of $442.00,Cuero PD Nickolas Strode, 24, of Cuero, Assault Family Vio- ficers and U.S. Border Patrol agents working at the lence, Bond of $5000 Cash, Cuero PD November 03, 2011 Belinda Nava, 31, of Cuero, Possession of Control Substance PG 3<28G, Bond of $1000, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $1000, Cuero PD Terry Guillory, 31, of Victoria, Theft of Property, Orange Co., Bond of $500, Cuero PD
Agents seize $302,000 in smuggling scheme
trafficking organization. Another member of the conspiracy, Juan Antonio Villatoro, 24, of Laredo, was also sentenced. Villatoro received a sentence of 36 months for obtaining more than $38,000 in one day to purchase firearms to be smuggled into Mexico and for recruiting various straw purchasers of firearms. Federal law requires purchasers of firearms to certify in writing that the firearm is not being purchased for someone else. Persons who buy firearms for others, but certify otherwise, are known as straw purchasers. All three pleaded guilty on Aug. 15. The defendants have been in custody following their arrests where they will remain pending transfer to a Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. Following their release from prison, all four men will serve a three-year-term of supervised release. The investigation leading to the charges in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection.
Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Report for Oct. 31-Nov. 6: 10/31/11 Case #11-428, Theft-C, 103 McKinnon; Disposition, Investigation. Case #11-430, Disorderly Conduct, 104 Poth; Disposition, Investigation. Case #11-431, Theft-C, 103 McKinnon; Disposition, Investigation. Case #169829, Warrant Arrest (4), Flowers-Chapa, Lisa (4), 29, Yoakum 209 S. South, Offense, W#11531-Running At Large; Disposition, Fine/$164/Rel.; Offense, W-#11-532-No Rabies Vaccination; Disposition, Fine/$64/Rel.; Offense, W#11-588-Fail To Appear; Disposition, Fine/$214/Rel.; Offense, W#11569-Fail To Appear; Disposition, Fine/$214/Rel. Case #170484, Warrant Arrest (2), Flowers-Chapa, Lisa (2), 29, Yoakum, 209 S. South; Offense, CPF-#11358-Disobey Stop Sign; Disposition, Fine/$162.10/ Rel.; Offense, W#11-590-Fail To Appear; Disposition, Fine/$214/Rel. 11/01/11 Case #11-432, Assault-C, 200 Blk. Coke; CDisposition, Court Citation. 11/02/11 Case #11-429, Warrant Arrest, Jares, Stacey, 26, Yoakum, 611 Nelson; Offense, W#L201114423-Abandon/Endanger Child; Disposition, Bond/$25,000/Trans/LCSO. Case #11-433, Violation City Ordinance, 502 Fink; Complainant, City of Yoakum; Disposition, Court Citation. 11/03/01 Case #11-435, Burglary-Building, 412 Lavaca; Disposition, Investigation. Case #11-436, Assault-C, 104 Poth; Disposition, Court Citation. 11/04/11 Case #11-363, Criminal Mischief-A, Juvenile Male, 15, Yoakum, 104 Poth; Offense, Criminal Mischief-A; Disposition, Trans/Vict. Juv. Prob. 11/05/11 Case #11-437, Burglary-Building, 300 US 77A S; Dispositon, Investigation. 11/06/11 Case #11-438, Criminal Mischief-B, 811 Simpson; Disposition, Investigation.
El Paso port of entry seized $304,389 Nov 2. The money was discovered hidden in a vehicle that was leaving the United States at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing. CBP officers and Border Patrol agents were conducting a southbound inspection operation at the BOTA crossing when a 2002 Dodge Ram pickup being driven by a 22-year-old female legal permanent resident attempted to leave the United States. CBP officers selected the vehicle for an intensive examination. CBP currency detector canine Bora searched the vehicle and alerted to the bed area. CBP officers and Border Patrol agents continued their search and located a hidden compartment between the rear wall of the cab of the pickup and a plastic bed liner.

Smiley voters approve liquor sales

Voters in the City of Smiley on Tuesday gave approval to a localoption proposal allowing the sale of liquor in the city. The final margin was 35 in favor of the proposition, with 20 opposed. In early balloting, the measure was favored by a 20-10 margin, while on Election Day voters favored the proposal 15-10. Voters across the region differed only slightly from statewide trends in the voting for 10 state constitutional amendments on the ballot Tuesday. Voters in Texas defeated three of the 10 propositions. Texas voters defeated Proposition 4, which would have allowed counties to issue bonds for economic development. They also defeated Proposition 8, which would have allowed a property-tax break for landowners who take specific steps for water conservation. Also defeated was Proposition 7, which would have allowed El Paso County to create bond-issuing water reclamation districts. Among the seven propositions which passed were a couple which had generated strong opposition. Proposition 2, which will issue additional bonds for the Texas Water Development Board, passed by a margin of about 20,000 votes. Also passing was Proposition 3, which authorizes the state to issue bonds to provide student loans. Opponents said that proposition duplicates funding available from other sources and is effectively an entitlement since so few student loans actually get repaid. Other propositions passing included Proposition 1, which provides a tax exemption for surviving spouses of veterans; Proposition 5, allowing cities and counties to enter into interlocal contracts; Proposition 6, which authorizes the states General Land Office to distribute state education funding; Proposition 9, which authorizes the Governor to grand pardons to those who have completed deferred adjudication; and Proposition 10, which gives officials who decide to run for another office another 30 days before they are required to resign form their current post.
Statewide Totals 7,428 of 7,428 Precincts Proposition 1 - Tax Exemption for surviving spouse of veteran Total FOR 568,959 AGAINST 117,520 Proposition 2 - Issuing additional bonds for Texas Water Development Board FOR 347,614 AGAINST 327,076 Proposition 3 - Issuing Bonds for student loans FOR 371,957 AGAINST 310,211 Proposition 4 - Allowing counties to issue bonds for development FOR 269,272 AGAINST 399,205 Proposition 5 - Allowing cities and counties to enter interlocal contracts FOR 384,083 AGAINST 280,681
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Proposition 6 - Authorizing the General Land Office to distribute revenue for education FOR 346,023 AGAINST 324,904 Proposition 7 - Permitting El Paso County to create reclamation districts FOR 315,634 AGAINST 337,766 Proposition 8 - Appraisal for ad valorem tax of land devoted to water stewardship FOR 309,786 AGAINST 349,320 Proposition 9 - Authorizing the Governor to pardon someone who completed deferred adjudication FOR 383,803 AGAINST 285,836 Proposition 10 - Extending the length of unexpired terms which trigger automatic resignation FOR 371,460 AGAINST 292,502
VETERANS: Take part in excursion

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eran paratroopers and myself decided to start this bus trip, Montgomery said. A couple of busloads on their way to Kemah made a pit stop at the Buckeyes at U.S. Highway 183 and Interstate 10 on Friday morning. Montgomery gathers military veterans and their families from Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and other military bases around the country. We take them to Kemah for the weekend. Every-
thing is paid for the service people and their families, he said. The veterans and their families are taken out on boats, go on fishing excursions and the roller coaster ride and other activities on the boardwalk, Montgomery said. We raise money for this trip through independent and private donations. The founders do not get one penny and we have no administrative costs whatsoever. He said local residents of the area tend to get emo-
tional when they meet and greet the soliders, sailors or airman. There are usually a lot of tears, Montgomery said. People seem really touched when they see our soliders. Montgomery said usually around 100 veterans and their families take part in the excursion to Kemah. He said he plans on holding the trip every year and expects the number of families making the trip to grow. As long as there is a need, we are going to fill it,
American Music Month
Mayor Bobby ONeal signs the American Music Month Proclamation. He is shown with Gonzales Music Study Club member Shirley Spoon. (Photo by Mark Lube)
YOAKUM: Coleman to take post

Montgomery said. As long as we have wounded soldiers, we are going to have this event. The military personnel, both first-times and people who have been on the trip more than once, thought it was a great idea. It is amazing, said PFC Kerry Cain. It is a very patriotic thing to do. I am really looking forward to the trip. It is my second time, Sgt. Sammy Woods said. Joel is a handsome guy for putting this trip together and we like him. Montgomery said the veterans come from Fort Sam Houston, Walter Reed Medical Center, Fort Hood and even some Marines from California. All branches of service are welcome on the trip, he said. Our free event applies to any veteran. If they show up at the Kemah Boardwalk, they get a discount. They are welcome if they have ever worn the uniform. He said the organization appreciates what people do to help the veterans. We are trying to get a message to the public about that sacrifices our veterans make on our behalf every single day. Our military is sacrificing every day,
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MAXWELL: Leaving Cannon for Luling post

Gonzales Caldwell DeWitt Lavaca Fayette Proposition 1 375 1,299 362 568 1,909 76 271 112 218 523 Proposition 2 190 704 150 208 951 253 819 319 567 1,440 Proposition 3 212 817 179 247 1,204 235 720 293 533 1,225 Proposition 4 140 569 86 153 870 299 954 384 621 1,512 Proposition 5 238 847 195 298 1,310 208 668 272 474 1,029 Proposition 6 196 831 174 251 1,262 248 681 291 520 1,129 Proposition 7 177 666 148 228 939 255 802 312 517 1,370 Proposition 8 137 661 133 201 943 294 825 332 555 1,377 Proposition 9 227 846 190 300 1,215 211 649 277 455 1,130 Proposition 10 254 805 190 345 1,257 188 704 278 423 1,118
CITY: Investigation goes to DAs office

2007. Prior to working with Kerrville, he was the Executive Director for the Abilene Habitat for Humanity from 1998-2007; the Executive Director of Construction for the Abilene Habitat for Humanity from 1992-1998; Construction Superintendent for the Dallas Habitat for Humanity from 19871990; the City Manager for Dewey, OK from 1987-1990; and the Administrative Aide to the City Manager in Lawrence, KS from 1986-1987. Colemans first day on the job will be with Dec. 12. A citizens group addressed the council to express their concerns regarding disposal injection wells to be drilled in the Yoakum area. Permits are currently being processed with the Texas Railroad Commission for two Class 2 disposal wells. One will be located in DeWitt County and the other will be in Lavaca County. Our main concern for Yoakum and this area is how its going to affect us if they come in, said Sandra Bergey. The main impact is going to be on traffic. Its going to be a major influx of traffic in town. Even though theyre going to be located outside of the city, it will have an effect on our town. Bergey said according to her research, such wells can have as many as 50 trucks per day hauling oil and gas waste. This would create several nuisances for citizens to deal with including diesel exhaust, road damage
and possible water contamination. The waste is mostly going to be brine water, but I was told it could also contain other materials that come up from fracking, Bergey said. There could be other harmful chemicals in there in small amounts, but its hard to get a straight answer on that. These kinds of facilities normally operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and they can exist for many years. In order to maximize their profits, they will bring in waste from other areas. The group asked the city to be proactive in addressing the issue and develop some ordinances to keep the trucks out of town during certain hours and off of the citys main roads. The council also heard a presentation from Carroll Lake of TD Water Resource Management LLC, who is looking to enter into a contract with the City of Yoakum for its wastewater. We have formed to acquire effluent water from the discharge at the sewer plant, Lake said. We are presently negotiating with 140 cities, mainly located in the Eagle Ford Shale trend. Our goal is to get drilling companies to use the effluent water rather than freshwater for fracking. The proposed contract would run for five years with an option to extend and would pay the City $3,047.75 annually for the rights to the water. If they use all of the Citys available wastewater, under the terms of the contract an additional $304,775 would be paid out. Yoakum produces about 500,000 gallons of wastewater
per day. We would pay for any infrastructure and we would also pay for the permit from TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality), Lake said. Mayor Anita Rodriguez thanked him for his time before informing him they are currently considering a similar deal with Long Branch. In another agenda item, the council authorized the Mayor to sign a Property Permanent Loan Form for the transfer of an Emergency Evacuation Tracking Management System to Lavaca County Emergency Management. Yoakum will remain the owner of the system, which was offered to Lavaca County in June. The move was approved because Yoakum is not usually declared an evacuation destination, whereas Lavaca County is a designated evacuation staging area. In other business, the council: Adopted a resolution casting all 25 of Yoakums votes to elect John Fling to the Lavaca County Appraisal Districts Board of Directors. Adopted a resolution casting all 15 of Yoakums votes to elect Conyetta Gaus Sweeny to the DeWitt County Appraisal Districts Board of Directors. Declined to renew a membership/ license agreement with the Texas Department of Agriculture for the GO TEXAN program. The license, which had been issued for free in years past, would have cost the City $150.
news release that The City of Gonzales Police Department is conducting an internal investigation in the theft of cash or goods. As a result of this investigation, one city employee has been terminated, with criminal charges pending. The investigation is
ongoing. Since that time, several aspects of the citys parks and recreation department have been scrutinized, including the city-owned Independence Park Golf Course and the concessions stand at J.B. Wells Rodeo Arena. At least three city employees have been terminated as the investigation
has continued, but Police Chief Tim Crow has indicated that those firings may not necessarily be related to the probe. The citys interim director of community services, Billy Malaer, was relieved of his duties in August, and City Council appointed Crow to act in that position pending the outcome of the investigation.
It festival that year (Oct. 1, 2009), Maxwell said. It was important to us, the staff and shareholders, because of the significance of our name and the meaning behind the event The first shot for Texas independence. The early staff of The Cannon consisted only of three people Maxwell, a parttime business manager, and an advertising salesman. After a few issues the staff increased and the newspaper quickly outgrew its one office in The Alcalde Hotel. General Manager Dave Mundy joined the staff in October 2009. This newspaper has experienced phenomenal growth in its two-year history, and so much of that has been because of Nikkis tireless efforts in the community, Mundy said. She put us on the map with aggressive journalism, and that is what our readers responded to. Those early days are very precious to me because they were so challenging, Maxwell said. It wasnt easy but we overcame many obstacles. I learned so much about myself, personally and professionally. What a great gift. The Gonzales Cannon has now been published consecutively for more than two years, something Maxwell is very proud of. In the beginning, many people doubted us and said we couldnt do it, Maxwell said. I remember several conversations when people said to me, Nikki, how are you going to compete with a newspaper that has been here for 150 years? I simply said well do our best and theres nothing wrong with trying. She said the ironic thing is most of those people are now loyal subscribers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, us, the underdog, and the American dream. We hate to lose Nikki, but speaking for the staff, as well as the shareholders and board of directors of The Gonzales Cannon Inc.,
we wish her nothing but the best, Mundy said. We know Luling Main Street is about to get a great big lift. I am very proud of what The Cannon has become, Maxwell said. This is our 109th issue, our counter distribution sites and sales are up, we are the City of Gonzales newspaper of record and we recently surpassed 1,000 subscriptions. If anyone ever says you cant do something or youre not good enough, do yourself a favor Prove them wrong. It feels good. The reporter says some may be shocked that shes leaving the newspaper business, but she says its not the end of a career, but actually a positive move in another direction. Its time for me to try something new and make a change in my life, she said. Im ready for a new challenge and adventure, and will apply what I learned at The Cannon toward my new job serving the businesses and citizens of Luling. Regional editor Cedric Iglehart will move into Maxwells role as news editor, and Mundy said The Cannon will continue its aggressive journalism with a regional approach to the news. Were fortunate in having an experienced journalist like Cedric immediately available to take on this role, Mundy said. I expect a very smooth transition and I think its safe to say we wont change any of our focus. Ill miss my friends and co-workers at The Cannon very much. We are a family here, and Im confident they will continue to succeed, Maxwell said. The Cannon is my baby and I love it. I was there when it took its first steps and I look forward to watching it grow to its full potential. Maxwell served in the U.S. Navy for 15 years as a military journalist and public affairs specialist. Upon discharge, she worked as managing editor at The Gonzales Inquirer from July 2008 to July 2009.
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More than 20 years later, boot camp still lives in me

It was a warm day, that November morning back in 1985 when I stepped off the plane wearing the $150 brass-tipped ostrich-skin cowboy boots which had served me well on so many dancefloors in so many honky-tonks. An hour or so later, those cowboy boots were planted on painted yellow footprints outside the Recruit Processing Center at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Two hours after that, they were still planted on those yellow footsies, and the feet those boots contained were beginning to ache. They finally hustled us inside to get our heads shaved no profanity-laced shouting like weve all seen in the movies, just voices communicating a sense of urgency and confidence of command. I dont think any of us in Platoon 1121 felt intimidated as much as we felt compelled. I was a burned-out 27-year-old sportswriter the day I stepped off that plane in San Diego, someone who had given up on himself. Eleven weeks later, I was a man.
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Even though Ive been back in this disorganized, undisciplined, whiny-crybaby civilian world for more than 20 years now, I can still recall with distinct clarity each and every moment of those 11 weeks of boot camp. I recall my surprise at the fact that no one beat you. I recall my surprise at the almost complete dearth of profanity. Long before it became Politically Correct, the Marine Corps had adopted advanced child-development psychology in the training of its recruits. And child development it truly was and still is. Those who have never been in the military service
can never understand the difference that military discipline makes in you as a human being. It turns the unmotivated and lazy of character into fire-breathing go-getters. Each recruit is broken down as an individual and re-molded as a member of a team. Even though the other services boot camps are considered wimpy by Marine standards, Ill grant that they all accomplish that primary purpose. You enter boot camp concerned only about yourself. You leave boot camp concerned about your role in defending your nation. There comes a turning point in each recruits journey to becoming a Marine the point at which you either quit, or accept your loss of individuality and whole-heartedly move forward with the team. For me, that point came on the side of a steep hill at Camp Pendleton that all we Hollywood Marines affectionately refer to as Mount Mother(bleep). Wed spent the night hiking to the top of the hill with a full load on our backs, and
the next morning, right after breakfast, our drill sergeant pointed at this bedraggled tree at the bottom of the hill. Lets see who is motivated, he snapped. First one to get down to that tree, slap it and make it back up the hill ... gets to stop. I was not in the prime shape many of my fellow recruits were. Id spent almost nine years after high school living the party life. It only took about four trips up and down that hill for me to reach the breaking point; I crashed heavily to the ground , gasping for breath. Just quit on me, Mundy, Sergeant Shelton growled, inches from my face. Just quit, and you go home and be a civilian again! And while youre doing that, these other guys will be out in the world defending you. Quit on me now, so we can concentrate on training them! It made me mad. I gathered my spirit and got to my feet, screaming at Shelton that I would never, ever quit. I didnt win the next dash down
the hill, nor the one after that or the one after that, but when they finally halted us I was among those who had refused to give up. A few weeks later, after a short parade around the grinder at the MCRD, we heard the words: Platoon 1121 ... DISMISSED! And from that day on, forever more, we would be what so few others could be: United States Marines. Years later, what I learned in boot camp is with me still. Like many veterans, I joke that Im probably more hard-core Marine now than I ever was when I wore the uniform. Today, Thursday, is the 236th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. Friday is Veterans Day. While many of you will help show our societys appreciation to veterans this week, Id also like to deliver a message to you from us veterans. We may no longer wear the uniform, but we still live the commitment. As the Marine Corps motto says, we are Semper Fidelis always faithful.
The term Agenda 21 sustainable communities is beginning to creep into by implementing the Agenthe political vocabulary. da 21 philosophy. The definition con- George ICLEI USA is the leader jures images of nations on climate protection and Rodriguez and societies strengthenadaptation, and sustainable ing economies, eradicatdevelopment at the local ing poverty and disease. government level. However, it merits a closer This philosophy strikes George Rodriguez is a San Anto- at the roots of what made, look. nio resident and the first Hispanic Agenda 21 is a United in the nation to lead a Tea Party or- and will keep, America Nations agreement signed ganization. He is a former official great. Agenda 21 does not by President George in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the support a free market apReagan Administration. H.W. Bush and 177 other proach, but rather depends world leaders in 1992. The on private-public partneragreement promotes sustainable de- ships with government involvement in velopment, placing whats best for the business decisions such as tax breaks community over the individual. and regulatory controls. This approach In many ways, it targets Americas is why the Obama administration has most cherished traditions: private prop- had cozy relationships with GE, Solynerty and free enterprise. dra, and other eco-friendly businesses Is this alarmist? We think not. that have no free-market support. It is In its own words, Agenda 21 states also why the Obama administration that privately owned land cannot be and the EPA have attacked free-market treated as an ordinary asset, controlled energy production in the US. by individuals and subject to the presThe shadow of Agenda 21 has fallen sures and inefficiencies of the market. on San Antonio already. For example, Private land ownership is also a prin- SA2020 is to plan and manage the cipal instrument of accumulation and citys future growth and development. In concentration of wealth and therefore 2010, San Antonio adopted a stringent contributes to social injustice; if un- and intrusive smoking ban in all pubchecked, it may become a major obstacle lic places, including private businesses. in the planning and implementation of The city and county recently passed a development schemes. The provision of mass transportation plan with one Bexar decent dwellings and healthy conditions County commissioner saying its time for the people can only be achieved if for Texans to give up their trucks. land is used in the interest of society as Agenda 21 is not a hallucination, a whole. but a real political philosophy that says In 1995, President Clinton signed Ex- that the community is more important ecutive Order 12858 creating a Presi- than the individual. It is counter to the dential Council on Sustainable De- US Constitution and flies in the face of velopment. International Council of American political tradition. Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Americans who cherish the ideals of USA was launched in 1995 and has personal liberty and limited government grown from a handful of local govern- control cannot be lulled to sleep by sweetments, into more than 600 cities, towns sounding names given to intrusive govand counties. These communities are all ernment programs. Liberals who believe trying to achieve reductions in green- in community over individual should be house gas emissions and create more voted out of office before its too late.
Boot camp blisters and dishwashing drama

I didnt really know what to expect. I knew U.S. Navy boot camp wasnt going to be easy, and I was prepared for a challenge. But I wasnt prepared to have two men standing two inches from my face yelling at the top of their lungs every morning for two months. And I wasnt prepared to be thrust into a closequarters living environment with so many other scared, exhausted, stinky people who at the end of each day just wanted the same thing I wanted a hot shower and lots of sleep. But that was not to be. It seemed the water in the bathroom was always an icy 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and when I did sleep it was never long enough to really catch up with what my body was being put through. But hey, it was boot camp, not a spa retreat at some swanky resort. It was Orlando, Florida, but it was in January 1993. Which means it rained everyday. Not a light sprinkle, it was that cold rain that goes right through your clothes and chills you for hours. For two months I did not ride in an automobile because we marched everywhere. I never realized how many miles my feet could take me (or how many blisters a person can have on their feet) until I had no choice but to put one in front of the other while keeping in step with 70 other people. And in those early days of boot camp we were not very coordinated. We tripped over each other like a bunch of awkward colts trying to walk for the
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first time. But somehow, in 8 1/2 weeks we were transformed into a rhythmic force marching in unison and demonstrating skills we didnt even know we had. We were company I-039, one of the first integrated companies of the U.S. Navy. Half of our group was men, and we trained together as one unit all day. If they did 100 pushups, we did 100 pushups, and so on. At night the guys went to separate open bay sleeping quarters in the barracks, but in the morning they returned early so we could begin our training day and march to chow together. Of all the things my recruiters advised me about, I wish they told me the most important lesson of all DO NOT VOLUNTEER FOR ANYTHING!! Naively thinking I would be helping myself and my military career, I gladly raised my hand when the company commander asked for volunteers to be petty officers. I thought it was some sort of instant promotion, and who wouldnt want that right? Wrong... Petty Officer First Class Arriano pointed to each hand raised and gave them a job title Recruit Chief Petty Officer, Yeoman Petty
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Officer... Then he looked at me and said Laundry Petty Officer... Huh? L-A-U-N-D-R-Y? What did he mean by that? I found out exactly what it meant when he instructed me to gather everyones dirty clothes, sort them and push the bins over to the laundry facility and wash them. Thats not what I was thinking of as a promotion but there was no turning back. So every night I went down each side of our open bay barracks room collecting everyones stinky, sweaty, grimy clothes, including underwear. Did I mention I was the oldest on of the 70 recruits (at the rips old age of 21) and felt a bit like the mother hen clucking at my chicks. Luckily I am not shy because I had to have more than a few conversations with some of the guys about skid marks. For some reason I only had to speak to them once before they started changing their habits. It turned out that being Laundry P.O. had its perks. My uniforms were always pressed for inspections and I had more time to myself peacefully sorting 70 pairs of socks and underwear everyday, and when your living with 69 other people, any time you can be alone is heaven. During Work Week (the fourth week of training) we were assigned to work at the galley. Some of us worked in the scullery washing dishes, while others cooked 200 pounds of scrambled eggs or bussed tables. I was one of the lucky dishwashers, which went MAXWELL, Page A5
If ever I have failed to tell you about my culinary skills well, Im telling you now. And Ill attempt to employ as much modesty as possible in relating my expertise with stovetop dishes and cast iron skillets and even pushing the buttons on an 80-dollar microwave oven. Now I did not possess this talent of preparing cornbread and beans and chili overnight. I did not. It took years and years of adding a dash of this and a dab of that before my dishes developed the sapidity capable of making your teeth white, your skin tight, and childbirth a pleasure. You see, this coming Monday, the 14th of November, will be the 35th anniversary of the day the Dog Doctor (Deb the Wife) and this ol curmudgeon swapped out I-dos. Since Day One of our wedded bliss (most of the time) Dr. Deb has shown an aversion to anything in common with Betty Crocker. You will not hear her in the kitch-
The secrets of leg lifters and savory chili? I guard them well
Jim Cunningham
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Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales newsman and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon.
en banging any pots and pans. Shed rather be fishing, working with power tools or shredding a pasture. The only thing even remotely similar to preparing a meal for her is when she occasionally cooks my goose. As someone once observed, could have been me, is that the saddest thing in life is to marry a woman who looks like a cook and isnt. Anyway, for the past decade plus we have endured a commuter marriage. Where we share company only on weekends. Due to her veterinary
practice being located 120 miles from the little homestead. So I am left to fend for my ownself in the matter of feeding my ownself. But, as Ive confessed, I am a chef of considerable talent. And I always keep a meal in the hopper. Be it brown beans or homemade chili. Chicken fried steak and milk gravy figure in also. As does watermelon-flavored Jell-O. Let us make note of my famous Leg Lifters. Which translates to a pot of brown beans? In the household where I grew out of short pants into long-legged denim jeans we referred to pinto beans as brown beans. Not a noon day meal was ever served in my mothers modest kitchen when there was not a bowl of beans and fresh cornbread, made from scratch daily, mind you, that served as centerpieces on the table. Its a tradition I adhere to even today. Matter of fact. I prepare my Leg Lifters in the same pot my
Church of Christ mama did some 60-odd years ago. And it is difficult for me to refrain from allowing that the aroma emitting from my bean pot on the stove top will bring a tear of joy to a glass eye. Then there is my chili. Hey, everyone knows, at least Texans do, that cooking up a pot of red is a mans job. And my chili is not only so good itll make your tongue slap your brains out, but some of my acquaintances that were privileged to test a bowl claim it has the power to shrink not only the prostate but hemorrhoids as well. In addition to your standard embellishments in both my leg lifters and chili, I also stir in a great deal of sincerity. Sincerity is a necessary ingredient. In my book and not Betty Crockers. However, sincerity is personal. So if you should try to add it to any of your dishes I doubt you would get the Duncan Hines
approval rating as do my dishes. Sorry. Do I guard my mental recipes for my chili and leg lifters? I do. I do. If I am in the kitchen working the pots and pans and browning the chili meat or dicing the hog jowl bacon for bean seasoning even my own wife of almost 35 years is not allowed in. Until the Pet Practitioner gives the code word and secret handshake. Because I do not cotton to having any leaks in my bean and chili pot recipes. I see by the wall hanging that it is approaching noon. So to the stove top I go. To ladle out a bowl of leg lifters and chili on the side. Cornbread is fresh from the oven. It is time to sit a spell and savor. I give thanks to the Good Lord up above. Now excuse me while I do some spooning and lapping my lip over dishes of delight. Catch you down the road maybe over a bowl of beans or chili.
the editor Please, take care of your animals!

