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Exporters’ deal ‘didn’t break rules’ questions have been raised by sev- Schertz and other areas, while
By DAVE MUNDY
manager@gonzalescannon.com
Gonzales Co. eral landowners because the com- SAWS serves primarily San Anto-

3
pany contracted with San Anto- nio.
$ 99 each plus tax The legal advisor to the Gonza- for the water it is permitted to ex- nio Water Systems (SAWS) to sell Attorney Greg Ellis told direc-
les County Underground Water port from Gonzales County, there’s some of its Gonzales County water tors, however, that the district
Choose from 5 Footlong Conservation District told direc- nothing in the district’s rules that after the original permits were ap- would be on “thin ice” if it were to
Flavors tors Tuesday that even though says it can’t. proved. The SSLGC’s original per- attempt to rescind those permits
Chili Cheese • All-American Schertz-Seguin Local Government SSLGC has applied for a renewal mit applications were to transport because of that change in end des-
Chicago
Cheesy Bacon Corporation has shifted customers of its permits in the district, but water to its customers in Seguin, WATER, Page A3

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curtail
residential
1803 St. Joseph, Gonzales ‘RV parks’
672-7090 By STEWART FRAZIER
newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
NIXON —Many citizens
around Nixon want a clean-
er city and demand that
something be done about
it. Their city council mem-
Winterfest lights up
downtown Gonzales.
Nixon
Page A13. bers have been listening,

Weather
and during Tuesday’s regu-
lar December meeting they

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enacted a change in city
ordinance that will prevent
people from living in recre-
ational vehicles aside from
designated RV parks.
The old policy allowed
people to live in an RV
parked at a house for six
months before it had to be
disconnected and unoccu-
pied for another six months.
Then it could be reconnect-
830-672-8585 ed for another six months,
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renewing the cycle.
However, City Manager
THURSDAY Manuel Zepeda said some
High-69 of those RV residents were
Low-56 apparently taking advantage
PM Showers of the policy, staying con-
nected beyond the cutoff
date and getting free utili-
ties from the city. Council
FRIDAY members also said they
High-73 believe citizens are renting
Low-54 their RVs out as well.
AM Clouds Moving the RVs a desig-
nated park will help the city
with utilities, but it will also
SATURDAY help improve the image of
High-73 Nixon’s residential areas,
Low-57 Zepeda said.
Cloudy After quorum was es-
Advice for parents of toddlers: when you hand your toddler a snowball, you can expect with reasonable tablished, the meeting got
certainty they WILL give it back to you ... just not always the same way you handed it to them. Valorie Daniel underway with the ac-
reacts as 4-year-old Reagan Lynn prepares to “ice” her during the fun at the annual Lights of Love celebration ceptance of the November
SUNDAY at Gonzales Memorial Hospital Dec. 4. The Hospital Foundation furnished a pile of artificial snow for local meeting minutes as well as
High-72 youngsters to revel in while waiting to meet Santa. More pictures, Page A14. (Photo by Dave Mundy) NIXON, Page A3
Low-58
PM T-Storms
Kolkhorst Trustees OK start of
MONDAY
High-69
wins seat site work at expected
Low-46
T-Storms in Senate new GHS campus
By DAVE MUNDY By DAVE MUNDY Gonzales ISD
TUESDAY manager@gonzalescannon.com manager@gonzalescannon.com
purchased recently by the
High-58 Even as several construc-
State Representative Lois tion projects get underway district following voter ap-
Low- 42
Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) will to expand campuses in proval last year of $24.9
Sunny
be the new State Senator for Gonzales ISD as part of a million in bonds. That site
much of the Gonzales re- recently-approved bond is- is anticipated to become
gion. sue, the district is already the future site of Gonzales
WEDNESDAY Kolkorst on Saturday looking ahead to its next High School.
High-60 scored a victory in a five- phase of growth. Trustees made the deci-
Low- 49 candidate special election GISD trustees on Mon- sion following a discus-
Ptly Cloudy day approved the start of sion in executive session.
Decision 2014 site work, including bull- Original discussions about
the site earlier this year
dozing and root plow-
to succeed State Sen. Glenn ing, on a 49.2-acre site GISD, Page A3
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balloting, winning 7,523
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Gonzales waste collection program to change in February

By DAVE MUNDY
manager@gonzalescannon.com
Gonzales City Council on
Dec. 2 gave the go-ahead for
City Manager Allen Barnes
to negotiate a contract with
Texas Disposal Services for
garbage collection in the city,
and Barnes this week said
city residents should be get-
ting contacted by TDS short-
ly after the holidays.
Council approved award-
ing the contract to TDS at its
November meeting.
The new system will cut
curbside garbage collection
to once per week, but TDS
will provide residential cus-
tomers with 95-gallon bins.
The company will also pro-
vide a second, color-coded
Gonzales
Price cleanup in the spring
and our fall cleanup, but this
will help people get rid of
those bulky items. They will
have to call TDS to schedule
the logistics, but it’s a big
step.”
Also still being negotiated
is pickup of yards of yard
waste such as limbs or weeds,
Barnes said.
“The prices and services
are set,” he said. “I think for
most people it won’t be much
different than it is now, about
$15.60 per month.” Waelder VFD, Gonzales County Sheriff and DPS responded to an accident on eastbound I-10 between mile
The new waste collection marker 651 and 652, in the Waelder area.Officials on the scene said a white Cadillac SUV towing a black Jeep
program is scheduled to be- had a tire blowout, causing both vehicles to run off the highway. There were no injuries reported. (Photo by
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Expo Center project finally gets underway

bin for recyclables, which
will be picked up every other
week.
“A lot of the Council
members had wanted a cen-
tralized location for recy-
cling rather than curbside,
but when they cost it out,
that central location was
more expensive than curb-
side,” he said. “It was agreed
to do the recycling every
other week.”
He said the recycling
would “probably” be on
Wednesdays but the final
details on that were among
the minor items still being
ironed out.
“One new thing is peo-
ple will be able to have up
to five cubic yards of bulk
pickup each year,” Barnes
said. “We’ll still have our Jim
By DAVE MUNDY
manager@gonzalescannon.com
A long-talked-about exposition
center at JB Wells Park is finally
in the planning stages after ap-
proval Dec. 2 by City Council of a
proposed location and cost for the
center.
City Manager Allen Barnes said
this week that many of the issues
surrounding the development
had been worked out in a Council
workshop meeting Nov. 13, and
that he hopes to get the green light
to proceed with the project at the
upcoming January meeting.
“What we talked about in that
workshop was they asked me what
we needed, and I told them ‘I need
a number (cost).’ We generally
Gonzales
talked in and around the $3 mil-
lion range for 30,000 square feet,”
he said.
The initial proposal approved by
Council included a 10 percent con-
tingency for a total cost of about
$3.3 million.
“Regardless, we’re going to build
to the amount allocated,” he said.
As proposed, the facility would
be built adjacent to the current
open-air pavilion to maximize
utilization of that space as well.
A Council-appointed commit-
tee of Barnes, Council members
Lorenzo Hernandez and Clarence
Opiela and JB Welsl Park Advi-
sory Board member Suzanne Sex-
ton will meet again in December
to further flesh out details of the
project with architect Tim Ges-
cheidle, and Barnes said he hopes
to be able to present a more final-
ized picture to the full Council in
January.
“We’re consulting with Texas
Parks & Wildlife to make sure this
all meets their approval,” Barnes
said. Because a TP&W grant was
used in the initial development of
the park, it has a stake in how the
park is developed.
“The Texas Historical Commis-
sion has already said that as long
as it doesn’t involve the (Santa
Ana) Mound, they’re good with it,
so we’re just making sure TPW is
on-board,” he added.
Also during the Dec. 2 meeting,
Council received an update from
Schneider Engineering about
seeking re-permitting for the city’s
hydroelectric station. That 20-year
permit expires in 2020, but the
process normally takes about five
years.
“The estimated cost to re-license
is about $270-275,000, while the
cost to decommission could go as
high as $5.8 million,” he said. “To
me, that’s a no-brainer.”
Council also approved modi-
fication to its service agreement
with the Lower Colorado River
Authority for wholesale electric
costs. That modification will allow
the city to release an additional
five percent of its load require-
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Details slim on shooting

Cannon News Services
newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
NIXON — Details remain unavailable
about an officer-involed shooting last
week in Nixon.
A statement from NIxon Police Chief
Mario Hernandez reads:
“On December 5th, 2014, at about
7:37 p.m., an officer with Nixon Police
Department was involved in an on duty
shooting in the city of NIxon. At this
time, the incident is being investigated
by the Texas Rangers. It is unknown if
anyone was struck by the shot, as there
is no further information being released
at this time.”
The statement did not indicate wheth-
er or not the shot was fired at a suspect,
nor whether anyone was injured in the
incident. The Cannon will publish de-
tails when they become available.

NIXON: Council OKs policy

Continued from page A1
the month’s financial statements and un-
paid bills. Afterwards, citizen Donald
Hoffman spoke to the council briefly about
beautifying the area around the Historic
marker located downtown. The council
was interested in helping, providing Hoff-
man got with the city about bids for the
project. Hoffman agreed, and the coun-
cil scheduled the matter for next month’s
meeting.
Next, the council accepted the resigna-
tion of Municipal Judge Richard Jackson.
They presented him with a plaque to honor
his service to the Nixon community, and
he thanked everyone for allowing him to
serve them. In his place, the council ap-
pointed Judge Daryl Becker as Municipal
Judge.
Afterwards, the council heard the Fire
Department report. Fire Chief Mendez
told the council that the department has
three new members and that they have to
renew their tax I.D. He also outlined his
department’s plan to improve their bar-
beque area and asked the council for help
with funding. They agreed to pay for half
of the project.
The Police Report followed, and Chief
Mario Hernandez kept it short. At the end,
he officially thanked Officer Jerry Airola
for his role in a Nov. 30 incident. Chief
Hernandez presented Airola with a Letter
of Achievement that will be added to his
personal file.
In the final piece of business, the council A very generous (and anonymous) donor has prepaid adoption fees for the next
heard the City Administrator’s report. He 100 cats adopted from FOGAS, so the cost to adopters will be FREE rather than
reminded the council that the Nixon Area the regular $75. “We are so thankful for this gift, especially coming at this time
Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christ- of year when we should all be reflecting on love and harmony,” said Mary Anne
mas drawing Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. MacLean, spokesperson for FOGAS. This donation will allow FOGAS to place
There will be music, food, and festivites, wonderful, loving, spayed/neutered cats in good, qualified homes without the
and the drawing will be held for numerous financial barrier of an adoption fee. Screening potential adopters to insure that
gifts donated by Nixon merchants. He then they will be good pet owners will use the same criteria as always. FOGAS is lo-
mentioned a number of changes to the city cated at 505 Saint Francis Street in downtown Gonzales and adoption hours are
employee handbook for council members M-F 3-5 pm, Sat. 1-4 or call 830-857-1616.
GISD: Growth occupies Board
to consider before their next meeting so
that they can take action of them.

WATER: Rules don’t prohibit Continued from page A1

had indicated the new GHS campus might

Opiela.
The board also approved a re-arrange-
ment of portable buildings at the North

re-sale of permitted water be 5-7 years down the road.

Continued from page A1
tination.
“Once the permit is granted, the district
has no control over it,” Ellis said. “I would
think the district would be on thin ice.
There is no statutory justification for at-
tacking that use.”
Landowners Pat Rosato and Sallie
Ploeger spoke during the public comment
portion of the meeting on water transport
issues, and Rosato has been outspoken in
contending that because SSLGC changed
its end customer, it had “violated its con-
tract” with the district.
“I don’t think there’s any doubt they in-
tended to circumvent your rules,” Rosato
said.
Ellis, however, said there’s nothing in the
district’s rules which prohibits a producer
from selling water to anyone they want to.
doesn’t seem fair (to local landowners) to
keep having water exported.”
The district’s rewrite of its rules is ex-
pected to begin taking final shape in Janu-
ary, and the Board of Directors will likely
be able to vote on a final version following
a public hearing in February.
In other acttion, directors approved
dropping a protest to a disposal well ap-
plication by Clear Water Resources after
the company provided assurances it would
follow the district’s recommendations on
well safety. Directors also approved a pro-
duction permit by Fortress Environmental
and gave one-year temporary approval to a
permit application by the Gonzales County
Water Supply Corp. pending the rules re-
write.
The Board also directed General Manag-
er Greg Sengelmann to investigate the pos-
sible change of use by a well owner whose
“We had a good discussion, and what
we’re going to do is clear the site so we can
get a good topographical study,’ Super-
intendent Dr. Kim Strozier said. “We just
want to go ahead and look at the possibili-
ties so that if our growth continues, we’ll
be ready.”
The district has not announced any plans
for re-arrangement of campuses if GHS
moves to the new site, but it is likely that
Gonzales Junior High would move over
to occupy the current high-school cam-
pus, while Apache Field and its parking lot
would be returned to the City of Gonzales.
In other action Monday, Trustees ap-
proved naming Matthew Camarillo as the
district’s new police chief. Camarillo is cur-
rently a Gonzales PD officer and serves as
the city’s School Resource Officer. He will
officially switch uniforms Jan. 12, 2015.
Trustees also named Jay Huffty as the
Director of Maintenance, joining Clarence
Avenue campus. Two of the current por-
tables will be moved to the other side of
the campus to make room for new co9n-
struction, while a third portable will be re-
moved from the site and demolished.
Trustees also approved the district’s an-
nual Financial Audit, which included for
the first time in a number of years a “find-
ing.”
“A clean opinion is what you want ...
this year there was one finding,” said Jerry
Floyd of Floyd & Gindler, who handled
the audit. “It’s more of an internal techni-
cal issue, a lot of times if it was a regular
program you wouldn’t even mention it, but
it was on a federal program and they have
different requirements.”
Floyd emphasized, however, that the
flaw was a very minor one.
“There was no change in the numbers,”
he said. “The money was spent correctly.
It’s just that there was a piece of paper that
was missing and we had to go find it.”

ELECTION: Kolkhorst wins

“I’m failing to find where we have a
specified violation of the rules,” Ellis said.
“I didn’t find anything in the application or
the permits that said (water) had to be used
only by Schertz-Seguin customers. The
justification for their demand was the re-
gional water plan, and that includes Bexar
County. If they were wanting to sell water
to Victoria or Del Rio or somewhere out of
the region, then maybe ... I think we need
to be something more concrete than that.
You can put any conditions you want on a
permit, but there has to be justification.”
He said the SSLGC permits are for pub-
lic-use water, and it would be different if
the company had applied for, say, industri-
ual use and then begun producing a public
supply.
“I don’t see that type of bait-and-switch
here,” Ellis added.
Ploeger said the district, which is cur-
rently working on an update to its rules,
should strongly consider allowing any ex-
porting of the county’s water in the future.
“I’m concerned about the number of
wells that need mitigating each month,”
she said. “With the extended drought, it
well was grandfathered under district rules
for irrigation but may now be selling his
water for industrial purposes. Sengelman
was also directed to contact the property
owner of the Norte Oil & Gas site in Pil-
grim where an un-permitted well has been
seen in industrial use on several occasions.
Directors also gave approval for mitiga-
tion work on several wells, including an
especially problematic situation on a well
at TNT Farms, where water exporters have
recently drilled new wells nearby.
“I built this farm in 2008 and didn’t have
a problem ... but now it’s down to a gallon a
minute,” said Tom Lester Jr. “I have 173,000
birds (chickens) on this farm.”
Mitigation Manager Link Benson
showed directors a video of a camera
which had been lowered into Lester’s well
showing the well was perforated at about
1,450 feet but that very little was flowing
into the well in spite of the fact the well
level had lowered only slightly. The Board
directed Benson to begin mitigation work
to open the perforations using a combina-
tion of sonic and chemical means.
Continued from page A1
votes, or 34.31 percent. The other three
candidates included Democrat Cindy
Drabek (4.8 percent), Republican Charles
Gregory (1.98 percent) and Democrat
Christian E. Hawkins (3.25 percent).
“I’m excited to work with my colleagues
in the State Senate, Governor-Elect Abbott,
and Lt. Governor-Elect Dan Patrick in the
next legislative session,” Kolkhorst said in a
prepared statement. “We have an opportu-
nity to have the most conservative session
in recent history, responding to the de-
mand of the voters of Texas. I cannot thank
the voters of District 18 enough. I’m truly
humbled by the results.”
The Texas Constitution barred Hegar
from holding both his State Senate seat and
the Comptroller’s office, and he submitted
his resignation letter to Governor Perry
last month. Perry promptly set the special
election date for Dec. 8.
Kolkhorst was widely viewed as the more
supported candidate, securing endorse-
ments from Texas Right to Life, Texans for
Fiscal Responsibility, Young Conservatives
of Texas, as well as Perry and Attorney
General and Governor-elect Greg Abbott,
although Gates was able to tout support
from former Congressman Ron Paul.
Kolkhorst had another key advantage in
not only being endorsed by Hegar, but sev-
eral of Hegar’s campaign staffers assisted
her campaign.
A special election will now be called to
fill Kolkhorst’s District 13 seat, which cov-
ers Lavaca, Austin, Burleson, Grimes, Aus-
tin, Fayette and Washington counties.
A special election will also be called to
fill the House District 14 seat being vacated
Jan. 14 tim Tim Kleinschmidt (R-Lexing-
ton). Kleinschmidt will retain the seat long
enough to vote for Joe Straus as Speaker of
the House before resigning to take a post
with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
The special election for that seat could take
place in March.

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Differ with my opinions, but don’t make it personal, kid

Dear Little Joe:
That was a stupid thing to do,
son.
It is unseemly for me to engage
in a war of wits with someone
who lacks them, but a few points
should be addressed.
Many years ago — about the
time, I would imagine, that your
momma and your daddy were
getting acquainted — a gentle-
man named Roy who was the
operator of another newspaper
welcomed me to Orange with a
few columns containing personal
attacks against me which crossed
the line from “difference of opin-
ion” to slander. I’m very sorry to
see that you have chosen to de-
mean your position by following
Roy’s lead.
Roy is out of business these
days, by the way. I’m still kicking.
It is sad, because I had been
greatly pleased by the change in
leadership at The Inquirer since
the sacking of the third publisher
in as many years. I thought per-
haps we had reached the point of
mutual tolerance and respect, a
live-and-let-live existence.
Well, I’m 3-0 with y’all so far.
Might as well shoot for four.
Dances with
Chihuahuas
Dave
Mundy
Editor and
Publisher
You may be wondering why
there has been so much turnover
at The Inquirer in recent years —
and why several former Inquirer
people now work at The Cannon.
I would suggest that it has some-
thing to do with honesty, integ-
rity and fairness.
I know you weren’t here when
The Cannon got started — but
we’re here because your publica-
tion didn’t do its job. The citizens
of Gonzales demanded a newspa-
per which would perform its duty
as a watchdog over government,
and those citizens banded togeth-
er to create The Cannon.
It was The Cannon which pur-
sued reports of voter fraud when
your paper refused to do so. It
was The Cannon which pursued
reports that a former city manag-
er might be engaging in activity
without the authorization of City
Council — and later obtained
photographic evidence of same
— while the Inquirer’s manage-
ment steadfastly refused to look
into the story.
It was The Cannon which
pointedly refused to endorse any-
one in local political races, even
as The Inquirer ran front-page
editorials publicly attacking can-
didates it didn’t like.
Should I also point out that
The Cannon didn’t slander a local
day-care center’s personnel and
ownership in an attempt to create
a headline? We were professional
and asked the right questions
to find the truth and didn’t try
to “spin” the answers to suit our
headline.
And what’s more, we didn’t
ghost-write the story and put
someone else’s name on it. I’m
still rather amazed they didn’t sue
y’all for libel.
Nor did The Cannon slander
anyone who was assaulted in an
altercation at a bar simply be-
cause that person used to work
for us.
The Cannon’s advertising rep-
resentatives don’t run around
town telling untruths about other
organizations. We don’t claim you
guys are “going out of business.”
You’ll also notice we also don’t
run some of the promotions you
guys run, since they’re not hon-
est promotions. The “Readers
Choice” awards, for example, al-
ways go to whoever buys the big-
gest ads. We don’t lie to our ad-
vertisers like that.
We also don’t take our march-
ing orders from corporate man-
agement hundreds of miles away.
Our assets belong to our share-
holders, local citizens: they’re
not being held as collateral on a
house in Elgin.
We don’t claim to have “20,000
readers” or whatever outlandish
number you guys have dreamed
up this week in an attempt to con-
vince advertisers you have more
circulation than you actually do.
We have more paid subscriptions
and rack sales than you do — and
that number is verified and pub-
lished by the Texas Press Associa-
tion.
We’re the Paper of Record for
the city not because we are so
much bigger, but because over
the years we’ve demonstrated our
commitment to honesty, integrity
and fairness repeatedly.
The case in question, however,
is about my opinion about the lu-
natics running amok in Ferguson,
Missouri. I questioned why there
is outrage over a grand jury’s find-
ing that a duly authorized law en-
forcement officer acted within the
law in gunning down a physically
much larger thug who was trying
to hurt him, when there is no out-
rage over the thousands of more
heinous crimes within the black
communities in America.
Your column implies that the
incident was “police brutality” and
that I could not understand why
because I’m a racist white man.
That would be like me saying you
can’t understand sports because
you have a — shall we say? — less-
than-athletic physique.
I fully support your right to
hold and spew progressive opin-
ions, Joe. You have the right to
disagree with me on every single
point I make. Unlike you, I served
six years in uniform defending
that right to hold contrary view-
points.
But don’t make it personal, kid.

Santa, why is it ‘bad’ to ask for

a Constitutional government?
Dear Santa,
Apparently I’ve been a bad boy this year El Conservador
again, because I’m not getting invited to any
important “reindeer games” during this Christ-
George
mas season. Rodriguez
Santa, you know I’m an outspoken opinion
writer and radio webcaster, and I am unique in
many ways. I am an American of Mexican de-
scent, fully bi-lingual, born and raised in south
Texas, and in a traditional home (two parents, George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident and is
Executive Director of the South Texas Political Al-
one from each gender). liance.
I guess my “radical” upbringing is what
causes me to regularly offend some people, par- Was I also bad boy to criticize how Fischer’s
ticularly politically correct people. comments were reported by the liberal press?
For example, I offended liberals who use the Hispanic and Anglo reporters, like Nathan

The Ferguson charade,

race card to defend their position. Gonzalez with the Rothenberg Political Re-
Texas State Representative Trey Martinez port and Ross Ramsey with the Texas Tribune,
Fisher said, “You either have to be brown or be found no problem with Fischer’s overt racist
brown at heart,” about the Texas House’s Mexi- comments. I bet if a conservative made those

when facts don’t matter

can American Legislative Caucus’ philosophy
of accepting non-Latino legislators to their
group.
Fischer also called white Republican Texans
“gringos” and “pendejos” during the recent
campaign.
Was I a bad boy when I asked if he was try-
ing be “macho barrio Mexican” to compensate
for his last name? Was it bad for me to ask who
died and made Fischer the gatekeeper of what
or who is brown or Hispanic in politics, or was
it bad to ask what kind of brown or Hispanic
last name is Fischer anyway?
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comments, “racism” would have been the word
of the day.
Apparently, I have also offended illegal im-
migrants, Spanish language media, and most
liberals when I asked, what part of the word “il-
legal” don’t they understand? If you entered the
U.S. illegally, for whatever reason, at whatever
age, why should you be rewarded in any form
or fashion? Shouldn’t everyone stand in line to
enter the greatest nation in the world, even if it
is a long line?
Santa, I guess I also offended those Republi-
cans who believe in politics not principles, who
said one thing during the campaign, and then
act another way when in office.
But don’t you think candidates should be
honest with voters about their positions, and
not pretend to be conservative? Is it bad man-
ners to remind them of their commitment to
those who voted them into office?
Or should we let them be like President
Obama who “hears those who did not vote”?
Santa, I’m considered a “bomb thrower” and
“outrageous”, but I think I express my honest
opinions. I don’t need friends who are politi-
cians. I want politicians who are honest.
All I want for Christmas are politicians who
will follow the Constitution, and who will pro-
tect my personal freedom, who will support
economic growth by reducing government
involvement, and who will reduce the national,
state, and local debts…and I will promise to be
good next year.
The White House response to Ferguson
wouldn’t be complete without a meeting with
Al Sharpton, the infamous agitator who has
become President Barack Obama’s “go-to man
on race,” in the words of a Politico headline
from last August.
So Sharpton was inevitably one of the
civil-rights leaders at the White House. The
president no doubt passed up the opportunity
to direct Sharpton to the Treasury Department
up the street, which would surely love to have
him visit and make good on all the taxes he
has avoided paying through the years.
A New York Times report found that there
are $4.5 million in state and federal tax liens
against him and his businesses. If the rest of
the country had Sharpton’s accountant, there
would be no reason for anyone to call for tax
cuts. Our complex and onerous tax code would
be rendered irrelevant by simple nonpayment.
Sharpton has leveraged himself into
respectability with the Democratic
establishment by making himself central to
any national racial controversy. By rights, he
should have given up any pretense to criminal
forensics after his defamatory role in the
Tawana Brawley hoax in the 1980s, but there
he was at Ferguson, Mo., suggesting the worst
despite what turned out to be strong evidence
that Officer Darren Wilson acted lawfully.
When the grand jury found there was
Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the Na-
tional Review and a syndicated
columnist for King Features
Syndicate.
insufficient evidence to indict Wilson,
Sharpton pronounced that the Ferguson
protesters had lost the battle, but not the war.
What are they going to do to win, go out and
find another cop to falsely accuse of a racial
assassination and attempt to railroad into an
indictment and conviction?
The Ferguson story has progressed from the
tragedy of the initial incident to the outrage
of the violence of the protests to a new phase
of charade. The federal government must
pretend to do something because it must ... do
something.
But what national initiative is going to stop
police officers from defending themselves
when they feel as if they are under mortal
threat, as Officer Wilson says he did?
The president wants funding for more
body-worn cameras for local police, a worthy-
enough experiment. But such a camera,
assuming that what it captured was consistent
with the most credible evidence, would have
served to vindicate Wilson’s version of events
rather than the protestors’ narrative of an
extralegal killing.
The most needful reform in Ferguson
and surrounding communities, per the
excellent reporting of Radley Balko of The
Washington Post, is the end of the obnoxious
and parasitic practice of squeezing revenue
out of residents with fines from traffic and
other petty offenses. This creates an incentive
for police to hassle motorists and is especially
burdensome to poor residents. Since this
issue is exceedingly local and dull, almost no
one talks about it.
The facts have stopped mattering in
Ferguson, if they ever did. It is probably
destined to live on in the roll call of locales,
like Selma and Birmingham, that are
bywords for civil-rights abuses. Never mind
that this distorts what happened in Ferguson
and belittles the memory of past civil-rights
battles. There are too many people too vested
in the myth, with Al Sharpton leading the
way.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

(c) 2014 by King Features Synd., Inc.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014 The Cannon Page A5

Facts don’t seem to matter

when all you want is a riot
The mess in Ferguson that spread to other
cities is an embarrassment to all thinking As I See It
people. Color makes no difference. Black,
white, brown, green it does not matter.
Facts are facts and just saying something Jon
again and again does not make it so.
This is exactly what happened. Michael
Brown’s partner, Dorian Johnson, started
Harris
the entire “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” story.
That story took on a life of its own and was Jon Harris is an Army retiree and former law enforce-
repeated time and time again by the media ment officer in Gonzales County and now retired from
without any checking or care about what re- a second career as a civilian military dog handler in the
ally happened. Middle East. He lives in Edwards County.
Some witnesses said Brown was shot less than 90 seconds from beginning to
in the back. Autopsies, all three of them, end.

