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New subdivision now has a name: the 1835 Village

By DAVE MUNDY
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An after-hours crawfish boil helps introduce a local company to the civic and business community in Gonzales. See Page The Gonzales community turned out in force to greet the Warriors Weekend caravan coming through town Friday, and the wounded heroes were treated to a A14.
The campaign to build an animal shelter in Nixon got underway this weekend with a Dog-A-Thon. See Page A3.
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The site is near to Gonzales Memorial Healthcare systems, and Kunz said that could make it particularly attractive to seniors seeking retirement properties. The development agreement spells out roles and restrictions for both the city and the developer, setting a limit of 500 living units on the property. The area is currently zoned C-2 (multifamily/apartment) but city manager Allen Barnes explained that the development agreement provides an overlay to the zoning. Under the current (zoning) ordinance, the developer could build 55 acres of apartments five stories high and 15 feet apart, Barnes explained. I dont think we want 3,000 apartments. COUNCIL, Page A9
lunch break at JB Wells Park but hand-written messages of thanks from GISD schoolchildren may have been the most treasured takeaway for many of the soldiers. See a wrapup of the events, Page A10. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Teacher faces child-porn charges

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15. The investigators announced late that evening that 53-year-old John Raymond Williams had been arrested and charged. Williams is employed as a 7th grade science teacher by the Gonzales ISD. A news release from the office of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott
Gonzales anticipated planned use develeopment community now has a name: 1835 Village. City Council on Monday gave approval to two agreements which will pave the way for the development, and Austin-based developer Richard Kunz was on-hand to introduce the communitys initial design to the council and citizens attending the meeting. Avalon Park Texas, LP, a joint venture of Kunz and Florida-based Avalon Park Group in Orlando, received the green light from the council to enter a Development Agreement and a 380 Agreement for the 1835 Village Project on 55 acres on the northeast side of town, a tract known to many locals as the Burchard property.
By DAVE MUNDY
A Gonzales man has been charged with five counts of possession of child pornography following a day-long search at his home. Investigators with the Texas Attorney Generals Cyber Crimes Unit executed a search warrant in Gonzales early Wednesday morning, May
By DAVE MUNDY
Best way to stop child predators: knowledge

er, the executive director of Normas House says. People think their kids tell them everything, but they dont, says Ann Alexander, the executive director of the Gonzales Childrens Advocacy Center, Normas House. Child abusers are excellent manipulators. A very low percentage of children who have been abused report it, and that number is even smaller when youre talking about boys. Alexander and Crime Victims Coordinator Judy Parks outlined a series of behaviors in children which tend to send up red flag markers that abuse is likely being committed, starting with any sudden change in behavior. Any drastic change in their personality, thats
indicated the Cyber Crimes Units investigation into Williams originated with a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Based on the NCMEC referral, Cyber Crimes Unit investigators identified Williams as the suspect who appeared to have illegally uploaded child pornography CHARGES, Page A9
John R. Williams
Terror and outrage can spread quickly through a community when a predator is found to have victimized children in that community but knowing the warning signs to watch for can help stop a child abus-
Community mourns loss of iconic Dr. Jim Price

By DAVE MUNDY
something you ought to be concerned with, Alexander said. Among kids ages 7 and younger, the most telling indicator is sexual actingout or proclivity. Sometimes the only thing we see is a sexual acting-out, Alexander said. ABUSE, Page A9
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Gonzales is mourning the loss of a civic icon whose simple act of community service has become a tradition in the town and the focus of a city-wide effort to keep Gonzales beautiful. Dr. Jim Price passed Even though his own health had begun to fail, Dr. Jim Price away at the age of 92 on continued to be active in the community, and in 2012 he May 17, slightly less than was presented the annual Joan Floyd Service Award by a year following the death
Gonzales Seniors in Action. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
of his beloved wife, Marilyn Jean Bridges Price, who died on May 28, 2012. The couple was married for 63 years. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in the First United Methodist Church with Father Randy Melton of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah officiating. In lieu of usual remembrances,
those who care to make memorial contributions may make them to the Dr. James C. Price Wellness Center C/O Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation. P.O. Box 587 Gonzales, Texas 78629. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. The first time Jim Price slowed his run on St. Louis Street to pick up a piece PRICE, Page A9
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Today in Texas History

May 23, 1934 On this day in 1934, celebrated Depressionera Texas outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were killed in a roadside ambush arranged by Texas Ranger Frank Hamer outside of Gibsland, Louisiana. Riddled by some 167 bullets, the bodies were taken to Arcadia and later put on public display in Dallas before being buried in their respective family burial plots.
Need a hand? Municipal court seeking groups that can use defendant labor
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Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Dept. News Release Week Of May 20: 05/10/2013 Reported Sexual Assault Of A Child Which Remains Under Investigation. 05/13/2013 David Alan Smith 42 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Sexual Assault At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/13/2013 Reported Burglary Of A Building At 2900 Blk 183. 05/13/2013 Reported Theft At 1300 Blk Ainsworth St. 05/13/2013 Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/14/2013 Reported Criminal
The City of Gonzales Municipal Court would like to compile a list of non-profit organizations in the area that would be willing to accept defendants to work-off fines and court costs through community service hours. Were looking for groups that can serve as mentors for some of these kids, said Municipal Judge Dierdre Voigt. Theyre not all bad, a lot of them have just made some bad decisions. For interested organizations, the court will need to receive:
a contact person(s) for the defendant and the court; the hours the organization will need/accept supervised volunteers; a very brief job description of the various duties at each organization (the reason for the description of duties is for the defendant to see if there will be work outdoors, inside work, clerical, assisting others, etc. so they can know where would be a good fit for them); and if they are willing to be responsible for accepting/supervising juveniles (under age 17 years). Voigt said organizations must also ensure that anyone selected to super-
vise defendants must themselves have a clean record. If your non-profit, charitable or church organization would be willing to accept municipal court defendants for community service to work off their fines and court costs, contact Municipal Court Clerk Veronica Rodera. Office hours for the Court Clerk are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The judge is not available during regular office hours. Staff may be reached by telephone at 830-6722815, by fax at 830-672-2813, or by e-mail at municipalcourt@cityofgonzales.org .
Mischief At 200 Blk Mcclure St. 05/17/2013 Reported Theft At Cannon News Services 7Oo Blk St. Paul St. 05/18/2013 Charles Roy Hast- newseditor@gonzalescannon.com ings 42 Of Gonzales Arrested And LA GRANGE Fayette Charged With Assault With Dead- County Sheriff Keith Korely Weapon At 1400 Blk Dallas St. nek reports that on Monday, 05/19/2013 Reported Theft At May 20, a traffic stop by Fay200 Blk 90-A. 05/20/2013 Reported Inde- ette County K-9 Handler cency With A Child, Which Is Un- Deputy Randy Thumann der Investigation. resulted in an arrest for pos05/20/2013 Reported Forgery session of marijuana. At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. 05/20/2013 Reported Theft At Fayette County K-9 900 Blk Tate St. Handler Randy Thumann
YISD bus drivers actions earn praise

stopped a pickup truck traveling east on Interstate 10 for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver and nervous demeanor being detected, further investigation and deployment of K-9 Lobos resulted in a small amount of marijuana being located in the bed of the truck. Further inspection by Thumann resulted in approximately 28 pounds of marijuana being located in the spare tire. Arrested and charged
with possession of marijuana was that of 46 year old Melquiades Vargas of Rio Grande City. Justice of the Peace Precinct One Scott Parker set bond at $20,000.
Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for May 12-18: 05/12/13 Guadalupe-Nino, Jose, 08/1989, San Antonio. Public Intoxication. Released on PR Bond. 05/13/13 Pena, Kenneth Edward, 09/1967, Seguin. Commitment/Sentence Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Released Dismissed. 05/14/13 Medeiros, Michael Anthony, 06/1961, Lake Charles, LA. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >4G <200G. Released on $25,000 bond. Gallion, William Cornelius, 04/1988, Temple. Local Warrant Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Requires $2,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Hunt, Katie Marie, 10/1979, Bastrop. Local Warrant Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse. Required $20,000 Bond. Released Warrant Recalled. 05/15/13 Morgan, Colt Dewayne, 11/1984, Houston. Local Warrant Driving while Intoxicated 2nd. Requires $2,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. 05/17/13 Espinosa, Christopher Jerome, 05/1989, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated Released Weekender/Work Release. Mendez, Robert, 01/1971, Nixon. Local Warrant Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon. Requires $100,000 Bond. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Requires $1,000 Bond. Local Warrant Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon. Remains in Custody. Almaguer, Enrique Hernandez, 12/1959, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. Padilla, Anthony, 02/1981, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Assault causes Bodily injury Family Violence. Released Weekender/Work Release. 05/18/13 Sanders, Sahara Latroy, 02/1976, San Antonio. Driving while License Invalid with Previous Convictions/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Released on $3,500 Bond. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 11 DPS 06 GPD 07 WPD 00 NPD 01 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 AGTF 01 Total 26
Deputy Thumann and Lobos with their 28-pound haul
Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department report for May 13-19: 05/13/13 Case #13-156, Barnett, Adrian, 31, Yoakum, 200 Blk. West; Offense, Poss.Substance Penalty Group 2A; Disposition, Trans/DCSO. Case #13-157, Criminal Mischief-B, 100 Aubrey; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-158, Burglary-Building, 202 US 77A S; Disposition, Investigation. 05/14/13 Case #13-159, Criminal Mischief-B, 105 Ellen May; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-160, Burglary-Residence, 801 Brushy Creek; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-161, Maggard, Kenneth, 48, Yoakum,900 Irvine; Offense, Poss. Substance Penalty Group 2-A; Disposition, Trans/DCSO. 05/15/13 Case #178781, Warrant Arrest, Redding, Shawnta, 31, Yoakum, 402 Crittenden; Offense, CPF#11-170 Disorderly Conduct; Disposition, Fine/$889/Rel. 05/17/13 Case #178811, Warrant Arrest(4), Garza, Juan, 37 Yoakum, 602 Boyle; Offense(s), W#13-319-No Drivers License, W#319F-FTA-No Drivers License, W#10320-No Insurance, W#320F-FTA-No Insurance; Disposition(s), Fine/$189.10/YPD Custody, Fine/$214/YPD Custody, Fine/$289/YPD Custody, Fine/$214/YPD Custody. Case(s) #12-458 & #12-459, Brown, Lyniece, 27, Yoakum, 101 E. Gonzales; Offense(s), 1. W#12760-Theft, 2. W#13-761-Theft; Disposition(s), 1. Fine/$414/YPD Custody, 2. Fine/$414/YPD Custody. Case(s) #13-162 & #13-163, Chudej, Matthew, 28, Yoakum, 500 US 77A; Offense(s), 1. D.W.L.I., 2. Poss. Marijuana Drug Free Zone; Disposition(s), 1. Trans/ DCSO, 2. Trans/DCSO. Case #13-165, Criminal Mischief-B, 301 Julia; Disposition, Investigation. 05/18/13 Case #13-166, Reyes, Josue, 29, Yoakum, 200 S. Kenedy; Offense, No Drivers License; Disposition, Fine/$264.10/Rel. 05/19/13 Case #178834, Warrants(3), Wallace, Kristian, 17, Yoakum, 100 Blk. West; Offense(s). CPF#12-575Disorderly Conduct, CPF#12-582-Failure to Attend, CPF#12-889-Theft; Disposition(s), Fine/$614/Rel., Fine/$614/Rel., Fine/$614/Rel.
Deputy recognized
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek is proud to recognize Deputy Joe Martin with the Fayette County Sheriffs Office as a recipient of the 100 Club Award for Officer of the Year. The 100 Club was established in Houston, Texas in 1953 and is a well recognized organization within the communities it serves. The 100 Club began when 100 men each contributed one hundred dollars to help the families of fallen Houston Police Officers that were killed in the line of duty. Deputy Joe Martin received his award for an act of heroism when he negotiated with a suicidal male who had turned a shotgun on himself, and then physical restrained him and prevented him from taking his own life.
DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report for the Week of May 9, 2013 to May 15, 2013 Jail Average Daily Count- 109 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies- 47 May 9, 2013 David Curtis, 46, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/Evading Arrest Detention or Transport with Previous Convictions, No Bond, DCSO Raymond Godino, 18, of Victoria, Violation of Probation/Prohibited Substance in Correction Institution, No Bond, DCSO Paul Pechacek, 25, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/Burglary of Building, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Stanley Campbell, 26, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/ Sexual Assault of Child, Bond of $50,000, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $237.10, DCSO Roger Deleon, 33, of Cuero, Violate Promise to Appear/No or Expires Motor Vehicle Inspection, Fine of $375, No or Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection, Fine of $306.80, DCSO Corey Wade, 17. of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Rhonda Thomas, 25, of Cuero, Driving While License Suspended/Invalid, Fine of $207.10, Driving While License Suspended / Invalid, Fine of $237.10, Cuero PD Roy McCloud, 59, of Hallettsville, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD May 10, 2013 James Ray Gonzales, 52, of Yorktown, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $1,000, Yorktown PD Christina Denise Barefield, 27, of Yorktown, Forgery Financial Instrument, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Marcus Sanchez, 25, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Daniel Barron, 26, of Victoria, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz (Victoria Co), Bond of $1,000, Failure to Appear/Possession of Marijuana < 2oz (Victoria Co), Bond of $1,000 May 11, 2013 Michael David Trudell, 36, of Yorktown, Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Brandon James Villarreal, 27, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Yorktown PD Joe Angel Flores, 32, of Yorktown, Terroristic Threat of Family/Household, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PDClint Edward Smith, 28, of Yorktown, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Yorktown PD Daniel Varela Jr., 31, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana <2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 < 28G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD May 12, 2013 Britny Caraway, 23, of Yoakum, Assault causes Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Assault causes Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD Rolando Nando Rodriguez, 20, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD May 13, 2013 Adrian Treman Barnett, 31, of Shiner, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2-A < 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD Cynthia Mavalee Paradee, 45, of Yorktown, Capias Pro Fine/ Public Intoxication, Fine of $405, DCSO Lisa Danielle Brown, 32, of San Antonio, No Liability Insurance 1st Offense, Fine of $625.30 (30 Days to Pay), Capias Pro Fine/ Violate Promise to Appear, Fine of $522.60, Capias Pro Fine/ Violate Promise to Appear, Fine of $522.60, Capias Pro Fine/No Liability Insurance 1st Offense, Fine of $676, Capias Pro Fine/ No/Expired Vehicle Registration, Fine of $370.50, Failure To Appear/No Liability Insurance 1st Offense, Fine of $509.60 (30 Days to Pay), DCSO Joshua Lynn Goodsell, 24, of Houston, Violation of Probation/ Burglary of a Building, Bond of $20,000, Motion to Revoke Probation/Burglary of a Building, Bond of $50,000, DCSO Kyle Leago, 25, of Brazoria, Theft Property >=$20<$500 by Check (Wharton Co), Bond of $500 Cash, DCSO Alexis Nicole Mendenhall, 30, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Interfere with Emergency Call, Bond of $4,000, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, Yorktown PD Amanda Rose Rodriguez, 25, of Yorktown, Disorderly Conduct, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Yorktown PD May 14, 2013 Timothy Orin Johnson, 53, of Victoria, Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation, Bond of $10,000, Assault/ Injury to Child, Bond of $20,000, Interfere with Emergency Call, Bond of $4,000, Assault Family Violence, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Mary Pearl Villarreal, 18, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Kenneth Wayne Maggard, 48, of Yoakum, Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $25,000, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2-A >4oz<5lb, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD May 15, 2013 Stephanie Marie Trevino, 30, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/ Secure Execution Document (Victoria Co), Bond of $30,000, DCSO Derick Lawrence Gordon, 24, of Houston, Violation of Probation/Theft Property > $1,500 < 20K (Harris Co), No Bond, Cuero PD
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Dog-A-Thon kicks off Nixon animal shelter drive

NIXON A hearty group of dog lovers crawled out of bed early Saturday morning to be in downtown Nixon for the parade. Passion for Paws Memorial Animal Shelter (PPMAS) organization sponsored a DogA-Thon parade for dogs and their owners, the purpose being to raise funds for the cre-
How come dog lovers are such happy people? At right, proof that Henry was exhausted after the parade.
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ation of an animal care facility in the city. The turnout, though small in number, was the first sanctioned activity to benefit the organization. Local folks came by just to contribute to the cause and to purchase the exquisite muffins made by Cheryl Nance. (In case you are unaware, baking is Cheryls new hobby upon retiring from teaching and she is a natural. Her results are tasty, elegant, and elitist.) It was discovered that one of the charter members of PPMAS appreciates dogs, but she definitely prefers they be kept in someone elses home or yard. So thats why she joined the cause to be part of a solution that will keep strays and unwanted dogs off the street. She knows there will be programs for finding homes as needed and local encouragement to have dogs and cats spayed and neutered.
Skeeter knows exactly for what a fire hydrant is intended. Youve heard the old witticism, Little guys try harder? If you ever doubted the concept, you havent met Skeeter (as in the word, mosquito). Skeeter is a Yorkie Maltese, about ten inches long. He greeted every arrival to the parade with a challenge, insisting he really had no interest in their being there. Before the parade began, he
Perry names Gonzales McLain to GBRA Board

had already used his mothers purse that was setting on the ground as a fire hydrant, much to the hilarity of those gathered. Later, during the one-mile parade, when we came upon a real fire hydrant and wanted to pose one of the dogs doing what they do when coming upon a fire hydrant, who do you think was the only one that knew what he was supposed to do with a fire hydrant? Right.Skeeter! The other dogs were walked over to the hydrant by their owners; they stood there or even sat beside it, but, not Skeeter. He took one sniff, immediately hiked his leg, and claimed it as his territory. Arriving back at the starting point with tongues hanging out and chests heaving, each four-legged participant received their own participation ribbon. With much anticipation, they only wanted to know, When can we do this again, Mommy/Daddy!?! (As duly noted, it was the only time during the morning Skeeter was not being assertive. Its exhausting to have to take twelve steps to everybody elses one just to keep up!) Anyone wanting to participate, be placed on the contact list, or make donations to PPMAS can contact Patsy Vigil Scherrer, creator and originator of the animal shelter project. She is available on facebook at the group site, Passion for Paws.
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JHC Insurance Agency. Also named to the board was self-employed land manager Don B. Meador of San Marcos, who will replace James Powers of Dripping Springs, whose term has expired. All three nominations must be confirmed by the Texas Senate. Established by the Texas Legislature, GBRA was first created in 1933 under Section 59, Article 16 of the Constitution of Texas as a water conservation and reclamation district and a public corporation called the Guadalupe River Authority. In 1935, it was reauthorized by an act of the Texas Legislature (VCS Art. 8280-106) as the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. GBRA provides stew-
Darrell G. McLain
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Shelly December 2012
Shelly December 2010
SEGUINTexas Gov. Rick Perry has nominated three new members to the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority board of directors, including residents of Gonzales and Cuero. Perry named Darrell G. McLain of Gonzales to replace fellow Gonzales resident Myrna McLeroy on the board. McLain is the chief financial officer and director of Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms Inc. in Gonzales. McLeroy is stepping down after 12 years of serving on the GBRA. Perry also named Cuero resident William R. Carbonara to replace Frank Pagel of Tivoli, whose term has expired. Carbonara is an agent with the
Harrington to speak to RWOY

YOAKUM John Harrington, of Shield Tactical Gun Accessories, will present a program, The Patriots Play Book how to educate and propagate the Second Amendment during a June 5 meeting of the Republican Womenof Yoakum.
ardship for the water resources in its ten-county statutory district, which begins near the headwaters of the Guadalupe and Blanco Rivers, ends at San Antonio Bay, and includes Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun and Refugio counties.
Planning and resource development efforts are carefully coordinated within the broader consideration of regional and statewide water needs in order to fulfill GBRAs primary responsibilities of developing, conserving and protecting the water resources of the Guadalupe River Basin.
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Mr. Harrington recently moved his company here from California because of oppressive conditions. Harrington has been appointed to Senator Ted Cruzs Second Amendment Advisory Committee. There will be citizens, business owners, and organization representatives from different areas of the State to educate the public and serve as an advisors to Senator Cruz. The RWOY meeting is set at the Yoakum Community Center and will be the first of the programs presented throughout the State. Harrington will take questions. All area citizens are invited. Lunch is served. Meeting begins at 11:30am. For more information, call 361-594-4258.
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In Our View News media has failed to do its duty