Dear Editor, This is a plea to all who have animals. Please dont let them run loose. I was on my way to church Sunday, Oct. 23 when I saw a truck hit a small dog in the 700 block of St, Lawrence. The truck didnt stop. I went to the injured dog, he was in pain, so he bit me. Others stopped by to help. We took him in to the vet, one person even offered to pay for the vet, but the injuries were too bad and the vet said we should put the puppy down. I went to tell the owner about what happened and let them know I did all I could to comfort the little thing. I was just sick when I saw one of their other small dogs in the street again. I dont know the answer but I feel that if you cant care for and watch your animals then you shouldnt have them. Arlene Ozene Gonzales
Letters to
Citys reasons for denying petition wrong
In-vitro fertilization would be illegal because it creates fertilized eggs that would have to be disposed of at some point. Abortions would be considered murder and there would be no exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest and if a womans pregnancy endangers her life, doctors would have to just let her die. Would a class action suit be filed on behalf of all those eggs in refrigeration at fertility clinics around the country to force their mothers to carry them to term? Would anyone disposing of those fertilized eggs be prosecuted for murder? I experienced three emotionally devastating mis-carriages and had a personhood amendment been in place I probably would have been subjected to police interrogations on suspicions of murder. Have you any idea what adding such invasion of my privacy would have been like after the trauma Id already suffered? Is this really the direction we want this nation to go? Melissa Dufresne Cibolo
Nunsense is truly a show worth seeing
Dear Editor, Gary A. Schroeder and Tommy Schurig might be surprised to find out that they were not re-elected this year on May 14. According to the City Attorney, there was no election on May 14, 2011. At least that was the finding when we submitted a petition to repeal the Garage Sale ordinance. The city says the last municipal election was in May of 2010, and used that date to base the amount of signatures required on our petition. That election had roughly 2000 voters. The city charter requires enough signatures on a petition to cover 20 percent of the voters in the last municipal election. We submitted 417 signatures, and the city disqualified some, leaving about 365 valid signatures. So according to the city, our petition missed the mark by about 35 signatures. The question is, is the city correct in saying the last municipal election was in May of 2010? If you go to the city website, and click on the city council tab on the left menu bar, youll see the election dates for each city council member. For Gary A. Schroeder and Tommy Shurig, it shows they were both Re-Elected on May 14, 2011. How can that be if there wasnt an election? It is my contention that May 14, 2011 was the actual last municipal election. Five voters consisting of the members of City Council, voted in Gary A. Schroeder and Tommy Shurig. That means that the amount of signatures required on a petition is the minimum of 150 as stated in the city charter. So the amount of signatures we collected is over double what is required. Mike Hanson Gonzales EDITORS NOTE: For clarification, the citys contention is that the voter-signature requirement should be based on the number of voters who cast ballots in the last contested municipal election.
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Personhood amendments could create contradictions
Dear Editor, Personhood amendments are now being considered in states like Mississippi, Florida, and Ohio, and if passed would elevate a fertilized human egg to the status of a legal person. Now I realize that many readers are pro-life but such an amendment is fraught with unintended consequences. That means no more IUDs or the morning-after pill and if a woman used them she could be charged with murder.
Dear Editor: I want to encourage everyone who reads this (women and men both, because men get breast cancer too a case in point, the pastor of a church in GA. whom we know, who had it twice and has been treated twice for it), to donate $32 to The Digital Mammography Project in order to help purchase the digital mammography equipment which costs $409,325. When I think of how many friends have died due to breast cancer it is easy for me to contribute. (Last week, I lost another friend, who was 81 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.) The digital mammography has the ability to detect abnormalities earlier which provides for earlier treatment to increase the survival rates. The thought came to me that if everyone who reads this would give just $32, the hospital would reach the goal sooner and be able to purchase this equipment sooner thus saving more lives. If you are driving to Seguin for a digital mammogram you are spending the $32 (IRS allows $.50 per mile) in car expenses alone not to mention your time to drive out of town and back, which depending on traffic and time spent getting the mammogram, could add up to 3 hours. It would be really convenient for us to NOT drive out of town and be able to go have our mammogram done here in Gonzales, at home, and I believe this would be an incentive for many people to have a digital mammogram who for various reasons couldnt or wouldnt go to Seguin. I realize that not everyone will donate so please give what you can. Many people could make much larger contributions than $32. Some possibly could make a contribution for the full amount needed. My message is this: This is a very worthwhile project and I would encourage everyone to support it as the Lord leads them to do so. Take your donation to the Gonzales Hospital, or mail it to: Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation, P.O. Box 587, Gonzales, Texas 78629. Thank you for your help. Jo Ann and Don Leifeste Gonzales
Dear Editor, I am a former resident of Gonzales, a fan of, and participant in the Crystal Theatre throughout the last twenty years. I arrived back in Texas after spending the last year overseas where I had been watching the work of the Crystal only through websites and Facebook communications. I couldnt wait to see, and expected to be impressed by, the new facade and the videos of the winter production of Blithe Spirit and 1918. What I didnt realize is how absolutely blown away I would be by what I saw last Saturday night at the Crystal. I saw one of the best, the funniest, and certainly the most entertaining pieces of theatre I have ever seen, anywhere. I saw Nunsense. I saw local actresses with whom I had worked on
stage, but not in the way I saw them last Saturday. I saw them singing and dancing their hearts out and into the heart of the audience. I saw them joined by unbelievable talent from the surrounding area, and I saw Crystal Theatre audiences almost dancing in their seats. I traveled all the way home from Germany to see the show (and a few other things) and it was most certainly worth the trip. There are two remaining performances of Nunsense this upcoming Friday and Saturday evenings. Do yourself a favor and buy your tickets as soon as you possibly can. Believe me, you dont want to miss Nunsense. I was surprised to find that I could have bought my tickets before I left Germany because tickets can be purchased online these days at gonzalescrystaltheatre.org. I am so proud to be part of the Crystal Theatre. Catherine Wilson Tipton Germany
MAXWELL: Veterans, share your stories on Veterans Day

that after a couple of hours of spraying scalding water on tray after tray of dishes, I only had one layer of skin left on my hands. But despite the perpetual sweat on my face and the pain in my knuckles, I was happy. Sounds crazy to some people Im sure, but you see, for the first time in weeks I was doing something on my own. No one was yelling at me. I was working independently and loving it. Dishwashing wasnt new to me. I grew up in a house filled with boys and as the oldest I washed more than my share of dishes. Plus that was actually my first real job when as a teenager I was a dishwasher at a pizza parlor. All was well in the scullery until one day after lunch I reached into the soapy water and felt a sharp jab. Someone had accidently put a steak knife in my sink. Well, a roll of gauze tape later I was reassigned as Porch Captain. OK, you are probably wondering what a porch captain is. Basically I was promoted. Instead of the purple heart for being wounded in battle, I was offered the coveted position as greeter and guide to the boot camp companies as they marched up to and arrived at the galley. When they reached the steps of the front door it was my job to belt out at the top of my lungs their table assignment and how much time they had to wait before entering. Plus I had a whole speech, You have fifteen minutes and fifteen only to eat your fine, fine Navy chow... So basically I was a restaurant hostess with lots of attitude. Looking back on that Im sure the company commanders got a kick out of
my false sense of power and authority, but it was all to teach me leadership. I heard they dont do work week anymore, its been replaced by another program called Battle Stations. A few weeks later it was graduation time, and after countless hours of running on the grinder (a large asphalt area where we ran laps and did pushups until pebbles were imbedded into our palms) it was time to rehearse our graduation march. As a drill company, we were allowed to improvise a bit and create our own choreography for part of the march. On graduation day I remember how proud we were to be at the end of our journey and beginning a new one. How could two months feel more like two years? I had grown and bonded with these people. I had fought and laughed and cried with 69 strangers, all of us struggling for the same thing to improve ourselves and change our lives. No matter where we came from or how different we appeared, we were the same inside. After graduation we went our separate ways, reporting to different duty stations with open eyes and willing hearts, ready to serve our country and protect the freedom of its people. We lost touch through the years, but no matter what year a veteran graduats boot camp, or what branch of service they belong to, it really doesnt matter. What matters is we are a brotherhood and sisterhood. We have all fought, and laughed, and cried, and we all have our own boot camp stories to tell. Share yours with someone this Veterans Day. Who knows, maybe someday they will be raising their hand volunteering for laundry duty.
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The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, November 5, 2011 had on hand: 1,295 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $2-$3 higher. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $141$151; 300-400 lbs, $147-$171; 400-500 lbs, $148-$152; 500-600 lbs, $132-$141; 600-700 lbs., $124-$131; 700-800 lbs., $119-$121. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $92-$111. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $129$134; 300-400 lbs, $125-$132; 400-500 lbs, $123-$124; 500-600 lbs., $122-$126; 600-700 lbs., $118-$120. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $43-$52; Cutters, $57-$70; Canners, $34-$39; Low yielding fat cows, $51-$64. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $69-$75; light weights and medium quality bulls, $59-$65. Stocker Cows: $425-$825. Pairs: $725-$900. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com
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$111. No. 2 & 3 Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $90-$125; 200-300 lbs, $90-$120; 300-400 lbs, $87-$117; 400-500 lbs, $84-$112; 500-600 lbs, $80-$110. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
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Its time to think about nominating someone in the community for the David B. Walshak Award and the Community Service Award. The deadline for these is Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. in the chamber office. It takes some time to get all the information together for these, so start thinking who youd like to see honored this year. Last week, I attended the Lackland Around the AFB Travel Show and Chamber Office made over 300 contacts. The I-10 meeting was held in Cuero, where we had a program by Kay Lewis on the communitys Barbara Hand is the Executive DiChristmas in the rector of the Gonzales Chamber of Park. They have add- Commerce. ed 13 new scenes this year and it will be open from Nov. 21 through New Years Day from 6-10 p.m. Last year, over 20,600 cars toured the park. This will be a busy week first well have the grand opening of the GHS Band Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, then the grand opening of the junior high gymnasium on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The Veterans Day Celebration sponsored by GISD will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Apache Field at 10 a.m. Veterans Day is a great time to educate our youth about this holiday, its history, and the sacrifice and dedication of our veterans. Everyone is invited to attend. Community seating is at the 50-yard line section and visitors section. In the event of rain, the event will move to the high school gym. Friday is a county holiday to honor our veterans. On Saturday, Nov. 12 the Gonzales Elks Ladies will present A Night in Paris, the annual champagne luncheon and style show benefitting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. It is held from ll a.m. to 3 p.m., with tickets available for $25 each, pre-sale only. For more information, call 672-2615 after 6 p.m. The Community Committee meets on Wednesdays. South Texas Tour Team Roping will be held at the J.B. Wells Park on Thursday and Tommy McKinney Memorial Team Roping will be held there on Sunday.
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The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, November 7, 2011, Volume, 1,199. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $130 to $140 to $175; 300-400 lbs., $130 to $140 to $170; 400-500 lbs, $123 to $133 to $163; 500600 lbs, $116 to $126 to $139; 600-700 lbs, $115 to $125 to $134; 700-800 lbs, $112 to $122 to $133. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $111 to $121 to $163; 300-400 lbs, $116 to $126 to $169; 400-500 lbs, $113 to $123 to $143; 500600 lbs, $112 to $122 to $140; 600-700 lbs, $110 to $120 to $124; 700-800 lbs, $103 to $113 to $131. Slaughter cows: $42 to $52 to $63; Slaughter bulls: $55 to $65 to $78; Stocker cows: $362 to $580; 2 Pairs: $920 each.
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Cuero Livestock Market Report on November 4, 2011 had 1,771 head. Had 304 cows and 20 bulls. Bulls and cows were about steady. Calves were about steady. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $68-$71.50; lower grades, $60-$64. Packer cows: boning cows, $58$61.50; cutters mainly, $45-$62; low yielding cutters, $35-$45.50; canners, $29-$42.50; one, $19. Dry cows, $40.50-$52.50; palpated, $42.50-$69. Cow and calf pairs, $600-$1,020. Steer Calves: 250-300 lbs, $129-$162; 300-350 lbs, $122-$165; 350-400 lbs, $116-$151; 400-450 lbs, $116-$148; 450-500 lbs, $120-$148; 500-600 lbs, $121-$135; 600-700 lbs, $121-$126. Heifers: 200-250 lbs, $120-$130; 250300 lbs, $120-$126; 300-350 lbs, $120$132; 350-400 lbs, $116-$136; 400-450 lbs, $121-$143; 450-500 lbs, $122-$141; 500-600 lbs, $115-$125; 600-700 lbs, $108-$120.
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Origin 134.00; 600-700 lbs 123.59-129.33. Future Delivery FOB Price 650-675 lbs 137.00-139.50 Jan-Feb; 700 lbs 137.75 Dec. Delivered Price 675 lbs 141.00 Feb; 725 lbs 139.57 Jan. Medium and Large 2 FOB 500 lbs Mexican Origin 128.00. Medium and Large 2-3 FOB 508 lbs 114.06. Basis Trades 2800 hd Steers: Delivered price 775 lbs 2.00 under Nov; 775785 lbs 2.00 under Jan CME. Heifers: No trade reported. Source: USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News Service, Amarillo
F.O.B. Dock Or Equivalent, Iced-Packed, Prices Shown Are Day Of Shipment (Includes Current And Prior Negotiations), Trucklot and Less Than Trucklot Volume, Cents Per Pound as Of November 9, 2011 Pounds Item (000) Range Majority Wtd Avg Breast - B/S Too Few To Report Tenderloins Too Few To Report Breast - Line Run Too Few To Report Front Halves Too Few To Report Legs Too Few To Report Leg Quarters (Bulk) 594 42.00-50.00 45.59 Leg Quarters (4/10) 562 49.0052.00 50.43 Wings (Whole) Too Few To Report Wings (Cut) Too Few To Report Drumsticks Too Few To Report Thighs Too Few To Report B/S Thighs Too Few To Report Whole Body Index Based On Southern States Parts Trading For November 9, 2011 -- F.O.B. Dock. Todays 5-Day Range Average Average 51.00 - 56.50 53.55 53.21 The Index is intended solely as an indicator of values for commodity-type product and does not represent industrys willingness to sell or ability to buy. Source: USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Jackson, MS
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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on November 1, 2011, 2,016; Week ago, 2,593; Year Ago, 2,161. Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold $2 to $3 higher on the heavier weights and $3 to $5 higher on the lighter weights. Demand very good. Packer cows and bulls sold fully steady on approx. 575 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $54-$68; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $42-$54; light weight canner cows, $30-$42. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $68-$78; utility & cutter bulls, $60-$68; lightweight canner bulls, $54-$60. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200 lbs, $125-$165; 200-300 lbs, $125-$170; 300-400 lbs, $125-$177.50; 400-500 lbs, $123-$158; 500-600 lbs, $118-$149; 600-700 lbs, $115-$135; 700-800 lbs, $110-$122. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $120-$158; 200-300 lbs, $118-$145; 300-400 lbs, $118-$140; 400-500 lbs, $116-$136; 500-600 lbs, $112-$128; 600-700 lbs, $110-$122; 700-800 lbs, $95-$117. No. 2 & 3 Steer & Bull Calves: under 200 lbs, $95-$128; 200-300 lbs, $93-$126; 300-400 lbs, $90-$124; 400500 lbs, $88-$118; 500-600 lbs, $85-
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Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for Friday - 11/04/11 Confirmed: 27,700 Last Week: 12,800 Last Year: 30,400 Compared to last week feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady with limited comparable sales of current FOB cattle from the previous week. Approximately 84 percent of this weeks cattle weighed over 600 lbs. Approximately 54 percent of this weeks weighted average receipts were steers and 46 percent heifers. Prices based on net weights FOB after a 3 percent shrink or equivalent and 5-10 cent slide on calves and 4-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weights. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. Current sales are up to 14 days delivery. Steers: 15,000 hd (54 percent) Medium and Large 1 FOB Price 500-600 lbs 145.07-145.58; 600-630 lbs 142.20145.00; 700-800 lbs 138.00-140.40. Delivered Price 700-725 lbs 140.00-141.00; 825 lbs 137.00-139.00. Future Delivery FOB Price 600 lbs 149.70 Jan; 700-800 lbs 145.70-146.25 Jan-Feb; 800 lbs 143.60 Mar. Delivered Price 650-675 lbs 149.00151.50 Jan-May; 750 lbs 145.80 Dec, 700800 lbs 145.30-150.35 Jan-May; 800-830 lbs 145.00-147.35 Feb-Apr. Medium and Large 1-2 FOB Price 327 lbs Mexican Origin 156.48; 475 lbs 149.00; 650-700 lbs 138.71-140.33; 700 lbs 136.39; 800 lbs 135.00. Delivered Price 700-800 lbs 135.00-138.25; 800-900 lbs 134.50-137.50. Future Delivery Delivered Price 775 lbs 145.50-145.85 Dec-Feb. Heifers: 12,700 hd (46 percent) Medium and Large 1 FOB 675 lbs fleshy 125.50; 725 lbs 127.00. Delivered Price 725 lbs 128.00-133.00. Future Delivery FOB Price 550 lbs 145.70 Jan; 600- 650 lbs 140.15144.80 Jan-Feb; 700-725 lbs 139.70140.85 Jan-Feb. Delivered Price 550 lbs 148.00 Dec; 600-700 lbs 144.00-146.75 Feb-Apr; 700-725 lbs 139.00-141.00, 700750 lbs 140.00-145.00 Jan-May. Medium and Large 1-2 FOB 475 lbs 130.00; 540 lbs 131.35, 550 lbs Mexican
Texas Weekly Direct Feeder Cattle Summary
Prices are steady with a steady undertone. Retail demand is moderate to fairly good, while food service demand is light to mostly moderate. Offerings arelight to moderate. Supplies are moderate to heavy. Market activity is inproving to moderate. Breaking stock prices are steady to slightly lower. The undertone is barely steady to lower. Demand is light. Offerings are moderate to heavy. Market activity is slow. PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS, CENTS PER DOZEN. PRICES DELIVERED TO WAREHOUSE: RANGE MOSTLY EXTRA LARGE 122.5-131 124127 LARGE 120.5-129 122-125 MEDIUM 103.5-112 105-108 SOUTH CENTRAL AREA: AR,AZ,CO,KS,LA,MO,NM,OK, and TX Source: USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis , Des Moines, IA
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Harwoods On Track Arts Grand Opening this weekend

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Local artists Hal Shipley and Jan Meeks began realizing their dream of a permanent art show when they bought the 1920s big, red, two story building in downtown Harwood and began renovating it earlier this year. They fondly refer to it as their vendor booth with a roof. On Track Arts held a soft opening a few months ago, and since has only been open on Saturdays. Theyve worked hard to fill the building with their handpicked vintage treasures and personal art creations, laying the groundwork for what they hope will eventually become a full-time business. People are always looking for the unusual, something different that they cant find at a mall, or shopping center Meeks said. We offer them that. We have something for everyone, new and nostalgic. Meeks and Shipley said On Track Arts is roadtrip worthy, and a great browsing and shopping pit stop between Luling and Gonzales. We have people who have shopped here a few times already and still
notice something different each time, Shipley said. They say things like, Did you just get this in? And we tell them No, that has been there since we opened. The couple hung their new sign this week just in time for their stores grand opening. Outdoor decorations of the building included hanging antique bicycles and other funky items they have found along their travels. We found it (the large wooden sign) at a yard sale and an artist friend hand painted it for us, Meeks said. She and Shipley have been residents of Harwood for ten years and said the community has welcomed the new addition of their store and hope it is the beginning of a trend. Local customers have shown an outpouring of support and we want to help revitalize downtown Harwood, Meeks said. Hopefully within five years we will have enough customer traffic to be open full-time and more businesses will join us on this street, Shipley said. This is a great community and it deserves another chance. From floor to ceiling, there are beautiful things on every level. When you walk in dont forget
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to look up or you will miss some of Shipleys stained glass creations. Sprinkled amongst the displays are hundreds of pieces of Meeks handcrafted and costume jewelry and vintage hats of a by-gone era. They carry vintage fabrics, tableware, pottery, linens, and furniture. Even a selection of worn cowboy boots, which according to Shipley are really popular with their customers. The rear portion of the store is part of a working studio and separated by a collection of chipped paint doors the couple salvaged after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Just because something is old or less than perfect doesnt mean it doesnt still have value and a purpose, Meeks said. We enjoy finding objects, discovering their hidden beauty, and sharing that with our customers. Everything has a story and we have new inventory every week, Shipley said. At this time they arent handling consignments but they are always interested in buying from estates and garage sales. We cant travel anywhere without shipping boxes back for the store, Meeks added with a laugh. On Track Arts Grand Opening is Friday and Saturday (Nov. 11-12) from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The big red building is located at 13020 Hwy 90 West, in Harwood, one mile off I-10, exit 637. The stores scheduled open hours for the remainder of the year are Saturdays through Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment. The businesss website is under construction and Cyber Sales will be announced in early 2012. For more information call (830) 339-9621 or email: jan@ontrackarts. com.
Some of the unique jewelry selections available at On Track Arts in Harwood. (Photo by Nikki Maxwell)
Texas AgriLife Extension Service of DeWitt, Gonzales and Lavaca Counties, and the Beef and Forage Committees of each of the three counties are sponsoring the annual Tri-County Beef Cattle Symposium to be held on Thursday, November 17. The program will be held at the Gonzales Livestock Commission Co., located off of Alternate Highway 90, west of Gonzales. Registration will take place between 8 8:30 a.m. with the program starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. Participants do not need to RSVP to attend this event. Just be sure to show up early enough to allow time for registration. The guest speakers and program topics include: Beef Cattle Market Outlook Dr. Larry Falconer, Extension Economist; Getting Through the Winter and Planning for the Future Dr. Joe Paschal, Extension Livestock Specialist; Long Term Weather Forecast Bob Rose, LCRA Meteorologist; and Pasture Response to
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Drought Dr. Larry Redmon, Extension Forage Specialist. We will also give a brief update on the application process for an Ag Exemption, through the Texas State Comptrollers office. The Program will conclude around noon. There will be a $10 per person fee charged. Lunch will not be served, however light snacks will be provided throughout the morning. Two and a half (2.5) CEUs will be offered for private, commercial and non-commercial applicators license holders. If you have any questions, contact the DeWitt County Extension Office at (361)275-0816, Gonzales County Extension Office at (830)672-8531, or the Lavaca County Extension Office at (361)798-2221. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.
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Coach Jill Cox was selected as the Teacher of the Month at Gonzales High School for the month of September. Coach Cox was assigned to Gonzales Junior High School before she came to the High school and teaches Math Models. This is her second year with GISD and she is certified in Mathematics 4-8 and 8-12. She is A big thanks to the community, GISD, Dr. Stozier,teachers and students in sup- the Cross Country Head Coach, is also an assistant track coach, and she is also a porting Red Ribbon week for drug free t-shirts from Xi Lambda Zeta. (Courtesy Freshman Class sponsor. Coach Cox is a welcome addition to the high school and the mathematics department. (Courtesy Photo) Photo)
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SAN MARCOS A Gonzales student and a former intern at the Gonzales Cannon newspaper has been named one of the newest members of Beta Gamma Sigma at the McCoy College of Business Administration. Jose Alberto Hernandez is one of this years outstanding new members. Jose is a senior at Texas State UniversitySan Marcos and is the son of Maria Lopez of Gonzales. Jose graduated from Gonzales High School and is currently working toward a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in accounting. Jose was inducted into the Texas State Chapter of Beta Gamma Keith Heldarsen is a 7th grader who has drawn now Sigma on Monday, Octofor two years. His favorite part of about drawing is ber 24th in a formal certhat he can show his creativity and expression. He is emony. Faculty members, part of the 7th grade Art Club. (Courtesy Photo) family and friends joined new members celebrating this special occasion. Beta Gamma Sigma was founded as a national organization on February 19, 1913. The first national honor society in business was a merger of three separate societies established to honor academic achievement in business at the University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois and the University of
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The College Board recently selected Gonzales High School senior Patrick Garza as a 2011 2012 National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) Scholar. Patrick was one of 5,000 Hispanic students out of 235,000 who took the 2010 PSAT/NMSQT/PAA exam and also had a GPA score of 3.5 or higher. These students were designated as scholars and students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49 were designated as Honorable Mentions. Patrick is one of many students at Gonzales High School who excels in academics and are excellent students. We are proud of our high achievers, Principal Joe Martinez said. (Courtesy Photo)
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Abby Irvin, McKenzie Kresta, Sean Kresta, Victoria Kusak, Emily Pokluda, Loni Soefje, Cassidy Thomas, Sean Wenske St. Ludmila Elementary Honor Roll Eighth Grade Honors: Thomas Bell, Alexis Cantu, Ryan Geiger, Natalie Jackson, Jed Janecek, Derek Kapavik, Kelsey Longoria, Shaelynn Malatek, Ashlyn Patek, Claire Pavliska, Nathan Pilat, Juliette Siegel Seventh Grade High Honors: Trinity Kusak, Sydney Mikes Honors: Austin Barton, Ryan Bell, Alexis Cappleman, Audrey Green, Kameron Knesek, Katarina Leist, Ryan Malinovksy, Jessica Pesek Sixth Grade High Honors: Lillie Bell, Darby Johnson, MacKenzie Parker, Ashley Wachsmuth, Andrew Wagner, Elyssa Wagner, Michael Wagner Honors: Anna Adamek, Braden Barta, Parker Clay, Jacob Darilek, Jaydon Darilek, Sydney Grabarkievtz, Daniela
Wyatt Couch is the Gonzales Junior High Artist of the Week for the week of Oct. 24-28. (Courtesy Photo)
St. Paul High School Honor Roll Seniors High Honors: Kali Kocian Honors: Jacob Coull, Brett Hodges Juniors High Honors: Katie Denson, Abby Hull, Dakota Kresta, Madison Kurtz, Mason Matias Honors: Mary Adamek, Dylan Barton, Adam Hollenbach, Cole Hybner, Kourtney Knesek, Katelynn Leist, Jared Markham, Mitchell McElroy, Laddie Patek, Bethany Pokluda, Justin Siegel, Ted Wenske, Kyle Wilgus Sophomores High Honors: Hannah Novosad Honors: Ben Janecek, Travis Raabe, Nicolette Siegel, Samantha Siegel Freshmen High Honors: Kurt Chunda, Kyle Chunda, Kolten Knesek, Emily Malinovsky Honors: Brett Barta, Emily Fikac, Johanna Green, Morgan Hull,
Hinojosa, Krystin Hodges, Jack Janecek, Conor Kresta, Kayla Kubenka, Kayla Malatek, Kayla Mason, Erica Pavliska, Pilar Romero, Tiffany Thomas, Nathan Wagner, Jenna Wenske Fifth Grade High Honors: Lane Jackson, Walker Jackson, Riley Johnson, Hope Kapavik, Delynn Pesek, Christine Wagner Honors: Bailey Blair, Zachary Davis, Grace Irvin, Jakeb Maldonado, Jared Pesek, Garrett Wauson, Joshua Weigang, Katie Wilgus Fourth Grade High Honors: Macy Grabarkievtz, Andrew Jaeger Honors: Frank Benes, Isabell Clay, Madison Culpepper, Luke Darilek, Megan Easterling, Sydney Hermann, Kathleen Knesek, Matthew Malinovsky, Mallory Pokluda, Carson Reese, Reid Yackel Third Grade High Honors: Maria Janecek Honors: Grant Barta, Sam Benes, Jared Chumchal, Ashtyn Kardosz, Ted Machacek, Taylor Mobbs, Quinton Parker, Brooke Pesek, Jonathan Peters
Daniel Barrientos was named the Gonzales Junior High Artist of the Week for the week of Oct 31-Nov 4. (Courtesy Photo)
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Edwards Aquifer partners approve draft habitat plan

SEGUIN Twenty-four members of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program (EARIP) steering committee, including a representative of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA), voted in favor of approving the draft habitat conservation plan and associated documents during a meeting Monday, Nov. 7, at the GBRA River Annex Office in Seguin. About 60 people attended the meeting that put forth the vote culminating four years of EARIP work balancing aquifer water use and supply with the needs of endangered and threatened species. Representing diverse and sometimes conflicting interests spanning from the Hill Country to the Gulf Coast, the stakeholder steering committee, the science subcommittee, and EARIP Program Manager Robert Gulley worked tirelessly to develop and reach consensus on a habitat conservation plan for species dependent on the Edwards Aquifer and the water that flows from its springs. Of the 26-member EARIP steering committee comprised of state and regional water agencies, municipalities, industries, agriculture, environmental organizations and the public, a member representing a Medina County utility district opposed the plan, and a member representing industrial aquifer pumpers abstained from the vote. While not perfect, the agreement reached today will provide greater protection for Comal and San Marcos springs, the endangered and non-endangered wildlife dependent on the springs, and those who rely on the water from the cities, industries and agriculture on down to San Antonio Bay, Bill West, GBRA general manager said. Todd Votteler, Ph.D., GBRAs executive manager of intergovernmental relations and policy and GBRAs
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Pilots Janice Menking, Scottie Beth Baker, Pilot Pres. Ann Covert, Marian Hayes, Pam Parker and Mary Bea Arnold representing the nine decades of Pilot International, presented Founders Day program October 26th with decor in green and gold and typical southern floral accents around the Pilot International riverboat steering wheel emblem. (Courtesy Photo)
Keeping up with technology
GYC donation
Mrs. Zumwalts fourth grade technology classes at Gonzales Elementary invited their parents to learn something new about the Microsoft Office products. Students worked cooperatively to discover new templates, create a step by step direction sheet on how to complete the project, and then delivered the presentation to their parents. We had a great turn out of parents who wanted to learn along with their students. Thanks to the parents and grandparents for taking time out of their day to see what their students are learning in school. Pictured here are John Hernandez with Victoria Lynn Reininger. (Courtesy
The Gonzales Youth Center recently was the recipient of a generous and much needed donation from the ExxonMobil Community Involvement Program. The Gonzales Youth Center was nominated by Johnson Oil Company. Gonzales is in the western district which covers from Washington State to Texas. There were approximately 25 nominations submitted, of that there were 8 or so that received a contribution. GYC is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization operating 5 days week, 50 weeks a year providing desperately needed life-skill building opportunities, and offers an after school program with tutoring, community service projects and enrichment classes in a safe fun atmosphere where kids want to be. In the photo L to R: Jim Vogel the Branded Wholesale Representative for ExxonMobil, Christina Menking, past President of the GYC Board, and Roy Cole, General Manager of Johnson Oil Company. (Courtesy Photo)
representative to the EARIP, said, The agreement reached at GBRA today will have impacts far beyond the Edwards Aquifer region and the Guadalupe River Basin. This agreement will result in changes to the way Texas manages water and endangered species that will radiate throughout the state over the coming decades much as legislation and court rulings regarding the Edwards Aquifer have done since the 1950s. During the 2007 Legislative Session, legislators mandated the Edwards Aquifer Authority to develop a Recovery Implementation Program, which is an initiative designed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that brings multiple stakeholders together to resolve critical environmental issues. We have to give a lot of credit to the program manager, Votteler said, adding, Under the leadership of Robert Gulley the regions stakeholders found ways to bridge their differences and come together in what is a rare example today of all that can be accomplished when people from different points of view commit to work together. The final habitat conservation plan will be sent to the USFWS for review. After review, the plan implementation could begin in about a year. The GBRA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1933 as a water conservation and reclamation district.
Celebration
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Flag Raising @ 9 am Special Guest Speaker - Bill Hecke Turkey Shoot Begins after Flag Raising Serving BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plates - 11 am - 1 pm Bingo - 1-4 pm - 25 cents per game Kids Games Door Prizes All Afternoon by the VFW & Ladies Auxiliary
East Ave. students visit the Pumpkin Patch
Come Out & Celebrate
The East Avenue Pre-K classes had the pleasure of going on a field trip to the Monthalia United Methodist Church, where they hosted their annual pumpkin patch for the children. The Pre-k classes were picked up by buses on October 13th and 14th and driven to the church, where they were introduced to the ladies and gentlemen of the church and many different sizes of pumpkins and a variety of games to play. The children were divided into classes and were able to visit various stations of fun, such as the pumpkin bean bag toss, listening to a story about pumpkins, face paintings, a ring toss game on the stems of pumpkins, and a relay race around pumpkins. Each student was able to choose one small pumpkin to bring back with them. (Courtesy Photos)
In Praise of the Manager

