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WAELDER — A fatal prognosis be-came the impetus for a labor of love that will benefit an entire area popu-lace.
Ernest (“Duck”) Jarmon has planted a community garden in Waelder. The disabled 66-year old said he intends for his undertaking to develop into a continuing nutritional resource for his neighbors in need — literally, a gift that will keep on giving.
“There’s a lot of elderly people around here who live on a fixed in-come that need more food,” he said. “This is my way of contributing to so-ciety.”
Jarmon was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1982 and at that time, doc-tors gave him about a year to live. Ever since then he made the decision to not only aggressively pursue life, but to en-hance the living situations of others.
“I had a brain tumor and the good Lord brought me through it,” Jarmon said. “Here we are almost 30 years later and I’m still here. I was blessed, so my
thing now is to do everything I can to be a blessing to other people.”
Born and raised on a farm, the gar-den served as a perfect avenue for Jar-mon to bring his humanitarian inten-tions to fruition.
“I love gardening,” he said. “It’s something that I’ve always loved to do.”
Jarmon had the idea for the garden several months ago and thought he had found its location when the Waelder In-dependent School District agreed to allow him use of one of their prop-erties. However, the district was forced to rescind their offer after their insurance company expressed reservations.
Undaunted, Jarmon continued to pursue his passion and was rewarded four months ago when he was given use of three lots on the Kataski prop-erty. Today, the fledging field is located at 811 Highway 90, appropriately situ-ated about a block from the J&B Gro-cery.
“I talked to the owner and she told me that I could use her property,” ex-plained Jarmon. “I was hoping for some rain while I was waiting around
A controversial city or-dinance regulating garage sales in Gonzales could be headed for repeal.
The Gonzales City Coun-cil on Tuesday accepted without comment a peti-tion from citizens seeking a repeal of the ordinance, which limits citizens to holding two garage sales per year, assesses a fee for permits for those sales, and provides a stiff fine for vio-lations. The ordinance was passed with little fanfare in September after some citi-zens had complained that some residences were hold-ing “permanent” garage sales -- effectively operating a re-sale business without a license.
The petition drive was initiated by Gonzales resi-dent Mike Hanson, who called the ordinance an as-sault on individual property rights and “un-American.”
Hanson last week pre-sented the petition with some 400 signatures of reg-istered voters, and he told the Council Tuesday “We’d have had a lot more signa-tures if everyone I talked to had been a registered voter. If this moves to a special election, people will vote for it overwhelmingly.”
He maintains the city
already had an ordinance regulating garage sales and simply needed to enforce it, and that the Secretary of State’s office has also ruled that holding more than two garage sales in a calendar year constitutes operating a
business and that could be enforced also.
“A lot of the people we’re talking about, they hold a
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Today in Texas History October 20, 1541On this day in 1541, the Span-
ish explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, in a letter to the king of Spain, became the first man to describe the vast Llano Estacado. The Llano Estacado (Staked Plains), the southern extension of the High Plains of North America, is a high mesa lying south of the Canadian River in northwest Texas and northeast New Mexico. Coro-nado had been appointed in 1540 to lead an expedition to the Seven Cities of Cíbola, won-drous tales of which had been brought to Mexico by Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. Coro-nado found no gold, however.
Today’s Quote“Say what you will about the Ten Commandments, you must always come back to the pleas-ant fact that there are only ten of them.”
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Sharing God’s bounty:Waelder man turns once-fatal prognosis into fruitful project
CITY, Page A3
City to develop smart phone app, media to draw tourists
TOURISM, Page A3
Tourism, sayhello to
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Happy Birthday!October 16Mary Ruth
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October 22Miranda Vinklarek
GARDEN, Page A3
Making a difference
Gonzales to revisitordinance limitinggarage sales in city
Sports‘Dogs upend Cuero;Apaches face Eagles
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CookoffWinners in annualWild Hog Cookoff
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The ArtsTicket sales begin
for “Nunsense”Page D1
Chief cautions against assumptions in city probe
Ernest “Duck” Jarmon of Waelder tends his community garden, which he intends to become an ongoing community resource to help provide nu-trition for those less fortunate. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
By DAVE MUNDY
Gonzales Police Chief Tim Crow, who is heading up the city’s continuing internal investigation into missing funds within at least one city department, on Tuesday confirmed that some city employ-ees have lost their jobs during
the investigation but cautioned against speculating about the rea-sons for those terminations.
Since the investigation began in July, at least three city employees have lost their positions. All were part of the city’s Parks and Rec-reation Department, including Director of Community Services Billy Malaer, whose termination
was announced Aug. 8. Gonza-les City Council appointed Crow to act as the community services director until the investigation is complete.
Interim City Manager Charles Windwehen announced in July the start of the investigation in a press release: “The City of Gonza-les Police Department is conduct-
ing an internal investigation in the theft of cash or goods. As a re-sult of this investigation, one city employee has been terminated, with criminal charges pending. The investigation is ongoing.”
Crow said Tuesday that the public should not make assump-tions linking the original investi-
By DAVE MUNDY
Want to learn more about Gonzales history and the hundred or more fasci-nating history-filled sites around town?
There will soon be an app for that.
Gonzales City Council on Tuesday gave its formal approval to plans by the city’s Tourism Committee to expend around $24,000 in funds from the city’s hotel/motel tax revenues on technology and content embracing that technology to improve the city’s visibil-ity for outsiders with a zen
for history.Tourism Committee
member Ken Morrow told the Council that all three of Texas’ top tourist destina-tions -- the Alamo, the San Marcos Outlet Mall and the Texas Hill Country -- are within an hour’s drive of Gonzales.
“If we were able to get just one percent of the Alamo’s visitors, we wouldn’t know what to do with so many people,” he joked.
With the help of a stra-tegic marketing plan being developed in conjunction with the Lower Colorado River Authority, the com-
By DAVE MUNDY
Ernest (“Duck”) Jarmon
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Gonzales Police Department News Release for the week of Oct. 17:
10/05/2011 Reported Indecency With A Child At 700 Blk St. Paul St.
10/10/2011 15 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.
10/11/2011 Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.
10/11/2011 Reported Hit And Run At 1700 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.
10/11/2011 Reported Criminal Mischief At 2100 Blk Harwood Rd.
10/11/2011 Reported Theft At 1300 Blk St. Peter St.
10/12/2011 16 Year Old Female Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disorderly Con-duct At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.
10/12/2011 Steven Herrera 36 Of Gonzales Ar-rested And Charged With No Drivers License At 1100 Blk St. Andrew St.
10/12/2011 Simon Cantu 68 Of Gonzales Arrest-ed And Charged With Public Intoxication At 800 Blk St. Joseph St.
10/13/2011 Reported Criminal Trespass At 2000 Blk St. Joseph St.
10/13/2011 Reported Harassment At 700 Blk St. Paul St.
10/13/2011 Reported Credit Card Abuse At 100 Blk Dunning St.
10/14/2011 Reported Burglary Building At 500 Blk St. Louis St.
10/13/2011 Simon Cantu 68 Of Gonzales Arrest-ed And Charged With Public Intoxication At 500 Blk St. Louis St.
10/14/2011 Reported Burglary Habitation At 900 Blk Church St.
10/15/2011 Simon Cantu 68 Of Gonzales Arrest-ed And Charged With Public Intoxication At 300 Blk Thorton St.
10/15/2011 Reported Credit Card Abuse At 300 Blk St. Paul St.
10/16/2011 Reported Burglary Building At 400 Blk College St.
10/16/2011 Mario Vasques Cardenas 49 Of Gon-zales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxica-tion At 1100 Blk Division St.
10/16/2011 Mark Donival Leazer 43 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon At 100 Blk Wallace St.
10/18/2011 Reported Assault At 600 Blk Dunning St.
Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office report for Oct. 9-15:
10/10/11Griesenbeck, Judy Lynn, 08/1966, San Antonio.
Commitment/Sentence – Burglary of a Building. Commitment/Sentence – Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20K. Remains in Custody.
10/13/11Perez, Edgardo Estrada, 09/1986, Liberty. Com-
mitment/Sentence – Driving while Intoxicated. Re-mains in Custody.
Arizpe, Joe Angel, 09/1991, Gonzales. Commit-ment/Sentence – Theft of Property >$50 <$500. Remains in Custody.
10/15/11
Rodriguez, Norberto, Jr., 06/1992, Smiley. Public Intoxication. Released on Order to Appear.
Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processing’s:
GCSO 05DPS 04GPD 15WPD 00NPD 01Constable 00DWCSO 00DEA 00TPW 00GCAI 00Total 25
Gonzales County Court Failure to Appear List for Court Date October 13, 2011
Jessy A. Aguilar, Theft of PropertyBruce H. Barker, Theft of PropertyDavid W. Brockermeyer, Possession of MarijuanaMax R. Castillo, Jr., Interference with an Emergen-
cy Telephone CallJamarcus L. Davenport, Driving While License
InvalidJuan C. Hernandez-Sanchez, Driving While In-
toxicatedNakoyia V. Jarmon, Cruelty to AnimalsBobby Johnson, Possession of a Dangerous DrugRobert T. Longoria, Assault Family ViolenceDantrey D. Polk, Evading Arrest
Shawn M. Roper, Possession of MarijuanaDavid L. Segar, Theft of PropertyChristopher C. Shelton, Driving While Intoxicated
2ndPaul I. Tovar, Driving While IntoxicatedPaul I. Tovar, Assault Causes Bodily InjuryChristopher Tumlinson, Violation of ProbationAustin C. Weldon, Make Alcohol Available to a
MinorThe next County Court date is November 10,
2011. If these people come on this date a warrant will NOT be issued. For further information you may contact the County Attorney’s office at 830-672-6527.
Theft suspects photographedSurveillance photos used to help identify three suspects wanted in connection with a felony theft at the Gonzales Walmart store. (Courtesy Photos)
10/10 - Deputy Mike Gibson was dispatched to a loca-
tion on FM 530 to assist at the scene of a one-ve-hicle rollover.
Deputy Mike Gibson spoke to a complainant on Hwy. 90A West in reference to a burglary.
Deputy Jimmie Heiman was dispatched to CR 388A to assist with a vehicle pursuit.
10/11 - Deputy Jim Jakubek arrested two subjects for
outstanding warrants.Deputy Jimmie Heiman was dispatched to a lo-
cation on CR 284 in reference to a stolen vehicle. The incident is being investigated.
10/12 - Deputy Chris Rosales spoke to a complainant at a
location on Hwy. 77A in reference to fraud. 10/13 - Deputy Chris Rosales spoke to a complainant in
reference to a criminal trespass notice.Deputy Chris Rosales was dispatched to a loca-
tion on CR 225 in reference to a burglary. The inci-
dent is being investigated.Deputy Chris Rosales was dispatched to a loca-
tion on Hwy. 77 North in reference to a disturbance. 10/14 - Deputy Allen Rutledge spoke to a complainant
on CR 1 in reference to a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered.
Deputy Jimmie Heiman was dispatched to a lo-cation on 6th Street in Shiner in reference to a dis-turbance.
10/15 - Deputy Noe Miranda was dispatched to Hwy.
90A West to attempt to locate an 18-wheeler spill-ing mud on the roadway. The truck was located and the driver was issued a citation for having an unsecured load.
Deputy Jimmie Heiman was dispatched to Hwy. 77 North to attempt to locate a reckless driver.
10/16 - Deputy Noe Miranda was dispatched to a loca-
tion on Hwy. 111 in reference to a disturbance.
Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Re-port for Oct. 10-16:
10/10/11Case #11-402, Kolterman, Steven, 37, Yoakum,
900 Irvine; Offense, W#FE11-107-Injury to Child; Disposition, Trans/DCSO.
Case #11-406, Burglary-Residence, 504 Davis; Disposition, Investigation.
10/12/11Case #11-407, Terroristic Threat, 407 Aubrey; Dis-
position, Investigation.10/13/11Case #11-408, Runaway (C.I.N.S.), Juvenile Male,
12, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, Runaway (C.I.N.S.); Disposition, Rel/Parent.
Case #11-409, Burglary-Vehicle, 114 W. Grand; Disposition, Investigation.
Case #11-410, Castillo, Santos, 34, Yoakum, 507 Maple; Offenses, W#L2011-14385-Assault-Fel. 3 (F/V) and W#2011-14386-Assault-Sexual-Fel. 2; Disposition, First, Bond/$75,000/Trans/LCSO, 2nd, Trans/LCSO.
Case #11-412, Harper, Haywood, 31, Yoakum, 818 Simpson; Offense, Public Intoxication; Disposition, Bond/$500/Rel.
‘99 Chevy 1500Z71 Silverado
2002 Saturn LS
Luxury Motors113 US Hwy. 90A East, Gonzales
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Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports a new scam being utilized by criminals targeting elderly citizens in the area.
Sheriff Korenek reports several persons have been contacted over the tele-phone by an unknown per-son representing themselves as a family member inform-ing that another friend or loved one has been arrested by law enforcement and that money is needed to get them out of jail. The persons in-
volved also represented themselves as an attorney requesting monies to help this troubled person and assured them they would receive a full refund as long as the person showed up for court.
Sheriff Korenek urges all citizens to be wary of such phone calls and to confirm the validity of these claims prior to taking any action or sending any money. If you have any questions or if you receive any of these calls
please contact the Sheriff ’s Office or your local law en-forcement agency.
Wal-Mart theft suspects identified, warrants issued
Their faces were pub-lished in newspapers, on Websites and seen on the City of Gonzales cable channel. In-store surveil-lance images of the mys-tery shoppers leaving the Gonzales Wal-Mart with stolen merchandise were also broadcast on KSAT 12 News, late Tuesday night. Within minutes the Gonzales Police De-partment phone was ringing with answers.
“We circulated the pic-tures hoping someone would be able to identify them, and it worked,” Gonzales Detective Capt. Allen Taylor told The Cannon Wednesday.
Several callers identi-fied the suspects as Pe-dro Diaz, 34, Jennifer Gonzales, 31, and Steph-anie Morales, 30, all of Seguin.
“They will all be charged with felony theft because all three have more than two previ-ous convictions of theft,” Taylor said.
He explained that the information received from the phone calls was consistent, and tips led him straight to the suspected vehicle also pictured on the security camera shots. The ve-hicle, a black Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was located at Diaz’s mother’s resi-dence in Seguin Wednes-day.
Gonzales County Judge David Bird signed
warrants for three sus-pects Wednesday after-noon. Taylor said he has leads on the locations of Morales and Gonzales, but for the sake of the investigation could not elaborate.
Diaz was arrested Oct. 9, on charges of theft of property (less than $15,000), and having two previous convictions. His bond was set at $10,000. As of press time Wednes-day, Diaz remained in custody at the Guadalupe
County Jail. Diaz was arrested in
2008 for stealing prop-erty from the Gonza-les Wal-Mart store. The theft in question this time occurred on Oct 6 at 3:40 p.m. Approxi-mately $1,500 worth of merchandise, including car stereos, was taken that day.
Anyone with more information about this case, please call the Gon-zales Police Department at (830) 672-8686.
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By NIKKI [email protected]
If you’ve driven by the Gonzales Coun-ty Courthouse lately, you may be wonder-ing why there’s a clothesline on the lawn. Here’s why.
The Commissioners Court signed a petition Oct. 11, supporting Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Gonza-les County. Part of that awareness is The Clothesline Project, a visual display that bears witness to the violence against women.
During the public display, a clothesline is hung with shirts, each decorated to rep-resent a particular woman’s experience by the survivor herself, or by someone who cares about her.
This project began in Massachusetts in the fall of 1990 with 31 shirts. Since then, projects have begun in communities all across America and in other countries.
The purpose of the project is four-fold:• To bear witness to the survivors
as well as the victims of the war against women.
• To help the healing process for
people who have lost a loved one or are survivors of violence.
• To educate, document and raise society’s awareness of the extent of the problem of violence against women.
• To provide a nationwide network of support, encouragement and information for other communi-ties starting their own Clothesline Project.
What goes on the clothesline? Women are asked to send blouses or shirts of durable material preferably with the following color code:
WHITE — For women who have died of violenceYELLOW or BEIGE — For women who have been battered or assaultedBLUE or GREEN — For women survi-vors of incest or child sex abuseBLACK — For women survivors of gang violenceFor more information on the project, contact the Mid-Coast Family Services office in Victoria, at (361) 575-7842.
The Gonzales CannonThursday, October 20, 2011 Page A3
By NIKKI [email protected]
Special Ops walkA small group of retired and active-duty Air Force personnel came through Waelder on Monday morn-ing as part of the Tim Davis Memorial March, march-ing from San Antonio to Hurlburt Field in Florida From left is retired Maj. Tom Newman (Lackland AFB), Lt. Col. Pat Barnett (Hurlburt Field, Fla.)Senior Air-man Stone Hazletee (Pope AFB,N.C.) and Senior Air-man Tyler Knaub (Nellis AFB, Nev.). The teams march in honor of fallen Special Operations personnel. The March spans across five states in the southeast Unit-ed States and consists of six Relay Teams spanning 812 miles. The Special Ops Walk began on Oct. 16, st 5 a.m. in San Antonio Texas. (Photo by Mark Lube)
for the city to hook my water up, so as soon as they did I went over and started plant-ing. It’s been doing real well.”
Flourishing in the garden right now are carrots, spinach, purple bottom turnips, and a variety of other greens including mustards, collards, and Swiss chard.
“Because it was so late in the year when I started, I just stuck a bunch of greens in there for this fall,” Jarmon said. “Next year when it’s time to plant, I’m going to put a little bit of everything in. I’m going to ask the people what they would like and I’ll plant a row of it.”
Whatever the garden yields, all of it will be made available to the community for consumption. Jarmon said he is not charg-ing anything for the crops and donations will be accepted, but not required. The most appreciated donations will not be monetary in nature, but in commitments of time.
“It would be nice if some of the people here would come out and give me a hand,” said Jarmon. “There’s a lot of work to do in keeping this up, so I would certainly wel-come the help.”
While planning his garden Jarmon talk-ed to several members of the Waelder City Council, who all expressed their support. The City is currently donating water to Jarmon for the garden’s irrigation. Coun-cilman Alfred Thompson told the Cannon he would like to see further involvement from the City, including possible funding to help Jarmon defray maintenance and material costs.
“We haven’t discussed it yet, but it’s probably coming because I know he wants to do about three more gardens in other parts of town,” said Thompson. “I’m sure we’re going to give him some kind of addi-tional help because we’re totally behind the project. It’s important and it’s great to see what Mr. Jarmon is doing for his commu-nity. I wish we had more people like him.”
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GARDEN: Man dedicatesefforts to help neighbors
mittee is looking at using new technology to siphon off those tourist dollars -- starting with a smart phone application which would give tourists a quick reference to every loca-tion in town they visited.
“One of the bed and breakfasts in town has a list of 5,000 e-mails of people who have stayed there,” Morrow noted. “If each one of them tells 100 people about Gonzales, look at how fast it grows. And the first thing they’re going to do is go on Google and look for in-formation. We need to have something there for them to see.”
The smart phone app would take about $7,500 to develop, Morrow said. In addition, another $16,500 would be set aside to create digital content for not only the city website but also those of the many museums, histor-ic homes and history-related businesses like
the bed and breakfast locations. That content could also be featured on sites like YouTube to further enhance the city’s reputation for history.
“We are using Hotel/Motel tax money to promote Gonzales and bring people here to get a tour of Historic Gonzales,” Morrow noted in his presentation. “People plan their trips using the Internet. We are building a historic archive of Gonzales sites that will be a benefit to every citizen and help promote tourism.”
Councilman Gary Schroeder told Morrow he’d researched developing a phone app him-self and the price the Tourism Committee received from BarZ was better than the one he’d been quoted during a weekend meeting of the Texas Municipal League in Houston.
“It’s past due,” Councilman Bobby Logan added. “The future is here, we just have to catch up with it.”
gation to last week’s report on a new probe into possible theft at the city-owned Inde-pendence Park Golf Course.
“This is a separate investigation,” he said.Crow confirmed Tuesday that Belinda
Walker was the employee released in July and that Ricky Bazan was no longer employed by the city at the golf course, but added he could
not comment about the reasons for those de-partures. He said no charges have yet been filed against any of those who have been ter-minated, and that the terminations may not necessarily be related to the reports of thefts.
Crow said there was no established time-line for a conclusion of the probe.
“As we continue, what we will do is present our case to the prosecuting attorneys and let them decide,” he said.
INVESTIGATION: Chief says no timeline on internal probe
TOURISM: High-techplans to lure tourists
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garage sale so they can pay their electric bill,” he said.
Council voted to accept the petition and to authorize City Manager Allen Barnes to schedule a council meeting within 10 days to discuss the matter.
Also on Tuesday, the council took a first look at a planned bond sale to help finance the repairs needed to the city’s water plant. Robert Henderson of RBC Capital markets told the council it has several options for selling the bonds, from making a public sale to making a sale to private lending in-terests to negotiating with various lending entities or even selling the bonds to one of several state and federal agencies which lend money for capital projects.
“It has been many years since Gonzales sold bonds,” Barnes told the Council.
Henderson said his company will look at various markets and rates and make a rec-ommendation to the council in November
prior to the anticipated Dec. 6 offering of about $6.3 million.
The Council also gave approval for Barnes to codify the city’s financial policy as part of the budget process.
“Normally this would be part of the bud-get process, but when I started looking at it I found we had no codified policy for the city,” Barnes said. “It will be part of the budget process coming up in the next few months.”
In other action, the council also ap-proved the use of Confederate Square for the first Pet Parade being sponsored by the Gonzales Learning & Career Center Oct. 29; passed a resolution approving the city’s annual Main Street Christmas Pa-rade; authorized Barnes to execute an in-terlocal agreement with Gonzales County regarding the Exploratorium on Fair St.; and received updates on progress on the St. George St. repaving process and work being done at the city-owned cemetery off College St.
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Warden addresses LionsTexas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden Dan Waddell was the guest speaker at the Monday, October 17th meeting of the Noon Lions Club. Waddell, a native of San Angelo, Texas, was assigned to Gonzales County about 3 1/2 months ago and has been a Game Warden for seven years. Prior to becoming a Game Warden, Waddell served a tour of duty in the military and also was a Border Patrol officer for seven years. He spoke to the Lions about hunting, fishing and boating laws and answered members questions. Waddell was the guest of Lion Stephanie Gacke. (Courtesy Photo)
What is the clotheslineat county courthouse?
City of Gonzales Finance Director Joe Cavazos is scheduled to retire at the end of the month, according to City Man-ager Allen Barnes.
“His last official day will be Mon-day, Oct. 31,” Barnes told The Cannon Wednesday.
Cavazos has been employed by the city for 8 1/2 years. He has served as finance director for that entire period.
“I’ve enjoyed being here, but my wife and I felt it was in our best interest for me to retire,” Cavazos said.
The city’s finance director serves as
the chief financial officer, responsible for all aspects of budget planning, prep-aration, and management.
According to the job description posted by the city on an employment Website Tuesday, the person in this po-sition is also responsible for establishing internal control procedures, investment management, accounts payable and payroll.
“Anytime you lose a long-term em-ployee the organization changes,” Barnes said. “Everybody at the city wishes Joe well in his future endeavors.”
Gonzales Finance Director scheduled to retire Oct. 31
Our three terriers provide hours of mindless entertain-ment.
Usually its while watch-ing them wrestle each other from one corner of the liv-ing room to the other, mak-ing gutteral growls as if they actually mean to tear each other apart. After they tuck-er out, they curl up together sleeping in a furry pile of twitching ears and wagging tails.
Lately we’ve spied on them while they track and chase squirrels in our back yard. It may sound ridiculous to some people, but I find it fas-cinating watching my sweet, cuddly puppies switch into predator mode and stalk un-suspecting tree rats as they gather fallen pecans on the ground.
Bandit has lived in cit-ies most of his 14 years but now he has become a bit of a country dog. One year old Stumpy and his sister Bella were born here so their wild sides come naturally to them.
Old coot Bandit seems to lead the pack though, and when one of them spots a long-tailed critter moving in the grass they all perk up and sprint toward it. The pup-pies move faster than Bandit (who has a bit of arthritis), but they all seem to arrive at the base of the trees a second too late to catch their prey.
But once in a while, one of their targets misses the branch he is aiming for and falls to the ground...Where my sweet, furry, lovable dar-lings are happily waiting to rip the squirrel to bloody pieces. And those pieces have been turning up in the most unusual places.
When I got home from work Monday night, I im-mediately launched into mommy mode. The boys did their homework while I cooked dinner and tried not to drop my cell phone into a pot of boiling spaghetti sauce.
While talking on my phone, I heard my dogs barking at the back door, wanting to come in and greet the family. I opened the door, let them in, and hurried back to stir the sauce on the stove. I cut up some chicken, and saved the fat and skin for them as a treat.
Bandit and Bella circled my feet waiting for their treats, but Stumpy was miss-ing. Usually he was the one practically sitting on my foot waiting for me to drop some food while I’m cooking, but he wasn’t even in the kitchen. I know I saw three tails wag-ging as I let them into the house, so where was he?
The answer was waiting for me in the dining room.
I peeked under the table, where their communal dog-gy bed is, and there he was.
Stumpy was curled up with his big white belly spooning something that looked like a dirty sock. I will never forget the look on his face — pure happiness and pride. I leaned closer to see what he was chewing on and jumped back in horror.
It was a squirrel tail, with one leg still attached! Stumpy had the tip of the bushy tail in his mouth like he was flossing his teeth with it. He laid there, fat and guilty. There was no denying his crime.
I didn’t call CSI or draw a chalk outline around the “body.” I did what any nor-mal, city girl mom would do...I screamed and yelled for my boys to remove it from the house right away.
Poor Stumpy looked so confused, and I almost felt
sorry for him. He was proud of his conquest, but hopefully my reac-tion caused him to ques-tion his decision to bring his trophy into the house.
He wasn’t the only guilty party though. I in-spected Bella and found some dried blood on her front paws. Plus her belly was bulging more than
usual on her skinny frame.I wasn’t mad that they
killed a squirrel, that’s their nature. Terriers are hunt-ers. That’s what they were bred for years ago, so it is written into their DNA.
Besides, the tree rats drop nuts on my car in the driveway, so I don’t mind a few of them disappearing.
I just don’t want to wake up with a bloody squirrel head in my bed, ya know what I mean?
But hey, at least I don’t have to worry about the game warden knocking on the door — Its squirrel season year-round here in Texas.
I do however have to convince my kids that no matter how much they beg me, I am not going to make squirrel stew out of the left-overs.
Sorry guys, I have to draw the line somewhere.
Back in 1994, I covered my last Little League game as the sports editor of the Rosenberg Herald-Coast-er. I was so disgusted by the antics displayed on and off the field that day that I swore I’d never again willingly help promote those people or their kids.
The scene was a tourna-ment involving 12-year-old all-stars. I remember standing along the first-base fence shooting photos talk-ing to one gentleman I called “Billy’s Dad,” who was out there doing what you should be doing: cheering on your kid and his team, urging good sportsmanship, and re-fraining from critiquing the game officials, coaches and other players.
As I shot photos and we chatted, I could hear some of the worst vulgarities be-ing shouted out by adults and directed at the kids on the field, the umpires and the coaches. I heard several kids themselves using language that would make a sailor blush.
The upshot came when a batter lined a shot back to the mound that hit the young pitcher in the mid-section, felling him like a tree. As the coaches and the pitcher’s par-ents rushed to the mound to tend the in-jured boy, the batter danced on first base, crying loudly, “I got YOU! I got YOU!” — and no one corrected him. In fact, his fa-ther could be heard screaming “Way to go, you got that little (bleep!)”
I left the field and never said a word about that tournament in the paper, nor ever again covered any Little League game aside from running photos.
The sad part is that the ugliness on dis-play that day continues to manifest itself in almost every sport at almost every level. While every organization has rules prohib-iting that kind of behavior and some make an effort to enforce it, we as members of society need to take it a step further and enforce it ourselves.
Although I’ve turned over day-to-day sports coverage here at The Cannon to Mark Lube, I still cover some events, and there have been some times I’ve wanted to turn around and charge into the stands to deal with the low-lifes who seem to think that buying a ticket entitles you to heckle the players on the field, their coaches, and even the cheerleaders.
Really, people: is your sense of civility so warped?
While the vast majority of Yoakum
Bulldogs fans were cel-ebrating their team’s win over Cuero this weekend in a sportsmanlike fash-ion, there were a couple of loathsome trolls who felt it necessary to post slanderous and disturb-ingly graphic comments on our website about the Gobblers, Cuero High School and even the Cu-
ero cheerleaders.Needless to say, I deleted the com-
ments. My website will not be used for such juvenile behavior.
There is another handful of regulars who like to stand just behind the sideline fence around the 25-yard line at another local school’s games, muttering constant imprecations about horrid officiating and how stupid the head coach is — even when that team is winning.
It only took a quarter to realize that their opinion of the coach was based en-tirely on the fact that someone’s kid had not earned a starting job.
And some of the invective I’ve heard hurled at referees would blister paint.
Admittedly, some of the officials you’ll see at these levels of the game are not NFL caliber. They occasionally blow calls.
But have you ever noticed the people most critical of referees are those least likely to volunteer to put those striped shirts on? I’d figure if they were such sharp-eyed experts, they’d be ready to step in and correct the problem.
It is up to us who profess to be rational adults to take care of this situation. We can make all the rules we want, but it is only when individual members of society begin ostracizing this childish and churl-ish behavior that we can put a stop to it.
It’s easy enough, and doesn’t even have to involve getting up into the face of the unsportsmanlike fan. All you have to do is say, “Sir (or Ma’am), that’s not right for you to say that.”
Make them take a breath and think. Re-mind them where they are. Remind them who they are representing, and what kind of a picture their disturbing behav-ior paints of themselves, their team, their children and their community.
Back in 1994, Billy’s Dad shook his head as he listened to the vulgarities being shouted, and observed: “The sad thing is, a lot of these people would be really embarrassed if they heard them-selves.”
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In Our ViewThey’d be embarrassedif they saw themselves
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The mighty huntersleave Mom a prize
Conservative minorities need to speak outConservative minori-
ties need to stand up and be heard. Liberal black and Hispanic leaders on are attacking black and Hispanic conservatives by using the race-card in the same way they try to si-lence white conservatives. This is a poorly disguised effort to prevent the con-servative message from being preached to and heard by minorities.
As a conservative His-panic in Texas, I oppose Governor Rick Perry and other state leaders who soft-step on the immi-
gration issue. Perry sup-ported in-state tuition for the children of illegal immigrants and favored free public education for all children, regardless of their legal status. His posi-tion is the result of listen-ing to some Republican Hispanics who fear that a strong position on immi-gration will drive Hispan-ics to the Democrats.
However, illegal immi-gration cannot be excused or condoned when there are millions of undocu-mented aliens in Texas and in the nation. I have taken a strong position on illegal immigration, and liberal Hispanics have called me a racist and a Nazi.
No Hispanic leaders spoke up. In fact, one GOP Hispanic leaders ac-tually criticized me for my strong position. The truth is we cannot pick and choose which laws to obey, not even for politi-cal reasons.
Perry has listened to
Hispanic “apologists” who fear liberal Hispanics, and his presidential campaign has suffered because of it.
Then there is the exam-ple of the recent attacks on Herman Cain by liber-al minority leaders like Al Sharpton, Travis Smiley and Harry Belafonte.
Because Cain is a con-servative black who be-lieves in the American dream, Sharpton has questioned whether Cain is “black enough” and Belafonte has called him a “phony.” Again, these attacks need to be an-swered by conservative minority leaders, and the media needs to hear and publicize them. Liberal black leaders should be ashamed for criticizing a successful black man.
Conservative blacks and Hispanics need to stand and be heard by the public. They need to answer when
the race and class cards are used against conserva-tives. Race and class unity are a myth, and conserva-tive minorities should not be afraid to disagree with other minorities. They need to be seen and heard in public and in the media.
As a conservative His-panic, I will not apologize for my stand on any issue, including immigration. Liberal minority leaders have led minorities astray for 40 years. It’s time to re-place them with new role models and leaders.
Perry is wrong on pro-viding public help to undocumented alien stu-dents, and he should not listen to Hispanic apolo-gists who fear their own shadow.
As for Herman Cain, he should be should be praised and supported for being a great American success story.
El Conservador
George Rodriguez is a San Anto-nio resident and the first Hispanic in the nation to lead a Tea Party or-ganization. He is a former official in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the Reagan Administration.