Letters to the Editor

It is cowardly to kill an unarmed man, period
Dear Editor,
In response to Dave Mundy’s column in
last week’s paper, I’d like to offer a view of
my own. You ask the question, “Where is
the outrage over black on black violence?” I
ask this question: “Why does there have to
be a label or distinction put on violence?”
People of all races kill one another. I guess
when you think about it, we have Cain to
thank for that.
You also ask the hypothetical question,
“What if Brown had been killed by other
black gang members?” Well, the fact is, he
wasn’t. He was unarmed and killed by a
white police officer. Now let me ask a hy-
pothetical question: “If a black policeman
had killed a white unarmed teenage boy do
you at least think there would have been an
indictment?”
You really made Brown’s mother seem
to be unfit by saying that she had no par-
enting skills becauyse he lived with his
grandmother. I’m sure you must have
researched that thoroughly because I’m
wondering how you know anything about
her household. Even if Brown was raised
by his grandmother there may have been
other circumstances that you know noth-
Vela needs to decide who’s side he’s on
Dear Editor,
Your “guest commentary” written by
far left wing Rep.Filemon Vela is begging
for a rebuttal. first let me say that no one
invited these illegal immigrants into the
U.S. they snuck into this country under
cover of darkness refusing to through legal
channels. They separated themselves from
their families in their country of origin
of their own free will and accord. By the
way, of the illegals here that do have jobs,
how much of their wages are spent here
and how much is sent to their country of
origin? Just wondering, money leaving the
U.S. is not beneficial to the U.S.
Most, if not all (illegals) are living here
on some if not several forms of taxpay-
er handouts and now these people are
screaming because most U.S. citizens want
them to go home and, if they return, go
through the legal process. If the U.S. needs
more people and if someone wants to im-
migrate here, good, we have a deal, other-
wise stay home.
Vela says Obama was rational, not ex-
tremist in his amnesty agenda. Obama is
the ultimate extremist. everything Obama
has done and/or said since his first innau-
gration, was designed to kill the United
States of America, and if you do not know
that, I would like to know what part of the
milky way galaxy do you reside? May I also
ing about. For you to attack his mother like
that was unwarranted and unprofessional.
It leaves little doubt as to how you were
raised.
You said so many hateful things in your
column, but I do agree with you that peo-
ple must take responsibility for themselves.
I also think that police officers should take
the responsibility to use good judgement
when confronted with a situation. In my
view, it is a cowardly act for a police offi-
cer to kill an unarmed person, especially
when there are so many other ways to de-
fuse a situation. Those who are afraid and
make the decision to use deadly force on
unarmed people should decide whether or
not they are incapable of making a rational
decision, and truly cut out to be a police
officer.
In conclusion, I would just like to ask
one more question. Our police officers
are supposed to be held in high regard —
honored, respected, glorified and heroic.
Where are the honor, glory and heroics in
killing unarmed people?
David Tucy
Gonzales
ask what part of “illegal” do you not un-
derstand?
Vela also says letting them stay in this
country would be an economic benefit to
the U.S. May I point out the U.S. taxpay-
er supports most of them by government
doles such a free medicine, free medi-
cal care, free housing, food stamps, free
education for children, free breakfast, free
lunches, free legal care.
Should I stop here or continue? Think
I’ll continue. have you looked at the coun-
ty sheriffs’s reports of the various counties
in the 34th district? Our law enforcement
agencies are literally swamped with illegals.
Think that is good and economical?
This is the same old liberal song and dance
that Jimmie Carter gave us with his amnesty
program 25 or 30 years ago and obviously,
that one didn’t work either ... and then finally
we get to the old liberal standby, “we are an
immigrant country”. Well Mr. Vela, every
country in the history of mankind was an
immigrant country at some point in it’s his-
tory. 300 years ago this country needed peo-
ple. Today, we need no more, we are full up.
A country is just like a ship at sea, it can
only support so many before it sinks, and
the water is high and rising as we speak.
Jack Dunn
Stockdale
showed that there were no wounds to Mi-
chael Brown in the back.
Some witnesses said Michael Brown had
his hands up. Several of those witnesses
were later proved to not have seen the in-
cident, but were only repeating what they
were told or had heard. Other witnesses
said Michael Brown did not have his hands
up.
Remember, Michael Brown had just com-
mitted a strong-armed robbery minutes
earlier. The film of that robbery also showed
Brown, after the robbery is over, reenter the
store and again confront the store employee.
This shows the frame of mind Brown was in.
In the robbery, he re-entered into conflict
after the initial event.
In the shooting, this is also the case. The
evidence, the credible witness testimony,
as well as the physical evidence, shows that
Michael Brown ran away from the officer
after the initial encounter and then turned
and re-entered the situation as he charged
the officer. Michael Brown did exactly what
he had done earlier in the robbery, he re-
engaged.
Some witnesses said the officer, while
still sitting in his police Chevy Tahoe, tried
to pull Brown into the patrol car through
the window. This would have pulled
Brown in and on top of the officer. Clearly
this is not what happened. Michael Brown
was 6 foot 4 and almost 300 pounds. That
is a lot to pull through a window when you
are sitting in the car. Undoubtedly what
witnesses saw was the physical altercation
between Officer Wilson and Brown at the
vehicle door.
The first shots fired were inside the po-
lice vehicle. This was because Brown was
struggling with Officer Wilson through the
open window of the vehicle and he, Brown,
was attempting to get to Officer Wilson’s
firearm.
At that point, this is a life and death fight.
All officers know that if the attacker takes
their firearm, they are now unarmed, de-
fenseless, and more times than not will have
that weapon used against them. Last year,
by the way, 1 in 5 officers killed in the line
of duty were killed with their own weapons.
All officers know it is a life and death situa-
tion when there is a fight for the gun.
Why was Brown shot so many times?
Brown was hit with six bullets from Officer
Wilson’s pistol. The various medical exam-
iners that did the three autopsies agree that
only the last round fired by Officer Wilson
was incapacitating. That round entered
the top of Brown’s head. The angle shows
that Brown was facing the officer with his
head lowered which is consistent with the
testimony that Brown was charging or ap-
proaching the officer, as in a football rush.
None of the other bullet impacts would
have stopped Brown from advancing im-
mediately. Lastly, this entire incident took
These are the facts but unfortunately
they don’t seem to matter a bit. Members
of Congress, football players, and others
that certainly know better (or should) are
using the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” mantra
to make a point about the perceived injus-
tice.
Problem here is there was no injustice,
except to all the business owners, citizens
that were terrorized, and the community
that was torn apart and literally burned to
the ground over a falsehood.
The great (self-appointed) civil rights
leaders, namely Al Sharpton and Jesse
Jackson, jumped on the bandwagon and
stoked the fires. It is interesting to remem-
ber that without a racial uprising these two
have nothing to do. They live off the news
media and do nothing to help anyone ex-
cept themselves.
The real tragedy is the harm to race re-
lations this event, yes event, has caused.
People watch what they saw on TV and just
ran with it; also remember all the news me-
dia outlets ran with a story, mostly wrong
and untrue, without any facts. They ran
with the story, the version that made good
press, way before the facts were presented.
The damage as I see it, is to African
American people more than anything else.
The specter of looting and destruction in
Ferguson did nothing except make a ter-
rible picture of the people that live in that
community.
Those pictures and video of the protest-
ers destroying their own property, their
own community, destroying their own jobs
and stores makes no sense to most think-
ing people regardless of color. Those ac-
tions put forth a racist view. Those actions
convince and incite more racism, not solve
anything.
The actions of the professional race baiters
like Sharpton, Jackson, Farrakhan and others
that make their living fanning the flames of
racism is appalling. What is more appall-
ing to me are those that follow them without
making a decision, a truly educated decision
based on facts for themselves.
It is high time we look at facts and not slo-
gans. It is high time we look at reality and
not perceived stories that are packaged and
fed to us.
Is there a problem with black men being
killed in this country? Damn right there
is, but it is not by the police. Most African
Americans that are killed are killed by those
of the same race, again, not the police.
Oh, here is another news flash. Most
whites that are killed are killed by whites,
and more whites are killed by the police
than blacks. These facts are easily obtained
from the FBI or the Center for Disease Con-
trol. If you don’t believe these facts, which
is the main theme of this article, please look
them up.
That’s how I see it.

A look into the mind of the Middle Eastern man

This is an edited transcript
of an interview with Iraq
and Afghanistan veteran
John McKeown heard on the
“News from the Camphouse”
on KULM 98.3 FM.
Brune: One aspect of this
program is to deliver insights
into other cultures. What
notions, ideas, and customs
make other cultures behave
differently? And then, how
does their thinking and ac-
tions affect us? Recently,
we interviewed a lady who
spent many years in Indone-
sia. From her we learned that
Indonesia is a communal so-
ciety and an overriding con-
sensus amongst the populace
relates “freedom” to “self-
ishness”. It is also interest-
ing knowing that President
Obama spent many forma-
tive years in Indonesia, and
his step-father was from that
dissent. After that, it is easier
to look at his upbringing, the
books he’s written, and the
Looking Down
from the Saddle
Herman
Brune
Herman Brune is a freelance writer,
radio personality and author based
in Colorado County.
votes and actions he’s taken
in elected office with some
understanding.
Today, we’re delving into
Middle Eastern culture. For
starters: John would you
please tell us the amount of
time you spent overseas.
McKeown: I went over-
seas from 2001 to 2012. I
was with Special Forces for
a long time and was all over
the Middle East.
Brune: Would you give us
an overview of the countries
that are supposed to be our
friends? Do the people of
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,
and Qatar think of Ameri-
cans as their friends?
McKeown: Perspectives
and points of view may
be determined, by Middle
Easterners, in accordance
with “who their father was
or what family they belong
to”, or, by allegiances to a
religion or political party. It
may depend also on geog-
raphy, topography, or their
resources. These are all vari-
ables that contribute to their
thinking and attitudes.
It is very different from
the U.S. We have a society
that believes in freedom of
education. If we want to re-
search we can go to the li-
brary or internet. We have
the freedom to pick and
choose what type of infor-
mation we want to receive.
Middle Eastern countries
don’t have the same view on
the “right” to an education as
the U.S.
Middle Easterners view
Americans as being all rich
and believe there is no suf-
fering in the U.S. They don’t
see that we could possibly
understand the suffering and
poverty in their countries.
This becomes a point of
contention. It’s not that this
makes the average Middle
Eastern man hate us, but it’s
a major point that is misun-
derstood. They don’t under-
stand American culture and
we don’t understand them.
Brune: Is there a middle
class?
McKeown: There is always
a merchant class. However,
the middle class may be de-
rived from social status. A
person may be from the right
family, have many friends,
much influence with many
people, but no money – and
be considered as middle
class. Economic status does
not change whether a person
comes from the right fam-
ily and is influential in their
community.
This is a theme that we
should be able to under-
stand. When you think of
early Americans and im-
migrants coming to a new
country – much of what
makes them who they are is
their beliefs and the social
status that they have in their
own groups.
In the end – it’s not up
to us to judge. It’s up to us
whether we want to build re-
lationships with these coun-
tries and understand their
points of view.
In certain countries there
are certainly people with
enormous wealth. At the
same time there are people
in severe poverty. They may
not see the inequalities. They
only know their roles in soci-
ety and life.
Brune: There is extreme
wealth and extreme poverty.
Would you call their form of
government socialist?
McKeown: I think there
is a hierarchal structure.
They certainly don’t have a
democratic process as we
understand – although they
may have representatives. I
would call their form of so-
ciety more tribal. Often, you
see the elders making deci-
sions because they have the
experience.
Brune: Is there the like-
lihood or thought that in
these countries a person may
pull themselves up by the
bootstraps and go from be-
ing very poor to very rich?
McKeown: That is more
than unlikely. Now, when
discussing the Middle East
consider this idea. When-
ever there are great acts of
violence within a society, it
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Being ‘saved’ is more than just showing up at church each week

Are you sure you are saved?
Millions of Christian church
members worldwide were
asked this question years ago
by the Campus of Crusade for
Christ International. The sur-
vey results showed that up to
90% of all good, church-going
Christians were unsure.
The
reason so many people doubt
their salvation may be that
they don’t understand what it
means to be saved.
• Some people may think
that to be saved one must feel
saved. While it’s true that a few
people have a spiritual experi-
ence at the point of their salva-
tion, most do not. 
Emotions
can’t be used as the evidence
of salvation because they are
too deceptive.
 tion and occasionally do what
Love, Eloise
Eloise
Estes
• Other people may think
that being tempted and fall-
ing into sin is impossible
once they are saved. This is
not true. Salvation wipes out
our past sinful history, but it
does not immediately make
us holy. 
Changing our char-
acter will take time; it will
take a sincere commitment to
eliminate ungodly habits and
behavior. So, believers some-
times lose the battle to tempta-
is wrong too. However, when
we are saved there is a sincere
desire to do what is right out
of love for God, and we are
immediately filled with regret
for doing anything that we
know will offend God. 
And
we are quick to repent. Now,
understand that repentance
means turning around and
going in the other direction.
Repentance is a heart change;
it is not simply a movement
of the lips mouthing empty
words. 
Continually choosing
to do what is wrong is evi-
dence of an unchanged heart
and an unsaved life.
 true. It forms the foundation
• It’s also possible for god-
fearing people to know about
Christ and to be devoted
to a Christian denomina-
tion without really knowing
Christ. 
Salvation has noth-
ing to do with adherence to
church laws and regulations
and doing good things for
others. These things are good,
but they are not the way we
are saved.
 says through scripture. He
Salvation comes by faith
in the Word of God. To be
certain of your eternal po-
sition with God you must
first determine if you trust
God enough to believe what
He has said in scripture. The
Bible is the written Word of
God and is all 100% literally
of our faith, and if any part
of it is disregarded, we are ig-
noring part of God’s message
to us. You can’t believe one
truth and toss out the rest.
self daily to his child by what created to have a special rela-
he does and says. He earns his tionship with God and to be
child’s trust by his consistent with Him forever. Unfortu-
and unfailing love. 
God re- nately, Adam did something
veals Himself to you and me God told Him not to do and
through what He does in our that original plan changed.
lives, and through what He But disobedience did not
change God’s love for us.
has done this so that we will Romans 5:8 tells us that God
come to know and trust Him. showed how much he loved
And all who leap out in child- us by having Christ die for
like faith to grab hold of His us, even though we were sin-
promise of eternal life will be ful. He provided the way to
saved and experience an in- receive our original destiny
ner transformation in this life and renew our broken rela-
as well.
 tionship with Him. 
The pact
Salvation means being res- that bridges the gap separat-
cued from something. In the ing man from God is Jesus.
case of Christian salvation, He is the only bonding agent
it means being rescued from God will accept; the only way
eternal separation from God. to tie us back to Him.
 God
The Bible tells us that we were has promised in Romans 10:9
created to have a special rela- that you will be saved, if you

BRUNE: Many Mideasterners Every written word was in-

spired by the Holy Spirit. 
Ev-
erything you need to know
looking for someone to blame, about God (the Father), sal-
vation through Christ (God
tionship with God and to be
with Him forever. Unfortu-
honestly say, “Jesus is Lord”,
and if you believe with all
nately, Adam did something your heart that God raised
God told Him not to do and
that original plan changed.
him from death.
 “God’s un-
failing love for us is an objec-

and the U.S. is very convenient

Continued from page A5
means there are tremendous problems in that
society. There is an injustice that has created
conflict amongst people and they’re looking
for someone to blame.
It is not a new experience to have govern-
ments or systems implode. In the seeds of
change, when people become aware of their
socio-economic conditions and become edu-
cated, they may seek change.
People travel the world nowadays. They see
things and often see lifestyles that they may
consider better than what they’ve had in the
past. This feeds the seeds of change. In the
instance of the Middle East, it is almost like
the entire society is going through a revolu-
tion cycle and they are being forced to make
a choice.
Brune: Why don’t we stay out of the Mid-
dle East?
McKeown: There are Middle Eastern peo-
ple with extremist agendas that blame Amer-
ica for their problems. Our problem is that
they can travel to us.
Brune: Some may believe that outside of
oil our responsibility in the region is Israel.
And now we’re mixing U.S. and Arab per-
spectives. I believe that if you review recent,
as well as, older history, including the Bible
– you’ll note that those countries that went
against the Israelites did not fare well.
What can we hope to achieve trying to set
up democracies abroad?
McKeown: Only a few years ago Iraqi
diplomats read the U.S. Constitution and
couldn’t believe what they were reading. It
was unfathomable to them that every citi-
zen in the U.S. enjoyed the “rights” laid out
in the Constitution. Reading it moved them
to tears.
Democracies work in nations that seek to
implement democracies themselves. As great
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the Son), and God, the Holy
Spirit, is in the Bible. All
scripture must be trusted as
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source for the answers you
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what you need, you must first
believe. Those who do not be-
lieve that the Christian bible
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and that the words in the
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 God will accept; the only way
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arms because he trusts that he
will be caught. He is unafraid
because he knows his father’s
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change God’s love for us. over in the Scriptures. It is
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showed how much he loved not. Our doubts do not de-
us by having Christ die for stroy God’s love, nor does our
us, even though we were sin- faith create it. It originates
ful. He provided the way to in the very nature of God,
receive our original destiny who is love, and it flows to us
and renew our broken rela- through our union with His
tionship with Him. 
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that bridges the gap separat- As we approach Christmas
ing man from God is Jesus. day let’s not get so focused on
He is the only bonding agent the preparation of our family
gatherings, our parties and
to tie us back to Him.
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that you will be saved, if you this day. Let us not ‘X’ out the
honestly say, “Jesus is Lord”, person who chose to shed His
and if you believe with all blood so that we could live.
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Craft Crossing dresses up new digs

Donation to GHS Craft Crossing held a grand reopening at its new location in downtown Gon-
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Linton, Daisy Scheske, Michael Garcia, Michael Martinez and Ralph Barbosa. Brzozowski, Jeanny Kucera, Pam Silvage, Pam Malatek and Carol Martin. (Photo
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Recent well completion reports as reported by the Texas Railroad Commission for the period Nov. Nov. 26-Dec. 3:
Tracking No. Status Packet Type API No. Drilling Permit No. Well No. Submit Date Operator No. Operator Name Lease No. Lease Name
Caldwell County
122140 Submitted Oil / W-2 055-34559 749709 1A 12/03/2014 806008 SOUTHRIDGE OPERATING COMPANY 17783 ZEPEDA
122374 Submitted Oil / W-2 055-34564 749719 2A 12/05/2014 556895 MEB, LLC ZEPEDA
122580 Submitted Oil / W-2 055-34949 770562 1 12/09/2014 846089 TEXAS GULF OIL & GAS INC. 03964 WEBB OIL UNIT II
122626 Submitted Oil / W-2 055-34946 770563 2 12/09/2014 846089 TEXAS GULF OIL & GAS INC. 03964 WEBB OIL UNIT II
DeWitt County
115332 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-32983 752432 9H 12/04/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10198 ELDER B
115505 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33507 780277 3H 12/08/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10225 VASBINDER A
117242 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33270 767935 6H 12/08/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10265 NELSON A
118002 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33512 780443 7H 12/10/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. LP BUTLER B
118062 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33514 780448 8H 12/10/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. LP BUTLER B
119134 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-32793 740908 2H 12/03/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10351 MUIR D
121718 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33293 769595 10H 12/03/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 09953 BISHOP A
121875 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33316 770700 2 12/09/2014 109333 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP 09755 G KLEIN UNIT C
122139 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33148 761597 2 12/03/2014 109333 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP SEIDEL UNIT A
122161 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33171 762868 3 12/03/2014 109333 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP SEIDEL UNIT A
Gonzales County
115923 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33325 781504 1H 12/09/2014 275740 FOREST OIL CORPORATION WHIDDON
117043 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33293 779093 3H 12/08/2014 617112 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC NEWTONVILLE NORTH UNIT
117065 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33295 779158 4H 12/05/2014 617112 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC NEWTONVILLE NORTH UNIT
121083 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33336 783196 9H 12/04/2014 525398 MARATHON OIL EF LLC BARNHART (EF) K
122621 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33359 785404 2H 12/09/2014 275740 FOREST OIL CORPORATION BONILLA-WILLIAMS
122720 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33350 784623 1H 12/10/2014 275740 FOREST OIL CORPORATION PATTESON 5

Gonzales County Deeds Board elections coming up;

it’s Cocoa & Carols time!
Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds MTHS Properties, LLC to Palm Har-
November 1-30 bor Villages, Inc., w/d, Lt. 20, High Ridge
Bingley, Malva D. to Mitchell, Benard, Meadows, Phase 1.
w/d. 24.42 Acres, Mary Ann Williams Svy, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC to Federal The Luling Chamber of prayer and then introduc-
A-82. National Mortgage Association, w/d, Lt. Commerce will be losing Chamber Memo tions were made. The priest
Renken, Erik Gustav (Extr), Renken, Sa- 4, Blk. 1, Water Street Addn, Gonzales. several board members at then blessed the truck with
nee S. (Estate) to Renken, Erik (Trustee), Assumed Names the end of the month, and Ashley holy water and said a prayer.
Rise Nora Renken Special Needs Trust and Lopez, Tracy – Sparkle Fairy, Gonzales.
Renken Special Needs Trust, Rise Nora. Marriage License
I’m sure going to miss them.
I couldn’t have asked for a
Flores Next, following tradition,
the truck was “pushed” into
Pape, Jason William (Devisee & Extr), Garcia, Lorenzo Antonio and Ramirez, better group. They are: Jeff the station by the attendees.
Pape, Jennifer (Devisee) and Pape, Harold Jennifer M. Ferry - Chairman (3 years), Everyone worked together
(Estate) to Shelton, David and Shelton, Borbonio, Bernardo Reyes and Vargas, Jamie Alex - Past Chair (3 Ashley Flores is the Executive as a group, and got the new
Kathy, w/d, 50.211 Acres, Wm A Sowell Kristi Lea. years), Karen Bell - Trea-
Director of the Luling Chamber
truck tucked away safely into
of Commerce.
Svy, A-64. Kreidel, Justin S. and Beason, Kelly. surer (3 years), Lisa Brister its new home. The truck is
Pape, Jason William and Pape, Jenni- Gonzales, Matthew L. and Torres, Alissa vations on the Food Bank
- Director (3 years), and Lisa beautiful and is fully loaded
fer to Shelton, David and Shelton, Kathy, R. and Compassion Center
Gaspard - Director (1 year). with everything the fire de-
w/d, 25.806 Acres, Wm A Sowell Svy, A-64. building, and also to pur-
New Chamber board mem- partment needs to respond
chase new equipment.
bers will be voted in soon, to an accident or fire.
***
Area Livestock Reports and they will officially start
serving their terms in Janu-
I had the pleasure of at-
tending a blessing for the
***
Cocoa & Carols will be
Gonzales Livestock $219 to $270; 700-800 lbs, $183 to 19-14. ary. Friday, December 12th from
Luling Fire Department’s
Market Report $193 to $200. Had 229 cows and 27 bulls. The If you haven’t visited 5pm-8pm. Come downtown
new fire truck. The truck
The Gonzales Livestock Market Slaughter cows: $70 to $120; packer market continues to hold downtown Luling in a while, and enjoy carolers, shop-
Slaughter bulls: $100 to $139; onto the gains of our last two weeks blessing was interesting,
Report for Saturday, December 6, then you might be surprised ping, Santa, music, and a hot
2014 had on hand: 1,332 cattle. Stocker cows: $1,200 to $1,500; ago. Demand remains high and the to say the least. The bless-
Pairs: $1,350-$2,700. supply continues to be small. Bot- to see the recent changes that cocoa competition.
Compared to our last sale: ing started with an opening
Calves and yearlings sold steady to Notices tom line high prices. have taken place. Slade’s Sad-
stronger on lighter weights. Packer Our last sale of 2014 will be next The calf market is indicates it is dle Shop has been relocated
cows sold steady to strong. week on Dec. 15, 2014. a good day to sell as all classes are to Davis Street, and is right
Stocker-feeder steers: Medium selling solid with previous weeks.
next door to the Luling Oil
and large frame No. 1: 150-300 Hallettsville Livestock Some classes are setting new re-
lbs., $365-$420; 300-400 lbs, $320- Commission Report cord highs. Museum. I’m super excited
$380; 400-500 lbs, $2950-$335; The Hallettsville Livestock Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $124- to announce that Snap Fit-
500-600 lbs, $255-$285; 600-700 Commission Co., Inc. had on hand $139; lower grades, $98-$118. ness will also be opening up
lbs., $225-$240; 700-800 lbs, $215- on December 2, 2014, 1,703, week Packer cows: canners & cutters,
$88-$119; light & weak, $90-$96. shop on Davis Street. The
$225. ago, 980 year ago, No Sale.
Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, The market this week continued Palpated: 9 head bred, $per cwt, company has been renovat-
$145-$185. it’s stronger trend. Better quality $148-$172. ing the building between the
Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium classes of calves sold steady to $2 Pairs: One, $2,500. Newsboy and Slade’s Saddle
and large frame No. 1: 150-300 higher on the heavier weights and Steer calves: under 200 lbs,
$375-$380; 200-250 lbs, $361- Shop, and they are just about
lbs, $275-$350; 300-400 lbs, $250- $6 to $12 higher on the lighter
$275; 400-500 lbs, $245-$255; 500- weights on top of last week’s in- $385; 250-300 lbs, $353-$375; through.
600 lbs., $230-$245; 600-700 lbs., crease. 300-350 lbs, $343-$395; 350-400 ***

Maresh Drilling Co.

