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children had been accidentally served small cups containing a mild cleaning solution, but that it appeared only one of the children actually tasted the water and rejected it as tasting foul. Kacir said the incident was wholly accidental, but was blown out of proportion by a story appearing in a different publication suggesting that children had been poisoned and alleging that the facilitys ownership and management had attempted to cover up misdeeds. After what they did before, Ive got to wonder if its something political, said Kacir, who had been attacked in print by a previous publisher of the Gonzales Inquirer while running for mayor two years ago. On Tuesday, administrator Kim Haynes confirmed she will submit her resignation to the center and Kacir confirmed it would be accepted. Kacir also said she has also reassigned another teacher involved in the incident to nonchild-supervisoory duties. I thank God for all the parents here who have stood with us, and supported us, Haynes said. Im sorry that all this is going on. The innuendos are terrible. The center self-reported the details of the incident to the Child Care Licensing Division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Kacir said, and also contacted the regional Poison Control office to report
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Kacir: accident being sensationalized

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The owner of the Christian Kids Day Care Center in Gonzales says a report of a poisoning incident at the school appears to have been sensationalized by a newspaper, and the school will accept the resignation of one of the employees involved in the incident. Connie Kacir confirmed to The Cannon Friday that some
the incident. The state agency is conducting its own investigation into the incident. Kacir said the incident happened after one employee at the school had mixed a mild cleaning solution of a quarter-cup of bleach with a gallon of water. The mixture is used to help disenfect toys and other items handled by the children each day, and is specified by the state for that purpose. The mixture was placed DAY-CARE, Page A3
Gas Leak forces evacuation
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Parents maintain firm support for day-care center
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The Gonzales Fire and the Police Department were dispatched to a gas leak at 1105 Division St. around noon Tuesday. Residents in homes in a three-block area were briefly evacuated by police and fire department personnel, who went doorto-door and set a perimeter while Texas Gas arrived and capped the leak. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)
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Several parents of children attending Gonzales Christian Kids Day Care center are publicly standing behind the facility following last weeks accident involving a mild cleaning solution being given to children to drink. Celeste Borja, who said her child was one initially identified in a story appearing in another newspaper as having been poisoned, said she has no antipathy toward the facility and feels they handled the incident correctly. The incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon was a complete accident. I dont hold
Christian Kids accountable. Everyone makes mistakes, as do I, Borja wrote in a letter directed to the Gonzales Inquirer and copied to The Cannon. Any and everything that could have been done to help my child that day was done while I wasnt around. I am grateful for these teachers that acted as they did. i still choose to keep taking my children to Christian Kids. Other parents expressed similar sentiments. The owners, David and Connie Kacir, are wonderful people that met with parents who wanted to meet with them to disscuss the incident that happened last week and express and PARENTS, Page A3
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Woman charged with shooting man

The Gonzales Sheriff s Office is still investigating a shooting that sent a local man to the hospital. On Saturday, Feb. 18 at approximately 10:46 p.m., the Gonzales Sheriff s Office was dispatched to a shooting which occurred off of FM 3832 and county road 192. Chief Deputy Dennis Richter confirmed that the contact was made by Chelsea James, who identified the alleged shooter as her sister, Anna Louise West, 33 of Cuero. Deputies Brent Gindler and Craig Collins immediately responded, along with Texas Department of Public Safety troopers Chad Fritz and Wayne Henkes. The authorities were led to a remote area of a pasture where the shooting victim, David Dubose, had been working to get a truck unstuck from the mud. While traveling to the location of incident, deputies found a vehicle leaving the property with Dubose as a passenger. It is believed that Dubose had contacted another person to pick him up from the location. Dubose was found to be shot in the upper part of the body. Gonzales Emergency Medical Services assessed him and he was flown to University Hospital in San Antonio, where he was subsequently released. Because of the rough and muddy terrain, deputies could only travel a short distance into the pasture where the incident occurred and then walked to the location where the truck was stuck and the
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The driver of this truck transporting chicken feed took the turn at St Louis St and Hwy 90A too fast, turning the truck on its side Monday according to Gonzales Police. The driver was transported to the hospital for injuries and was later reported by family members to be in good condition. No other vehicles were involved. He was following the designated truck route. (Photo courtesy Gonzales PD)
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Today in Texas History

February 22, 1836 On this day in 1836, former Mexican soldier Nepomuceno Navarro cast his lot with the Texas revolutionaries by enlisting in Juan N. Seguns company of Tejanos. The company served as rear guard for General Houstons army, and Navarro served with Segun at the battle of San Jacinto. For his participation in the Texas Revolution he received donation and bounty land grants and a pension. He was a member of the Texas Veterans Association until his death, in San Antonio in 1877.
Thought for the Day
If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/ or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State. Josef Goebbels
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Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Sheriffs Report for Feb. 12-18 02/13/12 Barnett, Denise M., 06/1966, Huntsville. Local Warrant Criminal Nonsupport. Requires $2,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. 02/14/12 Malaer, William Alex, 05/1975, Gonzales. Local Warrant Tamper with Government Records Defraud/Harm Count 1. Local Warrant Tamper with Government Records Defraud/ Harm Count 2. Released on $1,500 Bond. 02/15/12 Hunt, Katie Marie, 10/1971, Gonzales. Local Warrant Forgery Financial Instrument. Requires $25,000 Bond. Local Warrant Theft Stolen Property <$1,500 2/More Previous Convictions. Local Warrant Theft Stolen Property <$1,500 2/More Previous Convictions. Local Warrant Theft Stolen Property <$1,500 2/More Previous Convictions. Local Warrant Theft Stolen Property <$1,500 2/ More Previous Convictions. Requires $25,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 03 DPS 06 GPD 01 WPD 00 NPD 01 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 11
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek has announced as a candidate for re-election. Sheriff Korenek has been in continuous Law Enforcement service since 1987. He graduated from La Grange High School in 1979 and Texas A&M University in 1983. He began his law enforcement career in October, 1987 at Travis County Sheriff s Office. There he worked his way through the ranks from the jail to the patrol division where he served as a Detective holding the rank of Corporal. Then in April, 1995, Korenek was appointed as a Special Texas Ranger, where he served until his campaigning for Sheriff of Fayette County. He has served as your Sheriff since January, 2005. Sheriff Korenek has a diversified law enforcement
enforcement. Sheriff Korenek belongs to numerous civic and professional organizations as well, including but not limited to: Former Texas Ranger Association, Sheriff s Association of Texas, Texas Narcotics Officers Association, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas A&M Association of Former Students, Fayette County Aggie Club, Fayette County
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in an old milk jug which was marked as a cleaning solution, but left on the kitchen counter. Kacir said that another teacher, arriving in the kitchen to prepare an afternoon snack for the after-school students, failed to recognize the marking on the jug and assumed it to be plain water. She said that after students carried the jug to anothe portion of the campus, the teacher had poured four cups but stopped after the first child tasted the water and proclaimed it to be yucky. At that point, she took up all four cups and the director immediately called poison control, Kacir said. We told them the ratio of the mixture and they said that was very mild, almost like chlorine water in a swimming pool. As a precaution, Kacir said, the four children who may have been exposed to the mixture were given copious amounts of water and, later, juice. She said one of those children later vomited, but whether from the chlorine or from the amount of water was not determined. We made a self-report to the state agency immediate-
ly, she said. Legally, we dont have to report for 48 hours but we did it as soon as we could. We also sent notices home with the children to let the parents know. All of the children involved in the incident returned the next day for day care with no ill effects, she said, adding that she had received no reports from any of the parents that any of the children had required medical treatment or hospitalization. At the end of the day, some of the parents of the children attending the center swapped messages of concern on a social-networking site, and it appears that rumors grew from there, she said. No parent has filed any complaint against the center, she said, adding that all the parents of the children involved had again brought their children to the center for day care the next day. I talked with one parent who was quoted in a newspaper, and she was very upset that she was misrepresented in that article, Kacir said. She had called them seeking to find out what facts they had. Her child is six, not five. That parent, Celeste Borjon, on Monday delivered a copy of a letter addressed to
the staff of the Gonzales Inquirer detailing her concern that her call to that paper had been misconstrued. When I called the Inquirer Thursday I wasnt calling to inform you of anything negative that you could use for your paper, Borjon wrote. I was calling to tell you my side of what happened. Fearing that you would change it around as you did in Fridays paper, I decided not to appear before you. Any and everything that could have been done to help my child that day was done while I wasnt around, she added. I am grateful for these teachers that acted as they did. i still choose to keep taking my children to Christian Kids. Kacir said that Christian Kids is cooperating fully with all investigators, including the Gonzales Police Department. We have some better procedures now that we implemented immediately, she said, adding that the faded markings on the old cleaning-solution jug were now very visible and impossible to mistake for an unlabeled water jug. That bottle has changed its image.
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Christian Kids Daycare and Preschool has pledged $5,000 to the Hospital Foundations Wall of Honor. The Wall of Honor will reflect contributions made of $5,000 or more to assist in funding the new digital mammography equipment for the hospital. The total cost for the equipment is $409,325. Being a Christian Daycare caring for children, I feel the importance of health and wellbeing for families, said Daycare Director Brandi Vinklarek. The new digital mammography equipment will help in maintaining the health and wellbeing of our families. Christian Kids Daycare business manager and chaplin Kim Haynes stated Working in the healthcare field for years and being a nurse caring for patients, I know firsthand the importance of quality healthcare which includes quality equipment such as digital mammography technology. It was exciting for me to have our children take part in bringing this state of the art equipment to our hospital. Both ladies said they are planning their next fundraiser at the daycare, which will also be donated toward the funding of this project. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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PARENTS: Stand by center

other concerns that we as parents may have, said Wendi Wilkerson. (Director) Brandi Vinklarek is wonderful and anytime I have had any issue she has listened and taken care of it. My daughter of course is my number one prioity and if I thought she was in any danger she would not be attending Christian Kids. Itrust that the matter was handled properly and they have done everything in their power to correct the isssue so it does not happen again. I have never had one complaint concerning the care our child has received, added Valorie Daniel. I feel that Ms. Rosalinda, Ms. Christine and Ms. Lillian have treated our daughter
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as if she was their own. I could not be happier and would, in a heartbeat, send another there! Connie took the time to meet with each parent over the weekend that had concerns and has assured us as parents that the issue at hand is being addressed. I met with Connie and let me say she is the sweetest person with a huge heart, said Crystal Cloer Moore. Christian Kids is one of few who honestly care for the children and their well being. I feel that we should not throw out the bushel of apples just because one is rotten. I would and will take my son back I could not ask for a better group of people to help in my efforts to guide my son. As with most child-care facilities, Christian Kids is subject to both routine and unannounced inspections by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services child-care division. Because the center has a larger number of children
in regular attendance more than 100 the facility has been the subject of more inspections than all the other registered childcare facilities in Gonzales County. The states inspections monitor child supervision, condition of any waiver/ variance, if applicable, child to caregiver ratio, director and/or caregiver responsibilities, obvious fire, safety and/or sanitation deficiencies, restrictions and/or conditions of the permit, a sampling of Serious Incidents Reports, and background checks on all those employed at the facility. During two inspections at Christian Kids in January of this year, the state found one violation or deficiency among 141 inspection criteria. Another inspection in December found no violations among 148 criteria examined. Two smaller inspections in November, 2011, found five violations or deficiencies among the criteria examined.
The Gonzales County Commissioners Court met in regular session Feb. 13 at the Gonzales County Courthouse. Among the issues discussed was the moving of a generator from Precinct #1 to the countys Emergency Operations Center. There is an issue with the size of the generator, said Jimmy Harless, the countys Emergency Management Coordinator. Harless said the facility
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needs at least a 50kw generator to fully power the building, but the generator in question was only a 25kw. The commissioners decided to table the issue in order to review it further. The court addressed another agenda item concerning the paving of the parking lot at the Courthouse Annex on Sarah DeWitt Drive. A motion was made and approved to go with H&C Construction in the amount of $30,795. In other business, the court: Entered into an agree-
ment with TSG Architects AIA for renovations/additions to the County Tax Office. Received 75 loads of gravel from Penn Virginia Oil & Gas Company. Closed a portion of CR 415. Declared a 1995 Volvo tractor as surplus and authorized trading it in toward the purchase of a 2012 Freightliner tractor for Precinct #2. Extended an oil, gas and mineral lease agreement with TNT Land & Minerals.
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SHOOTING: Suspect found by helicopter

on foot. Deputies attempted to locate West, but due to darkness and terrain, were unsuccessful. Sheriff Glen Sachtleben contacted DPS Sgt. Robert Haiyasoso and requested assistance from a DPS helicopter. Upon arrival of the helicopter, the suspect was located using a tracking device onboard the helicopter and sheriff deputies were directed to her location.
Upon locating West, she was taken into custody and assessed by EMS, who transported her to Gonzales Memorial Hospital to be checked out for exposure. West was later released from the hospital and placed in the Gonzales County Jail on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Justice of the Peace Don Setliff set Wests bond at $3,000, which she posted on Tuesday.
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Funeral for a celebrity, funeral for a hero

Whitney Houston died last week at the young age of 48. A nation mourned her passing, and New Jersey Goveror Chris Christie ordered that flags in that state be flown at half-mast in her honor. Thats truly sad. Another New Jersey native was laid to rest on Monday at the young age of 20, and Gov. Christie also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his memory as well only after an outcry erupted because hed ordered flags at half-mast for Houstons funeral. Thats even sadder. Whitney Houston recorded songs that have since become standard performance fare for drag queens everywhere. No one will ever forget her cover of I Will Always Love You, and other hits. Osbrany Montes de Oca never recorded a record, nor starred in a film. No one will ever imitate him in drag shows. Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey were among thousands on-hand for the public memorial service for
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Whitney. A news report indicates that hundreds were on-hand for Osbranys funeral, although no celebrities were among the mourners. Whitney Houston battled addiction to various drugs, including crack cocaine, as the price of her addiction to fame. The various addictions are being credited for the events leading to her death. Osbrany Montes de Oca battled the Taliban so that you and I could go to Walmart and buy Whitney Houston records with little fear of being the victims of suicide bombers. Lance Corporal Osbrany Montes de Oca, United States Marine Corps, was laid to rest Monday in a private funeral service in North Arlington,
N.J. He was killed Feb. 10 helping to support combat operations in Helmland Province, Afghanistan. He was a mortarman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. The juxtaposition between the honors and fanfare we accord to celebrities to those we afford our heroes is truly indicative of the morally bankrupt state of our society. That we would weep for someone who threw her life away rather than someone who gave his life for us is profoundly sad. Our society is riddled with cults devoted to idolizing celebrities whose irresponsible lifestyles led to their early demise: Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson. Streets and schools get named after them, foundations are started in their honor, memorials are maintained on their graves. Osbrany Montes de Oca will live on only in the memory of his immediate family, and his brother and sister Marines.
Don McLean once oftoo many members of fered romantic praise of our society identify more the way artists destroy with her than with young themselves by noting that Lance Cpl. Montes de when no hope was left in Oca. They forget that the sight, you took your life as music and the art and the lovers often do. beauty of the Whitney Osbrany Montes de Houstons of this world Oca, on his Facebook page, could never flourish withwrote of his love for his LCpl. Osbrany out the sacrafices being girlfriend and looked upon Montes de Oca, made by people like the USMC a bright future: I do have a Montes de Oca brothers. future. I am a United States Many of them are, in Marine. fact, disdainful and hateful of what The headlines in the supermarket the Montes de Ocas and so many tabloids are busy hashing out the de- other service members contribute tails of how Whitney Houstons estate to the freedoms they love to flaunt. will be divvied up, and who will be What Osbrany Montes de Oca in charge of raising the daughter she and his brothers my brothers irresponsibly left behind. understood is perhaps best reflected Lance Corporal Osbrany Montes in a statement made by the Marines de Oca has a twin brother, Osmany. Marine, Chesty Puller, when asked The two joined the Marine Corps whether he thought out country more than a year ago. Being Marines was getting soft: had been their ambition from a very Our Country wont go on forever, young age. Their enthusiasm eventu- if we stay soft as we are now. There ally persuaded their older brother, wont be any America because some Sergio, 22, to enlist as well. foreign soldier will invade us and The saddest thing about the death take our women and breed a heartier of Whitney Houston is the fact that race!
The Obama Administration attacks the 1st Amendment

