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Separate accidents over the weekend have claimed the lives of two Gonzales residents, and two other accidents on Monday sent several others to the hospital.

A two-vehicle accident claimed the life of an area man early Sun-day morning.

According to the Department of Public Safety, at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Highway U.S. 90A, about two miles west of High-way 183, a 2005 Jeep Cherokee

was heading eastbound when the driver lost control. The vehicle left the roadway, went into a side skid into the westbound lane and was struck on the driver’s side by a 2012 Peterbilt Tractor hauling a tanker trailer.

The driver of the Jeep, who was

identified as 38-year old Herman Zamora of Gonzales, was pro-nounced dead at the scene.

It was unclear as of press time if any charges would be filed against the driver of the tractor, who was identified as Michael Ramirez of San Antonio.

At press time, details were not available on accidents which took the life of Abel Escobedo. That in-formation will be updated on our website at gonzalescannon.com when it becomes available.

Another man was hospital-

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In Today’s Paper:Annual Holiday

Gift GuideSection D

Midnight moviesignals return of

Lynn TheatrePage B10

Smiley CCapprovesnew policyon brush

The holiday season began shaping up this week in Gonzales as city workers be-gan hanging the city’s annual Christmas decorations around downtown. The annual Winterfest activities, including the Lighted Christmas Parade, are sched-uled the weekend of Nov. 30-Dec. 1. (Photo by Mark Lube)

State sales taxgrowth slowsfor area cities

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GVEC announces POWER UP grant awardsThanks to the members of The

Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-operative (GVEC), 10 additional civic and nonprofit organizations will be able to get their community improvement projects underway with a grant from the POWER UP Community Fund.

The grants, totaling more than $160,000, were awarded in Octo-

ber. In total, this GVEC charitable organization has awarded a little more than $294,000 to 21 civic and nonprofit groups in 2012 — its first year of POWER UP grant distribu-tions.

October’s grant recipients in-clude the Belmont Community Club, Gonzales Healthcare Sys-tems, the Gonzales Learning and

Career Center, and the Shiner Vol-unteer Fire Department.

The Belmont Community Club received a grant for $20,000 to renovate the Belmont Commu-nity Center (BCC), which has a long history in the community. Originally it was the parsonage for the Belmont Church, built in the 1890s. After being abandoned

from the 1930s to the 1950s, the parsonage was torn down and the lumber was used to build the pres-ent day community center.

The BCC serves as a community meeting place for events such as the annual community ice cream social, Thanksgiving dinners and educational events. It’s also part of

AUSTIN — Retail sales in Gonzales and surround-ing counties saw a slight increase over last year’s figures but the growth rate slowed significantly, figures released this week by the State Comptroller’s office show.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said that state sales tax revenue in October was $2.03 billion, up 8.2 percent compared to October 2011. After more than a year of double-digit increases, however, sales in Gonzales and surrounding counties dropped into single digits.

“The state’s growth in sales tax revenue continued to be led by collections from the oil and natural gas-re-lated sectors,” said Combs. “We also saw strong con-sumer spending drive gains in retail trade and the res-taurant sector as well.”

The sales tax figures rep-resent September sales re-ported by monthly tax filers and July, August and Sep-tember sales reported by

quarterly filers.Combs will send No-

vember local sales tax al-locations totaling $611.5 million to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts, up 5.4 percent compared to November 2011.

The City of Gonzales saw a one-percent drop, with a September check for $173,675 slightly lower than last year’s $175,363 figure. For the year, howev-er, Gonzales remains more than 25 percent ahea dof last year’s numbers, with receipts of more than $2.1 million.

In Nixon and Smiley, where oil and gas drilling has ignited several new re-tail and food businesses, revenues continued to climb. Nixon’s September check for $28,558 is more than 37 percent ahead of 2011 figures, while Smiley will get a September check for $3,018, up more than 44 percent from a year ago.

Waelder will see a signifi-cant drop in its September receipts, with a check for

SMILEY — A change to the method of brush dis-posal for city residents that will be implemented at the beginning of the next calen-dar year was discussed and approved during the Nov. 15 regular meeting of the Smiley City Council.

Residents currently dis-pose of brush by having it brought to a collection point near the city fire sta-tion, where the Smiley Fire Department oversees and manages the burning of the brush.

“We cannot burn brush in town,” said Mayor Ellis Villasana. “The only way we have been burning brush was that the City was get-ting an exemption from the County so we could burn brush in an area near the

LOCKHART — Caldwell Coun-ty Commissioners heard that the Luling area may be the next tar-get for oil and gas drillers and the county needs to move quickly to enact rules for permits and fees for drilling during their regular Nov. 13 meeting.

County Administrator Ron Heggemeier told the court that he has been advised by industry rep-resentatives that shallow-drilling

extraction technology could again make Luling attractive to drillers, and suggested the county needs to prepare for increased heavy-truck traffic on its back roads and bridges.

Heggemeier said the county has already purchased four portable scales earlier this year, and should look at rules and fees to regulate drilling and help offset some of the costs of road maintenance. He said other counties in the Eagle Ford play across South Texas are experi-encing extreme financial hardship

because of road-maintenance costs from the increased traffic.

During a discussion of the pro-posed action, Commissioners said they wanted to be “proactive” in taking action to mitigate the dam-age that might be caused by in-creased drilling, and that drilling regulations should be as narrowly-defined as the law allows.

In other action, the county also signed an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for use of a pair of VFH radio transmitters in ex-

change for TxDOT access to the county’s radio network.

Commissioners also approved participation in the Capital Area Council of Government’s (CAP-COG) regional Emergency Notifi-cation System for another year. The ENS system provides auto-dialing services with emergency messages in the event of emergencies or di-sasters.

The court postponed action on naming a construction manager for the county’s Walmart project to re-advertise the project for bids.

Caldwell Co. hopes to get ahead of oil boomBy SAMMY ROBERTSSpecial to The Cannon

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Thought for the Day

“We must separate from our companions only when the sole alternatives left, are the dissolution of our Union with them, or submission to a gov-ernment without limi-tation of powers. Be-tween these two evils, when we must make a choice, there can be no hesitation.”

—Thomas Jefferson

November 22, 1963On this day in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was

assassinated in Dallas, Texas. After breakfast in Fort Worth he flew to Dallas and, with his wife and Gover-nor and Mrs. John Connally, began a motorcade trip in an open car toward downtown Dallas. As the car passed through Dealy Plaza several shots rang out. Both Kennedy and Connally were hit. Kennedy died at 1:00 PM in Parkland Hospital. Vice President Lyn-don Johnson was sworn in as president of the United States at 2:38 PM.

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Yoakum Police Report

Gonzales Police ReportHere is the Gonzales Police Department Report

for the period of Nov. 13-17:Nov. 13

Reported Assault At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.Nov. 14

15-Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disorderly Conduct At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.Reported Runaway At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.

Nov. 15

Reported Theft At 1700 Blk Waco St.Nov. 16

Reported Injury To A Child At 1400 Blk Cavett St.Nov. 17

Jackie Wayne Staton, 26 Of Gonzales, Arrested On Outstanding Warrant And Also Charged With Possession Of Controlled Substance At 100 Blk Dunning St.Reported Aggravated Robbery At 1100 Blk Brett Ln.

Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 11-17:

11/14/12Villareal, Frank, 06/1961, Luling. Local Warrant –

Theft of Property, >$50 <$500. Released on $1,000 Bond. Local Warrant – Theft of Property >$50 <$500. Released on $1,000 Bond.

Guerrero, Gabriel G., 02/1980, Pasadena. Local Warrant – Burglary of Habitation. Requires $40,000 Bond. Remains in Custody.

Moore, Michael Christopher, 10/1986, West Mon-roe, LA. Local Warrant – Theft Stolen >$20K <$100K. Requires $50,000 Bond. Remains in Custody.

11/15/12Arocha, Brianna Lynn, 08/1992, Cuero. Local War-

rant – Assault causes Bodily Injury. Requires $2,500 Bond. Remains in Custody.

11/16/12Vasquez, Alfredo Hernandez, 07/1967, Gonza-

les. Commitment/Sentence – Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon. Released-Weekender/Work

Release.Barfield, Christina Denise, 04/1986, Gonzales.

Local Warrant – Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Transfer to another facility.

Thorn, Andrew Jay, 11/1985, Portland. Local Warrant – Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Requires $2,500 Bond. Remains in Custody.

Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processing’s:

GCSO 07DPS 06GPD 04WPD 01NPD 02Constable 00DWCSO 00DEA 00TPW 00GCAI 00Total 20

Gonzales County Court Failure to Appear List for Court Date November 8, 2012:Cody Dupree Aldridge, Possession of MarijuanaJoshua Mari Bermea, Driving While IntoxicatedChristopher Lee Camarillo, Possession of Marijuana/Unlawfully Carrying a WeaponHeriberto Granados, Theft of Property by CheckMichael C. Hernandez, Driving While License InvalidKatherine L. Macias, Possession of MarijuanaQuentin Lamar Robinson, Possession of MarijuanaThomas M. Rodriguez, III, Possession of MarijuanaSteven T. Russell, Possession of MarijuanaGabriel Jeremiah Salazar, Possession of MarijuanaMaurice Luther Shorts, Driving While License InvalidGerald Pat Tucker, Jr., Theft of PropertyMiguel Vazquez, Assault Family ViolenceThe next County Court date is December 13, 2012. If these people come on this date a war-

rant will NOT be issued. For further information, you may contact the County Attorney’s office at 830-672-6527.

Failure to Appear List

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Re-port for Nov. 12-18:

11/13/12Case #176519, Warrant Arrest, Harris, Brett, 33,

Yoakum, Sheehan @ Coke; Offense, W#12-17880-Theft; Disposition, Trans/DCSO.

Case #12-466, Burglary-Residence, 304 E. Hoch-heim; Disposition, Investigation.

Case #12-467, Burglary-Residence, 611 N. South; Disposition, Investigation.

11/14/12Case #12-468, Theft-B, 608 Trimmel; Disposition,

Investigation.Case #12-469, Burglary-Residence, 403 Bingham;

Disposition, Investigation.

Case #12-470, Kerr, Karley, 18, Yoakum, 201 W. Gonzales; Offense, Theft-C; Disposition, fine/$436.30/Rel.

11/16/12Case #175814, Villarreal, Adam, 17, Yoakum, 900

Irvine; Offense, Fail to Attend School; Disposition, Fine/$464/Rel.

Case #176200, Warrant Arrest, Matthew; , Rojas, Gabriel, 17, Yoakum, Matthew, Offense, W#12-826-Fail to Attend School; Disposition, Fine/$638/YPD Custody.

11/18/12Case #12-471, Goode, Louis, 60, Yoakum, 201 W.

Gonzales; Offense, Theft-C; Disposition, Bond/$500/Rel.

DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office Report from Nov. 8-15

Nov. 8Arrested Tami Tramaine Body, 32, of Cuero, Credit

Card or Debit Card Abuse, Bond of $5,000, DCSOArrested Ryan Augest Mueller, 33, of Cuero, Re-

sist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $5,000, Violation Bond / Protective Order, Bond of $10,000, DCSO

Arrested Kathleen Kocurek, 19, of Cuero, Disor-derly Conduct-Fighting, Fine of $414, Cuero PD

Arrested Jasmon Nation, 17, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct-Fighting, Fine of $414, Cuero PD

Nov. 9Arrested Julie Anne Gardiner, 29, of Shiner, Driver

No Secured by Seatbelt, Fine of $288.70 (30 Days to Pay), Violate Promise to Appear, Fine of $509.60 (30 Days to Pay), Driving while License Invalid, Fine of $444.70 (30 Days to Pay), Violate Promise to Appear, Fine of $509.60 (30 Days to Pay), DCSO

Arrested Robert Perez, 41, of Goliad, Violation of Probation / Theft Property >=$20K<$100K (Hockley Co), Bond of $25,000, Possession Controlled Sub-stance Penalty Group 2-A <= 2OZ, Bond of $2,000, Prohibited Substance Correctional Facility-Alcohol / Drug / Phone / Tobacco, Bond of $10,000, DPS

Nov. 10Arrested Melody Ann Rickman, 40, of Victoria,

Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD

Arrested Cory Raymond Pond, 22, of Cuero, Pub-lic Intoxication, Trial by Judge, Theft < $50, Trial By Judge, Speeding 11-15 over limit, Fine of $236 (30 Days to Pay), Failure to Appear / Speed, Fine of $392 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD

Arrested Zackary Mykle Rodriguez, 18, of Vic-

toria, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Theft < $50, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Cu-ero PD

Arrested Joseph Eric Fitts, 35, of Yorktown, Driv-ing while License Invalid w / Previous Conviction, Bond of $2,000, Yorktown PD

Arrested Cy Hugh Marshall, 42, of Edna, Reckless Driving, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD

Arrested Philip Dale Mitchel, 38, of Stewart, Pub-lic Intoxication, Fine of $414 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD

Nov. 11Assisted Yorktown PD with an assault on Eck-

hardt StNov. 12Arrested Candelario Munoz, 38, of Cuero, Public

Intoxication, Fine of $414, (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD Abandoned vehicle on Hwy 72

Assisted Cuero PD with a burglary on AlexanderNov. 13Arrested Olivia Thompson, 18, of Cuero, Public

Intoxication, Fine of $ 414 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD

Arrested Brett Garner Harris, 33, of Yoakum, Theft Property $50-$500, Bond of $1,000, Yoakum PD

Arrested Kyle Andrew Hoffman, 19, of Cuero, Ac-cident Involving Damage to Vehicle >= $200, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD

Nov. 14Arrested Michael Gonzales, 26, of Cuero, Viola-

tion of Probation / Driving while Intoxicated w / Child under 15 YOA (Victoria Co), No Bond, DCSO

Assisted with a structure fire on N West StNov. 15Assisted EMS on a medical dispatch on FM 240Report of illegal hunting on FM 237

DeWitt Co. Sheriff’s Office Report

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has an-nounced that the State of Texas and a coalition of 37 states resolved their enforcement action against drug maker GlaxoSmithKline LLC. Under a consent judgment entered today, GlaxoSmithKline must pay a total of $90 million to resolve allegations that it unlaw-fully promoted its diabetes drug, Avandia. The State of Texas will re-ceive $6.2 million under the agree-ment approved by the court.

According to the states’ enforce-ment action, GlaxoSmithKline unlawfully misrepresented Avan-dia’s cardiovascular risks and safety profile.

As part of the consent judg-ment, GlaxoSmithKline is re-quired to reform the manner in which it markets and promotes diabetes drugs. Under the judg-ment, GSK may not:

• Make any false, misleading, or deceptive claims about any diabe-tes drug;

• Make comparative safety claims not supported by substan-tial evidence or substantial clinical experience;

• Present favorable information previously thought of as valid but rendered invalid by contrary and more credible recent information;

• Promote investigational drugs; or

• Misuse statistics or otherwise misrepresent the nature, appli-cability, or significance of clinical trials.

Livestock Show ClassThe Gonzales Livestock Show Board will host a Drug Residue Avoidance class

on Monday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at GHS cafeteria.The board will also hold halter and commercial heifer validation from 1-2 p.m.

Sunday Dec. 2 and Sunday Dec. 9 at Guadalupe Valley Vet Clinic. Swine validation is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 5-7 p.m. at J.B. Wells Showbarn

Santa at Warm SpringsSanta Claus will be at Warm Springs Specialty Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 2 from

2 to 6 p.m. You can have your individual picture taken with Santa for a $5.00 fee. There will be a $1.00 charge for each additional person in the photo.

Please come by and help support the Warm Springs Relay For Life Team. Please call 875-8403 should you have questions.

Holiday LuncheonThe Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host it sannual Hol-

iday Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Gonzales Elks Lodge, 1222 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. in Gonzales.

Chamber members should RSVP their plans to attend to 672-6532 by close of business on Nov. 23. Attendance is limited to two persons per business.

LOCKHART — The Caldwell County Sheriff ’s Office has added a new K-9 unit.

Deputy Sgt. Erik Hinter-lach will work with “Tosca,” a 2-year-old Belgain Ma-

linios. The pair are certi-fied as a narcotics detection team through the Texas Rapid Response Canine or-ganization and through the National Narcotics Dog As-sociation. The team is cer-

tified to detect a variety of common street drugs.

The purchase of the dog was made through forfei-ture assets seized by the Sheriff ’s Department at no cost to taxpayers.

The latest Texas secession talk may be nothing more than political fodder, but at least one of the state’s politi-cians is taking it seriously.

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul on Monday wrote on his con-gressional website that while he thought the re-cent online petition to let Texas withdraw from the U.S. wouldn’t gain much traction, the concept of se-cession warrants a national discussion.

“Secession is a deeply American principle,” he wrote. “This country was born through secession. Some felt it was treasonous to secede from England, but those ‘traitors’ became our country’s greatest patriots. There is nothing treasonous or unpatriotic about want-ing a federal government that is more responsive to the people it represents.”

Paul, who is retiring from Congress, added that the threat of secession has historically helped protect Americans’ freedom. “If the possibility of secession is completely off the table,” he wrote, “there is nothing to stop the federal govern-ment from continuing to encroach on our liberties

and no recourse for those who are sick and tired of it.”

The congressman’s re-marks came about a week after a petition on White-House.gov calling for Texas’ secession in the wake of the president’s re-election hit 25,000 signatures — the number needed to elicit an official response from the Obama administration. Though similar petitions have been filed for each of the 50 states, some of which have passed the 25,000 threshold, Texas’ still leads in the number of signa-tures, with about 116,000. The White House has yet to issue its response.

Monday wasn’t the first time Paul had chimed in on the secession debate, however. After Gov. Rick Perry famously raised the issue at a Tax Day rally in 2009, Paul made a simi-lar statement, saying, “It’s not un-American to think about the possibility of se-cession. … A free society means you can dissolve it voluntarily.”

Of the petitions, Perry said last last week that while he understands Tex-ans’ frustrations with the federal government, “noth-ing should be done to change” the “greatness of our Union.”

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Ron Paul speaks at a Tea Party rally at the Texas Capitol on May 6, 2012. (Photo courtesy Bob Daemmrich, Texas Tribune)

By DAVID MUTO

Texas Tribune

MOULTON — The second annual “Christmas in the Heart of Texas” is sched-uled Saturday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in downtown Moulton.

The day kicks off with a dominos tour-nament at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 703 West Jackson. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with tournament play starting at 9. The game will be straight dominos only, triple elimination.

Registration is $25 per team, bring your own partner. Lunch will be available for an additional cost. For details or to RSVP, contact Thomas Neskora at 361-798-6462, Kevin Tesch at 361-798-0972 or Ronald Klekar at 361-772-8539.

The day’s events officially begin at 11 a.m. along South Main Street with craft vendors, a hamburger stand, Yule Trail

walk and the Moulton Bragging Rights Chili Cookoff.

Entry in the chili cookoff is $15 per team. For details, contact Larissa Tesch at 361-772-6253.

Armbands for the Snow Slide are $8 per hour, with a different color for each hour in the cold wet stuff. Armbands are avail-able at Advanced Home Health Services, Lone Star Band and hair by Nina.

Santa Claus will visit Moulton at the Ga-zebo from 2-5 p.m.

There will be a Christmas Light Hayride from 4-7 p.m., touring local streets and Christmas decorations. Judging for deco-rated homes and businesses is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Moulton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture.

YOAKUM — The Yoa-kum ISD Board of Trustees has approved a proposal to the superintendent to lease the school farm, and also gave approval to an analysis of re-financing the district’s bond debt during its No-vember monthly meeting.

Trustees reviewed the report of the district’s tax assessor/collector on an-ticipated tax income for the 2012-13 school year. YISD expects to raise $5.3 mil-

lion in maintenance and operations taxes and $1.05 million in the district’s debt-fund taxes. The board was told the district cur-rently has some $395,000 in delinquent taxes.

In other action, the board reviewed a posi-tive progress report on the district’s compliance with No Child Left Behind Act goals. The district reported it had met 100 percent of the requirements of the

“Highly Qualified Teach-ers” of the act and is in full compliance for the 2012-13 school year.

YISD trustees OK farm lease

Caldwell gets new K-9 unit

AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry, in a fol-low-up letter to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, on Thursday reiterated Texas’ decision not to implement a state insurance exchange as part of Obamacare. The deadline to inform the federal government of a state’s inten-tion regarding a state exchange was Friday.

“As long as the federal government has the ability to force unknown mandates and costs upon our citizens, while retaining the sole power in approving what an exchange

looks like, the notion of a state exchange is merely an illusion,” Gov. Perry’s letter said. “It would not be fiscally responsible to put hard-working Texans on the financial hook for an unknown amount of money to operate a system under rules that have not even been written.”

Any state exchange must be approved by the Obama Administration and operate under specific federally mandated rules, many of which have yet to be disclosed. Gov. Perry previously made clear Texas’ in-tention not to implement a state exchange or expand Medicaid under Obamacare in a letter to Secretary Sebelius in July.