We have to openly wonder what it is going to take to wake up the mainstream media to a simple truth: the administration of president Barack Obama is the most corrupt, vindictive, power-drunk tyranny in United States history. In the days following revelations that the Obama Administration was using the Internal Revenue Service to punish organizations opposed to the Presidents radical socialist agenda, some pundits have begun comparing the latest Obama White House scandal to the Watergate scandal which drove Richard M. Nixon from office. Thats not fair. Nixon, at least, was a combat veteran who served the nation patriotically for years; he fought against communism, rather than for it. Now we are learning the Obama White House has been using other government agencies to shred the First Amendments right to freedom of the press secretly siezing phone records, e-mails and other communications from reporters and news agencies which had nothing to do with national security but were instead directed at unearthing wrongdoing by the government. The entire Bill of Rights, in fact, has been taking a beating for the last six years, from unwarranted searches to complete disregard for the sovereignty of the states. More importantly, no one was killed as a result of President Nixons abuse of power. The gravestones of the victims of Fast & Furious both American and Mexican and Benghazi stand as a testament to this administrations complete disregard for fidelity and integrity. Yet in spite of the unbroken string of scandals, the mainstream news media continue to fawn over the Progressive Messiah. Even the Washington Post whose Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein became the model for modern investigative reporting in exposing Nixons misdeeds continues to pooh-pooh every new misdeed as it is uncovered. What happened to the days when the Fifth Estate was the publics watchdog over government?
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CSCOPE: we won a battle, not the war
While conservatives are caught up in IRS scandal regarding the political intimidation and influence exercised by the federal government, we should not forget the local intimidation and influence liberals have in Texas. For example, lets consider the politiqueras in Texas Hispanic communities. A politiquera is a person who is paid by an election campaign to knock on doors, to issue fliers, and encourage people to get out and vote in favor of the candidate, almost always Democrats. These politiqueras are hired by candidates who lack the grass root volunteers, and use them in that role. They are literally the ground game for the Democrats. Politiqueras are part of a tradition and political culture of the south Texas communities. While politiqueras view themselves as providing voter assistance, others see it as voter fraud, accusing them of directing voters to specific candidates for a price. They are enormously powerful, because they are able to steer the poor to the right lawyer, the right social service agency, the right officeholder to solve their problems. In return for their reach within the community, they are wined and dined, invited to high-society weddings, and given paid trips to the state party convention. In Brownsville, CAVA or Citizens Against Voter Abuse has alleged and insisted that fair elections are not possible as long as candidates choose to cheat by using politiqueras to harvest votes. Last month in April, the Texas House voted on HB-148 by Rep. Cindy Burkett (R-Sunnyvale) which capped the number of ballots an individual can mail in any election to 10. Republicans, citing the role of politiqueras, argued that the mail-in voting system is rampant with fraud in part because of ballot harvesters. But Texas House Democrats claimed that those generally seeking help to mail a ballot
Conservatives need a ground game

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George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
are often the states neediest, such as the disabled or elderly who cant make it to a mail box. They said that placing a criminal penalty on folks who are lending a helping hand would result in fewer votes being cast. Curiously, fairness in elections always takes a back seat to helping someone for liberals. On Friday, April 26, the Texas House gave final approval to the HB-148 by 93-48 vote without any debate. The measure is now in the Texas Senate. Whether intimidating groups of voters as the IRS attempted to, or influencing voters as politiqueras try to do, the best defense against such abuses is an informed and educated voter. The challenge is how to reach out low-information voters who are mostly aware of their immediate surroundings, and how to encourage them to vote for conservatives. The answer is simple. While politiqueras represent an aberration in the democratic process, they have been successful for Democrats in playing the role of grassroots organizer. Their success can be matched in a legal, lawful manner by conservatives if they establish an on-going, year round ground game to help citizens with immediate and local issues, rather than just when there is an election. Lets remember, all politics is local and presence (in communities) is power.
It sounds like the plot from a dystopian libertarian novel. The word patriot and he onzales annon the phrase educating on the Constitution BOARD OF DIRECTORS and Bill of Rights triggered heightened Billy Bob Low Chairman scrutiny from the most intrusive agency in Randy Robinson, Vice Chairman the federal government. Mary Lou Philippus, Secretary We now know that the Internal ReveMyrna McLeroy Alice Hermann nue Service did indeed target conservative groups, as had long been rumored and oftDave Mundy - Editor & denied. The news is a perverse confirmation General Manager manager@gonzalescannon.com of the groups worldview, and a challenge to President Barack Obamas. He always haCedric Iglehart - News Editor rangues us about putting more trust in govregion@gonzalescannon.com newseditor@gonzalescannon.com ernment, and then you find out that the IRS has been singling out his political enemies. Debbie Toliver - Advertising Director This isnt an unaccustomed role for the advertising@gonzalescannon.com IRS. It was notoriously used as a partisan Dorothy Gast - Business Manager bludgeon by Franklin D. Roosevelt and dot@gonzalescannon.com Richard Nixon, an abuse that was a WaterMark Lube - Sports Editor gate impeachment count. In this case, the sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com IRS gave special scrutiny to conservative groups filing for tax-exempt status as soSanya Harkey - Circulation/Classifieds subscriptions@gonzalescannon.com called 501(c)(4) organizations. Their applications would be flagged if an offending Letters to the Editor phrase or issue popped up, say, tea party, letters@gonzalescannon.com THE GONZALES CANNON (USPS 001-390) or statements criticizing how the country is published weekly each Thursday by Gonzales is being run, or concern about the federal Cannon Inc., 618 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, TX debt. Then, the group might be hit with 78629. Periodicals Postage Paid at Gonzales, TX 78629. A one year subscription costs $22 in Gonza- massive document requests and queries les County, $24 for out-of-county, and $30 for out- about the activities of family members of of-state. board members and key officers. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The No one defends the propriety of any of Gonzales Cannon, PO Box E, Gonzales, TX 78629. An erroneous reflection upon the charactor, stand- this. President Obama says it is outraing or reputation of any firm, person or corporation, which appears in the columns of this newspaper will geous, and even the IRS calls it, drawing on be corrected upon due notice given to the publication that elastic Washington word, inappropriat The Gonzales Cannon office. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: (830) 672-7100. Fax: (830) ate. So how did it happen? The IRS expla672-7111. Website:www.gonzalescannon.com. nation is that it was an innocent mistake by the rubes out in the Cincinnati office, who apparently lack an appreciation for objectivity and the rule of law, not to mention com2013 mon sense. We will learn soon enough how this holds up. But Ken Vogel, a reporter at Politico who has covered the IRS, says via twitter that the Cincinnati office has little autonomy and mostly just follows DCs
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instructions. Certainly, if the IRS had a rogue operation on its hands, it didnt act like it. An agency vigilant in defense of the rights of citizens and of its own reputation would have exposed and shut down the misconduct immediately. Reports say that the IRS targeting of conservatives began as early as 2010, and senior IRS officials learned of the practice two years ago. In March 2012 congressional testimony, then-IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman repeatedly denied any targeting of conservatives. Evidently, no one who knew about it did his or her boss the favor of telling him he had misled Congress. There are two steps toward making it right. One is a thorough congressional investigation and the firing of anyone involved in the harassment or in looking the other way or covering it up. The other is, as much as possible, to remove political regulation from agencies like the IRS that can become the tool of one party and its partisan agenda. The Federal Election Commission has its faults, but it is designed to be bipartisan and is bettersuited to making politically sensitive judgments. Needless to say, ours should be a country where you can start a group with the word patriot in the title and not incur the hostility of the American government. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.
Conservatives in Texas are claiming a major victory with the announcement on Monday that the states Regional Education Service Centers were going to get out of the curriculum-writing business and remove CSCOPE from the shelves shopped by Texas school districts. I have a warning for my fellow Texas conservatives: its great that you won a battle but youre still losing the war. Dont get complacent. Theyll be back. CSCOPE was nothing less than the education establishments attempt to byDances with pass the scruChihuahuas tiny of parents and those elected to supervise what is taught in General Texas schools. Recall that it Manager took some strong-arming from Attorney General Greg Abbott for the consortium of government-employed officials to admit that they are, in fact, government employees and thus open to transparency law. I recall the words of Ron Gamble, a Pennsylvania state representative, quoted in a piece in the Nov. 13, 1992 edition of the Washington Times: Old social engineers never die, they just sit and wait, change a few words around, and trust that the public has a short memory. I predict that within months many of those regional ESC leaders will leave government service and form a relationship with some private organization, then set about re-packaging CSCOPE with just enough words changed to throw the hounds off the scent. In and of itself, the concept of CSCOPE had a profound appeal for local school districts across Texas faced with the unenviable task of attempting to educate our modern kids, many of whom flit from one school district to another on a regular basis, kids who do not rate a taxpayer-funded education to begin, with and kids whose home environment is so chaotic as to make schooling next to impossible. For many of Texas school districts, CSCOPE offered a chance to have every kid at each grade level getting the same lesson on the same day in the same way. That way, no one gets behind anyone else, especially when it comes time to take those dreaded state accountability tests. A major problem was that one size does not fit all which even some of CSCOPEs developers in Texas admitted. Weve learned one thing: lesson plans have a lot of subjectivity to them. We talk about how vast Texas is one size does not fit all in this great state, Kyle Wargo, the executive director of Regional Service Center 17 in Lubbock and a CSCOPE board member, reported in one news account. Lessons need to be developed at a local level, by the teacher, who understands the values and needs in that community. The other major problem was that in developing CSCOPE, the regional ESCs relied on education experts who are, in fact, specialists at political brainwashing. One of those listed as a primary inspiration for CSCOPE was Lev Vygotsky the father of the Russian communist polytechnic education system. Another was Linda Darling-Hammond, one of the driving forces behind the federal Common Core standards, which have been described as brainwash in a bottle for their very decidedly progressive political bias. Yet another lesson author is a very vocal atheist known for her hatred of anything Christian. When students began smuggling out lesson plans suggesting that the Boston Tea Party was an act of terrorism, that Christianity is a cult while Islam is a great religion, parents began asking hard questions of local school boards. Then came the lesson plans which called for girls to wear full burkas to school, or other kids to draw a flag to represent their ideal communist country. CSCOPE was no more about public education than was any of its predecessors like Outcomes-Based Education (OBE). OBE is all about mind-changing and attitude changing rather than about real education, former U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett once said. When you combine this with the political correctness and the ambitions of a lot of people in the education business, its meant to recruit people to a political point of view not to educate them, but to sign them up. Texas conservatives need to remember that this progressive bias isnt a recent addition to the mix; theyve been infiltrating it into educational training and management since the late 1960s. They are patient. Recall the chilling charge given to teachers by Chester M. Pierce in 1973: Every child in America entering school at age five is mentally ill because he comes to school with certain allegiances to our founding fathers, toward our elected officials, toward his parents, toward a belief in a supernatural being, and toward the sovereignty of this nation as a separate entity. Its up to you as teachers to make these sick children well by creating the international child of the future.
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This is an edited interview with Tom Pankratz previously heard on The News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: Tom, please explain your job description. Pankratz: My name is Tom Pankratz and Im an independent desalination consultant. Ive been involved in the water business most of my career both as a RO systems supplier and working for a large consulting firm. And, about eight years ago I took over the Water Desalination Report publication. Its a weekly newspaper that covers the industry where I write about the projects that are going on around the world and the technology that is continually advancing. And I also cover a bit of the gossip about some of the de-salters in the industry and who theyre working for. The desal community, globally, are a tight knit group. There is a small core group of people that get involved in almost every project. So, we all know each other. And in my publication I try to keep track of the various comings and goings of some of these folks. Sometimes that includes talking about some of the personalities weve met through the years. Brune: Talking about desalination in Texas is suggesting there is a Golden Bullet to ending water concerns. It brings up visions of taking water from the Gulf of Mexico and turning Texas into a garden. Why arent we doing that? Pankratz: Were slowly starting to do that. The word desalination means different things to different people. However, its not just talking about sea water. Texas has billions of gallons of brackish underground water. As Texas has been experiencing this drought, weve been looking at ways of using both sea water and brackish water. Its easy to understand that the more salt there is in water, the more expensive it is to desalinate. So, while the Gulf is such an obvious water source, removing the salt from it is an expensive process. Its expensive in the equipment required, as well as, the amount of energy required. So when we look at water supply options we start with the options that cost the least. Desalination costs more because it is energy intensive.
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The golden bullet in the water wars: desalination

Looking Down from the Saddle
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when you ask how close are we to turning seawater into fresh water? Were there with the technology, but the determining factor is cost. In Texas, its pretty common to look at freshwater supplies from groundwater and surface water and see prices in the one to three dollar per thousand gallon range. Now, when you talk about desalinating water you move into the six to seven dollar per thousand gallon range. Brune: When talking about the price of water, one of the concepts never factored into the equation is the public angst over moving groundwater from one place to another. After that, it costs the taxpayers to have hearings, support water and groundwater districts, as well as, pay for the Texas Water Development Board. When does it become easier to relieve the tensions of water wars through desalination? How do you weigh the human factor of worrying over depleting groundwater supplies against the cost of desal? Then weve always heard that groundwater is an inexact science. So, even with groundwater districts setting the parameters people still have the seed of doubt. Isnt it easier at the end of the day to build seawater desal plants to satisfy statewide water needs? Pankratz: The biggest risk to building a desal plant is that public money is spent and then you dont need the plant. The best analogy is to look at a desal plant the way you would an insurance policy. You hope you never need it, but if you do find yourself in a drought thats when a desal plant pays off. Once the powersthat-be decide what our water demands will be, as a de-salter Im happy to build a plant. But matching the appropriate size plant with the appropriate demand is a trick. So, you look around the world and see what other folks are doing. California, is building a large scale seawater desal plant after 14 years of talking about it. Its easy to understand that seawater desal demands a lot of attention and study. But the alternative is youre stuck with no water. There are four options. One is to conserve water. Two is to store water. The third option is treating waste water. And the only new option is desalination.
Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
Taking control of your emotions by focusing on your faith in God

