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outlined how the district can make moves to address moderately fast student growth which will become acute within a decade without major expansion of virtually every campus. Strozier told trustees that one option would be to add additional classrooms, particularly at the districts East Avenue Primary and Gonzales Elementary campuses, to accomodate the growth but

From somber memorials to famous fish frys, residents around the region took time Monday to recognize those who have sacrificed all in defense of our freedoms. See Page A3.

Wade Bowen will be the featured performer along with The Majestics during this weekends 85th annual Tom Tom Festival in Yoakum. See Page B1.

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even that measure would strain the districts resources. Under the option to turn the old H-E-B building into an early childhood center, the district would be able to shift those programs away from East Avenue and return second graders to that campus from GE, leaving the district with two grade levels per elementary camGISD, Page A9

Law officers, Shiner ISD learn lessons from drill

By DAVE MUNDY
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Dept. created the scenario and invited personnel from several adjoining agencies to join them in learning the difficulty of clearing a school-shooting situation safely and quickly. The concept started from Columbine (Colo. shooting in 1999), Shiner Police assistant chief Brian Berkman explained to officers gathered at the Shiner Police office before the drill kicked off. At Columbine, the first responders waited on the SWAT team while shooting was going on inside the building. Were doing this so we can feel confident that we can go in as first responders on a scene and not have to wait. Officers from Shiner, Yoakum, the Lavaca Co. SherDRILL, Page A10

SHINER As lawmen closed on his hiding place in the girls restroom at Shiner High School, the man they were hunting suddenly burst into the open, exclaiming, I cant go back to jail! I cant go back to jail! He said it with a big grin, because its certain hell be going back to jail; after all, he spends a lot of time putting people behind bars. The Shiner school campus was the scene of a drill Thursday afternoon involving lawmen from Lavaca County and other jurisdictions learning how to respond to a scenario which has, unfortunately, become all too familiar to the public Perpetrator Will Franklin backs from his hiding spot as he is covered by Shiner Police assistant chief Brian Berkman and Lavaca County Sheriffs Deputies Jimmie Heiman and these days: a school-related Sgt. Mike Buchanek during Thursdays shooter drill at Shiner High School. (Photo by Dave shooting. The Shiner school district and Shiner Police Mundy)

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The senior Classes of 2013 from three area high schools received their diplomas Friday. Above left, Mason Matias delivers the valedictory address at St. Paul High School. (Photo by Mark Lube) At left, Moulton High Schools Class of 2013 received a farewell address from foreigne exchange student Ann Claire Bakker of Holland. (Photo courtesy Photos by Lori Raabe) Above, there was a mixture of tears and expressions of joy for the graduates of Nixon-Smiley High School (Photo by Dave Mundy) More graduation photos on Page A12.

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Smiley reviews tower lease

SMILEY The Smiley City Council held its regular monthly meeting on May 16 to discuss an amendment to its water tower lease with AT&T, which involves installation of upgraded telecommunications equipment and increases the amount of yearly lease income. After review of the lease, the council approved the amended lease with AT&T that will see the installation of additional advanced equipment on the citys water tower in the form of one microwave dish and two satellite towers. The new equipment installed on the water tower will help to improve cellular and wireless internet capabilities within the Smiley area. They are going to redo much of the wiring, said Mayor Ellis Villasana of the equipment upgrade by AT&T. They are going to put newer equipment in.

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They are going to do away with a lot of the old wiring and go pretty much wireless from what it looks like. The lease amendment also increased the annual amount of payment that AT&T pays to the city for use of the water tower. Due to the change and increase of more advanced equipment to be used, the annual lease payment from AT&T has now increased from $12,00 per year to nearly 20,000 per year. As the school year draws to a close, students (and staff) get a chance to relax a little and celebrate another successful academic year. Students at Gonzales Elementary took time out this week for a fast-paced game of Pin Knockout, while students at North Avenue enjoyed a morning of activities, races and water slides at Apache Field Friday. (Photos by Mark Lube)

The renovation of the county annex building in Nixon was a topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Gonzales County Commissioners Court held Tuesday morning. The court approved a construction proposal for the project with William Hodge Construction. Precinct 4 Commissioner Bud Wuest told the court that some minor changes needed to be made to the original renovation plan. The project is currently coming in at a cost of $19,143 and Wuest said the new changes would likely push that price over

the $20,000 limit the court had previously set. The court voted to allow for the changes and to authorize Wuest and County Judge David Bird to approve for any extra costs at their discretion. In other business, the court: Authorized county auditor Becky Weston to apply for a credit card issued through the State of Texas. Approved the Gonzales County Historical Commission Executive Committees recommendation of Tim Gescheidle as architect of record for the old Gonzales County Jail Restoration Project. Approved Tim Gescheidle as architect for feasibility study for Family

Dollar building. Approved the deputation of Mitchell Bennett for the Gonzales County Sheriff s Department. Received a gift of 59 loads of gravel from E.O.G. for County Road 219 in Precinct 4. Received a gift of 30 loads of gravel from E.O.G. for County Road 214 in Precinct 4. Received a gift of 47 loads of gravel from E.O.G. for County Road 329 in Precinct 4. Received a gift of 30 loads of gravel from Forrest Oil for County Road 123 in Precinct 4. Received a gift of 55 loads of gravel from Forrest Oil for County Road 133 in Precinct 4.

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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com The Good Ole Boys Band will be playing great traditional country dance music at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, on June 2, 3-6:30 PM. Kitchen/doors at 2 PM. $7 donation. Always smoke free and open to the public. Reservations available for 2 plus tables. Info 830-3039903/379-9260. The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Have a legal question? A lawyer from Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid will be at the Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, near downtown Gonzales, on Wednesday, June 5, 4 to 7 pm. Gonzales Young Farmers will host a Fifth Sunday Barbecue to Go on Sunday, June 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Orders can be picked up at the old show barn at Independence Park. Pre-sale orders only will be taken through June 22. Whole briskets will be $45, half-briskets $25, whole pork loin $35, half pork loins $20, and pork ribs $25. Contact Ken Hedrick at 830-857-5332, Kenneth Fink at 830-857-6355 or any Young Farmers member. Gonzales Public Library will launch its Summer Reading Program starting Monday, June 3 for children ages 3 through 6th grade. The program runs through July 12. Children will be tasked with reading 12 books during the course of the program. A ceremony will be held Monday, July 15 under the trees at the Library to reward the readers will a certificate and a bag of goodies. For details, contact the library at 672-6315. Gonzales County members of the Texas Nationalist Movement will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at Cafe on the Square, 511 St. Joseph St. in Gonzales. Membership pins will be presented to new members, and there will be discussion on manning TNM booths at the upcoming Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series and the Luling Watermelon Thump. Visitors from Gonzales, Caldwell, Lavaca, Guadalupe and DeWitt counties are welcome. For more information, email Gonzales@texasnationalist.com 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.

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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 Come and Speak It! Toastmaters will host an open house from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 in the Community Room of the Gonzales County Farm Bureau office. You are encouraged to stop by and hear about being a Toastmaster. Refreshments will be served. Toastmasters clubs are designed to help members become better speakers and listeners in a supportive atmosphere. For more information contact Gerri Lawing at 830-857-1207 or G.K. Willmann at 830-857-1109. The Luling Foundation will host its annual Farm Camp July 15-19 for children in grades 1-4. Cost is $100 for an entire week, $25 per day or $35 for drop-ins (unregistered). The day camp will focus on agriculture education, farm field trips, fishing, crafts, games and more. For details, contact Bonnie Dredla at 830-8752438 or lulingfoundation@sbcglobal.net. The annual Gonzales Learning & Career Center Family Feud is cheduled starting at 8:30 a.m. July 13 at First Lutheran Church, Gonzales. Entry fee is $200 per team. Teams will consist of five players and an alternate. The field is limited to 10 teams. For details or to sign up, contact GLCC at 830672-8291, text to 830-719-4522 or e-mail glcc@ gvec.net. Summer Camp at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center is the perfect place for your kids to have fun while learning about nature and the great outdoors. Age-appropriate one and two week sessions are being offered for kids in Grades K through 5. Additionally, a one-week Hunters Education Certification Course is being offered for kids aged 9 to 12 which will be taught by certified instructors from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. For more information, call 830-379-7652 or visit our website www.seguinolc.org. Registration forms are available for download. The Guadalupe Valley CattleWomen are announcing they are awarding a $500 scholarship for a Junior or Senior college student that is majoring in Agriculture. Please submit a resume and class schedule before July 1, 2013 to Ethel Rochester 4505 CR 289 Gonzales, Texas 78629.

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Bluebonnet Trails IDD Gonzales County Association will host a barbecue pork ribs sale Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gonzales Community Health Center, 228 St. George St. in Gonzales. Ribs will be $25 per slab and prepared by Ken Hedrick. For details or to purchase tickets contact Bluebonnet Community Services at 830-672-2212. Starting this month, the public is invited to attend Summer Saturdays at Fair Street hosted by the Gonzales Master Gardeners. The summer program will be held on the third Saturday of each month from May through August at 9:30 a.m. at the Fair Street Building, 623 Fair Street, Gonzales. The Master Gardeners will provide coffee along with a short educational presentation. After the presentation, the Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and visit about gardening related topics. The topic that will be presented on Saturday, May 18th will be Plant Propagation. A Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Laurel Ridge Antiques, 827 St. Joseph in Gonzales. Fresh vegetables and eggs, gluten-free mixes and products and other locallyproduced 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.

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Memorial Day observances were held in a number of communities around the area on Sunday, including Shiner and Gonzales. The Shiner Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Memorial Day ceremonies at Green Dickson Park, with Boy Scout Troop 231 members participating in a flag folding ceremony and aiding in the laying of wreaths from a dozen community organizations and veterans groups. Shiner Police officer Claudio Elias, a combat medic in Iraq and immigrant citizen originally from Brazil, gave the keynote address. Members of Gonzales VFW Post 4817, below and right, spent the day hosting their annual Fish Fry fund-raiser.

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In Our View Summer fun? Come and Take It!

About this time every year, some folks begin griping about the lack of things to do or about any number of other things either going on in town (or not going on). We have a message for those folks: open your eyes! There is a wealth of fun out there: all you have to do is Come and Take It! Little League baseball and softball are wrapping up, but the summer doesnt end for kids with the final pitch. There are still tons of activities available to kids in and around the Gonzales area. Seats are still available for Saturdays final go-round in the Texas Junior High School Roado Association state finals at JB Wells Park; go watch the states best young cowboys and cowgirls go at it! Action starts at 10 a.m. Saturday. Consider getting them involved in the Crystal Theatres Summer Workshop series to learn all about the world of live theater; its a great way to help develop self-confidence and who knows, maybe the next Denzell Washington lives in your house! A number of summer athletic camps are scheduled by area schools to hone youngsters skills in several different sports including football, baseball, softball and basketball. Several other community events are coming up to keep kids AND adults entertained. The Main Street Summer Concert Series every Friday in June in Gonzales is free. Theres also the 85th Annual Tom Tom Festival in Yoakum, the Shiner Summer Songwriters Showcase at Howards in Shiner, Juneteenth observations in Gonzales, and at the end of the month the Watermelon Thump lights up the last weekend in June. If you have a green thumb or want to acquire one check in with the Gonzales Master Gardeners, who host their Summer Saturdays at Fair Street the third Saturday of each month through August at 9:30 a.m. at the Fair Street Building. And there are even more events going on with area churches, civic organizations and youth groups. Point is, the fun is there all you have to do is Come and Take It.

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It appears that I must be an enemy of the state as defined by the Obama Administration. As the former president of the San Antonio Tea Party and the current president of a 501c4 nonprofit group, and as a conservative opinion writer and blogger, I must be on their watch list. I was president of the San Antonio Tea Party when we received a lengthy questionnaire from the now famous Cincinnati IRS office. However, cover letter came from Ogden, UT. The recent congressional hearings have shown that a counselor in President Obamas office was aware of the overreaching behavior. During the House Committee hearing on Wednesday, May 22, former IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman said he would not take personal responsibility for the creation of a list that was used to subject Tea Party and other groups to excessive scrutiny. And he provided few new explanations for why he did not notify Congress about the program despite learning about it in May 2012. The IRS behavior indeed had a chilling effect on many Tea Party participants who were fearful of the IRS audits or punitive actions. Some leaders of the SA Tea Party were almost paralyzed with fear of the IRS. In that vein, the IRS minimized, by intent or not, conservative grass-roots participation during the 2012 election season. I must ask myself if I am under further scrutiny since I am president of the South Texas Alliance for Progress, a conservative nonprofit group that informs and educates voters about local issues. I also a conservative opinion blogger and writer, and I have watched with interest how the Justice Department has targeted reporters as co-conspirators for doing their job. Court documents recently revealed that Justice Department had seized the records of several Fox News phone lines as part

Becoming an enemy of the state

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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.

of a leak investigation, and according to one source, even matched the home phone number of a reporters parents. There was also a court-approved search warrant for Fox News correspondent James Rosens personal emails. In the affidavit seeking that warrant, an FBI agent called Rosen a likely criminal co-conspirator, citing a wartime law called the Espionage Act. Besides the Fox news reporters records, the Justice Department also issued a subpoena for the AP phone records of five reporters cellphones, three home phones, and two fax lines. David Schulz, the chief lawyer for the AP, said the subpoenas also covered the records for 21 phone lines in five AP office lines including one for a dead phone line at office in Washington. The phone lines at four other offices where about 100 reporters worked were also covered by the subpoenas. Through all of this, and the Benghazi cover-up too, President Obama denies any knowledge, and thus responsibility, for his Administrations actions. As an outspoken conservative who expresses his opinions regularly on Facebook, in e-mails, on the phone, in public, in editorial columns, and who has been and is currently president of a conservative organization, I must ask myself if I am still protected by the U.S. Constitution under this current president.

The medias Tea Party moment

Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.

Rarely has the White House briefing room so resembled the main ballroom at a meeting he onzales annon of the Conservative Political Action ConferBOARD OF DIRECTORS ence. Billy Bob Low Chairman After news broke of a sweeping Justice DeRandy Robinson, Vice Chairman partment subpoena of The Associated Press Mary Lou Philippus, Secretary telephone records, White House press secreMyrna McLeroy Alice Hermann tary Jay Carney didnt so much have to deal with querulous reporters pressing him on all Dave Mundy - Editor & fronts. He had to deal with citizens bristling General Manager manager@gonzalescannon.com with anger over perceived encroachments on their rights by an overweening government. Cedric Iglehart - News Editor The reaction to the seizure of records on region@gonzalescannon.com newseditor@gonzalescannon.com 20 office and personal lines of AP staff is another reminder, if we needed one, that what Debbie Toliver - Advertising Director the press cares about most is itself. advertising@gonzalescannon.com The New York Times sniffed at the InterDorothy Gast - Business Manager nal Revenue Service scandal. It didnt even dot@gonzalescannon.com put the initial story on the front page. But the Mark Lube - Sports Editor paper rebuked the Obama administration for sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com the AP subpoena in an editorial titled Spying on The Associated Press: The adminisSanya Harkey - Circulation/Classifieds subscriptions@gonzalescannon.com tration has a chilling zeal for investigating leaks and is trying to frighten off whistleLetters to the Editor blowers. letters@gonzalescannon.com It sounds like the Times should go back THE GONZALES CANNON (USPS 001-390) is published weekly each Thursday by Gonzales and read President Barack Obamas recent Cannon Inc., 618 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, TX commencement address at Ohio State Uni78629. Periodicals Postage Paid at Gonzales, TX 78629. A one year subscription costs $22 in Gonza- versity, where he lamented that the students les County, $24 for out-of-county, and $30 for out- have been hearing warnings that government of-state. is nothing more than some separate, sinister POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Gonzales Cannon, PO Box E, Gonzales, TX 78629. entity and that tyranny is always lurking An erroneous reflection upon the charactor, stand- just around the corner. ing or reputation of any firm, person or corporation, Yes, why cant all the journalists hyped which appears in the columns of this newspaper will be corrected upon due notice given to the publication up about the AP subpoena simply put more at The Gonzales Cannon office. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: (830) 672-7100. Fax: (830) trust in the good intentions of their own gov672-7111. Website:www.gonzalescannon.com. ernment? Appealing for calm, Carney said the president believes in an unfettered ability to pursue investigative journalism, but that there 2013 should be balance. The implicit reaction of journalists was: Balance? Dont give us any stinkin balance. Give us our rights. In this, the reporters exhibited a healthy impulse toward vigilance about liberty. The phrase chilling effect has been bandied

about often. A chill comes not necessarily from what government is doing to you, but from what it might do to you. On top of everything else, it is the principle of the thing -an infringement, or even a potential infringement, on the constitutional rights of even a handful of reporters is an affront to all. There are lots of people who share this way of thinking about rights and government. Some of them gather every year at places like CPAC and the National Rifle Association annual convention. Scorn was heaped on the NRA for opposing new gun rules out of the very same logic that compels reporters to react so strongly against the AP subpoena. The NRA will not abide an infringement of anyones legitimate right to bear arms, and it fears what could come of enhanced state power. Like the reporters, it casts a jaundiced eye on the reassurances of government. What they are to the First Amendment, it is to the Second. Journalists should learn from this moment. Maybe they should stop rolling their eyes when the likes of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz talk of the Constitution. Maybe they should credit the skepticism about government of the tea party, which was right in its early complaints about the IRS. Maybe, after nearly five years, they should invest the phrase adversarial press with true meaning. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.