PEÑAJuanita Peña, age 75,

died at her home in Nixon on November 18. She was born August 1, 1937 in the Schoolland Community near Nixon to Gavino and Francisca (Lopez) Sauceda.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her hus-band, Jacobo Peña, Sr.; a grandson, Philip Peña; and three brothers: Ga-vino Sauceda, Jr., Adam Sauceda, and Augustine Sauceda. Juanita is sur-vived by her children, Jacobo Peña Jr. and wife Deborah; David Peña and wife Sandra; Robert Peña and wife Angie; Betty Reyes and husband Car-los; Gabriel Anthony Peña and Maria Araceli Peña; 16

grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Susie Contreras, Gloria Hurst, Alejandra Sauceda, and Eva Dion; two broth-ers, Frankie Sauceda and Juan Sauceda; numerous nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and many friends.

The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nixon with Father Alfonso Giop-pato officiating. Interment will follow at the Burriola Cemetery near Smiley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The guest book may be signed on-line at www.finchfuneral-chapels.com.

Obituaries

Texas lawmakers are once again heading into a legislative session facing concerns over the fiscal health of the state’s major pension systems, and changes to retirees’ health in-surance may play a role.

The state’s Teacher Retire-ment System, for instance, is not out of money. As of Au-gust, the fund was valued at $111 billion, about $41 billion more than just three years ago, at the height of the recession. But the fund’s long-term sta-bility is in question.

So when the state reduced its contribution to the fund, the retirement system decided to lower its own costs, starting with health insurance.

“We are actually going to offer a Medicare Advantage option for our Medicare-eligible population,” Brian Guthrie, the system’s executive director, told the state’s Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday. “We are structur-ing that program in a way that everyone who is Medi-care-eligible will be auto-matically enrolled but they do have the opportunity to opt out. That opt-out period is occurring right now and will end at the end of this month.”

He says that if the system can reach 80 percent par-ticipation in the program, it could save the fund more than $300 million over the next two years, enough that the system wouldn’t need extra funding from the Legislature.

But that plan is just one of several proposals for some more long-term financial sta-bility — proposals that could require changes to the law or other legislative approval.

Stabilityof TRSin doubtBy BEN PHILPOTT

Texas Tribune


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$1,672 nearly 27 percent below last year’s numbers.

Growth remains steady, if slower, in DeWitt County. Cuero’s September check totals $222,348, up about 14 percent over last year. For the year, Cuero has net-ted some $2.4 million, up 31 percent from a year ago.

Luling also continues to demonstrate steady growth. That city’s September check of $136,217 is an increase of nearly 17 percent over last year, and Luling’s year-to-date total of $1.353 million is up 14.55 percent over last year’s collections. Lock-hart’s September check for $152,647 showed a slight decline of nearly four per-cent over last year’s num-bers.

The increased traffic into the oilfield along Interstate 10 is also reflected in Fla-tonia, where receipts for

September of $21,543 is nearly 12 percent ahead of last year.

In Lavaca County, Shiner and Yoakum continued to show steady growth. Shin-er’s September check for $25,126 is more than 12 percent ahead of last year’s figures, while Yoakum’s $91,101 check is better than 8 percent above last year.

For the year, both cities are showing an increase of around 20 percent.

Moulton’s share of state sales tax receipts in Sep-tember were flat compared to a year ago, with a mon-thy check for $11,534. Hal-lettsville saw a two-percent increase over last year, with a September check for $92,022.

ized after his vehicle was involved in an ac-cident Monday night.

Rogelio Cantu Jr. was driving an 18-wheeler east on FM 2542 when his vehicle ran off the right side of the road, rolled over and landed on its side.

According to published reports, the vehicle began leaking diesel from its fuel tank, and some of the oil field mud the truck was hauling spilled. Even though the mud was not considered hazaradous, an environmental cleanup crew cleared the spilled material from the road.

Cantu was taken to Cuero Commu-nity Hospital, but officials there refused to reveal his condition.

Details remained sketchy at press

time Tuesday morning about another accident late Monday evening involv-ing several men injured when a Dodge pickup lost control and crashed on Busi-ness 183 near McCoy’s Building Center.

Preliminary reports from witnesses in-dicated that a Gonzales police cruiser at-tempted to stop the vehicle after a license-plate check reported the truck stolen out of Houston. The driver, however, increased his speed to evade pursuit and ran an inter-section before losing control and crashing on a curved stretch of road.

Witnesses reported two Life Flight heli-copters transported victims from the scene, and one witness said at least nine men were in the vehicle.

Department of Public Safety investiga-tors had not filed their report in that ac-cident as of press time on Tuesday.


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Fire Department, with the Fire Depart-ment in charge of the burning. We’ve been doing that a long time, but it is an eyesore now.”

Beginning January 1, 2013, the city will no longer be burning brush at the collec-tion point, in order to implement beautifi-cation efforts for the city.

“What we have decided to do was to stop that because I want to fix that area to look presentable,” continued Villasana. “We want to get rid of that brush pile so we can have nice grass there by the fire station and have it look more like a nice park area.”

Villasana states that residents will be asked to dispose of brush in their yards by cutting it into three- or four-foot sections and bundled so that the residential gar-bage pickup company that services the city

can dispose of the brush in their garbage trucks.

In other matters, the council discussed and approved to rescind and make void a recent re-negotiated contract with AT&T regarding the cell towers within the city. According to city officials, the recent merg-er between AT&T and T-Mobile caused some misunderstanding between the con-sulting company negotiating the contract and the City of Smiley.

Last month, the City had agreed to a contract that reduced the rate AT&T pays the City for the keeping of cell towers in the city limits from $12,000 per year to $8,000 per year. That agreement is now void and the original rate of $12,000 per year re-mains as it was.

The current contract the city has with AT&T runs through the year 2017.


SMILEY: New brush policy

SALES: Area growth slows

the Gonzales County Emergency Pre-paredness Plan as a designated shelter for flood victims and hurricane refugees.

Gonzales Healthcare Systems received a grant for $25,000 for a women’s health project, which includes the purchase of 3D mammography and bone densitometer equipment. With breast cancer as one of the leading causes of death among women, this state-of-the-art technology will help provide quality care, especially for those who cannot afford to, or for other reasons, are unable to travel outside the area for healthcare technology.

The Gonzales Learning and Career Cen-ter received a grant for $4,500 for a GED Boot Camp to help prepare adults earning a GED certificate. The camp, scheduled for summer 2013, will be an intensive program for those who are already in the process of earning their GED and need to complete the testing before new GED requirements are released in 2014, which would invali-date any current test scores.

The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) received a grant for $20,000 to purchase a new brush truck for their brush truck program designed to prevent wild fires by responding immediately to grass fire conditions. In addition to providing water for pumping, the new brush truck will have the ability to carry the special foam needed to fight oil rig fires.

The SVFD has 50 nonpaid volunteers who assist with mutual aid calls in the sur-rounding counties in addition to local op-erations.

“Although the POWER UP program is little more than a year old, it’s already im-

pacting the quality of life in the communi-ties served by GVEC. For example, just a few of the projects coming to fruition early next year include the purchase of equip-ment for volunteer emergency responder organizations, the enhancement of facili-ties for educational programs, and renova-tions to buildings serving as community resources,” says GVEC Board President Lewis Borgfeld. “I’d like to extend my sin-cere appreciation to GVEC members for their support of the POWER UP program. I think it’s proven how quickly our pennies really can add up when pooled for a com-mon cause.”

The POWER UP program is fully fund-ed by participating GVEC members who round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar each month and donate the differ-ence in change. A portion of the funds is used for community grants for improve-ment projects focusing on education, youth programs, health care, community development, civic and community out-reach, or public safety/service.

The next application deadline for a POWER UP grant is February 15, 2013. For program information and application, visit www.gvec.org and click the POWER UP icon. Or call Barbara Kuck, GVEC Manager of Internal Communications and Community Outreach, at 830-857-1116. Grant applications are also available at GVEC’s five area offices.

GVEC is an electric cooperative that serves over 70,000 meters across 13 Tex-as counties. The service area spans 3,500 square miles across South Central Texas. The headquarters is located in Gonzales, Texas with four area offices in the cities of Schertz, Seguin, La Vernia and Cuero.

GRANTS: Program helpsfund community projects


Chamber Business of the MonthShear Designs Salon and Boutique was named Business of the Month by the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture on Tuesday. The award is a way the Chamber recognizes business members that participate and support com-munity events and take pride in the appearance of their business. Pictured are Shear Designs staffers with the sign honoring their accomplishment (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

NEW BRAUNFELS — Former Texas Comptroller and current Texas A&M University System Chan-cellor John Sharp has been named the 2013 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legis-lative Conference, the well known annual statewide forum that is marking its 47th year next March.

Sharp will be presented with the award Thursday evening, March 21, at a special reception in his honor at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. He will be joining an array of prominent past honorees since 1974 including Bar-

bara Jordan, Laura Bush, Herb Kelleher and John Connally.

The Texas Legislative Conference is a nonparti-san organization of Texas business and political lead-ers who meet annually in New Braunfels to focus on public policy issues. This year’s topics on March 22 will include Medicare & Medicaid funding, trans-portation funding and a media panel review of post general election impacts on Texas.

According to Confer-ence Chair Senator Jeff Wentworth, Sharp was selected for his service to the state and ability to work in a bipartisan man-

ner to build a better Texas. “John has invested more than three decades of pub-lic service. He came to the A&M System from Ryan & Company, where he was a principal with the largest state and local tax consult-ing firm of its kind in Tex-as. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Texas A&M University in 1972, where he was a member of the Corps staff of the Corps of Cadets and was elected student body president. Those early years of lead-ership skills serving those from all walks of life with-out deference to political parties have greatly ben-efited Texas.”


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Area Livestock Reports

2012 Spend Bucks toWin Bucks Program

Look for the Spin Bucks Win Bucks Christmas

Tree sign at participatingBusinesses.

The prize amount will be given in Gift Certificates

Grand Prize - $250 Second place- $150 Third place - $100

Fourth place- $100 Fifth place- $100 Sixth place - $75

Seventh place - $75 Eighth place - $50Ninth place - $50 Tenth place - $50

Eleventh place - $25 Twelfth place - $25

Thirteenth place - $25 Fourteenth place - $25

Participating businesses include: Frames & Things, Shear Designs

Boutique, The China Basket, Reese’s Print Shop, Person’s

Flower Shop, Storey Jewelers, Green Acres, Gonzales

Chiropractic, WB Farm and Ranch, Lone Star Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Hearty Gourmet, Craft Crossing, Main Drug Co. & Gifts in Nixon,

Running M Bar & Grill, Angels & Outlaws,

Edwards Furniture Company

The drawing for over $1,000 in certifi-cates will be held between 8 and 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 28 at KCTI Radio Station.

Gonzales Livestock Market ReportThe Gonzales Livestock

Market Report for Saturday, November 17, 2012 had on hand: 1,557 cattle.

Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold. Packer cows sold $1-$2 high-er.

Stocker-feeder steers: Me-dium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $235-$255; 300-400 lbs, $205-$225; 400-500 lbs, $165-$195; 500-600 lbs, $140-$160; 600-700 lbs., $131-$138; 700-800 lbs, $126-$128.

Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $95-$111.

Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $170-$210; 300-400 lbs, $150-$170; 400-500 lbs, $137-$145; 500-600 lbs., $124-$136; 600-700 lbs., $119-$124.

Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $70-$73; Cutters, $74-$85; Can-ners, $54-$66; Low yielding fat cows, $67-$72.

Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $91-$94; light weights and me-dium quality bulls, $83-$87.

Stocker Cows: $850-$1,300.Pairs: $1,050-$1,650.Thank you for your busi-

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Nixon Livestock Commission ReportThe Nixon Livestock Com-

mission Inc. report had on hand, November 19, 2012, Volume, 907.

Steers: 200-300 lbs, $155 to $165 to $210; 300-400 lbs., $160 to $170 to $220; 400-500 lbs, $142 to $152 to $188; 500-600 lbs, $130 to $140 to $178; 600-700 lbs, $118 to $128 to $143; 700-800 lbs, $113 to $123 to $133.

Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $132 to $142 to $160; 300-400 lbs, $134 to $144 to $168; 400-500 lbs, $127 to $137 to $185; 500-600 lbs, $119 to $129 to $172; 600-700 lbs, $112 to $122 to $133; 700-800 lbs,

$99 to $109 to $121.Slaughter cows: $60 to $84;

Slaughter bulls: $70 to $95; Stocker cows: $800 to $1,675; Pairs, $1,240-$1,310.

Notices: Last Sale of 2012 will be on December 17, 2012.

Hallettsville LivestockCommission ReportThe Hallettsville Livestock

Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on November 13, 2012, 2,080; Week ago, 1,548; Year ago, 2,098.

Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold fully steady on the lighter weights and $2 to $3 lower on classes 600 lbs and up. Plainer qual-ity and very flesh classes sold $2 to $4 lower.

Packer cows and bulls sold $1 to $2 higher on approx. 140 hd. Total. No good packer bulls on hand.

Packer Cows: higher dress-ing utility & cutter cows, $72-$84; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $61-$72; light weight canner cows, $50-$61.

Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, None; utility & cutter bulls, $85-$91; lightweight canner bulls, $77-$85.

Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; None; 200-300 lbs, $210-$225; 300-400 lbs, $185-$212.50; 400-500 lbs, $163-$200; 500-600 lbs, $128-$182.50; 600-700 lbs, $125-$148; 700-800 lbs, $122-$135. Heifer Calves: un-der 200 lbs, None; 200-300 lbs, $180-$215; 300-400 lbs, $158-$187; 400-500 lbs, $140-$171; 500-600 lbs, $121-$147; 600-700 lbs, $118-$130; 700-800 lbs, $112-$124.

If we can help with market-ing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.

Cuero Livestock Market ReportCuero Livestock Market Re-

port on November 16, 2012, had 2,017 head.

There will not be a sale next Friday, November 23 due to Thanksgiving Holiday.

Had 257 cows and 51 bulls. The packer market contin-ued to be steady with last

few weeks with a little more money on higher yielding and fat cows. Packer bulls was steady.

The calf market turned around was overall signifi-cantly higher. Lighter calves below 500 lbs were steady to a little lower but all classes above that were $2-$5/cwt higher especially the heavier end of the feeder cattle. 4 to 5 weight heifers were $2-$3/cwt higher. Good active mar-ket!

Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $87-$95; lower grades, $67-$84.

Packer cows: breakers, $68-$75; boning, $65-$81.50; can-ners & cutters, $68-$82.50; light & weak, $40-$55.

Palpated dry Cows -none.Pairs: none.Steer and bull calves: un-

der 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, one, $190; 250-300 lbs, none; 300-350 lbs, $157-$194; 350-400 lbs, $165-

$200; 400-450 lbs, $170-$194; 450-500 lbs, $147-$186; 500-550 lbs, $143-$159; 550-600 lbs, $139-$156; 600-700 lbs, $128-$137; 700-800 lbs, $129-$135.

Over 700 lbs. bulls, $114-$121.

Heifer Calves: under 250 lbs., $199-$248; 250-300 lbs, $194-$200; 300-350 lbs, $152-$180; 350-400 lbs, $158-$196; 400-450 lbs, $162-$192; 450-500 lbs, $149-$188; 500-550 lbs, $135-$156; 550-600 lbs, $132-$148; 600-700 lbs., $125-$132; over 700 lbs, bulls $1029-$126.

Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, three, $155-$250; 200-250 lbs, three, $143-$170; 250-300 lbs, $113-$176; 300-350 lbs, $165-$191; 350-400 lbs, $150-$172; 400-450 lbs, $138-$175; 450-500 lbs, $137-$164; 500-550 lbs, $131-$143; 550-600 lbs, $124-$132; 600-700 lbs, $124-$135; Over 700 lbs, $123-$134.

Home Health MonthNovember is Home Health Month and caregivers with the Gonzales Memorial Hospital staff were saluted with a proclamation honoring the month by Gonza-les County Judge David Bird. Pictured with Judge Bird are (left to right:) Patty Stewart, CEO, Memorial Hospital Home Health Staff: Polly Coleman, RN, Home Health Administrator, Jane Wehlmann, RN, Deborah Ealy, RN and Molly Jalufka, RN. (Courtesy photo)

Hopefully the smell of Thanksgiving dinners will be filling the air soon. This is a time for friends and families to share these spe-cial meals and we have so much to be thankful for, so let’s remember those things this year.

There’s a lot to do on that day, too; we can watch a parade, choose a football game, go shopping, take a nap, or indulge in a fa-vorite pastime with family members, if they aren’t all out hunting. We’ll be doing all of the above in coming weeks.

• Small Business Satur-day is Nov. 24, this Satur-day. Did you know that 60 cents of every dollar spent

in a locally-owned business stays in the community? It does, so when making your shopping list think about the chamber’s Spend Bucks to Win Bucks’ merchants. They include Frames & Things, Shear Designs Bou-tique, The China Basket, Reese’s Print Shop, Person’s

Flower Shop, Storey Jewel-ers, Green Acres Nursery, Gonzales Chiropractic, WB Farm and Ranch, Lone Star Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Hearty Gourmet, Craft Crossing, Main Drug Co. & Gifts in Nixon, Run-ning M Bar & Grill, Angels & Outlaws, and Edwards Furniture Company.

Shopping locally keeps your money moving around in your communi-ties and helps lower prop-erty taxes.

• Have you driven by the G. F. Burgess House lately? It’s at 803 St. Law-

rence Street and was built by Mr. Burgess, a U.S. Con-gressman in 1897. It has just gotten a new paint job, new boards and is ready to stand for another 115 years. It’s really pretty.

• The Chamber Office and Old Jail Museum will be closed Thursday and Friday, but will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

• The J. B. Wells Park will have Wrap N3 Barrel rac-ing on Nov. 24 and 25.

Have a great Thanksgiv-ing!

Gonzales County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Joel A. Garcia urges producers who want to purchase coverage through the Non-insurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) to do so before the sales closing date of December 1, 2012. Due to this year’s calendar cycle, the 1st will fall on a Satur-day; therefore our office will be accepting applications for coverage until close of busi-ness December 3rd.

NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops for low hay yields, grazing losses, loss of inventory, or pre-vented planting occur due to normal disasters.

The following crops have a NAP application closing date of December 1, 2012: Grass and pastures intended graz-ing and hay both native and improved fields.

In order to meet eligibil-ity requirements for NAP,

crops must be noninsurable, commercially-produced ag-ricultural commodity crops for which the catastrophic risk protection level of crop insurance is not available.

In the event of a natural disaster, NAP covers the amount of loss greater than 50 percent of the expected production based on the ap-proved yield and reported acreage.

Eligible producers can apply for coverage using form CCC-471, “Applica-tion for Coverage.” Produc-ers must file the application and service fee by the Dec. 1st deadline. The service fee is the lesser of $250 per crop or $750 per producer per ad-ministrative county, not to exceed a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming inter-ests in multiple counties.

For more information on sales closing dates and NAP, contact the Gonzales County FSA office at 830/672/7511 Ext 2.

The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is again sponsoring the ‘Spend Bucks to Win Bucks’ pro-gram, with the goal of pro-moting local holiday shop-ping and keeping sales-tax money in Gonzales County.

This year’s program will run from Nov. 15 through Dec. 24 and costs $60 to par-ticipate for chamber mem-bers and $70 for non-mem-bers. Checks may be mailed to 414 St. Lawrence Street or brought to the chamber of-fice. The drawing for winners is set for Dec. 28 at 8 a.m. at

KCTI Radio Station. All en-tries must be brought to the chamber office by 5 p.m. on Dec. 27. The program will be advertised through The Gon-zales Inquirer, The Gonzales Cannon and KCTI Radio.

Prizes in the form of certifi-cates will be awarded to those whose names are drawn and these may then be cashed in at participating businesses. Merchants will redeem these at the chamber office.

Participating businesses in-clude Frames & Things, Shear Designs Boutique, The China Basket, Reese’s Print Shop,

Person’s Flower Shop, Storey Jewelers, Green Acres Nurs-ery, Gonzales Chiroprac-tic, WB Farm and Ranch, Lone Star Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Hearty Gourmet, Craft Crossing, Main Drug Co. & Gifts in Nixon, Running M Bar & Grill, Angels & Out-laws, Edwards Furniture Company.

Don’t forget that Novem-ber 24th is Small Business Saturday.

Sixty cents of every dol-lar spent in a locally-owned business stays in the commu-nity. The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation asks that you make plans to do a lot of shopping in the small, locally-owned stores in Gonzales.

Remember shopping lo-cally generates sales tax, cre-ates jobs, and keeps our prop-erty taxes low.

Because President Obama won the na-tional Hispanic vote 71% to 27%, some liberals are quick to claim the GOP im-migration position drove Hispanics into the Democratic ranks. Some Republi-cans are even ready to surrender and compromise their principles out of fear.

However, history shows immigration was probably not the major issue, but rather the GOP suffered from a poor ground game.

In 1984 Walter Mondale won 61% of the Hispanic vote while Ronald Reagan took 37% in a national landslide victory. Two years later, Reagan signed into law the 1986 Simpson-Mazzoli Immigration Reform Act which gave amnesty to sev-eral million illegal aliens. The amnesty was supposed to bring Hispanics into the GOP.

But in 1988, Democrat candidate Michael Dukakis took 69% of the His-panic vote while George H.W. Bush won 30%. Amnesty didn’t help the GOP very much.