By the owner of The Romberg House
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We have had good fortune at the Romberg House for quite a few years now, and I am proud to say that the past year with Melanie Petru as manager, has certainly porMelanie Petru trayed the image I expected for this residence. As many of Manager you know, I could not have found a more compassionate and sincere person to promote my focus of personal care. From the very start Melanie has embraced the non-institutional approach to aging, and maintained our lovely home in a residential neighborhood. She is naturally clear on my attention to social, psychological, and physical changes associated with aging, and promotes the notion that this is the residents home. Although our policy of affordability has been maintained with no additional fees, Melanie has shown the largest appeal to the Romberg House is still the personal relationships (which people cannot live without) formed inside this house. Throughout the year Melanie has developed those relationships while providing a safe, residential environment. She realizes that we are not there to change peoples lifestyles, but to help continue the meaningful life they have always led. She has assured me this is why she is here. Sincerely, J.B. Gouger
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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com must be placed by noon on Monday Nov 21 and pies will be available for pick up on Tues Nov 22 1-4 or Wed Nov 23 9-12. Need it delivered? Well see what we can do! Call us at 830 672-8291 to place an order. Proceeds will help us keep providing free GED and English as a Second Language classes to folks from Gonzales, Lavaca, Guadalupe, Dewitt, Karnes, and Caldwell counties. The Gonzales Art Group will hold their November meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 5:30pm at the hospitality room at Prosperity Bank. Come and join the fun. We will be working on many things with a demonstration and planning upcoming holiday events. Please call Steve Lewis at 830-857-0914, Janice Williamson at 830-8575694, Gina Alford at 830-672-6025, or Sarah W. Bailey at 830-8575695 for more information.. The Gonzales Oddfellows Lodge #38 is holding their annual smoked meat sale. There is a choice of smoked chicken that are about 3 pounds for $8.00. Another option is the smoked peppered sausage in a 3 pound package that has three large links for $10.00. There is a smoked turkey that is about 12 pounds or so for $21.00 and a smoked ham (5-6 pounds) for $25.00. All of these meats are smoked locally and delivered to you vaccuum sealed and frozen. They are great to have around for a quick family dinner, that is much healthier and less expensive than fast food options during the rushed holiday season. They store in your freezer for quite a while and still taste just as fresh. They are also great to have when unexpected company drops by or even to give as gifts to friends, family and co-workers. After all, everyone has to eat. The orders are due by November 15, 2011 with the delivery to be on December 14, 2011. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to order. All proceeds from this sale go to fund community projects (Little League, Project Graduation, Gonzales Youth Center, etc.). The Saturn Cemetery Association will hold quarterly meeting at 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Saturn Community building on Hwy. 97 North. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. If anyone has questions you can call 540-3858. The labor and delivery department at Gonzales Healthcare Systems is having a childbirth class on November 14 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We will cover how to know you are in labor, pain management, stages of labor, breastfeeding, and care of the newborn. The class is open to all expectant moms and their support persons. Contact Rene or Valerie at 672-7581 to RSVP. Flatonia ISD will be hosting a surplus sale on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 a.m. at the Carl Smith Pavilion, located at Flatonia ISD on 400 E. 4th Street. Preview of the auction items will be Friday, Nov. 11 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Carl Smith Pavilion. The district has hundreds of items for sale, including chairs, student desks, office desks, cabinets, tables, equipment, machinery and many more items. Most items are in working condition. The auction will be a silent auction and items will be sold to the highest bidder on a cash basis only. The bids will close at 1 p.m. Public agencies are required by law to sell their surplus equipment to the public before discarding it. All proceeds from the sale will go to the districts General Fund. The Thompsonville Ladies Club will host their annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Friday, November 11 at 12:00 noon at the Thompsonville Community Center on County Rd. 423 off U S Highway 90. We encourage everyone to come join us for turkey and all
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The Gonzales Elks Ladies present A Night in Paris. This annual Ladys Champagne Luncheon and Style Show will be held Saturday, November 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 1222 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive in Gonzales. Pre-Sale Only tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Shear Designs Boutique or from Elks Ladies members. Proceeds benefit the local American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. For more information call 672-2615 after 6 PM. The St. Paul High School Student Council will hold a breakfast bake sale on Monday, November 21 before school beginning at 7:30 am in the school parking lot. Breakfast items include: donuts, homemade breakfast tacos, homemade muffins, homemade banana nut bread, homemade pigs- in- a- blanket, and fresh fruit cups. Please come out and support the St. Paul High School Student Council. The DeWitt County Sheriffs Office will be hosting an organizational meeting of stakeholders whom are interested in or impacted by the recent increase in traffic caused primarily by the Eagle Ford Shale play in DeWitt and surrounding counties. It is hoped that working together, we can achieve a planned approach to our traffic needs. Due to the increase in traffic numbers, complaints by drivers and road condition, it is necessary for us to deal with the current situation as well as producing a well planned and systematic approach to our needs in the future. We invite you to our organizational meeting to be held on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. in Cuero. The exact location will be determined later and those who RSVP will be notified. Please RSVP by November 15, 2011 to jzavesky@co.dewitt.tx.us or 361-275-0899. Life Changing Church will host a revival with Rev. Ronnie Gibbs, Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov.13 at 11 a.m. at Life Changing Church, 408 CR 236, Gonzales, TX. 830-672-1103. Come expecting something great from God! Thanksgiving at Elm Grove Church, Sunday, November 13, 2011, Pot Luck! Message at 11:00 Pastor Jack Broadwater, Song Leader Paula Meneley. Dont miss out on the Delhi VFD 2nd annual gun raffle. Tickets are $20 for a chance at eight different firearms. Drawing will be held on Dec. 17 at the Delhi Community Center along with our Chili Cook-Off and chili dinner. Please come join us from 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 17. The Nixon-Smiley Consolidated School District will host a grand opening of the districts new Middle/High School Library from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The public is invited. Gonzales County offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The Delhi Ladies Club will host its annual bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at teh Delhi Community Center on Highway 304 near FM 713. There will be handmade crafts, baked goods and a drawing for a queen size handmade quilt at 3 p.m. Quilt tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The Learning Center announces its third annual Thanksgiving pie sale! $15 for a pecan or apple pie, $10 for a pumpkin pie. Orders
Nights in Paris
the trimmings. This is our way of thanking you for your support of our scholarship fund. Do you need a lift? Come experience a spiritual uplifting at the Little Hill Baptist Church (LHBC) Revival and ignite and revitalize your spiritual growth by hearing the word of God from the spirit-filled, dynamic speaker, Pastor M. C. Walker, Sr. of the East 19th Street Missionary Baptist Church of Austin at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1011. Soecial musical guests on Friday will include the First Baptist Church Choice of Lockhart, while Fridays guests will include the East 19th Street Male Chorus of Austin. Little Hill Baptist Church os located at 2835 FM 1586 in Ottine. For more information, call (830) 672-5959 or send an email to LHBCPraise@gmail.com. The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on Nov 17, from 10-11am at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Please join us! Tickets for the hilarious comedy, Whose Wives Are They Anyway, the fall production at the Shiner Gaslight Theatre are on sale. Dates for the production are: Nov. 11. 12. 13. 19. 20. Doors open at 6:30 pm, meal at 7:00 and performance at 8:00 for all performances except on Sundays, which are matinees. On Sundays the doors open at 12:30 pm, the meal is served at 1:00 and the performance begins at 2:00. Please call 361-594-2079 between the hours of 8:30 4 pm on weekdays for reservations. Visit our website, www.shinergaslight.org, for more information. All are welcome to come to the Pumpkin Patch at Monthalia United Methodist Church, 1926 County Road 112, Cost, Texas. Please contact Jackie at 830-437-5730 for information and scheduling. The Gonzales Community African American Interface Church Scholarship Fund will be conducting its Monthly Business Meeting the first Thursday of each Month. The next business meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Lea B/C of Gonzales, Texas. The public is invited. For information contact Eugene Wilson Sr., (830) 857-3764. The Gonzales Senior Citizens Center would like to invite anyone over 60 years of age to come and eat with them at 604 St. Michael St., Monday thru Friday. The center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We serve a hot delicious 1/3 RDA delicious meal noon each day. The cost of the meal is a $2.00 voluntary donation that is applied to the total cost of the meal. We would like some suggestions for activities that you would like to see at the Gonzales Center. I would also like to remind you that we have Senior Citizen Centers in Waelder, Smiley and Nixon. For more information about our activities, please call me, Helen Richter at 672-2613. For general public transportation call 672-7014 or 672-6469, and talk to Kari or Bobby. Please make your reservations as soon as you know you need transportation because it is on a first come first serve basis. Gonzales Library. Piano Lessons: FREE. Students: Age 8-18. Lessons: once a week. Registration at Library by Parent/Guardian. Library Membership Required. Telephone Registration NOT Accepted. Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries is out of food, as there were over 500 people who came in for food last month. Its shocking that that many people in our town can be hungry and even more shocking that the food bank cannot accommodate them. The Gonzales County 4-H Third Annual Food Drive will be held the first week in October to coincide with National 4-H Week. Last year over 1,000 items were given to the food drive, and they were low on food at that time, so we can make a difference. If some groups or individuals take food to GCAM, that will carry them over until the county drive. 4-H members and GIDS grades PK-6 will be getting a message of this type.
Revival scheduled
Gonzales Art Group
Breakfast Bake Sale
Book Club Meeting
DeWitt Traffic Meeting
OddFellows barbecue
Gaslight Theatre Tickets
Monthalia Pumpkin Patch
Revival Scheduled
Saturn Cemetery meeting
Interface Meeting
Thanksgiving Service
Delhi VFD Raffle
Childbirth classes
Senior Citizens Center
New library to open
Surplus sale
County offices closed Delhi bazaar
Piano Lessons
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Thanksgiving pie sale
Food donations
Obituaries
Cicely Joyce Chandler, age 89, of Smiley, died November 6, 2011 in Gonzales. She was born on February 18, 1922 in the District of Launceston, County of Cornwall, England. She married Byron Herbert Chandler, a Chief in the U.S. Navy, on August 11, The Delhi Ladies Club will host its annual bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Delhi Commu- 1945, in St. Davids Church nity Center on Highway 304 near FM 713. There will be handmade crafts, baked goods and a drawing for a of England, in Exeter, Engqueen size handmade quilt at 3 p.m. Quilt tickets are $1 each or six for $5.(Courtesy Photo) land. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2001. Joyce was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Janie (Lane) Tickle, and a brother, Roy Tickle. She is survived by her daughter, Cicely Ann Jackson and husband, Cole, of Smiley; two granddaughters, Cicely Nichole Williams, of Nixon; Danielle Breanne Williams, of
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Bebe; well as other relatives and many friends. Viewing and visitation was held Monday, Nov. 7th, from 5:30 PM 7:30 PM at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon. The funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 8th, at 2:00 PM at the Smiley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Robert Price officiating. Interment followed at the Bundick Cemetery near Smiley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stella Hart Library in Smiley, M.D. Anderson Cancer Research, the American Heart Association, or the Smiley United Methodist Church. The guest book may be signed on-line at www.finchfuneralchapels. com.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to those that offered support during the loss of our mother and grandmother in September. Thank you for the cards, flowers, food, memorials, church masses and kind words you offered at that difficult time.
The family of Annie Kotwig
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Recognizing Caregivers
Mayor ONeal signs the National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Proclamation. Also shown are members of the Accolades Hospice, from left are Shana Debra Farst, Texas Main Street State Coordinator, Barbara Friedrich, Main Street Zabransky, Rev. Kenneth Hibb, Janet Foret, Mary DeLaRosa, Connie Zimmer- Administrator and Terry Collie, Deputy Executive Director, Texas Historical Commission) (Courtesy Photo) man, Stacy Zella and Melba Washington. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Gonzales Main Street commended
Gonzales Main Street earns commendation

NACOGDOCHES Gonzales has been commended for its successful annual progress as a designated Main Street community. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) and its Texas Main Street Program (TMSP) made the announcement Nov. 2 at the annual statewide downtown revitalization conference co-hosted by the TMSP and the Texas Downtown Association. The 55 National Recognition cities, which represent the real places of Texas, include: Amarillo, Bastrop, Bay City, Beaumont, Brenham, Bridgeport, Canton, Canyon, Carthage, Celina, Colorado City, Corsicana, Del Rio, Denton, Electra, Elgin, Farmersville, Ferris, Georgetown, Goliad, Gonzales, Graham, Grapevine, Greenville, Harlingen, Henderson, Hillsboro, Huntsville, Kerrville, La Grange, Laredo, Levelland, Livingston, Llano, Longview, Lufkin, McKinney, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, Nacogdoches, New Braunfels, Odessa, Palestine, Paris, Pecos, Plainview, Rio Grande City, Rockwall, San Angelo, San Marcos, Seguin, Taylor, Waxahachie, Weatherford and Winnsboro. These cities will be further recognized as Nationally Accredited by the National Trust for Historic Preservation next April in Baltimore, MD at the annual conference of the National Trust Main Street Center. Throughout 2011 we have been celebrating the Texas Main Street Programs 30 years of progress, having taken our first designated cities in 1981. Recognizing these cities for their efforts in revitalizing their historic downtowns takes on special meaning this year. The programs being acknowledged are large and small from all areas of the state, showing that the Main Street model is appropriate for all kinds of communities with historic downtowns, said Debra Farst, TMSP state coordinator. National accredited Main Street cities show above average per-
formance in ten categories on an annual report. Selection criteria focus on planning, partnerships, staffing, volunteer effort, preservation ethic, training and program assessment through reporting. For additional information about the national Main Street effort, visit the National Trust Main Street web site at www.preservationnation.org/ main-street. For more information on the Texas Historical Commissions Main Street program visit www.thc.state.tx.us.
Groundbreaking held for Senior cottage project
City, county and business dignitaries were on-hand as The Edwards Association held ground-breaking ceremonies Saturday for its Senior Housing Project at the projects site on Robertson at Huisache in Gonzales. The land was sold to the association by Wayne Brown of WB Farm & Ranch and will be designed as an independent-living community for seniors. This is an awesome day, said Barbara Hawkins, who has spearheaded efforts to locate funding for the project from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development as well as the Texas Historical Commission. Eight units are planned, and Hawkins estimated total construction time at about eight months. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
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Hoopsters run-in may keep him out of school and off the basketball court
WAELDER With the beginning of the boys basketball season looming on the horizon, one area athlete is fighting with his own school for a chance to get back on the hardwood. Torrey Fields, 19, has been a member of the Waelder Wildcats varsity team ever since his freshman year, and last season he was an integral part of the squad that won 31 games and qualified for the state tournament. But now instead of getting ready to assume a role as the teams senior leader, he is facing the reality of never again playing the game he loves as a high schooler. Basketball means a lot to me, said Fields. Its a big part of my life and I know I have the skills to make it to the next level. Its very important to me. The problem for Fields began when he and a teammate, Myron Williams, were arrested last July for their role in an assault on a Waelder resident. The two were charged with aggravated robbery. Waelder Police Chief Jim Taylor said there was a video account of what happened on the day in question and it clearly showed a man being attacked by two other individuals, who were later identified as Fields and Williams. I saw two young men chasing another unidentified man across the parking lot and onto the private property of J-Bar Feeds, said Taylor. They began beating and kicking him, and then one of the young men took his wallet. Fields said he and Williams were not the insti-
gators in that incident, but they were instead responding to the mans threats and taunts. He was saying racial things to us and started throwing bottles and rocks at us, said Fields. We took action and we ended up getting in trouble. The students actions qualified them for placement in Waelder ISDs Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) per the districts Student Code of Conduct. The policy states, A student may be removed from class and placed in a DAEP based on conduct occurring off campus and while the student is not in attendance at a school-sponsored or school-related activity if: 1. The Superintendent or designee has a reasonable belief that the student has engaged in conduct defined as a felony offense and 2. The continued presence of the student in the regular classroom threatens the safety of other students or teachers or will be detrimental to the educational process. Waelder ISD Superintendent Mark Weisner said upon hearing about the incident the district had to first determine what role the boys handicapping condition played, Torrey Fields helps lead the Waelder Wildcats to the state basketball tournasince both are Special Ed- ment last year, but a brush with the law this summer may preclude him playing the game he loves again. (Photo by Dave Mundy) ucation students. We had to see if their The problem developed the community. dropped I could make condition caused them because the case was never Its easy to look at the another determination, to do what they did, he prosecuted. Neither of the DAs office and assume Weisner explained. I had said. The answer was no, boys was ever indicted and they dropped the ball on to have the meeting within so we had a DAEP hear- eventually the DA decided this, but you have to look three days to determine if ing during the first week to drop the charges against at it in terms of they were they needed to remain in of school and they were them. facing going before a jury DAEP and I thought they both placed in DAEP per We never did learn with no victim. did. our policy. Everything was the name of the victim The district held an ARD agreed with Weisdone through the ARD because he fled, Taylor ARD meeting on Aug. 29 ner and Fields signed a (Admission, Review and said. Theres no doubt he and Fields represented document showing he Dismissal) Committee to did so because he was an himself because his moth- was in agreement with the make sure we were in legal illegal alien. We were told er was not in town. decision and would abide compliance. FIELDS, Page B8 that by several members of After the charges were
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Shiner band claims second

SAN ANTONIO The Shiner Comanche Marching Band capped off a spectacular season by finishing second at the UIL Marching Band Championships, held last Monday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. This is the highest the Shiner Band has ever finished, said Shiner band director Stephen Krupicka. It was incredibly exciting. Yes we were close to being the champs, but considering this was our first time to medal, everyone was thrilled. In this competition, all the bands are outstanding. It was an honor just to be at the state contest amongst such great programs and to finish in second place was virtually unbelievable. I, along with the entire community of Shiner, am so proud of the hard work and accomplishments of this band. Shiner finished with a composite score of 13 in the Class 1A finals, just four points behind Sundown High School. Somerville, Clarksville and Sudan rounded out the top five with scores of 19, 22 and 26 respectively. Shiner advanced to the finals by virtue of their third place tie with Somerville in the preliminaries, where they scored 36. Sundown had the rounds best performance, where they scored a perfect 5. We came off the fields after our preliminary performance Monday morning not feeling very confident about our performance, Krupicka said. It was just BANDS, Page B8
Car-tractor accident claims life

MOULTON A 51-yearold Moulton man died Saturday after a traffic crash in Lavaca County, Department of Public Safety officers report. Henry Claude Jalufka was traveling east on Farm-to-Market Road 532 around 10 a.m. on a 1953 Farmall tractor when he attempted to turn left into a private drive. According to DPS reports, a 2007 Jeep driven by Jennifer Leigh Cromley, 18, also of Moulton, was traveling east behind Jalufka, and attempted to pass the tractor at the same time it began to turn and struck it. Jalufka was ejected from the tractor. He was taken by helicopter to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio where he was pronounced dead. The wreck is still under investigation, DPS officials said. No charges have been filed.
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Dewville United Methodist

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First Assembly of God

509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
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Churches of Christ
First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist
403 E North Main, Flatonia
Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship

Hwy. 80 in Leesville
1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales 1805 Weimar, Gonzales
New Life Assembly of God
Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord New Life Temple for Jesus Christ
Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80
Bahai Faith
Bahai Faith Baptist
Church of Christ
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
621 St. George St. Gonzales
Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon
Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley
Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
Churches of God
Harwood Methodist Church
County Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales
North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood
River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500
Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Two Rivers Bible Church
Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder
St. James Baptist Church

Hwy 80- North of Belmont SE 2nd St. Waelder
1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales
New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97
Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church
422 St. Paul, Gonzales 403 N Texas Nixon Hwy 108 N Smiley
Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Saint Paul Baptist Church Shiner Baptist Church
Faith Family Church
Inter-Denominational Pentecostal
Memorial Heights Baptist Church

1330 College Gonzales 100 Capes Gonzales Hwy. 97 Bebe
Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Episcopal Church of the Messiah

721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407
Episcopal
1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Faith Temple
First Baptist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Church

406 N Ave E Waelder
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Oak Valley Baptist Church Old Moulton Baptist Church
2287 FM 1680, Moulton
Union Lea Baptist Church

St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Union Valley Baptist Church

FM 1681 NW of Nixon
La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo

W. Central at 87 Nixon
Evangelical
Webster Chapel A.M.E.

1027 Church St. Gonzales
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2

1515 Dallas, Gonzales
St. James Catholic Church

417 N. College, Gonzales St. John St. Gonzales
Catholic
Camp Valley Full Gospel

7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80
Full Gospel
Agape Ministries Living Church
Non-Denominational
Waters Fellowship
Temple Bethel Pentecostal

1104 S. Paul, Gonzales
512 St. James, Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gonzales

3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236
Greater Church
Palestine
Baptist
Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales
Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales
Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church

207 S. Washington, Nixon
605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)
Greater Rising Star Baptist Church
Providence Missionary Baptist Church

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Lutheran
Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church

CR 210 off FM 1116
Presbyterian
3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church

4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305
St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder

613 Highway 90 East Waelder Hwy 87 Smiley
Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A
Cowboy Church of Gonzales County

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

414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Iglesia Bautista Macedonia
St. Phillip Catholic Church
Methodist
201 S Congress Nixon
Stratton Primitive Baptist

FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero
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Emmanuel Fellowship
Congregation Adat HaDerech Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953
Messianic Judaism
Family Dentistry of Gonzales

Gentle Quality Care
606 St. Louis Gonzales, TX 78629 Office 830-672-8664 Fax 830-672-8665
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830-540-4516.
Logan Insurance Agency

HOME AUTO FARM
516 St. Paul PO Box 100 Gonzales, Texas 78629
Jim Logan
COMMERCIAL BONDS
Travis Treasner
(830) 672-6518 Fax: (830) 672-6368
Cell: (512) 376-0773
SATURN SALES & SERVICE

James Miller 4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales
Sub-Contractor Specializing in Site Work Foundation Pads Road Work Demolition

Stock Tanks-Brush Clearing David Ehrig 830-832-6063
Construction Company
Ilene B. Gohmert
Certified Public Accountant
830-540-4285 830-540-4422
Office 830-437-2873
Bubba Ehrig 830-832-5094
830-672-5030 830-672-2483 (Fax)
409 St. George St. Gonzales
Luxury Motors
830-672-7500
113 US Hwy. 90A E Gonzales, Tx 78629
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941 St. Joseph Gonzales, Tx 78629
701 North Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX, 78629
830-672-4530
830-203-5325 Toll Free: (800) 358-5298 Lisa G. Gaspard Leticia M. Cenotti

Agency Manager TDI #001113854 Agency Producer TDI #001243345
Community Health Centers Of South Central Texas, Inc.

Making a difference one life at a time since 1966 Most insurances accepted, we welcome Medicare - Medicaid. (No one is turned away for inability to pay.) Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m. Tues., 8a.m.-8p.m. Sun. 12p.m.-4p.m. Closed Sat.
228 St. George Street P.O. Box 1890 Gonzales, Texas 78629
830-672-6865 or 830-672-2065
921 St. Peter St. & 1214 St. Louis
Brandi Vinklarek
Director (830)672-2065
Ph. 830.672.6511
Train a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
WAYNE SCROGGINS
Funeral Director
BUFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME

Sale every Saturday at 10am
424 St. Peter St. Gonzales, TX 78629 Phone: (830) 672-3322 Fax: (830) 672-9208
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Dave Shelton Mobile 830-857-5394 Mike Brzozowski Mobile 830-857-3900 Office 830-672-2845 Fax 830-672-6087
Dry Fertilizer Custom Application & Soil Testing
Reynas Taco Hut

1801 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX
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830-263-1233
Morgan Mills 830-857-4086
Next to the Courthouse Annex Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Authentic Mexican Food Including Caldo & Menudo
830-672-2551
Home of the Silverado
The Romberg House

Assisted Living Residence
Melanie Petru-Manager
melanie-romberg@live.com txarr.com/license #0300010
210 Qualls Street Gonzales, TX 78629
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506 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 78629
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It was over 100 degrees the day my husband and I made a last stop at HEB. We were both bone tired after a day of errands in the heat, and had decided to let Golden Chick cook dinner. The a/c was left running to keep the ice cream from melting when we went in to order. 15 minutes later we were back at the car with family bucket in hand and mouths wateringand couldnt get the door open. The car had automatically locked when the door closed, the remote wouldnt work with the keys in the ignition, and the car was running low on gas. Another 20 minutes gone by. The crack in the drivers window seemed large enough to get a wire through. So, back to HEB in search of something that might work. 20 minutes later my husband walks across the street laughing and waving a fly swatter! He had a plan I couldnt understand. Plastic swatter tossed. Wire handle stretched. My hero! An hour and a half after our stop we were homeward bound with a bucket of cold chicken and a bag of hot slush. It was a good daytime together with your best friend always is. Inconsequential Annoyances are everyday occurrences. Take a look at what can happen in one day Your decision for that make-over leaves you with purple hair and no eye-brows. Its your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner. Your turkey explodes into a cloud of dust and deflates. The septic tank overflows one hour before your company arrives. The game is lost because your son fumbles the ball at the final seconds of the 4th
Dealing with inconsequential annoyances

Love, Eloise
Eloise Estes
quarter. The neighbors wont let you forget it. You walk out of a public restroom and continue shopping for hours before you notice the paper stuck to your feet. You drop your glasses on your way out the door to work or school and have to go through the day peering at the world through one lens. You discover your skirt was inside your stockings after youve come home from a busy day shopping. The raisin in your oatmeal turns out to be that fly you couldnt catch. The store clerk is rude. Your co-worker is unkind. Someone says something that belittles you. You neighbor ignores your greeting. You do something kind and your motives are misjudged. Someone with road rage flashes an obscene sign as they pass you by Your suggestions are never good enough. You are always the one who has to compromise. Everyone you talk to seems to ignore what you are saying. You hear a rumor that attacks your integrity. Your cell phone dies when you need a tow. At your first class reunion a school mate tells you how fat, old, sick or tired you look. The animals wont stop getting into the garbage, barking or meowing. Everyones shoe is a poop magnet as soon as youve shampooed the carpet. No one seems to pull their weight at work, home or church. Your monthly date night is interrupted by an unannounced visitor. The toilet paper is never there when you need it. The computer crashes in the middle of your unsaved final project. Your car, computer, printer, refrigerator and air conditioner go down at the same time. Everyone beats you to the parking spaces or to the front of the line. You say Please! NO ONIONS!! You get no lettuce, no pickles, no mayo, no mustard, a cold bun with tough meat and lots of onions. Bothersome? Annoying? Irritating? Absolutely. And they can ruin your day if you let them. But, in the scheme of things do they really matter? Anything and everything is a possible annoyance to someone. Yet, most of these things will be quickly forgotten; to be replaced by another issue of little or no consequence. Our self-control will be challenged daily. Lets learn to deal more effectively with the irritants of life, not allowing little things to spoil our present moments. Inconsequential annoyances have the potential of making our days much tougher than they should be. Focusing on the negative side of situations distorts our perspective. Find the good in everything. It will make life so much easier. A string of good days will give you a really great life. The funniest and most memorable times are the ones weve had to struggle through: I was about 7 years old
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when the 5 oclock news issued the tornado warning for our area. Wed been experiencing a lot of stormy weather so my uncle and I went outside to check things out to see if this was just another storm. I looked up to see my first funnel cloud coming toward us across the neighbors field. Without a word, my uncle went to his shed and came back with a shovel. He started digging a trench. I stood there shaking in my boots watching his slow progress with one eye, as my other eye watched the twister getting closer. He calmly kept digging... without hastewithout fear. And, suddenly the funnel turned. The moral: Turbulence will come your wayin all shapes and in all sizes. Learn to distinguish the significant issues from those that are trivial. Focus your efforts on things of consequence. Then start digging. Do whatever you can to help yourselfand keep praying for that twister to turn. love,eloise
Lions get CATI report
Carlos Camarillo, chairman of the Come And Take It committee, spoke to the Noon Lions at their Monday, Oct. 24 meeting about the recent celebration. Camarillo said while final monetary figures for this years event have not been completed, preliminary expectations are that the event was very succesful and will be equal too, if not surpass last years event which he said was a record. Camarillo said the cook-offs and the car show had a record number of entries; the parade was the longest ever with large crowds on hand, and the chicken flying contest was a fun event and probably set a record for the distance of the winning chickens flight. Camarillo also said that he had nothing but good reports about the event, especially all the new childrens activities that were included in this years celebration. He expressed thanks to all the individuals, groups, organizations and businesses that made the event so succesful. Camarillo was the guest of Lion Charlie Gray. (Courtesy Photo)
During the City of Smiley City Council meeting for October: The Department of Agriculture approved a grant for a city sewer project. The city received proposals from four engineering firms and one administration firm. After scoring each proposal, the city council approved S.W. Engineers to handle the construction of the project, and Langford Development out of Austin to handle the administration of the grant. Mayor Ellis Villasana and Eloise Estes were authorized by the council as signators. Edwardo Escobar was approved to replace Tom Robinson as the city attorney for Smiley. Mr Escobar is currently the city attorney for Nixon. His office is located in Gonzales. The council also changed the citys water base rate, which was
Smiley Happenings
$9 for 0-2000 gallons and $1.75 for every 1000 after that. The rate went up $2 for the first 2000 gallons plus and 50 cents for every 1000 gallons after the base rate. Sewer rates were increased $2, from $14.50 to $16.50 Trash rates were increased from 12.46 to 14.33. The council also approved to have the city building undergo some major and minor repairs. A major portion of these repairs will be done in-house. At the Smiley Hart Library, Monday Fun Day at the library for kindergarten - 3rd grade students every 2nd Monday of the Month after school until 5 pm. Stories, Crafts, Snacks! Nov 14th, Dec 12th, Jan 9th, Feb 13th, March 12th, April 9th, May 14th. On Oct. 31st Smiley had a Trick or Treat Alley Local Busi. nesses, the Smiley Volunteer Fire
Lions install new member
Characteristics of Gods mercy

Greetings in the name of the Lord, I pray you are well and blessed. I cant believe it is already November. I dont know if you have noticed, but this has been a year that has been filled with all the things that Jesus prophesied in Matthew24:6-7. You are going to hear the noise of battles close by and the news of battles far away; but do not be troubled. Such things must happen, but they do not mean that the end has come. 7 Countries will fight each other; kingdoms will attack one another. There will be famines and earthquakes everywhere. [GNB] It is hard to think that we are not nearing the end of the age. All one needs to do is read a paper or turn
Department and the City of Smiley donated goodies for this event. People lined up behind the old fire station and gave out treats to over 200 kids from the tailgates of their trucks or from the hoods of their cars. There were over 400 people in attendance. The annual Christmas Bash is scheduled for Dec. 3. It will be held at the Fire Station starting off with Bingo at 1 p.m., followed by entertainment by the Glee Club of N-S High School and the Hermann Sons Dancers.
Melissa Taylor was installed as the newest member of the Noon Lions Club at the clubs business meeting Monday, Nov. 7. Lion Melissa, a native of Gonzales, is the Advertising Director at the Gonzales Inquirer. Lion Taylors sponsor is Lion Sonny Sievers (left) and she was officially installed by Lion Kenneth Gottwald. In other business, the Noon Club announced that in place of the Turkey Raffle of past years, the club will hold a Gift Certificate Giveaway This year. Prizes will include gift certificates in the amount of $100 from Hearty Gourmet, $50 from Storey Jewelers, $50 from Laurel Ridge, $30 from HEB and Personal Impressions and a pair of tickets to see Its a Wonderful Lifeat the Crystal Theatre. Tickets are priced at $2 and are available from any Noon Lions Club member. The drawing will be held December 5th and winners will be notified. Proceeds from the event will be used by the Lions Club to fund some of its many charities such as the Lions Childrens Camp in Kerrville, Lone Star Lions Eye Bank in Manor, Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities.(Courtesy Photo)
Under His Wings

Patrick Whitehead
on the news to see these things are happening today. To those who are children of God there is nothing to be concerned about. God is still on the throne and in control; He will never leave or forsake you. He is your source and provider; He is faithful and true; He will make sure that you have that which you need. However if you are not a child of the King you may be in for a rough ride in the coming years. But,
The Holiday Seasons Is Here!

