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Taylor said that at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers were in the process of assisting the Hallettsville Police Department with the service of warrants in Gonzales. They were within a half of block of where this incident occurred,

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A shooting that took place in Gonzales in the early hours of Monday morning has left one man hospitalized and investigators frustrated. Gonzales Police captain Allen

said Taylor. While they were assisting the other officers, they heard shots being fired and immediately made the scene. Upon arriving in the 1600 block of Waco Street, they observed one subject on the ground who had received injuries due to some apparent gunshot wounds.

The victim was identified as Derrick Ray Dora, 32 of Gonzales. Dora was taken away from the scene by ambulance to the airport, where he was airlifted to University Hospital in San Antonio. We collected some evidence at the scene which will be forwarded SHOOTING, Page A9

Accident claims life of Victoria man

Seniors to get break from city


By DAVE MUNDY
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Gonzales City Council on Tuesday moved to ease an inequity among city residents living on a fixed incomes by waiving late fees of utility payments for those

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65 and older. City Manager Allen Barnes told council members that changes to the way Social Security payments are made have created a situation where many seniors living on fixed incomes find themselves hit by late charges every month. Theyre having to pay a late fee every month because their Social Security check is coming late (after utility bills), he said. Its not right to charge them a late fee because the government changed the days their checks go out. The council approved an ordinance waiving that late fee, and Barnes was directed to look at the possibility of extending a credit to the 48 or so residents identified in the category who may have been paying late fees regularly because of Social Securitys staggered payments. COUNCIL, Page A9

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Man says deputies over-reacted


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A collision between a pickup truck and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a 26-year old Victoria man Tuesday afternoon in Gonzales. According to DPS Trooper Ronald Holub, Seth Hidinger of Victoria was run over by a vehicle driven by Joel Lawhorn of Gonzales as Lawhorn failed to yield the right of way to two motorcycles traveling south on Highway 183. According to reports from the scene, Lawhorn was attempting to cross the highway as he was leaving an oil rig work site. One of the bikes was able to swerve around Lawhorn, but the other went to the ground and skidded underneath Lawhorns truck, where he was struck by the rear tires of Lawhorns truck, according to initial reports from authorities. Hidinger was not wearing a helmet and was airlifted to San Antonio Medical Center, where he later died. I have witness statements saying that the truck lifted up, but it had to because the motorcycle slid underneath it, said Holub. No charges filed as of press time, but the case is still under investigation. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

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about 11:30 p.m. Friday when one of those attending a graduation party suffered a seizure. Gonzales County Sheriff Glen Sachtleben said some of those attending the event became agitated over what they considered a slow response by emergency medical services and spilled out of the hall. Some of the people present got excited, they felt that the response

Some of those attending a graduation-night party at Gonzales Hermann Sons Hall Saturday say sheriffs deputies over-reacted when party-goers became agitated during a medical emergency, while the Sheriff contends the incident has been blown out of proportion by media sensationalism. Deputies and other law enforcement officers responded to the scene

wasnt fast enough he said. Thats not a knock on EMS, they got there as fast as they could. But some pushing and shoving got started. Sachtleben said there was a fairly substantial response by law enforcement units to the scene. He said the officers subdued the scene and ended the party, and during that one person was arrested and one citation was issued. Aaron Hernandez, 21, was taken into custody for allegedly grabbing PARTY, Page A9

At approximately 8:55 am Sunday morning on June 2, the Waelder Police Department discovered the body of a 39-year old white female. According to Waelder Police Chief Jim Taylor, the

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womans body was found after authorities responded to a call in the 600 block of SE Roosevelt Street. She was found deceased and was taken to the hospital by paramedics, where she was later pronounced dead, said Taylor. The investigation is still open, but at this still it doesnt look like any foul play was involved. An autopsy was ordered but the results of the exam where not available as of press time.

The senior Class of 2013 from Gonzales High School received their diplomas Friday as 168 seniors walked the grass at Apache Field. The class carried off more than $225,000 in scholarships. Graduation ceremonies were also held at Shiner, Waelder and Flatonia High Schools on Friday. More graduation photos on Pages A10 and A12. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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Emancipation Celebration set in Gonzales June 19-22


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Thursday, June 6, 2013

The month of June has gotten an extra shot in the arm in Gonzales. Gonzales City Council on Tuesday gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up to a proposal for a four-day celebration of Emancipation Day commonly known as Juneteenth in Texas June 19-22 at the Apache Field parking lot. The event joins the weekly Main Street Summer Concert Series every Friday to provide a month full of entertainment in the city. Rev. Charles Roaches of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church told the council that organizers wanted to take the event to the greater community at large. This will be a good, controlled environment for families, he said. Its a chance to celebrate and come together as a community. Emancipation Day, June 19, comemorates the date that Union Major Gen. George Granger landed in Galveston with word of President Abraham Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation which had actually taken effect months earlier on Jan. 1, 1863. The order established the end of slavery in Texas and other states which had seceded to join the Confederacy, although it would be two more years before the Confederacy was defeated and the order could be fully enforced. A carnival will be held on the site nightly

from 6-10 p.m. through Sunday, June 24. The affair will kick off from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 with a Juneteenth Block Party featuring a free dance at the field. The block party will continue the next two evenings before a day of activities is scheduled on Saturtday, June 22. Saturdays events include the first Liberation Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, as well as a kids car and bike show from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Early registration for th car show is $20, or $25 the day of the show, with a free Tshirt to the first 25 entries. Judging begins at noon. For details or entry forms, contact Quincy Johnson at 830-857-3425. Saturdays fun will also include the first King of the Hill Barbecue Ribs and Beans Cook-Off. (For the Hank Hills out there, that means gas grills are allowed!) Check-in will be from 8-9 a.m., with judging starting at 4 p.m. Entry in any category is $15. For registration forms and rules, contact Johnny Ross Hunt at 830557-3956 or Tiffany or Allen Shelton at 830-445-1106. Vendor spaces will also be available for $25 for one day or $50 for 2-4 days. On-site vendor registration will be available for $30 a day. To register by June 14, contact JoAnn Lewis at 830-672-7713. Vendors are restricted to selling one item per booth. Organizers ask that no outside coolers or ice chests be brought in.

A scaly scare

Customers and staff at Mohrmanns Drug Store got a little shock Tuesday morning when a four-foot chicken snake took up residence outside the store in downtown Gonzales. Gonzales Animal Control officer Larry Valis released the animal outside of city limits. Chicken snakes are not venomous and are common in the region just not in downtown. (Photos by Mark Lube)

Obituaries
5, 2013 at Caballero-Ryder Funeral Home in Rosenberg. He was born on March 22, 1932, in Gonzales, TX and he passed away on June 1, 2013. Octaviano is preceded in death by his parents, Jeronimo and Jovita Cardenas; son, Miguel Cardenas, daughters, Sylvia Cardenas and Santanita Cardenas; brothers, Crispin, Gonzalo, and Jesus Cardenas; sisters, Jesusa Liendro and Angelita Cardenas. He is survived by: Sons, Pablo Cardenas and wife Martha, Maria Cardenas and Octaviano Cardenas Jr. and wife Crystal; Daughters, Rosemary Gonzales and husband Jesse and Magdalena Rodriguez and husband Robert; Sisters, Gregoria Gandara and Andrea Hernandez. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Caballero-Ryder Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Tributes and words of condolences may be left for the Cardenas family at www.caballero-ryderfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of CaballeroRyder Funeral Home located at 722 Grillo Way, Rosenberg, TX. 281-2384500. in Portland, Texas. She had worked part-time at Ladies First clothing store in Gonzales for a number of years. Fay enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. She kept an immaculate home and favored keeping her yard free of weeds, flowers in bloom and feeding the birds and squirrels. Certainly this is standard fare for a loving homemaker. But there is so much more to Fay W. Hutchings. Fay loved to travel with her husband and children and it was commonplace for Fay and Ed to pack-up and take the children on a family adventure on any given weekend or holiday. There was a wanderlust about Fay, she traveled with Ed and the children seeing and enjoying sights across the land. Fay and Ed traveled to Rome, the Vatican, Scotland, Greece, Paris, Canada, Mexico and so very much more but yet not near enough as long as she was with Ed. Although Ed and Fay were married for over 64 years, their love for one another never faltered; they knew the secret, they simply and wisely put each other first. It is popularly known in the family circle that Ed, upon completing a brick retaining wall in their backyard for Fays garden, lovingly inscribed Ed loves Fay on the concrete cap of the wall, all the while certain that his love would far out live the integrity of the concrete. They shared a deep love, a love that poets try to articulate, but yet simply fall short. Fay was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was a mom and all that being a mom entails. Family meant the world to her. She insisted, once her children had begun raising their own families, that one day a year be dedicated to all of them being together. Typically that day was on or near Christmas and Fay made that day a very special and memorable time. She made certain that her children stayed in close communication with each other, keeping the ties of family love ever so strong. She cherished time spent with her sister and brothers. She and her sister, both in their 70s, once took a road trip to California via Las Vegas pretty much on a whim, but ever so memorable just the same, and complete with stories that will endure the test of time. Fay loved to play dominoes and cards. She was competitive and she never let you win, you had to beat her and her son-in-laws never seemed to come to terms with that she might just be a better player than them, undoubtedly this delighted Fays competitive spirit. As a grandmother Fay may have been somewhat overindulging, but with so much love, could one expect anything less. She treasured moments spent and the fun shared with her grandchildren and took time to hand down her fudge and divinity recipes to Steve who expressed an interest in knowing his grandmothers technique. Certainly Fay treasured moments with all members of her family, and the family certainly knew that the real treasure was Fay. Fay W. Hutchings is survived by her loving husband, Edgar Irving Hutchings of Gonzales; daughters and son-in-laws, Kay Lynn and Robert Lilly of Bastrop, Sue Ellen and Dr. Kenneth Gottwald of Gonzales; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee and Terry Hutchings of McKinney; sister, Fern Boone of Dallas; brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Nancy Williams of Kerrville, grandchildren, Julie and Ryan Mayo, Kelly and Ryan Fields, April and Eric Faul, Kasey Lilly, Ross Gottwald and his fianc, Sarah Kovalcik, James Gottwald, Steve Gottwald and one great-grandchild arriving in July. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Norman Williams. Funeral services were held at Sunday, June 2 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Smith officiating. Interment followed in Harwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ross Gottwald, James Gottwald, Steve Gottwald, Ryan Mayo, Ryan Fields, and Eric Faul. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Gonzales or the Harwood Cemetery Association. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.

Mrs. Matilda Lopez. To join the family in celebrating Matildas life, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales. com.

Matilda Lopez, 1926-2013 Matilda Lopez, 87 of Gonzales, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Texan Nursing & Rehab in Gonzales, Texas. Funeral services are under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales and will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7 at the Church of Christ in Gonzales with Patrick McCary officiating. Interment will follow at the City of Luling Cemetery in Luling. There will be a visitation on Thursday, June 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home. Matilda was born in Ottine on March 6, 1926. She was the daughter of Cecilio and Julia (Hernandez) Lopez. Matilda married Inocente Vicente Lopez on October 12, 1949 in Luling. Matilda enjoyed quilting and sewing for family members. She will be remembered for mocking people and making others laugh. She enjoyed playing with her grandkids and making noodles for them. She enjoyed helping her husband working in the fields gathering crops for many years. Matilda was caring and loved unconditionally. Matilda is survived by two daughters, Pauline Lopez Alvarez of Gonzales, and Vera Lacy and her husband, Richard of Springhill, Florida; one son, Guadalupe Lopez of Gonzales; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Inocente Vicente Lopez (1999); one son, Jesus Lopez; and one daughter, Matilda Lopez. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to: The Gonzales Church of Christ Building Fund, Bible Fund or Song Book Fund in Memory of

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Lillie Amalia Raaz, 1917-2013 Lillie Amalia Raaz was born January 29, 1917 in Weimar, Texas, and died Sunday, June 2, 2013. She is the daughter of Rudolf Gold and Amalia Ulbrich Gold, the second of seven siblings. Her early years were spent with her family on cotton farms in Weimar, Columbus, Louise and Nada. Lillie married Paul J. Raaz on March 29, 1942 at St. Didacus Church in San Diego Ca. After World War II, they made their home in El Campo. They had one child, Rev. Paul Raaz, a Catholic priest presently serving the Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder. Lillie graduated from the 8th grade at St. Michaels School in Weimar. In her late 40s, she decided to pursue further education; completing her GED in El Campo, then attending Wharton County Junior College, University of Corpus Christi, and Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Lillie was a gifted teacher; spending many years as a Catechist preparing children for First Eucharist; and as a teachers aid at St. Philips School in El Campo. Paul and Lillie moved to Shiner in 1975, where they lived until just before her husbands death in 2008. Since then she has resided at the Heights of Gonzales nursing home. Throughout her life, Lillie served the parishes in which she lived; as Catechist, Eucharistic Minister, visiting the homebound and those in nursing

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homes, and leading rosaries with her husband. She was an active member of the KJZT and Catholic Daughters. A vigil service was held at St. James Catholic Church in Gonzales, Tuesday, June 4 at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial took at St. James on Wednesday, June 5 at 10 am with interment following at Holy Cross Cemetery in El Campo at 3 pm. Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, and by siblings Rudolf Gold, Hilda Guenther, Albert Gold, and Edwin Gold. She is survived by her son Paul, siblings Walter Gold and Bernita Korenek, and lots of nieces and nephews. In lieu of usual remembrances memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice. Lillie built her life on her rock-solid Catholic faith inherited from her family. She loved studying Scripture and Church teaching, and always had an inquisitive mind that craved for deeper understanding of the world, of God, of life itself. Her deep integrity, honesty, and wise wit accompanied by a smile that could bring light to the darkest soul, were an inspiration and a delight to many. It is easy to imagine her hearing these words of welcome at the end of her earthly journey: Well done, my good and faithful servantCome, share your Masters joy. (Mt. 25:21) Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.

Octaviano S. Cardenas, 1932-2013 Funeral services for Octaviano S. Cardenas, 81, of Gonzales were held on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Rosenberg with interment following at Beasley Cemetery. A rosary was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June

Fay Jane Hutchings, 1928-2013 Fay Jane Hutchings, 85 of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Fay was born May 6, 1928 in Eastland, Texas to Archie and Ada Nixon Williams. She married Edgar Irving Hutchings on July 1, 1949 in the First United Methodist Church in Houston. Fay is a member of the First United Methodist Church

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In Our View

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All too often, events happen in our communities which have a theme or significance to one subculture but fail to create much interest in others. It takes a special effort to reach out and bridge that gap between the various subcultures which make up our larger community to help others realize that we all share a common culture and we are all one people. We salute the members of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church and others in Gonzales who are organizing the Emancipation Celebration and Carnival June 19-23. Its an event we believe can help foster an understanding of our common, shared, uniquely Texas culture. Emancipation Day, known more commonly in Texas as Juneteenth, recognizes the day of June 19, 1863, when Union soldiers of Major Gen. George Granger landed in Galveston with word of President Abraham Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation which had actually taken effect months earlier on Jan. 1, 1863. While slaves in Texas and other Confederate states still had to wait for the end of the war for the practice of slavery to officially end, the proclamation raised the hope that the end of that evil institution was in sight. Granger carried with him General Order Number Three, which began: The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer. The day has long been celebrated in the black community in Texas, but for too long was little observed by others. The Emancipation Celebration and Carnival is a wonderful way to reach out to others and invite them to join in the observances, because the end of slavery was a victory for people of all races and ethnicities; it marked a step forward in our evolution as a united people. We encourage readers to get out and enjoy the Celebration June 19-22. Have fun at the carnival, the car show, the cookoff, and touring the vendor booths but also celebrate the fact that no Texan will ever again be a slave.

In the latest attempt to revise the U.S. Constitution, liberal Illinois Senator Dick Durbin questioned if bloggers should be protected by Constitution. Durbin told Chris Wallace of Fox News that he doubted whether bloggers, or someone who is Tweeting, should be given media shield rights. Here is the bottom line, he said, the media shield law, which I am prepared to support still leaves an unanswered question, which I have raised many times: What is a journalist today in 2013? We know its someone that works for Fox or AP, but does it include a blogger? Does it include someone who is tweeting? Are these people journalists and entitled to constitutional protection? Obviously, Durbin doesnt believe the First Amendment protection of free speech includes a person speaking via a blog, a tweet, or e-mail. In typical liberal fashion, Durbin feels we need to review 21st century questions about a provision in our Constitution that was written over 200 years ago. To be sure, the First Amendments states: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Like it or not, liberals like Senator Durbin should understand that all Americans are protected by the Constitution under the First Amendment, not just journalists. As such, I have the same right to freedom of speech as a blogger and part-time opinion writer as anyone at the NY Times or Washington Post. However, its a bit scary to realize at a United States Senator doesnt believe the First Amendment applies equally to all Americans. At the heart of Durbins and other similarthinking liberals is the idea the Constitution

Does the Constitution protect me?


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George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.

is outdated and must be changed. Durbin does not believe that truths are constant and eternal such as the fact that individual freedoms must be protected from governments. In fact, this whole issue and discussion is the result of the government, through Eric Holder and the Justice Department, monitoring journalists. The last few weeks, we have seen the Obama Administration used the IRS to attempt to suppress conservative political groups and their right of free speech because they disagreed with his politics. They monitored journalists at Fox News and at CBS who were doing their job in investigative reporting. It is sad to see that we have such insecure leaders that they feel they have to bend the law to silence their opponents. This is what happens when people fear the First Amendment. The First Amendment protects all Americans in their right to debate and disagree with the government, provided they do not advocate violence. While non-professional citizen journalists who use tweets and blogs are new forms information decimation, it is free speech none the less and they are protected. As for the question of should the Constitution protect me, the answer should be an emphatic yes!

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The troubled attorney general


President Barack Obama has been mocked for learning about untoward conduct in his administration from the press. But hes on the ball compared with his attorney general, who wouldnt know about his own poor judgment without reading about it in the papers. Lets hope he has a Google alert set for Eric Holder. The website The Daily Beast interviewed the attorney general and Justice Department officials for a piece about how the AG is holding up in the firestorm over two controversial Justice Department leak investigations, one into The Associated Press, the other into Fox News reporter James Rosen. The Daily Beast piece pinpoints when Eric Holder had a crisis of conscience leading him to question his leak-investigating ways. The Washington Post had made inquiries at the Justice Department about the investigation into Rosen stemming from a 2009 leak, and the departments press office had begun to ready itself for the storm. For Eric Holder, though, the gravity of the situation didnt fully sink in until Monday morning when he read the Posts front-page story, sitting at his kitchen table. Then, the awful realization hit him that maybe it wasnt such a great idea for him to sign off on an affidavit portraying a member of the press -- particularly one from a news organization scorned and attacked by the White House -- as practically an agent of a foreign power. Perhaps it wasnt so wise, after all, to identify Rosen as a co-conspirator in a crime. Come to think of it, it might have been ill-advised to track his movements in and out of the State Department building that he covered and to read his emails. Yes, Eric Holder was beginning to wonder whether Eric Holder had made the right call. It may get worse if Eric Holder gets around to reading in the papers that Congress is inves-

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tigating whether Eric Holder lied to it under oath. It turns out that Eric Holder did indeed make a false representation about Eric Holder. Congressman Hank Johnson, D-Ga., pointed out to the attorney general that reporters could potentially be prosecuted under the Espionage Act of 1917, and closed his interrogation with the clear trap: Ill yield the balance of my time to you. Unable to find any way to wiggle free from this killer line of questioning, Eric Holder said, With regard to potential prosecution of the press for the disclosure of material, that is not something Ive ever been involved in, heard of, or would think would be wise policy. Eric Holder had plumb forgot that Eric Holder might have signed off on such a thing. Timing is everything: If only The Washington Post had published earlier! What Eric Holder has done is so troubling to everyone, including Eric Holder, that President Obama has ordered a review of Justice Department policy -- to be undertaken by the single most appropriate man for such a task: Eric Holder. An unidentified friend told The Daily Beast, Look, Eric sees himself fundamentally as a progressive, not some Torquemada out to silence the press. And why would he want to silence the press? Its how he keeps up with Eric Holder. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.