Its amazing how our emotional state affects our bodies. Emotions cant be seen, tasted, heard, felt or smelledyet; we experience them as if we could. Love, peace, elation, fear and anger are examples of emotions which cause us to actually feel the sentiments we experience. We develop goose-bumps, hives, flushed faces, teary eyes, nausea, ulcers, diarrhea, rise and fall in blood pressure, dizziness, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, urinary problems and sexual dysfunctions according to the state of mind we are in. The things we think about really do matter. The fact that our thoughts cause actual physical manifestations is a miracle on one hand and a very scary thing on the other, because our strongest emotions can influence our behavior and affect our health. What actually happens biologically- when our thoughts trigger our emotions? The following facts from The Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Gerard J. Tortora and Nicolas P. Anagnostakos, Harper & Row, 2nd edition, 1978, are about a portion of the brain called the Hypothalamus Gland: It controls and integrates the autonomic nervous system, which stimulates smooth muscle, regulates the rate of contraction of cardiac muscle, and controls the secretions of many glands. Through the autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamus is the main regulator of visceral (bowel) activities. It regulates heart rate, movement of food through the digestive tract, and contraction of the urinary bladder. It is involved in the reception of sensory impulses from the viscera. It is the principal intermediary between the nervous system and endocrine systemthe two major control systems of the body. The hypothalamus lies just above the pituitary, the main endocrine gland. When the hypothalamus detects certain changes in the body, it releases chemicals called regulating factors that stimulate or inhibit the anterior pituitary gland. The anterior pituitary then releases or holds back hormones that regulate carbohydrates, fats, proteins, certain ions, and sexual functions. It is the center for the mind-over-body phenomenon. When the cerebral cortex interprets strong emotions, it often sends impulses along tracts that connect the cortex with the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus then directs im-
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pulses via the autonomic nervous system and also releases chemicals that stimulate the anterior activities. For instance, when you panic, impulses leave the hypothalamus to stimulate your heart to beat faster. Likewise, continued psychological stress can produce long-term abnormalities in body function that result in serious illness. These are so-called psychosomatic disorders. Psychosomatic disorders are real. It is associated with feelings of rage and aggression. It controls normal body temperature. Certain cells of the hypothalamus serve as a thermostata mechanism sensitive to changes in temperature. If blood flowing through the hypothalamus is above normal temperature, the hypothalamus directs impulses along the autonomic nervous system to stimulate activities that promote heat loss. Heat can be lost through relaxation of the smooth muscle in the blood vessels and by sweating. Conversely, if the temperature of the blood is below normal, the hypothalamus generates impulses that promote heat retention. Heat can be retained through the contraction of cutaneous blood vessels, cessation of sweating, and shivering. It regulates food intake through two centers. The feeding center is stimulated by hunger sensations from an empty stomach. When sufficient food has been ingested, the satiety center is stimulated and sends out impulses that inhibit the feeding center. It contains a thirst center. Certain cells in the hypothalamus are stimulated when the extra cellular fluid volume is reduced. The stimulated cells produce the sensation of thirst in the hypothalamus. It is one of the centers that maintain the waking state and sleep patterns. What a marvelous creation we are! How little we understand ourselves! The brain of the endocrine system processes our thoughts and gives physical expression to our emotions. Brain activity responds to the input it gets. Electrical currents are set into motion by thoughts. One bad thought brought under control will not cause the damage to our systems, or to our environment, that a series of uncontrolled, toxic thoughts will. We focus on the wrong things
then wonder why things are going wrong. We go about our lives without any checks and balances regarding our own thoughts. Things are allowed into our minds that are not meant to reside there, but they are invited in and then entertained. We make ourselves completely vulnerable by opening up our minds to anything and everything. The things we see and hear leave lasting impressions on our minds and are never erased. They sleep quietly under the covers of forgetfulness until something wakes them up to cause us a problem. God has told us in his written word how to live in health, peace and joy. We just arent paying attention. Listen now. When our minds stay focused on God we will have perfect peace. A peaceful mind and cheerful attitude gives life to our body and keeps us from getting sick; constant anxiety and fear causes the heart to fail. We should learn to recognize the things we fear so that we wont focus on them when they do attack us. For, what we dread the most is likely to come upon us. Instead, let us remember that with God all things are possible; with Him on our side we have nothing to fear. Let us set focus our minds on whatever is proper, moral, factual, godly, commendable, admirable and praiseworthy; because as a man thinks in his heart, so he is. Phil 4:8 Proverbs 23:7 Job 3:25 Isaiah 26:3. Prov 14:30 Proverbs 17:22 Luke 21:26 Prov 23: 7: God keep you safe until next time love, eloise www.loveeloise
Brune: How close are we to finding it cost effective to desalinate? At this time, there are folks along the Brazos that are thinking of drilling wells in Austin and Waller Counties to ship groundwater to Fort Bend County. In Gonzales, there is the plan to ship groundwater to San Antonio. And in the lower Colorado River basin there hasnt been agricultural rice water for two years. Then of course West Texas has tapped their springs and been dry for years. So, when do we deem that the price of desalination is reasonable? Pankratz: Were there now. There are 45 or 46 brackish water desal plants scattered across Texas. In Houston, there are several desal plants that produce various levels of pure water for their boilers and process water needs. So, desalination is already going on. However, we must look at what water is available and weigh that against the cost of setting up a desalination system. We must also address the issue of when we desalinate a brackish water supply we must have an outlet, or a place to go with the salty concentrate discharge. So, whenever we address water supply needs we always look at the alternative that costs the least amount of money. Then we work our way up through the options until desalination would be our only option. There are currently a number of projects looking at seawater desalination. The Texas Water Development Board funded a pilot study in Brownsville and theres talk about growing it to a 25 million gallon a day project. And meanwhile, The Laguna Madre Water District is moving forward with a one million gallon a day seawater desal plant. Corpus Christi is also looking to build seawater desal plant as is the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority to provide water for some of its customers. But again,
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The month of May is National Preservation Month and a proclamation was presented to members of Luling Main Street by Mayor Mike Hendricks, declaring See! Save! Celebrate! as the theme for promoting Historic Preservation in our Recipients of Agricultural Scholarships of Luling Foundation Farm are from L to community this year. Observance of National Preservation Month is co-spon- R Morgan Von Doahlen from Lockhart, Madison Langemeier of Marion and Lauren Campion of Gonzales. sored by the City of Luling and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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of $10,000 to restore the 40-foot Confederate monument located on Confederate Square in downtown Gonzales. The more-thana-century-old monument, created by sculptor Frank Teich, was dedicated in 1909 and depicts a Confederate infantry picket keeping vigil. Other grants recently awarded include: $10,000 to Yoakum Community Hospital for an aquatic therapy pool; $15,785 to Shiner Knights of Columbus, Council #3081, to repaint the Shiner KC Hall to meet fire code; $20,000 to the Goliad County Library for building renovation; $20,000 to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero for an outdoor education resource; $6,475 to the Seguin Independent School District for its summer MAT Camp (computer, arts, multimedia, and programming) for students; $20,000 to the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation to purchase equipment for a cardiovascular critical care project; $6,560 to Cibolo Valley Community Museum Association for a mural project in Schertz; $20,000 to The City of Schertz for Veterans Memorial Plaza; $8,500 to the Pilgrim Community Center in Smiley to replace the roof; and $17,600 to the Nixon Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a rescue tool.
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As our local communities in the GVEC service area grow and develop, its more important than ever that we be there for each other, and the POWER UP Community Fund helps us do that, says GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer. The beauty of POWER UP is that it enables GVEC members to make a significant impact in their areas with a relatively small monthly donation. The POWER UP program is funded by participating GVEC members whose monthly electric bills are rounded up to the nearest dollar with the difference in change donated to the Fund. Grant distributions are made twice a year in April and October to nonprofit civic and community organizations. The next application deadline for a POWER UP grant is August 15, 2013. For program information and an application, visit www.gvec.org and click the POWER UP icon. Or call Barbara Kuck, GVEC Manager of Internal Communications and Community Outreach, at 830.857.1116. Grant applications are also available at GVECs area offices. GVEC is an electric cooperative that serves over 71,000 consumers across 13 Texas counties. The service area spans 3,500 square miles across South Central Texas. The headquarters is located in Gonzales, Texas, with four area offices in the cities of Schertz, Seguin, La Vernia and Cuero.
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The GVEC POWER UP Charitable Fund, created less than two years ago, has already awarded to date over $473,000 in community improvement grants to 33 nonprofit organizations. These POWER UP grants are helping to purchase equipment for emergency responders, enhance local health services and renovate community buildings thanks to the generous support of the membership of the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC). In the most recent round of POWER UP grant distributions, Victoria College Gonzales Center and The Cross of Honor #2553 (United Daughters of the Confederacy) received grants for $25,000 an d $10,000 respectively. Victoria College will use its POWER UP grant of $25,000 to expand its welding program at the colleges satellite center in Gonzales. With welding becoming a high-growth, high-demand occupation, especially with the activity generated by the Eagle Ford Shale, this facility will provide convenient and affordable educational training to students in the area. The Cross of Honor #2553 (United Daughters of the Confederacy) will use its POWER UP grant
The Cross of Honor #2553 (United Daughters of the Confederacy) receives a POWER UP Community Fund grant from GVEC for $10,000 to restore the Confederate monument located on Confederate Square in Gonzales. From left (sitting): Wanda Carter, Dorothy Gilkey, and Nancy Seitz. Standing (from left): Marjorie Fairchild, Sherry Causey, Pat Crisler, Jackie Mueller, Carolyn Rihn, Betsy Boenisch, GVEC POWER UP Grants Review Committee Member Ann Gaines Rodriguez, and GVEC Board Director Henry C. Schmidt, Jr.
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weeks market even with over 200 head coming to market. The calf market was steady to a little stronger than last weeks market. Light calves under 400 pounds appeared to be $2-$5/ cwt better. Thinner steers 500-700 pounds remained strong. Some middle weight heifers may have been a little cheaper. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $88$102; lower grades, $70-$85. Packer cows: breakers, none; boning, $70-$84; canners & cutters, $80-$90; light & weak, $50$65. Palpated, 19 bred cows, $84$91. Pairs: 39 Pairs, $925-$1,800. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-250 lbs, $203-$234; 250-300 lbs, None; 300-350 lbs, None; 350-400 lbs, $147-$168; 400-450 lbs, $113-$144; 450-500 lbs, $141-$154; 500-550 lbs, $143$156; 550-600 lbs, $139-$148; 600-700 lbs, $135-$143; 700-800 lbs, $126-$130. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $189-$234; 250-300 lbs, $162$168; 300-350 lbs, $148-$166; 350-400 lbs, $160-$185; 400-450 lbs, $143-$152; 450-500 lbs, $131$155; 500-550 lbs, $135-$146; 550-600 lbs, $132-$145; 600-700 lbs, $125-$130. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $110-$124. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $209-$234; 200-250 lbs., $167$177; 250-300 lbs, $150-$168; 300-350 lbs, $155-$166; 350-400 lbs, $138-$162; 400-450 lbs, $139$164; 450-500 lbs, $136-$160; 500-550 lbs, $131-$139; 550-600 lbs, $129-$148; 600-700 lbs., $121-$126; over 700 lbs, $109$115.
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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on May 147, 2013, 1,079; week ago, 1,087; year ago, 738. The market this week was steady to a little weaker. Better quality and better conditioned classes continue to see good demand. Calves are getting fleshier each week and some of these classes are a little weaker. Packer cows and bulls sold steady to $1 to $2 higher on approx.. 250 hd. Total. The 2 consignments of pairs sold very strong with approx.. 55 pair. Ranging from $1,750 to $2,025. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $76-$90.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $63-$76; light weight canner cows, $51-$63. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $100-$104; utility & cutter bulls, $92-$100; lightweight canner bulls, $82-$92. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $180-$230; 200-300 lbs, $178-$235; 300-400 lbs, $168$195; 400-500 lbs, $155-$172; 500-600 lbs, $136-$158; 600-700 lbs, $125-$139; 700-800 lbs, $120$127. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $165-$215; 200-300 lbs, $155$190; 300-400 lbs, $154-$180; 400-500 lbs, $138-$158; 500-600 lbs, $121-$143; 600-700 lbs, $116$126; 700-800 lbs, $108-$120. Stocker Cows: Good Stocker Cows and Heifers, $925-$1,150; Medium Stocker Cows and Heifers, $800-$925; Good Cow and Calf Pairs, $1,750-$2,025; Medium Cow and Calf Pairs, $1,550$1,725. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336.
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WA SH I N G O N U. S . Representative Blake Farenthold (TX-27) this week lauded the U.S. Department of Energys conditional authorization of Freeport LNG Expansion to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement with the United States. Representative Farenthold has long highlighted the economic benefits of exporting liquid natural gas (LNG). At a March 19thhearing of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Farenthold urged the Department of Energy to expedite the per-
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mitting of LNG exports as the U.S. is at the forefront of gas exploration and must act now, striking while the iron is hot to create the jobs and opportunity abundant natural gas creates. Right here at home, we have a gateway to an energy resource that is jumpstarting the economy, reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating jobs. Natural gas is the future of clean and efficient energy and ultimately a game-changer for our economy. Without exports, the price of natural gas is so low it is not economical to produce in many situations and in some cases is being wasted by flaring.

Appraised value notifices on way to property owners

publication also discusses the option of taking your case to court or entering into binding arbitration if you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your ARB hearing. Property Taxpayer Remedies is available from the Gonzales County Appraisal District, 928 St. Paul Street, P.O. Box 867, Gonzales, Texas 78629,
Given that North America has more natural gas than Saudi Arabia has oil and the fact that its more affordable in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world now is the perfect time to increase exports. This is great news for Texas and I am thrilled that we are beginning to further capitalize on LNG exportation to create good paying jobs in the oil patch and beyond, concluded Farenthold. In January of this year, Representative Farenthold joined House colleagues in sending a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu, expressing his support for increasing LNG exports.
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Bryn Schulke, Walter Oosthulzen, Jose Batz, and Bryce Wingate, Senior Students of the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, presented the results of a project as part of one of their classes. The project objective was to design a system to measure groundwater quality and water levels in monitoring wells and transmit the values to the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) Web page. The informal poster presentation followed a more formal oral presentation made to the GCUWCD. This informal presentation allowed attendees to ask questions and discuss the design. Their design included elctroconductivity sensors to indirectly monitor water quality and pressure transducers to monitor water levels. Solar powered instrumentation continuously monitors the sensors and and is able to transmit the data to the GCUWCD office where it can be placed on the Web page.
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Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds May 1-31 Garza, Juan Jesus to Parker, Edwin F., w/d, Pt. Blk. 66, Schleichers Subdvn, Nixon. Green, Eddie V. to Williams, Cecil L., Davis, Marjorie D., Green, Abra E. and Williams, Jeanette (Heirs of), w/d, Int. in 22.40 Acres, Nathanial Osborne Svy, A-368. Green Jr, Nelson W.. to Williams, Cecil L., Davis, Marjorie D., Green, Abra E. and Williams, Jeanette (Heirs of), w/d, Int. in 22.40 Acres, Nathanial Osborne Svy, A-368. Green, Eddie V. and Green Jr., Nelson W. to Williams, Cecil L., Davis, Marjorie D., Green, Abra E. and Williams, Jeanette (Heirs of), w/d, Int. in 22.6345 Acres, W C Jenks Svy, A-296. Nunes, Charles A. and Nunes, Sarah W. to Kincaid, James and Kincaid, Phyllis, w/d, 5.00 Acres, Charles Schaller Svy, A-431. Davison, Gay L. and Gay Davison Trust and Davison Trust, Gay, w/d, Mineral Int. in 113.825 Acres, Samuel H Gates Svy, A-228. Tyree, Johnny Shane and Johnson, Ruthann Theresa to Williams, Robert Scott and Williams, Danielle, w/d, 3.904 Acres, Theoprilus Hickman Svy, A-249. Ohlendorf, Nancy H. (Co-Trustee), Black, Patti M. (Co-Trustee), McGee, Robert Terrell (Co-Trustee), McGee, Paul Wesley (Co-Trustee) and McGee Shelter Trust, Terrell Tobe to McGee, Opal H., w/d, 71.226 Acres, S H Darden Svy, A-195. Plasencia, Jesus and Plasencia, Pamela to Alvarez, Raquel, w/d, 1.130 Acres, Sarah Smith Svy, A-415. Rouse, Richard Wilson (Trustee) and Rouse Family Trust to Rouse, Richard Wilson, w/d, 23.82 Acres, Thomas Hammon Svy, A-265. Rouse, Richard Wilson to Rouse, Darrell Scott (Trustee) and DSR Trust, w/d, 23.82 Acres, Thomas Hammon Svy, A-265. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (Trustee) and First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF13 to Always A Way, LLC, w/d, Lt. 32, blk. C, Re-Subdvn of Northwood Village, Gonzales. Capps, Deborah to Miles, Brenda K. and Miles, Larry G., w/d, 27.701 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-38. Colitsas, Lisa to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 29.82 Acres, James F. Stephenson Svy, A-418. Wilson Sr, Elroy and Wilson, Lois to Wilson Revocable Living Trust, Lois and Wilson Sr Revocable Living Trust, Elroy, w/d, int. in 0.187 of an Acre (Lt. 17) Hoskins Addn, Gonzales. Wilson Sr, Elroy and Wilson, Lois to Wilson Revocable Living Trust, Lois and Wilson Sr Revocable Living Trust, Elroy, w/d, Pt. Lts. 18-19, Hoskins Addn, Gonzales. BP-Residential, L.L.C. to Martinez, David and Martinez, Anna, w/d, Pt. Lts A-B, Blk. 5, Lafayette Place Addn, Gonzales. Kincaid, Dorothy H. to Kincaid, Donald R. to w/d, 6.00 Acres, Clement Allen Svy, A-90. Daby-Merrill, Fawn and Merrill, Robert to Chavez, Filadelfo and Chavez, Jackeline, w/d, 1.136 Acres, Sarah Seely Svy, A-50.
Recently, notices of appraised value were mailed by the Gonzales County Appraisal District for all property located in the district. The appraisal district mailed out a total of 19,871 notices; about 6,357 on May 18, 2013 and 13,514 notices on May 20, 2013. Your city, county, school district and other local taxing units will use the appraisal districts value to set your 2013 property taxes. Under state law, county appraisal districts are required to notify property owners about changes in their propertys value. The notice contains important information about the propertys location, its ownership and property tax exemptions that have been applied to the property. It must also include an estimate of 2013 taxes by local taxing units. Property owners who disagree with the appraised value of their property, the exemptions or any other action by the appraisal district have the right to appeal to the Gonzales County Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB is an independent panel of citizens responsible for hearing and settling property owner protests. The notice of appraised value includes instructions on how and when to file a protest, a protest form and the Comptrollers Property Taxpayer Remedies. The deadline for filing a protest with the ARB is May 31, 2013, or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed you a notice of appraised value, whichever is later. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs publication, Property Taxpayer Remedies, explains in detail how to protest your property appraisal, what issues the ARB can consider and what to expect during a protest hearing. The
Telephone (830)6722879. The publication is also available on the state Comptrollers website at www.window.state.tx.us/ taxinfo/proptax/ or by calling the Comptrollers Property Tax Assistance Division at 1-800-252-9121 and press 2 to access the menu and then press 1 to contact the Information Services Team.
What a great job for our veterans

The Chamber would like to thank everyone for their support for our veterans last Friday as they traveled through Gonzales on their way to Warriors Weekend in Port OConnor. The bake goods were very much appreciated by them, thanks to all the great cooks. The 4th grade students from GISD performed a number of Texas and patriotic songs. You can find out more about Warriors Weekend at www.wariorsweekend. org. The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Finals contestation and families will start arriving in Gonzales on Saturday. There will be 447 girls and boys here by 3:00 a.m. on Sunday for their mandatory meeting dreaming of being the best this year. Have you signed up for the chambers program on Thursday How to Marximize a Businesss Value it is not too late. The program will be held at the Riverside Community Center 110, St. Lawrence from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and a free lunch will be served please RSVP to 1-877-
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895-732 or 361-485-4485 by Wednesday. The Farmers Market will be every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Laurel Ridge 827 St. Joseph Street. For fresh vegetables and other baked good stop by. Come out and enjoy Gran Tardeada Saturday May 25, from 5 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in the 200 block of St. John Street. There will be food, cold drinks and live music for dancing. Free games and moon walk for the kids and Mexican Bingo. No admission. Gonzales Chamber of Commerce board will meet on Wednesday. The Chamber of Commerce & Jail Museum will be closed on Monday May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Because of technical problems, The Cannon could not access the regional oil and gas activity report in time for press deadline on Wednesday. We regret the inconvenience, and the report will return next week.
Learning Center to offer GED boot camp