$200-$215.
Packers cows: Good lean utility
and commercial, $94-$112; Cut-
ters, $110-$124; Canners, $75-$89;
Low yielding fat cows, $98-$112.
Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2,
good heavy bulls; $120-$131; light
weights and medium quality bulls,
$105-$115.
Stocker Cows: $950-$2,600.
Pairs: $1,800-$2,750.
Our last sale of 2014 will be De-
cember 20th. Our first sale of 2015
will be January 3rd.
Thank you for your business!!
View our sale live at cattleusa.
com!
Nixon Livestock
Commission Report
The Nixon Livestock Commis-
sion Inc. Report had on hand, De-
Packer cows and bulls were $2
to $4 lower than last week’s big
jump but still very good for this
time of year on approx. 240 hd.
Packer Cows: higher dressing
utility & cutter cows, $107-$121;
lower dressing utility & cutter
cows, $86-$107; light weight can-
ner cows, $62-$86.
Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls,
$127-$133; utility & cutter bulls,
$113-$127; lightweight canner
bulls, $102-$113.
Stocker and Feeder Calves and
Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves:
under 200; $375-$420; 200-300
lbs, $345-$410; 300-400 lbs, $340-
$420; 400-500 lbs, $295-$385; 500-
600 lbs, $248-$320; 600-700 lbs,
$228-$267.50; 700-800 lbs, $217-
$237.50. Heifer Calves: under 200
lbs, $360-$400; 200-300 lbs, $290-
lbs, $344-$390; 400-450 lbs, $308-
$356; 450-500 lbs, $288-$346;
500-550 lbs, $261-$302; 550-600
lbs, $239-$274; 600-700 lbs, $219-
$264; 700-800 lbs, $214-$225.
Bull Calves: under 250 lbs,
$370-$405; 250-300 lbs, $313-
$375; 300-350 lbs, $338-$410;
350-400 lbs, $335-$395; 400-450
lbs, $304-$368; 450-500 lbs, $281-
$337.50; 500-550 lbs, $254-$318;
550-600 lbs, $233-$278; 600-700
lbs, $211-$244.
Over 700 lbs. bulls, $201-$234.
Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs.,
$371-$390; 200-250 lbs, $314-
$355; 250-300 lbs, $305-$362;
300-350 lbs, $293-$400; 350-400
lbs, $281-$385; 400-450 lbs, $264-
$325; 450-500 lbs, $246-$314;
500-550 lbs, $234-$300; 550-600
lbs, $229-$300; 600-700 lbs., $216-
$295; over 700 lbs, $211-$238.
Snap Fitness will be hav-
ing their Grand Opening
on Sunday, December 14th.
If you act fast, you can get Under new ownership
Dwayne & Melissa Simper
free enrollment and half off
access cards until December
20th! For more information
visit their facebook page,
or give them a call at their
Well Drilling, Repairs,
Septic System
Lockhart location (512-398-
2454).
***
The Night In Old Luling Contact Dwayne
Board of Directors met this
week and presented the 361-596-4845 or 361-772-5652
Luling Ministerial Alliance
Moulton
with a check for $22,000!
The funds will be used to

cember 8, 2014, Volume, 1007; 92
cows, 19 bulls.
Steers: 200-300 lbs, $337 to $347
Truck Wash
$380; 300-400 lbs, $280-$355;
400-500 lbs, $250-$320; 500-600 fund the much needed reno-
lbs, $230-$275; 600-700 lbs, $215-

to $410; 300-400 lbs., $307 to $317
to $370; 400-500 lbs, $265 to $275
to $350; 500-600 lbs, $240 to $250
to $295; 600-700 lbs, $223 to $233
to $255; 700-800 lbs, $193 to $203
to $230.
Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $267 to
$277 to $340; 300-400 lbs, $274 to
$284 to $360; 400-500 lbs, $252 to
$262 to $315; 500-600 lbs, $228 to
$238 to $335; 600-700 lbs, $209 to
Miller’s
Autoworx
Complete Auto &
Miller Bullock
Owner/Operator
901 East Davis St.
Luling, TX 78648 Diesel, European
Work 830-875-2277
Cell 512-771-6218
Fax 830-875-2277 Triple AAA Certified Shop
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Coming Soon
$237.50; 700-800 lbs, $180-$215..
If we can help with marketing
your livestock, please call 361-798-
4336.
New truck wash facility at
Cuero Livestock “Royalty Income, Personal & Business Taxes”
Market Report 311 FM 2814, Waelder, TX,
Cuero Livestock Market Report
on December 5, 2014, had 2,156 3/10 of a mile South of I-10 on
head.
The last sale of 2014 will be 12-
Hwy. 97.
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Community Calendar
E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
Dec. 11
Christmas in Downtown
Returns to Cuero
It’s the most wonderful time
of the year and Cuero is once
again being transformed into
a winter wonderland com-
plete with Ice Skating, Car-
riage Rides, life size Snow
Globes, Carousel and Christ-
mas Train and much more.
Christmas in Downtown pre-
sented by Cuero Main Street
is bringing back last year’s
crowd pleasers and some new
exciting activities this year.
The Main Street program is
a department of the City of
Cuero and focuses on the re-
vitalization of downtown Cu-
ero through marketing, pro-
motions, events and historic
preservation. Main Street Ex-
ecutive Director. Christmas
in Downtown is Thursday,
December 11th from 6:00
PM -9:00 PM; Friday, De-
cember 12th from 6:00 PM-
10:00 PM and Saturday, De-
cember 13th from Noon to
10 PM. For more informa-
tion on Cuero’s Christmas in
Downtown including tickets,
visit the Cuero Main Street
Website at www.cueromain-
street.com, become a fan on
their Facebook page or call
the Cuero Main Street office
at 361-485-8008. Dec. 13
Legacy Ranch Christmas
Party
Legacy Ranch Kids will be
hosting their annual Christ-
mas Party on December 13,
2014 from 12:00-5:00 p.m.
There will be over 250 chil-
dren in attendance. Legacy
Ranch is looking for volun-
teers and for those who may
be interested in organizing a
toy drive. Please contact Leg-
acy Ranch for more informa-
tion. 830-875-6062.
Bantam Fest Christmas
Bash
The Bantam Fest Christmas
Bash will be held Saturday,
December 13th, starting
at 4:30 at the Smiley Fire
Station. There will be a chili
cook off, kids games, coloring
contest for kids and Santa will
be there at 6:30 to raffle off
bikes for the kids.
Pilgrim Opry
Pilgrim Opry on Saturday,
December 13, 2014 at the
Pilgrim Community Center,
12809 FM 1116, Pilgrim, Tx.
Good Old Country Music
Dec. 12
Under the Christmas Tree
The Gonzales Crystal Theatre will host the world premiere of the Minds Creative production
of “Under the Christmas Tree” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13. To purchase
tickets online check the website at http://www.gonzalescrystaltheatre.org/ or call the Gonzales
Chamber of Commerce 830-672-6532.
Dec. 13
Legacy Ranch Christmas Party
Legacy Ranch Kids will be hosting their annual Christmas Party on December 13, 2014 from
12:00-5:00 p.m. There will be over 250 children in attendance. Legacy Ranch is looking for vol-
unteers and for those who may be interested in organizing a toy drive. Please contact Legacy
Ranch for more information. 830-875-6062.
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Services
First United Methodist Church, 426 Saint Paul St, will have Christmas Eve Services at 4:30, 7:00
and 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24. All are welcome to join us in worship to celebrate
the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dec. 21
VFW Post 4817 Christmas & Awards Party
The Annual Christmas and Awards party will be December 21 at the Post Home at 3302
Harwood Road. All VFW, Ladies Auxiliary members, volunteers, and their families are invited.
We will also recognize our Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, and Teahcer of the Year winners.
We will start at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6. Hope to see you there.
by Pilgrim Heirs Band, with
special guests L.A. Zdansky,
Trent O’Neal, and Jim Bo-
lado. Please join us for turkey
and dressing, served from
5:00-6:30 p.m., $6.00. Mu-
sic starts at 7:00 p.m., $4.00.
For hall rental , call 830-437-
2316.
Edwards Association Ga-
rage Sale
The Edwards Association
will have a City-Wide Garage
Sale on Saturday, Decem-
ber 13th, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
All vendors are welcome to
rent a 10x12 space for only
$25.00 each! Come out and
browse for bargains on cloth-
ing, jewelry, and housewares,
just in time for Christmas!
While shopping, enjoy Dollar
Drinks and Baked Potatoes
for only $5.00/Loaded with
Chili-$6.00! This event will
be held at the Edwards Com-
munity Center Gym, 1427 Fly
Street, Gonzales,Texas. For
more information, call 830-
339-9258 or 830-672-7142.
Dec. 14
Geronimo VFW Sunday
Country Dance
Austin’s Weldon Henson
will be performing all your
favorites country dance
music at Geronimo VFW,
6808 N Hwy 123, Geronimo
78115, on Sunday, Decem-
ber 14, 3-6:30 p.m.; VFW
kitchen opens at 2 p.m. $8
donation benefits Auxiliary
programs. Hall is smoke free
and open to all. Info 830-305-
8829/830-305-5478. Barbara
Owen 830-303-9903/Cell
830-305-5478
Dec. 18
Gonzales Book Club
The Gonzales Book Club
meets on the third Thursday
of the month. This month’s
meeting will be on Dec. 18,
from 10-11am at Liford’s
Books and Fine Art to dis-
cuss Skipping Christmas by
John Grisham. Everyone is
welcome and invited to at-
tend. Please join us!
Dec. 19
Important Dates from VC
Gonzales
The Victoria College Gon-
zales Center Adult Education
wishes you Happy Holidays!
We will close our fall semes-
ter on December 19, 2014
and resume classes at Victo-
ria College Adult Education
on January 12, 2015. We will
The Cannon
hold our first New Student
Orientation at 5:30 p.m. on
January 12, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Please contact Sharon Va-
clavik at 672-6251, x3387 or
Sharon.vaclavik@victoriacol-
lege.edu or more informa-
tion. All services are free and
available to the community.
Dec. 20
Old Fashioned Taffy Pull
Come to Palmetto State
Park Saturday, December 20,
from 1-3 p.m. and learn how
to create this holiday delight.
Program is Free for children
12 and under, adults $3 (in-
cludes all day entrance to the
park).
Jan. 1
First Day Hike at Palmetto
State Park
Join a park ranger Thursday,
January 1, from 2-4 p.m., for
a First Day Hike at Palmetto
State Park. We’ll complete 2
miles of easy hiking suitable
for families. The trails take
us from the Ottine Swamp
to a nice stretch along the
San Marcos River. You may
want to bring a hiking stick,
sturdy shoes and drinking
water. After your hike, enjoy
free coffee and hot chocolate
around a campfire at the CCC
Refectory building. Happy
New Year. Program is Free for
children 12 and under, adults
$3 (includes all day entrance
to the park).
Ongoing
Donations for Homeless
Veterans
Luling-area organizations
are working to fill 200 care
bags for homeless veterans
in the Houston area. We are
asking for your help in donat-
ing: socks, underwear, tooth-
brushes, toothpaste, wipes,
chapstick, washcloths, soap
and non-perishable snacks.
Donations can be dropped off
at Magnolia T’s, 615 S. Mag-
nolia in Luling.
Deputy Santa Program
DeWitt County Sheriff ’s Of-
fice Deputy Santa Program
will be taking nominations
for deserving families to as-
sist this Christmas season.
If you know of any families
you would like to nominate,
please fax (361-275-3096),
email (Jessica.martinez@
co.dewitt.tx.us or k.zoller@
co.dewitt.tx.us) or call 361-
275-5734 and ask for Kim or
Jessica.
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John “Johnny” Blanch
Obituaries Cemetery. Pallbearers at the
1943-2014 church: Salvadore Soto, Drew
BLANCH Pilkington, Michael Hinds,
John “Johnny” Blanch of Tony Hinds, Vito Terrasas,
Nixon, age 71, died Decem- and Macario Valencia. The
ber 5th, 2014. He was born family received friends at the
in Beaumont, Texas on No- funeral home from 9 a.m. to
vember 2, 1943 and was pre- 10 a.m. Tuesday before the
ceded in death by his parents, funeral. Memorials may be
Robert Lee and Mary Louise made to the Wounded War-
Denton Blanch, and brother rior Project, Wounded War-
Robert Howard Blanch. John- rior Project, P.O. Box 758517,
ny is survived by his brothers: Topeka, Kansas 66675. Ser-
Hugh Blanch and wife Viola vices were under the care and
Roy Luther Hinds
of Schertz; and George Blanch direction of Seydler-Hill Fu-
1934-2014
and wife Maria of Nixon; sis- neral Home.
HINDS
ters: Elizabeth Young of Big
Roy Luther Hinds, 80, of
Springs; Marilyn Priess of
Gonzales, passed away Thurs-
Corpus Christi; Sue Lyssy of
day, November 27, 2014. Roy
Falls City; and sister-in-law
was born January 3, 1934 in
Ellen Blanch of Odessa; nu-
San Antonio to Luther Ray
merous nieces and nephews
Hinds and Austa Virginia
and many friends.
Wright Hinds. Roy attended
The visitation was held
school in Harlandale, his was
Wednesday, December 10th
a busy childhood complete
from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Finch
with the sweat of baling and
Funeral Chapel in Nixon. The
putting up hay, shining shoes,
graveside services was held
delivering medicine for a lo-
Thursday, December 11, at
cal pharmacy and hunting Julius Joseph Mican
10:00 a.m. at Nixon cemetery.
rabbits in Uvalde. Roy mar- 1925-2014
Memorial contributions may
ried Ruby Lee Hall on June
be made to The American
17, 1961 in Millington, TN. MICAN
Heart Association, The Amer- Julius Joseph Mican, 89,
Roy joined the U.S. Marine
ican Diabetes Association, or of Gonzales, passed away
Corps at the age of seven-
the charity of one’s choice. Thursday, December 4, 2014.
teen. He served in the infan-
try during the Korean War, He was born November 15,
fighting with the 1st Marine 1925 in Witting, Texas the
Corps, 3rd Battalion, Com- son of Charles Mican Sr. and
pany I. Roy fought in battles Julia Roznovsky Mican. He
that included the “Hook” and served in the U.S. Navy dur-
“Nevada Cities.” He received ing World War II. He mar-
two purple hearts while serv- ried Irene Mary Kalisek on
ing bravely in Korea. After 14 February 4, 1947, she passed
years of honorable service to away in 1997. He worked at
his country through service in the Warm Springs Hospital in
the Marine Corp, Roy retired Ottine for several years and
only to join the U.S. Army later worked with the Gonza-
during the Vietnam War serv- les Western Auto. After retire-
Jason Lee Brister ing as an aircraft maintenance ment he opened a lawnmower
1983-2014 supervisor and crew chief and chain saw repair, which
he operated for several years.
BRISTER over helicopter window gun-
He was a member of St. James
Jason Lee Brister, 31, of ners. Roy served two tours
of duty in Vietnam, 23 years Catholic Church.
Leesville, passed away Mon-
of honorable military service He is survived by his daugh-
day, December 8, 2014. He
to his country, and distin- ters Diane Pilat and husband
was born January 5, 1983 in
guished himself by receiv- Louis of Yoakum and Mary
Gonzales, the son of Alvin
ing The Bronze Star Medal Ellen Shelton and husband
Brister Jr. and Cathy Ann
by citation of the President Hugh of Gonzales; grandchil-
Kalisek Brister. He worked in
for “outstanding meritorious dren Shannon Pilat and wife
carpentry and enjoyed mo-
service in connection with Monica of Inez, Duane Pilat
torcycles, fishing and was an
military operations against and friend Brittney of Austin,
excellent artist and became
a hostile force in the Repub- Brent Pilat and wife Kelli of
a tattoo artist. Most of all he
lic of Vietnam in the period Victoria, Christopher Shel-
loved his time spent with his
between June 1970 and June ton of Belmont and Katelynn
daughter and family.
1971.” Roy Luther Hinds Shelton of Gonzales; great-
He is survived by his
heard the “Angel of Death” grandchildren Olivia Pilat,
daughter Brianne Brister of
knocking on his door many Layla Pilat, Ian Pilat, Josie
Gonzales; mother and step-
times while fighting in Korea Pilat, Loralie Pilat and Jonah
father Cathy and John Du-
and Vietnam, but he told him Parker. He was preceded in
Bose Jr. of Leesville; sisters:
he’d answer the door on his death by his parents, wife,
Melissa Torres and husband
terms, when he was ready and great-granddaughter Marlee
Alvin of San Marcos, Donna
not until then. Pilat, 2 sisters and 4 brothers.
Allen and Kurt Tramell of
After Vietnam, Roy went Visitation was held from
Gonzales, Holly Brister of San
to work for the Army Corps 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, De-
Marcos and Wandalyn Pabst
of Engineers as a Boiler Tech- cember 7 at Seydler-Hill Fu-
of Luling; brother: Alvin
nician for a dredge boat. He neral Home with the Rosary
Brister and wife Lesa of Bell-
worked at the Nuclear Power recited at 7 p.m. The Mass
ville and step-grandparents:
Plant in Palacious as an in- of the Christian Burial was
John and Jackie DuBose Sr. of
spector and then at the Nu- celebrated at 2 p.m. on Mon-
Gonzales. Also surviving are
clear Test Site in Nevada. He day, December 8, 2014, at St.
numerous nieces, nephews,
retired from the McConnell James Catholic Church with
aunts and uncles. He was pre-
Unit in Beeville. Roy enjoyed Reverend Paul Raaz officiat-
ceded in death by his grand-
hunting small game; he was ing. Interment followed at the
parents, father Alvin Brister
passionate about the Dallas St. James Catholic Cemetery.
Jr. and step-mother Roxy
Cowboys and enjoyed debat- Pallbearers included Shannon
Brister.
ing anything with any one. He Pilat, Duane Pilat, Brent Pilat,
Memorial services will be
was a loving and supportive Christopher Shelton,Julius
held 2 p.m. Friday, Decem-
father and husband. He in- Kalisek Jr. and Mike Prasek.
ber 12, 2014 at Seydler-Hill
stilled a strong work ethic and Memorials may be made to
Funeral Home with Pastor
dedication to the job at hand donor’s charity of Choice. Ar-
Mike Davila officiating. Ar-
in his children. He taught rangements were under the
rangements under the care
them to respect and cherish care and direction of Seydler-
and direction of Seydler-Hill
those things that they hold Hill Funeral Home 906 St.
Funeral Home 906 St. Paul,
dear, to respect life, and that Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-
Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.
life was simple if you work 3232.
hard for what you desire. Roy
Kenn Allen Hanson
1987-2014
HANSON
Luther Hinds was a good and
brave man, his final battle Capitol
Kenn Allen Hanson, age 27,
died November 28, 2014 in
could not be won though he
fought valiantly, he fearlessly Monument, Co.
answered the knock on his
Navarre, Florida. He was born
door, but now it was on his Memorials • Curbing • Bronze • Statutes
in Seguin, Texas on August
terms. Lettering • Repairs • Restoration
29, 1987 and was preceded
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in death by his grandfather,
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Ralph Hanson Sr. Kenn is sur-
his loving wife of 53 years,
vived by his wife, Sarah Han-
Ruby Lee Hinds of Gonza-
son; parents, Ralph and Susie
les, daughters and son-in-
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Page A10 The Cannon Thursday, December 11, 2014

Auditor called in to ‘straighten out’ county pay questions

By DAVE MUNDY
manager@gonzalescannon.com
It was perhaps a harbinger of things to
come that the clock in the courtroom had
stopped at 4:20 as Gonzales County Com-
missioners filed in for their 9 a.m. meeting
Monday.
“All I know is, we get paid the same no
matter what the clock says,” quipped Pre-
cinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski.
The question of time and pay were the
prime topic as Commissioners opened dis-
cussion of an agenda item regarding pay-
ment of salaried personnel.
At least one former elected official and
one former salaried employee have ques-
tioned the final paychecks they received
from the county, and the county’s attempts
to rectify those situations led to confusion
and some sharp words between county au-
ditor Becky Weston and county treasurer
Sheryl Barborak.
Commissioners had previously directed
that salaried officials who retire receive
their final pay based on a per-day rate.
Weston explained that elected officials are
paid based on an annual salary, but be-
cause the county issues paychecks 26 times
per year, situations can happen where three
paychecks are received in one month — as
happened in October, when Constable Ra-
leigh Measom retired effective Oct. 31.
Measom had previously communicat-
ed to County Judge David Bird he felt he
was shorted on his final paycheck, and on
Monday he had an ally in Barborak.
“Why is it you had three constables
worked the entire month of October, two
of them got 4200 (dollars) and one just got
3100?” she asked. “Raleigh got 3100 and
the other got 4200, can you explain that?”
Weston responded that Barborak —
who leaves office Jan. 1 — has a personal
stake in the decision as well.
“Sheryl’s just upset because her last
check is going to be a whole lot less... Stop,
just stop ...” Weston said. “You must have
just misunderstood that (situation), I tried
to explain it to you.”
Bird suggested in introducing the agen-
da item that commissioner might bring in
an outside auditor to make a final determi-
nation independent of county officials, and
Commissioner Kevin LaFleur’s motion to
do so “to straighten all this out” won unan- Local dignitaries joined Gonzales Learning and Career Center director Ann Gaines
imous approval. Rodriguez and her staff Tuesday downstairs at the Gonzales County Courthouse
In other action Monday, Commissioners for ribbon-cutting ceremonies on GLCC’s new office space. GLCC is locating its
gave approval to provide office space to the offices in the space formerly used by the county elections administrator, while
Gonzales Learning and Career Center over transitioning many of its learning activities to a web-based operation. (Photo by
Brzozowski’s objection.
The GLCC, which provides adult educa- able. kids,” Watkins said.
tion services in the county, had been offic- “I’m not saying they’re not doing a good The career center is in the process of
ing in portable buildings adjacent to North job, but they’re not a county agency,” Brzo- transitioning its major learning activities
Avenue Intermediate, but with Gonzales zowski said. “I’m surprised the school dis- into non-campus activities such as web
ISD planning expansion of that campus trict isn’t putting them up somewhere.” learning, Watkins said, so there is less of a
and a loss in state funding, they’ve lost County Attorney Paul Watkins, a GLCC need for classroom space.
their space. board member, said he’d had a similar “It’s somewhat of a transition, it’s not in-
Bird explained that much of GLCC’s conversation with GISD superintendent tended to be permanent,” Watkins added.
equipment will be housed at the Gonza- Dr. Kim Strozier — also a GLCC board LaFleur motioned to approve leasing the
les Youth Center but GLCC still needed member — and the school district simply space to GLCC for a one-year period, and
a small office space and that the former doesn’t have room with a surge in enroll- it won 4-1 approval over Brzozowski’s ob-
county elections administrator’s office ment. jection.
downstairs at the Court House was avail- “Every place they’ve got, they’ve got

Regional Roundup
Shiner Lions line up American flag program in city; Goliad Fair coming up
SHINER — Households within Shiner city ary, Memorial Day, Flag Day on June 14, July homemaking even though the deadline isn’t un- given the chance to make donations to the drive
limits are invited to participate in the 2015 Shin- 4, Patriot’s Day on September 11, and Veteran’s til March 1. in exchange for free entry.
er Lions Club American Flag program. Day on November 11. Checks can be mailed to The exhibit premiered at the Museum of the
An annual fee of $40 is required to participate Shiner Lions Club, PO Box 244, Shiner, Texas, GOLIAD — 4-H families in the Goliad area Coastal Bend in the fall and has been moved for
in the program. On six holidays during the year, 77984. helped make the school bag project a huge suc- display in another museum.
Lions Club members will place a 1 1/4 inch PVC cess. On Sunday, Nov. 9, eight 4-H’ers met at the
pipe along the street and install an American GOLIAD — It’s time to register online for Julie Wimberly Memorial Homemaking Build- SCHULENBURG — Schulenburg Sausagef-
Flag on the morning or afternoon before the the 2015 Goliad County Fair. Please log on to ing to assemble and decorate backpacks that will est will take place in downtown Schulenburg
holiday. The flags will be removed the day after https://goliad.fairmanager.com Instructions are go to children in need in third world countries on Saturday, March 28. The inaugural event this
the holiday. In cases of inclement weather, flags listed on the opening page. Deadline is Dec. 15. and places devastated by natural disasters. year was a huge success and event organizers
will not be placed outside. Bring a copy of invoice in with payment. Please In one afternoon, 26 bags were completed. hope for an even bigger crowd in 2015.
The dates for the 2015 program are as follows: call if you have questions. As well as helping a worthy cause, the volunteers Music line-up for the upcoming festival in-
President’s Day on the third Monday in Febru- You also have the option of pre-registering for learned valuable clothing construction skills. cludes Shiner Hobo Band, Mark Halata and
This included reading and cutting out patterns, Texavia, and Los Kalaches. Other bands may be
sewing machine basics and experience with dif- added as the date approaches. Those wanting to
ferent types of sewing machines. enter the sausage-making contest can pick up
A special thanks to Margie Dreier and Kathy registration forms and rules at the Schulenburg
Albrecht for sharing their machines and experi- Chamber Office, or online at schulenburgsau-
ence. sagefest.com
Finally, the attendants had the opportunity to Non-profits can set up booths for free and
practice their sewing skills, which was a first for keep 100 percent of their revenue. Groups must
some! Other 4-H families also helped by collect- register with the Sausagefest Committee to en-
ing the necessary school supplies. sure they don’t sell the same concession. Forms
are available at the Chamber office. Organizers
VICTORIA — Crossroads-area residents added a few new features to the event, includ-
shared holiday traditions and learn about other ing increased seating and restroom facilities.
people’s tradtions at Victoria College’s Museum The Committee has commissioned a life-sized
of the Coastal Bend on Saturday, Dec. 6. Individ- cutout of Anton, the Sausagefest mascot, for
uals and families participated in activities based people to take pictures with. There will also be a
on the traditional celebrations of St. Nicholas “People’s Choice” award in the sausage-making
Day to close the exhibit “Texas Czechs: Rooted competition with the public voting on their fa-
in Tradition.” vorite dishes.
Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., participants Arts and crafts vendors are now welcome
made holiday cards with Czech greetings, dec- to set up during the event. Booth fees are $40
Heritage Qulters Celebrate the Holidays orated ornaments inspired by museum ariti- ($45 after the March 25 deadline). The Com-
The Shiner Heritage Quilters enjoyed a festive Christmas party at their Decem- facts, learned the words to some Czech carols, mittee strives to keep Sausagefest a free event
ber 2nd meeting. In the spirit of holiday giving, the members donated many and picked up a recipe for vanocka (Christmas downtown so members plan to visit local busi-
children’s gifts to the Deputy Santa program and monetary gifts to the Shiner bread). As part of the St. Nicholas Day event nesses about sponsorship in the coming months.
Methodist Church Food Pantry. Pictured (left to right) are President Bernadette and the holiday season, the museum is hosting Anyone interested in sponsoring the event can
Kresta, 1st Vice Pres. Mathilda Melnar, 2nd Vice Pres. Toni Rogers, Treasurer Mary a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of the contact the chamber at 979-743-4514 or visit the
Shafer and Secretary Carolyn Whitmire. Golden Crescent from Dec. 2-19. Visitors were website.