Sometimes you just have to ask the question. Boy Scouts of America last week voted to allow openly gay youngsters to join the organization. They will still require adult leaders to be not openly gay. Im 100 percent in favor of the latter half of that policy. Its the first part thats a little confusing for me, because unless I miss my guess, its illegal to engage in sex with a minor even if both parties are minors. So how does a 7-year-old know whether or not he is gay without ever having had sex? I remember being 7 years old. I cant say I remember having much inclination one way or another Dances with about my sexuality ... Chihuahuas although I remember knowing for a certain fact that all girls General were really Manager creepy. Except for Cheryl Evans, she was okay because she could punch as hard as any of the boys, and she liked lizards. Does that mean I was gay? Best I remember, girls were still creepy when I was 8. And 9. And 10. And 11. During all those years, just about the only people I hung out with were boys. We concentrated on doing manly activities, in a manly fashion, the way men do. Does that mean I, we, were gay? Im confused. Then along about the age of 12 or so, girls started getting a lot less creepy. It became neat to stand near them and it was no longer humiliating to be seen in the same company with them. I remember getting into a fistfight over the affections of one Cindy Ivey, although now that I think about it I dont think either myself or Robert Stein actually approached Cindy on the matter. I think we were debating who had the right to get turned down first. Sometime over the next several years, Ill admit I and a girl my own age broke Texas law. Im pretty sure at that point I became fully aware of my sexuality, and Im 99.5 percent certain at that point I was straight, even if I had been gay before. Years later, I got married and stopped having sex entirely. I guess that means Im straight with an asterisk now. But the issue is more than just curious, and needs to be looked at without my dry levity. Its disturbing. I certainly wont claim a spot atop any pedestal of morality, but on the issue of gay students Im going to have to come down hard on the side of those who oppose what is effectively the brainwashing of youth about sexuality. The activist homosexual movement in this country has been highly successful at implementing its agenda in public education, and the Boy Scouts of Americas decision is simply yet another indication that recruiting is the goal. It is every bit as alarming as having seen the Girl Scouts pass out handbooks on mutual selfstimulation a couple of years ago at a national conference. Its one thing to accept homosexuals, bisexuals, trisexuals, metrosexuals or transsexuals who are adults; those people have every right under the sun to live the lifestyle they want to live and I will passionately fight to defend that right. Its another matter entirely to attempt to force that sexual acclimatization on children who rightly should not even be aware that there IS a difference. Most importantly, it is fundamentally, morally wrong to attempt to use government to override the natural, inherent rights of a parent to instruct their children as they see fit. Parents have the right to instruct their children that homosexuality is morally wrong, and government has no authority whatsoever to attempt to override that right. The gay-rights crowd insists that homosexuality is a biological trait, that many people are born gay. There may be some genetic evidence out there to indicate that certain genes can create a tendency, but I have my doubts; how would those genetic traits get passed from one generation to another among people who are born gay? The clearer evidence is that our more permissive society is more accepting of the choice of sexual lifestyles of all types than it once was, and perhaps driven by factors too numerous to list here, more people are sampling those alternative lifestyles and choosing to follow them these days. Theres nothing wrong with that. But lets let other peoples kids make their own decisions once theyre adults. For now, lets let them be kids. Even those creepy girls.

How, exactly, do you know a Boy Scout is gay?

Dave Mundy

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An Editorial View

Perspectives
This is an edited transcript of an interview with political analyst Jay Yates heard on the News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: Were happy to welcome Jay Yates back to the program. He has extensive experience in Texas state government. He was the legal counsel for State Senator Dan Patrick, the chief of staff for State Representative Joe Crabb, and is currently an attorney for Bracewell and Giuliani. Jay and I ran against each other in a state rep primary and thats how we became friends. He and I can start a discussion at sunset and still be talking the next morning. Yates: Thanks for having me here Herman. Brune: Jay, I have a concept that bothers me. When I bring it up to other folks its received with blank stares. So here it is: We have the Declaration of Independence. Then we have the Constitution. The Constitution tells us how were going to fulfill the Declaration of Independence. Is that correct? Yates: Thats correct. Brune: Okay, one of the key phrases in the Declaration of Independence that everyone recognizes is that all men are created equal and well interpret that to mean all people are created equal. Is that correct? Yates: Thats correct. Brune: Then why do we have laws pandering to special interest groups according to gender and race? Why do we have affirmative action, hate crimes, womens rights, gay pride, etc.? If we operate on the premise that all people are equal, then laws giving special interest groups rights that other folks dont have are wrong-headed and divisive. One person shouldnt have a set of rights above another person if we really believe all people are equal. Yates: That true. James Madison, who was a major author of the Constitution, spoke of factions. If you read the Federalist Papers, during Madisons time special interest groups were known as factions. And yes, it is disturbing that laws now codify various factions. But, since were being theoretical consider that all laws discriminate. A law that says only doctors may write prescriptions discriminates against the rest of us who cant write prescriptions. If you

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Looking Down from the Saddle
Herman Brune
servative viewpoint, weve been around the block and have witnessed the end result. But, this is the nature of the industry. Thats what governments do and thats one reason you and I are against big government because at some point it becomes unmanageable. Were seeing that now with the IRS scandal. Paul Ryan had an interesting line. He said that when he was running for vice-president they were running against increasing the size of government. Now, were seeing big government in practice. Brune: Again, maybe there are social programs that began with good intentions. But, for what has transpired Im beginning to wonder. Everyone is so engrained with civil rights being a good thing, but I cant help question why we need them if all people are equal. My daughter made a point. She asked, Dad, you talk like a rural redneck Texan born in the 50s and raised understanding all the nuances of discrimination. But, you treat people fairly and openly. Thats confusing. My answer to her was that I treat all people equal until they behave in a manner that stereotypes or classifies them as someone that wants special privileges. Yates: What did she say? Brune: She just gave me a blank stare. Yates: (laughs) There may be a language problem defining civil rights. I think we can agree that as long as laws clarify that all people are equal were okay. As long as laws say all citizens may vote and go to school were probably in agreement that civil rights arent bad. We can probably even agree that allowing Mennonites and Amish to opt out of military service as a religious exemption isnt bad. But when there are classes that may sue and get damages because they are somehow aggrieved through class struggle that is problematic. It makes an industry of people that may make their living from being aggrieved. Brune: My problem is that the American people are divided. That must stop! But how do you swing society back to the right after three or four generations of leftward drift? This interview will be continued in next weeks Looking Down from the Saddle.

Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.

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Where is the neighborhood pride?
Dear Editor, A question arises in me as to what happened to the new law about vacant lots being clean, neighborhoods too if you know what I mean. As I drive around I see couches dumped, lots unclean. Dont make a law if you dont enforce it. Keep to your guns or retract it from the books. It makes the city council and the city look helpless to enforce what it means. Now its sad to say, but these conditions reside in poverty neighborhoods and its not hidden from sight. I wish to present one question: Youre proud of the President chosen this time? I would think it would reflect in your neighborhood and your life. Was what Brother King did in the past not enough? These men fought for you and are fighting for you now. Let it sparkle in your everyday life. Laura Maiorka Gonzales

have a law that says podiatrist may work on peoples feet, youll have folks asking whether that includes the ankle. Another for instance is that you must wait until youre 16 to get a drivers license. So, this shows that all laws must discriminate at some level. Now, making that broad assertion it allows lawmakers to consider and create a broad spectrum of classifications for people whether racial, gender-based, handicapped or whatever. One of the classes created while I worked at the state legislature was a law prohibiting harassment of umpires or referees at childrens ballgames. There is no law protecting other spectators or parents. Brune: Hollering at the umpire is part of the game. Thats a job hazard. Yates: Yes, well its insidious; it is perverse that legislatures and administrations do this all the time. They create special interests or factions and codify them with discriminatory laws. I mean youre on to it Herman. Thats why you get blank stares. Thats what government does. Brune: My problem is that when society behaves as if one group should have special rights over another, weve lent ourselves to be divided across those lines by manipulative politicians. Yates: Herman, youre probably a member of eight or 10 special interest groups and dont know it. Brune: My point is that when society accepts policies that divide us as a people, it allows the leftists a tool to implement socialistic trends. One example is LBJs Great Society. It was supposedly in the name of Civil Rights, but now weve realized through LBJs own quotes that it was a divisive maneuver to capture the black voting bloc. To me, that throws a dark shadow on the notion of civil rights. Yates: Theres some debate as to whether programs like the Great Society started with good intentions. From a con-

Legislative champions of the First Amendment

Guest Commentary Donnis Baggett
plenty of money to pay lawyers. SLAPP suits are designed to intimidate and stifle those who dare to exercise their First Amendment rights. Thanks to the 2011 law, however, it was finally possible for a David Q. Citizen with meager resources to defend himself against a SLAPP suit filed by a deep-pocketed Goliath. Unfortunately, an appeals court ruled that the 2011 law did not include certain appeal rights for David. If a judge ruled against Davids motion to dismiss Goliaths suit early in the process, David could very quickly find himself bankrupted by the expensive discovery process following that denial. The legal tweak pushed through the 2013 session by Hunter and Ellis makes it crystal clear that David does, indeed, have a right to appeal, thereby stopping the discovery process until the motion is heard on appeal. It is a major victory for those who believe the quality of justice shouldnt be determined by the depth of ones pocketbook. Another measure championed by Ellis and Hunter makes it clear that a government officials use of his private electronic device for messages regarding public business does not allow him to hide those messages from public scrutiny. In recent years, a number of local officials across Texas have maintained that their government-related messages are no business of the public so long as the official uses his private device to send or receive them. Texas attorneys general have consistently ruled against that strained and arrogant line of reasoning, but officials continue to try to evade Texas open records laws anyway. Once signed by the governor, the law will establish in black and white that citizens do indeed have the right to access these electronic messages about the publics business. There should be no doubt going forward that if a public official is discussing public business in cyberspace, those messages are, yes, public regardless of whether theyre transmitted on the officials government computer or his personal e-tablet. The third bill enhances public discourse by establishing clear and fair rules for prompt corrections by publishers. Until now, there was no established legal framework for a citizen to request a correction, nor were there guidelines for publishers to follow in addressing that request. The new law establishes clear processes and deadlines, which will result in the record

When the dust settles from another hard-fought legislative session, the people of Texas will have a clearer picture of current events in the Lone Star State, thanks to the hard work and determination of two Texas statesmen one Republican, one Democrat. Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, and Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, scored major transparency victories in the 83rd Legislature. Three of those victories will be particularly helpful in strengthening and clarifying the publics right to complete and accurate information. One crucial bill that Ellis and Hunter shepherded through the legislative dust storm strengthens a crucial First Amendment law they passed two years ago. That law took aim at legal actions known as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) suits filed against whistleblowers by individuals or entities who have

being corrected quickly and fully when a mistake is made. None of these important legal advances would have happened without the hard work and legislative prowess of Hunter and Ellis. For decades the two veteran lawmakers have fought hard often against daunting opposition to expand and protect citizens access to government information and journalists right to cover the complex issues that affect our daily lives. The 83rd Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature saw these two veteran legislators from different parties men who do not consider the First Amendment a partisan issue at the top of their game. And because they were at the top of their game, the citizens of Texas can see more clearly now. Donnis Baggett is executive vice president of the Texas Press Association. His email address is dbaggett@texaspress.com.

Dealing with the challenges of osteoarthritis symptoms

About 27 million Americans have osteoarthritis (OA) which is the most common type of arthritis in older people. With this disease hands and weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, and lower back are often affected the most. OA develops when the cushioning tissue (cartilage) in joints breaks down. Then bone may rub on bone in the joints which causes inflammation, stiffness, and pain. When arthritis is advanced there may be a grinding noise or the joint may become enlarged. What causes osteoarthritis? It can be a combination of things. Wear and tear over time can cause joints to lose their cushioning. If you have an injury this can hasten the process. Extra pounds can also harm your joints. Family history is important. Sometimes OA runs in families. What are some things you can do to manage your symptoms and improve your overall feeling of well being if you have OA? You can learn ways to move that will protect your

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joints. Your doctor may even recommend physical therapy or occupational therapy. You can also buy special devices to help to open jars and do other challenging tasks. A knee sleeve or knee brace may help by providing needed support. What about exercise? When pain flares up it may be tempting to curl up in ball and try to ignore it. That may be exactly the wrong thing to do. Although rest is important, moving may also help ease stiffness and pain. Some types of exercise can relieve stiffness and improve flexibility

while others promote strength and endurance. Switching to less weight-bearing activities like swimming or cycling instead of running can also help. If you have put on some extra weight do your best to lose it. Did you know that with every pound you gain your knees must handle 4 more pounds and your hips 6 more pounds of pressure. Obesity may add insult to injury where OA is concerned. Body fat may release chemicals that also cause more joint damage. What else can you do? Heat or cold may help ease the pain of arthritis. Pain medication may be necessary as well. There are different types of medication used for arthritis. Some require prescriptions and others do not. Some over-the-counter (OTC) options for pain include acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can also be effective in treating symptoms due to inflammation. With arthritis fluid builds up when the body tries to compensate for lost carti-

lage. The resulting inflammation can cause pain and warmth around the joint. NSAIDs can reduce the inflammation and the pain associated with it. In severe cases other types of treatment may be necessary such as injections and joint replacement. As for alternative remedies, recent studies show that acupuncture may bring relief for some people. Oral supplements containing glucosamine and chrondroitin may help with moderate to severe OA. OA gradually worsens with time and no cure exists. However, proper treatment can slow the progression of the disease, relieve pain, and improve joint function. Effective management with an integrated approach that includes medication and life style changes is possible. As I have said before, knowledge is your best friend in managing any disease. Ask questions of your health care professionals, read, and learn all you can about your disease and the best way to manage it.

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Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems celebrated Hospital Week May 20-24 with a wide range of activities and recognitions for employees. Monday, May 20 was Heart Day, with employees encouraged to wear red. On Tuesday, May 21, staff Pinked Out to recognzie

GHS celebrates Hospital Week with activities, awards

Breast Cancer awareness. Colon Cancer was the focus for May 22, with staff wearing blue, while purple was the color for May 23, Cancer Day. Friday, May 24, was Melanoma Day, with staff wearing black in honor of melanoma victims. An employee awards luncheon was held May 23, followed by a Tour of Health, with various departments around the hospital putting on special displays and demonstrations. Outpatient Services & Admissions provided an Anti-Cancer Super Fruits for Breast Cancer- An array of Super Fruits were available to be sampled The Business Office won this years Spirit Stick for recognizing Lung Cancer & Leukemia with a beautiful tranquility garden was displayed with a slideshow and refreshments. The Skincare Clinic focused on Melanoma awareness with sunscreen samples available along with all of the new SPF products that skincare clinic has available as well as information on Malanoma. Dietary focused awareness on diabetes, featuring healthy snacks and information on healthy eating for diabetics. Nursing/ERfocused on Heart/Pancreatic with a video presentation, while HIM featured an interactive quiz and information

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on Alzheimers Disease. The Sievers Medical Clinic focused its efforts on Autism Awareness by wearing Autism t-shirts, providing information on Autism and a snack for all of the patients that visited on Friday.

Five Year Service awards were presented to: Anne Marie Aubin, Accounting; Mary D. Garcia. Housekeeping; Candida Gonzales, Sievers Medical Clinic; Jacqueline Gonzales, Medical Records; Charles Harvey, Imaging Service; Ollie Leon King, Imaging Services; Janice Lehnert, Outpatient Clinic; Diana Lopez, Sievers Medical Clinic; Patricia Parks, Sievers Medical Clinic; Orlanda Serrata, Memorial Medical Clinic; Kristal Vega, Laboratory; and Teresa Vega, Housekeeping. 30-Year Service awards were presented to: Jan Finch, Laboratory; and Joy Fink, Laboratory.