The opposition to the President Obamas Contraceptive Mandate for religious hospitals and clinics is based on two fundamental points, personal religious belief and the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. First, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution clearly states that the government cannot interfere in religious belief. Religious is the most personal and precious an individuals personality. How we think makes us what we are. As a man thinks, so is he. Our personal and private beliefs are the basis of individual freedoms. However, the dictators make every effort to control personal thoughts to control people. This is why our Founding Fathers mentioned this is first amendment to Constitution, to prevent the government from telling the people what or how to think. But Obama is trying to fundamentally change America (his words). He wants a political system where the government limits the freedoms of the people, instead of where the people limit the authority of the government. It is not the governments business to make any church or any religion change its doctrine and beliefs to fit
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government policies. The Constitution clearly stops the government from imposing its ideas over any religion. Second, we believe the real target of the Obama administrations contraceptives mandate is the U.S. Constitution by using Obama-care as a weapon. We have seen other examples where the Constitution does not matter to the Obama Administration, such as ignoring states rights. Liberal womens groups want universal access to birth control, but ignore the fact that there many private non-profit clinics that can provide such services. Why pick on religious groups? Where is the freedom of choice they always clamor for? Obama wants to implement his liberal policies regardless of the Constitution. He feels the government and the collective should supersede rights and beliefs of the individ-
ual. The mandate clearly impedes the free exercise of religion by requiring religiously affiliated medical centers to provide birth control assistance in spite of their religious belief. If Obama can be successful with this policy mandate, we are on a slippery slope to undermine personal freedoms of every kind. This mandate must be rescinded completely, and Obama must stop his attack on religion, personal freedoms and the U. S. Constitution. This is not just a religious issue; it is an American freedom issue.
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First they come for the alcohol, then for the tobacco, then for your sugar. When the day arrives when you have to undergo a background check and endure a three-day waiting period to enter a Dunkin Donuts, you can trace it back to this moment. Namely the publication in the journal Nature of an article calling for regulating sugar as a health hazard, although stopping far short of all-out prohibition (that would be too extreme). One of the authors is Robert Lustig of the University of California, San Francisco, who hopes to be to the consumption of sugary beverages and foods what William Wilberforce was to the slave trade. He is not given to understatea case. There is a vigorous debate among researchers about how harmful sugar is, and Lustig -as you might imagine -- takes the dire view. This fuels his push for gentle supply side control strategies to limit Rich Lowry is editor of the Na- the intake of sugar, including tional Review and a syndicated taxation, distribution concolumnist for King Features trols, age limits. They muse Syndicate. about zoning ordinances to ment. In a video discussion control the number of fastwith his co-authors, he says food outlets and convenience that thanks to sugar and its stores in low-income commucontribution to chronic non- nities, and especially around communicable diseases like schools. heart disease and diabetes, Ive always thought soda is we are in the midst of the big- bad for you, not from studygest public health crisis in the ing the data, but because my history of the world. mom wouldnt let us have it Bigger than the bubonic in the house when we were plague that killed off about kids. Which settled the issue half the population of Europe rather nicely -- no taxes, no in the 14th century? Bigger zoning ordinances. As it turns than the 1918 flu pandemic out, research shows the power that killed as many as 50 mil- of engaged parents. A study lion people? As soon as Coca- published in Pediatrics in Cola becomes so toxic that it 2010 found that if children ate ipes out a large proportion of dinner with their families, got the worlds population and about 10 hours of sleep a night influences the course of civi- and watched two hours or less lization, well then, Lustig has of TV on weeknights, they
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had a lower risk of obesity. The mindset of the Robert Lustigs of the world is that we cant trust parents or individuals to make sound choices. They dont consider it public health, he scolds in the video, referring to opponents of a government anti-sugar campaign, they consider it personal responsibility. But if what you choose to eat and drink is no longer considered the province of personal responsibility, what is left? If this all seems good for yuks, just wait 10 years. Before its over, the offending food and beverage companies -- the sugar merchants, as a journalist sympathetic to Lustigs case puts it -- could well be as beaten-down as the tobacco companies. The predicate is there for making Little Debbie, despite her wholesome red curls and cheery slogan (Unwrap a Smile), into the moral equivalent of a drug pusher. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
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Letters to the editor Parent responds to story

Dear Gonzales Inquirer: I write you this letter to inform you that my 6-year-old daughter Shelby Borjon is just fine. The incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon was a complete accident. I dont hold Christian Kids accountable. Everyone makes mistakes, as do I. we are only human. From our mistakes we learn to better ourselves. When I called the Inquirer Thursday I wasnt calling to inform you of anything negative that you could use for your paper. I was calling to tell you my side of what happened. Fearing that you would change it around as you did in Fridays paper, I decided not to appear before you. On a positive note my child and the other kids are fine from what I hear and
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I feel that this type of situation has just brought us closer together as a community. Any and everything that could have been done to help my child that day was done while I wasnt around. I am grateful for these teachers that acted as they did. i still choose to keep taking my children to Christian Kids. if anyone were to ask me about a daycare in town I would still recommend Christian Kids Dayccare. My kids love this place as it has become a part of them. They take a piece of this place with them home everyday. They always look forward to see their favorite teachers every day. So please try and understand where I stand with the place. Celeste Borja Gonzales
The nightmare was real

An Army reservist in Washington, D.C., called a help line when he was depressed because he hadnt slept for days. When he dialed the number, he thought he was calling a support hotline for veterans. He wasnt suicidal, but yes, he did have some firearms, and yes, he was a veteran. Eventually he hung up and went to bed. Imagine his dismay when the police and SWAT showed up (setting off his PTSD bigtime). They hauled him off to a VA hospital, where he stayed voluntarily for three days. While he was gone they trashed his place, without a warrant, and took his guns (which were all locked up and separated from the ammo). They took his dog and then, on a hunt for explosives, they further trashed his place, still without a warrant. Once the reservist was released, he was arrested and thrown in jail for a couple weeks for reasons that still arent clear. When Matthew Corrigan finally returned home 16 days later, he found his front door unlocked, his oven on and his tropical fish dead. Im guessing that the number he called
Gonzales City Manager Allen Barnes and Councilman Lorenzo Hernandez are among those who have stepped forward with donations to an effort to restore several vandalized grave markers at the Gonzales City Cemetery. The organizers of the effort report they have collected $260 towards the $900 that is needed to repair these stones. Pictured here is the vandalized tombstone belonging to Simon and Karolina Gawel; repairs are also needed for the markers belonging to the Hobizals (two families), English, Sanders, and Smith families. If you would like to join the effort, you can send donations to Capitol Monument Co., 5233 U. S. 183 North, Gonzales, TX 78629 or call Joe Solansky or Natalie at 830-6727929. Please annotate with Repair of vandalized stones and if you like, add an in memory of. (Courtesy photo)
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was 1-800-273-8255. Its an easy mistake to make, thinking that its a number for veteran assistance. On Google, that number is listed as Veterans Crisis Line. However, its also the listing for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, SAVE, Crisis Hotlines Suicide Prevention and SuicideHotline, among others. The Department of Veterans Affairs even lists it as the number to call for Where to Get Help for PTSD. In other words, its a one-size-fits-all number -- and maybe not one you want to call unless its serious. Heres a better bet: When youre getting treatment, whether individually or in a group, ask for phone numbers you can call when the going gets rough. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@ gmail.com.
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Dear Editor, I have never written a letter to the editor before, but I feel a passion to do so at this time regarding the issue that occurred at Christian Kids last week. My children have attended the daycare for four years and my husband and I have NEVER once been concerned about their safety and well-being. Any issues weve ever had have been addressed promptly and to our satisfaction. Most of the teachers there have been there those four years and they love those kids as their own. I have nothing but good things to say about the director as well as the owners of Christian Kids. Connie met with any parents that wanted to speak with her and/or had questions. I met with Connie myself for clarity on a couple of things and was happy with the outcome of the discussion. I am saddened and shocked that the other newspaper in this town chose the angle that it did to present this story. I find it interesting how they just threw the story together in less than 24 hours after the incident and made it a sensationalized headline that did not have all the facts and what was reported was not completely accurate. The media is responsible for reporting with integrity and that it be honest, fair and accurate; the other newspaper has failed miserably in these areas on this story. It leads me to wonder, has the other newspaper succumbed to the pressure of competition and will do whatever it takes to get a story to sell papers regardless of who it drags through the mud (innocent children, hard-working par-
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ents and a wonderful daycare) in the process? Its funny how the other newspaper has presented this issue with such negativity but yet much of the community response especially from parents that have kids that attend Christian Kids has been mostly positive and supportive. This was a mistake, a human error. We are all human and subject to a mistake now and then. No daycare is perfect and people that think it should be are clearly not being realistic. The owner/staff at Christian Kids I believe are truly sorry and take responsibility for what happened. Appropriate measures and correction action has taken place so that something like this doesnt happen again. And thats all any of us can ask; what happened cannot be undone, only learned from. One final note before I close, there is a lot of talk about deficiencies at Christian Kids. As I stated before, no daycare is perfect and I bet if the agency that governs daycares came to your home, theyd find deficiencies there too. Think about it! Christian Kids provides a safe, happy and loving environment for our kids to be in for those of us in the community that work and require daycare. I thank God for Christian Kids and continue to pray for everyone involved that this issue makes everyone stronger and I believe that good things can come out of a difficult situation. Ken & Tamra DuBose Gonzales
Why cant I leave my gifts?

Dear Editor: I am writing this in regards to the Valentines Day regulation that was being used at the Gonzales schools on Feb. 114. Every year I deliver or order something for my siblings on Valentines Day, this yera that list also included a few cousins as well. I was shocked to learn that upon my first delivery at a campus I will not mention I was met with resistance. I was told that I could not leave the gift because they were not accepting delivery. I asked why and they told me it had been a decision made by the school board and that announcements and flyers had been handed out to students. I dont have any children in the school district, actually I dont have any children period, and I told them so. I also asked how is the community supposed to know about sudden changes in rules if they dont have children that are in the system. I would have assumed that if this was going to be such a big deal it would have been in the paper so that people who are not parents would know of this sudden change. I was also told that this rule is in the handbook, so naturally I asked to see it. After a grueling wait where three different people were looking for this rule in the GISD handbook I was shown something of an outline of a rule that also restricted anything being sent to the school for any celebratory purpose which also included any sweet sand such. Now Im all for learning and I ended up leaving confused with my gift in my hand. if Valentines day deliveries cause sucha distraction, then what about the junior prom committees balloon deliveries and carnation sales? I understand and value the importance of helping out our local fundraising efforts but if all of this sudden delivery restriction was an effort to steer more money to these fundraisers then lets just call it what it is and stop beating around the bush about it. By the way, I also purchased balloons from the committee. Lisette Llamas Gonzales
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Traditions end:
Local businesswoman says shell miss her customers the most
Wagon made by local artisan Hugh Shelton and his crew at Texas Wagon Works. (Courtesy photo)
Local artisans work featured on annual Vaqueros trail ride

One of the wagons in the Vaqueros Trail ride that came through here headed for Houston was made from the ground up by a local wagon maker Hugh Shelton and his crew of Texas Wagon Works. Hugh sent us a picture of it and Im including it with this article. The Crystal Theatre will have a special presentation of Aint We All Gods Children this weekend, both Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The play was written and produced by Tommie Lemons of Yoakum and cast members are from surrounding communities including Gonzales. Some are semi-professional singers. There will be pre-show entertainment both nights by local church choirs and tickets are on sale for $20
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Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.
VICTORIA Landowners who have property located in riparian areas may benefit from a free workshop being offered by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Trust (GBR Trust) along with resource management specialists from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the U.S. Department of Agricultures - Natural Resources Conservation Service. The free riparian area workshop for landowners is being held March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Victoria, Texas. Functional riparian, or streamside ar-
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eas provide a wide range of advantages to both people and wildlife, and interest in management of such areas has been growing steadily throughout the state. Workshop topics will include an introduction to riparian areas, riparian vegetation and hydrology along with information on riparian practices and programs and landowner management associations. Following the classroom session in the morning, participants will be taken on a field trip to a riparian area to observe and discuss some of the principles and
each at the chamber office. Dont forget the celebrations for Texas Independence Day! The first will be held on Texas Heroes Square on March 1 at 11 a.m., with local school children attending and Bob Burchard giving the program. The cannon will be fired and the band will play. Everyone is invited to join us in marking this anniversary. Breakfast at the Old
Jail will be held on March 2, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wayne Spahn and crew will be cooking scrambled eggs, sausage and hash-browns, for $5 per plate, with plates to go also. Call and well reserve a spot for you. The First Friday Coffee will be held here at the same time, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Bluebonnet Trails Community Services will hold open house on Wednesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at 228 St. George Street. Everyone is invited to attend. The chamber board will meet on Wednesday at noon. South Texas Tour Team Roping will be at the J. B. Wells Park on Thursday, then Friday through Sunday Texas Youth Rodeo Association will be at the arena.
After spending most of the last two decades creating memories for other people, Juila Leal is doing something for herself. Leal is the owner of Traditions, an all-occasion store that provides accessories for special events like weddings and quinceaeras. The shop opened in 1995 at its location of 1318 Sarah DeWitt, but now Leal has decided its time to close the doors. The decision to stop doing what she loves was brought on by the death of Leals mother, who passed away last year. That put a lot of stress on me, she said. I couldnt get motivated and my health started to get bad. Its been one thing after another for me health-wise, so getting better is my main concern right now. Traditions opened an earlier bridal shop, a venture between Leal and another woman, but that failed to thrive. We opened up downtown on St. George in a little 8 x 10 building, said Leal. It just didnt work out. Leal worked some jobs on the side and the money she earned, she put aside in hopes of opening a business on her own. I finally got to the point where I was doing OK (fi-
Julia Leal first opened Traditions in 1995 at its 1318 Sarah DeWitt Dr. location. (Courtesy photo) nancially), so I decided to go with it and its been great, she said. Working hard is far from a foreign concept for Leal, who grew up the oldest of eight children. As the oldest, I was given a lot of responsibilities as a child, she said. There was a time when I didnt know if I wanted to continue with school, but I knew I had to set an example for my brothers and sister because they looked up to me. After graduating high school, Leal worked at J.B. White department store for 28 years as a salesperson and cashier. It was during this time that she developed her business acumen and refined her customer service skills. I was in contact with a lot of people everyday, she said. It was my working there that eventually convinced me that I could go into business for myself. Leal said owning her own business has been very rewarding for her and Abel, her husband of 48 years but the time has come to move on. In my 17 years of doing this Ive had my ups and downs, but thats normal in any business, she said. What Im going to miss the most is the people. In this type of business, everyone you deal with is so pleasant and happy.
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The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, February 18, 2012 had on hand: 217 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $1 to $2 higher. Packer cows sold $2 to $4 higher. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $210-$240; 300-400 lbs, $210$220; 400-500 lbs, $190-$205; 500-600 lbs, $158-$195; 600-700 lbs., $138-$152; 700-800 lbs., $131-$144. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $108-$135. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $175-$195; 300-400 lbs, $175$185; 400-500 lbs, $160-$175; 500-600 lbs., $147-$155; 600-700 lbs., $134-$145. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $63-$71; Cutters, $78-$92; Canners, $48-$64; Low yielding fat cows, $66-$77. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $91-$103.50; light weights and medium quality bulls, $78-$88. Stocker Cows: $850-$1,150. Pairs: $975-$1,275. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa. com!
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Steers: 200-300 lbs, $209 to $219 to $275; 300-400 lbs., $197 to $207 to $260; 400-500 lbs, $172 to $182 to $225; 500-600 lbs, $167 to $177 to $192; 600-700 lbs, $135 to $145 to $177; 700-800 lbs, $137 to $147 to $151. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $197 to $207 to $265; 300-400 lbs, $181 to $191 to $230; 400-500 lbs, $158 to $168 to $205; 500-600 lbs, $154 to $164 to $183; 600-700 lbs, $144 to $154 to $164; 700-800 lbs, $104 to $114 to $126. Slaughter cows: $60 to $85 to $90; Slaughter bulls: $82 to $90 to $106; Stocker cows: $600 to $911. Pairs: (1pr) $1,480.
Steer & Bull Calves: 200-300 lbs, $120-$185; 300-400 lbs, $120$180; 400-500 lbs, $115-$172; 500-600 lbs, $113-$152; 600-700 lbs, $105-$143. No. 2 & 3 Heifer Calves: 200-300 lbs, $115-$175; 300-400 lbs, $115-$165; 400500 lbs, $112-$158; 500-600 lbs, $110-$143; 600-700 lbs, $100$132. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336.
The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, February 20, 2012, Volume, 456.
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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on February 7, 2012, 457; Week ago, 729; Year Ago, 1,526. The calf market was higher again this week. Demand continues strong in all areas. Packer cows and bulls sold $4 to $5 higher on approx.. 60 hd. Total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $74-$93; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $57-$74; light weight canner cows, $45-$57. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $88-$103.50; utility & cutter bulls, $77-$88; lightweight canner bulls, $68-$77. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200 lbs, $190-$240; 200300 lbs, $185-$245; 300-400 lbs, $180-$245; 400-500 lbs, $175$220; 500-600lbs, $155-$205; 600-700 lbs, $145-$175; 700-800 lbs, $138-$152. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $180-$235; 200300 lbs, $175-$225; 300-400 lbs, $168-$220; 400-500 lbs, $160$200; 500-600 lbs, $142-$178; 600-700 lbs, $137-$152; 700800 lbs, $118-$138. No. 2 & 3
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New UT study: fracking doesnt cause contamination