Just when you thought you couldnt get any more indignant... Word out of Lavaca County last week of a massive bail-out by illegal aliens on May 18. According to reports in Lavaca County papers, some 60 illegal aliens eluded law enforcement. Make that 59. At least one was apprehended by local residents ... who, unlike law enforcement, didnt feel constrained by the need to handle the criminal gently. Now the word is that the illegal alien has grounds to seek legal compensation from the citizens. Say what? A criminal Dances with whod committed one Chihuahuas criminal act (entering the country illegally) and was involved General in commitManager ting another (attempting to elude the pursuit of law enforcement) has a right to sue a citizen for attempting to aid law enforcement? Someones got to be kidding me. Sheriff Micah Harmon put out an announcement that if citizens want to help law enforcement look for the escapees, thats one thing but please dont attempt to restrain them or shoot them. The Sheriff instead suggested that anyone spotting an illegal alien fleeing officers should instead call law enforcement. According to the Texas Penal Code, he said, the only time a citizen can take forceful action against a criminal is when that criminal makes a harmful threat or is involved in active aggression against that citizen or his family. Sheriff Harmon is a good man and does a great job for the citizens of Lavaca County, and I realize hes merely informing folks about what the law says. But on this issue, Im going to disagree rather sharply with the law. Were not dealing with petty teenaged shoplifters here. All over Texas, were seeing an increasing number of bail-out getaways by a growing number of violent illegal aliens. Theyre doing it because they know that no ones going to stop them. Weve handcuffed law enforcement with wimpy pursuit regulations and laws. For a comparison, try crossing the border into Mexico illegally, then leading Mexican police on a dangerous highspeed car chase before you try to bail out. The odds are good that those bailing out arent merely poor migrants looking for work. A bail-out should prompt an immediate county-wide warning. According to one recent FBI estimate, 35 percent or more of illegal aliens are already convicted felons in their country of origin; what would make anyone think that entering the U.S. would in any way alter their dispositions? And a large part of that 35 percent appears to be predatory monsters. On May 1 of this year, an illegal alien whose identity was withheld to protect the identity of his victim pled guilty and was convicted in Oklahoma for the statutory rape of an 11-year old child. You can thumb through the pages of the hundreds of newspapers around Texas and find a legion of other reports ranging from child sex crimes to rape, robbery, arson and murder by illegal aliens. Conservative journalist and commentator Heather McDonald noted in a 2004 article that these criminals know that American law enforcement has been decisively compromised by immigration lawyers and the radical political left: And the immigrants themselves, despite the press clich of hapless aliens living fearfully in the shadows, seemed to regard immigration authorities with all the concern of an elephant for a flea, she wrote. The upshot of lax border security and local law enforcement hamstrung by play nicey-nicey rules is that the criminals are taking over. In many immigrant communities, assimilation into gangs seems to be outstripping assimilation into civic culture, McDonald writes. Toddlers are learning to flash gang signals and hate the police ... Such pathologies only worsen when the first lesson that immigrants learn about U.S. law is that Americans dont bother to enforce it. If you think capturing illegal aliens and treating them like criminals is unjust, drive south for about six hours and tell the authorities in our friendly neighbor there that youre in their country illegally. There will be no years of legal wrangling trying to postpone your immigration hearing. You will rot in jail for two years, THEN youll be deported. We as a people have got to get over this notion that illegal aliens are somehow victims. They are not. They are people who have made a conscious decision to violate the sovereign laws of our country and they need to be treated like the criminals they are.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

An Editorial View

Perspectives
This is a continuation of an edited interview with political analyst Jay Yates heard on The News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM. The crux of the initial subject matter questioned whether civil rights laws create special interest groups and negatively affect society by diminishing the concept that all men are created equal. Yates: There may be a language problem defining civil rights. I think we can agree that as long as laws clarify that all people are equal were okay. As long as laws say all citizens may vote and go to school were probably in agreement that civil rights arent bad. We can probably even agree that allowing Mennonites and Amish to opt out of military service as a religious exemption isnt bad. But when there are classes that may sue and get damages because they are somehow aggrieved through class struggle that is problematic. It makes an industry of people that may make their living from being aggrieved. Brune: My problem is that the American people are divided. That must stop! But how do you swing society back to the right after three or four generations of leftward drift? Yates: Its tough and inaccurate to paint civil rights with a broad brush. We know civil rights helped when all children needed to be educated. But the idea you speak about laws creating special interests is valid. We should note that one faction or special interest thats getting a lot of attention is government employees. Our government employees have clearly become a special interest group. We see that in California, Wisconsin, Washington D.C. and other places. When they made the Department of Homeland Security, the big conversation was whether TSA agents were going to be government employees and whether they could unionize. And we clearly have so many people involved in government such as IRS agents, and the private sector folks who deal with them, that scrapping the tax code would put an incredible number of people out of work. In other words, wed like to see a flat tax or fair

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THANK YOU, Gonzales, for your love!
Dear Editor, This has been written and erased many times, trying to express our gratitude for the support, love and patriotism Gonzales showed Friday, May 17th when the four buses of soldiers came through your town. Gonzales, you truly showed these American Heroes a true Heroes welcome. We are still in awe over such a spectacular event. This was Warriors Weekends 7th year to host soldiers from military bases all over the United States. These brave men and women were wounded and are in the process of healing while protecting our great country serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Each year, they travel to Port OConnor, Texas for two days of fellowship, good food and awesome bay fishing. This year, Warriors Weekend hosted approximately 700 soldiers; many flew into Houston Intercontinental Airport, some traveled from BAMC in San Antonio. But the 225 soldiers who traveled from Fort Hood in Killeen, had the best opportunity of all for they got to experience the awesome hospitality Gonzales had to offer. To all the wonderful people of Gonzales. THANK YOU! These soldiers never imagined so many would turn out to show their support. We want to give a big thanks to The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce; the Police and Fire Departments for their escort service through town; the Mayor, City Manager and Economic Development staff; VFW and American Legion; the Knights of Columbus; the cake bakers and servers; the students and staff of GISD (beautiful singing); the Gonzales Sheriff Department; KCTI Radio 1450 AM; the Gonzales Inquirer for a spectacular front page and The Gonzales Cannon for their special 8 page section published the week before our arrival. To those we might have overlooked for whatever you did to give these men and women your Texas hospitality, Thank You! Definitely, Gonzales received mine and Chucks vote for the most spirit, friendliness and patriotism, hands down (and were from Cuero!) We are already looking forward to doing it again next year on Friday, May 16, 2014. God Bless you, our troops and the great town of Gonzales. Chuck & Susie Albert Fort Hood Coordinators Warriors Weekend

Remember the Greatest Generation


Dear Editor: So many of our citizens have forgotten or worse never knew. So many of our students are never taught. I remember having a family game with a nephew some years ago. He was a senior in college and has grown up to teach college in Houston. I asked him what was the importance of the 6th of June. He had no idea. I asked other folks over the years about certain days. June 6th, December 7th. They had no clue. It saddens me that we have let our young generations go forward without the knowledge of history. Some called the World War II generation the Greatest Generation. How is that it the current generation doesnt even know what we are talking about? Ive copied the message sent to the troops by General Eisenhower on that day below. Pray we dont forget what this was about. As has been said before, Those that fail to study history are doomed to repeat it. Jon Harris Gonzales General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Ike) DDay Message Order of the Day: 6 June 1944 SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, manto-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking. Dwight D. Eisenhower

It was a big month for the hospital


On May 14th the Hospital celebrated the Grand Opening of the Jane Johnson Womens Imaging Center with approximately 200 guests attending. This project was funded through the Hospital Foundation raising $650,694.00 in 17 months. The new facility boasts new state of the art technology providing the gold standard in womens imaging with 3 D mammography, stereotactic biopsy and a bone densitometer. Gonzales is the first rural community hospital in the State of Texas and 2nd in the nation to offer 3 D mammography. Our hospital was recognized by Governor Perrys Office and received Congressional recognition by our U.S. Congressman, the Honorable Blake Farenthold . The recognition was acknowledging The Jane Johnson Womens Imaging Center for outstanding and invaluable service to the community under the Commission of Congressional Standards. The program featured Dr. Brandon Stroh, Radiologist, Kaela Momtselidze, American Cancer Society, Alejandra Bueno, Office of the Governor, Dr. Commie Hisey, Hospital Chief of Staff and Mayor Bobby Logan. Dr. Stroh explained the vast difference in 3D mammography, the gold standard in healthcare today. The American Cancer Society commended the hospital for advancing technology to detect cancer earlier providing for improved outcomes. The Governors Office acknowledged the legendary day in healthcare for Gonzales offering this level of technology. Dr. Hisey substantiated our healthcare systems growth over the period of time he has served Gonzales. He commended all of our physi-

tax but that change and reform would be exceedingly difficult to implement simply because of jobs or businesses it would eliminate. Maybe long term it would be good, but the initial cuts would be tough. Brune: Well, if its going to happen theres no better time than now! But, youve brought up the Washington scandals that are lighting up the news. Do you think any of them will make a difference or be resolved? Yates: Whether theyre resolved remains to be seen. But I certainly think theyll make some sort of difference. My interest is in who is watching which scandal. It seems that conservatives are most incensed by Benghazi. Brune: Because people died! And our White House Administration lied to us and may have had a part in letting them die! Yates: Yes, an ambassador died and there was a clear cover up. Everyone knew it was a cover up and there has been no satisfying information about what happened and why. Then youve got the IRS scandal. As bad as this scandal is, it seems to resonate with Independents, squishy Republicans, and the slightly more conservative Democrats. I dont think hardline Republicans or conservatives are as upset about the IRS scandal because we expect this type of government abuse. Nothing thats happening is surprising to us. Were not shocked that the IRS is harassing Tea Party people because thats what government bureaucrats do. Brune: Thats why we dont like big government. Yates: Meanwhile, liberals seem very upset with the AP scandal and the press scandals. I believe conservatives are also upset but probably less upset

because there were leaks coming out and they were also concerned with national security. So its odd that there are three scandals going on that have unified Americans in their concerns about the Obama administration although we cant agree which is the biggest scandal. Brune: For my thoughts, I believed that the AP scandal reflects the liberals desire to cripple the second amendment, guns, but their true aim is to cripple freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion. When discussing issues, a liberals first method of attack is to harangue a persons religious beliefs. In another fashion I think we should do like the other guys with these scandals and not waste a good crisis. Yates: With the gun debate there were folks who said the second amendment is the bulwark to the first amendment. The liberals were pushing for more ineffective gun control laws, but then they were shocked with the IRS scandal when the government actually used registration lists to harass people for political purposes. We told them that more government registration leads to government abuse but for the most part liberals are naive to what is happening around us. Brune: It comes down to human nature. We both know legislators in Austin, as well as, some in Washington. Theyre just people relaying their beliefs and hopefully the beliefs of their constituents into law. Now, its up to the people to elect lawmakers who will take this nation back to the right and deliver us from becoming a nanny state. First we must cut spending and cut agencies. Then we need a flat tax and a balanced budget amendment. But of course, we need to set a flat tax low enough to be reasonable for all Americans. We cant have low income Americans paying 20 percent. Nobody should pay 20 percent. I believe that such actions will generate an economy that will help the displaced government workers find jobs, and also put more Americans back to work. We must reverse the trend of punishing achievement and spending more than we make.

Hospital Hopes & Happenings


Connie Kacir
Connie Kacir is the Executive Director of Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation.

cians, nurses and service providers for their level of quality patient care. In closing, he thanked all the donors and the Johnson family for providing this technology. Mayor Logan credited the hospital for progressive leadership in healthcare, being a major employer and validated our hospital as being a key component in local economic development. All donors contributing to this project were thanked. Wall of Honor contributors donating $5,000.00 or more were individually recognized. A tribute was given to Jane Johnson for the Legacy Gift given in her honor by her husband, Fletcher Johnson and their daughters, Ellen, Judy and Janet. Jane was described as a woman of rare refinement whose charities & gifts to others are innumerable. She was recognized for loving her city and demonstrating leadership through city beautification projects. Additionally, she was acknowledged for working beside her husband and family to

build a business employing hundreds. Jane received this gift to provide technology for saving lives and offering health and wellness to the thousands served. She has always enjoyed giving not receiving. Her tribute closed with she will always be known as the First Lady of Gonzales Healthcare Systems. Mayor, Bobby Logan, presided over the ribbon cutting and was joined by Jane and Fletchers daughters Ellen, Judy and Janet. He recognized the hospital providing the very best in technology for this center setting us apart from other cities. City dignitaries present included the Mayor, City Manager, Allen Barnes, Chief of Police, Chief Tim Crow, Fire Chief, Chief Keith Schmidt, Councilman Tommy Schurig and Council Lorenzo Hernandez. Refreshments were served by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and tours of the new facility were given by General Surgeon, Kathleen Koerner and all members of the radiology department. A drawing for door prizes was held which included a facial, a Gonzales Healthcare Systems blanket, an umbrella, a cold/hot pack and a 1 hr. massage. The hospital wishes to thank all those who attended the grand opening and once again would like to thank all those who contributed to funding this project. Without the generous gifts given from our many donors, our hospital would not be afforded to offer this level of technology. We are humbled by the gifts of kindness we received in order to give health and wellness to our community!

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Vic Brown ends long service with Sage Capital Bank


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H-E-B becomes final donor to complete imaging center


H-E-B recently contributed the final $5,000 dollars needed to fund the Gonzales Healthcare Systems Womens Imaging Center. The Wall of Honor donation made by H-E-B was responsible for completing the project. H-E-B focuses on projects that make a visible and positive difference in their communities. The contribution qualified for grant funding under community health initiatives. This contribution made the difference in our ability to complete the funding for our new state of the art center, said Connie Kacir, Executive Director for Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation. We are honored to receive the H-E-B grant funds which marked the celebration of our completed project! Our community is proud to be served

A celebration was held last Friday at Sage Capital Bank in Gonzales to mark the end of an era for that establishment. It was the official last day in the storied career of longtime banking veteran Victor Brown Jr. Brown, 77, had actually served two tours of duty with Sage Capital, first coming to the bank in 1990 as a vice president and loan officer. After a brief retirement, he returned to the company six years ago and has since served primarily as a drive-in teller. Ive really enjoyed that role because I get to see and talk to lot of people every

day, Brown said. Its been a very pleasant experience all the way around and Ive had a lot of fun. Ive just reached an age where I feel like its time to hang it up and let these young kids go at it for a while. Born and raised in Luling, Brown graduated from Luling High School in 1953. He continued his education at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, where he graduated in 1958 with a teaching degree. Brown came to Gonzales and taught school for three years before taking an office job at Gonzales Cotton, Oil and Manufacturing Company. He spent a decade at that job before entering the banking arena as an assistant vice president and loan of-

by H-E-B and recognize them as a true community leader in Gonzales, Kacir added. Following the receipt of these funds, the hospital held the grand opening of the Jane Johnson Womens Imaging Center. The center was recognized by both the Governors Office and by U.S. Congressman, the Honorable Blake Farenthold, for outstanding and invaluable service to the community under the Commission of Congressional Standards. The hospital is the first rural community hospital in the State of Texas and second in the nation to offer this state of the art technology. Gonzales is currently the only hospital located in Congressional District #27 which includes Victoria and Corpus Christi with 3-D Mammography technology.

ficer with First National Bank of Gonzales. By the time another decade or so had passed, Brown had made his way to Sage Capital. Having spent the better part of the last 40 years working in banking, Brown said he has seen several changes to the industry but none has had the impact of the implementation of computers. This industry really began to change when computers came in because of all the information they make available for you to analyze your business plans and such, he said. We live in a computerized world today, which frankly Im not crazy about, but thats the world were living in. Banking is here to stay because there will always be a need for people to have a source for loans and buying houses and cars. I think it will continue to be a thriving industry, especially in the smaller towns, but it will be interesting to see how it works out. Brown has been married to his wife, Sally, for 56 years and the couple have two children and four grandchildren. Their daughter, Vicki, lives with her family in Austin and their son, Victor III, lives in

Gonzales and works in the construction industry. Ross Hendershot, president of Sage Capitals Gonzales branch, said Brown will certainly be missed as he has become an integral part of the banks staff. Mr. Brown is a great person and its been very enjoyable working with him for all these years, said Hendershot. Hes a bit of a jokester and hes basically been the life of the lobby around here. He comes in every morning with such a super attitude and leaves that way every day. Were definitely going to have a void in this branch without him. Of all the many things that his brought him enjoyment during his time at Sage Capital, Brown didnt hesitate to answer when asked what he would miss the most serving his customers. I just love working with people and being around them because it gives me a chance to help them anyway I can, he said. Its always given me a great deal of satisfaction to be able to do that. All I can really say is its been a long, enjoyable ride and Im looking forward to the future.

Victor Brown is flanked by Sage Capital Banks Gonzales branch president Ross Hendershot (left) and bank CEO Trey Rankin.

Livestock Reports
The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, June 1, 2013 had on hand: 753 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady to $1.00-$2.00 higher. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $185-$235; 300-400 lbs, $170$185; 400-500 lbs, $150-$165; 500-600 lbs, $135-$145; 600-700 lbs., $128-$137; 700-800 lbs, $122$125. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $170-$210; 300-400 lbs, $145$165; 400-500 lbs, $138-$147; 500-600 lbs., $128-$135; 600-700 lbs., $119-$124. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $72-$76; Cutters, $75-$83; Canners, $61-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $69-$77. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $96-$103; light weights and medium quality bulls, $84-$94. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,150. Pairs: $1,050-$1,475. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa. com!

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A great week with TJHRA


The Texas Jr. Rodeo Association Finals are history now, but it was a good week. Winners here will go to Nationals in Gallup, N.M. There were 447 contestants competing and 756 horse stalls were used. The city had 408 R.V. spaces rented by contestants and families. They will be back next year with more contestants as each year their numbers have gone up. On Thursday June 6, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., is the Gonzales Country Music Show at the Crystal Theater in Gonzales located in the 500 block of St. Lawrence Street. Tickets are $6. The show will feature Dave Demeny, John Chenault, John Bueller and Al Dressen, along with Priscilla Speed serving as vocalist and emcee for the evening. On Friday June 7, join

Pictured from left are Charles Harvey Radiology Manager; Chuck Norris Hospital CEO; Bill Tate HEB Store Director; Dr. Commie Hisey Chief of Staff; Kristy Garcia Mammography Department/Technician; Connie Kacir Executive Director of Hospital Foundation.

$156 to $170; 300-400 lbs, $138 to $148 to $179; 400-500 lbs, $126 to $136 to $157; 500-600 lbs, $108 to $118 to $136; 600-700 lbs, $108 to $118 to $141; 700-800 lbs, $99 to $109 to $120. Slaughter cows: $50 to $82.50; Slaughter bulls: $87 to $95; Stocker cows: $810 to $1,000; Pairs, $1,010-$1,560.