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The Thomas Shelton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revo-lution held its monthly meeting Oct. 7. The meet-ing was opened by Vice-Regent Rosannah Green. Chaplain Evelyn Reininger gave the prayer followed by the Pledge of Alle-giance, American’s Creed and Pledge to the Texas Flag. Fifteen members and guests were present.
Kay Bakken gave the President General’s Mes-sage emphasizing the 121st Anniversary of the DAR. Janet Saylar gave the Na-tional Defense Report. The Indian was then passed for the donation to Indian Schools.
Kathleen Janik present-ed the treasurer’s report; the 2011-2012 budget was discussed and approved.
Glenna Winegart pre-sented a reusable shop-ping bag to a member to emphasize Conservation.
Kay Bakken gave a very favorable report on the lat-est addition to the Museum (panels on the Amphithe-ater).
Guest, Glenda Gordon, made a formal report on the Gonzales County His-tory Harvest to be held in the city on October 15.
Our Registrar, Kay Bak-ken presented Cecile Vir-ginia Hoffman Ellis for membership in the DAR. Ms. Ellis, who is from Shiner, was unanimously accepted.
Member Virginia Hall-mark gave the program “Early History of Gonza-les” as follows:
Spain made little ef-fort to occupy the Central Texas area until 1685 when France established a colo-ny on Matagorda Bay. In 1800, the entire population of Texas did not exceed 7,000 including Europeans, Americans and a few civi-lized Indians.
In 1820 Moses Austin presented his petition to locate 300 families upon
the vacant lands of Texas; Spain ordered Austin to leave at once. Fortunately, Baron de Bastrop, a close friend of Austin, and Spain was able help in the coloni-zation.
Unfortunately Moses Austin died but arranged for his son, Stephen F. Aus-tin to continue the coloni-zation. Green DeWitt was a very successful impresa-rio as he settled 400 Ameri-can families in Texas. His friend, Baron de Bastrop helped him secure the land.
Beginning of Gonzales: Dewitt appointed James Kerr as his surveyor-gener-al. Kerr and his 6 man crew arrived at the junction of the Guadalupe and San Marcos Rivers. The beau-tiful rivers, rich lands, and beauty of the country made Gonzales a suitable capital for Texas.
In 1825 the men arrived at Kerr’s Creek and erected cabins. Francis Berry soon joined them. Issam Smith and wife arrived next. Kerr drew up the plans for the town and named it in hon-or of the provisional gover-nor of Coauhuila-Texas.
The first Indian fight happened when John Wightman was left alone at the cabin and killed by Tonkawas. Two other men and 6 slaves had been at the Berry’s house. They returned late and found Mr. Wightman dead. All returned swiftly to Berry’s and then to Burnham’s on the Colorado.
Later the colonists moved from Gonzales to a small Lavaca River settle-ment and began to plant crops. The Mexican Gov-ernment forced them to abandon their crops in the field and return to Gon-zales, which had begun
to flourish. It now had a fort for protection against the Indians. Block houses had been built. Mostly the houses had two large rooms with a doorway in front and back.
Food: Wild turkeys, deer, and fish were all plen-tiful. There was no salt though, so they founded a salt factory under a grove of very large trees.
There were few laws: No liquor to the Indians; don’t run horses through the streets.
Indians did not under-stand ownership. They were children of the forest. A brave just wanted a good fast horse. A few horses were stolen, cows occa-sionally. There was how-ever, lots of petty thievery. In this period in history (1820), Americans were fairly well acepted by the Indians. Mexicans, how-ever, were not.
Nationhood: March 3, the day after Texas declared her independence, five del-egates were appointed to draft a suitable flag for the Republic Texas. General Lawrence De Zavala’s draft was selected.
Mexican War in 1845: Battle of Buena Vista. Gen-eral Taylor had 2200 men and Santa Anna had 4000. The battle raged for 3 days and nights before Santa Anna retreated. Texas lost 600 men. It was so bad that Mexican women came and helped bury the dead.
In the 1850 Germans and Czechs began moving into Gonzales. Also plantations were developed by South-erners from the United States.
The Constitution of Tex-as Republic had been print-ed and distributed years earlier, It added evidence to
the wonderful capacity of Texas people for self-gov-ernment, of their ability to establish order out of chaos and of their power to en-force law and order.
This was true when Texas was a Republic and is now recognized as not only one of the largest states in the union but one of the most successful.
Ms. Hallmark was ap-
plauded for her research and presented with a gift by Rosannah Green. The vice-regent then thanked the hostesses Inez Lasell, Olivia Harless and Ida McGarity for their lovely table. The meeting then adjourned. November Meeting: Kitch-en Pride Mushroom Farm. Be at the Chapter House by 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4.
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Music Study Clubstudies improvisation
DAR chapter reviews early Gonzales history
Gonzales County Courthouse DeedsOctober 1-31Allen, David Patrick to Kapavik, Larry
J., w/d, Pt. lt. 3, Blk. 7, Rg 1, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales.
Waters, John Bennet to J2 Miner-als Partnership, Ltd., w/d, Int. in 439.11 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177.
Waters, John Bennet to J2 Minerals Management, LLC., w/d, Int. in 439.11 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177.
Zingaro, Ronald J. and Zingaro, Mau-reen A. to Zingaro, Ronald J. (Manager) and Chisholm Rest. Ranch, LLC, w/d, 124.45 Acres, James B. Patrick Svy, A-55.
Moore, Mary Elizabeth (Indiv. Life Tenant & Trustee) and Moore, Robert Lewis (Estate) to Mills III, Morgan W., Mills, Jenna and Petru, Melanie, w/d, 5.00 Acres, Jonathan Cottle Svy, A-10.
Weber, Walter Thomas and Weber, Joy Walker to Texas H.B.P., L.L.C, o/l, 504 Acres, Gonzales & Wilson Counties.
Moore, Norma Blanche (Trustee), Moore Revocable Living Trust, James Gilford and Moore Revocable Trust, Nor-
ma Blanche to Texas H.B. P., L.L.C., o/l, 310.00 Acres, David O. Warren Svy, Gon-zales & Wilson Counties.
Overton Jr., Rennie J and Overton, De-nise M. to PFM Greenwood, LLC, w/d, 9.41 Acres, William Hill Svy, A-27.
J2 Minerals Management, LLC to J2 Minerals Partnership, Ltd., w/d, 439.11 AC J Dillard A-177.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Muise, Terry Riginald and Muise, Daniella Hildegard, w/d, Lts. 130 & 131 Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Unit 1.
Lamprecht Revocable Living Trust, John W. Sr & Wanda Hanks to Ford, Don and Ford, Nancy, o/l, 45/2-3 AC A Zum-walt A-503.
Hanks, Leona Tresa to Ford, Don and Ford, Nancy, o/l, 45,203 AC Z Zumwalt A-503.
Hanks, Edgar A. to Ford, Don and Ford, Nancy, o/l, 45.203 AC A Zumwalt A-503.
Barnick, Lisa Hanks and Barnick, J. Lynn to Ford, Don and Ford, Nancy, o/l, 9.0403 AC A Zumwalt A-503.
Hanks, Peggy to Ford, Don and Ford, Nancy, o/l, 45.203 AC A Zumwalt A-503.
Gescheidle, Malcolm L. and Stobaugh, Nancy (Atty. In Fact) to Energy Equity, w/d, 0.261 Ac S Seely A-60 & J Cottle A-10.
Gescheidle, Malcolm L. and Stobaugh, Nancy (Atty. In Fact) to Energy Equity, w/d, 3/139 Ac S Seely A-60 & J Cottle A-10.
Mathis, Vic G. to Ryan, James L., w/d, 2.250 Ac. Pt. Lt. 23 & 24, RG 2 East of Wa-ter St., Orig. Outer Town of Gonzales.
Wright, Frances Jeanette to Lucas En-ergy, Inc. o/l, 2.22 AC W C Jenks A-296.
Prodential Relocation, Inc. to Barta, Shari L., w/d, 0.36 Ac J M Salineas A-59.
General Land Office and State of Texas to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 5.1575 AC Karnes & Gonzales Co. D Taylor A-280, I&G.N.R.R.Co A-162, B Randal A-359 & F Gonzales A-233.
General Land Office and State of Texas to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 32.995 AC W C Jones A-289, F Pate A-374 and I Baker A-130.
Gonzales County Deeds
DAR hostessesHostesses of the recent DAR monthly meeting in-cluded Olivia Harless, Ida McGarity, and Inez Lasell. (Courtesy Photo)
Jack Wiech plaque presentedDuring the Oct. 17 Gonzales Noon Lions Club meet-ing, club president Brent White presented District Governor Andy Rodriguez with a Jack Wiech Fel-lowship plaque. The prestigious award represents a $1,000 contribution by the club to lthe Lions Chil-dren’s Camp in Kerrville. (Courtesy Photo)
The Music Study Club of Gonzales, a part of the Tex-as and National Federation of Music Clubs, met Tues-day evening at the Irene and Gene Cerny home with Vida Burnett co-hosting. Pres.Shirley Spoon began the meeting asking Herb Karnau and Vida Burnett to present the Federation Hymn and Together We Sing as all joined to sing. The 200+ year-old folk song, ERIE CANAL, was featured with the song story which is American history of the 1700s.
Secretary JoAnn Lieifeste reported she has placed the Club’s completed book of Minutes and Member Rolls in the Gonzales County Archives for reference to future historians of music culture in this area. Other anouncements included notice the Etude Music Club of San Antonio a part of TFMC District 6, is cel-ebrating their 50th anniver-sary this month.
The Shiner Gaslight The-ater is presenting WHOSE WIVES ARE THEY ANY-WAY? the first three week-ends of November an-nounced by Irene Cerny
In Gonzales, The Crys-tal Theater is presenting NUNSENSE the last week-end of October and first two weekends of Novem-ber announced by Barbara Blanchard.
In Victoria, the Fine Arts Center hosts a patri-otic concert of famous band musicon October 20th at 7:30 PM.
The Glory Bound Sing-ers, a large group of senior adults, will be presenting a concert of southern gos-pel music at First Baptist Church at 6:30 PM.
Pres.Spoon also called attention to the July pro-grams of Inspiration Point. Arkansas, Opera in the Ozarks and the top notch musical concerts scheduled at International Festival In-stitute of Round Top,Texas.
Pres. Spoon introduced the program by Irene Cerny who, as a well-known improvisationalist, entertained and instructed members in the art. She noted we think of octave notes as being relatively staid and uninteresting
and proceeded to dem-onstrate octave sounds as drama in music.She impro-vised from the melodies of MY OWN TRUE LOVE, WILLOW,WEEP FOR ME, SINGING IN THE RAIN and LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME all of which include the drama of octaves in the melodies. Members sug-gested other songs with oc-taves in the melodies which Irene played for us.
Part I of the study course book CLARA SCHUMANN- THE ART-IST AND HER MUSIC by Nancy Reich was reviewed by JoAnn Leifeste. This new biography described
Clara Schumann’s life as the tragedy of a family and the triumph of a magnifi-cent musician. The incred-ible story of a woman who bore seven children, had a 60 year career in the elite music circles of Europe, was domineered and constantly ‘put down’ by her father, left a widow at age 37 and later published her famous hus-band’s (Robert Schumann) music, performed with her husband, was very gifted in piano performance, played the violin and composed reams of music for piano, orchestra, and voice. We were amazed to learn so much tragedy and triumph had existed in this re-discovered artist’s life and times.Clara was honored by royalty but her father never acknowleged her talents and abilities yet he took credit for her success!
After Pres. Spoon led members to speak the NFMC Collect, Irene Cerby and Vida Burnett served re-freshments of party sand-wiches, pickels and relishes, salted toasted nuts, pump-kin spice cookies and tof-fee crisp cookies with fruit punch, coffee and sodapop from the table laid with a white hand-crocheted cloth and centered with a fall arrangement of bril-liant leaves and a quilted pumpkin figure. The Cerny home was decorated with wallhanging and pole sus-pended quilts in lovely fall colors, all made by the mas-ter quilter Mrs.Cerny. The November 8th Music Club meeting will be held at FBC Fellowship Hall hosted by Kathleen Janik, Dae and Joey Moss featuring Amer-ican composer’s music.
By CAROL DuBOSE
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Christi Barnes has come to Gon-zales to open Christie’s Collection at 505 St. Joseph as er sister store to Christie’s in Yoakum. She will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday from 10-4.
She has jewelry, shoes, jeans, fash-ion tops and much more.
The I-10 Corridor Association met in Shiner on Friday and toured the Ranch Hand factory, where they make bumpers, grille guards, push bars, back bumpers, dually back bumpers, steps, bolt-on receivers, headache rack systems, rails and toolboxes. Most of their products
are made for Ford products, some for Jeep products. You can see their products at www.ranchhand.com.
Wilhelmina Walker is announcing the construction of Belmont Park
Estates RV Park. When completed, the business will have over 60 sites with a picnic area, kitchen, pool, restrooms and laundry with fishing nearby. The site is located in Belmont on U.S. 90-A, just past the four-way stop and behind the old rock build-ing that once housed the Belmont Store.
The website isbelmontrvpark.com.The Business and Ag Committees
met Wednesday this week.South Texas Tour Team Roping
will be at the J. B. Wells Park on Thursday and Wrap N3 Barrel Rac-ers will be there on Friday and Sun-day.
GonzalesThe Gonzales Livestock Market
Report for Saturday, October 15, 2011 had on hand: 1,460 cattle.
Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $2-$5 higher. Packer cows sold steady to $2-$3 higher..
Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs.,
$131-$138; 300-400 lbs, $145-$161; 400-500 lbs, $131-$142; 500-600 lbs, $128-$130; 600-700 lbs., $119-$127; 700-800 lbs., $116-$119.
Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $92-$111.
Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $121-$128; 300-400 lbs, $123-$128; 400-500 lbs, $120-$124; 500-600 lbs., $116-$119; 600-700 lbs., $112-$114.
Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $43-$52; Cutters, $57-$70; Canners, $34-$39; Low yielding fat cows, $51-$64.
Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $71-$77.50; light weights and medium quality bulls, $59-$67.
Stocker Cows: $525-$875.Pairs: $775-$975.Thank your for your business!
View our sale live at cattleusa.com.
NixonThe Nixon Livestock Commis-
sion Inc. report had on hand, Octo-ber 17, 2011, Volume, 1,782.
Steers: 200-300 lbs, $140 to $150 to $180; 300-400 lbs., $134 to $144 to $178; 400-500 lbs, $125 to $135 to $171; 500-600 lbs, $115 to $125
to $140; 600-700 lbs, $113 to $123 to $134; 700-800 lbs, $114 to $124 to $132.
Heifers: 100-300 lbs, $109 to $119 to $145; 300-400 lbs, $110 to $120 to $170; 400-500 lbs, $110 to $120 to $141; 500-600 lbs, $108 to $118 to $140; 600-700 lbs, $106 to $116 to $123; 700-800 lbs, $95 to $105 to $120.
Slaughter cows: $41 to $51 to $70; Slaughter bulls: $58 to $68 to $74; Stocker cows: $360 to $694; Pairs: $700 to $960.
HallettsvilleThe Hallettsville Livestock Com-
mission Co., Inc. had on hand on October 11 2011, 1,727; Week ago, 2,225; Year Ago, 1,896.
Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold $3 to $5 higher on classes 500 lbs and up. Lighter weights sold $6 to $10 higher. De-mand very good.
Packer cows and bulls sold $4-$6 higher on approx. 510 hd. total.
Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $53-$67; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $43-$33; light weight canner cows, $30-$43.
Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls,
$66-$77; utility & cutter bulls, $61-$66; lightweight canner bulls, $56-$61.
Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: un-der 200 lbs, $125-$160; 200-300 lbs, $125-$170; 300-400 lbs, $125-$165; 400-500 lbs, $122-$162.50; 500-600 lbs, $116-$140; 600-700 lbs, $110-$125; 700-800 lbs, $106-$121. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $120-$152; 200-300 lbs, $118-$145; 300-400 lbs, $118-$142; 400-500 lbs, $115-$133; 500-600 lbs, $110-$130; 600-700 lbs, $108-$120; 700-800 lbs, $96-$118. No. 2 & 3 Steer & Bull Calves: under 200 lbs, $95-$130; 200-300 lbs, $92-$128; 300-400 lbs, $90-$124; 400-500 lbs, $87-$120; 500-600 lbs, $83-$112. No. 2 & 3 Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $90-$124; 200-300 lbs, $88-$120; 300-400 lbs, $86-$116; 400-500 lbs, $84-$113; 500-600 lbs, $80-$108.
Stocker Cows: good stocker cows and heifers, $750-$930; medium stocker cows and heifers, $550-$725; good cow and calf pairs, $800-$910; medium cow and calf pairs, $650-$800.
If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
The Gonzales CannonThursday, October 20, 2011 Page A7
Employee Files subject of free seminar
Christie’s Collection opens its doors
Barbara Hand is the Executive Di-rector of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.
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Saying thanks to the workersRepresentatives from Holt Catapillar manufacturing company were in Gonza-les on Oct. 4, treating early morning visitors to Mr. Taco with free breakfast. The gesture was the company’s way of saying “thank you” to oil and gas pipeline workers in the Eagle Ford Shale area, who are bringing an increasing amount of industrial business to the entire region. Pictured are Adam Haby, Peter John Holt, Marshall Ward, Contessa Baird and Blaine Baird. Also pictured is a Holt Cat employee greeting customers as they enter Mr. Taco. (Photo by Nikki Maxwell)
AUSTIN — Most of the region’s municipalities saw sharp increases in their shares of the state sales tax monthly allocations an-nounced Tuesday by State Comptroller Susan Combs’ office.
Combs said today that statewide, sales tax revenue in September was $1.76 bil-lion, up 11.8 percent com-pared to September 2010.
“Texas sales tax collec-tions have now increased for 18 straight months,” Combs said. “All sectors showed increases in Sep-tember, led by business spending, especially in the oil and gas-related sectors. Consumer sectors like res-taurants and retail trade were also up. The recovery in Texas has brought sales tax collections almost back to peak 2008 levels, how-ever the near-term outlook remains clouded due to the uneven performance of the U.S. economy.”
Combs will send Sep-tember sales tax allocations totaling $505.2 million to cities, counties, transit sys-tems and special purpose
taxing districts, up 13.9 percent compared to Oc-tober 2010. The sales tax figures represent sales that occurred in August.
The sharpest local in-crease came for the city of Waelder, where a delin-quent tax collection helped spur an increase of nearly 600 percent over last year. Waelder will get a check for $11,486, compared to last year’s total of $1,674.
Every locality save Smi-ley, in fact, saw a double-digit increase in its share of the state sales tax over last year. Smiley’s check for $700 represents a 29.42 percent drop from last year.
The City of Gonzales was another beneficiary of the collection of some delin-quent accounts and will re-ceive a check for $258,739 for September, a whopping 119.2 percent increase over last year.
Also posting revenue in-creases at or nearly double to last year’s totals were Cuero and Moulton. Cu-ero’s September check for $198,543 is 97.59 percent ahead of last year’s total, while Moulton will get a
check for $16,984, a 107.7 percent increase.
The city of Luling con-tinued to see strong re-tail sales in August, with a scheduled check of $138,030 for September representing a 44.59 per-cent increase over last year. Nixon also showed strong retail growth, with a Sep-tember check for $19,133 representing a 31.52 per-cent increase.
Several cities in Lavaca county also saw healthy in-creases. Hallettsville’s check for $76,864 is a 24.51 per-cent increase over last year, while Shiner will get a check for $18,783, representing a 20.82 percent increase. Yoakum also saw a sub-stantial jump in revenues, with a September check for $95,859 representing a 34.54 percent increase.
For details of October sales tax payments to in-dividual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, locate the Monthly Sales Tax Alloca-tion Comparison Summary Reports on the Comptrol-ler’s Web site at www.win-dow.state.tx.us/taxinfo/al-locsum/compsum.html.
The UH-Victoria Small Business Development Center at Gonzales satel-lite office is offering a free seminar to local small busi-nesses and entrepreneurs.
“Employee Files Done Right!” will be presented from 10 a.m.-noon Oct.
28 at the Randle-Rather Building in Suite 303.
Don't let employee files and their maintenance "frighten" you. This fun, in-teractive seminar on keep-ing employee files. Includes real-life case studies of successful documentation
strategy including: Texas Employee Rights, Texas Employee Files Checklist, 10 Steps to Maintaining Employee Files and more.
Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are dif-ficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
To register, call 575-8944 or send an e-mail to [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Seminar may be can-celled if minimum number of registrants is not met.
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Robertson takes Marathon VP postHOUSTON — Marathon
Oil Corporation announced this week that Lance W. Rob-ertson will be joining Mara-thon Oil as regional vice presi-dent - South Texas/Eagle Ford, effective Oct. 3.
In this newly created posi-tion, Robertson will be re-sponsible for all Marathon operations in the Eagle Ford shale play and report to David E. Roberts, Jr., Marathon Oil Corporation executive vice president and chief operating officer. Marathon has contin-ued to grow its position in the Eagle Ford and expects to close the previously announced Hil-corp asset transaction on Nov. 1, 2011. Importantly, the assets being acquired from Hilcorp
establish Marathon as a top-five acreage holder in the core of this important liquids-rich resource play. The Company anticipates a 2011 exit rate for the Eagle Ford of approxi-mately 13,000 net barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD), and expects to grow this to 100,000 net BOEPD by 2016.
Robertson’s responsibili-ties will include strategic and tactical operational leadership throughout the entire region, working in collaboration with Marathon’s exploration, engi-neering, land and operations teams. He will have direct oversight and responsibility for the successful execution of all drilling, completion and pro-duction activities while leading
the development of best prac-tices and continuous improve-ment to maximize the value of Marathon’s investments in the Eagle Ford.
Commenting on the an-nouncement, Roberts said, “Marathon Oil has commit-ted to delivery and execution success in our new Eagle Ford business. Lance Robertson gives us a proven leader for this basin to complement the out-standing team we have assem-bled to realize the full potential of our Eagle Ford holdings. We welcome Lance to Marathon Oil and look forward to the contributions he will make to our success in developing our significant South Texas port-folio.”
Grade by grade, the stu-dents of Prairie Lea ISD began to make their way down to the school’s foot-ball field on Wednesday, Oct. 12, to set the Guinness World Record for “most people doing jumping jacks at one time.” In total, count-ing pre-k through 12th grade, teachers, parents, and community members, there were 226 jumpers lined up in rows, stretched across the small field.
Alfonso Campos, the in-dependent witness and jus-tice court judge, observed all the jumpers, while the independent supervisors, Joel Densman from Prairie Lea Baptist Church, Audrey Spencer from Prairie Lea Methodist Church, Darlene Boaz from Fentress Meth-odist Church, Denise Con-treras, the Hays/Caldwell Council counselor, and Mr. Dan Jameson, a community member, watched over the rows more carefully.
Coordinated by Coach Theresa Acklin, the jump-ing jack record meant not only a victory for a small school, but also a way to promote physical health and fitness, encouraging kids to move right along-side their teachers, friends, and parents. “Hopefully this will be a start to Prairie Lea becoming a more active school,” said Coach Theresa Acklin, “We weren’t quite sure we would be able to do it with the gym needing repairs…” but with a little thought and ambition, they were able to find a solution that worked better for ev-eryone.
Aside from breaking the Guinness World Record, the act of a school and com-munity pulling together aspiring towards one goal, shows that no matter how small a town or school may be, what truly matters is the heart.
(Kayley Zion is a sopho-more at Prairie Lea High School.)
The Gonzales Cannon Thursday, October 20, 2011Page A8
Gonzales Jr. High Honor Roll
Prairie Lea studentstake part in assaulton Guiness record
GISD activities off to a great start in October
Collage of photos from the attempt on the Guiness World Record. (Courtesy photo)
Superintendent’sLetter
Dr. Kimberly Strozier is superinten-dent of Gonzales ISD.
Dr. KimStrozier
Education
AUSTIN — Sue Gottwald, trustee from Gonzales ISD joined 35 other school board mem-bers from across Texas Sep-tember 30-October 2 at the kickoff session of the Lead-ership TASB class of 2012. Selected by the Texas As-sociation of School Boards (TASB), the group is par-ticipating in a yearlong education leadership study program. These trustees represent school districts of all sizes, with student pop-ulations of 262 to 62,000, and reflect a similar range
of property wealth.Participants who com-
plete all required elements of the study will graduate next year by earning Mas-ter Trustee status. This is the highest designation recognized by TASB.
Meeting in conjunction with the Texas Association of School Administrators/TASB convention in Aus-tin, the trustees heard fea-tured speakers Peter DeL-isle, Ph.D. and Debra Fine. DeLisle, Leslie B. Crane chair and director of the Posey Leadership Institute
at Austin College, focused on leadership and team building. Fine is a nation-ally known motivational speaker and author of The Fine Art of Small Talks. Board members also re-ceived training at conven-tion sessions and attended the TASB Delegate Assem-bly, the Association’s an-nual business meeting.
Other Leadership TASB sessions are scheduled for Dallas, November 11-12; Corpus Christi, February 16-18; McAllen, April 12-14; and San Antonio, June
14-16. Each session has a unique theme that builds on the previous session and features nationally recog-nized experts in the fields of leadership development and education. Teams also work throughout the year on extended learning as-signments between meet-ings. Created in 1993, Leadership TASB has al-most 600 graduates to date.
TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit association es-tablished in 1949 to serve local Texas school districts. School board members are the largest group of pub-licly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent have combined annual expenditures of $54 billion, employ more than 659,000 people, and serve more than 4.8 million pub-lic school students.
Dear Gonzales ISD School and Community Family,
October started with a bang of the Come and Take It Cannon. We have had some great weekends with all of the events, a good rain, and a great football game! Our students shined in the Come and Take It parade and our football team exemplified great character last Friday night! The stands were filled and everyone could not help but notice respect, professional-ism and just good ball playing. Thank you Apaches! The Apaches are doing a great job both on and off the field. The Gonzales Apache football team has just been named Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Army Strong Team of the Week for 3A. One team a week is se-lected per classification. This is the second year in a row that our Apaches have received this great honor! Congratulations to Coach Lock and the Apache football team! Thank you to the Apaches Booster Club for a great Pep Rally last Wednesday night and Band Boosters for supporting the stu-dents! Our band earned a “First Division” at the Troy Invitational and will perform in Giddings for UIL on October 22nd. Go Apach-es! Congratulations to Mr. Bouch-er and our Apache Band!
This letter is full of thanks! What a wonderful community and just another great reason to live in Gonzales, TX. There are so many good people giving in so many great ways to help others. Thanks to the Gonzales Noon Lions Club
for assisting once again in eye sight screening for our young chil-dren at East Avenue. Many young students benefit from eyeglasses gained from support of the Lion’s Club. I had the honor of receiving an invitation to lunch with the Re-tired Teachers here in Gonzales. It is always a treat and they are such a support for GISD. Many thanks to GVEC for contributing funds to help us get our GISD founda-tion off the ground! We have had a great beginning and are working with a super group who care about kids.
Thank you to you all! Our teachers are making a difference every day. Great things are hap-pening in Gonzales ISD. Teaching is a calling. I would go so far as to say that our teachers along with parent partners work together to save the nation by protecting our future through education. How fortunate we are to live in a country that supports an oppor-tunity for every student to obtain an education. I see a commitment
to student success over and over in our classrooms and in our com-munity. I want to sing their praises for making a difference one child at a time. I thank each and every teacher, counselor, nurse, para-professional, librarian and admin-istrator for meeting the challenge of a continuous push for higher expectations. The new STARR and EOC assessment is more rig-orous and objectives are tested to a deeper level of understanding. GISD faculty are busy implement-ing instruction, daily monitor-ing and intervention to assist our students to meet the requirements that will determine future levels of performance. It is a challenge as we raise expectations and work to ensure that students will meet the expectation.
Our students are our focus. Last spring we spent much time meet-ing with groups to gather input on the district’s strategic plan. Thank you for your assistance in provid-ing input into what has become a working plan of action in moving our district continuously forward in meeting student needs. Thank you to the Gonzales ISD School Board of Trustees for approving our District Improvement Plan which includes the following Vi-sion, Mission and Goals.
VISION: Excellence for AllMission: Gonzales Independent
School District is committed to a spirit of excellence in caring ser-vice and partnerships that equip students for continuous learning supporting resilience in achieving
personal aspiration, compassion-ate and dynamic citizenship in an ever changing world.
Goals:1. GISD will provide a broad
array of learning opportunities to meet the needs and aspirations of each student to reach exemplary status, high school completion and post graduate success.
2. GISD will provide for safety and order ensuring a climate con-ducive to learning.
3.GISD will work collaborative-ly with parents and community to maximize learning opportunities and unity of focus in education.
4. GISD will retain caring, pas-sionate and highly qualified per-sonnel.
5. GISD will maintain exem-plary fiscal responsibility.
6. GISD will provide facilities conducive to accomplish our vi-sion objectives.
We are well into our school year. As we work to achieve our goals, remember, it is important for us to communicate early re-garding student performance. If you have questions or concerns that have not been addressed, please contact your child’s teach-er to discuss how best to provide support at home. Working to-gether we can accomplish great things.
We have two community events coming up soon. The first is entitled Rachel’s Challenge. The Rachel’s Challenge event takes place on October 18th at 6:30 p.m. at the Gonzales Junior
High Auditorium. Our actions have such an effect on others. This program advocates the chain effect of kindness. On November 10th, we will honor our veterans in a ceremony held at Apache field. Please join us as we join together to remember and recog-nize the people that have fought to protect the freedoms that we hold dear. Be watching for an agenda to be posted closer to the ceremony date.
There are so many exciting things taking place as we speak. The next phase of construction is right around the corner. I will keep you posted as we discuss expansion of the East Avenue cafeteria and a canopy at Gon-zales Elementary. We are hear-ing great phrases from our Dual Language students as they learn another language. Our freshmen at GHS have presented projects for a panel of parents, commu-nity and business representatives at Gonzales High School. College Day was a huge success. It was ex-citing to see the students thinking of their future as they visited with the different representatives.
The family support, structure, motivation, and encouragement from parents, faculty and staff are what inspire students to go to school and do their best. The best education for your children comes about when we work as a team. Thank you for being a part of your child’s education.
Sincerely,Dr. Kimberly Strozier
Post-game camaraderieA great camaraderie was shared by Fellowship of Christian Athletics members at Nixon-Smiley High School after the game Friday night. Members met at the school gym for games and snacks. (Courtesy Photo)
Gonzales Junior High School honor roll for the first six weeks’ grading period:
7TH GRADEALL A’SKatherine Bonilla, McKenzie Caldwell, Haley Clampit, Aman-
da Dixson, Samantha Fussner, Roma Gallardo, Paige Glass, Brandon Gomez, Hayden Henke, Blanca Hernandez, Madalin Kocian, Kalie Leal, Angelica Mathis, Micah Medellin, Wade Mill-er, Reuban Morales, Emma Morgan, Cody Oakes, Alexander Or-tiz, Brandon Page, Katia Sanchez,Allyson Schauer,Josie Stowers
ALL A’S AND ONE BJake Barnick, Jaren Blundell, Carie Connell, Karyli DeLaGarza,
Erin Foley, Wayne Fowler, Kassandra Gallegos, Michaela Garcia, Kameron Glass, Regan Gray, Joe Guerrero, Jacey Haile, Yaritza Inocencio, Kolby Kiefer, Taylor McCollum, Cierra Nash, Regina Santillan, Jason Velasquez Banda, Nathan Walker, Kendra Wil-liams
8th GRADEALL A’SValeria Aguayo, Seth Aguero, Molly Barnick, Carlos Blanco,
Kelsey Camarillo, Colby Cantu, Dylan Cantu, Angelica Castro, Jannine Cortez, Blake Cox, Erika Diaz, Christian Garcia, Ashley Gonzalez, Tanner Hardcastle, Ashleigh Haub, Ali Hog-houghi, Devon Lopez, Hayden Martin, Dylan Mills, Aaron Ol-mos, Mallory Pyssen, Javier Ramirez, Kenneth Sebourn, Alyson Solis, Clayton Wilkerson
ALL A’S AND ONE BZachary Akers, Alyssa Barta, Ryan Benes, Rene Bibas, Jeremi-
ah Cantu, Pedro DeLuna, Abagail Duwel, Joey Edwards, Tesha Landry, Kirstin McKinney, Maximiliano Moreno, Alyas Ramirez, Andrew Rodriguez, Trent Schauer, Gretchen Singleton
By KAYLEY A. ZIONSpecial to the Cannon
GISD trustee joins leadership class
Sue Gottwald
The Gonzales CannonThursday, October 20, 2011 Page A9
Rachel’s Challenge:
WISD revises discipline policy
Nursing informationnight scheduled at VC
Powerful program delivers compelling message to GISD community
Business recognitionAmanda Reed of the GISD Business Office was rec-ognized during Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting for receiving advanced financial management train-ing. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
“My codes seem like a fantasy that can never be reached, but test them for your-self, and see the kind of effect they have in the lives of people around you. You may just start a chain reaction.”