VANCOUVER, British Columbia Hydraulic fracturing of shale formations to extract natural gas has no direct relation to groundwater contamination, according to a study released Wedensday by the Energy Institute of the University of Texas at Austin. The study, released at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Vancouver, British Columbia, found that many problems ascribed to fracking actually have other causes, such as casing failures or poor cement jobs. University researchers also determined that many reports of contamination are the result
of above-ground spills or other mishandling of wastewater from shale-gas drilling, rather than from the fracking process. Our goal was to provide policymakers a foundation for developing sensible regulations that ensure responsible shale-gas development, said Charles Chip Groat, an Energy Institute associate director who led the study. What weve tried to do is separate fact from fiction. With the advent of intensive shale-gas drilling, fracking has become a controversial environmental issue and the subject of national studies, including one being done by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA study, which seeks to determine whether fracking is a significant threat to groundwater contami-
nation and water quality in general, includes North Texas Barnett Shale. Groat disclosed during a Fort Worth speech in November that the studys preliminary findings showed no direct link between fracking and groundwater contamination. Scott Anderson, a senior policy adviser for the Environmental Defense Fund, acknowledged in a statement on the groups website that the study did not find any confirmed cases of drinking water contamination due to ... hydraulic fracturing. But this does not mean such contamination is impossible or that hydraulic fracturing chemicals cant get loose in the environment in other ways (such as through spills of produced water), he said. Produced
water is wastewater that comes up a wellbore along with gas. Fracking, widely employed in the Barnett Shale, blasts large volumes of water and sand, plus some chemicals, underground to fracture rock and allow natural gas and oil to flow into a wellbore. The study also concluded that natural gas found in water wells within some shale-gas areas ... can be traced to natural sources and probably was present before the onset of shale-gas operations. The researchers examined reports of groundwater contamination attributed to fracking in the Barnett Shale, Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania, and the Haynesville Shale in Louisiana and East Texas. The EPA filed an emergency order against Fort Worth-based
Range Resources in 2010, contending that two Range gas wells caused or contributed to contamination of two residential Parker County water wells with methane, a key component of natural gas. Range has denied the claims and is battling the EPA in federal courts. Range has stressed that gas was found in water wells in the area before it began drilling there. But a couple that owns one well contends that improper casing and cementing of the Range wells led to the contamination, which the company also denies. A judge in Weatherford dismissed the couples claim, saying they lacked legal jurisdiction because of a prior Texas Railroad Commission finding that Ranges wells did not cause the contamination.
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BASTROP The 423rd District Court of Bastrop County ruled Feb. 16 in favor of Johnson Oil Company in the Mustang Travel Center Truck Stop case and noted that Mustang had no probable right to recovery on the claims it was alleging. Mustang claimed that Johnson Oil, headquartered in Gonzales, was limiting fuel deliveries to Mustang due to the per gallon price Mustang was charging its customers. Johnson Oil claimed it has no ability to control and has never tried to control what price its contract dealers decide to charge their customers. It does have a vested interest in abiding by the terms of the signed contracts that exist between Johnson Oil and its dealers. A news release from Johnson Oil lauded the decision: As a matter of business practice and in accordance with its contracts, Johnson Oil reviews its dealers for creditworthiness and issues an appropriate credit limit based on that information. Recently Mustangs credit balance began escalating at an alarming rate and put the dealer over its max-
imum credit limit. Johnson Oil asked Mustang to reduce its credit terms from net ten days to net seven days or provide sufficient collateral to raise the current credit limit. Mustang wanted unlimited fuel purchases with no credit limit in place. Rather than abide by the terms of the contract, the dealer contacted the media with its version of the situation and filed a temporary restraining order to force Johnson Oil to continue to supply Mustang with the amount of fuel it was requesting despite the fact that its account was well over the allowed credit limit. On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, the court lifted the temporary restraining order and denied Mustangs request for a temporary injunction before Johnson Oil was even requested to present its own evidence. From the very inception Johnson Oil has always strived to put honesty, integrity and customer service at the very forefront of who we are and what we do. These principles have not nor will they change or be compromised. The courts ruling affirms that Mustangs allegations are unfounded and we are gratified to have been vindicated of these charges.
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Adjusted EBITDA of $139 million decreased 18% from the corresponding 2010 period Adjusted discretionary cash flow of $104 million decreased 23% from the corresponding 2010 period H. Craig Clark, President and CEO, said, 2011 was a transitional year for Forest through the advancement of numerous oil drilling opportunities in our U.S. asset portfolio following the Lone Pine transaction. In our newer areas, through the utilization of advanced drilling and completion technologies and grass-roots leasing efforts, we were able to increase the size of our prospective liquids inventory. Specifically, our Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin programs have progressed significantly in 2011.
SAN ANTONIO The inaugural Eagle Ford Consortium has reached capacity. This sold-out event will bring together community leaders and stakeholders to develop sustainable models of long-term development. The Eagle Ford Shale represents 24 counties. This consortium is one that will recognize the extraordinary opportunities and challenges the shale presents. Organized by the Eagle Ford Consortium, Creating a Sustainable Pathway takes place in San Antonio at the Omni Hotels Colonnade, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. The pre-conference focusing on housing begins 9 a.m. Feb. 29. The main conference will be 8:30 a.m. March 1 and March 2. There will be great discussions and connections made that will make the Eagle Ford Shale community even stronger, said Leodoro Martinez Jr., executive director of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council and chairman of the Eagle Ford Consortium. Our communities face significant challenges, but also great opportunities. We wanted to learn from the lessons of historic boom towns that later went bust, and instead take a proactive, sustainable approach that will let communities make the most of current opportunities while building for the future. Keep up to date by visiting eaglefordconsortium.org.
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Chicken Fried Steak Plates will be available for $8. For information, call 361-594-4258 The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting March 1, 5:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Boys State Candidates will be interviewed. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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for more information, contact Pastor Carolyn Bolden at 830263-0139. Eastside Baptist Church on Seydler St. will host its 70th anniversary celebration March 25 with services beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by a concert by the Seale Sisters. For details, contact the church at 672-2628. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 21st, 3 to 6 pm, for the annual Partners in Health, Shiners annual Health Fair, at the Knights of Columbus Park (formerly American Legion Hall) 102 S. Ave. G. The free event, sponsored by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce, Shiner Knights of Columbus, Shiner American Legion, City of Shiner and Shiner Rotary Club, will include display tables featuring health-related businesses, organizations, hospitals, nursing homes offering information on healthy living and wellness programs. There will be treats, giveaways and free information on sleep disorders, home health care, mental health, child development, physical therapy and cancer treatment. For further information or to sponsor a table, please contact Bernice Jalufka at the Shiner Chamber of Commerce office: 361-594-4180. www. shinerchamber@sbcglobal.net ; www.shinertx.com. The Gonzales VFW Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Barbecue and Chili Cookoff Saturday, March 17 at the post home on Harwood Road. Categories include Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Chili and Jackpot beans. Entry is $15 per event. Registration begin sta 7:30 a.m. For details, call 254-931-5712 or 830-263-0973. Come support the 2012 Friends of the Library Fund Drive by purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win an Underground Railroad Quilt made by Earth Angels Quilters. This beautiful quilt was donated to the Friends of the
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Library by The Sesame Study Club. Tickets are available at the Library for $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing will be held Monday, March 5, 2012. The winner will be notified. The Labrador Retriever is Americas No. 1 family dog! We have so many GREAT Labs and Lab mixes at the Gonzales Dog shelter. Instead of the usual $80 adoption fee, you can take one of these Labs home for only $50 during the whole month of February. All Labs are heartworm negative, have all current vaccinations, and have been spay/neutered. For more information, please contact Gonzales Dog Adooptions @ (830)445-9811/9279.
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Scales will be set up on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the JB Wells Showbarn from 3-5 p.m. for anyone needing to weigh their project.
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Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 23. To RSVP, call 830-672-1031. Come and experience a great exchange of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit at the Little Hill Baptist Church Fruit of the Spirit program on Saturday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. Several dynamic speakers will be highlighting the importance of each gift and the significance of manifesting each in your life. For more information, call (830) 672-5959 or send an email to LHBCPraise@gmail.com Do you need a lift? A new start? Come hear a message with the power to change your life and to discover a new beginning Jesus Christ at the Little Hill Baptist Church Revival, Thursday, March 1st through Saturday, March 3rd nightly at 7:00 p.m., 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! Special musical guests invited each night. Little Hill Baptist Church Revival Thursday-Saturday, March 1-3, nightly at 7:00 p.m. LHBC 2835 FM 1586, Ottine. For more information, call (830) 672-5959 or send an email to LHBCPraise@gmail.com
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First Baptist Gonzales will host a free movie night. The movie is the blockbuster movie entitled Courageous. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Saturday, March 10 at 7 pm. First Baptist Gonzales is located at 422 Saint Paul St.
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The Sam Bentley Band will be playing true country dance music at the Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo, from 3-6:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Come early for good seat. Kitchen opens at 2 p.m. Admission is a $7 donation - proceeds benefit Auxiliarys military veterans programs. The hall is smoke free, great dance floor, and open to everyone. Info 830-303-9903 www. geronimotexasvfw.org Cadette Girl Scout Troop 4297 and Senior Girl Scout Troop 4133 will have a DriveThru Fried Chicken plate sale this Sunday, Feb. 26 in the parking lot at Gonzales Elementary School, located at 1600 St. Andrew. The sale will take place from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. The plate includes fried chicken, buttered potatoes, seasoned green beans and homemade peach cobbler. All will be prepared that morning by the girls, their parents and leaders. All proceeds will go towards their 2012 Summer Trip.
The Gonzales Young Farmers and the Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge are having a pork steak plate with all the trimmings for member Lanny Baker. The benefit will be held March 25, 2012 from 11-2 at the Odd Fellows lodge. Directions to the lodge are turn west off St. Joseph Street on Tate Street and go 2 blocks. Donations are $7 and pre-sale tickets are until March 18, 2012 and can be bought from any Odd Fellow member, Young Farmer member, Larry Mercer, 830-263-0331 or Ken Hedrick, 830-857-5332.
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The Republican Women of Yoakum will sponsor a Candidate Forum at the Shiner K.C./ Legion Dining Hall, 102 South Ave G, on Tuesday, March 13, from 5-9 p.m. The event will feature a meet and greet from 5-7, followed by a forum from 7-9. Candidates from County to Congressional level will be present. The event is open to all voters.
An Appreciation BBQ Dinner will be held for Gonzales emergency employees and volunteers on Friday, April 20. The dinner will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Center of the First United Methodist Church, located at 426 St. Paul St. in Gonzales, and is being hosted by the Gonzales Ministerial Alliance. All emergency employees, volunteer and their families are invited to attend. Come and go or to go plates will be available. For more information, contact Rev. Andy Smith at 830672-8521.
Thompsonville Ladies Club annual Chili Supper and Auction, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Thompsonville Community Center. Chili Supper at 5 p.m. Chili is free we do accept donations. Auction at 6 p.m. Proceeds will be used for scholarships to area youth. The Rock Church of Gonzales is now accepting donations for their first ever publication. Recipes from the Rock is a cookbook that contains recipes submitted by members of the Rock Church, as well as Christian writings and various household hints. The church is asking for a donation of $15 for the book. All proceeds will go toward the funding of church projects. To inquire about a book or
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Thursday, Feb. 23 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Clint Martin at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Barbecue Cookoff, Houston Friday, Feb. 24 O.S. Grant and The Hot Rails at Running M Bar & Grill, Gonzales, 9-12 p.m. Clint Martin at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Barbecue Cookoff, Houston Saturday, Feb. 25 Clint Martin at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Barbecue Cookoff, Houston Bill Pekar & The Rainey Brothers at Howards, Shiner, doors open 8 p.m. Tequila Black at Running M Bar & Grill, Gonzales, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 George Ensle at Howards, Shiner, 3 p.m. Sam Bentley Band at Geronimo VFW Post, 3-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. David and Terri Church at the Yoakum Community Center, 7 p.m. Reserved tickets $15, general admission 412. For ticket details, call 361741-5081. Friday, March 2 Battle of the Bands feat. Trevor Cole Band and Clay Crockett and the Shotgun Riders, charity concert to fight hunger, Yoakum Gin & Feed, doors open 5 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Pear Ratzs at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Cover $8. The Pale Horses with Micky & The Motorcars at Yoakum Gin & Feed, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Saturday, March 10 Los Kolaches at Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 9 p.m. Ticket details, 361-596-7499 Frank Foster at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Cover $8. Country Magic Band at Howards, Shiner 7:30pm Thursday, March 15 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Saturday, March 17 Cody Johnson with Bubba Westly at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Cover $10. Thursday, March 22 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Saturday, March 24 Roger Stowell at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Cover $8. Thursday, March 29 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Friday, March 30 Matt Stalling at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Cover $10. Saturday, March 31 Dana Cooper at Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 9 p.m. Ticket details, 361-596-7499 Country Magic Band at Cistern Store, Cistern, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No Cover Saturday, April 21 Charla Corn at Scooters, Moulton, Details TBA. Musicians and Venues: To add or update events, contact us via e-mail to manager@gonzalescannon.com.
$15.00 (per entry) early entries turned into Dorothy Voigt at Gonzales Cannon on or before Friday, March 16th by 4:00 p.m. or $20.00 per entry on the day of the event! Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m. Turn in starting at 3:00 p.m. Event will be held at the VFW Post Home on the Harwood Road in Gonzales, Texas! Friday set-ups available First come First serve! Members will be at the Post Home on Friday from 3-7 p.m. for those who would like to come and sign up or set up! There will be a 50/50 drawing and a showmanship award this year. So get creative; we cant wait to see what you all come up with!! All proceeds will go towards VFW Ladies Auxiliary Local Scholarships! Please contact Donna Allen at 830-203-0716 or Dorothy Voigt at 254-931-5712 for more information!
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America is a great nation. That is the message that one California resident, Allie Stevens a.k.a. Rick Shaw, wants to project on his coast-to-coast, crosscountry walk. I want to share with the world that the people of this country are great, Stevens said during his stopover last Friday in Gonzales. I want to turn the negatives into positives. I want to show the greatness of this country. Stevens especially wants younger ones to hear his message. I want to get the kids to see their future in this great country, he said. I tell them to be positive about the future no matter what the government does. Stevens left his hometown of Oceanside, Calif. in September of 2009 and will take his leisurely stroll
across the country until he arrives in Miami. All of Stevens finances are taken care of through donations. When I left Oceanside, I all I had was just 10 cents, he said. Another concept he said he wants to promote is faith in God. My other quest is to show people how great God is and you have to walk by faith, Stevens said. In each community he visits, Stevens gets heavily involved and makes it a point to learn the history of every town he happens to stop in. He also attends parades, festival and concerts, and speaks to school-age children and fellow members of the military. I will do anything with the community, he said. I take time to get to know the community and people. In showing how great the country is and the importance of having faith in God, Stevens
also implores people to take action if they are not satisfied. A lot of people complain, he said. I think they should stop complaining and do something about it. If gas is too expensive, they should walk to the grocery store and save money. He noted that he probably could not accomplish this feat in any other country on the planet. Stevens is well-suited to make the long journey, even carrying a survival bag that weights a few hundred pounds. He has served in the United States Marine Corp, from 1972 until 1979, during which time he fought in the Vietnam War. Stevens said he will be in the Gonzales area until Feb. 28 and will be staying at the home of local resident, David Sanchez, Jr. at 819 Wells Street. If you want to make donations, Stevens can be reached by calling 619-592-5161 or you can visit his web site at www.rickshawroadtrip. com.
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Allie Stevens also known as Rick Shaw is walking across America to promote patriotism and faith while giving folks rides in his rickshaw. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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By BOB THAXTON of the Seguin Gazette

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Schertz-Seguin may weigh in against landfill

Oak Clean Green Inc. in an application submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Its pretty close to Luling, Cockerell told the board. He said the proposed site for the landfill lies over the Wilcox Aquifer and approximately two miles north of the Carrizo Aquifer recharge zone. Cockerell said the boards of both groundwater districts, the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District and the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District, are concerned about the landfill. Our biggest concern, obviously, is possible contamination of the recharge zone, said Ken Greenwald, president of the SSLGC. Cockerell indicated the board may want to consider whether or not to formally oppose the application for the landfill, and he called on Paul Gonzales, an attorney filling in for Patrick Lindner who did not attend Thursdays meeting. Both Gonzales and Lindner are with the San Antonio law firm of Davidson & Troilo. Its an expensive proceeding, Gonzales told the board. He said the landfill application is in its first stage and the process could take months or years before completion. We may make a public comment to the TCEQ, Cockerell said. Its something that we have some time to look at. In other action Thursday, the board adopted a resolution providing for the division of income from oil and gas leasing of SSLGC property. The resolution calls for one-
Three young men from Moulton entered the statewide pro-life essay contest and garnered top prizes. Pictured are (from left) Ted Wenske, 2nd place Senior Division and winner of $150 cash; James Wenske, 1st place in Junior Division and winner of $200; and Samuel Wenske, 2nd place Junior Division, winner of $150. Ted is a junior at St. Paul High School and son of Elizabeth and Ben Wenske; James is in 8th grade at Moulton High School, and is the son of Mary Ann and Patrick Wenske; Samuel is a freshman at St. Paul High School and also is the son of Elizabeth and Ben Wenske. Jamess essay has been submitted to the National Right to Life for the National Contest.
Pastor to serve two churches at once

Often in the United Methodist Church, pastors are appointed by their bishop to serve more than one church - and that is the case with two area churches. As of March 1, Pr. Rob Clopton will pastor both Flatonia UMC and Freyburg UMC. Both congregations will continue to operate as separate organizations with individual leadership and identities as they grow in their service to
Christ and His Church. New worship times have been established for both churches. Beginning on Sunday, March 4, Freyburg UMC will worship at 8:30 a.m. and Flatonia UMC will worship at 10:30 a.m. Pr. Clopton will work with each church and their leaders to invoke the resources that offer the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since these two churches have previously been part of a grouped cluster of United Methodist Churches, they PASTOR, Page B3
SEGUIN Directors of the Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corp. are considering opposition to the landfill proposed at a site off Farm Road 1150 in eastern Guadalupe County. During Thursdays meeting of the board, SSLGC General Manager Alan Cockerell handed out copies of a map showing the location of the municipal solid waste landfill proposed by Post
third of such income to remain with the SSLGC, one-third to go to the city of Seguin and onethird to the city of Schertz. The board in February 2011 approved leases worth more than $3 million on 21 tracts of land to Rambar Industries Inc. of Laredo. The company agreed to pay $1,000 per acre to lease almost 3,053 net mineral acres owned by the SSLGC, and Rambar was to have closed the transactions within 90 days. They did not have the money LANDFILL, Page B3
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Assemblies of God
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
712 Crockett, Luling
Dewville United Methodist

West of FM 1117 on CR 121
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
First Assembly of God

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

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

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

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

S. Liberty St. Nixon
Clark Baptist Church

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

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

Seydler Street, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

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

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

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

Hwy 97 Waelder
St. James Baptist Church

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

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Monthalia United Methodist

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Waelder United Methodist

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

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

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

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

1515 Dallas, Gonzales
St. James Catholic Church

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

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

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

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

1121 N. College Gonzales
Full Gospel Church

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

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

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Lutheran
Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church

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

North of Post Office
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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I really have to wonder