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Barbara Hand
Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.

us for the First Friday Coffee at Gregs, located at 419 St. George Street from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. You will have networking opportunity and a chance be the lucky winner of the drawing of $50. Get your chair out for the Main Street Concert. It starts Friday night at 7 p.m. on Confederate Square. Los Kolaches will be playing, so come out and enjoy the music, games, drinks and food. The Farmers Market

is every Saturday from 10 a.m. until sale out at Laurel Ridge, located at 827 St. Joseph Street. They should be having some tomatoes by now along with all the other home grown fruits, vegetables and baked goods. Mark your calendar for June 8, that is the date for the next Pilgrim Opry at the Pilgrim Community Center, located at 12809 FM 1116 in Pilgrim. The Pilgrim Heirs Band will provide music and special guests will be Bobby ONeal, Terri ONeal and Dave Demeny. The meal of barbecue brisket meal will be served from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at a cost of $6, music starts at 7 p.m. for $4. For information on the show, contact Cal Taylor at 830-534-8499. Three & Amigos Cutting will be at the J.B. Wells Park from June 7-9.

The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, June 3, 2013, Volume, 656. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $161 to $171 to $195; 300-400 lbs., $147 to $157 to $183; 400-500 lbs, $134 to $144 to $162; 500-600 lbs, $126 to $136 to $148; 600-700 lbs, $120 to $130 to $141; 700-800 lbs, $105 to $115 to $129. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $146 to

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Cuero Livestock Market Report on May 31, 2013, had 802 head. Had 108 cows and 21 bulls. The packer market was lower than last weeks market. Sluggish demand and school lunch program is over for summer. The calf market was steady to stronger than last weeks market. Big steers were $1-$2 higher while some light wt. calves were as much as $10/cwt higher. Overall the market was strong on all classes and pretty much in line with last weeks strong market. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $85$99.50; lower grades, $70-$84. Packer cows: breakers, none; boning, $65-$80; canners & cutters, $70-$81; light & weak, $40$59. Palpated, 11 bred cows, $79$91. Pairs: 6 Pairs, $900-$1,030. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-250 lbs, None; 250300 lbs, $133-$189; 300-350 lbs, $172.50-$188; 350-400 lbs, $150$170; 400-450 lbs, $142-$152; 450-500 lbs, $131-$155; 500-550 lbs, $139-$157; 550-600 lbs, $141$153; 600-700 lbs, $136-$145; 700-800 lbs, $116-$129. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $174-$222; 250-300 lbs, $176$190; 300-350 lbs, $172-$188; 350-400 lbs, $149-$169; 400-450 lbs, $144-$151; 450-500 lbs, $146$155; 500-550 lbs, $140-$156;

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550-600 lbs, $134-$147; 600-700 lbs, $132-$137. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $122-$129. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $180-$200; 200-250 lbs., $171$180; 250-300 lbs, $166-$176; 300-350 lbs, $152-$164; 350-400 lbs, $147-$157; 400-450 lbs, $139$167; 450-500 lbs, $133-$163; 500-550 lbs, $124-$136; 550-600 lbs, $125-$144; 600-700 lbs., $122-$135; over 700 lbs, $115$124.

The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on May 28, 2013, 680; week ago, 916; year ago, 873. The market this week was a little stronger again. Better quality classes sold steady to mostly $2 to $3 higher. Packer cows and bulls sold $1 higher on approx. 110 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $76-$90.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $63-$76; light weight canner cows, $51-$63. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $98-$102.50; utility & cutter bulls, $91-$98; lightweight canner bulls, $83-$91. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $180-$225; 200-300 lbs, $175-$215; 300-400 lbs, $163$178; 400-500 lbs, $152-$167; 500-600 lbs, $133-$154; 600-700 lbs, $127-$145; 700-800 lbs, $118$128. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $170-$215; 200-300 lbs, $155$195; 300-400 lbs, $148-$176; 400-500 lbs, $134-$150; 500-600 lbs, $122-$141; 600-700 lbs, $116$127; 700-800 lbs, $108-$118. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336.

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Direction and Miles: 9.69 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Acres: 572.71 API No.: 42-123-33175 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Willeke A Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.69 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Acres: 572.71 API No.: 42-123-33179 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.69 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: R. Wright, A-478 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-33178 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-33180 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Willeke A Well No.: 10H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.69 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Acres: 572.71 API No.: 42-123-33177 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Willeke A Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.69 miles NW. of Yorktown Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 59, A-266 Acres: 572.71 API No.: 42-123-33176 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Willeke A Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet

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Direction and Miles: 6.69 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: R. Wright, A-478 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-31904 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Recompletion Operator: Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. Lease Name: Julia Mott Gas Unit No. 3 Well No.: 5 Field Name: Yoakum (Wilcox 7450) Total Depth: 7,659 feet Direction and Miles: 3 miles S. of Yoakum Survey Name: S. Estis, A-175 Acres: 281.70 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32995 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hill Unit Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,600 feet Direction and Miles: 2.2 miles N. of Kokernot Survey Name: W. Hill, A-27 Acres: 869.90 API No.: 42-177-32996 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Edsel Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 11,900 feet Direction and Miles: 9.6 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: T. Davis, A-178 Acres: 81.77 API No.: 42-177-32966 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Rossow-Brzozowski 2 Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 10.7 miles NE. of Gonzales Survey Name: A. Gibson, A-236 Acres: 507.04 API No.: 42-177-32993 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Ironwood Oil and Gas LLC Lease Name: Faltisek Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 8,545 feet Direction and Miles: 10.5 miles SW. of Gonzales Survey Name: A.M. Grenage, A-222 Acres: 360 API No.: 42-177-32994 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Tidal Petroleum Inc. Lease Name: Alford Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 9,400 feet Direction and Miles: 6 miles NW. of Moulton Survey Name: R. Davidson, A-185 Acres: 441.63 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33704 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: H and P Exploration Co. Lease Name: Borchers Well No.: 3 Field Name: Borchers Total Depth: 4,400 feet Direction and Miles: 19.75 miles SE. of Hallettsville Survey Name: J. Chesher, A-114 Acres: 1,321.60 API No.: 42-285-33284 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Recompletion Operator: Magnum Producing LP Lease Name: BMB Investments Well No.: 1ST Field Name: Benbow (Wilcox 10,000) Total Depth: 11,000 feet Direction and Miles: 22.25 miles S. of Hallettsville Survey Name: S.T. Foley, A-192 Acres: 298.72 API No.: 42-285-33710 Classification: Fld. Dev. Operator: Trio Consulting and Management LLC Lease Name: Donnelly Well No.: 2 Field Name: Mont Total Depth: 11,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.9 miles SW. of Hallettsville Survey Name: J. Hall, A-215 Acres: 40 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32798 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Muir E Well No.: 4H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: C. Fulcher, A-20 Direction and Miles: 6.83 miles NE. of Westhoff

Oil: 816 MCF: 1,967 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,232 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,290 Total Depth: 19,344 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,213 feet Perforations: 13,005-19,208 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32785 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Francisco Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-233 Direction and Miles: 9.6 miles S. of Smiley Oil: 874 MCF: 1,011 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,022 Total Depth: 16,217 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,138 feet Perforations: 11,950-16,128 feet API No.: 42-177-32826 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Medina Unit Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: J.D. Clements, A-9 Direction and Miles: 14.56 miles SE. of Gonzales Oil: 729 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 5,515 Shut In Well Pressure: 5,915 Total Depth: 17,308 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,225 feet Perforations: 12,269-17,211 feet API No.: 42-177-32687 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: Cinco J Ranch G Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W.B. Lockhart, A-40 Direction and Miles: 8 miles SE. of Gonzales Oil: 377 MCF: 104 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,320 Total Depth: 15,765 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,738 feet Perforations: 9,882-15,697 feet API No.: 42-177-32698 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: Cinco J Ranch C Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W.B. Lockhart, A-40 Direction and Miles: 8 miles SE. of Gonzales Oil: 442 MCF: 158 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,680 Total Depth: 17,310 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,238 feet Perforations: 9,971-17,185 feet API No.: 42-177-32730 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 23H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: G. McConnell, A-354 Direction and Miles: 17.5 miles SW. of Gonzales Oil: 1,257 MCF: 1,496 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,903 Total Depth: 16,320 feet Perforations: 11,546-16,192 feet API No.: 42-177-32884 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) H Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: I. Milliman, A-356 Direction and Miles: 16.1 miles S. of Gonzales Oil: 931 MCF: 319 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,525 Total Depth: 18,371 feet Perforations: 10,292-18,241 feet Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33680 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Othold Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: T. Toby, A-460 Direction and Miles: 3.2 miles NE. of Shiner Oil: 1,052 MCF: 3,435 Choke Size: 18/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,157 Total Depth: 17,866 feet Perforations: 12,939-17,673 feet

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GBRA launches desalination study


SEGUIN Officials with the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) and its partners, the General Land Office (GLO), and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) named a team led by MWH Global as the preferred finalist to conduct a feasibility assessment study for developing ocean water desalination as a regional water supply including the option of co-located power generation facilities. This kind of project is more commonly referred to as an Independent Water Power Project (IWPP). The MWH team was one of 16 teams representing 64 national and international firms to initially respond to GBRAs request for qualifications (RFQ), which was publicly posted in September 2012. Eventually, the proposal evaluators narrowed the teams down to seven finalists. Those finalists made presentations during in-person interviews held at GBRA headquarters in Seguin, Texas, during the month of May. Evaluators used a comprehensive performance criteria matrix to rate the teams with MWH ultimately earning the highest ranking, explained William Bill E. West, Jr., GBRA general manager. MWH is a global strategic consulting, technical engineering and construction services firm headquartered in Colorado with offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The MWH point of contact is Matt B. Garcia at (214) 346-4314. This isnt just a study this is the kind of long-term thinking that will meet the needs of South Texans for generations, said Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. This effort will be an important step in meeting the water and power needs of South Texas through the year 2060. The Texas General Land Office agreed to partner with GBRA and will contribute toward funding the study. This feasibility study will have to consider and evaluate many factors, such as plant location, most effective and efficient water conveyance system, fuel source, safe brine disposal and other environmental issues, economic issues, and construction timelines, GBRA Executive Manager for Water Resources and Utility Operations James L. Murphy said. We anticipate that this feasibility study could take up to 20 months to complete, said Gary Asbury, GBRAs manager of project engineering and the client project manager for water on the IWPP. While we will have to wait to see what the feasibility study determines, it is anticipated that the fully expanded project could yield up to 250 million gallons per day (mgd) of desalinated water to serve the region, he added. The quantity of 250 mgd is the approximate equivalent of 280,000 acre-feet

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of water annually or enough to supply about 350,000 households per year. In order to develop the RFQ for this project, GBRA consulted with the director of the Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute, led by Les E. Shephard, Ph.D., who also holds UTSAs Robert F. McDermott Distinguished Chair in Engineering. Shephard, who will serve as client project manager for the overall project said the IWPP could potentially generate as much as 3,000 megawatts of electricity at full capacity that will help mitigate impacts from growing power needs across Texas. Already power officials are predicting potential brown-outs across the state in the face of prolonged triple-digit temperatures that could hit this summer. Now that the finalist has been selected, project representatives will begin contract negotiations with MWH to reach an agreement on costs, timeframes and other parameters of the project. Once the feasibility study has been completed, bringing an actual IWPP to fruition could be one of the most important infrastructure projects undertaken in the continental United States, West said. Outside of the Middle East, there is one in Singapore. A desalination plant located in Carlsbad, California, just north of San Diego, is located adjacent to a power plant, but it is designed specifically to generate desalinated water.

In what looks to be a start to fixing local roads in South Texas, the state legislature has set aside $225 million in what was deemed a Transportation Infrastructure Fund. The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDot) will administer a grant program that will distribute the

funds. The beneficiaries will be counties in West and South Texas who have been affected by high volumes of oilfield traffic. Senator Carlos Uresti stated Its never been done before where the state appropriates money for county roads. The program will last for two years and the money will be used to fix county roads. Counties will also be

able to set up County Transportation Reinvestment Zones that will allow local districts to raise property taxes and sales taxes to help fund road repairs. TXDoT money typically funds repairs of highways and farm to market roads. This will be the first time state money has been used to repair county roads. Local counties will have to cover 10-20% of the cost of repairs.

Gonzales County Records


Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds May 1-31 Maldonado, Roy Lee and Maldonado, Christina Alford to DeCola, Vincent James and DeCola, Deborah Darlene, w/d, 4.83 Acres (Pt. Lt. 4, blk. 17, Rg. 1) West of Water Street, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales. Santillan, Federico and Santillan, Diana to Reyes, Mireya Y. Zuniga and Castillo-Suarez, Edgar Arturo to w/d, 2.84 Acres, David B. Kent Svy, A-38 . Dolezal Jr, Alvin L. and Dolezal, Diana to Come & Wash It Laundry, L.L.C., w/d, Pt. Lt. 11, RG 2, East of Water St, Orig. Town Gonzales. Bermea, Juan and Bermea, Eustolia to Parker, Edwin F., w/d, 5.41 Acres (Lt. 52) Schleicher Subdvn, J J Tejada Svy. Branecky, Joe (Extr), Branecky, Lorna (Estate) to Branecky, Joe J., w/d, 240.472 Acres, J Tumlinson Svy, A-74. Stultz, Keith R. and Stultz, Mary Margaret to American Escrow & Closing Company, w/d, Lt. 48, Country Village, Sec 1, Gonzales. American Escrow & Closing Company to Emmick Jr, Charles G. and Brooks, Kathy D, w/d, Lt. 48, Country Village, Sec 1, Gonzales. Rafter Fc Development, Inc., to Rafter FC Homes, Inc., w/d, Lt. 18, Blk. 1, Lous Garden Subdvn, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales. Welch, Aaron and Welch, Connie to Wyatt, Waylon Cody and Wyatt, Gloriana, w/d, 7.00 Acres, John Tumlinson Svy, A-444. LWE Properties, Lt. to Garner, Charlene, w/d, Lt. 1, Blk. B, Lakewood Estates. Lauraine, Mildred Betty (Trustee) to Lauraine Estate Trust, Eugene to McMillan Insurance Agency, Inc., w/d, Pt. Lts, 1-2 & 5-6, Blk. 39, Orig. Inner Town Gonzales. McMillan Insurance Agency, Inc. to Baker, Ronald R. and Baker, Sandra J. w/d, Pt. Lts, 1-2 & 5-6, Blk. 39, Orig. Inner Town Gonzales. Woodrow, Maria C. and Martinez, Maria Christian (FKA) to Mendiola, Salvador and Mendiola, Gloria, w/d, Lts. 7-9, Blk. 89, Bakers Addn, Nixon. Weishuhn, Helen Grace (Indiv, Extr & Trustee), Weishuhn, Frances Kavanaugh (Estate) and Weishuhn Family Trust, Francis J. and Weishuhn Ranch, LLC, w/d, 123.594 Acres, Prosper Hope Svy, A-252. Breitschopf, Spencer and Breitschopf, Saralyn to Hill, Sherry, w/d, 0.129 of an Acre, Town of Gonzales Svy, A-25. Stratman, Ila to Stratman-Pfeil Family Limited Partnership and Ila Stratman, LLC (Partner), w/d, 100.00 Acres, J D Clements Svy. Pagel, Douglas R. and Pagel, Betty to Cowins, Gregory A and Cowins, Pamela D. w/d, 1.604 Acres (Pt. Lts. 4-5, RG 8) East of Water St., Orig. Outer Town Gonzales. Barnett, Jack Hartwell and Barnett, Peggy Piland to Barnett, James Morgan, w/d, 1.30 Acres, A M Grenage Svy, A-222. Boedeker, Russell to Boedeker, Rebecca Needham to Grim, Paul and Russell, Mary, w/d, 1.172 Acres (Pt. Lts. 24-25, Tier 1) East of Water Street, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales. Coleman, Earline to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Green, Claud L. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Green, Robert to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Kellis, Michael to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 29.82 Acres, James F. Stephenson Svy, A-418. McCartney, Ramona (Atty-In-Fact) and Johnson, Le to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Koenig, Lowell D. and Koenig, Sherill J. to Koenig, Lowell D. (Trustee), Koenig, Sherill J. (Trustee), Koenig Revocable Management Trust, Lowell and Koenig Revocable Management Trust, Sherill, w/d, 59.578 Acres, James F. Stevenson Svy, A-418. Marriage License Calderon, Francisco and Chavez, Claudia Guadalupe. Romero, Juan Carlos and DeLeon, Rosa Elia. Springfield, Shawn Wesley and Machacek, Candice Lauren. Gallegos, Lorenzo and Gonzalez, Leticia. Sellers III, John Melvin and Zelazny, Jessica Elizabeth. Assumed Names Coronado, Steve Coronado Welding, Belmont. Greenberg Traurig, LLP Dragon Royalties, Houston. Cardoza, Juan Cardozas Installation, Gonzales. Tristan, Jerry Tristan Services LLC., Nixon. Vercher, Ava S. Ride of Your Life Western Lifestyle Magazines, Shiner. Tieken, Bruce HBT Connection and Service, Gonzales.

Hegar plans to run for comptroller office


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AUSTIN Republican state Sen. Glenn Hegar, whose district includes Gonzales and surrounding counties, on Wednesday announced plans to run for Texas comptroller.

Current Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has announced she will not seek re-election. I plan to run for comptroller, Hegard said in an intervciew. Its an opportunity to talk about the Texas economy and business climate.

Hegar said he has the business background to serve as the states chief financial officer. Hegar, the youngest member of the Texas Senate, is a sixth generation Texan who farms on land that has been in his family since the mid1800s.

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Hegar served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives and now represents Senate District 18 in the Texas Senate. He was one of several politicians to express an interest in running to replace her in 2014. Kerrville Rep. Harvey Hilderbran and tea party activist Debra Me-

dina also have voiced an interest in the post. Combs said she announced her intention to not run again to give other candidates a chance to begin campaigning. The Republican primary is in 10 months, and the deadline for candidates to file their paperwork is Dec. 9.

Sen. Glenn Hegar

Water main breaks in downtown

Texas Heroes Square in downtown Gonzales was the scene of a minor flood Tuesday following a report of a major water main break near the corner of St. James and St. Lawrence streets. City crews worked into the evening on repairs. (Photos by Mark Lube)

COUNCIL: Rejects proposal for Tinsley Creek flood study


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The Council also rejected an agreement to take part in a flood study of Tinsley Creek proposed by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority after it was revealed the citys anticipated cost for participation had roughly tripled since it was first proposed last fall. Barnes told the council that the new cost to the city for the study would be more than $76, far above the $25,000 cost initially discussed. Mayor Bobby Logan and other members of the council questioned GBRA engineer Charlie Hickman about why Gonzales costs were increasing while the costs to other cities covered were decreasing. What, are we the bad guys here? Logan asked. Somethings not kosher. Hickman said that other larger municipalities such as New Braunfels had changed their level of involvement, whiel some cities like Cuero had dropped interest entirely. He said that participation in the study would benefit Gonzales by creating a better definition of flood plains in the city and better identification of projects which could qualify for grants. I just dont think we need this, Councilman Tommy Schurig said. Id rather see this money spent somewhere else, agreed Councilman Gary Schroeder. The council also balked at approving an agreement between the city and Chris T. Shuler for concessions at J.B. Wells. Barnes told council members that after some months of negotiations, he and Shuler had agreed on a flat rate of $500 a month rather than attempting to define percentages of net or gross profit.