— Rachel Joy Scott, “My Ethics, My Codes of Life”
Throughout the week, the Gonzales community was privileged to hear a pow-erful tale of triumph rising from tragedy.
An event entitled “Rachel’s Challenge” was presented several times at the Gonza-les Junior High Auditorium for the general populace and students in grades 2-12, giv-en by the organization of the same name that strives to create a safe learning envi-ronment for all students by re-establishing civility and delivering proactive antidotes to school violence and bullying.
The initiative’s namesake is Rachel Joy Scott, an amazing 17-year old girl who was the first person killed during the tragic Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999. On that day two teenage gun-men, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, went on a rampage and murdered 13 people be-fore taking their own lives in the school’s library.
“The compelling message from Rachel was about kindness and compassion,” said GISD superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier. “I think we are so busy in our lives that a lot of times we forget how much power and significance that a kind word can have for another person. It’s so important that we
share that message and continue to rein-force it with our young people as they’re growing.”
Strozier added the information con-tained in Rachel’s Challenge falls in line with the district’s anti-bullying policy. As a result, GISD will be forming a For Ra-chel Club, whose curriculum is all about spreading kindness and compassion.
The program was moderated by Doug Brandl, who became a close family friend of the Scotts and started working for Ra-chel’s Challenge three years ago.
“I was introduced to the story when I saw her father, Darryl, give the presenta-tion and I was so moved by it that I told him I wanted to help out in any way I could,” Brandl said. “Her message is so simple that I think sometimes we forget that when we’re one-on-one with some-one, that’s when it’s most important.”
A few weeks before Rachel’s death, she wrote a two-page essay for her English class titled “My Ethics, My Codes of Life,” which suggested that being kind to one person will cause a chain reaction of the same. The paper, along with other writ-ings found in Rachel’s six private diaries, was discovered after her senseless passing and became the basis for the content of Ra-chel’s Challenge. The program charges its audiences to perform five challenges that will cause of chain reaction of kindness af-fecting others.
“The challenges are based on how she wanted us to treat each other,” said Brandl. “She was wise beyond her years. She had such a clear vision and passion for making other people’s lives better. She went out of
her way to reach out to people that other people didn’t reach out to.”
Those challenges are: 1) Look for the best in others, 2) Dream big, 3) Choose positive influences, 4) Speak with kind-ness, and 5) Start your own chain reaction.
An eerie and almost supernatural vibe surrounds the circumstances of Rachel’s death. Harris and Klebold chose the date of their shooting spree because it was the birthday of Adolph Hitler, the man re-sponsible for the extermination of millions of Jews including one of Rachel’s inspira-tions, Anne Frank.
There were several parallels between the deaths of Rachel and Frank - both girls died as teenagers, both were immortal-ized through their writings, and both left behind legacies that impacted the world in a positive manner.
It seemed that Rachel had an innate sense of the fleeting nature of her own mortality. Friends reported of her often saying that she knew she would die young, but that her death would not be in vain because she would become a conduit for positive change. After she died, her par-ents found where she traced her hands on the back of her dresser and wrote inside them the words - “These hands belong to Rachel Joy Scott, who will someday touch millions of people’s hearts.”
“Rachel always knew she would end up reaching people around the world,” Brandl said. “Somehow she was certain that she would have that type of impact.”
Six weeks after Rachel died, her father received a call from a businessman in Ohio. The caller informed Rachel’s dad
that he sought him out because after hear-ing about Rachel’s story, he was beset by a dream where he saw Rachel’s eyes drop-ping tears on something that was grow-ing from out of the ground. Rachel’s dad thought the call odd, but didn’t give it another thought until days later when he was called by police to retrieve the back-pack Rachel was wearing on her last day of life.
In that backpack, he found a drawing Rachel did just minutes before she was shot - it depicted a set of eyes crying tears on a rose that was spiraling up from the ground. There were exactly 13 tears com-ing from the eyes, one for each person who was murdered by Harris and Klebold on that infamous day.
“A teacher saw that drawing and asked Rachel about it,” Brandl said. “She told her that it wasn’t finished. Before she left the room, she turned back and said ‘I’m going to impact the world one day.’ Those were the last words she ever spoke.”
Today, Rachel’s Challenge is an organi-zation consisting of a team of 41 presenters like Brandl, 23 operators and office staff, a 17-person national advisory board, an 11-member marketing team and a seven board of directors that includes her father and stepmother, Sandy. Her message has spread to six countries and throughout the United States, and has drawn the involve-ment of entertainers, sports celebrities, educators and Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
For more information, visit the website www.rachelschallenge.org or view their Facebook page.
Victoria College will hold a nursing information night for those interested in the vocational nursing program on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the VC Gonzales Center.
Nurses are in high de-mand and play a vital role in our healthcare system.
Providing patient care for the sick is only one el-ement of nursing. Nurses today also help promote health, prevent disease,
help patients and their families cope with illness, emergencies and long-term disease and work to make healthier communi-ties. Nurses have the op-portunity to make a differ-ence in the world on a daily basis. Many exciting and rewarding opportunities exist in nursing.
Please contact Helen Hahn at 830-6720-7411 or visit the VC homepage for more information.
Moderator Doug Brandl speaks to the audience at Gonzales Junior High Tuesday evening. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
Rachel Joy Scott, a 17-year-old, was the first person killed during the tragic shootings at Col-umbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her father later discovered her writ-ings and diaries, includ-ing an essay she had writ-ten for her English class which became the basis for Rachel’s Challenge. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
By CEDRIC [email protected]
WAELDER — The Waelder Independent School District Board of Trustees agreed to change its discipline policy by adding a new consequence.
The board voted 4-2, with Jo Ann Ibarra and Diana Olmos opposing, to imple-ment after school detention for minor violations. District principal Mark Cantu said the policy change will pre-
vent students from missing class instruction.
“We noticed the correla-tion that the students who miss the most class are the ones who score the lowest,” he said. “In order to put them back into the class, we’d rather do after school deten-tion for one hour. That way it takes away from their time and not school time.”
Cantu further explained that after school detention, which will be held from 3:35-4:35 p.m. on Tuesdays
and Thursdays only, will also provide an effective alterna-tive to placing students in ISS (in-school suspension).
“Foul language is a per-fect example,” he said. “Right now if students use foul or inappropriate language, then they spend the day in ISS. So they miss a full day of in-struction when they didn’t necessarily have to.”
During his Principal’s Report, Cantu presented the board with the grading breakdown from the first six weeks. Of the 254 students in grades kindergarten to 12th, 37 made the A Honor Roll, 94 were on the A/B Honor Roll and 31 received failing grades.
“If you add up the num-bers you can see that half of our students made the honor rolls and that’s wonderful,” Cantu said.
Cathy Hernandez asked Cantu what was being done to help the failing students improve their grades and he explained the variety of programs in place to address that issue.
“We’ve got the tutorials that we’re holding as well as mandatory student confer-ences and small group in-struction in the classroom,” said Cantu.
He went on to say those programs are enhanced
through the teachers’ in-teraction with parents at WISD-sponsored commu-nity activities. The district has already held four such events in the last eight weeks including Meet The Teach-er Night, the Community Walk, Family Night in the Park, and Make It Take It.
“We’ve done this more than probably any other dis-trict in the state,” Cantu said. “Our teachers are working extremely hard so we have to be able to support them. Not only through what they’re doing in class, but in how they reach out to parents and what’s the message that they’re sending. I want the message to be that learning doesn’t stop when students leave the building, learning should continue at home.”
In other business, the board:
* Approved the 2011 original tax roll levy of $1.5 million
* Accepted the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.) report for the 2009-2010 school year, which showed the district received rating of Superior Achievement.
* Approved a resolution to nominate Lauren Clampit for candidacy to the Gon-zales County Appraisal Dis-trict Board.
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
The Gonzales Cannon Thursday, October 20, 2011Page A10
Getting Involved: GJH students stage fundraiser for Bastrop County victims
The life skills class at Gonzales Junior High raised more than $700 for Bastrop County fire victims. (Courtesy photo)
Getting a kick out of fire preventionDuring a fire-prevention demonstration at Gonzales Elementary this week as part of Fire Prevention Week, music teacher Jennifer Lamprecht got a little inspi-ration while donning the gear worn by firefighters. Firefighter Heath Lipke helps with the demonstration. (Courtesy photo)
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After reading about the families in Bas-trop, seeing pictures of the fire at a distance, and hearing about the many hardships these families are living with, the Gonzales Junior High Life Skills class decided to help.
The students decided they wanted to help the families rebuild their homes. With the help from faculty and students at Gonzales Jr. High and community support, the stu-dents were able to raise $744.00 for the fami-lies in Bastrop.
On Friday, Sept. 16, the students collected all the donated items and began cooking. With the help from other peers, the students made 644 breakfast tacos. The tacos were sold to the students and staff on campus to help raise money for the families in Bastrop.
As the day came to an end, all the students were tired but very excited when they learned how much money they had raised. Each one of the students was very excited and full of smiles because they knew they had done a great thing.
The Gonzales Life Skills class would like to thank everyone that helped them have such a successful fundraiser. The students want to say thanks to all individuals who donated the beans, cheese, and tortillas. They also want to send a special Thank You to the local busi-ness that helped support their efforts: Mr. Taco for tortillas, Soncrest for the eggs, and Patek’s Grocery in Shiner for the bacon.
Thank you everyone on campus for your support and generosity.
The Gonzales Master Gar-deners are planning a fund-raiser for the Fair Street Ex-ploratorium. The fundraiser rummage sale will be held at the Fair Street Exploratorium Building Saturday October 22 8 am to 1 pm. Proceeds from the sale will build teaching gardens at the Fair Street Ex-ploratorium for local school children and their teachers. The Fair Street Exploratorium is a collaboration of Gonzales County, the City of Gonzales, Texas Agri-life Extension of Gonzales County, Gonzales Independent School District and the Gonzales Master Gar-deners.
The building, located at 623 N. Fair Street on the grounds of Gonzales Elementary School, has been leased from GISD by Gonzales County for use in de-veloping an educational center for adults and children. Texas Agri-Life Extension’s Gonzales Master Gardeners have un-dertaken a project to renovate the 1930’s building which was
used for many years as a school cafeteria and most recently as a storage facility. One of the building’s first projects will support the Gonzales Junior Master Gardener program. The Junior Master Gardener Program is a curriculum for teachers for use in “hands on” science and agricultural educa-tion. Texas A&M University developed the Junior Master Gardener Program which has been so successful that it has been implemented in schools across the United States and even in Europe and Asia. Staff from the Horticulture Depart-ment of Texas A&M University will be here in Gonzales at the end of October to conduct an in-service training program for area district teachers on in-corporating the Junior Master Gardener Program into area schools. The Gonzales Mas-ter Gardeners will sponsor the in-service training program which will be offered at the Gonzales Elementary School.
Plans for the renovation of
the Fair Street Exploratorium building include making it a comfortable and meaningful teaching environment. In ad-dition to a general cleanup and the installation of new electri-cal, plumbing and air condi-tioning, the renovation proj-ect’s goals include a greenhouse and a rain water harvesting system. Classes will someday include exploring science, art and conservation.
“Of course, it’s going to take a lot more than one rummage sale to make this a reality,” said Juliana Hennig who is leading the rummage sale effort. “But the proceeds from the sale will start the gardens at the build-ing. We’ll have furniture, elec-tronics, small appliances and household items, art work, quilts, books, toys and lots of garden items such as garden tools and indoor and outdoor plants. We hope the commu-nity will come out and support the effort to renovate this facil-ity and make this program a reality for our school kids.”
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The “Butt Burners” team took home First Place in the Dutch Oven Dessert cat-egory. Shown is the team with Head Cooks Brad and Brandy Mondin. Photo by Mark Lube
The “Bar Lazy S Cowboy Cooks” took home First Place in the Surprise category with Calf Fries. Shown is the team with Head Cook Robby Scott. Photo by Mark Lube
Dozens of teams and in-dividuals competed in the annual Wild Hog Cook-Off, Rodeo and Children’s Games last weekend in Nixon. Winners took home trophies, plaques, cash and bragging rights. Here are the results.
Ranch Rodeo
1st place – JC RanchCaptain-Trevor Hender-son, Skeeter Ramsey, Ty Brzozowski, David Sores-by, and Justin Wahlberg
2nd place – Rafter K RanchCaptain-L. B. Pearson, Charles Zella, Kaleb Basquez, Matt Meador, and Austin Patrick
3rd place – Wexford Cattle Co. Captain-Neil Heard, Tom-my Ohrt, Josh Baros, Colt Adams, and Colby Supak
4th place – M & M Cat-tle Co. - Captain-Marty Rosenquest, Cody Rosen-quest, Cody Leopold, Cody Churny, and Jason Goodson
5th place – Rancho Seco Ranch - Captain-Gilbert Gonzales, R o w d y Yow, Colby Mangum, Cul-len Jurena, and Derek Hale
6th place – Thompson Ranches, Captain - Junior Martinez, Lew Thompson, Chicky Cisneros, Dillon Marrow, and Caleb Molina
7th place – South Texas Cattle Co - Captain-Lew Thompson, Charles Zella, Junior Martinez, Dillon Morrow, Caleb Molina, and Chicky Cisneros
8th place – Flying B RanchCaptain - LB Pearson, Cole Applegate, Joey Guerra, J.R Garcia, and Matt Meador
9th place – Briscoe Ranch - Captain - Ty Brzozowski, Skeeter Ramsey, Justin Wahlberg, David Soresby, and Cody Churney
10th place – C & M Cat-tle Co. - Captain- Cody Rosenquest, Homer Ap-paricio, Cole Davidson, Marty Rosenquest, and J.D Shelton
11th place - L&O Trans-port - Captain - Anthony Guerrero, J. R. Martinez, David Martinez, Juavie Cordova, and Coy Smith
12th place – Rockin’ 4 - Captain – Cole Davidson, Ty Brzozowski, Colt Ad-ams, Josh Buros, and Justin Wahlburg
13th place – Flying Dub’s - Captain – J.D Shelton, Cody Whitehead, Dub Whitehead, Cody Leopold, and Bradley Petrek
14th place - Kixx Rent-als and Services - Captain Kalob Basquez, Charles Zella, Dillon Marrow, Dub
Whitehead, and Bradley Petrek
15th place – Werner FarmsCaptain – Tyler Werner, Dylon Morrow, Kaleb Basquez, Caleb Molina, and Jeremy Fortenberry
16th place - Leesville Young Guns - Captain – Caleb Molina, Reagan Tieken, Rylan Tieken, Daniel Per-ez, and Dylon Morrow
17th place – Dollar Ranch - Captain – Zac Guevara, Jordan Hernandez, John Boone, Philip Robinson, and Carlos Saldana
18th place – Runnels Pierce Ranch - Captain – Matt Lawton, Colt Adams, Ty-ler Adams, Cole Applegate, and Homer Apparicio
19th place – Big Daddy’s Crew - Captain – Lance Behlen, Jacob Tipp, Dub Whitehead, Tyler Behlen, and Charles Zella
20th place – Bad for Busi-ness - Captain – Ross But-ler, Josh Holmes, Tel Lin-demann, Westly Goldstein, and Tommy Ohrt
21st place – Regulators -
Captain – Jeff Mills, Jeremy Pryor, Logan Mactarek, Reagan Tieken, and Devon Warzecha
22nd place – VOC - Cap-tain – Travis Scherrer, Travis Marback, Chris Krueger, Jeremy Forten-berry, and Cullen Jurena
The first place team in each event received $100. The first place team overall received $3937. The second place team overall received $2362. The third place team overall received $1575.
Kids Games
Pig Scramble (2 to 4
year olds)
1st place – Trenton Gordon 2nd place – Samantha Scott3rd place – Coy Labuhn
Pig Scramble (5 to 7 years old)
1st place – Ben Connell
The “Butt Burners” took home First Place in the Pork Ribs category. Shown is the team with Head Cooks Brad and Brandy Mondin. Photo by Mark Lube
The “HLI” team took home First Place in the Chicken category. Shown is the team with Head Cook Ruben Acosta. Photo by Mark Lube
The “Butt Burners” took home First Place in the Brisket category. Shown is the team with Head Cooks Brad and Brandy Mondin. Photo by Mark Lube
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The Gonzales Cannon Thursday, October 20, 2011Page B2
Assemblies of GodGonzales Family Church Assembly of God320 St. Andrew
First Assembly of God509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
New Life Assembly of GodCorner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales
Baha’i FaithBaha’i Faith621 St. George St. Gonzales
BaptistClark Baptist ChurchF.M. 794, Gonzales
County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley
Eastside Baptist ChurchSeydler Street, Gonzales
Efeso Igesia BautistaHwy. 87 Smiley
First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales
First Baptist Church403 N Texas Nixon
First Baptist ChurchHwy 108 N Smiley
First Baptist Church406 N Ave E Waelder
Greater Palestine Baptist ChurchS of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)
Greater Rising StarBaptist Church3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office
Iglesia BautistaMacedonia201 S Congress Nixon
Iglesia Bautista MemorialHwy 97 Waelder
Leesville Baptist ChurchE. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Memorial Heights Baptist Church1330 College Gonzales
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church100 Capes Gonzales
Oak Valley Baptist ChurchHwy. 97 Bebe
Old Moulton Baptist Church2287 FM 1680, Moulton
Primitive Baptist Church1121 N. College Gonzales
Providence Missionary Baptist Church1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90P.O. Box 186, Luling830-875-5305
Stratton Primitive BaptistFM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero
St. James Baptist ChurchHwy 80- North of Belmont
Saint Paul Baptist ChurchSE 2nd St. Waelder
Shiner Baptist ChurchAvenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Union Lea Baptist ChurchSt. Andrew St. Gonzales
Union Valley Baptist ChurchFM 1681 NW of Nixon
CatholicSt. James Catholic Church417 N. College, Gonzales
Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchSt. John St. Gonzales
St. Joseph Catholic Church207 S. Washington, Nixon
St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder613 Highway 90 East Waelder
St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley
ChristianFirst Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)712 Crockett, Luling
Churches of ChristChurch of Christ1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)201 E. Second St. Nixon
Church of ChristE. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
Churches of GodCommunity Church of God1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ1113 Hastings, Gonzales
New Way Church of God in Christ514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
EpiscopalEpiscopal Church of the Mes-siah721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407
EvangelicalLa Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del PuebloW. Central at 87 Nixon
Full GospelCamp Valley Full Gospel7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80
Full Gospel Church1426 Fisher, Gonzales
LutheranFirst Evangelical Lutheran1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS1310 St. Louis
MethodistBelmont United MethodistHwy. 90-A
Dewville United MethodistWest of FM 1117 on CR 121
First United Methodist426 St. Paul, Gonzales
First United Methodist410 N. Franklin, Nixon
Flatonia United Methodist403 E North Main, Flatonia
Harris Chapel United MethodistS. Liberty St. Nixon
Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Har-wood
Henson Chapel United Meth-odist1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Monthalia United MethodistCR 112 off 97
Smiley United Methodist1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Waelder United Methodist2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Webster Chapel A.M.E.1027 Church St. Gonzales
Non-DenominationalAgape Ministries512 St. James, Gonzales
Living Waters Fellowship Church605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
Bread of Life Ministries613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Cowboy Church of Gonzales CountyJ.B. Wells Showbarn
El Centro Cristiano “Agua Viva” of WaelderSun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
Emmanuel Fellowship
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
Encouraging Word Christian FellowshipHwy. 80 in Leesville
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple1906 Hickston, Gonzales
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord1805 Weimar, Gonzales
New Life Temple for Jesus ChristBelmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80
River of Life Christian Fellow-ship207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500
Two Rivers Bible Church1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gon-zales
Inter-DenominationalFaith Family Church1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
PentecostalFaith TempleHwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 21515 Dallas, Gonzales
Temple Bethel Pentecostal1104 S. Paul, Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gon-zales3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236
Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian ChurchCR 210 off FM 1116
Presbyterian Church of Gon-zales414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Messianic JudaismCongregation Adat HaDerechMeets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953
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Bonsai is an ancient method of stunting a tree’s growth without killing it. This art form of dwarfing and misshaping a living or-ganism requires much skill and patience. A few years ago the most disfigured trees were sought out by collectors; miniature ver-sions of the original speci-men are in vogue now.
Let me tell you how it’s done. The first thing you have to do is to choose which tree you’d like to have. Once that decision is made you must search out the best specimen of that
chosen variety. Now dig around the trunk of the tree until you find the primary root. The primary root is the one that goes the deep-est and is the main part of the root system. Remove all debris from the root ball to completely expose the primary root, take a very sturdy and sharp knife and sever that root. The tree will suffer shock when this is done. To keep it from dy-ing make sure to leave it in its location until it adjusts to the trauma of being cut off from its lifeline. The tree will slowly get used to this
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When the tree is finally dug up and put into a con-tainer, the root system and limbs must be bound up with mesh wire. The wire can’t be too tight or the bark will grow around the wire and harm or kill the tree. Looser fitting wire al-lows the tree to grow with-
in the bounds set and it can now be trained to grow into any desired shape. This takes from a few months to a year, depending on the specimen. But even the mighty oak can be made into a bonsai.
It’s sad to think that we are able to manipulate God’s original plan to suit our own purposes. In our effort to collect and admire a beautiful and power-ful creation, we produce a warped and stunted imita-tion instead.
Do you know what is even sadder? We are able to do the same thing to one another. There are thousands of individuals who are stunted imita-tions of what God intended them to be. Slowly trained to grow into versions of their original design and purpose, they learn to live within the confines of lim-ited expectations. Even-tually adjusting to deter-mined boundaries and a superficial existence, they may never discover their true capabilities. They have the appearance of being in full charge of their lives, but being shallowly rooted in wrong beliefs, they can’t hold up under pressure, and will likely fall apart.
Let me tell you how this is done. A word is spoken. A word is heard. A word is
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Very little is said about the importance of believing only what is true. Believ-ing what is good and true about ourselves will give us the courage to go beyond our comfort zones. Nega-tive and degrading words limit a person’s God-given potential. Telling some-one they are ugly, fat, lazy, stupid, crazy, worthless, or will never amount to any-thing is a sure way to stunt them. If we believe we are inadequate, we will be.
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Each of us has been equipped with talents, skills and abilities to ful-fill a unique purpose. You weren’t meant to be a bon-sai; there are no limitations with God.
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Old age is setting in. I can’t keep my days straight so you had better start double check-ing what I write. I don’t know what happened to October but it has flown by so fast that I haven’t caught up with the first part of it yet.
In conjunction with that I will have you note that next week Tuesday, October 25th, at 2PM is the regular meeting of the Belmont Ladies Club at the Belmont Community Cen-ter. Bingo prizes will be fur-nished and yours truly, Kath-leen Allen, and Dena Black and hostesses.
Sort of in conjunction with this, I need to tell you that there will be no Thanksgiving Supper this year at the com-munity center. I think that the ladies are worn out. There is a collection box at the back of the church and one in the community center for your donations. You can also mail your check to Shari Lee, P. O. Box 947, Belmont, Tex-as 78604. Make them out to Belmont Community Center. They are deeply appreciated and needed.
As just a general statement for those of you who haven’t passed through Belmont or paid any attention while doing so, there are now postal boxes lined up beside the road. The Belmont Post Office is now closed. For those who were giving dissertations about the traffic hazards of driving
through Belmont, you had bet-ter up your ante on that. The placement of those mail boxes creates another hazard. I don’t know where I would have put them, but then I would have had sense enough to leave the post office open. At this point, I think that just need to be quiet.
The pumpkin patch is now open over at the Monthalia United Methodist Church. It is a sight to see all of the pump-kins. Why don’t you go by and take pictures of all of the pumpkins. They have all differ-ent sizes and you can buy one for your family. They really are beautiful. There are all kinds of groups of kids visiting the pumpkin patch. They get their face painted, and toss the bean bag and get told the story of the pumpkin.
October has five Sundays, which means that there is a fifth Sunday breakfast over at the Belmont United Methodist Church at about 8:15am before church which is congregational singing Sunday. Come fellow-ship and eat breakfast and sing.
Please lift the following peo-
ple up in your prayers: Joe Kot-wig, Kenneth Crumley, Gilby, Rudolpho and Edna Garza, El-son Schreiber, Kathryn, Dena Black, Karen Roecker Ma-han, Mary Jane Keith, Sabrina Flores, Mr. Washington, Bill and Marie Lott, Laddie Studler, William Fink, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Whitney, Chasidy, Mil-dred O’Neal, Lisa Rodriguez, Debbie and Bill Read, Aunt Georgie; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Pete Kallies, Lil-lie Lay, Mildred O’Neal, Doug Walshak, Louise Rossow, Selma Vickers, Hester Behlen, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Carl and Vida Tindle; Evelyn Newman, Aunt Betty Gandre, Anna Lin-demann, Ann and Bubba Bond; Shirley Dozier, Britt Hindman, Scott Hindman, and our troops and their families, and RAIN—and we do need more.
Will’s sister, Hazel Bassett, came down for a visit and we ate over at the Belmont Social Club. She says that Dale River-camp can cook with such per-fection that she just may come back and bring her husband Bill. We had a good visit eat-ing while we talked. Then we went to Gonzales go visit Aunt Georgie Gandre. Hazel enjoyed that visit. She told us about her new house that is almost fin-ished. She has a lot of things that need to be put away and be settled in its place. It is down in the woods were she is sur-rounded by nature. I hope that it stays that way. We all had a
good visit and she left in time to get back before dark.
It seems that Hester Be-hlen can’t make up her mind whether she should stay in The Heights or not. She gets one thing well and goes home. Then she gets sick with some-thing else and returns. Never-theless, she is one spunky lady.
We got our cool front that cooled things off. It is sure spreading the mold around. The leaves are thick on ground and the rain is making them create all kinds of mold. We still need more rain.
Connie Bond was named Conservation Woman of the year. She deserves this. Connie worked many years in Austin and for all of that time Connie just wanted to have more time to work in her yard and in her garden. Finally she was able to retire and I asked her if her dream came true. She said that it had. I can’t remember which one of Kim’s boys was her help-er in the garden. I am so that happy that Connie is able to enjoy her grandchildren. How-ever, the droughts that we have had for two years have really hampered Connie’s plans.
Wyatt Arp managed to coerce Larry Wexler, who plays the bass in the Deep Water band, to come along Saturday night. Larry is just one talented guy. He also plays in a band called The Shadows. They played at the Silver Center on Friday night. He played lead guitar
for them on Friday night so he was tired. This Saturday night Dr. Bob Williamson and the Kerr Creek Band will be play-ing. The Belmont Social Club is going to be open on Sunday from 10:30 AM to 3:00PM and closed on Mondays. I guess we will have to change gears a little bit.
Dililah and Samson have been running around here talk-ing like they really have some-thing to say today. The weather has changed and they have to tell me all about it. Itsy is just taking advantage of the whole deal and throwing his skunk tail into the air and running at full tilt. He skidded across the floor and scared Dililah to death. She jumped a foot high. She was so mad at Itsy that she took off after him and swatted him. Itsy sure didn’t like that and turned around with those big eyes of his glaring at her and that fat paw ready to hit her but she ducked and hit him from behind and the chase was on. I don’t know who won that one but Hugo had to figure in on that one because his cats were getting in trouble.
Oh, the Gonzales Apache Band is going to Giddings for a UIL Competition this Saturday. The trip to Troy was more for critiquing more than anything else. The highest score that they can get this year is a one. We want them to get a one.
Have a good week. God Bless.
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Modified food subject of seminar
WILD HOG: Winners named
Lamoine Power Wallace, 1940-2011
WALLACELamoine Power Wal-
lace, 71, of Gonzales, passed away Saturday Oc-tober 15, 2011. Lamoine was born September 13, 1940 in Austin, Texas to Cled E. and Mavis Wil-lis Wallace. Throughout his life, Lamoine was to claim Friday the 13th as his particular lucky day. After several years, the family moved to Hous-ton and eventually set-tled in the newly devel-oping Memorial area of Houston. Lamoine spent much of his boyhood in those woodsy areas camping out, boating down the bayou and ex-ploring with his buddies. At Friday Mountain Boys Camp, his uncles who were counselors dubbed him Little Cled after his father and that name stuck through his school years and into his thirties . . . leading to confusion when some (including his wife Carol) would call him Cled though his family and business asso-ciates would refer to him as Lamoine. Throughout his school years Lamoine was an accomplished ath-lete playing football and baseball for both Spring Branch and St. Pius High Schools. In his senior year, he was approached by baseball scouts from several Texas Colleges and he was offered a scholarship by University of Texas but to the great dismay of his parents and UT, he joined the United States Air Force upon graduation. After basic training in Jet Mechan-ics he was sent to Korea and later Japan. His ex-periences and the people he met while overseas, both American and Japa-nese became part of his fondest memories of his service. While serving in the USAF he com-pleted two years of col-lege through the Univer-sity of Maryland. After completing his service, Lamoine worked with his father in the construc-tion business in Houston and also managed a hair solon where he learned to cut hair, and it was here where he met Carol Ann Howell, who would quickly become his best friend, soul mate and on September 10, 1974 in Houston, Texas she became his loving wife. During the next ten years Lamoine donned many hats as he worked in construction, as a hair dresser, a convenient store owner, a restaurant owner and cattle rancher. Having moved to Gon-zales in 1984, ranching became his true love and remained so. He loved to entertain and while in Houston he held an an-nual “Pig Party” where whole pigs and goats were carefully cooked and served to a large number of friends in at-tendance. Lamoine was a fabulous cook and an adept bridge player. He was truly in his element with a BBQ pit going, gumbo cooking in the
kitchen and three tables of bridge and lots of fam-ily and friends in atten-dance. For twenty-five years, friends and family met at the Wallace home to celebrate Thanks-giving with games and lots of delicious food. Lamoine loved being with friends and fam-ily, though seemingly a reserved man upon first meeting him; he was out-going with those he knew well. He could be gruff, argumentative, and con-trary and fun loving; car-ing and soft-hearted . . . a true contrarian and you just couldn’t help but love him. He enjoyed Ray Charles, George Jones and opera. He was very articulate, a chal-lenging conversational-ist and despised politics but he could successfully debate political policy with the best. He was a multitalented, multifac-eted man, and a charter member of the “Table of Knowledge.” He was absolutely one of a kind. Lamoine Power “Cled” Wallace will be sorely missed by all who knew him, but hope rings true in a paraphrase of the Ray Charles song “Sweet Memories,” “And we’ll be swept away from sadness, clinging to his memory.” Lamoine is survived by his adoring wife of 37 years, Carol Ann How-ell Wallace of Gonzales, daughter, Cheryl Renee Wallace of El Paso, sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Hollye Dean of Mabank, Corey and Tasha Wallace of Mont-gomery, Kelly and Dona Wallace of Anna, a sister and brother-in-law, Reda and James F. Eubank, III of Houston, grand-children, Brittney Dean and her husband Mar-shall, Courtney Dean, Cameron Dean and his wife Jenny, Trent Dean, Lawrence Belk, Erin Linehardt, Coehn John-son, Brea Wallace, and Michael Wallace and a great-grandson, Aiden Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marsha Wal-lace Keith. Funeral ser-vices were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday October 18, 2011 in the First United Meth-odist Church with Pas-tor Andy Smith officiat-ing. Interment followed in Ebenezer Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Jack Rafferty, Jim Covin, Clayton Teat, Donald David Howell, Dell Whiddon, Jerry Ste-venson and Ismet Dzidic. Honorary pallbearers were: Fred Robinson, Dickie Hardcastle, Phil Borowitz, Chris Hymel, Doug Payne, Danny Sloan and Tim Markham. The family had received friends at the funeral home Monday evening. Memorials may be made to the First United Meth-odist Church, Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter or the Salvation Army. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
SHELTONCharles Dwayne Shel-
ton, 44, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Dwayne graduat-ed from Gonzales High School in 1985 and at-tended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Chuck” Leland Shelton and Rebecca “Becky” Shelton. He is survived by his sister,
Anna Clair Shelton Ju-rek, nephews and niece, Bobby Jurek, II, Kymber Leigh Jurek and Coye Leland Jurek. He is also survived by dear friends who considered him a member of their large family for many years, Johnnie “Meemaw” Armstrong, John and Lisa Armstrong, John Ryan Armstrong, Amanda Armstrong, Mary Jones, Samantha Vinklarek, John Paul Jones,II, Britney Jones and Brandy Scherer.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday October 22, 2011 at Seydler-Hill Fu-neral Home with Pastor Lynn Wilson officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Helen Rodriguez, 1920-2011
RODRIGUEZMrs. Helen Rodriguez
of Flatonia passed away October 10, 2011 at the age of 91. She was born August 18, 1920 to the late Manuel and Reyes (Esparza) Nava in Cis-tern.