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Because the GED test will change on Jan. 1, 2014, the Gonzales Learning and Career Center is offering a special summer program, a GED Bootcamp, this year. Individuals who have passed two or more
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sections of the five sections of the current GED test or have a score of 490 or higher on Official Practice Tests in two subject areas are eligible for these intensive evening classes. Bootcamp will meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 from July 9 through Aug. 15 at the Center, which is located at 1135 St. Paul, near
downtown Gonzales. Learning Center staff and volunteers will be helping individuals understand test content, offer test taking tips, and more. On July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, the class will focus on math. On July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and August 1, the class will focus on writing. (There will also then be tutors available to help students who need more help with math). On Aug. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15, an instructor will focus on reading, social studies and/
or science, depending on which tests participants need. (There will also then be tutors to help students who need more help with math or writing). Gonzales ISDs Gene Kridler will be offering GED testing for Bootcamp participants in July and August. Please let the Learning Centers director, Anne Gaines Rodriguez, know if you want to sign up for GED Bootcamp. You may speak to her, call her at 830 672-8291, text her at 830 719-4522 or email her at glcc@gvec.net.
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This agreement calls for up to 500 units total. The 380 agreement would reimburse Avalon Park Texas LP with a small portion of the property tax and commercial sales tax generated on the property at a rate of about $2,300 per million dollars in development value. I am excited about the fact that the City Council approved our development proposal tonight, and I am looking forward to the next steps in this project. Approval of the two agreements is a major milestone for the 1835 Village, Kunz said. We will proceed now with the detailed planning of the project and plan to break ground with the first phase of the masterplanned community this fall. The project proposes a mix of residential (42 acres) and retail/commercial (not more than 13 acres). The residential will include detached single family homes (small, medium and large), attached townhomes or similar products, garden homes, duplexes and apartments. There are also plans to add units for independent and assisted living for seniors to the 1835 Village. The 1835 Village will address the great need of Gonzales for housing the growing number of citizens looking for houses or apartments, he added. Both homes for sale and for rent will be offered. The development agreement calls for some 18,000 feet of sidewalks to help create what Kunz called a walkable community. We are presently finishing negotiations with strong brand name home builders to build quality homes in the 1835 Village. Also, negotiations with apartment builders are under way, and I am confident that we will soon be able to disclose more information, Kunz said. The Cannon has confirmed that locally-based builder Ken Morrow of Alliant Homes is one of the builders who has been approached.
Avalon Park Texas developed The Springs at Walnut Creek subdivision in North Austin in 2012, with David Weekley Homes as the builder for 108 homes, and will soon start development of the Enclave at Walnut Springs subdivision, with Scott Felder Homes as the builder for 45 homes. Avalon Park Group developed the 1,860 acre Avalon Park, an award-winning neotraditional community of more than 3,500 homes in east Orlando, Fla., and is presently developing Avalon Park West, a 1,800 acre master planned community north of Tampa. In other action Tuesday, Council gave the go-ahead for Barnes to try and negotiate a deal for an Asphalt Zipper for up to $115,000. Barnes said the machinery is currently owned by a North Carolina municipality which has fallen on economic hard times, and has seen only about nine hours of operation. Council also gave approval to a proposal to move the Gonzales Economic Development Corp. executive directors job from the city payroll to the GEDC. Carolyn Baros-Gibson also currently fills city posts as the director of the Dreyer Airport and oversees the citys Main Street program. Barnes said those positions will now fall under the citys special projects director and the parks and recreation director, respectively. GEDC has said they would like to see their director be full-time, Barnes said. This will give them the chance to pursue new development full-time. Council members approved an amended plat for the location of the planned La Quinta hotel development on Water St. (Highway 183) and also approved the rezoning of a property south of the current Wal-Mart location (referred to as the McCaskill Property) from R-1 (single-family residential) to R-2 (multi-family residential) to enable developers more leeway in what kinds of units to build.
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When we see them knowing stuff they shouldnt, that should be a concern. As children get older, the experts said, their ways of dealing with abuse particularly sexual abuse change. With the older kids, look for someone who suddenly gets overly aggressive, or suddenly withdraws, Alexander said. There may still be some sexual acting out. The teenagers, they can be harder (to spot) because they are going through a lot of changes anyway, she added. You may see signs of early sexual activity, then the anger or withdrawal. Other tipoff behaviors in kids of all ages can include a sudden aversion to activites and people the children had always enjoyed, she said. You may see them avoiding certain situations like family gatherings, or athletics, she said. They might resist doing things they always enjoyed before. Parks said the fear in children can lead to unexplained anxieties, sleep disturbances and other behavioral aberrations. There may be an unexplained fear of
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people or locations, she said. You may see self-destructive behavior, self-mutilation, cutting themselves, that is almost always teen girls. There may also be regressive behavior including a regression in toilet training or sudden disregard for personal hygiene. That is especially evident in teens, Alexander said. They want to make themselves as unappealing as possible. The stereotype of a child molester as a seedy, creepy character who lurks in shadows waiting to make a snatch is far from accurate, the experts said. Most of those who wind up being charged with sexual child abuse are well-known and trusted by not only the victims, but also by their families. Theyre master manipulators, Alexander said. They will groom the parents or teachers first. The kid sees this person is trusted, loved and trusted by the parents. That is the big ugly of it; the perps are always looking for a way to be alone with potential victims. Somewhat surprising is the fact is that only about 30 percent of perpetrators are not related to victims; most perpetrators
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are family members or other relatives. Some 20 percent fall into what is termed other relative uncles or aunts, cousins, step-parents or step-children, for example but only five percent are the natural fathers of the victims. Alexander says that parents or those involved with children who suspect abuse should take a careful approach. Children who feel they are being interrogated can either clam up entirely or can over-exaggerate in an attempt to please the questioner. Dont ask a lot of questions, she said. Listen and be supportive, but dont interrogate. Any person who suspects abuse should report it to law enforcement or CPS immediately, she added. People shouldnt try to investigate it themselves. Attempting to get a confession from a child can backfire horribly. In one famous 1984 case, the entire staff of a day care center in Malden, Mass. was accused of everything from molestation to rape
to production of child pornography after parents were told by police to do their own interviewing to look for signs of abuse. Some incredible stories resulted. Thats a big part of how child advocacy centers like ours developed, Alexander said. We now have trained forensic interviewers, they are the only ones who interview the children. Everything is recorded during the interviews, so the children dont have to face all those people. In its 2012 budget year, Normas House investigated 93 cases of everything from sexual abuse to physical abuse. So far in this budget year, which ends in August, the center has investigated 130 cases. To us, that doesnt mean there is more abuse, but that the system is working better, Alexander said. Even in our lifetimes, that number has changed a lot. It used to just be part of our culture, every culture, it was something you just didnt talk about. But now the word is getting out that you dont have to mess with it, you dont have to accept it.
of trash, he did not give a thought to whether the trash was his or his neighbors; he simply picked it up. That was over 55 years ago. You used to see him running along, hed stop and pick up a piece of trash and put it in a Walmart bag he was carrying, noted longtime friend Barbara Crozier, who is now the co-chairman of a civic event which honors the doctor, the Jim Price Clean Sweep Community-wide Cleanup. Sometimes hed have two bags, one slung over each shoulder. Born Dec. 31, 1920, Price practiced medicine in Gonzales for 50 years before retiring nine years ago. The James C. Price Wellness Center at Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems was named in his honor. He was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church in Gonzales. He lost his beloved wife Many residents of the city were patients of his general practice, and expressed their sadness over his passing via The Cannons Facebook page, and in his honor we repeat some of those comments here: He will be truly missed, said Janie Simkins Massey. He left such an awesome impression in this community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
He was our family doctor while I was growing up AND he made house calls. He will be so missed! said Patsy Null. I may not have known Dr. Price as long as the people of Gonzales have known him, but Im thankful that I had the privilege of taking care of him for the short time I worked at the nursing home, said Hannah Ashley LaFleur. He always had that sweet smile on his face! He will be missed! My condolences and prayers to the family and close friends! When i was growing up that all our family knew (about doctors) was him, said Pamela James Gillespie. That one man made history here. What a great man! said Anne Gaines Rodriguez. He had such a big heart. He was a good doctor and he inspired so many of us to get engaged in cleaning up Gonzales! Our condolences to his family. He delivered all six of my children and my brother and sisters, said Tina Shannon. His door was always open at his office and home. He was more than our doctor he was a friend to all. He will be missed. I loved Dr. Price! What a wonderful man and such a good example, said Sally Windham. Gonzales wont be the same without him.
images to a social networking website. Cyber Crimes Unit officers executed a search warrant at Williamss residence and confiscated computers and digital media. Cyber Crimes Unit officers also conducted a search of Williamss classroom and school-issued computer. Cyber Crimes Unit investigators conducted an initial forensic examination on a flash drive and discovered several images of child pornography. Officers confiscated the schoolissued computer and flash drive for further forensic review. If convicted, Williams faces five thirddegree felony counts of child pornography possession, each punishable by two to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Bond was set at $40,000 on each of the five counts. Williams remains in custody at Gonzales County Jail. GISD superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier said the district is cooperating fully with investigators. Yesterday, Gonzales ISD was made aware of an investigation by the state of Texas of alleged misconduct by a teacher employed in the District, she said in a prepared news
release. We have worked proactively and cooperated with the state investigation, and will continue to do so. We cannot comment on details pertaining to this issue, as there is an ongoing investigation, we can report that this individual is no longer at school. We are not aware of our student population being victims and have no evidence of the alleged misconduct being related to GISD or its students. Though there is no evidence of issues related to this individuals misconduct in our district, our students and staff are obviously very upset. We have our counselors available for students staff as needed. We are deeply disappointed with this situation. Our focus is to support our students and faculty. The state of Texas currently provides for instruction in situations that could be deemed inappropriate. We also have an excellent School Health Advisory Council that provides training for students and staff in how to voice concerns of inappropriate activity. Education and communication are key to keeping our students safe. We will continue to provide for knowledge in internet safety, stranger danger and reporting of inappropriate conduct.
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A Rousing Welcome to Heroes
While a flag-bedecked parade through downtown Gonzales was great, and the volunteers who created and dished out dozens of homemade desserts were sincerely appreciated, what may have most touched the hearts of the participants in this years Warriors Weekend when they stopped in Gonzales May 17 were the contributions of Gonzales children ... from a serenade from fourth-graders to home-made Thank-You cards honoring them for their service. (Photos by Dave Mundy and Mark Lube)
Obituaries
He moved to Gonzales with his new wife to start his practice of general medicine in 1948. He continued to see patients here until 2003. He was known for his patient and caring bedside manner and for treating all his patients with respect regardless of their condition or status. He came from a generation of doctors who frequently did house calls. He delivered many of todays Gonzaleans, a number of them home deliveries. He did surgeries as well as medical visits. If he was old-fashioned in doing house calls, he was new fashioned in other ways. He began a daily routine of morning exercise in the 1960s when few adults were doing exercise outside of their jobs or sports. He played doubles tennis twice a week into his 80s. On his daily jog (and later walk) in the morning, he would carry a bag to pick up every scrap of trash that he found along his path. Seeing this middle-aged doctor picking up trash every morning along the sidewalks of Gonzales was a surprise to many driving by. In his honor, the city of Gonzales has declared the Saturday closest to April 22 as the Jim Price Community-wide Cleanup Day for the last ten years. Because of his dedication to exercise, Gonzales Healthcare Systems also chose to name the James C. Price Wellness Center after him. He was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah where he served several terms on the church vestry. Dr. Price served on the school board for several terms from 1963 to 1975, including a stint as its president. With his encouragement, the school system ended segregation in 1965, ahead of most neighboring school systems. It also built a new high school. He was a member of the local Rotary Club for almost half a century. In recognition of his lifelong commitment to service in Gonzales, the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce selected him as Man of the Year at its annual banquet in the early 1990s. He never liked shaving and would let his beard grow out on vacation. When he returned from a vacation in 1969, he decided to keep a mutton chop beard. Such a beard draws little notice today, but it caused great consternation at the time. He is survived by four sons, Allan, Neil, Steve, and Lee, and seven grandchildren, Henry, Alex, Noel, Elta, Angeline, Eric, and Gregory. Marilyn Price, his wife of more than 63 years passed away on May 28 of last year. He was also preceded in death by his sister Joyce and brothers Melvin, Louis and Charles. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in the First United Methodist Church with Father Randy Melton of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah officiating. In lieu of usual remembrances, those who care to make memorial contributions may make them to the Dr. James C. Price Wellness Center C/O Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation. P.O. Box 587 Gonzales, Texas 78629. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Raymond Kuntschik, 74, of McGregor, formerly of Gonzales, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. He was born Aug. 5, 1938, in Gonzales, the son of Anton John and Mary Josephine Hohensee Kuntschik. He worked with his family on their farm for several years, and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He is survived by brothers Clarence and Anton Kuntschik, both of Waco; sistersin-law Frances Kuntschik of Gonzales and Dorothy Kuntschik of Lockhart; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Melvin and Calvin Kuntschik, and sisters Anita Berger and Rosemary Keck. The Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated Thursday, May 16, at St. James Catholic Church, with Rev. Paul Raaz officiating. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery. Pallbearers included nephews Matthew Davis, Greg Kuntschik, Darin Kuntschik, Anthony Kuntschik, Tyler Kuntschik and Tim Freteluco. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Bryce Zint Reid, DDS, 85, of Brownwood, passed away Wednesday, May 15, at the Brownwood Regional Hospital after a recent surgery. Bryce Zint Reid was born March 26, 1928, in Gonzales, to Rupert Cheatham and Gertrude Zint Reid. He graduated from Gonzales High School in 1946, and was selected to play in the Texas Coaches High School All-Star football game in Corpus Christi in 1946. He graduated from Baylor University in Waco, where he received his BS and MS in education in 1951. While attending Baylor, he
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Joe Vega, Jr., 1946-2013 Joe Vega, Jr., 66, of Gonzales, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. Joe was born November 17, 1946 in Gonzales to Joe Vega, Sr. and Maria Pesina Vega. He married Aurora Montalbo on November 27, 1965 in Luling. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Joe was a loud, jovial and friendly man; the popular saying, he never met a stranger, truly applied to Joe Vega, Jr. He brought life into any room he walked into and wherever Joe went, smiles followed. Joe had a nickname for everyone, and most people knew him as Uncle Joe, kinfolk or not, he was just Uncle Joe. He loved to watch WWE wrestling; he enjoyed the beach with the warm sun, prevailing winds and life giving water. He was just the greatest husband and father and he was a wonderful provider. He loved Aurora and delighted in joking and teasing her to bring forth her beautiful smile. His children could always go to him and he would be tender, fair and always loving. Joe was a hard working man; he started out as young man driving a truck for Southern Clay Products, then drove for Mission Transport of San Antonio. He drove a vacuum truck for MoVac and finally driving for Jamos Trucking. Joe Vega, Jr., is survived by his wife of 47 years, Aurora Vega of Gonzales, daughters and son-inlaws, Nancy Ann Espinoza and husband Joe Cagle of Round Rock, Denise Ann and Darrell Gomez of Hutto, Sonya Elise and Ruben Camarillo of Gonzales, sons and daughter-in-law, Joe Vega III and his wife Amanda of Georgetown, sisters and brother-inlaws, Benita Perez of San Antonio, Pauline Ramos of Gonzales, Nena and Julian Magallanez of Luling, Lupe and Inez Ramirez of Gonzales, Connie and George Flores of Gonzales, Anita and Larry Winfree of Dallas, GA, brothers and sister-in-laws, Domingo and Theresa Vega, Johnny Vega, Santos Vega, and Tony and Sylvia Vega all of
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Gonzales, grandchildren, Lindsey Gomez, Brittany Gomez, Nicholas Espinoza, Caroline Withers, Nathan Withers, Madeleine Vega, Seth Vega, Ashley Cerda and Kaleigh Cerda, greatgrandchildren, Skarlet Cerda, Christina Cerda and Raphael Flores, 26 nieces and nephews, 43 greatnieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Paul, George and Refugio Vega, nephew, David Vega and a brother-inlaw, Tony Ramos. A rosary was recited at 7:30 Sunday evening at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a Mass of Christian Burial followed at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Paul Raaz as celebrant. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery. Pallbearers: Dominic Vega, John Anthony Vega, Billy Joe Magallanez, Jon Nelson, Tony Vega, Steve Vega, Tito Rosales, and Domingo Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers: Greg Ramirez, Jason Vara, Andy Camarillo, Austin, Perkins and Travis Vega. Memorials in his name may be made to the American Heart Association. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
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was a football letterman and member of the Baylor Chamber of Commerce. In 1950, he played in the first game at the new Baylor Stadium, and played in Baylors first bowl game the Dixie Bowl on Jan. 1, 1949 in Birmingham, Ala. He married Edna Fay White in 1951 in Lancaster. He was privileged to enjoy two professions coaching and dentistry. After graduating from Baylor, he was a line coach at Sherman High School in 1951-54, head coach at Marlin High School in 1954-57, assistant coach at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State) in 1957-58, and continued a lifetime of supporting coaches and the coaching profession. In 1958, he entered Baylor University School of Dentistry in Dallas, receiving his DDS degree in 1962 as a member of the National Dental Honor Society. Bryce practiced in Brownwood for 35 years until his retirement. He was also a 1st lieutenant of the 36th Division Texas National Guard in Gonzales from 1950-56. Memorial services for Bryce Zint Reid were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in the First Baptist Church in Brownwood. Dr. Richard Jackson, Dr. Rodney McGlothlin and Bill Slaymaker officiated. A private family burial service took place Saturday morning at Eastlawn. Visitation was held on Friday, May 17, at Davis Morris Funeral Home in Brownwood. Memorials may be made to Meals On Wheels, P.O. Box 1115, Brownwood 76804; Texas Lions Children Camp, P.O. Box 290247, Kerrville 78029; or Gideons International, P.O. Box 922, Brownwood 76804.
Dr. James C. Price, 1920-2013 Dr. James C. Price passed away on May 17 at Gonzales Memorial Hospital at the age of 92. In his own quiet way, he was very determined and dedicated to his medical practice, good health, family, community, and church. Dr. Price grew up in Georgetown, Texas where he attended school and college at Southwestern. He graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and did his internship at Scott & White in Temple. He then served at a Naval Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he met his future wife Marilyn Bridges who was a nurse there.
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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com 511 St. Joseph St. in Gonzales. Membership pins will be presented to new members, and there will be discussion on manning TNM booths at the upcoming Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series and the Luling Watermelon Thump. Visitors from Gonzales, Caldwell, Lavaca, Guadalupe and DeWitt counties are welcome. For more information, e-mail Gonzales@texasnationalist.com Summer Camp at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center is the perfect place for your kids to have fun while learning about nature and the great outdoors. Age-appropriate one and two week sessions are being offered for kids in Grades K through 5. Additionally, a one-week Hunters Education Certification Course is being offered for kids aged 9 to 12 which will be taught by certified instructors from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. For more information, call 830-379-7652 or visit our website www.seguinolc.org. Registration forms are available for download. The Guadalupe Valley CattleWomen are announcing they are awarding a $500 scholarship for a Junior or Senior college student that is majoring in Agriculture. Please submit a resume and class schedule before July 1, 2013 to Ethel Rochester 4505 CR 289 Gonzales, Texas 78629. Forest Street C.O.G.I.C. will be having their Annual Church Homecoming Service on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. The anointed and gifted guest speaker will be the Supt. Dr. Paul J. Thompson Sr. of The New Austin District and the proud pastor of Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C. San Marcos, Texas. Forest Street C.O.G.I.C. is located at 612 Forest Street in Yoakum, Texas, Pastor Elder Billy Washington Sr. Come and be blessed. For more info call (830)263-1003 or (830)263-1007. Bluebonnet Trails IDD Gonzales County Association will host a barbecue pork ribs sale Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gonzales Community Health Center, 228 St. George St. in Gonzales. Ribs will be $25 per slab and prepared by Ken Hedrick. For details or to purchase tickets contact Bluebonnet Community Services at 830-672-2212. Starting this month, the public is invited to attend Summer Saturdays at Fair Street hosted by the Gonzales Master Gardeners. The summer program will be held on the third Saturday of each month from May through August at 9:30 a.m. at the Fair Street Building, 623 Fair Street, Gonzales. The Master Gardeners will provide coffee along with a short educational presentation. After the presentation, the Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and visit about gardening related topics. A Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Laurel Ridge Antiques, 827 St. Joseph in Gonzales. Fresh vegetables and eggs, gluten-free mixes and products and other locally-produced items will be available, If you would like to sell produce, baked goods, eggs, etc. at the market contact Sandy Llewellyn at 713-408-4198 or email johnsandy.llewellyn@gmail.com. Need child care? Contact Workforce Solutions. The Gonzales office of Golden Crescent Workforce Solutions offers help in locating affordable child care for those who are workingm attending school/college or in training. You must meet eligibility requirements. For details, contact the office at 830-672-2146 or visit www.gcworkforce. org. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 721 St. Louis in Gonzales. Al-Anon meets every Monday night at the same time and place. Please call 830-672-3407 for more information. All meetings are open. Free piano lessons for students 8-18 are being offered in Gonzales. There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew. Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library membership is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the library at 830672-6315. TMC Golden Crescent Head Start offers preschool services to children ages 3-5 years, includeing education, nutrition, dental, social, disability, health and mental health. Gonzales Head Start is now accepting applications at the Gonzales Head Start Centers at 1600 Elm Street or 925 Wells Street. For information call 361-582-4441. To apply for head Start, you will need a copy pof the childs Birth Certificate, proof of income, proof of address and a current immunization record.
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The Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce is looking for a New Kolache Queen or King for 2013-2014. Qualifications: 1)must bake kolaches 2)resident of Lavaca County 3)50 years old or older 4)appear in 2 parades and other Chamber events (Kolache Fest, Banquet) 5)On June 20th, you must bake and deliver to the Chamber of Commerce office one dozen kolaches between the hours of 11am and noon. Judging will be from noon - 1pm. Applications may be picked up at the Chamber office or call us and we can email or fax you a form. 361-798-2662. The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital will meet at 2 PM Tuesday, May 28, at the hospital dining room. Guest speaker will be Sherry Poe director of Gonzales County Christian Womens Job Corp. Also, we will be electing new officers. Waelder ISD invites district patrons and visitors to the school to visit the school library to enjoy a gallery of students work from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Refreshments will be served. The Country Village Square Residents Association will hold their annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the community room at Country Village Square Apts., 1800 Waelder Road in Gonzales. Sales will include household items, clothing and lots of miscellaneous. Proceeds will benefit the association for many projects. Donations of good used and new items for the sale are now being accepted through Friday, July 31. Items may be brought to the community room at Country Village Square from 8 a .m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call 672-2877 for special arrangements. The annual Gonzales Learning & Career Center Family Feud is scheduled starting at 8:30 a.m. July 13 at First Lutheran Church, Gonzales. Entry fee is $200 per team. Teams will consist of five players and an alternate. The field is limited to 10 teams. For details or to sign up, contact GLCC at 830-672-8291, text to 830-719-4522 or email glcc@gvec.net. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Gran Tardeada is scheduled at the church from 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, May 25. Music from La Broma and the Conjunto Cats will be featured, along with a dancing performance by Mestizo, games and moon walk, food boths and more. Admission is free. Gonzales County members of the Texas Nationalist Movement will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at Cafe on the Square,
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The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS) is a non-profit organization providing services to both residents and nonresidents that are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the counties of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson. GVFVS provides survivors with legal advocacy, case management, counseling, assistance with crime victims compensation and other services at no cost. For more information, call 830-372-2780 or 1-800-834-2033. Want to become a better communicator? The Come & Speak It Toastmasters meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, 1731 Seydler Street in Gonzales. Whether youre a professional, a student, a stay-at-home parent, or a retiree, Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication skills. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in your chosen endeavor. Youll listen better. Youll more easily lead teams and conduct meetings. Youll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. For more information contact GK Willmann at 830-857-1109 or Gerri Lawing at 830-8576110. This group meets the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Narthex of the First United Methodist Church. This meeting is free and open to the public and is facilitated by Wesley Nurse, Shirley Goss. Educational and supportive programs are offered. For more information, call 672-1031. Flex & Tone is held every Tuesday and Thursday, 11-11:45 in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. These are chair exercises using exercise balls, dowels and hand weights. Come on, join us, and get fit. Exercises are led by an RN with blood pressure assessments available. Walk-Exercise your way to fitness is an Video exercise available at First United Methodist Church. It is offered every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 3 pm, and every Wednesday at 2 pm. This group meets for 45 minutes in the Fellowship Hall. It consists of low impact aerobic exercises and is facilitated by Shirley Goss, Wesley Nurse. Blood pressure assessments are available at each class. Come and have great fun and socialization along with gaining fitness.
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SEGUIN-The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) will be closed on Monday, May 27. This will include the GBRA Regional Laboratory. For any individuals or entities that have water sampling requirements, regular business hours will resume Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00 a.m. Please contact the GBRA Regional Lab at (830) 379-5822, ext. 248 with questions or concerns. The Ralph Bunche Alumni Association will be holding a special call meeting on Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul B/C, Waelder, Texas. We are asking all Officers, Committee, Chairperson, and anyone who attended the Old Ralph Bunche School to please be in attendance. This is a very important meeting. We have a great deal of unfinished business to discuss, and we are also making plans for the upcoming reunion on Saturday, July 6, 2013, President Charles Jackson said. For more information, contact Eugene Wilson, 830-857-3764. FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 672-8291.
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Yoakum gears up for Tom-Tom festival