Councilman Lorenzo Hernandez said that rate seems small, and questioned whether the city would even be covering its own costs once utilities are factored in. He suggested installing a sub-meter to define actual utility costs and putting the concessions contract out for bid. From what Ive seen, Mr. Shuler does a real good job, agreed Councilman Clarence Opiela Jr. I also have concern that that rate is too low, Ive had people tell me theyd pay a thousand a month. God knows, we take enough heat over this, Hernandez said. I just dont think 500 covers our costs. I think the right thing to do is put it out for bid. The city will advertise the concession in a request for proposals. Shuler will continue to operate the concessions until a new accord is reached. In other action Tuesday: Schurig and Schroeder were sworn in after their recent unopposed re-election; Schurig was elcted Mayor Pro-Tem; The city honored Gonzales High School student Krisslyn Sexton, who will soon embark on a trip to Australia to compete in the 13th annual Down Under Games track and field competition; Council passed an updated and amended ordinance governing the citys Library Board; Council passed an updated and amended curfew ordinance, adding a daytime curfew of 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on school days. Accepted the street, water and electric infrastructure improvements for Lous Garden subdivision. Recognized Gonzales Police Officer J.D. Holt, a military reservist who has been activated for duty in Afghanistan.

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to the Department of Public Safety lab in Austin to be analyzed, said Taylor. We have interviewed numerous people who were at that location during the time of the shooting. Right now, it seems like these folks are hindering our investigation because nobody wants to come forward and tell us what happened. They are being very uncooperative at this point in time. Taylor said the police have received leads from other people calling into their office, but thus far that information has not yielded anything to advance their investigation. We have gotten some names which we are checking into, but we need statements from those who were out there and saw what happened and saw who did the shooting, said Taylor. Taylor did confirm that the shooting took place at the residence of John Andrew Garza, who is already awaiting adjudication on several criminal charges including two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and one count of possession of a controlled substance. Garza was one of two men wounded in a late-night shootout last July 13. He had been released from jail after posting $50,000 bond on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm in connection with an incident of shots being fired at the same residence on July 5. That was the third felony incident involving Garza in a less than two-month span. Garza and another man were taken into custody during a pre-dawn raid by the Guadalupe County Sheriff s Office SWAT

team and Department of Public Safety last May 17. During that incident, Garza was charged with deadly conduct, endangering a child and possession of a controlled substance. Taylor said it was unknown if this most recent incident was related to Garzas other cases, but he did confirm through one of Doras family members that the man had sustained five bullet wounds. From what I understand, hes doing pretty good, Taylor said about Doras condition. Hes been moved to a private room already and hes expected to be released in a few days. Taylor said the department is hopeful to at least file a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the case, but the problem now is finding someone to attach the charge to. We do not have any suspects at this point in time, he said. Were getting names but we have nothing that we can act upon. At times like this, you would think the citizens of Gonzales would step up to the plate and provide the information we need to make arrest and charge the people who are behind this. The ones we have spoken to so far are making it difficult by claiming they dont know anything. For some reason, they are not cooperating with us. They need to come forward and tell us the truth so that we can deal with this. We need the witnesses to come forward. The case is still under investigation. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Gonzales Police Department at 830-672-8686.

a deputy. He was later cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana found when he was booked into county jail. He contended, however, that deputies at the scene over-reacted during the excitement of the moment. Hernandez, who was at the event playing in the band, said that as the crowd got restless, he and his 17-year-old brother attempted to calm others down. He said that one youth, upon being told the party was being closed down, was attempting to go back into the hall to tell his parents when he was stopped by deputies. We walked up to the deputy to tell him that the party was for this kid, that he needed to tell his parents, they were inside, Hernandez said. He showed his flashlight in my brothers eyes and told him to back up, which he did. Then he slammed my brother on the ground. Hernandezs brother was later released to his parents with no charges filed. Hernandez said he did touch the deputy in an attempt to get the officer to ease up on his brother, but not as an attack.

That was my 17-year-old brother getting slammed on the ground by three grown men, he said. Both Sachtleben and Hernandez said that reports in other news media about the incident were misleading. The question I got from them was asking about a brawl, the Sheriff said. There was no brawl. There was a medical emergency and people got excited. No one was out of line until the (deputy) made the first move, Hernandez said. There were parents and kids there, they saw that. It was taken out of hand. Sachtleben said that Hernandez has not filed a report alleging misuse of force by deputies. For his part, Hernandez said hes willing to face the marijuana charge but feels he should never have been taken into custody to begin with. It was handled very poorly, he said. For what was going on, there was no reason to have that many cops show up. The kid was having a seizure, they panicked and called for backup. They blew it out of proportion. Theres no reason anybody should have gotten put into jail.

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The Class Of 2013

Some 168 members of the Gonzales High School Class of 2013 received their diplomas Friday at Apache Field. The class was led by valedictorian Morgan Simper (left top) and salutatorian Thompson Ince (left bottom). It was an evening to laugh and feel good about accomplishments. Sibil Philippus (left) gets a congratulatory hug from school board member Tom Lester, while Cecil Johnson (right) flashed a thumbs-up, but it was also a chance for long-time friends to say their goodbyes as they prepared to go separate ways (below, with Trey Lester and Lindsay Akers).

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Two arrested during investigation


dividual he knows by name. Complainant advised he told them he did not know the subject or of the property and was slapped by one of the men, who put a gun to his mid section. Investigation revealed the witness in seeing this from inside the house took a rifle and shot a warning shot which caused the two subjects to run back to the car which drove off the property. A Luling Police Officer in hearing the call responded to the area and made contact with suspected vehicle near complainants residence which was occupied by a Jennifer Robinson, 23, and a Steven Mercer, 31.

On this day in 1944, D-day, James Earl Rudder commanded the Second Ranger Battalion as it achieved one of the great feats of arms of the Normandy invasion. Rudder, a native of Eden, Texas, had served in the army in the 1930s and was recalled to duty during World War II. He became commander and trainer of the elite Second Ranger Battalion in 1943. On D-day Rudders Rangers stormed the beach at Pointe du Hoc and, under constant enemy fire, scaled 100-foot cliffs to reach and destroy German gun batteries. The battalion suffered higher than 50 percent casualties, and Rudder himself was wounded twice. In spite of this, he and his men helped establish a beachhead for the Allied forces. In later life Rudder became president of Texas A&M. In 1967 he received the Distinguished Service Medal from President Lyndon Johnson.

June 6, 1944

HARWOODCaldwell County Sheriff Daniel Law announced that on May 30, Caldwell County Sheriff s Deputys were dispatched to a residence in Harwood on a complaint of deadly conduct in progress. Deputies upon arrival at resident met with Luling Police officers, complainant Michael Williams and Gregory Vincent who witnessed the incident. Investigation revealed that four subjects had arrived in a small Blue Honda passenger car on complainants property and two Hispanic males had exited the vehicle and asked complain-

Jennifer Robinson Robinson was arrested for possession of under two ounces of marijuana which is a class B Misdemeanor and Mercer was arrested for possession of a controlled substance of over 1 but under 4 grams, which is a 3rd degree felony. Charges are

Steven Mercer unrelated to the offense of deadly conduct which continues to be investigated. Investigation is on going. To report illegal activity in your neighborhood, contact the Caldwell County Sheriff s Office at (512) 3986777.

Gonzales Police Report


Gonzales Police Department News Release For Week Of May 27Th, 2013 05/18/2013 Reported Theft At 200 Blk Thorton St. 05/18/2013 Reported Assault At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/18/2013 Phillip Wayne Latham 24 Of Buhl, Al Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 1000 Blk College St. 05/19/2013 Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1100 Blk Hamilton St. 05/20/2013 Reported Theft At 800 Blk Qualls St. 05/20/2013 Tino Salazar 49 Of Saginaw Tx Arrested And Charged With Driving While Intoxicated At 1300 Blk St. Lawrence St. 05/21/2013 Reported Obstruct Retaliation At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. 05/21/2013 Reported Criminal Mischief At 900 Blk St. Paul St. 05/22/2013 Reported Assault At 900 Blk Williams St. 05/22/2013 Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/22/2013 Reported Theft At 2900 Blk Johnson St. 05/22/2013 Reported Theft At 100 Blk Morey St. 05/23/2013 Paul Macias Villareal 111 37 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Assault At 100 Blk Mcclure St. 05/24/2013 Reported Assault At 300 Blk Middle Buster Rd. 05/24/2013 Simon Lopez Garza 26 Of San Antonio Tx Arrested And Charge With Assault Family Violence, Possession Marijuana, And Obstruct Retaliation At 1300 Blk Cavett Street. 05/24/2013 Reported Hit And Run Accident At St. Joseph And Dunning St. 05/25/2013 Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle And Burglary Habitation At 900 Blk Cuero St. 05/25/2013 Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/26/2013 Reported Theft At 900 Blk Henry St. 05/28/2013 Reported Theft At 400 Blk St. Lawrence St. 05/29/2013 Michael Brandon Rhodes 27 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Controlled Substance At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/29/2013 Reported Assault At 1100 Blk College St. 05/30/2013 Reported Theft At 800 Blk St. Paul St. 05/30/2013 Reported Hit And Run Accident At 1800 Blk Church St. 05/31/2013 Reported Theft At 1800 Blk Contour Dr. 05/31/2013 Reported Deadly Conduct At 2700 Blk Church St. 06/01/2013 Reported Theft At 1700 Blk Hamilton St. 06/01/2013 Matthew Lee Villareal 37 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Burglary Habitation At 800 Blk Church St. 06/01/2013 George Edward Rhodes 44 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication And Resisting At 1000 Blk Henry St. 06/01/2013 Reported Criminal Mischief At 300 Blk St. Michael St.

Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report


Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Sheriffs Report for May 19-June 1: 05/19/13 Lozano, Hector Gerardo, 05/1990, Pleasanton. Ector County Warrant Evading Arrest/Detention. Released Transferred to Ector County. 05/20/13 Ensley, Donna Lee, 02/1959, Gonzales. Local Warrant Accident involving Damage to Vehicle >$200. Released Time Served. Medina County Warrant Possession of a controlled Substance PG ! >200 G <400 G. Released Transferred to Medina County. Bolden, Frederic Lamont, 09/1981, Waelder. Local Warrant MRVP: Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Requires $1,500 bond. Local Warrant MTVP: Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Requires $1,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. 05/21/13 Crabtree, Shasta Sharlene, 09/1980, Karnes. Nueces County Warrant Theft Stolen Property >$1,500 2/more previous convictions. Released on $2,500 Bond. Delgado, Daniel, 08/1966, Canutillo. Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Released on $3,000 Bond. 05/22/13 Garcia, Robert Jr., 08/1978, Cuero. Local Warrant Capital Murder of Multiple Persons. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon Count 1. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon Count 2. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon Count 3. Released Case Reset. 05/24/13 Gandre, Wilfred August, 12/1947, Leesville. Local Warrant Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Released on $1,500 Bond. Knight, Thomas Presley, II, 12/1990, Hallettsville. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Requires $2,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. Aguilar, alice Mendez, 08/1971, Flatonia. Commitment/ Sentence Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA. Released Weekender/Work Release. Padilla, Anthony, 02/1981, Gonzales. Commitment/ Sentence Assault causes Bodily injury Family Violence. Released Weekender/Work Release. 05/27/13 Alvarez, Reynaldo G., 03/1947, Nixon. Commitment/ Sentence Driving while Intoxicated/Open Container 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. 05/28/13 Smith, Kenneth James, 09/1987, Gonzales. Local Warrant Driving while License Invalid. Requires $490.00 fine. Local Warrant No Seatbelt Driver. Requires $173.00 Fine. Local Warrant Driving while License Invalid. Requires $490.00 Fine. Remains in Custody. Longoria, Thomas Robert, 01/1988, Gonzales. Local Warrant Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Requires $1,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. 05/29/13 Medellin, Ruben Rodriguez Jr., 01/1965, San Marcos. Local Warrant Forgery Financial Instrument. Local Warrant Forgery Financial Instrument. Sentenced to TDC Transferred to another Facility. Medina, Robert Garcia, Jr., 03/1982, Waelder. Commitment/Sentence Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 <1G. Remains in Custody. Titus, Heather Michelle, 09/1983, Nixon. Local Warrant Violate Bond/Protective Order. Released on $1,000 Bond. Culley, Dianne Marie, 07/1964, Smiley. Local Warrant No Seatbelt Driver. Released on PR Bond. Local Warrant Traffic Offense Released on PR Bond. Wilson County Warrant Forgery Financial Instrument. Requires $10,000 Bond. Transferred to Wilson County. Flores, Matthew Speedy, 06/1989, Nixon. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Requires $10,000 Bond. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Requires $10,000 Bond. Austin Parole Division hold Burglary of a Habitation. Remains in Custody. Martinez, David Edward, 02/1972, Stockdale. Local Warrant Assault Family/Household Member with previous Conviction. Released on $20,000 Bond. 05/30/13 Martinez, Francisco Javier, 12/1971, Laredo. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana >50 lbs, <2,000 lbs. Remains in Custody. 05/31/13 Staton, David Grant, 07/1961, Victoria. Local Warrant Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or more. Local Warrant Assault Public Servant. Local Warrant Assault Public Servant. Requires $50,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Aguilar, Alice Mendez, 08/1971, Flatonia. Commitment/ Sentence Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA. Released Weekender/Work Release. Espinosa, Christopher Jerome, 05/1989, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Weekender/Work Release. Almaguer, Enrique Hernandez, 12/1959, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or more. Released Weekender/Work Release. Nieves-Diaz, Braulio, 03/1982, San Antonio. No Drivers License Issued. Released on Order to Appear. Immigration Detainer. Remains in Custody. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 16 DPS 05 GPD 02 WPD 01 NPD 00 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 24

Pot seized during traffic stop


Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on June 4, a man was arrested and charged with evading arrest, possession of marijuana and escape. The Sheriff said that Fayette County Deputy K-9 Handler Randy Thumann attempted to stop a driver of a vehicle traveling east on Interstate 10 near mile marker 659 for a traffic violation. A short pursuit ensued with the vehicle leaving the roadway and driving into a field where the driver then bailed out of the vehicle and fled on foot. Thumann and Texas Department of Public Safety

Trooper Paul Kohleffel gave chase and the man was detained. After being detained the man again attempted escape from authorities and was captured. Inside a 2002 Jeep Laredo, approximately 120 pounds of bundled marijuana was located. Victor Jesus Vallejo of Rio Grande City was arrested and charged with evading arrest with a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, and escape from custody. As of press time bond has not been set.

Planning underway for potential GISD bond issue


Dear Gonzales ISD School and Community Family, The summer months will be busy with budget and facilities planning. We are looking at some major change in the future regarding school finance as it may affect Gonzales ISD. Additionally, the efforts to meet the needs of our students relative to enrollment growth, projected growth, security and safety and required maintenance will be a priority as we work to refine needs and preliminary cost estimates in preparation for a November bond election. An additional aspect of a potential bond election is the current state funding mechanism. Texas independent school districts are permitted to levy two types of taxes: (1) maintenance and operations taxes (M&O taxes); and (2) interest and sinking fund taxes (I&S taxes). As the names suggest, M&O taxes can be used for maintenance purposes (teacher salaries, educational materials, food service, etc.) while I&S taxes may only be used to pay debt service on bonds approved by voters for capital projects (school buildings, buses, etc.). By state law, M&O taxes for GISD are capped at $0.97 per $100 of assessed valuation. With respect to the M&O taxes levied by a school district, Chapter 41 of the Texas Education Code requires certain school districts to share their local M&O tax revenue with other school districts. Under state law, districts are designated as either property rich or property poor. The relative wealth of the school district is measured in terms of the taxable value of property that lies within the school district borders divided by the number of students in weighted average daily at-

Superintendents Letter
Dr. Kim Strozier
Dr. Kimberly Strozier is superintendent of Gonzales ISD.

tendance. Districts that are deemed to be property rich are required to share their wealth (a portion of their M&O taxes) with property-poor school districts. GISD has recently been preliminary designated by the Texas Education Agency and a property rich-school district. As a result, GISD may be required at some point in the near future to send a portion of our locally generated M&O tax collections to the state for redistribution to property-poor school districts. However, I&S tax revenues are NOT subject to redistribution by the state. As a result, GISD may plan to roll as many projects as possible that would normally be paid for with M&O taxes (school buses, technology upgrades, etc.) into the bond program. Projects that are so included with the bond program will be paid for with I&S tax dollars as opposed to M&O tax dollars. In this way, GISD can keep 100% of local tax dollars levied for the projects here in GISD instead of sharing a portion of those dollars with the state. Due to the fact that GISD is nearing enrollment capacity with only approximately 50 open enrollment spaces, the district initiated planning efforts for facilities immediately following the report of

enrollment projections provided by Deskmap, Inc. in March. Using conservative enrollment projections provided by Deskmap, Inc., GISD will gain approximately 800 students by the year 2022. To meet the needs of district students, a facility committee made up of representatives from the school board, community, business sector, parents, administration, and staff was formed. Planning sessions began in early April to discuss facility needs and provide for a recommendation to the school board. Several possible alternative recommendations were presented to the board on May 28th by Mr.Felipe Leon, committee representative. Recommendations included the purchase of an existing facility in order to renovate and expand to provide for an early childhood Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Magnet School. This plan is not only economically efficient, it is also instructionally sound. A concentration on early learning, emotional and social development contributes to the foundation of a strong academic future. This project would provide for the ability to expand capacity by moving these two grade levels to the new building thereby opening space at East Avenue Primary. Under this scenario, East Avenue Primary would then be able to house 1st and 2nd graders and provide space at Gonzales Elementary to meet the needs of 3rd and 4th grade. Given that East Avenue Primary is already out of space and that Gonzales Elementary is at capacity at this time, this alternative would allow primary and elementary facilities to meet the demands of anticipated increased enrollment with a focus on specific in-

structional needs of particular grade levels. North Avenue Intermediate and Gonzales Junior High School are both expected to see an additional approximately 120 students by 2022. The addition of 8-9 classrooms at each campus could provide space for the increase in enrollment and could provide approximately two classrooms for additional growth and required space for increased state facilities mandates. Under this alternative, both campuses could have cafeteria expansions and certain maintenance and renovation projects in student centered areas. Additionally, this alternative provides for the construction of a band hall to serve the North Avenue Intermediate band students. Gonzales High School priorities are safety and classroom space. The Committee recommended the possible construction of an additional building to serve as a ninth grade center with space for vocational classes. Additionally, the Committee recommended the possible construction of a front driveway with community access. The inclusion of a front office space between the two main campus buildings could provide public access and a sign-in area prior for visitors to the campuses that would allow screening before visitors were allowed to enter the campus. Additionally, this alternative contemplates the expansion of the cafeteria by eliminating an existing stage and providing for a student center at the front of the building in order to provide space for food service as well as instructional use. Additionally, comments from the BOSC, Inc., GISDs financial advisor (BOSC) were heard in committee

sessions. District staff has been working with BOSC to analyze the impact that a bond program would have on tax rates within the District. The estimated cost for the recommended projects is approximately 20 Million dollars. The Committee made additional recommendations for several district-wide projects including bus purchases, technology, land and bus barn improvements and contingency reserves, increasing the costs of this alternative to approximately 26 Million dollars. In an effort to keep tax rates associated with the bond program as low as possible while still allowing capacity for projected enrollment growth, GISD staff and BOSC have tentatively suggested a bond program of approximately 20 million dollars. Using conservative enrollment numbers and conservative land value projections a bond program of this size would have an approximate tax rate impact of $0.135 per $100 of assessed valuation. Gonzales ISD currently has the lowest tax rate of the surrounding 10 districts in comparison. Continued refinement and discussion will take place in working toward a solution that will serve the needs of both GISD students and the community. In order to have a bond election in November 2013, the GISD School Board of Trustees would need to call a bond by the deadline of August 26th, 2013. We have much to be proud of in GISD. I hope that you are enjoying the summer days thus far! Remember to take care of yourselves, your families and your friends. Remember to read every day as we continue on our vision of Excellence for All! Warm regards, Kim Strozier

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The Class of 2013


The Class of 2013 at Flatonia, Shiner and Waelder High Schools celebrated their graduation on Friday. More photos on our website at gonzalescannon.com Photos by Cedric Iglehart and Mark Lube

Flatonia Valedictorian Abigail Schacherl delivers her address (left) while Saluatorian Scott Jasek speaks (right).