Mrs. Rodriguez is pre-ceded in death by her husband, Pedro Rodri-guez; her parents; two infant sons; one son in law, Kenneth Schultz; three brothers, and three sisters.
Mrs. Rodriguez is sur-vived by two sons, Pete Rodriguez Jr. of Weimar and Johnny Rodriguez of Houston; nine daugh-ters, Frances Ramirez and husband Ysirdro of Houston, Jane Car-rillo and husband Hec-tor of Flatonia, Connie Rosas and husband Val of Weimar, Toni Cas-tro and husband An-drew of Moulton, Mary Ramirez and husband Domingo of Gonzales, Lupe Schultz of Moult-on, Dora Rodriguez and husband Adam Juarez of Gonzales, Hortensia Ro-sas and husband Paul Jr. of Schulenburg and Ora Lee Cedillo and husband Steve Castro of Waelder; one brother, Jose Nava of Flatonia; 39 grandchil-dren; 64 great-grand-children, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was at 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Smith Fu-neral Home Chapel in Flatonia. Rosary was at 7:00 pm Thursday, Oc-tober 13, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Flatonia. Funeral Ser-vices were10:00 am Fri-day, October 14, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waelder with Rev. Paul Raaz officiat-ing. Burial followed in the Waelder Commu-nity Cemetery.
Words of comfort may be shared with the fam-ily at
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Smith Funeral Home, 128 East 5th Street, Fla-tonia, Texas 78941
2nd place – Matthew Shannon3rd place – Alexis Connell
Pig Scramble (8 to 10 years old)1st place – Ethan Connell2nd place – Pepper Chapa3rd place - Melody Mckinney
Pig Scramble (11 to 12 years old) 1st place – Nickolas Scrivens2nd place – Blaze Sandoval3rd place – Seth Wynne
Pig Scramble (13 to 17 years old)1st place – Austin Ireton2nd place – Aundria Ireton
Wild Hog Tying (8 to 10 years old)1st place – Santos Pompa and Chris Brown Time – 2 mins 13 seconds2nd place - Brady Egger and Austin McMain Time – 2 mins 16 seconds3rd place – Ethan Connell and Cayden Kalous Time – 2 mins 34 seconds
Wild Hog Tying (11 to 12 year old)1st place – Amanda Munoz and Lexi Trammell Time – 59 seconds2nd place – Wesley Morris and Blaze Sandoval Time – 4 mins 22 seconds
Wild Hog Tying (13 to 17 years old)1st place – Austin Ireton and Aundria Irenton Time – 1 min 45 seconds2nd place – Emma Lay and Ryan StCyr
Stick Horse Race (2 to 4 years old)1st place – Coy LaBuhn, Time: 12 seconds2nd place – Logan Aldey, Time: 13 seconds3rd place – Cruz Pompa, Time:
14 seconds
Stick Horse Race (5 to 7 years old)1st place – Alexis Ireton, Time: 9 seconds2nd place – Alexis Connell, Time: 9.2 seconds3rd place – Cameron Boatright, Time: 10 seconds
Goat Slapping (2 to 4 years olds)1st place – Logan Aldey, Time: 10 seconds2nd place – Coy LaBuhn, Time: 12 seconds3rd place – Jaydan Fox, Time: 12.4 seconds
Goat Slapping (5 to 7 years old)1st place – Skylar Aldey, Time: 10 seconds2nd place – Caleb Chapa, Time: 11 seconds3rd place – Alexis Connell, Time: 11 seonds
Mutton Bustin at the Kids’ Games1st place – Ben Connell, Time: 9 seconds2nd place – Nathan Vogel, Time: 9 seconds3rd place – Caleb Walpole, Time: 8 seconds
Mutton Bustin at the Ranch Rodeo1st place – Brayden Martinez2nd place – Case Cerney3rd place – Ruby Jean Carrola
Pig Races1st place – G.D.SSponsor— 4T Li’l h RanchOwner—Howard Davis2nd place – LipstickSponsor—Phillip and Becky MorrisOwner—Phillip and Becky Morris3rd place – Double PleasureSponsor—R5 RanchOwner—Lazy J Ranch
Cook Off
1st Place Margarita – Rowdy R’s - Head Cook – Gary Ron-shausen1st Place Salsa – Bar Lazy Cow-boy Cooks Head Cook – Robby Scott
1st Place Ribs – Butt Burners Head Cook - Brad and Brandy Mondin
2nd place Ribs – Rusty Pit
Head Cook – Wade Gordon
1st Place Dutch Oven – Butt Burners Head Cook – Brad and Brandy Mondin2nd place Dutch Oven – Boot Leather Head Cook – Robin Zella
1st Place Pork Other – Butt Burners Head Cook – Brad and Brandy Mondin2nd place Pork Other – Rock-in K Head Cook – Ross Kalous
1st Place Chicken – HLIHead Cook – Ruben Acosta2nd place Chicken – Bar Lazy S Cowboy Cooks - Head Cook – Robby Scott
1st Place Brisket – Butt Burn-ers Head Cook – Brad and Brandy Mondin2nd place Brisket – Rowdy R Head Cook – Gary Ronshau-sen
1st Place Surprise – (calf fries)Bar Lazy S Cowboy Cooks Head Cook – Robby Scott
1st Place Beans – Careless Cookers - Head Cook – Tom-my Coleman
SHOWMANSHIP – Butt Burners
ObituariesContinued from page B1
Lavaca County has a proud history of provid-ing quality foods and food products for both public and private consumption. With the growing concern of how genetically modified foods are affecting our food sup-plies, livestock, and wildlife, Lavaca County Taxpayers Inc. will be holding a public meeting to help us under-stand the impacts of these organisms.
The meeting is scheduled
at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Sacred Heart Family Center, 400 East 5th St. in Hallettsville. Admission is $7 for non-members, no fee for members.
The keynote speaker of the dinner meeting will be attorney and farmer Judith McGeary, an advocate for Texas small farmers and ranchers.
Although the Nation-al Identification system (NAIS) program was re-
moved from the USDA in 2010, it is back again with costly restrictions that will greatly hinder small farmers and ranchers.
New regulations will harm rural businesses while wast-ing taxpayer dollars that could be better spent on the real problems we face in con-trolling animal disease, food security, and food safety.
These two important top-ics will be presented by Ju-dith McGeary, founder of Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, attorney, and sus-tainable farmer. Judith is the greatest advocate for small farmers and ranchers.
Consistent with previous years, a delicious meal will be offered for members and $7 for non-members, and LCTAI’s annual members’ business meeting will follow the public meeting.
Come and join us! For more information, please call 361-772-8306 or 361-798-4410 or e-mail us at: [email protected].
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Gaslight Theatre TicketsTickets for the hilarious comedy, “Whose Wives Are
They Anyway”, the fall production at the Shiner Gaslight Theatre are on sale. Dates for the production are the: No-vember 4, 5, 6, 9 (Wed), 11. 12. 13. 19. 20. Doors open at 6:30 pm, meal at 7:00 and performance at 8:00 for all per-formances except on Sundays, which are matinees. On Sundays the doors open at 12:30 pm, the meal is served at 1:00 and the performance begins at 2:00. Please call 361-594-2079 between the hours of 8:30 – 4 pm on weekdays for reservations. Visit our website, www.shinergaslight.org, for more information.
Helping HandsIf you are in need of a meal, Helping Hands, a non-
profit, multi-church ministry would like to bless you with a free lunch. Meals will be distributed Saturday, October 22nd beginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot lo-cated at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Contact Linda at 361-275-1216.
Leesville Fall FestivalFall Festival at the Leesville Community Center, Lees-
ville, Saturday, Nov. 5. Activities: Cake Walk, Hay Ride, Costume Contest, Door Prizes, Raffle, Food & Drink, Starts at 7 p.m.
Gonzales Senior Citizens ThanksThe Gonzales County Senior Citizens Association
would like to thank the First Shot Cook-Off for their gener-ous donation to our Home Delivered Meal Program. The GCSCA is able to provide our services through the finan-cial contributions from organizations and members of our community. We greatly appreciate the support. The dona-tion will allow the continued funding of our programs to serve those in our county.
Czech heritageThe Czech Heritage Society of Gonzales County will
hold their quarterly meeting followed by their annual meal in honor of Czech Heritage Month on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Gonzales Knights of Columbus Hall. All members are urged to attend and are asked to bring a covered dish.
Halloween Hot DogsTwo Rivers Bible Church is once again handing out hot
dogs at Halloween at the corner of St.. Vincent and fair St. on Monday, Oct. 31 starting at 6 p.m. There will be games and candies available as well for children.
Pet ParadeThe Gonzales Learning and Career Center will sponsor
a free Pet Parade and costume contest at noon Saturday, Oct. 29at Confederate Square in Gonzales. Free Pet Pa-rade and Contests ($10 each for the Best Pet Costume; Pet/Owner Look-alike; Most Unusual Pet; Best Pet Trick) .
C’mon, dress up your pooch and come join the fun!Only pets born with 4 legs, please. Leashes/restraints
or cages required. Owners are asked to bring water and clean up after their pets. Registration starts at 11:30 am. Call Ann Gaines Rodriguez, 830 672-8291 for more info.
Delhi Property OwnersThere will be a public meeting for owners of property
in Bastrop and Caldwell Counties at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Delhi Community Center, 6108 State Highway 304 in Rosansky. Among the issues scheduled for discus-sion are the new Caldwell County development ordi-nance, the Greenprint, paving of county roads and other matters. For more information call 512-925-0763 or e-mail [email protected].
‘Nights in Paris’The Gonzales Elks Ladies present “A Night in Paris”. This
annual Lady’s Champagne Luncheon and Style Show will be held Saturday, November 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 1222 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive in Gonzales. Pre-Sale Only tickets are $25 and can be pur-chased at Shear Designs Boutique or from Elks Ladies members. Proceeds benefit the local American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. For more information call 672-2615 after 6 PM.
Young Farmers BBQThe Gonzales Young Farmers will be having a Fifth
Sunday Barbeque To Go on Oct. 30. Orders will be taken through Oc. 23 and can be picked up from 11-1 on Sun-day Oct 30 at the old showbarn at Independence Park. Whole brisket $35, 1/2 Brisket $20, Whole Pork Loin $30, 1/2 Pork Loin $15, Pork Ribs $20. Contact Ken Hedrick 857-5332, Lanny Baker 857-3786 or any member.
Lutheran Women saleWomen of the First Lutheran Church will hold their
annual bake sale and quilt raffle featuring home baked items, soup and sandwiches Nov. 5. Included will be a raf-fle for this quilt, 84” X 102” and titled “Magnolias in Bloom.” Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available at the church office located at 1206 St. Joseph Street, Frames & Things, and the China Basket. The drawing will be held at 12:30 .P.M. on that day.
Monthalia Pumpkin PatchAll are welcome to come to the Pumpkin Patch at
Monthalia United Methodist Church, 1926 County Road 112, Cost, Texas. Please contact Jackie at 830-437-5730 for information and scheduling.
Pink Ribbon BrunchYou are invited celebrate October as Breast Cancer
Awareness Month at the Pink Ribbon Brunch at First lu-theran Church Fellowship Hall, 1206 N. St. Joseph starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Tickets are a $10 donation and are available at the church office and Relay for Life
team members. Dress in pink and bring family, friends, survivors of any cancer, and those still battling cancer.
Enjoy fellowship, a meal, entertainment, a speaker, a silent auction, and door prizes.
Participants are also invited to enter the decorated pink hat contest to be judged by the attendees. Decorate at home and wear your creation to the brunch.
Fall FestivalA Children’s Fall Festival is scheduled Oct. 30 from
5:30-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Gonzales. Wear your costume and please don’t scare us! We’ll take your picture and mail it to you later. Have fun with games of skill and guessing games ... every game you play you’ll win prizes of candy or other goodies. Enjoy a Frito Pie and lemonade for supper.
Spaghetti SupperThe annual Spaghetti Supper to benefit Grace Chris-
tian Academy will be held on Thursday, October 20th from 4 to 7 PM. Tickets are $7 and available from students, School Board members and at Memorial Heights Baptist Church. They will also be available that day, at the conve-nient drive-up just off of North College or in the fellowship hall for those who wish to dine in.
Please come and enjoy this delicious meal of spaghetti (made with Italian Sausage and special herbs) and help a good cause. If you have questions just call 672-3838 or 672-3810.
Memorial Heights is located at 1330 N. College Street in Gonzales.
Veterans Day BreakfastThe Heights of Gonzales will sponsor an old-fashioned
military-style breakfast for veterans at 8 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, prepared by David B. Tucy, the director of dietary services at the facility. The breakfast will include creamed beef (SOS), biscuits and eggs for veteran resi-dents, veterans in the community and the community’s first responders. If you would like to participate, please RSVP to 672-4530, ext. 1041.
Southern GospelNumerous local and out of town groups will be per-
forming Southern Gospel and Country selections at the First Baptist Churchin Smiley beginning at 7 p.m. on Sat-urday, Oct. 22. Bring your guitar or instrument and share your talent. There is no admission charge, and the even will include a pot-luck dinner starting at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall.
Come and Spike ItFriends of the Gonzales Learning and Career Center are
organizing the annual Come and Spike It volleyball tour-nament as a benefit for the Center which provides free GED and English as a Second Language classes to adults living in our area.
Come and Spike It is scheduled for Saturday, October 22, with teams registering at 4 pm and a captain meeting at 5:30. Play starts at 6 pm— and may continue as late as 6 am, depending on how many teams enter.
The tournament will be held at the volleyball courts in Independence Park, near downtown Gonzales. This will
be a co-ed tournament, with teams of 6-8 players. Players under 18 must provide a minor release form signed by a parent turned in with the team roster. The cost to play will be $160, or $140 if the registration and payment turned in by October 15 (if registration and payment are mailed, the envelope must be postmarked no later than Oct 15, 2011 in order to receive the pre-registration price). Prizes will be t-shirts for the first three teams in AA, A, B and C divisions. This will be a double elimination tournament.
For more information, teams are asked to contact the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce at 830 672-6532 or Ann Gaines Rodriguez at 830 263-2027 or 830 672-8291..
Master GardenersThe Gonzales Master Gardeners will be holding a
fund-raising rummage sale Saturday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 623 N. Fair Street, next to Gonzales Elementary School. The sale will benefit the Gonzales Master Gar-dener’s community projects and horticulture education programs for school children and the general public. Fur-niture, electronics, art work, household items, quilts, sea-sonal and decorative décor, toys, books, lawn and garden tools and more along with a variety of indoor and outdoor plants will be available for purchase.
Book Club to meetThe Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday
of the month. This month’s meeting will be on Oct. 20, from 10-11am at Liford’s Books and Fine Art to discuss “Horseman Pass By” by Larry McMurtry. Everyone is wel-come and invited to attend. Please join us!
Senior Citizens CenterThe Gonzales Senior Citizens Center would like to
invite anyone over 60 years of age to come and eat with them at 604 St. Michael St., Monday thru Friday. The center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
We serve a hot delicious 1/3 RDA delicious meal noon each day. The cost of the meal is a $2.00 voluntary dona-tion that is applied to the total cost of the meal.
We would like some suggestions for activities that you would like to see at the Gonzales Center.
I would also like to remind you that we have Senior Citi-zen Centers in Waelder, Smiley and Nixon. For more infor-mation about our activities, please call me, Helen Richter at 672-2613.
For general public transportation call 672-7014 or 672-6469, and talk to Kari or Bobby. Please make your res-ervations as soon as you know you need transportation because it is on a first come first serve basis.
Matejek reunionThe 32nd annual Matejek Reunion will be held Oc-
tober 23, 2011 at the Yorktown Fire Station Auditorium located at 107 West Main Street in Yorktown. Everyone is asked to bring enough food for their family, item or items for the auctions. Tea, coffee, bread and eating utensils will be furnished.
The doors will open at l0:00 AM; a noon meal will be served, continuing with a business meeting at which time cash prizes will be awarded. A Live and Silent Auction will follow to raise money for the next reunion.
Greetings in the name of the Lord! I pray you are all well and blessed, let con-tinue our study in Romans 8 in verse 35.
Romans 8:35 “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” As Paul nears the end of this por-tion of the letter he poses a question that can be taken in one of two ways. Who will separate us from the love of Christ?
The love of Christ? Is Paul referring to Christ love of us, or our love of Christ? One way to look at it is God’s infinite love for His children by send-ing His Son to die and pay their sin debt. It also can be viewed as Jesus love for us in that He knew that He would face an agonizing day of torture and death by crucifixion, yet He loves us so much that He endured and overcame it for our sake.
I believe that it is refer-ring to our love for Him. It is plain to see in all four Gospels that Jesus endured and did not waver from His destiny, He fulfilled it for our sake. He endured tribulation which means affliction arising from
external causes, distress which means the same as tribulation but with no possible escape.
Now I realize that Jesus could have escaped by call-ing down a legion of angels to rescue Him, but this was not possible because it was not the will of the Father, therefore escape was not an option. He endured perse-cution which means unjust punishment or death par-ticularly for adhering to a religious belief. T
hey slapped Him, beat Him, punched Him, spit on Him and pulled out His beard. They whipped Him and nailed Him to a cross. Yet He remained attached to His mission and did not allow these things to sepa-rate His love from us.
Albert Barnes’ commen-tary states this should be the question, “Who shall cause us to cease to love the Saviour?” In other words, the love which Christians have for their Redeemer is so strong, that it will sur-mount and survive all op-
position and all trials.”Romans 8:36 Just as it
is written, “FOR YOUR SAKE WE ARE BEING PUT TO DEATH ALL DAY LONG; WE WERE CONSIDERED AS SHEEP TO BE SLAUGHTERED.” Paul quotes Psalm 44:22 here.
The psalmist was not only referring to the death of God’s people in Old Tes-tament times but he was speaking prophetically of Paul’s time and our time as well. The possibility of death for God’s people, the Jews, was ever present at the hands of many pagan na-tions in the Old Testament. In the New Testament they were persecuted and often killed by the Jewish religion that did not recognize Jesus as Messiah.
Today Christians are per-secuted by imprisonment, beatings, torture, and death for their belief in Jesus. Churches are burned and Bibles banned by govern-ments and other religions. But some day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! The day of salvation is now! If you are a child of God Hallelujah!
If not I suggest you begin to earnestly seek a relation-ship with Jesus. This is the only way to ensure a place in Heaven and to avoid the coming calamity that is in the not too distant future on this earth. Many will not understand this gloom & doom statement, but it can become joy and peace un-speakable for you. All you need to do is turn to Him, nothing you have ever done can separate you from His love when you become a member of God’s family.
Amen and as always enjoy God this week-end at the church of your choice…
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Under His WingsPatrick
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Community CalendarE-Mail Your local information to: [email protected]
Who can separate us from the love of Christ?
During Stage 2, the following water use restrictions shall apply to all persons:
(a) Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or auto-matic irrigation systems shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8), and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9), and irriga-tion of landscaped areas is further limited to the hours of 12:00 mid-night until 10:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight on designated watering days. However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at anytime if it is by means of a hand-held hose, a fau-cet filled bucket or watering can of five (5) gallons or less, or drip irrigation system.(b) Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and be-tween 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rises. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station. Further, such washing may be exempted from these regulations if the health, safety, and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.(c) Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swim-ming pools, wading pools, or jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.(d) Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.(e) Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, relat-ed activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare, except that use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may be allowed under special permit from the Gonzales Water Works.(f) Use of water for the irrigation of golf course greens, tees, and fairways is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. However, if the golf course utilizes a water source other than that provided by the Gonzales Water Works , the facility shall not be subject to these regulations.(g) All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to patrons ex-cept upon request of the patron.(h) The following uses of water are defined as non-essential and are prohibited: 1. wash down of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, park-ing lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas; 2. use of water to wash down buildings or structures for pur-poses other than immediate fire protection; 3. use of water for dust control; 4. flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street; and 5. failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s)
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Found: Wedding Ring left at Wal-Mart. Call (830) 445-6597 and describe.--------------------------Lost - 5 Donkeys. 1 Black, 4 white. I-10,
304, Hensling Lane area. 830-437-2952.
The Heights of Gon-zales Activity De-partment is looking
for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reason-ably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. --------------------------Gonzales Learning Center seeking do-nations of caps and gowns. Call 830-672-8291 for infor-mation.--------------------------Job Corps is cur-rently enrolling stu-dents aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license
GED or High School diploma and col-lege training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327
Join a family that is dedicated to help-ing other families in the community. We are looking for a person with great customer skills who is able to lift 50 lbs, has a valid Texas Drivers License, w/clean driving re-cord, and is reliable. Bilingual a plus. If this sounds like the job for you, then come in and apply
at Radicke Resale, 1316 St. Louis St., Gonzales, Tx.--------------------------Full-time position available with ben-efits for Activity Director. Must be certified and have long term care ex-perience. If inter-ested, please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gon-zales, Texas or email resume to adminis-trator@theheights-gonzales.com.--------------------------Immediate Open-ing. Records Clerk. Detailed Oriented & Computer Liter-
ate. Bilingual Pre-ferred. Benefits include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, Retirement. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., 748 CR422, Waelder, Texas 78959 or fax or email resume with references to: Fax: (830) 540-3996; Email: [email protected] & Die-sel Repair Business looking for Service Writer/Clerical Help M o n d a y - F r i d a y, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. Please send resume
to: P.O. Box E, Gon-zales, Texas 78629.--------------------------
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J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seek-ing professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Re-quirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be will-ing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000.--------------------------AVON Representa-tives Wanted! Great earning opportu-nities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales
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ESTATE SALE836 St. Andrew, Sat-urday only, 9:00-4:30. 3 sofas, sofa bed, heaters, beds, dress-ers, gas stove, dining table, china cabinet, entertainment cen-ter, TV’s, antiques, glassware, baby items & much more.--------------------------Garage Sale, Sat-urday, October 22, 8-11. 1607 Neuman St. Cancel if rain.
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Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: P.O. Box 77, Gonzales, Texas 78629(Las solilcitudes para boletas de votacion adelantada por correo deberan enviarse a:)
Lee Riedel, Gonzales County Clerk (Name of Early Voting Clerk) (Nombre del Secretario de la Votacion Adelantada) P.O. Box 77 (Address) (Direccion) Gonzales, Texas 78629 (City) (Ciudad) (Zip Code) (Codigo Postal)
Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on: November 1, 2011(Las solicitudes para boletas de votacion adelantada por correo deberan recibierse para el fin de las horas de negocio el 1 de noviembre, 2011)
Issued this the 12 day of October, 2011(Emitiada este dia 12 de octubre, 2011)
Signature of County Judge (Firma del Juez del Condado)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION(AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL)
To the registered voters of the County of Gonzales, Texas;(A los votantes registrados del Condado de Gonzales, Texas:)
Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on November 8, 2011, for voting in a special election to adopt or reject the proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, of the State of Texas.(Notifiquese, por la presente, que las casillas electorales citados abago se abriran desde las 7:00 a.m hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 8 de noviembre 2011 para votar en la Eleccion Especial para adopter o rechazar las enmiendas constitucianales propuestas asi como fueron sometidas por la 82a Legi-latura Sesion Regular, del Estado de Texas.On Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote.(El Dia de Eleccion, los votantes deberan votar en su precinto donde estan inscritos para votar.)
Location of Election Day Polling PlacesInclude Name of Building and Address(Ubicacion de las casillas electorales el Dia de Eleccion)(Incluir Nombre del Edificio y Direccion)
Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph, Gonzales, TX
Gonzales Elem. School, 1600 St. Andrew,
City Bldg., 820 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Gonz. Nixon Annex, 603 E. Central, Nixon
City Bldg., 300 Hwy 90A, Waelder
JB Wells Show Barn, 2301 CR 197, Gonzales
Precinct Number(s)
(Numero de precinto)
1 – 14 – 15
2
3 – 5 – 7 – 8
4/6 – 10 – 13
9 – 11
12
For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below:(Para Votacion Adelantada, los votantes podran votar en cualquiera de las nombradas abajo.)
Locations for Early voting Polling PlacesInclude Name of Building and Address(Ubicacion de las casillas electorales de votacion adelantada)(Incluir Nombre del Edificio y Direccion)Courthouse Annex, 1709 Sarah DeWitt, GonzalesCity Building, 100 W. 3rd St., NixonCity Building, 300 Hwy 90W, Waelder
Days and Hours of OperationOctober 24, 2011 – November 4, 2011Dias y Horas Habiles
M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: P.O. Box 77, Gonzales, Texas 78629(Las solilcitudes para boletas de votacion adelantada por correo deberan enviarse a:)
Lee Riedel, Gonzales County Clerk (Name of Early Voting Clerk) (Nombre del Secretario de la Votacion Adelantada) P.O. Box 77 (Address) (Direccion) Gonzales, Texas 78629 (City) (Ciudad) (Zip Code) (Codigo Postal)
Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on: November 1, 2011(Las solicitudes para boletas de votacion adelantada por correo deberan recibierse para el fin de las horas de negocio el 1 de noviembre, 2011)
Issued this the 12 day of October, 2011(Emitiada este dia 12 de octubre, 2011)
Signature of County Judge (Firma del Juez del Condado)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION(AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL)
To the registered voters of the County of Gonzales, Texas;(A los votantes registrados del Condado de Gonzales, Texas:)
Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on November 8, 2011, for voting in a special election to vote for or against the legal sale of beer for off-premises consumption only, City of Smiley, Texas.(Notifiquese, por la presente, que las casillas electorales citados abago se abriran desde las 7:00 a.m hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 8 de noviembre 2011 para votar en la Eleccion Especial para votar o para la venta legal de cerveza para de local solo, ciudad de SmileyOn Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote.(El Dia de Eleccion, los votantes deberan votar en su precinto donde estan inscritos para votar.)
Location of Election Day Polling PlacesInclude Name of Building and Address(Ubicacion de las casillas electorales el Dia de Eleccion)(Incluir Nombre del Edificio y Direccion)
Gonzales County Nixon Annex
603 East Central Avenue, Nixon, Texas
Precinct Number(s)
(Numero de precinto)
10
For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below:(Para Votacion Adelantada, los votantes podran votar en cualquiera de las nombradas abajo.)
Locations for Early voting Polling PlacesInclude Name of Building and Address(Ubicacion de las casillas electorales de votacion adelantada)(Incluir Nombre del Edificio y Direccion)City Hall, City of Smiley207 US Hwy 87W, Smiley, TexasCourthouse Annex, 1709 Sarah DeWitt, Gonz.City Building, 100 W. 3rd St., NixonCity Building, 300 Hwy. 90W, Waelder
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Now hiring Certified CDL Drivers & also
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25” Color TV & en-tertainment center. Excellent condition. 830-672-6414.--------------------------Kitchenaide Wash-er, large capacity, very clean. $150. Call 361-741-2604.--------------------------GE electric dryer. Very Clean. $175. Call 208-3565.--------------------------Maytag washing machine, real clean, approximately 2 years old. $275. Call 208-3565.--------------------------For Sale: Hydrau-lic Motor Lift, Hy-draulic Transmis-sion Jack, 2 motor stands, Large Air Compressor, Fridgedair, double door ice box, Elec-tric stove (range), 9 months old, Shop Grinder & vice w/table and numer-ous other tools etc... Prices are negotia-
ble. Call for prices. 830-857-4997--------------------------1979 International 5 ton Ramsy winch, rolling tailboard, Hydraulic Crane (detached), down riggers. Like new tires. Runs good. $8,000 obo. Individ-ual, 830-660-2813.--------------------------MUST TAKE IT ALL! Barbie Dolls, some still in packages, purses, games, kitchen items, VHS
tapes (new & used), more! All for only $100! Call 713-449-8861.--------------------------Power Box Asphalt Paving Machine and Roller. Good Condition. $9,900. Call after 5 p.m. 361-594-3668.--------------------------Small computer desk, wood, $40.00 obo. Large play-pen, $25.00. Both in great condition. 830-203-9159.
For Sale: pickup bed utility trailer, $125. (830) 377-8814.--------------------------Deer Hunters: For sale; feeder and feeder parts; cam-eras etc. 830-857-5720 --------------------------
ATTENTION TRUCKERS.
Cobra 25, NW Ltd, Classic CB, Igloo Ref. Cooler, Wave Box, Portable Mi-crowave. $50.00 each. 361-596-4502
or 361-401-0556.--------------------------For Sale: Used 2x4’s. Call 263-1181 for in-formation.--------------------------Like new, 26” Men’s 21 spd., $50 obo. Call Theresa at 830-203-5212.
2000 Buick Century, large capacity Es-tate Clothes Dryer, Kingsize mattress & standard box spring. 857-8090.--------------------------2 Teenagers For-mals-Party Dresses. 1 White w/spaghet-ti Strap, with rhine-
stones. 1 Beige/golden color, spa-ghetti straps, gold rhinestones. Call 672-8034 or come by 1822 St. Louis.--------------------------Heavy, vinyl tarps. 15’x50’. UV proof, tuff boogers. $50 each. 830-660-
2813.--------------------------6 oak restaurant booths w/copper inlaid tops. Large round folding ta-bles w/6 armchairs. Contact Tommy, 830-351-1263.
Gonzales ISDDr. Kim Strozier, Superintendent of Schools
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Gonzales ISD is accepting bids for a no-drill/no surface use Oil Gas and Min-eral Lease. Bids will be received until November 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. All bids will be received and opened in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 926 St. Lawrence, Gonzales, Texas 78629. You may obtain the bid documents from the Superintendent of Schools at the address shown above or by phone request to 830.672.7159.
Gonzales ISD is currently seeking bids to lease (no drilling or surface use) the following real property for the purpose of investigating, exploring, prospecting, mining and producing oil and gas:
TRACT 1: 22.375 acres, more or less, part of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, in Range 7, East of Water Street, in the Original Outer Town of Gonzales Survey, A-25, in Gonzales County, Texas, described in deed dated June 30, 1966, from Roy Halamicek to Gonzales Independent School District, and recorded in Volume 349, Page 232, of the Deed Records of Gonzales County, TX; AND
TRACT 2: 3.028 acres, more or less, part of Lot 9, in Tier 2, East of Wa-ter Street, in the Original Outer Town of Gonzales Survey, A-25, in Gonzales County, Texas described in deed dated December 30, 1976, from W.H. Mason to Gonzales Independent School District, and recorded in Volume 428, Page 806, of the Deed Records of Gonzales County, TX; AND
TRACT 3: .459 acres, more or less, part of Lot 8, in Range 7, East of Wa-ter Street, in the Original Outer Town of Gonzales Survey, A-25, in Gonzales County, Texas, described in deed dated January 28, 1991, from the Guthrie Trust and the Huebner Trust to Gonzales Independent School District, and recorded in Volume 674, Page 496, of the Official Records of Gonzales, TX; AND
TRACT 4: .422 acres, more or less, part of Lot 9, in Range 7, East of Water Street, in the Original Outer Town of Gonzales Survey, A-25, in Gonza-les County, Texas, described in deed dated May 16, 1996, from Edna Allen, Independent Executrix of the Estate of Oscar Filip to Gonzales Independent School District, and recorded in Volume 767, Page 369, of the Official Records of Gonzales County, TX.
The information stated herein has been gathered in good faith by the District. However, it shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to determine the exact property, including the exact net mineral acres, to be leased. Gonzales ISD does not make any representations regarding the Gonzales ISD’s ownership and right to lease the interest in the land. Bidders must research the county and any other records Bidders deem necessary to determine the extent of such interest. No other interests are subject to the proposed lease.
ORDER OF TAX ROLLBACK ELECTION FOR NIXON-SMILEY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
An election is hereby ordered to be held on November 8, 2011, for the purpose of conducting a tax rate rollback election. The following proposition will be on the ballot:
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APPROVING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF $1.395 PER $100 VALUATION IN NIXON-SMILEY CISD FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, A RATE THAT IS $ .13 HIGHER PER $100 VALUATION THAN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ROLLBACK TAX RATE.