15-Year Service awards were presented to: Tood Crawford, Sievers Medical Clinic; Tim Henry, Plant Operations; Nicole Kubenka, Nursing Administration; Lynnell Sherry, Laboratory.

Ten Year Service awards were presented to: John Davis, Home Medical Equipment; Kristine DeLeon, Medical Records; Kristy Garcia, Imaging Services; Valorie Garza, Dietary; Tammy Mathis, Dietary; Georgia Reinhackel, Home Health; Laura Romo, Nursing Services; Edward Villareal, Home Medical Equipment.

Chamber, UHV partner on small business seminar

The Chamber Board met Wednesday, May 22, and named Daisy Scheske as their Executive Director effective July 1. In other business they are looking at holding the Miss Gonzales Pageant in August just before school starts. They reviewed a revised membership investment schedule that will be on the June agenda. Also discussed was to have a Haunted House here at the Jail Museum on Oct. 26. On Thursday last week the Chamber partnered with the SBDC on a program that Joe Humphery Director and Kacey Lindemann- Butler presented Theres a Wave of Change Coming to Your Business and Your Community. Do you know that 80% of existing businesses are not ready to attempt a successful sale or transition, and most dont know the value of their business. That 65% of family succession events fail. 80% of these fail in just the first two years after the owner has left the business. These numbers will give you something to ponder. (See Picture) If you drive out US 183

Alexandra Reyna in Nursing Services was named the 2012 Employee of the Year. Alex was nominated for her friendly and helpful attitude she is willing to help out wherever she is most needed. She is an excellent example of what a GHS employee should be! Alex receives a plaque, a $200 check, 16 hours of paid time off and a dozen yellow roses. Other quarterly winners included Anne Marie Aubin, AccountA 20-year Service award was presented to Cynthia ing; Mary Jane Geaslin, Sievers Medical Clinic; and Susan Harris, Home Health. Mayfield, Home Health.

Livestock Reports
The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, May 25, 2013 had on hand: 555 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady to $1.00-$2.00 higher. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $185-$235; 300-400 lbs, $170-$185; 400-500 lbs, $150-$165; 500600 lbs, $135-$145; 600-700 lbs., $128-$135; 700-800 lbs, $120-$124. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $170-$210; 300-400 lbs, $145-$165; 400-500 lbs, $138-$147; 500600 lbs., $123-$135; 600-700 lbs., $115-$119. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $72-$76; Cutters, $75-$85; Canners, $61-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $69-$77. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $96-$106.50; light weights and medium quality bulls, $84-$94. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,150. Pairs: $1,050-$1,475. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com!

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south you will see that the J. B. Wells Park has become its own little community with all the Texas Jr. High Rodeo Final contestants and they will be all over town. So when see them welcome them to Gonzales. The Crystal Theatre Kids

Summer Workshop will be held July 15 thru 26 applications are available at the Chamber. June will bring the Main Street Summer Concert. Los Kolaches will be the band for June 7. There will be food, drinks, art and craft on Confederate Square just bring you lawn chair. Thursday June 6, the Western Swing Band will be at the Crystal Theatre show at 7:00 p.m. Gonzales High School Graduation will be held on May 31, the chamber wishes all the member of the graduating class the best that life has to offer.

$167; 350-400 lbs, $152-$170; 400-450 lbs, $150-$162; 450-500 lbs, $149-$156; 500-550 lbs, $147-$159; 550-600 lbs, $146-$157; 600-700 lbs, $137-$150; 700-800 lbs, $126-$129. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $153-$160; 250-300 lbs, $172-$196; 300-350 lbs, $153-$170; 350-400 lbs, $149-$157; 400-450 lbs, $143-$156; 450-500 lbs, $143-$154; 500-550 lbs, $140-$155; 550-600 lbs, $133-$148; 600-700 lbs, $127-$140. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $110-$124. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $173-$185; 200250 lbs., $158-$162; 250-300 lbs, None; 300-350 lbs, $159-$170; 350-400 lbs, $150-$160; 400-450 lbs, $140-$157; 450-500 lbs, $137-$168; 500-550 lbs, $134-$143; 550-600 lbs, $126-$134; 600-700 lbs., $124-$130; over 700 lbs, $109-$120.

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Cuero Livestock Market Report on May 24, 2013, had 573 head. Had 92 cows and 12 bulls. The packer market was steady with last weeks market. The calf market was steady with last weeks market. This was a holiday shortened run. Thin steers appeared to be $1-$5 higher while lighter calves may have been slightly lower. Solic market across the board with few holes in the market. As a rule calves over 500 pounds were $1-$6 better per cwt. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $88-$100; lower grades, $70-$85. Packer cows: breakers, none; boning, $70-$84; canners & cutters, $80-$91; light & weak, $50-$65. Palpated, 9 bred cows, $84-$90. Pairs: 2 Pair, $950-$1,010. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, None; 300-350 lbs, $156.50-

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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on May 21, 2013, 916; week ago, 1,079; year ago, 1,112. The market this week was mostly steady to a little more active. Demand remains very good in most areas with the very fleshy calves seeing a little resistance. Packer cows and bulls sold fully steady to $1 higher on approx. 140 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $75-$88; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $63-$75; light weight canner cows, $51$63. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $98-$101; utility & cutter bulls, $92-$98; lightweight canner bulls, $82-$92. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $180-$225; 200-300 lbs, $175-$215; 300-400 lbs, $163$178; 400-500 lbs, $153-$168; 500-600 lbs, $134-$155; 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, $148-$176; 400-500 lbs, $136-$154; 500600 lbs, $121-$140; 600-700 lbs, $116-$125; 700-800 lbs, $108-$118. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.

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Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-33163 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Oro Negro Unit 3 Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.39 miles NE. of Westhoff Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-310 Acres: 509.91 API No.: 42-123-33162 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Oro Negro Unit 3 Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.39 miles NE. of Westhoff Survey Name: R.A. Lott, A-310 Acres: 509.91 API No.: 42-123-33164 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: H. Mueller 18A Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.12 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.J. Whitton, A-727 Acres: 371.03 API No.: 42-123-33165 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: H. Mueller 18A Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.12 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.J. Whitton, A-727 Acres: 371.03 API No.: 42-123-33166 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: H. Mueller 18A Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.12 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.J. Whitton, A-727 Acres: 371.03 API No.: 42-123-33159 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: H. Mueller 18A Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.12 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.J. Whitton, A-727 Acres: 371.03 API No.: 42-123-33158 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: H. Mueller 18A Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.12 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.J. Whitton, A-727 Acres: 371.03 API No.: 42-123-33157 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: H. Mueller 18A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.12 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.J. Whitton, A-727 Acres: 371.03 API No.: 42-123-33170 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Musick A Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.B. Barrier, A-642 Acres: 306.69 API No.: 42-123-33167 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Musick A Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.B. Barrier, A-642 Acres: 306.69 API No.: 42-123-33169 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Musick A Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.B. Barrier, A-642 Acres: 306.69 API No.: 42-123-33168 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Musick A Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.B. Barrier, A-642 Acres: 306.69 API No.: 42-123-33161 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Musick A Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NW. of Nordheim Survey Name: A.B. Barrier, A-642 Acres: 306.69 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32990 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Daltrey Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 10,400 feet Direction and Miles: 4.75 miles NE. of Smiley Survey Name: R. Alexander, A-91 Acres: 606.56 API No.: 42-177-32987 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Kidd Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 11,300 feet Direction and Miles: 8.7 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: J. Dillard, A-177 Acres: 974.06 API No.: 42-177-32991 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hinton Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 16,400 feet Direction and Miles: 7.4 miles SE. of Gonzales Survey Name: B. Lockhart, Section 5, A-36 Acres: 790.20 API No.: 42-177-32988 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Nichols Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,300 feet Direction and Miles: 2 miles E. of Glaze City Survey Name: J.D. Clements, A-9 Acres: 702.79 API No.: 42-177-32989 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: T.R. Marshall Unit Well No.: 11H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,600 feet Direction and Miles: 10.8 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: T. Davis, A-178 Acres: 734.66 API No.: 42-177-32965 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Rossow-Brzozowski 1 Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 10.7 miles NE. of Gonzales Survey Name: A. Gibson, A-236 Acres: 770.95 API No.: 42-177-32992 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Ironwood Oil and Gas LLC Lease Name: Thomas E. Lester Jr. Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 8,510 feet Direction and Miles: 10.5 miles SW. of Gonzales Survey Name: A.M. Grenage, A-222 Acres: 360 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33708 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Willis Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 13,300 feet Direction and Miles: 2.7 miles SE. of Glaze City Survey Name: Lavaca CSL, A-290 Acres: 683.46 API No.: 42-285-33709 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Moose Hunter Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 2.18 miles SW. of Moulton Survey Name: W. Chase, A-9 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-285-33201 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Recompletion Operator: Suncoast Technical Services Inc. Lease Name: Wilson Unit Well No.: 1 Field Name: Hope (Miocene 2,550) Total Depth: 2,690 feet Direction and Miles: 5 miles SE. of Hope Survey Name: W.B. Nichols, A-347 Acres: 120 DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32791 Classification: Fld. Dev. and

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Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Muir D Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: C. Fulcher, A-20 Direction and Miles: 6.83 miles NE. of Westhoff Oil: 753 MCF: 1,960 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,512 Total Depth: 19,603 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,442 feet Perforations: 13,162-19,432 feet API No.: 42-123-32792 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Muir D Well No.: 4H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: C. Fulcher, A-20 Direction and Miles: 6.83 miles NE. of Westhoff Oil: 720 MCF: 2,211 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,546 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,840 Total Depth: 19,409 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,286 feet Perforations: 13,002-19,281 feet API No.: 42-123-32796 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Muir E Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: C. Fulcher, A-20 Direction and Miles: 6.83 miles NE. of Westhoff Oil: 828 MCF: 1,534 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,353 Total Depth: 19,385 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,243 feet Perforations: 12,962-19,238 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32619 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Guadalupe Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-45 Direction and Miles: 1.5 miles SW. of Dreyer Oil: 2,538 MCF: 2,227 Choke Size: 30/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,253 Total Depth: 17,575 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,478 feet Perforations: 11,774-17,195 feet API No.: 42-177-32620 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Guadalupe Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-45 Direction and Miles: 1.5 miles SW. of Dreyer Oil: 2,958 MCF: 3,456 Choke Size: 30/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,758 Total Depth: 16,451 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,353 feet Perforations: 11,810-16,335 feet API No.: 42-177-32834 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W.K. Hargis, A-282 Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NE. of Glaze Oil: 2,025 MCF: 1,044 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,637 Total Depth: 15,433 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,354 feet Perforations: 11,591-15,349 feet API No.: 42-177-32660 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W.K. Hargis, A-282 Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NE. of Glaze City Oil: 1,810 MCF: 1,026 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,433 Total Depth: 15,036 feet Plug Back Depth: 14,943 feet Perforations: 11,601-14,938 feet API No.: 42-177-32658 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W.K. Hargis, A-282 Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles NE. of Glaze City Oil: 1,590 MCF: 875 Choke Size: 28/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,353 Total Depth: 15,007 feet Plug Back Depth: 14,950 feet Perforations: 11,560-14,936 feet API No.: 42-177-32753 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 24H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: G. McConnell, A-354 Direction and Miles: 17.5 miles SW. of Gonzales Oil: 1,210 MCF: 1,468 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,000 Total Depth: 16,235 feet Perforations: 11,260-16,091 feet

DENVER, Colo. High Point Infrastructure Partners, LLC, which controls the general partner of American Midstream Partners, and is a portfolio company of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC, has, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a long-term, fee-based agreement to provide midstream services to a large independent producer in the oil window of the Eagle Ford Shale in Gonzales County. Under terms of the agreement, High Point will construct, own, and operate full well-stream gathering, treating, and processing infrastructure to gather and treat oil, natural gas, and produced water. The oil and natural gas will be treated and processed at a centralized facility. Construction of the midstream facilities will begin in mid-2013, and the facility will commence initial operations in early 2014. When fully operational, the gathering pipeline and treating/processing facility will have capacity for approximately 95,000 barrels per day and 15 million cubic feet per day of natural gas. The initial phase of the Eagle Ford project will be developed by High Point. High Point has granted American Midstream a right of first offer with respect to the agreement and the associated facilities, and upon completion of the initial phase, High Point intends to offer the assets to American Midstream. American Midstream and High Point plan to work together to expand the system and to pursue future Eagle Ford development. We are excited to announce a long-term agreement to develop critical midstream infrastructure for a significant producer in the Eagle Ford Shale, commented Steve Bergstrom, Executive Chairman of the general partner of American Midstream. The execution of the agreement and the associated capital funding are evidence of the strong support and valuable energy expertise of the new owners of our general partner, which will afford us the opportunity to grow our fee-based cash flow and add geographic diversity to the American Midstream platform. Providing midstream services is essential to the success of American Midstreams producer customers, and looking ahead we anticipate further expansion into the Eagle Ford that will provide long-term value for our unitholders. Denver-based American Midstream Partners, LP is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed to own, operate, develop and acquire a diversified portfolio of natural gas midstream energy assets.

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The cotton rats are back!

A funny thing happened on the way to the backyard flower garden. Out from the bird feeder area darted a tiny creature that looked like it belonged in someones terrarium or cage. Mary called me and described the critter. I assumed, considering the large number of children living in her Del Valle housing development, that it was a gerbil or hamster the escaped pet of some youngster. During a subsequent Saturday morning visit to Marys house, it appeared again. We watched but could not be sure of our new friends identity. Over time, Mary reported that it was coming to feed regularly on birdseed dropped by messy bird friends. The deck out back seemed to be a perfect place for a rodent escapee to find refuge. Then, there were more. One would come up to the glass back door and eat purloined bird food, then fill its mouth-pouches and retire to a place under the deck. Daisy and Fluff, Marys indoor cats, spent hours watching for scampering bodies. They rarely go out, but when they do, they wander from spot to spot eager for the chase. Daisy has no claws and is fat but maybe has dreams of a great hunt and capture that she will never have. After eight months we pulled out the binoculars to watch them more carefully. We never saw more than three at a time. But now, we know that the colony had been ballooning all along. The trips across the lawn are becoming more frequent and occur in full daylight. No more sneaking around for our new residents. We think that one pair set up housekeeping in a hole under the railroad ties that formed one of the flowerbeds. And next door, some have apparently found rooming under a portable shed. There could be many more. And according to our experts, there are! Finally, the last straw! Holes were appearing in the baseboard of Marys kitchen, adjacent to the deck. We hit the Internet hard. Nothing on wild gerbils! Our positive identification of these classroom pets that we have raised for years was remaining unshakeable. It just looked like a gerbil! Finally, and after finding little information on the presence of wild gerbils in America, we called in the exports. We found professors at Tarleton State University, Texas State University, TAMU, and Sam Houston State University. They all suggested possible gerbil look-alike rodents. Many of the suggestions were for some of the common mice found in the area. Dr. Russell Pfau from Tarleton was the first to suggest the Cotton Rat, a native Texan, that to an untrained eye looks like a gerbil. Check it out on
Dr. Bob Williams is a retired University Professor from Illinois who consults on a grant project at the University of Texas.

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Touting the town

Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan, right, tapes an interview with an RFD TV crew in town this week to cover the Texas Junior High Rodeo Assn. state finals. (Courtesy Photo)

Waelder Library set to dig reading

The Waelder Public Library will have their Reading Program Dig into Reading starting June 10 through June 14 for Pre-K - 5th grade. Reading will start on Monday, June 10th, and we have lots of activities planned for the week. Starting off on June 11th at 1:30, Dawn from GVEC will have a program on electrical safety. The next day, June 12th at 1:00, Mrs. Poppy, the clown, will entertain the kids with her magic tricks. She comes every year and the children love her. After four days of fun entertainment, we will have our party on Friday, June 14th. Prior to refreshments and awards, we will be entertained by Kay Hornsbys Puppet Show and sing-a-long. Please join us and Dig into Reading at the Waelder Public Library from 1:00 to 3:00 each afternoon. Come read our books and enjoy these fun programs!