You know I am beginning to wonder about people and whether they have become as callous in Gonzales as people walking the streets in a big city. A big feed truck flips and totally dumps its load, and I am looking at this picture with a horrified glance trying to read the lines below on Facebook to see if the driver got out of this truck alive. All I find is remarks about how big trucks should not be driving through Gonzales and how fast was this truck going. If I am talking out of turn, I apologize right now. However, I am not worried about the truck. I am worried about the human who was driving it. Things can be replaced. We like the way our economy has boomed around here with all the oil activity, but we have to realize that everyone is going to have to start paying attention to more vehicles on the roads. We have to work together to solve these problems. Okay, ladies, this is one last reminder of the meeting and luncheon at Luling on February 28tth, at the Ainsworth House, at 11:30. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Joe Kotwig, Lisa Rodriguez, Terry Bowman, Mr. Baker,William Hudgins, Sabrina Flores, Bill and Marie Lott, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Hester Behlen, Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Pete Kallies, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Selma Vickers, Gene Robinson, Susie Dolezal, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Carl and Vida Tindle; Rev A. C. and Evelyn Newman, Ruby Ruth Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Linda Nesloney, Esther Lindemann, Jack Lott, Anna Lindemann, Ann and Bubba Bond; Case, Clint, and Lindsay Martin; Gloria Gass, Shirley Dozier, Larry Washington, Laura, Bobby Steen, The family of Skee Williams, The family of Jerry Gorden, The family of James Brunkenhoefer and please pray our troops and their families Oh, Courtney Watson, I am going to get you good when you get back here. She is supposed to be at Mardi Gras. That girl timed things just right. I think she deserves it after all that hard work she put in with those horses while she was in Florida. Have fun!
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Sandis Country Fried News
Sandi Gandre
We had the pleasure of a telephone visit from Nancy Gandre. She called to tell us that her mother is not in The Heights. Ruby Ruth Gandre skipped over a town and is over in Warm Springs in Luling. I am sure that she is getting great therapy over there in that wonderful facility that is now under Setons management. Warm Springs was the saving grace to a lot of people when polio first hit, and it still has a very good reputation especially for those with spinal cord injuries. Part of those spinal cord injuries and brain injuries are still being treated in Ottine at the facility they have open there. Joann and Don Leifeste were happy to have their son David and his wife, Julia, visiting from Oklahoma. They brought them out to the Belmont Social Club on Saturday night and treated them to the music of Deep Water. Of course, Wyatt Arp was his debonair self along with the other members of the band, Lloyd Wexler, Bobby Barnes, and Walt Friedeck. They were in fine form and played and sang some extra fine music. I dont know how Walt got elected band leader, but he makes those boys toe the line. Deep Water plays every third Saturday at the Belmont Social Club so mark your calendars for that date in the future. February 25th will feature Two Way Street, and March 1st is Tommy Schlein. I cannot believe that February is gone and March is here. My sweetie and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary Saturday night, so we thought that was just spectacular. Will and I feasted on some delicious chicken fried steak and pork ribs etc. and Kathleen and Sean Allen gave us delicious chocolate brownies that we devoured to an extent that we should have not eaten. In fact I should not have even touched them. There was a wonderful bunch there from up Rosanky way, with Caroline celebrating her birthday in that group. They even know how to polka.
We might have to get Big John Zavadil to come out sometime. Oh, and I forgot to tell you that Marie and Mike Brocker from Yoakum celebrated their 64th Wedding Anniversary at the Social Club the night that Best Friends played on a Saturday night. They had two tables full of relatives and friends plus a huge cake. Sally sang God Bless America in honor of this 90 year old Veteran and they danced the night away especially to Faded Love. We also had another two or three tables of people celebrating the 65th anniversary of Carolyn and Kermit Westerholm from Seguin. Kermit Westerholm has been in the insurance business many years in Seguin, among other things. We congratulate both of these couples and wish them many more happy anniversaries. Maybe they can tell us their secrets. I hear that David Leifeste played the piano over at the Monthalia United Methodist Church accompanying himself while he sang To God Be the Glory. I am sure that they were honored to have him sing that special for them. I know one thing. His wife, Julia, certainly fits in with the family well. She looks like she could be a daughter instead of a daughter-in-law as she favors JoAnn and Don so much. Wade and Lola Wilson had a surprise visit from Wades brother Pat Wilson and grand-daughter, Katelynn. Katelynn has gotten her learners permit and so the Grandpa Pat decided she needed to practice driving. I am sure that they had a nice visit. We send sympathy to the family of Dorothy West Fagan. I had to ask around to find out what West family Dorothy belonged to in Leesville and was told that she was one of thirteen children from the Henry West family. That makes for a lot of kids and back then that was not unusual. I am really having a hard time with this fickle Pollyanna. Hugo has declared his true love for her as usual, but now we have Pete on the premises. There is no way on this earth that Pete supposed to get near Pollyanna, but that little girl has a mind of her own and is dealing poor Hugo and me some misery about this situation. She made Samson mad with her foolishness, and he swatted her this morning with his paw and claws when she tried to go out the door. She has gotten on Sweet Peas last nerve and Sweet Pea is snarling at everything. Would anyone like Pete??? He really is a nice, decent Chihuahua, and he is up for adoption??? Have a good week, and God Bless.
GJH Book Club Member of the Month
Sergio Mendez, an 8th grader, is the Gonzales Junior High School February Book Club Member of the Month. His favorite book is The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, the first book in his favorite series titled, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Sergio enjoys adventure/mythology books. The JH Book Club, led and inspired by Library Aide, Ms. Stephens, meets on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 in the library.
Obituaries
Schmidt and Sons in Gonzales for a short time and then worked for Gonzales County for several years. After retiring, he looked forward to hanging out at Snakes Garage with his many dear friends. He took every opportunity to be with family and friends. Jack thoroughly enjoyed riding out with his close friend, Nathan Gordon, on wrecker calls. They always came home with a story of some kind that had everyone laughing. Many good times were had sitting around the old woodburning stove at Snakes Garage and he treasured every moment. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carolyn Marie Webb of Gonzales; his sons, Mike Webb of Austin and Gregory Howard Webb (Dee) of Gonzales; his daughters, Melanie Denise WebbWhite (Matt) of Poteet, and Deborah Joyce Webb Henderson of Gonzales; his brothers, Donald Webb of San Diego, CA, and Mark Webb of Canyon Lake; and his grandchildren, Chad Webb, Wesley Sollack, Lyndi Long, DoroAdditional Obituaries, Page B7
Jack Howard Webb, 1940-2012 Jack Howard Webb, Jr., 72, of Gonzales, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21. He was born Jan. 3, 1940 in San Antonio to Jack Howard Webb and Dorothy Lucille Utz Webb. He attended Northeast High School in San Antonio and married Carolyn Marie Tausch on Sept. 17, 1966 in the Church of Christ in Natalia. Jack loved watching NASCAR on Sunday afternoons and camping with his family. These family camping trips took them to see the sights of South Dakotas Mount Rushmore, Arizonas Grand Canyon and Texas Big Bend National Park to name a few and always stopping to enjoy camp sites along the way. Jack could fix most anything brought before him, whether it was a household appliance or an automotive repair, he was fully capable and willing to take on the project of repair. He was great with his hands and enjoyed working in leather craft, tooling complex designs on leather and implementing fantastic but time-consuming methods of lacing to make the leather craft look that much more intricate. After leaving the oil business, Jack worked for John Whitt Chevrolet and
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LANDFILL: SSLGC may join opponents of site

ContinuedfrompageB1 to sign the leases, Cockerell told the board in its June 23 meeting. Unable to close the lease transactions, Rambar forfeited escrow deposits totaling more than $50,000. Local attorney Bill Knobles represents the SSLGC in negotiations regarding oil and gas leases, and Cockerell indicated that Knobles has been receiving inquiries from other companies interested in leasing. We really dont have a firm offer to come back to the board with, Cockerell said. At the beginning of the meeting, Greenwald presented a framed proclamation to Robin Dwyer who recently stepped down after serving 13 years on the SSLGC board of directors. Dwyer was the corporations first president and served on the board from 1998 through 2011. Schertz was being cut
thy Webb, Julia Webb and Haley Henderson. He is also survived by numerous brother-in-laws, sister-inlaws, nieces, nephews and cousins and a dear friend of the family, Billye Alexander. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack H. Webb, Sr.; stepmother, Eva Webb; mother, Dorothy Lucille Ambler; stepfather, Ruel Ambler; father-inlaw, Milton Tausch; mother-in-law, Erna Tausch; sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Tausch; and brother-inlaw, Daniel Tausch. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Hollas Hoffman and Nathan Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in Gonzales Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. Memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church or the charity of ones choice. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
back by the Edwards Aquifer Authority, Dwyer said regarding the motivating factors for establishing the SSLGC. Seguin realized that run-of-the-river rights were not enough. He recalled events from the corporations early years including a trip to New York City to talk about the possibility of issuing bonds to finance water projects and a meeting of Gonzales County landowners in Leesville attended by Dwyer and consultant Crockett Camp. They came to the conclusion we were not their enemy. We were somebody they could work with, Dwyer said. Dwyer said he enjoyed serving on the SSLGC board: Its been a lot of fun. I think Ive learned a lot. Dwyer also was cited in a presentation by Mayor Betty Ann Matthies and the Seguin City Council at the councils Feb. 7 meeting.
PASTOR: Takes dual role

ContinuedfrompageB1 have a history of working together, especially in the area of music and praise teams, as well as special worship services. Both Congregations
enter this new union with enthusiasm and cooperation and welcome residents in the area to join them for worship, fellowship, mission outreach, and other special events.
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Christmas movie poster. Collectors item. 12x18. $8.00. Call 512-431-0823. (2-23-12) -------------------------4 tires and Aluminum rims. Can fit a Ford Probe or Mazda MX6. Mufflers can fit a pickup truck, good condition. Cabinet fits over refrigerator. Collectibles, sweaters (some with Christmas themes). Various sizes. Call Marcus Migl, 361594-4307.(3-15-12) -------------------------Men and Womens jackets, sweaters. Different sizes. Can be seen at 1822 St. Louis or call 6728034.(3-15-12) -------------------------1 axle trailer, wide ramp, 12x61/2 for sale. Call 857-4993. (3-15-12) -------------------------For Sale: Whirlpool Washing Machine, like new. Large capacity. $200. 361208-3565.(3-15-12) -------------------------Westein Running Boards. $140. For pictures or any questions, please email huntntxprincess@yahoo.com. (3-15-12) -------------------------Dalhart Windberg - Winters Velvet Mantle - $250.00. Signed Affidavit of Limited Edition 12x36 in frame. Email huntntxprincess@yahoo.com for pictures or any questions.(3-8-12) -------------------------Baby and Womens Clothes for sale. Cheap. Call 361772-5566.(3-8-12)
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25 Color TV & entertainment center. Excellent condition. 830-672-6414.(3-812) -------------------------1979 International 5 ton Ramsy winch, rolling tailboard, Hydraulic Crane (detached), down riggers. Like new tires. Runs good. $6,000 obo. Individual, 830-660-2813. (3-8-12) -------------------------Power Box Asphalt Paving Machine and Roller. Good Condition. $9,900. Call after 5 p.m. 361-594-3668.(3-812) -------------------------Small computer desk, wood, $40.00 obo. Large playpen, $25.00. Both in great condition. 830-203-9159.(3-112) -------------------------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.(31-12) -------------------------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. (3-1-12)
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Heavy, vinyl tarps. 15x50. UV proof, tuff boogers. $50 each. 830-6602813.(3-1-12) -------------------------6 oak restaurant booths w/copper inlaid tops. Large round folding tables w/6 armchairs. Contact Tommy, 830-351-1263.(223-12) -------------------------Electric Hospital
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Bed, $300. 12 function exercise bicycle, $65. Prices Negotiable. 830582-1120, Nixon.(223-12) -------------------------Insulated 6x8 storage building. Like new. Used as a produce cooler. $1,000. Call 512-227-6950. (2-23-12) -------------------------Proform Treadmill. Model 380CS. Pro-
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grammable, includes built-in fan, speaker for IPOD radio. Like new condition. $350/obo. Contact Liz, 830263-2103.(2-23-12) -------------------------Whirlpool Heavy Duty Gas Dryer. Good condition. $75. Can be seen at 511 Church St. 830857-4993.(2-23-12)
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Garage Sale: Saturday, February 25. 219 North Ave. F, Shiner. 8 am till 3 pm. Antique piano, TV entertainment wall unit, Lots of misc. items. -------------------------Garage Sale. Saturday, Feb. 25th. 1408 Neuman St. 8:30-2. Too much to mention. All at Bargain Prices. -------------------------Garage Sale/Resale Friday & Saturday, 9-4. Hwy. 97 in Cost, next to Cost Store. Antique tools, lots of antiques, furniture, linens, clothes, all sizes, infants to adults, antique jewelry, dishes, lots more.
Full time position, Involves all aspects of operating and maintaining both the water and wastewater treatment plants. Requires Class B-CDL, Class C water and Class C wastewater operator license or ability to obtain in 6 months. Must be available to work every fifth weekend. Starting pay $26,928.00
Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, retirement program and paid leave. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug test and physical. The city of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer. Applications available at City Hall or www.cityofgonzales.org. Please complete an application and take to City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales ATTN: Payroll Dept P O Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
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Help Wanted Water Operator 1
HELP WANTED
Front Desk help wanted. - Must speak Spanish and have at least one year of Medical Field experience. Apply in person at The Vaz Clinic, 1103 N. Sarah DeWitt or call 830-672-2424. -------------------------Experienced machinist, min. 4 years. CNC Lathe, CNC Mill, Manual Lathe and Mill. Send resume to: Accurate Fabrication, Inc., 533 Seydler, Gonzales, TX 78629. 830672-3600. -------------------------Housekeeper Wanted Looking for a housekeeper with a minimum of 4 years house cleaning experience to clean a 3,000 sq. ft., 2-story home in east Gonzales County. Duties include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning windows/mirrors and bathrooms. Must be able to provide 3 references and speak English. Please call 713-582-0794 for more information. -------------------------Certified Medical Assistant needed. Must have experience, Spanish speaking preferred. Apply at The Vaz Clinic, 1103 N. Sarah DeWitt or call 830-672-2424. -------------------------Morning Computer-Repair person. Part-Time, 8 AM til ?, M-F. Must be able to open, interact well with customers in person and on the phone. Must be comfortable work-
MISC. FOR SALE

Deer protein feeders for sale - very reasonable - call 830-827-5720. (315-12)
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
The City Council of the City of Gonzales will conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for use of City Funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning April 1, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013. All interested citizens are hereby notified that the hearing will be held at the Gonzales Municipal Building Council Chambers, 820 St. Joseph Street at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2012. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comments in writing or verbally on the proposed budget. All citizens are encouraged to attend this public hearing and present their views to the city. The Gonzales Municipal Building is accessible to the disabled; disabled individuals who might have difficulty in attending this public hearing should contact this office of the Mayor to arrange for special assistance. If anyone interested in attending the public hearing requires a translator, please contact the office of the Mayor prior to the public hearing so arrangements may be made. If you cannot attend person, written comments may be submitted and will be accepted by the city until the public hearing is concluded. I certify that a copy of the February 28, 2012, Notice of Public Hearing was posted on the City Municipal Building bulletin board on the 15th day of February 2011, at 2:00 p.m. and remained posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of the meeting. ____________________________ Candice Witzkoske, City Secretary
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Part-time position with the Revenue Collection Department. This is an entry level office/clerical position responsible for customer service and assisting customers with city-related business. Must have knowledge of secretarial procedures, cashiering, bookkeeping, and telephone operations. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. High school Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year experience in general office or accounting experience recommended. Hours vary from 19-38 per week. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug and alcohol test. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Applications available at City Hall or www.cityofgonzales.org. Resumes may be attached, but the Employment Application must be filled out. Please complete an employment application and return or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Department PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 No Phone Calls Please
Revenue ColleCtion CleRk
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MISC. FOR SALE
For Sale: Thomas Playmate with Color Glo Chord Organ. Good condition. All instruction books included. Call Sue, 672-2192.(2-23-12) -------------------------Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $450. 512-917-4078.(223-12)
FURNITURE
and other objects from scratches. Top half has three shelves with a plate rail and is perfect for china and collectibles to be displayed in the glass case. The whole piece is in overall good condition, just has a few dings from moving. Wood color and style matches many classic and contemporary dining room sets. Retails for more than $1300. We are asking ONLY $500 for it. Call Nikki at (512) 2274040, or email: nikki.maxwell2009@ yahoo.com for more information and pictures. Will deliver FREE within Gonzales County. (2-23-12) -------------------------Solid Wood Cubby Shelf With Coat Hooks: A solid pine free-standing cubby shelf unit with FIVE segmented compartments, each with THREE areas of storage -a cubby in the top area, a tall backp a c k / p u r s e / co at rack section, and a shoe compartment at the bottom. PERFECT for a classroom, daycare, in the home by the door, or in the garage for organizing tools. Retails for $550. We are asking ONLY $250 for it. Call Nikki at (512) 227-4040, or email: nikki.maxwell2009@yahoo. com for more information and pictures. Will deliver FREE within Gonzales County. (2-2312) -------------------------6 pc. Solid Oak Bedroom Set. $500/ OBO. Call 361-7725566.(2-23-12)
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MOBILE HOMES
07 Doublewide, sits on 10 ac. Homesteaded, AG exempt, chainlink fence in yard and around 10 ac. Large deck on front, small one in back. Covered dog pen, outside night light. Different types of sheds. Water Softener tanks attached to back of house, for inside water only. 4BR/1 Bath, LR, carpeted, rest have linoleum. Master bedroom has walk-in closet, very roomy, high ceilings all through house. Ceiling fans in all 4 bedrooms and Living room, also White block Fireplace never used, Island kitchen between kitchen & dining room w/barstools. Silver cabinets. Belmont area, Gonzales School Route. Call Candy, LREB at 210-3652803. -------------------------2002 Fleetwood Festival Ltd. 76x16 in excellent condition. 3 bedrooms and 2 bath. I am selling it for the pay off, est. $24,000. The payments with Wilson County taxes are about $250 a month. It is located in La Vernia and needs to be moved. Call Megan, 830477-9792.
AUTOS
4 20 XD Series wheels from a 2008 Toyota Truck. Asking $800/obo. Call 830857-6434.(2-23-12) -------------------------For Sale: 94 Cadillac DeVille. $500/obo. Call Luis, 830-3390645.(2-23-12)
HOMES FOR RENT

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.
HOME SERVICES
reliable transportation and references. NO SMOKING allowed in the house. 830-560-0238 for details.(2-23-12) -------------------------You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. 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.
RVs FOR SALE

units, non-smoker. NADA Value $82,500. 38 feet long. Great live-in trailer. Call 830-5404058 or 830-2639172, Price $46,000. (3-8-12) -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565. -------------------------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.
RECREATION
6, can call 361-5967317.
PETS
English Springer Spaniel Puppies: AKC, liver/white, parents on site, just old enough to go to new owners, 1st shots and wormed, vet checked, 3 males/3 females, Super cute, $400. 830-263-1114 or email gmclain1@ stx.rr.com. (3-15-12) -------------------------American Pit Bull Terrier Pullies for sale at $75 each. Only 2 female puppies available. Black Not Registered. Available Now. Call 830-203-1574, Randy or 830-263-2808, B.J. -------------------------AKC German Shorthair pointer puppies for sale. Great hunters & family companions. Male $250; female - $300. 830-203-0470.(216-12) -------------------------Pups For Sale. Great Pyrenees, (1/8 Anatolian). Call Sammie Gibson at (830) 2038666.(2-16-12) -------------------------Tiny Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Registered. S/W, tiger striped, Apple Head. $150-$175. 210-379-0771.(216-12) -------------------------Turn your favorite pet photo into a work of art! Artist Brenda Shannon, Pastel or Acrylic. Great gift idea. (512) 917-4078.(223-12)
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.
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.
FRM. EQUIPMENT
16 FT. Gooseneck Livestock Trailer. Bar Top, slide rear gate, center cut gate, recent farm tags. Decent floor, Decent tires. $2,500/obo. 512-718-0482. (31-12)
HOMES FOR RENT