In 1996, Bill Clinton gathered 72% of the Hispanic vote while Bob Dole only captured 21%. That was the lowest His-panic support for a Republican candi-date ever recorded. However, in 2004 John Kerry got 58% of the Hispanic vote while George W. Bush won 40% which is the highest Hispanic support for a Re-publican candidate on record. Amnesty was not a major issue in either election.

So what does the GOP need to do to attract more Hispanics, especially in south Texas?

First, conservatives and Republicans need to have an on-going and constant presence in the Hispanic communities. They need to counter negative attack messages as fast as they happen.

In particular, Hispanic conservatives need to be seen and heard. They must take a front stage in Hispanic communi-ties and not let liberal Democrats hog the lime light in Spanish and in English.

Next, conservatives need to be bolder

about their message. They need to talk about the destructive influence of gov-ernments program on the Hispanic fam-ily and community. They need to speak about how federal programs that reward children born out of wedlock are de-stroying Hispanic families through de-pendency on the government.

They should also point out how the liberals disrespect their churches and religious beliefs by outlawing God, prayer, and supporting abortions. They should also not be shy in speaking out against illegal immigration.

The Spanish-language media must also be challenged to be fair and bal-anced. Univision and Telemundo por-tray the GOP position on immigration “anti-immigrant”. The two national net-works have been important in shaping Hispanic opinions on the immigration issue, but they have not been fair in their reporting.

Finally, conservatives need a Spanish-speaking Rush Limbaugh, or Sean Han-nity, or Glenn Beck. Spanish-speakers need the conservative message in their language in their communities. Only when they hear both sides of an issue will they be able to choose their future.

Republicans should not panic over the recent Obama victory. They should learn from this election and move for-ward to establish a ground game in His-panic community.

GOP needs to understand: it’s not about immigration


In Our ViewCleaning the fridge to make room for Turkey Day

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George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance. He is a former official in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the Reagan Administration.

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This being the week of the tra-ditional November feast, I real-ized it was time for the annual cleaning of the refrigerator over the weekend.

Some people defrost their re-frigerators. I have to exterminate mine.

Having lived as a single man for as many years as I have, I’ve gotten to the point where I actu-ally enjoy cooking. The problem is that cooking is not singles-friendly. Look at the end of any recipe: you’ll see things like “Serves Six” or “Serves Four,” but never “Serves One.”

Hence, when I cook, I make enough for four or more. I ratio-nalize that I’ll eat some tonight, then put the rest in the fridge for tomorrow ... then when tomor-row gets here, find that I’m not really craving that particular dish as a leftover.

Combine that with the fact that me being a single guy, mar-ried women like to give me gifts of food like I’m starving or some-

thing. Don’t get me wrong: it’s a wonderful sentimement and I truly appreciate it, but it just kin-da adds to the pile in that icebox.

I tackle cleaning the refrigera-tor in an orderly, disciplined, ef-ficient military fashion: bottom to top.

I’ve said before that I do not have a green thumb. That state-ment applies only to things plant-ed in the ground, not to those planted in the vegetable crisper. I have produced a fine crop of onions, as well as a very unusual corn stalk — when it can’t grow up, it grows sideways.

And of course there are the po-

tatoes. I don’t need the Mr. Pota-tohead toys; mine have all those appendages full grown.

I think the fertilizer for this fine growth may have at one time been tomatoes and part of a head of lettuce. It’s hard to tell for sure now, but you can still see slivers of skin floating on the muddy goo.

Cleaning the refrigerator is much easier, once you get past the veggies, if you have chihua-huas. Just take the lid off what-ever you find in there and throw it over your shoulder. Chesty and Itty Bit can clean a casserole dish in 15 seconds flat.

The lower shelf is where all the tupperware and styrofoam containers with the “I’ll-eat-this-tomorrow” leftovers go.

Lasagna, various burritos, creamed corn, chili cheese dip, half a cherry pie, four slices of petrified pepperoni pizza, and several containers whose con-tents are identifiable only by their distinctly pungent odor were all

located on the lower shelf. The Doggusauruses were in heaven (although they did turn their noses up at that clear plastic con-tainer that might have at one time housed a chef ’s salad).

The next shelf up is reserved for the things that followed me home. I counted no fewer than seven different parts of various types of hamburger meals, as well as two partially-consumed barbecued chickens and two foil-covered plates of brisket shingles.

I call them brisket “shingles” because they probably could be used on your roof to repel water.

I also found a few petrified en-chiladas. Those, I buried in the back yard in order to confound some future archeologist.

The top shelf of the fridge was easy. That’s where the beer is kept, where meat is covered to thaw or marinate and where I keep my tea ice. (Some people like iced tea, but I have this habit of keeping the fridge so cold that after a few hours, all I have is ice that’s made

of tea.)The little freezer in my unit was,

of course, full. My freezer had four different gumbos, two soups, three stews, various containers of half-eaten and now-petrified ice cream, a frozen meatloaf (bless you for that Mary, but I’m afraid of it), and several freezer bags of crawfish that I think I put in there shortly after last year’s Ca-jun Cookoff in Luling.

It took better than four hours to identify, catalog, decontami-nate and throw away what I man-aged to pull out of the fridge. The only hangup was when a contain-er of spaghetti objected to being separated from the carton of milk it had rested next to for so long and tried to strangle me.

Nonetheless, I now have a clean refrigerator.

And nothing to eat.Guess I better start cooking.Which means it’s time to clean

all those dirty dishes in the sink. But that’s another column.

No sooner had the electoral thun-dercloud arrived Nov. 6 than some Republicans began searching it for a silver lining. It is an understandable impulse after a defeat to want to mini-mize its magnitude and rationalize away its causes.

But there are no comforting augurs for Republicans in President Barack Obama’s victory. It was crushing and ominous, and it’s pointless to try to deny it. Republicans are comforting themselves with a few arguments, none of which is persuasive.

It was a close election. Yes, but that doesn’t quite capture it. A better way to think of it is as a narrow landslide. The president won by more than two points nationally, a big margin by contemporary standards. The Elector-al College magnified it into a 332-206 stomping.

While just 400,000 more votes in four key states would have won the election for Mitt Romney, two can play that game. John Kerry lost by about 120,000 votes in decisive Ohio in 2004, and Al Gore by 500 votes in decisive Florida in 2000 (while he won the national popular vote). These, by the way, are the only two presidential elections Democrats have lost in the past six.

This year, Republicans only man-aged to take back Indiana and North Carolina from 2008. And Obama had coattails. Democrats picked up two Senate seats in a year when Republi-cans dreamed of taking back the ma-jority because so many Democratic seats were up.

They picked up about seven House seats despite re-districting that tilted the playing field in the GOP’s direc-tion. Republicans had better hope they don’t suffer defeats in many more such close elections.

Mitt Romney was a weak candi-date. Sure, Romney was flawed. He was never a natural politician, and his private-equity background amplified negative perceptions of Republicans. But Romney was clearly the strongest

of the candidates in the primary field in the run-up to a winnable general election. What does that say about the party?

The Washington Post points out that in almost every important Senate race, the Republican candidate actu-ally underperformed Romney.

Romney was too moderate. No doubt, Romney is ultimately a prag-matic problem-solver. But he ran on arguably the most conservative plat-form since Barry Goldwater. He won conservatives handily, 82 percent to 17 percent. But conservatives are only 35 percent of the electorate.

He lost moderates, who were 41 per-cent of the electorate, by 56-41. Pre-sumably, they weren’t voting against him because they thought he wasn’t conservative enough.

The GOP has a strong bench. True enough. The party has talented up-and-coming politicians, but no one can know if any of them will make a compelling presidential candidate. Or know that Democrats won’t have a compelling new candidate of their own.

Republicans will benefit from a period of soul-searching. Well, they might. On the other hand, it could just as easily be a period of divisive-ness, folly and self-delusion.

Denial is a natural stage of grief. It’s a psychological mechanism that is of no use to a political party, though. Republican clarity must begin with a frank assessment of the Debacle of 2012.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Re-view.

(c) 2012 by King Features Synd., Inc.


In Your View

Superintendent’s Letter

Dr. Kimberly Strozier is superinten-dent of Gonzales ISD.

Dr. KimStrozier

Letters to the editor

Hospital ‘Powers Up’new Women’s Center

Sharing some thanks for learning and precociousness

Thanks to the communityDear editor,

On behalf of Byran Villar-eal and his and Cindy’s chil-dren, Devin, Miah and Ka-dyn, we would like to thank the community of Gonzales for the purchase of Enchi-lada plates. It was awesome!

The outcome was way more than we expected, we hoped to sell 200 plates and prayed for 300. Well we sold exactly 600 plates!

We also send out our sin-cere apologizes for the deliv-eries that we were not able to make and appreciate the patience and understanding for the waits and delays we had. Thanks to all who do-nated their time, food items, baked goods, items for the raffles, cooks and Guerra’s Grill. Thanks to Abby Price for setting up a Wells Fargo account for Bryan and the

kids for anyone who would like to make monetary do-nations. we appreciate every-one from the bottom of our hearts. God Bless You ALL!

Pray that Bryan, the kids and their families find com-fort in God.

The Burtons at TA Sportz BarGonzales

The hospital foundation was very appre-ciative to receive $25,000.00 from the GVEC Power Up Grant Program to assist in the pur-chase of equipment necessary to develop the new Women’s Center. This grant is symbolic of GVEC’s dedication and stewardship to the communities it serves by supporting projects in the areas of health and wellness.

The grant was awarded on November 2 by Darren Schauer, GVEC General Manager & CEO, GVEC Board Member Henry Schmidt, Jr., GVEC Power Up Grants Review Com-mittee Member Ann Gaines Rodriguez and Power Up Grants Program Coordinator Bar-bara Kuck.

In presenting the grant, Schauer stated, “GVEC is proud to support our local health-care system and award this grant as an in-vestment in the health and wellness of our community and the members we serve. The Power Up grant program is funded by par-ticipating GVEC members who allow us to round up their electric bill each month to the nearest dollar and we’re proud to be a part of this project.”

The Hospital Foundation has other grant requests outstanding and hopes to receive the final support of $95,000.00 needed to fund the total project cost by December 31st.

The Hospital Board named Don Krueger Construction Company as the general con-tractor for the project at the November 6th Hospital Board meeting. The project is esti-mated to be completed in March 2013 with a grand opening and reception being planned to mark this event in our healthcare history.

The level of technology utilized in our Women’s Center will be state of the art and definitely signify the gold standard in women’s health. Gonzales Healthcare Systems will be the first rural community hospital in the state and second in the nation to have this level of technology available to our patients!

The facility will certainly be one the entire community can be proud of and it will denote the first time in history where our healthcare system rates 1st in the state of Texas among rural community hospitals regarding cutting edge technology.

As exciting as this project is there is one more exciting project to be announced which will also mark a first in our healthcare history, a breast cancer research project is to be con-ducted in the county utilizing our hospital and new equipment!

The breast cancer research project

will be led in an effort to improve the current health and wellness statistics of the county. The two doctors hope to begin work on this project the first part of 2013. Dr. Peggy John-son and Dr. June Gorski will be leading the research and in part will focus on the determi-nants of cancer screening practices of women and the perceived barriers and benefits of breast cancer screening in older women.

A grant to fund the research project is cur-rently being pursued for this very exciting scope of work benefiting patients and our healthcare system.

Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation is so very thankful for ALL the gifts received which contributed to the Women’s Center project. The legacy gift given by Fletcher Johnson and three daughters Ellen, Judy and Janet was instrumental in making our new Women’s Center a reality. The gift from the Johnsons will leave a legacy to our healthcare system. This legacy will be a lasting tribute to a very special woman, Jane Johnson.

The Johnsons have given a gift which will continue to give back to the community and to thousands they will never meet or know. In 2007 our hospital detected Jane’s cancer. Jane is thankful to be a cancer survivor and is proud to be able to support the hospital. By “giving back” she assists in giving the gift of life to others.

This year the hospital marks a year of ex-traordinary thanksgiving for receiving gifts that give life and hope to community. On be-half of the Board of Directors of the Hospital and the Hospital Foundation, we wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanks-giving Day.

It is our hope your family will focus on their many blessings and share a day reflecting on all the things they have to be thankful for this holiday!

Hospital Hopes& HappeningsConnieKacir

Connie Kacir is the Executive Director of Gonzales Healthcare Systems Founda-tion.

Dear Gonzales ISD School and Community Family,

As we move into the holiday season many of us will remember our loved ones and our thoughts will be focused on our thanks-givings for many blessings. I am most thankful, as are many of you, for my blessed life. I am sur-rounded by family and friends, and I live and work in a commu-nity that endeavors to provide the highest quality education in a safe and happy environment. I am thankful for public education. The future of our country rests in the hands of educators teach-ing our students, our future lead-ers, a foundation of knowledge to carry with them in order that they may go on to be lifelong learners. I am thankful for the educators who work with our students de-livering instructional material in a way that students learn to learn. The information that is at our fin-gertips via technology is infinite. We will never in public or private education realms have the ability to impart all that there is to know. We have done well if we teach kids strong foundations and the ability to find and learn material on their own. Their futures depend on it.

Seeing students engaged in

learning makes me thankful. Learning does not end at the close of the school day. The extension of learning such as; completed homework, reading at home, practicing multiplication facts and a visit to the library to search for information on the internet or in a book into something of a child’s interest promotes learning and a habit of self-initiated learning. There is not enough to be said for the thankfulness that an educator feels when there is the connection between home and school. It pro-vides such a strong link in prepar-ing students for their futures. In short, educators thank you, par-ents and community members, for supporting education.

I am thankful for the oppor-tunity to respect and thank our Veterans in this community and

everywhere for the service that they have given to our country. I am proud of our students for their part in the

recognitions. Many students wrote their own poetry in tribute to the veterans. Look for future postings of the student work. You will enjoy the readings. Our mili-tary continues to serve our United States of America to protect our rights and freedoms. Thank you to our U.S. Military and our Vet-erans. Our students continue to make us proud in GISD. The GHS Film Crew used the new video production class resources to film the entire celebration. We will work to get some clips on the website for those of you who could not attend.

I am thankful for our oppor-tunities for extracurricular activ-ity. Our Apache Football team had a great season! The Apache Band made news with honors of Division 1’s in all categories at district and advancement to the Area Competition. The Drama Department will bring training from Julliard to GHS to support the students in post-graduate continuation of theatrical studies. Additionally, we have received news that coming this summer,

one of our past theatre arts stu-dents will release her independent film entitled, Summer League. Dual Language is taking hold as we embark on the second semes-ter of the second year. One 5 year old student made comments to his administrator when she remarked on his use of the English language and how she did not know he could speak English: The student responded, “I can speak English and Spanish and various other things, too.” Teaching is a pre-cious career! All first grade class-rooms now have IPADs for use in learning reading. They are work-ing quite well. It is amazing how adept the young children are in the use of technology. It is a mode of learning that reaches the visual and tactile learner successfully. The gardens are growing for first graders and the Master Gardeners who work with them. Addition-ally, the Exploratorium is coming along and students will make use of a new sidewalk provided by the GHS Construction class students that links the building to the walk-way from GE. I am thankful for our partners in education.

The Gonzales ISD Education Foundation has received contri-butions supporting enhanced and

enriched educational opportuni-ties, innovative efforts for exem-plary teaching and assurance of a quality education for tomorrow. If you wish to contribute to Gon-zales ISD Education Foundation, please let us know. Thank you for

your support. Gonzales ISD Education Foundation is grate-ful for the support of foundation board members who contribute as partners, sponsors, donors and volunteers.

As always, I thank you for tak-ing an active role in your child’s education. Watch your calendar for the many campus activities during the holiday season. We welcome you and look forward to seeing you as you visit your child’s school. Please don’t hesitate to call with questions or concerns. As we support each other in learning during this busy and joyous time, remember to read with your child each day. It is the best thing you can do at home to reinforce your child’s academic progress.

Here’s wishing each and every one of you a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Best Regards,Dr. Kim StrozierGISD Superintendent

Dear Editor,Do natural disasters such as Katrina, Sandy,

successive and epic droughts within the U.S., and even September 11, 2001 suggest that God’s discipline has been unleashed on a fal-tering “Christian Nation”? Our God is the god of second chances, but He is also the God of Justice, and is obligated to judge iniquity, punishing those who take His blessings for granted.

Old Testament students remember Noah and the flood. There were only seven believers besides Noah in the whole world at that time, giving God praise and glory. After King Solo-mon died, Israel split into two kingdoms that turned their backs on Jehovah, and the Lord sent prophets to “dial it back” to again worship their righteous benefactor, not the world, the flesh and the devil.

Two thousand years ago God sent His Son Jesus into the world as our Redeemer, with a new covenant, the blueprint for the Body of Christ, the so-called “church” of today. This church body consists of born-again Christians and Messianic Jews.

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was the forerunner of a new and righteous na-tion that God has blessed with favor for over 235 years… with unprecedented freedoms, success and prosperity. However by the 1960’s a rebellious generation began advocating rec-reational drugs, promiscuity and disobedi-ence to authority. America’s historical goals, traditions, and respect for their creator sud-denly became old fashioned.

Public prayer and the Bible were removed

from public schools by the ACLU and the courts. Abortion became consensual by law after Roe vs. Wade, and since then, 50 mil-lion future American consumers became casualties of a society that turned their back on God’s written word. Take for example the recent Democrat Convention.

Abortion, homosexuality, and sexual pro-miscuity are now endorsed, some at taxpayer’s expense. Then, in an obviously embarrassing and clumsy attempt, the Democrats set about to take God out of their party platform. This will put us in bondage to a government that is leading America away from the Lord.

Yes, the Bible states we are to be obedient to the rulers the Lord puts over us, but when it leads us away from God, we must obey His authority. Now it appears we must endure four more years of the dismantling of free enterprise, and other God given freedoms, to be replaced by a failed and destructive sys-tem known as socialism, a nanny state where a heavy handed central government controls everything from the national media to private healthcare. Its roots are in the pit of hell.

By and large, socialism denies the God given privilege of free will. Beware America; Almighty God’s ultimate authority over His created beings will not be mocked. Instead of using foreign adversaries, our heavenly father may allow His natural disasters and even a godless federal regime to punish a nation that is turning their back on Him.

Lew McCrearyMontgomery County

We need to return to God


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

Elm Grove Baptist Church4337 FM 1115Waelder, Texas 78959

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

Christian

First 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 Method-ist1113 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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I hope that you are ready for that day of thanks, called, Thanksgiving. I have to hand it to that pitiful but coura-geous bunch of people that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to this continent on the Mayflower. I know con-ditions over there in England weren’t the best, but to take off for a land that was as cold as all get out with no means of survival was just plain stu-pid to my way of thinking. Yes, I think that we need to sit down and give thanks for each other, and if we have food, then we need to be just a little more thankful.

The Belmont Commu-nity Center group will meet for their regular meeting on fourth Tuesday, November 27th, at the Belmont Com-munity Center. Each of us is to bring a snack food of some sort.

The following people need your prayers and encourage-ment: Justin Klosel, Joe Kot-wig, Paul Villareal, Glenn Malatek, Mr. Bill, Jesse Es-parza; Bill and Marie Lott, “Sarge” Dunkin; Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellen-berg, Velma and Bobby Bul-lard; Mildred O’Neal, Pastor Lundy Hooten, Aunt Fran-ces Gandre, Glenn Mikesh, Maria Castillo, Selma Vick-ers, Landis, Gene Robinson, Keith Glass, Timothy and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Linda Nesloney, Carol, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Mandy and Wm. (Ressie) Brietschopf, Lanny Baker, Bob Young, Bill Bassett, Lucy Jones, Ann Bond; Case Martin, Margue-rite Williams. The family of Noreen Soefje. The family of Scott Bence; Pray for our ser-vice men and women, along with their families. They need your thoughts and prayers

more than ever during the holiday season. We need to get serious about praying for rain. Pray for this country and our Congress.

We need to say some extra special prayers for William and Norma Fink and for Barbara (Majhavier-Gladys Lindemann’s sister). Tommy Lindemann went to visit Bar-bara the other day and said that she is very ill.

It is good to see that Johnny Z. has not lost his touch. He was over at the Belmont So-cial Club Friday night helping out. It seemed to be a busy place this weekend. Sally and Debbie from Best Friends were putting on a show. Cle-burne and Gladys Roecker were there. It was so great to see them. Cleburne said that he had been having a little trouble but that he was bet-ter now. They can still float across the floor and do that polka. Then on Saturday the family from up north came and put on quite a show and sold their CD’s and pictures.

We enjoyed some line dancing with about five or six ladies dancing at one time. Gene Robinson was there and having fun dancing and eat-ing. He is really looking great. We saw so many friends that I can’t name them all. Thanks to Elise Flach-Low for com-ing and telling us “Hello”.

I want to wish John Raeke a big Happy Birthday on November 22nd, which hap-pens to hit on Thanksgiving this year. John and his father, Clifton Raeke, have just re-turned home from a visit to Ohio. They make a fall trip

every year about this time to see Patricia and Rick Bale and the now grown up Bale children. We used to say the “little Bales” but we can’t say that any more.

Monthalia United Meth-odist Church had Jeff Lyde bringing the message Sun-day. Jeff is a Lay Speaker from Seguin, but Jeff is also a Texas Highway Patrolman. So I think that he gets teased a little bit sometimes. Every-one says that they are going to have to behave.