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Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at:
Nixon-Smiley CISD Administration Building
800 Rancho Road Nixon, Texas 78140 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning on Monday, October 24, 2011 and ending on Friday, November 4, 2011. Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
Cindy Lott, Early Voting Clerk Nixon-Smiley CISD 800 Rancho Road Nixon, Texas 78140 Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on November 1, 2011. Voting on Election Day, November 8, 2011, will be conducted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Gonzales County Annex.
Issued this the 29th day of August, 2011.
/s/ Phillip Morris Phillip Morris, Board President ATTEST: /s/ Bud Box Bud Box, Board Secretary
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Address Property Owner/Applicant
SE Corner of Seydler St. KP Enterprises, LLCand Schurig LaneParcel #12473
All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Please visit the City website at www.cityofgonzales.org or City Hall to view Agenda.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales will hold a Public Hearing on November 7, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall to consider the request of a rezone from R-1 Residential to a C-2 Com-mercial at the below address:
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Finance DirectorThe Finance Director for the City of
Gonzales serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the organization.
Responsibilities include all aspects of budget planning, preparation, and management.
Establishing and maintaining internal control procedures and policies are also important
functions of this position. This position is also responsible for utility billing, general account-
ing, cash management, investment management, accounts payable, and payroll. Experience with
bonded indebtedness is a plus.This position operates under the broad
administrative direction of and is a direct report to the City Manager.
The position requires a Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration and
five (5) years progressively responsible management experience in the Public Sector.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred.
Experience with Incode accounting software suite is desirable.
Position is open until filled.
Annual FallAuction
Sunday, October 2310:00 a.m.400 CR 488,
Gonzales/78629www.IntegrityAuctions.biz50’s Chrome Dining Set, Coins, Caribou Head Mount, Oak Curio, Antiques,
Primitives, Collectables.
Cash or Check, 10% B.P.
James Molnoskey-AuctioneerLic. #15091
512-557-3333
AUCTIONS
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The Gonzales Independent School District is requesting competitive sealed proposals from qualified contractors for the GONZALES ISD - DEMOLITION OF JR. HIGH WHITE GYM. Proposals will be received on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gonzales ISD Administration Office, 926 Saint Lawrence, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-9551. Proposals shall be clearly marked “Gonzales ISD Bid Proposal - Demolition of Jr. High White Gym”. Proposals may be publicly opened and read at the time and date mentioned. No proposal may be changed, amended or modified after the same has been sub-mitted or filed in response to this notice. A proposal may be withdrawn, however, and resubmitted any time prior to the time set for receipt of proposals.
Gonzales ISD will also be enforcing any and all applicable laws and regulations regarding criminal background checks required by the school district and/or the State of Texas. Such requirements including company employee finger printing, will be enforced prior to accessing school campus related to construction or otherwise during entire con-struction period.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 9:00 am, Tues-day, October 25, 2011, at the project site on the Gonzales Jr. High Campus. All interested bidding contractors must attend or have a qualified representative present.
Included in the construction but not limited to will be:
DemolitionMisc Site Work
The work will be awarded to under a single lump sum contract for all general construction work.
Gonzales ISD has the right to accept or reject any bid or to waive any technicality which may be in the best interest of the school district.
For plans and specifications contact the architect, TSG Architects AIA, 427 Saint George Street, Suite 300, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-7801. A current, completed AIA A305 will be required upon receiv-ing plans and specs. Contractors may obtain one (1) refundable set after receipt of deposit of $50.00 per set, plus postage and handling if applicable. A CD of the construction document set is available for a nonrefundable deposit of $50, which includes shipping.
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Excellent condition. 20” push mower, weed eater, $125/both. 361-741-2604, Yoakum.--------------------------Maytag Washing Machine. $150.00. Call 361-208-3565.--------------------------For sale: Float tube for fishing, like new. $50 obo. Also elec-tric trolling motor-make offer. 857-5720.--------------------------Baby bed for sale. $60. Call 254-931-5712.--------------------------Electric Hospital Bed, $300. 12 func-tion exercise bi-cycle, $65. Prices Negotiable. 830-582-1120, Nixon.--------------------------Insulated 6x8 stor-age building. Like new. Used as a pro-duce cooler. $1,000. Call 512-227-6950.--------------------------Proform Treadmill. Model 380CS. Pro-grammable, in-cludes built-in fan, speaker for IPOD radio. Like new con-dition. $350/obo. Contact Liz, 830-263-2103.--------------------------Whirlpool Heavy Duty Gas Dryer. Good condition. $75. Can be seen at 511 Church St. 830-857-4993.--------------------------For Sale: Thomas Playmate with Col-or Glo Chord Organ. Good condition. All instruction books included. Call Sue, 672-2192.--------------------------Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $575. 512-917-4078.--------------------------Commercial, Martin Luther King, Desk and many other calendars with your chosen informa-tion. Personal ser-vice at your busi-ness. Spread your website or business information all over South Texas. 830-437-5142 or cell,
830-857-0876.--------------------------Prayer Shawl, 38x72, handmade, $75.00. Animal or bird cage, utility wire, 14x18, $60.00. 512-917-4078.--------------------------FREE 3 haul Fiber-glass boat, 16 ft. Needs work & no leaks. Call for infor-mation. 830-540-3574.--------------------------Fullsize Mattress & Box Springs, $100. Queensize Mattress and Box Springs, $175. Both in ex-cellent condition & sanitized. 830-672-3728.--------------------------2 young ladies black jackets size 14. One is leather. 672-8034.--------------------------Old Readers Digests for Sale. Call 830-672-3362.--------------------------Autograph picture of Muhammad Ali/Cassius Clay (60’s), Certificate of Au-thenticity (11x16), $1,400. Yellow Lab Stud Service. (806) 577-3962.--------------------------Beautiful hand-made “orange poin-settia” pottery bowl. Large. Great gift. $35. Call (512) 917-4078.--------------------------Culligan Water Softner and Rust Remover, old cars, elect. water heater, 2001 Fiber Truck bed w/key, Hay Bal-ers, Bar B Q pipe. 830-437-5759.--------------------------2 pipe BBQ pits for sale. Ozarka Water cooler with bottle. Call 361-208-3565.--------------------------128 used letter-size hanging file folders, most have colored tabs, excellent con-dition. $30 cash for all or $7 per 25. 830-672-1106.--------------------------Computer, printer & desk, all $400. Stamina #4755 ex-ercise machine.
Like new condition. $100/obo. 672-2267.--------------------------4 tires. LT2457QR17 in good condition. $100 obo. 830-672-2075.--------------------------Metal Bench, $150; Organ, $50; School desk & books of all kinds. Just out of Moulton on 532. Call 361-596-4403.--------------------------Tanning Bed for Sale. 1996, 24SF. $300. Children’s wardrobe, good condition. $300. 672-7127.--------------------------Beautiful Vintage water color paint-ing, landscape & water. 12x19. $375. Antique very or-nate picture frame. 16x20, $295. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------Dalhart Winberg original oil painting, landscape, $3800 (512)917-4078.--------------------------For Sale: Picnic tables built with treated 2x6 lum-ber with bolts and screws. No nails. 4, 6, and 8 foot sizes available. For more details call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273. Delivery Available.
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. De-livery available. Call for prices, 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273.
Heavily fertilized, horse quality, coast-al square & round bales. Bebe, Tx. 210-326-6053.
Dozer BD2G - Mit-subishi, 40hp, good condition, sell $9,800 or trade for larger. Call after 5 p.m. 361-594-3668.--------------------------For Sale: 4 bale hay hauler. $1,000. (830) 437-2826.--------------------------For Sale: Case 970 tractor, new rear tires. $5,000. (830) 377-8814.--------------------------John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condi-tion Overall and 1988 Wrangler, new mo-tor. Sahara special Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 857-1781.--------------------------For Sale: Cat D6C Dozer, power shift, hydraulic single blade, Hyster Winch w/cable, brush cab, extra set tracks pads. 830-437-5759.--------------------------Ford 3000 Tractor. Diesel. $4,800. Call 830-203-9385.--------------------------1977 WW 2-horse straight load bum-per pull. Good con-dition - ready to haul. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695.--------------------------Old western saddle, needs repair $150 (512) 917-4078.--------------------------2 wheel trailer. Call Robert at 830-203-0540.
Solid wood double bookcase head-board, $50. 36x62 solid wood table, $40. 672-8390.--------------------------Bar Stools, 2-24” dark w/rattan cane, swivel seats, nice. $35.00 each. 2-24” V-finish ladder back w/woven seats. $15.00 each. 830-263-1702.--------------------------Beautiful 6 month old dark brown all leather sofa & lo-veseat, 4 recliners built in. Very com-fortable. Need to sell, too large for room. Store will not take back. They are custom made. Paid $4,000, will take $3,000 for them. Call 672-3613.--------------------------Cargo style sofa. $100.00. Call 361-772-5859.--------------------------Custom Designed Western motif 3 panel decorative screen, 54”x78 1/2’, horses, brands & leather look, $395. 512-917-4078.--------------------------For sale antique set twin beds, antique wardrobe, table with chairs, sofa and two matching chairs. 830-672-7347.--------------------------For sale 3 piece an-tique loveseat, lamp’s new and used mo-bile chair with bat-teries. 1827 St. Louis 830-672-8034.
3/2, Singlewide Mo-bile Home. All elec-tric, excellent con-dition. Also, Zenith 25 in. console TV and 25 inch color TV. All in excellent condition. Call 830-672-6414.--------------------------For Sale: 3br/2ba Fleetwood Mobile Home. 1,728 sq. ft. New roof, lami-nated wood floors, new windows, new furnace and door. Antique bath tub. 85% completely new remodeling throughout house. Must sell fast and be moved. Reduced $18,000/obo. Call 830-445-9889.--------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mo-bile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830-401-0147.
2006 Corvette, $16,000 miles. Very Clean. $33,000. Call 830-672-7040.--------------------------1997 Chevrolet 1500, short bed, V6, 128,000 miles. $2,600. Call 830-672-7040.--------------------------1999 Dodge Quad Cab. 5.9 engine, automatic, 85,000 miles. Clean. $13,500. Call 830-672-7040.--------------------------4 20” XD Series wheels from a 2008 Toyota Truck. Asking $800/obo. Call 830-857-6434.--------------------------For Sale: ‘94 Cadillac DeVille. $600. Call Luis, 361-433-2356.--------------------------Mercury Grand Marquis LS. Load-ed, 146,284 miles. $3,000. 830-437-2961.
For Sale: Bully Brand Sidesteps stainless steel for a Cre Cab Silverado. New body style. Asking $200/obo. Like new. 830-857-5598.--------------------------For Sale: 1981 Chevy dually, 10’ dump bed, $1,800. 1986 Chevy dually, welding bed, $1,800. 1970 Ford gravel truck, new brakes, $1,000. 1965 Chevy 1/2 ton pick-up, flat bed, $600. Call (830) 377-8814.--------------------------Grill Guard and Run-ning Boards for 2002 Durango. Westin Brand, excellent con-dition. $300. Call 830-560-0238.--------------------------For Sale. Older Buick Regal Sport Car. En-gine is gone. Body, tires are almost new. Air condition system is new. Make me an offer. 361-594-2129. Shiner, County Rd. 299, Box 577.--------------------------1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special and John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condi-tion Overall. Make of-fer on Jeep and Trac-tor. Call 857-1781.--------------------------“SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chev-rolets and GMCs AND 3 over 100 used vehicles with financ-ing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hal-lettsville, TX - 800 798-3225 or 361-798-3281.”--------------------------1989 Ford Conver-sion Van. Super clean interior, good motor & A/C, transmissions slips, $1,900 firm. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565.--------------------------2000 Jeep Wrangler SE Sport 2D, New Tires and New Sony Stereo. 107,000 miles. Great Condi-tion. Asking $7,000 obo. Call 361-865-3353.--------------------------For Sale: 2001 Crown Victoria Ford, price $3,250. Call 830-587-6230 or 830-857-5559.--------------------------1998 Chevrolet, heavy 1/2 ton 4WD, 350CC engine. New AC. $5,000. Call 830-203-0147.--------------------------Van for Sale. $3,800 OBO. 2001 Oldsmo-bile Silhouette. Well-maintained, very clean. 181,000 miles. Great for family or hauling van. Call 512-905-8226.--------------------------2,000 F-250, Power-stroke, Ford Diesel truck, Hunter Green, Tow Ball, Bedliner, CLEAN, 182K Miles. Power windows, locks. $6,500 cash. (512) 917-4078.--------------------------2005 Yamaha V-Star Classic with Silvera-do Package. Lots of extras. 1995 F-250 4x4 Supercab Diesel 5-speed. 281-330-9417.--------------------------2009 Honda Trail-wagon, w/dump bed, headlights, re-ceiver hitch & seat belts. 2wd w/rear dif-ferential. $2,500. For more information, 672-8580.--------------------------2007 Saturn Ion, 56,000 Miles $5000 worth of perfor-mance parts. $9000 OBO 830-203-0282.--------------------------For sale: 1998 GMC P/U, V8 automatic, 2D Extended Cab,
181K miles, bed liner, tow-package, $3,800. 830-203-0287.
3/2, $850/mo., $500/dep. 318 De-Witt St. 830-445-9294.--------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.--------------------------2BR/2BA house for rent, w/covered patio, w/electric-ity. Lots of trees, quiet. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo + dep. 1st and last months. Appliances available. Luling area. 210-386-1399.--------------------------Home in Seguin for Rent. Two bedroom, one bath. Com-pletely updated with all new appli-ances. $750.00 per month and $750.00 deposit. Call Deb-bie at 830-445-9583 for details.--------------------------House in country for rent. 3/2, nice yard. 361-594-3233 or 830-857-4364.
HELLO!Are you looking for extra income and want to make a difference in some-ones life? I’m look-ing for a Caregiver to work 2 times a month or more in Seguin taking care of a Alzheimer pa-tient. Must have great refs and ex-perience working with Alzeheimers patients. Call 830-391-4837.--------------------------You Vacation, I’ll take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grand-ma. References. Ma-ture lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845.--------------------------Do you need your house cleaned? No job is too small or too big. $10-$15/hr. Available M-S. Call Brittany Balderas at 445-0703. --------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Bar-bara at 979-777-8710 or email [email protected] Care Giver excellent ref-erences available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361-865-0286 or 832-655-9195.--------------------------Dennis Fojtek (Me-chanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the follow-ing: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc.--------------------------Private Caregiver. 20+ years experi-ence. Hospice certi-fied. Looking to do private duty, cook, clean, drive. 361-772-2011.--------------------------Ironing done, in my home can pick up & deliver. References if needed. Call Lou-ise (830) 582-1120.--------------------------Will clean your house. I’m depend-able and have refer-ences. Call Mary at 830-672-4691.--------------------------All-around handy-man available. I also build sheds, 16x8 tool shed. Call 830-857-1959.--------------------------Building Demoli-tion – House, barns, etc. 830-263-0663 or 830-203-0540.--------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you don’t 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 win-dows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.
Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-857-1576.--------------------------Lawn care & shred-ding. Call for free estimates. 830-203-9385.--------------------------Lawn mowing ser-vice, residential & commercial. Li-ability ins., free estimates and low cost.. No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181.--------------------------Will mow yards - reasonable rates. Call for free esti-mate, 830-857-5147.
Willing to do baby-sitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.
GREAT DEAL!1997 Kountry Star 34 ft., 5th Wheel. 2 slideouts, upgrad-ed kitchen, ducted A/H, 11 storage compar tmenbts, ceiling fans. NADA.com/RV appraised RV at $15,900. Ask-ing $10,000. Great home for oilfield. Located in Rock-port, TX. 361-645-1009.--------------------------2004 Wildcat 5th Wheel RV. 28 ft., equipped to sleep 5, w/lrg. slide con-taining sofa & di-nette. Lots of stor-age. Adapted to pull as gooseneck. Excellent condition. Call 361-218-1880.--------------------------2004 Fleetwood RV Pecos pop-up. Like new, only pulled from dealer. $4,000. Both units located near Old Moulton. Call 857-0734 or 361-596-7317.--------------------------1990 25ft Dutch-man travel trailer for sale. Fifth wheel hitch, queen size bed and couch, rear bathroom with closet, gas stove and microwave, new tires. Gonzales area, $4,000. 830-857-4750.--------------------------1976 Ford Eldorado Motorhome. V-8, super clean, good motor & A/C. New refrigerator. $3,700/obo. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565.--------------------------24 ft. 2006 bought in 2007. Zeppelin Travel Trailer w/slide out; Lg. corner shower, qn. bed, m/w, stove, refrig-erator, sat./cable prep, tires 2-yrs-old. $9,800; located near Gonzales. Call 936-203-4378 or 936-594-9809.--------------------------FOR SALE: 25 ft. 5th wheel travel trailer with 5th wheel hitch. Good condi-tion. Microwave, stove, refrigera-tor, sleeper couch, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call 830-437-2359.--------------------------1996 Pace Arrow. Ready to travel. Good condition. Runs well. 830-660-3883.--------------------------2009 38’ Landmark. 3 slide-outs. Like new. King size bed. Great Buy. $39,900. 830-437-5211.
RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. in-cludes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.--------------------------Fire Fox Go Cart, 1
seater, very good condition. $375. Call after 5 p.m. 361-594-3668.--------------------------For Sale: Motor-cycle trailer, $100. (830) 377-8814.--------------------------2008 Honda Four-trax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236.--------------------------2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996.--------------------------Enduro 55 lb. Thrust Minn Kota used 1 hour. $150. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales.--------------------------Boat Fender and life vests. $5 to $10 each. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales.--------------------------For Sale: 2007 Hon-da Shadow, VT 750 C2, 3,902 Miles. Like New condition. $3,000.00. Call after 5:00 p.m. M-F. 830-540-3555.--------------------------2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-David-son. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or ex-perienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-596-7317.--------------------------FOR RENT: 2-RV Parking Sites, shade trees, all hook ups. 5 miles East Gon-zales. $350/mo. Call 263-0292.--------------------------5 RV Spots for rent. $350/mo. Electric, sewer hookups, wa-ter all included in price. Off 90A and Kelly Loop. For in-formation call 830-857-3112.--------------------------2003 Dyna Super-Glide Harley 100 yr. Anniv. Gold Key ad-dition windshield, backrest, forward controls. Great con-dition. $7,500. 830-875-2278.--------------------------Having Fun with piano lessons with Shelia Wright 1622 N. College St. Youth and Adults Flexible Schedule (830) 672-2719.
Shilo Pet CareVacationing? Going out of town? Let us keep your pet. Our house or yours! We also groom. 830-540-4365.--------------------------Chihuahua pup-pies, 6 wks. old. 1 male, 1 female. $100. also 3 month. APR Longhair male. $125. 210-379-0771.--------------------------Adorable Longhair Chihuahua puppy, last one, is looking for a new home, male, 9 wks, pure bred, health, play-ful, raised in home with a lot of love. 1st shots, wormed. $125. 830-875-9519.--------------------------Dobermans. AKC Registered, Black/Tan, Born 7-2-11, 4 females. Warlock Breeding. Shots & Wormed, tails and dewclaws, $150. 830-857-3232.--------------------------For Sale: Dog car-rying cage. Asking $40.00. Call 361-208-3565.--------------------------AKC German Short-hair pointer pup-pies for sale. Great hunters & family companions. Male - $200; female - $250. 830-203-0470.--------------------------Pups For Sale. Great Pyrenees, (1/8 Ana-tolian). Call Sammie Gibson at (830) 203-8666.--------------------------Very cute Rat Terrier puppies. 6 wks old. $75. 830-203-0470.
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Tiny Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Registered. S/W, ti-ger striped, Apple Head. $150-$175. 210-379-0771.--------------------------Cocker Spaniels AKC, 3 males, shots & wormed. $250.00. 830-540-4368 or 830-203-8511.--------------------------2 Great Dane pup-pies. Asking $225. 857-5147.--------------------------Rhodesian Ridge-back and lab mix puppies. With ridges $50. They are blond, brown and tan. Without ridges, $25. Will be big dogs around 75-100 lbs. Call Leia Dalton at 830-263-2570.--------------------------AKC Bichon Pup-py’s. Shots and wormed. Females, $500; Males, $450. 830-540-4368. 830-203-8511, cell.--------------------------Turn your favorite pet photo into a work of art! Artist Brenda Shannon, Pastel or Acrylic. Great gift idea. (512) 917-4078.--------------------------5 Cockatiels. 2 years old. Yellow and
gray. $50 each. Call 830-534-5930.
For Sale: Minia-ture donkey, male, brown and grey, cross on back. 6 months old. Great pet and farm guard. Fairly friendly. Call 830-263-1441 or 830-672-2346.--------------------------Polish crested Blue Legged Bantam Chickens. 512-272-5147.--------------------------HACCP Trained per-son need to help write HACCP plan for poultry. 830-339-0419.--------------------------Boer Goats for Sale: 1 Billy, 6 mths. 1 Nannie, 6 mth & 5 Adult Nannies. Sell as package deal or individual. 830-560-0238.--------------------------For Sale: Guinea eggs for setting. Call 830-672-7384.--------------------------For Sale: Sorrel Gelding, 10 yrs. old. Big, strong, sound ranch horse. Very good looking. Needs a strong rid-er. Gentle, calm dis-position. $850/firm. Call 361-596-4954.
Black Limousin & Black Angus Bulls. Also Heifers. Gentle. Increase your wean-ing waits. Delivery available. 979-263-5829.--------------------------Reg. Polled Her-eford Bulls. One year to 3 1/2 years, $1,100-$1,500. Also Reg. Heifers, 1 yr. olds. $650-$850. Call 830-540-4430.--------------------------For Sale. 3 black Brangus Bulls, 1 red Brangus Bull. 2 yrs. old. No papers. $1,200/each. 830-437-5772.--------------------------For Sale. Female mare, 6 yrs. old. $500. Please call if interested. 713-203-2814.--------------------------Riding lessons in Gonzales. My horses or yours. For more information please call, 830-203-0470. --------------------------APHA flashy mare for sale. Broke to ride. FMI please call 830-203-0470. $1750.00. Used in Playdays/trailride.--------------------------Pretty Reg. A.Q.H.A. Cremello Colt, 6 months old. Great c o n f o r m a t i o n . Good bloodline - Hollywood Gold & King. $500.00. 830-437-5671 or 830-857-4591.--------------------------Longhorn young bulls and heifers for sale. Foundation genetics. Yard art or breeders. Gold Star Longhorns, Bob Tinstman, 830-540-4591.--------------------------For Sale: Black An-gus Bulls. 1 1/2 yrs. old. $1200-$1500. 830-437-5772.--------------------------Yearling smoky grulla dun filly (solid). Has halter on and has been trailered. Asking $600 OBO. (830) 857-5695.--------------------------17 year sorrel paint with blue eye. Originally trained in western pleasure - used for trail rides. Asking $1,200. (830) 857-5695.--------------------------7 year dun paint. Well trained, ready to finish your way. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695.--------------------------White Leghorn chickens, $7.00 each. 830-857-4580.
M I N I - D O N K E Y S . Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some “cross” designs, 36” tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830-672-5152.--------------------------M I N I - G O A T S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18” to 24” tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830-672-5152.
511 Williams, Up-dated, 2BR/1BA, central A/C & Heat. Insulated. Wood floors throughout, kitchen & shower hard tile. Nancy, Stobaugh, Realtor, 512-297-8500, Sale or Lease.--------------------------Brick Home for Sale. 4BR/3BA, 1513 St. Michael Street on about 1 acre. Lots of trees. 830-857-5231 or 830-857-5236.--------------------------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 bed-room, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for residen-t ia l /commercia l . Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.--------------------------53.35 Improved Pasture with 3/2 older home, CA/H, on FM 1116. 5 miles from downtown Gonzales. Live Oaks, lots of new fence. After 5 p.m. call 830-437-2955 or 830-857-4242.--------------------------Home For Sale; New Construction; 2 bed/1 bath; 1504 Weimar Street; $74,900; 100% fi-nancing for quali-fied buyers; 830-203-5065.--------------------------House for Sale. 3BR/1 bath or 2 BR and dining room, carport & storage building in back. Phone, 830-203-5181, good bargain.
3BR/2BA at 1609 Gardien St. 1,400 sq. ft, 2 living areas, lg. fenced yard. $94K. 830-203-1874.--------------------------4BR/1BA, privacy fenced-in yard. 1000 Cuero St., Gonzales. Open lot in front of house, carport. Good con-dition. About 20 yrs. old. $75,000. Call 830-203-0389 for information.
5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for information.--------------------------For Sale: 37 acres land. North of Waelder, TX. FMR 1296. Contact Info. 830-237-9227.--------------------------6+ Acres at end of Oil Patch Lane. Zoned Commercial for $180,000. Can divide into smaller tracts. Call 210-416-0041.--------------------------Small acreage for sale or lease on US 183 just North of US 90A in Gonzales. Great for oilfield, etc. 830-203-0470.--------------------------Approximately 10 acres for lease in Gonzales. Great for commercial busi-ness. For more info please call 830-203-0470.--------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Dou-blewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two sep-tic tanks on proper-ty. Asking $56,000. Call 830-401-0147.--------------------------Lot for Rent. $100/month. 70’x130’ on Church St. Call 830-423-2103.--------------------------25 acres for sale. I-10 & 304 area. Abundant wild-life, great hunting, pond, nice home-site. $4,500/acre. Call 713-203-2814 for information.
Want to buy used tractors, running or not. Call 361-293-1633.
Looking for a good, used 3 wheel bike for adult. Call Paula at 672-3747.--------------------------The Heights of Gon-zales Activity De-partment is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reason-ably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530.--------------------------Professional Art-ist needs coastal round bales of hay. Will barter for art-work. Brenda Shan-non, 512-917-4078.--------------------------Wanted: Any make rifle, caliber 22-250. Call 830-857-1781.--------------------------I want to buy a used shower stall & kitch-en cabinets. 830-437-5659--------------------------WANTED: Old, bro-ken and unwanted costume and vin-tage jewelry, chain necklaces/belts and loose beads. I am a crafter who loves beading and mak-ing jewelry, and can’t afford new, full price beads. I will make an offer. I am in Gonzales. Please help me with my hobby. YOUR TRASH IS MY TREA-SURE! Call (512) 227-4040 today.--------------------------Wanted: Heavy duty metal shelving, 6-7 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. long, 12-24 inches deep. 832-419-5275.--------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-284-4255.--------------------------Small family owned trucking company looking to lease or purchase 5-15 acres in Gonzales or surrounding area. Prefer w/shop or building. Call 501-589-5097.--------------------------Wanted: Looking for Deer Lease to pay by the day. 361-596-7792.--------------------------Needed: I need to rent a 2 bed or 3 bedroom apart-ment or house in Gonzales or Luling area. Please call 830-822-5076.
K&S Storage Units922 St. Peter, Gon-zales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. First Month $10.00 - Move in special for month of August and September!!! Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details.--------------------------APACHE STORAGE - The Store All Place is located at 2502 Harwood Rd. Gon-zales, TX. 830-203-5115.
Buy loose gem-stones and allow us to custom design your upcoming gift. Over 1,000 cts. to choose from. Call 979-743-5840.--------------------------JCK Services. Tree shearing, brush stacking, stump treatment, small brush grubbing. Call Jeff (830) 263-1016 or Wayne, (830) 857-3611.--------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser change-outs, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830-263-1747.--------------------------Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-857-1576.--------------------------Mobile Massage is now serving Gonzales & Luling. Specializing in Therapeutic Mas-sage for pain in lower back, neck, knees etc. Also corporate chair massage. 13 years experience. LMT Steve Turner, Lic. # MT021213. Call 8 3 0 - 8 5 7 - 0 2 7 0 . “Let me help get-
ting you mobile.”--------------------------
Brush Busters.Bobcat, w/tree cut-ter attachment, land clearing, mesquite spray-ing, fence building, misc. odd end jobs. Reasonable Rates. Call James at 512-738-0848.--------------------------Electrical wiring, t r o u b l e s h o o t -ing & Repairs, new construction, a d d i t i o n s , m e t e r loops, ceiling fans, metal buildings, panel upgrades, etc. 830-437-5747.----------------------------Photographer - Pro-fessional, Afford-able, and Conve-nient. Specializing in families, children and maternity pho-tography sessions. Or relax and enjoy your special day by hiring “Memories by Maxwell” to shoot your birthday/an-niversary party, re-tirement ceremony, wedding, baptism, or other memora-ble event. Call Nikki today to schedule your event or ses-sion. (512) 227-4040. Located in Gonzales. Will travel to events within surrounding area.--------------------------
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Pennies from heavenStudents in Pre-K through 4th Grade from East Avenue and Gonzales Elementary donated money from a penny drive to the Gonzales Museum to restore the mural. Also shown with the students are Marilyn Qualls, Bob Buchard, Glenna Winegeart and Kay Bakken. Photo by Mark Lube
“Real Men only eat salad if there’s meat on it!”
Happy Birthday Dave Mundy, you’re one of a kind.From Your Cannon Family
And now, time for another
episode of:”DAVE SAYS”...
Best of ShowSamantha Barnick with her Best of Show.
Local artists share talents at ‘CATI Art Show’
Courtesy photos
Artists and friends Kiley Allen, Madison Stamport and Rebekah Baker.
Sophie Oliver with her prizes and artwork.
Berenice Lopez with her artwork.
Audrey Martinez
Maria Garcia
The Gonzales Art Group held the annual Come and Take It Art Show at the First United Methodist Church Hall again this year. It is a wonderful place to have a showing of local talents. The visitors are greeted by a phenomenal mural of Texas History before entering the show.
There were over 70 student entries and over 50 adult entries in nine different mediums. The art group hired a judge from the New Braunfels Art League. Her name is Gaye Sekula. She is the current Workshop Coordinator for the New Braunfels Art League, 2011, Workshop Coordinator for the Coppini Academy of Fine Art, 2010, Demonstration Chair for the New Braunfels Art League, 2010, President of the River Art Group, San Antonio, 2009, Gallery Operations Chair, River Art Group, 2008, and Second Vice President, Randolph Art League, 2007 & 2008. She said that she had a challenging job with all of the entries, adult and student, as there was a lot of talent.
The result were as follows: in the Pre-K - K: First and Third Place went to Julie Marie Alford; Second Place and Honorable Mention went to John Posey Alford. In 1st and 2nd Grade: First went to Audrey Martinez, second and third went to Lesley Williamson. In the 3rd and 4th grade: First went to Madison Stamport, Second
went to Rebekah Baker, Third went to Sophie Oliver and Honorable Mention went to Esteban Gallardo and Rebekah Baker. In 5th - 6th Grade: Second went to Saul Gamez, Third went to Parker Clay and Honorable Mention went to Gianna Siptak and S. Moor. In the 7th - 8th Grade: Rebecca Lowery got First and Third, C. Brown got Second and Honorable Mention went to L. Damereau, J. Weaver and D. Samuel. In the High School Division: Berenice Lopez got First, Jessica Medina got Second and Nicole Brassell got third, George Olivo and Priscilla Robles got an Honorable Mention. Best of Show for the Students had a tie with Rebecca Lowery and Samantha Lee Barnick sharing the honors.
The adult division was divided by medium used. In the Oils category: First went to Mildred Lauraine, Second went to Teresa White Heximer, Third and Honorable Mention went to Jo Ann Keck. In the Watercolor category: First went to Brenda Shannon, Second went to Steve Lewis, Third and Honorable Mention went to Bea Maddox. In the Pencil/Pen/Ink category:
First went to Kelli Jo Norman, Second went to Justine Ealy, Third went to Sarah Williamson Bailey, and Honorable Mention went to Howard Williamson. In the Acrylics category Brenda
Shannon took First and Second, Giuseppina “Gina” Alford took Third, and Steve Lewis took an Honorable Mention. In the Pastel/Charcoal category: First went to Brenda Shannon, Second went to Justine Ealy, Third went to Sarah Williamson Bailey and Honorable Mention went to Teresa Johnson. In the Mixed Media category: Carla Avant Bandy took First and Second, Katherine Shugart took Third, and Janice Williamson took Honorable Mention. There was a sweep in the Weaving/Textiles category with Teresa Johnson recieving a First, Second and Third. In the Sculpture/Pottery/Stained Glass category William Carleton got First and Honorable Mention, Janice Williamson got Second and Third. Brenda Shannon took Best of Show for the Adults.
The People’s Choice Awards were back again this year. Every visitor was asked to vote for their favorite student artwork and their favorite adult artwork. The votes were tallied on Sunday afternoon, allowing votes to be cast the duration of the art show. The results for the students were Esteban Gallardo- First place, Rebekah Lowery - Second Place, Rebekah Baker - Third
Place and Gianna Siptak - Honorable Mention. The results for the adults were: Sarah Williamson Bailey - First Place, Carla Bandy - Second Place, there was a tie for Third place with Brenda Shannon and Jo Ann Keck, and Steve Lewis got Honorable Mention.