1214 N. Hamilton. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, central air. Call Gloria Torres, 830-8222045.(3-15-12) -------------------------3/2 Mobile Home. Porches, yard in country, appliances, CA/H. CR 232. Call 361-649-6987. (3-15-12) -------------------------Belmont-4BR/2BA for rent. Nice & clean. Master bedroom has 3 closets, tub and separate shower. Kitchen has lots of counter space and large pantry. One of the living areas has fireplace. Rent will be $1,100 a month. (that includes all water and trash pickup). Deposit is one months rent. I will need references and proof of income. No indoor smoking please. Outdoor pets if you build small fenced-in area. This home will be available by the end of the month. A large covered deck will be built as soon as weather permits. Please call me or send e-mail. mercerranch@gmail. com. 830-437-5312 or 830-832-7813.(38-12) -------------------------For Rent. Furnished 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Den, Living Room and Kitchen. Available Immediately. Call 830-672-6265 for information. (TFN) -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821.
WANT TO RENT
Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. -------------------------Needed: I need to rent a 2 bed or 3 bedroom apartment or house in Gonzales or Luling area. Please call 830-822-5076.
FURNITURE
Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382. -------------------------For Sale: Fullsize mattress, box spring & bed frame - $100. Sofa table light oak, 48x18x20 - $50. 622 N. Hamilton, Gonzales. 6724559. (2-16-12) -------------------------Dining Room China Cabinet For Sale: A large honey pine dining room buffet and hutch with glass shelves and doors. Two separate pieces makes it easier to move. Has wooden cabinet doors and several drawers on the bottom half for storage. The drawers are lined with velvet to protect silverware
COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

Paws for Effect Dog Grooming is for sale! Established business with ready made clientele. $20,000 buys all equipment, supplies and client profile cards. Average 1,500 dogs per year! Call Jackie, 830857-6324.(2-23-12)
LAWN SERVICES
Will mow yards. Reasonable Rates. Call for free estimates. 857-5147. (TFN) -------------------------Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Lawn care & shredding. Call for free estimates. 830-2039385. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.
RV SITES FOR RENT

RV-SITES-GONZALES COUNTY. Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $270/mo. + utilities, Weekly-$100; Daily-$20. Pool Opens Summer. Call for information. 830-4243600. -------------------------RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
AUTOS
1983 Chevy El Camino, 350 engine, 94,000 miles. As Is. Blue Book - $3,500, $2,500/neg. 1-210689-4016, Stan. (315-12) -------------------------1977 Chevy 1/2 ton, 2 wd, 4 spd, special ordered. Original owner. $3,000 obo. 830-857-1506.(2-2312) -------------------------2006 Corvette, 16,000 miles. Very Clean. $33,000. Call 830-672-7040.(2-2312)
Call 672-7100 to place free ad.
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
LIVESTOCK
Crossbred Jersey Limousin cows in milk. $1,100. Call Alice, 512-272-5147. (2-23-12) -------------------------Buy fresh & local! Brown eggs, chicken, lambs. Live & Process sales available. Please call 512-718-0482. w w w. n e i l r a n c h . com.(2-23-12) -------------------------For Sale. Red Brangus Bulls and Black Brangus Bulls. 1-2 years old. No papers. 830-437-5772. (3-8-12) -------------------------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.
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. -------------------------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. -------------------------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
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring
Human Resources
603 W. Central, Hwy. 87 Nixon, Texas
HELP WANTED
CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.
ENTERTAINMENT
361-594-4103
March 15-16 April 23-24 w/pickup Sch. & Weimar
BIZZY B EXPRESS
Coushatta from Yoakum
HOME SERVICES
Hello! Look Here! Caregiver CNA and CPR-certified. Looking for employment with an agency or to go to homes and care for the elderly. Also interested in being trained to work front desk taking vitals and histories, or at a rehab doing range of motion exercises with children or adults. I also have experience working with Alzheimers and Hospice patients. Im very personable, dependable, loving and caring. Have 30+ years of experience as a nurse. Looking for FT work on the northside of San Antonio. Have excellent references. If interested, call 830-391-4837. (3-1-12) -------------------------CAREGIVERS needed for relief shifts in Seguin. Must have
RVs FOR SALE

2009 40 ft. Luxury 5th wheel. Three slide outs, washer/ dryer, fireplace, awning, dishwasher, 2 acs, much more. $26,500.00 obo. 337-962-3484 or 815-764-5200. (315-12) -------------------------2011 Big Horn 367ORL 5th Wheel with 4 slices, loaded, king bed, flat screen TV, electric awning, two A/C
The following positions are currently available:
Production/Poultry Processing: Back Dock Hanger 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days
Must consent to and pass a criminal background check. Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Drug screening as applicable to position.
Call Human Resources @ (830) 582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol
March 24 * April 28 6am/$35 P/P-$10 Food w/pickup Sch. & Weimar
Delta Downs from Shiner
HOME SERVICES
Apply today, Start today!!!
March 3 * $30-6 am March 25-26 April 29-30
Coushatta from Victoria
Call for Schedules
HELP WANTED
Now offering SITTER services in surrounding areas. For more information contact Heather at (361) 221-2324
361 US Hwy. 77S Hallettsville, TX 77964
Quality Care Staffing
28 ft. BPull Travel Trailers Queen Bed Room.

Financing available.
www.txtraveltrailers.com.
REAL ESTATE
Home for sale. 3/2, 3 car carport on 4 ac. with tank. $89,900. 830-875-2848.(3-812) -------------------------Home for sale. Las Hadas Subdivision - Between Seguin and New Braunfels on Hwy. 46. 334 Las Hadas. Spectacular riverfront estate 5BR/4.5Ba, with boat landing and 2100 tiled covered cabana on the Guadalupe River. Surprisingly beautiful features including hardwood floors, beamed and wooden ceilings, extensive use of oak hardwood, copper covered cabinets, 2 curved stairways, Murano chandeliers, fully furnished with custom furniture, antiques, crystal, china, silver, wide-screen TV, sound system, and much more. Breath taking view of the Guadalupe River on Lake McQueeney. cdkproperties.com. (3-8-12)
979-743-1514 or 800-369-6888
APTS. FOR RENT
Sleeps 4-6. Like New
We are growing and need your talent and experience! - Maintenance Technicians - Machine Operators - Welders Stop by our office at 959 Hwy. 95 North in Shiner to complete an application OR request one at HR@RanchHand.com
APTS. FOR RENT
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Victoria College Gonzales Center is now hiring an Adjunct English Instructor

The department of Instruction is hiring an Adjunct English Instructor for the Victoria College Gonzales Center to teach daytime classes. Position requires a Masters Degree and at least 18 graduate hours in area of concentration. College teaching experience preferred. Rate per course depending on educational qualifications. For application details see our website at www.victoriacollege.edu/jobsatvc or contact us at 361-572-2459 in Victoria or at 1-830-672-6251 in Gonzales. EOE
EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY 62 OR OLDER AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY * Rent based on income * Garden Style Apartments * Private Entrances * Individual Flower Bed Available * Carpeted & Air Conditioned * Water, Sewer & Trash Paid * Miniblinds, Ceiling Fan, Range, Refrigerator furnished * Maintenance/Management/Service Coordinator on site
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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
COUNTRY VILLAGE SQUARE APARTMENTS

1800 Waelder Road - Gonzales, TX (830) 672-2877 8 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Friday
CDL DRIVERS NEEDED
AUTOS
AUTOS
STK# P1211864 03 GMC 1500 X-Cab....$11,995 STK# PD268043 03 Chevy Venture...........$5,995 STK#PF139712 08 Chevrolet Malibu.....$10,995 STK#UN3363237 04
The Used Car Factory
Dodge Stratus.........$3,995
STK#PH303848 08 Hyundai Sonata.......$11,995
06 2500 Duramax 4x4 Crew Cab......$22,995
Everyone Rides Bad Credit 3rd Chance Financing
Call 830-237-3817
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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
2280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------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.
WANTED
Want to buy used tractors, running or not. Call 361-2931633.(3-1-12) -------------------------Professional Artist needs coastal round bales of hay. Will barter for artwork. Brenda Shannon, 512-917-4078. (2-23-12)
STORAGE
APACHE STORAGE The Store All Place is located at 2502 Harwood Rd. Gonzales, TX. 830-2035115.
MISC. SERVICES
203-2814 or 281415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830263-1747.(3-15-12) -------------------------Brush Busters. Bobcat, w/tree cutter attachment, land clearing, mesquite spraying, fence building, misc. odd end jobs. Reasonable Rates. Call James at 512-
MISC. SERVICES
738-0848.(2-23-12) -------------------------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.
Beautiful Stone age along US Hwy House. 24 acres. 2 183. 1, 2, 3&4 Bedponds, well, county rooms. All buildings water. $400,000. For built on concrete Info call 713-203- slabs, brick veneer 2814. siding, metal roof, -------------------------- central heat, Paved Owner Finance, Parking Lots and 3BR/1BA located at Public Utilities. 810 E. 2nd St. in Nix- For information on. Asking $65,000. contact: Gonzales Please call for more Housing Authorinformation. (830) ity, 830-672-3419 672-5580. or Info@gonzales-------------------------- housingauthority. FOR SALE: Seven (7) com. Buildings, 20 Units -------------------------Multi-Family Apart- 2/1 home. 714 Seyment Complex, lo- dler St. Owner Ficated at 929 Water nance. $75,000 or St, on 1.595 acres in best cash offer. Call Gonzales, TX, front- Martha, 830-556PUBLISHERS NOTICE:
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-9279275.
MISC. SERVICES
YOU NEED IT WELDED WE CAN DO IT. On the farm or in the field we can get it done. No job to big or to small. Just callus. Donald or Michael at 361-2756467.(2-23-12) -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-
STORAGE
K&S Storage Units 922 St. Peter, Gonzales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details.
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AUTOS WANTED
CASH FOR CARS We buy any car or truck running or not. Damaged, wrecked, salvaged OK. Get top dollar instant offer today. 1-800-273-9194
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
DEALERS WANTED/Walk-in bath tubs; best price $1,745.00. Exclusive territory, advertising, inventory, literature, website, training. Limited offer, 100% financing; www.foybs.com Call now 1-877-271-0118.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
LAND
5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information. -------------------------6+ Acres at end of Oil Patch Lane. Zoned Commercial for $180,000. Can divide into smaller tracts. Call 210-4160041.
CABLE/SATELLITE
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BREITSCHOPF COOPER REALTY

Serving Gonzales and Central Texas
Hwy. 90 4BR, 3BA, 2LV.................. ............... 3.7 ACS. A East, 3 bd., 2 ba., 7 acs, $150,000 .........................................................$135,000 306 McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,000 Ottine: 1+ Home extra lot....$70,000 1618 St.3 bd.,home...........................$240,000 Peter2- ba., onand ac.,..........$98,000 7 + Acres. & 473 CrockettVincent, ....................$275,000 New: 1720 St. Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., beautiful property..................................$258,000 Lot - Live Oak....................................$8,000 507 Water St.-commercial/rental....$150,000 1602St. Michael, 3 bd., 2 ba..............$78,000 New: 2 lrg. lots - Hopkins......$15,000/each 3 bd.,2 story 2342 FM 108, Pending home.....$145,000 Duplex, + 2 M/H set up, Moulton.....$56,000 792 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000 Land 312A East, 35 acs., + home..............$400,000 Cr. Rd. 471, Lakefront + ,3 bd., 90 1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000 New: 33 acs., East Gonzales Co....$4,500/Ac.
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Springs and Midland. She began her life at this point as most post-war women, becoming a stay-at-home wife and mother committed to the task of raising four boys and caring for her husband. She often remarked that she had made her way off the ranch and into town and she was going to stay in town. Gathering eggs, churning butter, milking cows, haying horses, making soap and not having electricity was no longer on her list. They would own several businesses over the years and she would transition from stay-at-home mother to helping manage retail and wholesale businesses. These businesses would move them throughout Texas, living in Midland, El Paso, San Marcos and Gonzales. Upon arrival in any community she immediately joined a church including the Bellvue Baptist Church, Sunrise Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of San Marcos and the First Baptist Church of Gonzales. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School class and Vacation Bible School. Mildred always stayed busy and was industrious, after the death of her husband; she worked for several years with Pioneer Village of Gonzales as manager. She enjoyed the various school tours, relishing in showing people how to make butter, providing samples and reliving the early years of her childhood. She remained in this position until her health started to decline. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her eldest son, Arbin Lee Reeves. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Laura Reeves of San Marcos, Harold and Arlene Reeves of Gonzales, Marshall and Sammie Reeves of La Vernia; her sister, Valeta Wendell of Abilene; brother and sister-in-law, A.J. and Evelynn Goins of Fredericksburg; seven grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; 4 nieces; and 2 nephews. Her greatest joy in life was raising her family and serving her church. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 in the First Baptist Church of Gonzales with Rev. Steve Faulkner officiating. Interment followed in the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers included: Jay-Dee Reeves, Ronald Dorsey, Darold Reeves, Elizabeth Gray, Hugh Shelton and Joey Moss. Honorary pallbearer was Richard Collins. Memorials may be made to the Fist Baptist Church of Gonzales or the charity of ones choice. The family had received friends Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, Gonzales, Texas. CASTILLO Juanita O. Castillo 76, of Gonzales TX left us on February 13, 2012. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DeLeon on September 11, 1935 in Seguin, TX. Juanita was a kind and loving person who would always there for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ben Castillo and one brother Frank DeLeon. Survivors include three sons: Thomas Castillo, Frank and wife Juana Castillo, Manuel and wife Lala Castillo all of Gonzales, two daughters Mary Castillo and Gregorio Zuniga of Cuero, Gloria Castillo and Eddie Escalante of Waelder, one brother Porfirio DeLeon of Seguin, one sister Rosa DeLeon of Houston and three grandchildren Tony Casillo, Manuel Catillo Jr., Beatrice Castillo. She was loved by many and will truly be missed. Visitation for Juanita Castillo was held Thursday, February 16, 2012 11AM at Buffington Funeral Home with Rosary following that evening at 7PM. Funeral Services was 10AM Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales. Interment followed at the St. James Catholic Cemetery in Gonzales. Arrangements under the care and direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3322. Mullinnix. He married Sarah Junell Walker on Dec. 4, 1948 in McGregor. Eldred was a member of the Waelder United Methodist Church. He had served on the Caldwell County Historical Commission and the Caldwell County Historical Society, had been a long time member of the Woodsmen of the World, had taught Sunday School for many years and had served as a Scout Master where he lead nineteen young men in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank of Scouting. Eldred had served his country honorably as a medic in the United States Navy during WWII. After being discharged, he worked as a sheet metal worker. In 1975 he went to work at Lockhart High School in Vocational Educational. As a Vocational Instructor, he taught many young people various trades in construction that would put them on course for productive careers in this industry. Today many will attest that their successes in life are due to his leadership, his vast knowledge of construction, his passion to help young men and women succeed in life and most importantly his love for people. Blackie, as he was known by many, had been a member of the Delhi Volunteer Fire Department and was personally responsible for the department obtaining grants that funded the acquisition of a defibrillator, Jaws of Life tool, a pump truck, protective gear and clothing and a new fire house building to name a few. He had worked diligently with departments from the U.S. Forestry Service, the Texas Forestry Service, Homeland Security, GVEC and Bluebonnet Electric Coop to attain the grant monies for these acquisitions. James Eldred Mullinnix was a man of integrity; his word was surely his bond. He radiated a kindness and love that commanded respect and admiration from those that knew him. He was a magnificent husband and best friend to his wife of 63 years and a loving father and grandfather to his sons and grandchildren. Though he was actively involved in so many community, fraternal, church and other projects through the years, he did on occasion find time to fish, and as a younger man he enjoyed hunting in the desert. He enjoyed working in his garden, tending his cattle, raising goats, pheasants and ducks, but he thoroughly enjoyed working faithfully along side his wife studying and researching family genealogy, where they accumulated enough family history to complete seven heavy books documenting years of family history. Eldred Mullinnix is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Junell Mullinnix of Delhi; sons and daughtersin-law, Eldred Eugene and Sharon Mullinnix of Austin, Paul Weston and Deborah Mullinnix of League City; grandchildren, Jennifer Mullinnix, Ethan Eldred Mullinnix, Thomas Eldred Mullinnix, Melissa Lutz, Katherine Mullinnix and Sarah A. Mullinnix; great-grandchildren, Taylor Matthews, Sophie Mullinnix, Walker Eldred Mullinnix, Eli Eldred Mullinnix, Caleb Lutz, Aaron Lutz and Hannah Joy Mullinnix; and his favorite dog, Duafus. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Thelma Heedick and brother, Luther Arthur Mullinnix, Jr. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. in the Delhi Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Hickman officiating. Memorials may be made to the Delhi Volunteer Fire Department. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. Russell was a multitalented man; he could fix most anything electrical or mechanical. He and his wife built their log home from the ground up with a little help from friends Jim Buchaus and Cliff Daniels and on occasion his step-son, Dustin, pitched in to help. Russell laid all the plumbing and electrical himself, but with a tremendous amount of sweat and love, he and Connie completed a majority of their dream house within a year and moved in to enjoy the fruits of their effort together. Russell was a brilliant man and could teach himself most anything, either by reading a how to book or by analyzing the task at hand and formulating a proper method to address the repair. He did not have any children of his own, but he loved Connies children and grandchildren as if they were his. Again Russell was multitalented, but his greatest talent was his ability to love. He had taught Connie many of his interests such as scuba diving, tractor safety, use of power tools, the correct use of firearms for personal protection and first and foremost, how to see the beauty, appreciate and love all things God has placed on Earth. Russell Gene Riley, Jr., is survived by his adoring wife of nearly 12 years, Connie Blundell Riley of Gonzales; father, Russell Gene Riley, Sr.; step-daughters, Renee Lindemann Thwing (Todd) of Gonzales and Wendy Lindemann ORear (Mike) of Frisco; step-son, Dustin Logan of Austin; grandchildren, Taegan, Trevor and Taelynn Thwing of Gonzales; brother, Ricky Riley (Amy) of Boerne and a brother-in-law, Cliff Daniels of Pasadena; and his mother-in-law and father-inlaw, Juanita and Bill Blundell of Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Dorinda Daniels. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24 in the Thompsonville Community Church with Rev. Andy Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Thompsonville Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Scott Hadden, Liam Callopy, Brian Wells, Sid Manda, Pat ONeal, and Jim Buchaus. Honorary pallbearers include: Frank Zuma, Mike ORear, Todd Thwing, Dustin Logan and Cliff Daniels. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday at the Thompsonville Community Church. Memorials may be made to the Thompsonville Cemetery Association, the First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund or the charity of ones choice. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
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Felipa A. Almaguer, 1930-2012 Felipa A. Almaguer was born on February 05, 1930 in Tahoka, TX to the late Mr. Rafael Amador and Mrs. Simona CisnerosAmador. Felipa passed away at the age of 82, early morning on February 19, 2012 in Gonzales, TX. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed by all. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Antonio Almaguer, 20 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two sons Hubert Almaguer and Enrique Almaguer both of Gonzales, TX; five grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren. Visitation was held Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11:00AM at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Gonzales, TX with Rosary following at 7:00 PM. Funeral Service was Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, TX. Internment followed at the St. James Catholic Cemetery with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Any words of comfort can be left online for the Almaguer family at www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com. Arrangements made by Buffington Funeral Home, 424 St. Peter Gonzales, TX 78629; 830-672-3322.
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Dorothy Wanda West Fagan, 1931-2012 Dorothy Wanda West Fagan, 80, of Gonzales, passed away Friday, Feb. 17. She was born Sept. 8, 1931 in Leesville, the daughter of Henry and Earth Ivey West. She was a homemaker and had worked for many years as a grader for Cal-Maine. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Ellease Pirkle and husband Leslie Ray of Gonzales; son, John Gilbert Vernor III of Gonzales; grandson, John Thomas Pirkle of Gonzales; granddaughter, Lesley Renee Pirkle of Gonzales; sisters, Dora Norton of Canyon Lake, Susie Hicks of Gonzales, Adeline Gordon of Gonzales and Gillis Yaws of West Columbia; brothers, Ferd West of Gonzales, Alvin West of Gonzales, Ernest West of Leesville and Clarence West of Leesville. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, J.G. Vernor Jr. and Rick Fagan; son, Vivian Wayne Vernor; and brothers Jesse, Oliver and Leonard West. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Woodmen of the World Cemetery in Gonzales with Reverend Michael Cowey officiating. Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.
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Russell Gene Riley, Jr., 1949-2012 Russell Gene Riley, Jr., 62, of Gonzales, passed away Monday, Feb. 20. He was born August 26, 1949 in Houston to Russell and Betty Jo Neal Riley. Russell honorably served his country with the U.S. Army; he had served one tour in Germany and his second tour in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart Medal. He attended San Jacinto College and received an Associates Degree in Computer Science and attended the University of Houston, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting. His interests lied in computer programming and for the last ten years of his life he had worked for Catapult Systems Corporation, where he programmed software for the Texas Education Agency. Russell had been a certified Scuba Instructor since 1990. He had been a member of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) for 20 years. Russell had also been a longtime member of South Ritchie Baptist Church in Houston and the Gonzales
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Mildred Ilene Reeves, 1924-2012 Mildred Ilene Reeves, 87, left this world after a lengthy illness to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, with God and her savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Feb. 17. Mildred was born Sept. 25, 1924 in Brown County to George Lee and Elva (Hinesley) Goins. She was primitive ranch raised at various locations including Indian Creek, Regency, and Brownwood. She also had family members in the Egger, Jones and Lindsey families of Brown, Mills and San Saba Counties. Mildred married Leon Arbin Reeves on Feb. 9, 1942 in Brownwood and began her married life living on a ranch in San Saba County. This was brief, with Leon having been drafted to serve in World War II. She became a war bride/ mother living in Knoxville, Tennessee and Arizona while Leon prepared for deployment with the 740th Tank Battalion, European Theatre. After the war, they made their home in Big
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James Eldred Blackie Mullinnix, 1928-2012 James Eldred Blackie Mullinnix, 83, of the Delhi Community, passed away Monday, Feb. 13. Eldred was born June 6, 1928 in Hearne, to Luther Arthur Mullinnix and Leona Eugenia Pritchett
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The Noon Lions Club was informed of plans by GVTC (Guadalupe Valley Telephone Company) to expand its service into the city of Gonzales. The program was given by Dane Needham, Construction Supervisor for GVTC. Needham noted the GVTC was founded about 50 years ago as a rural telephone service and has grown to an $80 million company that has evolved from a telephone provider to a total communications provider. Needham spoke about the many services that GVTC will be offering to the residents of Gonzales and said that installation of fiber optic cables throughout the town will soon be getting started. Needham, who also just joined the Noon Lions Club, is pictured with Lion Felipe Leon, program chairman. (Courtesy photo)
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Fannie Mae Lee, 94, is a member of the St. James Missionary Baptist Church in the Peach Creek community. She is being honored and saluted for her faithful and dedicated years of church service, which spans nearly over five decades. Lee served as the churchs clerk since 1964, recording secretary of Mission #2 for 27 years, recording secretary of the Sunday School, and recording secretary of the B.T.U. Congress of the La Grange Western Landmark Baptist Association for 17 years. Her beloved St. James Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 145th anniversary this July. The church is under the leadership of Rev. Victor Stephens. (Courtesy photo)
Area & Nation Wide Senior Programs Can Be Very Beneficial. Social Services Director, Patty Benton, at The Heights of Gonzales compiled a list of businesses and organizations she feels offers valuable services to senior citizens. Ms. Benton stressed the list is not all inclusive and that seniors should seek out other helpful services, area discounts offered to seniors, support groups, travel groups, etc in order to live a fun and healthy lifestyle in their silver years. Gonzales Memorial Hospital (830)672-7581 Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministries (GCAM) (830)672-5566 Social Security Office, Seguin (830)379-8802 Social Security/Medicare (800)772-1213 Food Stamp Program, Seguin (830)379-6525 Gonzales Senior Citizen Association (830)672-7014 Gonzales Senior Citizens Nutrition Site (830)672-2613 Elder Abuse Hotline (800)458-7214 Aged & Disabled Abuse (800)252-5400 Medicare Choices Helpline (800)633-4227 Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline (800)447-8477 Children of Aging Parents (800)227-7294 American Society on Aging (415)974-9600 www.theheightsofgonzales.com - Gonzales; 24 hour nursing care www.medicare.gov/nhcompare - Nursing home information
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Wachsmuth back in as head coach at St. Paul