We need to be a little safer on our highways. I don’t know what has happened in the past week. We have had three fatality accidents in close proximity to Gonza-les. This is nuts. The trips for Thanksgiving have not even started. Wake up, pay atten-tion to your driving, don’t drive and day dream, and please don’t drive and text, and if you are going to drink too much, then let someone who hasn’t drank alcohol drive.

I ordered two of those Scentsy buddies from my great-niece Jennifer Soefje, because they were on sale buy one get one free. I got the monkey and the dog. That monkey is just too cute, and I decided I had to keep it. So I renamed it Joshua and put it up high on a place where I did not think that Samson, the cat, could get it. Joshua has a delightful sweet pea-vanilla scent pack in it. Sam-son was so jealous of that monkey that he avoided me for most of two days. Then when he did come back, he would swat and glare at me, and then look at the monkey. It was clear what that big kitty was mad about. He finally decided that monkey wasn’t moving and he was just going to have to live with it.

Have a delightful Thanks-giving, and God Bless.


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FOGAS slates $5 Felinesannual adoption event

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November 24, 2012

Some of FOGAS’ rescued felines.

The Holiday Season Is Here!No time to do everything?

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Back by popular demand I’ll be doing Pies, cakes, cookies and party trays

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The youth group of First Baptist Church

Gonzales will be serving our community on Saturday,

January 19. Anyone interested in having free yard work done by groups of 8-10

people should contact Justin Kellough at the

church office at 672-9595 by December 28. Due

to constraints on youth group size, applying does not

guarantee participation.

FOGAS (Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter) announces its’ annual $5 Felines adoption event will be held Saturday No-vember 24th and Saturday December 1st from 1-5 at the Adoption Center, 505 Saint Francis in down-town Gonzales.

All kitties 5 months of age or older will have $5 adoption fees rather than the normal $ 75. All kit-ties are already spayed/

neutered, vaccinated for rabies, current on other vaccines, wormed, etc. Adoption applications or interviews may be com-pleted in advance dur-ing adoption hours, M-F 3:00-5:00, at the Adoption Center.

“We hope the com-munity will support this event and give some of our beautiful fur kids good homes,” stated Mary Anne MacLean, FOGAS

spokesperson. “It’s not about whether you need another cat. It’s that they need you…..and each of us……so much.”

“A sweet, deserving new fur kid will be a great ad-dition to your family. And if you’re alone, then this is even more impor-tant. Having a special fur angel to love….and who will love you forever…..will bring peace to your home and your spirit. Our adoption standards are the same as the rest of the year. But the fee is only $5. Hope to see you there.”

FOGAS is a 501c3 charitable organization founded in 2004. Since our inception, FOGAS has spayed/neutered over 2600 shelter orphans and another 2800 pets owned by residents of our Com-munity. We have also re-homed over 4000 cats and dogs. These spay/neuter surgeries were done with no cost to the owners, the City of Gonzales or Gonzales County. Due to these efforts the City of Gonzales was able to achieve “no kill” shelter status almost 4 years ago!

Grace Christian Academy held a Thanksgiving recital last week with a good at-tendance of parents, grandparents, family and friends attending. Mrs. Mary Tomas’ class performed with telling stories and acting out parts of the recital. Pictured not in order is: Michael Macy, Raegan Barfield, Keatyn Barfield, Cason Dement, Slayden Boehm, Tenley Matias, Audrey Thibodaux and Mrs. Mary To-mas. (Photo by Debbie Toliver)


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William “Bill” Glass,1934-2012

GLASSWilliam “Bill” Bryan

Glass, Sr., 78 of Gonzales, passed away Saturday, No-vember 17. Bill was born September 16, 1934 in Gonzales to Bryan Steen Glass and Merle Hart Glass.

He married his high school sweetheart Alice Marie Mills on June 6, 1954 in Gonzales. He was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Gonza-les. He was a member of the Texas State Teacher’s Association and Texas Re-tired Teacher’s Association. He had served as a board member of the Gonzales County Farm Bureau.

Bill had graduated from Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College with a Bachelors degree in Ag-riculture Education. He began a rewarding career in teaching in 1959 in the Gonzales Independent School District. Bill re-ceived his Masters degree in Education also from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. He had taught for 16 years and in that time served dual roles as teacher and assistant principal in the Gonzales High School.

In 1988, Bill accepted the position as the principal of Gonzales High School and served in this capac-ity until he retired with 32 years of excellence in edu-cation in the Gonzales In-dependent School District. Many former students and teachers will remember Bill Glass as a fair man, a man that clearly understood student behavior patterns. He used respect, love and understanding to address students needing his at-tention. His was a manner of soft spoken encourage-ment; he listened and of-fered direction with sound rationale in his words. For this he is loved, respected and admired for his leader-ship and dedication to the productive development of so many former GISD students. Bill also operated a poultry and cattle opera-

tion for many years and en-joyed rural life and his con-nection to agriculture.

Bill lived his life by ex-ample. His Christian faith guided him in all matters of family. He was a devot-ed, loving and protective husband, father and grand-father. He met life head on; he was a tireless worker and took tremendous pride in doing a job and doing it well. Bill was more than a father figure to his fam-ily; he was their mentor, the kind of patriarch that showed his family that with hard work and sweat they could accomplish all things. He was savvy enough to let them fall (a little) in their endeavors, for this would be a lesson learned, but he was always there to pick them up, brush them off and leave them believing in themselves. It was said that Bill would give his life for his family; in a manner he did just that, everyday.

William Bryan Glass, Sr., is survived by his ador-ing wife of 58 years, Alice Marie Glass of Gonzales; his loving daughter, Sha-ron Marie Raley and her husband Ray of Gonzales; admiring sons, Brannon Glenn Glass and his wife Linda of Gonzales and Dr. William Bryan Glass, Jr., and his wife Celia of Gon-zales; brothers, Dr. Samuel Edward Glass and his wife Sally of Gonzales, Roy Donald Glass and his wife Lou also of Gonzales; his devoted grandchildren will remember their “PawPaw” as a man with an influence of faith, hope and love, with his love being uncondition-al, Cydney Allison Mathis (Terry), Ray Lee Raley, III (Angelica), William Robert Glass, Allison Renee Raley, Danyelle Anmarie Glass, Keaton Lynn Glass, Ko-bey Layne Glass and foster granddaughter Arlene San-chez. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Audrey Kelley and Jean Neitsch.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, No-vember 20 in the First Bap-tist Church with Rev. Chris Irving officiating. Inter-ment followed in Hermann Sons cemetery. Pallbearers included: Ray Lee Raley, III, William Glass, Keaton Glass, Terry Mathis, Dar-ren Glass, Dale Glass, Ray Neitsch, and Chris Kelley. Honorary Pallbearers in-cluded: Keith Glass, Kobey Glass, and Seth Mills.

The family received friends at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Novem-

ber 19. Memorials may be made to the Gonzales American Cancer Society Relay for Life or First Bap-tist Church of Gonzales.

Services were under the care and direction of Sey-dler-Hill Funeral Home.

Doris Edith DuBose,

1924-2012

DuBOSEDoris Edith DuBose, 87,

of Harwood, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012. She was born near Elm Grove in Fayette County on December 30, 1924 to Ralph E. and Pearl Minter Clark Peters. She married Irvin Mack Du-Bose on August 5, 1943 in Houston. Doris had been a member of the Clark Bap-tist Church.

As a youngster Doris en-dured all the hardships of the times, picking cotton, canning home grown veg-etables, working hand in hand with others to make due and singularly doing without as she put others before herself. It was al-ways that way with Doris; she lived by the Golden Rule. The doors to her home were always open to her family and it was not uncommon for Do-ris to care for a wayfaring stranger from time to time. She loved having her fam-ily together for birthdays and holidays. She was a good cook and always had plenty of food for everyone to eat. Her grandchildren loved her homemade bis-cuits drizzled with grand-ma’s molasses. She kept a clean home and raised her children as protective as a mother hen. She enjoyed watching soap operas and the San Antonio Spurs and she delighted in looking at her cattle and watching her grandsons Chad and Jus-tin ride their horses. Her favorite pastime was going antiquing and shopping all the while enjoying the views of the countryside as she drove from town to town.

Doris Edith DuBose, “momma” as she was known to her adoring chil-

dren, is survived by her daughters, Paula Marie Du-Bose MeNeley of Waelder, Karen Ann Conant and her husband Vincent of Lockhart, sons, Donald M. DuBose and his wife Fay of Harwood, and Irvin Bruce DuBose and his wife Fay of Gonzales, Bother, Eu-gene Peters and his wife Charlotte, her grandchil-dren who will remember lovingly as “grandma,” are Donnie Staggs, Cynthia Alsobrook, Michelle Moc-zygemba, Shannon Baron, Brian Harris, Kelly Dawn Lowery, Chad Everett Du-Bose, Justin Bruce Du-Bose, Robby Whitaker and Tammy Whitaker and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a brother, Kenneth Peters.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Hollas Hoffman officiating. Interment fol-lowed in Gonzales Me-morial Park. Pallbearers included: Chad, Justin and Preston DuBose, Vince Conant, Shane Baron and Donnie Staggs. Honor-ary pallbearers included: Lloyd Kurtz, James Louis DuBose, Brian Harris and Chase Harlow. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the char-ity of one’s choice. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.

Senaida Ramirez

RAMIREZSenaida M. Ramirez, 73, of

Seguin, passed away on No-vember 16. She was preceeded in death by parents, husband Rafael Ramirez, and 11 broth-ers and sisters.

Senaida is survived by her 5 children including daughters: Molly Garcia and husband Oscar of Seguin, Diana Perry of Seguin, Angel Rodriguez and husband Lionel of San Antonio, Veronica Hyde of Fentress, and son Randy Rio-jas and wife Tina of Luling.

She is also survived by brother Martin Medina Jr. and wife Fe from Ottine, as well as Manual Perez, her companion of 5 years. She had 9 grandkids in-cluding Jesus Garcia, Crystal and Phillip Perry, Marisol and LeAndra De La Cruz, Austen Rodriguez, LCpl Rivera, Albert M. Jr., Christopher Hyde, and Rissa Flores. She had 7 great-grandchildren including Faith and A.J. Moreno, Gabriella and Emily Perry, Christian and Tyler Flores, Andrew Morales, and one future great-grandson due December 15, Bradley Thomas Hyde and her beloved puppy, Midnight.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 20 from 4–9 p.m. with Rosary to start at 7 p.m. at Palmer Mortu-ary Chapel. Mass will be held Wednesday, November 21 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Of Gua-dalupe Church. Interment will follow at Wrightsboro Latin American Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Palmer Mortuary, 1116 N. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155, (830)379-9430. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.palmermortuary.com

Patricia Irvine-King,1948-2012

IRVINE-KINGPatricia K. Irvine-King, age

64 of Seguin, passed away on November 18.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 20 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, No-vember 21 at Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek at 10 a.m. with Pastor Anne Kolmeier of-ficiating. Interment will follow in the Christ Lutheran of Elm Creek Cemetery.

Patricia was born on April 6, 1948 in Corpus Christi to Thomas Daniel Koch and Leo-na Anna Wiede Buehring. She graduated from Runge High School where she was Valedic-torian of the Class of 1966. She received her Bachelors Degree from Texas Lutheran Univer-sity and her law degree from St. Mary’s University.

Pat was a well-known attor-ney in Seguin and surrounding communities who was known for her professionalism, hon-esty, fairness, and toughness when representing her clients from the smallest matter to one with complex issues. She was particularly well-versed in Family Law matters and had gained a widespread reputa-tion as one of the best Family Law attorneys in the area. She devoted herself to seeking jus-tice and a fair disposition for all people, especially children, no matter their circumstances.

Pat was a member and/or officer or director of many organizations since she began her legal career in 1974. Those included member and cur-rent Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Hous-ing Authority of the City of Seguin-Guadalupe County, the Guadalupe County Bar Association where she served as former treasurer, State Bar Grievance Committee, Seguin Business and Profes-sional Women’s Club where she served as president and delegate to the State Conven-tions, Seguin Independent School District Board where she served as past member and past president, board member and President of the Heritage Museum Board of Directors, founding Director and Chair-man of the Child Welfare

Board (now Child Protec-tive Services Board) which was formed in 1978, member of the Girls’ Club of Seguin Board of Directors which later merged with Boys’ Club to become the Activity Center of Seguin of which she also was a board member; member of the Activity Center Committee to facilitate senior center renova-tions, member of the Republi-can Women of Seguin, mem-ber of the Board of Directors of Seguin Park Services, and past President and member of the McQueeney Lions Club.

Pat was a member of several bowling leagues over the years. She participated in ten-pin bowling in the beginning but had been bowling 9-pin for several years. She enjoyed the camaraderie and fellowship with all of her fellow bowl-ers and especially enjoyed her many trips to state bowling tournaments.

Pat found her greatest joy when she was invited to her first chili cookoff around 1980. Over the years, Pat’s involve-ment with various chili organi-zation has been a wide range of duties and responsibilities in-cluding: legal adviser to Board of Directors; Executive Direc-tor, Secretary and Treasurer of CASI Board of Directors, member of the CASI Schol-arship Committee, member of several CASI Pods in the Seguin, San Antonio, and Aus-tin areas including Classic Chili Pod, where she was a member and Great Pepper and the San Antonio Pod where she was a Member and Secretary-Trea-surer; event organizer for the Ladies State Chili Champion-ship in Seguin.

She served as the head judge at TICC for six years and placed at TICC in the top 10 on different occasions, won 2 Mexico International Cham-pionships, and won at Louisi-ana State Championship and Alamo Pod Championship. Pat contributed her time and talents in assisting CASI and any chili pod whenever asked. She loved her chili head friends and looked forward to a fun-filled weekend of cooking and camaraderie. After leaving the CASI Board, she served as legal adviser to each CASI board. Pat was inducted into the Chili Hall of Fame in 1988.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ray King; her father; her brother, Gerald H. Koch; and her step-father, Leo J. Buehring. Survivors include her mother, Leona Buehring of Moulton; brother, John E. Koch and wife Kathy of Moulton; sister, Mary K. Kresta and husband Marvin of Johnson City; step-daughters, Melissa Ashby and husband Bruce, and Le-zlie King and husband Mark Burns; step-granddaughters, Johanna Ashby Kell and hus-band Ryan, Jessica Ashby Jones and husband Will; three step-great-grandchildren, Carter, Max and Olivia; sister-in-law, Marcelle Simmonds and husband Bill, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Buehring, Jeremy Buehring, Chunkie Harwell, Robert (Wappo) Schrade, Larry Burruss, and Bill Old. Serving as honorary pallbear-ers will be members of the McQueeny Lions Club.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lu-theran Church of Elm Creek, 3305 Church Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to CASI Scholarship Fund (Chili Ap-preciation Society Interna-tional), c/o Nancy Hewlett, Scholarship Program Ad-ministrator, 802 Horizon Dr., Murphy, Texas 75094.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.


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Hastings, Denise, Hastings, Denette and Hastings, Rhonda to Silva, Felipe, w/d, Pt. Lt. 22, King’s 2nd Addn, Gonzales.

McCoy, Janice to Bar R Mccoy, L.P., w/d, 261.00 Acres, Thomas Hardeman Svy, A-262.

Mosier, Richard and Mosier, Cynthia to Mundine, John S. and Mundine, Elizabeth C., w/d, 5.078 Acres (Lt. 83), Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Unit 1.

SRP Sub, LLC and SPT Real Estate Sub III, L.L.C. (F.K.A.) to SRP TRS Sub, LLC, w/d, Pt. Lt. 4, Blk. 5, Lafayette Place Subdvn, Gonzales.

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Glass, Sally Sue (Indiv, Extr & Trustee), Glass, S.E. (Dr.), Glass, Dale Steen (Dr.), Davis, Lena (Estate), Davis, Ben E. (Estate), Davis Es-tate Trust, Lena N. and Davis Estate Trust, Ben E to Walmart Real Estate Business Trust, w/d, Lts. 1-3, Glass Estate Subdvn, Gonzales.

King, Judith A. and Myers, Marie E to May, John D., May, Jocelyn, Shelton, Robert and Shelton, Pamela A, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 21.80 Acres, Winslow Turner Svy, A-76.

Worthy, Dorothy Cameron to McDevitt, Andrea Louise, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 116.473 Acres, Robert S. Armstead A-87 & HWB Price A-370 Svys.

Migl, Frank H. and Migl, Elrose S to Migl Properties, LP, w/d, 387.238 Acres, Adam

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Migl, Frank H. and Migl, Elrose S. to Migl Properties, LP, w/d, 24.08 Acres, Samuel Hanes Svy, A-267.

Fulmer, Martha Jane to Fehlis, William V, w/d, Lts. 3-4, Blk. 12 & Lts. 1-3, Blk. 9 & Pt. Lt. 2, Blk. 6, Ottine & 32.64 Acres, Abraham Zum-walt Svy, A-83.

Pistol Cattle Co. to Blackwell, W.C., w/d, 0.54 of an Acre, Sarah Smith Svy, A-415.

Blackwell, W.C. to Hernandez, Valentino R. w/d, 0.54 of an Acre, Sarah Smith Svy, A-415.

Schmidt III, Henry, Tuch, Michael and Tuch, Kara to Thwing, Kern C. and Lindemann-Thwing, Renee, w/d, 11.010 Acres, R M Green Svy, A-227.


Recent well location re-ports from the Texas Rail-road Commission

DeWitt County

API No.: 42-123-32953Classification: Fld. Dev.

and HorizontalOperator: Burlington Re-

sources O and G Co. LPLease Name: Hamilton

Trust Unit CWell No.: 2Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle

Ford Shale)Total Depth: 17,000 feetDirection and Miles: 8.6

miles northwest of CueroSurvey Name: E. Caples,

A-121Acres: 664.28


and HorizontalOperator: Pioneer Natural

Res. USA Inc.Lease Name: Charles Rie-

desel GU 1Well No.: 3Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle


miles northwest of YorktownSurvey Name: W. Putman,

A-381Acres: 700.35



Res. USA Inc.Lease Name: Charles Rie-

desel GU 1Well No.: 2Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle


miles northwest of YorktownSurvey Name: W. Putman,

A-381Acres: 700.35

Gonzales County


and HorizontalOperator: Eagle Ford Hunt-

er Resources Inc.Lease Name: Buffalo Hunt-

erWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Ea-

gle Ford-1)Total Depth: 14,500 feetDirection and Miles: 14.9

miles northeast of GonzalesSurvey Name: W. Strode,

A-69Acres: 426.58


and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources

Inc.Lease Name: Gill Trust UnitWell No.: 6HField Name: Eagleville (Ea-

gle Ford-1)Total Depth: 12,000 feetDirection and Miles: 11

miles east of SmileySurvey Name: A.W. Hill,

A-247Acres: 551.87



Inc.Lease Name: Traditions

UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Ea-


miles northwest of Glaze CitySurvey Name: J. McCoy,

A-46Acres: 758.48



Inc.Lease Name: Traditions



miles northwest of Glaze CitySurvey Name: J. McCoy,

A-46Acres: 758.48


and HorizontalOperator: Hunt Oil Com-

panyLease Name: Cinco J Ranch

JWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Ea-


miles east of GonzalesSurvey Name: H.M.