Dont have time to do everything? Let me help.
Back by popular demand Ill be doing Pies, cakes, candy, cookies and party trays again this year. Order early so you dont miss out.
830-857-0897
Mary Ann Pullin
Christian Womens Job Corps of Gonzales County

Cordially Invites You To the graduation Of the
Friday, November 18, 2011 7 p.m. Two Rivers Bible Church 1600 Sarah Dewitt Drive Gonzales, TX 78629 Reception following for friends and family
Fall Class of 2011
CWJC of Gonzales County is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization that offers women a
Touching the lives of a few to affect the lives of many
721 St. Louis
hand up, not a hand out.
830 672 6180
I have good news; God is merciful and will accept you into His family if you will receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. I want to share with you some of the characteristics of His mercy. Lets define what I mean by mercy. For this discussion we will use the following definition, Mercy: Not receiving punishment that we deserve. First is His mercy makes salvation possible. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit. As we see it is not our good deeds, but it was His mercy that laid the plan for Jesus to die for us on the cross. Jesus love for us held Him on that cross, but Gods mercy on us sent Him there. He took the punishment that we all deserved. Next and thankfully His mercy is eternal. Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto childrens children. His mercy has always been in Him, and was first exhibited in the Garden of Eden when man fell and God is still merciful today because He is the Lord and He does not change. Being that it is eternal
it must also be plentiful and inexhaustible. He has mercy beyond measure. Now this doesnt mean that we can continue to live with habitual sin. Romans 6:12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts. Paul is very clear here, so make no mistake Gods mercy is plentiful but not a license to sin. His mercy is seen in His forbearance, Psalm 145:8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. Here we see He is slow to anger [concerning sin or disobedience], but we know we are not to try His patience. God is infinitely good to us according to Psalm 145:9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. If we study the great works of God one can find His mercy in them and it goes forth to all. Jesus came and died for ALL men, not just Christians. He died for every man regardless of the degree to which they have transgressed Gods Holy standards. But because of His mercy we can be counted as righteous in His eyes when we accept Jesus into our heart as Lord and Savior. Amen, and enjoy God in the church of your choice this Sunday.
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LOST & FOUND

Found: Wedding Ring left at WalMart. Call (830) 4456597 and describe.
LOST & FOUND

Lost - 5 Donkeys. 1 Black, 4 white. I-10, 304, Hensling Lane area. 830-437-2952.
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The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reasonably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. -------------------------Gonzales Learning Center seeking donations of caps and gowns. Call 830672-8291 for information. -------------------------Job Corps is cur-
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rently 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 512-6657327
HELP WANTED
required Forklift experience required Apply in person NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED W. B. Farm and Ranch Supply 2031 Water St. (Hwy 183 N) Gonzales Tx 78629 -------------------------GCAM is hiring for a part-time position as Director. Must be proficient in Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and Quickbooks. Please send resumes postmarked prior to
HELP WANTED
11/14/2011 to Lynn Wilson c/o Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 1817 St. Lawrence St., Gonzales, TX 78629. -------------------------WRITERS NEEDED The Cannon, your regional weekly for Gonzales and surrounding counties, is taking applications for regional correspondents in Luling, Waelder, Moulton, Shiner, Flatonia, Hallettsville, Yoakum, Cuero, Smiley and Nixon to cover everything from meetings to feature
HELP WANTED
stories to sports. Pay is on a perassignment basis. Please contact General Manager Dave Mundy at manager@gonzalescannon.com -------------------------Full-time position available for MDS Coordinator. Must be Licensed Vocational Nurse with knowledge of MDS in Long Term Care. Please apply in person at The Heights of Gonzales Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX.
HELP WANTED
-------------------------Automotive & Diesel Repair Business looking for Service Writer/Clerical Help M o n d a y - F r i d a y, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please send resume to: P.O. Box E, Gonzales, Texas 78629. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Now hiring Certified CDL Drivers & also taking applications for Diesel Mechanics. Call 337-802-8279.
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Steve Kent Trucking
HELP WANTED
W. B. Farm and Ranch Supply is taking applications for a Full time Truck Driver. Local Delivery Zone Class A CDL
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CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES, TEXAS 300 BLOCK ST. GEORGE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Separate sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales (OWNER) clearly labeled ATTENTION: CITY SECRETARY, 300 BLOCK ST. GEORGE STREET IMPROVEMENTS will be received at Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, until 2:00 oclock p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately. This project entails the demolition and reconstruction of approximately 400 linear feet of street (300 Block of St. George Street) including sidewalks, curb & gutter, storm sewer and water and wastewater lines. The new construction includes approximately 7,000 SF of Sidewalk, 900 LF of Curb & Gutter, 1,500 SY of Pavement consisting of limestone and 2 course surface treatment with an alternate for HMAC, and approximately 350 LF 36 Storm Sewer, plus storm sewer laterals and curb inlets. It also includes the installation of approximately 430 L.F. of 8 PVC Water Line, 265 LF PVC wastewater line, 440 L.F. of irrigation line, 440 L.F. of electric conduit, 6 trees in tree wells and 6 Lamp Posts and Lights. The proposed work shall also include installation of erosion controls, traffic controls, and removal and disposal of demolished and excess materials. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal, Bid Bond, Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Technical Specifications and Plans, together with any Addenda are available at Doucet & Associates, Inc., 427 St. George Street, Suite 304, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205, or at Doucet & Associates, Inc., 7401B Highway 71 West, Suite 160, Austin, Texas 78735, (512) 583-2600. Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be examined and purchased for a non-refundable fee of $30.00. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashiers check or certified check upon a national or state bank in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total actual bid price payable without recourse to the City of Gonzales, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute required performance and payment bonds. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; however, the right is reserved, as the interests of the OWNER may require, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality or minor defects in bids received. Bids may be held by the City of Gonzales for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening for Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 2:00 oclock p.m. at City Hall. A site visit will be made during the conference; however, contractors shall make their own individual site inspections and/or investigations to make themselves aware of existing conditions/issues. Failure to make adequate observations and/or ask questions shall not be grounds for requesting additional work or services. Questions shall be forwarded to J. Keith Schauer, P.E., 427 St. George Street, Suite 304, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205, by 5:00 oclock p.m. Friday, November 18, 2011.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Transport Drivers
Three years over the road driving experience preferred and a current Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements required. Competitive compensation with night and holiday pay differential. Sign on bonus available to qualified applicants. Benefits include two weeks paid vacation, health insurance and 401(k). Immediate opening for slip seat driver in Gonzales - minimum 4 nights a week. Applications may be picked up and returned to
GARAGE SALES
Yard Sale. 1611 Neuman, Saturday, November 12, 8am11am. Queen mattress & box spring, lots of clothes and miscellaneous items. -------------------------Multi-Family Garage Sale. Saturday, 7-?. 821 E. State Hwy. 97 (Waelder Rd.) Furniture, clothes, kitchen items. -------------------------2 family Garage Sale, Saturday, Nov. 12. 8 a.m. - ?. 302 Live Oak St., Gonzales.
Johnson Oil Company
1113 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629 or call Mike Burke,
Transportation Manager
830-672-9574,
ext. 333.
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INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS

The City of Gonzales is accepting sealed proposals for Concession Services for J.B. Wells Arena and Park, until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011. At 2:00 p.m. the name of all vendors submitting a Proposal will be read publicly but no contents of the Proposal will be disclosed. The Proposal Package is available on the City of Gonzales website http:/ www.cityofgonzales.org or by request made to the City of Gonzales City Secretary. Sealed proposals, subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Request For Proposals and other contract provisions, will be received in the City Secretarys Office, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, before the closing date and time. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or package (8 1/2 x 11 minimum). Sealed envelopes shall be clearly marked as follows: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ATTN: City Secretary Concession Services for J.B. Wells Arena and Park City of Gonzales The City of Gonzales reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, and to waive informalities. The City Councils decision will be final.
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GARAGE SALES
Moving. Clothes, lots of Xmas decor and household items. Yard Sale this Saturday, 11-12-11 @ 2015 Zint St from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Electronics, living room & bedroom furniture, clothes, kids clothes, shoes, toys, houseware, football paraphernalia & much more. -------------------------Estate Sale. 212 St. Paul St. 8 am - 1 p.m. Saturday, November 12. -------------------------Avon Product Sale, Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 am - 1 pm. 1703 Donovan. 6727308. Lots of Christmas Gifts, ready to go. Jewelry, makeup, colognes. prices from .99 cents to $40. All new stuff.
MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: pickup bed utility trailer, $125. (830) 377-8814. -------------------------Deer Hunters: For sale; feeder and feeder parts; cameras etc. 830-8575720 -------------------------ATTENTION TRUCKERS. Cobra 25, NW Ltd, Classic CB, Igloo Ref. Cooler, Wave Box, Portable Microwave. $50.00 each. 361-596-4502 or 361-401-0556. -------------------------For Sale: Used 2x4s. Call 263-1181 for information. -------------------------Like new, 26 Mens 21 spd., $50 obo. Call Theresa at 830203-5212. -------------------------2000 Buick Century, large capacity Estate Clothes Dryer, Kingsize mattress & standard box spring. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Teenagers Formals-Party Dresses. 1 White w/spaghetti Strap, with rhinestones. 1 Beige/ golden color, spaghetti straps, gold rhinestones. Call 672-8034 or come by 1822 St. Louis. -------------------------Heavy, vinyl tarps. 15x50. UV proof, tuff boogers. $50 each. 830-6602813. -------------------------6 oak restaurant booths w/copper inlaid tops. Large round folding tables w/6 armchairs. Contact Tommy, 830-351-1263. -------------------------For sale: Float tube for fishing, like new. $50 obo. Also electric trolling motormake offer. 8575720. -------------------------Baby bed for sale. $60. Call 254-9315712. -------------------------Electric Hospital Bed, $300. 12 function exercise bicycle, $65. Prices Negotiable. 830582-1120, Nixon. -------------------------Insulated 6x8 storage building. Like new. Used as a produce cooler. $1,000. Call 512-227-6950. -------------------------Proform Treadmill. Model 380CS. Programmable, includes built-in fan, speaker for IPOD radio. Like new condition. $350/obo. Contact Liz, 830263-2103.
MISC. FOR SALE

Whirlpool Heavy Duty Gas Dryer. Good condition. $75. Can be seen at 511 Church St. 830857-4993. -------------------------For Sale: Thomas Playmate with Color Glo Chord Organ. Good condition. All instruction books included. Call Sue, 672-2192. -------------------------Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $575. 512-917-4078. -------------------------Commercial, Martin Luther King, Desk and many other calendars with your chosen information. Personal service at your business. Spread your website or business information all over South Texas. 830437-5142 or cell, 830-857-0876. -------------------------Prayer Shawl, 38x72, handmade, $75.00. Animal or bird cage, utility wire, 14x18, $60.00. 512-917-4078. -------------------------FREE 3 haul Fiberglass boat, 16 ft. Needs work & no leaks. Call for information. 830-5403574. -------------------------Fullsize Mattress & Box Springs, $100. Queensize Mattress and Box Springs, $175. Both in excellent condition & sanitized. 830-6723728. -------------------------2 young ladies black jackets size 14. One is leather. 672-8034. -------------------------Old Readers Digests for Sale. Call 830672-3362.
MISC. FOR SALE

Autograph picture of Muhammad Ali/ Cassius Clay (60s), Certificate of Authenticity (11x16), $1,400. Yellow Lab Stud Service. (806) 577-3962. -------------------------Beautiful handmade orange poinsettia pottery bowl. Large. Great gift. $35. Call (512) 9174078. -------------------------Culligan Water Softner and Rust Remover, old cars, elect. water heater, 2001 Fiber Truck bed w/key, Hay Balers, Bar B Q pipe. 830-437-5759. -------------------------128 used letter-size hanging file folders, most have colored tabs, excellent condition. $30 cash for all or $7 per 25. 830672-1106. -------------------------Computer, printer & desk, all $400. Stamina #4755 exercise machine. Like new condition. $100/obo. 6722267. -------------------------4 tires. LT2457QR17 in good condition. $100 obo. 830-6722075. -------------------------Metal Bench, $150; Organ, $50; School desk & books of all kinds. Just out of Moulton on 532. Call 361-596-4403. -------------------------Tanning Bed for Sale. 1996, 24SF. $300. Childrens wardrobe, good condition. $300. 672-7127. -------------------------Beautiful Vintage water color painting, landscape & water. 12x19. $375. Antique very or-
MISC. FOR SALE

nate picture frame. 16x20, $295. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Dalhart Winberg original oil painting, landscape, $3800 (512)917-4078. -------------------------For Sale: Picnic tables built with treated 2x6 lumber with bolts and screws. No nails. 4, 6, and 8 foot sizes available. For more details call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273. Delivery Available.
FRM. EQUIPMENT
Ford 3000 Tractor. Diesel. $4,800. Call 830-203-9385. -------------------------1977 WW 2-horse straight load bumper pull. Good condition - ready to haul. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------Old western saddle, needs repair $150 (512) 917-4078. -------------------------2 wheel trailer. Call Robert at 830-2030540.
MOBILE HOMES
and around 10 ac. Large deck on front, small one in back. Covered dog pen, outside night light. Different types of sheds. Water Softener tanks attached to back of house, for inside water only. 4BR/1 Bath, LR, carpeted, rest have linoleum. Master bedroom has walk-in closet, very roomy, high ceilings all through house. Ceiling fans in all 4 bedrooms and Living room, also White block Fireplace never used, Island kitchen between kitchen & dining room w/barstools. Silver cabinets. Belmont area, Gonzales School Route. Call Candy, LREB at 210-3652803. -------------------------2002 Fleetwood Festival Ltd. 76x16 in excellent condition. 3 bedrooms and 2 bath. I am selling it for the pay off, est. $24,000. The payments with Wilson County taxes are about $250 a month. It is located in La Vernia and needs to be moved. Call Megan, 830477-9792.
MOBILE HOMES
3/2, Singlewide Mobile Home. All electric, excellent condition. Also, Zenith 25 in. console TV and 25 inch color TV. All in excellent condition. Call 830672-6414. -------------------------For Sale: 3br/2ba Fleetwood Mobile Home. 1,728 sq. ft. New roof, laminated wood floors, new windows, new furnace and door. Antique bath tub. 85% completely new remodeling throughout house. Must sell fast and be moved. Reduced $18,000/obo. Call 830-445-9889. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830-401-0147.
FIREWOOD
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.
FURNITURE
6 pc. Solid Oak Bedroom Set. $500/ OBO. Call 361-7725566. -------------------------Solid wood double bookcase headboard, $50. 36x62 solid wood table, $40. 672-8390. -------------------------Bar Stools, 2-24 dark w/rattan cane, swivel seats, nice. $35.00 each. 2-24 V-finish ladder back w/woven seats. $15.00 each. 830263-1702. -------------------------Cargo style sofa. $100.00. Call 361772-5859. -------------------------Custom Designed Western motif 3 panel decorative screen, 54x78 1/2, horses, brands & leather look, $395. 512-917-4078. -------------------------For sale 3 piece antique loveseat, lamps new and used mobile chair with batteries. 1827 St. Louis 830-672-8034.
MISC. FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Queen size mattress, Box Springs & frame. $75.00 Call Debbie, 672-7100 or 8573974. -------------------------Westein Running Boards. $140. For pictures or any questions, please email huntntxprincess@yahoo.com. -------------------------Dalhart Windberg - Winters Velvet Mantle - $250.00. Signed Affidavit of Limited Edition 12x36 in frame. Email huntntxprincess@yahoo.com for pictures or any questions. -------------------------Baby and Womens Clothes for sale. Cheap. Call 361772-5566. -------------------------25 Color TV & entertainment center. Excellent condition. 830-672-6414. -------------------------For Sale: Hydraulic Motor Lift, Hydraulic Transmission Jack, 2 motor stands, Large Air Compressor, Fridgedair, double door ice box, Electric stove (range), 9 months old, Shop Grinder & vice w/ table and numerous other tools etc... Prices are negotiable. Call for prices. 830-857-4997 -------------------------1979 International 5 ton Ramsy winch, rolling tailboard, Hydraulic Crane (detached), down riggers. Like new tires. Runs good. $8,000 obo. Individual, 830-660-2813. -------------------------MUST TAKE IT ALL! Barbie Dolls, some still in packages, purses, games, kitchen items, VHS tapes (new & used), more! All for only $100! Call 713-4498861. -------------------------Power Box Asphalt Paving Machine and Roller. Good Condition. $9,900. Call after 5 p.m. 361-594-3668. -------------------------Small computer desk, wood, $40.00 obo. Large playpen, $25.00. Both in great condition. 830-203-9159.
HAY FOR SALE

Heavily fertilized, horse quality, coastal square & round bales. Bebe, Tx. 210326-6053.
FRM. EQUIPMENT
For Sale: 4 bale hay hauler. $1,000. (830) 437-2826. -------------------------For Sale: Case 970 tractor, new rear tires. $5,000. (830) 3778814. -------------------------John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall and 1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 8571781. -------------------------For Sale: Cat D6C Dozer, power shift, hydraulic single blade, Hyster Winch w/cable, brush cab, extra set tracks pads. 830-4375759.
AUTOS
1995 Z71 Ext. Cab, 4x4, bedliner, toolbox, receiver hitch, AC, 350 engine, auto, shortwide bed, rails. $1,800. 830-4600995.
AUTOS
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The Used Car Factory
MOBILE HOMES
07 Doublewide, sits on 10 ac. Homesteaded, AG exempt, chainlink fence in yard
05 Taurus.....................................$9,995 01 Dodge Dakota...74k.................$9,995 02 Chry. Concorde...71K..............$8,995 03 Merc. Gran Marquis.................$8,995 92 Merc. Mountaineer...................$8,995 01 Lincoln Town Car....................$7,995
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Human Resources
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CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
The City Council of the City of Gonzales, Texas (the City) does hereby give notice of intention to issue one or more series of City of Gonzales, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,300,000 for the purpose of paying, in whole or in part, contractual obligations to make improvements to the Citys utility system including improvements to the Citys water treatment plant, a water well, and a standpipe (the Project), to pay all or a portion of the legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with the Project, and to pay the costs of issuance related thereto. The City proposes to provide for the payment of such Certificates of Obligation from the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes in the City as provided by law and from a lien on and pledge of Surplus Revenues, if any, received by the City from the ownership and operation of the Citys waterworks and sewer system. The City Council proposes to authorize the issuance of such Certificates of Obligation at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at a Regular Meeting, at the City Hall, Gonzales, Texas. /s/ Bobby G. ONeal Mayor, City of Gonzales, Texas
The following positions are currently available: Production/Poultry Processing: Back Dock Hanger Packer Stacker Leg Quarters Sanitation (Nights) Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days
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WANTED: Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 James @ ext. 107
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CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, by this instrument, notifies the public of the PUBLIC HEARING on 4 (FOUR) Small Business Incentive Grant Applications that have been presented to the GEDC Board for their consideration, and the Victoria College Expansion Project. The maximum grant amount for the Small Business Incentive Grant program is $25,000.00 and a 50% minimum match is required. The grant applications are available at City Hall for viewing by the public during the 60 Day Public Comment Period. Small Business Incentive Grant Applications: 1.) Marlene Metzler, Owner of Running M Bar & Grill, 520 St. Paul Street, Gonzales 2.) Barbara Crozier, Owner of Laurel Ridge Inn & Antiques, 827 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales 3.) Mike Hanson, Owner of Wolff Rental Properties, 715 Tate Street, Gonzales 4.) Gilbert Perez, Owner of Gilbert B. Perez Income Tax Service, 343 Saint George Street, Gonzales. Victoria College, Gonzales Campus Expansion Project Pledge of $400,000.00 for the purchase of Real Property.
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales will hold a Public Hearing on November 21, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall to consider the request of a rezone from R-1 Residential to a R-2 Residential at the below address: Address SE Corner of Seydler St. and Schurig Lane Parcel #12473 Property Owner/Applicant KP Enterprises, LLC
The GEDC will hold a Public Hearing November 14, 2011, at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St., during the meeting that begins at 5:30pm, to allow for public comment on these 5 (FIVE) projects and the proposed expenditure of Type B Sales Tax funds. After consideration and voting by GEDC, the projects will go to City Council for their approval of the expenditure of funds. The GEDC encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all GEDC projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Carolyn Gibson, Economic Development Director for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the Economic Development office at (830)-672-2815.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Please visit the City website at www.cityofgonzales.org or City Hall to view Agenda.
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AUTOS
2006 Corvette, $16,000 miles. Very Clean. $33,000. Call 830-672-7040. -------------------------1997 Chevrolet 1500, short bed, V6, 128,000 miles. $2,600. Call 830-6727040. -------------------------1999 Dodge Quad Cab. 5.9 engine, automatic, 85,000 miles. Clean. $13,500. Call 830-672-7040. -------------------------4 20 XD Series wheels from a 2008 Toyota Truck. Asking $800/obo. Call 830857-6434. -------------------------For Sale: 94 Cadillac DeVille. $600. Call Luis, 361-433-2356. -------------------------Mercury Grand Marquis LS. Loaded, 146,284 miles. $3,000. 830-4372961. -------------------------For Sale: Bully Brand Sidesteps stainless
AUTOS
steel for a Crew Cab Silverado. New body style. Asking $200/ obo. Like new. 830857-5598. -------------------------For Sale: 1981 Chevy dually, 10 dump bed, $1,800. 1986 Chevy dually, welding bed, $1,800. 1970 Ford gravel truck, new brakes, $1,000. 1965 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup, flat bed, $600. Call (830) 377-8814. -------------------------Grill Guard and Running Boards for 2002 Durango. Westin Brand, excellent condition. $300. Call 830560-0238. -------------------------For Sale. Older Buick Regal Sport Car. Engine is gone. Body, tires are almost new. Air condition system is new. Make me an offer. 361-594-2129. Shiner, County Rd. 299, Box 577. -------------------------1988 Wrangler, new
AUTOS
motor. Sahara special and John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall. Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 857-1781. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND 3 over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hallettsville, TX - 800 798-3225 or 361-7983281. -------------------------1989 Ford Conversion Van. Super clean interior, good motor & A/C, transmissions slips, $1,900 firm. 830-437-5659 or 8576565. -------------------------2000 Jeep Wrangler SE Sport 2D, New Tires and New Sony Stereo. 107,000 miles. Great Condition. Asking $7,000 obo. Call 361-8653353. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Crown Victoria Ford, price $3,250. Call 830-5876230 or 830-8575559. -------------------------1998 Chevrolet, heavy 1/2 ton 4WD, 350CC engine. New AC. $5,000. Call 830203-0147. -------------------------Van for Sale. $3,800 OBO. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Wellmaintained, very clean. 181,000 miles. Great for family or hauling van. Call 512905-8226. -------------------------2,000 F-250, Powerstroke, Ford Diesel truck, Hunter Green, Tow Ball, Bedliner, CLEAN, 182K Miles. Power windows, locks. $6,500 cash. (512) 917-4078. -------------------------2005 Yamaha V-Star
AUTOS
Classic with Silverado Package. Lots of extras. 1995 F-250 4x4 Supercab Diesel 5-speed. 281-3309417. -------------------------2009 Honda Trailwagon, w/dump bed, headlights, receiver hitch & seat belts. 2wd w/rear differential. $2,500. For more information, 672-8580. -------------------------2007 Saturn Ion, 56,000 Miles $5000 worth of performance parts. $9000 OBO 830-203-0282. -------------------------For sale: 1998 GMC P/U, V8 automatic, 2D Extended Cab, 181K miles, bed liner, tow-package, $3,800. 830-203-0287.
HOME SERVICES
tient. Must have great refs and experience working with Alzeheimers patients. Call 830391-4837. -------------------------You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845. -------------------------Do you need your house cleaned? No job is too small or too big. $10-$15/hr. Available M-S. Call Brittany Balderas at 445-0703. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email bjbrzozowski@yahoo. com. -------------------------Experienced Care Giver excellent references available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361865-0286 or 832655-9195. -------------------------Dennis Fojtek (Mechanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the following: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc. -------------------------Private Caregiver. 20+ years experience. Hospice certified. Looking to do private duty, cook, clean, drive. 361772-2011. -------------------------Ironing done, in my home can pick up & deliver. References if needed. Call Louise (830) 582-1120. -------------------------Will clean your house. Im dependable and have references. Call Mary at 830-672-4691. -------------------------All-around handyman available. I also build sheds, 16x8 tool shed. Call 830857-1959. -------------------------Building Demolition House, barns, etc. 830-263-0663 or 830-203-0540. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.
LAWN & GARDEN

lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Lawn care & shredding. Call for free estimates. 830-2039385. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost.. No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181. -------------------------Will mow yards reasonable rates. Call for free estimate, 830-8575147.
RVS FOR SALE

1996 Pace Arrow. Ready to travel. Good condition. Runs well. 830-6603883.
PETS
Registered, Black/ Tan, Born 7-2-11, 4 females. Warlock Breeding. Shots & Wormed, tails and dewclaws, $150. 830-857-3232. -------------------------For Sale: Dog carrying cage. Asking $40.00. Call 361208-3565. -------------------------AKC German Shorthair pointer puppies for sale. Great hunters & family companions. Male $200; female - $250. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Pups For Sale. Great Pyrenees, (1/8 Anatolian). Call Sammie Gibson at (830) 2038666. -------------------------Very cute Rat Terrier puppies. 6 wks old. $75. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Tiny Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Registered. S/W, tiger striped, Apple Head. $150-$175. 210-379-0771. -------------------------Cocker Spaniels AKC, 3 males, shots & wormed. $250.00. 830-540-4368 or 830-203-8511. -------------------------2 Great Dane puppies. Asking $225. 857-5147. -------------------------Turn your favorite pet photo into a work of art! Artist Brenda Shannon, Pastel or Acrylic. Great gift idea. (512) 917-4078. -------------------------5 Cockatiels. 2 years old. Yellow and gray. $50 each. Call 830-534-5930.
RV SPOTS FOR RENT