Waelder High Schools Jacqueline (Jackie) Garcia offered words of encouragement during her Valedictorians address (left) while Salutatorian Tatiana Garcia shared a Meloni Berger (left) gives the Salutatorian address at the Shiner High School graduation, and Emmalie Berkovsky (right) delivers the Valedictorian address. congratulatory embrace with her former basketball coach Roger Booker.

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Hallettsville beats Marion twice to earn trip to state


From coaches reports The Hallettsville Brahmas punched their ticket to the 2013 state tournament as they defeated Marion in two games in the regional finals last week. Hallettsville opened the series Thursday with a 16-6 win in five innings. The Brahmas collected a dozen hits while Marion got just seven. The first inning went scoreless and Marion took a 1-0 advantage in the top of the second. Hallettsville came back to score four runs in the bottom of the inning. The Bulldogs closed the gap to 4-2 in the third and Hallettsville responded with six runs for a 10-2 lead. The Brahmas had another offense-packed at bat in the fourth inning with six more runs. Marion made one last ditch effort with four runs in the top of the fifth. Marion made Saturdays Game 2 closer than the opener as Hallettsville worked hard to get the job done, 5-4. The Dogs were better at the plate with 11 hits and limited the Brahmas to just seven. Hallettsville took a 1-0 lead after one inning and Marion came back with four runs in the top of the third. Hallettsville scored twice in the bottom of the fifth and was able to knot the game in the bottom of the seventh before scoring the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Hallettsville was scheduled to face Salado in the 2A state semifinal yesterday at 7 p.m. at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Playoff Roundup

Flatonia freshman Casen Novak takes a big swing during the Bulldogs game with Weimar. (Photo by Mark Lube) SAN MARCOS The Flatonia Bulldogs have nothing to hang their heads about after falling 2-1 in its regional championship series with Weimar last week at Texas States Bobcat Baseball Stadium. Flatonia took Game 1 with an 8-0 shutout on Thursday. Weimar came back in a mostly-defensive game and got some late runs for a Game 2 win, 3-1. The Cats then got on the board early in the third game and had to hang on for the 8-5 win after a furious Flatonia rally. These kids are champions even though we didnt finish the season where we wanted to, Flatonia head FLATONIA, Page B2

CYFL announces Waelders Orona inks letter to play 2013 registration two sports at SA Trinity University sign up deadlines for area locations
Cannon News Services The Crossroads Youth Football League has set the registration dates for the 2013 football season. You must sign-up online first at www.cyfl.net/registeronline and to complete registration you must go to one of the onsite registrations. The registration dates for area towns are follows: Cuero Registration will be held at Knox Oilfield Service on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday, June 16, from 2-4 p.m.; Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday, June 30, from 2-4 p.m.; Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to noon; and Sunday, July 7, from 2-4 p.m. Late registration will be Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, and Sunday, July 21, from 2-4 p.m. For more information, contact Cuero area representative Roy Green at 512-294-8538. Gonzales Registration will be held at Victoria Colleges Gonzales location on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, July 11, from 6-8 p.m. Late registration will be Saturday, July 13, from 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, July 18, from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, July 20, from 2-4 p.m. A combine will be held at Gonzales High School on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Gonzales CYFL Camp will be held from July 30-August 2, from 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact Gonzales area representative Gary Clack at 361-275-1156. Hallettsville Registration will be held at 507 Kessler on Thursday, June 27, from 6-7 p.m. at the Youth Center; and Saturday, July 20 from 8-11:30 a.m. behind the junior high school. Late registration will be Saturday, July 21, from 10 a.m .to 1 p.m. A combine will also be held on that day. For more information, contact Hallettsville representative Chris Ranly at 361-318-6816. Yoakum Registration will be held at First Baptist Fellowship Hall on Thursday, June 6, from 6-8 p.m.; and Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Late registration will be on Saturday, July 13, from 8-11 a.m.; and Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Yoakum area representative Chad Ludlow at 361-772-8019 or send email to Chad.ledlow@yahoo.com.

Waelder senior Clay Orona (center) signed a letter of intent with Trinity University to participate in their cross country and basketball programs.Also shown (from left) is Waelder boys basketball coach and athletic director David President, Clays mother Deanna Orona, his father Rudy Orona and his brother Cody Orona. (Photo by Mark Lube) ment skills to find time to It is not going to be easy vice and ran with it. I love By MARK LUBE practice both sports, he and I will have to grind it the kid to death and he will sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com said. out, Orona said. I was be able to handle playing Orona will most likely able to make my way and two sports and pursuing a WAELDER Clay Orona did not feel compelled have to sacrifice something will have to work hard. I high education at Trinity. Orona said he is looking to participate in two sports to fit hoops and running in do not expect things to be handed to me. into majoring in geosciin college. Rather, it was with his academic duties. I may not have a lot of Waelder head boys bas- ences or business while at something he wanted to do. Orona signed a letter of free time, he said. But it is ketball coach and athletic Trinity. He said he would director David President miss the tradition and atintent to compete for Trin- what I signed up for. The Trinity University said he is happy with the mosphere of Waelder High ity University in San Antonio in cross country and mens cross-country team end result of Oronas values School basketball. Just dont expect him to basketball in front of class- won its first-ever Southern and work ethic, on and off vanish totally from a tradimates, other Waelder ISD Collegiate Athletic Confer- the court. It is a good feeling tion-rich program he was students, his family, friends ence (SCAC) championand head coach Thursday ship and competed at the when one of your players part of. I will come back to atmorning at the Waelder NCAA championships last puts forth 100 percent effall, and the mens basket- fort to have a shot to play tend a game with whatever ISD Gymnasium. This will be a great op- ball team duplicated that the game at the next level, free time I can get, Orona President said. said. I am not going to disportunity for me, Orona feat. Orona said he was imThe first-year Waelder appear completely from the said. I never thought it (going to college) would pressed with the accom- coach said it was good to picture. plishments of both pro- see his athletes take his lesIn his senior year as a come so fast. Playing multiple sports grams and felt the overall sons about values and work Wildcat, Orona helped lead the team to a 18-13 record. in college will prove tough- atmosphere of the school to heart. I try to teach my athletes The team finished as Diser than the high school ver- was a good fit for him. He said he definitely expects the value of working hard, trict 31-1ADII runner ups, sion of dual athletics. It will be tough. I will both sports at the collegiate President said. I love the bi-district champions and fact that Clay took this ad- area finalists. need good time-manage- level to be a challenge.

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11.850, 35; 7th, Colton McCarley, Happy, 10.560, 13.790, 10.540, 31.50; 8th, True Lacina, Amarillo, 11.610, 10.840, 11.490, 20; 9th, Jonathan Shaw, Midland, 12.290, 10.700, 12.250, 18; 10th, Jabin Rice, Hobbs,N.M., 10.100, 13.410, 13.335, 17. Bull Riding 1st, Canyon Atkinson, Big Springs, 0, 10.00, 82.0, 56; 2nd, Jake Morrow, Eastland, 81.00,0, 72.00, 54; 3rd, Bourdeaux Campbell, Crockett, 74.00, 0, 77.00, 51; 4th, Ross Freeman, Kountze, 62.00, 69.00, 66.00, 46.50; 5th, D.J. La Fleur, Lumberton, 0, 64.00, 72.00, 41.50; 6th, Brandon Lansford, Cotulla, 0, 65.00, 63.00, 32; 7th, Tyler Handley, Odessa, 63.00, 63.00, 0, 22.50; 8th, Logan Bottoms, Beaumont , 0, 77.00, 0, 20; 9th, Seth Rustin, Nacogdoches, 71.00, 0, 0, 19; 10th, Daniel Keeping, Gorman, 70.00, 0, 0, 17. Tiedown Roping 1st, Ty Harris, San Angelo, 12.120, 10.780, 10.490, 66; 2nd, Casey Whitted, Del Valle, 12.060, 11.150, 10.550, 62; 3rd, Brett Stuart, Bridgeport, 17.430, 11.430, 11.960, 45; 4th, Bronc Foreman, Lipan, 11.160, 15.160, 12.970, 43; 5th, Spin Edwards, Magnolia, 21.330, 11.220, 10.900, 39; 6th, Zane Patterson, Spearman, 13.940, 15.890, 13.340, 29.50; 7th, Leighton Berry, Poolville, 16.810, 11.590, 13.390, 29; 8th, Tyler West, Mertzon, 13.940, 13.860, 13.990, 26.5; 9th, Ty Eason, Sulphur, Springs; 10th, Cullen Eppright, Cost, 14.820, 15.240, 13.570, 20. Chute Dogging 1st, Spin Edwards, Magnolia, 5.690, 2.370, 1.840, 57.50; 2nd, R. C. Anderson, Thornton, 2.440, 100, 2.990, 43; 3rd, Cal Wolfe, Palmer, 7.800, 9.530, 4.320, 42; 4th, Brett Stuart, Bridgeport, 100, 2.370, 3.150, 39.50; 5th, Reagan Rudd, Hereford, 15.530, 3.280, 4.840, 39; 6th, Ross Ashford, Lott, 2.540, 2.790, 100, 32; 7th, John Michael Elliot, Alvin, 8.040, 5.690, 10.650, 27; 8th , Kirby Blankenship, Lampasas, 20.900, 5.080, 7.790, 27; 9th, Tyler West, Mertzon, 5.410, 27.720, 19.870, 24; 10th, Call Brown, Sinton, 2.630, 100, 6.050, 21. Girls Breakaway 1st, Shaye Jessee, La Vernia, 2.870, 3.550, 18.00, 57; 2nd, Victoria Pineda, Caldwell, 3.590, 2.930, 2.370, 46.50; 3rd, Matty Wells, Hereford, 4.360, 4.250, 2.890, 38; 4th, Shelby Espenson, Hart, 4.080, 3.770, 3.650,34; 5th, Hannah Martin, Junction, 3.630, 3.220, 5.010, 34; 6th, Catherine Clayton, Dublin, 4.070, 4.650, 3.700, 31; 7th, Jesse Valdez, Dimmitt, 3.160, 2.770, 100, 27; 8th, Amanda Brown, Stinnett, 2.810, 4.030, 100, 20; 9th, Kirby Rawlinson, El Campo, 100, 2.720, 100, 19; 10th, Chase Mertz, Eldorado, 100, 2.630, 100, 19. Girls Goat Tying 1st, Sonora Schueneman, 8.690, 10.010, 8.460, 58; 2nd, Kenzee Kent, Smyer, 9.310, 8.370, 10.00, 51; 3rd, Kenna Hayes McNeil, Hobbs, N.M., 10.220, 9.230, 8.210, 50; 4th, Darcy Taylor, Bryan, 11.00, 9.010, 8.590, 45; 5th, Catherine Clayton, Dublin, 10.670, 9.120, 8.910, 42; 6th, Delani Wood, Stanton, 9.150, 8.760, 11.290, 33; 7th, Davette Stegman, Needville, 11.040, 9.280, 9.350, 31; 8th, Hannah Martin, Junction, 10.870, 9.390, 9.590, 23; 9th, Kyndal Terry, Cleburne, 9.720, 9.630, 9.870, 22; 10th, Mersadie Martin, Lufkin, 9.380, 9.470, 100, 17. Pole Bending 1st, Aly Ghormley, Madisonville, 20.550, 20.722. 20.386, 62.50; 2nd, McKayla Marthiljohni, Edna, 20.899, 21.009, 20.542, 51; 3rd, Kenna Hayes McNeil, Hobbs, N.M., 21.155, 21.030, 20.361,42, 4th, Ray Maci, Mabank, 21.762, 20.722, 21.002, 41.50; 5th, Carly Staggs, Teague, 20.440, 19.957, 25.945, 39; 6th, Whitlee Reed, Center, 21.027, 20.256, 26.029, 29; 7th, Payton Maddox, Pollock, 21.934, 21.179, 21.540, 26; 8th, Tatum Wharton, Mineral Wells, 21.791, 21.075, 21.368, 26; 9th, Matty Wells, Hereford, 21.223, 21.188, 21.674, 25; 10th, Tieren Gates, Paris, 20.593, 25.852, 100, 18. Ribbon Roping 1st, Bronc Foreman (roper, Lipan)/Anna Pickett (runner, San Angelo), 7.980, 12.030, 5.350, 55; 2nd, Kolton Mazoch (roper, El Campo)/Kirby Rawlinson (runner, El Campo), 8.840, 8.100, 7.460, 53; 3rd, Ty Harris (roper, San Angelo)/ Hayley Danley (runner, Graham), 7.800, 8.300, 10.110, 46; 4th, Paden Bray (roper, Granbury)/Sarah Callaway (runner, Dublin), 7.850, 9.940, 9.130,45; 5th, Lane Shaw (roper, Jasper)/C.K. Wright (runner, Lufkin), 11.400, 7.590, 10.760, 28; 6th, Garrett Chick (roper, Salado)/Kyleigh Powell (runner,Troy) , 10.500, 9.320,9.770, 25; 7th, True Lacina (roper, Amarillo)/Jesse Valdez (runner, Dimmitt), 10.530, 11.860, 9,290, 24; 8th, Wyatt Imus (roper,Huntsville)/Zandie Hodges (runner, Huntsville), 9.820, 10.530, 10.560, 22; 9th, Jabin Rice (roper, Hobbs, N.M.)/Kenna Hayes McNeil (runner, Hobbs, N.M.), 8.890, 13.360,10.090, 19; 10th, Spin Edwards (roper, Magnolia)/Kelsey Winfrey (New Waverly), 10.080, 9.620, 10.640, 18. Team Roping 1st, Tanner Green (header, Cotulla)/Colby Payne (heeler, Kemp), 5.560, 12.390, 7.830, 56; 2nd, Garrett Chick (header, Salado)/Ross Ashford (heeler, Lott), 6.990, 8.180, 11.410, 51; 3rd, Brett Stuart (header,Bridgeport)/ Paden Bray (heeler, Granbury), 13.900, 8.540, 5.830, 48; 4th, Wyatt Imus (header, Huntsville)/McCray Profili (heeler, Anderson), 14.870, 9.320, 6.150, 41; 5th, Carlee Johnson (header, Morse)/Steven Johnson (heeler, Morse), 8.100, 13.190, 8.570, 40; 6th, Kyler Gomez (header, Holland)/Justin De La Garza (heeler, Freer), 12.460, 5.980, 14.520, 35; 7th, Casey Whited (header. Del Valle)/Ty Toddy (heeler, La Grange), 8.160, 12.820, 16.710, 28; 8th, Ty Harris (header, San Angelo)/Caleb Butler (heeler, Decatur), 6.790, 19.800, 28.790, 25; 9th, Buckshot Patterson (header, Wimberley)/Chet Weitz (heeler, London), 15.470, 7.910, 14.480, 24; 10th, Hunter Jones (header, Lamesa)/Corbin Sumners (heeler, ODonnell), 7.470, 7.760, 100, 22.

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Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals results (Top 10 in each event. Listed by place, competitor, city, 1st Go score/time, 2nd Go, 3rd Go, total points) Barrel Racing 1st, Jessee Young, Sumner, 16.549, 16.428, 16.418, 61; 2nd, Tieren Gates, Paris, 16.525, 16.489, 16.652, 51; 3rd, Kambria McDougal, Weatherford, 16.743, 16.408, 16.594, 50; 4th, Davette Stegman, Needville, 16.632, 16.931, 16.479, 45; 5th, Makiah Horton, Mineral Wells, 16.793, 16.380, 16.673, 40; 6th, Laney Fowler, Sanger, 16.736, 16.736, 16.613, 37; 7th, Whitlee Reed, Center, 16.837, 16.208, 17.093, 28; 8th, Taylor Lawson, New Waverly, 16.628, 17.052, 16.702, 22; 9th, Molly Wagner, Winnsboro, 16.730, 16.961, 16.962, 16; 10th, Bristan Kennedy, Levelland, 16.355, 22.502, 100, 15. Boys Breakaway 1st, Kolton Mazoch, El Campo, 4.880, 1.750, 2.150, 59; 2nd, Ross Ashford, Lott, 2.180, 2.310, 4.570, 50; 3rd, Daniel Dunham, Clarksville, 3.400, 2.460, 3.080, 50; 4th, Casey Crow, La Vernia, 2.930, 2.790, 3.820, 38; 5th, Paden Bray, Granbury, 4.640, 5.300, 2.790, 36; 6th,Will Eddleman, Santa Anna , 4.070,3.490, 3.530, 32; 7th, John Michael Elliot, Alvin, 2.980, 3.840, 3.860, 30;8th, Kolton Adams, Huntsville, 100,2.210, 100, 19; 9th, Brandon Lansford, Cotulla, 2.400, 4.130, 100, 16; 10th, Cutter Carpenter, Athens, 2.910, 5.140, 100, 15. Boys Goat Tying 1st, Ty Harris, San Angelo, 9.380, 10.030, 9.740, 66; 2nd, Cutter Carpenter, Athens, 11.110, 9.580, 9.350, 56; 3rd, Kolton Mazoch, El Campo, 11.250, 10.520, 10.540, 44; 4th, Brett Stuart, Bridgeport, 10.560, 12.660, 10.090, 42.50; 5th, Tyler West, Mertzon, 10.900, 10.650, 11.410, 38; 6th, Holden Meyers, Van, 10.180, 10.820,

Flatonia graduate Taylor Williams has been chosen to play in the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-Star Softball game. Williams will be playing on the 1A-2A-3A Red team, which will be coached by Weimar coach Roger Maupin and Lubbock Cooper coach Landon Winton. The game is slated for July 12 at 10 a.m. at the University of Texas Austins McComb Field as part of the TGCA 2013 Summer Clinic. Williams was a member of the Flatonias 2012 Class 1A state softball team and will be attending the University of South Carolina in the fall, where she will play Division I softball. Area players in THSBCA All-Star game Flatonia senior outfielder/pitcher Josh Velasquez has been chosen as an At Large player for the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) 1A-2A-3A South AllStar roster and Hallettsville head coach Calvin Shorty Cook will be one of the coaches. The 1A-2A-3A game will be played at 3 p.m. June 15 at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Local softball players win All-State honors A group of eight area

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softball players were named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) AllState Team. Flatonia had senior Taylor Williams and junior Katie Steinhauser chosen for the team, while juniors Julianna Rankin and Kristin Schacherl were the Shiner honorees. Freshman CoCo Caraway and junior Lana Hickson represented the Hallettsville Lady Brahmas. Sophomore Sheyenne Chumchal and junior Reagen Renken were selected from the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs. State semifinalists Indianettes place six on AllState The Sacred Heart softball team, state semifinalists in the TAPPS 1A/2A tournament, got six players on the All-State team Adrienne Klimitchek, Rachel Saulnier, and Emily Harper got First-Team honors. Erin Miksch and Olivia Bohuslav were named to the Second Team. Lauren Huser got an Honorable Mention. Heger and Bohuslav were named to the State All-Tournament Team. Co-ed, men softball tournament June 8 The 2013 Modified Mens and Co-ed softball will be Saturday at the Gonzales Quadraplex. Fee is $125 plus a $10 umpire fee. Double-elimination bracket or pool play sends top two seeds to a bracket for first and second place, and the third seeds to a bracket for third and fourth place. The rules for the games are 55-minute time limit, 44 Core balls, 375 comp and a three-home run limit. The concession stand will open at 9 a.m. for breakfast, and food,drinks and snow cones will be available all day. Co-ed prizes are 15 Tshirts for first and second place; third place will receive 12 sports towels or a case of beer. Prizes are based on eight-team field for the tournament. The mens prizes are 15 T-Shirts and a bat for first; 15 T-Shirts for second and third place will be 12 sports towels or case of beer. Prizes are based on a 10-team field on the mens side. Fees can be paid with cash or money orders payable to Guerras Grill & Catering. For more information, contact Robert at 830-3511133 or Mike at 830-2631639.