While it is true that Shiner St. Paul will be having a different head coach roam the football sidelines starting in August, it will not be a new head coach. Yoakum assistant football and basketball coach Jasen (Jake) Wachsmuth has returned to his old post at Shiner St. Paul. You dont realize what you have until you dont have it, Wachsmuth said. I am excited about the opportunity. It is a good place. He said he missed being a head football coach and said family also was a factor in taking the St. Paul job again. I feel that is the school where my kids need to be going, Wachsmuth said. St. Paul is where I belong. This past season, the Cardinals on offense made the transition to a spread formation under Paul Johnston. In his one season at the helm, the Cardinals returned to the state title game. Wachsmuth said there will be some things differ-
COLUMBUS - Due to the inexperience that runs rampant throughout his roster, Waelder head coach Jarvin Hall has been working with a short rotation all season. It was even shorter Tuesday night but the Wildcats overcame that - and a significant height disadvantage - to push past Dime Box, 57-48 at Columbus High School. Freshman point guard Jeremy Gonzales was unable to start after missing practice all week while battling bronchitis. That meant junior swingman Joseph McCook was pressed into service and he responded admirably. Josephs been playing really well, said Hall. He brought a lot of energy and he came in and got the job done. McCook was especially effective on the offensive glass, where he pulled down Tiburcio Blanton hangs in the air while getting off four rebounds in the third this shot during Waelders 57-48 win over Dime period alone. Up to that Box in Columbus Tuesday night. Blanton led all WAELDER, Page C2 scorers with 24 points. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
Home Again
Jake Wachsmuth, shown here receiving the TAPPS 2A state championship trophy in 2010, has returned as head football coach at St. Paul. (File Photo) ent about the Cardinal offense in 2012. We are going to do what we have done a lot in the past, at least on offense, he said. But we will make use of our players talent and work ethics when determining what we will run. I feel you have to adapt your system to your players as to give them the best opportunity to have success. Wachsmuth led the Cardinals to an undefeated 14-0 season and the TAPPS 2A state title in the 2010 season during his first tenure as head football coach. According to a press release by St. Paul athletic director Dana Beal, Wachsmuth was the head football, head boys basketball and head track coach from 2008 to 2010. Wachsmuth was 32-6 overall in his three seasons as head football coach. He will also serve as athletic director for the boys sports programs.
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Comanches gearing up for another championship run

By MARK LUBE
Area Baseball Preview
It may very well be a case of unfinished business this year for the Shiner Comanches. Shiner went deep into the playoffs last year, pushing their series with Johnson City to three games in the Region IV Class 1A cham-
pionship. The Comanches finished their 2011 campaign with an overall record of 28-10. Coming back to continue a state title run are five starters including District 28-A Defensive MVP Brady Cejka (SS, .325 BA); All-District performers Zach Reese (C, .314),
Matt Pohler (1B, .209), and Blaine Caka (2B/OF, .275); and pitching ace Ky Sandelovic (.253, 98.2 innings, 3.19 ERA, 126K, 11-5 record). Head coach Daniel Boedeker is also expecting to see major contributions from Donovan Mardis PREVIEW, Page C3
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SEGUIN NixonSmiley head coach Carlton McKinney wanted his team to know this would not be the same Badgers team they had faced earlier in the season. We had played Karnes City twice in the regular season and were successful, he said. My concern was to make sure the kids worked hard in practice and not take Karnes City lightly at all. The Mustangs took McKinneys warning about a familiar opponent not being the same in the playoffs as they were in the regular season to heart, as they thrashed the Badgers, 6343, Monday night in the Bi-District round at Seguin High School. We had to dial-in for this game against Karnes City because teams are different in the playoffs and if you lose once, you are out, said Seth Barrow. The Mustangs did not start galloping out of the gates. They needed some adjustment time early in the game. We started off a little rocky in the first quarter. This group has never been to the playoffs so once they got going, they played well, McKinney said. We were a little nervous since it was the first time for most of us, Barrow said. We broke the ice by just coming out and playing like we have been. Nixon was very aggressive on the court and scored plenty of points on turnovers and fast breaks. We played at a fast tempo which gave us lots of opportunities for baskets, McKinney said. We are best when we react and do not have to think. It also helps when our players are sprinting on the court. The Badgers stunned Nixon early on with a 4-0 lead before the Mustangs woke up and went on a 9-0 run, getting baskets from Matthew Finch and Bar-
Ahead of the Pack

row, along with two free throws and a three-point play from Jaime Moreno. Karnes City was still in contention at the end of the first frame, down just 139. A three-point bucket by Finch early in the second sparked a massive offensive show from Nixon. Barrow hit a bucket, Finch made another triple and then Robbie Mejia scored from outside the arc. Damien Perez, Victor Evans, Moreno and Finch continued to sink baskets to give Nixon a 40-16 halftime margin. Nixon continued the surge in the third frame by scoring nine of the first 14 points and increased the lead to a 28-point margin, 55-27, at the end of the quarter. Karnes City managed
Matthew Finch races ahead of Karnes Citys Kevon Shelton (23) for a layup during Nixon-Smileys first round playoff game. Finch finished the game with 17 points. (Photo by Mark Lube) a 16-8 run in the fourth quarter with K.D. Glenn bagging five points and Brady Braun dropping three points. Barrow led the Mustangs with four points and bench players Jared Van Auken, Garrett Earlywine, Ian Barrow, Alex Hernandez, Ricky Hernandez and Evans got some valuable playoff minutes. This was Nixons first playoff win since 2005, when they were regional quarterfinalists. The Mustangs will play Taft in the Area round with game day, time and site information to be announced. Taft is not big but they will spread you out and shoot three-point baskets, McKinney said. We have to be ready to play. Game Summary Class 2A Bi-District Nixon-Smiley 63, Karnes City 43
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point, the Wildcats had been getting hammered by the length of the Longhorns. Coming into the game one of our goals was to clog the paint because we knew they had a great inside game, Hall said. Joseph did a really good job of putting his body on somebody and just being tough. Both teams got off to slow starts as the beginning of the game resembled the opening rounds of a heavyweight boxing match with each team feeling out the other. Hall attributed it to the combination of nerves and youth. Were a very young team, he said. We only returned one starter from a team that went to state last year, so I believe we had a little case of butterflies. Once we got rolling, I think things kind of turned around. We got comfortable and were able to put a little heat on and it worked out well for us in spurts. Tiburcio Blanton put on quite the shooting display, nailing several long jumpers including two from downtown. He led all scorers with 24 points despite having to spend several minutes on the bench due to foul trouble. I just decided to put the ball in his hands, said Hall
about the junior guard who moved into the district this year from Oregon. He was on the wrong end of some tough calls early in the game, but I told him to just focus and be smart when he went back in and he did it. Clay Orona also scored in double figures for Waelder with 16. Longhorn 6-3 senior Marco Liscano turned in a gutty performance, finishing with 20 points. Dime Box got on the board first and then at the five-minute mark, Clay Orona stuck a rebound back to tie the game at 2-2. Waelder then got a fast break where Deondrae Fields left the ball off for Blanton, who scored on a layup. The game was tied at 6-6 when Liscano drove the baseline for a basket. A three-pointer by Christopher Christmas gave the Longhorns a 9-8 lead before Blanton got another layup. Liscano hauled in an offensive board and got it to go to put Dime Box back in front. The Longhorns opened the second frame with a short jumper by Liscano, but a Clay Orona triple kept Waelder up by three. The game was tied at 2121 when Blanton drained a three before getting a steal on the other end and dish-
ing the ball to McCook on the block for an easy layup. A scary moment took place when Liscano collided on a drive with Cody Orona and collapsed on the floor in a heap, screaming from the pain. Liscano had to be helped off the floor, but he was able to return in the second half. When play resumed, Clay Orona knocked down another three and drew a foul in the process. He completed the rare fourpoint play and Waelder was up 30-21 with less than a minute remaining in the first half. The Longhorns kicked off the third stanza with a 6-0 run, that was finally halted by a Blanton jumper. Minutes later, Fields hit Clay Orona in the corner for a wide-open trifecta and Waelder led by 10 with three minutes left in the third. Christmas responded with a three of his own and the Wildcats came back down looking to reciprocate. While driving through the paint, Blanton was whistled for an offensive foul - his fourth of the game. With their hot hand forced to go to the bench, Waelder went through a brief shooting drought that was broken when Fields got a three-pointer to go down
Karnes City: Brady Baun 5 3-8 13, Derrick Williams 4 0-0 9, K.D. Glenn 2 4-11 8, Philip Vaughan 3 0-0 6, Kevon Shelton 1 0-0 3, Cody Martinez 1 0-0 2, Mauricio Blanco 1 0-0 2. Totals 17 7-19 43. Nixon: Matthew Finch 7 0-0 17, Seth Barrow 5 2-4 12, Robert Mejia 5 0-0 11, Jaime Moreno 2 3-3 7, Damian Perez 3 0-1 6, Garrrett Earlywine 1 2-2 4, Victor Evans 1 0-0 2, Jared Van Auken 1 0-0 2, Ricky From coaches reports Hernandez 1 0-0 2, Alex The Gonzales Apaches Hernandez 0 0-1 0. Totals opened their season with 26 7-13 63. a 2-1 victory over Bastrop Score by Periods Cedar Creek. KC 9 7 11 16-43 Tyler Janota pitched a NS 13 27 15 8-63 complete game and recorded 17 strikeouts. He allowed only four hits and had two walks with one hit batter. Trey Kridler delivered the winning RBI in the top of the seventh inning with a on the shooters roll. Waelder led 50-42 with double that plated DJ Gon4:16 left to play after a three zales from first. Gonzales by Fields. The Wildcats saw had reached on a infield hit. Blanton throw in another The Apaches tied the score runner to increase the lead in the fourth when Janota singled to score JT Miller. back to 10. The Apaches are home The exclamation mark today when they host the was placed on the game Gonzales Varsity Tournawhen Clay Orona hustled ment. They begin pool down the floor to knock play today at noon against the ball away from Rivers, Elgin and then again at 5 who had what looked to be p.m against Austin Travis. an easy breakaway layup. Bracket play will begin SatWaelder will next play urday at 11 a.m. in the area round against Leakey at a site to be determined. Game Summary Class 1A Bi-District Waelder 57, Dime Box 48 Dime Box: Daniel Davis 0 0-0 0, Cesar Ceniceros 0 1-3 1, Kyle Rivers 5 0-0 10, William Crenshaw 2 0-0 4, Christopher Christmas 5 1-2 13, Tyler Malinak 0 0-0 0, Marco Liscano 8 4-8 20, Bradlee Moneyhun 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 6-13 48 Waelder: Jeremy Gonzales 0 0-2 0, Caleb Ibarra 0 0-0 0, Deondrae Fields 3 1-2 9, Tiburcio Blanton 8 6-11 24, Joseph McCook 2 1-4 5, Dylan Ibarra 0 0-0 0, David Reyes 0 0-0 0, Clay Orona 6 1-1 16, Cody Orona 0 3-4 3. Totals 19 12-24 57. Score by Periods DB 12 11 11 14 - 48 W 14 18 10 15 - 57
GONZALES - When you have a bad inning, you make corrections and move on. An error and some incorrect decisions led to Wimberley jumping out to 3-0 lead Tuesday night at Lady Apache Field, but Gonzales (3-1) shook off the miscues and came back to defeat the Texans 9-4. That will be one inning we all would like to forget, Lady Apaches head coach Holly Long said. We have played several games already this season and should not have played like that. If we play like that against other teams, we may not be able to come back. We played well but not as well as the last time we played them, Gonzales catcher Morgan Simper said. We had some mental errors that cost us a little, but overall we came out and did our jobs and got the win. That is what counts. The Lady Apaches got a lot of hits but with opposite ends of the hitting lineup connecting at different times. We hit the ball well but in spurts, Long said. Both parts of our lineup contributed. I would like to have both the top part and the bottom part hitting well in the same inning. Wimberley leadoff hitter Hailey Burns put the ball into play and reached on the fielding error. Mallory Henry then took first on a walk. Mary Snyder also made
contact but made it to base on the fielders choice as Burns was thrown out at third on the relay from pitcher Lindsey Akers to third base Shayla Simper. Candace Herrera got to first on a fielders choice as Henry scored and Snyder beat the throw home. Kiersan Blackburn got to base on the error, Katrina Spansenber got a hit and Tori Bloom walked which scored Herrera for the 3-0 lead. Bailey Barquett knocked the ball to Akers, who passed to second baseman Kortney Wishert for the out on Blackburn and Wishert connected to Sibil Philippus to complete to double play and end Wimberleys first at-bat. Carly Bozka got on base via the walk, stole second and moved to third on the sacrifice bunt by Akers. Bozka later scored on a passed ball. Shayla Simper also got a double for the Apaches in the inning. Gonzales exploded for five runs in the bottom of the second. Cassidy La Fleur doubled to center field and Jerika Vegas base hit scored La Fleur. Wishert reached on an error and a Jessica Cantu single loaded the bases. Bozkas base hit scored Vega for the gametying run. Later Morgan Simper stepped to the plate, knocking a three-run double (Wishert, Cantu and Bozka) for a 6-3 advantage. The Lady Apaches took the score to 9-3 in the fourth inning. Bozka SOFTBALL, Page C4
Gonzales beats Cedar Creek in pitchers duel