FOR RENT: RV Spots. 30 amp hookups, septic & water, trash, all utilities paid, country living. Quiet area corner of FM 466 and Hwy. 80 in Belmont. 1 mile from river. $15.00 - night; $100.00 - week; $325 - month. $300 month if long term. 6 mths or more contract. For more info call 830-339-0307. -------------------------RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2-RV Parking Sites, shade trees, all hook ups. 5 miles East Gonzales. $350/mo. Call 263-0292. -------------------------5 RV Spots for rent. $350/mo. Electric, sewer hookups, water all included in price. Off 90A and Kelly Loop. For information call 830857-3112.
CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.
TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

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

Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565. -------------------------Deer Hunter Special. Travel Trailer, $1,500. No AC or Fridge. 830-8576565. -------------------------GREAT DEAL! 1997 Kountry Star 34 ft., 5th Wheel. 2 slideouts, upgraded kitchen, ducted A/H, 11 storage compartments, ceiling fans. NADA. com/RV appraised RV at $15,900. Asking $10,000. Great home for oilfield. Located in Rockport, TX. 361-6451009. -------------------------2004 Wildcat 5th Wheel RV. 28 ft., equipped to sleep 5, w/lrg. slide containing sofa & dinette. Lots of storage. Adapted to pull as gooseneck. Excellent condition. Call 361-218-1880. -------------------------2004 Fleetwood RV Pecos pop-up. Like new, only pulled from dealer. $4,000. Both units located near Old Moulton. Call 857-0734 or 361-596-7317. -------------------------1990 25ft Dutchman travel trailer for sale. Fifth wheel hitch, queen size bed and couch, rear bathroom with closet, gas stove and microwave, new tires. Gonzales area, $4,000. 830857-4750. -------------------------1976 Ford Eldorado Motorhome. V-8, super clean, good motor & A/C. New refrigerator. $3,700/ obo. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565. -------------------------24 ft. 2006 bought in 2007. Zeppelin Travel Trailer w/ slide out; Lg. corner shower, qn. bed, m/w, stove, refrigerator, sat./cable prep, tires 2-yrsold. $9,800; located near Gonzales. Call 936-203-4378 or 936-594-9809. -------------------------FOR SALE: 25 ft. 5th wheel travel trailer with 5th wheel hitch. Good condition. Microwave, stove, refrigerator, sleeper couch, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call 830437-2359.
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HOMES FOR RENT

Belmont. 3 br/2 ba, fireplace. $850/ mo., $850/dep. 830437-5312. 830-8327813., cell. -------------------------3/2, $850/mo., $500/dep. 318 DeWitt St. 830-4459294. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------2BR/2BA house for rent, w/covered patio, w/electricity. Lots of trees, quiet. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo + dep. 1st and last months. Appliances available. Luling area. 210-386-1399. -------------------------Home in Seguin for Rent. Two bedroom, one bath. Completely updated with all new appliances. $750.00 per month and $750.00 deposit. Call Debbie at 830-445-9583 for details. -------------------------House in country for rent. 3/2, nice yard. 361-594-3233 or 830-857-4364.
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RECREATION
For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff. -------------------------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. -------------------------For Sale: Motorcycle trailer, $100. (830) 377-8814. -------------------------2008 Honda Fourtrax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236. -------------------------2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996. -------------------------Enduro 55 lb. Thrust Minn Kota used 1 hour. $150. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. -------------------------Boat Fender and life vests. $5 to $10 each. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. -------------------------For Sale: 2007 Honda Shadow, VT 750 C2, 3,902 Miles. Like New condition. $3,000.00. Call after 5:00 p.m. M-F. 830540-3555. -------------------------2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-Davidson. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or experienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-5967317. -------------------------2003 Dyna SuperGlide Harley 100 yr. Anniv. Gold Key addition windshield, backrest, forward controls. Great condition. $7,500. 830875-2278. -------------------------Having Fun with piano lessons with Shelia Wright 1622 N. College St. Youth and Adults Flexible Schedule (830) 6722719.
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LIVESTOCK
For Sale: Two Registered Hereford Bulls. One 5-year old herd bull and one 18-month old. Call 830-857-0560. -------------------------Bantys For Sale. 3 roosters, 7 hens. 48.00 each. 512917-4078. -------------------------For Sale: Miniature donkey, male, brown and grey, cross on back. 6 months old. Great pet and farm guard. Fairly friendly. Call 830-263-1441 or 830-672-2346. -------------------------Polish crested Blue Legged Bantam Chickens. 512-2725147. -------------------------HACCP Trained person need to help write HACCP plan for poultry. 830339-0419. -------------------------Boer Goats for Sale: 1 Billy, 6 mths. 1 Nannie, 6 mth & 5 Adult Nannies. Sell as package deal or individual. 830-5600238. -------------------------For Sale: Sorrel Gelding, 10 yrs. old. Big, strong, sound ranch horse. Very good looking. Needs a strong rider. Gentle, calm disposition. $850/firm. Call 361-596-4954. -------------------------Black Limousin & Black Angus Bulls. Also Heifers. Gentle. Increase your weaning waits. Delivery available. 979-2635829. -------------------------Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls. One year to 3 1/2 years, $1,100-$1,500. Also Reg. Heifers, 1 yr. olds. $650-$850. Call 830-540-4430. -------------------------For Sale. 3 black Brangus Bulls, 1 red Brangus Bull. 2 yrs. old. No papers. $1,200/each. 830437-5772. -------------------------For Sale. Female mare, 6 yrs. old. $500. Please call if interested. 713203-2814.
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Help Wanted
Full-Time Position. Work Some Weekends. Need to Operate Tractor and Mowers. Benefits for full-time employees include health insurance, retirement program and paid leave. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug and alcohol test. The City of Gonzales is an Equal Opportunity and encourages all interested parties to apply. Please complete an employment application and take to City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629
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HOME SERVICES
Need your house or office cleaned? Call 512-216-4901 or 512-644-7682. Good References. -------------------------HELLO! Are you looking for extra income and want to make a difference in someones life? Im looking for a Caregiver to work 2 times a month or more in Seguin taking care of a Alzheimer pa-
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Adorable Longhair Chihuahua puppy, last one, is looking for a new home, male, 9 wks, pure bred, health, playful, raised in home with a lot of love. 1st shots, wormed. $125. 830-8759519. -------------------------Dobermans. AKC
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Riding lessons in Gonzales. My horses or yours. For more information please call, 830203-0470. -------------------------APHA flashy mare for sale. Broke to ride. FMI please call 830-203-0470. $1750.00. Used in Playdays/trailride. -------------------------Pretty Reg. A.Q.H.A. Cremello Colt, 6 months old. Great conformation. Good bloodline Hollywood Gold & King. $500.00. 830437-5671 or 830857-4591. -------------------------Longhorn young bulls and heifers for sale. Foundation genetics. Yard art or breeders. Gold Star Longhorns, Bob Tinstman, 830-5404591. -------------------------For Sale: Black Angus Bulls. 1 1/2 yrs. old. $1200-$1500. 830-437-5772. -------------------------Yearling smoky grulla dun filly (solid). Has halter on and has been trailered. Asking $600 OBO. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------17 year sorrel paint with blue eye. Originally trained in western pleasure - used for trail rides. Asking $1,200. (830) 857-5695.
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7 year dun paint. Well trained, ready to finish your way. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------White Leghorn chickens, $7.00 each. 830-8574580. -------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152. -------------------------M I N I - G OAT S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152.
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about 1 acre. Lots of trees. 830-857-5231 or 830-857-5236. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975. -------------------------53.35 Improved Pasture with 3/2 older home, CA/H, on FM 1116. 5 miles from downtown Gonzales. Live Oaks, lots of new fence. After 5 p.m. call 830-437-2955 or 830-857-4242. -------------------------Home For Sale; New Construction; 2 bed/1 bath; 1504 Weimar Street; $74,900; 100% financing for qualified buyers; 830203-5065. -------------------------House for Sale. 3BR/1 bath or 2 BR and dining room, carport & storage building in back. Phone, 830-2035181, good bargain. -------------------------3BR/2BA at 1609 Gardien St. 1,400 sq. ft, 2 living areas, lg. fenced yard. $94K. 830-203-1874. -------------------------4BR/1BA, privacy fenced-in yard. 1000 Cuero St., Gonzales. Open lot in front of house, carport. Good condition. About 20 yrs. old. $75,000. Call 830-203-0389 for information.
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etc. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Approximately 10 acres for lease in Gonzales. Great for commercial business. For more info please call 830-2030470. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830-401-0147. -------------------------Lot for Rent. $100/ month. 70x130 on Church St. Call 830423-2103. -------------------------25 acres for sale. I-10 & 304 area. Abundant wildlife, great hunting, pond, nice homesite. $4,500/acre. Call 713-203-2814 for information.
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If you would like to donate or know of one that is reasonably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. -------------------------Professional Artist needs coastal round bales of hay. Will barter for artwork. Brenda Shannon, 512-917-4078. -------------------------Wanted: Any make rifle, caliber 22-250. Call 830-857-1781. -------------------------I want to buy a used shower stall & kitchen cabinets. 830437-5659 -------------------------WANTED: Old, broken and unwanted costume and vintage jewelry, chain necklaces/belts and loose beads. I am a crafter who loves beading and making jewelry, and cant afford new, full price beads. I will make an offer. I am in Gonzales. Please help me with my hobby. YOUR TRASH IS MY TREASURE! Call (512) 227-4040 today. -------------------------Wanted: Heavy duty metal shelving, 6-7 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. long, 12-24 inches deep. 832-419-5275. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. -------------------------Small family owned
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Brush Busters. Bobcat, w/tree cutter attachment, land clearing, mesquite spraying, fence building, misc. odd end jobs. Reasonable Rates. Call James at 512738-0848. -------------------------Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & Repairs, new construction, additions,meter loops, ceiling fans, metal buildings, panel upgrades, etc. 830-437-5747. -------------------------Photographer - Professional, Affordable, and Convenient. Specializing in families, children and maternity photography sessions. Or relax and enjoy your special day by hiring Memories by Maxwell to shoot your birthday/anniversary party, re-
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tirement ceremony, wedding, baptism, or other memorable event. Call Nikki today to schedule your event or session. (512) 2274040. Located in Gonzales. Will travel to events within surrounding area. -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. -------------------------Need a monument or marker? Save $$ on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.
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K&S Storage Units 922 St. Peter, Gonzales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. First Month $10.00 - Move in special for month of August and September!!! Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details. -------------------------APACHE STORAGE The Store All Place is located at 2502 Harwood Rd. Gonzales, TX. 830-2035115.
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2/1 home. 714 Seydler St. Owner Finance. $75,000 or best cash offer. Call Martha, 830-5562280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------511 Williams, Updated, 2BR/1BA, central A/C & Heat. Insulated. Wood floors throughout, kitchen & shower hard tile. Nancy, Stobaugh, Realtor, 512-297-8500, Sale or Lease. -------------------------Brick Home for Sale. 4BR/3BA, 1513 St. Michael Street on
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Want to buy used tractors, running or not. Call 361-2931633. -------------------------Looking for a good, used 3 wheel bike for adult. Call Paula at 672-3747. -------------------------The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments.
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Buy loose gemstones and allow us to custom design your upcoming gift. Over 1,000 cts. to choose from. Call 979-743-5840. -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830-2631747. -------------------------Ranch Hand Work. Rounding up cattle, fence work. Willing to learn. Call Steven & Gerald, 512-5388950. -------------------------Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Mobile Massage is now serving Gonzales & Luling. Specializing in Therapeutic Massage for pain in lower back, neck, knees etc. Also corporate chair massage. 13 years experience. LMT Steve Turner, Lic. # MT021213. Call 830-857-0270. Let me help getting you mobile.
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This 40 foot long RV has THREE SLIDES and sleeps up to ten people. UP to three adults can live in it full-time very comfortably (or two adults and two children). It has a full size shower in the spacious bathroom, a nice kitchen with an island, and flat screen digital TV in the living room. Also, two recliners and a sofa bed, PLUS, a queen size loft bedroom and two hydraulic lift queen bunk beds in the garage room. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, a full sized wall closet, and two dressers. This rig has TONS of storage inside and out. Would be perfect living quarters for oil and gas pipeline workers or a retired couple. Call me at (830) 672-7100 or email me at nikki.maxwell2009@yahoo.com for more information. Trailer hitch to pull it available for $1,500 .
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5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for information. -------------------------6+ Acres at end of Oil Patch Lane. Zoned Commercial for $180,000. Can divide into smaller tracts. Call 210-4160041. -------------------------Small acreage for sale or lease on US 183 just North of US 90A in Gonzales. Great for oilfield,
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its guidelines. Weisner said Fields could have chosen to disagree, but he decided not to. Hes an adult so he can be his own representative, he said. Torrey had two options, he could agree with ARDs placement or he could disagree. He agreed and ARD said according to our policy, he needed to be in DAEP. Had Fields disagreed with ARD, a 10day cooling off period would have been implemented and the parties would have reconvened again. If a consensus still failed to be reached, an independent mediator from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) would have intervened and made a final judgment which both sides would have to abide by. Fields said he signed the agreement because he understood it as being the only way he would be allowed to stay in school. It wasnt really explained to me, he said. I couldnt really understand it, plus it didnt seem to even be about school. They were talking about me finishing early and joining the Job Corps. As a result, Fields is not allowed to participate in school activities including basketball. He attends school between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon, where he works on a computer to complete his A+ curriculum. After the course is done, he will essentially become a graduate of Waelder High School and be discharged from DAEP. Both boys only had a few lessons to complete in order to graduate, Weisner said. The other student decided to take care of business according to my guidelines and he is now out of DAEP. Mr. Fields is choosing not to do so. But Fields said his situation differs from Williams because the latters family was against him returning to the classroom. Myrons parents didnt want him to come back to school, Fields said. Thats why they didnt do anything for him to stay. My family wants me to get back in school and play basketball. Thats why Im taking my time doing my work. I just want to see if everything is going work out. In an effort to keep his hoop dreams alive, Fields sought out the advice of attorney Art Davis of San Antonio. Davis informed him to immediately rescind his agreement and declare his intentions of continuing as a senior student, which he did on Aug. 30. On Oct. 18, Fields met with Weisner, district principal Mark Cantu and assistant principal Jon Cardenas, where he was given a letter stating the districts intention of leaving him in DAEP until a 90-day reevaluation would take place on January, 30, 2012. At the urging of Davis, the district held a special board meeting on Oct. 26 with Fields case being the only agenda item. Davis asked the board to make a motion to direct the administration to immediately reinstate Fields to regular classroom instruction based on the fact that all criminal allegations against him had been dropped. This action will show Torrey that you believe in him, support him, and will give him and all students at Waelder High School every possible opportunity to advance beyond Waelder, Davis statement read in part. The passionate plea and Davis actions proved futile as the board voted to uphold Weisners decision. My understanding of school law is once the board makes a decision, then thats it, Weisner said. Its over from there unless we did something wrong procedurally. I dont know where this guy (Davis) is going with this.
I think maybe Mr. Fields was told by his attorney to not do his work because he was going to find a way to reverse my decision. I think it goes against the grain to tell a student not to graduate just so he can play basketball. The Cannon called Davis office and his secretary said he was out of town, but he would make an effort to return our call. No calls were received by our publication deadline. My attorney is basically just telling me to keep my head up, Fields said. He said everything is going to be all right if I just go with the flow for right now. Weisner said he understands how important playing basketball is to Fields, but his emphasis remains the same for Fields as for the rest of the student body educating him. I explained to him and his mother that he only had a few courses left to do and I told him I wanted to get him graduated, said Weisner. I told him to come to school and do his work. Once he finishes everything doesnt matter if it takes a week or ten months when hes done, then hes out of DAEP as a graduate. He has the opportunity to take care of business and graduate. UIL stuff is a by-product of the academics; the academics come first. Fields plight has drawn the interest of a former Waelder educator, who says he is absolutely incredulous that the district has chosen to take its current position. Hes not getting educated, said Roger Booker, who spent two years working in Waelder ISD. I couldnt care less about the basketball; the main thing is this kid is not learning. You cant tell me that a Special Ed student is getting a quality education by being stuck in a room with a computer. How is that the equivalent to being taught by real teachers? Its insufficient. Booker is outraged because in his mind, Fields assignment to DAEP is tantamount to piling more trouble on a kid who is trying to overcome adversity and use his talents to better his lifes outlook. Fields lives in a trailer with his mother, a 20-year old brother, Quentin, and a younger handicapped brother. His father has not been a constant presence in his life and because his mother was struggling, Fields has been primarily reared by his grandparents. It was hard growing up, he said. I lost my grandfather when I was 14 and then I lost my grandmother two years ago. Mom is back at the house with us now. This is a kid who has pretty much had to raise himself, said Booker, alluding to Fields troubled home life. Hes not a bad kid, but hes not a saint, either. Regardless, in no way is this a kid that anybody should fear. Booker said he believes there are racial overtones to this situation and has asked the San Antonio Chapter of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) to investigate. According to stats acquired from the TEA, Waelder ISD has 264 students. Most are considered economically disadvantaged with 77 percent of the student population being Hispanic and only 19 percent Black including both Fields and Williams. This is what happens to minority kids all over this country, he said. Instead of school districts doing what theyre supposed to do, they put these kids in DAEP and think that they can get a sufficient education there. This is not right, its unjust. I dont know why WISD made the decision they did, but you cant tell me they made it for the best interests of this student. Fields has been disciplined several times at Waelder High School, but he maintains
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his record largely consists of minor infractions like breaking dress code and being tardy to class. Taylor said since he has been in charge of the Waelder Police Department, Fields has not run afoul of the law. However, in his personal opinion, he feels that the school district is justified in its actions. People have to understand that there are consequences to what they do, Taylor said. Its the knowing that those consequences exist that keeps people in line. I think whats being done is for Torreys own good in the long run. Booker believes there is a faction in the district that is convinced Fields has not been appropriately reprimanded for his earlier misbehavior. I think because the judicial system didnt do anything to Torrey, some people in Waelder dont want to see him in the school system, said Booker. Torrey has screwed up in the past and he should be held accountable for his actions. My thing is dont try to punish him now for what he did in the past. What makes me angry is this goes on all over the country and its the way they treat black male children. Ive seen it happen before and its happening right now to Torrey. Booker, who served as a teacher and a coach, resigned from WISD last April after he was given the choice of doing that or accepting a non-renewal of his contract at the end of the school year. He insists his acrimonious exit from the district has nothing to do with his involvement in this case. I dont have a bone to pick with the district, said Booker. There are three or four people on the school board who really love the kids and they know me personally. They know how strongly I feel about Waelder. I have nothing but love for the school and the kids that go there. This is about saving a young mans life and Torrey can be saved. People can change and the whole time I was there thats all Coach (Jarvin) Hall and I talked about changing these kids lives. All you have to do is go to Waelder and see how some of those kids are living. Nobody should have to live in some of those conditions. In terms of Fields chances of redemption, Taylor totally concurs with Bookers assertion. I think Torrey is a good kid who needs some guidance, he said. Torrey is bright,
has a good sense of humor and is very likable. I like Torrey; I just dont like one of the things that he did. A person can use a negative experience in one of two ways. You can either start pointing the finger at others and blame them for everything thats happening to you, and then watch your life go downhill from there. Or you can say heres what I did wrong and realize that what other people are doing, such as the school district, is a reaction to what I did. When you do that, theres no way your life can go but up. Thats what I want for Torrey. I think what WISD is doing is in his best interests, as well as the best interests for the other students. They need to see that there are consequences for their actions. Right now, Fields remains in DAEP and basketball has been put on hold. I just wanted to finish out my senior year with the team and then try to go to college, he said. It really hurts because every day I think about what I could be doing to help my team. I wish I could practice every day. This is really messing me up. If I cant get back out there with my team, its going to be a big disappointment. I just dont understand why I should still be in DAEP if my charges were dropped. I think I should be in class. Weisner said he is satisfied with the situation being the way it is because the district did their job and handled everything strictly by the book. Everything has a place and a procedure and we followed all of those, he said. Mr. Fields has gotten several credits already through the computer and gets help when he needs it. Our Special Ed teacher goes in regularly to check on him and make sure hes OK. We are meeting the letter of the law in terms of what we need to do for him. The thing is he wants to be in school so he can play basketball. Thats his whole thing. I told him that I appreciated him following the system and filing the appropriate appeals. Everybody in this followed what they needed to do; it just didnt go the way he wanted it to, Weisner added. I have nothing against him because hes a wonderful guy and theres no doubt he was a key player on our basketball team last year. Im just following whats set out in our procedures.
that St. Josephs Catholic Church will hold its annual turkey dinner fundraiser this Sunday morning at the parish hall in Nixon? Plates including turkey, dressing, all the trimmings, and tea will be served for $7.00 each, beginning at 10:30. There will be a bake sale, raffle, and silent auction. that Maria Gonzales will re-open her Tea Cup Restaurant in downtown Nixon in the near future? We await, Maria! that Nixon-Smiley Elementary School Annual Veterans Day Program is this Friday, November 11 at the Smiley campus
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gym? Entitled Lest We Forget, it begins at 8:30 a.m. and will include lots of patriotic songs and veteran appreciation. Theres no better way to start the day. that the Nixon Cemetery Association and Nixon Perpetual Care Cemetery, Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, November 17? It will be held at the home of Don Finch, beginning at 10:00. that the grand opening of the NixonSmiley CISD Middle School and High School Library will be held on Wednesday, November 16? The meeting time is from 6:30 to 8:00, and members of the new district support group, Nixon-Smiley Education Foundation, will be introduced.
not our best and most of us felt we had lost our shot at making the finals. However, we managed to place third at that point and move into the finals. The band knew they had one final chance to do their best in the finals. They put everything they had into that final performance and really played with heart. Every band member came off that field knowing they just performed their best. It was very exciting to watch
the emotion these students played with in that last performance. Luling also qualified for the Class 2A state championships, but they failed to advance to the finals. The Luling Eagle Band received a composite score of 69 in the preliminary round, which was good enough for 14th place but only the top seven advanced to the finals. Queen City won the title with a score of 9 in the finals, coming in ahead of Redwater (12) and Cameron Yoe (20).
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By MARK LUBE
Apaches cut celebration short to prepare for battle with Owls

opponent, Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock said. The Apaches turn their attention to the Hondo Owls in the Class 3A bi-district game to be played 7:30 p.m. Friday at Gustafon Stadium in San Antonio. The Owls finished in second place in District 27-3A and are 8-2 on the season. Hondo has had some injury
Friday Night Lights Football roundup, See Pages C3-C4
And now the second season begins

concerns taken care of. Hondo is a very good football team, Lock said. They had a couple of players out with injury but those players are back and ready to go. The Owls offense is primarily based out of the one-back formations. Their offense is quarterbackoriented, Lock noted. Quarterback Cade Rosenbaum is a dual threat with his arm and his legs. The quarterback Rosenbaum is the big weapon there, Lock said. He throws the ball extremely well.
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The Gonzales football program and entire community is thrilled to be back in the playoffs for the first time in several years, but the celebration wont be a long one. It (the celebration about being in the playoffs) is short-lived. It is time to worry about the next
Rosenbaum had completed 48-of-79 passes for 779 yards, 13 touchdowns and one interception, and has 559 yards rushing and nine touchdowns on 57 carries. He is one of the best dualthreat quarterbacks we have seen, Lock said. Rosenbaums backups are APACHES, Page C5
By MARK LUBE
Brahmas return to post-season
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
Comanches back home in playoffs
After a several-year absence, the Hallettsville Brahmas are back in the playoffs. We feel very fortunate and blessed to be in the postseason, head coach Tommy Psencik said. This is Psenciks third season in charge and the team made the playoffs the year before he came on board, back in 2008. The Brahmas take on Marion in the bidistrict round 7 p.m. Saturday in Floresville. Psencik said playing a tough non-district schedule helped prepare Hallettsville for its district season. Those non-district games helped us as a football team, he said. It showed us where we were at and what we needed to do to get to the next level. The Brahmas face a Marion team that finished 8-2 with just one loss in district. The Bulldogs have some size to them. Quarterback Derek Pierce is around 6-6 at 240 pounds and several of the offensive linemen over 200 pounds. BRAHMAS, Page C5
SHINER For the 15th year in a row, the Shiner Comanches will be spending time in November preparing to do battle in the UIL football playoffs. This season has been an almost perfect parallel to 2010, when the Comanches shook off a 1-5 start and rode a hot winning streak into the postseason. This year, Shiner had a non-district record of 2-3 before winning three of their last four games to qualify. Its been so similar to last year its unreal, said Shiner head coach Steve Cerny. The main thing is we had to keep our kids confidence up so we could get to where we needed to be. We had some new faces out there that had to learn what it was like to play on Friday nights, but I have to give the credit to my coaching staff for what they did and obviously to the kids for working so hard to be where we are now. The Comanches (5-5, 3-1) are hoping to Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock rallies his squad after it wrapped up a 10-0 improve on last years playoff run into the regular season with a 28-0 win over Cuero Friday. It is the first time since 1963 that a Gonzales team ended the regular season unbeaten and untied. (Photo by regional round, where they lost last season COMANCHES, Page C5 Mark Lube)
Rally up, Apaches
Cardinals, Indians begin their hunt for state title

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
Private School Playoffs
St. Paul opens defense of crown with OConnell

Flatonia eyes regionals; Shiner, Yoakum tumble

The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs will play in the regional tournament this weekend in Brenham after sweeping Yorktown 25-17, 25-14 and 25-14 Tuesday at Goliad High School in the regional quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs swept Santa Maria 25-2, 25-11, 25-9 Thursday in the area round. Leanna Dunk had seven kills and eight aces; Alex Bruns had 15 assists and Courtney Mica had five digs. Shiner fell to Louise 3-1 (25-7, 21-25 23-25, 26-28) Tuesday at Rice Consolidated in the regional quarterfinals. Kristin Schacherl had two aces and 16 points; LaNeisha Hunt had two aces, 18 kills; Cassie Stafford had 32 assists; Amanise Coleman had nine blocks and Ryah Michalec had 30 digs. The Lady Comanches finish with a 28-10 record, co-district champions, area champions and regional quarterfinalists. Shiner swept Agula Dulce 25-9, 25-11, 25-7 Thursday in the area round in Odem. Schacherl had 14 points; Michalec had five aces and
SHINER The Shiner St. Paul Cardinals continue their defense of their state title this weekend when they play host to Galveston OConnell Friday in the TAPPS Area Round of the playoffs at Shiners Comanche Stadium, beginning at
7:30 p.m. The Buccaneers enter into the matchup with a 3-6 record, but they qualified for the postseason by winning two districts game. OConnell (3-7) beat Summit Christian Academy 48-18 on Oct. 21 and even though they lost 36-6 last week to Woodlands Christian Academy, the Bucs secured a playoff berth as their districts third place team. The Cardinals (8-2) are hoping to capitalize and utilize the momentum from last weeks 57-0 drubbing of St. Dominic Savio. St. Paul strayed away from their passing game and returned to its roots as a rushing CARDINALS, Page C5
By MARK LUBE
Indians hoping closing win will fuel momentum
Sacred Heart Indians head coach Pat Henke said he hopes the team can carry the momentum from what he called the best game of the season for the Indians into the playoffs. The Indians bounced back from a tough
14-12 loss to St. Paul to whip Brazos Christian 34-14 and force a three-way tie for the TAPPS District 3-IV title last week. Our kids responded well from the loss to St. Paul, he said. We ended the regular season and start the playoff season on a positive note. Sacred Heart faces Beaumont Legacy Christian at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Beaumont in the TAPPS Division 4 bi-district game. On offense, the Warriors run a spread offense and utilize their team speed on offense. Quarterback Jimmie Brisco had completed 98-of-183 passes for 2,246 yards, 35 touchdowns and just four interceptions. INDIANS, Page C5
seven digs; Hunt had 12 kills; Lauren Oden had two blocks and Stafford had 27 assists. The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs fell to Burnet, 3-1 (1725, 25-23, 28-30, 17-25) Thursday in the area round at Bastrop Cedar Creek High School. Ashtyn Henkes had 16 kills, 10 blocks and one ace; Lesley Seidenberger had 16 kills; Kayli Garber had one ace; Callie Witte had one ace; Camille DeSmet had 45 assists. and Ryan Hagan had 21 digs. Yoakum finishes as bidistrict champions and area finalists.
Finding a seam
Gonzales quarterback Jon Anthony Casares (2) slips between blocks for a big pickup during Fridays 28-0 win over Cuero. Casares scored three touchdowns in the win, which completed a 10-0 regular-season run for the Apaches. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Local runners earn spots in state meet