GISD: Considering use of old H-E-B building

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Gonzales Hermann and Son Lodge 175 made a donation to the Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministry. From left is GCAM President Margaret Zella, Christine Chamness, GCAM Vice President Bernice Heldarsen and GCAM Finance Officer Esther Tickavsky. (Photo by Mark Lube)

pus. Leon outlined elements of initial plans for the bond issue, which could be phased into as many as three different pieces in order to minimize interest costs. The biggest initial focus is on early grades because the demographic study done recently for the district indicated the most initial growth will occur in those grades. The proposal would earmark about $3.44 million to purchase the old H-E-B building and convert it to an early childhood center. Also proposed is $5.31 million for additional classrooms, cafeteria and band hall space at North Avenue Intermediate, equipping it to handle the additional students as they move from the earlier grades to grades 5 and 6. Gonzales Junior High would see a cafeteria/kitchen expansion as well as eight additional classrooms and other work such as the convesion of areas currently occupied by portable classrooms to an innercampus student center for about $4.977 million. There will be extensive changes to Gonzales High School, which will see growth from its current 750 students to more than 1100 by 2022. A total of $7.88

million is planned for a new career-tech/9th grade center, new entrances to the school moving the central office to the front of the building and revising traffic patterns around the school to separate public from student parking. An additional $3.9 million is proposed for additional projects and other district needs such as buses, land for future facilities, technology and other contingencies. Strozier said the district could break the sale of the bonds into three parts to minimize the potential impact on tax rates, and could break construction into several phases. She said the $3.9 million could be included as part of the main bond referendum or could be broken into a separate bond referendum when offered to voters. She said that if the package is kept at around the proposed $21.6 million figure, it would have an impact of some 15-17 cents per $100 valuation on distrct property owners. For the owner of a $100,000 home, that would translate to around $203.70 per year. For a larger bond issue of $26 million, that number would be around $263 per home. As we refine the numbers of the projects we will refine those numbers, she said.

Gonzales ISD currently has the lowest tax rate in the region of .9724 per $100 valuation. The district will continue to refine the projects outlined Tuesday during the June and July board meetings before presenting a final proposal to trustees in August. The board would have to approve a bond referendum by Aug. 26 in order to be included on the November ballot.

the Internet. Compare the two, a gerbil and a cotton rat. Now think of picking out the differences with them skittering across the lawn at full speed. OK, so one has a white belly. Not easy to see white bellies in the grass. The gerbil has a hairy tail with an end tuft while the cotton rat just has a hairy tail. Of course, both keep them tucked and wrapped around their bodies. Descriptions are good but one has to see them up close and better yet, together. Not a choice for most of us. We were soon ready for the next step; one suggested by all the rodent experts that we contacted. In my past life as a teacher, I had gathered a few live traps, two of which were small enough to capture and hold our visitors. We baited the traps with peanut butter and placed them under the bird feeder. Soon one of the traps contained a small moving object. We grabbed a large plastic tub and opened the trap into the tub. White paper had been taped to the bottom so that we could get a good picture. With phone camera in hand, we documented our find. Yes, it does look like the picture that Dr. Pfau sent. We emailed all the other professors and one-by-one they confirmed the identity. We now know our nemesis. It is the Cotton Rat (Sigmodon hispidus). We walked into the kitchen feeling rather pleased. But we both noticed a different set of feelings creeping into our thoughts. When that rodent was a gerbil, it was cute and seemed cuddly and fun to watch. Now we have rats in the back yard. Yuk! What kind of nasty disease do they carry? Are we going to have the Black Plague descend into the yard? Nasty buggers they are. But, still, we have to think that these fellows and gals are trying to nest in the house, too. Down to the Dollar General to find packages of mothballs. These went into the wall and now the house smells like my Aunt Lydias Montana house used to smell. The manager at the Dollar General asked if we had moths. Our reply led to him to say that many others were purchasing mothballs to drive away snakes. OK. Makes sense! Lots of cotton rats and other mice mean that lots of snakes are eating lots of rodents. Historically, we have had seasons where a species of rodent produces masses of offspring. Dr. Pfau shared a tale his mother would tell about her childhood in Texas when

so many cotton rats would be born that they would pile up at their doors and in their barns as they looked for food. Another tale she would tell in disgust is how her brother would take her water skiing and would intentionally drag her through the rats that were swimming across the lake. One might project that we are in one of those up-swings in the Cotton Rat population. And there should be an increase in all of the Cotton Rat predators too. Now what should one do with a captured Cotton Rat female that one has in a large blue tub? I volunteered to take it home to Belmont and get rid of the now unwanted pest. And that is what I did. I brought it in the yard and placed it on the grass. Callie the Cat, and TX, my male cat, came to see what was up. I turned the tub upside down and dropped the RAT in front of Callie, who was looking the other way. The rat ran and Callie did not see it, but TX did and jumped. I believe that this was his first kill, as dried food is his preferred cuisine. He held the quivering mouse and did not know what to do. I took the mouse by the tail and handed it over to Callie the Cat. She had fended for herself in her early years and knew exactly what that mouse was for. Under the edge of my car she devoured it from tip to tail Now what? I have the traps and they will go out. Mothballs are filling the house with noxious odors. The bird feeders on the deck are gone. One Internet suggestion called for spraying the outside wall with vinegar. OK! That was done. The deck was swept of any possible RAT food. One weekend, we removed planks on the deck to locate possible entry holes. These were filled with caulk or boarded over. A trip to Tractor Supply mouse/ rat shelf provided more rodent killing power. That poison will go out. The feral cats in the neighborhood will be coaxed into the back yard for open dining. Some information on the Cotton Rat can be read at: http://www.nsrl.ttu.edu/ tmot1/sigmhisp.htm http://www.snakesandfrogs.com/scmammals/images/hispidcottonrat3b.jpg http://icwdm.org/handbook/rodents/CottonRat.asp http://icwdm.org/handbook/rodents/ro_b97.pdf The psychological affect of finding that we did not have gerbils will last for a while. RATS! I may have to talk this one out. Now a year later, they are back. And they are brazen and coming out at dusk. Again, the hunt is on. I will get those buggers before they can settle in and grow. No guns here but a hunt is a hunt. Dr. Bob Williams From the banks of the Guadalupe River near Belmont

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Law enforcement officers and school district personnel learned from a shooter drill in Shiner on May 23. At top left, assistant chief Brian Berkman of the Shiner Police Dept. briefs officers taking part in the event. At middle left, Chief Ronnie Leck clears the empty weapon of Shiner Officer Chelsea James before lawmen enter the school and begin clearing classrooms (top and center left). At bottom left, Lavaca Co. Game Warden Kerry Peterson performed the takedown on one perpetrator during the drill. while at left, lawmen and school officials gathered afterward to discuss what they learned during the event. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

DRILL: Lawmen, SISD learn from event

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Shelly December 2012

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iff s Office, Precinct 2 Constable Charles Greive and Lavaca County Game Warden Kerry Peterson were joined by three perpetrators Will Franklin of the Victoria County Sheriff s Office, Wayne Denson from El Campo Police Dept. and Precinct 3 Constable Larry Hlavach in conducting the drill, with SPD chief Ronnie Leck, Sheriff Micah Harmon, Yoakum Police Chief Arthur Rogers, SISD Superintendent Trey Lawrence and principals Greg Murrile

and Brad Oden monitoring both the actions of the officers and how well school personnel and students responded. We wanted to have several different agencies involved to simulate the confusion a first responder might experience, Berkman said. Prior to entering the building, officers emptied the magazines of their weapons and had them double-checked by the monitoring chiefs as an added safety precaution. In a lockdown, teachers and students are respond-

ed to lock their classroom doors, turn off the lights and then hide out of sight to make it appear as if the classroom is empty, and to only respond when law enforcement unlocks the door and identifies itself. Working in two teams, the local officers went from classroom to classroom on the elementary floor, clearing rooms one at a time and sending students out to the football stadium to await the end of the drill. Once the elementary wing was cleared, the team headed upstairs where the three perpetrators had been in-

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structed to make noise and attempt to gain entry to classrooms. In this instance, one high-school teacher made the mistake of opening up for one of the perpetrators, but once the law enforcement teams moved on the upper floor all three suspects were tracked down and apprehended. I heard from one of the kids that that was almost real, Murrile noted as lawmen and school officials gathered in the cafeteria afterwards to examine the lessons learned. He said that from the time the call went in to Berman until the last elementary classroom was cleared was 19 minutes, 45 seconds. We wanted this to be as real as possible, but we didnt want to freak out the elementary kids, said Berkman, who said students were advised in advance what was happening to avoid panic. I think we learned a little bit today, Lawrence said. We can tighten things up in the future. It was a good exercise for our kids and for us.

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Deputies arrest Luling-area burglar

complainants property. Caldwell County Detectives working with the Austin Police Departments Major Organized Crime assisted in identifying the suspect as Thomas Cisneros, 19, during an investigation of an unrelated offense. Cisneros confessed to the burglary committed in Caldwell County. It was further found that some of the complainants property was recovered and another suspect in the burglary has been identified. A warrant for the other suspect is pending. Investigation is ongoing. To report illegal activity in your neighborhood, contact the Caldwell County Sheriff s Office at (512) 398-6777.

May 30, 1871 On this day in 1871, Adelaida Cuellar, founder of the tamale stand that grew into the El Chico restaurant chain, was born near Matehuala, Nuevo Len, Mexico. In 1892 she and Macario Cuellar crossed into Texas and were married in Laredo. At the time they spoke no English. They worked on ranches in small Texas towns before settling as sharecroppers in Kaufman. In 1926, with twelve children to support, Mrs. Cuellar decided to supplement the family income by selling homemade tamales at the Kaufman County Fair. The tamale stand was a success, and the venture was repeated the following year. Soon after, sons Frank and Amos opened a Mexican cafe in Kaufman with Mama Cuellar, as she was called, doing the cooking. The cafe closed after two years, as the Great Depression tightened its grip on the community. Eventually, using her recipes, several of the sons opened Mexican restaurants in East Texas towns, as well as in Oklahoma City and Shreveport. All of these ventures closed by the end of the 1930s. In 1940 Mrs. Cuellars sons Macario and Gilbert moved to Dallas and opened a restaurant, El Charro, in the Oak Lawn neighborhood. The menu featured Mamas tastiest recipes, and eventually most of the family moved to Dallas to help with the popular business. Within three years the restaurant was profitable, and the business began to expand. By this time, the restaurants had become known as El Chico and the Cuellar sons as Mamas boys. By the time Mama Cuellar died in 1969, the El Chico Corporation was involved in twenty separate business enterprises, from restaurant franchising to canning.

LULING Caldwell County Sheriff Daniel Law announced that on May 14, Caldwell County Sheriff s Deputies were dispatched to 562 FM 671 in the Luling area on a Burglary of a Habitation complaint. Investigation revealed that an unknown person had entered complainants residence and taken complainants property without his consent. Deputies found complainant had a home security camera which had video that revealed an unknown suspect, a red compact car, and an unknown suspect inside the red car on

Thomas Cisneros

Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department weekly report for May 20-26: 05/20/13 Case #178857, Warrant Arrest, Damaascus, 35, 318 E. Gonzales; Offense, W#04052013-05816595Parole Violation; Disosition, Trans/DCSO. Case #13-167, Failure to Identify, 318 E. Gonzales; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-168, Assault-A (FV), 318 E. Gonzales; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Investigation. Case #178859, Warrant Arrest(6), Price, Sheila, 33, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense(s), 1. W#12-002Exp. Drivers License, 2. W#12-003-No Insurance, 3. W#13-307-Exp Drivers License, 4. W#13-364-FTAExp. Drivers License, 5. W#12-306, Speeding, 6. W#13-363-FTA-Speeding; Disposition(s), 1. Fine/$245/ Rel., 2. Fine/$375.70/Rel., 3. Fine/$169/Rel., 4. Fine/$214/ Rel., 5. Fine/$189/Rel., 6. Fine/$189/Rel. Case #178873, Warrant Arrest, Zamora, Matthew, 22, Yoakum, 1114 W. Gonzales; Offense, W#1109930CRBurglary of Habitation; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. Case #13-170, Juvenile Male, 14, Yoakum, 302 Plaza; Offense, Assault-A FV; Disposition, Trans/Vict. Co. Juve. Det. 05/21/13 Case #13-171, BurglaryResidence, 311 Rose; Disposition, Investigation. 05/22/13 Case #13-172, Juvenile Male, 15, Yoakum, 103 McKinnon; Offense, Disruption of Class; Disposition, Rel/ Mother. 05/23/13 Case #13-142, Warrant Arrest, Villareal, Adam, 36, Yoakum, 801 Hickey; Offense, W#L2013-16065-Evading Arrest/Det w/Veh.; Disposition, Bond/$35,000/Trans/ LCSO. Case #13-173, Assault-A, 301 E. Hickey; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Investigation. 05/24/13 Case #13-181, Forgery, 404 E. Morris; Disposition, Investigation. 05/25/13 Case #13-175, BurglaryBuilding, 204 Irvine; Disposition, Investigation. Case #13-176, BurglaryVehicle, 209 Orth; Disposition, Investigation. 05/26/13 Case #13-178, Minor in Poss./Alcohol; 400 Crittenden; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Court Citation.

DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Arrest Report for May 1622: Jail Average Daily Count110 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies- 48 May 16, 2013 Jose Angel Flores, 32, of Yorktown, Violation of Probation/ Felony Assault Family Violence, Bond of $30,000 DCSO Hugo Cirilo Sanchez-Campos, 22, of Mexico, Illegal Entry, No Bond, DCSO Omar Pedroza-Santana, 18 of Mexico, Illegal Entry, No Bond, DCSO Issac Dimas Sr., 50, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 > 1G < 4G, No Bond, Cuero PD May 17, 2013 Jose Luis Falcon, 24, of Portland, Forgery of a Financial Instrument, Bond of $10,000, Theft of Property $20<$500 by Check, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Danta Demarcus Barnes, 38, of San Augustine, Failure to Appear/Theft by Check, No Bond, Cuero PD Ysidro Coronado, 39, of Cuero, Contempt of Court on Child Support, No Bond, DCSO Elvin Haywood Johnson Jr., 41, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ Driver Not Secured By Seatbelt, Fine of $291.20, Cuero PD Matthew Chudej, 26, of Yoakum, Possession of Marijuana <2oz/Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Driving While License Invalid w/ Prior Convictions, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD Darin Dollahite, 22, of Blanco, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Yorktown PD May 18, 2013 William Shelton Kelley Sr., 41, of Yorktown, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $5,000, Interference with Emergency Telephone Call, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Robert Mayo, 35, of Yorktown, Violation of Probation/Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Joseph Ray Crawford, 40, of Yorktown, Assault by Contact, Fine of $217.00 (30 Days to Pay), DCSO Desirea Monaye Paradee, 18, of Yorktown, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $2,000, DCSO May 19, 2013 Bobby Wayne Bowers, 42, of Yorktown, Violation of Probation/Theft by Check, Bond of $1,000, Yorktown PD May 20, 2013 Damascus Walker, 34, of Yoakum, Parole Violation, No Bond, Yoakum PD Ty Lane Largo, 23, of Smith Lake, New Mexico, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $314, Cuero PD Alejandro Morales Flores, 38, of Cuero, Public Intoxication with 3 Prior Convictions, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Robin Christopher Barnette, 41, of Cuero, Driving while License Invalid, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Kristy Chenell Barefield, 35, of Houston, Theft Property >$20 < $500 by Check, Bond of $800 Cash, DCSO James Leonard Grabel, 48, Vidor, Contempt Child Support, No Bond, DCSO Darren Fitzgerald Washington, 24, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/Theft Property < $1500 2+ Conviction Enhanced, No Bond, DCSO Joshua Foster, 19, of Austin, Probation Violation/Possession of Marijuana (Caldwell Co), Bond of $7,500, Cuero PD May 21, 2013 Damascus Walker, 34 of Yoakum, Theft Property >$20 < $500 by Check, $1,000.00 Bond, DCSO Jeremy Galindo, 31 of Cuero, Violation of Probation on Possession of Marijuana, No Bond, DCSO James Ray Gonzales, 52 of Yorktown, Violation of Probation on Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 oz, DCSO Jamie Chandler, 23 of Cuero, Violate Promise To Appear, $375.00 fine (30 days to pay), Violate Promise To Appear, $375.00 fine (30 days to pay), No/Expired MVI Certificate, $306.80 fine (30 days to pay), No/Expired Vehicle Registration, $319.80 fine (30 days to pay), Ran Stop Sign, $197.10 fine (30 days to pay), VCO-Amplifying Devices in Motor Vehicle, $109.00 fine (30 days to pay), DCSO Chandra Ross, 26 of Cuero, Disorderly Conduc,t $414.00 fine (30 days to pay), Cuero PD Jerry Perales, 36 or Yoakum, Disorderly Conduct Fighting, $414.00 Fine (30 days to pay), Public Intoxication, $414.00 Fine (30 days to pay), Cuero PD May 22, 2013 Brion Vaughn, 35 of Corpus Christi, No Liability Insurance1st Offense, $526.00 Fine, No Seatbelt-Driver, $274.00 fine, No Drivers License, $291.00 Fine, Failed To Appear, $442.00 Fine, Failed To Appear, $442.00 Fine, Driving While License Suspended-Enhanced, $1,000.00 Bond, Drive While License Invalid, $342.00 Fine, No/Expired MVI Certificate, $281.00 Fine, No/Expired Auto Registration, $291.00, Fail To Maintain Financial Responsibility, $526.00 Fine, Expired Registration, Fine Pending, No Liability Insurance Subsequent, Fine Pending, Cuero PD Robert Mayo, 35 of Yorktown, Driving While License Invalid With Previous Convictions, $1,000.00 Bond, DCSO Christopher Hahn, 26 of Thornton, Violation of Probation on DWI-2nd, $1,000.00 Bond, DCSO

Fayette Deputies get Friends of NRA grant

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek announced that the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a grant from the Friends of the NRA in the amount of $6227.20. The money received from the grant will be used as partial funding in order to purchase Service Pistols for the Sheriffs Deputies. The balance of the monies was received from Sheriffs supporters which allowed all Deputies to receive the side arms. These Glock 40 caliber pistols were chosen in order to standardize Deputies with other agencies such as LaGrange and Schulenburg Police Departments, State Game Wardens and the Constables. This is the sixth consecutive year the Fayette County Sheriffs Office has received a grant from the Friends of the NRA. Sheriff Korenek would again like to thank the Friends of the NRA for their continuous support. We would also like to remind everyone the Tri-County Friends of the NRA Banquet and Fundraiser is going to be held July 26, 2013 at the K of C Hall in Schulenburg. Receiving the grant check from left to right are: Chief Deputy Randy Noviskie, Sgt. Ron Naumann, Jon Salem, Sheriff Keith Korenek, Jeremy Stoever, Dennis Brower and Lt. David Beyer.