Scheske named head of Gonzales Chamber
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture has appointed their new Executive Director. Daisy Scheske will take over the helm of the chamber effective July 1st. Scheske, a native of Gonzales, was among 11 applicants for the job. The Chamber Board of Directors felt that with Scheskes ties to the community and her love of Gonzales, she was the best and obvious choice. She has been serving as Assistant Executive Director since November 2012. YOAKUMRecording artist Wade Bowen and regional Tejano band The Majestics will headline the entertainment lineup for the 85th annual Tom Tom Festival in Yoakum May 30-June 2. Tickets for Bowens show from 11 p.m.1 a.m. Saturday, June 1 will be $20 at the door and pre-sale. The Justin Van Sant Band opens the show at 9 p.m.; box office opens at 8 p.m. The Majestics will be featured in Fridays show. Tickets for that performance will also be $20 at the door, and pre-sale tickets are available at Mi Tierra Restaurant. Festivities in the festival kick off Thursday, May 30 with the annual Yoakum Royalty Pageant at the Yoakum Community
Gonzales Elementary held a retirement reception Tuesday in honor of three teachers who will take more than 100 years of experience with them when they leave. From left is Sophia Faulkner (3rd grade, 35 years), Debbie Lewis (3rd Grade, 34 years) and Grace Watkins (4th Grade, 33 years). (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Center. The Magic Valley Carnival also kicks off its run at 6 p.m. Fridays events begin with tours of the Yoakum Heritage Museum from 1-4 p.m. Barbecue teams can begin setting up starting at 3 p.m., and the biergarten opens for business at 4. Music gets underway at the Pavilion at 7 p.m. The evening will also feature a Salsa contest and Bloody Mary contest, followed by the CPRA Tom Tom Rodeo at the City Rodeo Arena beginning at 8 p.m. The barbecue cookoff gets underway early on Saturday, June 1, with softball and kickball tournaments starting play at
8 a.m. The opening parade ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. downtown. The day will include a car, trucka nd motorcycle show as well as kids games, arts and crafts and the carnival. The Tom Tom Talent Roundup singing contest is set from 12:30-2:30 p.m., and there will also be horseshoe and washer tournaments leading up to the barbecue awards at 5:30 p.m. The CPRA Tom-Tom Rodeo again takes over the arena at 8 p.m., while Bowen takes the stage at the Yoakum Community Center. Heritage Museum tours continue on Sunday, June 2, while Tom Tom Community Services will set up at the park from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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SHINER Spring is here and that means it is Picnic time again in Shiner. The 27th annual Spring Picnic of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church has now been expanded to two days, Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May, 26, at the Knights of Columbus Park. Each year larger crowds attend and this years attendees will have even more activities to enjoy. Shiner Picnics are known statewide for their great food, music, country auction, fun, culture, and tradition. On Saturday, May 25, a Sunset Fun Run will start at 6:30 pm. The historic beer stand will be open and hamburgers will be available. Outside music featuring Bill Pekar and the Rainey Brothers will be held from 7 - 10 pm. There will also be activities for the children. On Sunday morning, May 26, a Motorcycle Run will be held with registration beginning at 10:30 am. For more information, contact Gerard Janak (361) 772-7614 or visit www.sscmshiner.org. A country store, featuring kolaches, pigs in the blanket, canned and baked goods, will begin at 8 a.m. Dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the air conditioned dining hall. Menu includes three meats: the famous Shiner picnic stew, country sausage, fried chicken, and trimmings, including dessert. Plates to go will be available in a convenient drive thru at the Shiner American Legion Hall located on Hwy 90A east from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meal tickets are $8.50. A Memorial Tribute will be held at 11:45 a.m, followed by the big country auction with many unique items up for sale, including cattle, homemade quilts, antiques, Spoetzl Brewery memorabilia, homemade pastries, noodles and hundreds of other items. The cattle auction will begin at 3 pm. You may want to bring your lawn chair and enjoy the auction. For those who like to dance, there will be free music in the air conditioned hall with keg beer available in the hall. Accordion music begins at 11 a.m until 2 pm. The Shiner Hobo Band will perform for dancing and listening pleasure from 2 - 4 p.m. Texas Legacy Czech Band will begin at 4 pm and end at 8 pm. The evening ticket dance will feature The Emotions and The Crooks from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Outside the historic beer stand, music will be furnished by Jungemeisters from 1 - 2 p.m. Chris Rybak Band will perform from 3:30 - 7:30 pm. You can bring your lawn chair, sit in the historic beer hall on the old time benches or use the hay bales that will provide a unique seating area under the shade trees. Over 30 prizes will be given away at 10:00 p.m. In addition, this years special big prize is a 2013 Mahindra 4025 2 WD Tractor, 41 HP - 31 HP PTO 8 forward gears, 2 reverse gears with a 5 year powertrain warranty. It comes with loader and 16 ft. Industrial Lowboy Trailer.. Limited tickets will be sold and are available at Shiner businesses, at the parish office or at the picnic. Los Kolaches will be featured under the outside bingo pavilion from 7:30 - 11:30 pm for your dancing pleasure. Arts and crafts booths will be set up in the old dining hall. Vendors can rent a space for $50. Call (830) 660-3969 for more information. Other attractions will include an old fashioned
bingo, a grocery wheel, fish pond, ring toss, plant and cake wheels, as well as a water slide, moon walk, water slide, ring toss, ball throw and new games for children Plenty of hamburgers will also be available in the evening. There is sure to be something for everyone. Check out the picnic flyer on the church website www.sscmshiner.org or call the parish office at 361-594-3836.
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48 54, 55-61, 62 -69, 70 & up
Please circle division and race below :
Race Entered: 5KRun/Walk
KidsK Run/Walk (10 & under)
T-shirt size: ( Circle One ) YM, YL, Small, Medium, Large or Extra Large
In consideration on my entry, I, intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all rights and claims which I may have or which may hereafter accrue to me against the officials conducting the event, or any sponsor for any or all injuries and damages which may be suffered by me while traveling to and from the events, or while participating in the Sunset Fun Ru n. I furthermore certify that I am enjoying good health and that I know of no physical or mental condition on my part which might possibly be aggravated, or become hazardous to my health, through my participation in this competition.
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COUNTRY STORE
Plenty of Famous Picnic Hamburgers Old Town Git Shop Water Slide, Ring Toss, Ball Throw, Wheel of Fortune, Moon Walk and new games for children
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Booth Spaces: $50 Call 830-660-3969
Mail Completed Entry Forms To: Dana Beal PO Box 1131 Shiner, TX 77984 Or call (361) 772-8831 or dbeal@shinercatholicschool.org for more information Or Registration online at signmeup.com
For More Information or Additional Entry Forms See Our Web Site www.sscmshiner.org FOR STAFF use only:
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Following Memorial Tribute at 11:45 am
BIG COUNTRY AUCTION

Cattle Auction: 3:00 pm
Fun for the Whole Family!!!

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Officer Matthew Camarillo wrapped up the last meeting for the Stop Bullying and Build Confidence club at Gonzales Elementary. Two 3rd graders, Grace Morgan and Brooklyn Simper began the club back in February with approval and support from Gonzales Elementary Principal, Jayne Iley and their classroom teacher, Pam Hamilton. The girls have averaged 80 students each Monday at 7:30. Students were engaged in activities each week that focused on respect, fairness, responsibility, and team building. Other guest speakers included Janie Penida from Texas Agri-Life Extension Service and Deane Novosad from Normas Tiger Tote Exxon is a sponsor of the Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series. House. shown is Scott Schneider, Casi Travis, Analy Garcia, Vanessa Ruiz and Brittney Castillo of Tiger Tote with Barbara Friedrich and Del De Los Santos of Main Street.
McElroy Land Group is a sponsor of the Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series. Shown is Myrna McElroy of McElroy Land Group along with Del De Los L&M Catering is a sponsor of the Main Street Summer Concert Series. Shown is Santos, Barbara Friedrich, Melissa Taylor with Wesely Casares, Debbie Toliver Main Streets Sanya Harkey, Debbie Toliver and Barbara Friedrich. Representing L&M Catering is Pam Low and Billy Bob Low. and Sanya Harkey of Main Street.
2013 Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series held every Friday in June 4th of July Star Spangled Spectacular All held on Confederate Square Downtown
Music, Vendors, Food, Drinks, Childrens Games, Moonwalk, Clydesdale Wagon Rides, Beverages - VFW (July 4-BBQ & Bean Cook-Off, Water Slide, HEB Buddy makes appearance 4-6 for pictures, fun and games during the day) Bring your lawn chairs and have a good time!
NO GLASS CONTAINERS!!
Shelly Stamport & Terry Jurek
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
Lindemann Fertilizer Service
Holiday Finance
Bluebonnet Electric Coop. St. Joseph Food Mart L&M Onsite Catering Peterek & Associates No Limit Accessories Yours & Mine Salon 4L RV Ranch West Motors Tyson Foods The Heights of Gonzales JM Oil Field Services McLeroy Land Group Howards of Shiner Best Western A-Line Auto Mr. Taco
June 21 - Texas Unlimited Band
For more information on event or vendor application contact Barbara Friedrich, Main Street Director @ Gonzales City Hall, 830-672-2815. Information on July 4th BBQ & Bean Cook-off, contact Dorothy Gast @ 830-672-7100 or 254-931-5712.
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CSCOPE bites the dust

By DAVE MUNDY
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AUSTIN The CSCOPE curriculum management system, used by more than 70 percent of Texas school districts, is being pulled from the shelf. A letter signed by all 20 members of the Board of the Texas Education Service Center Consortium (TESCC), which developed CSCOPE, released Monday stated they will notify their 875 school district clients that all lesson plans will be removed from their website on Aug. 31 and that districts cannot use any lessons they currently have beyond that date. The Aug. 31 date corresponds to the notice clause in their contracts with their districts. The letter goes on to say that the Regional Service Centers will not produce lesson plans in the future. Area school districts known to use the system include Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley, Yoakum, Luling, Waelder, Cuero, Flato-
nia and Hallettsville. The 20 Service Centers will return to their original business plan of providing a management tool for teachers to stay on schedule regarding the teaching of the required TEKS. The official vote will take place at an already scheduled Board meeting on Friday, May 24. CSCOPE had come under increasing scrutiny in recent months over parental objections to some lesson plans they viewed as antiethical to American culture and politically biased. The system has also drawn fire for erratic math lessons and a peception that it was a conduit for implementation of federal Common Core Standards, which Texas had pointedly rejected. The CSCOPE programs web site had touted influences such as Russian communist educator Lev Vygotsky and American globalist education proponent Linda Darling-Hammond. Im pleased that the
CSCOPE Board has made the decision to get out of the lesson plan business, said State Sen. Dan Patrick (R-Houston), whose Senate Education Committee launched several extensive investigations into the CSCOPE system. This is a positive development for students, parents, teachers, and for the Regional Service Centers. I want to thank the members of the Senate Education Committee for their months of work on this issue. I also want to thank Attorney General Greg Abbott and his staff in providing valuable assistance in our review of CSCOPE.
Crystals Summer Workshop set July 15-26

les High School, at the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce located 414 Saint Lawrence, at The Gonzales Youth Center, or at Laurel Ridge Antiques, 827 Saint Joseph, Gonzales. A printable version is also available online at gonzalescrystaltheatre.org. The summer workshop is funded in part through the continued generosity of local arts patron Bob Young, the support of the Texas Commission on the Arts, The Trull Foundation and the University of Texas Winedale Outreach. There are needbased scholarships available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information about the Young Program Summer Workshop, contact the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce at 830-672-6532, Mrs. Buesing at the GHS, or Barbara Crozier at 830 672 2484.
New visiting hours slated for hospital

Effective June 3, 2013, Gonzales Healthcare Systems visiting hours have been established. Our patients can visit with loved ones whenever it is convenient as long as the visit supports the comfort, care and privacy of our patients. Inpatient, visiting hours and the number of visitors may be limited due to the special needs of the patient, or for the privacy of other patients. Please check with the nursing staff for unitspecific information. After Hours Visiting/ Parking For the security of our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, the Emergency
The Gonzales Crys- Crystal Kids Workshop tal Theatre 19th Annual a fun, energetic, handsSummer Workshop, in on-learning lab that has association with the filled to capacity each University of Texas summer for almost two Shakespeare at Wine- decades. dale Program, is slated There are a limited for July 15 through July number of spaces avail26, 2013. Crystal The- able for the two-week atre Director, Barbara workshop, so if you have a Crozier, and GHS The- young person (ages 8 -13) atre Arts director, Les- who is interested in learnlie Buesing and Hollis ing about theatre, pick up West in conjunction an application today! Department lobby will be with great group of stuApplications are the only entrance open for dent interns, assistants, available through Mrs. visitors between 7:00pm and volunteers make the Buesing at the Gonzaand 6:00am. After hours visitors must check in with the admissions clerk in the Emergency Department lobby for a visitor badge. A valid ID is required of all visitors. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Specials May 27-June 2 If you plan to enter or Breakfast Lunch exit the hospital between Bean & Carne Guisada 7:00pm and 6:00am, please Egg Plate park in the Emergency De15 $ 95 partment lot. Gonzales Healthcare SysBusiness Delivery Only ends at 11 a.m. tems is committed to pro201 St. Joseph Gonzales 672-6615 viding a safe environment OPEN SUN.-TUES 6:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. for everyone who enters WED.-SAT. 6:00 A.M.-8:OO P.M. our doors. Thank you for your cooperation.
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NEWS RELEASE The WAELDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is participating in the Summer Food Service. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: WAELDER ISD Cafeteria Location: 109 North Avenue C, Waelder, Texas 78959 1330 North College Street, Gonzales Texas 78629 Dates: June 10, 2013 July 3, 2013 Service Days: Monday Thursday NOW enrolling students Pre-Kindergarten Service Times: GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (4 yr old) through 8th Grade for the 2013Breakfast: 7:30 am 8:30 am 2014 school year. We provide classes that fo1330 North College Street, Gonzales Texas 78629 Lunch: 11:30 pm 12:30 pm cus on godly principles and an individualized WAELDER ISD Show Barn NOW enrolling students Pre-Kindergarten (4 yr old) through 8th approach to quality classroom education. ConGrade for the 2013-2014 school year. We provide classes that focus Location: 604 SE 2nd Street, Waelder, Texas 78959 tact us atprinciples 830-672-3838 512-738-2232 for to quality on godly and an or individualized approach Dates: June 3, 2013 August 22, 2013 classroom education. Contact us at 830-672-3838 or 512-738more information. Service Days: Monday Thursday 2232 for more information. We OFFER: We OFFER: Service Times: Class Sizes Small Small Class Sizes Breakfast: 8:00 am 8:30 am Certified Certified Teachers Teachers Lunch: 12:00 pm 12:30 pm EXCELLENT E XC E L LStanford ENT Achievement Test Scores WAELDER City Park Stanford Achieveth Engaging, Challenging, Fun Location: 700 N.E. 4 Street, Waelder, Texas 78959 Lessons ment Test Scores Dates: June 3, 2013 August 22, 2013 Engaging, Computer & other Enrichment ChalClasses Service Days: Monday Thursday lenging, Fun Les Tutoring and After School Care Service Times: sons Available Breakfast: 8:00 am 8:30 am Computer & other Lunch: 12:00 pm 12:30 pm **Receive a 25% discount off the Enrichment Classes st registration fee if you register before July 1 To file a complaint of discrimination, write or call immediately to: USDA; Director, Tutoring and After School Care Available Office of Civil Rights; 1400 independence Avenue, SW; Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (800) **Receive a 25% discount off the 795-3272 or (202) 720-6383 (TTY); USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
registration fee if you register before July 1st
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For Thursday due Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
EFFECTIVE NOW: ALL FREE ADS WILL RUN FOR 4 WEEKS AND THEN BE CANCELLED. IF YOU WANT THEM TO RUN ANY MORE AFTER THAT THERE WILL BE A TWO WEEK WAITING PERIOD TO GET BACK IN.
EFFECTIVE NOW ALL SERVICE ADS WILL START BEING CHARGED FOR. FOR 25 WORDS OR LESS IT WILL BE $5.00 A WEEK; ANYTHING OVER 25 WORDS IT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL .25 CENTS PER WORD.
LOST & FOUND

LOST: Lost dog at CR 481 & 90A. Reward for return of Black/White Boston Terrier Male. Has tags and was pulling a leash when last seen. 830-4456821.
HELP WANTED
CNH Paving is seeking professional & reliable class A CDL Drivers. Hauling belly dumps and home every night. Located in the Waelder area. For more info, call: 830540-3377. -------------------------Dishwasher & Wait Person needed in Smiley. No experience necessary. Must have transportation. 830-5876262. -------------------------The search is on for a committed Executive Director for GCAM. Job currently requires working Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-Noon. Applicant should have experience with Quickbooks, grant writing ability, and a healty respect for people in need. Submit resume by email to bkuck@ gvec.org or mail to Barbara Kuck at P.O. Box 118, Gonzales,
HELP WANTED
Texas 78629 by May 24. -------------------------Help Wanted at Ednas Diner. Cooks, waitresses. Apply at Diner, 175 E. Hwy. 90, Luling. -------------------------SOLAR SCREEN INSTALLATION NEEDED We need someone who knows how to install solar screens on house windows. Please call 713805-8105 and leave a message with a number to call you back just in case Im away from phone. -------------------------Childcare Workers for Kids Club Working with kids from ages 2-12. PT position that could become FT. Morning and evening shifts available. Background Check Required. CPR certified is a plus. If interested, please come by to fill out an application at
HELP WANTED
Revival Fitness, 931 Saint Lawrence Street, Gonzales, Texas. -------------------------Front Desk Clerk Signing-up new gym members, retail sales, taking payments, answering phone, maintaining cleanliness of gym. PT-FT position. Morning shift, 9-4. If interested, please come by to fill-out an application at Revival Fitness, 931 Saint Lawrence Street, Gonzales, Texas. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
washer & dryer, refrigerator, wooden fireplace mantels, much more. Cash only.
MISC. FOR SALE

Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------For Sale: Pogo Stix, orange, 10-yrs & up, $10.00. UT Color Western Jacket, pants, culottes, cute, Size 8, $15.00. Go UT Longhorns. 830-263-4608 -------------------------2 refrigerators, 1 small, 1 large, King, Full Bed sets, floor lamp, night stands, table, chair. 830672-9611 or come by Care Free Inn, Gonzales, 1804 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. -------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15 water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing Glass Door Refrigerator by Master Built. Contact Carolyn at Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20
MISC. FOR SALE

long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth
MISC. FOR SALE

about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-8325965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403.
MISC. FOR SALE

2 overhead fuel tanks. $175 each or $300 both. 830857-3324. -------------------------Aussie Charcoal BBQ pit, $35.00. Spanish style 63 in. long coffee table with glass inserts on ends. $75.00. Call 830-437-2619. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. -------------------------New Porch swing. Maple stain. $75. 512-917-4078. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $45 each. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------Poulan Weedeater, $65. Excellent condition, just like new. Push mower, $65., washer/dryer set, $350. Excellent condition. Call 361-2083565. -------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conventional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------ABOVE GROUND POOL 15x30 aboveground pool with deck, 48 high, needs new liner. Buyer disassembles, no delivery available. $1,400.
FREE
Box full of Bees. 857-3829.
NOTICES
FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327. --------------------------
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
The City of Gonzales is accepting applications for interested citizens to serve on multiple City Boards; including the Zoning Board of Adjustments, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, JB Wells Park Advisory Board, Museum Advisory Board, and Tourism Advisory Committee. All interested parties will need to complete an application and return to the office of the City Secretary. If you have any questions concerning the duties and functions of any of the Boards or Commissions please contact Kristina Vega, City Secretary at 830-672-2815 or citysecretary@cityofgonzales.org.
Ordinance #2013-10 An Ordinance Of The City Of Gonzales, Texas Amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances and Making this Amendment a Part of the City Official Zoning Map, To-Wit: to Zone 55.225 Acres, More or Less, Being Lots 7, 8,9,10 and 11, in Range No. 9, East of Water Street in the Original Outer Town of Gonzales to C-2 Planned Unit Development; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Planned Unit Development Agreement; Providing For A Severability Clause; And Providing An Effective Date. Ordinance #2013-11 An Ordinance Of The City Of Gonzales, Texas Re-Zoning 17.197 Acres of Land, More or Less, Situated in Gonzales County, Texas, Being Part of Lots 7 and 8 Range VI, from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-2); Providing For A Severability Clause; And Providing An Effective Date.
GARAGE SALES
Yard Sale: Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25, 9-2 both days. Small organ, sports starter gun made in Italy, fabric, clothes, household items. Too many other items to mention. 8053 E. St. Hwy. 97 behind Saturn Cemetery, 6 miles from 304 on 97 towards Waelder on right hand side. Will have signs. -------------------------ESTATE SALE 1523 Hackberry, Shiner. Friday, May 24, 9am-6pm, Saturday, May 25, 9am2pm. Antique & primitive furniture,
FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.
LEGAL NOTICES
GONZALES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFFESIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ADDENDUM #1
1. DUE DATE FOR RFPS TO BE SUBMITTED HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
Call 672-7100 to subscribe.

HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Petro American, LLC Oilfield Services

Now Hiring for Nixon Locations
The due date for RFPs to be submitted to the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation has been extended to Friday, May 31, 2013 at 5:00pm.
2. QUESTIONS ON THE RFP FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GEDC WILL BE CONSIDERED UNTIL 5PM, TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013.
in Smiley, Texas
Deli Manager Asst. Manager and Sales Associates

Competitive Pay Benefits - Vacation - Insurance - 401K
Answers to any questions received by the deadline will be published on the GEDC and City of Gonzales websites by 12:00pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADENDUMS.
Please acknowledge receipt of the addendums to the RFP in your cover letter included with the firms response to the RFP.
www.thetotestores.com
Apply on
Is now seeking full-time Sales Person. Must have at minimum of 2 years experience in the oilfield industry, must be willing to travel. Please submit resume to petroamerican@aol.com
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CLASSIFIEDS
HAY FOR SALE
96 Round Hay Bales in field pen. Take all for $60/bale. 5404359 ro 540-4301.
AUTOS
new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $45 each. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------2005 Cadillac CTS in excellent mechanical conditiion. 109,000 miles, 4-door, V-6, $8,800 OBO. Call 830672-1106. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC, Hallettsville, TX 800-798-3225 or 361-798-3281 or GRAFECHEVYGMC. COM -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K Engine, 50K Transmission. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.
MOBILE HOMES
Palm Harbor Doublewide-Clean, New paint and carpet. Priced to sell. Fayette Country Homes, 800369-6888. Open till 6pm - 7 days a week. Sunday, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------16x80 Remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 in stock. Save Thousands. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open Sundays 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Hot Deals. 1530 Sq. Ft. Doublewide, Huge Closet, Thermo Payne Windows. $49,900. Order yours today. Delivered, set, Cold A/C. Check out our web site. Tierraverdehomes. com. Fayette Country Homes, 800-3696888. Open till 6pm-7 days a week. Sunday, 1-6. (RBI 32896) -------------------------TRADE YOUR OLD HOME TODAY! We pay top dollar for trades! No money down! Singlewides, Doublewides, Triplewides, Park Models, Cedar Cabins! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------USED SINGLEWIDE Like New! - Super Nice Shape! Only $17,900. Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------EARLY BIRD TAX REFUND! Dont wait to buy your home! Got taxes coming back? Get started now while interest rates are 3.85%. Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------WHOLESALE USED DOUBLEWIDE 2011 - Like New ONLY $64,900. 4/2 28x64! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------FANTASTIC 4BR on 4.6 ACRES Beautiful - land and home package. This home is super nice. Very private! comes with a barn and fenced! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------OIL FIELD HOUSING! Manufactured homes that sleep up to 16 men C O M F O R TA B LY ! READY NOW! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926.
MOBILE HOMES
RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.
HOMES FOR RENT

off GZL/Waelder Road, $750/month + 1 month security deposit. Wanted quiet single person or couple, max. 1 child. Available June 15. 713-4084198. -------------------------ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) -------------------------Brand new large 2/2 upscale duplex for rent in Gonzales, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No pets. $35 application fee, $1,200 per month, $1,200 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Brand new large 2/3 upscale two story duplex for rent in Gonzales with loft, office and fireplace, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No Pets. $35 application fee, $1,400 per month, $1,400 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly
HOMES FOR RENT

Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment. -------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830914-4044. -------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/
HOMES FOR RENT

CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-8205461.
FARM EQUIPMENT
Bush hog 6 ft. shredder. 830-2630881. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

1BR Mobile Home for rent, with washer & dryer. $600/ mo. + electric. Call 830-424-3600. -------------------------Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 3 bedroom/1 bath, furnished Mobile Homes for Rent. MOVE IN SPECIAL. $675 for the first three months, $775 the fourth month and after! $675 for deposit. More information: 361-293-3420/361582-6593/361-7980816, 900 Old Shiner Rd. Yoakum, Tx. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.
The Gonzales County Appraisal District is accepting applications for the position of Good computer typing and spelling skills required. All applicants interviewed will be tested. Must possess the ability to work well with others and the general public. Must be able to work overtime when requested. It is the Districts policy to provide employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or disability. Applications will be accepted until position filled at 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629. (830) 672-2879.
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FURNITURE
Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------Table with 4 chairs, Loveseat, Southwestern design, Queen size bed w/ mattress & boxsprings, Girls white iron daybed, mattress, boxsprings, pop up unit, matching white desk, white china cabinet. All excellent condition. 830203-8633. -------------------------Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.
ROOM FOR RENT

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

3bdrm/1bath, fans, a/c, carpet, screened back porch, 1 car covered parking, yard maintained, in country 6 miles
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Petro American, LLC Oilfield Services

in Smiley, Texas
Is now seeking full-time Bookkeeper/Secretary Must have at least 2 years experience. Please send resume to petroamerican@aol.com
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has full time positions for Pack Room Operator Shipping and Receiving We offer excellent benefits: 401k, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
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AUTOS
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings Diesel Quad Cab with 5th wheel hitch, automatic, air, cruise & electric windows & tow pkg. Runs good. Body good - no wrecks. $5,500 or best offer. 210-218-3796 or 830-540-3602. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition,
MOBILE HOMES
2006 Solitaire Mobile Home for sale by owner. 18x76, 3br/2ba. $42,000 negotiable. For more information, 361772-2453.
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The Historic City of Gonzales Texas is in search of an Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized individual to provide administrative and technical support for a variety of departmental functions. The AA to the City Manager must have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, priority changing environment. REQUIRES a High School Diploma or equivalent, a minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an administrative assistant or office manager. Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field preferred. Must be able to pass criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical. Please submit a cover letter and resume to kvega@ cityofgonzales.org Position will remain open until filled. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.
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HOMES FOR RENT
Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416.
HOMES FOR RENT

For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 512-6560521.
HOMES FOR RENT

House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
WANT TO RENT
area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.
FOR LEASE
5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Luling. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)
HOME SERVICES
361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
RECREATION
Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
RVs FOR SALE

from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.
RVs FOR SALE

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

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

RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
Now Hiring RV Park Manager (Bi-Lingual a plus) 5784 US Hwy. 90A Gonzales, TX 78629 Contact Rob Martin for interview at 361-277-3403.
Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at 623 N. St. Paul
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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

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

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

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

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

2BR RV for rent. $500/mo. + electricity. Please call 830-424-3600. -------------------------Travel Trailer. EVERYTHING furnished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved
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MOTORCYCLES
Gruene Harley-Davidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell youR Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.
* Inventory Control Team * Automotive Supervisor * Overnight Maintenance
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RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.
WANT TO RENT
Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville
HOME SERVICES
Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361212-8731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at
LAWN & GARDEN

General laborer for yard maintenance and trimming, labor/mowing/weed eating. Reasonable rates. Call or test if interested, Duke, 830-857-3118. -------------------------Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)
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PETS
CKC Registered Miniature Dachsunds. 1st shots, wormed. $225. 830-8880165. -------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505. -------------------------Free Puppies. Five Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix. 830-857-0459. -------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)
Production/Poultry Processing:
Back Dock Hanger 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days
Apply today - Start today!!!
Competitive Pay
(with weekly perfect attendance)
$9.50-$12.00/hr.
ELECTRICIAN
US Hwy. 90A E, Gonzales, TX 78629
Knowledgeable with VFDs; start and stop stations; some PLC troubleshooting, able to work with 3 phase.
Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
CHILD CARE
I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159.
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Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has full time positions for Driver - Class A CDL required, Local region, out and back on same shift to area delivery routes. We offer excellent benefits: 401k, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
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LIVESTOCK
FOR SALE: Purebred Charolais bulls and heifers, seven months old. 830857-4067.
County Road 348, Gonzales, TX 830-540-4516
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LIVESTOCK
Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------For Sale: 4 Mouflon Sheep. 830-4814707. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black
LIVESTOCK
Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths
LIVESTOCK
old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves
LIVESTOCK
people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.
REAL ESTATE
$65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------Real Estate: Owner finance, 1214 St. Matthew. 2B/1Ba. $73,000 or best cash offer. Call Martha, 830-556-2280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------For Sale Historical Estate Home. Built in the 1800s. Great investment home. Made into 4 apartments. Does need work. Home is located at 713 St. John, Gonzales, Texas. Asking price is $225,000.00. Contact information, Alex Lopez, 512921-8707 or Lupe Lopez, 713-2068105. -------------------------Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855847-6806. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled,
REAL ESTATE
new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.
LAND
Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information.
MISC. SERVICES
D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedc h e f. b i z /z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
REAL ESTATE
Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------House for sale in Moulton area. .47 acre. Needs some TLC. $24,000. 979743-0269. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-3514069 after 6 p.m.
WANTED
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165. -------------------------Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888. -------------------------Wanted: Old work western boots. 830672-7384.
LAND
Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. -------------------------WANTED: A piece of property to buy to move my small house on within 20 miles of Gonzales. Call 210-8632899, leave message. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net --------------------------
APTS. FOR RENT
APTS. FOR RENT
EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY 62 OR OLDER AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY * Rent based on income * Garden Style Apartments * Private Entrances * Individual Flower Bed Available * Carpeted & Air Conditioned * Water, Sewer & Trash Paid * Miniblinds, Ceiling Fan, Range, Refrigerator furnished * Maintenance/Management/Service Coordinator on site
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MISC. SERVICES
Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621. -------------------------Pampered Chef
COUNTRY VILLAGE SQUARE APARTMENTS

1800 Waelder Road - Gonzales, TX (830) 672-2877 8 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Friday
RVs FOR SALE
Ask for CASH price. Queen Bed & Bunks..Full Kitchen & Bath.
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Mother Nature has not been very kind to us lately. The latest tornado that was on the ground for 40 minutes in Moore, OK did so much damage that it boggles the brain to look at it. It looks like you took a bunch of trash cans full of little scraps of paper and broken lumber were just turned upside down. Our prayers go out to all of the people in this tragedy. This next weekend we celebrate Memorial Day where we remember the Veterans who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It has also expanded to honor our military men and women wherever they are. We should honor them always, but especially so on Memorial Day. The Belmont Community Center Club will meet on the fourth Tuesday, May 28th at 2pm at the center. The 49th Soefje Reunion will be held Sunday, June 2nd, at Southbank Subdivision Clubhouse, 222 Southbank Blvd., New Braunfels, TX with registration starting at 11AM and 12:15 PM meeting followed by lunch. For more information contact: soefje. reunion@aol.com, Carolyn Linnartz 830-643-9917. Your prayers and thoughts are needed for the following: Joe Kotwig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Mariessa, Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Brenda Johnson, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Duncan, Mildred ONeal, Rhonda Pruett, Terrence, Aunt Frances Gandre, Glenn Mikesh, Fletcher Johnson, Lillie Lay, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Bill Bassett, Carol and husband, Margie Menking, Joy Carson, Morgan, Justin,Marcie and Blaine Welker, The Bullards, Aunt Pauline Bridenbaugh, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Alton Allen, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Lanny Baker,
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Bob Young, Ann Bond, Marguerite Williams, the disasters of the Boston Marathon, the West, TX disasters; and the tragic tornado in Oklahoma, and our military and families Joyce Schellenberg you must be feeling good this week. I have had reports of you popping up in all kinds of places. First I heard that you were doing some might fine grocery shopping. Then I heard that she was having a ball talking and eating at the Dairy Queen. I am so happy that you are out and about and feeling good. Congratulations to Dr. Megan Calk. Megan graduated from the Texas A & M University System Health Science Center, Irma Rangel College of Pharmacy, with a degree in Doctor of Pharmacy with honors on May 11th at the Texas A & M University Kingsville Campus. Megan is the grand-daughter of Mae Gandre Philippus and J. A. Philippus originally from this area. They settled up in Rockdale and had two children, one of them being Janie who is the mother of Megan. Esther Moore says that the Flag Day program was a great success. She thanks everyone for their participation and I will probably have more to tell you about it next week. Sandra Zoboroski is getting good reports from her doctor about her back. She is finally able to do a little more and that helps the spirits a lot. I dont know about these doctors. They just keep telling you to be patient and that these things just take time. Let me tell you my poor diabetes doctor over at the Diabetes and Glandular Clinic did a high jump playing basketball with his teenage son. He did his back in and the first surgery did not work, so they had to do it a second time. The poor doctor tried his best but he was in pain, moving like a snail, and trying to work. Phew!! Not a good combination. Squeaky got lost in the insulation. Her brain is going. Her hearing is gone so she could not hear us and she hadnt appeared in two days. So I decided that I should look for her. The poor Squeaky did not know where she was or apparently how long she had been there. I guess that I am going to have to keep up with her better. Have a good week and God Bless.
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Saturn Friendship Club visits Spoetzl brewery

By EVA BOSCAMP
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May 20th, was a beautiful Spring day for ten members of the Saturn Friendship Club and three guests to meet at the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner,Texas to take a tour of the facility. The Field Trip started by entering the Gift Shop and Taproom. While waiting for the tour to begin, a movie about the history of Kosmos Spoetzl and his brewery was viewed. It was a brief but informative film. Soon the tour guide, Zina, came for us plus a number of other visitors to direct us to the actual building where the beers are brewed. The tour itself was free and lasted only about 30 minutes. Zina was very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. As she spoke, I wished I could take shorthand because she gave so many interesting facts in such a short time. No tape recorders or video cameras were allowed on the tour. In a brief history of the brewery she told that in 1909, a group
of Shiner businessmen who treasured Old World brewing traditions established the Shiner Brewing Association to honor that heritage and to make beer the way they liked it. A site was chosen because of the artesian water found at a depth of about 55 feet. But no one in town seemed to possess that special magic for mixing barley, hops and yeast into a liquid work of art until Kosmos Spoetzl arrived from Bavaria, Germany. He had emigrated to the New World in search of a more healthful climate. He found his way to Shiner, Texas where he bought the brewery in 1915 and used a family recipe that had been perfected through generations, adding his own secret ingredient. As years passed his daughter Celie worked with her father until his death. After Kosmos died in 1950, Miss Celie, as she was called, took over operations until 1966. It is reported that she was the only woman to head an American brewery at the time. Our tour guide told the
group that now the brewery is owned by The Gambrinus Company, a family-owned company in San Antonio. The brewery has 125 employees. There are four large copper kettles in the Brew House, 175 barrels. It takes 6 1/2 hours per brew. They make only one product at a time. There are eight standard beers and six special or seasonal beers. At this point the group moved to the viewing area for a birds-eye view of the bottling assembly line. The bottling process includes thousands of bottles being unloaded, cleaned, filled with beer, capped, labeled, and boxed at the rate of 635 a minute. From 12,000 to 25,000 bottles can be packaged daily. The tour ended with Zina pointing out other interesting items in the viewing area such as The King Chair, which was quite large and carved from a single tree, and a show case of antique items once used at the brewery. As of 2013, Spoetzl Brewery is the fourth-largest craft brewery, distributing
in 43 states. It is the tenthlargest overall brewery in the United States. Our members felt that it had been an interesting tour and time well spent. Our club group then moved to Werners Restaurant where a private meeting room had been set aside for the remainder of the meeting. It offered the opportunity to meet and get acquainted with the visitors who were Elizabeth Broschs sister, Edith Hirich, Ediths son Oscar Hirich and Samantha Tuch. Nancy Littlefield offered thanks before a tasty meal was served. Later a brief business session was held announcing the next meeting to be at 1 PM on June 17th at the Cistern Schoolhouse with Frances Griggs and Dora Ibarra serving as hostesses. Everyone seemed to enjoy an unhurried time to just sit and visit before heading back to their homes.The field trip was now another pleasant memory of our time spent together.
Its been an exciting, successful school year

Dear Gonzales ISD School and Community Family, It is a wonderful time of year for so many reasons! It is an exciting time for our graduates. There are many opportunities for recognition and celebration in their well-deserved honor. It has been fun to watch them receive awards for hard work over the years. We are looking forward to the awarding to scholarships and are so thankful to a giving community who recognize student potential. Graduates will walk to receive their diploma in the traditional location at Apache Field at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31st, 2013. In the event of rain, our rainy day plans are to conduct the ceremony in the new gym at GHS. Please check the GISD website for updates next week. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our graduates and look forward to their graduation ceremony. Students are excited to think about the upcoming summer and the various activities they have planned with family and friends. We are working toward a busy summer here at school. Students are welcome to join in on summer reading and literacy activities. Our elementary libraries will be open beginning the second week of June and ending the last week of July. The sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Gonzales Elementary and on Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at East Avenue Primary. We will also have some assistance with core subjects for many students taking place at all campuses. If you receive a letter of invitation we need your child there to strengthen his or her skills for the upcoming year. Whether your son or daughter is able to join the library program or not, we encourage
Superintendents Letter
Dr. Kim Strozier
Dr. Kimberly Strozier is superintendent of Gonzales ISD.
all children to read at least 30 minutes per day. Reading is a foundational skill integral to the success of any student in all subjects. Reading varied types of literature is important. Try an article in the newspaper or the menu at a restaurant. The more experiences and the more challenge a student has in reading the better reader they will become. It will be a busy summer as our administrators and many teachers will be working on planning for next year, attending staff development and spending some time with their families. We have an annual administrators academy in which our administrative team will be working this year on curriculum, safety and book study. Our book study this year is The Big Picture by Dennis Littky with Samantha Grabelle. Our planning for future facilities is underway. A facilities committee will be meeting this week to discuss options for expanding learning space for our student enrollment. In a conservative growth projection our enrollment is expected to increase by approximately 800 students by the year 2022. All 5 existing facilities are in need of space for classrooms. You may have noticed the portables at East Avenue and Gonzales Junior High as
these campuses will need these extra classrooms in the coming year. Gonzales High School, North Avenue, and Gonzales Elementary together have one or two classrooms each available. It is time for all of our planning to take shape. We are looking at finalizing plans by June and planning for a bond proposal for November election. As we end this 2012-2013 school year; graduates, we commend you on your accomplishments and will be here if you need assistance on your educational or career endeavors. I wish you many blessing on following the path that leads to your happiness. Remember the quote I always use at this time for you by Norman Vincent Peale, Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop the picture... Do not build up obstacles in your imagination. Many blessings and Good Luck Seniors, 2013! It is truly an honor to have had the pleasure of working with you, your parents, our community and all of GISD this year. Our school year has been an exciting one filled with enriching learning activities and co-curricular events. Our successes this school year are due to the achievements of our staff, students, parents and community. We have much to be proud of in GISD. I wish you a safe and restful summer. Relax and take care of yourselves, your families and your friends. Remember to read every day as we continue on our vision of Excellence for All! Warm regards, Kim Strozier
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Mrs. Alma Trevino, the Gonzales Elementary School librarian, hosted a wonderful Mothers Day tea for second graders. Mothers were treated to a card created especially for them and designed by their own special student. They also enjoyed hot tea and cookies. Thanks go to Mrs. Trevino and all the mothers that were able to attend. (Courtesy Photos) Leticia Garcia and Jennifer Mendez
The award winning Mighty Apache Marching Band announced Friday their new drum majors for the 2013-2014 school year. Shenan Owens (class of 2015) was selected as head drum major, with Clayton Wilkerson (class of 2016) as assistant head drum major. The GHS theatre department put on puppet shows for Gonzales Elementary students on Thursday morning. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Veterans lead St. Paul sweep to state crown
By MARK LUBE
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WACO Look up the word family in the dictionary and do not be surprised if a team photo of the 2013 Shiner St. Paul baseball team is next to the definition. The Cardinal baseball family, led by nearly a dozen seniors, capped off a hard-work season as they dispatched the East Texas Christian Academy Panthers, 9-2, at Waco ISD Sports Complex on Wednesday evening. The game had been scheduled for a 2 p.m. start at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton but moved back to later in the afternoon and the site was switched to Waco ISD Sports Complex after rain came through the area. This is exciting because we have been waiting for this for the last four years and we just had to do what we had to do, senior third baseman Tyler Morgan said. Our team stuck together and did what is best for each other. No one
doubted anyone else. During the season, we had our ups and downs but we pulled together and played better. It paid off for us, senior pitcher/shortstop/center fielder Adam Hollenbach said. We are one big family. We love each other and have been together a long time. The Cardinals had a couple of early miscues but in the end they did not hurt the Cardinals because of St. Pauls offensive production. We did a good job at the plate, Colby (Schrade) did well and the defense did well, head coach Cole Franco said. Whenever you can take away your opponents momentum and keep them from scoring runs, you gain the advantage. We worked hard this season for this state title and did not expect it to be handed to us. The Cardinals bid farewell to the seniors who comprised the entire starting lineup and a several subs. They are Schrade, Cole Hybner, Adam Hollenbach, Morgan, Tanner
St. Paul players dog pile after the final out in the seventh inning in the state title game. (Photo by Mark Lube) Davis, Mitchell McElroy, were struck out. Schrade ball amongst three Cardi- Kresta. Dakota Kresta, Dylan Bar- drew a walk and scored nal players and took secSt. Paul had opportuniton, Laddie Patek, Jared when Morgan doubled out ond on the error on Bran- ties as well and conMarkham, Justin Siegal, to left field. don Bakers ball. Jonathan verted. Austin Horne and Dillon East Texas Christian had Cox loaded things up with Kresta got a one-out Zella. The group also in- a golden opportunity to a single. walk and designated hitter cludes Martin Kennedy, bring home a run or two in Everyone was left strand- Patek got a single. Barton who had to sit out the sea- the second as Grayson Pir- ed as Schrade sat Nick advanced both runners on son because of injury but tle got a one-out single with Hawkins and Willian Fin- a sacrifice groundout to attended games to lift his some luck as he dropped a ley popped up to catcher STATE, Page C2 teammates. I will miss the personality of our seniors, Franco said. Those personalities made things fun for me and the other coaches. After holding the Panthers to nada in the first inning, with exception of a walk, St. Paul struggled initially as the first two batters
TAPPS Class 2A 2012-2013 State Baseball champions Shiner St. Paul Cardinals (Photo by Mark Lube)
Tanner Davis gets to third on a wild pitch. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Bulldogs batter Bartlett in regional quarterfinals, 23-2