The raffle was then drawn for the beautiful framed charcoal done by Juanita Altmann. The winner was Jan Wurz from Gonzales. There was also a silent auction of 16 items donated by members, friends and local businesses. All funds collected from these fundraisers will go to support our scholarships for local students pursuing higher learning in art.
The Gonzales Art Group would like to thank the community for their support, especially First United Methodist Church, Gonzales Learning and Career Center, The Gonzales Cannon, Person’s Flower Shop, Frames and Things, Sage Capital Bank, Lone Star Bank, Craft Crossing, Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farm, The Gonzales Inquirer and everyone who purchased raffle tickets or bid on the silent auction, encouraged an aspiring artist and came to the show.
The art group gave out
three scholarships this year. Anyone interested in art is encouraged to join our group. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month, during the school year, at 5:30 p.m. in the hospitality
room at Prosperity Bank. For additional information please call Steve Lewis at (330) 857-0914, Janice Williamson at 830-857-5694, Gina Alford at 830-672-6025 or Sarah W. Bailey at 830-857-5695.
Above, Peoples Choice
winners for Students -
Rebecca Lowery - 2nd,
Rebekah Baker - 3rd,
Gianna Siptak (art
with representative) -
Honorable Mention.
After getting district wins last week, Luling (49-32 against Comfort) and Nixon (40-22 against Karnes City) can increase their chances of playoff bids with a win this week against Ingram Moore and San Anto-nio Brooks, respectively.
In other area action, Hallettsville and St. Paul return from open dates to face Van Vleck and San Antonio St. Gerard, respec-tively; Cuero faces Poteet; Sacred Heart takes on St. Dominic Salvo. The Yoakum Bulldogs have an open date.
San Antonio Brooks at Nixon-SmileyThe Mustangs are tied for third place
with Three Rivers but could be in sole place with a win over Brooks and a Poth win against Three Rivers.
Brooks has one victory from its seven games so far this season and lost its recent outing to Stockdale 59-0. Running back Je-sus Pimentel has rushed the ball 25 times
for 320 yards and one touchdown. Other rushers are William Blohm (25-39, one touchdown) Nicholas, Mauricio (10-33, one touchdown), Craig Wells (7-43, one touchdown) and Damian Melleion (20-89, one touchdown). Blohm is the leading passer with 21-of-53 for 251 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Leading receiver is Giovanni Galata with 12 catches for 152 yards and one touchdown.
The Mustangs will have to look to stuff the Brooks running game and be ready for the pass.
Galata is the leading tackler on the de-fense with 25 total tackles.
Nixon will need to execute well and block well as they have been doing.
Ingram Moore at LulingIngram Moore currently is 0-7 on the
season following a 45-6 setback to Lago Vista. The Warriors lean heavily on the pass as quarterback Tyler Scherer is 71-of-146 for 1,042 yards with nine touchdowns and nine picks. Scherer’s leading receivers
The weekend starts off with a bang in Shiner as the Comanches will play host to a familiar foe in the form of the Flatonia Bulldogs.
“It’s a rivalry game and every year it’s always interesting,” said Shiner head coach Steve Cerny. “Everybody comes out and they get all fired up, it’s a great atmosphere for football.”
Flatonia (3-4, 0-1) enters the game after suffering two big losses - the 33-19 defeat at the hands of Yorktown on Oct. 7 and the season-ending injury of their standout quarterback Colby Mica, who has a broken collarbone.
“When you’re in a spread attack at a 1A school and you lose your quar-terback, it really changes your of-fense,” said Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag. “We were in a predicament because we’re used to throwing the ball 30 times a game. Our kids played
hard, but it just didn’t turn out for us.”In addition to the loss of Mica,
the Bulldogs went into their district opener without other starters includ-ing running Dalton Griffin.
“We’re still banged up,” said Frey-tag. “We’re healthier than we were at this time last week. The open week gave us some time to get our quarter-backs ready, but we still don’t know who is going to be taking the snaps for us on Friday.”
Cole Robbins was 4-of-7 for 50 yards against Yorktown, but Will Bruns is also in the mix and played two weeks ago despite nerve damage in his shoulder.
The one thing Freytag said he is sure of is the caliber of this year’s edi-tion of the Comanches.
“This is the best Shiner team I’ve seen in the last four years,” he said. “They’re big, they’re physical, but above all they’re very fast. They’ve got a legit shot to play in the state cham-
pionship.”Shiner (3-5, 1-1) is once again
peaking at the right time. They nearly upset top-ranked Ganado in their dis-trict opener and responded by rolling over Yorktown last week 41-6.
“We’re kind of starting to put the puzzle together,” Cerny said. “We’ve made several changes on the line and in the backfield, some of it was forced because of injuries. We had a really tough non-district schedule that ex-posed some of our weaknesses, but it gave us an opportunity to make some changes.”
The Comanches have the district’s best rushing offense, having run for 1,990 yards on the season including 637 in league play. The ground attack has been enhanced by the emergence of Caleb Curtis, who ran for 162 yards against Ganado while filling in for the then-injured Marlon Wallace. Evel Jones is another cog in the machine,
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APACHES, Page C8
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Football Roundup
By MARK LUBE
By MARK LUBE and CEDRIC [email protected]
Luling, Nixon-Smileyaim to bolster chances
First time in almost a decadeYoakum lineman Angel Garcia (54) roars his approval as the Bulldog sideline erupts following an intercep-tion late in the contest Friday which helped seal the Bulldogs’ 25-21 win over Cuero. The win ended Cuero’s 42-game district winning streak and was the first Yoakum victory over the Gobblers in nearly a decade. For story, see Page C3. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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District ChampsThe St. Paul Lady Cardinals defeated Victoria Faith Academy in the TAPPS Dis-trict 8-2A Tournament in Alvin on Saturday to wrap up the district title and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. Pictured are (top row): Abby Hull, Kourtney Knesek, Marrisa Ynclan, Samantha Siegel, Katelynn Leist, (second row) Katie Denson, Alexa Schaefer, Kali Kocian, Kymberlie Malatek, (bottom row: ) Kylie Natal, Madison Kurtz, Mary Adamek, Assistant Coach Chris Farias, Head Coach Dana Beal. See volleyball roundup, Page C2. (Courtesy Photo)
The Gonzales Apaches have faced a couple of pass-ing teams this season, but none like the Pleasanton Eagles who lead District 28-3A in total offense and passing.
The Eagles offense is led by quarterback Luke Wal-ters who leads District 28-3A in the passing depart-ment with 2,441 yards on 170-of-303 with 18 touch-downs and six intercep-tions.
Apache head coach Ricky Lock said Walters is one of the top passing quarter-backs in the state.
His usual targets are the top four receivers in 28-3A — Jacob Jandt (39-701 five touchdowns), Mike Sorola (38-694, six touchdowns), Zade Llamas (35-497, six touchdowns) and Jacob Arevalo (24-132).
The Eagles led 28-3A in total offense with an aver-age production of 420 yards a game.
“We are going to do a couple of things different on defense to slow their of-fense down,” Lock said.
The Apaches lead the district in defense as teams on the average get less than 140 yards against the Tribe.
It might be hard for Gon-zales to put a lot of pressure on Walters as he is known to release the ball quickly.
Lock said the Eagles throw a lot of short passes.
“Walters throws dump and dink passes, screen passes,” he said. “They are very controlled, five yards here, seven yards there. They will throw a long pass to keep the defense honest. Their offensive line is not one of the better ones we have seen but for what they do, they do not have to be.”
“All they have to do is oc-cupy the defenders for two seconds
Arevalo also handles most of the Eagles’ rushing yards. He is third in 28-3A, behind the Apaches’ Cecil Johnson and Sam Houston’s JeQuan McBride, with 125 carries for 498 yards and four touchdowns.
“Pleasanton will get the ball to Arevalo in the run or the pass game,” Lock said.
Other receivers that Wal-ters could throw passes to are Zack Jackson and Jacob Michaels.
The Eagles line up in the spread formation with at least four receivers and sometimes run an empty-backfield set with five re-ceivers.
The big key for the Gon-zales defense is to tackle well, cover well and be in the right place, Lock said.
“We cannot let a five-yard reception turn into a 15 or 20-yard reception,” he said. “We cannot let a
Friday Night LightsFootball roundup,See Pages C3-C5
By CEDRIC [email protected]
SHINER, Page C8
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From coaches’ reports
Long stretchYoakum’s Ashtyn Henkes (10) grimaces as she stretches high to try and stop a block attempt Gonzales’ Allison Raley during Tuesday’s action.. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Volleyball RoundupIndianettes suffer early exit; Lady Mustangs roll
Lady Bulldogs prove coach’s jittersunwarranted, sweep past Gonzales
Gettin’ nervous:
Setting up a killShiner’s LaNeisha Hunt (10) closes in on a pass from teammate Cassie Stafford (9) as teammate Emmalie Berkovsky supplies a a feint during action in Tuesday’s district contest against Waelder. (Photo by Mark Lube)
The Sacred Heart India-nettes fell to Fort Worth Lake Country Christian Tuesday in the bi-district round of the Texas Association of Pri-vate and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Division III playoffs.
Lake Country won 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-19).
Adrienne Klimitchek had six kills, two blocks and four aces; Shelby McElroy had 19 assists; Amber Labay, Kirsten Heger, Jenna Brown and Emily Kossa each had three digs.
“We did not play a good match. Our level of intensity was lacking during this play-off match. I felt like we were the better team, but as soon as we had a lead we would let up and let mistakes put them back into the match,” Sacred Heart coach Wanda Orsak said. “We had several leads in the 1st and 2nd games, but could not hold on to them in the end. I felt like there was a definite home court advantage for Lake Country, but we put ourselves into this situation by
allowing ourselves to be tied in district instead of staying in second after the 1st round of play.”
Sacred Heart’s final record is 16-17 and are TAPPS DIII bi-district finalists.
•The Lady Comanches beat Praire Lea 3-0 (25-6, 25-13, 25-7) on Friday. Kristin Sch-acherl had four aces; LaNeshia Hunt had seven kills and five digs; Cassie Stafford had 22 as-sists and Emmalie Berkovsky had one block.
• Nixon-Smiley defeated Universal City-Randolph 3-1 (15-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-18 on Friday. Kelby Henderson and Devon Tristan had nine kills each; Brooke Gordon had 13 assists; Ashyln Maldonado had 12 digs; Abigail Scarbrough had four blocks and Tristan had five aces. The Lady Mus-tangs won Tuesday’s match against San Antonio Cole 25-22, 25-12, 25-20. Tristan had 12 kills and four aces; Jessica Flores and Gordon had 10 as-sists each and Maldonado had five digs. Nixon is now 6-4 in district play.
• Yoakum swept Cuero (25-
19, 25-18, 25-15) on Friday.For the Lady ‘Dogs, Ashtyn
Henkes had 12 kills; Cali Witte had three aces; Camille Des-met had 34 assists; Henkes had seven blocks and Witte had 13 digs.
Yoakum improves to 23-10 and 8-2.
For Cuero, Abby Sheppard had nine kills; Ashley Grah-mann, CayCay Toots and Em-ory Johnson had one ace each; Tiffani Schellenbarger had 13 assists; Emily Valenta had three blocks and Grahmann had 10 digs.
The Lady ‘Dogs won the JV match 25-4, 25-18.
•Flatonia beat Praire Lea 25-9, 25-11, 25-11 on Oct. 11. Leanna Dunk had nine kills and two aces; Alex Bruns had 19 assists; Courtney Mia and Kaci Pavlicek had seven digs and Abigail Rodriguez had two aces.
On Friday, Flatonia defeated Waelder 25-17, 25-8, 25-9 for district win No. 7. Dunk had 10 kills; Bruns had 18 assists; Mica had five digs and Pav-licek had five aces.
• Shiner St. Paul defeated
Victoria St. Joseph 3-2 (13-25, 20-25, 25-7, 25-13, 15-12) on Saturday at the TAPPS District 8-2A Tournament Champion-ship game in Alvin.
St. Paul advanced to the fi-nal after defeating Alvin Liv-ingstones 25-16, 25-11, 25-21. Ynclan had 15 kills and three blocks; Knesek had 25 as-sists and four aces and Alexa Schaefer had four digs.
St Paul’s record is now 19-5 and 10-0.
Marrisa Ynclan had 30 kills, 12 digs and two blocks; Kourt-ney Kesek had 12 digs, 41 as-sists and two blocks and Mary Adamek had two aces.
•Cuero got 3-2 win over Pleasanton on Tuesday (21-25, 25-19, 15-25, 25-22, 15-10).
Sheppard had 19 kills and three blocks; Toots had three aces; Schellenbarger had 43 as-sists; Grahmann had 21 digs.
Pleasanton won both the freshmen and JV matches.
• Sacred Heart closed out district on Thursday with a 25-10, 25-8 and 25-12 sweep of San Marcos Baptist. Adri-enne Klimitchek had 10 kills and one block; Kelsie Buchan-
an had 10 aces and two digs, and Sehlby McElroy had 23 as-sists and two digs.
“This was a good way to end our district season, on an up note,” Orsak said. “Now we have to carry our positive play into the postseason.”
The Indianettes are 16-16, 10-4
The Sacred Heart Junior Varsity won 25-8 and 25-16.
• Hallettsvile fell to Brazo-sport in five sets (25-19, 19-25, 22-25, 25-16, 13-15) on Friday. Cassidy Targac had 13 kills; Heather Henneke had four aces; Henneke had 24 as-sists; Targac had five blocks and Katie Wagner had 30 digs. The Lady Brahmas are now 21-15 and 7-4.
Brazos won the JV 29-27, 25-22.
Hallettsville was defeated by Schulenburg 3-1 on Tuesday (25-21, 20-25, 22-25, 15-25). For Hallettsville, Cheyenne Dowdy had 12 kills and six blocks;Targac had two aces; Ali Patek had two aces and nine digs, and Lauren Jones had 16 assists
YOAKUM — Yoakum head coach Paula Berger admitted she was a lit-tle nervous about the Lady Bulldogs’ home match Tuesday against the Gon-zales Lady Apaches.
She said she knew Gonzales was spirited and would battle hard against Yoakum.
“Gonzales is ready to upset anyone they play,” Berger said.
The Lady Bulldogs took care of busi-ness with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-15) victory over Gonzales.
Even after the game was over, Berg-er said she had not gotten over her nerves.
Yoakum will play Industrial tomor-row as it did not have a district match scheduled and Berger said she wanted to keep her players in their normal routines.
“We have to beat Pleasanton on the road (on Tuesday). We are focused on that match,” she said.
Lady Apache head coach Kim Payne said Gonzales did not play up to its potential.
“It was disappointing,” she said. “We were lacking in every aspect of the game: hitting, blocking, serving. It just was not on for us tonight.”
The first set started as a seesaw bat-tle until a couple of aces by Yoakum’s Lesley Seidenberger gave the Lady ‘Dogs a 12-9 advantage.
Gonzales battled to within 15-13 but was held to four points the rest of the set, and Morgan Long got the set win-ner on a kill.
In the second set, Yoakum went on top 13-5.
Gonzales hung on , getting plays from Brittany Pakebusch, Lindsey Ak-ers, Jessica Cantu and Allison Raley to cut the lead down to 17-13.
Ahead 19-14, the Lady ‘Dogs closed out the second set on a 6-1 run.
In the third set, Yoakum did not put away the Lady Apaches until kills from Long, Seidenberger and an ace from Callie Witte gave the home team a 19-13 advantage, and Gonzales was lim-ited to two points the rest of the way.
For the Lady Apaches, Bozka had 11 digs and Cantu had nine; Pakbusch had nine blocks and Raley had eight; Raley also had one ace; Pakebusch had four kills and Cantu had eight assists.
For Yoakum, Henkes had 14 kills; Seidenberger had seven aces; Camille Desmet had 34 assists and 15 digs and Catherine Hunter had three blocks.
Yoakum won the freshmen game 2-0 (25-22, 25-23) and the junior varsity match 2-1 (24-26, 25-8, 25-21).
SHINER — Lady Comanche head coach Michelle Winkenwerder de-cided to experiment a little with line-ups and personnel in Tuesday’s home match against Waelder.
“We had some different lineups but it is not something we would do against Flatonia or Ganado,” she said. “Players who usually do not see a lot of playing time got to play a lot to-day.”
Shiner swept Waelder 25-1, 25-8 and 25-5 to improve to 25-8 and 7-1 in district.
Shiner has two matches left — against district leader Flatonia, the only team to have beaten Shiner in district, and Ganado.
Lady Wildcat head coach Marisa Clement said while her team strug-gled against Shiner, it was important for them to focus on playing well and winning the last two matches and ending the season on a positive note.
Shiner opened the first set with a 16-0 advantage as Kristin Schacherl served several aces with LaNeisha Hunt and Emmalie Berkovsky pick-ing up some kills.
A serve error gave the Lady Wild-cats their first point but then it was nine straight for Shiner with the
serves of Ryah Michalec along with plays from Hunt and Amanise Cole-man.
To open the second set, Waelder misplayed several Hunt serves and fell behind 4-0.
A couple of Shiner miscues allowed the Lady ‘Cats to force a 4-4 tie.
Jordan Pietsch kills helped the Lady Comanches take a 9-5 lead.
The Lady ‘Cats got a kill by Alex Benitez to close down to four points, 10-6, then six straight by Shiner, in-cluding a Lauren Oden kill , put the Lady Comanches on top 16-6.
Waelder continued to fight, getting a block by Courtney Orono, to trail 16-7, and Shiner closed out the set on a 9-1 run, led by a couple of Kaylyn Benes aces.
To start the third set, Oden got four straight aces as the Lady Comanches went out 5-0.
Waelder battled back to within 5-3 with Kim Ibarra scoring an ace.
Shiner got kills from Coleman, Pi-etsch, Schacherl and Julianna Rankin to blitz out to a 15-5 advantage and then scored 10 straight with serves from Cassie Stafford.
For the Lady Comanches, Sch-acherl finished with 21 points and 11 aces; Hunt had six kills; Stafford had 13 assists and Michalec had three digs
By MARK LUBE
By MARK LUBE
Lady Comanches tune upfor playoff stretch run
YORKTOWN — The Shiner Comanches im-proved to 1-1 in district play Friday with a 41-6 rout of Yorktown. Jacob Staf-ford rushed for 124 yards on seven carries and three touchdowns. Evel Jones had 90 yards rushing with one touchdown and caught a 35-yard pass from Staf-ford. Marlon Wallace had 46 yards and a touchdown.
The Comanches opened with a 21-0 lead and never glanced back. The Wild-cats’ only score came in the second quarter, an 84-yard run by Jayden Barefield.
Wallace had a 9-yard touchdown run in the third and Stafford had a 15-yard touchdown rush as well. Caleb Curtis led the Shiner rushing with 134 rushing yards.
Barefield led Yorktown with 207 rushing yards on 19 carries and caught three
passes for 12 yards.
Shiner 41, Yorktown 6Shiner 7 20 14 0—41Yorktown 0 6 0 0 —6
Scoring SummarySHI -- Jacob Stafford 1 run (Luke
Blaschke kick)SHI -- Stafford 47run ( Blaschke
kick)SHI -- Evel Jones 35 pass from Staf-
ford (Blaschke kick)YOR -- Jayden Barefield 84 run
(pass failed)SHI -- Jones 55-yard run (kick
failed)SHI -- Marlon Wallace 9-yard run
(Blaschke kick)SHI -- Stafford 15-yard run (
Blaschke kick)
Team stats Shiner YorkFirst downs 15 13Rushes-yards 39-400 45-251Passing 1-4-0 3-7-3Passing yards 35 12Punts-avg. 1-40 5-37.6Fumbles-lost 4-3 3-1Penalties-yards 5-60 3-32
Individual statisticsRUSHING -- Yorktown, C. Luby-
inesky 8-24, B. Smith 4-5, R. Williams 3-(-2), J. Barefield 19-207, D. Franke 11-21. Shiner, J. Stafford 7-124, E. Jones 5-90, M. Wallace 5-46, N. Nev-lud 2-10, C. Curtis 17-134, Z. Lawrence 1-(-7).
PASSING -- Yorktown, D. Franke -3-6-12-1, J. Garcia 0-1-1-0. Shiner, J. Stafford1- 4-35-0.
RECEIVING -- Yorktown, J. Barefield 3-12. Shiner, E. Jones 1-35
Sacred Heart 56, SA St. Gerard 0
SAN ANTONIO — The Sacred Heart Indians won No. 8 with a 56-0 domina-tion over St. Gerard in Sa-cred Heart’s district opener. The Indians had the game locked up by intermission with a 42-0 advantage.
Sterling Hrncir had three rushing touchdowns of 62, 43 and 32 yards as he fin-ished with 140 yards on just four attempts.
Matt Holub had a 79-yard touchdown run;Scott Stoner had a 7-yard scor-ing run; Cole Bludau chipped in a 17-yard run and Colton Brown added a 10-yard run to compliment his eight extra points.
Sacred Heart held the Royals to negative-16 yards of offense.
Hallettsville Sacred Heart 56, SA St. Gerard 0
Sacred Heart 28 14 7 7—56St. Gerard 0 0 0 0—0
Scoring SummaryHSH- Sterling Hrncir 62 run
(Colton Brown kick)HSH- Hrncir 43 run (Colton Brown
Kick)HSH- Hrncir 32 run ( Brown Kick)HSH- Matt Holub 79 run ( Brown
kick)HSH- Scott Stoner 7 run ( Brown
kick)HSH- Cole Bludau 17 run ( Brown
kick)HSH- Leightin Pelat 53 run ( Brown
kick)HSH- Colton Brown 10 run ( Brown
kick) 9:55.
Team stats SG SHFirst downs 2 15Rushes-yards 16-(-26) 19-389Passing 2-16-3 3-4-0Passing yards 10 66Punts-avg. 6-30.3 0-0Fumbles-lost 0-0 1-1Penalties-yards 3-20 5-65
Individual StatisticsRUSHING -- Hallettsville Sacred,
T. Janak 4-19, S. Hrncir 4-140, L. Pilat 3-69, C. Bludau 2-67, C. Brown 2-16, M. Holub 1-79, S. Stoner 1-7, J. Vanek 1-27.
PASSING -- Hallettsville Sacred, J. Krischke 4-3-66-0.
RECEIVING -- Hallettsville Sacred, C. Wick 2-39, S. Stoner 1-27.
Luling 49,Comfort 32
COMFORT — Luling won its first district game with a 49-32 decision over Comfort.
The Eagles led 7-0 after one quarter and withstood two Comfort touchdowns in the second to lead 28-13 at halftime.
Billy Medford was espe-cially active on the Eagle offense as he tossed a 45-yard touchdown pass to Ty Anderson and scored on runs of 80 and 41 yards. Brendon Cubit ran for two touchdowns, Vince Garcia hauled in a 30-yard pass from Trayden Staton and Marc Magallanez threw a 12-yard touchdown to Jorges Munoz.
Comfort’s offensive pro-duction was handled by quarterback Joseph Car-los who scored on runs of 50 and 8-yards, and threw touchdown strikes of 30, 14 and 3-yards.
Luling 49, Comfort 32Luling 7 21 14 7—49Comfort 0 13 13 6—32
Scoring summaryLUL -- Ty Anderson 45 pass from
Billy Medford (Brett Eckles kick)LUL -- Brendon Cubit 4 run ( Eckles
kick)
COM -- Joseph Carlos 50 run (Vic-tor Falcon kick)
LUL -- Cubit 14 run (Brett Eckles kick), 05:37, 2nd.
COM -- Carlos 8 run (kick failed)LUL -- Vince Garcia 30 pass from
Trayden Staton (Eckles kick)LUL -- Medford 80 run ( Eckles
kick)COM -- Cody Richey 30 pass from
Carlos (Falcon kick)LUL -- Medford 41 run (Eckles kick)COM -- Tyler Nix 14 pass from Car-
los (pass failed)LUL -- Jorges Munoz 12 pass from
Marc Magallanez ( Eckles kick)COM -- Jared Poerner 3 pass from
Carlos (pass failed)
Team Statistics Lul ComFirst downs 25 23Rushes-yards 38-364 30-195Passing 10-14-1 22-30-2Passing yards 187 237Punts-avg. 0-0 1-32Fumbles-lost 3-2 2-0Penalties-yards 11-95 7-80
Individual StatisticsRushing—Luling: Billy Medford
23-273, Brendon Cubit 6-63, John Palomo 3-17, Ty Anderson 1-17, Josh Alvarez 1-3, Trayden Staton 4-(-9). Comfort: Joseph Carlos 25-149, Tyler Nix 5-46.
Passing —Luling: Medford 7-10-1-102, Staton 3-4-0-85. Comfort:Carlos 22-30-2-237.
Receiving —Luling: Anderson 3-71, Medford 2-55, Vince Garcia 2-37, Jorges Munoz 2-22, Alvarez 1-2. Comfort: Cody Richey 7-97, Jared Po-erner 7-92, Nix 6-40, Tanner Web 1-10, Nestor Garcia 1-(-2)
YOAKUM — Bulldog offensive/defensive line-man Willie Hights has never carried the ball this season.
There is a first time for everything, and Hights asked his teammates to trust him to carry the ball from the Cuero 1-yard line into the end zone on fourth down.
“I told them ‘let me get the ball and I will pound it in there,” he said.
“It was his idea,” Yoa-kum head coach Brent Kornegay said. “He said let’s run ‘Belly 34’.”
The team and the coaching staff had faith in the junior and Hights crashed into the end zone with less than 90 seconds to play, providing the dif-ference as Yoakum edged Cuero, 25-21, on Friday night at Bulldog Stadium.
“Getting that touch-down felt really good,” Hights said.
The game-winning drive for the ‘Dogs started at their 33. On second and 11, quarterback Jeff Har-rison went to Keith Rately for 10 yards to the 42 and a 4-yard run by Andrew Jimenez kept the drive alive.
Yoakum later faced third down at their 47. Harrison went to a close-ly-guarded Fred Thomp-
son who made the play and gained 33 yards to the Gobbler 20. Thompson later reeled in a 7-yard pass on a third and four to move the ball to the Cu-ero 7, where three straight running plays netted Yoa-
kum 6 yards.Yoakum called time-
out to discuss whether to have Harrison attempt an 18-yard field goal and possibly force an overtime battle — or go for the touchdown and the lead.
Yoakum chose the latter and the 5-9, 335-pound Hights delivered the package.
“I felt like we needed to win the game right there. It has been a long time coming,” Kornegay said. “I did not want to put (the game) in the hands of a field-goal try. Had we been three or four yards deeper, we might have kicked but we were right there (close to the end zone) and I felt like we could get it in.”
Cuero drove the ball down inside the ‘Dog 40 with just under a minute, aided by a personal foul call against Yoakum.
D’Anthony Hopkins put the ball in the air on a halfback pass but Yoakum’s Taylor Nobles picked it off at the ‘Dog 1 with seven seconds left to preserve the win.
Yoakum marched 50 yards and went ahead, 3-0, on a Harrison 21-yard field goal on its first drive of the game.
Cuero answered with a quick three-play, 66-yard drive that started with A.J. Bustos gaining 64 yards on the counter and Logan Goebol finishing off the drive with a 1-yard
plunge.Harrison got runs of
39 and 16 yards to set up Yoakum at the Cuero a 13 but a turnover ended the drive.
The Gobblers went up 14-3 as quarterback Stoney Schoenfeld scored on a 34-yard keeper on a 67-yard drive in which he ran the ball some and threw a pass or two.
Before halftime, the ‘Dogs cut the lead to 14-11. Harrison had a nice completion to Keith Rat-ley for 32 yards to the Cu-ero 30 and later capped the drive with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Fred Thompson. Harrison hit Kyle Mikulik for the two-point play.
Yoakum opened the third quarter with an 81-yard drive that took six minutes. The ‘Dogs pounded the ball on the ground and Jimenez start-ed things off with 12-yard gains on two straight toss plays. A Blake McCracken end-around put the ‘Dogs at the 1 where Harrison had trouble with a snap but scored on the next play to give Yoakum an 18-14 advantage.
Cuero went ahead, 21-18, early in the fourth af-
ter a short ‘Dog punt gave them the ball at their 38. Bustos gained 6 yards on a toss play and then did the exact same thing on the next snap, gaining 53 yards down to the 4 where Hopkins punched it in for Cuero with 11:12 to play in the game.
The victory ended Cue-ro’s district winning streak of 42 games and was also the first time the ‘Dogs had defeated their rivals in almost a decade.
The win improves the ‘Dogs to 2-2 and gives them hope for postseason play.
“It was important for us because it has playoff im-plications,” Kornegay said. “We did what we had to.”
“Cuero is a well-coached football team and they had 42 straight district wins but I cannot say enough about the effort of our kids
Owens said Yoakum had a lot of energy for the game.
“This rivalry game was a big game for Yoakum and they came out with a lot of emotion,” he said. “It was a must win for them and they did a great job.”
The loss could also affect Cuero’s bid for the play-offs, but Owens said a few more wins should do the trick.
“We win two of our last three, we will be in good shape,” he said. “But only winning two is not neces-sarily our goal. We want to win all three.”
Yoakum 25, Cuero 21Cuero 7 7 0 7—21Yoakum 3 8 7 7—25
Scoring SummaryY-Jeff Harrison 21 FGC-Logan Goebol 1 run (Goebol
kick)C-Stoney Schoenfeld 34 run (Goe-
bol kick)Y-Fred Thompson 14 pass from Har-
rison (Kyle Mikulik pass from Harrison)Y-Harrison 1 run (Harrison kick)C-D’Anthony Hopkins 4 run (Goebol
kick)Y-Willie Hights 1 run (Harrison kick)
Team stats C YFirst downs 11 20Rushes-yards 34-228 44-235Passing 6-13-1 9-17-0Passing yards 62 113Punts-avg. 4-40.3 3-33.3Fumbles-lost 0-0 3-1Penalties-yards 6-50 5-45
Individual statsRushing— Cuero: A.J. Bustos 9-144,
Stoney Schoenfeld 10-59, D’Anthony Hopkins 4-13, Van Davis 6-8, Layne Balfanz 2-3, Logan Goebel 2-2, Darius Mathis 1-(-1). Yoakum: Jeff Harrison 18-87, Andrew Jimenez 11-63, Blake Mc-Cracken 6-41, Kyle Mikulik 5-34, Myron Hights 2-5, Reagan Jacobs 1-4, Willie Hights 1-1.
Passing — Cuero: Schoenfeld 6-12-0 62, Hopkins 0-1-1 0. Yoakum: Harrison 9-17-0 113.
Receiving — Cuero: Hopkins 3-38, Bustos 1-10, Robert Gray 1-9, Tel Hol-land 1-5. Yoakum: Fred Thompson 5-78, Keith Ratley 2-22, McCracken 1-9, TJ Hights 1-3.
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Comanches rout Yorktown; Indians roll
By MARK LUBE
Leaping grabYoakum’s Fred Thompson (8) makes a leaping reception despite tight coverage from Cuero’s Darius Mathis. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Wide openCuero’s Torin Dobbins (24) and J’Von Thomas (79) make a big hit on the Bull-dogs’ Blake McCracken (3) during first-quarter action in Friday’s contest. (Photo by Mark Lube)
NIXON — Nixon-Smiley is known for its ground and pound style of offense, but they re-vealed another dimen-sion of it on Friday night — the big play.
The Mustangs had six plays that went for over 20 yards, includ-ing one for a score, and got three touchdowns from Miguel Hernan-dez to knock off peren-nial playoff contender Karnes City 40-22.
With the win, Nixon-Smiley improved to 5-3 overall and 2-2 in dis-trict to put themselves right back in contention for a playoff berth. The Mustangs join Stockdale and Three Rivers in a three-way district tie for third place at 2-2, and could very well punch their own ticket to post-season by winning out at home against hap-less San Antonio Brooks Academy and Stockdale in successive weeks.
“The kids really stepped up,” said Nix-on-Smiley head coach Carlton McKinney. “Our backs were against the wall because we hadn’t played well in the last couple of games. We talked about being groundhogs, to keep digging and digging and not look up, and that’s what they did today. They made some mis-takes, but they kept bat-tling to get a great win for us.”
Hernandez led the Mustangs with 14 car-ries for 73 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a 93-yard kick return for a score and a 42-yard, drive-sustain-ing catch in the second half to help Nixon-Smi-ley put the game out of reach.