Nothing more foundational than a proper view of Christ

It goes without saying that peo-
ple around the world are thinking
of Christ this time of year. Even
those that may not claim any spe-
cial allegiance to the Savior ac-
knowledge Him in at least some
way. Each year at Christmas time
I take the opportunity to read and
think carefully about the person
of Christ. Nothing is more foun-
dational than a proper view of
Christ. The history of the church
is riddled with those that have
gone astray in their view of Him.
Two things are of utmost impor-
tance: We must hold to both His
full human nature and His full
Divine nature. Some have re-
ferred to Christ as the God/Man.
In speaking of His Divine nature
we used the term, “The Deity of
Christ.” By this we mean that
the same person that was born
in Bethlehem two thousand years
ago as Jesus of Nazareth, existed
before His human birth. From
all eternity He was and is the in-
finite, eternal, and unchangeable
God. As one of the early church
Pastor’s Corner
Clint Clint Lowery is
pastor of Memo-
Lowery rial Heights Baptist
Church in Gonzales.
creeds put it, “He is very God of
very God.”
One of the simplest ways to see
the Deity of the Savior is to scan
the New Testament and observe
how the works that could only be
attributed to Deity are attributed
to Christ. The work of Creation
is clearly attributed to Christ. “All
things were made through Him,
and without Him nothing was
made that was made.” (John 1:3)
“For by Him all things were cre-
ated that are in heaven and that
are on earth, visible and invisible,
whether thrones or dominions or
principalities or powers.” (Colos-
sians 1:16) God “Has in these
last days spoken unto us by His
Son, whom He has appointed
heir of all things, through whom
also He made the worlds.” (He-
brews 1:2) Not only is creation
attributed to Christ, the work of
preservation is also attributed to
Him. The mighty Savior that cre-
ated everything is always sustain-
ing and preserving His creation.
“Who being the brightness of
His glory, and the express image
of His person, and upholding all
things by the word of His power.”
(Hebrews 1:3) Miracle working
is shown to come from Christ, in-
cluding the resurrection from the
dead. “And this is the will of Him
who sent Me, that everyone who
sees the Son and believes in Him
may have everlasting life; and I
will raise him up at the last day.”
(John 6:40) Let’s not forget our
Lord at the tomb of His friend
Lazarus. “He cried with a loud
voice, Lazarus come forth! And
he who had died came out bound
hand and foot with grave clothes,
and his face was wrapped with a
cloth. Jesus said to them, Loose
him; and let him go.” (John 11:43-
44) Forgiveness of sins is also at-
tributed to Christ.
“For which is easier, to say,
your sins are forgiven you, or
to say, arise and walk? But that
you may know that the Son of
Man has power on earth to for-
give sins, then He said to the
paralytic, arise, take up your bed,
and go to your house.” (Matthew
9:5-6) Wow, creating, sustaining,
raising the dead, and forgiving
sins. Who but God can do these
things? Any honest reader of the
New Testament would have to
acknowledge that no mere man
could do these things.
So what should our response
be to this one that is God come
in human flesh? A good place
to look is John chapter 21. The
disciple Thomas was a bit slow to
believe that Jesus had conquered
death. “Unless I see in His hands
the print of the nails, and put my
finger into the print of the nails,
and put my hand into His side, I
will not believe. And after eight
days His disciples were again in-
side, and Thomas with them. Je-
sus came, the doors being shut,
and stood in the midst, and said,
Peace be to you! Then He said to
Thomas, reach your finger here,
and look at my hands; and reach
your hand here, and put it into
My side. Do not be unbeliev-
ing, but believing. And Thomas
answered, and said to Him. My
Lord and My God.” (John 20:25-
28) Clearly, the Savior had con-
quered death. The grave could
not hold Him. The very one who
said that if the temple of his body
were destroyed, in three days He
would raise it up, made good on
His claim. Thomas then got it
right. He acknowledged Christ as
Lord and God. Love, honor, wor-
ship, and the highest praises are
due to Christ the Savior. As the
carol says, “O come, let us adore
Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ
the Lord!”
Clint Lowery, Pastor
Memorial Heights Baptist
Church
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Thursday, December 11, 2014 The Cannon Page A11

Gonzales Police Report

Man charged in attack on mother
On December 4th, 2014, Officers J.D.
Holt and Gabriel Trevino were dispatched
to the 100 block of St. Joseph Street at 9:57
p.m. in reference to a disturbance in prog-
ress. While the officers were in route, dis-
patch advised there may have been a fire-
arm in the house.
When they arrived on the scene, the of-
ficers observed a female subject running
down the street with a male subject, Greg-
ory Ryan Janes, behind her. The officers
made contact with the female, the victim
in the case, and also the mother of the de-
fendant.
The victim advised officers that earlier
in the day, Gonzales PD had already dealt
with Janes and transported him to Gon-
zales Memorial Hospital because he had
not been taking his medication for mental
health issues.
At 8:45 p.m., Janes was medically re-
leased from the hospital. He returned
home, ate dinner, then began to get violent
with the victim, assaulting her and throw-
ing her to the ground. The victim contacted
her husband to calm Janes down, but that
seemed to agitate him more.
She then tried to contact police, but was
unable to do so as Janes began to strangle
her. After that, he put a knife to her throat
and threatened her life if she called police
again.
Officers observed injuries on the victim’s
forearm and lower neck. They located the
knives and collected them as evidence, at
which times Janes was put under arrest and
charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault,
Terroristic Threat, and Interference With
Emergency Phone Call. He was transport-
ed to Gonzales County Jail.
Gonzales Police Report for the week
ending Dec. 8:
11/29/2014 Bernardo Guerrero Jr 30 of
Gonzales Arrested and Charged With Driving
While Intoxicated at 1700 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.
12/04/2014 Reported Assault at 500 Blk Mayor Bobby Logan was
at North Avenue reading
Hamilton St.
12/04/2014 Gregory Ryan Janes 19 of Gon- to students on Tuesday,
zales Arrested and Charged With Aggravated Dec. 9 as part of Fam-
Assault, Assault, Terroristic Threat, and Inter- ily Reading Night. The
ference With Emergency Phone Call at 100 Blk school also held its an-
St. Joseph St. nual Book Fair as part of
12/05/2014 Tregg Antoine Lewis 24 of Gon-
the event.
zales Arrested and Charged With Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia at 500 Blk Church St.
12/06/2014 Reported Assault at 300 Blk
Carroll St.
12/07/2014 Reported Burglary of a Vehicle
at 1400 Blk Gardien St.
12/07/2014 Ignacio Guitierrez 29 of Gonza-
les Arrested and Charged With Assault at 2400
Blk Church St.

Gonzales Co. Sheriff’s Report

Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office report for
Nov. 30-Dec. 6:
12/02/14
Catchings, Dustin Lee, 04/1993, Gonza-
les. Local Warrant – Possession Controlled
Substance PG 2 >4G <400G. Local Warrant –
Unlawful Carrying a Weapon. Local Warrant
– Prohibited Weapon Switchblades/Knuck-
les. Caldwell County Warrant – Aggravated
Assault w/Deadly Weapon. Caldwell County
Warrant – Aggravated Assault w/Deadly
Weapon. Caldwell County Warrant – Posses-
sion Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G <4G.
Transferred to Caldwell County.
Johns, Mercutio Jouane, 09/1983, Harvey,
LA. Local Warrant – MTA Fraud Use Possession
of Identifying Information. Requires $75,000
Bond. Local Warrant – MTA Forgery Finan-
cial Instrument. Local Warrant – Resist Arrest
Search or Transport. Requires $2,000 Bond.
Remains in Custody.
12/03/14
Crayton, Tavarrus Tashon, 08/1983, Waelder.
Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Released on
$500 Bond.
12/04/14
Meyer, Joshua Neuly, 06/1981, Hochheim.
Local Warrant – Burglary of Habitation. Local
Warrant – Burglary of Habitation. Local War-
rant – Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20K. Trans-
ferred to Lavaca County.
Sanchez, Daniel Lee, 01/1995, Gonzales.
Local Warrant – Theft of Property >$1,500
<$20K. Remains in Custody.
Vela, Jose Alfonso, 02/1979, Waelder. Local
Warrant – Possession of a Controlled Sub-
stance PG 1 >1G <4G. Requires $15,000 Bond.
Remains in Custody.
12/05/14
Hodges, Tristan Adam, 06/1991, Lockhart.
Local Warrant – Possession Marijuana <2 oz.
State changes spring dates
for STAAR math testing
Requires $1,500 Bond. Remains in Custody.
Lowe, Christopher Michael, 05/1986, Lock-
hart. Commitment/Sentence – Driving while
Intoxicated. Released – Weekender/Work Re- Initiative (SSI) requirement that students
lease. Cannon News Services
in grades 5 and 8 must pass the STAAR
Flores, Dominic, Jr., 03/1989, New Braun- newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
fels. Commitment/Sentence – Evading Arrest
mathematics assessment in order to move
Detention w/Vehicle. Released – Weekender/
AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education on to the next grade level is suspended for
Work Release. Michael Williams has notified Texas school this school year. Suspension of the 5th and
12/06/14 districts and charters that the spring test- 8th grade mathematics requirement ap-
Lookabill, Brian Thomas, 08/1977, Gonza-ing date for the State of Texas Assessments plies only for the 2014–2015 school year.
les. Commitment/Sentence – Theft Stolen of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) grades 5 The STAAR mathematics assessments in
Properlty >$20K <$100K. Released – Week- and 8 mathematics will be shifted for the grades 5 and 8 will only be administered
ender/Work Release. 2014–2015 school year. one time this school year.
Gerold, Jessica Marie, 10/1995, Gonzales. The spring testing date for STAAR State law requiring students in grades 5
Local Warrant – Forgery Financial Instrument.
grades 5 and 8 mathematics will shift from and 8 to pass the STAAR reading exam in
Released on $2,500 Bond.
March 30, 2015, to April 20, 2015.
Norred, Lamar Phillip, 03/1975, Austin. Tra- order to proceed to the next grade level is
vis County Warrant – Assault causes Bodily Superintendents, math educators and still in effect.
members of the State Board of Education
Injury. Requires $8,000 Bond. Remains in Cus- Commissioner Williams had also re-
tody. had asked the Commissioner to consider ceived requests to consider shifting the test
Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other a potential shift in the testing date due to dates for STAAR grades 5 and 8 science
agency arrest and processing’s: the ongoing transition to revised statewide and grade 8 social studies. These test dates
GCSO 12 curriculum standards in mathematics. The will remain unchanged for the 2014–2015
DPS 03 revised math curriculum standards were school year.
GPD 11
adopted by the State Board in April 2012 However, the Texas Education Agency
WPD 00
NPD 02
and are being implemented in classrooms will post a draft testing calendar for the
Constable 01 this school year. 2015–2016 school year that reflects a
DWCSO 00 “Teachers across our state continue the proposed change to the testing dates for
DEA 00 transition to the more rigorous math stan- STAAR grades 5 and 8 science and grade
TPW 00 dards that are now in place,” said Com- 8 social studies from late April to mid-May
GCAI 00 missioner Williams. “After visiting with beginning in 2016. The draft testing calen-
Rangers 01 superintendents, teachers, parent repre- dar will be posted later in December for
Total 30 sentatives and district testing coordinators, public comment.
it is apparent that shifting the math testing To learn more about STAAR math-

Yoakum Police Report
Yoakum Police Department report for Dec.
1-7:
12/02/14
Case #14-404, Assault-C, 407 Aubrey; Dis-
position, Court Citation.
Case #14-402, Violate Protective Order, 900
Old Shiner; Disposition, Investigation.
Case #14-405, Theft-B, 702 Simpson; Dispo-
sition, Investigation.
Luling Police Report
Luling Police Department arrest report for
Dec. 1- Dec. 8
12/2/2014
Arrest # 14-0400, Brandy Allen Myers, 10070
IH 10 E, Warrant Service (All Other)
date provides a bit more time to better pre-
pare our students in grades 5 and 8.”
Earlier this year, Commissioner Wil-
Case #14-392, Evading Arrest/Det, 407 W.
Gonzales; Disposition, Cleared by Arrest. liams announced that the Student Success
12/05/14
Case #14-406, Cont. Violence Against Fam-
ily, 306 Rose; Disposition, Investigation.
‘Texas on the Rocks’ slated for Feb. 14
Case #14-407, Falcon, Nicolas, 24, Yoakum, AUSTIN — Treaty Oak Distilling Co.
311 E. Hochheim; Offense, Assault-Fel (F/V); and The Texas Distilled Spirits Association
Disposition, Trans/DCSO. are pleased to announce that Texas On The
Rocks -- the largest distilled spirits tasting
event ever — will be held in Austin at the
Austin Music Hall on Valentine’s Day (Feb-
ruary 14) 2015.
Texas On The Rocks will feature: craft
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10070 IH 10 E, Public Intoxication
craft distilleries, craft wineries and craft
12/5/2014
Arrest # 14-0938, Xavier Reyes, 700 Blk E La- breweries, awesome food from multiple
mar St, Driving while Lic Invalid/Susp w/ Priors vendors, Dancing and true Texas-style en-
tertainment, abd craft cocktails from leg-
ematics, please visit the Texas Education
Agency’s STAAR Mathematics Resources
webpage at: http://tea.texas.gov/student.
assessment/staar/math/.
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The Texas On The Rocks grand tasting
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Caldwell Co. Sheriff’s Report

Caldwell Co. Sheriff’s Blotter
Nov. 27- Dec. 3
The Caldwell County Sher-
iff’s Office responded to nu-
merous incidents and made
several arrests during the pe-
riod Nov 27 to Dec 03 of 2014.
Deputies responded to the fol-
lowing incidents.
Nov 27
Assault – 9900 block of FM-
1854
Poaching – 500 block of Pin
Oak
Traffic Accident – Hwy 183/S
of IH 10/N of Powell Rd
Traffic Accident – FM-2001
area of Hidden Path
Traffic Accident FM-1322
and Center Point
Pursuit – Hwy 183/SB pass-
ing FM-20
Miscellaneous – 20
Nov 28
911 Abandoned – 12000
block of Hwy 142
Animal Cruelty – 100 block
of Easy Street
Fraud – 300 block of Oak
Trail Dr
Traffic Accident – 19000
block of San Marcos Hwy
Traffic Accident – FM-1854 n
Meyers Ln
Traffic Accident – 2500 block
of San Marcos Hwy
Traffic Accident – Entrance
to Skyview
Traffic Accident – FM-1966
and Hwy 21
Juvenile Complaint – 100
block of Alamo Drive
Miscellaneous – 24
Nov 29
Burglary of a Building – 200
block of Old Luling Rd
Assault – 2800 block of Air-
port Hwy
Disturbance – 200 block of
Sand Holler Rd
Disturbance – across from
2300 FM-1984
Disturbance – 1300 block of
Westwood Rd
Disturbance – Nelle Ln
Discharge of Firearms – Area
of Pecan Park
Discharge of Firearms –
2300 block of Seawillow Rd
Suicidal Person – 500 block
of Main St
Theft – 100 block of Cross
Roads Dr
Theft – 6300 Taylorsville Rd
Theft – 800 block of Plant Rd
Criminal Mischief – 1300
block West Wood Rd
Traffic Accident – San Mar-
cos Hwy and Abernathy Ave
Traffic Accident – Dry Creek
Rd Closer to FM-672
Juvenile Complaint – 500
block of Main St
Miscellaneous – 40
Nov 30
Burglary of a Habitation –
6100 block of S Hwy 183
Aggravated Assault – 100
block of Willow St
Assault – 2700 block of Holz
Rd
Deadly Conduct – 1100
block of Sand Hill Rd
Discharge of Firearms – 400
block of Swine Lake Row
Discharge of Firearms – 300
block of Broadhead Trail
Criminal Trespass – 14000
block of FM-86
Traffic Accident – SH 130 SB
near MM 474
Traffic Accident – Hwy 21 E
of SH 130
Miscellaneous – 27
Dec 01
Assault – 4740 FM-20 East
Disturbance – 100 block
Cozy Circle
Disturbance – 305 Meadow
Trail
Fraud – 800 East Jones
Traffic Accident – FM—713
between Row and Old Martin-
dale Rd
Traffic Stop Arrest – Hwy 183
and Commerce
Reckless Driver – Area of
Dear Run and Sandholler
Warrant Service Arrest – 3
Miscellaneous – 23
Dec 02
911 Abandoned – 200 Glov-
er Ln
Assault – 2800 block of Air-
port Hwy
Assault – 2700 block of Holz
Rd
Disturbance – 100 block of
Pikes Peak Bend
Disturbance 3100 block of
Misty Ln
Criminal Trespass – 5000
block E Pierce St
Traffic Accident – 1400 block
of St Johns Rd
Reckless Driver – SB FM-
1854 towards FM-1184
Warrant Service Arrest – 3
Miscellaneous – 22
Dec 03
Sexual Assault – 1700 block
of Harwood Rd
Disturbance – 100 block of
Blake Rd
Theft – 7700 block of FM-
2001
Theft – 2300 block of Pebble
Stone
Possession of Marijuana –
2800 Airport Hwy
Criminal Mischief – 3600
block of Westwood
Traffic Accident – Hwy 183 S
of Anton Auction
Warrant Service Arrest – 2
Runaway – 3600 block of
Homannville Trail
Miscellaneous – 14
Page A12 The Cannon Thursday, December 11, 2014

GJHS Players Win Awards

Youth, Elks asking donations
The Gonzales Youth Center and The Elks have partnered together to send WE
CARE packages to local military who won’t be home for the holidays. We are tak-
ing donations of items for the packages. If you know of someone who would
appreciate a care package from home, please call Deane at 830-857-6785. Mr.
Wright, exalted ruler of the Elks, and Deane Parsley Novosad, executive director
of the Gonzales Youth Center, are pictured with the youth that assisted in stuff-
ing the boxes.
Gonzales Jr. High competed in their One Act Play Festival on Dec. 3rd with rousing suc-
cess. The contest took place at Industrial High School in Vanderbilt, TX. The other schools
competing were Columbus Jr. High and Industrial Jr. High. In the judge’s critique, he
praised their believable and conversational acting style, perfect comic timing, ensemble
work, staging, etc. An award winning director himself, Mike Doggett, the judge, told the
students: “I ran out of things to write, I just wanted to put down my pad and pen and just
watch.” Mrs. Buesing is very proud of the growth and work of her students. The students
earned the following awards: All Star Technical Awards: Paige Johnson, Autumn Hernan-
dez, Destiny Almaguer, Raechell Gonzales-Juarez, Arleth Mar, Claudia Lopez. Supporting
Cast Awards: Jerry Cosper, Keisey Ramirez, Piper Faith, Noah Flores, Brianna Gomez, Yare-
ly Veliz Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Iris DeMent, Dalton Shirley, Ryleigh Orosco, Bela
Rodriquez, Regan Rowlett. All Star Cast: Krystalynn Buesing, Sergio Torres, Maura Gar-
cia, Molly Manning, Wendy Lopez, Angelina Casares. Company Best Actor: Heath Henke.
Company Best Actress: Emily Schramm. Festival Best Actor: Tyler Barfield.

Hey, Baby!

Jaclyn Danielle Harvey

Brittany Harkey and Albert Harvey are proud to announce the birth of their
daughter, Jaclyn Danielle Harvey on November 26, 2014. She was born at Citi-
zens Medical Center at 2:03 p.m. and she weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz and was 18 inches
long. She is being welcomed by big brother, Brandon Harvey, grandparents
Some Christmas Cheer
Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 recently made a delivery to Gonzales Child Ser-
Rose Harvey of Edna and the late Greg Harvey, Sanya and Randy Harkey of Gon- vices Board of presents for four foster children. We wish all a very Merry Christ-
zales and great grand-parents, Shirley Simmons of Gonzales and the late Walter mas and Happy New Year. Pictured are Odd Fellow Larry Mercer and secretary
Simmons. She is also being welcomed by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jennifer Leal.

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to
those who have made our progress possible.
And in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely,
Thank You and Best Wishes for
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Join us for Refreshments, Friday, December 19th
Thursday, December 11, 2014 The Cannon Page A13

1st Place Chili - Chili Girls - Taking first place honors at the
Winterfest Chili Cookoff this past Saturday was Debra and
Nicole Washichek. The Gonzales V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary to The winners of the Main Street Lighted Christmas Pa-
Post 4817 sponsored the cookoff.
rade this weekend were:
Organization: Girl Scout Troop 202 – First Place, Gon-
zales Chamber of Commerce – Second Place, Gonzales-
Waelder Catholic Youth – Third Place
Business: Lynn Theatre – First Place, Lone Star Bank –
Second Place, BNM Electric, LLC – Third Place
Individual: Bruce DuBose – First Place, Gene’s Electrical
– Second Place

2nd Place Chili - Bone Headed Cookers. Takeing second

place honors at the Winterfest Chili Cookoff this past Sat-
urday was Randy Poppelz.

3rd Place Chili -The V Three - Represented by Head Cook

Juan Gaytan took third place at the Winterfest Chili Coo-
kopff this past Saturday. Other members of the team were
Dick Kuenzler and Fritz Washichek.

1st Place Stew - The V Three - Represented by Head Cook

Dick Kuenzler took first place honors at the Winterfest
Cookoff sponsored by the Gonzales V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary
to Post 4817.