Bruns said. It was just an unfortunate start for Bartlett today and a fortunate start for us. I respect the job done by Bartlett coaches. We did not have to prove anything. We just came out and hit the ball great in both games. Any team would be hardpressed to come back into a game after trailing 13-1 after just one inning of of play. When you score a lot of runs in one inning, it puts pressure on your opponent and it makes it easier for your pitcher to perform, Bruns said. The Bulldogs of Bartlett had bright spots at the start of the game. Leadoff Devin Alston got a walk but was later caught stealing at second and Marco Rivera was fanned by Flatonia starter Josh Velasquez. Derrick Beyer singled into left field and went to second on the error. His runner, Gabe Porras, scored on the single by Will Hightower. The Flatonia onslaught started with six hits on the first seven batters Will Bruns, Casen Novak, Velasquez, Marcus Mica, Zane Ponder and Brandon Perez. Velasquezs hit was a double that scored Bruns and Novak; Mica got an extra-base hit to center; Ponder batted in Mica for the 4-0 lead. Livian Cedillo drew the walk and Cristian Rodriguez loaded things up with the bunt single. Jose Cedillo sent the ball back to pitcher Weston Rafay who threw to home for the fielders choice out on Ponder. The throw to first was no good, allowing Jose Cedillo on base and scoring Livan Cedillo to score. Perez later scored by stealing home. Gus Venegas singled, and Bruns sent both Jose Cedillo and Venegas home on his second plate appearance for the first inning, putting Flatonia up 8-1. Novak got his second hit of the day, and Bartlett moved catcher Beyer onto the mound. Velasquezs hit was misfielded by Bartlett, getting Bruns home and advancing everyone else. Mica got a base hit; later both Novak and Zach Velasquez, runner for Josh Velasquez, each scored on a wild pitch. Ponder got a two-base error while Mica got home. He scored the 13th and final run of the inning for Flatonia on a passed ball.
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BRENHAM With their offensive domination and solid defense Saturday afternoon in Game 2 of regional quarterfinal series against Bartlett, you might think Flatonia felt it had to prove something. Negative on trying to prove something according to Flatonia head coach Shawn Bruns. The Bulldogs plated 13 runs to get a very lengthy lead in the first inning and scored 10 more in the second, routing the Bartlett Bulldogs, 23-2, at Firemans Park in Brenham. Flatonia had won the opener the previous day, 8-3. I knew this would be a good series with Bartlett in last nights game and the game(s) today,
In the top of the second, Rick Luna got a leadoff hit but was thrown out at second on the fielders choice and Bartlett was held to no runs in the inning. Flatonia picked up right where they left off as the bottom of the second commenced. Venegas was walked and Bruns was hit by the pitch. The Novak single brought both home for the 15-1 lead. Josh Velasquez was hit by the pitch. Novak scored on the error; Zach Velasquez later scored on the passed ball and Mica later scored on an error. Ponder was walked and Bartlet then brought Hightower to pitch. Livian Cedillo was hit by the pitch and Rodriguez got a base hit to score Ponder. Jose Cedillo was walked and Venegas scored Livan Cedillo on ROUNDUP, Page C2
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The 2013 Modified Mens and Co-ed softball will be June 8 at the Gonzales Quadraplex. Fee is $125 plus a $10 umpire fee. Double-elimination bracket or pool play sends top two seeds to a bracket for first and second place, and the third seeds to a bracket for third and fourth place.The rules for the games are 55-minute time limit, 44 Core balls, 375 comp and a threehome run limit. The concession stand will open at 9 a.m. for breakfast, and food,drinks and snow cones will be available all day. Co-ed prizes are 15 T-shirts for first and second place; third place will receive 12 sports towels or a case of beer. Prizes are based on eight-team field for the tournament. The mens prizes are 15 T-Shirts and a bat for first; 15 T-Shirts for second and third place will be 12 sports towels or case of beer. Prizes are based on a 10-team field on the mens side. Fees can be paid with cash or money orders payable to Guerras Grill & Catering. For more information, contact Robert at 830-351-1133 or Mike at 830-263-1639.
Co-ed, men softball tourneys
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The 2013 Gonzales Apache strength and speed camp will be held June 3 to July 18, Mondays through Thursdays, from 6:307:20 a.m. and 8-8:50 a.m. at the Field house weight room. Cost is $25 if registered before June 3 and $35 after. The camp is designed to develop speed, strength, explosiveness, work capacity, footwork and agility by supervised weight training, plyo-metric training and speed development. Camp is not required for participation but recommended for the serious high school athlete. The camp is open to athletes in grades 7-12. For more information, contact coach Ricky Lock at the fieldhouse at 672-6641 or email to ricky.lock@gonzales.txed.net The Gonzales Apaches baseball program will hold its 2013 camp June 10-13 for incoming players grades 3-6 (9 -10:45 a.m.) and grades 7-9 (11-12:45 p.m.). Both sessions will be held at the high school baseball field. Cost is $30 per camper. Campers will be instructed by the Apache coaching staff on fundamentals and techniques on pitching and hitting. Campers should dress in T-Shirt, socks, cleated shoes, glove and bat. For more information, contact coach Larry Wuthrich at 672-6641. The 2013 Gonzales Lady Apache softball camp will be held June 10-11 at Lady Apache Softball Field from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for players incoming grades 3-9. Cost will be $30 per camper. T-Shirt, shorts/pants and cleat shoes should be worn; glove, bat and water should be brought. Campers will be instructed by the camp coaches on hitting, fielding and base running techniques. For more information, contact Anita Dement at the field house at 672-6641. The Lady Apaches volleyball camp will be July 22-25 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the GHS Special Events Center. The camp will be for players incoming grades 4-9 who will be taught fundamental volleyball skills and offensive/defensive team strategies. Players should dress in T-Shirts, gym shorts and gym shoes. Cost is $30 per camper. For more information, contact Anita Dement at the field house at 672-6641. The Gonzales football camp will be held July 23-25 from 9-11 a.m. at the high school practice field. The camp is for players incoming grades 1-9. The Apache coaching staff will give instruction on running, blocking, tackling, strength building, agility, quickness and special teams. Campers should dress in T-Shirts, shorts and cleated shoes. Cost will be $30 a camper. For more information, contact coach Ricky Lock at the field house at 672-6641.
Apache strength and speed camp
second. Hybner then smacked the ball practically all the way to the center-field wall, scorning Kresta and Patek. After getting at least a triple, Hybner raced the throw to home plate, earning a three-run, in-thepark home run for a 4-0 St. Paul lead. The Panthers ended the shutout in the third as Benjamin Craig reached on an error and reached third on the double by Cade Suggs. Brett Bowers hit a sacrifice to third to score Craig. East
Texas Christian got another run as St. Paul fielded Matthew Brooks ball and tried to throw Suggs out at home on the fielders choice but was not successful. St. Paul misfielded Pirtles ball and the Cardinals recovered as center fielder Hbyner threw to Morgan for the out on Brooks runner Noah Walker and quickly made the throw to Jared Markham at first for the out on Pirtle to turn the double play. In the bottom fo the third, St. Paul plated a pair of runs. Morgan got to base on an error and got to sec-
ond on the hit by McElroy. The single to center by Davis was enough to score two runs and a 6-2 lead for the Cardinals. In the fourth inning, Hybner was walked and took second on an error, followed by Hollenbach getting hit with the pitch. Hybner later scored on the passed ball and Schrade singled in Hollenbach. The Panthers turned the double play to end the inning. The Cardinals plated one more run, in the bottom of the fifth as Davis was walked, stole second and got to third on the passed
ball before scoring on the RBI single by Patek. Hybner, Hollenbach, Schrade and Morgan were chosen for the All-State Tournament team.
TAPPS 2A Baseball State Championship Waco ISD Sports Complex Shiner St. Paul 9, East Texas Christian 2 ETCA 002 000 02 4 2 StPaul 132 210 x9 8 3 ETCA:Matthew Brooks, Brandon Baker (6) and Brett Bowers. SSP: Colby Schrade and Dakota Kresta. W Schrade. L Brooks. HR SSP: Cole Hybner. 2B ETCA: Cade Suggs. SSP:Tyler Morgan
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St. Paul athletic director Dana Beal (left) and head baseball coach Cole Shiner boys basketball camp The Shiner Comanche Premium Hoops basketball camp for Franco with the TAPPS 2A state troboys entering phy (Photo by Mark Lube)
Grades 4-8, will be held June 3rd-6th (Monday-Thursday). The camp will be conducted in the afternoon from 1-2:30pm at the Shiner High School The Gonzales Junior High golf Gym. Cost of the camp will be $40.00. Early registration for camp ends May 17.Please pick up a reg- teams concluded their seasons on istration form from the school or contact Coach Noe McCarthy home turf at the District meet held at school, 361-594-3131. in Independence Park Golf Course.
GJH 8th graders claim golf crown

district champions by getting past second-place Cuero. Kolby Kifer won first-place medalist with a score of 45 and Jake Barnick was second medalist with 46. Other players on that team were Josh Haynes, Tristan Riley and Cody Oakes. The 7th boys placed third with
(Top) Cole Hybner in a footrace to home to complete an in-the-park, three-run homer. (Below) St. Paul players celebrate at a celebration for the team at St Paul High School. Shortly after arriving back in Shiner, the team rode a fire truck through downtown Shiner. (Photos by Mark Lube)
The tournament had started in Cuero but was suspended due to inclement Early registration has begun for the annual Yoakum Tom weather. Tom softball and kickball tournaments set for May 31-June 2 The 8th grade boys were crowned There will be a mens and co-ed division for the softball tour-
Tom Tom tournaments
nament while the kickball tournament, which will take place only on Friday and Saturday night, will be co-ed only. Early-bird entry fee discounts will be given for those teams who register and pay early. Through May 24, entry fees will Continued from page C1 only be $125 per team. All entry fees will jump to $150 per team after May 24. the single. Bruns flew out to left field to Spots are limited, so call Mike McCracken at 361-655-2909 score Rodriguez. Novak was walked and or 361-293-5266 now to reserve your spot or send an e-mail to Josh Velasquez hit a fly ball to third, scortexassportswriter@yahoo.com.
ROUNDUP: Brahmas, Tribe roll on

ing Jose Cedillo. Mica brought Venegas home on the base hit for the 23-1 lead. Bartlett scored once more in the top of the third. Riveria got a double and got third on a ballk. He scored on the Beyer double. In the fifth, Bartlett got two more hits but no further runs. In the first game on Friday, Flatonia took a 6-0 lead after three innings and Bartlett cut the lead in half in the bottom of the sixth. Flatonia sealed things with two runs in the top of the seventh. Marcus Mica took the win on the bump and Mitchell Mica was credited with a save. Novak was 2-for-4; Ponder hit 2-for3, three runs and a triple; Venegas hit 2-for-4; Bruns was 1-for-5; Josh Velasquez went 1-for-4 with a pair of RBIs; Marcus Mica went 1-for-4 with a double; Perez hit 1-for-4 and Jose Cedillo was 1-for-3. Hallettsville wins Battle of Brahmas The Hallettsville Brahmas moved one series closer to the state tournament as they swept East Bernard, 6-5 and 11-1 in their regional quarterfinal series last weekend. In the first game, East Bernard took a 3-1 lead after the first inning. Hallettsville drew even in the third inning with a pair of runs. East Bernard took a 5-3 lead after action in the top of the fifth and Hallettsville responded with two runs of its own. Hallettsville scored the winner in the bottom of the seventh and finished the game with 10 hits. In Game 2, Hallettsville blew open a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second with six runs, and followed up with one run in the third and two runs in the bottom of the fourth. East Bernard got a run in the top of the fourth. Hallettsville scored once more in the sixth to finish off the game and the series. The teams combined for just nine hits in the game. Shiner beats second-ranked Junction in three The Shiner Lady Comanches opened
team members River Haynes, Keaton Kuntschik, Bradley Bakken, James Loflin, Benny Gallardo, Garrett Hurley and Ryan Perez On the girls side for Gonzales s was McKenzie Caldwell and Adrian Masek. Caldwell shot a 64 to earn third medalist in the tournament.
Playoff Pairings
Softball Class 1A regional final Shiner vs Weimar. Best of three. Game 1, Friday 7:30 p.m. Game 2, Saturday, 2 p.m. Game 3, if needed, will follow Game 2. All games played at Texas State University Bobcat Softball Field, San Marcos. Baseball Class 1A regional semifinal Flatonia vs Center Point. Best of three. Game 1, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Game 2, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Game 3, if needed, Saturday, 4 p.m. All games played at Smithson Valley High School. Class 2A regional semifinal Hallettsville vs Bishop. Best of three series. Game 1, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Game 2, Saturday, 4 p.m. Game 3, if needed, after Game 2. All games will be played at Converse Judson High School.
the regional-semifinal series with Junction, earning a close 4-3 win. Junction battled back in the second game for a 7-1 win and Shiner won the deciding game, 14-7. In the first game, Shiner took a 1-0 lead after the first inning and increased the lead to 4-0 in the top of the third . Junction came back in the bottom of the third to plate three runs to stay in the game but was held in check by the Shiner defense for the rest of the game. Junction bounced back in the second game, scoring twice in the opening inning and adding one run in the third. Junction then upped its lead to 5-0 in the top of the sixth. Shiner plated its only run in the bottom of the sixth Junction put the game away with two runs in the top of the seventh. In Game 3, Shiner jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the third and added six runs in the fourth. Junction ended the shutout with a run in the bottom of the fourth and four runs in the fifth, cutting down Shiners lead 9-5. Shiner outscored Junction, 3-2, in the sixth inning and brought in two insurance runs in the top of the seventh.
Lady Brahmas headline 28-2A all-district picks

Hallettsville junior Lana Hickson was named Co-Most Valuable Player in 28-2A All-District team while fellow junior Madison Schindler was selected as Defensive MVP and their boss, Mike Mikeska, received Coach of the Year honors. The Lady Brahmas had four First-Team selections pitcher CoCo Caraway, catcher Heather Henneke, third baseman Carley Woytek and outfielder Alicia Grahmann. Outfielder Camille Grahmann was a Second Team pick, and Serena Kutac and Tara Leopold both had Honorable Mentions. Nixon-Smileys Miranda Caillo made First Team Second Baseman and Jordan Newman was Second Team Shortstop.Lady Mustangs Alena Alvarez, Savannah Martinez and Mikayla Velasquez received Honorable Mentions. Luling had first baseman Amanda Lee receive First-Team honors, with pitcher Kaci Collier, second baseman Natalia Lambert and outfield Brandy Glover made Second Team. Being awarded Honorable Mentions were Sarah Townsend, Kaitlin Wright, Megan Emmons, Jennifer and Jennifer Gonzales.
28-2A Softball All-District Co-MVP Lana Hickson, Hallettsville, jr, 2B/Pitcher ; Aileen Lundquist, Karnes City,sr, Pitcher Newcomer of the Year Kendra Pacheco, Karnes City, Fr, Catcher. Defensive MVP Madison Schindler, Hallettsville, jr, Shortstop Offensive MVP Jade Bujnoch, Schulenburg, soph, Pitcher Coach of the Year Mike Mikeska, Hallettsville First Team Pitcher CoCo Caraway, Hallettsville, fr; Ryann Boening, Poth, sr. Catcher Heather Henneke, Hallettsville, jr. 1B Amanda Lee, Luling, sr. 2B Kayla Ramirez, Karnes City, jr; Miranda Caillo, Nixon-Smiley, soph. 3B Carley Woytek, Hallettsville, soph. Shortstop Sara Walker, Schulenburg, jr. Utility Haley Wallace, Stockdale, sr. At Large Carah Havrda, Schulenburg, soph; Jurnee Jaramillo, Karnes City, jr. Outfield Alicia Grahmann, Hallettsville, jr; Kendra Valchar, Schulenburg, jr; Kalli Ferguson, Karnes City, sr; Lauren Pape, Poth, jr. Second Team Pitcher Chelsea Irwin, Stockdale, sr; Kaci Collier, Luling, fr. Catcher Allison Meyer, Schulenburg, soph; Charity Fuller, Poth, jr. 1B Callie Guentert, Schulenburg, jr. 2B Natalia Lambert, Luling, jr. 3B Lauren Coston, Stockdale, jr. Shortstop Jordan Newman, NixonSmiley, jr. Utility Morgan Urbanczyk, Poth, jr. At Large Alison Jarzombek, Poth, soph; Miranda Leal, Karnes City, soph. Outfield Camille Grahmann, Hallettsville, fr; Mariah Villareal, Karnes City, jr; Brandy Glover, Luling, fr; Katelyn Shaver, Stockdale, jr.
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Honorable Mentions Reagan Bluadu, Schulenburg, fr; Samantha Carter, Schulenburg, soph; Alena Alvarez, Nixon-Smiley, fr; Savannah Martinez, NixonSmiley, jr; Mikayla Vasquez; Alyssa Castillo, Karnes City, sr; Ashlin Liska, Karnes City, soph; Ashlee Rangel, Stockdale, jr; Payton Killian, Stockdale, soph; Sarah Townsend, Luling, fr; Kaitlin Wright, Luling, fr; Megan Emmons, Luling, jr; Jennifer Gonzales, Luling, jr; Serena Kutac, Hallettsville, jr; Tara Leopold, Hallettsville, sr; Madison Calos, Poth, fr. All-Academic (Local athletes) Hallettsville: CoCo Caraway; Heather Henneke, Tara Leopold, Alicia Grahmann, Sarah Busselman, Camile Grahmann, Megan Henke, Sierra Wallace, Paiden Pruett, Taylor Akenhead, Abby Fowlkes. Nixon-Smiley: Abby Scarbrough.
Post-Season Honors for Athletes
Yoakum boys special awards winners, not listed as shown, Ryan Kvinta and Heath Kristek (Donald Long Outstanding Athlete On and Off the Field Award),, Aaron Chumchall and Troy Macha (Barry Armstrong Bulldog Courage Memorial Award), Blake McCracken (Dennis Burek Baseball Memorial Award, Bulldog of the Year Award, Joshawa Richter Dedicated and Devoted Athlete Memorial Award), Shawn Brandt (Bulldog of the Year Award) and Willie Hights (Joshawa Richter Dedicated and Devoted Athlete Memorial Award)
Shiner Athletic Awards
Awards winners at Shiner High School, from left, are Cole Strauss (Academic Athlete Award), Evel Jones (Most Outstanding Athlete Award), Brady Cejka (Comanche Hustle Award), Meloni Berger (Comanche Hustle Award), LaNeshia Hunt (Most Outstanding Athlete Award) and Emmalie Berkovsky (Academic Athlete Award).
St. Paul High School James Muelker Scholarship award reciepient Alexa Schaefer, shown here with Viola Muelker and Gerard Janak.
Jones wins track scholarship
Shiner High Schools Evel Jones recently signed with Butler Community College in Kansas. He will be attending Butler on a Track Scholarship. His mom JoAnn Harper is on the Left and Grandmother, Helen Harper is on the right.
Flatonia Super Bulldog Awards - (Students that participate in 4 or more sports) Will Bruns, Gus Venegas, Jose Robles, Ty Ponder, Matthew Kozelsky, Abigail SchSt. Paul High School Michael Muelker Scholarship award winner Dylan Barton, acherl, Kylie Mica and Brooke Migl. (Photo courtesy Beverly Ponder) Viola Muelker and Gerard Janak
Flatonia Sports Sweetheart - Taylor Williams and Mr. Flatonia Heart Awards - Abigail Schacherl and Miguel Yoakum girls special awards winners, from left, are Sportsman - Miguel Grifaldo. (Photo courtesy Beverly Grifaldo. (Photo courtesy Beverly Ponder) Rubi Correa (Xi Upsilon Psi Award) and Amy Malik Ponder) (Lady Bulldog Courage Award)
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Gonzales plays host to more than 400 contestants