From coaches reports
The Cannon
SAN ANTONIO The Luling girls and boys cross country teams are inbound to the Saturdays state meet in Round Rock. The Eagles scored 40 points, way ahead of second place East Bernard which had 118 points. Michael Barnett was in first place with a time of 16 minutes, 13 seconds. Jose Campos followed him in 16:31. Castillo Danny clocked in at 17:17 for No. 10; Brian Guerrero was No. 12 in 17:26, Fabian Guerrero was No. 16 in 17:38. Will Frazier was No. 26 in 18:13
By MARK LUBE
DAversa hunts chemistry in first season at GHS helm

are playing because they love the sport. I have a lot of girls who are playing basketball for the right reasons, he said. That is a start. I have underclassmen that are hungry (for success). And if that stays the same, it will make my seniors not be complacent. DAversa said he will have to instruct the team on conditioning and the base of the offense, and the defensive rotations. He said the overall shooting is raw. I have a couple that look like they can hit the outside shots, DAversa said. The rest need some work. If they are coachable, I will be okay. Our rebounding has been a little inconsistent. Sometimes, they will box out and other times they will watch the ball. It is one of those things I will have to hold them accountable. DAversa said he will field five point guards on the court if the rebounding is not there. Drills and repetition will help them find the body and not the ball. That is something every coach in the state is dealing with, he said. Rebounds usually come from tall teams because not a lot of players box out. DAversa has half a dozen seniors on the team: Donniqua Sanders, Mariah Hastings,
and Arturo Rodriguez closed out the Eagles with No. 64 in 19:12. The Lady Eagles finished in third place with 113 points. Second-place Cameron Yoe scored 111 points and winner East Bernard recorded 92 points. Carley Glass led the Lady Eagles as she came in first place in 11:50; Kritaly Munoz was No. 7 in 12:31; Maira Salinas finished the race in 13:42 for No. 30; Hanna Clark was No. 34 in 13:51; Maria Castillo was No. 41 in 14:00; Adriana Morales was No. 47 in 14:10 and Larissa Carmona was No. 97 in 15:36. The Moulton Kittens scored
188 points for a fourth-place finish. Paige Bartos was No. 20 (13:51); Brandee Dolezal followed in 13:55; Chelsey Darilek was No. 28 in 14:05; Kendall Kristynik was No. 49 in 14:35; Megan Mitchon crossed the finish line at the 15:01 mark for No. 70; Laramie Zant was No. 99 in 15:48 and Tasha Zidek was No. 139 with a time of 17:09. The Moulton boys are headed to state after finishing third as a team with 96 points. Alex Reyes was second in 16:38; Ty Ramos was behind him in 16:49; Dennis Lopez was No. 14 in 17:57;
Dallas Rothbauer was No. 37 in 19:01; Mario Pinedo was No. 40 in 19:09; Jamie Moreno was No. 42 in 19:10 and Jalufka Cameron was No. 87 in 21:08. The Lady Bulldogs came in at No. 12. Brittany Rosas led Yoakum with a 13:06 finish for No. 24; Harley Braun was No. 54 in 13:40; Courtney Carroll was No. 63 in 13:52 The Shiner girls came in at No. 13, with Cassie Stafford leading with a No. 32 finish in 14:11; Meloni Berger was No. 67 in 14:55; Tabitha Blaschke was No. 71 in 15:03; Shanan Pardy was No. 73 in 15:04; Jordan Pietsch
was No. 79 in 15:11; Destiny Chumchal was No. 844 in 15:15 and Kaci Jamison was No. 137 in 17:08 The Waelder boys came in at No. 13 in the Class 1A boys race. Clay Orona is headed to state after finishing in fifth in 17:10; Arthur Aguilar was No. 51 in 19:26; Antonio Castillo was No. 90 in 21:11; Alder Sanchez was No. 104 in 21:52; Joseph McCook was No. 119 in 22:55 and Jeremy Gonzales was No. 135 in 27:20. Gonzales Contessa Baird was No. 110 with a final time of 14:11.
It may be a minor struggle for the Lady Apaches during the first part of the 2011-2012 season, the first under Andre DAversa. As long as our struggles are not due to a lack of effort, I can live with it, he said. I just have to be patient. The Lady Apaches should be a contender for a playoff spot in District 28-3A after getting settled in. I think realistically they should be in the mix. It will hinge on chemistry because a lot of these girls have not played on the same team, he said. Some have played on varsity and some on junior varsity but they have been scattered and not lumped together. The Lady Apaches will also need to pick up DAversas ways of basketball fast. It will also depend on how quick they learn my stuff, he said. I am their third coach in four years and that is tough. The third thing is how quick the girls buy into defense. The teams conditioning is of concern to DAversa. I inherited a very non-conditioned group outside of my sophomores, he said. A strength for the Lady Apaches is that several players
Basketball Roundup
The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs basketball team defeated Goliad 60-50 Tuesday to open the season. Rae Rae Samuel led Yoakum with 19 points, Ashtyn Henkes sank 18 points and Allison Blakeney had another 11 points. Jones scored five points; Callie Witte scored two points and Robinson had one point. The Lady Dogs junior varsity won 41-20 and the Yoakum freshmen won 34-16. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas rallied from an 3117 halftime deficit to overtake Fayetteville 50-49. Kanesha Moore had 13 points and one three-point basket; Heather Henneke scored nine points; Cheyenne Dowdy bagged eight points; ShaTiara Runnels had seven points; Cassidy Targac bucketed five points with Tierra Haynes, Kyla Gardiner Lauren Jones and Daneshia Silgeros bagging two points each.
Vancheska Russell, Brittany Pakebusch, Jessica Cantu and BreAna Stafford. Point guard Donniqua and wing Mariah are my returning starters, he said. Vancheska will be a post player. BreAna brings a lot of positive energy to the team. She will be needed in that locker room. Underclassmen Taylor West, Ali Hernandez, Taylor Gray and Loni Lester will see lots of playing time. In non-conference games, Gonzales hosted Schulenburg and will play Luling, Marion, Edna, Lytle, Flatonia, Navarro, and Lockhart and Columbus. The Lady Apaches will host the Gonzales Tournament Nov. 17-19 and tentatively includes Wimberley, Stockdale, Goliad and Navarro Gonzales will take part in the Marion and South San Antonio tournaments. My Uvalde team played in the Marion and South San tournaments last year, DAversa said. I know the Marion tournament will be tough and South San will be even tougher. He said he expects Yoakum and Sam Houston to be first and second in the district. I think both Cuero and La Vernia will be decent, DAversa said Pleasanton and Poteet had tough seasons last year but I am anticipating them to be better.
Hunting chemistry
New Gonzales Lady Apaches head coach Andre DAversa maps strategy with his squad during Mondays season opener. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Schulenburg rallies to overtake Lady Apaches in opener, 58-43

By MARK LUBE
Lady Dogs open with win; Lady Brahmas, Kittens roll
The Moulton Kittens opened the 2011-2012 campaign with a 51-15 win over Victoria Cobra on Tuesday. Brandi Dolezal scored 15 points, Megan Mitchon and Kendell Kristynik recorded 10 points each, Chelsea Darilek had six points, Chelsea Gabler scored four points; Michelle Holub and Casey Zimmerman had two points each; Taylor Bohuslav and Ashley Gaber had one point each.
Monday night at Gonzales High School Special Events Center, the Andre DAversa era officially started for the Gonzales girls basketball team against Schulenburg as the Lady Apaches came up short against the Lady Shorthorns, 58-43. DAversa was positive after the loss. It was not as bad as I thought it would be, he said. Gonzales had a good first eight minutes as they sped out to a 9-0 advantage behind a three-point basket by Donnique Sanders and buckets by Vancheska Russell, Mariah Hastings and Loni Lester. Schulenburg cut the lead back to 10-5 following a three-point play by Alyssa Michalke. The Lady Apaches ended the first frame on threepoint play of their own from Russell to lead 13-5. DAversa said adrenaline helped spur the Lady Apaches to their first quarter lead.
The Lady Horns rallied to tie the game at 15-15 after three buckets from Sam Gabler en route to a 28-18 halftime lead. Schulenburg had a slight scoring advantage in the third period 16-13 and polished off Gonzales with a 14-12 run in the last eight minutes. We played a good team in Schulenburg. I am going to call it what it is, he said. Another reason we lost is because we are behind on our skills such as rebounding. We will improve on our skills. The Lady Apaches play at Luling Friday at 5 and 6:30 p.m. The Lady Apaches junior varsity team was edged by
Schulenburg, 30-27, in its opener Monday night at GHS Special Events Center.
Schulenburg 58, Gonzales 43 Schulenburg: Tieanna Phillips 3 0-2 6, Alyssa Michalke 5 3-5 13, Kate Lewis 6 2-4 14, Sam Gabler 4 3-4 11, Darryan Smithy 1 0-2 2,Kacey Little 4 0-0 8, Molly McCourt 1 0-0 2, Brooke Taylor 1 0-0 2. Totals 25-8-17 58. Gonzales: Donnique Sanders 5 4-6 16, Vancheska Russell 3 2-6 8, Mariah Hastings 4 1-4 11, Loni Lester 1 1 1-4 3, Taylor West 2 1-4 5. Totals 15 8-20 43. Schulenburg 5 23 16 1458 Gonzales 13 5 13 1243 Rebounds: Schulenburg 44 (Smith 14, Gabler 7, Michalke 6, Taylor 5, Lewis 4, Little 3, Kelsey Svetlik 2), Gonzales 28 (Russell 9, Hastings 7, Lester 6, West 3, Sanders 2, BreAna Stafford 1). Steals: Schulenburg 7 (Michalke 3, Little 2, Lewis 1, Taylor 1), Gonzales 4 (Hastings 2, Sanders 1, Taylor Gray 1). Assists: Schulenburg 12 (Michalke 5, Smith 4, Taylor 2, Lewis 1), Gonzales 11 (Lester 4, Hastings 3, Sanders 2, West 2). Blocks: Schulenburg 1 (Gabler 1), Gonzales 2 (Hastings 2). Three-point baskets: Gonzales 5 (Hastings 2, Sanders 2, West 1).
GJH harriers complete season
The cross country teams at Gonzales Junior High enjoyed a fine season this fall. The 7th grade girls team finished in fourth place in district, with individual medal winners-Kendra Cavit 7th place and Carla Torres 8th place, Team Members also include: Cecillia Garcia, Shaina Lloyd, Emma Morgan, Josie Stowers and Angelica Mathis. The 7th grade boys team finished as the district champs, with medal winners Juan Hernandez 4th place and Reuben Morales 5th place. Team members also included Wayne Fowler, Matthew Grauke, and Micah Medelllin. For the 8th Grade Girls Valeria Aguayo was an individual medalist, taking 8th place. For the 8th grade boys team, Joe Pena took 5th place and Tyler Hendershot finished 6th. (Courtesy Photo)
One for the record books

Apaches polish off Cuero, wrap up 10-0 campaign
By MARK LUBE
Friday Night Lights

said. We set goals of winning district and beating Cuero and Sam Houston, which was a thorn in our side. There is a lot of incentive for us to be where we are at now. Our community has just been outstanding. They fill it (the stadium) up every time we play. Quarterback Jon Anthony Casares said team chemistry has really made the 2011 team special. We are like brothers. We do not have fights or anything like that, he said. We might be a little edgy around each other sometimes or get tired of each other. We go everywhere together. We party together; we go swimming together; we go to the lake together. We are like brothers. The Apaches did something different on their first offensive play after forcing Cuero to punt on the games opening drive: they went to their gadget toolbox. Casares hit Don Cartwright for a short 4-yard pass and Cartwright pitched the ball to Cory Espinosa, who gained 26 yards rushing on the hookand-ladder play. Lock said he did not feel the Apaches are fancy with their play calling on offense. That is about as fancy as we get. We have two other
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CUERO The 2011 Gonzales Apaches football team accomplished something Friday that no Apache team has done since the early 1960s. Gonzales shut out Cuero on the road, 28-0, on Friday night, ending the Gobblers eight-game win streak in the series as well as handing Cuero its first home district loss in several years, and in the process wrapped up an undefeated and untied regular season for the first time since 1963. Going from 1-9 to 10-0 in two years is a good feeling, said Apache head coach Ricky Lock. This (going undefeated in the regular season) has not happened since 1963 and there has been some great Apache football teams come through Gonzales since. Back then, you had 8-2 teams not making the playoffs so it was tough then. But lately, we feel we have turned the corner. We feel like we can play with anybody that is on our schedule. Lock credited the success of the season to the progress and achievements of the team during the offseason workouts. We put in a lot of work in the offseason. We improved our work ethic, he
Clearing a path to paydirt

ones (trick plays), I guess we are going to save them, he said. The Apache defense limited Cuero to just 93 yards. Our defense played great, Lock said. The Gonzales offense moved the ball, gaining 358 total yards but stalled out on several drives and missed a couple of fourthdown conversions. We had a few mishaps, Lock said. Our kids played really hard. It is a rivalry game and Cuero gave us everything they had. Coach (Rick) Owens did a good job of getting them up for this game Defensive tackle Cody Jurek said it was a battle in the trenches on defense. I thought their line
Gonzales lineman Damien Airhart (50) helps lay out a clearing block as Cecil Johnson (12) heads for the end zone during Fridays contest in Cuero. (Photo by Mark Lube) er Noack, who gained 11 to the 33 and a first down. Casares found Espinosa through the air for 26 yards and two plays later, it was Cecil Johnson for a 6-yard touchdown. Casares went to tight end Cameron Smith for the two-point play and 14-0 Apache lead. The Gobblers tried a deceiving reverse by wide receiver Robert Gray, but he was greeted by the Apache defense, mainly by linebacker Landon Lock, for a loss deep in the backfield. Neither side could anything going on offense next several drives as it was punts and failed fourthdown attempts for the rest of the half. Gonzales opened the third quarter at its 44, after a penalty tacked some yards onto the kickoff return. Five runs for a total of 31 yards by Casares moved GHS to the 25 of Cuero but Casares was driven back on fourth down. Cuero got some good runs by quarterback Stoney Schoenfeld and running back Clint Davis to move the ball near midfield but Gonzales defense stopped Cuero on fourth down. The Tribe chewed five minutes off the clock with the drive. Casares had a 13-yard pass to Alejandro Hernandez on the first play and later, a pair of Johnson 10-yard rushes brought Gonzales to the 4 where Casares scored his second TD. Cuero had a good kickoff return to near midfield and moved the ball into Apache territory but later stalled and had a 12-yard punt to the 40. The Apaches rode the arm and legs of Casares on march which ate up more than nine minutes, culminating with Casares scrambling for a touchdown on fourth down from the Gobbler 3. The Gobblers finished the season at 3-7 and 3-3 and will not be in the playoffs for the first time in a decade. Gonzales has a great ball club and they play tough, Owens said. They have great defense and a great offensive line. I am proud of our kids. They played hard. We just did not get things done, he said. Just like we came back from the Sam Houston loss and fought hard, I think you will see the same from our guys in the future. They will fight hard.
Gonzales 28, Cuero 0 Gonzales 6 8 7 728 Cuero 0 0 0 00 Scoring Summary G-Jon Anthony Casares 4 run (kick blocked) G-Cecil Johnson 6 run (Cameron Smith pass from Casares) G-Casares 4 run (Matt Hillman kick) G-Casares 3 run (Hillman kick) Team stats Gon C First downs 13 7 Rushes-yards 44-196 34-72 Passing 11-15-0 4-5-0 Passing yards 151 21 Punts-yards 1-39 5-136 Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-1 Penalties-yards 4-25 1-15 Individual stats Rushing Gonzales: Jon Anthony Casares 24-114, Cecil Johnson 16-46, Corey Espinosa 3-35, Landon Lock 1-1. Cuero:A. J. Bustos 10-43, Clint Davis 8-22, DAnthony Hopkins 1-10, Stoney Schoenfeld 14-8, Robert Gray 1-(-11). Passing Gonzales: Casares 1014-0-140, Matt Hillman 1-1-0-11. Cuero: Schoenfeld 4-5-0-21. Receiving Gonzales: Alejandro Hernadez 3-51, Espinosa 3-35, Johnson 2-20, Don Cartwright 2-8, Hunter Noack 1-11. Cuero: Gray 2-21, Hopkins 1-1, Darius Mathis 1-(-1)
was pretty good but ours was better and dominated theirs, he said. Casares put a lot of offensive weight on his shoulder. The senior quarterback rushed for 114 yards on 24 carries, scoring three touchdowns, and hit 10-of14 passing for 140 yards. I did not know I was going to carry a lot (offensively) tonight, Casares admitted. Jon Anthony is a fierce competitor, Lock said. He is a good guy to have at quarterback because he hates to lose. He has heart. I liked what I saw from him in the eighth grade and I like what I see now. Lock said Casares did a good job of filling in at quarterback after an injury to junior Matt Hillman earlier in the season. Casares said after opening with two touchdowns, the offense struggled in the second quarter. After the trick play which gave Gonzales first down at the Cuero 36, Casares was sacked back at the Cuero 47. He had a 15-yard rush to set up fourth down and 6 and then scrambled again for 20 more yards for the conversion, down to the 12. Casares scored from the 4 after Espinosa picked up 8 yards on an end-around to give the Tribe a 6-0 lead. Cuero went three and out on the next drive, setting up the Apaches at their 39 after a 35-yard punt. Gonzales drove down to the Gobbler 44 but stalled. Hillman was in punt forThe Gonzales cheerleaders, including Kortney Wishert (right) exult as their team mation but instead threw a celebrates its 28-0 win over Cuero Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube) pass to running back Hunt-
Giddy with joy
Blanco ends Lulings hopes with 48-7 drubbing

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
LULING There was no joy in Luling Friday night as an uninspired outing in a must-win situation led to a 48-7 win by Blanco over the home-standing Eagles. By virtue of their victory, the Panthers (5-5, 3-2) advanced to the playoffs as the third place team from District 13-2A Division I, while Luling (4-6, 2-3) was left on the outside looking in. The most disappointing thing for me is were a darn good football team and we didnt give ourselves a chance tonight, said Luling head coach Michael Waldie. Early turnovers, early penalties and terrible tackling, it was just too much to overcome. Tanner Rogers did the most damage for Blanco, running for 124 yards and three touchdowns on just 10 carries. The Panthers lead-
ing rusher, Tim Goodman, ran for a game-high 136 yards and a score. Billy Medford led the Eagles with 84 yards rushing and 62 yards passing, with one touchdown. Luling was outgained 431-219 on offense, but the Eagles continually saw their production offset by penalties. They were flagged for 11 infractions, including eight in the first half, for a total of 77 yards. In a touching moment after the post-game prayer, Waldie consoled and comforted each of his seniors, who had the unpleasantness of seeing their last prep game end in a loss. I told them that I loved them and that this loss does not define them because theyre winners, he said. They were the start of something around here that I think is going to be special. We had the misfortune of losing six games this year to six
playoff teams, so I told them to keep their heads up. This would have been an important win for them and for us as a program, and to have it fall apart like it did, its going to take some time to recover from it. The game began on a sour note for Luling when Abraham Palomo fumbled the opening kickoff and Brittain Wagner recovered to give Blanco the ball at the Eagle 29. Six plays later, Weston Copenhaver scurried into the end zone from seven yards out for the games first score. Back-to-back illegal procedure penalties hampered the Eagles next drive, which ended with a punt that gave the Panthers possession at the Luling 39. Another six plays later and Goodman plunged in from the one. TJ Rabis extra point kick was blocked by Medford and Blanco led 13-0. Following another Luling punt, the Panthers took
possession at their own 35. After a short gain by Colton Childress, Rogers was picked off by Keeton Coe, who returned the ball to the Blanco 38. The Eagles converted the turnover into a nine-play scoring drive that culminated in a one-yard sneak by Medford. Bret Eckles made the extra point kick to cut the Blanco lead to 13-7. Late in the opening quarter, the Panthers struck again when Rogers dropped back to pass and scrambled 39 yards up the right sideline for a touchdown. The conversion run failed. Medford returned the ensuing kickoff all the way to the Blanco 39, where a skirmish broke out after the play. After regaining control, the referees threw two players out of the game and assessed a 15-yard penalty to the Panthers. On first and 10 from the Blanco 24, Trayton Statons
pass was intercepted by Sam Isenberg. It took three plays for the Panthers to score again as Rogers threw complete to Childress, who broke a tackle at the 15 before motoring into the end zone. Matt Pepper caught the conversion pass to give Blanco a 27-7 lead at halftime. The Panthers opened the second half with a sevenplay march, capped by Rogers 26 yard scoring dash on a keeper. Luling tried to respond, but after a 32yard gain by Medford, they turned the ball over following four straight incomplete passes. Blancos next possession started with a 48-yard run by Isenberg and ended five plays later with a four-yard keeper by Rogers. The Panthers scored again three minutes later on a 30-yard run from Childress and Rabis fourth extra point kick accounted for the games
final score.
Blanco 48, Luling 7 Blanco 13 14 21 048 Luling 0 7 0 0 7 Scoring Summary B - Weston Copenhaver 7 run (TJ Rabi kick), 9:27 B - Tim Goodman 1 run (kick blocked), 5:35 L - Billy Medford 1 run (Bret Eckles kick), 10:27 B - Tanner Rogers 39 run (run failed), 1:05 B - Colton Childress 20 pass from Rogers (Matt Pepper pass from Rogers), 0:05 B- Rogers 26 run (Rabi kick), 8:41 B - Rogers 1 run (Rabi kick), 4:26 B - Childress 30 run (Rabi kick), 1:21 Team Stats Blanco Luling First downs 15 12 Rushes-yds 44-411 26-144 Passing yds 20 75 Passes 1-5-1 7-24-1 Punts-avg 0-0 3-26.0 Penalties-yds 5-87 11-77 Fumbles-lost 3-1 2-2 Individual Statistics RUSHING - Blanco: Tim Goodman 20136, Tanner Rogers 10-124, Colton Childress 6-74, Sam Isenberg 4-62, Weston Copenhaver 3-11, Chad Marshall 1-4. Luling: Billy Medford 16-84, Brendon Cubit 5-23, Trenton Staton 3-12, Ty Anderson 1-15, Josh Alvarez 1-10 PASSING - Blanco: Tanner Rogers 1-520-1. Luling: Billy Medford 6-17-62-0, Trayden Staton 1-7-13-1. RECEIVING - Blanco: Colton Childress 1-20. Luling: Jorge Munoz 2-23, Vince Garcia 2-11, Trenton Staton 1-27, Ty Anderson 1-13, Josh Alvarez 1-1.
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By DAVE MUNDY
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Friday Night Lights

when quarterback Jhurrell Jackson was pulled down just in front o fthe goal line by Bulldog defenders Ryan Kvinta and Timmy Blakeney. Following a punt, Yoakum took over at the Sam Houston 23. A facemask penalty against the Hurricanes helped advance the ball, and four plays later, Harrison plowed into the end zone on a fourth-and-inches play from the 3-yard line to make it a 13-6 game. The Yoakum defense came up with a stop on Sam Houstons next drive when Hogan Lauer batted down a Jackson pass in the end zone intended for Robert Gatlin, but the Hurricanes got the ball right back three plays later when Leo Thomas Jr. picked off a woundedduck halfback-reverse pass. McBride needed three carries to cover the 44 yards to the end zone to put Sam Houston out front 19-6 at halftime. Yoakum took another stab at the end zone to open the second half, taking the opening kickoff and marching to the Hurricane 26-yard line before Thomas picked off a Harrison throw in the end zone to kill the threat. McBride capped an 8-play, 80-yard drive with a 23-yard scoring run to open a 25-6 lead. A wobbly punt bounced the wrong way for the Bulldogs on their next drive, resulting in a negative-nine
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YOAKUMWhile his team couldnt pull off an upset of Sam Houston and earn itself a post-season berth -- the Hurricanes JeQuan McBride pretty much single-handedly saw to that Friday -- Yoakum Bulldogs head coach Brent Kornegay said his club still accomplished a great deal this season. This group of kids played hard every week and won back the community, Kornegay said after McBride rushed for 323 yards and five touchdowns to lead Sam Houston to a 31-12 win Friday, knocking the Bulldogs out of a shot at post-season play and ending their season at 6-4. They set the stepping stone for the other kids to follow. Five turnovers and an inability to catch McBride, much less tackle him, put the Dogs in a bind almost from the opening kickoff in this one, but Kornegay said this years team turned things around after a 2-8 campaign a year ago. They got out there and played hard every week and gave us the chance to be successful, he said. Im just real proud of these kids. Things went south for the Bulldogs about the same time McBride headed north Friday. The senior running back popped a
yard kick, and McBride took that as the cue for his fifth score of the night, scoring from 37 yards out on the Hurricanes next play. The Bulldogs hung in there gamely, however, and mounted a scoring drive of their own. Yoakum covered 64 yards in 10 plays, with the final 13 coming on a determined run by Keith Ratley in the opening minutes of the final period.
SAM HOUSTON 31, YOAKUM 12 Sam Houston 13 6 12 031 Yoakum 0 6 0 612 Scoring Summary SH--JeQuan McBride 5 run (Jhurrell Jackson kick) SH--McBride 29 run (run failed) YOA--Jeff Harrison 3 run (kick failed) SH--McBride 24 run (kick failed) SH--McBride 23 run (kick failed) SH--McBride 37 run (kick failed) YOA--Keith Ratley 13 run (pass failed) Team Stats Sam YOA First Downs 16 16 Rushes-Yards 36-363 37-143 Passing yards 44 108 Passes 2-8-1 10-26-2 Punts-Avg 2-30.5 2-12.5 Fumbles/Lost 3-2 5-3 Penalties-Yds 11-75 4-50 Individual Statistics RUSHING: Sam Houston, JeQuan McBride 23-323, Maurice Djeto 5-36, Davoen Barfield 2-10, Gary Reed IV 1-(-1), Jhurell jackson 5-(-4). Yoakum, Kyle Mikulik 12-52, Jeff Harrison 1029, Troy Deweese 2-16, Devante Price 3-14, Keith Ratley 2-16, Myron Hights 2-13, Blake McCracken 2-5, Willie Hights 1-2, Andrew Jiminez 3-(-4). PASSING: Sam Houston, Jhurrell Jackson 2-8-1-44. Yoakum, Jeff Harrison 10-25-1-108, Blake McCracken 0-1-1. RECEIVING: Sam Houston, Leo Thomas Jr. 1-30, Dekwan Adams 1-14. Yoakum, Blake McCracken 3-32, TJ Hights 2-32, Kyle Mikulik 2-24, Freddy Thompson 1-10, Myron Hights 1-8, Chris Cisneros 1-2.
Whoa, there
Yoakums Rex Kutzer (70) puts the brakes on Sam Houston quarterback Jhurrell Jackson during first-half action Friday. (Photo by Dave Mundy) 68-yard gain on the games second play and finished the first quarter with 134 yards rushing on just eight carries, scoring on runs of five and 29 yards as the Hurricanes opened a 13-0 lead. The Bulldogs went down scrapping, however. Yoakum charged downfield and benefited from a muffed punt return by the Hurricanes to threaten late in the first quarter before a Jeff Harrison pass for Freddy Thompson fell incomplete in the end zone, turning the ball over to Sam Houston at its 14yard line. One play and two illegal-procedure penalties later, the Hurricanes narrowly averted a safety
Four area squads earn playoff trips