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Gonzales Memorial Hospital’s annual “Lights of Love” Christmas program once again
recognized generous donors to hospital activities and helped usher in the Christmas
season, and this year they got a lot of folks anxious to help celebrate when more than
500 children showed up to play in a patch of artificial snow created for the event. Some
kids, however, were content to watch the grand melee from the comfort of a seat on the
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YHS concludes season with loss to Sinton

By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com
SAN ANTONIO — Two
good teams in Yoakum and
Sinton took to the field in
Friday’s Class 4A Divi-
sion 2 state quarterfinals at
Northside ISD Dub Farris
Stadium.
Only one was going to
come out on top and it hap-
pened to be Sinton in a 35-
21 decision.
Like any football game,
it was going to be the team
that made fewer mistakes
and turned the ball over
less.
That also was Sinton as
the ‘Dogs lost a fumble,
muffed a punt and tossed
three interceptions.
Yoakum still left it all on
the field as they scored on
the opening kickoff, scored
a touchdown directly off
the Pirates’ one turnover
of the game, a second-
quarter interception, and
played some stout defense
at times.
Yoakum, mostly a run-
ning team this year, threw
16 passes which is a little
more than they normally
would.
The Bulldogs’ TCU-
commit Tre’Vontae HIghts
had to battle through some
injury issues that he first
picked up in the regional
game against Cuero and
came up again early in this
game but still was a fierce
competitor for the ‘Dogs,
running for 40 yards and
completed 10 passes for
122 yards, one touchdown
and three interceptions.
Yoakum head coach Ko-
rnegay said the situation,
along with some defensive
tactics of Sinton, did affect
some of what Yoakum does
with their offense
“Tre competed and that
is all we could ask of him,”
he said.
Yoakum put up a fierce
battle, getting within a
touchdown at 28-21 with
under three minutes left in
the ball game and few min-
utes before that lost a fum-
ble while driving inside the
Pirate 10.
“Sinton just made a few
more plays than we did.
That lost fumble was big
but we are not going to say
the game is won or lost on
that one play,” Kornegay
said. “I am very proud of
our kids for the way they
fought.”
“Our kids gave great ef-
fort in getting to the state
quarterfinals. Cannot say
enough about them. Great
group of kids and great
group of seniors. Those se-
niors will have a lot to look
back on and they will be
proud.”
Yoakum started the game
in their usual offensive
style — a sustained drive
that saw plenty of runs.
Hights went 16 yards on
the first play, from his 47 to
the Pirate 37. A few plays
later, Dantey Eldridge had
a 4-yard run on third down
to convert and hauled in a
14-yard pass to Pirate 13.
After four straight runs
from Hights, Eldridge
scored on a 2-yard run and
Edgar Maravilla kicked the
point after for a 7-0 Yoa-
kum lead with 6:14 left in Sinton players Mark Villarreal, Robert Knox and Benino Torres chat with
the first. Yoakum’s Tre’Vontae Hights following the state quarterfinal battle Friday night
Sinton started their first at San Antonio’s Dub Farris Stadium. (Photo by Mark Lube)
possession with a false- Handson to get the Pirates at the ‘Dog 44. Handson facemask, giving Sinton
start penalty followed from their 21 to their 36. was stopped well short of new life at the 28. Two
by two straight comple- The Pirates eventually the first-down marker but plays later, Mark Villarreal
tions by quarterback Tyler came upon fourth down Yoakum was called for a
YOAKUM Page B3

GHS Apaches working hard GHS girls finish in third

through early-season struggles at Hawkins tournament
By MARK LUBE By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

Gonzales is going SAN ANTONIO —

through its growing pains
under a new system and
working to establish a new
identity.
The Apaches (1-5) fell
to Austin Crockett, 64-20,
Tuesday night at GHS Spe-
cial Events Center.
“We are still a raw
team,” Apaches head coach
Dereck Williams said. “We
have not learned to over-
come the next play.
“You miss seven shots in
a row and that gives your
opponent seven easy bas-
kets,” he said. “I think this
team is still fighting four-
year ghosts and it is going
to take some time to over-
come them.”
Gonzales battled hard on
defense but Cougars were
still able to drop in plenty
of points.
“We need to learn how to
defend and defeat picks and
Atlantic Johnson (foreground) gets into position for
a possible pass from Klayton Blackwell (background)
Tuesday in the Apaches’ loss to Austin Crockett.
(Photo by Mark Lube)
screens,” Williams said.
Despite the huge margins
for Austin Crockett, Gon-
zales did everything they
could to stay in the game.
The Lady Apaches fin-
ished in third place in
the San Antonio Hawkins
Tournament last week.
Gonzales finished sec-
ond in their pool as they
split two games on Thurs-
day, defeating San Anto-
nio Brooks Academy 54-
40 and were edged by San
Antonio Gateway Chris-
tian 37-35.
Gonzales ended pool
play with a 40-23 win over
Carrizo Springs Friday af-
ternoon at the Alamo City
Church Gymnasium.
The Lady Apaches had
a little struggle scoring
points but not prevent-
ing Carrizo Springs from
scoring too many. Claudia Franklin flies toward the basket after
“Our guys played hard all
“The defense was the getting a steal in Friday’s Lady Apaches win over
the way through the game,”
highlight because the Carrizo Springs in the San Antonio Hawkins
he said. “At one point, we
offense was not,” Lady Tournament.(Photo by Mark Lube)
were down by 40 points but
Apaches head coach Val- Amanda Dixson dropped tled back with a 5-0 run.
WORKING HARD Page B3
erie Akpan said.”Our of- a shot in after the pass Gonzales answered with

Gonzales girls drop home match

to Schulenburg Shorthorns, 56-20
By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com
The Gonzales Lady
Apaches basketball team
was just a little over-
whelmed in a 56-20 loss
to the Schulenburg Lady
Shorthorns Tuesday eve-
ning at GHS Special Events
Center.
Gonzales opened the
game with a 2-0 lead as Jor-
dan Pitman put in a basket
off the pass from Danielle
Flowers.
Schulenburg then scored
18 straight points to close
out the quarter as they
dominated possession of
the ball by getting turn-
overs and crashing the
boards.
In the second quarter, the
Lady Apaches battled and
got within 22-4 as Claudia
Franklin and Ericka Her-
nandez dropped in a couple
of free throws.
The Lady Apaches got
baskets from Mary Hast-
ings and Flowers to be
within 22-8 at the end of
second quarter. Pitman
came out of the game in the
second quarter due to an
injury and was not available
for the rest of the game.
Gonzales continued to
try to make up ground in
the third quarter as Flowers
made a two-point bucket
and later a three-point shot
to finish the quarter with
five points as Schulenburg
forged ahead 38-15
.The Lady ‘Horns held
an 18-5 advantage in the
fourth box with Kendra
Willams hit two free throws
and making a basket to de-
posit five points for Gonza-
les.
Schulenburg 56, Gonzales 20
S 18 4 16 18-56
G 2 6 7 5-20
Schulenburg: Shannon Mikesly
5 4-4 14, Samantha Gabler 2 7-7 11,
Haley Lewis 4 3-3 11, Kayla Schae-
fer 4 1-2 9, Marylyn 1 2-2 4, Kiana
Haywood 1 1-2 3, Kaitlyn 1 0-0 2,
Carah Haurda 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 18-
20 56.
Gonzales: Danielle Flowers 3 1-2
8, Kendra Williams 1 2-2 4, Mary
Hastings 1 1-2 3, Jordan Pitman 1
0-0 2, Claudia Franklin 0 2-4 2, Er-
icka Hernandez 0 1-3 1, Keaundra
Cray 0 0-2 0, Amanda Dixson 0 0-2
0. Totals 6 7-17 20.
fense had an off day and
our defensive play kept us
in the game.”
Gonzales took advan-
tage of being taller than
the Lady Wildcats.
“Carrizo Springs had
no true post so we got to
defend five point guards,”
she said. “We were able to
keep control of the ball.
In keeping more pos-
session, the Lady Apaches
were able to improve on
some fundamentals.
“I thought our ball con-
trol was better than it has
been and we were more
confident dribbling and
passing,” Akpan said.
The Lady Apaches
opened the game with
an 8-3 lead after the first
eight minutes as Jordan
Pitman got a bucket,
Claudia Franklin scored
after getting a turnover,
from Analise Longoria
with Danielle Flowers and
Kendra Williams each
making one free throw.
Carrizo Springs did not
make a field goal but got
points from Robin Schaf-
fer and Amberly Cantu.
In the second quarter, a
bucket by Dixson started
a 6-2 Lady Apache run
that saw four free throws
by Mary Hastings.
Carrizo Springs got a
basket from Alyssa Garza
and later closed down to
14-9 and Gonzales scored
four straight to end the
quarter — baskets by
Analise Longoria and
Hastings.
To start the third quar-
ter, the Lady Apaches
scored seven of nine
points to take a 25-11
lead. Carrizo Springs bat-
scores from Pitman and
Hastings to lead 29-16
at the conclusion of the
third.
Gonzales started the
fourth quarter with a 6-4
run and later got buckets
from Pitman and Wil-
liams for a 40-21 lead
before Carrizo Springs
scored the final points of
the game.
Gonzales 40, Carrizo Springs 23
CS3 6 7 7-23
G8 10 11 11-40
Carrizo Springs: Robin Shaffer
2 4-6 8, Alyssa Garza 3 0-2 6, Am-
berly Cantu 1 2-2 4, Julie Rae Lira 0
3-4 3, Reyna Ranzel 1 0-1 2, Stepha-
nie Bullard 0 0-2 0. Totals 7 9-17 23.
Gonzales: Jordan Pitman 5 0-0
10, Mary Hastings 2 4-7 8, Kendra
Williams 2 1-3 7, Claudia Frank-
lin 2 2-2 6, Amanda Dixson 2 0-0
4, Analise Longoria 1 0-0 2, Ericka
Hernandez 1 0-0 2, Danielle Flow-
ers 0 1-2 1. Totals 15 8-14 40.
Gonzales took third
place as they fell to San
Antonio Christian, 55-44,
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Flatonia wins non-district game against Shiner
The Flatonia Bulldogs
got an early-season look
at district opponent Shiner
Thursday in the Round-
Top Carmine Tournament.
Flatonia prevailed 66-55 in
the game. Flatonia led 19-
13 after one quarter and
31-25 at halftime.
The ‘Dogs outscored
Shiner 14-12 in the third
quarter and went on a 21-
18 run in the fourth box.
S 13 12 12 18-55
F 19 12 14 21-66
Shiner: Justin Stovall 8 1-3
19, Chad Neubauer 4 2-5 12, Kris
Hauptman 4 0-0 9, Ethan Berger 2
0-0 5, Miguel Lara 1 0-0 3, Taylor
Mraz 1 1-3 3, Brandon Cerny 1 0-0
2, Thomas Bowman 0 2-2 2. Totals
23 6-13 55
Flatonia: Casen Novak 5 2-3 14,
Matthew Rowell 5 0-0 12, Gus Ven-
egas 4 0-1 9, Kaddin Mikulik 3 1-2
7, Andrew Dvorak 2 2-3 7, Julio Cas-
tellano 1 3-6 5, Jacob Barta 2 2-3 4,
Easton Migl 2 0-0 4, Samuel Netro
1 0-0 2. Totals 25 10-18 66.
Flatonia defeated the
hosts 47-37 later on Thurs-
day. Flatonia held a slim
10-6 lead after the first
quarter and RTC bounced
back with a 15-11 run in
the second to level the
game at 21-21 at halftime.
The ‘Dogs scored 17 of 24
points in the third and the
teams split 18 fourth-quar-
ter points.
F 10 11 17 9-47
RTC 6 15 7 9-37
Flatonia: Andrew Dvorak 3 4-5
11, Kaddin Mikulik 2 2-2 8, Easton
Migl 3 2-6 8, Casen Novak 2 1-4 6
Gus Venegas 2 0-0 5, Samuel Netro
Hoops Roundup
1 0-1 2, Jacob Barta 1 0-0 2. Totals
16 9-18 47
The ‘Dogs routed Bur-
ton, 89-42, on Saturday.
Flatonia took a 19-5 lead
after the first quarter,
scored 27 of 41 points in
the second frame, out-
scored the Panthers 25-8 in
the third quarter and 20-15
in the fourth.
F 19 27 25 20-91
B 5 14 8 15-42
Flatonia: Andrew Dvorak 5 4-5
17, Easton Migl 3 5-6 11, Matthew
Rowell 4 1-2 11, Samuel Netro 3 5-7
11, Kaddin Mikulik 3 2-7 10, Julio
Castellano 4 1-2 9, Casen Novak 1
4-6 7, Gus Venegas 2 2-2 6, Jacob
Barta 2 2-2 6, Omar Castillo 0 1-3 1.
Totals 27 27-37 89
•The Nixon-Smiley Mus-
tangs defeated San Antonio
Cornerstone, 80-77, in the
Cornerstone Tournament
on Friday.
N-S was on top, 27-
24, after the first quarter
and both teams scored 20
points in the second quar-
ter. The ‘Stangs scored 14
of 26 points in the third
quarter and Cornerstone
outscored N-S 17-12 in the
fourth.
NS 27 20 14 12-80
SAC 24 20 12 17-77
Nixon-Smiley: Sam Moore 26,
Jordan Van Auken 17, Treon Fa-
theree 11, Nick Pena 9, Luis Limon
9, Jose Melendez 5, Joseph Rodri-
guez 2, Colby Newman 1.
San Antonio Cornerstone: Brad-
ley 17, Collins 14, Gutierez 12, Fix
10, Davis 8, Cortez 6, Gonzales 6,
Lopez 4.
N-S defeated San An-
tonio George Gervin
Academy, 70-49, in the
championship game. The
Mustangs trailed 16-14
after the first quarter but
reversed the scores in the
second frame for a 30-30
game at halftime.
N-S went on a 26-6
run in the third frame
and scored 14 of 27 in the
fourth quarter.
GA 16 14 6 13-49
NS 14 16 26 14-70
Nixon-Smiley: Sam Moore 26,
Nick Pena 16, Luis Limon 10, Treon
Fatheree 8, Jose Melendez 4, Jor-
dan Lopez 4, Jordan Van Auken 4
• The Gonzales Apaches
went 1-4 last week in the
15-10 after one quarter and
held a 40-24 lead at half-
time. The Lions scored 14
of 24 third-quarter points
and Flatonia went on a 17-
12 run in the fourth.
FLA 15 25 10 17-67
FAY 10 14 14 12-50
Flatonia: Gus Venegas 9 4-5 23,
Andrew Dvorak 6 4-5 17, Easton
Migl 4 0-0 8, Matthew Kozelsky 1
3-4 5, Samuel Netro 1 2-4 4, Jacob
Barta 1 1-2 3, Casen Novak 0 3-4 3,
Matthew Rowell 0 2-2 2, Julio Cas-
tellano 1 0-0 2, Kaddin Mikulik 0
0-2 0. Totals 23 19-28 67.
• The Flatonia Lady Bull-
dogs edged the Yoakum
Lady Bulldogs 39-34 on
Tuesday. Yoakum led 8-4
after the first quarter and
21-15 at halftime. Flatonia
cut the lead to 32-29 with a

GHS girls soccer team

Bloomington Tournament. 14-11 run in the third and
The Mustangs scored two outscored Yoakum 10-2 in
The Tribe opened with a
wins on Saturday to finish the fourth quarter to com-
74-60 loss to Ganado on
as tournament champions. plete the comeback.
Thursday and bounced

wraps up first tryouts

Sam Moore was named to
back with a 68-24 win over
the All-Tournament Team. F 4 11 14 10-39
Hallettsville Sacred Heart. Y 8 13 11 2-34
N-S defeated San Anto-
Gonzales fell to Kenedy,
nio KIPP Academy, 67-56.
By MARK LUBE 53-42, on Friday. Also on
KIPP took an 18-11 lead Yoakum:Lauren Caka 7,
Friday, Industrial defeated Me’Keilla Eldridge 6, Kara Pohl 6,
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com after the first quarter and Camisha Williams 5, Latrice Brown
the Apaches 64-36. On
the ‘Stangs went on an 18-4 4, Faith Hagan 4, Rhyleigh Johnson
The Lady Apaches soccer Saturday, Gonzales had re- 2.
run in the second quarter
team accomplished another match with Kenedy, falling
to lead 29-22 at halftime.
milestone late last week as 58-32. The Yoakum JV defeated
N-S scored 18 of 31 points
the first-year program con- in the third and KIPP out- Flatonia 38-13. Madison
cluded tryouts on Thurs- scored the ‘Stangs 21-20 in Harrison lead Yoakum
K 6 18 12 17-53
day. the fourth quarter. G 7 9 10 16-42
with 13 points while Lisa
Head coach Jenna Phil- The Gonzales Lady Apaches soccer team goes Seidenberger and Stepha-
ips said she saw some great through some passing drills last week during tryouts NS 11 18 18 20-67
G 7 8 4 13-32
nie Rosas each scored six
K 13 10 17 18-58
potential that will be taking at the high school. (Photo by Mark Lube) KIPP 28 4 13 21-56 points.
Nixon-Smiley: Sam Moore 25,
the field for Gonzales early of soccer throughout the out are very thrilled to be Treon Fatheree 15, Nick Pena 10, •Flatonia earned a 67-
next month. community and the leagues a part of the start of a new Jordan Van Auken 8, Jose Melen-
50 win over Fayetteville on
dez 4, Joseph Rodriguez 2, Luis Li-
“I had a four-day tryout offered by Gonzales for our girls’ sport. mon 2, Colby Newman 1. Tuesday. The Bulldogs led
with a variety of drills just kids, the fundamentals are “The girls are very ex-
fairly advanced,” she said.” cited that they are the first
Flatonia perfect fit for Chris Sodek and family
so that I could see the level
of talent and knowledge I will still touch on funda- group to start the first ever
of the game the girls had,” mentals though because I Lady Apache soccer season.
she said. “The talent that still feel that a solid foun- They are very confident in By MARK LUBE
came out is really excit- dation creates a sound pro- their ability to be successful sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com
ing for me as a coach and I gram. With solid funda- and are setting the bar high
mentals we will be able to for their team and them- After quite a long stay in
was pleased with all of their
through in more advanced selves. They want to make Mumford where he helped
performances.”
tactics and hone those skills history this first year with start their boys’ basketball
“I have to thank the
before our first game in a successful season and are team, Chris Sodek decided
youth soccer leagues and
January.” working hard every day to to take the head boys job at
community leagues in
Philips is looking to do that,” Philips said. Flatonia High School and
Gonzales for that.”
make improvements in de- With tryouts out of the join the close-knit commu-
Over 20 girls came out to
fense, positioning and play- way, Philips can start mak- nity in Flatonia.
try to be part of the inaugu-
ing aggressive. ing preparations for the He said he absolutely
ral high school team.
“What needs to be im- fast-approaching season. loves the small-town atmo-
“I had 26 come out which
proved is their spacing “I anticipate working sphere of Flatonia
is a turnout for the first
during regular field of play, more on our tactics for our “My wife, Leigh Ann,
year,” Philips said. “I expect
however that is a common opponents as well as touch- and I wanted to get our kids
higher numbers for next
problem in most soccer ing on fundamentals the into a very good school sys-
year’s team.”
programs and with prac- next month,” she said. “We tem in a small community
Local youth and adult
tice will be an easy fix,” she have a lot of talent on our like Flatonia,” Sodek said.
recreational leagues have
said. “Aggressiveness and team and finding the right “The students in Flatonia
provided the team with the
defense are other areas we chemistry is key to our suc- have a reputation for work-
means to be sound funda-
will progress in over the cess. As a team we will go as ing hard and being great
mentally.
next month.” our team motto states, “All kids. There are so many
“Thanks to the interest
The 26 players that tried out, all game, all season”.” outstanding educators and
coaches in Flatonia that
Area finalists St. Paul, Sacred Heart are instrumental in mak-
ing the school district and
Flatonia boys basketball coach Chris Sodek shown
here with his family: wife, Leigh Ann and children
represented on All-District teams the athletic program such a
success.”
Summer and Duke. (Courtesy photo)
considered, Flatonia made Sodek’s first teaching and
Sodek said the leadership perfect sense. Flatonia is coaching position was in
The Shiner St. Paul and Hallettsville Sa- er, sr, Hallettsville Sacred Heart;Kristin at the school is top notch. a tight-knit community Mumford, starting in 2001.
cred Heart volleyball teams finished one Popp, sr, Hallettsville Sacred Heart; Jami They keep in mind the comprised of hard-working He was an assistant boys’
and two in TAPPS 2A-6 and both were bi- Shimek, jr, Hallettsville Sacred Heart; best interest of all students kids and families who want basketball coach for a new
district champions and area-round final- Julie Brown, jr, Hallettsville Sacred at FISD and strive to be as to be successful.” program
ists. Heart; Madeline Kelly, soph, New Braun- successful as possible in He said he wants Flatonia Sodek was an assistant
Shiner St. Paul had seniors Elise Patek fels Christian Academy; Hannah Baker, sr, everything – academics to gradually return to being for his first year and then
and Emily Pokluda, along with a pair of New Braunfels Christian Academy; Madi- as well as athletics. When a powerhouse in boys’ bas- was head coach for the
juniors, Jenna Williams and Ashlyn Patek, son Ramirez, soph, New Braunfels Chris- administrators, teachers, ketball. next 12. During his tenure
named to the First Team All District. tian Academy. coaches, students and par- “Our main focus right Mumford win five district
Sacred Heart had seniors Emily Harp- Second Team ents work together, schools now is trying to improve titles, play in four regional
er and Kristin Klopp, and juniors Jami Alyssa Kutac, soph, Shiner St. Paul; can achieve great things. each day and compete as tournaments, appear in the
Shimek and Jenna Brown selected for First Abby Irvin, sr, Shiner St. Paul; Ellen Flatonia ISD is a testament hard as possible,” Sodek state finals three times and
Team. Machicek, jr, Hallettsville Sacred Heart; to this,” he said. said.” We would like to won one state champion-
On the Second Team, St. Paul had soph- Gracen Bass, sr, New Braunfels Christian The Sodeks worked in peak at the start of district ship.
omore Alyssa “Allie” Kutac and senior Academy; Rachel Best, jr, New Braunfels Mumford but resided in and hopefully play well While at Mumford,
Abby Irvin selected while the Indianette Christian Academy; Mary J. Nichols, soph, Bryan. enough to earn a play-off Sodek earned his Master’s
Ellen Machicek, junior, was chosen. Universal City First Baptist Academy; Nat- “Mumford was a great spot and prolong our suc- Degree in Physical Educa-
St. Paul Honorable Mentions were junior alie Benavides, soph, Universal City First place for us, but with us cess into the playoffs.” tion at the University of
Kenzie Vargo, sophomore Mallory Grabar- Baptist Academy. living in Bryan and our Sodek graduated from Houston in 2010.
kievtz and sophomore Morgan Mason. Honorable Mention school (Mumford) being Fayetteville High School in In addition to being head
Kenzie Vargo, jr, Shiner St. Paul; Mal- comprised of 90 percent 1996. boys coach for the ‘Dogs,
TAPPS 2A-6 All-District lory Grabarkievtz, soph, Shiner St. transfers, our kids never After graduation from Sodek will serve as an assis-
Paul; Morgan Mason, soph, Shiner St. really got to see the kids Fayetteville, he attended tant principal for Flatonia
First Team Paul; Lauren Van Ryswk, sr, New Braun- they went to school with Blinn Junior College in High School.
Elise Patek, sr, Shiner St. Paul; Ashlyn fels Christian Academy; Emili Futagawa, outside of the school set- Brenham from 1996-1998 Chris and Leigh Ann
Patek, jr, Shiner St. Paul; Jenna Williams, sr, Universal City First Baptist Academy; ting,” Sodek said. “We al- and transferred to Texas have two kids, Duke, 9, and
jr, Shiner St. Paul; Emily Pokluda, sr, Kimberly Hickman, jr, New Braunfels ways talked about getting A&M, graduating in 2001 Summer, 6. Leigh Ann will
Shiner St. Paul; Kaylin Dworsky, soph, Christian Academy; Rebecca Lee, sr, Vic- closer to home if the situ- with a degree in Agricul- teach junior high history
Hallettsville Sacred Heart; Emily Harp- toria Faith Academy. ation was right. All things tural Science. and theater arts.
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Shiner Big Buck Contest standings

Shiner Big Buck Stand-
ings
(name, hometown,
points, spread, Tine R1,
Tine R2, Tine L1, Tine
L2,total
Colorado County
A1, Bobby Pesak, Wei-
mar, 11, 19, 11, 10 ½, 9, 8
¼, 68 ¾ ; A2, Cody Jalfuka,
Moulton, 12, 15 5/8 , 9 ¼ ,
6 ¾, 9 ½, 7 3/8 , 60 ½; A3,
Darren Bailey, Houston,
10, 19 ¼ , 8 ¾ , 7 ¼ , 8 ¾
, 6 ½ , 60 ½ ; Y1, Malarie
Mican, Columbus, 13, 15 ¾
, 7 5/8, 9 ¼ , 7 5/8, 8 1/8,
61 3/8 ; Y2, Bryce Leopold,
Columbus, 10, 18 3/8 , 7 ¾
, 7 ¼ , 8 ¼ , 6 7/8 , 58 ½
; Y3, Trey Billeck, Weimar,
10, 17, 6 ½ , 6 ¾, 7 5/8, 7 ¼
, 55 1/8 .
DeWitt County
A1, Cullen Jahn, Yoa-
kum, 15, 19 1/8, 113/8, 10
¾ , 11 5/8, 11 5/8, 79 ½ ;
A2, Max Moeller, Cuero,
10, 16 7/8 , 9 ½ , 9 ¼, 10 ¾,
9 ¼, 65 5/8; A3, Alex Blu-
dau, Hallettsville, 8, 16, 10
3/8, 9 3/8; 11 ¼, 10 ½, 65
½; Y1, Staton Pakebusch,
Yoakum, 8, 15 7/8, 10 5/8, 7
7/8, 10 ¾ , 8 ¼, 61 3/8; Y2,
Michael Pakebusch, Cuero,
8 , 17 ¼, 8 ½, 81/8, 85/8, 8
¼, 58 ¾ ; Y3, Aimee Fojtik,
Moulton, 9, 14 3/8, 8 5/8, 7
1/8, 8 ¾, 7 3/8, 55 ¼
Fayette County
A1, David Brandt, Wei-
mar, 11, 19 ¼, 10, 8 ½, 9
7/8, 7 7/8, 66 ½; A2, Weston
Mozisek, La Grange, 11, 16
¼, 9 ¼, 9 ¾, 9 1/8, 10 3/8,
65 ¾ ; A3, Thomas Cain, Jr.,
Houston, 11, 16, 10 ¼, 9 ¼,
10 ¼, 8 ½, 65 ¼; Y1, Zach-
ery Srubar, West Point, 8,
18 3/8, 6 7/8, 8 ½, 6 ¾, 9 ½
, 58; Y2, Gunner Jurek, La
Grange, 7, 19 ½, 9 1/8, 6 ¾,
7 ¾, 6 5/8, 56 ¾.
Gonzales County
A1, James Brister, 9, 22
1/8, 11 1/8, 8 5/8, 13 3/8, 8
¾, 73; A2, Erwin Ckodre,
Gonzales, 10, 18 ¼, 10 ¼,
9 7/8, 10, 10 ½, 68 7/8; A3,
James Miller, Flatonia, 10,
18 ¼, 10 ¼, 9 7/8, 10, 10 ½,
68 7/8;Y1, Tyler Hender-
shot, Gonzales, 10,, 17 7/8,
10 1/8, 10 1/8, 111/8, 10 ½,
69 ¾; Y2, Collin Bujnoch,
Shiner, 11, 18 ¼, 8 ¼, 97/8,
9 ¼, 10, 665/8; Y3, Bran-
don Carrizales, Gonzales,
9, 207/8, 11 ¾, 7 3/8, 113/8,
6 1/8, 66 ½.
Lavaca County
A1, Kaci Pesek, Shiner,
7, 187/8, 11 ¾, 91/8, 10 ½,
8 ¾, 66; A2, John Kurtz,
Shiner, 10, 19 ¼, 8 ¾, 8 5/8,
8 ¾, 93/8, 64 ¾; A3, Billy
Henry, Hallettsville, 9, 18
½, 91/8, 8 ½, 93/8, 95/8,
641/8; Y1, Daniel Mach-
acek, Shiner, 9 , 165/8,
95/8, 97/8, 10, 7, 621/8; Y2,
Noah Opela, Hallettsville,
8, 17 ¼, 8 ¾, 7 ¼, 8 ½, 7 ¼,
57; Y3, Cole Grahmann,
Hallettsville, 9, 16 ¼, 7 ¾,
6 5/8, 8, 107/8, 54 ¼.
Other groups (county,
name, hometown, points,
spread, Tine R1, Tine R2,
Tine L1, Tine L2, total)
Texas Open-North
Zone
NZ1, Mills, Randy Hoy-
er, Lampasas, 12, 155.8,
111/8, 9 ¼, 11 ¼, 95/8,
687/8; NZ2, Goliad, Jeff
Baranowski, Yoakum, 10,
203/8, 105/8, 7 ¾, 8, 107/8,
675/8; NZ3, Edwards, Greg
Wagner, Shiner, 10, 22 ¼, 8,
71/8, 8 ¼, 7 ¼, 627/8.
Texas Open-South Zone
SZ1, Maverick, Brian
Knezek, Yoakum, 11, 19
¼, 10 ¾, 9 ¾, 11, 10, 71 ¾
; SZ2, Dimmit, Jeremy Blu-
dau, Hallettsville, 9, 265/8,
8 5/8, 9 ¾, 8 ¾, 7 ½, 70 1/4;
SZ3, Dimmit, Kenneth An-
glin, Jr., Spring, 9, 17 ¼, 12,
9 ½, 117/8, 9, 685/8.