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The Class Of 2013

St. Paul graduates throw their mortar boards into the air outside the church (above) after salutatorian Katie Denson (below) delivered her remarks. (Photos by Mark Lube)

Nixon-Smileys Class of 2013 was led by valedictorian Abigail Scarborough (top) and salutatorian Kelby Henderson, but the class reserved a standing ovation for classmate Tye Hunter Hyatt (below). (Photos by Dave Mundy)

Megan Mitchon (top) was the valedictorian of Moulton High Schools Class of 13, while Michelle Holub was the salutatorian. (Photos courtesy of Photos by Lori Raabe)

Bowen brings intensity to Tom-Tom

Ask Wade Bowen what distinguishes his music, and after mulling the notion for a minute, his answer is basic and direct: Intensity. Thats because Bowen sings and writes with passion and fervent commitment about the matters that count in life with a depth of thought and palpable emotionality that hits listeners where they live and feel. And that fervor is matched by rich melodies and lyrical and musical hooks that grab the ears and imagination and dont let go. Its a talent thats made Bowen a leading light on the thriving Texas music scene and launched him into realms beyond with a sound built upon a rock-solid country foundation that also draws inspiration from the wide spectrum of music he loves, be it rockers like Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith or critically-acclaimed roots singer-songwriters like Patty Griffin

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and Paul Thorn or his personal musical icon Bruce Springsteen. Bowen will be the afeatured entertainment at the Community Center on Saturday, June 1 headlining the 85th Annual Tom Tom Festival in Yoakum. Held annually the first weekend in June, Yoakums Tom Tom Festival is a piece of history wrapped in some good ol Texas fun! The Tom Tom festival originated to honor Yoakums tomato industry, which was predominant in the area in the late 20s - early 30s. This Festival is one of the oldest in the region due to the down home style of fun, found only in South Texas. With a craft show, live music, barbeque cook-off, parade, rodeo and a whole lot more, this festival draws thousands each year... and for good reason! The week starts with Thursdays Royalty Pageant. On Saturday morning, the Grand Parade begins at 10 a.m. and is held in downtown Yoakum. The fun continues at the Yoakum City Park, with several events including a BBQ Cook Off, childrens games, softball tournament, and horseshoe tournament. There are food and craft booths, and a car and motorcycle show. A CPRA rodeo is held both Friday and Saturday nights. Texas Music fans will be not be disappointed as they enjoy local and regional artists. The Majestics, a Tejano band, will be playing Friday night at the Community Center. On Saturday, the Yoakum Community Center will feature music from Bowen. TOM-TOM, Page B2

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SHINERThe Shiner Summer Songwriter Series kicks off this Sunday, June 2 with Adam Carroll taking the stage at Howards, 1701 N. Avenue E. Carroll will hit the stage around 6 p.m., but be sure to show up early to catch Bill Pekar & the Rainey Bros around 4 p.m. Carrolls performance and the 4xS will be part of a month full of activities at Howards patio. Slim Bawb will be the featured performer on Friday, June 1. On June 7-8, Texas Dust and Los Kolaches will pro-

Carroll kicks off 4xS at Howards

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vide the entertainment on the patio, and the 4xS follows on Sunday, June 9 with Damon Billimek and Mike Blakely. April Hall returns to Howards on June 14, with Bill Pekar and Walt Williams showing off their 4xS stuff on June 16. Buster Jiggs will be featured on Friday, June 22, and Dana Cooper provides the 4xS sounds on June 23. Local favorites Tequila Black wrap up a month of great sounds on June 29.

Gonzales PBR lands top riders for event

Rocky McDonald, in addition to some of the worlds top bull riders, with match up with the worlds best bulls including the PBR World Finals bull Nitros Carrillo Cartel for the Challenge Bull returning to J.B. Wells Arena on Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. when PBR and DVS Productions hosts for the 4th year, the PBR Gonzales Bull Riding brought to you by the City of Gonzales. Fans will witness 35 riders and 15 in the short round compete for 8-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks as the best bull riders attempt to stay on animals 10 times their size. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale Friday June 7 through July 12. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $8 for youth and can be purchased at E-Barr Feeds, The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and online through PayPal at pbrgonzales.com. Tickets will be sold at the J.B. Wells Arena on Saturday July 13 starting at 10 a.m., for $25 for adults and $10 for youth. Doors will open at 5:30 PBR, Page B2

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Sponsored by

J B Wells Upcoming Events

Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Finals

Those darned Kolaches are returning to Gonzales! The Gonzales Main Street Promotions Committee has lined up a stellar entertainment lineup featuring diverse acts of every genre including several regional favorites for the 5th Annual Gonzales Main Street Concert Series on Confederate Square in downtown Gonzales, with local favorites Los Kolaches kicking things off Friday, June 7. Los Kolaches plays selections from a variety of musical genres for dancing and listening and has previously been featured at Come and Take It, the Half Moon Holidays and a variety of other regional events. In addition to the featured performances, Gonzales Main Street will also host the 4nd Annual Star Spangled Spectacular, Thursday, July 4 with live music and the largest fireworks show in South Central Texas. The 2013 series runs weekly through Friday, June 28 and Thursday, July 4. Kicking the music off from 7-10 p.m. June 7 will be regional favorite Los Kolaches, combining the best of Cajun, Tejano and country into a unique sound. Another regional favorite, The Red Ravens, takes the headliners role from 7-10 p.m. June 14. Giddings own Texas Unlimited Band will head things up from 7-10 p.m. June 21. Another familiar name to Tejano fans, Shelly Lares, will bring her Tejano Revival act to the stage June 28 from 7-10 p.m. The series wraps up with the StarSpangled Spectacular July 4, and two San Antonio-based acts will provide the tunes. The Meyer Anderson Band heads up the afternoon entertainment from 2:30-6 p.m., with the Toman Brothers Band playing from 6:30-11 p.m The fireworks show is scheduled for 10 p.m. this year. The Gonzales Main Street vision is that the central business district will be an outstanding example of historic preservation, the center of commerce and a tourist destination. Visit www. cityofgonzales.org for information on the main street program and more on the 2013 Concert Series, including sponsorship opportunities, volunteer forms and vendor applications.

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Registration underway for summer theater workshop

Registration is underway for the Gonzales Crystal Theatres 19th Annual Summer Workshop July 15-26. The workshop is held in association with the University of Texas Shakespeare at Winedale Program. Crystal Theatre Director, Barbara Crozier, and GHS Theatre Arts director, Leslie Buesing and Hollis West in conjunction with great group of student interns, assistants, and volunteers make the Crystal Kids Workshop a fun, energetic, hands-on-learning lab that has filled to capacity each summer for almost two decades. There are a limited number of spaces available for the two-week workshop, so if you have a young person (ages 8 -13) who is interested in learning about theatre, pick up an application today. Applications are available through Mrs. Buesing at the Gonzales High School, at the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce located 414 Saint Lawrence, at The Gonzales Youth Center, or at Laurel Ridge Antiques, 827 St. Joseph, Gonzales. A printable version is also available online at gonzalescrystaltheatre.org.

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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 need-based 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.

To make the event complete, a carnival is held from Thursday through Sunday in the park. No coolers are allowed. Also on Saturday, the 3rd annual Tom Tom Talent Roundup Singing Contest is scheduled at the Park Pavilion from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Entries will be accepted by phone only at 361-741-6385 until a maximum of 20 entries have been received. Prizes totaling $1,000 to be awarded! Sunday there will be a Community Church Service at the park from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. With his latest CD, If We Ever Make It Home, Bowen delivers a tour de force collection of songs of inspiration, hope and deep feeling.

If We Ever Make It Home begins with an upbeat twist on the heartbreak song on You Had Me At My Best, the albums first single. A bracing as well as touching positivism informs such songs of abiding love and emotional support as Turn On The Lights and From Bad To Good, both of them drawing from Wade and his wife Shelbys struggle to overcome her postpartum depression. The haunting Ghost In This Town and the rocking Nobodys Fool and the bright nightlife lights of Missing You offer prescriptions for overcoming departed lovers and heartache while Trouble and Daddy and the Devil offer cautionary tales about lifes temptations. The sweet first kiss of Why Makes Perfect Sense brings out Bowens

romanticism, and the title track and Somewhere Beautiful cap the set with transcendent song prayers for peace and happiness. As its title implies, If We Ever Make It Home is a lyrical and musical journey that is as fulfilling as the end result of the destination. My last album, Lost Hotel, was about soul searching and finding a new direction in my life, Bowen explains. This record is about being happy with your life, even within all thats going on inside and around us. It reflects my hope that theres a better future for us all and finding a better place, a peaceful place, while the world seems as if its going in the other direction. Its not a record you can listen to once and get everything its about.

Gonzales Country Show returns to Crystal June 6

The Gonzales Country Music Show is scheduled to return to the Crystal Theatre from 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Tickets are $6 and available at the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce at the Old Jail Museum, or at the door. This months show will feature guest appearances by John Bueller and Al Dressen, Dave Demeny and John Chenault, and Priscilla Speed. The house band will include Robert Remschel on steel guitar, Johnny Hoffpauir and Rodney Smith on fiddle, Wendell ONeal on lead guitar, John Bueller on the upright bass, Jim McWhorter on rhythm and Garry Swanson on drums.

PBR: Gonzales event starts gearing up

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P.M. with activities such as Live Music, vendor booths, a bouncy for the kids, a live Watusi Bull for pictures, a mechanical bull and cold Bud Light and Jack Daniels products being served. The Official After Party directly after the event will take place at the Running M Bar & Grill with Live Music, Dancing, Riders Signing Autographs and Bud Light and Jack Daniels beverages. Prior to the event on Thursday July 11 at 7 p.m. the Running M Bar and Grill will host the PBR Calcutta to benefit Normas House, and the 4th

Rocky McDonald
Annual PBR Rider Cup Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday at the Independence Golf Course at 10 a.m., for more information and to sign up call 830-672-1324.

Sponsored in part by the City of Gonzales, The Gonzales Cannon, KCTI, Jack Daniels, Caraway Ford, Stewart Trucking, JM Oilfield, Johnson Oil Co., Nitro Fluids, Fortitude Manufacturing, Running M Bar & Grill and many more. For updated event information go to website www.pbrgonzales.com or follow us on Facebook at PBRGonzales. The worlds premier bull riding organization, the PBR, celebrates 20 years of competition with the 2013 season. In just two decades, the dream of 20 bull riders has become a global sports phenomenon with PBR

broadcasts reaching more than half a billion households in 50 nations and territories around the world, and more than 2.5 million fans attending live events each year. PBR has paid out more than $120 million in earnings to its athletes, and 25 riders have earned more than $1 million, including Justin McBride with $5.5 million the most of any western sports athlete in history. For more information on the PBR, go to www.pbr.com, or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PBR, Twitter at http://twitter.com/PBR, and YouTube at www.YouTube.com/PBR.

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Rapper fails to storm walls of The Alamo

By DAVE MUNDY
manager@gonzalescannon.com

SAN ANTONIO Controversial rapper Kanye Wests attempted publicity stunts around Texas over the weekend likely taught him something that residents of the Lone Star State have maintained for years: Dont mess with Texas! In particular, dont mess with the Alamo. West sent out a Tweet on Friday afternoon announcing plans to project his latest video, New Slaves, onto the walls of a number of landmark and historic buildings in Houston and San Antonio over the weekend, but things didnt go as advertised. The Tweet was picked up by members of the Texas Nationalist Movement, who in turn contacted the Texas General Land Office and the San Antonio Police Department. The Land Office, which is the state agency responsible for overseeing the Alamo, provided more than a dozen additional park police for the announced 11:30 p.m. Sunday showing, and SAPD had dozens more roving the streets around the shrine. SAPD told me they stopped the projection van several blocks away, said Nationalist Chris Jacka of San Antonio, who is part of the organizations Alamo Guard which holds a wreath-laying ceremony there each month. They said they told the guys in the van this is not going to happen. About 20 Texas Nationalists showed up at Alamo Plaza to lodge their protest against what they considered disrespect of the shrine including one man, John Vermillion, who made the trip all the way from Rockwell, near Dallas. When I heard about this, I knew I couldnt let it happen, he said. I knew I had to be here.

The Nationalists said they felt that projecting the video onto the walls of the Alamo was disrespectful, no matter what the nature of the commercial project was. They were eventually joined by about two dozen tourists, who wandered to Alamo Plaza to see what the commotion was about and wound up siding with the Nationalists. Its very disrespectful to the people who died here, said Angie Alexander. The 600 or so West fans who showed up at the scene were mostly respectful and dispersed once it became clear the video would not air, save for one small group which posted itself behind the small group Natioanalists and hurled racial epithets and taunts. There was a bunch of hecklers behind us, they were pretty entertaining, Jacka said. If hed planned to show it on the wall of the Alamodome, wed have stayed at home. I thought it was pretty funny, said George Contreras. I didnt know I was white. In New Slaves, West complains that African Americans are enslaved by their economic status: lower class blacks are discriminated against because they are poor, and upper class blacks are expected to spend their riches on expensive cars, clothes and jewelry. The beat poetry contains multiple profanities, including references to oral sex. Whether it was Kanye West rapping or someone projecting a country music video, showing it on the walls of the Alamo was disrespectful of what happened here, Jacka told a San Antonio reporter. Were very thankful to the General Land Office, the park police and San Antonio PD for defending the Alamo.

A crowd of some 600 fans showed up at The Alamo Sunday for an announced screening of a new video by rapper Kanye West on the walls of the shrine, but left disappointed. Texas Nationalists, including George Contreras (left, with a Come and Take It flag) were onhand to protest what they considered to be an inappropriate use of the shrine. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

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!

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409 St. George St. Gonzales

701 North Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX, 78629

First Baptist Church 406 N Ave E Waelder Greater Palestine Baptist Church S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80) Greater Rising Star Baptist Church 3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office Iglesia Bautista Macedonia 201 S Congress Nixon Iglesia Bautista Memorial Hwy 97 Waelder Leesville Baptist Church E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121 Memorial Heights Baptist Church 1330 College Gonzales Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church 100 Capes Gonzales Oak Valley Baptist Church Hwy. 97 Bebe Old Moulton Baptist Church 2287 FM 1680, Moulton Primitive Baptist Church 1121 N. College Gonzales Providence Missionary Church 1020 St. Andrew Gonzales Baptist

Sub-Contractor Specializing in Site Work Foundation Pads Road Work Demolition

Stock Tanks-Brush Clearing David Ehrig 830-832-6063

Construction Company

830-672-4530

Office 830-437-2873
Bubba Ehrig 830-832-5094

Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830-540-4516.