Childers, A-158Acres: 440


and Horizontal RecompletionOperator: Lucas Energy

Inc.Lease Name: Perkins Oil

UnitWell No.: 1STField Name: Pilgrim (Aus-

tin Chalk)Total Depth: 10,500 feetDirection and Miles: 1.6

miles north of PilgrimSurvey Name: B. Lockhart,

Section 1, A-37Acres: 560


and HorizontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF

LLCLease Name: Barnhart (EF)

CWell No.: 3HField Name: Eagleville (Ea-


miles southwest of GonzalesSurvey Name: G. McCon-

nell, A-354Acres: 265.76


and HorizontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF

LLCLease Name: Barnhart (EF)Well No.: 30H

Field Name: Eagleville (Ea-gle Ford-1)

Total Depth: 16,200 feetDirection and Miles: 17.9

miles southwest of GonzalesSurvey Name: G. McCon-

nell, A-354Acres: 8,779.58


and HorizontalOperator: Penn Virginia

Oil and Gas LPLease Name: R. Washing-

ton UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Ea-


miles northeast of GonzalesSurvey Name: J.A. Hueser,

A-244Acres: 261.48

API No.: 42-177-32750Classification: Fld. Dev.Operator: Tri-Force Explo-

ration LLCLease Name: Tri-Force Au-

tryWell No.: 1Field Name: Giddings

(Austin Chalk-1)Total Depth: 6,800 feetDirection and Miles: 2.4

miles northeast of WaelderSurvey Name: J. Shaw, A-61Acres: 228.12

Lavaca County


and RecompletionOperator: Petrogulf Corp.Lease Name: AschbacherWell No.: 2Field Name: Speaks, SW

(Middle Wilcox Cons.)Total Depth: 13,121 feetDirection and Miles: 8

miles east of ViennaSurvey Name: Muldoon,

A-34Acres: 160

Recent oil and gas comple-tions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission

DeWitt County



sources O and G Co. LPLease Name: Westhoff Unit

AWell No.: 1Field Name: Eagleville (Ea-

gle Ford-2)Survey Name: I RR Co, Sec-

tion 23, A-276Direction and Miles: 9.1

miles northwest of YorktownOil: 229MCF: 400Choke Size: 10/64 of an

inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 6,313Total Depth: 18,075 feetPerforations: 13,284-17,864

feet



sources O and G Co. LPLease Name: J Respondek

Unit AWell No.: 1Field Name: Eagleville (Ea-

gle Ford-2)

Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303

Direction and Miles: 4.6 miles southeast of Ecleto

Oil: 1,440MCF: 2,008Choke Size: 14/64 of an

inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 6,467Total Depth: 18,705 feetPerforations: 13,301-18,515

feet


and HorizontalOperator: Geosouthern En-

ergy Corp.Lease Name: Ciaccio AWell No.: 1HField Name: DeWitt (Eagle

Ford Shale)Survey Name: W.L. Lytte,

A-303Direction and Miles: 11.85

miles northwest of YorktownOil: 840MCF: 1,836Choke Size: 11/64 of an

inchTubing Pressure: 7,615Shut In Well Pressure: 8,615Total Depth: 18,495 feetPlug Back Depth: 18,418

feetPerforations: 13,042-18,398

feet


and HorizontalOperator: Geosouthern En-

ergy Corp.Lease Name: Gaida AWell No.: 1HField Name: DeWitt (Eagle

Ford Shale)Survey Name: W.W. Hunt-

er, A-215Direction and Miles: 6.1

miles southeast of WesthoffOil: 480MCF: 3,590Choke Size: 11/64 of an

inchTubing Pressure: 8,390Shut In Well Pressure:

10,500Total Depth: 18,330 feetPlug Back Depth: 18,276


feet



Res. USA Inc.Lease Name: Garvel 01Well No.: 03HField Name: DeWitt (Eagle

Ford Shale)Survey Name: P.B. George,


miles northwest of YorktownOil: 565MCF: 3,137Choke Size: 11/64 of an

inchTubing Pressure: 8,017Shut In Well Pressure: 8,915Total Depth: 18,882 feetPerforations: 13,650-18,971

feet

Gonzales County


and HorizontalOperator: CML Explora-

tion LLCLease Name: AnhaiserWell No.: 1Field Name: Peach Creek

(Austin Chalk)

Survey Name: A. Gibson, A-237

Direction and Miles: 7.5 miles northeast of Gonzales

Oil: 53MCF: 0Choke Size: 6/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 60Total Depth: 11,518 feetPerforations: 7,206-11,518

feet



Inc.Lease Name: Verlander


gle Ford-1)Survey Name: S.H. Gates,


miles southeast of CostOil: 2,202MCF: 1,099Choke Size: 34/64 of an

inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 858Total Depth: 14,590 feetPlug Back Depth: 14,507


feet



Inc.Lease Name: Baird Heirs


gle Ford-1)Survey Name: B. Davis,


miles southeast of SampleOil: 2,242MCF: 1,511Choke Size: 34/64 of an

inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,853Total Depth: 15,172 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,069


feet

API No.: 42-177-32603Classification: Fld. Dev. and

HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources

Inc.Lease Name: Baird Heirs UnitWell No.: 3HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: B. Davis,


miles southeast of SampleOil: 1,946MCF: 1,327Choke Size: 34/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,655Total Depth: 15,629 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,547 feetPerforations: 10,795-15,537

feet


HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources

Inc.Lease Name: HB UnitWell No.: 5HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: D. Gray, A-517Direction and Miles: 27.7

miles northeast of Glaze CityOil: 3,104MCF: 2,403Choke Size: 28/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 2,292Total Depth: 16,782 feetPlug Back Depth: 16,697 feetPerforations: 12,549-16,692

feet


HorizontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF

LLCLease Name: BurrowWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-2)Survey Name: B. Fulcher,


miles southeast of GonzalesOil: 1,569MCF: 2,339Choke Size: 18/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 3,581Total Depth: 19,243 feetPerforations: 12,185-19,202

feet


HorizontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF

LLCLease Name: Ward EWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: S. Cavett,


miles southwest of GonzalesOil: 341MCF: 173Choke Size: 16/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 800Total Depth: 14,057 feetPerforations: 9,633-13,925

feet


HorizontalOperator: Penn Virginia Oil

and Gas LPLease Name: Kusak UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: G. Blair, A-4Direction and Miles: 11.95

miles northeast of GonzalesOil: 656MCF: 740Choke Size: 18/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,200Total Depth: 15,063 feetPerforations: 10,545-14,998

feet

Lavaca County


HorizontalOperator: Penn Virginia Oil

and Gas LPLease Name: Leal UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-2)Survey Name: Joseph Bates,


miles southwest of MoultonOil: 619MCF: 1,276Choke Size: 13/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 3,786Total Depth: 16,765 feetPerforations: 12,481-16,682

feet

Water will likely be the most limiting natural re-source in Texas in the fu-ture. The ability to meet future water needs will sig-nificantly impact growth and economic well being of this state. The USDA Natu-ral Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) estimated that brush in Texas uses over 3.5 trillion gallons of water annually. Control of brush presents a viable option for increasing the availability of water allow-ing the state to meet its fu-ture needs.

Texas Brush Control Projects

The 82nd Texas Legisla-ture continued funding for the Water Supply Enhance-ment Program by provid-ing $2.14 million/year for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 to be used for continuation of brush control projects designated by the Texas State Soil and Water Con-servation Board. Since the beginning of the Water Supply Enhancement Pro-gram in 1999, over 741,000 acres of brush have been treated in various water-sheds throughout the state. Currently, the Water Sup-ply Enhancement Program is administrating 14 proj-ects:

1. Twin Buttes Project

2. Pedernales Project3. Guadalupe River Proj-

ect 4. Edwards Aquifer Proj-

ect 5. Fort Phantom Hill

Project 6. Nueces River Project 7. Frio River Watershed 8. Lower Guadalupe Riv-

er Project9. Carrizo-Wilcox Aqui-

fer Project10. Palo Pinto Project11. Bosque Project12. O.C. Fisher Project13. Little Wichita River

Project14. Lake Brownwood

Project

The table at right shows the water savings from these brush control proj-ects. The water yield esti-mates are based on feasi-bility studies or academic research. The water savings

ranged from 60 acre-feet per year (752 treated acres) to 47,070 acre-feet per year (70,760 treated acres). To-tal water yield for the life of the projects ranged from 600 to 472,680 acre-feet.

Information in this ar-ticle is from An Assessment of Water Conservation, Report to the 82nd Legis-lature, March 2012 submit-ted by the Texas Water De-velopment Board and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. For more information on brush control for water supply enhancement contact the Gonzales County Under-ground Water Conserva-tion District office at (830) 672-1047.

Greg Sengelmann is the General Manager of the Gonzales County Under-ground Water Conservation District.


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Juniors give ThanksThe St. Paul Junior Class sends a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who sup-ported our November 14 meal fundraiser. Your active and unwavering support is what made the day such a huge success! The proceeds will be used to fund the junior-senior prom scheduled for Feb. 2, 2013. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Nicolette Siegel, Haley Whitted, Morgan Malik, Kassidy Tuma, Melanie Wagner, Christina Squyres, Stephen Curtiss, (back row) Jacy Pawelek, Samantha Siegel, Morgan Long, Ben Janecek, Travis Raabe, and Hannah Novosad. Not pictured is Kymberlie Malatek. (Courtesy photo)

By GREG SENGELMANN

Special to The Cannon

Brush control a key to conserving water resources

Shiner Lions kick off flag projectSHINER — The Shiner Lions Club

recently kicked off its American Flag project to coincide with Veterans Day.

Lions Club members will post 3x5 American flags at the site of your choice on six patriotic holidays during the year for $40.

Program chairperson Tracey Jalufka notes that this is a great way to show your support for our troops and veterans in the

community.If you wish to sign up for the program or

would like more information, applications are available at local businesses or feel free to visit the Lions Club booth during the annual Santa in the Park event on Dec. 6.

For more information, contact any Shiner Lions Club member, membership chairperson Lori Wenske, or visit our Facebook page.

When her Texas Luther-an University teammate called her and said they got second place, Gonza-les grad and senior Blaine Morgan thought she was joking.

Morgan and the rest of the runners had just fin-ished the 6,000-meter/3.75 mile course at Choctaw Trails in Clinton, Miss. for the American Southwest Conference (ASC) cham-pionship. The results in-dicated TLU had won the title with 53 points.

Morgan said the team headed back to its hotel, and she was visiting with her father, Kerry, when she got the call.

But as Morgan and the rest of TLU was prepar-ing to leave its team hotel around noon and return to Seguin, the team was told that Mississippi College was the rightful cham-pion because of a “new” NCAA rule that compared each team’s top five run-ners head-to-head. In that format, MC was crowned the 2012 champion. TLU returned the ASC Cham-pionship trophy on Satur-day and left Clinton as the conference runner-up.

On Oct. 29, TLU in-terim head coach Darlene Holland presented in-formation to the confer-ence that showed the new NCAA tiebreaker did not take effect until fall 2013. After reviewing the infor-mation provided by Hol-land and consulting the

appropriate NCAA litera-ture and NCAA rules ex-pert, the ASC issued a new statement at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 and revised the wom-en’s cross country champi-onship results to reflect a co-championship between TLU and Mississippi Col-lege.

Morgan ended up run-ning her best race of the season, finishing in the 26-minute range of the 6K. She finished in eighth place at the meet, with the top seven advancing to re-

gionals in Atlanta, Ga.The team arrived in

Clinton on Oct. 25, with the meet scheduled for the morning of Oct. 27.

“The night we got there, it was hot,” Morgan re-called. “Then a cold front came in and on Friday (Oct. 26), it was crazy cold.”

The morning of the race came and Morgan got to compete on an beautiful course, as she put it.

“It has rolling hills and

Gonzales running back Cecil Johnson, who rushed for over 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns, has been named the Offensive MVP of District 26-3A, accord-ing to the list released Monday afternoon.

District champion La Grange had the District MVP in senior quarter-back Logan Vinklarek and the Defensive MVP in linebacker Kolby Kolek. Yoakum’s sophomore quar-terback Tre’Vontae Hights was named Newcomer of the Year.

Cuero, who qualified for the playoffs in their first season under head coach Travis Reeve, landed six players on the First Team. They include Blake Reeve at both quarterback and linebacker, D’Anthony Hopkins at both running back and safety, wideout Ross Reimenschneider, center Trey Henderson, Caleb Harvey at both of-fensive and defensive tack-le, and inside linebacker Logan Goebel.

Yoakum, who also made the postseason this year, placed seven on the First Team. They include full-back Terrance Hall, Keith

Ratley at both wide receiv-er and cornerback, offen-sive guard Willie Hights, defensive end Jacob Linn, inside linebackers Braden Drozd and Devante Price, and cornerback Todrick Hights.

The Gonzales Apaches had a half-dozen First Team selections and they

were tight end Cameron Smith, center Zach Perez-Clack, J.T. Miller at both offensive guard and inside linebacker, Jordan Johnson at both offensive and de-fensive tackle, cornerback Darrance James and safety Zack Lopez.

Here is the rest of the District 26-3A All-District

Football Team:First Team Offense

Quarterback: Blake Reeve, sr, Cuero

Running Back: Deon Hickey, sr, Giddings; Rod-ney Filmore, jr, La Grange; D’Anthony Hopkins, soph, Cuero

Fullback: Justin Krem-ling, sr, Cuero; Terrance

Hall, jr, Yoakum; Dillon Marburger, jr, La Grange

Wide Receiver: Keith Ratley, sr, Yoakum; Ross Riemenschneider, sr, Cu-ero; Cassel Tezeno, jr, La Grange

Tight End: Cameron Smith, sr, Gonzales; Trey Supak, jr, La Grange

Center: Trey Hender-

son, sr, Cuero; Zach Perez-Clack, jr, Gonzales

Guard: Adrian James, sr, Smithville; Willie Hights, sr, Yoakum; Michael Price, sr, Giddings; J.T. Miller, jr, Gonzales; Cody Schindler, jr, La Grange

Tackle: Caleb Harvey, sr, Cuero; Jordan Johnson, jr,

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Playoff Preview

Luling vs Hallettsville

Friday, 7 p.m.Eschenburg Field

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Area standouts highlight 26-3A All-District team

ALL-DISTRICT, Page B2

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Cameron SmithKeith RatleyTre’Vontae HightsCecil Johnson

Braden DrozdJordan JohnsonJ.T. MillerWillie HightsZach Perez-Clack

Two local teams meet in the second round of the playoffs as Luling takes on Hallettsville, 7 p.m. tomor-row in Floresville.

Luling won the bi-dis-trict round with a 39-7 win over Odem Saturday night in Beeville.

“Hallettsville is disci-plined, physical and well- coached, and they are a really good football team,” Eagles head coach Colby Hensley said.

The Eagles will have to watch out for mobile quar-terback Carson Schindler and his band of receivers — Trenton McGee, Jima-rio Grounds, Dalton Her-rington and Tim Sheppard.

“We can’t let Carson scramble. We have to make sure he does not go crazy on us,” Hensley said.

Luling will also have to contend with 1,000-yard running back Tedrick Smith.

Hensley said the offense will need to not give the ball away and finish drives with points.

The Brahmas had a first-round bye as a result of winning District 14-2A Di-vision I.

“Luling had a very bal-anced attack,” Hallettsville head coach Tommy Psen-cik said. “They are similar to Rice and are very gifted. To have a shot at winning, we will need to be on top

our game.”Quarterback Trayden

Staton is a solid passer and his main weapon will be re-ceiver Josh Alvarez. Bren-don Cubit and Quinton Grant spearhead the Luling running game.

The Brahmas will have to pay attention to the Eagles’ passing schemes.

“They like to run stops and turn them into stop-and-go’s,” Psencik said. “We are especially concerned about their perimeter pass-ing.”

Hallettsville will need to be stout with ball security against the Eagles.

Psencik said the game will big game for both teams.

“We have a lot of respect for Luling, their program and their accomplish-ments,” he said.

Shiner vs OzonaShiner starts the 2012

playoffs with an area-round game against Ozona, 7 p.m. tomorrow in Marble Falls.

Ozona was relegated to

Class 1A during the last UIL realignment.

“They are well-coached and very disciplined,” Shin-er head coach Steven Cerny said.

Ozona is very multiple on offense and will look to create mismatches.

“We will have to work hard on defense,” Cerny said.

Ozona’s attack is very balanced, but running back Blake Morrow will prob-ably get a slight majority of the carries.

Cerny said Ozona throws about 15 times a game and quarterback Jayton Rodri-guez is a good passer.

Ozona lines up in the 4-3 and 3-4 on defense, and has talent across the board.

Cerny said not playing for a week or two should not be a big issue for the Comanches, but with Thanksgiving this week, the usual routine will have to be adjusted.


PREVIEWS, Page B2

Former Gonzales High standout Blaine Morgan is shown running the course at the ASC Cross Champi-onship, where she helped her team to a title this year. (Courtesy photo)

MORGAN, Page B2


Zack Lopez

“We have two half-days and then Thanksgiving on Thursday,” Cerny said. “It is my job as head coach to make sure we have struc-ture and are focused.”Shiner St. Paul vs League City Bay Area ChristianShiner St. Paul needed

to rebound after falling to Sacred Heart 28-21 on Nov. 9. They accomplished that with a 44-6 win over Tem-ple Central Texas Christian last week in the TAPPS Di-vision III area round.

“I think we played quite a bit better last week than last Friday, it was nice to see us get back on track af-ter the disappointment of the week before,” Cardinals head coach Jake Wachs-

muth said. “In the playoffs, every step you take it gets a little tougher.”

League City Bay Area Christian runs a spread on offense.

“They like to spread the ball around. They’re a shot-gun team that likes to run the ball a lot,” Wachsmuth said. “They have a lot of dif-ferent weapons just like us.” “They have some very good players, but we think we have some very good players too. Defensively, I think we can match up. You always want to do some things that get you some good matchups.”Hallettsville Sacred Heart

vs Marble Falls Faith Academy

The Indians face Marble Falls Faith Academy in the

TAPPS Division III region-al round at Austin ISD’s House Park Stadium Friday at 7 p.m.

Marbles Faith Academy will bring the single-wing offense, which is something head coach Pat Henke nor the Sacred Heart defense has ever laid their eyes upon.

“Our defense will need to play disciplined football and play gap control,” he said. “Marble Falls Faith will use a lot of misdirec-tion plays.”

Henke said the defense will know enough about the single wing by film study.

Faith Academy will line up with as many as 10 play-ers in the box on defense.

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ALL-DISTRICT: Four Apaches on 1st Team DefenseContinued from page B1

Continued from page B1

PREVIEWS: Sacred Heart facing single wing attack

Gonzales; Zachary Ledwik, jr, La Grange

Kicker: Marco Cerda, jr, La Grange

First Team DefenseDefensive Tackle: Kegan

Bledsoe, sr, Smithville; Ca-leb Harvey, sr, Cuero; Jor-dan Johnson, jr, Gonzales

Defensive End: Tre Cook, sr, La Grange; Kon-nor Hurta, sr, Smithville; Jacob Linn, jr, Yoakum

Inside Linebacker: Braden Drozd, sr, Yoakum; Logan Goebel, sr, Cuero; Devante Price, sr, Yoakum; J.T. Miller, jr, Gonzales

Outside Linebacker: Blake Hensel, sr, La Grange; Blake Reeve, sr, Cuero; T.J. Hights, jr, Yoakum; Garri-son Mueller, jr, La Grange

Cornerback: Todrick Hights, sr, Yoakum; Jeremy Kadlecek, sr, Smithville; Keith Ratley, sr, Yoakum; Bralon Hutchison, soph, La

Grange; Darrance James, soph, Gonzales

Safety: Greg Haywood, sr, Giddings; Zack Lopez, sr, Gonzales; Khalil Mc-Cathern, jr, Smithville; D’Anthony Hopkins, soph, Cuero

Punter: Jaime Barron, sr, La Grange

Return Specialist: Deon Hickey, sr, Giddings

Second Team OffenseQuarterback: Denton

Cooper, sr, Smithville; Chase Hermes, jr, Yoakum

Running Back: DaAar-on Jackson, sr, Smithville; Ray Horton, sr, Cuero; Bralon Hutchison, soph, La Grange

Fullback: D.J. Gonzales, jr, Gonzales; Jake Dawson, soph, Smithville

Wide Receiver: Justin Rossett, sr, Cuero; Dillon Davis, jr, La Grange; T.J. Hights, jr, Yoakum; Dar-rance James, soph, Gonza-

lesTight End: Bryce Helm-

camp, sr, Smithville; Tel Holland, jr, Cuero

Center: Ben Hardin, sr, La Grange; Ryan Smith, sr, Smithville; Jake West, sr, Yoakum

Guard: Colton Dunk, sr, La Grange; J’Von Thomas, sr, Cuero; Damien Airhart, jr, Gonzales

Tackle: Hudson Haas, sr, Cuero; Tyler Filla, jr, Gon-zales; Braden Kobersky, jr, La Grange

Kicker: Michael Rangel, sr, Giddings; Reagan Ja-cobs, jr, Yoakum

Second Team DefenseDefensive Tackle: Hud-

son Haas, sr, Cuero; Zach Perez-Clack, jr, Gonza-les; Cody Schindler, jr, La Grange

Defensive End: Thomas Ewing, sr, Giddings; Ray Horton, sr, Cuero; Kross McCarty, sr, La Grange

Inside Linebacker: Bryce Helmcamp, sr, Smithville; Justin Kremling, sr, Cuero; Damien Airhart, jr, Smith-ville; Stephen Petzold, jr, Giddings

Outside Linebacker: Denton Cooper, sr, Smith-ville; Troy Macha, sr, Yoa-kum; Hunter Fales, jr, Cuero; D.J. Gonzales, jr, Gonzales

Cornerback: Gray Mor-ris, sr, Smithville; Quake

Richmond, sr, Giddings; Ryan Scott, jr, La Grange

Safety: Jimmie Gonzales, sr, Smithville; Blake Mc-Cracken, sr, Yoakum; Ty Beseda, jr, La Grange; Tim-my Blakeney, jr, Yoakum; Dillon Davis, jr, La Grange

Punter: Matthew Hill-man, sr, Gonzales; Troy Macha, sr, Yoakum

Return Specialist: Keith Ratley, sr, Yoakum; Gray Morris, sr, Smithville

Honorable MentionsOffense - Gonzales: Col-

tin Russell (WR), Francisco Diaz (FB), Matt Hillman (QB). Yoakum: Myron Hights (RB), Shawn Brandt (OL), Zain Terry (OL), Ri-ley Rutledge (OL).

Defense - Gonzales: Col-tin Russell (CB), Ray Flores (DE), Chris Garcia (OLB). Yoakum: Rico Perry (DT), Shawn Cuellar (DT), Aar-on Chumchal (DE).

Jacob LinnT.J. Hights Blake Reeve

is all grass. It then goes into dirt trails,” she said.

Their eventual co-cham-pionship was the first time the program had won at least a share of the ASC title in several years.