Grant helps SA Gold win state title

By MARK LUBE represent Texas.” “He will have to be an
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com
Grant ran the football for aggressive cornerback and
80 yards against San Anto- cause some havoc with big
Gonzales resident and nio Gold and got a couple hits,’ Jeff said.
8th grader Keiran Grant of carries against Hous- Grant said playing in the
helped lead the FBU San ton Texas. He also played regional tournament is a
Antonio Gold football on defense at cornerback, good chance to represent
team to the state title this making several tackles. Gonzales and Texas while
past weekend in Round “I felt like I did well, es- playing in Oklahoma.
Rock. pecially on defense,” Grant Jeff said Grant will make
Gold opened with a 34-0 said. Gonzales proud.
win over San Antonio Red “He is standout at cor- “He is a class act,” he said.
on Saturday and followed nerback. He caused the “Does not roll his eyes or
up with a competitive 7-6 fumble that led to the has a bad attitude.”
10 pointer victory over Houston on game-winning touchdown San Antonio Gold is
Kabel Faltisek killed this 10-point deer back Dec. 2 Sunday. The team will now against the Houston Texas scheduled to play a team
(Courtesy photo) play in National Champi- team,” San Antonio Gold Keiran Grant from North Texas and one
onship Regional finals in head coach Tristan Jeff out of Ohio.

WORK HARD:
“He is not intimidated
Oklahoma this weekend in said. “I used him at run- by that and is just a team Anyone wishing to con-
Owasso. ning back to go up the player,” he said. tribute to Grant’s trip with
“It was a great opportu- middle because he is power his team can donate to an

Williams said
Grant will have his work
nity to go out and play, and runner.” cut out for him this week- account set up at the Gon-
represent Gonzales, Texas,” Jeff said Grant is just one end as he will likely go up zales Sage Capital Bank.
Grant said. “Now, I get to of many talented youth For more information,

GHS will slowly

against a 6-foot, 3-inch re-
go out to Oklahoma and football players on the ceiver. please contact: Russell
Gold team. Grant at 830-388-4286

develop as team Bowman receives Academic All-State honors Bowman receives Honorable 7. Winnsboro 8. Denver City
Continued from page B1
Mention Academic All-State Cross 9. Troy 10.Grandview 11. Life Oak
still played hard.” Country Cliff 12. Leonard 13. Brady 14. Cen-
“I have to instruct them on putting the ball in the basket Thomas Bowman, a senior at tral Heights 15. Hallettsville 16. Jim
more, stop easy layovers and defeat screens.” Shiner High School, was recently Ned 17. Linden-Kildare 18. Wood-
The Apaches took a 3-2 lead early in the first quarter recognized by the Texas High School ville 19. Cisco 20. Peaster
as a three-point shot by Chris Cantu overcame a shot by Coaches Association and the United
Crockett’s Zach O’Laughlin. States Marine Corps as being a mem- Class 2A
The Cougars then scored 13 straight to end the quarter, ber of the 2015 Honorable Mention 1. Plains 2.Wellington 3. Port Aran-
led by five points from Ryan Mejia. Academic All-State Cross Country sas 4. Christoval 5.Weimar 6. Muen-
Crockett opened the second frame with the first six Team. This honor is presented to Se- ster 7. Smyer 8. Evadale 9. Santo
points and Cantu sank another three after the pass by nior athletes that maintain an overall 10. Gruver 11. Shiner 12. Haskell
teammate Aaron Hunt. accumulative GPA of 92 or higher. Thomas Bowman 13. LaPoynor 14. Shamrock 15. Port
Crockett scored six straight points and the Apaches got Class 3A Arthur Memorial 16. Windthorst 17.
a basket from Devin Polk with Nathan Burek picking up TGCA basketball poll 1. Wall 2. Mathis 3. San Antonio Sudan 18. Kerens 19. Martin’s Mill 20.
the assist. Cole 4. Brock 5. Jarrell 6. Shallowater Canadian
Crockett ended the box with nine of the next 10 points.

YOAKUM: Bulldogs earn 10-4 mark in 2014

The third quarter started with an exchange of buckets
before Crockett made 6-of-8 free throws and the Apaches
got another three from Cantu to close down to 52-14.
Including a pair of triples, the Cougars went on a 12-6 A good chunk of the 19-yard jet sweep for a first ing bi-district, area and re-
run in the fourth quarter to close out the game. Continued from page B1
Austin Crockett 64, Gonzales 20
third quarter went to the down to the 22. A few plays gional championships and
caught a 27-yard pass to the defenses — Sinton went later, Sinton recovered a state quarterfinalists.
AC 15 21 16 12-64 three and out on the first fumble at its 6.
G 3 6 5 6-20
5, Handson ran for 3 yards
to the 2 and scored with drive; Hights was picked After forcing a punt,
Class 4A Division 2 state quarter-
Austin Crockett: Ryan Mejia 5 4-4 18, Brandon Cook 3 6-6 14, Zach 11:54 left in the second. off by the Pirates for the HIghts led Yoakum on a finals
O’Laughlin 4 2-4 11, Lee Smith 2 3-6 7, Sergio Reynoso 3 0-0 7, Kemel Kelly
2 0-2 4, Gilbert Haros 1 1-3 3. Totals 20 16-25 64. The Pirate point-after kick second time; Yoakum re- 57-yard drive in which he Farris Stadium
Gonzales: Chris Cantu 3 0-0 9, Colby Cantu 1 1-1 3, Nathan Burek 0 3-4 3, went low into the pile, leav- bounded by forcing an in- ran for 12 yards to the Sin- San Antonio
Devin Polk 1 0-2 2, Atlantic Johnson 1 0-0- 2, Alyas Ramirez 0 1-2 1, Aaron Sinton 35, Yoakum 21
Hunt 0 0-2 0, J Calvin 0 0-2 0. Totals 7 5-13 20. ing Yoakum ahead 7-6. complete Handson pass on ton 45, has a 15-yard pass
On the next drive, Hights fourth down and on the to Eldridge and took a shot
Y 7 7 0 7-21
led Yoakum into Sinton next drive, Sinton forced a down field to Eldridge for a S0 14 7 14-35
territory with a 14-yard punt. 30-yard score to bring Yoa-
Y-Dantey Eldridge 1 run (Edgar
completion to Tyler Korne- Handson then took the kum within 28-21 with 2:44 Maravilla kick) 6:16 1Q
gay and a 10-yard pass to Pirates 87 yards in seven left to play. S-Tyler Handson 2 run (kick failed)
Eldridge. Sinton ended the plays, completing a 58-yard Sinton recovered the on- 11:54 2Q
S-Colton Cohea 31 pass from Hand-

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Sinton started at its 12
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and Handson scored on a
5-yard run two plays later
to put Sinton ahead 21-14.
Sinton came up with a
third pick on the next drive
but was forced to punt. Yo-
akum muffed the punt, giv-
ing the Pirates first down at
the ‘Dog 31.
Later, Sinton found itself
with a third-down-and-16
play at the Yoakum 37 after
a holding call and then an
incomplete pass. Murphy
collected a 27-yard pass
to keep things going and
Handson capped the drive
sides kick, Cohea had a 42- son (Ryan Murphy pass from Hand-
yard run from his 46 to the son) 3:51 2Q
Y-Colton Janik 32 interception re-
‘Dog 6 and Ethan Owens
scored the final touchdown
turn (Maravilla kick) 0:37 2Q
S-Handson 5 run (Rudy Garza kick)
0:22 3Q
on the next play. Yoakum
drove close to midfield
S-Handson 7 run (Garza kick) 7:38 4
Y-Eldridge 30 pass from Tre’Vontae
from its 28 on the next Hights (Maravilla kick) 2:44 4Q
S-Ethan Owens 6 run (Garza kick)
drive but it ended as Hights 2:26 4Q
was sacked on fourth down
Team stats Yoakum Sinton
and Sinto ran out the last First downs 14 15
44 seconds. Rushes-yards 32-101 35-182
Passing yards 122 181
The game was the final Passes 10-16-3 11-26-1
for ‘Dog seniors Eldridge, Punts-aver 2-44.0 3-36.6
Hunter Lauer, Miguel Re- Fumbles-lost
Penalties-yards
2-2
7-61
0-0
7-45
sendiz, Austin McCoy, Ste-
ven Sangster, Dylan Belcik, Individual stats
Hights, Davontay Mathis, Rushing — Yoakum: Dantey El-
dridge 8-47, Tre’Vonate HIghts 21-
Will Thurmond, Caden
Fishbeck, Marvin Davis,
40, Jared Garza 3-14. Sinton:Colton
Cohea 19-107, Ethan Owens 3-40,

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kum take a 14-14 score into
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with a 7-yard run with 7:38
to go in the game for the
28-14 lead.
Yoakum started the next
possession at the 50 and
had a fourth-down conver-
sion run by Eldridge on a
Cesar Maravilla, Spencer
Brandt, Ricky Camarillo,
Krystian Brzozowski, Tren-
ton Bridges and Edgar
Maravilla, who had guided
Yoakum to three straight
playoff appearances includ-
Tyler Handson13-35.
Passing — Yoakum: Hights 10-16-
122-3. Sinton: Handson 11-26-181-
1.
Receiving — Yoakum: Eldridge
5-75, Tyler Kornegay 2-34, Austin
McCoy 2-12, Garza 1-1. Sinton: Co-
hea 4-51, Mark Villarreal 2-80, Ryan
Murphy 2-32, Owens 2-6, Eloy Es-
trada 1-12.
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NOTICES HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MISC. FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE
Looking for a place River City Roof- tatives Wanted! and oven. White head support and 437-2927.(8-21-14) & motor. Needs cables. Mic stand
to dig old bottles. ing is hiring Sheet Great earning op- in color. Like new. elevated leg rest- ------------------------- liner. $1,735. Elna with gooseneck,
Be willing to pay Metal Helpers. portunities! Buy or $175. Call 830-203- excellent condi- For Sale: Good Electronic Sewing $1,200. Call 830-
for right place. Must have driver’s Sell! Call 830-672- 8899.(12-4-14) tion, asking $325; electric wheel- Machine, $7450. 437-2046.
Call Dale, 830-875- license and de- 2271, Indepen- ------------------------- Invacare wheel- chair. $375. Please Two Alto Saxes, -------------------------
6083. pendable trans- dent Sales Rep. Potted Thorn- chair, asking $100. call after 12 p.m. one Tenor Sax, one Christmas Tree -
------------------------- portation. Expe- less Cactus Plant. Call 361-293-0397. 830-437-2232.(8- Clarinet, Sump artificial 7 ft. Loads
Guitarists, vocal- rience is a plus. GARAGE SALES Have about 30 to (10-16-14) 21-14) pump, $50. Play of lights, garland,
ists, musicians, 830-743-1061. Estate Sale, De- give away. Small ------------------------- ------------------------- pen, $21. Foot ornaments. $75.00.
percussion, au- ------------------------- cember 13, Satur- to large. 361-596- Iron Gates, $140. Welder Home Stool heavy wood 830-437-2046.
ditions at Faith Desk Clerk need- day, 9-1, 1305 N. 7466(12-4-14). 220 Ft. , 4ft. high Gym, originally flowered uphol- -------------------------
Family Church, ed. Must be friend- Sarah DeWitt (1/2 ------------------------- chain link fence. cost $1,200, selling stery, $50. Com- Baseball Cap Col-
361-935-8878. ly and personable, mile W. of Hospi- Estate Washer. Ex- $140. 830-875- for $400. 512-844- puter desk, $50. lection. Never
------------------------- with good people tal). Cash Only. cellent condition. 3028. (10-16-14) 8820. Hammond Organ, worn. 200 assorted
Busco por una skills. Alcalde Ho- ------------------------- $150. Call 361-293- ------------------------- ------------------------- $375. 17 Cu Ft. Up- Business/school
pareja de baile. tel, 614 St. Paul St. Garage Sale. 1125 3571 or 361-208- Halloween Deco- Want to buy used right Freezer, $250. etc. with Storage
Busco por una Pick up application St. Peter St., Sat., 3565. rations. Full size golf cart to be Flowered Easy carrying cases.
mujer que quiere at hotel. 830-519- Dec. 13, 8 am-? ------------------------- Dracula coffin, $40. used in the yard. Chair. $35. Sheila Will sell in lots of
bailer.Una que 4500. Toys, clothes, all For Sale: Deer 361-293-6574. (10- 830-437-2232, call Wright, 672-2719 50, $2.00 each. In-
sabe como bailar o ------------------------- sizes, hunting, feeders. If interest- 16-14) after 12 pm. (7-31- or 203-0175. cludes carrying/
que quiere apren- HELP WANTED: tools, lg. BBQ pit, ed call, 203-1730 ------------------------- 14) ------------------------- storage case. 830-
der bailes. Yo bailo Layer and Pullet drum set, rugs, between 10am- Riding lawn mow- ------------------------- 2 gas weedeaters 437-2046.
swing, hustle, tan- Farm Workers. Full tires & many more 6pm. er. Runs good. Computer desk, in excellent condi- -------------------------
go , waltz, 2 step, time. Benefits. Ap- misc. items. ------------------------- Recently services. gun cabinet, tion. $100/both. For Sale: 30 ft.
salsa, meringue, ply in person at Moving in a few $400. Call 713-252- lamps, 2 bedroom 361-208-3565. steel angled steel
cha cha, y unos ol- Soncrest Egg com- MISC. FOR SALE months, need 1130. sets, 2 end tables, ------------------------- trusses. Very heavy
tros bailes. Llama- pany, 925 St. An- Free Fill Material. moving expense ------------------------- 2 piece entertain- Riding lawnmow- duty. For barns
me a 832 235 9662 drew Street, Gon- Ingram Ready Mix. money, also plan 5 wheel office ment center. Call er. MTD, 42” cut. and steel struc-
Soy Americano y zales, Texas 78629. Call 830-672-6420. to travel light, chairs. Ideal for for prices. 830- Excellent Condi- tured buildings.
hablo Espanol. me Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am (12-11-14) have too much to deer stand or cab- 672-7308.(7-31-14) tion. $500. 361- $500 a piece. Call
llamo John. to 5:00 pm. ------------------------- pack. All unneed- in. $6.00 & $7.00 ------------------------- 208-3565. 713-449-7464.
------------------------- ------------------------- 5th wheel RV, ed, unnecessary each. 830-672- Micil Toilet Safety ------------------------- -------------------------
Female dance Oilfield Industry brown sectional household items. 2335. See next to Support. Still in Musical Kuhn 800 lb Heavy
partner wanted. Now Hiring. Truck leather couch, Furniture, kitchen Green Acres Nurs- box. For Sale $40. Equipment Duty Disc Mower.
Must be some- Pusher, Sales, Dis- tractor for sale, items, bathroom ery.(10-02-14) 830-263-2482. (7- PA System. Kus- 3 point hookup.
one that wants to patcher. Experi- wheels, tires, tool accessories, mis- ------------------------- 24-14) tom 8 Ch. 400 Located in Moult-
dance. May know ence is needed. box, table with 4 ceallaneous. Too IPhone 5C Otter ------------------------- Watt System, 2 15” on. 361-401-0676.
how to dance or Email resumes to chairs, brand new, much to list. 830- Box. Light green WW covered horse Spkrs, 1 12” Moni-
may not. All kinds
of dance. Willing to
log_trucking@
yahoo.com or for
good condition,
large dresser with
263-2597(12-4-14).
-------------------------
in color. $30.00.
Good Condition.
trailer, 2009, origi-
nal owner, 16’ w/
tor Spkr. Stands.
Lots of wires, 4
Call 672-7100 to
train. Contact John more information mirror, matching Used/New lumber. Samsung Galaxy divider door, light- microphones w/ place your ad.
at 832-235-9662. call (830)-445- dresser drawer, in 4x8’s, 7x6, 4x6, 4x4; S3 Cell phone. Car ing used. $2,100.
------------------------- 1541. good condition, 16 inch x7 Rims 8 Charger, pink & Call Bob at 512- AUCTION AUCTION
Job Corps is cur- ------------------------- round table with hole; 15x8 5 hole; black case. Good 468-4068.(7-17-14)
rently enrolling Radicke’s Puff-n- glass top, good 6ftx5 ft headboard condition. $100. ------------------------- GONZALES STORAGE UNITS wishing
students aged 16- Snuff (Tobacco, condition, 2 tv’s & bed frame; An- 830-305-2521.(9- For Sale: Scott’s to avail themselves of the provisions of
24 in over 20 vo- Vapes/Coffee - small, color. 830- tique 600 egg incu- 18-14) Riding Lawn Mow- CHAPTER 59 of the TEXAS PROPERTY
cational trades at Shop). Must be 18. 203-8977. (12-11- bator; oak dining ------------------------- er. $250. 263-0024. CODE, as amended from time to time
no-cost! Will help Full & Part-time 14) table; work bench- Ceramic floor tile ------------------------- hereby gives notice to said act to wit:
students get driv- positions. Experi- ------------------------- es; ugly sweaters - SONORA, Beige, Mini Honda Gas til- ON: DECEMBER 19, 2014 starting at
10:00 a.m. at 2929 BUSINESS HWY 183
ers license GED or ence a plus, but Bicycle for sale. (Christmas theme); 13”x13”, 25 pieces ler. $150. Excellent
N., GONZALES, TEXAS 78629 the
High School di- not necessary. Ap- Girls Schwinn, new boots. Call Marcus, plus 5 with one condition. 361-
following tenant’s property will be sold to
ploma and college ply in person, 1314 tires, basket, nice 361-649-4805. (10- corner chipped. 208-3565.
the highest bidder to satisfy the
training if quali- St. Louis. bike. $65. 672- 23-14) Also thinset and -------------------------
landlord’s lien:
fied. For more info ------------------------- 2955.(12-11-14) ------------------------- grout. Make an of- 15’x30’ above
Kim Williams - 2 units - Household Items.
call 512-665-7327. Help wanted: ------------------------- S emi-automatic fer. Cell, 404-502- ground swim- The public is invited, terms are cash only.
Maintenance Tech- Glider type swing. hospital bed with 0340. (9-4-14) ming pool w/filter
HELP WANTED nicians for two ho- $25.00. 210-289- side rails and new -------------------------
Immediate Open- tels, experience re- 0238.(12-11-14) mattress, asking For Sale: 8-foot LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES
ing. Cuero Home quired, 40+ hours ------------------------- $450; Invacare sheet of metal
Health PHC has an
opening for atten-
and on-call. Apply
in person at Sleep
Whirlpool
Stove. 4 burners
Cook wheelchair-reclin-
ing backrest and
brake. 30-inch sh-
e3t of metal sheer. PUBLIC HEARING
dants in Gonzales, Inn or Holiday Inn
Nixon (weekends)
and Westhoff. Con-
front desk.
-------------------------
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
NOTICE
tact Emma at 361- CDL DRIVERS Gonzales County Treasurer’s Office CITY OF GONZALES
275-8650. WANTED
Is seeking an experienced accounting person ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
------------------------- J.M. Oilfield Ser-
Help Wanted, all vice, a family ori- for the Position of: The Zoning Board of Adjustments of the City of Gonzales,
shifts available at ented company
Gonzales Whata- is seeking profes- Accounts Payable Clerk by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEAR-
burger. Apply sional & reliable ING on the following project that has been presented to
(Salary Range is from $16.00 to $17.57 per hour)
within, 1709 St. Class A CDL em- the Board for their consideration:
Joseph or applica- ployees. Require-
tions available on ments: 2 years Experience accounts payable person needed. This is a full The below listed property is currently zoned as Single
line. 830-672-2881. experience tanker time position. Applicant must be able to handle a heavy Family Residential(R-1) of which the property owner is
------------------------- and must be will- workload, be able to work under pressure, handle deadlines,
Help Wanted in ing to get HazMat requesting a 5 foot setback variance on the side yard set-
small yard, rake endorsement pay strict attention to detail, and have strong accounting back requirements for the properties list below:
leaves, my equip- ASAP. Call 830- skills. Applicant is required to be a very organized and de-
ment. $10.00 hr. 672-8000. tailed oriented person. Position requires strong bookkeeping ADDRESS: 900 Block Tate Street
2 hr maximum. ------------------------- skills. This position involves a heavy workload, requires the PROPERTY OWNER: Floresville Land Inc./Pat Johnson
Finch, 672-2955. AVON Represen- candidate to work well under pressure, handle strict dead- PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of Kings 6th Addition;
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED lines, and pay special attention to detail. Applicant must be Pt Lot 4 Range No. 3 East of Water Street; and Pt Lot 5
Range No. 3 East of Water Street

CDL Driver
bondable.
PARCEL: 13160, 12353
Essential skills: ten-key by touch, computer aptitude, general
Local Area, Home every Night office skills, well organized, and phone etiquette. General of- The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hear-
ing on December 11, 2014, at the Gonzales City Hall,
fice duties to include: answering phones, data entry, filing,
Benefits include: copying, and other duties assigned.
820 St. Joseph St. at 5:15 p.m., to allow for public com-
ment on this project. After consideration and voting by
Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Public Hearing, the
Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Applications may be obtained at the Gonzales County Hu- project will either be approved or denied.
Apply in person at: man Resource Office, located at 414 N. St. Joseph, Suite
Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 201, Gonzales between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or on The Zoning Board of Adjustments encourages citizens
the web at www.co.gonzales.tx.us. Only completed applica- to participate in the public comment and public hearing
1680 CR431
tions will be considered. Applications received by January stages of all Zoning Board of Adjustments projects. Citi-
Waelder, Texas 78959. 5, 2015 will receive first consideration. A drug and alcohol zens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to
Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. screen test and physical will be required. Gonzales County Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by
Telephone number does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national ori- mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629.
830-540-4105 gin, sex, religion, age and handicap status in employment or For additional information, contact the City Secretary of-
EMAIL: lmbaker@cmfoods.com the provision of services. EOE. fice at (830)-672-2815.
Thursday, December 11, 2014 The Cannon Page B5