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Gieser Insurance Agency

941 St. Joseph Gonzales, Tx 78629

830-203-5325 Toll Free: (800) 358-5298 Lisa G. Gaspard Leticia M. Cenotti

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SATURN SALES & SERVICE

James Miller 4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales

BUFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME

520 N. Ave C P.O. Box 64 Shiner, TX 77984 Phone (361) 594-3352 Fax (361) 594-3127 424 St. Peter St. Gonzales, TX 77984 Phone (830 672-3322 Fax (830) 672-9208

830-540-4285 830-540-4422

San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church 4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305 Stratton Primitive Baptist FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero St. James Baptist Church Hwy 80- North of Belmont Saint Paul Baptist Church SE 2nd St. Waelder

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Shiner Baptist Church Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner of Gonzales Union Lea Baptist Church St. Andrew St. Gonzales Union Valley Baptist Church FM 1681 NW of Nixon Catholic St. James Catholic Church 417 N. College, Gonzales Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. John St. Gonzales St. Joseph Catholic Church 207 S. Washington, Nixon St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder 613 Highway 90 East Waelder St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley Christian First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 712 Crockett, Luling Churches of Christ Church of Christ 1323 Seydler St. Gonzales Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo) 201 E. Second St. Nixon Church of Christ E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon Churches of God Community Church of God 1020 St. Louis, Gonzales

NURSING & REHAB

HOLIDAY FINANCE CORPORATION

506 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 78629

phone 830-672-2867

3428 Moulton Road Gonzales, TX 78629

fax 830-672-6483

(830) 672-6556

Dry Fertilizer Custom Application & Soil Testing

STEVE EHRIG

P.O. Box 1826 Gonzales, TX 78629

830-263-1233

Morgan Mills 830-857-4086

David S. Mobile 830-857-5394 Mike B. Mobile 830-857-3900

Office 830-672-2845 Fax 830-672-6087

The Romberg House

Assisted Living Residence
210 Qualls Street, Gonzales, TX 78629

Reynas Taco Hut

1801 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX Next to the Courthouse Annex Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Authentic Mexican Food Including Caldo & Menudo

830-672-2551

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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.

FREE
Box full of Bees. 857-3829.

NOTICES
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.

HELP WANTED
more info, call: 830540-3377. -------------------------Help Wanted at Ednas Diner. Cooks, waitresses. Apply at Diner, 175 E. Hwy. 90, Luling. -------------------------SOLAR SCREEN I N S TA L L AT I O N 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. -------------------------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
4 1/2 miles out on FM 2984, Luling, 830-875-9446 for information or directions.

MISC. FOR SALE

to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------ABOVE GROUND POOL 15x30 aboveground pool with deck, 48 high, needs new liner. Buyer disassembles, no delivery available. $1,400. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------2 refrigerators, 1 small, 1 large, King, Full Bed sets, floor lamp, night stands, table, chair. 830672-9611 or come by Care Free Inn, Gonzales, 1804 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. -------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15 water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing Glass Door Refrigerator by Master Built. Contact Carolyn at Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954. --------------------------

MISC. FOR SALE

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

MISC. FOR SALE

thing $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-8325965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 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.

NOTICES
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MISC. FOR SALE

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Petro American, LLC Oilfield Services

in Smiley, Texas

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

HELP WANTED
General Contractor/Heating and Air Conditioning looking for full-time experienced and non-experienced labor. Must have transportation to and from work. Call 830-857-1355. -------------------------General Help Needed. Must have valid drivers license, mature, concrete & lawn maintenance & equipment experience helpful. Needed immediately, long term employment. Apply in person at 5233 N. US Hwy. 183, Gonzales. -------------------------Now hiring for a Housekeeper. Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Experience preferred, days and evenings. Pickup application at front desk. -------------------------CNH Paving is seeking professional & reliable class A CDL Drivers. Hauling belly dumps and home every night. Located in the Waelder area. For

GARAGE SALES
1705 N. College. Little bit of everything. Friday, 8-4; Saturday, 8-Noon. -------------------------Garage Sale, Friday & Saturday, 8-5. Filing cabinet, electric drill, pots & pans, wrenches, drill bits, dishes, baby clothes, old records, TVs, purses, blue jeans, pants & shorts & lots more.

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.

HELP WANTED

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant, a preferred candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment with volunteers, the public and has outstanding public relation skills. Duties include excellent phone etiquette, office and computer skills, and a good working knowledge of accounting, data entry, scheduling of events, knowledge of social media and planning programs. Other tasks include updating communications and marketing materials. Must have the ability to think independently and strong critical thinking skills are required. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Benefits include vacation time, sick leave and holidays. The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer. Submit resumes to Gonzales Chamber of Commerce 414 St. Lawrence St., Gonzales, TX 78629
CTI@gonzales.texas.com

Administrative Assistant at Gonzales Chamber of Commerce

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.

HAY FOR SALE

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

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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CLASSIFIEDS
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.

AUTOS
Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 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
2006 Solitaire Mobile Home for sale by owner. 18x76, 3br/2ba. $42,000 negotiable. For more information, 361772-2453. -------------------------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

MOBILE HOMES
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. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.

MHS FOR RENT

$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.

HOMES FOR RENT

country 6 miles 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 at-

HOMES FOR RENT

tached garage. No smoking, No Pets. $35 application fee, $1,400 per month, $1,400 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX

HOMES FOR RENT

Professional Realty, 830-401-4123.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

ROOM FOR RENT

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

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

ASSISTANT MANAGER

HOMES FOR RENT

River cottage on Lake Gonzales off 90A W. of Gonzales. $500/+ deposit and elect. Stove, Frig. One large room and porch. Bob at 830203-9790. -------------------------3bdrm/1bath, fans, a/c, carpet, screened back porch, 1 car covered parking, yard maintained, in

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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!

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* Inventory Control Team * Automotive Supervisor * Overnight Maintenance

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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, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 total. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------2005 Cadillac CTS in excellent mechanical conditiion. 109,000 miles, 4-door, V-6, $8,800 OBO. Call 830672-1106. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas.

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HELP WANTED

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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AdministrAtive AssistAnt
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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CLASSIFIEDS
HOMES FOR RENT
Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom,

HOMES FOR RENT

$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.

HOMES FOR RENT

Marion, TX. 830914-4044. -------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 512-6560521. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet.

HOMES FOR RENT

No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

COMM. FOR 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.

APTS. FOR RENT

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.

HOME SERVICES
perience. 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.

RVs FOR SALE

gine - 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.

HELP WANTED

Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions

Benefits include:

HELP WANTED

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. -------------------------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 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. --------------------------

HOME SERVICES
Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361212-8731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years ex-

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

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)

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)

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

Production/Poultry Processing:
Back Dock Hanger 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

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Competitive Pay
(with weekly perfect attendance)

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.

$9.50-$12.00/hr.

APTS. FOR RENT

Two 2 BR. Apts. Fully furnished, Wi-Fi/Cable, covered parking. Good neighborhood. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom. 6726265 or 857-4251. ---------------------------------------

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

ELECTRICIAN

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.

Human Resources

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

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RVs FOR SALE

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CLASSIFIEDS
RV SITES RENT
RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255

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

LIVESTOCK
830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.

REAL ESTATE
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, 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
299-1627. -------------------------WANTED: A piece of property to buy to move my small house on within 20 miles of Gonzales. Call 210-8632899, leave message. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. 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
857-1495. -------------------------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

REAL ESTATE

LIVESTOCK
19 2 year old Brangus Heifers with calves. $1,500 for pair. Call 830-5821007. -------------------------FOR SALE: Purebred Charolais bulls and heifers, seven months old. 830857-4067. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 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 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.

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.

SMITH RANCH INVESTMENTS

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

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REAL ESTATE
18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500. cleared and wooded. 14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially 830-875-5866 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage Residential building.
4728 CR 283, Harwood - NEW LISTING - Custom 3BD/2BA home on approx. 22.9 wooded acres great for recreation and hunting! Split floorplan with spacious great room. Upgrades! Tile, Custom kitchen, Granite counters. Detached shed, partially fenced. $317,000. 215 S Oak - NEW LISTING - Large, 3 BD/2.5 BA home located on half of a city block for 0.7 acre! Large den and formal dining areas feature 2 wood burning fireplaces. Upstairs features private entrance for income producing space if desired. Open lot to enjoy garden, pool, or build income producing structure. REDUCED $217,000. $229,000. 114 Glendale, Luling - Open and inviting floor plan featured in this 3BD/2.5 BA home with many updates throughout. Fenced yard with patio and deck area. Efficiency apartment great for guests or rental income. REDUCED $188,000. $192,000. 532 Domino Five - NEW LISTING - Guadalupe River Frontage! 3BD/2BA home on approx. 1/3 acre. nice deck & stairs leading to water. Come enjoy the good life! REDUCED $195,000. $198,500. 960 S. Pecan - Modern, custom 4BD/3BA secluded home on 1 acre home on 1 acre backs to wet weather creek. Open floor plan, security and surround wired. REDUCED $336,500. $338,000. $340,000. 3400 SM HWY, Luling - Large, 4BD/2.5BA on 1.5 acres just outside of town. Spacious kitchen open todining and living. Co-op water & electricity. REDUCED $132,500. $135,000. 214 E. Crockett, Luling - Charming, move-in ready 3BD/2.5Ba features large den area and beautiful yard. Detached building approx. 650 sq. ft. ideal for storage or commercial space. REDUCED $172.000. $185,000. FORECLOSURE - The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. REDUCED $226,000. $239,000.

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

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

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. $65,000.00. Needs

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.

MISC. SERVICES
Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621. -------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedche f. b i z /z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830-

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We have had some nice rains around over here. We got just a little over five inches on the House on the Hill and that is nothing to sneeze at. Now if we keep rains like that every week like that our crops and grass would be very thankful. They are still searching the streets up in Moore, OK. It is a pitiful site to see when someone grabs up a picture. 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 830643-9917. 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, Bob Young, Ann Bond, Marguerite Williams, the family of Ryan Allen; the family of the disasters of the Boston Marathon, the West, TX disasters; and the tragic tornado in Oklahoma, and our military and families I will leave you with the writing of Esther Moore below where she wrote about the Veterans Flag Ceremony in Leesville. I am sorry that I missed it in person. The Veterans Flag Raising Ceremony was definitely a success. Margie Rice and Janyce Littlefield prepared the most delicious breakfast consisting of the huge biscuits made from scratch by Margie and also gravy with sausage, eggs and homemade jellies all served at 8:00a.m. Pastor Jack Shuford led the opening prayer -Doug Lott presented the Welcome and Introduction of Guests. At 9:00 a.m. all congregated to the Pavilion area for the remainder of the program. Three members of the American Legion Post #547 presided over the Raising of the Flags while Ashley Elder and Sage Kochell placed

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a wreath at the foot of each flagpole. All stood and repeated the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by Missy Dirks. Rev. Jimmy Newman read the list of Veterans buried in Leesville Cemetery and as the last name was given, Pat Meyer rang the old church bell for a moment of silence. We were delighted to have Wyle Eckles Jr sing Battle Hymn of the Republic accompanied by his son Wyle III. We felt like Garth Brooks had arrived in Leesville. The song was so appropriate for the occasion and so very beautifully done. Our guest speaker was Robt (Bob) Young - a true historian. He can tell an old Civil War story so well you feel like you are right there. Very few people can do that. Everyone enjoyed it so much. One individual mentioned he should write a book -maybe he will someday. Terry Davis and Missy Dirks entertained us with patriotic songs. Terry Davis has such a beautiful, smooth voice and sang the National Anthem at the beginning of the program. Missy Dirks sang Im Proud To Be An American. Missy can sing any song -just great! The Speaker was Cmdr Joe Welch of the American Legion Post #547 in Nixon. The topic was Freedom. It was a topic everyone should be aware of - what does it really mean to each of us? He brought the house down with cheers coming from everyone. He gave an excellent speech. Terry Davis then led the group singing God Bless America. The program concluded by Pastor Paul Smith giving the closing prayer. A group of helium balloons were released to the Heavens in memory of Our Veterans. Thanks to all who came, hope you enjoyed it and we hope to see you next year! Itsy Bitsy just does not know what to think about all the rain. He first decided to play in the water, but he did not like the thunder so he came over underneath the awning. Itsy has a way of rolling his head around in circles. So goofy Itsy is sitting there rolling his head around in circles watching the rain drops. Have a good week, and God Bless.

Johanna Lang, author of The Sandbox Connection, demonstrates her mothers method of using a sandbox to tell Bible stories to children.

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Thompsonville Ladies learn about Sandbox Stories

Thompsonville Ladies Club members walked into what looked like a childs play area. There was a swimming pool filled with sand, stems of flowers, branches of trees, plastic animals, plastic people, and many other props. Then if you looked to the other side of the room, there was a large selection of plant life. I had forgotten that it was plant exchange month, but since I have 2 black thumbs for growing things, I didnt need to worry. I wasnt going to be taking home any of the cuttings, because I knew they would soon die. Dee Rodgers and Barbara Schroeder, hostesses for May, had a delicious selection of sandwich makings and very scrumptious looking desserts. Dee asked the blessing of our food and asked for prayers for her family and the family of Sandy VanVelthoven. Both had recently had lost a member of their family. Fourteen members were joined by 4 guests, Eva Boscamp, Cheryl Meadows, Willa Keck, and Johanna Lang, sister of our member Jeanette Mayer. Eva, Cheryl and Willa are fellow church members of Jeanettes and had come to see the presentation made by Johanna. After lunch and fellowship among members, Betty Schroeder called the meeting to order. The business session of the meeting was completed in short order. Pat Wenzel gave an update on our Cookbooks at the printers and the Scholarship Committee planned to meet after the meeting It was decided to give eight scholarships at $500.00 each to seniors in Gonzales County. Maggie Benson won the door prize by selecting the correct plate for her food. The meeting was adjourned and we all moved to be near the swimming pool. Johanna Lang, author of The Sandbox Connection began her presentation telling about her and Jeanettes mother, Elner Marie Mueller Roth. Mother told many Sandbox Stories to them as children and many other children who have encourage to keep tell the stories. Sandbox Stories add to Vacation Bible School and Sunday School classes. And adults enjoy the stories as much as the children. Hannah chose to tell The Creation Story. As she added items to her

sandbox, she told the story in terms that help children enjoy Bible stories and remember the stories from her playtime. Hannah also had props to tell the stories of Noahs Ark, Daniel in the Lions Den, Moses in the Bulrushes, Feeding the Five Thousand and many more stories. At the end of the story there was much discussion and Hannah explained props and other activities that can get the children to interact with the story. She also had copies of her book, The Sandbox Connection, for sale which were purchased by members for their own use and to share with their church family. After the story time, members divided up the plant and flower cuttings and there were many to share with our guests. Linda Grauke had brought a hanging pot that was won by JoAnn Keck. We want to thank Johanna and her sister Jeanette for bring to life Bible stories. We have an ice cream social coming up in July or August and will also have our Cookbooks available for sale soon.

Designer to speak to Shiner Heritage Quilters

Kathleen Ackley, noted quilt designer, teacher and business owner of Stamps by Kate will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, June 4th, meeting of the Shiner Heritage Quilters. Her program, entitled Applique is Not a Bad Word! is a trunk show featuring many applique techniques in both traditional and modern quilts. This event is free and open to the public. Ackley reflects, Aunt Ruth put a needle in my hand at age 8, and I am still cutting fabric and stitching it back together again. I have a degree in Clothing and Textile Design and spent many years designing and making costumes for the theater. I discovered quilting in the 1970s and now have my own company of rubber stamp templates for quilting. The Tuesday, June 4th meeting will be at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 102 W. Church St., Shiner (1 block off Hwy 90A). The meeting begins at 6:30 and includes lots of activities such as show and tell, block-of-the-month, door prizes and light refreshments. Our members, who range from beginner to advance, are very eager to share our knowledge and learn about quilts from each other. Visitors and new members from Shiner and the surrounding towns are always welcome. For more information log onto www.shinerheritagequilters.org or call 361-594-3185.

The Anchor Club of Gonzales recently purchased a pool lift for Disciple Oaks Center to be used for Plan Getaway Camps for adults with disabilities. The Anchors are excited to be able to provide easier access to the pool for these campers. Throughout the fall, the Anchors manage and operate the concession stand at Varsity Football games. Funds raised from concession sales as well as a grant received for placing 1st at the Texas District Anchor Convention made this donation possible. Thanks to everyone that contributed to this great cause by purchasing items from Anchor Club of Gonzales Concessions. (Courtesy photo)

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Free time can enable seniors to pursue long-loved hobbies

Whether retirement is on the horizon or has already begun, more free time equates to an increased opportunity to fill your days with enjoyable activities. Individuals facing busy schedules are often forced to push hobbies to the sidelines, as more pressing things, such as a job, household responsibilities, and parenting tasks, are accomplished. Once retirement arrives, a newfound freedom in your schedule may occur, and there can be plenty of hours to devote to the hobbies and pastimes you find enjoyable. According to research, hobbies can have many benefits. They may serve as an emotional outlet or a way to relax. Hobbies can keep the mind and hands active. They also allow for quiet time and mind wandering -- which can free up creative thinking. Hobbies can also serve as a means to connecting with people and opening up new groups of friends. There are many hobbies you can consider, depending on physical health and abilities. These may be hobbies you once enjoyed in the past or new activities to expand your horizons. And hobbies need not be crafty in the traditional sense, just about any activity -- even being a mentor -- can be a form of a hobby. Starting a hobby When deciding on a hobby, you can first take an inventory of your skills and interests. If you have always been handy around wood and construction, perhaps a woodworking hobby will be enjoyable and also may work as a source of income revenue. Other activities that require the use

Sewing and creating interesting displays for collectibles can be hobbies that seniors can get involved in after retirement when they have ample free time.