FLATONIA: Fights valiantly but gives up too many hits, runs to Weimar in regional series
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coach Shawn Bruns said. I am proud of our kids and the heart they played with. The series was the final action for Flatonias six seniors Cristihan Rodriguez, Josh Velasquez, Jose Cedillo, Zane Ponder, Nathan Kozelsky and Phillip Cherry. Our seniors did a good job of leading this team, Bruns said. Every senior group is special and this group taught our younger players about leadership. The Dogs outscored Weimar 6-0 in the top of the first and never looked back with a run in the second and third innings for an 8-0 shutout. Marcus Mica took the win for Flatonia while Ponder was 2-for-4 with a triple , two runs and two RBIs; Gus Venegas was 2-for-3 with two RBIs; Will Bruns was 1-for-4 with one run; Casen Novak was 1-for-3, RBI, run; Velasquez was 1-for-3 with one run and Livan Cedillo was 1-for-3 with a run and RBI. Both teams combined for zero errors in Game 2 on Saturday afternoon in a game that went scoreless for the first six innings and each team managed just one run in the seventh to go into extra innings. Weimar collected four of their eight hits for two runs in the top of the eighth. We did not hit the ball well in this game, Bruns said. And neither team picked up a lot of hits until later. In the bottom of the second, Ponder got the games first hit but he was later caught stealing at second. Weimar got a single hit in the top of the third to end the Flatonia no-hitter. The Cats threatened in the fourth inning as Clay Klansteiner got a two-out

single and John Bluha was hit by the pitch. Kansteiner was later thrown out at third on the fielders choice out. Weimar broke the deadlock in the top of the seventh when Bluha got the leadoff single and was moved to second on the Reese Kunschick sacrifice. His runner, Payton Wells, scored on the base hit by Greyson Ulrich. For the Bulldogs, Novak got a leadoff single and moved to second on the Velasquez single. The next batter, Mica, sent the ball to the shortstop Seth Helmcamp and he threw the ball to second for the out on Velasquez, allowing Novak to score for a 1-1 game. Ponder got a hit to load the bases, but Weimar got out of the jam with a double play on the next batter. The top of the eighth started with Mica catching a fly ball at first from Todd Heger. Helmcamp then doubled down the thirdbase line and he went home on the extra-base hit by Justin Rosenauer. Rosenauer got home on the hit by Alex Delgado to give Weimar a 3-1 lead. In the bottom of the inning, the Cats got two quick outs and Venegas got a hit. He was out at second on the fielders choice on Bruns ball.
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score three runs in the first inning and plated five on five hits in the fourth inning. The Dogs closed the gap down to 8-2 in the fifth and scored three runs in the top of the sixth. Bruns got a base hit in to start the game but was left stranded. Helmcamp singled to center field for Weimar and two batters later, Delgado got a hit. Kansteiner scored Helmcamp as Helmcamp beat a throw home. Blaha smacked a double, scoring runners Wells and Kansteiner. Kuntchick was hit by the pitch to open the bottom of the fourth and Greyson Ulich singled. Flatonia pitcher Mitchell Mica struck out two straight batters. Weimar rallied on two outs Helmcamp got a two-run single, scoring Kuntchick and Ulrich.

Rosenauer doubled in Helmcamp for a 6-0 Weimar advantage. Flatonia then brought in Venegas onto the mound. Delgado brought Rosenauer home on the single and he scored via the base hit by Kansteiner. In the top of the fifth, designated hitter Brandon Perez and second baseman Jose Cedillo got hits. He was relieved by pinch runner Matt Kolezsky. Venegas got on via the fielders choice as Perez reached home safely. Weimar scooped up Bruns ball for the out on Venegas at second, allowing Koleskzy to score. Novak was walked to move Bruns to second. Velasquez reached on the fielders choice as Bruns was out at third. Later, Velasquez was out near second. In the sixth inning, Livan Cedillo singled and Zach Velasquez pinch ran for

him. Zach Velasquez took second on a passed ball and Perez got a base hit. Jose Cedillo scored Zach Velasquez on the hit to bring Flatonia within 8-3. Rosenauer was then brought on to pitch for Weimar. Venegas reached on an error that also scored Jose Cedillo. Bruns hit a flyball to left to score Perez and Venegas was later thrown out at second on a steal attempt to end the inning.
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Angler sets new fly rod state record for channel catfish
ATHENSWhen Bryan Smith of Athens isnt helping visitors to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) catch fish, he does some fishing on his own. On Friday, May 24, the TFFC volunteer took advantage of some free time to do a little fly-fishing. Fly-fishing is my passion, and nothing could have been greater than what happened that day, Smith said. What happened was a new state record for heaviest channel catfish caught on a fly rod. The fish weighed 20.8 pounds and was 35.5 inches long. After being photographed, the fish was released back into the TFFC casting pond, qualifying it for both state and TFFC catch-and-release records. The fish is also the new TFFC casting pond water body record. Plus it was Smiths fourth Big Fish Award of the five needed to earn him Elite Angler status. I was very excited to have caught this fish. Im an avid fly-fisherman and am trying to achieve my Elite Angler Award using only my fly rods, Smith said. This fish marked a stepping stone in reaching my goal. I hope this experience can show other anglers that fly-fishing can be used to take fish that most people wouldnt believe you could ever catch on a fly rod. Smith was using an 8-weight G. Loomis Experience rod with an Okuma SLV 7/8 reel spooled with Scientific Angler GPX 8-weight, weightforward Mastery Series line with a furled leader and 10-pound-test tippet. He was using a fly he tied himself, a size 8 gold bead head white/purple Wooly Bugger. While learning to flyfish I have developed a special way to detect and catch catfish on a fly-rod which is very unusual, Smith said. I use a method known to some fly-fishers as a dead drift. It involves a strike indicator or a shorter leader/ tippet using the fly line as the indicator, which I was doing the day I caught the record fish. The way I catch my catfish on the fly is, I allow the fly to sink to the strike zone. Catfish feed a lot on falling prey, particularly minnows and shad from schooling fish such as white bass and largemouth bass. Sometimes these schooling fish will eat so much they will begin to regurgitate their prey, and it falls. As it falls catfish and other fish will pick it up, and that is what I re-create. Smith caught his record

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Athens resident Bryan Smith, a volunteer at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, caught the new fly rod state record channel catfish from the Centers casting pond on May 24. (Courtesy photo) fish shortly after 9:00 a.m. on his first or second cast. I saw the fly line jump and immediately set the hook with a fast strip, he recalled. The fly probably hadnt sunk 12 inches when the catfish picked it up. Once I set the hook the catfish swirled and began digging down. I adjusted my drag knowing I had just hooked into a great catfish! He immediately began running and was attempting to go into deeper water. I tightened my drag more to create the most resistance I could. Smith battled the fish for about 20 minutes before it tired and allowed him to land it. I would have never believed when I first started fly-fishing that I would land the state record channel catfish, Smith said. Honestly, I would have never believed I would have caught a channel catfish on a fly rod at all. I hope all this will help others become interested in learning to fly-fish and catch recordsize fish. For more information on Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments fish records and awards, visit http:// www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/programs/fishrecords/.

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very good on liver, shrimp, and shad. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON Water clear; 7377 degrees; 20.12 low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed crankbaits and large soft plastic worms. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Drum are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait in 515 feet. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch. COLETO CREEK Water clear; 2.00 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics and topwaters. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows

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1. Set up/Start time is 7-11 a.m. You can start cooking as soon as you check in. 2. Entry fee is $15 per entry. Deadline to enter is WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 by 4 p.m. at The Gonzales Cannon, 672-7100 or call Dorothy Gast, 254-931-5712. 3. ALL entries turned in the day of the event will be $20 per entry. 4. You must cook at least 2 lbs. of beans. Pre-cooked beans are NOT allowed. Pre-soaked beans in water is acceptable. Meat can be pre-seasoned. 5. You must furnish your own supplies. 6. Cash prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each category. 7. All entries must be turned in at the registration table by the head cook. 8. Times for turn in are 1:30 p.m. for Beans, 2 p.m. for Beef Fajitas, 2:30 p.m. for Ribs, 3 p.m. for Chicken, and 4 p.m. for Brisket. 9. Winners will be announced as soon as the judges are finished. 10. Each team is responsible for cleaning up their area. Please pick up ALL trash around your area.

From Texas Parks and Wildlife reports BASTROP Water clear; 7276 degrees. Black bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows at night. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow. CEDAR CREEK Water clear; 6873 degrees; 3.43 low. Black bass are fair on weightless wacky worms and topwaters early. Dock bite is slow. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on live shad. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on cut shad. FAYETTE Water stained. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin spinnerbaits and soft plastics in 816 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp over baited holes. BRAUNIG Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits near the dam. Striped bass are good on liver and perch off points. Redfish are fair on tilapia, crawfish, and silver spoons. Channel and blue catfish are fair on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the dam. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are good on spoons and striper jigs between the dam and the crappie wall. Redfish are fair on live perch, tilapia, and crawfish near the power lines. Channel catfish are

and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow. BUCHANAN Water stained; 7175 degrees; 27.14 low. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin topwaters, Texas rigged grape Scoundrel worms, and flukes around stumps on points in 515 feet early. Striped bass are fair on Red Fins, Zara Jrs. and trolling crankbaits from Lighthouse Point to the dam on the surface at daylight. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and Curbs crappie jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on live bait and dipbait. Yellow and blue catfish are very good on juglines and Trotlines.

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got to go. Thurs. & Fri., 8-? Antiques, wagon iron wheels, electric typewriter, like new, in case, large wooden desk, large clothes closet., Lance cracker jar, odds-n-ends. -------------------------Backyard Sale. 1127 St.Joseph. Fri. & Sat., 8-? New gas cook top, furniture, pool equipment & lots of misc. -------------------------Garage Sale - Saturday, June 8th, 9 AM till 1:00 PM at 3273 State Hwy. 97 West, Gonzales, TX (towards Cost). Lots of clothes, rugs, potsn-pans, glasses, bedding, etc.

MISC. FOR SALE


set, $350. Excellent condition. Call 361208-3565. -------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conventional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------ABOVE GROUND POOL 15x30 aboveground pool with deck, 48 high, needs new liner. Buyer disassembles, no delivery available. $1,400. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------2 refrigerators, 1 small, 1 large, King, Full Bed sets, floor lamp, night stands, table, chair. 830672-9611 or come by Care Free Inn, Gonzales, 1804 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. -------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15 water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing Glass Door Refrigerator by Master Built. Contact Carolyn at

MISC. FOR SALE


Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4

MISC. FOR SALE


cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Sierra Frac Sand will be accepting applications for Loader/equipment operator, Lab and scale house personnel, Mechanic, and general laborers. on Tuesday, June 11, from 1-7 and Wednesday, June 12, from 10-6. Apply in person at 8197 FM 794, Harwood, TX

FREE
Box full of Bees. 857-3829.

ALL POSITIONS

NOTICES
FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-6657327.

Call 672-7100 to place your FREE For Sale Ads


HELP WANTED

MISC. FOR SALE


Nice Mens Shorts. Size 38. Main brands, Nautica, Dockers, Faded Glory, etc. $2.00 each. 830-263-1702. -------------------------2 overhead fuel tanks. $175 each or $300 both. 830857-3324. -------------------------Aussie Charcoal BBQ pit, $35.00. Spanish style 63 in. long coffee table with glass inserts on ends. $75.00. Call 830-437-2619. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. -------------------------New Porch swing. Maple stain. $75. 512-917-4078. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 total. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------Poulan Weedeater, $65. Excellent condition, just like new. Push mower, $65., washer/dryer

Opportunities at

Great

HELP WANTED
Sierra Frac Sand will be accepting applications for all positions Loader/ equipment operator, Lab and scale house personnel, Mechanic, and general laborers on Tuesday, June 11, from 1-7 and Wednesday, June 12, from 10-6 Apply in person at 8197 FM 794, Harwood, TX. -------------------------Holiday Finance Corp. is hiring. Bilingual a plus. Apply at 506 St. Paul. Please no calls. -------------------------BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY SERVICES 228 St. George St. Ste. 1, Gonzales, TX 78629 Clerk II (Customer Service Representative) Position #742 For more information and to apply please go to www.bbtrails.org. -------------------------BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY SERVICES 228 St. George St. Ste. 1, Gonzales, TX 78629 Behavioral Health Consultant Position #1229 For more information and to apply please go to www.bbtrails.org. -------------------------General Contractor/Heating and Air Conditioning looking for full-time experienced and non-experienced labor. Must have transportation to and from work. Call

All Positions Full-time Part-time Flexible Schedules Competitive Wages Now Accepting Applications Please apply in person at
1803 N. St. Joseph Gonzales, Texas 78629

* Inventory Control Team * Automotive Supervisor * Overnight Maintenance

NOW HIRING

US Hwy. 90A E, Gonzales, TX 78629

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

830-672-7573 EquipmEnt OpEratOr i

ORDINANCE #2013-12 An Ordinance of The City of Gonzales, Texas Amending Chapter 13 Section 13.211 By Adding a Subsection (d) Waiving Utility Late Fees for Customers Over the Age of 65 and Living on a Fixed Income; Providing For A Severability Clause; and Providing An Effective Date. ORDINANCE #2013-13 An Ordinance of The City of Gonzales, Texas, Amending Article 9.100 Library Board of the Code of Ordinances; Providing For a Severability Clause; and Providing An Effective Date. ORDINANCE #2013-14 An Ordinance of The City of Gonzales, Texas, ReAdopting Article 8.500 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gonzales Concerning Curfew for Minors; Establishing Fines and Penalties as Provided by Law; Providing For A Severability Clause; and Providing An Effective Date.

GARAGE SALES
711 Jones St. Yard Sale. M/W/C clothing, lots of toys, some furniture. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8:30-? -------------------------4 Family Garage Sale. 125 St. Paul., Saturday, June 8, 2013, M/W/C clothes, furniture, beds, treadmill, toys, baby items, shoes, upright freezer, etc. -------------------------Moving Sale Greenwood Hills Subdivision. 96 FM 2091, 2nd house off 90A. Everythings

The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Gonzales is in search of an Equipment Operator I. Under general direction of the Parks Supervisor and as established by City Council, responsible for maintaining, repairing and providing grounds maintenance services at public parks, cemeteries, city owned lots, and city facilities. Also provides grounds maintenance services at sports facilities, including baseball/softball fields, volleyball courts and recreational areas. This may include mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, picking up trash and debris, and cleaning park restrooms throughout all city owned facilities/areas. Must have knowledge of operating light equipment including; city vehicle, mower, weed eater, pole-saw, back pack blower, chain-saw, edger, sprayer, shovel, rake, broom, drill, and other maintenance related tools and equipment. Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, and Supervisor. Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED, State of Texas Class C Drivers License, one-Two years of experience operating light equipment, Non-Commercial Applicators Certification is preferred. Must be able to pass criminal history background check, pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical. Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgonzales. org or at the City of Gonzales-City Hall 820. St Joseph. Please submit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St Joseph or PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.

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CLASSIFIEDS
MISC. FOR SALE
2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-8325965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call

MISC. FOR SALE


512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403.

FURNITURE
Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------Table with 4 chairs, Loveseat, Southwestern design, Queen size bed w/ mattress & boxsprings, Girls white iron daybed, mattress, boxsprings, pop up unit, matching white desk, white china cabinet. All excellent condition. 830203-8633. -------------------------Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. 830-5403382.

AUTOS
Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC, Hallettsville, TX 800-798-3225 or 361-798-3281 or GRAFECHEVYGMC. COM -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K Engine, 50K Transmission. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.

MOBILE HOMES
Fayette Country Homes, 800-3696888. Open till 6pm7 days a week. Sunday, 1-6. (RBI 32896) -------------------------TRADE YOUR OLD HOME TODAY! We pay top dollar for trades! No money down! Singlewides, Doublewides, Triplewides, Park Models, Cedar Cabins! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.

HOMES FOR RENT


Brand new large 2/2 upscale duplex for rent in Gonzales, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No pets. $35 application fee, $1,200 per month, $1,200 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Brand new large 2/3 upscale two story duplex for rent in Gonzales with loft, office and fireplace, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No Pets. $35 application fee, $1,400 per month, $1,400 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment. -------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830914-4044. -------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483.

HOMES FOR RENT


3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 512-6560521. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

COMM. FOR SALE


Contact Nick or Doris, 830-587-6262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT


Office Space for rent - $650.00 includes water and electricity. No long term contract. Contact Kim at Gonzales Storage Units (next to McCoys). 830-672-3763. -------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft., with one acre for truck parking, located at 314 West Cone Street, Gonzales, Texas. If interested please call (830) 672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.

HAY FOR SALE


96 Round Hay Bales in field pen. Take all for $60/bale. 5404359 or 540-4301.

FRM. EQUIPMENT
Bush hog 6 ft. shredder. 830-2630881. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT


1BR Mobile Home for rent, with washer & dryer. $600/ mo. + electric. Call 830-424-3600. -------------------------Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 3 bedroom/1 bath, furnished Mobile Homes for Rent. MOVE IN SPECIAL. $675 for the first three months, $775 the fourth month and after! $675 for deposit. More information: 361-293-3420/361582-6593/361-7980816, 900 Old Shiner Rd. Yoakum, Tx. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at 623 N. St. Paul
EOE M/F

ASSISTANT MANAGER

AUTOS
2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830540-3382. -------------------------2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings Diesel Quad Cab with 5th wheel hitch, automatic, air, cruise & electric windows & tow pkg. Runs good. Body good - no wrecks. $5,500 or best offer. 210-218-3796 or 830-540-3602. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 total. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------2005 Cadillac CTS in excellent mechanical conditiion. 109,000 miles, 4-door, V-6, $8,800 OBO. Call 830672-1106. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas.

FOR LEASE
5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Luling. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)

MOBILE HOMES
2006 Solitaire Mobile Home for sale by owner. 18x76, 3br/2ba. $42,000 negotiable. For more information, 361772-2453. -------------------------Cheaper in the Country - Large Doublewide 1530 sq. ft. Delivered, Set, Air, skirting only $49,900. 2013 Model. Tierraverdehomes. com. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Repos - New paint and Carpet, Large Selection of Double and Singlewides. Save Thousands. Tierraverdehomes. com. Fayette Country Homes, 800-3696888. Open till 6pm-7 days a week. Sunday 1-6.(RBI 32896). -------------------------Oil Field Special, 2013 with Frame mounted A/C 16 wide 3 bedroom, 2 bath $34,900 Delivered, Set. Tierraverdehomes.com.

Now Hiring for Nixon Locations

Deli Manager Asst. Manager and Sales Associates


Competitive Pay Benefits - Vacation - Insurance - 401K

ROOM FOR RENT


Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.

HOMES FOR RENT


Small house for rent. Located at 1814 Sycamore St. $400 per month. 672-9011. -------------------------River cottage on Lake Gonzales off 90A W. of Gonzales. $500/+ deposit and elect. Stove, Frig. One large room and porch. Bob at 830203-9790. -------------------------ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) --------------------------

APTS. FOR RENT


Two 2 BR. Apts. Fully furnished, Wi-Fi/Cable, covered parking. Good neighborhood. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom. 6726265 or 857-4251. -------------------------One bedroom, one bath furnished apartment. $800 and two bedroom, two bath, $1,200. Short term ok. Gym, wahser/dryer, internet, all bills paid in Seguin. Call Keith, 512-757-0280. -------------------------60 hotel rooms for rent in Seguin. Laundry and meal plans available. Call Keith, 512-7570280. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.