The Hallettsville Brahmas, Shiner Comanches, St. Paul Cardinals and Sacred Heart Indians all advanced to playoff action following victories Friday, but the Flatonia Bulldogs saw their post-season hopes grind to a halt at the hands of the states top-ranked Class 1A team. The Brahmas held off Industrial by a 25-20 score to grab a District 14-2A division 1 playoff spot and wrap up the regular season 5-5 after starting the year 1-4. Shiner ground its way to a 42-6 win over Louise to clinch second place in the District 15-1A division 1 race. Ganado, the top-ranked Class 1A team in the state, bulled its way past Flationia 42-0. St. Paul and Sacred Heart, meanwhile, each wrapped up their regular seasons with wins. St. Paul bombed St. Dominic Savio by a 57-0 score, while Sacred Heart whipped Bryan Brazos Christian 34-14 to create a three-way tie for the title in TAPPS District 3-IV. respectively, in the second quarter, and Natal wrapped up the half by getting his second interception return for a TD, covering 30 yards. Hollenbach added a thirdquarter touchdown on an 18-yard run. The Cardinals piled up 355 total yards while weathering a 200-yard passing attack by St. Dominic.
ST. PAUL 57, ST. DOMINIC SAVIO 0 St. Dominic Savio 0 0 0 0 --0 St. Paul 29 21 7 0 --57 Scoring Summary SP-Justin Natal 41 pass from Dakota Kresta. (Cole Hybner kick) SP-Adam Hollenbach 59 run. (Kick failed) SP-Cole Hybner 54 punt return (Kennedy pass from Kresta) SP-Natal 35 int. return. (Hodges pass from Kresta) SP-Brett Hodges 51 run. (Hybner kick) SP-Martin Kennedy 38-run. (Hybner kick) SP-Natal 30 int. return (Hybner kick) SP-Hollenbach 18-run. (Hybner kick) Team Stats St.P St.D First Downs 9 10 Yards Rushing 32-312 15-(-7) Yards Passing 43 200 Passes 2-6-0 23-45-2 Punts 5-26.2 4-28.5 Fumbles-lost 1-1 4-4 Penalties-yards 5-55 4-36 Individual Statistics RUSHING -- St. Paul, A. Hollenbach 8-99, J. Natal 3-68, D. Kresta 3-10, M. Kennedy 2-33, M. McElroy 2-1, B. Hodges 10-102. PASSING -- St. Paul, B. Hodges 4-12-0, D. Kresta 2-1-41-0. RECEIVING -- St. Paul, J. Natal 1-41, A. Hollenbach 1-2.
The Cardinals scored four first-quarter touchdowns and ran off 50 firsthalf points en route to an easy win over St. Dominic. St. Paul started the romp when Dakota Kresta and Justin Natal teamed on a 41-yard passing touchdown, and Adam Hollenbach followed with a 59yard TD run. Cole Hybner later returned a punt 54 yards for a score, then Natal had a 35-yard pick-six to run the lead to 29-0. Brett Hodges and Martin Kennedy had scoring runs of 51 and 38 yards,
St. Paul 57, St. Dominic 0
BRYAN The Sacred Heart Indians used two second-half touchdown runs from Matt Holub to pull away from the Brazos Christian Crusaders and force a three-way tie with St. Paul for the TAPPS 3-IV district title. Sacred Heart battled back after Brazos Christian recovered a fumble in the end zone for an early 7-0 lead. Quarterback Jared Krischke scored on a 10yard run at the 1:42 mark of the opening quarter to even the score. A 14-yard TD run by Sterling Hrncir early in the second period gave the Indians the lead, but the Crusaders came back to tie it at halftime on a 25-yard TD pass from Justin Duewall to Zach Reinisch. Holub got the go-ahead score for the Indians at the 7:42 mark of the third period, plowing in from 13 yards away, then extended the lead in the opening minute of the final period on a 2-yard run. The Indians tacked on an insurance TD when Krischke hooked up with Ross Rother for a 15-yard scoring pass.
SACRED HEART 34, BRAZOS CHRISTIAN 14 Sacred Heart 7 7 7 13 --34 Brazos Christian 7 7 0 0 --14 Scoring Summary BRA- Offensive fumble recovery in end zone, (Brad Brown kick) SAC- Jared Krischke 10 run (Colton Brown kick) SAC- Sterling Hrncir 14 run (Colton Brown kick) BRA- Zach Reinisch 25 pass from Justin Duewall (Brad Brown kick) SAC- Matt Holub 13 run (Colton Brown kick)
Sacred Heart 34, Brazos Christian 14
SAC-Holub 2 run (Colton Brown kick) SAC-Ross Rother 15 pass from Jared Krischke (kick failed) Team Stats Hal Bry First Downs 20 14 Yards Rushing 53-286 51-239 Yards Passing 42 25 Passes 3-6-1 1-3-0 Punts 2-46.5 4-28.5 Fumbles-lost 2-1 3-1 Penalties-yards 3-45 2-25 Individual Statistics RUSHING -- Hallettsville Sacred, M. Holub 9-42, S. Hrncir 27-149, J. Krischke 16-89, S. Stoner 1-6. PASSING -- Hallettsville Sacred, J. Krischke 6-3-42-1. RECEIVING -- Hallettsville Sacred, S. Stoner 2-27, R. Rother 1-15.
(run failed) Team Stats Shiner Louise First downs 12 4 Rushes/Yds 22-245 36-67 Passes 3-10-0 0-3-1 Passing yards 45 0 Punts-Avg 1-34 6-24.7 Fumbles/Lost 1/1 4/2 Penalties-yards 2-20 1-5 Individual Statistics RUSHING: Shiner, Caleb Curtis 11133, Evel Jones 4-21, Marlon Wallace 2-44, Jacob Stafford 2-32, Nick Nevlud 2-12, Zach Lawrence 1-3. Louise, George Aguilar 7-57, Josh Bishop 118, Tanner Surratt 7-7, Clint George 1-(4), Will Siemens 6-(-2), Dillon Lee 4-1. PASSING: Shiner, Jacob Stafford 3-10-0-45. Louise, Will Siemens 0-3-1. RECEIVING: Shiner, Caleb Kalich 1-13, Evel Jones 1-1, Zach Lawrence 1-21.
LOUISE Four different Comanches scored first-half touchdowns as Shiner raced off with a 42-6 win over Louise and finished the regular season 5-5. The Comanches struck first on a 25-yard dash by quarterback Jacob Stafford, and Evel Jones 2-yard run made it 14-0 at the end of the first quarter. In the second period, Marlon Wallace tacked opn a 44-yard scoring run and Caleb Curtis made it 28-0 at intermission with an 8-yard TD run. Curtis scored again in the third period on a 1-yard dive and Jones capped the Comanche scoring with a 17-yard TD dash as Shiner opened a 42-0 lead through three quarters. The Hornets got on the scoreboard with 1:12 remaining when George Aguilar broke loose for a 43-yard score.
SHINER 42, LOUISE 6 Shiner 14 14 14 0--42 Louise 0 0 0 6-- 6 Scoring summary SHI -- Jacob Stafford 35-yard run (Luke Blaschke kick) SHI -- Evel Jones 2-yard run (Luke Blaschke kick) SHI -- Marlon Wallace 44-yard run (Luke Blaschke kick) SHI -- Caleb Curtis 8-yard run (Luke Blaschke kick) SHI -- Caleb Curtis 1-yard run (Luke Blaschke kick) SHI -- Evel Jones 17-yard run (Luke Blaschke kick) LOU -- George Aguilar 43-yard run
Shiner 42, Louise 6
GANADO Josh Labay rushed for 282 yards and four touchdowns as the top-ranked Ganado Indians wrapped up an unbeaten regular season by racing past the Flatonia Bulldogs 42-0. Ganado checked the Bulldogs to just 74 total yards while Labay scored on runs of 2, 9, 3 and 10 yards. The Indians also got a 50-yard TD from Tyler Gorman and an 11-yard score from Trey Thadford.
GANADO 42, FLATONIA 0 Flatonia 0 0 0 0 --0 Ganado 14 14 14 0 --42 Scoring Summary GAN- Tyler Gorman 50 run (Bubella kick) GAN- Josh Labay 2 run (Bubella kick) GAN- Labay 9 run (Bubella kick) GAN- Trey Thadford 11 run (Bubella kick) GAN- Labay 3 run (Bubella kick) GAN- Labay 10 run (Bubella kick) Team Stats Gan Fla First Downs 25 5 Yards Rushing 38-459 35-79 Yards Passing 35 -5 Passes 3-4-0 1-9-0 Punts 0-0 7-259 Fumbles-lost 3-3 1-0 Penalties-yards 1-5 1-15 Individual Statistics RUSHING: Flatonia, Colby Mica 1027, Mitchell Mica 10-22, Dalton Griffin 8-15, Cole Robbins 3-8, Zane Ponder 4-7. Ganado, Josh Labay 22-282, Trey Thedford 6-51, Tyler Gorman 2-54. PASSING: Flatonia, Colby Mica 1-9-0-(-5). Ganado, Trey Thedford 3-50-35. RECEIVING: Flatonia, Zane Ponder 1-(-5). Ganado, Josh Labay 1-35, Xavier Salazar 1-1, Kevin Gorman 1-(-1).
Ganado 42, Flatonia 0
The pass stops here
St. Pauls Brett Hodges and Dylan Barton bring down the quarterback during action in Fridays regular-season finale in Shiner. (Photo courtesy Photos by Lori Raabe)
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CARDINALS: St. Paul to battle Bucs

Gonzales Cory Espinosa (6) looks for running room with a pair of Cuero defenders giving chase during Fridays win over the Gobblers in Cuero. (Photo by Mark Lube)
team, piling up 312 yards and four touchdowns on 32 carries. Brett Hodges ran for a team-high 102 yards and was followed closely by twotime, all-state running back Adam Hollenbach, who had 99 yards on just eight rushes. The revival of the running game shows that the Cardinals can field a balanced offense. New coach Paul Johnston installed a spread attack this season and St. Paul has had a success throwing the ball around. Quarterback Dakota Kresta has completed 55 percent of his 191 attempts for 1,904 yards and 23 touchdowns. The Cardinal skill players proved
INDIANS: Face Legacy in bi-district

their versatility and effectively adapted to the new offensive scheme. After rushing for 2,000 yards last season, Hollenbach has produced with 24 catches for 413 yards and seven touchdowns in his new role. He still managed to be viable in the diminished rushing attack with 409 yards and four scores. The main man for St. Paul this season has been senior wide receiver Justin Natal, who leads the team with 38 grabs for 901 yards and 12 touchdowns. Martin Kennedy has 21 catches for 351 yards and two scores. Before last weeks loss, OConnell had won three of their last five behind the running of Adrian Josey-Myles. The ball-control offense has only managed to score at a 13.8 point clip
this season. A parallel exists in the matchup with St. Paul because the Bucs also have a first-year coach at the helm in Anthony Cann, who took over Larry Hilton was fired six games into last season after going 0-6. Cann has the Bucs back in the postseason after a one-year absence. The strength of their team is their defense, which operates out of 4-3 look. Linebacker Drew Rios is the defensive captain and he delivers most of the big hits along with Gabe Garza and Jeffrey Rivera. The Bucs are sound on defense but have had difficulty defending against the big play, which should play in St. Pauls favor. OConnell is allowing an average of 33.9 points per game.
Jonathon Plummer (26-522, 10 touchdowns) and D.J. Hobbs (32-409, seven touchdowns). Dylon Hathaway is the leading rusher with 608 yards on 74 attempts and seven touchdowns. To throw 35 touchdown passes in 10 games is almost unheard of, Henke said. Brisco is a big kid at 6-2 and 215 pounds. We will have to pressure
him long enough to cover his receivers because he does throw a bullet. We also have to tackle well in the open field or it could be a long night. Key players for the Warrior defense are linebacker Josh Smith and defensive end Jonathon Cregor. Henke said the Indian offense can be its best defensive game plan. We need to be physical up front and have long, sustained drives, he
said. We need to protect the ball. If we have three-and-out drives, it will be more difficult for us to win. Henke said the Indians are more than ready to compete in the playoffs. Playoffs is a fun time, he said. It is do-or-die time and I hope we are peaking at the right moment, and that our momentum carries over into our playoff game.
COMANCHES: Tangle with Kenedy

to Mason 28-21. Standing in their way are the Kenedy Lions, who earned a third place finish in District 16-1A Division I with an overall mark of 6-4 and 1-2 in district. Kenedy returns 14 lettermen from a squad that advanced to the bi-district round in 2010. Theyre greatly improved over last year, Cerny said. Coach (Lin) Havron has really done a great job of putting his system in. Theyre a team much like us, who is really starting to jell at the right time. Its going to be a good game. The Lions are entering the game on the heels of a 28-14 loss to Ben Bolt, a team the Comanches defeated 27-23 on Sept. 30 - the Badgers only loss of the season. Kenedy is averaging 303.8 yards per game on offense and scoring at a clip of 25.4 per points per game. Quarterback Rollie Zepeda, last seasons District 16-1A District I Newcomer of the Year, has improved on last years production by posting
BRAHMAS: Bulldogs pose playoff test

1,377 yards and 20 touchdowns on 62.7 percent passing. He does a good job and he has a great arm, Cerny said. He also scrambles really well, so we have to make sure we do a good job of containing him and taking him out of his comfort zone. Running backs Deon Mayberry (601 yards, 6.53 yards per carry, 6 TDs) and Sammy Martinez (4506.25- 4) have spearheaded an aboveaverage rushing attack, but the Lions primarily rely on Zepeda to move the ball via their spread attack and regularly getting the ball to lead receiver Tristan Mejia, who has 61 catches for 615 yards and 12 scores. The Lions run a 3-3 stack on defense, which leaves them with more than enough men in the box to contend with Shiners traditional Veer offense. The Comanches are averaging over 248 yards rushing per game led by quarterback Jacob Stafford (634 yards, 13 TDs) and the versatile Evel Jones (7.56 yards per carry, 12.0 yards per catch, 12 total TDs), who rank
first and second in district scoring. Kenedy really attacks you and tries to force you into making mistakes, Cerny said. They do a good job of blitzing, but were hoping we can take advantage of it with our option offense. After getting off to a slow start this year, the Comanche running game has gotten stronger with each passing week. Cerny credits the revival to the improved play of Shiners offensive line, which includes LG Jake Jalufka, RG Donovan Mardis, RT Derek Duke, LT Sabino Rodriquez and C Cole Strauss. Our offensive line is a lot more experienced this year, said Cerny. Theres no substitute for experience. Not only have these guys been in big games before, but theyre smart enough to pick up on all of the blocking assignments. Im hoping they are going to be the ones who make a difference in the playoffs. The bi-district playoff game will kickoff Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Eschenburg Stadium in Floresville.
Zane Carroll (31-of-64, 643 yards, 10 touchdowns, four interceptions; 37-376 seven touchdowns) and Jacob Sanchez (120 yards passing, 128 yards rushing). Carroll stepped into the quarterback role for a couple of games as Rosenbaum had some injury issues. Key offensive linemen are Enrique Rodriguez (66, 305), Matthew Gilmer (6-3, 230) and Drew Gray (6-1, 215). Top receivers are Eric Hoog (26-491, 11 touchdowns), Nick Stansbury (20-352, five touchdowns) and Shane Wolff (10-178, two touchdowns) who all excel as blocking receivers. Alec Wolff (37-210, four touchdowns) and A.J. Leos (63-305, three touchdowns) also contribute to the Owl rushing attack. Hondo puts a lot of points on the board with an average of 36.1 points a ball game. Around 27 points is the least they have scored in a game, Lock said. The Apaches will need to be in the right place to stop the running of Rosenbaum, Alec Wolff and Leos and to prevent the Owls from making a big play, on the ground or through theair. Lock said when the two teams schedules are compared,it is Gonzales who has faced tougher opponents. I feel we are in a lot better shape as far as seeing fast and tough teams, he said. Defensively, the Owls are a split team just like the Tribe. They cover a little dif-
ferent than we do, Lock said. They will run a Cover 3, with some man and Cover 2. They have two inside and two outside linebackers. They have two defensive ends and two defensive tackles. Hoog is Hondos top defensive back at the free safety spot. Other key defensive players are linebacker Gary Daniels, corner Donovan Gutierrez and tackle Rodriguez. The Tribe offense has been doing well at keeping the ball for long periods of time. Lock said the Apaches average between 18 and 22 first downs in a game. We want to have long drives (eight to nine minutes) and move the chains, he said. We need to keep driving and scoring. Lock said he is proud of how the Gonzales football program has progressed in the last couple of seasons, from a 1-9 dismal season in 2009 to a turn-around 7-3 last year and now a 10-0 undefeated regular season and undisputed district championship. I credit the efforts of our kids, he said. All of the work they have put into it. The Apaches have had good seasons at the subvarsity and junior high as well. The junior varsity was 8-1 and the freshmen finished 6-3, Lock said. The 8th grade team lost just once and the 7th grade lost just a couple. We are not bad all the way through our program. We are trying to make the Gonzales football an elite program in this area of Texas. We are on the right track.
Apache undersquads end season with wins

The Gonzales 8th grade B team defeated Cuero 24-0 on Thursday. Ryan Benes scored on a 6-yard run and Mike Mendez scored on a two-point conversion and a 52-yard interception return. Mason Matejeck scored on a 64-yard touchdown run. Ruben Gonzales scored two 2 point conversions. On defense, Jose Lerma had a quarterback sack. The 8A team defeated Cuero 42-30, Alyas Ramirez scored six touchdowns for Gonzales on 4,6,21,24,27 and 38 yards. He also scored on a quick pass from Tyler Hendershot for a two- point conversion. Kyle Robbins scored a twopoint conversion and contributed a quarterback sack. The Gonzales 7th A team blanked the La Vernia Bears 16-0 Oct. 27. Cameron Glass and Wade Miller scored the touchdowns for Gonzales while Aaron Hunt added both two-point conversions. Defensive leaders were Wayne Fowler, Joshua Bustos and Hunt. Gonzales is now 6-2 The Gonzales freshmen
Marion runs a balanced offense out of the spread, Psencik said. They tend to learn a little more towards the run. Marions offense heavily relies on running back Doug Giles. Already, he has rushed 211 times for 1,566 yards and 22 touchdowns and has six catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns. It is nothing to him to carry the ball 40 times in a game, Psencik said. Running back Raphael DeHoyos has 280 yards on 40 carries and has
scored one touchdown. Pierce has around 1,141 yards passing on 74-of-146 and has thrown 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His chief target is Jourden Stanley who has 23 receptions for 493 yards and four touchdowns. Psencik said the key for the Brahmas defense is to contain Giles and force Marion to do things on offense they are not comfortable with. We need to make them throw the ball a lot, he said. And we need to get some turnovers. The Bulldogs run a lot of sets on de-
fense and are fundamentally sound, They also have a solid linebacker in Victor Garza. Marion does not blitz often, but they will come off the edges fast on both sides, Psencik said. I feel there are some things we can do to take advantage of their defensive tendencies. He said the bi-district game is a huge game for the Brahma football community. Anything we can do to go another round in the playoffs would be awesome, Psencik said.
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football team lost to the La Vernia Bears, 11-10, on Oct. 27. Gonzales led 8-0 at halftime as quarterback Grayson Meredith scored on a 4-yard run in the second quarter and Darrance James scored the two-point conversion. The Bears tied the game in the third quarter with a 17-yard passing play. The Apaches went back on top, 10-8, in the fourth with a safety. La Vernia drove late in the game and connected on a 32-yard field goal attempt with just 15 seconds left in the ball game. The Gonzales junior varsity team fell to La Vernia 22-6 on Oct. 27. The Bears held a 16-0 advantage a the break. The 7th B team fell to La Vernia 16-0. The 8th B team was edged by La Vernia 12-8 as Mason Matejeck scored on a 12-yard run and Ryan Benes scored the two-point conversion. The Apaches are 3-1 on the season. The 8th A team lost to La Vernia 18-12. Alyas Ramirez scored one touchdown and Tyler Hendershot scored on a 2-yard quarterback sneak. Gonzales is 5-1 on the season.
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Texas Open - North Zone 1. Brock Moody of Victoria, 13-pointer, 20 3/4inch spread, 9-inch R1 tine, 7 1/2-inch R2 tine, 9 1/4inch L1 tine, 6 7/8-inch L2 tine, 66 3/8 total points; Texas Open - South Zone (No entries yet recorded) 17 & Under Youth Division 1. Jerod Moeller of Shiner, 11-pointer, 16 3/4-inch spread, 11 3/8-inch R1 tine, 9 1/4-inch R2 tine, 10 7/8-inch L1 tine, 10 1/4-inch L2 tine, 69 1/2 total points; 2. Blake Weldon of , 10-pointer, 14 5/8-inch spread, 9 3/4-inch R1 tine, 8 5/8-inch R2 tine, 9 1/2inch L1 tine, 7 1/2-inch L2 tine, 60 total points; 3. Alex Hull of Yoakum, 10-pointer, 14 7/8-inch spread, 5 3/8-inch R1 tine, 7-inch R2 tine, 6-inch L1 tine, 5 5/8-inch L2 tine, 48 7/8 total points; 4. Madilynn Steinmann of , 10-pointer, 14 1/2inch spread, 7 1/2-inch R1 tine, 6 1/8-inch R2 tine, 8 1/8-inch L1 tine, 2 -inch L2 tine, 48 1/4 total points.
Lavaca County 1. Paul Hanslik of Hallettsville, 14-pointer, 14 7/8-inch spread, 10 1/4-inch R1 tine, 9-inch R2 tine, 10 1/8-inch L1 tine, 9 1/4-inch L2 tine, 67 1/2 total points; 2. Clarence S. Brown of Hallettsville, 10-pointer, 19 3/4-inch spread, 9-inch R1 tine, 5 5/8-inch R2 tine, 9-inch L1 tine, 8 1/8-inch L2 tine, 61 1/2 total points; 3. Randon Ulcak of , 10-pointer, 15 -inch spread, 7 1/2-inch R1 tine, 9 1/8-inch R2 tine, 8-inch L1 tine, 9 1/2-inch L2 tine, 59 1/8 total points; 4. Matt Ohnheiser of Weimar, 10-pointer, 15 3/8inch spread, 8 5/8-inch R1 tine, 7 3/4-inch R2 tine, 8 1/8-inch L1 tine, 7 5/8-inch L2 tine, 57 1/2 total points.
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Oct. 27 Winners 1st Place, $25 Randy Berger, Gonzales 2nd Place, $15 Lupe Saldana, Waelder 3rd Place, $10 Michael Oakes, Gonzales
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AUSTIN Grilling on an outside pit and gathering around a warming campfire to swap stories or roast marshmallows rank as two of the more popular reasons for camping out. But as Texas state parks prepare for a busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend, visitors to some parks will face a variety of challenges to those two favorite pastimes due to the ongoing drought and continued wildfire dangers. More than 200 of Texas 254 counties are currently under a burn ban, affecting campers in dozens of Texas state parks, but restrictions vary as to the types of fire allowed. Some parks permit the use of containerized fuel (propane) stoves and/or charcoal grills with lids, but dont allow wood or ground fires. Garner State Park has instituted a hybrid rule that allows campers to use wood or charcoal in barbecue pits or fire rings for meal preparation only with the understanding burning coals will be extinguished immediately afterward. Park rangers will be patrolling to enforce that policy. Camping enthusiasts should know that even in lingering drought conditions, a number of state parks, including Lake Mineral Wells, Possum Kingdom, Palmetto and South Llano River, are operating with no bans on
traditional campfires or outdoor cooking. Planning ahead for preparation of campground meals, especially in burn banimpacted parks, will result in a more enjoyable experience for the entire family, according to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department camping expert. For folks to have a successful camping trip, they need to know the burn ban level prior to their park visit, as that will directly affect what and how they can cook, explains Lindsey Davis, TPWDs Texas Outdoor Family program coordinator. They need to plan ahead and prepare -- a core tenet of our outdoor camping programs Leave No Trace principles. Davis recommends beginner outdoor chefs prepare meals over charcoal, rather than wood. Thats because cooking temperatures are easier to regulate and the charcoal can be ready to cook on within 20 minutes or less, while wood fires can take twice as long. Another marvelous option for campers, she says, is Dutch oven cooking, which can utilize either charcoal or wood coals - placed under the iron cooking pot and atop the lid - to regulate the cooking temperature. Each white-hot briquette equates to about 15-20 degrees, so you can control the heat as you would in an electric or gas oven.
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GONZALES APACHES Record: 10-0, 6-0 A 26 at CC Miller W, 42-6 S 02 Luling W, 35-0 S 08 at Austin Lanier W, 45-7 S 16 at Columbus W, 41-27 S 23 Yoakum* W, 33-0 S 30 at Poteet* W, 55-0 O 07 Sam Houston* W, 27-0 O 14 Open O 21 at Pleasanton* W, 48-12 O 28 La Vernia* W, 14-9 N 04 at Cuero* W, 28-0 YOAKUM BULLDOGS Record: 6-4, 3-4 A 26 at Columbus W, 19-16 S 02 La Grange L, 0-6 S 09 at Hallettsville W, 29-14 S 16 Edna W, 21-13 S 23 at Gonzales* L, 0-33 S 30 Pleasanton* W, 53-7 O 07 at La Vernia* L, 9-14 O 14 Cuero* W, 25-21 O 21 Open O 28 at Poteet* W, 35-0 N 04 Sam Houston* L, 12-31 CUERO GOBBLERS Record: 3-7, 3-3 A 26 at Wimberley L, 6-34 S 02 at Liberty Hill L, 7-14 S 08 at Bellville L, 13-21 S 16 Calhoun L, 0-35 S 23 at Pleasanton* W, 23-8 S 30 La Vernia* W, 22-18 O 07 Open* O 14 at Yoakum* L, 21-25 O 21 Poteet* W, 46-3 O 29 at Sam Houston*L,14-45 N 04 at Gonzales* L, 0-28 POTEET AGGIES Record: 0-10, 0-6 A 26 at SA CentCath. L, 13-21 S 02 Dilley L, 20-39 S 08 at Carrizo Spr. L, 21-27 S 16 Waco Robinson L, 21-49 S 24 at Sam Houston*L, 0-74 S 30 Gonzales* L, 0-55 O 07 at Pleasanton* L, 9-38 O 14 La Vernia* L, 7-35 O 21 at Cuero* L, 3-46 O 28 Yoakum* L, 0-35 N 04 Open* LA VERNIA BEARS Record: 5-5, 4-2 A 26 Open S 02 Canyon Lake L, 23-34 S 09 at Giddings L, 7-45 S 16 at Wimberley L, 6-49 S 23 Bandera W, 63-34 S 30 at Cuero* L, 18-22 O 07 Yoakum* W, 14-9 O 14 at Poteet* W, 35-7 O 21 Sam Houston* W, 3-0 O 28 at Gonzales* L, 9-14 N 04 Pleasanton* W, 50-6 PLEASANTON EAGLES Record: 2-8, 1-5 A 26 SA Edison W, 41-8 S 02 at SA Jefferson L, 32-44 S 09 SA Lanier L, 12-17 S 16 at Aransas Pass L, 33-34 S 23 Cuero* L, 8-23 S 30 at Yoakum* L, 7-53 O 07 Poteet* W, 38-9 O 13 at Sam Houston*L 14-31 O 21 Gonzales* L, 12-48 O 28 Open N 04 at La Vernia* L, 6-50 SAM HOUSTON HURRICANES Record: 8-2, 4-2 A 26 SABrackenridge W,45-13 S 02 at SA Southside W, 58-7 S 09 SA Brennan W, 26-13 S 17 at SA Edison W, 48-10 S 24 Poteet* W, 74-0 S 30 Open* O 07 at Gonzales* L, 0-27 O 13 Pleasanton* W, 31-14 O 21 at La Vernia* L, 0-3 O 29 Cuero* W, 45-14 N 04 at Yoakum* W, 31-12 NIXON-SMILEY MUSTANGS Record: 5-5, 3-3 A 26 at Flatonia W, 36-33 S 02 Bloomington W, 33-3 S 09 at Yorktown L, 13-20 S 16 at Sacred Heart L, 20-35 S 23 at Dilley* W, 43-42 S 30 Poth* L, 14-51 O 07 at Three Rivers* L, 12-27 O 14 Karnes City* W, 40-22 O 21 SA Brooks* W, 54-8 O 28 Stockdale* L, 50-29 N 04 Open DILLEY WOLVES Record: 7-3, 3-3 A 26 Charlotte W, 62-13 S 02 at Poteet W, 39-20 S 09 La Pryor W, 37-0 S 16 at Cotulla W, 42-13 S 23 Nixon-Smiley* L, 42-43 S 30 Open O 07 at Poth* L, 0-41 O 14 Three Rivers* W, 27-26 O 21 at Karnes City* W, 14-7 O 28 SA Brooks* W, 43-0 N 04 at Stockdale* L, 13-46 POTH PIRATES Record: 10-0, 6-0 A 26 Marion W, 8-7 S 02 at Falls City W, 49-6 S 09 at George West W, 22-21 S 16 Natalia W, 49-13 S 23 Stockdale* W, 26-7 S 30atNixon-Smiley*W, 51-14 O 07 Dilley* W, 41-0 O 14 Open O 21 at Three Rivers* W, 34-6 O 28 Karnes City* W, 35-14 N 04 at SA Brooks* W, 55-7 STOCKDALE BRAHMAS Record: 6-4, 4-2 A 26 Falls City W, 34-14 S 02 Jourdanton L, 22-28 S 09 at St. Paul L, 34-38 S 16 Odem W, 49-28 S 23 at Poth* L, 7-26 S 30 Three Rivers* W, 45-27 O 07 at Karnes City* L, 13-28 O 14 SA Brooks* W, 59-0 O 21 Open O 28 at Nixon-Smiley*W,50-29 N 04 Dilley* W, 46-13 THREE RIVERS BULLDOGS Record: 6-4, 3-3 A 26 George West W, 21-20 S 02 Natalia W, 48-22 S 09 at Jourdanton L, 14-55 S 16 at Kenedy W, 35-21 S 23 SA Brooks* W, 55-0 S 30 at Stockdale* L, 27-45 O 07 Nixon-Smiley* W, 27-12 O 14 at Dilley* L, 26-27 O 21 Poth* L, 6-34 O 28 Open N 04 at Karnes City* W, 20-0 KARNES CITY BADGERS Record: 3-7, 2-4 A 26 at Kenedy L, 12-13 S 02 at Marion L, 0-21 S 09 at UC Randolph W, 10-7 S 16 Luling L, 19-41 S 23 Open S 30 SA Brooks* W, 51-0 O 07 Stockdale* W, 28-13 O 14 at Nixon-Smiley L, 22-40 O 21 Dilley* L, 7-14 O 28 at Poth* L, 14-35 N 04 Three Rivers* L, 0-20 SA BROOKS TIGERS Record: 1-9, 0-6 A 26 at Runge L, 8-14 S 02 at SM Baptist L, 6-35 S 09 Center Point L, 7-28 S 16 at SA St. Gerard W, 34-0 S 23 at Three Rivers* L, 0-55 S 30 at Karnes City* L, 0-51 O 07 Open O 14 at Stockdale* L, 0-59 O 21 at Nixon-Smiley*L, 8-54 O 28 at Dilley* L, 0-43 N 04 Poth* L, 7-55
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LULING EAGLES Record: 4-6, 2-3 A 26 Navarro L, 22-43 S 02 at Gonzales L, 0-35 S 09 at Woodsboro W, 48-0 S 16 at Karnes City W, 41-19 S 23 Canyon Lake L, 56-28 S 30 Open O 07 at Lago Vista* L, 27-49 O 14 at Comfort* W, 49-32 O 21 Ingram Moore* W, 52-6 O 28 at Marion* L, 22-24 N 04 Blanco* L, 7-48 LAGO VISTA VIKINGS Record: 9-1, 5-0 A 26 La Pryor W, 52-0 S 02 at E. Memorial W, 45-0 S 09 at Wac.Robinson L, 54-61 S 16 Austin Reagan W, 65-0 S 23 at San Saba W, 34-16 S 30 Open O 07 Luling* W, 49-27 O 14 at Ingram Moore W,49-6 O 21 Marion* W, 22-15 O 28 at Blanco* W, 28-22 N 04 Comfort* W, 59-7 INGRAM MOORE WARRIORS Record: 0-10, 0-5 A 26 at Natalia L, 21-28 S 02 UC Randolph L, 14-55 S 09 at Harper L, 26-45 S 16 at Crystal City L, 34-42 S 23 Mason L, 0-56 S 30 Open O 07 at Blanco* L, 0-56 O 14 Lago Vista* L, 6-49 O 21 at Luling* L, 6-52 O 28 at Comfort* L, 0-58 N 04 Marion* L, 0-55 MARION BULLDOGS Record: 8-2, 4-1 A 26 at Poth L, 7-8 S 02 Karnes City W, 21-0 S 09 at SA Cole W, 48-0 S 16 UC Randolph W, 53-0 S 23 Open S 30 Goldthwaite W, 41-7 O 07 Comfort* W, 26-7 O 14 Blanco* W, 19-14 O 21 at Lago Vista* L, 15-22 O 28 Luling* W, 24-22 N 04 at Ingram Moore*W,55-0 COMFORT BOBCATS Record: 4-6, 1-4 A 26 Lytle W, 49-6 S 02 Skdmore-TynanW, 28-14 S 09 Mason L, 24-48 S 16 at Fricksburg W, 31-24 S 23 Boerne L, 21-41 S 30 Open O 07 at Marion* L, 7-26 O 14 Luling* L, 32-49 O 21 at Blanco* L, 10-42 O 28 Ingram Moore* W, 58-0 N 04 at Lago Vista* L, 7-59 BLANCO PANTHERS Record: 5-5, 3-2 A 26 at Canyon Lake L, 7-14 S 02 at Lexington L, 7-32 S 09 Somerset W, 36-7 S 16 at SA Christian W, 36-34 S 23 Sonora L, 9-16 S 30 Open O 07 Ingram Moore* W, 56-0 O 14 at Marion* L, 14-19 O 21 Comfort* W, 42-10 O 28 Lago Vista* L, 22-28 N 04 at Luling* W, 48-7
HALLETTSVILLE BRAHMAS Record: 5-5, 4-2 A 26 at Ganado L, 7-32 S 02 Refugio L, 21-64 S 09 Yoakum L, 14-29 S 16 at Palacios W, 21-17 S 23 Edna* L, 36-47 S 30 at Rice Cons.* W, 20-14 O 07 Hempstead* L, 13-35 O 14 Open O 21 at Van Vleck* W, 51-14 O 28 Hitchcock* W, 42-28 N 04 at Industrial* W, 25-21 EDNA COWBOYS Record: 7-3, 4-2 A 26 Needville W, 42-7 S 02 George Ranch W, 34-18 S 09 Boling W, 48-7 S 16 Yoakum L, 13-21 S 23 at Hallettsville* W, 47-36 S 30 Van Vleck* W, 65-12 O 07 at Hitchcock* L, 21-44 O 14 Industrial* W, 48-35 O 21 Open O 28 at Rice Cons.* W, 35-28 N 04 Hempstead* L, 0-42 VAN VLECK LEOPARDS Record: 1-8, 0-6 A 26 Schulenburg L, 8-55 S 02 at Louise W, 22-16 S 09 at Weimar L, 8-27 S 16 Open S 23 Industrial* L, 20-34 S 30 at Edna* L, 12-65 O 07 Rice Cons.* L, 22-48 O 14 at Hempstead* L, 7-38 O 21 Hallettsville* L, 14-51 O 28 Open N 04 at Hitchcock* L, 20-49 HITCHCOCK BULLDOGS Record: 5-5, 3-3 A 26 at Clear FallsJV L28-33 S 02 Danbury W, 19-0 S 09 Tomball Luth. L, 21-28 S 16 Lutheran South W, 47-7 S 23 Open S 30 at Industrial* W, 22-20 O 07 Edna* W, 44-21 O 14 at Rice Cons.* L, 22-23 O 21 Hempstead* L, 12-33 O 28 at Hallettsville* L, 28-42 N 04 Van Vleck* W, 49-20 HEMPSTEAD BOBCATS Record: 10-0, 6-0 A 26 Open S 02 at Stafford W, 24-23 S 09 at Austin Reagan W, 77-0 S 16 Brookshire Royal W, 28-0 S 23 at Rice Cons.* W, 18-7 S 30 Hou. St. Johns W, 31-7 O 07 at Hallettsville* W, 35-13 O 14 Van Vleck* W, 38-7 O 21 at Hitchcock* W, 33-12 O 28 Industrial* W, 47-8 N 04 at Edna* W, 42-0 RICE CONS. RAIDERS Record: 5-4, 3-3 A 26 at Refugio L, 7-26 S 02 Somerset W, 62-22 S 09 at Columbus W, 22-14 S 16 Open S 23 Hempstead* L, 7-18 S 30 Hallettsville* L, 14-20 O 07 at Van Vleck* W, 48-22 O 14 Hitchcock* W, 23-22 O 21 at Industrial* W, 10-7 O 28 Edna* L, 28-35 N 04 Open INDUSTRIAL COBRAS Record: 4-6, 1-5 A 26 at Shiner W, 20-7 S 02 Ganado L, 13-33 S 09 at Tidehaven W, 42-6 S 16 Somerville W, 33-7 S 23 at Van Vleck* W, 34-20 S 30 Hitchcock* L, 20-22 O 07 Open O 14 at Edna* L, 35-48 O 21 Rice Cons.* L, 7-10 O 28 at Hempstead* L, 8-47 N 04 Hallettsville* L, 21-25
SHINER COMANCHES Record: 5-5, 3-1 A 26 Industrial L, 7-20 S 02 Brazos W, 53-10 S 09 at Schulenburg L, 14-21 S 16 at Weimar L, 14-19 S 23 Navarro L, 21-48 S 30 at Ben Bolt W, 27-23 O 07 Ganado* L, 21-22 O 14 at Yorktown* W, 41-6 O 21 Flatonia* W, 42-0 O 28 Open N 04 at Louise* W, 42-6 FLATONIA BULLDOGS Record: 4-6, 1-3 A 26 Nixon-Smiley L, 33-36 S 02 Sacred Heart L, 27-33 S 09 Bloomington W, 26-2 S 16 at St. Paul W, 21-17 S 23 at Thrall W, 41-40 S 30 at Burton L, 13-29 O 07 Yorktown* L, 19-33 O 14 Open O 21 at Shiner* L, 0-42 O 28 Louise* W, 42-0 N 04 at Ganado* L, 0-42 YORKTOWN WILDCATS Record: 5-5, 2-2 A 26 at Sacred Heart L, 19-22 S 02 at Agua Dulce W, 55-0 S 09 Nixon-Smiley W, 20-13 S 16 at Falls City L, 37-40 S 23 Kenedy L, 31-33 S 30 Open O 07 at Flatonia* W, 33-19 O 14 Shiner* L, 6-41 O 21 at Louise* W, 33-12 O 28 Ganado* L, 14-55 N 04 at CC Flour Bluff W, 26-6 LOUISE HORNETS Record: 1-9, 0-4 A 26 at Danbury L, 13-35 S 02 Van Vleck L, 16-22 S 09 at Burton L, 8-49 S 16 Woodsboro W, 48-0 S 23 San Mar. Baptist L, 14-33 S 30 at Sacred Heart L, 8-33 O 07 Open O 14 at Ganado* L, 14-56 O 21 Yorktown* L, 12-33 O 28 at Flatonia* L, 0-42 N 04 Shiner* L, 6-42 GANADO INDIANS Record: 10-0, 4-0 A 26 Hallettsville W, 32-7 S 02 at Industrial W, 33-13 S 09 at East Bernard W, 22-21 S 16 Tidehaven W, 42-0 S 23 George Ranch W, 41-7 S 30 Palacios W, 28-7 O 07 at Shiner* W, 22-21 O 14 Louise* W, 56-14 O 21 Open O 28 at Yorktown* W, 55-14 N 04 Flatonia* W, 42-0
ST. PAUL CARDINALS Record: 8-2, 3-1 A 26 at Pettus W, 28-24 S 02 at Cornerstone W, 59-0 S 09 Stockdale W, 38-34 S 16 Flatonia L, 17-21 S 24 Bryan St.Joseph W, 70-13 S 30 at Aus. Regents W, 25-21 O 08 Brazos Christ.* L, 19-42 O 14 Open O 21 at St. Gerard* W, 56-12 O 29 at Sacred Heart*W,14-12 N 04 St. Dominic * W, 57-0 SACRED HEART INDIANS Record: 10-1, 3-1 A 26 Yorktown W, 22-19 S 02 at Flatonia W, 33-27 S 09 at Faith West W, 33-19 S 16 Nixon-Smiley W, 35-20 S 23 at Hyde Park W, 43-28 S 30 Louise W, 33-8 O 08 Bryan St. Joseph W, 56-0 O 14 at SA St. Gerard* W, 56-0 O 21 St. Dominic* W,58-0 O 29 St. Paul* L, 12-14 N 04 at Brazos Christ*W,34-14 SA ST. GERARD ROYALS Record: 0-11, 0-4 A 26 at Nuec.Canyon L, 6-56 S 02 CP Summit L, 19-66 S 09 SA Cornerstone L, 12-13 S 16 SA Brooks L, 0-34 S 23 DHanis L, 6-57 S 30 at Sabinal L, 0-62 O 07 at St. Dominic* L, 12-36 O 14 Sacred Heart* L, 0-56 O 21 St. Paul* L, 12-56 O 28 at Brazos Christ.* L, 0-2 N 04 Schz John Paul II L 14-28 ST. DOMINIC SAVIO Record: 2-8, 1-3 A 26 at C.TexChrist. W,20-13 S 01 Texas Sch. Deaf L, 0-13 S 09 San Marc. Baptist L, 0-42 S 16Texas Christian L, 20-27 S 23 Open S 30 Somerville L, 0-64 O 07 SA St. Gerard* W, 36-12 O 14 Brazos Christian* L, 0-47 O 21 at Sacred Heart* L, 0-56 O 28 Dallas Homesch. L, 8-61 N 04 at St. Paul* L, 0-57 BRAZOS CHRISTIAN EAGLES Record: 8-2, 3-1 A 26 Cypress Christ. W, 12-10 S 02 Snook L, 7-27 S 09 at Tx. Sch. Deaf W, 54-29 S 16 St. Joseph W, 39-6 S 23 Wdlands Christ W, 63-36 S 30 at Faith West W, 48-21 O 08 at St. Paul* W, 42-19 O 14 at St. Dominic* W, 47-0 O 21 Open O 28 SA St. Gerard* W, 2-0 N 04 Sacred Heart* L, 14-34
DALLAS COWBOYS Record: 4-4 S 11 at NY Jets L, 24-27 N 13 Buffalo S 18 at SanFranciscoW, 27-24 N 20 at Washington S 26 Washington W, 18-16 N 24 Miami O 02 Detroit L, 30-34 D 04 at Arizona O 16 at New EnglandL, 16-20 D 11 NY Giants O 23 St. Louis W, 34-7 D 17 at Tampa Bay O 30 at Philadelphia L, 7-34 D 24 Philadelphia N 06 Seattle W, 23-13 J 01 at NY Giants
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Life in the fast lane moves on: deer hunting, playoffs and meetings
Fall weather is in the air. We have had some sprinkles. Oklahoma has had severe weather, and we pray for those who were hit with those tornados. They seem to never stop happening. They say the maple trees are in their prime beauty. The trees around here are somewhat beautiful too. The deer hunters have stirred up the whole countryside. Football teams are being eliminated and things are getting mighty hot out there on the fields. So life moves on in the fast lane. The Belmont Ladies will have their club meeting on
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the regular club meeting date, November 22 at the Belmont Community Center. The only difference is that each member should bring a snack to this meeting. Thanksgiving time we get to have a little tasty feast. Then we decide what we
DRT celebrates 120th anniversary