Knowing prostate symptoms can help speed treatment

Many men suffer from an enlarged prostate gland. Because an enlarged prostate most often affects men over the age of 50, many younger men may be unaware of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. However, identifying warning signs early can lead to an earlier diagnosis and a more effective course of treatment. What is an enlarged prostate? An enlarged prostate, known as prostatitis or sometimes benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is the inflammation of the prostate. What causes the prostate to expand is largely unknown, but the condition has been linked to a few different factors. It may occur as a result of a bacterial infection or decreased immune function. Others find it is the result of weakening muscles. Genetics and the aging process also play a role in prostate enlargement. According to Prostate.net, men have a 50 percent chance of getting prostatitis in their lifetimes. Since the condition is so common, some believe that all men could eventually have an enlarged prostate if they live long enough. Symptoms Symptoms of an enlarged prostate vary in their severity, and a small amount of inflammation can cause major symptoms and vice versa. Information from the United States National Library of Medicine says less than half of all men with an enlarged prostate actually have symptoms of the disease. Those who do may experience any number of the following: * Weak or slow urine stream * Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying * Increased urinary frequency or urgency * Testicular pain * Pain with ejaculation * Straining to urinate * Continued dribbling of urine * Stopping and starting while urinating For many men, the increased frequency to visit the bathroom is one of the first indicators that there may be an issue with the prostate gland. Those who have slept comfortably through the night may now be ris-

ing one or two times per night to urinate. Many times an enlarged prostate, which leads to an inability to fully empty the bladder, can trigger urinary tract infections. This may compound symptoms and cause additional pain or burning when passing urine, as well as increased urinary urgency. An infection also may lead to blood in the urine. Diagnosing an enlarged prostate The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, and is responsible for pushing this fluid into the urethra prior to ejaculation. The prostate glands proximity to the bladder and the penis is largely what causes the problems with urination. Also, because of the prostates location, the single best way to detect enlargement of the gland is through a digital rectal examination, or DRE, during which a doctor will insert his or her finger into the rectum and feel for the prostate to see if it is enlarged or tender. Should there be any indication of an abnormality, a prostate-specific antigen blood test, or PSA, or an ultrasound may be suggested. Treatment Medical treatment often helps alleviate the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. A doctor may prescribe alpha-blockers, which relax the muscles around the urethra to help urine flow more freely. If enlargement is due to infection, antibiotics could be given. Other medications, such as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, reduce the level of a certain form of testosterone called DHT. With less DHT present, the prostate shrinks. If medications do not alleviate symptoms, surgery may be necessary. In some cases, an enlarged prostate may be an indicator of prostate cancer. A doctor may want to run tests to see if cancer is present. Prostate cancer is often very slowgrowing, and some people prefer a waitand-see method of treatment if symptoms are not troublesome. Understanding enlarged prostate symptoms can help men with the condition feel better faster.

of the hands and mind include knitting, needlepoint, painting, puzzles, quilting, scrapbooking, and crocheting. These can keep the mind active and improve dexterity and fine motor skills. Next, you may want to consider the costs surrounding a hobby. While something like taking photos may have relatively low costs, collectibles, exotic sports, sports cars, and travel could become expensive. Its important to weight the costs against your finances to ensure that you will be financially comfortable while engaging in this particular hobby. Explore what your friends are doing. If you want to get into a new hobby, ask neighbors and friends what they do to keep busy -- and try it out. You just may find that youre naturally inclined to do this type of activity and enjoy it. Visit a local hobby shop or craft store and browse through the aisles. See where your attention is drawn and give that activity a try. From building model trains to cultivating an herb garden, there are dozens of ideas to try. Other pastimes A hobby can take the form of volunteer work, teaching, mentoring, joining a martial arts class, taking classes at a college, and even caring for a pet. If you are the type who likes to interact with other people instead of engaging in a solitary hobby, consider one of these types of activities instead. Once a hobby is started, it is not set in stone. If you find you do not feel motivated to do this hobby, try something else. Remember, the days are now yours to fill, so maximize time spent with activities you can enjoy.

Area & Nation Wide Senior Programs Can Be Very Beneficial. Social Services Director, Patty Benton, at The Heights of Gonzales compiled a list of businesses and organizations she feels offers valuable services to senior citizens. Ms. Benton stressed the list is not all inclusive and that seniors should seek out other helpful services, area discounts offered to seniors, support groups, travel groups, etc in order to live a fun and healthy lifestyle in their silver years.

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From coaches reports Two area baseball teams are one series away from playing in the Dell Diamond next week for a state title. The Flatonia Bulldogs beat Center Point in three games and Hallettsville swept Bishop in the regional semifinals last weekend. Flatonia won the first game against Center Point, 9-5. Center Point jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning and the Bulldogs came back with four runs in the top of the second. Center Point went ahead 5-4 in the bottom of the third, but Flatonia erased its deficit with three runs in the fourth and added two in the sixth. Mitchell Mica picked up the win on the mound and Josh Velasquez got a save. Casen Novak went 4-for4 with two doubles, three RBIs and two runs. Will Bruns was 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and two RBIs; Velasquez hit 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs; Brandon Perez went 2-for4 with two runs; and Jose Cedillo was 1-for-2, with a RBI and run. Center Point built a 4-0 lead after two innings in the second game and scored a run in the top of the sixth. Flatonia scored one run in the bottom of the sixth. Velasquez took the loss for the Dogs and went 1-for-3 with a double and RBI while Marcus Mica went 1-for-3. In the third game, Flatonia scored three in the top of the first and got a run in the fourth. They scored five in the fifth for a 9-0 lead. Center Point plated four runs in the bottom of the sixth. The Dogs followed with five runs in the top of the seventh, going ahead 14-4 and Center Point only plated three runs at its last time at bat. Marcus Mica earned the win on the mound and Zane Ponder led the offensive effort as he was 3-for-5 with a triple, an inside-thepark home run and four RBIs. Livan Cedillo was 3-for5 with an RBI; Bruns batted 2-for-5 with three runs; Gus Venegas was 2-for-5 with a RBI, two runs; Novak was 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBIS; Velasquez was 1-for-5 with two RBIs and a double while Marcus Mica hit a RBI triple. The Hallettsville Brahmas will be playing in the regional finals as they swept Bishop 5-3 and 10-3. In the first game, Bishop scored the first run in the top of the second and the Brahmas replied with two runs in the bottom of the inning. Both teams scored once in the third, resulting in Hallettsville holding a 3-2 advantage. Bishop tied the game at 3-3 in the fourth and Hallettsville scored twice in the bottom of the fifth. Hallettsville took a 3-0 lead in the first in the second game and took a 5-1 lead after three innings. The Brahmas tightened their grip with three runs in the fifth and outscored Bishop 2-1 in the sixth. Bishop did score once in the top of the seventh.

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SEALY The Shiner bats picked a bad time to struggle against Weimar and their stellar pitching. In the second game of the regional finals, Weimar held the Lady Comanches to three scattered hits in a 6-0 loss at Sealy High School on Saturday afternoon. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Texas State University Saturday afternoon, but inclement weather on Friday resulted in a move to La Grange High School. But a few hours before the game at La Grange, the weather had gotten nasty again and the teams agreed to play in Sealy. Fridays game site was switched from Texas State to the Starplex in Shiner. I felt that if we played like we had through the regional semifinals, we would have a chance to defeat Weimar, Shiner head coach Brandon Siegel said. Our bats got cold at the wrong time against a good time but we kept fighting. The lone departure from the team will be senior Hannah Koenning, giving Siegal a flood of returning players who have had lots of success in softball, including winning the state title in 2011. It is always a good thing when you lose just one player to graduation and have lots of experience re-

Shiner pitcher CeCe Darilek throws the ball while (from left) third baseman Julianna Rankin, second baseman Tamara Hajeck and first baseman Meagan Chumchal creep a little closer to home plate in anticipation of a bunt during Game 2 of the Lady Comanches series with Weimar. (Photo by Mark Lube) turning, Siegel said. While Siegel will not see Koenning at softball practices next year, he will see her at other times of the year. Siegel said Koenning is a cousin. What I liked most is that because we are family, I could talk with her about softball at family gatherings, he said. Each team got a single hit in the opening inning. Shiner struck out the lead batter in the top of the second and got two groundouts for three straight outs. The Lady Wildcats defense did likewise in the bottom of the inning. In the third, Lady Cat batters Shelby Vacek and Allison Srvbar drew twoout walks before Shiner caught a fly ball in center field to end the inning. Sara Lauer got a single past the shortstop into the left field to reach on first but was left stranded in the bottom of the third. Weimar broke the deadlock in the top of the fifth with McKenna Minesch getting a leadoff walk and later going to second on the passed ball. Vacek moved her to third on the sacrifice grounder for out number two. An error on Srvbars ball allowed Minesch to score. Hunter Erwin singled and Lauren Guenther was walked to load the bases, but Shiner got out of the jam before Weimar was able to score another run. The Lady Cats brought in two runs in the sixth inning. Bailey Cernaseu got a leadoff walk, Kendall Marak got a base hit and two batters later, Allison William got an one-out hit. Cernaseu was thrown out at home on the fielders choice play between pitcher Ce Ce Darilek and catcher Koenning. Srvbar then got a single to score Maraks runner, Shelby Winderlich, and William later stole home for a 3-0 Weimar lead. In the top of the seventh, the Lady Cats piled on more pressure with a trio of runs. Payton Winerlich got a one-out walk and scored on the single by Cernaseu. Marak got a SHINER, Page C2

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Local gym expands facilities

GONZALES Revival Fitness will open several news areas in its gym for members and non-members next week. The workout facility and tanning bed will be opening an expanded workout area, a caf, a small daycare and a massage room. According to Revival Fitness co-owner Doug Tyler, the caf will serve sandwiches, salads, drinks and all types of smoothies. He said the food would be of the all-natural, organic, healthy type. Some breakfast foods will also be offered. In the caf room and in an adjacent room will be seating for caf patrons. In another new area will be the relocated main office and a members-only lounge where members can sit at stools and use the gyms Wi-Fi internet. Tyler said members can also order smoothies and other caf items at the main desk. The caf is slated to be open Mondays through Saturday from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. Gym users with young ones can drop them off at the small daycare during certain hours for a small charge. The service is open to anyone, Tyler said. Childcare hours will be Mondays through Thurs-

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6; 6th, Zane Patterson, Spearman, 13.940, 5; 7th, Cy Frizzell, Muleshoe, 14.910, 4; 8th, Luke Krolczyk, Cypress, 15.650, 3; 9th, Levi Boatright, Georgetown, 16.270, 2; 10th, Cal Wolfe, Palmer, 16.580, 1. Chute Dogging 1st, Ross Ashford, Lott, 2.540, 10; 2nd, Samuel Shaw, Midland, 2.700, 9; 3rd, Jaydan West, Goldwaithe, 3.140, 8; 4th, Lane Shaw, Jasper, 4.340, 7; 5th, Kegan Greenshaw, Llano, 4.890, 6; 6th, Tyler West, Mertzon, 5.410, 5; 7th, Cooper Hurt, Dilley, 5.550, 4; 8th, Spin Edwards, Magnolia, 5.690, 3; 9th, Cal Wolfe, Palmer, 7.800, 2; 10th, John Michael Elliot, Alvin, 8.040, 1. Girls Breakaway 1st, Shaye Jessee, La Vernia, 2.870, 10; 2nd, Kambria McDougal, Weatherford, 3.020, 9; 3rd, Jesse Valdez, Dimmitt, 3.160, 8; 4th, Yaleigh Yarbrough, Elk City, Okla., 3.200, 7; 5th, Emily Douglas, La Vernia, 3.250, 6; 6th, Tristin Lewis, Paducha, 3.420, 5; 7th, Bailey Jay, Boerne, 3.440, 4; 8th, Makiah Horton, Mineral Wells, 3.480, 3; 9th, Cooper Clinton, Carthage, 3.570, 2; 10th, Victoria Pineda, Caldwell, 3.590, 1. Girls Goat Tying 1st, Delani Wood, Stanton, 9.150, 10; 2nd, Kenzee Kent, Smyer, 9.310, 9; 3rd, Mersadie Martin, Lufkin, 9.380, 8; 4th, Shaye Jessee, La Vernia, 9.420, 6.50; 5th, Madalynn Darnell, Weimar, 9.420, 6.50; 6th, Hannah Allison, Orange Grove, 9.620, 5; 7th, Jesse Valdez, Dimmitt, 9.680, 4; 8th, Shelby Espenson, Hart, 9.710,3; 9th, Kyndal Terry, Cleburne, 9.720, 2; 10th, Presli Bray, Stephenville, 9.780, 1. Pole Bending 1st, Carly Staggs, Teague, 20.440, 10; 2nd, Aly Ghormley, Madisionville, 20.550, 9; 3rd, Zandie Hodges, Huntsville, 20.672, 8; 4th, Whitlee Reed, Center, 21.027, 7; 5th, Anna Pickett, San Angelo, 21.072,6; 6th, Taylar Schnetter, Dayton, 21.122, 5; 7th, Ciara Jenschke, La Vernia, 21.179, 4; 8th, Matty Wells, Hereford, 21.223, 3; 9th, Taylor Lawson, New Waverly, 21.243,2; 10th, Sydney Dockery, Karnes City, 21.315, 1. Ribbon Roping 1st, Bronc Foreman (roper, Lipan)/Anna Pickett (runner, San Angelo), 7.980, 10; 2nd, Leighton Berry (roper, Poolville)/Delaney De La Rosa (runner, Hawley), 8.330, 9; 3rd, Luke Krolczyk (roper, Cypress)/Molly Atkinson (runner, Anderson), 8.400, 8; 4th, Cutter Carpenter (roper, Athens)/Maci Ray (runner, Mabank), 8.830, 7; 5th, Jabin Rice (roper, Hobbs, N.M.)/Matty Wells (runner, Hereford), 8.890, 6; 7th, Corbin Sumners (roper, ODonnell)/Kalli DuBose (runner, Abernathy), 9.270, 5; 8th, Neilon Reitz (roper, Goliad)/Zoey Wiatrek (runner, Floresville), 9.390, 4; 8th, Gatlin Peck (roper, Huntsville)/Jessica Garrett (runner, Bryan), 9.500, 3; 9th, Tyler West (roper, Mertzon)/ Kenna Hayes McNeil (runner, Hobbs, N.M.), 9.580, 2; 10th, Wyatt Imus (roper, Huntsville)/Zandie Hodges (runner, Huntsville), 9.820, 1. Team Roping 1st, Ty Harris (header, San Angelo)/Caleb Butler (heeler, Decatur), 6.790, 10; 2nd, Hunter Jones (header, Lamesa)/Corbin Sumners (heeler, ODonnell), 7.470, 9; 3rd, Carlee Johnson (header, Morse)/Steven Johnson (heeler, Morse), 8.100, 8; 4th, Kasen McCall (header, Lufkin)/Shane Scarbrough (heeler, Diboll), 8.680, 7; 5th, Cuyler Winters (header, Venus)/Blake Bentley (heeler, Joshua), 9.220, 6; 6th, Amanda Brown (header, Stinnett)/Hayden Cape (heeler, Springlake), 9.720, 5; 7th, Caleb Garza (header, Midland)/ Lanham Manahan (heeler, Midland), 10.570, 4; 8th, Kyler Gomez (header, Holland)/Justin De La Garza (heeler, Freer), 12.460, 3; 9th, Will Wright (header, Orange Grove)/Tristan Pacheco (heeler, Pleasanton), 12.750, 2; 10th, Brett Stuart (header, Bridgeport)/Paden Bray (heeler, Granbury), 13.900, 1.