CLASSIFIEDS
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MISC. FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE FURNITURE MOBILE HOMES HOMES FOR RENT
PTO Irrigation 16” Rim, 8 holes, benches separate yer’s desk. $50. ership in the 14 December 1st.
Gonzales County Farm Service
Pump - New 2 new 14” tires, 2 from table: 4-6 or 8 830-672-3089. surrounding coun- 820-857-0270.
Agency seeks applicants for a $3,500, will sell for used 14” tire & rim, foot made for your ties. We are here -------------------------
Full-Time, AUTOS
$1,500. Call 830- 1 used 15” tire and specific needs. Call to SERVE you Be- 2/2 beautiful
Temporary Program Technician. 263-4126. rim. Oak Dining Ta- 830-540-4776 or 1995 Ford Pickup, fore and After the country home.
Must be U.S. citizen, and a high school ------------------------- ble. 361-594-4307. 830-857-3273 for King cab, excellent Purchase. Fayette Water and trash in-
graduate or the equivalent. Basic Low Boy Trailer. ------------------------- pricing and avail- condition. Needs Country Homes cluded. Applianc-
requirements include general office
5x10. $625. 361- Greenhouses for ability informa- muffler. $3,500/ Hope to SEE You es, washer/dryer
208-3565 anytime. Sale, 30ftx100ft, as tion. obo. Also have Soon. Open 7 days included. $1,350/
clerical work, computer operation, and ------------------------- is where, you pick ------------------------- several projects a week. 979-743- mo + deposit. 3/2
customer service. Background For Sale. 140 joints up, at Harwood, in- 7 bags of shred- cars for sale. 830- 6192. (RBI 32896) , beautiful coun-
investigation required. Apply at 920 St. of 2 3/8 pip. $5,600 tersection of 90 & ded paper & vari- 672-9691. ------------------------- try home. Water &
Joseph Street Rm. 136, Gonzales. firm. 830-480- 304. Contact: 281- ous boxes. Great ------------------------- One bedroom mo- trash included. ap-
Applications are due by close of 8098. 788-7500. for packing. Call 2007 Chevy Co- bile home. Almost pliances. $1,450/+
business on December 19, 2014. For ------------------------- ------------------------- 830-519-4176 balt motor for sale. new. One bath- deposit. 830-857-
information, call (830) 672-7511 ext. 2 For Sale: Modern National Geo- (Gonzales). $700. Call Albert, room, on 10 acres 4458.(10-30-14)
Coke Vending graphics in leather 361-676-8686. of land, cow pens, -------------------------
or email dawna.winkler@tx.usda.gov. HAY FOR SALE
Machine. Cans, bound slip cases. ------------------------- arena, electric gate, For Rent. 2BR/1BA
FSA is an Bottles, adjustable 1982-2000 & maps. Jiggs Round Bale WANT TO BUY: 4 shed, very nice. home located on
Equal Opportunity Employer. bin. Bill changer. Make an offer. Call Hay. $65/bale. 979- cyl, good engine 6545 Hwy. 304. 830- N. Patrick. $900/
Runs great. $425/ 437-2046. 263-5829. for1997-2001 203-1953. month, $500/sec.
Plant Openings obo.
9087.
830-339- -------------------------
Toro Weedeater,
-------------------------
Hay. Round bales,
Toyota Camry,
830-377-8814.(10-
MOBILE HOMES
FOR RENT
deposit. Contact
for information.
Plant Palletizers & -------------------------
Beautiful size 5,
4 string. $75. 361-
208-3565.
$70. Square bales,
$8.00. Call 713-
9-14)
------------------------- For Rent: 2 manu-
830-491-7249.
-------------------------
Cleanup Positions Girls dresses, jeans,
tops, leggings, etc.
-------------------------
Restaurant Tables.
252-1130.
FARM EQUIPMENT
‘96 Ford pickup.
Standard Trans.
factured homes at
H4 lake, $500/mo.
1BR unfurnished.
1814 Sycamore.
for sale. Name Formica. 2 seats & Can be seen at For responsible Young couple or
Benefits include: Brands. Like new. 4 seats. $50 each. 4500 Mahindra 1822 St. Louis, people. Request older couple. Con-
Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Very Reasonable. 875-3028. Tractor, 600 hours, Gonzales. 672- References. 830- tract required. For
Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. 830-540-3382. ------------------------- like new. Comes 8034.(9-18-14) 399-0562. more information
------------------------- Men’s used jeans with post hole dig- ------------------------- ------------------------- call 830-672-9011.
Apply in person at: New Crop Paper- - great condition. ger, 9 inch Auger & 2012 Ford F-150, 3BR Trailer, with -------------------------
Cal-Maine foods, Inc., shell Pecans avail- $5/pair. 32x29, 12 inch Auger, 6 ft. Ecoboost Lariat, extra room. 404 For Rent: 3/2
1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, able. In-shell, $2.50 32x30, 32x32, Box Blade, heavy fully loaded, navi- Pouncey, Smi- house on Main
lbs or Cracked, 35x30, 35x32, duty ripper, 3 pt. gation, sunroof, ley. $700/month, Street in Moulton,
Waelder, Texas 78959. $3.00 lb. Contact 36x30. One pair Bale Loader. All for etc, white. 19 $700/deposit. 830- Tx. Semi furnished,
Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Jason Pape, 830- 32” waist shorts. $6,500. 830-481- MPG in town, 22 582-1593. big back yard,
Telephone number 203-0084 or Jenni- Call 830-672-1106. 4707.(9-18-14) MPG on highway. ------------------------- 2,300 sq. ft. Avail-
fer Pape, 830-203- ------------------------- ------------------------- $25,000. For more 3BR/2BA trailer able September
830-540-4105/830-540-4684. 0602. Crocheted Af- For Sale: Pop-up information call in country. $700/ 15. $1,200/month,
------------------------- ghans, baby blan- square bale loader, 281-722-0095.(8- month, $700/ $500/Dep. Call or
Now accepting Craftsman leaf kets, single bed $200; Blade for 28-14) deposit. 830-203- Text Paula, 361-
blower. 200 mph spreads for sale. three-point hook- ------------------------- 0386. 433-1244. (9-4-14)
applications for air blower. $65. Can choose own up, $300; 6’ rotocy- For Sale: 2006 ------------------------- -------------------------
employment. Must have 361-293-3565. colors. Can come cle for three point Chev Uplander Mobile home for 3/1, large carport,
------------------------- by or call, 203- hookup, $300; Two Van, Handicap rent in Waelder. plenty of storage,
love & compassion to Antique claw foot 1270. Green De- lawn edgers, $25 equipment with 3BR/1BA. Please downtown. $950/
care for children. tub. Pretty good Witt Apt. #138. each. 830-377- wheel chair lift. contact Grace, mo., $1,200/dep.
shape. $200 firm. ------------------------- 8814. (8-21-14) $10,500. Please 830-399-5313. 830-672-3089.
Apply in person. 512-656-0521. Assembled Dora ------------------------- call after 12 p.m. ------------------------- -------------------------
------------------------- 20” bicycle with Oliver Tractor, 830-437-2232. (8- For rent: 3 bed- 2/1 St. George St.
Longwheel base training wheels, Model #1555. 5 ft. 21-14) room/1 bath mo- With yard & porch.
shell, for pickup, helmet, elbow and Disc Harrow, 8 ft ------------------------- bile homes, fully Great location.
like new. $500. knee pads. Used Ford Belt Shredder. 1966 Falcon Sport furnished, stove, $ 5 5 0 / m o n t h l y.
361-865-3727. very little. $60. Call Call 788-7443 to Coupe. Very nice, refrigerator, mi- 830-672-3089.
------------------------- 830-672-1106. be seen.(8-14-14) Ford red. 84,000 crowave, central -------------------------
Good used 2 - 17” ------------------------- FURNITURE miles. Runs great. air/heat, $775 Nixon Area. 3/2,
Rosalinda Gonzales, Director tires. 2 - 16 1/2 HP 2500 CM Print- Great shape. Looks monthly, $675 de- like new, CA/CH,
wheels with tires. er. Professional Se- 2 Sets of solid fantastic, garage posit, Roadrunner washer/dryer
Christian Kids Truck tubeless - ries color printer. wood bunk beds kept. Reduced to Mobile Home Park, hookups. $1,000
Gonzales’ One and Only fits Ford, Dodge or $25 obo. 672-7546. including mat- $8,200. 512-844- 361-582-6593. per month. 830-
Christian Based Chevrolet -8 hole. Arlene or Linda. tresses. Perfect for 8820. (7-31-14) ------------------------- 857-6921.
Two bolt on bum- ------------------------- bunk room or deer ------------------------- For Sale or Lease. 3 -------------------------
State Licensed per hitches with 55 Gallon metal camp. Great condi- 1970 240Z, was BR Trailer House, 2 Attention Oil
Daycare and Preschool balls. One steel or Plastic Drums. tion, nearly new! running, many RV Spots. Leesville. Companies
plate with ball for Volume Discounts. Adult size. $300. parts. $3,800. 512- 830-433-0603. Furnished 4br
921 St. Peter St. gooseneck hook- $5.00 each. 830- Will sell separately. 844-8820. (7-31- ROOMS FOR RENT house, sleeps 5.
up. Parking space 857-4321. 281-732-8500.(10- 14) Ready for move-in.
Gonzales for travel trailer. ------------------------- 9-14) ------------------------- Room and Bath for Fully equipmmed
830-672-6865 Electric & water.
Call 672-2335 or
For Sale: Custom
made picnic ta-
-------------------------
Antique Oak
Want to buy older
small pickup to be
rent. Single person
only. Reasonably
kitchen, covered
patio, fenced,
“Train a child in the way he should go;and 478-607-1178. bles; made with Round Table and used off road. 830- Priced. Call 672- lighted parking, in-
when he is old he will not depart from it.” ------------------------- treated lumber, four chairs, $350. 437-2232, call after 8034. dividual air & heat,
Proverbs 22:6 with bolts and Table is 48 inches 12 pm. (7-31-14) ------------------------- 32” flat screen TV’s
HELP WANTED screws - will make in diameter. Lo- ------------------------- Room for Rent - & Refrigerators in
the conventional cated in Nixon Call Ford Fusion, 2013. 1BD/1BA, private each room. Must
Municipal court clerk table with seats
attached to table;
210-385-5541.(8-
28-14)
Only 7K miles. Ex-
cellent condition.
entrance. 830-857-
4162.
see. 713-501-3416.
-------------------------
Municipal court will also make
tables with seat
-------------------------
Big solid oak law-
$17,000. 830-437-
2046.
-------------------------
Attn: Oil Field
2BR houses for
rent. No Pets.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MOBILE HOMES Workers. Wyman’s Month to Month.
SUMMARY: This is a para-professional position responsible for Rooming House Call 830-672-3089.
implementing policies established by the municipal judge for the
administration of the municipal court. Has daily contact with the
Day and Night Transport Drivers Commercial Grade
24x60 with or with-
has 4 large fur-
nished bedrooms
-------------------------
2 bedroom, 1 bath
public requiring the exercise of courtesy and tact. Is responsible Three years over the road driving out restrooms. for rent. Fully house in Gonzales
for numerous reports and records, makes decisions requiring ma- experience preferred and a current Fayette Country equipped kitchen, for rent. Fridge,
ture judgment. This position directly reports to the City Secretary Class A CDL with HazMat and Homes. 800-369- covered patio w/ Microwave, Stove
for supervision. 6888. (RBI 32896) BBQ pits & much and can be fully
Tanker endorsements required. ------------------------- more. $375/wk. furnished. Remod-
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Skill in providing excellent customer service to per-
Competitive compensation with New 2015 32x48 713-501-3416. eled last year with
night and holiday pay doublewide 3 or 4 new hardwood
sons of all ages, regardless of social or economic backgrounds HOMES FOR RENT
bedrooms, 2 baths. floors, Central Air,
• Knowledge of Court-clerk ethics; traffic, criminal and differential. Potential annual Mid $50’s, delivered, In Waelder, TX, 415 bathroom tile,
juvenile court procedures. earnings of $70,000 with limited set-up, A/C. (RBI South 2nd Street. $1,050/mo. 830-
• Knowledge of docket posting, court scheduling, multi- overnight travel. Sign on bonus 32896). Sundays 3BR/2RRM with 542-9743.
ple-line telephone and radio operation, bookkeeping procedures, 1-6, Fayette Country walk-in shower to -------------------------
available to qualified applicants.
cashiering, computer operation, public relations and typing are Homes, 979-743- be ready for rent Office Space w/
required. Benefits include two weeks paid 6192. January, 1st. New Living area to rent
• Must refer to Federal and State Regulations, taxing and vacation, health insurance and ------------------------- paint, tile, car- in the center of
clerk’s manuals, the Clerk’s Training Center, ordinances or stat- 401(k). Applications may be We pay CASH pet, siding. $800/ town (On the Main
utes, traffic or criminal handbooks, utility billing manual, finan- for used homes. monthly. Call 281- Hwy). Call (830)
picked up and returned to Fayette Country 615-1405. Sam 672-5738.
cial reports, legal instruments and legislative notices. Johnson Oil Company,
• Submit court records to city administration, Texas Judi- Homes. 979-743- Ramirez, The Zera-
cial Council, State Comptroller, Texas DPS and others. Supplies Attn: Mike Burke, 6192. (RBI 32896) mar Corporation. Thanks for
1113 E. Sarah ------------------------- -------------------------
judge, City and State Comptroller with financial reports. Thank you for let- 2/1 Fenced yard, reading the
• Errors could result in improper administration of the DeWitt Dr, ting Us SERVE you CA/H, Ottine. Gonzales
municipal court, legal and municipal record discrepancies and Gonzales, TX or for 20 YEARS. We $750/mo. + de-
monetary loss. Could be sued in capacity as Court Clerk or as Cannon.
fax to are the Oldest Deal- posit. Available
an individual and could improperly deprive individuals of their
rights.
830-672-6659 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
• Must be able to work with people from all social groups
including: County Tax Collector, Appraisal District personnel, Day Driver/Delivery
Apply today,
Municipal court defendants, witnesses, complainants, attorney Position
and judge; taxpayers, city customers, co-workers, supervisors, Start today!!!
Police Department employees and other court-related agencies. Schmidt & Sons, is a local family operated fuel & oil distributor.
• Record daily receipts and maintain employee time sheet. We currently have a Day Driver/Delivery position available. As a
Required Education, Experience, and Certificates: Schmidt & Sons driver, we’re committed to your success, because Hatchery:
• High School diploma or equivalent when you succeed we succeed. Come join our team of drivers, we • General Labor
• Participation in New Clerk’s Course and annual semi- treat you like family. Benefits: Vacation pay, 401K and group health 5628 FM 1116, Gonzales
nars sponsored by the Municipal Clerk’s Training Center. benefits with profit sharing plan and driver incentive programs.
• One year related experience recommended. If you meet the minimum qualifications below, you’re one step clos- Call 830-672-9140 for more
• Certified Notary Public. er to a career at Schmidt & Sons: information
* Must be at least 25 years of age
Compensation: Dependent upon Qualifications * Must have Class B CDL with Hazardous Material Competitive Pay
Endorsement (class A CDL and tanker endorsement preferred). $8.50 - $11.00
How to apply: * No more than two (2) minor preventable accidents in the (with weekly incentive pay)
last three (1) years Pay raise after 6 months & 1 Year
Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgon- * No more than two (2) non-serious moving violations in the
zales.org or at the City of Gonzales, City Hall at 820 St Joseph. last three (1) years Must have proof of identity and eligibility to
Please submit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St. Joseph * NO FELONIES work in the U.S.
or PO Box 547, Gonzales, TX. 78629. Positin will remain open
until filled. Applications available on http://www.schmidtandsons.com/careers Human Resources
603 W. Central, Hwy 87, Nixon, Texas
The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer. Fax application to (830) 672-7373 or (830) 582-1619 for more information.
Email to career@schmidtandsons.com Si Habla Español
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HOMES FOR RENT COMM. FOR SALE APTS. FOR RENT HOME SERVICES RV’S FOR RENT RV’S FOR RENT RV’S FOR RENT RV’S FOR RENT
ATTENTION ed. Contact Doris, ing 40” flatscreen Call 361-212-8731. 29ft RV for rent or choice and I pay in RV Ranch in buy. Peyton, 512-
OILFIELDERS 830-587-6262, TV, high-speed ------------------------- sale. RV will includ- the RV Rental. Gonzales. Swim- 948-5306; David,
4/3, 2 Living areas 210-373-6869 or internet, gran- House cleaning ed free wifi and all Or $1,000.00 per ming pool, laundry 713-252-1130.
around Waelder 210-883-4271. ite countertops, services available. bills paid. Please month with all bills facilities, shower
Area. $800/depos- full-equippped Reasonable rates. call 361-571-6872 paid. Will sell travel house and all bills Call
it, $1,300/month. COMMERCIAL kitchen, linens, Servicing Gonzales for any informa- trailer for $55,000. paid. $300 a week.
Big yard, front & FOR RENT central air and and surrounding tion. Call 830-351-0943 830-305-6926.
672-7100 or
back. 830-399- heat, reserved off- areas. References ------------------------- for details. ------------------------- come by The
5313.(05-30-13) COMMERCIAL street parking and available. Call 30 ft. travel trailer ------------------------- 28’ Travel Trailer Gonzales
------------------------- SPACE w/attached more! Located at Barbara at 979- for rent one mile RV Space for rent. for rent. Can be
Cottages for Lease. 1/1 apartment. 612 Saint James 777-8710 or email from town on Hwy. $300 month. All moved from job Cannon to
Fully furnished 2,000 sq. ft. com- Street in historic barbarajp30@hot- 97 east. Rent is bills included. If site. Call 830-305- place your
cottages for rent mercial space downtown Gonza- mail.com. $200 a week with interested please 6926.
in Gonzales, TX. located at 332 les, close to shop- ------------------------- a $250.00 deposit call 820-203-9255 ------------------------- free Garage
Includes all furni- St. George St. in ping, restaurants, In Home Appli- for monthly rent. ------------------------- Office or Living Sale Ads.
ture, flat screen downtown Gon- entertainment ance Repair. Wash- All utilities paid, Fully furnished Trailers for lease or
TV, linens, kitchen zales. Central air/ and parks. $1,000 er, Dryers, all ma- fully furnished, Di- Travel Trailers HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
items & appliances heat, tile floors, deposit, no pets, jor appliances, 30 rect TV, full bath- for rent. Will rent
(full-size refrig- pressed tin ceil- no smoking. (512) years experience. room, private area weekly or month- Drivers
erator, range, mi- ing 1 1/2 bath- 576-5868. www. Haul Scrap Metal and great parking. ly. Pets Allowed.
crowave, washer rooms, attached DeMentandCom- & appliances. Call Call 830-857-3538 $50.00 Deposit.
& dryer). Utili- apartment with pany.com. Larry at 361-596- or 830-857-4491 $300 per week or
ties paid. Weekly reserved, off-street 4391. to have a look or $1,000 per month.
HOME SERVICES
Housekeeping In- parking. $900/ ------------------------- more information. Call Terry for de-
cluded. Month-to- mo. $650/deposit. Hand for Hire. Call Sewing machines. ------------------------- tails, 830-351-
Month Lease. $500
Security Deposit.
www.DeMentand-
Co m p a ny. c o m .
Terry, (830) 857-
5927.
Sales, Service &
Sewing lessons.
RV Space and RV
trailer for rent. All
0943. Will relocate
to RV Park of your Vacuum Truck Drivers
Application
quired. 1 Bedroom,
Re- (512) 576-5868.
-------------------------
-------------------------
Will sit with elderly
830-203-7415. bills included with
Dish Network.
choice. All utilities
paid.
For Eagle Ford Shale area
$1,300/month, 2 616 & 618 St. Paul in their home, do
LAWN & GARDEN
830-203-9255. ------------------------- CDL & exp. required
bedroom, $1,600/ for rent. Office light housekeep- General laborer for ------------------------- Travel Trailer for
month. Call 830- space or store ing, bathing and yard maintenance RV for Rent. $300/ rent for RV space Up to $20/hr w/competitive
351-1195. Shown front, 1/2 block off running errands and trimming, wk. Call 512-667- in Smiley. All benefits
by appointment. square. For more or childcare during labor/mowing/ 4356. utilities included,
------------------------- information, call day or night. 903- weed eating. Rea- ------------------------- good healthy envi- Please Call:
Motel Suites. 2
bedrooms, full
713-252-1130.
-------------------------
284-1763,
wood.(10-2-14)
Har- sonable rates. Call
or text if interest-
Travel Trailer for
rent or sale. Rent
ronment. 830-203-
9255 or 361-790- 956-900-5464
kitchen,
small yard. $68
porch/ Office space for
rent. 10’x10’ space
-------------------------
Do you need a
ed, Duke, 830-857-
3118.
is $300.00 per
week with all bills
6305.
------------------------- 512-738-2835
nightly, $310 in Nixon. Furniture Private Sitter for ------------------------- paid. Will relocate 30’ Travel Trailer
weekly. Crews wel- included. 830-857- your elderly loved Lawn mowing ser- to RV park of your w/2 slides for rent
come. Call Mike, 6921. one. Call Megan vice. No job too HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Apply today,
512-292-0070, ------------------------- Wright-Perkins at big or small. Call
512-656-0521. For Rent: Indus- 830-203-1980. 830-263-0383 for
Start today!!!
------------------------- trial Property for ------------------------- free estimate. Also
Single Suite. Per- rent. M1 Ind. Stor- I am looking for a do weed spray-
fect for Supervi- age Yard, 70x130. private sitting job ing around fences. Production / Poultry Processing:
sor for Oil Com- Church Street. with the elderly Will beat any price. • BD Driver - Class A - Tx DL
pany. Full kitchen, 830-423-2103. people around Gonzales area. Adult Ed • Sanitation (Nights)
washer/dryer, TV/ Gonzales. Will sit ------------------------- Recruitment/Retention Specialist
FOR LEASE • Truck Mechanic
Full cable, wireless at home, hospital Willing to mow
internet. No smok- 616 & 618 St. Paul or nursing home. lawns in morning • Maintenance
ing inside. No Pets. for rent. Office Please call me at or evening. Also Victoria College is hiring a part time Re- • 1st & 2nd Processing
Fully furnished space or store 830-437-2311 or will do weedeat- cruitment & Retention Specialist for the • Mon- Fri., 8-10 hr. days
and all bills paid. front. For more cell, 263-2768, ing. Not affiliated Adult Education Program on the Gon- Competitive Pay
Private Yard/Ga- information, call Emilia Mayorga. with any com- zales Campus. Position is non-benefits
rage. Weekly, $280; 713-252-1130. (TFN) pany’s. 830-263- $9.50 - $12.00
Deposit $300. Call ------------------------- ------------------------- 0909. eligible, pays $15/hr., and requires a (with weekly incentive pay)
512-292-0070 5.5 Acres for Lease/ Need your home ------------------------- bachelor’s degree. Will be responsible
for developing and offering new and Must have proof of identity and eligibil-
------------------------- Sale. Cleared, wa- cleaned for Fall? Lawn mowing ser-
ATTENTION OIL ter well, 3-200 amp Call Nancy, 830- vice, residential & expanded services to prepare and attract ity to work in the U.S.
AND GAS PIPE loops, and 100 yds 339-0727.(TFN) commercial. Will students to adult education opportuni-
LINERS - CREW off Hwy. 80 w/ ------------------------- also mow oilfield Human Resources
ties. For more details and to complete 603 W. Central, Hwy 87, Nixon, Texas
HOUSING good county road DBK Advertising yards or large oil the VC on line application visit Victoria-
AVAILABLE frontage. In Lees- Checkbook bal- related businesses. (830) 582-1619 for more information.
Furnished with all ville between Bel- ancing, document Liability ins., free College.edu>Quick Links>Jobs at VC. Si Habla Español
bills paid -- Full mont & Nixon. Will preparation, Word- estimates and low EOE

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Kitchen - Personal subdivide. Would Perfect “Works cost. No job too
bedrooms and liv- make a perfect oil 8”, Color or Black large or too small.
ing room. WEEKLY field yard or resi- and white - all 830-263-4181.

to the
RATES AVAILABLE. dence. Call David, done on compt- (TFN)
Please call Mike at 713-252-1130 ; er. Cheap. Dan-
(512) 292-0070 or Peyton, 512-948- ielKeith@hotmail. RV’S FOR SALE

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(830) 672-3089. 5306. com, preferred or K-Z Spree, 2009
------------------------- ------------------------- DanielKeith564@ 29tt, ultra light.
MOTEL ROOMS Land for lease for yahoo.com. Call All fiberglass, fully
AVAILABLE oil field service 437-5142. loaded, non smok-
NIGHTLY RATES equipment. Prime ------------------------- ing. Many Extras.
Single nightly location. 4 miles N. Looking for sitting 1 double slide-
rates starting at on 183. 2 1/2 acres. job for a sweet out, easy lift hitch.
$35.00 per night. Electric, water, lady in her home. $17,500. 512-238-
Which include A/C, parking, storage. Includes cooking 7824.(7-24-14)
Microwave, Refrig- Call 203-0585 or and will drive for -------------------------
erator, TV/Cable 672-6922. (TFN) her if she needs 29ft RV for rent or
and furnished me to. Can stay sale. RV will includ-
APTS. FOR RENT
with all bills paid. Friday night, Sat- ed free wifi and all
Please call Mike at 2BR/1BA, fur- urday night but bills paid. Please
(512) 292-0070 or nished apartment. must be home by call 361-571-6872
(830) 672-3089. $950/month + Sunday at 3:00. for any informa-
bills. Carport. Call Call 830-519-3044. tion.
WANT TO RENT
713-252-1130. -------------------------
Looking for a nice ------------------------- Sitting at night Call 672-7100
house in or near 1BR/1BA, down- taking care of
to place your
Only
Gonzales. 940- town. $350/mo. elderly in their
284-4255. 830-672-3089. home. References, ad.
------------------------- transportation.
ROOMATE
WANTED
Efficiency Apart-
ment. Lake Gon-
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
$20.00
a year in
zales. Weekly and
2 rooms for rent monthly rates.
- large house, 3 Utilities. TV pro-
acres of land with
a very nice home.
vided. No pets.
non-smoking. Bob. or out of
County
All bills paid - fur- 830-203-9790.
nished. More in- Have pictures.
formation & first -------------------------
call 1st served call.
830-267-0738.
TIRED OF HOTEL
LIVING? MOVE UP and Out of
state.
COMMERCIAL TO THE LOFTS!
Bluebird Lofts -
FOR SALE Fully furnished,
Busy Restaurant
with large cus-
move-in
2
ready
bedroom/1 Now
thru
tomer base for sale bath apartment.
in Smiley, Texas. $1,500/mo, all
Equipment includ- bills paid, includ-

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Dec. 31.