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Apply on

continues to grow and has the following openings.

WANT TO RENT
Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.

Maintenance Technicians Painters Machinists


Competitive starting wages and excellent benefits. Apply in person at 959 Hwy 95 North in Shiner, go online (www.kasparwireworks.com) or request an application via email at HR@kasparwireworks.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE


Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smiley, Texas. Equipment included.

Southern Clay Products, Inc. Gonzales, Texas


The Office Assistant is responsible for directing visitors, answering phones, filing, data entry, and other administrative duties. If youre looking for an opportunity to apply your skills and experience, heres what were looking for: High school diploma or equivalent Stable work history Experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) required Ability to work efficiently and accurately Able to work independently and as part of a team Strong verbal and written communication skills Come visit us at http://www.scprod.com/ Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Email or fax your resume along with salary requirements to HR Dept. sgarcia@scprod.com Fax: 830-672-1902
Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-Time/Temporary Office Assistant

Apply today - Start today!!! Night Unloader/Poultry Processing:


Back Dock Hanger 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Truck Mechanic Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Competitive Pay...$9.50-$12.00/hr.
(with weekly perfect attendance)

Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions


Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105/830-540-4684.

ELECTRICIAN

Benefits include:

Feed Mill - F.M. 108 S., Gonzales, Tx

Knowledgeable with VFDs Start and stop stations Some PLC troubleshooting Able to work with 3 phase

Unloader Call 830-672-9100 for more info.

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Human Resources

603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas 830-582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol

Call 672-7100 for a subscription

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CLASSIFIEDS
LAWN & GARDEN
interested, Duke, 830-857-3118. -------------------------Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)

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HOME SERVICES
Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361212-8731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

RVS FOR RENT


1 BR RV with additional accommodations for rent. $500/ mo. + electricity. Please call 830-4243600. -------------------------Travel Trailer. EVERYTHING furnished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300

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a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.

MOTORCYCLES
Gruene Harley-Davidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell youR Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.

PETS
show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)

LIVESTOCK
chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830-672-6265 or 857-4251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian

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goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.

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Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery available. 979263-5829. -------------------------19 2 year old Brangus Heifers with calves. $1,500 for pair. Call 830-5821007. -------------------------FOR SALE: Purebred Charolais bulls and heifers, seven months old. 830857-4067. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830203-0477. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range

RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.

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Beautiful cabin on 5 acres of land in mountain of Colorado, fully furnished, surrounded by pines and aspen. Plenty of wildlife. $225,000. 719-8362611. -------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------House for sale in Moulton area. .47 acre. Needs some TLC. $24,000. 979743-0269. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-3514069 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home.

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CHILD CARE
I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.

PETS
Miniature Boston Terrier Puppies. 1st shots & wormed. 830-888-0164. -------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505. -------------------------Free Puppies. Five Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix. 830-857-0459. -------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for

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For Sale: 2006 Fisher 1710 Aluminum Fishing Boat with Trailer and Cover. 60 HP Mercury 4-stroke with less than 40 hours. Motor Guide Trolling Motor, 2 Fish Finders...cockpit and bow. Bait Wells, Live Well, Loads of Storage. Includes Trailer and Mooring Cover. Excellent Condition, always Stored Inside. $7,000. Located in Cost, Texas. 512-656-2912. -------------------------1996, 18.5 Baymaster Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Motor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Mapp i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Radio. $7,000.00. Contact 830-263-2920. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff.

RVS FOR SALE


2006 Keystone Outback 30ft Sidney Addition. $14,500. 1 large slideout, nice, clean interior, king bed. 210-279-7267. -------------------------1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000. -------------------------203 Big Sky 38 Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bumper warranty left. $17,900. Call 512914-8347. -------------------------RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.

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For Sale Historical Estate Home. Built in the 1800s. Great investment home. Made into 4 apartments. Does need work. Home is located at 713 St. John, Gonzales, Texas. Asking price is $225,000.00. Contact information, Alex Lopez, 512921-8707 or Lupe Lopez, 713-2068105. -------------------------Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855847-6806. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer

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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.

LAND
Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for information.

LAND
Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. -------------------------WANTED: A piece of property to buy to move my small house on within 20 miles of Gonzales. Call 210-8632899, leave message. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences.

HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.

WANTED
Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888. -------------------------Wanted: Old work western boots. 830672-7384.

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ACREAGE REPO with septic tank, pool, pier, ramp. Owner finance. Granbury 1-210-422-3013 AFFORDABLE RESORT LIVING on Lake Fork. RV and manufactured housing OK! Guaranteed financing with 10% down. Lots starting as low as $6900. Call Josh, 1-903-878-7265 20 ACRES FREE! Buy 40, get 60-acres. $0- down, money back guarantee. No credit checks. Beautiful views, roads/surveyed near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537, www.SunsetRanches.com TERRELL COUNTY White tail, 448 acres, $295/acre. Mule deer, 399 acres, $265/acre. Val Verde County - White tail, 348 acres, $695/acre. Owner nanced, low down. 1-210734-4009. www.westerntexasland.com.

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Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621. -------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedchef.biz/zavadil. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713203-2814 or 281415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.

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57 Acres just north of I-10 Near Waelder. Brush, oaks, hay fields, 2 tanks, 3/2 home, ct Pending Contraapartment. barn w/electricity, Equipment. Part minerals. $275,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.

830-672-8668

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vTHOMPSONVILLE 5641 Hwy. 90, 2 bedroom, 3 bath, interior recently painted, tile floors, includes washer/dryer, refrigerator on 2 accres......REDUCED..............................................................$114,900 vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis......GREATLY REDUCED..............................................................................$199,900 vGONZALES COUNTY - C.R. 418, 4 1/2 miles S.E. of Waelder, 25.1 acres, good hunting, open w/nice trees, electric, septic, water well needs repair, sandy loam, stock tank. Great for horses. Metal barn appx. 30x50, old mobile home (no assigned value.) No minerals........................................................$119,225 vN.E. GONZALES COUNTY- Best little hunting place in TX! Deer, hog, dove, some turkey. 46.892 wooded acres. Secluded, large ranches surround property. My 9 year old granddaughter shot her first buck last year, 8 pointer! No minerals or water rights convey. Owner/Agent..REDUCED....$5,500/acre. v25.936 acres, Henry Bymer 1/3 League, close to I10, electric nearby, CONTRACT PENDING sandy loam, fronts CR420...................................................$98,800 vTHOMPSONVILLE - 33 acres, 2 stock tanks, 1 water well, 4 bedrooms/2 1/2 baths, much more................$395,000 vFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both vGONZALES - 820 Oil Patch Lane, 2.25 acres (+/-), raw land with 3 sides metal equipment shed. Utilities are available at front of property, zoned heavy commercial....................................................................$125,000 vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183. vONE BEDROOM COTTAGE IN THE COUNTRY. $500/mo, $1,000 security deposit, outside pets only (no cats inside!). CR 420, Gonzales County.

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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Gonzales County members of the Texas Nationalist Movement will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at Cafe on the Square, 511 St. Joseph St. in Gonzales. Membership pins will be presented to new members, and there will be discussion on manning TNM booths at the upcoming Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series and the Luling Watermelon Thump. Visitors from Gonzales, Caldwell, Lavaca, Guadalupe and DeWitt The Gonzales High School Class of 1950 recently held its 63-year reunion at the counties are welcome. For more information, eBelmont Social Club. Class members present included: Johnny Kuntschik, Carlos mail Gonzales@texasnationalist.com

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from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Orders can be picked up at the old show barn at Independence Park. Pre-sale orders only will be taken through June 22. Whole briskets will be $45, half-briskets $25, whole pork loin $35, half pork loins $20, and pork ribs $25. Contact Ken Hedrick at 830-857-5332, Kenneth Fink at 830-857-6355 or any Young Farmers member. Gonzales Public Library will launch its Summer Reading Program for children ages 3 through 6th grade. The program runs through July 12. Children will be tasked with reading 12 books during the course of the program. A ceremony will be held Monday, July 15 under the trees at the Library to reward the readers will a certificate and a bag of goodies. For details, contact the library at 672-6315. The Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce is looking for a New Kolache Queen or King for 2013-2014. Qualifications: 1)must bake kolaches 2)resident of Lavaca County 3)50 years old or older 4)appear in 2 parades and other Chamber events (Kolache Fest, Banquet) 5)On June 20th, you must bake and deliver to the Chamber of Commerce office one dozen kolaches between the hours of 11am and noon. Judging will be from noon - 1pm. Applications may be picked up at the Chamber office or call us and we can email or fax you a form. 361-7982662. The Country Village Square Residents Association will hold their annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the community room at Country Village Square Apts., 1800 Waelder Road in Gonzales. Sales will include household items, clothing and lots of miscellaneous. Proceeds will benefit the association for many projects. Donations of good used and new items for the sale are now being accepted through Friday, July 31. Items may be brought to the community room at Country Village Square from 8 a .m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call 672-2877 for special arrangements. The annual Gonzales Learning & Career Center Family Feud is cheduled starting at 8:30 a.m. July 13 at First Lutheran Church, Gonzales. Entry fee is $200 per team. Teams will consist of five players and an alternate. The field is limited to 10 teams. For details or to sign up, contact GLCC at 830-672-8291, text to 830-719-4522 or e-mail glcc@gvec.net. Summer Camp at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center is the perfect place for your kids to have fun while learning about nature and the great outdoors. Age-appropriate one and two week sessions are being offered for kids in Grades K through 5. Additionally, a one-week Hunters Education Certification Course is being offered for kids aged 9 to 12 which will be taught by certified instructors from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. For more information, call 830-379-7652 or visit our website www.seguinolc.org. Registration forms are available for download. The Guadalupe Valley CattleWomen are announcing they are awarding a $500 scholarship for a Junior or Senior college student that is majoring in Agriculture. Please submit a resume and class schedule before July 1, 2013 to Ethel Rochester 4505 CR 289 Gonzales, Texas 78629. Bluebonnet Trails IDD Gonzales County Association will host a barbecue pork ribs sale Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gonzales Community Health Center, 228 St. George St. in Gonzales. Ribs will be $25 per slab and prepared by Ken Hedrick. For details or to purchase tickets contact Bluebonnet Community Services at 830-672-2212. Starting this month, the public is invited to attend Summer Saturdays at Fair Street hosted by the Gonzales Master Gardeners. The summer program will be held on the third Saturday of each month from May through August at 9:30 a.m. at the Fair Street Building, 623 Fair Street, Gonzales. The Master Gardeners will provide coffee along with a short educational presentation. After the presentation, the Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and visit about gardening related topics. The topic that will be presented on Saturday, May 18th will be Plant Propagation. A Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Laurel Ridge Antiques, 827 St. Joseph in Gonzales. Fresh vegetables and eggs, gluten-free mixes and products and other locally-produced items will be available, If you would like to sell produce, baked goods, eggs, etc. at the market contact Sandy Llewellyn at 713-408-4198 or email johnsandy. llewellyn@gmail.com. Need child care? Contact Workforce Solutions. The Gonzales office of Golden Crescent Workforce Solutions offers help in locating affordable child care for those who are workingm attending school/college or in training. You must meet eligibility requirements. For details, contact the office at 830-672-2146 or visit www.gcworkforce.org.

Summer readers

Class of 1950 reunites

Smith, Edith Smith Farris, Bobby Jo Smith, Teresa Fougerat Simcik, Frances Kuehn Hollaway, Don Liefeste, Gladys Hausler Lindemann, Walter Kuck, Bernice Flatonia Council Flatonia City Council will meet at 6 p.m. TuesLamprecht Heldarsen, W.C. Newberry, Billie Wilson Dames and Bernice Behring day, June 11 at the City council Chambers. Knesek.

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Michelle Hamilton earned a spot on the spring 2013 deans list for Central College. Hamilton, a native of Gonzales, is the daughter of Forrest and Pamela Hamilton. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more

Hamilton named to Deans List


graded credit hours for the semester. Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic

excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa.

The St. Rose Parish Picnic is scheduled Sunday, June 9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Flatonia. A fried chicken and sausage meal will be available for $8 per plate for adults, $4 for children. There will also be an auction starting at 12:30 p.m., with bingo in the KC hall, a biergarten, a cake walk, country store, pull-tab bingo and games for children. Musical entertainment will be provided by Mark Halata and Texavia, DVine Testament and the Czechaholics. The Flatonia Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Flatonia Freedom Fest at 11 a.m. Friday, June 29. Community members and organizations are invited to create entries for the parade. The fourth annual Wing Fling Cookoff is also scheduled that day, with check-in time at noon and turn-in time at 3 p.m. Entry forms are available at the Chamber office or online at www. flatoniachamber.com. Emanuel Christian Fellowship, 1817 St. Lawrence St., will host a Life Extension and Water Awareness Class from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Presenters Vicki atkinson, Gary A. Sutton and John Mathis will speak on chemicals in tap water and bottled water, hazards of sodas and sports drinks, natural organic super herbs and the benefits of ionized alkaline water. To RSVP or for more information, call 830-8574290 or e-mail gsutton@gvtc.com. The Steel Magnolias, a womens choir known for their entertaining and spiritual performances, will host morning services at Emanuel Fellowship , 1817 St. Lawrence St., at 10:30 a.m. June 9. A nursery will be available for children under age 5. The Pilgrim Heirs band with special guests Bobby ONeal, Terri ONeal and Dave Demeny, will host the Pilgrim Country Opry starting at 7 p.m. June 8 at the Pilgrim Community Center, 12809 FM 1116 in Pilgrim. A barbecue brisket meal will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. for $6, and admission to the music is $4. For show information call Cal Taylor at 830-534-8499; for hall rental info contact Plowman Whiddon at 830-437-2316. Seguin Main Streets free Central Park Concert on Sunday, June 9 will feature the the Comal Community Band playing pops, and German and Czech polka tunes. Fun for all-ages. All concerts are free and are held in Central Park in downtown Seguin, 201 S. Austin Street from 7-8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, family and friends. Concessions available from Scout Troop 107. The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on June 20, from 10-11am at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss Out of Africa by Isek Dinese. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Please join us! The Gonzales Community African American Interface Church Scholarship Fund will be conducting its Monthly Business Meeting the first Thursday of each Month. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Union Lea B/C of Gonzales, Texas. The public is invited. For information contact Eugene Wilson Sr., (830) 857-3764. Forest Street C.O.G.I.C. will be having a 3 Night Music Revival June 19, 20 & 21 beginning at 7:00 p.m. All area and local churches are invited to come by and lift up The Lord in song and prayer. The speaker will be Elder Craig Bonds (Music Minister) of The New Austin District and Associate Minister at Wayfaring C.O.G.I.C. in San Antonio, Tx. Forest Street C.O.G.I.C. is located at 612 Forest Street in Yoakum, Texas, Pastor Elder Billy Washington Sr. Prayer at noon for the event, 19, 20 & 21. Come and join us. For more information (830)263-1003 or (830)263-1007. The Emancipet Mobile Clinic, one of the largest veterinary organizations, will hold a free spaying and neutering clinic at the Waelder Fire House, sponsored by Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter, Gonzales Dog Adoptions and the City of Waelder. To register to drop off your dog/cat, call 830-672-4703 to sign up. Gonzales Young Farmers will host a Fifth Sunday Barbecue to Go on Sunday, June 30

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Kiwanis plan kids fish event


The Luling Kiwanis Club will host its annual kids fishing party June 8 at the Donny D Ranch from 8 a.m.-noon. Fishing equipment and bait will be furnished to those who need them. Various prizes will be available for participants under age 18. After an awards ceremony, there will be a hot-dog meal for participants. To reach the Sonny D Ranch, take Harwood Road to FM 1386 in Caldwell County. Take a right on 1386 and go three-tenths of a mile; the ranch will be on the right.

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Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association will have a 3 Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 4th at 8:00 a.m. at the Gonzales Independence Golf Course. Cost is $150 per team. Cart Rental Fee is $17.00 each. Please include fee with registration. Limited to first 18 teams by July 1st. Players have 2 mulligans each. Includes refreshments, hot dogs, snacks, soda, and water BYOB. Prizes are 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, Closest to the Pin and Longest drive. All proceeds benefit the Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association. For more information, contact Derek Grahmann at 830-857-3199. Registration forms also available at The Gonzales Cannon. The Glen Collins Band will be playing great country dance music at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo 78115, on Sunday, June 9, 3-6:30 pm; kitchen/door opens at 2 pm. Open seating. $7 donation. Hall is smoke free and open to all. Info 830303-9903/830-379-9260. The U.S. Department of Agricultures Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia reminded producers that they have until Friday, June 7, to apply for assistance for 2011 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program. The program provides crop disaster assistance payments to eligible producers on farms that have incurred crop production or quality losses. For more information about the Farm Service Agencys disaster assistance programs, visit a local FSA county office or http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov/.

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Farmers Market

Free Spay-Neuter

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2013 Main Street Summer Concert Series On The Confederate Square Downtown Gonzales
Friday, June 7, Featuring - Los Kolaches 7-10 p.m.