“We knew if we win our next three games, then we go to the play-offs,” said Hernandez. “This game counted the most because they beat Stockdale, which means we know we have a good chance to beat them too.”
Hernandez said the team was despondent yet determined, after dropping their last two games in a row, the most debilitating being the 51-14 home loss to Poth two weeks ago.
“We talked among ourselves and made a commitment to step it up and win these last three games,” he said. “We knew we had to play better at home to-night than we did in that last home game because that was embarrassing. We don’t ever want to be embarrassed like at home again.”
The Mustangs amassed 334 total yards, more than 80 more than the Badgers (3-4, 2-1) had allowed on average coming into the game. Jaime Moreno spear-headed an opportunis-tic and timely Mustang passing attack by com-pleting four of his six at-tempts for 121 yards.
“You have to give Nix-on credit because they made plays,” said Karnes City head coach Jim Wood. “We made some mistakes and they capi-talized on them. They did a good job and we’ve got to get better.”
Nixon-Smiley was also extremely effective on defense, where they forced the Badgers into losing three of their four fumbles.
“We watched them on film and we knew they had a tendency to put the ball on the ground if you hit them, and that’s what we tried to do,” McKinney said. “We know we don’t have the speed to compete with them, so we knew if we could keep their of-fense off the field then we could compete with them and that’s what we did.”
“You can’t do that in football, I don’t care who you’re playing,” said Wood about Karnes City’s trio of giveaways. “If you fumble in foot-ball, you’re not going to be successful. I’ll take the blame for this, but Nixon did a good job against us tonight.”
Karnes City got off on a good foot by opening the game with a 14-play, 78-yard drive that ended in a 23-yard field goal by Wally Gonzales. The Mustangs went three and out in their initial possession and gave the Badgers the football at the Nixon 44 after a punt.
Eight plays later, Der-rick Williams outfought Keith Lamza on a jump-ball throw for an 18-yard score. Gonzales kicked the extra point and the
Badgers led 10-0 with 11:45 left in the second quarter.
The Mustangs came roaring back when Her-nandez ran for 30 yards on the third play of the ensuing possession and then had a facemask penalty by Karnes City tacked onto the end to give Nixon-Smiley a first and 10 at the Bad-ger 20. Two plays later, Moreno faked a dive to Jared Van Auken before running around the left end and into the end zone from 11 yards out. Alex Hernandez kicked the extra point with 8:50 left to play.
After forcing a Karnes City punt, the Mustangs began their next drive at their own 29. On third and 14, Moreno threw complete to Robbie Mejia, who weaved his way down to midfield to convert the first down. Three plays later, Moreno connected with Miguel Hernandez, who was finally brought down 42 yards later at the Karnes City 8.
Hernandez capped the drive two plays later with a seven-yard scamper and Alex Hernandez’s kick put Nixon-Smiley up 14-10 with 2:21 left in the frame.
Following a nice kick return to the Karnes City 45, Kenneth Glenn ex-ploded up the middle on a quarterback sneak to score from 55 yards out. Gon-zales missed the kick and the Badgers led at halftime 16-14.
The Mustangs opened the second half with a four-play offering that cul-minated in Miguel Her-nandez’s 18-yard dash into the end zone. Alex Her-nandez banged in the extra point and Nixon-Smiley was back in front, 21-16.
Five plays into their next possession, the Badgers’ Kevon Shelton fumbled and Logan McMain fell on it to give the Mustangs a first and 10 at the Nixon 34.
Nixon-Smiley then mounted an 11-play scor-ing march, which was highlighted by two back-
to-back passes from More-no to Garrett Earlywine for 54 total yards. Alex Hernandez closed out the drive by drilling a 35-yard field goal to put Nixon-Smiley up 24-16.
After a return out to the Karnes City 31, Glenn went 69 yards on a quar-terback keeper right up the middle and ran virtually untouched for the touch-down. The Badgers went for two, but the conver-sion pass from Glenn was dropped in the end zone by Williams.
The momentum took a huge swing when Miguel Hernandez bobbled the ensuing kick at the Nixon 7, took it up the middle and outraced the Karnes City coverage team down the left side-line for a 93-yard kick return. Alex Hernandez made the conversion kick and Nixon-Smiley led 31-22.
On the second play of
the Badgers’ next pos-session, Alex Hernan-dez covered up a fumble by Garrett Liska to give Nixon-Smiley a first and 10 at the Karnes City 27.
The Mustangs used a nine-play drive to run some clock and eventu-ally score on a three-yard rush by Moreno. The kick failed with 9:42 remaining in the game.
The Badgers returned the kick to near mid-field, but Nick Adams couldn’t cleanly handle a pitch on the next play and Michael Martinez came up with Nixon-Smiley’s third fumble recovery of the game at the Karnes 41.
Alex Hernandez capped the nine-play drive with a beautiful 31-yard field goal to ac-count for the game’s fi-nal score.
Nixon-Smiley 40, Karnes City 22Karnes City 3 13 6 0-22Nixon-Smiley 014 17 9-40
Scoring SummaryKC - Wally Gonzales 23 field goalKC - Derrick Williams 18 pass from
Kenneth Glenn (Gonzales kick)NS - Jaime Moreno 11 run (Alex
Hernandez kick)NS - Miguel Hernandez 7 run (A.
Hernandez kick)KC - Kevon Shelton 55 run (kick
failed)NS - M. Hernandez 18 run (A. Her-
nandez kick)NS - A. Hernandez 35 field goalKC - Glenn 69 run (pass failed)NS - M. Hernandez 93 kick return
(A. Hernandez kick) NS - Moreno 3 run (kick failed)NS - A. Hernandez 31 field goal
Team Statistics KC NS First downs 11 15Rushes-yds 32-256 49-213Passing yds 39 121Passes 4-12-0 4-6-0Punts-yds 2-48 2-72Penalties-yds 6-69 6-36Fumbles-lost 4-3 1-0
Individual StatisticsRUSHING -Karnes City: Kenneth
Glenn 15-149, Kevon Shelton 14-106, Nick Adams 3-1. Nixon-Smiley: Miguel Hernandez 14-73, Jared Van Auken 14-73, Alex Hernandez 13-32, Jaime Moreno 7-36, Team 1-(-1).
PASSING - Karnes City: Kenneth Glenn 3-10-37, Phillip Vaughan 1-1-2, Kevon Shelton 0-1-0. Nixon-Smiley: Jaime Moreno 4-6-121.
RECEIVING - Karnes City: Phillip Vaughan 2-19, Derrick Williams 1-18, Kenneth Glenn 1-2. Nixon-Smiley: Garrett Earlywine 2-54, Miguel Her-nandez 1-42, Robbie Mejia 1-25.
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The Luling Eagles cross country squads had quite a showing at the Apache Invita-tional Saturday morning at the Gonzales Lions Disc Golf Park.
The boys won the varsity meet with 25 points, just four ahead of second-place Co-lumbus (25).
The Lady Eagles finished in second place with 61 points, edged out by Kyle Lehman who had 47 points. Yoakum was third with 72 points, St. Paul was sixth and the host Lady Apaches were behind them in seventh.
Lehman won both junior varsity races.
Varsity GirlsTeam results: 1. Lehman 47, 2. Luling 61, 3. Yoakum 72,
4. Lockhart 100, 5. Floresville 173, 6. St. Paul 183, 7. Gonza-les 194, 8. Elgin 198, 9. Victoria East 213, 10. Columbus 215, 11. Weimar 236.
Individual results: 1. Carley Glass, Luling, 11:22; 2. Maria Salinas, Luling, 11:52 ; 3. Kristaly Munoz, Luling, 12:02; 4. Pressley Bailey, Lehman, 12:05; 5. Brittany Rosas, Yoakum, 12:07; 6. Ofelia Negrete, Lehman, 12:12; 7. Gabby Escobe-do, Lockhart, 12:15; 8. Ashley Morgan, Lehman, 12:22; 9. Olivia Smith, Lockhart, 12:26.08; 10. Contessa Baird, Gon-zales, 12:26.82; 11. Amara Smith, Lehman, 12:29; 12. Joc-elyn Perez, Weimar, 12:32; 13. Courtney Carroll, Yoakum, 12:39; 14. Hannah Bordovsky,Yoakum, 12:40; 15. Kali Ko-cian, St. Paul, 12:41; 16. Harley Braun, Yoakum, 12:42; 17. Kim Bandelman, Lockhart, 12:51; 18. Alexandra Villafranca, Cuero, 12:56; 19. Ashley Martinez, Lehman, 12:57; 20. Ma-rina Navejas, Elgin, 12:59; 21. Hannah Clark, Luling, 13:02; 22. Kimberly DeLeon, Gonzales, 13:04; 23. Ann Keese, Vic-toria East, 13:05; 24. Jessica Ortiz, Elgin, 13:08; 25. Sarah Southern, Cuero, 13:10; 26. Ana Cabello, Yoakum, 13:11; 27. Stephanie Kornegay, Yoakum, 13:16; 28. Rose Harrison, Columbus, 13:18; 29. Julie Brock, Floresville, 13:21; 30. Bi-anca Meza, Lehman, 13:22; 31. Nessa Rios, Lockhart, 13:23; 32. Luzy Flipse, Cuero, 13:24; 33. Ari Hernandez, Floresville, 13:25; 34. Jasline Lantz, Victoria East, 13:28; 35. Dehavaian Watts, Floresville, 13:29; 36. Paiden Pruitt, Hallettsville, 13:30; 37. Becca Allison, Columbus, 13:31.4; 38. Katelynn Leist, St. Paul, 13:31.9; 39. Adriana Morales, Luling, 13:32.28; 40. Maria Castillo, Luling, 13:32.95; 41. Abby Kleimann, Co-lumbus, 13:34.03; 42. Ali Colurciello, Lockhart, 13:34.78; 43. MacKenzie Kresta, St. Paul, 13:35; 44. Yesenia Almazan, Elgin, 13:36; 45. Mallory Draper, Victoria West, 13:37; 46. Sydney Morris, Goliad, 13:38; 47. Katrin Stinner, La Grange, 13:43.22; 48. Amanda Montoya, Floresville, 13:43.82; 49. Elise Patek, St. Paul, 13:44.24; 50. Michaela Pollaro, Flores-ville, 13:44.55; 51. Nanci Varquez, Victoria East, 13:48; Em-ily Oertli, Weimar, 13:49; 53. Amethyst Cosson, Weimar,
13:50.15; 54. Alejandra Diaz DeLeon, Gonzales, 13:50.49; 55. Jenny Saad, Lockhart, 13:55; 56. Grettel Ruiz, Elgin, 13:56; 57. Mayra Zamora, Lehman, 14:06; 58. Larissa Car-mona, Luling, 14:10; 59. Shelby Soto, Victoria East, 14:13; 60. Ashton Kutac, St. Paul, 14:15; 61. Chloe Rutta, Colum-bus, 14:16; 62. Cassidy Thomas, St. Paul, 14:18; 63. Lauren Schuelke, Lockhart, 14:19; 64. Brittany Pakebusch, Gon-zales, 14:21; 65. Victoria Kusak, St. Paul, 14:27; 66. Hailey Whitted, Gonzales, 14:29; 67. Mel Wagner, St. Paul, 14:37; 68. Dora Rodriguez, Gonzales, 14:41; 69. Isabella Crawford, St. Paul, 14:43; 70. Shelby Wunderlich, Weimar, 14:44; 71. Crissi Canales, Victoria East, 14:46; 72. Hilary Koncaba, Fla-tonia, 14:47.27; 73. Maria Hernandez, Columbus, 14:47.94; 74. Kaitlyn Guerra, Gonzales, 14:50; 75. Maria Jaramillo, El-gin, 14:51; 76. Daniela Martinez, La Grange, 14:53; 77. Tay-lor Galvan, Columbus, 14:58.63; 78. Tiffany Koehl, Colum-bus, 14:58.80; 79. Elena Perez, Weimar, 15:00; 80. Shelby Bozka, Hallettsville, 15:01; 81. Lauren Guthmann, Colum-bus, 15:09; 82. Abby Baker, Columbus, 15:17; 83. Crystal Rodriguez, Flatonia, 15:23; 84. Juana Sanchez, Gonzales, 15:27; 85. Alex Schaefer, St. Paul, 15:29; 86. Chelsea Urban, Columbus, 15:31; 87. Renata Leach, La Grange, 15:35; 88. Tiffany Ramey, 15:40, Hallettsville; 89. Johanna Green, St. Paul, 15:47; 90. Katie Alex, Goliad; 16:42; 91. Kyla Appelt, Hallettsville, 16:43; 92;Morgan Moses, Victoria West, 16:59; 93. Darian Vasquez, Victoria West, 17:58.
Varsity BoysTeam results: Luling 25; 2. Columbus 31; 3. Lehman 59;
4. Elgin 66, 5. Goliad 126; 6. Victoria West 149; 7. Victoria East 173; 8. St. Paul 217.
Individual results: 1. Michael Barnett, Luling, 14:13; 2. Ramon Martinez, Lehman, 14:23; 3. Jose Campos, Luling, 14:38; 4. Danny Castillo, Luling, 14:44; 5. Brandon Pogue, Floresville, 14:48; 6. Todd Mickey, Victoria West, 14:51; 7. Adam Lopez, Elgin, 15:15; 8. Fabian Guerrero, Luling, 15:21; 9. Jose Lara, Elgin, 15:27; 10. Patrick Villarreal, Lehman, 15:34; 11. Brian Guerrero, Luling, 15:35 ; 12. Javier Torres, Lehman, 15:37; 13. Will Frazier, Luling, 15:38; 14. Abel Za-pata, Elgin, 15:46; 15. Raymond Castaneda, Lehman, 15:48; 16. John Von Dohelm, Goliad, 15:55; 17. Tristan Venghaus, Columbus; 15:56; 18. Carlos Camargo, Victoria East, 16:01; 19. Austen Guerrero, Goliad, 16:02; 20. Beau Baker, Flores-ville, 16:04; 21. David Jaimes, Elgin, 16:09; 22. Jonathon Soto, Elgin, 16:11; 23. Marcos Ibarra, Floresville, 16:23; 24. Quinten Alkek, Goliad, 16:24; 25. Alex Alvardo, Elgin, 16:32; 26. Rowdy Lind, Lehman, 16:40; 27. Eric Robles, Lehman, 16:58; 28. Cody Goolsby, Columbus, 17:04.1; 29. Tomas Moreno, Weimar, 17:04.71; 30. Noah Leos, Floresville, 17:19; 31. Jordan Fischer, La Grange, 17:24; 32. Logan Herrington, Hallettsville, 17:32; 33. Jordan Verner, Cuero, 17:35; 34. Zachary Kalina, Flatonia, 17:38 36. Carlos Lara, Columbus, 17:42; 37. Tyler Vargas, Victoria East, 17:46.30; 39. Ryan Dishman, Columbus, 17:46.99; 40. Joseph Garland, Go-liad, 17:50; 41. Jason Moon, Victoria West, 17:55.05; 42. Caleb Grimes, La Grange, 17:55.30; 43. Keardon Schindler, Columbus, 18:00; 44. Drew Leopold, Columbus, 18:23; 45. David Hisquierdo, Victoria West, 18:26; 46. Gerardo Beltran, Elgin, 18:28; 47. Juan Chavarria, Victoria East, 18:31; 48. Matthew Henry, Victoria West, 18:37; 49. Logan Schunka, Victoria West, 18:48; 50. Adam Magera, Columbus, 18:56; 51. Anthony Maldonado, Goliad, 19:13; 52. Wesley Braden,
Columbus, 19:15; 53. Keanu Cortez, Elgin, 19:28; 54. Kurt Chunda, St. Paul, 19:36; 55. Kevin Jackson, Victoria East, 19:45; 56. Zachary Thibodoaux, Flatonia, 19:56; 57. CJ Gar-cia, Victoria East, 20:01; 58. Sam Wenske, St. Paul, 20:02; 59. Ted Wenske, St. Paul, 20:07 ; 60. Connor Pieratt, La Grange, 20:23; 61. Kyle Chunda, St. Paul, 20:35
Junior Varsity GirlsTeam results: 1. Lehman 21; 2. Yoakum 39 ; 3. FloresvilleIndividual results: 1. Kaityln Bennett, Schulenburg,
13:18; 2. Evelyn Nino, Lehman, 13:30; 3. Sabrina Lawlor, 13:36; 4. Sheila Gonzales, Lockhart, 13:42; 5. Kim Miller, Lehman, 13:53; 6. Rubi Correa, Yoakum, 13:59; 7. Parker Janssen, Yoakum, 14:00.11; 8. Cora Johnston, Lehman, 14:00.30; 9. Emily June Kelley, Yoakum, 14:05.47; 10. Cora
Mikolajczyk, Floresville, 14:05.81; 11. Amber Jones, Lehm-an, 14:06; 12. Sarah Singer, Lehman, 14:19; 13. Desiree Garza, Yoakum, 14:23; 14. Alonda Torres, Yoakum, 14:24; 15. Felisha Fraga, Floresville, 14:25.16; 16. Ashlee Aicher, Floresville, 14:25.83; 17. Meagan Hill, Victoria West, 14:26; 18. Nanette Labrada, Floresville, 14:34; 19. Andrea Del-gado, Lehman, 14:37; 20. Destiny Amaro, Floresville, 14:39; 21. Payton Cannon, Floresville, 14:44; 22. Jennifer Jaimes, Lehman, 14:48; 23. Brenda Murillo, Lehman, 14.50; 24. Vicky Mayorga, Floresville, 14:53; 25. Alexis Soto, Lehman, 14:54; 26. Alondra Netro, Schulenburg, 14:55; 27. Valrie Murillo, Lehman, 14:56.62; 28. Jennifer Mahula, Flores-ville, 14:56.80; 29. Sierra Steele, Lockhart, 14:57; 30. Kelsey Porras, Yoakum, 15:12; 31. Lexi Smith, Floresville, 15:17; 32. Maricuz Robollar, Lehman, 15:22; 33. Jordan Felan, Floresville, 15:26; 34. Marissa Botello, Lehman, 15:27; 35. Elizabeth Rosas, Yoakum, 15:40.10; 36. Tanesha Hall, Yoa-kum, 15:40.84; 37. Samantha Gabler, Schulenburg, 15:43; 38. Brooke Taylor, Schulenburg; 15:45; 39. Evelyn Martinez, Lehman, 15:46; 40. Jennifer Nino, Lehman, 15:51; 41. Jamie Kortum, Floresville, 15:56; 42. Amber Wasicek, Floresville,, 16:02; 43. Shelby Leinneweber, Floresville, 16:47; 44. Ashley Hoelscher, Floresville, 17:21; 45. Gabriela Harkrider, Flato-nia, 17:29 ; 46. Tristan Brito, Lockhart, 17:38.
Junior Varsity BoysTeam results: 1. Lehman 29, 2.Lockhart 54, 3. Yoakum
68, 4. Floresville 107, 5. Schulenburg 127.Individual results: 1. Dustin Rosas, Yoakum, 17:02; 2.
Mario Garcia, Lehman, 17:06; 3. Nathan Thiry, Yoakum, 17:09; 4. Joseph Tovar, Lehman, 17:17; 5. Angel Hernandez, Lehman, 17:47; 6. Billy Hernandez, Lockhart, 17:58; Eddie 7. Perez, Floresville, 17:59; 8. Cody Devine, Lehman, 18:00; 11. Armando Fajardo, Lehman, 18:16; 12. Jose Alonzo, Lockhart, 18:24; 13. Jose Jimenez, Schulenburg, 18:29; 14. Jacob Dreier, Cuero, 18:54; 15. Ryan Arms, Lockhart, 18:57.14; 16. Jose Serna, Floresville, 18:57.73; 17. Kobe Hurt, Lockhart, 18:59; 18. Javier Morales, Yoakum, 19:05; 19. Sebastien Llamas, Lockhart, 19:09; 20. Cameron Ad-ams, Lockhart, 19:13; 21. Paul Coronado, Yoakum, 19:14 ;22. Dillon Adams, Lockhart, 19:16; 23. Victor Vega, Victoria West, 19:20; 24. Darnell Arnic, Gonzales, 19:25; 25. Matthew Pruski, Floresville, 19:38; 26. Jonathon Hernandez, Lehman, 19:41; 27. Frank Pastrano, Lehman, 19:59; 28. JJ Freeman, La Grange, 20:07; 29. Michael Bigham, Schulenburg, 20:46; 30. Guile Corriveau, Weimar, 20:50; 31. Wes Kutac, Schul-enburg, 20:51.04; 32. Kalvin Amil, Floresville, 20:51.29; 33. Robin Roundthwaite, Lockhart, 21:04; 34. Tyler Spillman, Lockhart, 21:06; 35. Josue Buenrostro, Yoakum, 21:09; 36. Richard Perez, Lockhart, 21:12; 37. Corey Hall, Lehman, 21:16; 38. BJ Vavra, Schulenburg, 21:20; 39. Isaac Saucedo, Lehman, 21:37; 40. Seamus Bennett, Schulenburg, 21:39; 41. Chris Davila, Lehman, 21:44; 42. Ted Steinhauser, Flato-nia, 22:02; 43. Andrew Powers, Lockhart, 22:07; 44. Michael Roehr, Lockhart, 22:15; 45. Thomas Bassano, Victoria West, 22:19; 46. Derrick Herrera, Lockhart, 22:25; 47. Austin Reed, Floresville, 22:27; 48. Klay Larison, Lockhart, 22:32; 49. Av-ery Behrens, La Grange, 22:34; 50. Brandon Ryba, Schul-enburg, 22:41; 51. Justin Dixon, Yoakum, 22:53; 52. Trey Leop, Floresville, 22:58; 53. Tyler Janota, Gonzales, 23:11 ; 54. Zackery Kubala, Schulenburg, 27:09; 55. Seth Eckhardt, Schulenburg, 31:00.68; 56. Jimmy DeLaFuente, Floresville, 32:10.
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Sub-Varsity Football Roundup
By MARK LUBE
City softball playto get underway
Eagle runners claim top honors in Apache Invitational
The Gonzales 8th A volleyball team defeated Poteet Oct. 10 25-12, 25-17 and the B team won 25-12, 25-17. Players of the night were Alyssa Barta, Jasmine Allen, Marissa Gloria, Kelsey Camarillo, Emily Eckols and Yasmin Gallegos.
The 7th B team won 2-0 with a collective team effort. Shakalie Cray and Neally Basquez had good ser-vice. The 7th A team fell 25-27 and 24-26 to Poteet despite good effort.
Junior HighVolleyball
Down the stretchGonzales’ Contessa Baird charges down the backstretch during Satur-day’s meet. (Photo by Mark Lube)
The Junior High Apaches played Cuero on Oct. 6.
The Apaches 8th A team edged Cuero 40-32 to improve to 3-0-1. Dillon Cantu scored two touchdowns of 12 and 10 yards, hauled in a two-point conversion play and got a quar-terback sack. Alyas Ramirez scored two touch-downs of 88 and 50 yards and scored four two-point conversion plays.
Tyler Hendershot scored on a 3-yard quar-terback sneak.
Trent Schauer had a good night on offense and defense, and John Bashaw was named the outstaniding player in the defensive sec-ondary. The coaches also credited the offen-sive line of Clayton Wilkerson, Dylan Mills, Johnathan Banda, Seth Augerro and Joshua Padilla for playing a major role in the win.
•The 8th B team beat Cuero 14-6 behind two touchdown runs (37, 42 yards) by Mason Matejcek who also converted a two-point play. Apaches are 2-0.
•The Gonzales 7th B team upended Cuero 14-6. Their record rises to 4-0-1
The Apache had solid defensive play with Joe Guerrero and Isaac Almaguer leading the pack.
Gabriel Camarillo picked off a Cuero two-point pass and returned it 103 yards. He also scored on a 60-yard run and 93-yard run.
•The 7th A team was defeated by the Gob-blers 16-0 and are now 3-2 on the year.
•The 7th grade A team Apaches defeated the Luling Eagles 34-0 on Thursday . Some of the leaders on defense were Wayne Fowler, Wade Miller and Dawson Hull who had some great tackles and an interception. On offense, the Apaches were able to put up 34 points behind the great work of the offensive line of Henke, Bustos, Galvan, Page, Medellin, and Blundell. The Apaches also had some great
blocking by fullbacks Riley, Fowler and Miller. Scoring for the Apaches was Aaron Hunt with three scores, 30 ,60 yards and 20 yards, and added a two- point conversion. Alex Ortiz also had a two-point conversion. Dawson Hull scored two touchdowns, a 40-yard pass from Cameron Glass and another on the ground for 20 yards and a two- point conversion.
•The Gonzales 8th A defeated Luling, 48-6, on Thursday
Alyas Ramirez scored four touchdowns of 70, 35, 13 and 4 yards. He also scored a two-point conversion. Dillon Cantu scored 65 and 51-yard touchdown runs. Kyle Robbins scored pair of two-point conversions and had a great defensive game racking up two quarterback sacks. Blake Cox had two interceptions. One interception was a 67- yard touchdown re-turn. Big Hit of the Night goes to Trent Schau-er. Trent had numerous defensive tackles in-cluding a quarterback sack.
Defensive players of the game were Colby Cantu, recovering a fumble; Zach Akers and Zack Zella who also had great tackles behind the line of scrimmage and a quarterback sack.
•The Gonzales Junior Varsity and Freshmen teams played at Sam Houston Oct. 6
The freshmen team blanked the Hurricanes 34-0.
Gonzales (4-2) got a 22-yard run from Dar-rance James and 1-yard run from Travis Schau-er for scores in the first quarter. In the second, James scored on runs of 14 and 33 yards.
Allen Beene added a 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Jose Contreras added four extra-point kicks.
“The Apache defense shutout a Sam Hous-ton team who scored 55 points against Poteet the week before,” said coach John Patek.
•The JV team defeated Sam Houston 27-12 on Oct.6.
The Apaches scored on their first posses-sion on a carry by Francisco Diaz and then scored twice in the fourth quarter to defeat the Hurricanes. The first score was set up by a 15-yard run by Morgan Martinez. Diaz car-ried five times for 25 yards on the first drive. Martinez scored before half on a 28-yard run behind Sam Gonzales and Jorge Gallegos. Nestor Solis kicked both point-after-touch-down and the first half score was 14-6. The Hurricanes scored in the third quarter to make it 14-12; however, the Apaches scored twice in the last quarter on runs by Marvin Lewis, and Martinez. The offensive line dominated in the fourth quarter. Jacob Castillo, Justin Cook, Ga-reth Fowler, and Jorge Gallegos were singled out for their play. The defense was led by Dar-rin Hernandez, August Bordovsky, and Levi Snider.
•The Shiner JV defeated Ganado in a see-saw battle, 19-18, on Oct. 6.
Ganado led 6-0 after the first quarter but was outscored by the Comanches 13-6 in the second frame.
The Indians retook the lead in third, 18-13 before Shiner got the game winner in the fourth.
Jacob Alegria scored on a 9-yard run and Danny Hernandez put the ball across the goal line from four yards out in the second quarter.
Hernandez had the game winner — a 2-yard run in the fourth.
The Comanches routed Flatonia, 42-12, on Thursday. Tyler Patek had an 8-yard run in the first quarter; Jacob Alegira had a 3-yard touch-down run in the second and Dillon Kalina had touchdown catches of 16 and 14 yards.
Marcus Coleman ran for a pair of touch-downs, 18 and 6 yards, to seal the game in the third quarter.
The City of Gonzales softball league opens play next week.
The Coed league will start Thursday and the Men’s League will begin play on Monday.
Registration is limited to the first six teams.
Cost is $15 per player and teams can have up to 15 players on the roster.
All games will be played at the Inde-pendence Park Quadraplex.
League director Robert Guerra said the first season was a success but more lighted fields are needed.
“I feel we could have more teams if more fields at the Quadraplex had lights,” he said.
The league will host a Co-ed and Men’s tournament Nov. 5 at the Quadraplex.
Cost per team is $100.For more information on the leagues or
the tournament, please contact Guerra at 830-351-1133.