Shiner St. Paul defeated Smithville, 5-2, Monday night at Shiner Starplex. Mitchell McElroy (1-0) picked up the win for St. Paul with no hits and two strikeouts in three innings. Jared Markham started on the mound, working four innings with two runs, four hits and two strikeouts. At the plate, Brett Hodges was 1-for-3 with a double, RBI and run scored. Adam Hollenbach was 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run, while Markham hit 1-for3 with a run and a double. McElroy was 1-for-4 with two walks and one run. The Sacred Heart Indians defeated Nixon-Smiley, 4-0, on Tuesday. Raul Tovar took the loss for Nixon with seven innings pitched, one earned run, nine strikeouts, one hit batter and one walk.
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Tourney Winners
The X-Plosion went undefeated in tournament play to win the February Kick-Off Softball tournament in Seguin on Feb. 19. The team has qualified for the Colorado Sparkler College Placement Tournament this summer to compete against teams from across the nation. Pictured are team members (bottom row, from left): Paiden Pruett of Hallettsville, Coco Caraway of Hallettsville, Lili Cardiff of Hallettsville, Camille Grahmann of Hallettsville, (top row) Coach Michael Grahmann, Tori Lester of Gonzales, Emma Holland of Weimar, Natalie Alley of Columbus, Tori Ramert of Yoakum, Kristeny Magallanes of Gonzales, Taylor Akenhead of Hallettsville, CC Kinere of Seguin, and Coach Manuel Magallanes. Not pictured are Carley Woytek of Hallettsville and Abby Fowlkes of Hallettsville. (Courtesy photo)
From coaches reports The St. Paul Lady Cardinals defeated Austin Waldorf, 47-41, in the area round of TAPPS 2A. Alexa Schaefer led St. Paul with 17 points and Marrisa Ynclan chipped in 12 points. Kali Kocian bagged six points, Kourtney Knesek sank five points, Katelynn Leist sccored four points and Mary Adamek finished with three points. The Lady Cardinals will play Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills at 6 p.m. Friday at Houston Christian. The Moulton Bobkittens defeated Barksdale Nueces, 54-48, in the Class
St. Paul, Moulton girls still alive

1A area round on Saturday. Megan Mitchon bagged 14 points and Brandee Dolezal dropped in 12 points. Moulton won a place in the regional tournament with a 46-35 win over Tilden McMullen Tuesday in the regional quarterfinals. Kendel Kristynik led the Bobkittens (24-10) with 21 points and Dolezal bagged nine points. Moulton will face Rochelle Friday at 4 p.m. in the regional semifinal at New Braunfels Canyon High School. The Shiner Lady Comanches pounded Big Sandy, 70-58, in the area round
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on Friday. LaNeisha Hunt scored 20 points, Amanise Coleman finished with 17 points and Ryah Michalec bagged 11 points. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas held off Houston YES Preparatory Southwest, 45-34, in the Class 2A area round on Friday. Heather Henneke led the team with 19 points and Shataira Runnels bagged 14 points. The Lady Brahmas were edged by Thorndale Tuesday in the regional quarterfinals, 39-33. Runnels led Hallettsvile (23-12) with 14 points.
The Tumbletown Flyers Youth and Mini level teams each brought home a National Champion title from the American Cheer Power Nationals, which were held at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Feb. 17-19. Members are (right photo, from left) Katelyn Caldwell, Coco Clark, Monington Clark, Isabel Clay, Kylah Fishbeck, Trinity Garza, Ashton Jetelina, Samantha Kremling, Delynn Pesek, Rachel Renken, Jacey Richards (left photo) Ella Amsden, Avery Boedeker, Constance Chomout, Hailey Drozd, Hannah Drozd, Karis Dvorak, Callie Edmonds, ROUNDUP, Page C4 Alexa Escobar, Rilynn Izard, Aubrie Jendrzey, Ashlyn Pesek and Cameron Pesek.
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PREVIEW: Several area teams expected to contend in district

(DH, .300); outfielders Jake Jalufka, Kris Patek and Nick Nevlud; and young pitchers Jacob Stafford, Austin Esse and Chase Arledge. The expectations are extremely high for Shiner, who is ranked #2 in the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Preseason Poll. The Comanches ripped through their district last year with a perfect 8-0 mark and were joined in the postseason by Flatonia and Ganado. In order for us to make the playoffs we have to pitch well and play good defense, Boedeker said. That is where we are putting our emphasis this year. Cuero Buoyed by the return of six players, the Cuero Gobblers are looking to repeat as District 28-3A champions in 2012. Cuero, who finished last season with an overall record of 19-13 and a league mark of 11-1, will rely heavily on All-State player Clint Davis. The sophomore, who pitched and played outfield last year, batted .418 with 35 RBI and scored 39 runs in 2011. The rest of the Gobblers core group includes All-District players senior Jordan Boothe (.378, 38 runs, 18 RBI), junior Logan Goebel (.389, 28 runs, 21 RBI), and junior Dustin Ohrt (.348, 35 stolen bases, 18 RBI), as well as senior Colton Jacob (.346, 18 runs, 16 RBI), and junior Justin Kremling. Bolstering that group will be newcomers junior Braydon Seivers, sophomore Austin Johnson at shortstop, junior catcher Trey Henderson and sophomore infielder Levi Jones. Cuero will be coming strong from the mound again with Boothe (4-1, 1.56 ERA), Kremling (3-2, 3.48 ERA) and Ohrt combining to form a formidable trio. Jones is also expected to throw some quality innings for the Gobblers this year. In spite of Cueros impressive league performance last year, the district still poses some obstacles for the Gobblers this year. Yoakum is definitely the team to beat, said Cuero head coach Scott Holder. They have numerous returning starters as well as all of their pitching back. Pleasanton will also be strong. They have eight returning starters and a quality move-in that will help their pitching staff. Although, I always think we are the team to beat until someone takes the district championship from us. Holder said the formula for producing another district title is simple - get on base often and bring those runners home. We will have to have a
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high on-base percentage as a team and be very efficient at getting those runs in, Holder said. We have many arms on our roster, but a handful of those guys will have to step up and be able to shut teams down. I do like our chances at making the playoffs. We are going to be very young, but have a lot of room to grow. Yoakum The expectations are also high in Yoakum, where the Bulldogs are coming off a year where they posted an overall record of 23-8-1. Coach Bobby Nicholsons bunch finished district play with a 10-2 mark, good enough to place second before going on to a regional quarterfinal appearance. Much of the talent from last years team returns including All-State honorable mention and senior Adam Hunter (P/3B), District 283A Newcomer of the Year Timmy Blakeney (SS) and the All-District contingent of senior Brice Lauer (C), junior Blake McCracken (P/Util) and senior Neil Berger (P/OF). The other returning starters are senior Kyle Mikulik, junior Keith Ratley, senior Taylor Nobles and senior Jeff Harrison. Nicholson is also expecting good things from sophomore Reagan Jacobs, senior Hogan Lauer, senior John Patek, junior
Dakota Kresta is looking to help St. Paul get back into the TAPPS 2A title game. Kresta is one of four starters returning for the Cardinals in 2012. (File Photo) Troy Kacir and junior Ryan Kvinta. This years team will be two-deep at all positions, Nicholson said. That will make us compete everyday. Our kids have a very good work ethic and the mental challenges this game brings to our players will be the key to our success. As long as our players except their roles, whatever they may be, this team should be able to excel. Yoakum is ranked ninth in the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Associations Preseason Poll. While recognizing his team as the favorite to win district, Nicholson said his team should be able to stave off strong pushes from Cuero, Gonzales, La Vernia and Pleasanton to get back to the postseason. We have to except the challenges and stay unified as a team, he said. But I do like our chances to make the postseason. Sacred Heart Head coach Mark Migl finds himself in an unusual mode heading into his 16th campaign as the Indians bench boss - rebuilding. Sacred Heart is a perennial state title contender, having won five during Migls tenure and losing last years 3A final to Bullard Brook Hill, but the Indians were hit hard by graduation and lost seven senior starters. The cupboard is entirely empty though. All-State player Casey Mueller (.483 BA) is back, but will have to move from second base to catcher. Casey Jirkovsky (.426) returns with his big bat as does Cade Brewer (.366). Also returning are seniors Nathan Hollas (.265) and Cole Wick, and juniors Leightin Pilat (.385), Cole Esterling and Brady Sitka. The Indians are going to have to get significant output from its four freshmen and two sophomores, including Colton Bludau and Michael Zeruba. The biggest challenge for Migl is setting a rotation for who will man the mound. Jared Krischke is a candidate for team ace, but he missed all of last year due to injury. Brewer won two of his three starts last season and posted an ERA of 3.32. Im expecting some really good things from Cade, Migl said. He would be my number one pitcher right now just because he was there last year and Jared wasnt. Im concerned about my pitching because we only have one returner. I also lost both of my catchers so I have to replace people at two critical positions. Our batting order is also a con-
cern because I lost my top leadoff hitters. Despite the fact that Sacred Heart has more questions than answers right now, they are still a favorite to come out on top in league play. There are five of us in district but its really just a two-horse race between us and Austin Regents, said Migl. We tied in district last year and had to win a play-off game to break the tie. St. Paul While the Shiner St. Paul Cardinals baseball team will have plenty of new faces, they also will have several players who participated on last years TAPPS 2A state title team. Cole Hybner, Dakota Kresta, Brett Hodges and Adam Hollenbach are all returning starters from that championship team. Those players have every hope of leading us to the promised land this year, St. Paul head coach Cole Franco said. The other returning players from last year are Mitchell McElroy, Jared Markham, Laddie Patek, Justin Siegl and Justin Natal. Franco said those players will also factor in how far St. Paul can go this year. New to the team this year are Martin Kennedy, Dylan Barton and Austin Horne. Franco said St. Paul will play in the Cuero and Hallettsville Sacred Heart tournaments and open district play on Feb. 28 against Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills. Lady of the Hills has been a tough competitor for us in past seasons, he said. Flatonia Anticipate Flatonia to not field a young team this year. The Bulldogs return eight starters and 11 letterman from their team that made the playoffs in 2011. Flatonia head coach Shawn Bruns said this years team has mostly juniors and seniors with a couple of sophomores. Our expectations are pretty high, he said. We have a little more experience on this years team and we can do well if we keep our heads in the right place. The number of players who return to the program provides a strength for Flatonia in its depth. However, not all of the players have been taking part in the early season workouts because of the post-season campaign of the basketball team. Most of guys are still in basketball, Bruns said. I have not seen about half to two-thirds of them yet. Flatonias starting pitcher is set to be Cole Robbins and Mitchell Mica is the backup. Colby Mica returns as catcher. Ray Lopez will play first base while Will Bruns will
play second base and is also an option at short stop and third. Robbins will play short stop when not pitching. Clay Branhuskey will see time at third base while outfielder spots will be taken by Josh Velasquez, Christian Rodriguez, Jose Cedillo and Mitchell Mica. The Bulldogs will play in the Sacred Heart tournament and co-host a tournament with Schulenburg before they begin district play. Coach Bruns said most of the teams in the district lost quality pitchers, but he expects competition from Shiner and Ganado in the battle for the district title. Shiner always reloads quickly, he said. Ganado will do well once they find their starting pitcher. We will be in the mix because we did lose last years pitcher. Louise and Yorktown have new coaches but should be improved, and Moulton will return to the diamond after not fielding a team last year, Bruns said. Nixon-Smiley There is no doubt about the plans Nixon-Smiley head coach Bobby Newman has for the Mustangs this year. Our goal is to win the district championship and we expect to make the playoffs, he said. The Mustangs will return seven starters from last years team. With the Nixon-Smiley boys basketball team currently involved the playoffs, Newman does not have all of his players assembled yet. I will be getting about seven players from basketball, he said. For now, there is open competition for most of the positions on the field. Newman said his team should be very sound in its pitching and defense. The concern is on the offensive side of the ball. We need to put the ball into play a lot more this year, he said. We struck out a lot last year. Newman said Nixons non-district schedule will be challenging. The Mustangs take on Kenedy, a playoff team from last year, and Charlotte. They will host a tournament which will include Karnes City and Poth, and will also play in the Schulenburg tournament. The Schulenburg tournament will be a good test for us, he said. Nixon will also play in a pretty tough district. Luling will be good, Marion is solid and Stockdale has everyone coming back, Newman said. San Antonio Cole also has everyone coming back. The teams in this district that make the playoffs will earn their way out of the district.
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Cuero stumbles against Somerset Burnet stuns #3