The ASC Championship is TLU’s fourth women’s cross country title in school history. The Bulldogs also won conference crowns in 2002, 2003 and 2004. The Bulldogs were second-place finishers the previous two seasons.

Morgan had participated in several other races dur-ing the season, that were 5K in distance and mainly used as preparations for the conference meet. One of her memorable races during the 2012 season was the TLU Invitational,

which had not-so-optimal weather.

“It was pouring down rain and before I crossed the finish line, I lost one of my shoes,” Morgan said. “But we did well and I end-ed up finishing with a time in the low 21’s.”

Morgan said college cross country is definite-ly different than its high school counterpart.

“We start practices at 5:45 in the morning and run until about 7 a.m.,” she said.

The team has a ‘long’ run about nine miles on Sundays and the rest of the week will do easy runs of 5 miles and distance runs from 7.5 to 8 miles.

The Lady Bulldogs also do sprinting workouts.

“At the Krost facility on campus, we will do eight to

ten laps, depending on the workout,” she said. “And if we are lucky, we will do 800’s, between six and ten of them.

Morgan said the college routine opened her eyes to what workouts really are.

“It is good for a runner to put in the distances in their training,” she said.

Morgan said she had a wonderful time competing on the TLU squad.

“It has been a great ex-perience,” she said. “I am very glad my parents gave me the opportunity to go to TLU and compete on the cross country team.”

While one phrase of her life has run its course, another will be starting. Morgan will be exchanging vows with her fiancé, Tay-lor Davis, this Saturday in Gonzales.


MORGAN: Adjusting well to XC collegiate level

Blaine Morgan and her teammates celebrate after winning the ASC Cross Coun-try Championship. (Courtesy photo)

HALLETTSVILLE — The Hallettsville Sacred Heart Indians came out very physical in the first half of their TAPPS Divi-sion III area game Friday night at Hallettsville’s Brah-mas Memorial Stadium against Fort Worth Calvary Christian.

They set the tone with their run game and led 34-0 at halftime, cruising to a 41-7 victory.

“It was a great win,” Sa-cred Heart head coach Pat Henke said. “We came out in the first half and played real physical football. We ran our power-I formation and replaced our tight end with a lineman. We wanted to get physical up front ear-ly in the game and I think we established our physical play at the beginning of the game.”

The Indians had a little bit of a lull in the third quarter and let the Con-querors score on opening drive of the third quarter. Sacred Heart lost a fumble and had a couple of turn-overs on downs.

“When you are up by five touchdowns at half-time, it is hard to keep up that intensity and mentality you need to stay in the ball game,” Henke said. “We were not focused and did not play well.”

“I was a little worried when Fort Worth Calvary scored quickly because they have a lot of speed and can get back into the game fast. Our defense did a good job in the second half.”

Sacred Heart took the opening kickoff and marched 80 yards in 10 plays. Quarterback Leight-in Pilat had a 16-yard run from the Indian 35 down to

the Calvary 49 after Jona-than Vanek had opened the drive with two rushes for 15 yards. Later, Vanek had a 15-yard rush to the Con-queror 25 and followed up with a 13-yard gain. Vanek scored from the three on a fourth down and one to give Sacred Heart a 6-0 lead.

Calvary went three-and-out on its first offensive se-ries and the Indians drove 75 yards in eight plays for a 14-0 lead. Scott Stoner had a 19-yard run on an end-around on third and three to the Indian 48. Two plays later, Dylan Jahn ripped off a 30-yard rush to the 23 of Calvary. Vanek later scored from the seven and Pilat hit Stoner for the two-point conversion.

Sacred Heart’s next pos-session (and score) started at its seven. The Indians reached the 28 in five plays after a Pilat-to-Casey Jirkovsky pass of 14 yards helped cancel out a delay of game penalty. Vanek scored on a 72-yard run and the Indians led 20-0 with 9:36 to play in the second quar-ter.

On the next Calvary drive, Vanek picked off quarterback Sam Plotkows-ki to set up the Indians at the 25, but they ended up going backwards to the 33. No problem for Pilat as he threw to a slightly-guarded Evan Wick in the end zone and Wick made the catch, and it was 26-0 Sacred Heart.

The Indians scored once more before the half as Wick got an interception around his own 44 and went the distance. Pilat ran in for the two-point con-version and Sacred Heart took a 34-0 lead into the locker room.

Calvary opened the third

quarter with a 56-yard march in three plays — Plotkowski gained 11 on the option to the Indian 45 and running back Pat-rick Hunt was dropped for a 6-yard loss after taking a direct snap in the wildcat. Grant Himatay hit the hole for a 51-yard touchdown run to bring Calvary to within 34-7 with just a little over a minute elapsed in the period.

The Indians put the finishing touches on the game with a 19-yard run by Stoner with 1:59 left in the fourth quarter.

The Indians (8-3) will play Marble Falls Faith in the regional round, set for 7 p.m. Friday at Austin ISD’s House Stadium.

Game SummaryFWCC 0 0 7 0-7SH 14 20 0 7-41Scoring SummarySH-Jonathan Vanek 1 run (run

failed)SH-Vanek 7 run (Scott Stoner

pass from Leightin Pilat)SH-Vanek 72 run (kick failed)SH-Evan Wick 33 pass from Pi-

lat (kick blocked)SH-Wick 56 interception re-

turn (Pilat run)FWCC-Grant Himatay 51 run

(Sam Plotkowski kick)SG-Stoner 19 run (Casey

Jirkovsky kick)Team stats FWCC SHFirst downs 7 23Rushes-yards 25-114 56-360Passing 7-18-3 5-9-0Passing yards 47 121Punts-yards 3-116 0-0Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-2Penalties-yards 4-35 7-45Individual statsRUSHING — FWCC: Grant

Himatay 3-52, Sam Plotkowski 10-45, Patrick Hunt 9-10, Wyatt Smith 2-5, Duson Sproles 1-2. Sacred Heart: Jonathan Vanek 20-173, Leightin Pilat 18-75, Scott Stoner 9-60, Dylan Jahn 9-52.

PASSING — FWCC: Smith 3-8-2-30, Plotkowski 4-10-1-17. Sacred Heart: Pilat 5-9-0-121.

RECEIVING — FWCC: Hi-matay 4-17, Hunt 1-18, Joshia McClintock 1-8, Duson Sproles 1-4. Sacred Heart: Evan Wick 2-70, Casey Jirkovsky 2-19, Cade Brewer 1-32.


Indians score early to cruise to playoff win

Sacred Heart’s Jonathan Vanek (3) casually brushes off Fort Worth Calvary’s Du-son Sproles during the Indians’ playoff win last Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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Wharton wards off Yoakum comeback attempt in 48-34 win

VICTORIA – Down 21-0 in the first quarter and 28-7 at halftime against the Wharton Tigers, Yoa-kum could have packed up camp.

But having come so far and working so hard, the ‘Dogs just were not going to give up.

Yoakum battled back with 27 points in the sec-ond half and only late, did the Tigers finally finish the task.

Wharton put the ‘Dogs away in the fourth quar-ter with a touchdown with 3:01 left to play for the fi-nal margin of 48-34 in the Class 3A Division II Bi-District round game Sat-urday at Victoria Memorial Stadium.

“I told our kids at half-time everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong and them fighting back is a credit to them,” Yoakum head coach Brent Kornegay said. “They are fighters and have been ever since we started.”

Yoakum had six turn-overs in the game, four in the first half, putting enor-mous pressure on the de-fense.

“When you get into the playoffs, you cannot have that many turnovers (and expect to win),” Kornegay said. “But our kids came back and fought through all of that.”

He said he hopes the 18 seniors learned les-sons about life in general from playing football. The seniors said making the playoffs after three or four seasons of hard work is a dream come true.

The football expects pre-dicted Yoakum would be sitting at home during the playoffs.

“It is amazing we were picked fifth or sixth in the district, and we won sec-ond place,” senior defen-sive back/wide receiver/running back Blake Mc-Cracken said. “It’s hard to win a ball game when you have a lot of turnovers but Coach (Kornegay) said at halftime, we need to keep fighting. I would not want to play with anyone else. I love this team.”

“It has been a good road with this team and with all of the seniors,” senior de-fensive back-wide receiver Keith Ratley said. “Lot of underdogs happen to come out on top but we just worked hard and made the playoffs.”

Wharton opened the contest with a 68-yard drive in 10 plays for the first touchdown. On third down on the third play, quarterback Bartee Gris-som found receiver Don-tay Bell for a 12-yard gain and first down. Later, Al-fred Pinkney had 17-yard run and Ashton Branch hauled in a 24-yard pass from Grissom to the Yoa-kum 10 where Ramon Fra-zier scored with 8:50 left in the first.

Wharton got the ball back rather quickly after Yoakum went three and out. The Tigers marched 55 yards in nine plays with mostly modest gains ex-cept for a 14-yard run by Pinkney and 14-yard com-pletion to Leeshad O’Neal. Grissom later finished the drive with a 1-yard quar-terback sneak for a 14-0 Wharton lead.

On its first play on the next drive, Myron Hights gained 16 to the Wharton 42 for a first down but a few plays later, the Tigers picked up a fumble at its 47.

Three plays later, it was 21-0 as Grissom had a 17-yard pass to Bell and Don-tre Elliot sliced through the defense for a 32-yard score.

Wharton killed the next Yoakum drive as Ashton Branch picked off Chase Hermes and got to the Yoakum 31. Wharton lost 2 yards in two plays and Timmy Blakeney intercept-ed Grissom for a Dog first down at its 20. However, the ball went back to the Tigers on the fumble near the Yoakum 29. Wharton overcame some penalties to cap the drive with a 4-yard run by Frazier.

Yoakum finally cre-ated a break for itself as Tre’Vontae Hights returned the kickoff 71-yards from the 5 to the Tiger 24.

Myron Hights took an end-around and scored to help bring the ‘Dogs within 28-7 with

7:08 left in the first half. The teams traded punts on the next two possessions and Pinkney lost a fumble after an 8-yard rush in Bulldog territory.

Hermes drove Yoakum to inside the Wharton 40 before Taylor Skinner snatched a pass out of the air and returned it 57 yards to the Bulldog 11 and a Yo-akum penalty advanced the ball to the 6. Wharton got as far as the 1 before a fum-bled snap took them back to the 17 and a delay-of-game call moved them to the 22 for fourth and goal. The Tigers faked a field goal and Grissom’s pass to Pinkney was good for just 3 yards and Yoakum ball. The ‘Dogs then ran out the clock for halftime.

Yoakum had another spark on special teams to open the third quarter. Ratley returned the kickoff from his 26 yard-line 45 yards to the Wharton 38.

Yoakum later had a fourth down at the 34 and Hermes found Ratley for 33 yards to the 1 and Hermes did his best impression of Grissom and scored on the quarterback sneak. The point after was no good and Yoakum trailed 28-13.

Blakeney got his second pick of the night to set up the ‘Dogs at their 20 after a lengthy Tiger drive.

Myron Hights gained 6 yards on the ground and Terrence Hall had a 5-yard rush. Later, Tre’Vontae and TJ Hights connected on a 23-yard pass play to the Tiger 44 and Myron Hights went the distance for his second rushing score of the night to bring the ‘Dogs to within 28-20.

Wharton then got two rushing scores from Pinkney on back-to-back drives, with the second score set up by an inter-ception by lineman Austin Cruz.

Yoakum answered with a 51-yard drive, helped by a 15-yard pass-interference penalty and a 17-yard pass from Tre’Vontae Hights to TJ Hights.

At the Tiger 19, Reagan Jacobs had an inside run of 8 yards and fellow fullback Braden Drozd scored from the 11.

Yoakum made a defen-sive play on the next series as Wharton drove inside the 10 of the ‘Dogs. Blak-eney had an interception at the 3 and one play later, Tre’Vontae Hights fooled more than a few people with an option play that led to a 97-yard scoring run for the sophomore.

Wharton then had a 52-yard march in 14 plays to put the game away and sealed passage to the area round as Skinner came up with another interception.

The game was the fi-nal high school action in the careers of Ratley, Mc-Cracken, Devante Price, Drozd, Myron Hights, Aar-on Chumchal, Troy Ma-cha, Rico Perry, Toddrick Hights, Max Taylor, Riley Rutledge, Zain Terry, Dal-ton Janssen, Shawn Cuel-lar, Willie Hights, Shawn Brandt, Jake West and Ryan Kvinta.

Yoakum finishes the sea-son with a 6-5 mark.

Game SummaryY 0 7 13 14-34W 21 7 13 7-48Scoring SummaryW-Ramon Frazier 10 run (Brett

Kocian kick)W-Bartee Grissom 1 run (Ko-

cian kick)W-Dontre Elliot 32 run (Ko-

cian kick)W-Frazier 3 run (Kocian kick)Y-Myron Hights 24 run (Rea-

gan Jacobs kick)Y-Chase Hermes 1 run (kick

failed)Y-Hights 44 run (Jacobs kick)W-Alfred Pinkney 10 run (kick

blocked)W-Pinkney 4 run (Kocian kick)Y-Braden Drozd 11 run (Jacobs

kick)Y-Tre’Vontae 97 run (Jacobs

kick)W-Frazier 9 run (Kocian kick)Team stats Y WFirst downs 15 27Rushes-yards 28-231 60-229Passing 7-18-4 19-26-3Passing yards 96 249Penalties-yards 3-25 11-115Fumbles-lost 2-2 6-1Punts-average 2-70 1-42Indivdual statsRUSHING — Yoakum:

Tre’Vontae Hights 7-104, My-ron Hights 7-88, Terrance Hall 7-30,Braden Drozd 1-11 Reagan Jacobs 1-8, Blake McCracken 1-1, Chase Hermes 3-(-3), TJ Hights 1-(-8). Wharton: Alfred Pinkney 38-142, Dontre Elliot 7-62, Bar-tee Grissom 7-14, team 2-(-18). PASSING — Yoakum: Hermes 5-13-3-56, Tre’Vontae Hights 2-5-1-40. Wharton: Grissom 19-26-3-249.

RECEIVING — Leeshad O’Neal 7-81, Dontay Bell 4-68, Ashton Branch 3-52, Pinkney 3-32, Devonte Durgan 1-9, Chris Green 1-7.


Yoakum’s Braden Drozd hustles over to stop Dontre Elliot during the Bulldogs playoff loss to Wharton. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Luling rolls into second round after beating Odem, 39-7

Football Roundup

From coaches’ reports

BEEVILLE – Quinton Grant and Brendon Cubit had two touchdowns each as Luling rolled Odem, 39-7, in the Class 2A Bi-Dis-trict game at Beeville’s A.C. Jones.

Luling went ahead 15-0 in the first as Grant got a 28-yard run and Cubit caught a 46-yard pass from Trayden Staton.

Abraham Palomo scored on a 37-yard jaunt in the second frame and Cu-bit had a four-yard run as Luling went ahead 27-0.

Odem ended the shut-out as Hunter Rodriguez caught a 5-yard pass from CJ Romero.

The Eagles scored twice in the second half — Grant had a 7-yard run in the third and Josh Alvarez caught a 73-yard strike from Staton.

Luling plays Hallettsville in the area round Friday in Floresville.

Game SummaryO 0 7 0 0-7L 15 12 6 6-39Scoring SummaryL-Quinton Grant 28 run

(Shawnessy Marshall kick)L-Brendon Cubit 46 pass from

Trayden Staton (Trey Hernandez pass from Staton)

L-Abraham Palomo 37 run (kick failed)

L-Cubit 4 run (kick failed)O-Hunter Rodriguez 5 pass

from CJ Romero (Nick Martinez kick)

L-Grant 7 run (pass failed)L-Josh Alvarez 73 pass from

Staton (kick failed)Team stats O LFirst downs 11 18Rushes-yards 29-16 36-165Passing 14-26-0 15-18-0Passing yards 163 292Punts-yards 4-132 2-64Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-0Penalties-yards 8-60 7-69Individual statsRUSHING — Odem: Jacob

Acevedo 11-40, Hunter Rodriguez 1-1, CJ Romero 8-(-6), Jake Ray 9-(-19). Luling: Quinton Grant 10-49, Abraham Palomo 3-45, Bren-don Cubit 11-39, Trey Hernandez 4-26, Taylen Moore 3-5, Trayden Staton 4-3.

PASSING — Odem: Romero 13-25-139-1, Rodriguez 1-1-0-24. Luling: Staton 15-18-2-292.

RECEIVING - Odem: Ryan

Andrade 6-91, Rodriguez 4-39, Ryland Hoelscher 2-14, Acevedo 1-11, Zach Morales 1-8. Luling: Josh Alvarez 5-151, Cubit 4-55.

St. Paul 44, Tem-ple Central Texas Christian 6

ROCKDALE – Running back Adam Hollenbach rushed for 169 yards and five first-half touchdowns to lead Shiner St. Paul in a 44-6 win over Temple Cen-tral Texas Christian in the TAPPS Division III area round Friday at Rockdale High School.

Hollenbach had scoring runs of 15 and 3-yards in the first quarter; a 1-yard run and a pair of 8-yard runs in the second box for a 30-0 St. Paul lead at the break.

Martin Kennedy ran back the third-quarter kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown and had a 15-yard run later in the quarter.

Temple Central Texas Christian scored on a Luke Theodore 20-yard run in the fourth quarter.

St. Paul takes on League City Bay Area Christian in the regional round at 7 p.m. Friday in Robinson.

Game SummarySP 12 18 14 0-44TCTC 0 0 0 6-6Scoring SummarySP-Adam Hollenbach 15 run

(run failed)SP-Hollenbach 5 run (run

failed)SP-Hollenbach 1 run (pass

faled)SP-Hollenbach 8 run (kick

failed)SP-Hollenbach 8 run (kick

failed)SP-Martin Kennedy 95 kickoff

return (Dakota Kresta kick)SP-Kennedy 15 run (Kresta

kick)TCTC-Luke Theodore 20 run

(run failed)Team stats SP TCTCFirst downs 19 8Rushes-yards 33-347 33-79Passing 4-6-0 2-5-1Passing yards 33 1Punts-yards 0-0 7-222Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-0Penalties-yards 8-70 1-5

St. Paul’s Ladie Patek sacks Austin Horne during the Cardinals’ playoff win over Temple Central Texas Christian. (Photo courtesy of Lori Raabe)

ROUNDUP, Page B4

Individual statsRUSHING — St. Paul: Adam

Hollenbach 14-169, Martin Ken-nedy 6-92, Mitchell McElroy 5-40, Dakota Kresta 5-33, Dylan Barton 2-9, Jed Janeck 1-4. Temple Cen-tral Texas Christian: Luke Theo-dore 7-49, Matthew Holdampf 13-28, Zachary Eller 1-3, J.J. Rob-ertson 12-(-1).

PASSING — St. Paul: Kresta 4-6-0-33. Temple Central Texas Christian: Robertson 2-5-1-1

RECEIVING — St. Paul: Bar-ton 2-18, Jared Markham 2-15. Temple Central Texas Christian: Theodore 2-1.

Bellville 34, Cuero 13ROUND ROCK – Cu-

ero’s return to the playoffs did not last too long as they fell to Bellville in the Class 3A Bi-District round, 34-13, on Friday in Round Rock.

D’Anthony Hopkins

ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns but it was not enough to negate four turn-overs by the Gobblers.

Kyle Fuchs’ 35-yard field goal put the Brahmas up 3-0 in the first and Cu-ero (5-6) countered with a 9-yard score by Hopkins.

Bellville got two second-frame scores by LaKieath Nunn of 23- and 17-yards on the ground. Hopkins had a 57-yarder to cut the deficit to 17-13 before Ja-con Crider caught a 27-yard pass from Fuchs to give Bellville a 24-13 half-time lead.

The Brahmas sealed the win in the fourth quarter as Fuchs connected on a 37-yard field goal and scored on the ground from 24 yards out.

Game SummaryC 6 7 0 0-13

B 3 21 0 10-34Scoring SummaryB-Kyle Fuchs 35 FGC-D’Anthony Hopkins 9 run

(kick failed)B-Lakieath Nunn 23 run

(Fuchs kick)B-Nunn 17 run (Fuchs kick)C-Hopkins 57 run (Blake Reeve

kick)B-Jacon Crider 27 pass from

Fuchs (Fuchs kick)B-Fuchs 37 FGB-Fuchs 24 run (Fuchs kick)Team stats C BFirst downs 19 11Rushes-yards 44-232 31-217Passing 15-27-4 2-6-1Passing yards 145 35Punts-yards 2-48 3-111Fumbles-lost 0-0 1-0Penalties-yards 5-30 5-30Individual statsRUSHING —Cuero:

D’Anthony Hopkins 23-156. Bell-ville: LaKieath Nunn 15-138.

PASSING — Cuero: Blake Reeve 15-27-4-145. Bellville: Kyle Fuchs 2-6-1-35

RECEIVING — Cuero: Ross Reimenschneider 8-69. Bellville: Jacon Crider 2-35.