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Results from the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals as of Tuesday night (Listed by Place/Competitor/ City/1st Go score or time/ Total points) Barrell Racing 1st, Bristan Kennedy, Levelland, 16.355, 10; 2nd, Tieren Gates, Paris, 16.525, 9; 3rd, Emily Bingham, Spring Branch, 16.534, 8; 4th, Jessee Young, Sumner, 16.549, 7; 5th, Taylor Lawson, New Waverly, 6; 6th, Davette Stegman, Needville, 16.632, 5; 7th, Sonora Schueneman, Madisonville, 16.718, 4; 8th, Laney Fowler, Sanger, 16.736, 3; 9th, Kambria McDougal, Weatherford, 16.743, 2; 10th, Kyleigh Powell, Troy, 16.784,1. Boys Breakaway 1st, Ross Ashford, Lott, 2.180, 10; 2nd, Tucker Menz, Boerne, 2.690, 9; 3rd, Bailey Starns, Port Lavaca, 2.870, 8; 4th, Cutter Carpenter, Athens, 2.910, 7; 5th, Casey Crow, La Vernia, 2.930, 6; 6th, John Michael Elliot, Alvin, 2.980,5; 7th, Tyler Allen, Cotulla, 3.130, 4; 8th, Weston Livanec, El Campo, 3.610, 3; 9th, Hunter Dreyer, Valley Mills, 3.680, 2; 10th, Colton McCarley, Happy, 3.780, 1. Boys Goat Tying 1st, Ty Harris, San Angelo, 9.380, 10; 2nd, Jabin Rice, Hobbs, N.M., 10.100, 9; 3rd, Brett Stuart, Bridgeport, 10.560, 8; 4th, Jarett Freeman, Tolar, 10.870, 7; 5th, John Michael Elliot, Alvin, 10.890, 6; 6th, Tyler West, Mertzon, 10.900, 5; 7th, Brody Rankin, Roaring Spring, 11.000, 4; 8th, Cutter Carpenter, Athens, 11.110, 3; 9th, Coy Boswell, San Augustine, 11.150,2; 10th, Hunter Jones, Lamesa, 11.210, 1. Tiedown Calf Roping 1st, Bronc Foreman, Lipan, 11.160, 10; 2nd, Casey Whited, Del Valle, 12.060, 9; 3rd, Ty Harris, San Angelo, 12.120, 8; 4th, Samuel Shaw, Midland, 12.520, 7; 5th, Ethan Craig, Henderson, 13.790,

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals kicked off last weekend in Gonzales. The event offered plenty of thrilling moments and solid performances including (clockwise, from top) Trace Herndon of Gonzales in the Boys Breakaway, Lane Frazier of Smithville in Chute Dogging and Caldwells Dennis Engelmann in Goat Tying. For more photos, see page C3. (Photos by Mark Lube)

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on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There will also be a massage room available for everyone, with an additional room slated to be open in the near future. Tyler said all of the cardio equipment was moved from the current setup to the new room and 10 new weight machines were added to the expansion room. In addition, a separate area for doing core exercises is available. In the original part of the gym, new lockers will be added and most of the weight benches were fitted with new padding. Another change is gym users will be entering and exiting the gym through the caf and members coming in after-hours will still need to swipe their card at the original entrance. Revival Fitness is located at 931 Saint Lawrence Street in Gonzales, across from the junior high athletic field.

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The team of Brian Mitchell, Ethan Mendel, Clark Lowrey, Tom Sudderth and Randall DuPree (above) came in first place at the Wednesday Night Scramble held May 22 at Independence Park Golf Course. The members of the second place team (below) were Gene Reed, Kyle Kusak, Ryan Atkinson, DeAnn Atkinson and Raul Contreras. (Courtesy photos)

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The team of Jack Miles, Ralph Aguirre, Glenda Kessler, Roy Cole, Larry Miles and Bill Kessler (above) came in first place at the Wednesday Night Scramble held May 15 at Independence Park Golf Course. The members of the second place team (below) were Ray Raley, Phil McCaskill, Roy Staton, Butch Jackson and Travis McCrae. (Courtesy photos)

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Moulton High School freshmen academic and athletic lettermen, plaque and award-winners included Mitchell Blaschke, Danielle Blust, Taylor Pilat, Trent Roznosky, Dalton Thomas, Sarah Baker, Mikaela Beard, Dillon Berckenhoff, Lindsay Blust, Norma Colchado, Allison Drabek, Mackenley Ebner, Maggie Gallant, Zachary Harris, Holden Jahn, Ethan Mortal, Gavin Patton, Hannah Perez, Jody Rothbauer and James Wenske. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Moulton High School junior academic and athletic lettermen, plaque and awardwinners included Paige Bartos, Taylor Bohuslav, Chelsea Gabler, Kassandra Gomez, Kendall Kristynik, Jaydon Nieto, Nicholas Perez, Kelsey Pilat, Tyler Thomas and Bronson Zapata. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Moulton High School sophomore academic and athletic lettermen, plaque and award winners included Leonard Rabin, Susie Manzano, Bethany Brauer, Grant Geissen, Juan Hernandez, Megan Koranek, Dennis Lopez, Malori Mitchon, Tanner Nichols-Ranton, Graisyn Nieto, Matthew Orsak, Mario Pinedo and Laramie Zant. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Moulton High School senior academic and athletic lettermen, plaque and award winners included Anne-Claire Bakker, Mikayla Baker, Amanda Berckenhoff, Leah Daman, Matt Dornak, Megan Euceda, Ashley Gabler, Michelle Holub, Cameron Jalfuka, Megan Mitchon, Alex Reyes, Dallas Rothbauer, Krist Sutton, Tyler Schwartz and Tyler Jones. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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tha Siegal, Katelynn Leist, Lizzy Opiela and Kymberlie Malatek. Lady Cardinals receiving Honorable Mentions were Elise Patek and Ashlyn Patek. Schaefer received an All-State First Team nod while Abby Irwin, Bethany Pokluda and Victora Kusak made Second Team AllState. Pokluda and Schaefer were also selected for AllState Academic honors. Yoakum Tom Tom softball, kickball tournaments Early registration has begun for the annual Yoakum Tom Tom softball and kickball tournaments set for May 31-June 2 There will be a mens and co-ed division for the softball tournament while the kickball tournament, which will take place only on Friday and Saturday night, will be co-ed only. Entry fee is $150 per team. Spots are limited, so call Mike McCracken at 361655-2909 or 361-293-5266, or send an e-mail to texassportswriter@yahoo.com. Apache Strength and Speed Camp The 2013 Gonzales Apache strength and speed camp will be held from June 3 to July 18, Mondays through Thursdays, from 6:30-7:20 a.m. and 8-8:50 a.m. at the Fieldhouse 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 830-6726641 or send email to ricky. lock@gonzales.txed.net.

Larry Mercer had a hole-in-one Sunday, May 26 on the par 3, 161-yard #6 hole at Gonzales Independence Park Golf Course. Witnesses were Jon Such, Todd Crawford, and James Barnett. (Courtesy photo)

Shiner boys basketball camp The Shiner Comanche Premium Hoops basketball camp for boys entering Grades 4-8 will be held June 3-6 (Monday-Thursday). The camp will be conducted in the afternoon from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Shiner High School Gym. Cost of the camp will be $40. Early registration for camp ends May 17. Pick up a registration form from the school or contact Coach Noe McCarthy at school, 361-594-3131. Co-ed, men softball tournament June 8 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 three-home run limit. The concession stand will open at 9 a.m. for breakfast, and food, drinks and snow cones will be available all day. Co-ed prizes are 15 Tshirts for first and second place. Third place will receive 12 sports towels or a case of beer. Prizes are based on an 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. Apache Baseball camp The Gonzales Apaches baseball program will hold its 2013 camp June 1013 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 830-672-6641. Lady Apache Softball camp 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 Fieldhouse at 830-6726641. Lady Apaches Volleyball camp The Gonzales 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 Fieldhouse at 830-6726641. Apaches Football camp The Gonzales football camp will be held July 2325 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

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Class 2A Region IV Finals Hallettsville vs Marion. Best of three. Game 1, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Veterans Memorial Ballpark in Weimar. Game 2, 11 a.m. Saturday, New Braunfels Canyon High School. Game 3, if needed, after Game 2. Class 1A Region IV Finals Flatonia vs Weimar. Best of three. Game 1, 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Game 2, 4 p.m. Saturday. Game 3 after Game 2 if needed. All games played at Texas State Universitys Bobcat Baseball Stadium in San Marcos.

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Texas teen catches state record 800-pound gator

Cannon News Services AUSTIN A young hunter who grew up with a fascination about dinosaurs and a dream of hunting what some call living dinosaurs has harvested the largest alligator ever certified in Texas. Braxton Bielski, an 18-year-old high school senior on his first alligator hunt, bagged the behemoth 800-pound, 14-foot, 3-inch gator during a recent public hunt on the James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area. Braxton and his father, Troy Bielski, were among 481 applicants vying for 10 alligator permits issued through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments public hunting program for a five-day hunt at the Daughtrey WMA. Hes wanted to hunt alligators for years, said Troy, a Houston police officer who has applied annually to TPWDs special drawing hunts for the chance to fulfill his sons dream. We got selected one year to go on a youth hunt at the J.D. Murphree WMA, but I didnt get the permit in on time. I remember Brax was very disappointed. This is the first year weve had to enter him as an adult and we got drawn. The coveted permit provides the only opportunity to hunt and harvest an alligator on Choke Canyon Reservoir, situated within the Daughtrey WMA boundary. Each year, TPWDs public hunting program provides access to some of the states high-quality managed wildlife habitat to about 5,500 hunters selected through random computer drawings. Wildlife management areas, state parks and leased private property are available for these supervised hunts for a variety of game, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn, javelina, alligator, exotics, feral hog and spring turkey. Through an application process, hunters select from 29 different hunt categories, including eight specifically for youth only, and choose a preferred hunt date and location from hunt areas stretching across the state. Theres even a provision for hunting buddies to apply as a group in some cases up to four hunters can apply together on one application. This season TPWD processed 998 applications for 2,340 hopeful applicants in the alligator hunt category. The department offered 165 permits to go alligator hunting on five WMAs (Angelina Neches/Dam B, James Daughtrey, Guadalupe Delta, Mad Island, and J.D. Murphree). Because alligator hunting in Texas is conservatively managed, most hunters selected for these public hunts are first-timers and many have never seen an alligator in the wild. For that reason, TPWD biologists go through an intensive orientation process and provide greater guidance than they would for more common hunts, like for deer or waterfowl. We went through a twohour orientation and it was very thorough, Braxton recalled. My dad did a lot of research online about alligator hunting and we asked a lot of questions. Troy said he knew some about the area they would be hunting, having done some bass fishing on Choke Canyon years ago, but with current low water levels, the landscape was completely different from what he remembered. We spent a lot of time scouting some of the pastures in the compartment we were assigned, looking for likely spots to set our lines, said Troy. At one point, the pair observed what they believed to be a large gator in a cove and decided to place their baited lines nearby. We didnt pressure it, but while we were putting up our cane poles we could see it watching us 30 yards away, said Braxton. Choke Canyon has a reputation for holding some big old gators. Unlike the alligator populations along their core range in southeast Texas, these creatures are left alone to live to a ripe old age. A 14-footer is estimated to be between 30-50 years old, according to TPWD alligator program leader Amos Cooper. Choke Canyon has a larger size class than other areas because they have just began to hunt the area, said Cooper. A large alligator in Choke Canyon is not unusual but expected. You wont see a lot of alligators on Choke Canyon but the alligators that you do see are relatively large. In the five years TPWD has hunted gators on the Daughtrey WMA, several huge specimens have been harvested, including two in 2011 measuring over 13feet and another in that size class last year. Living in Fort Bend County, Troy and his son routinely saw alligators while jogging but being able to judge their size was tough. I had no idea, he noted. The WMA staff did a really good job of explaining what we needed to do. We knew this gator was big and wanted to be sure we set the bait high enough out of the water. Braxton chose one of the lines as his set; the other would be his dads. When the two hunters returned the next morning, they realized they had their work cut out as both lines were down indicating they had two alligators hooked. A hook and line set baited with raw meat is used to catch the alligator; only after it has been hooked can a gator be dispatched at close range with a firearm. They werent the only

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Texas teen Braxton Bielski recently bagged this 14foot, 800-pound alligator on Choke Canyon Reservoir. It was the first time Bielski had ever gone gator hunting. (Courtesy photo) ones having a successful first day. All the hunters participating in the hunt had landed gators, which proved equally challenging for the WMA staff. We only have 5-10 hunters out during these drawn hunts and most of them are new to alligator hunting so I try to stay in close touch with them, said Daughtrey WMA area manager Chris Mostyn. I tell them to have a strategy in place because they may have to haul a big one out. Turns out we had four gators taken that morning; it was wild. The Bielskis did a good job. Troys gator turned out to be a huge female measuring 10 feet long, which, as it turned out was dwarfed by his sons catch. If we had just caught the one, I would have been happy for Brax, said Troy. Hes the reason I was there.

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tube jigs. Drum are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait in 515 feet. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch. COLETO CREEK Water clear; 2.00 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics and topwaters. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow. BUCHANAN Water stained; 7175 degrees; 27.14 low. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin topwaters, Texas rigged grape Scoundrel worms, and flukes around stumps on points in 515 feet early. Striped bass are fair on Red Fins, Zara Jrs, and trolling crankbaits from Lighthouse Point to the dam on the surface at daylight. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and Curbs crappie jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on live bait and dipbait. Yellow and blue catfish are very good on juglines and Trotlines baited with goldfish and perch. CANYON LAKE Water clear; 71 75 degrees; 9.92 low. Black bass are fair on Pop Rs, green pumpkin crankbaits, and flukes upriver along shorelines in 510 feet early. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and crappie jigs. Smallmouth bass are fair on chartreuse grubs and craws and watermelon red tubes on ball jigheads along ledges in 1020 feet. Crappie are fair on white tube jigs and live minnows over submerged brush piles in 816 feet. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on juglines and trotlines upriver.

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COLETO CREEK The 20th Annual Coleto Creek Kids Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Coleto Creek Park. The park is located at 365 Coleto Park Road, midway between Victoria and Goliad off of Highway 59. The event is open to all youth between the ages of 2 and 16. No registration fee is required, however all children must officially register by 9 a.m. on June 1 to be eligible for tournament prizes. Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest stringer in each of four age groups, (2-6 years, 7-9 years, 1012 years, and 13-16 years). Youth will also be recognized for overall largest fish, largest bass, largest catfish, and largest crappie. Two additional prizes for the smallest perch will be given to age groups 2-6 years and 7-9 years. This years sponsors include Academy Sports & Outdoors, GDF Suez Coleto Creek Power, the Buddy Hartl Memorial Fund, TPWD Game Warden Association, Coleto Bassmasters, and the Family of Megan Nicole Daughtrey. All of our sponsors have signed on again this year to

BASTROP Water clear; 7276 degrees. Black bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows at night. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow. CEDAR CREEK Water clear; 6873 degrees; 3.43 low. Black bass are fair on weightless wacky worms and topwaters early. Dock bite is slow. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on live shad. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on cut shad. FAYETTE Water stained. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin spinnerbaits and soft plastics in 816 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp over baited holes. BRAUNIG Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits near the dam. Striped bass are good on liver and perch off points. Redfish are fair on tilapia, crawfish, and silver spoons. Channel and blue catfish are fair on liver, shrimp, and cheesebait near the dam. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are good on spoons and striper jigs between the dam and the crappie wall. Redfish are fair on live perch, tilapia, and crawfish near the power lines. Channel catfish are very good on liver, shrimp, and shad. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON Water clear; 7377 degrees; 20.12 low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed crankbaits and large soft plastic worms. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse

GRANGER Water stained; 7074 degrees; 0.46 high. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair on RatL Traps 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; 0.47 low. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin crankbaits, black/blue topwaters, and watermelon Whacky Sticks along seawalls in 818 feet. White bass are fair on Lil Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows and white Curbs crappie jigs over brush piles in 12 feet. Channel catfish are fair on minnows and dipbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch. TRAVIS Water clear; 7276 degrees; 52.98 low. Black bass are good on watermelon soft plastics and bone topwaters in 520 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on fresh cut bait and nightcrawlers in 2535 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.

help insure that all kids go home a winner, said Jason Lewis, Coleto Creek reservoir ranger. At the 2012 Coleto Creek event, almost 200 children participated and all of them went away winners. Our event targets both young people and adults to help them discover the joys of fishing and further develop an appreciation for our lakes, rivers, and the wildlife that live in and around them. For more information, call 361-575-6366, check Coleto Creeks website at www.coletocreekpark.com, or visit the Coleto Creek Park office. National Fishing and Boating Week is June 1-9, 2013. The GBRA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1933 as a water conservation and reclamation district. GBRA provides stewardship for the water resources in its 10-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.

PORT OCONNOR Trout 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.

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