the lead on plays by Justin Camarillo and Dominguez. Later, a Holmen threepoint play brought the game level at 52-52, but a basket and couple of free throws later, Somerset was up 56-52 with less than a minute to play. DAndre Gallagher grabbed an offensive rebound and scored to bring Cuero within 58-56 with just a couple of seconds left. Somerset made a free throw with 1.91 seconds to go to confirm their win. Toot is looking at the Gobbler glass as half full. We had a lot of youth on this team and we had a good season, he said. Cuero finishes the season at 20-12. Game Summary Class 3A Bi-District Game Somerset 59, Cuero 56 Somerset: Jimmy Yanez 9 4-6 22, Melcio Haro 3 3-6 9, Joey Dominguez 4 1-2 9, Justin Camarillo 4 1-2 9, Vohnte Fielding 1 3-7 5, Koy Detmer 1 0-0 3, Zachary Wiseman 1 0-0 2. Totals 23 12-23 59. Cuero: Austin Means 9 0-0 19, Devante Holmen 4 6-7 15, Rory Washington 2 2-2 7,Anthony Hopkins 2 2-6 6, Caleb Harvey 1 1-2 3, Darius Mathis 1 0-1 2, John Aguilar 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 11-14 56. Score by Periods S 11 21 10 17-59 C 12 15 16 13-56
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SEGUIN The Cuero Gobblers basketball team played very soundly, save for some possible jitters, in the Class 3A Bi-District game Monday night against Somerset. Cuero even limited the production of one of Somersets main scoring threats, but in the end, the Bulldogs muscled past the Gobblers 59-56 at Seguin High School. They got after us and were more physical, Cuero head coach Colin Toot said. I thought we played great on defense. We held down Joey Dominguez, their top scorer. He usually shoots out the gym. If he scored points, they were quiet. Still, the Gobblers were a little out of their usual rhythm. We got hurt in that first half, Toot said. We could not get our guys where they needed to be. Maybe we were just a little nervous. Somerset opened the game with a 6-4 lead, getting four points from Jimmy Yanez and two from Melcio Haro. Two free throws by Devante Holmen and a basket by Austin Means, and the game was level at 8-8. Cuero ended the frame with a 12-11 lead after Holmen sank a three and Caleb Harvey made a free throw to break an 11-11 tie. The Gobblers opened the sec-
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Darius Mathis reaches way back to get off this acrobatic shot during Cueros playoff game against Somerset. (Photo by Mark Lube) ond quarter with an 8-3 run during which Darius Mathis, Means, Holmen and Harvey all made baskets. Down 25-19, Somerset then scored 11 straight as they took a 32-27 halftime lead. In the third box, Cuero battled back and eventually trailed just 40-38 after baskets by Anthony Hopkins, Holmen and John Aguliar. Means sank a three to give Cuero a 43-42 advantage heading into the fourth. Somerset got back into
Snook stops Lady Comanches in the second round for the second time
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COLUMBUS - It was the end of the road for Shiner Tuesday night after the Lady Comanches fell to Snook, 53-39, in a Class 1A regional quarterfinal at Columbus High School. Shiner (28-7) played their usual brand of good defense, but found it hard to execute offensively against the extremely quick and athletic bunch from Snook. It was the second time in as many years that the Lady Jays have knocked Shiner out of the playoffs. Theyre better than they were last year, said Shiner head coach John Hoelter. Were better too, but we just didnt do a good enough job of taking care of the ball and that was the difference in the ball game. Our main concern was getting the ball up the court so we could run offense and we struggled with that. Snook (25-9) got good performances from their role players including
Chastity Howard, who scored a game-high 19 points. Amanise Coleman was the only Shiner player to finish in double-digits with 10. The Lady Comanches were down 13-7 after the first period when Snook opened the second frame with a 7-0 run. Jordan Pietsch broke the drought with a layup at the 3:22 mark. LaNeshia Hunt scored on an inbounds pass before Brandalyn Williams hit a jumper, and Shiner responded with a bucket from Lauren Oden off a Hunt assist. Shakera Barnes drained a three-pointer and with 20 seconds left, Coleman rebounded her own miss and scored. Snook got a layup from Aleah Bowers to end the half and took a 23-15 advantage into halftime. I thought we did a pretty job in the first half until the last three or so minutes, said Hoelter. That was when they pulled away and made it a nine-point game.
As poorly as we played, we were still in the ball game after the first half. The Lady Jays opened the third period with four straight points before Pietsch took an entry pass in the post and was fouled on her shot attempt. She made the first and missed the second, but it was rebounded by Coleman who laid it in to make the score 28-18 with 6:10 left in the period. It was 38-22 at the fourminute mark when Meagan Chumchal found Lauren Oden, whose shot from the paint went in. Stacy Perez then fired in a long jumper to make it 38-26 with 2:46 left. Julianna Rankin banked a shot in from the post on pass from Shamyra Coleman. Then Oden knocked the ball away on defense and got it up to Shamyra Coleman, who went coast to coast for the score to cut the Snook lead down to 3830. The Lady Jays continued to run at every opportunity and pushed the lead out to
51-39 with 2:30 left before going into a stall offense to run out the clock. Game Summary Class 1A Regional Quarterfinal Snook 53, Shiner 39 Shiner: Meagan Chumchal 0 0-0 0, Amanise Coleman 5 0-0 10, LaNeshia Hunt 2 1-2 5, Stacey Perez 1 1-2 3, Ryah Michalec 1 0-0 2, Lauren Oden 3 0-1 6, Julianna Rankin 2 1-2 5, Jordan Pietsch 1 1-2 3, Hannah Koenning 1 0-0 2, Clara Harper 0 0-0 0, Shamyra Coleman 1 1-2 3. Totals 17 5-11 39. Snook: Sierra Kelley 0 0-0 0, Miya Hoskins 1 2-2 4, Shakera Barnes 4 0-0 9, Emily Lewis 0 0-0 0, Jessica Hadley 0 0-0 0, Brittany Snell 0 0-0 0, Aleah Bowers 5 3-4 13, Haily Dever 0 0-0 0, Brandalyn Williams 2 4-6 8, Chastity Howard 8 2-9 19, Kierra Young 0 0-0 0 Score by Periods Shi 7 8 18 6 - 39 Sn 13 10 17 13 - 53
BASTROP It has been said to always be yourself. The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs were not their usual selves Friday night at Bastrop Cedar Creek High School, where they fell to the Burnet Lady Dawgs, 6356, in the area round. Yoakum mainly struggled on pulling the ball down after missing a shot on offense. We did not have a lot of rebounds, Yoakum head coach Shawn Griffin said. We had 16 defensive rebounds, but only six offensive rebounds. It was an off night rebounding the ball. Jaccari Hights and Ashtyn Henkes put down early scores to give Yoakum a 4-0 lead at the start. Shardae Jones and Raeian Samuel combined to go 4-for-4 on free throws to give Yoakum an 8-1 advantage. Later, the Lady Dawgs led 20-16 but a long-range shot by Allyson Blakeney brought Yoakum to within 20-19 and scoring was concluded with a two-point shot by Riley Scott as Burnet held a 22-19 advantage. In the second quarter, Yoakum chipped the lead down to 26-24. Burnet then recorded five straight points as Kati Maldonado sank three points on a layup and 1-for-2 effort from the free-throw line, and Sarah Poe made a jumper. The frame ended with the Lady Dawgs ahead 33-27. Yoakum started fast in the third quarter as Jones sank a three, Henkes made a bucket and Jones made a short-range shot to put the Lady Bulldogs up 34-33. Burnet fought back with an 8-0 run, and the Lady
Bulldogs staged a rally with five points from Henkes and one point from Samuel to edge down to 41-40. A Jones bucket gave Yoakum the 42-41 window before Burnet ended the quarter with a layup and jumper to go ahead 45-42. In the fourth stanza, the Lady Dawgs appeared to be in control with a 59-51 lead with a minute left. Five points from Jones helped Yoakum close down to 6056 with 37 seconds left. The Lady Dawgs made three of six free throws in the waning seconds to polish off the win. Yoakum (30-4, 10-0) took home the district crown after running the table in 28-3A. It was good to win district and it was a great accomplishment, Griffin said. We had our eyes set on something better (than just winning the district). The game was the final one for seniors Carleshia Robinson, Shervante Caldwell, Jones, Allyson Blakeney, Samuel and Henkes. Game Summary Burnett 63, Yoakum 56 Class 3A Area Round Burnett: Kati Maldonado 7 6-8 23, Leah Cotton 5 3-5 14, Riley Scott 3 5-8 11, Bryanika Grady 4 0-2 8, Hillary Foster 2 0-2 4, Sarah Poe 1 1-2 3. Totals 22 17-27 63. Yoakum:Shardae Jones 11 3-5 29, Ashtyn Henkes 4 5-5 13, Raeian Samuel 2 3-4 7, Allyson Blakeney 1 0-0 3, Jaccari Hights 1 0-0 2, Shervante Caldwell 1 0-0 2. Totals 20 11-14 56. Score by Periods B 22 11 12 18-63 Y 19 8 15 14-56
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reached on an error and was hit in by Akers. Morgan Simper singled and was followed by a double from Shayla Simper to score Akers, runner Matson Musick and Morgan Simper. Focused play by the Gonzales defense prevented Wimberley from adding any offensive headway until the top of the seventh. Henry tripled and then reached home on the hit by Herrera. Akers improved to 3-1 for Gonzales with four runs on five hits, three walks and six strikeouts. Vega hit 2-for-3 with an RBI, Shayla Simper
went 2-of-4 with two RBI and a double and Morgan Simper was 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI. Bozka hit 1-for-2 and scored four runs, Akers went 1-for-2 with an RBI, Matson scored once, and La Fleur hit 1-for-3 with a double and one run. Wishert was 1-of-1, Faith La Fleur was 1-for-1 and Cantu hit 1-for-2 with one run scored. For the Lady Texans, Henry allowed nine runs on 12 hits with nine strikeouts, two batters hit and two walks. Spansenber went 2-for-3, while Henry was 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored.
Home team wins Gonzales powerlifting meet ROUNDUP: Lady By MARK LUBE Bulldogs set to face Mason this Friday
GONZALES - The Gonzales boys powerlifting team took first place in the Apache Meet Thursday with 54 team points, finishing 12 ahead of Lockhart. Other area teams competed in the event, including Nixon-Smiley and Hallettsville, who finished in fifth and ninth place respectively. The Apaches Josh Estrada took first place in the 114-pound class with a total of 795 pounds (295 squat, 185 bench press, 315 deadlift). Gonzales Dalton Couch was third in the 123 class with a total of 700 (260 squat, 140 bench press, 300 deadlift). Nixon-Smileys Miguel Hernandez won the 132 class, totaling 960 (350 squat, 200 bench press, 410 deadlift and teammate Jacob Perez won the 148 class with a 1,065 total (415
squat, 235 bench press, 415 deadlift). George Olivio of Gonzales took fourth in the 148 with a total of 940 (340 squat, 240 bench press, 360 deadlift) and the Mustangs Hector Campos followed him with a total of 850 (305 squat, 180 bench press, 365 deadlift). Gonzales D.J. Gonzales won the 165 class with a total of 1,045 (435 squat, 210 bench press, 400 deadlift). Joaquin Garza of Hallettsville came in third with a 1,000 total (410 squat, 190 bench press, 400 deadlift) and Brahma teammate Timothy Sheppard came in fifth with a total weight of 905 (340 squat, 250 bench press, 315 deadlift). Another Brahma, Tyler Moore, came in eighth with a total of 840 (315 squat, 210 bench press, 315 deadlift). Zack Lopez of Gonzales won the 181 class with a total of 1,165 (430 squat, 255 bench press, 480 deadlift) and Daniel Rivera followed with a 1,120 total (480
squat, 220 bench press, 420 deadlift). Hallettsvilles Tyler Shelton came in sixth with a 955 total (360 squat, 225 bench press, 370 deadlift). Gonzales Landon Lock won the 198 class with a 1,465 total (605 squat, 325 bench press, 535 deadlift) and Hunter Noack followed with a 1,265 total (480 squat, 275 bench press, 510 deadlift). Apache J.T. Miller was fifth with a total of 1,085 (415 squat, 220 bench press, 450 deadlift) and Rio Rodriguez of Nixon-Smiley was behind him with a total of 935 (335 squat, 195 bench press, 405 deadlift). The Mustangs Logan McMain was fifth in the 242 class with a 1,190 total (450 squat, 290 bench press, 450 deadlift). Zach Perez-Clack of Gonzales finished runner-up in the 275 class with a 1,360 total (535 squat, 315 bench press, 510 dead lift). Brian Dolezal of Gonzales placed third in the 275
weight class with 415 squat, 250 bench and 400 dead lift, with a total of 1,065. Cody Jurek of Gonzales came in second in the Super Heavyweight class with a 1,260 total (460 squat, 300 bench press, 500 deadlift). The Lady Apaches came in third place with 24 points. Elgin finished first with 52 points and Lockhart was the runner-up with 32. Laci Lock won the 132 class with a 615 total (250 squat, 105 bench press, 260 deadlift), Alexis Cerda followed with a 535 total (200 squat, 80 bench press, 255 deadlift). Ashton Miller placed fourth in the 148 class with a total of 515 (185 squat, 100 bench press, 230 deadlift). Elea Molina won the 165 class with a total of 750 (300 squat, 135 bench press, 315 deadlift) and Pilar Hood came in third with a total of 615 (245 squat, 110 bench press, 260 deadlift).
The Hallettsville Brahmas fell to Wallis Brazos, 54-48, in a playup warmup on Friday. Trevor McGee led Hallettsville with 15 points and Anthony Vesely bucketed 10 points. The Brahmas will play either Houston YES Prepartory SE or Tidehaven in the area round. The Luling Lady Eagles won the area championship Friday with a 54-26 win over Santa Gertrudis Academy. Carley Glass led Luling with a double-double of 25 rebounds and 17 points. Adriana Morales recorded 11 points, Hanna Clark had nine points, Amanda Lee scored seven points, Maria Castillo bucketed five points, and Cayla Taylor dropped in five points.
The Lady Eagles fell to Poth, 80-36, in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Flatonia girls beat Evedale, 46-41, Friday in the Class 1A area round. They got by Iola, 56-34, in the regional quarterfinals on Tuesday. Alex Bruns sank 18 points and Tanner Williams finished with 12 points. They will play in the regional semifinals at New Braunfels Canyon High School at 2 p.m. Friday against Mason. Boys area round pairings are as follows: NixonSmiley plays Taft Friday at 8 p.m. in Pleasanton, Shiner takes on Evadale 7 p.m. today in AndersonShiro and Moulton will face Comstock at 7 p.m. Friday in Poteet.Waelder will play Leakey at San Marcos HIgh School at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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For youngsters throughout the region, livestock show season is all about picking up scholarship monies for advanced education and Lauren Campion of Gonzales is already among this years winners. Laurens calf scramble project was the winner of a recent SALE scholarship worth $6,000 during the recently-concluded San Antonio show.
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MARCH 9-10, 2012 Friday, March 9th 3:00 Judging of Crafts begins 3:30 Judging of Cakes begins 7:00 Craft and Cake Awards in the arena 7: 15 Judging of Ag Mechanics in the Ag Mechanics area Judging of Broilers in the arena followed by I Judging of Turkeys Judging of Market Rabbits Judging of Breeder Rabbits Saturday, March 10th 9:00 Judging of Market Hogs in the arena followed by Judging of Market Lambs Judging of Market Goats Judging of Market Steers Judging of Breeder Hogs - --Judging-of Breeder Goats- --- -Judging of Breeder Heifers Judging of Commercial Heifers at the Commercial Heifer pens After a brief intermission, the 4-H Clover Pee-Wee Showmanship classes will take the ring. 5:00 Buyers Party begins 6:00 Auction begins with Joey Tomlinson The goal and purpose of the Corporation is to support the students of the Nixon-Smiley CISD, particularly those students enrolled in the FFA, FCCLA and 4-H programs.
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Jacob Stafford Austin Remmers Kris Patek Dauntae Hights Tyler Patek Blaine Caka Nicholle Tieken Jaace Chumchal Hannah Koenning Abby Tieken Matthew Lerch Brady Schlenker
Lambs Meagan Chumchal Sara Lauer Johnathan Albrecht Chase Schroeder Stephanie Coronado Don Jaehne Sarah Koenning Lucas Peterson Jessica Mauric Paige Dollard Chris Herman Chad Rabke Stacey Perez Kaci Pesek Audry Horsley Hogs Blake Michalec D.J. Truman Danny Meza Ryan Horsley Ethan Berger Kaylyn Benes Eric Hewitt Zachary Lawrence Nicholas Nevelud Lindsey Petru Meloni Berger Colby Jahn
Kaci Jamison Craig Kneifel Michael Lawrence Lauren Oden Weston Roller Kristin Schacherl Hailey Tucker April Lauer Julianna Rankin LaNeshia Hunt Dondre Hunt Daphne Lazano Jeremiah McAfee Caleb Curtis Derek Duke
Ethan Zissa Micah Morkovsky James Olhausen
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Broilers Joycelyn Rogers Destiny Chumchal Jordan Wenske Tamara Hajek Jake Jalufka
Family is why we do it all.

Scott Dierlam, Agent 1212 E Sarah Dewitt Drive Gonzales, TX 78629 Bus: 830-672-9661 Fax: 830-672-5444 www.scottdierlam.com
EDITORS NOTE: At press time, the list of exhibitors for the Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show was not available. The Cannon regrets the omission.
Good Luck!
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Good Luck Livestock Show Exhibitors!

Fehner & Son Grain Co.
1922 Co. Road 197, Gonzales, TX 78629 Phone: 830-672-3710 James Fehner - Cell 830-857-3638 Jimmy Fehner - Cell 830-857-3636
Good Luck to Everyone!
Gonzales Healthcare Systems

1110 Sarah DeWitt Dr. Gonzales, TX
Good Luck!

1405 Sarah DeWitt Gonzales, TX 78629
672-7581
Caraway Ford Gonzales

830-672-9646
Hannah Perez for Grand Champion Hog & Nicholas Perez for Res. Champion Hog
Congratulations to:
Good Luck!
Lillian H. Smith
Texas Ranch Specialist office: 830-236-5330; cell: 830-857-6012
lilliansmith@mac.com
Perez Painting, Inc.

830-596-4988
We are very proud of you!
Michael Ruschhaupt
office: 830-236-5330 michaelruschh@gmail.com www.buyertexas2000.com www.turnquistpartners.com
2031 Water St., Gonzales
WB Farm & Ranch Supply 672-7997
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
DuBose Insurance Agency
826 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX 78629
Radicke Resale
Things working people can afford Open Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Now Accepting Credit Cards
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
1316 Saint Louis, Gonzales
B&J Liquor
730 Seydler St., GonzaleS, tX 78629
(830) 672-9581
www.JDCOins.com
(830) 672-9700
830-672-3107
Hair It Is & Co.

1402 St. Louis Gonzales, TX. 78629
Good Luck!
Janicek Insurance Nixon Office

830-582-1581
Stockdale Smiley Office
Good Luck!
Good Luck to All Participants!
Gonzales Poultry
1006 N. St. Paul Gonzales, TX 78629
830-672-3904
830-672-7954
830-996-3148
830-587-6261

Land O Lakes Purina Feed
1402 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629
D&G Automotive & Diesel Wrecker Service

830-672-6278 134 Hwy. 90A Gonzales, TX 78629
Glenn & Linda Glass, Owners
Good Luck to Everyone!!
Good Luck!
Community Health Centers Of South Central Texas, Inc
Most insurances accepted, we welcome Medicare - Medicaid. (No one is turned away for inability to pay.)
Making a difference one life at a time since 1966
Mon.-Thurs. 8-5, Fri., 8-5 Sun. 1-4, Saturday Closed
228 St. George Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629
(830) 672-6565
830-672-6511 Fax: (830) 672-6430
Annie Oakley Pest Control Complete Pest & Termite Service
Good Luck!
Gonzales Livestock Market

David S. - 830-857-5394 Mike B. - 830-857-3900
830-672-2845
Sale Every Saturday at 10 a.m. Working hard to insure quality service for all our customers.
Good Luck!
Residential - Commercial - IPM Program
830-672-1870\830-203-9100
annieoakleypestcontrol@yahoo.com
Hwy 90A, Gonzales, Texas

Live Broadcast: www.cattleusa.com
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Be sure to check out our salute to all the area livestock show winners March 23!
Including the pictures of the winners from the Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley, Moulton, Luling, Waelder and Shiner shows
The Cannon
Good Luck To All 2012 Livestock Participants!
Good Luck
the
2012 stock show!

we are proud of you
exhibitors durinG the
to aLL
for aLL your hard work.
Seydler-Hill Funeral Home

Proudly Serving the Gonzales Area Since 1914
Mohrmanns Drug Store

Fast, Friendly Service!
413 St. George, Gonzales, Texas 78629
Get your prescriptions in minutes Competitive Pricing
906 St. Paul, Gonzales
830-672-3232
(830) 672-2317

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Wildcats claw way to win over Dime Box Section C

Gonzales only locally-owned newspaper www.gonzalescannon.com

List of Exhibitors, Livestock show schedules Section D

Kacir: accident being sensationalized

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Gas Leak forces evacuation

Parents maintain firm support for day-care center

Gas leak prompts brief evacuation

Woman charged with shooting man

Inside This Week:

Lucas Energy Inc. LEI $2.69

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For The Record

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Today in Texas History

Thought for the Day

Korenek to seek third term as Fayette County Sheriff

background with experi-

Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Let Us Relieve the Headaches of Tax Season!

612 N Saint Joseph St Gonzales TX 78629 (830) 672-7967

Skid Steers and Attachments...Much More!

Yoakum Police Report

Jordan Equipment Co.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Relay For Life

Gonzales Municipal Court FTA List

Thursday, February 23, 2012

DAY-CARE: Parent says paper misrepresented call

Court tables moving emergency generator

PARENTS: Stand by center

Welcoming our newest subscribers

It Is Time For A Change

Bob Burchard for MAYOR

SHOOTING: Suspect found by helicopter

I promise you: Transparency Accountability Responsibility in our city government.

I Appreciate Your Vote and your Support.

to our 2 Beautiful Girls

Happy 20th Birthday

Amanda & Ashley Bennett

Love, Mom & Anthony Guerra

Call 830-672-2822, office or 830-672-6167, residence

Funeral for a celebrity, funeral for a hero

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Dances with Chihuahuas

The Obama Administration attacks the 1st Amendment

Here come the cupcake cops

The Gonzales Cannon

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Letters to the editor Parent responds to story

Cemetery efforts gain steam

The nightmare was real

Negative slant reprehensible

Why cant I leave my gifts?

Letters to the Editor Policy:

Cannon News Services

Property tax renditions due at county by April 16

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Want to list your business here? Call Debbie at 830-672-7100

The Cannon Business Directory

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