Senior Olympics winners named
Gerald Fougerat playing miniature golf sponsored by Vista Care Hospice (Ronda Levin)
Melanie Petru with the Romberg House sponsored kick ball. 1st place winner- Della Baker. 2nd place- Bessie Neal. 3rd place- Helen Capelo
Donna Allen with Texan Nursing & Rehab held game Minute to Win It. 1st place winner- Dolores Pekar, 2nd- June Nequin, 3rd- Christy Scherer
Senior Olympic Winners. Back row from left: Joyce Jones, Ginger Forbush, Gayle Crosby, Helen Capelo, Ger-ald Fougerat, Edna Fougerat, Dolores Pekar, June Nequin and Della Baker; Fron row: Bennie Almos, Bessie Neal, Ann Nix, Lois Sanchez, Christy Scherer and Paul Rodriguez
Gonzales County Seniors In Action Board Members Back row, from left: Melanie Petru; Member, Tanya Meador; Tresurer, Pat Compton; Member, Donna Al-len; President, Belle DeCote; Advertizing, Lisa Arm-strong; Vice President, Cindy Molina; Secretary; Bot-tom row: Janet Foret; member, Shirley Goss; member, Maria Hermes; Member, Ronda Levin; member
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GONZALES APACHESRecord: 7-0, 3-0
A 26 at CC Miller W, 42-6S 02 Luling W, 35-0S 08 at Austin Lanier W, 45-7S 16 at Columbus W, 41-27S 23 Yoakum* W, 33-0S 30 at Poteet* W, 55-0O 07 Sam Houston* W, 27-0O 14 OpenO 21 at Pleasanton*O 28 La Vernia*N 04 at Cuero*
YOAKUM BULLDOGSRecord: 5-3, 2-2
A 26 at Columbus W, 19-16S 02 La Grange L, 0-6S 09 at Hallettsville W, 29-14S 16 Edna W, 21-13S 23 at Gonzales* L, 0-33S 30 Pleasanton* W, 53-7O 07 at La Vernia* L, 9-14O 14 Cuero* W, 25-21O 21 OpenO 28 at Poteet*N 04 Sam Houston*
CUERO GOBBLERSRecord: 2-5, 2-1
A 26 at Wimberley L, 6-34S 02 at Liberty Hill L, 7-14S 08 at Bellville L, 13-21S 16 Calhoun L, 0-35S 23 at Pleasanton* W, 23-8S 30 La Vernia* W, 22-18O 07 Open*O 14 at Yoakum* L, 21-25O 21 Poteet*O 28 at Sam Houston*N 04 at Gonzales*
POTEET AGGIESRecord: 0-8, 0-4
A 26 at SA CentCath. L, 13-21S 02 Dilley L, 20-39S 08 at Carrizo Spr. L, 21-27S 16 Waco Robinson L, 21-49S 24 at Sam Houston*L, 0-74S 30 Gonzales* L, 0-55O 07 at Pleasanton* L, 9-38O 14 La Vernia* L, 7-35O 21 at Cuero*O 28 Yoakum*N 04 Open*
LA VERNIA BEARSRecord: 3-4, 2-1
A 26 OpenS 02 Canyon Lake L, 23-34S 09 at Giddings L, 7-45S 16 at Wimberley L, 6-49S 23 Bandera W, 63-34S 30 at Cuero* L, 18-22O 07 Yoakum* W, 14-9O 14 at Poteet* W, 35-7O 21 Sam Houston*O 28 at Gonzales*N 04 Pleasanton*
PLEASANTON EAGLESRecord: 2-6, 1-3
A 26 SA Edison W, 41-8S 02 at SA Jefferson L, 32-44S 09 SA Lanier L, 12-17S 16 at Aransas Pass L, 33-34 S 23 Cuero* L, 8-23S 30 at Yoakum* L, 7-53O 07 Poteet* W, 38-9O 13 at Sam Houston*L 14-31O 21 Gonzales*O 28 OpenN 04 at La Vernia*
SAM HOUSTON HURRICANESRecord: 6-1, 2-1
A 26 SABrackenridge W,45-13S 02 at SA Southside W, 58-7S 09 SA Brennan W, 26-13S 17 at SA Edison W, 48-10S 24 Poteet* W, 74-0S 30 Open*O 07 at Gonzales* L, 0-27O 13 Pleasanton* W, 31-14O 21 at La Vernia*O 29 Cuero*N 04 at Yoakum*
NIXON-SMILEY MUSTANGSRecord: 4-4, 2-2
A 26 at Flatonia W, 36-33S 02 Bloomington W, 33-3S 09 at Yorktown L, 13-20S 16 at Sacred Heart L, 20-35S 23 at Dilley* W, 43-42S 30 Poth* L, 14-51O 07 at Three Rivers* L, 12-27O 14 Karnes City* W, 40-22O 21 SA Brooks*O 28 Stockdale*N 04 Open
DILLEY WOLVESRecord: 5-2, 1-2
A 26 Charlotte W, 62-13S 02 at Poteet W, 39-20S 09 La Pryor W, 37-0S 16 at Cotulla W, 42-13S 23 Nixon-Smiley* L, 42-43S 30 OpenO 07 at Poth* L, 0-41O 14 Three Rivers* W, 27-26O 21 at Karnes City*O 28 SA Brooks*N 04 at Stockdale*
POTH PIRATESRecord: 6-0, 2-0
A 26 Marion W, 8-7S 02 at Falls City W, 49-6S 09 at George West W, 22-21S 16 Natalia W, 49-13S 23 Stockdale* W, 26-7S 30atNixon-Smiley*W, 51-14O 07 Dilley* W, 41-0O 14 OpenO 21 at Three Rivers*O 28 Karnes City*N 04 at SA Brooks*
STOCKDALE BRAHMASRecord: 4-4, 2-2
A 26 Falls City W, 34-14S 02 Jourdanton L, 22-28S 09 at St. Paul L, 34-38S 16 Odem W, 49-28S 23 at Poth* L, 7-26S 30 Three Rivers* W, 45-27O 07 at Karnes City* L, 13-28O 14 SA Brooks* W, 59-0O 21 OpenO 28 at Nixon-Smiley*N 04 Dilley*
THREE RIVERS BULLDOGSRecord: 5-3, 2-2
A 26 George West W, 21-20S 02 Natalia W, 48-22S 09 at Jourdanton L, 14-55S 16 at Kenedy W, 35-21S 23 SA Brooks* W, 55-0S 30 at Stockdale* L, 27-45O 07 Nixon-Smiley* W, 27-12O 14 at Dilley* L, 26-27O 21 Poth*O 28 OpenN 04 at Karnes City*
KARNES CITY BADGERSRecord: 3-4, 2-1
A 26 at Kenedy L, 12-13S 02 at Marion L, 0-21S 09 at UC Randolph W, 10-7S 16 Luling L, 19-41S 23 OpenS 30 SA Brooks* W, 51-0O 07 Stockdale* W, 28-13O 14 at Nixon-Smiley L, 22-40O 21 Dilley*O 28 at Poth*N 04 Three Rivers*
SA BROOKS TIGERSRecord: 1-6, 0-3
A 26 at Runge L, 8-14S 02 at SM Baptist L, 6-35S 09 Center Point L, 7-28S 16 at SA St. Gerard W, 34-0S 23 at Three Rivers* L, 0-55S 30 at Karnes City* L, 0-51O 07 OpenO 14 at Stockdale* L, 0-59O 21 at Nixon-Smiley*O 28 at Dilley*N 04 Poth*
LULING EAGLESRecord: 3-4, 1-1
A 26 Navarro L, 22-43S 02 at Gonzales L, 0-35S 09 at Woodsboro W, 48-0S 16 at Karnes City W, 41-19S 23 Canyon Lake L, 56-28S 30 OpenO 07 at Lago Vista* L, 27-49O 14 at Comfort* W, 49-32O 21 Ingram Moore*O 28 at Marion*N 04 Blanco*
LAGO VISTA VIKINGSRecord: 6-1, 2-0
A 26 La Pryor W, 52-0S 02 at E. Memorial W, 45-0S 09 at Wac.Robinson L, 54-61S 16 Austin Reagan W, 65-0S 23 at San Saba W, 34-16S 30 OpenO 07 Luling* W, 49-27O 14 at Ingram Moore W,49-6O 21 Marion*O 28 at Blanco*N 04 Comfort*
INGRAM MOORE WARRIORSRecord: 0-7, 0-2
A 26 at Natalia L, 21-28S 02 UC Randolph L, 14-55S 09 at Harper L, 26-45S 16 at Crystal City L, 34-42S 23 Mason L, 0-56S 30 OpenO 07 at Blanco* L, 0-56O 14 Lago Vista* L, 6-49O 21 at Luling*O 28 at Comfort*N 04 Marion*
MARION BULLDOGSRecord: 6-1, 2-0
A 26 at Poth L, 7-8S 02 Karnes City W, 21-0S 09 at SA Cole W, 48-0S 16 UC Randolph W, 53-0S 23 OpenS 30 Goldthwaite W, 41-7O 07 Comfort* W, 26-7O 14 Blanco* W, 19-14O 21 at Lago Vista*O 28 Luling*N 04 at Ingram Moore*
COMFORT BOBCATSRecord: 3-4, 0-2
A 26 Lytle W, 49-6S 02 Skdmore-TynanW, 28-14S 09 Mason L, 24-48S 16 at F’ricksburg W, 31-24S 23 Boerne L, 21-41S 30 OpenO 07 at Marion* L, 7-26O 14 Luling* L, 32-49O 21 at Blanco*O 28 Ingram Moore*N 04 at Lago Vista*
BLANCO PANTHERSRecord: 3-4, 1-1
A 26 at Canyon Lake L, 7-14S 02 at Lexington L, 7-32S 09 Somerset W, 36-7S 16 at SA Christian W, 36-34S 23 Sonora L, 9-16S 30 OpenO 07 Ingram Moore* W, 56-0O 14 at Marion* L, 14-19O 21 Comfort*O 28 Lago Vista*N 04 at Luling*
HALLETTSVILLE BRAHMASRecord: 2-5, 1-2
A 26 at Ganado L, 7-32S 02 Refugio L, 21-64S 09 Yoakum L, 14-29S 16 at Palacios W, 21-17S 23 Edna* L, 36-47S 30 at Rice Cons.* W, 20-14O 07 Hempstead* L, 13-35O 14 OpenO 21 at Van Vleck*O 28 Hitchcock*N 04 at Industrial*
EDNA COWBOYSRecord: 6-2, 3-1
A 26 Needville W, 42-7S 02 George Ranch W, 34-18S 09 Boling W, 48-7S 16 Yoakum L, 13-21S 23 at Hallettsville* W, 47-36S 30 Van Vleck* W, 65-12O 07 at Hitchcock* L, 21-44O 14 Industrial* W, 48-35O 21 OpenO 28 at Rice Cons.*N 04 Hempstead*
VAN VLECK LEOPARDSRecord: 1-6, 0-4
A 26 Schulenburg L, 8-55S 02 at Louise W, 22-16S 09 at Weimar L, 8-27S 16 OpenS 23 Industrial* L, 20-34S 30 at Edna* L, 12-65O 07 Rice Cons.* L, 22-48O 14 at Hempstead* L, 7-38O 21 Hallettsville*O 28 OpenN 04 at Hitchcock*
HITCHCOCK BULLDOGSRecord: 4-3, 2-1
A 26 at Clear FallsJV L28-33S 02 Danbury W, 19-0S 09 Tomball Luth. L, 21-28S 16 Lutheran South W, 47-7S 23 OpenS 30 at Industrial* W, 22-20O 07 Edna* W, 44-21O 14 at Rice Cons.* L, 22-23O 21 Hempstead*O 28 at Hallettsville*N 04 Van Vleck*
HEMPSTEAD BOBCATSRecord: 7-0, 3-0
A 26 OpenS 02 at Stafford W, 24-23S 09 at Austin Reagan W, 77-0S 16 Brookshire Royal W, 28-0S 23 at Rice Cons.* W, 18-7S 30 Hou. St. John’s W, 31-7O 07 at Hallettsville* W, 35-13O 14 Van Vleck* W, 38-7O 21 at Hitchcock*O 28 Industrial*N 04 at Edna*
RICE CONS. RAIDERSRecord: 4-3, 2-2
A 26 at Refugio L, 7-26S 02 Somerset W, 62-22S 09 at Columbus W, 22-14S 16 OpenS 23 Hempstead* L, 7-18S 30 Hallettsville* L, 14-20O 07 at Van Vleck* W, 48-22O 14 Hitchcock* W, 23-22O 21 at Industrial*O 28 Edna*N 04 Open
INDUSTRIAL COBRASRecord: 4-3, 1-2
A 26 at Shiner W, 20-7S 02 Ganado L, 13-33S 09 at Tidehaven W, 42-6S 16 Somerville W, 33-7S 23 at Van Vleck* W, 34-20S 30 Hitchcock* L, 20-22O 07 OpenO 14 at Edna* L, 35-48O 21 Rice Cons.*O 28 at Hempstead*N 04 Hallettsville*
SHINER COMANCHESRecord: 3-5, 1-1
A 26 Industrial L, 7-20S 02 Brazos W, 53-10S 09 at Schulenburg L, 14-21S 16 at Weimar L, 14-19S 23 Navarro L, 21-48S 30 at Ben Bolt W, 27-23O 07 Ganado* L, 21-22O 14 at Yorktown* W, 41-6O 21 Flatonia*O 28 OpenN 04 at Louise*
FLATONIA BULLDOGSRecord: 3-4, 0-1
A 26 Nixon-Smiley L, 33-36S 02 Sacred Heart L, 27-33S 09 Bloomington W, 26-2S 16 at St. Paul W, 21-17S 23 at Thrall W, 41-40S 30 at Burton L, 13-29O 07 Yorktown* L, 19-33O 14 OpenO 21 at Shiner*O 28 Louise*N 04 at Ganado*
YORKTOWN WILDCATSRecord: 3-4, 1-1
A 26 at Sacred Heart L, 19-22S 02 at Agua Dulce W, 55-0S 09 Nixon-Smiley W, 20-13S 16 at Falls City L, 37-40S 23 Kenedy L, 31-33S 30 OpenO 07 at Flatonia* W, 33-19O 14 Shiner* L, 6-41O 21 at Louise*O 28 Ganado*N 04 at SA Cornerstone
LOUISE HORNETSRecord: 1-6, 0-1
A 26 at Danbury L, 13-35S 02 Van Vleck L, 16-22S 09 at Burton L, 8-49S 16 Woodsboro W, 48-0S 23 San Mar. Baptist L, 14-33S 30 at Sacred Heart L, 8-33O 07 OpenO 14 at Ganado* L, 14-56O 21 Yorktown*O 28 at Flatonia*N 04 Shiner*
GANADO INDIANSRecord: 8-0, 2-0
A 26 Hallettsville W, 32-7S 02 at Industrial W, 33-13S 09 at East Bernard W, 22-21S 16 Tidehaven W, 42-0S 23 George Ranch W, 41-7S 30 Palacios W, 28-7O 07 at Shiner* W, 22-21O 14 Louise* W, 56-14O 21 OpenO 28 at Yorktown*N 04 Flatonia*
ST. PAUL CARDINALSRecord: 5-2, 0-1
A 26 at Pettus W, 28-24S 02 at Cornerstone W, 59-0S 09 Stockdale W, 38-34S 16 Flatonia L, 17-21S 24 Bryan St.Joseph W, 70-13S 30 at Aus. Regents W, 25-21O 08 Brazos Christ.* L, 19-42O 14 OpenO 21 at St. Gerard*O 29 at Sacred Heart*N 04 St. Dominic Savio*
SACRED HEART INDIANSRecord: 8-0, 1-0
A 26 Yorktown W, 22-19S 02 at Flatonia W, 33-27S 09 at Faith West W, 33-19S 16 Nixon-Smiley W, 35-20S 23 at Hyde Park W, 43-28S 30 Louise W, 33-8O 08 Bryan St. Joseph W, 56-0O 14 at SA St. Gerard* W, 56-0O 21 St. Dominic Savio*O 29 St. Paul*N 04 at Brazos Christian*
SA ST. GERARD ROYALSRecord: 0-8, 0-2
A 26 at Nuec.Canyon L, 6-56S 02 CP Summit L, 19-66S 09 SA Cornerstone L, 12-13S 16 SA Brooks L, 0-34S 23 D’Hanis L, 6-57S 30 at Sabinal L, 0-62O 07 at St. Dominic* L, 12-36O 14 Sacred Heart* L, 0-56O 21 St. Paul*O 28 at Brazos Christian*N 04 Schertz John Paul II
ST. DOMINIC SAVIORecord: 2-5, 1-1
A 26 at C.TexChrist. W,20-13S 01 Texas Sch. Deaf L, 0-13S 09 San Marc. Baptist L, 0-42S 16Texas Christian L, 20-27S 23 OpenS 30 Somerville L, 0-64O 07 SA St. Gerard* W, 36-12O 14 Brazos Christian* L, 0-47O 21 at Sacred Heart*O 28 Dallas HomeschoolN 04 at St. Paul*
BRAZOS CHRISTIAN EAGLESRecord: 7-1, 2-0
A 26 Cypress Christ. W, 12-10S 02 Snook L, 7-27S 09 at Tx. Sch. Deaf W, 54-29S 16 St. Joseph W, 39-6S 23 Wdlands Christ W, 63-36S 30 at Faith West W, 48-21O 08 at St. Paul* W, 42-19O 14 at St. Dominic* W, 47-0O 21 OpenO 28 SA St. Gerard*N 04 Sacred Heart*
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HOUSTON TEXANSRecord: 3-3
S 11 Indianapolis W, 34-7S 18 at Miami W, 23-13S 25 at New Orleans L, 33-40O 02 Pittsburgh W, 17-10O 09 Oakland L, 20-25O 16 at Baltimore L, 14-29O 23 at TennesseeO 30 Jacksonville
N 06 ClevelandN 13 at Tampa BayN 27 at JacksonvilleD 04 AtlantaD 11 at CincinnatiD 18 CarolinaD 22 at IndianapolisJ 01 Tennessee
S 11 at NY Jets L, 24-27S 18 at SanFranciscoW, 27-24S 26 Washington W, 18-16O 02 Detroit L, 30-34O 16 at New EnglandL, 16-20O 23 St. LouisO 30 at PhiladelphiaN 06 Seattle
N 13 BuffaloN 20 at WashingtonN 24 MiamiD 04 at ArizonaD 11 NY GiantsD 17 at Tampa BayD 24 PhiladelphiaJ 01 at NY Giants
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are Kyle Ames (19-173 one touchdown), Justin Fuent-es (18-295, one touchdown and Keaun Valverde (9-250, three touchdowns).
Luling will need its front four to pressure Scherer and for the de-fensive backfield to cover the receivers well.
Logan Pieper is the key rush for Moore with 389 yards on 82 carries.
St. Paul at San Antonio St. Gerard
The Cardinals are com-ing off a bye week follow-ing their district-opening loss to Brazos Christian while St. Gerard is still without a win on the sea-son.
The Royals have a bal-anced offense but shown a slight preference to throw the football. Quar-terback Samuel Medina has completed 27-of-64 passes for 390 yards, five touchdowns and two in-terceptions. Glen Jack-son is the leading catcher with 14 receptions for 232 yards while Ernest McFadden has 211 yards and three touchdowns.
Greg Scott is the lead-
ing rusher with 154 yards on 21 rushes.
The Cardinal defense will have to tackle well and prepare for any Royal attack by land or air.
St. Paul will need to im-prove its offensive execu-tion and blocking to al-low its balanced offensive game plan to produce.
Hallettsville at Van Vleck
The Brahmas were off last week to try to fix mis-takes and sharpen things they did well after start-ing district 1-1 after de-feating Rice Consolidated and falling to Hempstead.
Hallettsville takes on a Van Vleck team that has one win on the season. The Leopards offense will be led by running backs Eric Brown and Wayne Foston.
The Brahmas will need to continue their physical style on both sides of the ball.
Poteet at CueroThe Gobblers face the
Poteet Aggies at home. Cuero is looking to re-bound after a hard-fought loss at Yoakum.
The Gobblers will like-ly need two or three wins to make postseason. The road gets harder after Po-teet as Cuero plays at Sam Houston and then hosts rival Gonzales.
The Aggies have strug-gled on offense with just fewer than 1,800 yards for the season.
They have had some success in the passing game as quarterback Rueben Reyes is second in 28-3A in passing with 999 yards on 78-of-176 and six touchdowns. Main receiving weapons are Ronald Sanchez (19-197 and two touchdowns) and Eric Perez (18-252, two touchdowns). Der-rick Santos is the leading rusher with 290 yards on 71 carries with Mathew Chapa scoring one touch-down on 65 carries for 253 yards.
For the Poteet defense, Frank Guzman has two interceptions on the year.
The Gobblers will need to execute well to
score more points on the board.
On defense, they sim-ply need to play soundly to slow Poteet’s passing attack.
St. Dominic Salvo atSacred Heart
The Indians continue their quest for an unde-feated regular season as they host St. Dominic Savio.
Savio is 2-5 on the sea-son and has split its first two district games.
The Eagles are led on offense by quarterback Daniel Miksch and line-men Charlie Harrell and Jacob Parks.
Key players on defense are linebacker Ryan Pu-etz and lineman Chizi-tam Ibezim.
Sacred Heart’s offense will need to pound the football on the ground and go to the air when needed while the defense will need to put pressure on Miksch and get past Harrell and Parks.
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three-yard hitch route turn into a nine-yard hitch. We have to tackle the receiver as soon as he catches it. We have to be in the throwing lanes and make Pleasanton have perfect throws.”
The Eagle defense has yielded a lot of yardage this season, including over 2,000 yards rush-ing.
And running the foot-ball is what the Apaches do best this season, be-hind their strong and ag-gressive offensive line.
“We feel good about moving the ball against them. We just have to line up and knock them
down,” Lock said.The Apaches will ex-
pect the Eagles, as the home team, to play hard in front of their fans.
“They have a lot of fol-lowers, great pride and are well coached,” Lock said.
Gonzales is in a good position for a playoff berth now as they are 7-0 and hold a 3-0 mark in district.
Lock said it was very important to focus on one game at a time.
And right now, the Apaches are preparing for the air-raid offense of Pleasanton.
“We have a big chore ahead of us,” Lock said.
along with quarterback Jacob Stafford, who leads the district with 11 rush-ing touchdowns.
“Caleb showed us that he can really run the football,” said Cerny. “We’re using him more in a fullback role since we’ve kind of gone with a semi-wishbone look. Marlon is back from his shoulder injury so he’s working at halfback and we’re using Evel as more of a slot receiver. We’re just going to see if we can open things up and uti-lize some of our speed.”
While the offense has just begun to settle in,
the defense has been consistently strong all season. They have con-tinued to bring it during district, allowing an av-erage of 258.5 yards per game and forcing seven turnovers.
“We have given up a few big plays, but I’ve been really pleased with the play of our defense,” Cerny said. “We’re finally starting to get some turn-overs, which we weren’t doing earlier in the year. They just have to con-tinue to perform the way they have been.”
The game will kick off Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Shiner’s Comanche Stadium.
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FLATONIA — This small community is preparing for thousands of visitors to flock to their town for Czhilispiel, its annual festival, set for the weekend of Oct. 28-30, 2011, in downtown Flatonia.
Czhilispiel hosts one of the largest chili cook-offs in Texas sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International, along with barbecue competitions for brisket, ribs, chicken, and beans, and a jackpot margarita contest. Teams come in from all over the state to compete at Czhilispiel.
Festival gates open Friday night with live music, carnival rides, and the arts and
crafts market. Cook-off teams get their smokers smokin’ and prepare for a night and early morning of cooking.
Saturday morning kicks off early with the Lions’ Club pie auction, and the cook-off judging begins and last through the late afternoon. Saturday will also introduce the finalists of “Czhilispiel Idle,” a singing com-petition with try-outs held every Thursday at Flatonia “hot-spot” Brenda’s until the week of the festival. Tons of other activi-ties are held throughout the day along with fantastic music.
LULING — The Lions and the Kiwan-is Clubs have formed a partnership to bring to Luling this weekend a wonder-ful fall treat (with no tricks) downtown in the Thump Pavilion area and at the same time help the Volunteer Fire Departments (VFD) in Caldwell County.
Downtown Luling will become a de-light for children, youth, and adults. There is no gate or charge to come into the Fall Festival, but there will be charges for the rides, food and $10 donation to VFD for entrance into dances and $10 donations to
VFD for raffle tickets, if you desire.According to the Texas Forest Service,
the recent Delhi Fire was recorded as the largest fire in Caldwell County’s history consuming 6,030 acres of land and de-stroyed approximately 39 structures con-sisting of homes, barns and other build-ings. There were no casualties or injuries but lots of firefighting assets were expend-ed by all VFDs in the county. Your dona-tions will be appreciated.
Beginning this Friday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m.,
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Enjoy fellowship, a meal, entertainment, a speaker, a silent
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Enter the decorated pink hat contestto be judged by the attendees.
Decorate at home and wear your creationto the brunch.
Thank you for your support of American Cancer SocietyRelay For Life 2012.
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VICTORIA — Victoria Regional Museum Asso-ciation / The Nave Museum will host a FREE Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) Festival and Exhibit on Oct. 29 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. Gather your family and friends & celebrate this Mexican holiday at our block party.
The event will begin with a somber march from St. Mary’s church (Church & Main Streets) to the Nave Museum (Moody & Com-mercial Streets). All are in-vited to join which marchers, many of whom who will car-ry pictures of their deceased loved ones. Then festivities will commence with a some-times macabre, always loving celebration on the grounds of the Nave Museum. Activities include a kids’ arts and crafts area hosted by the Museum
of the Coastal Bend, “Tasty’s” food for sale, Salsa lessons by Sharon Petty’s DanceTime and a Retablo silent auction, as well as performances by VISD Ballet Folklorico, Jerry James and Freddy Reyes’ Mariachi Tejano.
Performances by singers/musicians Jerry James and Edwin Kuykendall through-out the day.
Dia de los Muertos has been practiced for at least 3,000 years, going as far back as the Aztecs. The day is not meant to be morbid; instead it is a celebration of life hon-oring loved ones who have passed on. Many Día de los Muertos celebrations are held in churches, schools, and museums all over the world, predominately in Mexico, Central America, and parts of the United States.
The exhibit at the Nave will include a Silent Auction of Retablos, small devotional folk-art pieces that are lov-ingly crafted and highly detailed, and available in many unique styles, created by dozens of Victoria-area artists. The Retablo Silent Auction, benefitting the Nave, will begin on Saturday 10/29 at 12 noon and end on Thursday 11/3 at 8 pm.
Also on display are artistic Altars (Ofrendas) that com-memorate the memory of a loved one. These altars in-clude photos, brilliant flow-ers, art work, and often the honored person’s favorite food or drink.
The annual Czhilispiel parade starts Sunday, with more live music and fun and games rounding out the weekend.
Czhilispiel’s main stage is housed in a huge tented biergarten and dancehall along Flatonia’s North Main Street. Opening night features San Marcos’ Ross Brunner Band, and Flatonia’s Broke 60. Satur-day’s lineup starts with pol-ka from the Dujka Broth-ers, followed by oldies from The Original Triumphs.
Chart-topping headline entertainment opens with Brandon Rhyder, and the evening will close with Wade Bowen, who will keep the party going until 1 a.m. Czhilispiel Sunday will feature live music from the Charlie Lucas Band and The Delta Fins.
The biergarten is also where visitors will find tons of cold beer and mar-garitas, the pie auction, and big-screen televisions so you don’t miss that impor-tant college or pro football game!
Admission to Czhilispiel is free for all visitors both Friday and Sunday. Satur-day’s admission for those over 12 years of age is $7 before 2 p.m. and $12 af-ter 2 p.m. Proper ID is required for those 21 and up who plan on drinking alcohol.
Czhilispiel began as a fundraiser to help fund a local Flatonia student’s medical school educa-tion. At the time Flatonia
needed a doctor, so the residents organized the Czech heritage festival and chili cook-off, Czhilispiel. The student agreed to serve the community for at least five years after completing medical school, but ended up staying longer.
Czhilispiel contin-ues to use proceeds from the event to benefit local needs, whether they be for students or community services. Czhilispiel 39 is sponsored in part by: Ad-ams Flavors, Foods and Ingredients; Brown Dis-tributing – Budweiser; DGI Beverages/Black Iguana Margaritas; Do713.com;
Henry Benedict Real Estate Investments; KCTI 1450 – The Sound of Texas; The Outhouse Company; Texas Custom Grinding, Inc.; and Wright Distributing – Mill-er Lite.
For more information, contact the Flatonia Cham-ber at (361) 865-3920 or [email protected]. Cook-off teams and vendor applications are also still being accepted. Applica-tions can be found on the Flatonia Chamber’s website at www.flatoniachamber.com. Up to the minute news can also be found on the Flatonia Chamber Face-book page, www.facebook.
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FLATONIA: Czhilispiel kicksoff festivities next weekend
Gonzales Cannon Music Calendar
Howard’sA C-Store with (More)
1701 N. Ave. EShiner
361-594-4200
LiveMusic
DraftBeer
Beer - Bait - Ammo
Nave Museum to host specialDia de los Muertos exhibit
Thursday, October 20Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton
Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info
Friday, October 21Best Friends, Debbie and Sallie, at Belmont
Social Club, Belmont.Danny Law and the Texas High Riders
with special guest Lauren Law and Randolph Flores at Luling Fall Fest, 8 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, October 22Bri Bagwell at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum.Kerr Creek Band at Belmont Social Club, Bel-
mont.Keen County with special features Donnie
Carter, Nathan Young, and McNealus Band at Luling Fall Fest, 8 p.m.-midnight
Sunday, October 23South Texas Sounds, Dag King & the
Knight Riders, Phil Stein, and Galen Griffin at Luling Fall Fest, 6-10 p.m.
Thursday, October 27Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton
Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info
Friday, October 28Pale Horses at Scooter’s Dancehall, Moulton.
Tickets $8.Ross Brunner Band at Czhilispiel Main
Stage, Flatonia, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Broke 60 Band at Czhilispiel Main Stage,
Flatonia, 10 p.m.-midnight.
Saturday, October 29Halloween Costume Contest at Yoakum Gin &
Feed, Yoakum.Dujka Brothers at Czhilispiel Main Stage,
Flatonia, 1:30-4:30 p.m.The Original Triumphs at Czhilispiel Main
Stage, Flatonia, 5-8:30 p.m. Brandon Rhyder at Czhilispiel Main Stage,
Flatonia, 9-10:30 p.m.Wade Bowen at Czhilispiel Main Stage, Fla-
tonia, 11 p.m.-1 a.m.
Sunday, October 30Charlie Lucas Band at Czhilispiel Main Stage,
Flatonia, 1:30-4:30 p.m.The Delta Fins at Czhilispiel Main Stage, Flato-
nia, 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, November 3Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton
Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info
Friday, Nov. 4Cody Johnson w/Trevor Cole Band at Scoot-
er’s Dancehall, Moulton. Tickets $10.
Saturday, Nov. 5Scott Taylor at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum.
Saturday, Nov. 12Nightrider at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum.
Saturday, Nov. 19Jake Kellen at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoakum.Mark McKinney at Scooter’s Dancehall, Moult-
on. Tickets $10.
Wednesday, Nov. 23Midnight River Choir at Yoakum Gin & Feed,
Yoakum.
Friday, Nov. 25Clay Wilson Band at Yoakum Gin & Feed, Yoa-
kum.J.D. Newbury at Scooter’s Dancehall, Moulton.
Tickets $10.Musicians and Venues: To add or update events,
contact us via e-mail to [email protected].
Upcoming Events!October 22 October 29
BriBagwell
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.Doors open at 6 p.m.
Yoakum Gin & Feed117 West Street
Yoakum, TX 77994
361-293-3515
Lunch onSundays
11-2
HalloweenCostume
Party9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.Doors open at 6 p.m.
Outstanding patronageThe Shiner Gaslight Theatre has awarded the Joe Patek, Sr. Award for 2009 to the First National Bank of Shiner. This award, named after the Gaslight’s first patron, is given to recognize outstanding patronage. The First National Bank of Shiner has consistently supported Gaslight Theatre events and projects from the beginning in 1975. Pictured (l to r): First National Bank representatives: Fred Hilscher, Cyndy Hundl, and Buddy Minear; Shiner Gaslight Theatre representa-tives: Diane’ Lott, Ruthie Terpinski, and Sue LaBaume. (Courtesy Photo)
a Carnival will offer rides for children of all ages. There will be many food booths of hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, tacos, sausage on a stick, nachos, turkey legs, soft drinks & water. A dance from 8 p.m. to midnight will feature Danny Law and the Texas High Riders with special guest Lauren Law and Ran-dolph Flores.
On Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at noon added fea-tures will be games, face painting, a parade, and hay rides being added. HEB will be sponsoring a Pump-kin Pie Eating Contest with registration from noon to 1:45 p.m. Pie eating will start at 2 p.m.
Judy Hoffmeister is in charge of the Spook Parade which is being sponsored by Luling Main Street. If
your child has not pre-registered, you can register them from 3-4 p.m. across from City Market. Spook Parade starts in front of City Market and travels west on Davis Street. The Spook Parade winners will be announced at 5 p.m. The hay rides start at 5:00 p.m.
A dance from 8 p.m.-midnight will feature Keen County with special fea-tures Donnie Carter, Na-than Young, and McNealus Band.
On Sunday, Oct. 23, starting at noon with car-nival and food booths and registration for pump-kin carving shall be from noon-1 p.m. Pumpkin carving starts at 1 p.m. The Raffle benefit for the VFDs winners will receive an American tactical 22 Rifle with 110 round drum or 12 ga. Shotgun or equal val-ued Luling gift certificate
being donated by James Montgomery — Progress Drilling. A Stihl Chain Saw is being donated by Apple Lumber. $100 Gift Cer-tificate at any retail store in Luling is being donated by Carter & Co Insurance. Box of Cold Sausage is be-ing donated by City Market. There are additional dona-tions by local businesses. Raffle tickets must be in by 4 p.m. and drawing will be at 5 p.m.
The dance from 6-10 p.m. will feature South Tex-as Sounds, Dag King & the Knight Riders, Phil Stein, and Galen Griffin — Nash-ville Recording Artist.
Families are welcome to bring their children and enjoy the many fun activi-ties these two organizations have created to bring enjoy-ment to the entire commu-nity.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, you don’t have to put on a show to get others to like you. You can simply win them over with a smile and a nice personality. Expect an admirer to come calling.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, think outside the box and you will get some ideas you never imagined. A strained relationship eases in the next few days. Enjoy the respite.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, your thoughts grav-itate toward adventures and vacations this week. If you can’t get your mind off of a trip, then take one and bring a friend along for the ride.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, it’s one thing to want to advance your career, but don’t walk over others to get to the top in the process. You certainly attract more flies with honey.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, this may be the week to be a little rebellious. Break out of a rut with some new clothes, dining experiences or things of this nature. You may get a new perspective.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, you want to get in-volved with something, but others might feel like you’re stepping on their toes in the process. Give space where space is needed.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Don’t be so quick to offer an opinion, Libra. You may not have all of the facts and
could upset things if you weigh in at this moment in time. It could be time to check the finances.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, fun times are ahead as you plan a special re-treat. Enjoy this abundance of peace and quiet while you can because reality hits quickly.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Keep conversations light and airy for the next few days, Sagittarius. This way you avoid any confrontations and get the most things done that you can.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Family issues take prece-dence over other matters, Capricorn. You may have to buckle down for a few days and alleviate some things on the home front before mov-ing on.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, take a few mo-ments to think things over before you act. Reacting too quickly could cause issues that aren’t so quickly rem-edied. Scorpio lends guid-ance.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, sometimes it’s not so easy to say you are sorry. That’s just what you may have to do for a friend who feels wronged.
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Puzzle Answers
It was 20th-century C a n a d i a n - A m e r i c a n economist John Kenneth Galbraith who made the following sage observation: “Faced with the choice between changing one’s mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.”
The original jack-o’-lanterns were turnips, not pumpkins. The custom began in Ireland, where residents hollowed out and carved faces into large turnips for the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain. The turnips, placed on windowsills, were believed to ward off evil spirits. In Scotland, young men would dress in white and blacken their faces in an imitation of the dead.
Peter the Great was known during his reign in the late 17th and early 18th centuries as “Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias.” In order to raise money, he taxed just about anything he could think of, including births, burials, chimneys and even beards.
By law, if you are planning to build in Washington, D.C.,
the edifice must be no taller than the Capitol building.
You probably know that physicist Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize. You might not realize, however, that the prize was for his work on the photoelectric effect of light, not for his more famous theory of relativity.
If you are like the average American woman, you will spend a grand total of 60 days of your life in the practice of removing body hair.
In 2010, the record for the world’s largest pumpkin was broken. The Atlantic giant pumpkin, grown by Chris Stevens of New Richmond, Wisc., weighed in at the Stillwater Harvest Fest at a whopping 1,810.5 pounds.
***Thought for the Day:
“You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.” -- Sam Levenson
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