By MARK LUBE
Welcome TJHRA Participants!

finals will be the Goodies for Gallup baking contest, volleyball tournament and ribbon roping contest for parents. The finals will also be broadcast over the Internet, at the web site IHigh.com. The TJHRA will be participating in relief efforts for the victims of the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. We will be collecting clothes and donations for Oklahoma (storm victims), Dollery said. The team Texas sends to Nationals has won that competition now two years in a row. Texas has the toughest competition around . We always take an awesome team to Nationals. We have won Nationals for the last two years and really want to make it a three peat so we can retire the trophy in Texas, Dollery said. After winning three years in a row the state gets to keep the National Trophy. About seven area cowgirls and cowboys will be competing in the rodeo Miles Svoboda of Gonzales in the chute dogging and goat tying; Waelders Kade Bigbee will compete in the goat tying and also the breakaway roping; Cullen Eppright of Cost will be in the goat tying, ribbon roping and the tiedown roping; Trace Herndon of Gonzales will compete in the goat tying and breakaway roping; Yoakums Jacey Richards in the ribbon roping; McKenzie Caldwell of Gonzales will compete in the breakway roping and Costs Cierra Nash will run in the breakaway roping
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Okay, Gonzales lets rodeo. The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association state finals will be parked in town for the next several days as festivities will start Friday with the arrival of rodeo directors, Princess hopefuls and light rifle contestants. I look forward to this years rodeo, Gonzales City Manager Allen Barnes said. I had lots of fun last year and I hope lots of people attend the performances because those kids put their hearts and souls into the competition. Barnes said the TJHRA and the city of Gonzales have a mutual, good relationship with each other. They like us and we like them, he said. They are good folks to work with. Barnes encouraged Gonzales residents to welcome the contestants whenever they see them out in town and to attend a performance or two. The city will lend plenty of assistance to the rodeo. We will have as many volunteers as possible helping the rodeo with contestant registration, Barnes said. Rodeo officials said the event continues to grow. This one will be the biggest one yet, with 447 contestants and their familes, TJHRA Secretary Anne Dollery said. We have had great support from the community as Student Vice President Cullen Eppright and myself visited several local business and had great responder from them. New things for this years
TJHRA state finals schedule

9 a.m. First performance and start of 1st Go round 12 p.m. getpatched.com free advanced patching seminar in arena following first performance. 1-11 TJHRA Game room open. 3 Tug OWar Contest arena. 5:45 Grand Entry all regions, Cinch All Star team introduced (be lined up by 5:30). 6 p.m. Second Performance Jackpot at outdoor arena; Mad Goat Productions goat-roping jackpots behind arena Tuesday, May 28 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Vendor tent open. 9 a.m. Third Performance 9 a.m.-12 p.m. McCoys Photo Booth TJHRA Game room. 1-11 TJHRA Game room open. 1 Mad Goat Production, goat roping Fast Time Competition. 1 Volleyball Tournament 5:45 Grand Entry all regions (be lined up by 5:30). 6 Fourth Performance. Vote for student officer at entrance Jackpot at outdoor arena; Mad Goat Productions goat-roping jackpots behind arena. After performance. Wednesday, May, 29 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Vendor tent open. 9 a.m. Fifth performance and end of 1st Go; vote for student officers at entrance of rodeo 9 a.m.-12 p.m. McCoys Photo Booth TJHRA Game room. 1-11 TJHRA Game room open. 1 Mad Goat Production, goat roping Fast Time Competition. 1 Parent/member ribbon roping arena. 5 Rough stock riders equipment check at office; First Go awards in arena. 5 First Go awards arena. 5:45 Grand Entry all regions (be lined up by 5:30); announce 2013-14 student officers. 6 Sixth Performance and beginning of 2nd Go Round. 9 Cowboy Church in the stands with Cody Cluster, following performance Jackpot at outdoor arena; Mad Goat Productions goatroping jackpots behind arena. After performance. Thursday, May 30 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Vendor tent open. 9 a.m. Seventh Performance. 1 p.m.-11 p.m. TJHRA Game room open. 1 Mad Goats Productions goat roping finals in arena. 5:45 Grand Entry all regions (be lined up by 5:30); pink firetruck-sport your pink. 6 Eighth Performance. Jackpot at outdoor arena; Mad Goat Productions goatroping jackpots behind arena. After performance. Friday, May 31 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Vendor tent open. 9 a.m. Ninth Performance; rough stock first round awards; beginning of second round of rough stock. 1 p.m. TJHRA Board of Directors meeting Elks Lodge. 5:45 Grand Entry all regions (be lined up by 5:30). 6 Tenth Performance and end of Short Go 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Glow Dance at the main arena entrance. Wear your favorite glow-in-the-dark gear. One hour after performance Second Go awards in arena. Jackpot at outdoor arena; Mad Goat Productions goatroping jackpots behind arena. After performance. Saturday, June 1 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Vendor tent open. 10 a.m. Short Go awards. 11 Short Go Performance 6 p.m. Champions Dinner 2013 National team; State Champion awards; mandatory meeting; sign up for Nationals.
2013 Texas Junior High State Finals Rodeo Friday, May 24 Directors ,Princess and Light Rifle contestants may arrive, must arrive before midnight. Saturday, May 25 7 a.m. Contestants can start arriving with 24-hour check-in. 8:45. Princess Contest intro/impromptu/modeling/ speech/interview Sleep Inn. 9 NRA Light Rifle Contest City of Gonzales Firing Range. Sunday, May 26 8:45 Princess Contest J.B. Well J. Park Arena Horsemanship Contest. 9-1 p.m. Contestant check in Showbarn. 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Vendor tent open. 9 a.m. Light rifle contest (if not finished on Saturday) City of Gonzales Firing Range. 10:30-1 p.m. Gas for Gallup Baking contest check in at office 1 Contestants must be checked in 1-11 TJHRA Game room open 4 Contestants meeting arena all contestants attend in dress code. Sponsors, rodeo officals and rodeo personnel will be introduced, the 2013 Princess will be crowned along with regional state qualifier pictures and an egg toss with the winning team winning $50 each. 6 Church service arena with Rope and Candice Meyers. 7 Parent/member ribbon roping entries due in office 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Welcome to Gonzales Dance main arena entrance. Jackpot at outdoor arena; Mad Goat Productions goat-roping jackpots behind arena Monday, May 27 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Vendor tent open.
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From coaches reports The Gonzales Orange Minor Softball team beat the Kitchen Pride Green 14-9 on Thursday night. Orange pitcher Shelby Davis pitched a great game and scored two runs. Hope West scored two runs and started a two out 5 run rally in the third inning. Rebekah Baker capped off the third inning with a grand slam. For Kitchen Pride Green, Alicia Camarillo scored two runs. Harlee Tuch and Mallory Vara each pitched well, with Vara blasting a two run homer in the bottom of the third. Gonzales Minor SB Orange beat the Caraway Ford Black & Gold team 8-7 in the finale of the 2013 Little League season. Hayley Sample pitched a great game for the orange while slamming a double and a home run and scoring two runs. Wendy Lopez also scored a pair of runs and provided great base running. Grace Morgan drove in the game -winning RBI in the bottom of the fourth with a full count bases loaded single. Jillian Guerra and Madison Culpepper pitched well for the Caraway Ford team and Dory Gonzales scored two runs. Coach Pitch The Lindemann Fertilizer Red Sox played the GVEC Nationals on May 15. Mariah Flores and Coy LaBuhn played great defensive games in the position of catcher. The Red Sox players and fans were thrilled to see Kenyon Sanders get a great hit off of the coach. Other players to get strong hits off the coach were: Vance Lucas, Coy LaBuhn, Mariah Flores, Ryann Michalec, Rocky Gallegos, Caleb Almaguer, Noah Ramirez, and Landon Holub. Vance, Rocky, Noah, and Landon all also had great defensive plays to chalk up outs for the Red Sox. Pee Wee Baseball LeAnn Wolff, CPA Blue Jays played the Graham Land & Cattle Co Astros on Friday Damian Sanchez made a great hit and hustled to first base. Ethan Ehrig made an accurate throw from outfield fence to second base. Manuel Noyola made a fast throw from outfield fence to the infield.
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MORGANS POINT RESORT Three paddling trails on Lake Belton will be joining 52 other inland and coastal trails as official Texas Paddling Trails through an initiative launched in 1998 by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Officials from TPWD and the City of Morgans Point Resort, who partnered on the new paddling trails, will gather at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 22 at the Morgans Point Marina to dedicate the trails. The marina and nearby Rogers Park are the two official put-in sites to access the new Morgans Point Resort paddling trails. Canoers, kayakers and paddle boat enthusiasts can choose from one-hour to three-hour trips by accessing all or portions of the three lake trails. All three trails offer inspiring lake vistas, as well as views of rocky shoreline and majestic tall bluffs. The 3.6-mile Tanyard Springs and 3.9-mile Mother Neff loop paddling trails offer quiet, secluded trips, while the 4.7-mile Camp Kachina Paddling Trail provides expansive lake
Lake Belton to get three additional paddling trails
views. Fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, white and striped bass, white crappie and channel and blue catfish is a popular Lake Belton pursuit. Birders can search the skies and shoreline vegetation for a variety of songbirds, water fowl and the occasional osprey or bald eagle. The more than 12 miles of Lake Belton paddling trails are a great addition to our network of paddling trails, says Shelly Plante, TPWDs nature tourism manager. The Texas Paddling Trails program positively impacts rural communities and provides new and improved boating access to more than one mil-
lion canoers and kayakers in Texas. To learn more about the states designated paddling trails, visit the Texas Paddling Trails pages at http:// www.tpwd.state.tx.us/paddlingtrails. The Texas Paddling Trails program helps promote habitat conservation through sustainable economic development, while providing additional recreational opportunities to the public. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, kayaking participation nationwide doubled between 1998 and 2004, with sit-on-top kayaking the fastest growing segment of the sport. Canoeing also remains very strong.
Parks to celebrate National Trails Day

AUSTIN Celebrate the 21st annual National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1 by lacing up some sturdy shoes, grabbing a hiking stick and heading to a Texas State Park near you to join a guided hiking tour or hit the trails on your own. Dozens of state parks will be offering guided nature hikes from short, family-friendly hikes geared toward beginners to more strenuous treks of up to seven miles through a variety of habitat ranging from beaches and woodlands to canyons and desert. National Trails Day is a great time to showcase the beauty and diversity of the trail systems in our more than 90 state parks, says Karen Blizzard, assistant director of Interpretive Services for Texas State Parks. Spending time on the trail, whether hiking, biking, or nature viewing, provides happy memories, good health, escape from stress and cherished time with friends and family. Stewardship and volunteering also are a big part of National Trails Day, and we encourage everyone to get involved with trail maintenance and volunteer projects at state parks near them. Most of the National Trails Day state park events are at no extra charge, but regular Texas State Park entrance fees will apply. As always, children ages 12 and younger receive free park admission. To check park fees that apply to your favorite state park, visit: www.texasstateparks.org. For a complete list, visit: http://www.tpwd.state. tx.us/calendar/nationaltrails-day
Area Freshwater Fishing Report

Hill Country Region BUCHANANWater murky; 71 75 degrees; 27.40 low. Black bass are good on white/chartreuse spinnerbaits, watermelon topwaters, and green pumpkin Whacky Sticks with chartreuse tails along lake points in 812 feet at first light. Striped bass are fair on topwaters and RatL Traps, and drifting live bait on the surface in 2030 feet near the Lighthouse. White bass are fair trolling Shad Raps and jigging Pirk Minnows and Tiny Traps over rock piles in 20 30 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and watermelon tube jigs over brush piles in 12 feet. Channel catfish are good on live bait and cut bait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with goldfish and minnows. CANYON LAKEWater clear; 7175 degrees; 9.80 low. Black bass are fair on tomato red JDC grubs, watermelon red Whacky Sticks, and Texas rigged watermelon red finesse worms along bluff ledges in 816 feet. Striped bass are fair on silver spoons and 1oz. Pirk Minnows in 30 feet. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are good on root beer/ green JDC curl tailed grubs and craws and smoke/red tubes on ball jigheads in 10 feet on main lake points and ledges. Crappie are good on pink tube jigs and live minnows upriver around submerged brush piles over break lines. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with live bait. GRANGERWater stained; 7074 degrees; 0.37 high. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair on Rat LTraps around shallow main lake roadbeds. Crappie are fair on marabou jigs in 412 feet. Blue catfish are good on shad and prepared bait in 415 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live bait upriver. LBJ Water clear; 7175 degrees; 0.42 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon red JDC SkipNPop topwaters, watermelon Curbs Erratic jigs, and weightless green pumpkin Texas rigged Whacky Sticks along break lines of flats in 610 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles in 15 feet. Channel catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait. TRAVISWater clear; 7276 degrees; 52.76 low. Black bass are good on chartreuse RatLTraps, watermelon worms, and smoke grubs in 824 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on Lil Fishies and minnows in 2030 feet. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs in 1020 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on minnows and shrimp in 2035 feet. Yellow catfish are slow. WALTER E. LONG Water lightly stained. Black bass are good on shad and small spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow. South Texas Plains Region BRAUNIG Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits near the dam. Striped bass are good on liver and perch off points. Redfish are fair on tilapia, crawfish, and silver spoons. Channel and blue catfish are fair on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the dam. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are good on spoons and striper jigs between the dam and the crappie wall. Redfish are fair on live perch, tilapia, and crawfish near the power lines. Channel catfish are very good on liver, shrimp, and shad. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON Water clear; 7377 degrees; 19.92 low. Black bass are good on watermelon deep running crankbaits and white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Drum are fair on nightcrawlers and spoons. Channel and blue catfish are good on punchbait. Yellow catfish are fair on cut bait. COLETO CREEK Water clear; 2.01 low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and RatLTraps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch. FALCON Water murky; 7377 degrees; 39.03 low. Black bass are good on shallow running crankbaits in 1012 feet. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on liver, cut bait, stinkbait, and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not. Gulf Coast Region NORTH SABINE Trout are fair to good on the Louisiana shoreline on topwaters and Corkies. Flounder are fair on jigs tipped with shrimp around marsh drains. Redfish are good in the marsh on SkitterWalks and Stanley Ribbits. SOUTH SABINETrout are fair to good under birds and around slicks on plastics. Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Trout are fair to good at the jetty on live shrimp and plastics. BOLIVARTrout are fair to good on the south shoreline on plastics and Crazy Croakers. Black drum, sand trout and redfish are good at Rollover Pass. TRINITY BAYTrout are good for drifters working pods of shad and mullet on Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Trout are fair to good on the shell along the east shoreline on Corkies. EAST GALVESTON BAYTrout are good on the south shoreline on Catch 5s, MirrOlures and Catch 2000s. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp. Trout are good on the reefs on live shrimp. WEST GALVESTON BAY Bull redfish are good on the beachfront on live bait. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Trout are showing in the surf when the wind allows. TEXAS CITYTrout are fair to good on Dollar Reef on live shrimp and croakers. Redfish are fair in Moses Lake on mullet and shrimp. FREEPORTTrout are fair to good at San Luis Pass on shrimp. Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christmas Bay. Trout and redfish are good at the jetties on live shrimp and finger mullet. Bull redfish are good on the beach. EAST MATAGORDA BAYTrout are fair to good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on crabs and mullet. Trout are good on the east end of the bay while wading the reefs. WEST MATAGORDA BAYRedfish are fair to good on the edge of Oyster Lake on shrimp and crabs. Trout are fair on shell and grass on soft plastics. Redfish are fair to good at Shell Island on live shrimp. PORT OCONNORTrout and redfish are good on topwaters over sand and grass in the guts in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. Trout are good at the jetty on live shrimp. ROCKPORTRedfish are good on the Estes Flats on topwaters and live shrimp. Trout are fair to good in the guts and channels on freelined shrimp. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. PORT ARANSASTrout are fair to good on live shrimp while working potholes on the flats. Redfish are fair to good at East Flats and around Dagger Island on shrimp and crabs. Trout, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. CORPUS CHRISTITrout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp and Gulps. Trout are good on topwaters in Oso Bay. BAFFIN BAYTrout are good at night in the Land Cut on live shrimp. Redfish are fair to good in the grass on the King Ranch shoreline on small topwaters. Trout are good on the upper end of the Laguna on Gambler Flappin Shad and Corkies. PORT MANSFIELDTrout are good on Corkies around sand and grass and at the Saucer. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes and while anchored with natural baits at East Cut. SOUTH PADRETrout are good around the spoil islands, channel edges and color changes on DOA Shrimp and live shrimp. Redfish are fair while drifting sand and grass on Gulps and live shrimp under a popping cork. PORT ISABELTrout and redfish are fair to good on the flats on live shrimp. Redfish are fair to good in South Bay on topwaters. Snook are good in the channel and on the edge of the flats.
The new Marine Investigations Unit will focus on areas like boat theft. (TPWD Photo)
AUSTIN Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments Law Enforcement Division has formed a new Marine Investigations Unit made up of Texas game wardens who will work to combat boat theft, personal watercraft theft and related fraud. The new unit, part of the Law Enforcement Divisions Special Operations section, will operate on a statewide basis. The nine game wardens assigned to the new unit met together for the first time earlier this week for initial training and equipment issuance. While all 532 Texas game wardens handle boat and personal watercraft theft as part of their routine duties, we believe this new unit will help TPWD better focus on these high dollar crimes, said Chief of Special Operations Grahame Jones. Not only are we interested in apprehending thieves and recovering stolen boats, we think the new unit will be able to proactively prevent some offenses.
New unit to focus on marine investigations

The wardens assigned to the new unit will be the regional contacts for all marine theft, tax fraud, and title fraud investigations, said Capt. Greg Williford, who will supervise the new unit along with Sgt. Ned Nichols. Williford said all wardens will continue working these types of investigations, but will be passing on intelligence to the new unit and otherwise working with the wardens assigned to the unit. TPWD handles $47 million a year in boat registration fees, Williford said. Unfortunately, its pretty tempting for boat owners or thieves to try to dodge registration fees or otherwise commit fraud. And when it comes to boat theft, Texas always ranks in the top three states nation-wide. There is only a 10 percent recovery rate compared with roughly 70 percent in vehicle theft. With this new unit, we want to get that boat recovery percentage heading upward in Texas.
By TPWD Law Enforcement Division region, the wardens assigned to the new unit (and their office telephone number) include: Region I Ryan Hunter 806683-6207 Region II Mike Stephens 214632-6107 Clint Borchardt 817343-8812 Region III Turk Jones 254-5344212 Tracy Large 830-6606553 Region IV Alan Biggerstaff 979412-3101 Robbie Smith 409658-4446 Region V Derek Reeder 361-7277051 Michael McCall 830660-9447 Anyone with any information regarding boat theft or boat registration fraud in Texas is urged to call the 24hour Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-792-4263.
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