Alamo Hall was filled with DRT members and other well-wishes Sunday as the 120th anniversary of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas was celebrated. There were tables piled with refreshments, a large birthday cake and soft music played on a harp. DRT members renewed their vows as they did when they joined the organization. Chapters from almost, if not all, the state were represented, including the Gonzales Chapter and Elizabeth Zumwalt Kent chapter. The crowd sang Happy Birthday to the Daughters and children lit the candles on a huge Birthday cake. The highlight of the program was Past President General Madge Roberts who, as a very young child, accompanied her mother to DRT meetings. She may be the only member of DRT who can remember the two young women who got the ball rolling to organize the Daughters. They were Misses Hallie Bryan and Betty Ballinger who began contacting the wives and widows of men who served in The Republic of Texas. Mrs. Roberts joined the first chapter of the Children of the Republic of Texas. She spoke from her heart about Misses Hallie and Betty, and was most
are bringing to our Christmas dinner in December where we have our gift exchange. We also have some important business to discuss concerning our roof estimate at the November meeting. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Joe Kotwig, Kenneth Crumley, Gilby, Rudolpho and Edna Garza, Elson Schreiber, Kathryn, Dena Black, Karen Roecker Mahan, Sabrina Flores, Bill and Marie Lott, Laddie Studler, William Fink, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Whitney, Lisa Rodriguez, Debbie and Bill Read, Hester
impressed by Miss Hallie, who had no children, but loved all of them.
DRT honoree
Marjorie Lee Burnett has recently learned that she will be this years Honorary Lady Chairman for the State Association of Texas Pioneers. She will represent the Pioneers throughout Fiesta San Antonio in parades, visits with Fiesta SA members and the annual Historic and Patriotic Ball at the beginning of the Fiesta. She will also be honored by having a medallion with a photo of Crawford Doc Burnett accompanied by a brief narrative included with the sale of each medallion. The annual Ball is free of charge and open to anyone who would like to attend. The exact date will be announced later. (Courtesy photo)
Behlen, Aunt Georgie; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Pete Kallies, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Louise Rossow, Selma Vickers, Gene Robinson, Blaine Welker, Hester Behlen, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Carl and Vida Tindle; Evelyn Newman, Aunt Betty Gandre, Anna Lindemann, Ann and Bubba Bond; Shirley Dozier, the family of Tom Dolezal, and our troops and their families, and RAINand we do need more. It seems that they had a good time in Leesville down at the little fair grounds with cake walk, games and prizes for the best dressed in each category. Halloween has gotten to be a big holiday. It seems like it is a holiday when everyone adults and children can act a little silly and get away with it. As long as the foolishness is not carried too far, then it is okay. I commend those who buy the kids candy and ship it off to our troops in Afghanistan. Yes, we salute our Veterans this week. They served our country and defended our freedoms before some of us ever thought about freedom. If there were people patrolling our streets, knocking on our doors, asking if what our beliefs were, if we had gone to the town hall meeting last night and voted for a certain amendment, asked what language we were teaching our children, did our children talk to so and so childrens down the street, and was the Bible read in our home----and our answer to them was yes.---and answering yes meant that the father was grabbed by two armed guards, beaten, thrown into the street, and taken away never to be seen again by his family---would you pay more attention to the freedom that your ancestors fought and died to keep for us? Would you pay more attention to the war that is being fought right now? Do you want to jump behind every doorway and/or have your child grow up learning how to do the same kind of thing? I know there are many gangs that operate in this manner wherever they are. But I am talking about a country where
the whole general population operates in this manner. Thank God for everyone who has served our country to keep it free. It should never be very far from our minds. Because this is the way some people live today and think nothing of a persons life. It has no value. I think that they must have had a good time at the Belmont Social Club Friday night eating a lot of appetizers in the form of fried chicken livers. Saturday night Tommy Schlein was playing and there was really was some dancing going on. I tell you what there were a couple of young ladies and one young man that put more twirls and curves in a dance than I knew could happen. They really had to be physically fit to do what they did. It was a lot of fun to watch. I hope they return. There were several birthday people in Tommys family. His mother, Evelyn, turned ninety on Sunday and his wife, Faye, had a birthday on Friday, but he would not tell her age. I will tell you that Evelyn still can dance and they are not the slowest dances either. Evelyn apparently loves music as much as much as Tommy does and you cannot put anything over on her. I just hope that somehow she passes her secret for longevity down to all of her family and friends. We were so glad to see Cleburne and Gladys Roecker along with their grand-daughter and one of their daughters. Cleburne was so proud of his sweet grand-daughter that she could count and say her alphabet and she was only two years old. Somehow I bet that he had something to do with her learning all of that. They had one problem though. They wanted to dance and she didnt want them to dance. They did manage to slip a few dances in there. As usual, their dancing is just effortless. I like to watch them polka. Next Friday night John Hansen, Legends in Time is going to be there. On Saturday night, November 12th, Two Way Street and Clark Grein will be there. That is a great band with all kinds of singers in it and
they can play those musical instruments. During the week on Thursday, Clint Martin is supposed to put in an appearance on Thursday night. Things are changing around in Belmont. The Postal Department is making another change thank goodness. They have seen reason and are moving the postal boxes to a location that is better than practically in the edge of the highway. Purportedly there is to be a lowering of the speed limit which hopefully might save someone from having a fatality when vehicles particularly come barreling around that hill not knowing that cars are parked everywhere, backing out and turning in, and that there is a stop sign right down the road. I think that I see a few people settled up in the RV park. Belmont Pecan House has a very few pecans but is open at the moment. This bloomin old dog Twept flat fell off the bed with a plop. At her age she should not be doing this. It was an accident. When you get her age, you walk sort of crooked. After that landing she really did walk crooked. She was determined to stay on the floor and meander around. She couldnt control her hind legs so she flipped and she flopped and Hugo tried to brace her but that didnt work too well so she would fall down. Munchie tried to help and she bit his head off. Samson came along and helped prop her up and that really got her to snarling but he ignored her. I finally picked her up and put her back on the bed. So we babied her and gave her about a teaspoon of milk with a little of the arthritis pain med in it because we could tell she was hurting and she finally went to sleep and shut up. The next morning she woke up none the worse for the wear. Wouldnt it be nice if people could fall off the bed and land that hard on the floor and get up the next morning without feeling any pain? Have a good week? God Bless.
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BAGRAM, Afghanistan So many there in the community, is dealing with things to say, but right now only a few people that have their faces covered. Who come to mind. The days run into each knows just who is behind that mask? other, day in and day out. The days fall The guy putting fuel in the vehicle yesinto pretty much a routine. Get up, get in terday may be the same guy firing the RPG uniform, and take care of my partner Uzo. at the planes the next. You just dont know This means walking, kennel and there are many people cleaning, getting fresh wa- Dispatches from walking around looking like ter, and feeding (all before bandits. Downrange 6 a.m.). Yes I know it is their culWe have been training ture, but it is still unsethere in Bagram for about tling to the unaccustomed. a month. The work of deSpeaking of RPGs the alarm tecting explosives hidden just went off as Im writing in cargo and vehicles is exthis and an impact of sometremely exacting. It is not thing was down the road. like if you miss a couple it is Not close, maybe a quarter OK. Miss an IED or cargo Jon Harris is an Army retiree, re- mile. bomb and you are setting serve City of Gonzales policeman Anyway, to get to the point and former deputy constable who is the wheels of destruction in currently serving as a civilian mili- of this article, my partner motion. Uzo, a German Shepherd, tary dog handler in Afghanistan. Thousands of vehicles are is a bomb dog. He sniffs searched each month at the forward op- out the hidden explosives. He is actually erating bases or FOBs. Anyone could be pretty famous here as he has spent the last a potential weapon of mass destruction. 4 years in Afghanistan with the Canadian Anyone could cost you or your team their Special Forces clearing the way for patrols lives. That being said, you tend to be pretty and aggressive operations. careful. Maybe that is an understatement: He has been working on everything You are damned careful! from searching mountain foot paths to Something else Ive learned about this rooting out weapons caches in villages. place is just how impoverished it is. I have That is a long time in these harsh condisaid to myself that it is medieval, but actu- tions. ally I dont think they are that far along. If you count it in dog years, he had been Now my view is from the confines of a fighting the Taliban for 28 years before he military base and just a little bit outside of was assigned to me. Now it is starting to it. I dont feel especially comfortable out in tell. The many, many searches are taking the populace. their toll. Something else that is taking getting Last week, Uzo and I were searching a used to, remember I was a police officer line of about 40 trucks and I could tell he
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This is the last photo of me with Uzo. Shortly after this was taken, he was turned over to the Kandahar Wounded Warrior Center to start his new career as a theapy dog. He is taking the place of the dog that was lost in the fatal attack on a convoy in Kabul on Oct 29. (Photo courtesy Jon Harris) was having trouble. He wasnt keeping up with me and I had to direct the search pattern much more detailed than normal. As a dog handler the most important thing is to be able to read your dog. You have to be able to see the change in behavior when he smells a target odor. You
get to where you can almost feel the dog through the leash. They tell us in training classes that nerves and emotions will travel down the leash to the dog. Well after a while, they travel back up the leash too. It was clear to me that Uzo had broken down. He was trying to follow my directions but just wasnt able to function as normal. I immediately notified my kennel master and we as a team were pulled off of searching until the higher authorities figured out just what the options were as I am a certified explosive dog handler, but only with Uzo. We are certified as a team. Now my teammate was in trouble. After several meetings and review of records it was decided that Uzo was no longer capable of consistently searching for explosives and his bomb detection dog career was over. This left me in sort of a spot too. It was decided that I would be issued a new dog and the training with this new partner would start immediately. I was instructed to pack all my gear and to standby to standby. During the few days while I was waiting on word of travel I still took care of Uzo. He clearly missed the work as it was playtime as far as he was concerned and I missed working with him. It was a very sad few days. Uzo stopped eating and became pretty listless. In fact, the only way I could get him to eat was to sit in the kennel with him. This was something I did not mind in the least but also something that clearly DISPATCHES, Page D2
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Thursday, Nov. 10 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361596-7499 for info Comedy Show at Scooters Dancehall, Moultonl. Tickets $10. Friday, Nov. 11 John Hansen, Legends N Time at Belmont Social Club, Belmont Saturday, Nov. 12 Nightrider at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. Jackson Taylor and the Sinners at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $12. Clark Grein and Two-Way Street at Belmont Social Club, Belmont Sunday, Nov. 13 Tim Hall Band at Music City, CR 318 in Sweet Home, 3-7 p.m. Admission $8. Thursday, Nov. 17 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361596-7499 for info Friday, Nov. 18 Best Friends, Debbie and Sally, at Belmont social Club, Belmont. Saturday, Nov. 19 Jake Kellen at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. Mark McKinney at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $10. Deep Water and Wyatt Arp at Belmont Social Club, Belmont. Sunday, Nov. 20 Whiskey River at Music City, CR 318 in Sweet Home, 3-7 p.m. Admission $8. Wednesday, Nov. 23 Midnight River Choir at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. Six Market Blvd. at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $8. Thursday, Nov. 24 DJ Scooter at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Friday, Nov. 25 Clay Wilson Band at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum. J.D. Newbury at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $10. Best Friends, Debbie and Sally, at Belmont social Club, Belmont. Saturday, Nov. 26 Kerr Creek Band at Belmont Social Club, Belmont. Ryan Turner at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum Trevor Cole Band at Scooters Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $8.
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If you havent seen the latest show at The Crystal Theatre you are really missing out. Nunsense is a remarkably funny show, with great talent. The Sisters of Hoboken find themselves in a big mess after their cook prepared a meal that poisoned over 50 of their fellow nuns. Meet Sister Mary Hubert, Sister Robert Anne, Sister Mary Amnesia and Sister Mary Leo as they perform acts in a variety show under the direction of Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior. This musical Sunday, Nov. 27 Texas Legacy Czech at Music City, CR 318 in comedy is sure to keep you laughing as the characters, who are all based on real nuns, perform. This production will only be on stage through this weekend. Get Sweet Home, 2-6 p.m. Admission $8. Musicians and Venues: To add or update your tickets for Nunsene online at www.gonzalescrystaltheatre.org or call the events, contact us via e-mail to manager@gon- Gonzales Chamber of Commerce 830-672-6532. (Courtesy Photo)
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According to the U.S. Department of Defense, military spouse unemployment has reached 26 percent. Change of location and deployments cause military families to move from duty station to duty station across the United States and overseas. Adding to the stress of the move is the financial instabilities of the move and in most cases the loss of the spouses employment. In 2009, the Texas Legislature funded the Family Employment Assistance Counselors (FEAC) program. Counselors are strategically located at Fort Hood, Fort Bliss and Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. The program provides a full range of employment, training and placement services for spouses and caregivers of active duty service members. In addition to serving as an advocate for employ-
ment and training opportunities, the FEAC counselors work closely with community-based organizations to best support military families. In 2011, over 136 clients have been referred to the San Antonio FEAC program, led by Patrick Driscoll, including spouses looking for immediate assistance other than employment. Through Driscolls expertise, 38 spouses found employment, 17 participants transitioned to new locations, and four participants are currently enrolled in a full time education program. During the recent Texas Veterans Commissions annual conference held in Houston, Driscoll was awarded the Texas Veterans Commission Outstanding Service Award for his dedication and outstanding service to service members and their families. Driscoll started working at the Texas Veterans Commission in the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program and also spent time as a ReaLifelines
Counselor where his focus was helping wounded warriors and their family members or caregivers transition to employment. In addition to providing employment services, Driscoll provided in-depth knowledge of supporting programs such as resources for survivor benefits and social services, just to name a few. Through his network of veterans organizations in San Antonio and by establishing close relationships with such organizations as Operation Homefront, Catholic Charities, The San Antonio Food Bank, Family Services of San Antonio and other Veteran Service and Social Service organizations and agencies. Driscoll has been successful in securing employment and services for the families of Veterans. To find more information about the FEAC program, please visit http:// texas-veterans.com/dependents/employment-assistance.
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was not going to be a long-term solution. I was told on the next Monday that I had a flight to Kandahar that evening and to put my stuff on the truck to be taken to the flight line. I asked the kennel master about what was going to happen to my dog? I was reminded that Uzo belonged to the company and he was company property, but he would be making the trip to Kandahar with me. Kandahar is the central hub where all the dogs come into and leave country. After we got checked in at the Air Force terminal, I was asked if I wanted my kennel or would my dog be riding with me. Cool, I thought to myself, and Uzo and I went out to the bus that would take us to the waiting C-130 on the tarmac. Uzo immediately jumped up in the seat next to me on the bus like it was a normal day. He quickly became the center of attention. You must understand how a dog is viewed by the service members here. A dog is something that brings back a part of home for a little while. Most people have pets and they miss them. I am always asked if they can pet Uzo whenever we are around service members. Uzo loves it and is always ready to oblige. On the plane, Uzo climbed up on the seat next to me, where he laid down, and went to sleep. I rode the whole way stroking his coat and trying not to think about losing him. In Kandahar we disembarked and went to the kennels where I would be staying. The next morning, I was assigned a new
dog named JACK and informed that I was needed to work narcotics. There was a shortage of certified narcotic handlers and I happened to be one of the only double certified handlers in the region. Uzo was placed in one of the kennels and was, for all intents and purposes, retired. By the way, I was also assigned to personally take care of him while he and I were still in Kandahar. That was a nice consideration as the regional director in Kandahar knew how close we had become. He was a handler too and knows how it is. Over the next few days and several Skype phone calls to my wife, I filed adoption papers for Uzo. Today, Tuesday, 8 November, I found out I will not be able to adopt Uzo. He has a new duty and one to be proud of. This hero dog that has served to keep soldiers safe will be going to his new job. He will stay in Afghanistan as a therapy dog to help our active duty service members deal with the stress and PTSD that is so common. Ironically the organization he is going to suffered the loss of a therapy dog in an attack on their convoy recently. Uzo will take up that fallen dogs place. One line from the soldiers creed is: I will never leave a fallen comrade. Well, I was a soldier years ago and I just cant leave anyone behind, regardless whether they have two legs or four. I tried to bring him home, but duty called and he is answering. Clearly this dog feels the same as I do. He, like me, is retired but still serving. From Kandahar, Afghanistan this has been a dispatch from downrange. Jon Harris
The Housing and Communities Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Montabella Pointe Apartments in San Antonio recently to announce the grand opening of the apartment complex providing affordable housing to Veterans and their families. Through a $502,622 grant provided by the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance (FVA), Housing and Community Services is now able to provide affordable housing, rental assistance and utility assistance to Veterans and their families to reside at the new Montabella Pointe Apartment complex. To provide these services, we were fortunate enough to get a grant through the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance, said Jose Mascorro, director of Corporate Administration at Housing and Community Services. Through this program every military Veteran at the Montabella Pointe Apartments is eligible for 20 percent rental assistance. They will also be provided with utility assistance that will help them make the transition from military life to civilian life that much easier. Additionally, case management will be available to coordinate support services provided on site and referrals to outside agencies for these families to meet their needs. With 144 units available to Veterans and their families, Housing and Community Services expects to serve 472 Veterans, dependents and surviving spouses with FVA grant funds. In order to apply for housing at Montabella Pointe, Veterans should call the main office at the apartments at 210-255-1893.
The men and women in uniform who serve to protect our homes will now have a home to call their own because of the Montabella Pointe Apartments and I cant think of any higher tribute to the Veterans than to give them a roof over their heads, said Rick
Svatora, manager of the Texas Veterans Commission Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Division. The Fund for Veterans Assistance awards reimbursement grants through two categories: the General Assistance category and Housing4TexasHeroes.
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Lion Mike Wilson (right) was the guest speaker at the Monday, October 31st meeting of the Noon Lions Club. Lion Wilson, a member of the Seguin Noon Lions Club, is a past president of the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Lions Eye Bank, located in Manor. Lion Wilson said that since 1974 the Lone Star Lions Eye Bank has provided the gift of sight through the management of eye donor services for 36 Central Texas counties. He noted that the facility has a budget of about one and a half million dollars annually. Support for the Eye Banks sight restoration program is provided in part by Lions Club members in Texas MD 2-S3, 2-S5 and 2-X3 as well as private donations and memorials. Anyone wanting more information about becoming an organ or financial donor can go on line to their website: www.lsleb.org Lion Wilson was the guest of Lion Kenneth Gottwald. (Courtesy Photo)
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