ROUNDUP: Cuero falls to Bellville in first round


Area Football Playoff Schedule

Class 2A Division I area roundLuling vs Hallettsville, Friday, 7 p.m. in Floresville

TAPPS 3A regionalMarble Falls Faith Academy vs Hallettsville Sacred Heart, Friday, 7 p.m., House Park

Stadium in Austin

TAPPS 3A regionalLeague City Bay Area Christian vs Shiner St. Paul, Friday, 7 p.m, in Robinson

Class 1A Division I area roundShiner vs Ozona, Friday, 7 p.m., in Marble Falls

From coaches’ reports

The Moulton Bobkatz defeated Flatonia 58-31 on Nov. 13.

Moulton led 15-5 after the opening quarter and outscored the Bulldogs 16-10 in the second quarter. Moulton scored 17 of 27 points in the third period and held a 10-6 advantage in the fourth box.

Bronson Zapata and Ty-ler Swartz each bagged 12 points for the Bobkatz, and Matt Dornak sank nine points.

Gus Venegas led Flatonia with nine points and Will Bruns sank another seven points.

On Friday, Moulton de-feated Skidmore-Tynan 60-45.

Moulton led 13-9 after one quarter and 27-19 at halftime. The Bobkatz out-scored Skidmore-Tynan 23-13 in the third and Skidmore-Tynan held a 13-10 advantage in the final period.

Jaydon Nieto scored 18 points for Moulton and Dornak bagged 13 points. Dallas Rothbauer dropped in 10 points and Zapata fin-ished with nine points.

• The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs made it three wins in four games as they defeated Natalia 66-37 on Friday.

Nixon took an 18-4 lead after eight minutes and led 40-15 at halftime. They scored 14 of 27 points in the third quarter and held a 12-9 advantage in the final eight minutes.

Savannah Martinez posted 24 points for Nixon-Smiley and Kelby Hender-

son dropped in another 10 points. Alena Alvarez re-corded eight points.

Nixon-Smiley won its fourth game on Monday with a 58-21 win over Cu-ero.

The Lady Mustangs led 13-4 after first-quarter ac-tion and outscored the Lady Gobblers 16-7 in the second period. Nixon-Smi-ley added to its advantage with 19 of 23 points in the third and outscored Cuero 10-6 in the last eight min-utes.

Henderson led Nixon-Smiley with 11 points and Abigail Scarbrough dropped in 10 points with Alvarez and Martinez chip-ping eight points each, and Megan Guerra posting nine points.

• The Moulton Bobkit-tens defeated Hempstead, 31-29, Saturday in the Port Aransas Tournament.

Moulton led 8-2 after one quarter and Hemp-stead held a 9-7 scoring advantage in the second quarter. Both teams bagged eight points in the third and Hempstead outscored Moulton 10-8 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.

Michelle Holub sank 12 points while Malori Mi-tchon and Kendall Krstynik recorded six points.

• The 2012-2013 edition of the Luling Lady Eagles basketball team opened the first week of the season on a slow pace.

On Nov. 13, the Lady Eagles hosted No. 20 Fla-tonia. The first frame ended in a 7-7 tie, but Luling took a 17-13 lead into halftime.

Flatonia outscored Luling 11-3 in the third and held a 14-6 advantage in the fourth quarter for a 38-31 victory.

For the Lady Eagles, Hanna Clark led with 14 points, five rebounds and five steals; Sidney Thread-gill had seven points and Amanda Lee had eight re-bounds.

On Friday, Luling start-ed play in the Pleasanton Tournament with Devine.

Devine took a 19-6 lead after one quarter and led 30-10 at halftime. The Ara-bians outscored the Lady Eagles 10-3 in the third and 15-6 in the final frame.

Clark bagged six points, Threadgill scored six points and had five rebounds, Kaitlyn Wright had five rebounds and two assists with Katelyn Gonzales get-ting three steals.

Luling next took on Pearsall, falling 70-25. Clark was the leading scor-er with 11 points and had four steals; Amanda Lee had seven rebounds and two blocks; Megan Em-mons had eight rebounds; Threadgill had two blocks, two steals and two assists.

On Saturday, the Lady Eagles faced Waelder, coming away with a 34-29 win. Clark had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, and had eight steals. Lee scored 10 points and had four as-sists, Threadgill had nine rebounds.

Going into this week, Luling is 1-3 and had a seventh-place finish at the Pleasanton Tournament.

Bobkatz take out Bulldogs in 58-31 roundball contest

Hoops Roundup

Sunday Scramble Winners

The First Place team at the Sunday Scramble held at Independence Golf Course in Gonzales on Nov. 18 consisted of Jeremy Parsons, Derek Hinkston, DeAnn Atkinson, Ryan Atkinson, Carolyn Breitschopf, and Billy Breitschopf. (Courtesy photo)

The Second Place team at the Sunday Scramble held at Independence Golf Course in Gonzales on Nov. 18 consisted of Nathan Hurt, Ralph Aquirre, Frank Hurt, Bill Ploetz, Wiley Bluhm and Jack Finch. (Courtesy photo)

The Third Place team at the Sunday Scramble held at Independence Golf Course in Gonzales on Nov. 18 consisted of Phil McCaskill, David Meredith, Jo Richard-son, Butch Jackson, Joe Richenbaugh and Roy Staton. (Courtesy photo)

Blake McCracken goes all out trying to catch this pass during Yoakum’s loss to Wharton in the Class 3A Bi-District playoff game last Saturday. See story on page B4. (Photo by Mark Lube)

NORTH SABINE - Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish are good in the marsh with high tides. Recent rains have hurt the bite in the river.

SOUTH SABINE - Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad. Trout are good at the jetty on live bait and topwaters. Flounder are fair at the mouths of the bayous on a falling tide.

BOLIVAR - Trout are good on the south shore-line on Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Trout, black drum, sand trout and redfish are good at Rollover Pass.

TRINITY BAY - Trout are good for drifters work-ing pods of shad and mul-let around wells and on the shoreline. Trout are good under birds in the upper end of the bay. Redfish are good on live bait around the reefs.

EAST GALVESTON BAY - Trout and sand trout are good for drifters work-ing deep shell on plastics and fresh shrimp Redfish are good in the marsh and out the mouths of drains on the falling tide.

WEST GALVESTON BAY - Trout are fair to good in the surf and around San Luis Pass on live shrimp and topwaters. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are

good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs.

TEXAS CITY - Redfish are fair to good in Moses Lake on crabs and shrimp. Sand trout are good in the channel on fresh shrimp.

FREEPORT - Redfish are fair to good on the reefs in Bastrop Bay. Bull redfish are fair to good around Surfside and at the Quin-tana jetty on crabs, shrimp and mullet.

EAST MATAGORDA BAY - Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Waders have taken better catches on the shorelines on small topwaters and dark plastics. Birds are be-ginning to work.

WEST MATAGORDA BAY - Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwa-ters. Redfish are fair on live shrimp in Oyster Lake, Crab Lake and at Shell Is-land. Redfish are beginning to school.

PORT O’CONNOR - Redfish are best in the back lakes on shrimp and mullet. Bull redfish are good at the jetty on crabs, mullet and shad. Trout are fair to good on the reefs in San Antonio Bay.

ROCKPORT - Redfish are good on mullet on the Estes Flats and around Mud Island. Bull redfish have

been found in the Lydia Ann Channel on mullet.

PORT ARANSAS - Red-fish are fair at East Flats on topwaters and Gulps. Bull redfish are good at the jetty and on the beachfront on natural baits.

CORPUS CHRISTI - Trout are fair to good in the guts in Oso Bay on topwa-ters. Redfish are good on the beachfront on mullet and shrimp. Trout are fair for waders working mud and grass on small topwa-ters and Corkies.

BAFFIN BAY - Trout are good on topwaters and plum plastics around rocks and grass. Redfish are fair to good in knee–deep water on small Super Spooks, She Pups and SkitterWalks.

PORT MANSFIELD - Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes on topwaters and soft plas-tics under a popping cork. Trout are fair to good on the shorelines on small Su-per Spooks, She Pups and Corkies.

SOUTH PADRE - Trout, redfish and snook are fair to good in South Bay and Mexiquita Flats. Tarpon and snook are fair on DOA Shrimp at the jetty. Bull redfish are good on the beachfront on mullet.

PORT ISABEL - Trout and redfish are fair to good while drifting sand and grass flats on live shrimp, DOA Shrimp and Gulps under popping corks. Trout and redfish are fair to good in protected coves on small topwaters and soft plastics under rattling corks.

ATHENS - Water clear, 73–78 degrees; 3.25’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas spinnerbaits and shallow crankbaits in baitfish pat-terns. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait.

BASTROP - Water stained; 78–82 degrees. Black bass are good on black/blue soft plastics and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Chan-nel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.

BELTON - Water stained; 76–80 degrees; 4.49’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse Rat–L–Traps and crankbaits early and late. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and white Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue cat-fish are fair on shrimp and nightcrawlers. Yellow cat-fish are fair on live perch and live shad.


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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.

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CDL DRIVERS WANTED

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 Rep.

MONSTER MOV-ING SALE CONTIN-UES - Everything must go!! COME MAKE AN OFFER!! Beautiful Din-ing Room Buffet/Hutch, Solic Wood Blanket Chest, Book Shelves, Craft Supplies, Tools, Vacuum, House-hold Items, Dishes, Christmas Decora-tios, Nick-Knacks, Women’s and Boys Clothes, Toys, Sports Equipment, Handmade Jewelry, Computer Moni-tors, DVD’s, Books and MORE!! 820 Saint Michael St., Gonzales. Friday/Saturday, Nov. 24-25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.--------------------------Huge Rummage & Holiday Bake Sale. Saturday, Decem-ber 1, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 623 Fair Street. Fur-niture, household items, seasonal decor, linens and more. Benefits Mas-ter Gardeners.

Radio Controlled Aircraft. There are 7 unopened kits, 5 radios, and several big boxes of acces-sories and parts. All for $200 obo. 512-308-9648.--------------------------

Acetylene and Oxy-gen, 2 bottles with guages, cart and torch, $150. Little boys bicycle, $25. Very good condi-tion. 210-289-0238, Gonzales.--------------------------30” Fridgidaire Gas Stove. $100. Call 361-208-3565.--------------------------Golf Clubs. 2 sets w/bag. $50 each. Great for aspiring Tigers. Call 437-2046.--------------------------Horse blanket great condition paid $70 asking $45 obo, tread mill, good condition, works, asking $125 obo. Call or text, (830) 857-6487.--------------------------Progressing Chron-ic Illness. Increasing Medical Bills. Must sell everything pos-sible. Used, good condition, Corning Ware Cookware, Bakeware, Dishes, H u m m i n g b i r d Collection; Grape Table & kitchen items; New, never used appliances, make-up mirror; Paula Young wigs. Also used daybed, sofa & coffee table. 830-203-8529 M-F, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday anytime.--------------------------Dearborn Gas Heat-er. With 6 grates. $50. 830-203-8899.--------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6’ long 6” tall plain or painted, 16’ + 20’ long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 672-6383 or 857-3827.--------------------------MP3 Player. SanD-isk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046.--------------------------For Sale: Brush Guard for 2004 1/2 ton Chev. Pickup $50 and 36” Whirl-pool used Gas Range, $50. 361-594-2507.--------------------------21” RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046.

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Peavy Patriot Bass Guitar w/soft case, $150. Peavy Ba-sic 60 Bass Amp 150w, $125. Hoh-ner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Key-board, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046.--------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Fran-ces between 9pm-10am, 830-857-6476.--------------------------5,000 lb. Mobile creek feeder for sale. 437-2927.--------------------------Wicker Screen Room divider, red poppy design. $45. Lg. rattlesnake skin, mounted on panel, $95. Camp-ing travel pot, $20. 512-917-4078.--------------------------For Sale: Cage large, off the ground. By 2ft, cage size about 3 1/2 ft. front, 2 ft. deep. 2-3 ft. high. Tray slides out end on bottom for cleaning. Has top large opening & side opening. Clean can be put in house. $65.00 firm. 830-263-4608 any-time.--------------------------Medium size bird cage, slide out bot-tom to clean trays to feed & water & extras. Aqua Green. $25.00. 830-263-4608.--------------------------Baby walker, eating tray combo and it is a red race car, plays

tunes and lights up. Ages 6 months-1 1/2 year baby. Cool must see! $40.00. 830-263-4608, day-time or evening.--------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361-741-2604.--------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536.--------------------------Antique metal wood burning stove. $175. 512-917-4078.--------------------------Large shower chair. 19” color TV w/stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090.--------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak din-ing table, antique egg incubator, en-tertainment cen-

ter, lamp stand w/drawers, booth din-ing table, planter boxes. 361-594-4307.--------------------------Large amount qual-ity items. Every-thing $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512-376-9396.--------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/bench. Under War-ranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111.--------------------------Used Dell Com-puter. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------FOR SALE Used cy-clone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conques-tat 830-672-3419.--------------------------

Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano les-sons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-832-5965.--------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. In-cludes Electric Ro-tisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------Gasoline operated Hedger, $125; 5 HP Tiller, $200. Both in excellent condition. 361-208-3565. --------------------------Electric Hospital bed, $150. 582-1120. --------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-917-4078.--------------------------

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Full-time position Equipment Operator, water distribution, wastewater collection department. This is a skilled service-main-

tenance position. Work involves maintaining, repairing and installing new water and sewer lines, meters, fire hydrants, pumps and plumbing systems at all city fa-cilities. Perform related duties as required and ability to operate equipment needed to perform these tasks. Class B-CDL required. Must be available for on call duty ev-ery fifth week.

Starting pay $23,664.00.Benefits for full time employees include health insur-ance, retirement program and paid leave. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug test and physical. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Applications available at the city’s website, www.cityofgonzales.org.Please complete an employment application and take to City Hall or mail to:City of GonzalesAttn: Payroll Dept.P.O. Box 547Gonzales, TX 78629“NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE”

EquipmEnt OpEratOr

WANTED:

CDL DRIVERS NEEDEDBobtail Truck Driver

Day & Night Positions AvailableRequirements:

Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker EndorsementsMust be at least 25 years of age

Insurance, 401K and vacation included

Applications available at:Schmidt & Sons, Inc.

2510 Church St. • Gonzales, Texas 78629www.schmidtandsons.com

(830) 672-2018 • John Clark @ ext. 112

Maintenance Position OpenWaelder Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Only qualified applicants need apply. MUST be well organized, have

knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Sewer Lines and Lift Station, Inventory,

carpentry skills, ability to maintain apartment units in clean, decent and safe condition. Operate lawn equipment, floor equipment, receive and document service request. Good people skills, a plus. Health Ins. and Retirement benefits. Salary based

on qualifications.

Must be able to pass criminal history. Apply at WHA Office located at:

220 North Avenue A, Waelder, TX. Call 830-203-0009 for additional information.

The Historic City of Gonzales Texas is in search of a Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized individual to provide administrative and technical support for a variety of departmental functions. The AA to the City Manager must have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, priority changing environment.

Incumbent has recently been promoted to City Secretary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Provide high level administrative support to the City Manager and various department heads in a team atmosphere• Ability to answer multi phone lines in a professional and courteous manner• Provide exceptional customer service to external and internal cus-tomers• Create, prepare and develop presentations• Prepare professional correspondence and compile reports• Maintain well organized filing system• Calendar management skills, including the coordination of execu-tive meetings and events

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work as a team and independently with minimal guidance• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Must possess advanced PC skills and have advanced knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel• Strong organizational, superior multi-tasking and interpersonal skills required• The position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines• Professionalism, accuracy and extreme attention to detail• Good judgment and discipline of discretion regarding items of a sensitive or confidential nature• A positive attitude REQUIRES a High school Diploma or equivalent, a minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an administrative assistant or office manager. Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field preferred. Must be able to pass criminal history back-ground check and pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Position will remain open until filled

The City of Gonzales is an equal Opportunity Employer

AdministrAtive AssistAnt

NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS

The Gonzales Independent School District will receive proposals until 2:00 PM on Thurs. Dec 13, 2012 for the items listed below. Propos-als will be received at the Central Office, 926 St. Lawrence, Gonzales, Texas 78629.

Proposal Item: 1. (24) Folding cafeteria tables for East Avenue 2. Landscaping services for District wide projects 3. (2) Portable buildings without bathrooms 4. (2) Portable buildings with bathrooms 5. District bus barn wash rack system

Proposal documents, specifications and other data may be examined by all bidders by contacting Larry M. Wehde, Deputy Superintendent, at 926 St. Lawrence (830)672-9551 or Clarence Opiela, Director of Main-tenance and Construction, at 1615 St. Lawrence (830)672-7507.

All proposals must be sealed and signed by an authorized representa-tive of the vendor. Indicate the item bidding on and proposals must be received prior to, or on, the date and time specified. Late proposals will not be accepted. The district has the right to accept or reject any proposal based upon the best interest of the district and to waive any requirement or technicalities.

Proposals will be considered for approval at the January school board meeting.

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ASSISTANT MANAGERAssistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto re-quired. This is a Manager Trainee po-sition and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary.

Apply in person at623 N. St. Paul

EOE M/F

ResCare Premier and The Texas Hill Country School have positions open for caring people to work with adults and

children with disabilities. We have full-time day and overnight shifts

available at group homes located in Seguin, Reedville, and Maxwell. Drug

screen required. Acceptable driving record and clear criminal history required. Please apply on-line at www.rescare.com. If you need assistance with the process, please

call 512/396-1200. EOE/M/F/DV

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MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Run-ning Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, An-tique Bed, Leather

Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403.--------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series.

$75.00. Call 361-741-2604.

Oak logs ranging from 6 ft. to 16 ft.in length. Diameters range from 8 in to 18 in. There are about 7 logs. ALL FREE in Bastrop area. 512-308-9648.--------------------------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.

Hay for sale. Lg. bales Kleingrass. $60 per bale. 830-857-3616, 830-491-7310.

Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633.--------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flip-per Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-565-5927.

Couch, dresser, buf-fet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181.--------------------------Dining room table, solid wood, with six high back chairs and leaf to extend table, $200.00. Large china cabi-net, $200.00 . 830-672-2604.--------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rol-laway Bed, $35; 37” TV, $15; 2 office re-ceptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. --------------------------For Sale: Queensize mattress set, $200; complete desk w/hutch, $30; Dining

Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel re-cliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728.--------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, ex-tends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.

Tax Return Pre-Ap-proval for 2013. Pro-gram for 3, 4, 5 bed-room doublewide. Programs starting with 575 Credit Score or Higher. Lets get started today. Fayette Country Homes Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open Sundays 1-6. (RBI 32896)--------------------------Do Not Wait. Let us see what you need to do to purchase a home. 2013 Re-funds just around the corner. Get Pre Approved, Select your home from a large selection. Sin-gle, Doubles, New or Used. Fayette Country Homes off Interstate 10 and Hwy. 77 979-743-6192. Call for more information. (RBI 32896) --------------------------Fleetwood, Clayton and Tierra Verde homes. Starting as low as $33,900 delivered with A/C connected 3/2. See if we have a pro-gram that fits your budget. Fayette Country Homes, 8 0 0 - 3 6 9 - 6 8 8 8 . Open till 6pm 7 days a week. (RBI 32896)--------------------------3bedroom/2 bath-room singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-305-

6926. RBI#36486.--------------------------OILFIELD HOUS-ING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreci-ate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486.--------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Double-wide. Excellent con-dition. Hwy. front-age. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.

1988 S-10. Good body and transmis-sion. Needs engine. $200 negotiable. 830-857-5927. Needs engine.--------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927.--------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K En-gine, 50K Transmis-sion. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927.--------------------------2008 Mustang GT with Shelby package and low miles (48K), 22” chrome wheels with performance tires, 5-speed manual transmission, leather interior, Shaker 500 sound system with 6 CD/MP3 changer, and auto windows. $25,000 OBO. Call or text 830-263-1212.--------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info.--------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35-ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Mar-

tin Bros 20” universal rims. $500. 830-857-1340.

Mobile Homes for rent, 3 bedroom/1bath , fully furnished. 900 Old Shiner Rd, Yoa-kum. 361-582-6593.--------------------------Mobile Homes for rent: 3 bedroom/1bath , fully furnished, some homes have Wi-Fi. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593 or 361-798-0816.--------------------------3 mobile homes for rent in Leesville on Hwy. 80. Call 830-534-6525.--------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.

House for rent. 1814 Sycamore St. Bed-room, bath, shower, lavatory. $365/mo. 672-9011.--------------------------2BR/2BA 1,750SF (+/-) home for lease to a family of four. Located on ranch 7 mi. north of Gon-zales. CA/H, full kitchen w/appli-ances. $1,050/mo + deposit. Email [email protected] fully furnished, fenced in backyard, large store room, i n t e r n e t / c a b l e available. Call for in-formation, 830-672-6265 or 857-4251.--------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully fur-nished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigera-tor. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461.--------------------------Newly renovated home in Shiner for rent. 3/1, CA/H, wood floors, lg. BR’s. $850/mo. Broker/Owner, 512-217-3171.--------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/mo. No pets/smok-ers. 512-415-6483.--------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator,

included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-501-3416.--------------------------2 B R / 2 B A , 1,750SF(+/-) home for lease 7 mi. north of Gonzales on gravel road. Central A/C, full kitchen w/appliances. $1,300/mo. + deposit. Email [email protected] and 3 Bedroom houses for rent. $650 & up + de-posit. Current ref-erences a must. Furnished or un-furnished. Call 830-672-5169.--------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information.--------------------------3BR/2BA Brick house for rent. 1 mile North of Yoa-kum. AC, washer, dryer. Large access driveway in & out for truck parking for large bobtails. Oak grove, great for BBQ’s and enter-taining. Available Now. Call 361-293-6619, leave mes-sage.--------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bed-rooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews wel-come. Call JR, 512-292-0070, 830-857-5727.--------------------------

House for RentCompletely fur-nished house, 3 or 2 bdrms, one room furnished as office, one full bath, fully equipped kitchen, microwave, washer and dryer, large storage space, yard maintained. No pets. Cable and Wi-Fi. Near County Clerk’s office. Con-venient for two landmen. $1,250 a month plus utilities. Call 830-672-6265 or 830-857-4251.--------------------------For Rent in Luling. 3 bed, 1 bath, Cen-tral Air & heat. $850/month, $600/deposit. 830-832-3163. Earl Landry.--------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/ap-pliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950.--------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully fur-nished and all bills paid. Private Yard/Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070--------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remod-eled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Proj-ect. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels.