Apply today, General Farm A Christmas
Start today!!!
Labor Gift that will be
Benefits include:
FeedMill: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., enjoyed all year
2170 FM 108 S., Gonzales, TX Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. long.
• Maintenance: 2nd Shift: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Apply in person at:
Call 830-672-9100 for more information Cal-Maine foods, Inc.,
1680 CR431
Call Sanya Today
Must have proof of identity and eligibility to
work in the U.S. Waelder, Texas 78959.
Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm.
830-672-7100
Human Resources
603 W. Central, Hwy 87, Nixon, Texas Telephone number 901 St. Joseph • P.O. Drawer E
(830) 582-1619 for more information. 830-540-4105 Gonzales, Texas 78629
Si Habla Español
EMAIL: lmbaker@cmfoods.com www.gonzalescannon.com
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RV SITES FOR RENT PETS REAL ESTATE LAND MISC. SERVICES REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
RV’s Site for Rent. Terrier. Call 540- office, 2 FP (one in Approximately 1/2 Mobile Mower Brick All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub-
Several RV sites
available in Nixon,
Tx. Clean, quiet
4850 for informa-
tion. (9-25-14)
-------------------------
MB), wood floor-
ing, whirlpool
tub, stained glass,
Acre S. of Gonzales
on Pilgrim Rd. Call
for details. 979-
Repair
Offering tune-ups,
repairs & parts for
BREITSCHOPF ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it il egal to
advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination
neighborhood,
atmosphere, wa-
ter, electric, sewer,
American Pit Bull
Terrier puppies for
sale, Blue & Red
crown molding,
upstairs laundry,
covered porches,
743-5840.
-------------------------
Land for Sale. 17
most brands in
my trailer, at your
home. Evenings
COOPER REALTY based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status or national origin, or an intention or discrimina-
trash & wifi provid-
ed. 300 S. Parker.
nosed, 3 females
and 1 male. Asking
2-car garage. Large
BBQ pit and patio.
acres.
4242.
830-857- and Saturdays.
Tune-ups start at
Serving Gonzales and Central Texas
Serving Gonzales and Central Texas tion.” Familial status includes children under the age
$375/per month. $115 for the male Detached 30x40’ ------------------------- $30+ parts. 830- Homes
Homes/Residential of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant
830-857-6921. and $130 a piece shop w/overhead 45+ Acres for sale. 857-4580, Jacob. 3.7 ACS. 4BR,
Country Village3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000
.................$245,000 women and people securing custody of children under
------------------------- for the females. doors, sink, cabi- Pasture land & ------------------------- 306 McClure - 3BR, Bath................$65,000
RV Space for Rent. Prices negotiable. nets and bath- wooded acreage. All Types of 4+acs./Home, 1831N...........$225,000 18.
1618 St. Peter - Home and extra lot....$70,000
All bills included Mother & father room. Stocked Native wildlife, Plumbing. Superb home.....................$325,000 This newspaper wil not knowingly accept any ad-
with Dish Network are both large, pond w/walk-out electricity, some Master Plumber. 473 Crockett Lane-Settlement
71 acres, treed 2 homes, miner- - 3 bd.,
or Travel Trailer for gentle and loyal pier. Oak and Pe- minerals, some re- Reasonable Rates. beautiful property..................................$258,000
vertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.
Rent with all Bills dogs. Call Jona- can trees. Minerals. strictions. North- Please Call als.......................................$450,000 Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings ad-
included with Dish thon at 830-263- Located 6 miles ern Gonzales 713-203-2814 or
1602 Water St.-commercial/rental....
Land $150,000
Network. Please 1503.(8-28-14) south of Halletts- County. $5,500/ 281-415-6108. 2342 FMutilities,
108, 3 bd.,2 story home.....$145,000 vertised in this newspaper are available on an equal
10 acs., trees.............$92,000
call 830-203-7250 ------------------------- ville. $549,000. per acre. 830-540- License #M18337
10.96 acs., commercial. Hwy.$89,000
792 90-B - Lakefront.............................. 183
opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call
or 830-431-4169. Precious purebred 361-798-9970 or 3382.(7-24-14) ------------------------- 312
N., Cr. Rd. 471
reduced , Lakefront + ,3 bd.,
to....................$349,999 HUD tol -free at 1-800-669-9777. The tol -free tele-
------------------------- Chihuahua pup- 210-846-1898. (10- ------------------------- No Limit
One R/V site avail- pies. 8 wks. Very 30-14) 5.5 Acres for Sale Accessories 1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000 phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-
Shirley BreitschopfLand
able. $450 per cute & loves to ------------------------- or Lease. Cleared, David Matias, 9275.
month includes play. 1st shots & For Sale by Own- water well, 3-200 Owner 830-857-4142
11.2 acs., Hwy 90. NTRA
COGast CT
Rd.......$5,300/Ac.
utilities. For more wormed, paper er: Home on Land. amp loops, and 830-263-1633
info call 830-857- trained. Raised in 123 Acres w/1,800 100 yds off Hwy. 1026 St. Paul St., Lynnette
CR 228 - 15 acs.,CO NTRA
M/H, CT
Cooper
trees................$87,500
1418 or 830-857- my home. $150 SF manufactured 80 w/good county Gonzales 153 acs., FM 2091.........................$795,000
lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com
0986. each. 830-560- home (year: 2001). road frontage. In Window Tinting, 61 acs., perfect Carol Hardcastle$4,990/Ac.
homesite.................
------------------------- 6668. Land features gor- Leesville between Commercial.
Private RV or Trav- ------------------------- geous views, gen- Belmont & Nixon. Call for 3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,000
830-857-3517
el Trailer Parking ANUE Pet tly rolling hills, Will subdivide. appointment. 10 Youacs.,canSettlement.........................$79,000
reach our staff by calling:
Grooming 2-4 acs.,
Spot. All hookups
are in place and 7 days a week.
pasture land, cross
fencing, 2 ponds,
Would make a per-
fect oil field yard or Phone:DeWitt............$25,000/Ac.
Sarah 830-672-2522
ready to call your Hand/Scissor Cut. 30x60’ and 30x20’ residence. Call Da-
1 ac. Seydler St...............................$25,000 REAL ESTATE
home. Fencing on Small, $20 & $30; pole barns. Home vid, 713-252-1130 8.7 acs., city limits........................$120,000
three sides. Lo- Medium, $35 & features fireplace, ; Peyton, 512-948- 58 acs., trees, potential, edge of town.............
cated on corner lot $40; Medium/ garden tub, open 5306. ...................................................$12,000/Ac.
with shade trees. Large, $45. Ask for floor plan, vaulted WANTED
Has pad for home Susan. 361-258- ceilings, covered FARM CommercialAND RANCH PROPERTIES
to be parked on. 1505. porches. Sunrise WANTED: 1997- Lot - Live Oak..................................$8,000
u 56 ac commercial. Old Ranch Rd. 12, San Marcos, TX -
$300 per month view in back, sun- 2001 Toyota Cam-
with $100 Deposit.
LIVESTOCK
set view in front. ry, 4 cyl, good
401 St. George-approx. 3400 sq. ft.................
$1,400,000
All bills paid. Locat- 2 Registered Quar- Pump House in- engine. 830-377- .......................................................$170,000
u 172 ac. River Creek Ranch, Hwy. 87 on the DeWitt/Victoria Co.
ed at Luling. This is ter Horses. Good cludes 1,000 gal 8814.(9-25-14) Line, minerals Shirley - $1,379,040
Breitschopf
a private lot, no RV halter & cutting water storage tank ------------------------- u 314 shirley@gonzalesproperties.com
ac. Belmont area. Nice balance of open & wooded, new
park. Call 830-263- bloodlines. Gentle. and Rain SoftTM WANTED water well,Lynnette minerals. CFP.
4356 or 830-560- Not ridden much water softner. Looking for feed- Cooper
6963 for showing lately. Looking for Carport: 4-bay, lot cowboy to put u 69lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com
ac. New UNDER Braunfels, Commercial Listing.
CONTRACT
and details. good home. Call 16-ft. tall. Located handle on saddle u 1505 Carol E. Hardcastle
Sarah DeWitt. - 830-857-3517
1.2 commercial acres - $795,000
------------------------- 713-252-1130. between Shiner mule. 361-362-
Six RV Hookups for ------------------------- and Moulton. pri- 3735. LillianJymmy H.K.SmithDavis - 512-921-8877 Michael Ruschhaupt
long term lease at WW covered vate. No minerals.
MISC. SERVICES
Our friendly staff can be reached by:office: 830-236-5330;
Texas Ranch Specialist
office: 830-236-5330; cell 361-676-6114
Harwood.
section of Hwy.
Inter- horse trailer, 2009,
original owner, 16’
$695,000.
798-9970 or 210-
361-
Backhoe & Phone: 830-672-2522 orwww.buytexas2000.com
cell: 830-857-6012
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------------------------- 2br/1bath, central
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J B Wells Upcoming Events
Remember the reason for the season
I ran a quick eye down
my emails before I started
to write and found the one
from Walmart truly ap-
propriate. It says, “Final
Hours.” I thought about it a
minute and wondered how
many people were feeling
that way. Were they feel-
ing despair or hope in this
Christmas season? Were
the majority of us thinking
about the birth of Christ
our Savior and what his
birth meant or were they
thinking about the chaos
this season was causing
them? In all seriousness,
we are celebrating the Birth
of our Savior, Jesus. It is
the time that our kids get
presents and Santa Claus
appears. It seems to be the
time of doing for others
without being told we have
to. It is the time for extra “I
love you’s and hugs.
Don’t forget the Candle-
light Service and Live Na-
tivity Scene at the Belmont
United Methodist Church
on December 21st. Weath-
er permitting, it will be out-
side in front of the church.
Saturn Friendship Club News
December 8th was a bright,
sunny day with just the right
amount of nip in the air for
a Christmas party. It was a
perfect day for members of
the Saturn Friendship Club
to don holiday fashions and
meet at the Waelder Baptist
Church Fellowship Hall to
share special holiday treats, to
exchange Christmas gifts and
learn who their Secret Pal for
2014 had been.
The spacious room was
decorated for the Christmas
season. The meeting table was
covered with a purple cloth. A
runner of greenery with red
velvet bows and two lovely
Christmas wreaths and silver
Christmas ornaments graced
the meeting table. Table wear
wrapped in a colorful Christ-
mas napkin and little candy
canes sitting atop a large
marshmallow, crusted with
peppermint bits, made by
Carol Campsey, marked each
place setting.
Cranberry Sherbet Punch
was served and enjoyed as
sixteen members and one
The best gift for a
senior? Your time!
Seniors have acquired so
much “stuff ” over the years
that we have nearly everything
we need ... and more. If you’ve
held off buying a gift for a
senior in your life because
you don’t know what to get
someone who already has
everything, here are a few
gift ideas that would be most
welcome.
¥ Coupons for cab rides, or
gift certificates for restaurant
meals, laundry services, auto
detailing, spa day or hair salon
services.
¥ Gift basket created
especially for your seniors,
such as gourmet food, cheese,
jams or chocolate. Or consider
a subscription to a quarterly
or monthly gift club. Options
range from fruit baskets or
flowers to bacon, coffee and
cigars.
¥ Pay for a year of cable TV,
the daily newspaper, magazine
subscription or Netflix.
¥ Two tickets to a play
or other event where you’ll
accompany your senior, or a
pair of movie passes so your
senior can take a friend.
¥ Pay for a senior’s lifelong
learning class, either at the
senior center or nearby
university, and arrange for
December 11th
South Texas
Tours Roping
Sandi’s Country
Fried News
Sandi
Gandre
There will be a time for
fellowship at the Belmont
Community Center follow-
ing this service.
On December 7th our
world changed forever in a
manner that we will never
forget. Totally unexpect-
edly Pearl Harbor was
bombed by the Japanese. It
wiped out more than half
of our fleet of ships, killing
so many of our enlisted and
non-enlisted people that
we still are counting lost
people. They struck many
places before they got to
Hawaii. We honor those
who served in this war.
We already had WWII go-
ing strong in the European
arena and now it started up
in the Pacific arena just as
strong. We created a stigma
against the Japanese, the
young guest, Lane Morris,
grandson of Carol, arrived.
The joyful greetings and the
festive mood that filled the
room almost drowned out
the Christmas music play-
ing in the background. Spe-
cial treats, prepared by each
member, were placed in the
serving areas. Gifts in gaily
wrapped packages caught ev-
eryone’s attention. At twelve
o’clock, the president, Sue Ka-
linec, asked devotional leader,
Nancy Littlefield, to offer the
blessing of the food. Nancy
gave thanks for the gift of the
Christ Child and the promise
that accompanied that birth,
the gift of friendship and the
bounty of God’s blessings. De-
cember birthday ladies, Carol
Campsey, Barbara Nugent
and Bert Cole, were invited to
be first in line to fill their plates
from the selection of delicious
food waiting.
What a wide variety there
was. There were hot sausage
balls with a choice of barbecue
sauce or ranch dressing, sliced
ham, summer sausage and
Senior News Line
Mathilda Send email to
columnreply2@
Charles gmail.com.
transportation.
¥ Put together a box of
useful things, like stamps, note
cards, address labels, batteries,
razor blades and calendar
with large print. Include a list
of important phone numbers
printed out in a large font that
can be taped to the inside of a
cupboard door. (Keep the file
and make changes whenever
your senior needs to update it.)
¥ Make single serving meals
for the freezer.
¥ Don’t leave out your own
participation and that of your
children. A small coupon book
full of services you can do
year round, such as cleaning,
painting a room, weeding
the garden, raking leaves and
checking expiration dates on
food in the cupboard all will
be appreciated.
What do seniors really want
most? The gift of your time.
(c) 2014 King Features Synd.,
Inc.
The Cannon
Germans, and anyone else
we could think of. It has
led to hard feelings to this
very day. We are all melted
together here in the United
States. We need to honor
our Veteran everywhere.
We have a really new
birthday to celebrate. Tom-
my and Ceretta Daum wel-
come a new grand-daugh-
ter. Her name is Ruby
Lillian Daum. She was
born December 5, 2014,
at 9:39AM weighing 7 lb
and 2oz and her parents
are Trey and Jessica Daum.
Yes, she is beautiful. The
only thing wrong with this
is that she in South Dakota
and the grandparents are
here in South Texas in New
Braunfels, TX. I think that
Will’s mother, Ruby Gan-
dre, might be blushing up
in Heaven as this new ar-
rival is her distant cousin.
Congratulations to all.
It is also time to celebrate
my husband’s birthday
on December 10th. Sean
Allen’s birthday was on
December 7th. There are
many more that I am for-
cheese, tortilla rollups, fried
chicken strips, corn pudding,
ham salad sandwiches, fruit
salad, veggie salad, black eyed
pea relish, and deviled eggs.
The dessert table held pecan
pie, chocolate meringue pie,
coconut macaroons, orange
pineapple cake, oatmeal raisin
cookies, popcorn and Buenu-
elos . Drinks of punch, ice tea
and coffee were offered. As the
meal was enjoyed the “Happy
Birthday” song was sung to
honor Bert, Barbara, Carol
and also longtime member,
Roberta Kilpatrick,who also
had a December birthday but
was unable to be present for
the party.
After everyone had finished
with the meal, Nancy Little-
field brought the devotional
“Preparing for Christmas”. She
told of how her special Christ-
mas tree ornaments took her
on an emotional journey of
memories of how she came to
have them. She explained this
season of the Christian year is
called Advent. It is a time of
preparing our hearts for the
coming of Christ. Recalling
the birth of baby Jesus is only
part of this period of prepa-
ration. Christians are also
looking forward to the time
when Christ comes again in
Victory. This is the mystery of
Faith. They state, “Christ has
died, Christ is risen, Christ
will come again.” in the com-
munion liturgy. This is what
Christians believe and is what
they prepare for in this special
season. They pray that Christ
will come into each heart each
day of Advent and bring our
families and us closer to Him
this Christmas!
Nancy then offered this
prayer. ”Almighty God, we
pray that you will open our
hearts and minds and souls
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getting. So Happy Birthday
everybody.
Let us pray for the fol-
lowing: Joe Kotwig, Laddie
Studler, Case Martin, Ridge
Sedley Martin and Lindsay
and Clint; Aunt Betty Gan-
dre, Aunt Georgie Gan-
dre, Sandi Gandre, Marie
Schauer, Margie Menking,
Mary Periman, Brandon
Gandre, Louise Jones, Ben
and Mabel Richter, and our
sympathy goes to the Bris-
ter Family; and prayers to
our troops and their fami-
lies at home and abroad.
Butterbean might get
herself put into a cage if
she doesn’t settle down.
That little cat is trying to
sprout wings. She swiped
all the books off of my
cabinet and threw them
on top of Termite. Then
that caused my “mouse”
to disappear under the
bed. Early in my lifetime
we did not have mice that
moved around like this. It
is amazing what a mouse
Tassels are in style;
can do these days. Have
a good week, and God
Bless.
dress up your bling
By ANDREA SEGER sophistication with an edge
to the joys of this season as of fun and frills. Long dan-
we prepare for Christmas. We Co-Owner, Angels & Outlaws
gly tassel style earrings add
especially ask for healing for If the last time you wore sway and swag to any outfit.
those in pain from illness or a tassel was at your high Colorful seed beads keep a
grief or just plain worry. We school graduation it’s time casual outfit fun and funky,
remember that there are some to get reacquainted with while flashy beaded tassel
who have a difficult time dur- the hottest accessory on the earrings add classic sophis-
ing this season. Please give market. tication.
them your peace and strength Add instant panache to Wrap around rope neck-
for their challenges. Help us to your outfit by adding these laces with tassels are a
welcome Christ Jesus into our fun and frilly adornments. versatile piece that can be
hearts this Christmas! Amen.” Tassel earrings, bracelets, worn to the front and tied
The time had come for the and the ever classic tassel in several ways to match
gifts to be handed out. The necklaces are totally in this the style of your outfit. It
club presented Sue and Daniel year. can be draped around your
Kalinec, owners of the School- Dating back to Edward- neck leaving the tassels to
house in Cistern, a gift certifi- ian times these fun beau- hang down your back and
cate and other small goodies, ties have made their way in enhance a classy little black
in appreciation for the use of and out of the fashion scene dress, or it can be wrapped
the Schoolhouse as a meeting for centuries. The roaring around your wrist for a
place. Sue then handed out twenties brings to mind bracelet with pizazz.
the gifts. Lively conversation, images of merry women in So take a look in your
surprised expressions and fringy dresses and amazing grandma’s jewelry box or
smiling faces accompanied hair fascinators sitting on head out to shop for this
the opening of the gifts one the edge of the piano twirl- classic style that will dress
at a time. Members were sur- ing their long beaded tassel up any outfit. Tassels – they
prised and happy to learn who necklaces. aren’t just for curtains any-
their Secret Pal for 2014 had Wearing tassel jewelry more!
been. is a statement of class and
When the gifts had all been
opened a very brief business
meeting was held to give
the date and time the Club’s
Christmas donation to the
Fayette County Animal Shel-
ter would be presented and
members were invited to at-
tend the presentation.
Other business resulted
in a favorable vote to invite
Becky Derrick of La Grange
to become a new member
of the club in January 2015.
That meeting will be hosted
by Elizabeth Brosch and Lib-
by Hopkins on January 19th
at 1:00 at the Schoolhouse in
Swing
Cistern.
After the meeting had
ended, members continued
to visit for some time as they In Style
with......
enjoyed the warmth of friend-
ship and the blessings of the
Christmas season.
Tassels
Lunch
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509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
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Baha’i Faith
Baha’i 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
First Baptist Church
406 N Ave E Waelder
Greater Palestine Baptist Church
S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)
Greater Rising Star
Baptist Church
3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Harwood Baptist Church
North of Post Office
Iglesia Bautista
Macedonia
201 S Congress Nixon
Iglesia Bautista Memorial
Hwy 97 Waelder
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E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Memorial Heights Baptist
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1330 College Gonzales
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church
100 Capes Gonzales
Oak Valley Baptist Church
Hwy. 97 Bebe
Old Moulton Baptist Church
2287 FM 1680, Moulton
Primitive Baptist Church
1121 N. College Gonzales
Providence Missionary Baptist
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1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
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Saint Paul Baptist Church
SE 2nd St. Waelder
Shiner Baptist Church
Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
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St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Union Valley Baptist
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FM 1681 NW of Nixon
Catholic
St. James Catholic Church
417 N. College, Gonzales
Morgan Mills
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. John St. Gonzales
St. Joseph Catholic Church
207 S. Washington, Nixon
St Patrick Catholic Church in
Waelder
613 Highway 90 East Waelder Faith Temple
St. Phillip Catholic Church
Hwy 87 Smiley
Christian
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
712 Crockett, Luling
Churches of Christ
Church of Christ
1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cris-
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201 E. Second St. Nixon
Church of Christ
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
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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
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941 St. Joseph
Harris Chapel United
Gonzales, Tx 78629
Methodist
S. Liberty St. Nixon
Lisa G. Gaspard 830-203-5325 Leticia M. Cenotti
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Monthalia United Methodist
CR 112 off 97
P.O. Box 64 Gonzales, TX
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Smiley United Methodist
1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Phone Phone
(361) 594-3352 (830 672-3322
Waelder United Methodist Fax Fax
2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97 (361) 594-3127 (830) 672-9208
Webster Chapel A.M.E.
1027 Church St. Gonzales
921 St. Peter St. 830-672-6865
Rosalinda Gonzales, Director
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
State Licensed
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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, David S. Mobile 830-857-5394 Office 830-672-2845
Gonzales
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Inter-Denominational
Faith Family Church
1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Reyna’s Taco Hut
Pentecostal
1801 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX
Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
830-672-2551
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2 Next to the Courthouse Annex
1515 Dallas, Gonzales Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Mon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Presbyterian Honesty Integrity
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church Fairness
CR 210 off FM 1116
Presbyterian Church of Gonzales 618 St. Paul, Gonzales
414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Phone: 830-672-7100
Messianic Judaism
Congregation Adat HaDerech
Fax: 830-672-7111
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, although you are full
of excitement this week, rein
in some of those feelings so
you can focus on the tasks
at hand. Use your energy to
your advantage.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, motivation may
not be strong this week, so
begin with some menial tasks
around the house and build
up to bigger plans. Eventually
you will find a groove.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, try to avoid focus-
ing on just one issue for too
long. Sometimes you simply
must trust your instincts and
forge ahead anyway. Let past
experience guide you this
week.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Phone: 830-672-7303 - Fax: 830-672-7465
Cancer, avoid the tempta-
tion to take on too many
responsibilities this week. If
you don’t, you might not get
much done. Think before you
accept more work.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Financial matters are loom-
ing and a decision must be
made, Leo. Don’t be over-
come with anxiety, as all you
need to do is carefully exam-
ine your finances to come up
with a solution.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Spontaneity beckons, Virgo,
even though you are a careful
planner who puts a lot of
thought into your decisions.
Overthinking is more hassle
than it’s worth this week.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Someone may catch you off
guard this week, Libra. This
person will bring a welcome
surprise, so look forward to
this unexpected encounter.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Back up your promises with
decisive action, Scorpio.
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That’s the only way to prove
to others that your word
means something and you
are committed to honoring
your commitments.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/
Dec 21
There may be more to the
big picture than you are see-
ing, Sagittarius. Gather the
facts before you jump to any
conclusions. You may just
see things from a different
perspective.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/
Jan 20
Capricorn, you are riding
high and looking to share
your good fortune with oth-
ers. Make the most of this
chance to improve the lives
of those around you.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, you have an idea
about how to tackle a difficult
obstacle, but someone crosses
your path with a different
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agenda. Perhaps there’s a way
to work together.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, avoid open conflict
without being a pushover
this week. Find the middle
ground and try to under-
stand another’s perspective.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
DECEMBER 7
Sara Bareilles, Singer (35)
DECEMBER 8
Ingrid Michaelson, Singer
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DECEMBER 9
Judi Dench, Actress (80)
DECEMBER 10
Gonzalo Higuain, Athlete
(27)
DECEMBER 11
Teri Garr, Actress (70)
DECEMBER 12
Steven Hawley, Astronaut
(63)
DECEMBER 13
Wendie Malick, Actress (64)
 Cannon Comics
Thursday, December 11, 2014
It was American indus-
trialist Jean Paul Getty who
made the following sage ob-
servation: “If you can count
your money, you don’t have a
billion dollars.”
You’ve doubtless heard
the term “bigwig” to refer
to a person of importance,
but you’ve probably never
learned where the word orig-
inated. In the 18th century,
King Louis XIV of France be-
gan wearing large wigs, and
the fashion became a trend
among the upper classes. At
the time, wigs were made
from human hair, which was
very expensive to obtain;
therefore, the larger the wig,
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cups of others -- this was a
way to ensure that no one
was poisoning the drinks.
The tradition continues to-
day (with less suspicion, one
would hope) when people
clink glasses after toast.
It wasn’t until 1933 that
the more hair was required
an act of Congress made
and the more money the
the dime legal tender for all
wearer had to spend to pur-
transactions. Before that, it
chase it.
could be used only if the item
or items being purchased to-
In 1950, a patent was is-
taled less than $10.
sued for a fork that automati-
cally spins to wind spaghetti
Besides being former U.S.
onto it.
presidents, what do George
Washington, Thomas Jeffer-
You might be surprised to
son and John Adams have in
learn that painter and sculp-
common? As adults, they all
tor Michelangelo was also a
collected and played marbles
well-known poet in his day.
avidly.
Medieval times, it seems,
Thought for the Day: “I’m
were suspicious times. When
all in favor of keeping dan-
nobles gathered for social
gerous weapons out of the
events, each person would
hands of fools. Let’s start with
pour a little bit of wine from
typewriters.” -- Frank Lloyd
his or her own cup into the
Wright
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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR

HELPING TO MAKE WINTERFEST
A HUGE SUCCESS:
Main Street Advisory Board Historic Homes Association
Mercer Welding Pioneer Village
Enclosure Guy.Com Gonzales Chamber of Commerce
Silent Santa Parade Participants
Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 Amir – Texaco
Gonzales Healthcare Foundation Community
City of Gonzales Employees Vendors Volunteers
Santa Claus Running M Bar & Grill
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Puff N Snuff
Gonzales Learning & Career
Center

A BIG THANK YOU

TO THE FOLLOWING
INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES THAT DONATED
TO THE SILENT AUCTION DURING OUR
WINTERFEST CELEBRATION – ALL PROCEEDS
WILL GO TOWARDS MORE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
ON THE SQUARE.
THE AUCTION WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
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Shear Designs Salon & Boutique A-Line Auto
China Basket Hearty Gourmet
Debbie Toliver & Kristen Matias-Meeh Discoveries
Connie Dolezal Apache Cleaners
John Pirkle Person’s Flower Shop
Barbara Friedrich Gyp-z Souls
Carolyn Gibson Baros Angels & Outlaws
Susan Weber Country Collectables
Dorothy Gast Gonzales Emporium
Jessica Shop BZ Country Petals
Eric’s Auto Detail Chamber of Commerce
D&D Liquor La Bella Tavola
Snuff & Puff Laurel Ridge Antiques
Scott & Janet Dierlam – State Farm Ins. Storey Jewelers
Peterek & Associates – Antonio Matamorus
Sherri Schelenburg