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Food Vendors - Home Made Cookies (decorate your own cookie), Pizza, Fajitas, Fried Mushrooms, Chalupas, Hamburgers, Nachos, Hot Dogs, Roasted Corn, Fruit Cups, Candy Apples, Pretzels, Curly Fries, Waffle Fries, Fried Pickles. Arts & Crafts - From Purses, boots, hair accessories, jewerly, crosses, shoes, jeans, shirts, Bible Covers, Plexus and lots more. Train Rides by Gonzales County Lulac Council, Moon Bounces by Chris Espinosa, Wagon Rides with the Clydesdale Horses again with Cynthia, George and Hanna Stickle VFW - Drinks Lots of information booths - Classic Car Show ***NO GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED!!!!! Bring Your Lawn Chairs Fun time for the whole family!!!! Games for Children!!!!! (Upcoming Bands - June 14 - Red Ravens, June 21 - Texas Unlimited, June 28 - Shelly Lares) July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular - All day excitement from Bean & BBQ cook off games during the day sponsored by The Gonzales Cannon, decorated bike contest and Huge Fireworks show at night. Featuring the bands - The Toman Brothers and The Meyer Anderson Band (More information in upcoming issues of The Cannon on July 4th Celebration)

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Walmart partners on exclusive Man of Steel premiere


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Community
ciates early access to one of the summers most anticipated movies, said Laura Phillips, senior vice president of entertainment at Walmart U.S. Walmarts premiere of Man of Steel once again proves we have the ambition and studio partnerships to develop unique retail programs that give our customers access to the movies they love. Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Pictures president of domestic distribution, said We are extremely pleased to partner with Walmart on this unprecedented initiative, which will allow devoted fans to be among the first to see Man of Steel. We know the movie delivers and believe this unique partnership will kick off strong word of mouth that, thanks to the reach and immediacy of social media, will propel moviegoers to theaters nationwide. The director of Man of Steel, Zack Snyder, added, We have appreciated the unwavering support of the fans, and cant wait to share the movie with them. I am thrilled that Walmart is giving us this terrific opportunity to open the doors early. In addition to being the first among their friends to see Man of Steel, Walmart customers can also take advantage of the following offers: Priority Purchase of Bluray Combo Pack or HD Digital Download: Each ticket bought at Walmart will feature a code on the back that allows customers to preorder their own Blu-ray Combo Pack or HD Digital Download of Man of Steel, which will contain exclusive film content. Official Man of Steel Experience Mobile App: Fans can bring Superman to life with the official Man of Steel Experience augmented reality app. The app allows customers to take photos with the superhero, as well as unlock special photo frames by pointing their phone at Man of Steel signage in their local Walmart. To download the app please visit: Apple App Store or Google Play. Exclusive Original Digital Comic Book: Customers will receive a free original Digital Comic Book written by Man of Steel screenwriter David Goyer with every ticket. Man of Steel Merchandise: A variety of Man of Steel merchandise such as t-shirts, electronics, posters and more from top brands will be available at Walmart stores and at Walmart. com Walmart invites customers to join the conversation and show their excitement for the first screening of Man of Steel on Facebook and on Twitter with the hashtag #SeeSteelFirst. For more information and to view the se-

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Superman fans, mark your calendars! Walmart is partnering with Warner Bros. to give its customers exclusive access to see Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Man of Steel in theaters nationwide before the films official release. This program marks the first time in entertainment history that a studio has partnered with a retailer to provide such an opportunity for fans. Tickets for the exclusive screening of Man of Steel went on sale in more than 3,700 Walmart stores starting at on May 18. Customers will be able to purchase up to four tickets per visit, and have the option to choose between 2D or 3D showings, where applicable. The advance screening will take place in selected local theaters nationwide at 7 p.m. on June 13. Gonzales-area residents will be able to view the movie at the historic Lynn Theatre. We couldnt be more excited to give our customers and asso-

Henry Cavill takes on the role of Clark Kent/Superman in Warner Bros. Man of Steel. Walmart is partnering with Warner Bros. to sell tickets to exclusive screenings nationwide June 13. Locally the feature will play at the Lynn Theatre. lected theaters please visit: www. Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence walmart.com/ManofSteel. Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Snyder directs the Warner Bros. Zurer, Christopher Meloni and Pictures and Legendary Pictures Russell Crowe. The film is proversion of Man of Steel, star- duced by Charles Roven, Chrisring Henry Cavill in the role of topher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Clark Kent/Superman. Deborah Snyder. The screenplay A young boy learns that he has was written by David S. Goyer extraordinary powers and is not from a story by Goyer & Nolan, of this Earth. As a young man, based upon Superman characters he journeys to discover where he created by Jerry Siegel & Joe came from and what he was sent Shuster and published by DC Enhere to do. But the hero in him tertainment. Thomas Tull, Lloyd must emerge if he is to save the Phillips and Jon Peters serve as world from annihilation and be- executive producers come the symbol of hope for all Man of Steel has been rated mankind. PG-13 for intense sequences of Man of Steel also stars Amy sci-fi violence, action and destrucAdams, Michael Shannon, Kevin tion, and for some language.

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Thump 2013 attracts several top-name acts


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LULING A host of top entertainers for both adult and kid music lovers headline the lineup for Watermelon Thump 2013 June 27-30 in Luling. The headline bands on the main stage each night include a mix of regional favorites and name recording acts to go with seedspitting contests, champion watermelon auction, magic acts and all the fun traditionally associated with the Thump. Things kick off on Thursday, June 27 with champion melon judging at the Watermelon Thump Pavilion starting at 5:30 p.m. All gates will be open for free access for Thursdays events, which include the Watermelon Buckin Bull and a new carnival for the family. Coronation of the 2013 Thump Queen will take place in the Pavilion at 7 p.m., then the Texas Unlimited Band takes the

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mainstage for an evening of music starting at 8:30. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 28 with a $5 admission charge. Events begin with the childrens individual and team seed speitting contests at 5:30. Gate admission kicks up to $15 at 7 p.m. The Mr. EZ Magic Show will take place at 7 p.m. at the Childrens Tent, while the main stage entertainment launches at 8:30 with Jason Boland & The Stragglers followed by the Turnpike Troubadors. Saturdays events begin at 10 a.m. with the Texas Size Thump Parade along the streets of downtown Luling. Gates to the Thump open at 11 a.m., with free admission until 1 p.m. Daytime activities include Wade Henry, Juggler and Magician, roaming the Thump grounds. The Shiner Hobo Band gets the days entertainment underway at noon at the Small Stage at the Pavilion, and Eric Herman will be singing Cool Tunes for Kids starting at 12:30. Signup for the Melon Eating contest gets underway at 1230 and gate admission will be $10 starting at 1 p.m. The Melon Eating Contest will run at the same time as acoustic music Under the Tent. The Champion Melon Auction gets underway at

The Randy Rogers Band


3 p.m. Luling High School Ex-Students will meet at the LHS Cafeteria starting at 4 p.m., and at 4:30 the World Championship Seed Spitting Contest gets underway. Gate prices will be $20 for the evening entertainment, with a lineup of recording acts including William Clark Green, Curtis Grimes and the Randy Rogers Band. Grounds access is free for Sundays events, which get underway at 1 p.m. There will be the annual Car Show, along with Ruby Dee and the Snake Handlers. The team seed spitting contest kicks off at 4:30 p.m. The main stage entertainment runs from 1-9 p.m. and will feature The Moods and Thom Shepherd.

Gonzales Book Club News


By CAROLYN MIKESH
Cannon Correspondent

Red Ravens bring picnic polka to the Summer Concert Series


Get your polka boots on. Or whatever you like to wear to dance in. The Red Ravens will be second up in the annual Main Street Summer Concert Series in Gonzales Friday, June 14. The Red Ravens, which formed in 1969 and have seen a complete turnover of personnel in the years since, have played all over Texas including the National Polka Festival in Ennis, ventured out to Arizona once and has entertained on the high seas twice on polka cruises that leave from Galveston and head to the beaches of Mexico. But the guys say its the hometown picnics like the ones in Hallettsville and Fredericksburg that have a special place in their hearts. We love our picnics. They are so much fun, says Kenneth Kristynik. The Red Ravens band is pure Texas polka with influences by the Vrazels Polka Band, Leo Majek Orchestra and Joe Patek Orchestra. The band has recorded six CDs, which can be purchased at any of their performances. Polkabeat.com appreciates the donation of the Polka Cruisin CD to feature on the site In addition to the featured performances, Gonzales Main Street will also host the 4nd Annual Star Spangled Spectacular, Thursday, July 4 with live music and the largest fireworks show in South Central Texas. The 2013 series runs weekly through Friday, June 28 and Thursday, July 4. Giddings own Texas Unlimited Band will head things up from 7-10 p.m. June 21. Another familiar name to Tejano fans, Shelly Lares, will bring her Tejano Revival act to the stage June 28 from 7-10

The Red Ravens

p.m. The series wraps up with the Star-Spangled Spectacular July 4, and two San Antoniobased acts will provide the tunes. The Meyer Anderson Band heads up the afternoon entertainment from 2:30-6 p.m., with the Toman Brothers Band playing from 6:30-11 p.m The fireworks show is scheduled for 10 p.m. this year. The Gonzales Main Street vision is that the central business district will be an outstanding example of historic preservation, the center of commerce and a tourist destination. Visit www.cityofgonzales.org for information on the main street program and more on the 2013 Concert Series, including sponsorship opportunities, volunteer forms and vendor applications.

When anyone is introduced to someone in Egypt the response may be, I am happier to know you. This is the title of Jeanne Ecks non-fiction book, I Am Happier to Know You. Jeanne spent 5 years in Egypt and writes of her first year there. The things she learned are awesome. Her writing allows the reader to vicariously live the Egyptian way of life. I Am Happier to Know You is filled with observations and comparisons between the Egyptian and our Western way of life. They include women, shopping, workmen, traveling, religious customs and many other things not mentioned here. Her writing contains vivid descriptions: A tent moved like a giant daddy longs legs trying to escape from a dust storm; New growth was sprouting like notes from a piano as it is being dusted; One suitcase that cried uncle and began to spew its contents all over the Cairo baggage claim. Dozens of these fun descriptions are spread throughout the book. A woman is never allowed to be alone with a man who is not her husband, uncle, son, or father. Mo helped Jeanne lease her apartment from his aunt, became her friend, and therefore a man was often available to show her the Egyptian way. The role and treatment of women would take paragraphs to describe. For instance the woman decides to keep

her head covered when she leaves the house though she is not pressured by her family to do so. A man may have four wives and must treat them all equally. There are graphic descriptions of proof of virginity. Several other descriptions of the womans role are included. Jeanne describes her daily trips to the market and the Egyptians treatment of a western woman. The Egyptians have 99 names for God. Islam is a way of life. Muslims pray five times a day. At the end of most chapters Jeanne includes an Egyptian proverb in bold print. A very small flat with good air and sunshine is better than a dark damp palace. The eye is looking but the hand is short and cannot reach it.

A small piece of bread given with love is enough to feed hundreds. These are a few examples of at least 40 of these wonderful proverbs. I Am Happier to Know You is a fun, inspiring, and informational read. I Am Happier to Know You is an award-winning finalist in the Spirituality/General Category for the Best Book Awards. It is available at: www.jeanneeck. com Our next meeting will be at Lifords Books and Fine Art on Thursday, June 20 from 10-11am. We will discuss Out of Africa by Isek Dinesen, a non-fiction story about a woman who managed a plantation in Kenya from 1914 to 1931. Anyone interested in a literary discussion is welcome. Please come!

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I listened with great interest as Steve Browne on KSAT 12 showed the path of Tornado Alley as it went in and out of I-40. It gave me chills as it came right back on top of Moore, OK. I just dont think that I could live there. Then they also mentioned the OK Dust Bowl. There was a very good documentary on about that on Chanel 9 several months ago. There will be an Ice Cream supper at newly refurbished Belmont Community Center in July to thank all of you who contributed to the funding and helping of getting the community center repaired and fixed. It could not have gotten that way without your donations and a lot of hard work by a lot of people. Your prayers and thoughts are needed for the following: Joe Kotwig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Brenda Johnson, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Duncan, Mildred ONeal, Rhonda Pruett, Terrence, Aunt Frances Gandre, Glenn Mikesh, Fletcher Johnson, Lillie Lay, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Bill Bassett, Carol and husband, Margie Menking, Joy Carson, Morgan, Justin, The Bullards, Aunt Pauline Bridenbaugh, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Alton Allen, Lanny Baker, Bob Young, Ann Bond, Marguerite Williams, the family of Ryan Allen; the family of the disasters of the Boston Marathon, the West, TX disasters; and the tragic tornado in Oklahoma, and our military and families I hope that the Ledbetters enjoyed the new community center. I can recall being around maybe ten years old when they started having their reunions at the Belmont Community Center. A lot of them would come over and attend the church services. We appreciated them way

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Engagement

Blood drives slated at several locations


Help us fuel South Texas with the gift of life and keep summertime donations flowing by making an appointment to donate blood. Because students make up more than 20 percent of our donors, we feel the loss while theyre on break. Were hoping your donations help maintain our supply. From June 1 through Sept. 30, all donors who present to donate twice at any neighborhood donor room or mobile blood drive are automatically entered to win one of two Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Throughout the same dates, all presenting donors will be entered into weekly drawings for a $250 gift card and receive a Harley-Davidson themed T-shirt. The need for blood never goes away, so in spirit of motorcyclists, we ask our donors to Donate to Live, Live to Donate this summer. Donate at one of the blood

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back then and we appreciate them now. Since I had a birthday yesterday where I reached that Social Security age, I dont have to think very long about how many years that has been. The 49th Soefje Reunion was reported to have been well attended up near New Braunfels. The swimming pool was said to be a very popular place. I am glad that everyone had a great time. The Belmont Community Center Club had their meeting for the first time in the newly fixed up center. All that needs completion is the dividers in the restroom and the floor. This should be finished shortly. The outside projects still in progress are the front part of the center. All of it is coming along very nicely. Hopefully my foot with its two broken bones will be set tomorrow. It does not pay to have those bones jumping around the slightest ninth of an inch. I hope that I never ever have to deal with this situation again. Pain pills dont even pretend to touch it. I never knew the fibula turned into such a flimsy little old bone down near the ankle. It is not from osteoporosis either. It broke off at slivery angle. Well I think that I have found big old Samson a partner. It is a very cute mostly solid black kitten with just a few flecks of white. She is frisky and playful and should help him run off that 5 or 6 pounds of weight that he has put on since Dililah passed away. He has been a real pest lately aggravating Twerpt and me and just generally getting into things he shouldnt. So this should occupy his time. We will see what happens. Have a good week, and God Bless.

Bradley and Darla Mondin of Seguin are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Jo Mondin, to Clifford Wayne Sandersen, son of Oluf and Beckie Sandersen of Luling. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Evelyn Doege and the late Wilfred Doege, Hazel Mondin and Kenneth Mondin all of Seguin, and the late Nathan Gordon Sr. of Nixon. She is the great granddaughter of Reka Rhoades of Stockdale, Texas. She is a 2005 graduate of Seguin High School. A 2010 graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies, a 2013 Graduate of Lamar University with a Masters in Educational Administration. She is a Teacher with Seguin Independent School District. The prospective groom is the grandson of Eva Denison and the late George Denison, the late Oluf J. and Emma Deen Sandersen all of Luling. He is a 2005 graduate of Luling High School. He is a Supervisor in the Oil Field Industry with FWP in Luling. The couple is planning a Formal wedding July 13, 2013 at Emanuels Lutheran Church in Seguin with Reverend Paul Zwarich officiating.

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Benefit trail ride set


The first ever Memorial Trail Ride in memory of Dyron James Green will be held June 29 in the Brickyard at Independence Park in Gonzales. The ride will begin at 1 p.m. and music will be provided by DJ James White. Cost will be $10 per rider and $7 per plate. Shirts are

drives in your community: Gonzales Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, June 19, 6:30-11 a.m., 1110 Sara DeWitt Dierlam Insurance, Friday, June 21, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 1212 Sara DeWitt First United Methodist Church, Sunday, June 23, 8 a.m.-noon, 426 St. Paul Tyson Foods, Wednesday, June 26, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 2504 Church St. Nixon Holmes Foods, Friday, June 28, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 101 S. Liberty Ave. Donors must show identification before beginning the donation process. Anyone 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with a parental consent form), or at least 17 years of age or older, who weighs at least 110 pounds, and is in good general health may donate blood. For more information, call 800-292-5534 or visit southtexasblood.org.

also available upon request for $10, deadline for orders is June 1. Green was killed in a workplace-related shooting in December 2011. The trail ride event is being held for the benefit of his four children Ajayonia, Dejanae, Niyanna and Devanae. For more information, call Kimberly Green at 830445-6406 or Billy Jones at 830-445-1545. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Service Salute
Navy Chief Petty Officer Thomas L. Roznovsky recently participated in the system evaluation of a Chemically Hardened Expeditionary Medical Facility at Naval Weapons Station Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, Va. Roznovsky is a 1989 graduate of Yoakum High School and joined the Navy Reserve in May 1993. He is the son of Lorene and Jimmie Roznovsky, of Ganado.

ROZNOVSKY

Clinic gets new entrance

A car jumped the curb, knocked down a handicapped parking sign and crashed into the building at 128 S. Moss in Seguin May 29. Police identified the driver of the Ford Crown Victoria as Guillermo Bustamante, 84, of Nixon, who is a patient at Fresenius Medical Care, the dialysis clinic at that location. Bustamante and a patient inside the building were examined by EMS but were not believed to be seriously injured. (Photo by Bob Thaxton/Seguin Gazette)

Sesame Study Club News


The Sesame Study Club met recently at The Heights with Mrs. Percy Pettus and Mrs. William DeBerry serving as co-hostess. Upon arriving the members were served fresh apply cake, nuts, punch and coffee. Mrs. Ralph McGarity presided over the business meeting. Members repeated the club collect and Mrs. Warren Hornung was welcomed as a new member. A short business meeting followed after which Mrs. Ronnie Menking presented the final chapter A Jamaican Story by Malcolm Gladwell from his book Outliers: The Story of Success. The club will meet again in September.

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Summer Reading Program at Library having librarian come every week to read to different classes GVEC Safety Program 2 Vacation Bible Schools Splash days Poppy the Clown to visit and entertain younger children with Texas Mother Goose stories Field trips to Lynn Theatre

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Assemblies of God Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God 320 St. Andrew First Assembly of God 509 E. 3rd St. Nixon New Life Assembly of God Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales Bahai Faith Bahai Faith 621 St. George St. Gonzales Baptist Clark Baptist Church F.M. 794, Gonzales County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley Eastside Baptist Church Seydler Street, Gonzales Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales First Baptist Church 403 N Texas Nixon First Baptist Church Hwy 108 N Smiley

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ 1113 Hastings, Gonzales New Way Church of God in Christ 514 St. Andrew, Gonzales Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Messiah 721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407 Evangelical La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo W. Central at 87 Nixon Full Gospel Camp Valley Full Gospel 7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80 Full Gospel Church 1426 Fisher, Gonzales Lutheran First Evangelical Lutheran 1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Methodist Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A Dewville United Methodist West of FM 1117 on CR 121 First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist 403 E North Main, Flatonia Harris Chapel United Methodist S. Liberty St. Nixon Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood Henson Chapel United Methodist 1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales Monthalia United Methodist CR 112 off 97 Smiley United Methodist 1 blk S. of Hwy 87 Waelder United Methodist 2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97 Webster Chapel A.M.E. 1027 Church St. Gonzales Non-Denominational Agape Ministries 512 St. James, Gonzales Living Waters Fellowship Church 605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales Bread of Life Ministries 613 St. Joseph, Gonzales Cowboy Church of Gonzales County J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Emmanuel Fellowship 1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship Hwy. 80 in Leesville Jesus Holy Ghost Temple 1906 Hickston, Gonzales Lighthouse Church of Our Lord 1805 Weimar, Gonzales New Life Temple for Jesus Christ Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80 River of Life Christian Fellowship 207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500 Two Rivers Bible Church 1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales Inter-Denominational Faith Family Church 1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales Pentecostal Faith Temple Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2 1515 Dallas, Gonzales Temple Bethel Pentecostal 1104 S. Paul, Gonzales Life Changing Church of Gonzales 3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236 Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian Church CR 210 off FM 1116 Presbyterian Church of Gonzales 414 St. Louis, Gonzales Messianic Judaism Congregation Adat HaDerech Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Dont make assumptions this week, Aries. You just cant trust your gut instincts too much right now. Its better to get all of the facts and act accordingly. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Playing matchmaker isnt so easy, Taurus. You have to understand when people are compatible and when there just isnt a spark. Let this one go. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may have to pull back your focus on a problem in order to see it in a new light. Take some time away to regroup and then you can come back at full strength. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

A romantic relationship can be a balancing act, Cancer. You will learn this first hand this week when you have to come to a compromise with your partner. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, dont apologize if you feel like you have to go your own way this week. Even when everyone seems to be going in another direction, sometimes you just have to set your own course. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, while others may not be able to handle the confusion this week, you are fully capable of multi-tasking and making it through unscathed. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may feel more emotionally charged this week but you still have to think with your head and not your heart. A financial decision may need to reassessed. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, look at a situa-

tion with a practical eye. Is this really the best answer for the time being? Although you may be leaning one way, you might want to reconsider. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, you need to get work done this week and that cant happen when you are continually distracted. You might have to nip this one in the bud -- quickly. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A friend needs your support more than ever, Capricorn. Go to great lengths to give this person what they need, even if it means rearranging your schedule. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 An email or other correspondence from a past friend

could stir up feelings you werent ready to deal with right now, Aquarius. Put this on the back burner until you are ready. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you are more interested in independence this week than hanging out in large groups. This includes hanging out with your spouse or partner. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 2 Zachary Quinto, Actor (36) JUNE 4 Bar Refaeli, Model (28) JUNE 5 Mark Wahlberg, Actor (42) JUNE 6 Paul Giamatti, Actor (46) JUNE 7 Dave Navarro, Musician (46)

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