$1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348.--------------------------

ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW

HOUSING AVAILABLE

Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and liv-ing room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.--------------------------

MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE

NIGHTLY RATESSingle nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Micro-wave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and fur-nished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.--------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline work-ers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361-293-6821.--------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-857-1658.--------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-284-4255.

For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchen-ette, 1 ba, newly re-furbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265.--------------------------Office space for rent. 1,500 sq. ft. Recently remod-eled. 314 W. Cone. If interested call 830-672-4433.--------------------------For Rent: Indus-trial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Stor-age Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830-423-2103.--------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks - Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448.--------------------------For Lease: Small of-fice space w/work-shop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

Secluded, wood-ed, and wildlife: 3BR/2Ba Double-wide, fireplace, lg. covered front porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, car-port, all appliances, livestock capabili-ties; on 5 acres with gravel base truck yard. 12 miles North of Gonzales on CR 284. $1,000. Taking App’s now. Avail-able March 1st. 979-292-6154 or 979-292-9520.

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Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions

Benefits include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins.,

Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at:

Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422,

Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number

830-540-4105/830-540-4684.

Now Hiring

Apply today, Start today!!!

Production/Poultry Processing: • Maintenance • Back Dock Hanger • Back Dock Driver w/ Class A CDL • 2nd Processing • Sanitation (Nights)

Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Drug screening as applicable to

position.

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Human Resources603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas

830-582-1619 for more information.Si Habla Espanol

RV-SITESGONZALES COUNTY.

Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry

service available. $300/mo. including

utilities, Pool Open.

830-424-3600.

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Maintenance Position OpenGonzales Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Only qualified applicants need apply. MUST be well organized, have

knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Sewer Lines and Lift Station, Inventory,

Carpentry skills, ability to maintain apartment units in clean, decent and safe condition. Operate lawn equipment, floor equipment, receive and document service request. Good people skills, a plus. Health Ins. and Retirement benefits. Salary based

on qualifications.

Must be able to pass criminal history. Apply at GHA Office located at:

410 Village Dr., Gonzales, TX. Call 830-203-0009 for additional information.

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Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full-time Night Grower Tech/Security

position available. Position is responsible for monitor-ing crops, mechanical equipment and general security.

Successful candidate will possess strong observation and follow through capabilities, have a stable work history

and the ability to learn mechanical systems.We offer 401k, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and

Life Insurance.Apply at

Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc.,

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX.830.540.4516

KPMF is an EOE

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Call Human Resources at 830-582-1619 for more information or email resume to: [email protected]

603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, TexasSi Habla Espanol

Production/Poultry Processing:

Sanitation Manager/Nights• Will direct all evening sanitation operations

• Responsible for coordinating and supervising SanitationStaff• Ensure that all processes are performed in compliance with standard operating procedures at all times

• Oversee internal/external standards of cleanliness• Participate in internal audits of sanitation

• Excellent communication skills• Must be able to set objectives and follow through

• Bi-lingual, Spanish/English a plus• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb stairs

Competitive pay/BOEExcellent benefits: Health, Medical, Vision, 401K

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Best Western RegencyInn & Suites

1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., GonzalesSeeking a

Front Desk Clerk.Computer experience required. Applications may be picked up,

at the front office. No phone calls, please.

HELP WANTED

MUSEUM DIRECTOR

The intent of this position description is to provide a representa-tive summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to per-

form all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

MUSEUM DIRECTORAbout Gonzales Memorial Museum:The Gonzales Memorial Museum was constructed in 1936 and 1937 and is dedicated to supporting, understanding, educating, teaching and preserving Texas history. The north wing of the museum houses the “Come and Take It” cannon and many artifacts of Texas Independence. It is one example of ten state sponsored large public memorials built to celebrate the Texas Centen-nial.

Description:Under general direction, directs, manages, and oversees the daily operations of the Gonzales Memorial Museum. The Museum Director is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating the museum activities and displays. The Director will work with the Gonzales Memorial Museum Advisory Board but will report to the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Gonzales.

Responsibilities Include:• Director will set goals and objectives ensuring the adequacy of all museum programs by directing, planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing policies and procedures related to all phases of the Museum.• Director will initiate the preparation of proposals for review and approval including current and long-range programs and facility plans.• Director will be responsible for the maintenance of high standards of professionalism in areas including, but not limited to, acquisition, preser-vation, research, interpretation, and exhibits. • Director is responsible for preservation and management of all ob-jects held by or loaned to the museum.• Director is responsible for identification, documentation and cata-loging of objects as well as records creation.• Director is responsible for content development and ensuring all objects are ready for display.• Director is responsible for financial development and interpreta-tion of museum budget, fundraising, and grant administration/applications.• Work with Council, Board, Staff, and Stakeholders to develop and achieve long range goals in order to fulfill the museum’s mission, ensure its financial stability, and guide its growth.• Director is responsible for all other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:• Required: B.A. in Museum Studies, History, Anthropology or re-lated field• Must have at least one year’s experience in a museum or historical organization.• Must have excellent organizational and research skills and the ability to work on projects with little or no supervision.• Must have strong computer skills, with a preferred basic knowl-edge of collections management database program, Past Perfect.• Must have strong communication skills and work well with the public, donors, researchers, staff and volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications:• M.A. in Museum Studies, History, Anthropology or related field with one year or more experience in the qualified field is preferred.

Compensation: Dependent upon Qualifications

How to apply:Resume may be mailed to:City of GonzalesAttn: Kristina Vega, City SecretaryP.O. Box 547Gonzales, Texas 78629Resume may be emailed to [email protected]: Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed City of Gonzales employment application.

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12 acres/house/of-fice with Hwy. 80 frontage between B e l m o n t / N i x o n near Leesville. Will subdivide. For sale or lease. Would make a great oil field yard or resi-dence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; Da-vid, 713-252-1130.--------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)

Apartment and travel trailer. Every-thing furnished. $700 for one per-son. $900 for two people. All bills paid. Loccated on 183 North. 830-875-3028.--------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apart-ment on Residen-tial Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotel-style kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 484-1922, leave mes-sage.--------------------------2BR, 1 bath nicely, fully furnished apartment. TV/Ca-ble/Internet ready, washer/dryer, no pets, no smoking, good neighbor-hood, covered parking for one car, deposit, rent plus all utilities. Call 830-672-6265.

Looking for a pri-vate setting job with the elderly person. Can cook and do light house keeping around Gonzales. Please call Emily, 830-437-2727; Cell, 820-263-2768.--------------------------Looking For Work

Not HiringNeed a job as a caregiver, as live-in or to help with clerical, customer service, telemar-keter or teachers aide. Have 30+ years experience. Great references & background check, dependable, caring and love children. If iterested call 830-391-4837.--------------------------Camera work for businesses, pro-motional uses, editing titles. 830-263-0909. [email protected] Wiring, Troubleshooting, Repairs, etc. Li-censed & Insured. Call 830-437-5747. --------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178.--------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-203-0735.--------------------------Sewing & Altera-tions. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any company’s. 830-263-0909.--------------------------Lawn mowing ser-vice, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil re-lated businesses. Li-ability ins., free esti-mates and low cost.

No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181.(TFN)

Mom, let Jumping Jelly Beans be your drop in child care answer. Go shop-ping, run errands or have a great evening out while your mind is at ease knowing your child is safe and happy. Standard drop in hours apply: day, evening and night. Let’s talk! Refer-ences and resume’ available. 830-519-4012--------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for de-tails. 830-263-0058.

203 Big Sky 38’ Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bum-per warranty left. $17,900. Call 512-914-8347.--------------------------RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-556-6905.--------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.

Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. willlocate at RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830-351-0943 for details.--------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If in-terested please call 820-203-9255--------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent week-ly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-351-0943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. All trailers will be available first week in October for move in.--------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utili-ties included, good healthy environ-ment. 830-203-9255 or 361-790-6305.--------------------------30’ Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-305-6926.--------------------------28’ Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926.--------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130.--------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Rich-ard, 830-556-6095.--------------------------Travel Trailers for rent. Located at J.B. Wells, Gonza-

les, Texas. Cheaper than motel. Clean, fully furnished, 32 ft. trailers. $300/ a week. Please call for more info & rates. Pug @ 512-963-0000 or Dawn @ 512-508-6221.

RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. in-cludes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.

1996, 18.5’ Baymas-ter Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Mo-tor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Map-p i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Ra-dio. $7,000.00. Con-tact 830-263-2920.--------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27’ Sailboat, Beam 8’, fiberglass. 361-561-3335. Ask for Jeff.

2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. In-dependent Suspen-sion. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Ask-ing - $4,950.00 in very good condi-tion. Call 830-857-4670.

2 female Chihua-hua’s for sale. One brown, one white. $50 each. Call 830-557-4622.--------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307.--------------------------Free dog to good home. Large female dog, brown, tame, gentle. Chip paper work with her. Call 830-481-4707.--------------------------Free Kittens. Call 672-7094.--------------------------

PuppiesHalf Lab, Half Pyr-enees. Free to good home. 830-203-1733 or 830-540-4485.--------------------------We stock Sport-mix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Gonza-les Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)

For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536.--------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selec-tion. Call 830-437-5772.--------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle In-crease your wean-ing weights. Es-tablished breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 561- 6148 .--------------------------Nanny Boer Goats (adult). Ages: 1yr-4yr. Pkg. Deal (4). $320.00. 830-560-0238 to request photos..please send an email request to [email protected] or text me at above num-ber.--------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 8 3 0 - 2 6 3 - 2 4 8 2 . (TFN)--------------------------Laying Hens,

$10.00. 512-718-0482.--------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430.--------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Hors-es. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866.--------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Ste-phens.--------------------------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.

House for sale by owner. 2BR/1Bath CA/H. $65,000. 830-234-3415 or 830-279-7900.--------------------------Home for Sale. Low down, 3/2/1,136 sq. ft. Only $79,600 w/$1,500 dn. 202 East Lee St. at Smi-ley. Call Mr. Smith, 855-847-6806. --------------------------3bd/1ba home on 0.985 acres for sale in Nixon. 1,048 sq. ft. with additional 400 sq. ft. attached deck. Recently re-modeled, CA/H, all appliances stay! Asking $79,000. Call 830-203-9383.--------------------------3BR/2Ba Double-wide, lg. covered porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, car-port, all appliances, on 5 acres with gravel based truck yard. On CR 284 past halliburton & Oil Tanker Rail Road. 830-445-9131.--------------------------3BED, 1 Bath House For Sale! 0.985 acres on Hwy. 80, 8 miles north of Nixon, TX. 78140. 1048 sq. ft with 400 sq. ft. deck attached. Recently remodeled. Central Air and Heat. Appli-ances stay! $89,999. Ph. 830-203-9383. No owner financing available.--------------------------FOR SALE BY OWN-ER: 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, single story home in Gonzales. Beautiful wet bar and gourmet kitch-en with granite counter tops. Large pantry utility room. 2 car garage with workshop, nice pool and spa, huge covered porches. All on or nearly 1/2 acre. $249,000. Call 210-844-4963.--------------------------Older couple down-sizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-533-3262.--------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appli-

ances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488.--------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172.--------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three 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.

Modern home on 165-acre ranch located between Gonzales and Shin-er on paved road FM 443. Highly im-proved with scat-tered oak trees, improved grasses, hay field, cross fencing and stock tank. Recently up-dated 2,300 square foot home, 3BR, 2BA, two live-in areas. Property in-cludes large hay barn, equipment building shop and cattle pens. Shiner ISD. Possible owner financing available. 361-648-4090 or 361-935-1109.

Wanted to lease land for cattle graz-ing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830-857-4544.--------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 488-8115.--------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equip-ment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for informa-tion.

Wanted: Old work western boots. 830-672-7384.--------------------------Want to Buy: Used Headgate for cattle. 361-798-0482.--------------------------WANTED: Acety-lene Gas Regulator for welding torch. 437-2232.

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HOMESvWAELDER 5641 Hwy. 90, 2/2 on 2 accres........................$117,000vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis.............$229,000vGONZALES 1543 Seydler St. 3/2 on 2.732 Acres................$179,900

FARM & RANCHvWAELDER 97.44 acres, 4BR ranch house, great house, oil/gas in-come, Ranching/Investment...... REDUCED TO SELL!............$650,000

ACREAGEvHARWOOD Manufactured home in excellent condi-tion, about 1900 sq. ft., 3bed/2bath, large kitchen, locat-ed on 5 acres with many oak trees. County water and GVEC elec. Ready for move in. Fronting Hwy. 304, 2 miles north of Hwy. 90 and about 16 miles from Gonzales. Owner/Agent. Price............................................................................................$110,000vWAELDER- 10 acres, has utilities.......................................$65,000vREDROCK Good homesite, hunting, and investment opportunity. Property includes producing oil well with $24K annual production rev-enue and Seller will negotiate the sale of mineral rights...........$895,000

LOTSvFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both

COMMERCIALvGONZALES Income producing poultry Breeder Farm with 50 ac in-cludes Tyson contract and 1600 sq. ft. home...owner/agent.....$1,100,000vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183.

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18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500.14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially cleared and wooded. 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage building. $245,000.

LandNEW - 108.88 AC - Gonzales County - Beautiful tract with combi-nation wooded and pasture land. Panaromic views, 4 tanks, fenced, well, electricity, Fully fenced, partial high fence. $4,000/acre.10 AC, Settlement at Patriot Ranch - residential site at end of cul-de-sac, mature trees.RV Park - 10.5 AC - Great location just off IH-10, mature trees and nice tank. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park. 18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500.14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially cleared and wooded. 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage building. $245,000.10 AC - Chuckwagon Rd - Heavily wooded with a runoff tank and partial fencing. Electric available - well & septic required. $67,000.43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, rustic cabin. Beautiful views. $279,500.19.77 AC - AVE A., Waelder - Partially cleared and wooded with HWY 90 frontage. Previous tree farm operation. City utilities.

Residential157 Hillcrest, Luling - 3BD/1.5 BA home walking distance to golf course. Large, fenced yard with alley access and storage. $95,000.NEW - 401 E. Travis, Luling - 3BD/2BA/2 car garage, great location next to schools and churches. Recent exterior paint, roof, and tree trimming. $129,900.NEW - 214 E. Crockett, Luling - Charming, move-in ready 3BD/2.5Ba features large den area and beautiful yard. Detached building ap-prox. 650 sq. ft. ideal for storage or commercial space. $185.000.189 CR 280, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home with sunroom and covered porch to enjoy the country views! Storage building. $84,000.3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane, Settlement at Patriot Ranch - Beauti-ful countryside views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and de-tached guesthouse. $239,000.715 S. Pecan, Luling - 4BD/2BA split bedroom features hardwood floors. Large, fenced yard, water well, alley access. $137,700.

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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, November 24th, be-ginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot located at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Contact Linda at 361-275-1216.

Seguin Heritage TourThe Seguin Conservation Society proudly presents the 2012

Holiday Heritage Tour of Homes on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1 to 5. Sites ranging from 1840 to 1920 will be featured with do-cents in attendance to greet you. Tickets for the self-guided tour are available at Cascades Gift Shop, Gift & Gourmet, Keep-ers, and the Seguin Chamber office for $10. Day of tour tickets are available at all tour sites for $12.

Pohler benefitFriends of Matt Pohler will host a fundraiser on Jan. 5-6,

2013, at the Arthur Kaspar Pavillion in Shiner. There will be a Washer Tournament, BBQ, Silent Auction, Raffle, 5K Run, and more. The BBQ, Silent Auction, & 5K will be January 6, 2013 If you would like to help, please contact Paige Rankin, Tony Machacek, Tracey Jalufka.

Master GardenersThe Gonzales Master Gardeners will be holding a fundrais-

ing rummage sale on Saturday, December 1st, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 623 N. Fair Street, next to Gonzales Elementary School. The sale will benefit the purchase of interior furnishings for the newly renovated Fair Street Exploratorium as well as the funding of school and public education programs. Furniture, electronics, household items, linens, seasonal and decorative décor, books, lawn and garden tools along with baked goods for the holidays will be available for purchase. If you have any items you would like to donate for the sale, please contact Fran Saliger at 830-672-2953.

GCAM needs helpGonzales Christian Assistance Ministries has announced

that they are extremely low on canned foods. If you can drop off any canned items this week it would be appreciated. They are open 8:30 to 11:30 Monday - Friday. On St. Louis Street across from the Episcopal Church.

Arts & Crafts ShowThe 28th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show is fast ap-

proaching in Luling. The event is scheduled 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-urday, Nov. 24. Shop for unique Christmas Gifts for the whole family.

Anyone interested in a booth, call Ashley at the Luling Chamber of Commerce (830)875-3214. Spots are filling up fast!

Free piano lessonsFree piano lessons for students 8-18 are being offered in

Gonzales.There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45

p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew.

Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library membership is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted.

For more information, call the library at 830-672-6315.

Free organ concertFor the fifth consecutive year, the Presbyterian Church of

Gonzales will showcase its 1925 pipe organ with a concert during the Winterfest celebration.

The free concert will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. Visit-ing organist Paul Keith of Austin will perform a selection of classical and modern pieces. Refreshments follow the event.

For more information, call the church office at 830-672-3521.

Head StartTMC Golden Crescent Head Start offers pre-school services

to children ages 3-5 years, includeing education, nutrition, dental, social, disability, health and mental health. Gonza-les Head Start is now accepting applications at the Gonzales Head Start Centers at 1600 Elm Street or 925 Wells Street. For information call 361-582-4441.

To apply for head Start, you will need a copy pof the child’s Birth Certificate, proof of income, proof of address and a cur-

rent immunization record.

Violence shelterThe Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS)

is a non-profit organization providing services to both resi-dents and non-residents that are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the counties of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson.

GVFVS provides survivors with legal advocacy, case man-agement, counseling, assistance with crime victims compen-sation and other services at no cost. For more information, call 830-372-2780 or 1-800-834-2033.

Toastmasters meetCome and Speak It Toastmasters Club meets on the first and

third Tuesdays of each month, from 12-1 p.m. at the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, located at 1731 Sey-dler Street.

The Toastmasters environment is friendly and supportive whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters can give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself in any situation.

For more information contact Club President GK Willmann at 830-857-1109 or send email to [email protected], or Gerri Lawing at 830-857-1207 or [email protected].

Parkinson Support GroupThis group meets the second Thursday of every month at

10 a.m. in the Narthex of the First United Methodist Church. This meeting is free and open to the public and is facilitated by Wesley Nurse, Shirley Goss. Educational and supportive pro-grams are offered. For more information, call 672-1031.

Free Exercise ProgramsFlex & Tone is held every Tuesday and Thursday, 11-11:45 in

the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. These are chair exercises using exercise balls, dowels and hand weights. Come on, join us, and get fit. Exercises are led by an RN with blood pressure assessments available.

Walk-Exercise your way to fitness is an Video exercise avail-able at First United Methodist Church. It is offered every Mon-day, Tuesday, and Thursday at 3 pm, and every Wednesday at 2 pm. This group meets for 45 minutes in the Fellowship Hall. It consists of low impact aerobic exercises and is facilitated by Shirley Goss, Wesley Nurse. Blood pressure assessments are available at each class. Come and have great fun and socializa-tion along with gaining fitness.


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LAST OVERNIGHT BUS TRIPS THIS YEAR - ABOUT 10 SEATS LEFT, cut off Nov. 26th

Overnight Choctaw Casino, Durant, OK - Dec. 2 & 3$89.00 pp/db, bus, snacks, new beautiful Tower Hotel (connected to casino).

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Departs downtown Luling at 7:00 a.m.10 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Ft. Lauderdale

February 15-25Royal Caribbean, ship Vision of the Seas. Flight from Austin not included in Price.

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Perfect Attendance Pays OffThis year at GJH, those with perfect attendance are being honored. As an incentive for attending school every day, all 7th and 8th Grade students have the opportunity to win $15 dollars each Friday of the year. Pictured is John Villareal, a 7th Grader, won for attending school during the week of November 12-16. (Courtesy photo)

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AUSTIN — Following up on a Texas Department of Agriculture video interview with Hidalgo County ranch-er Fred Cappadona, KRGV-TV in the Rio Grande Val-ley unexpectedly captured

firsthand footage of the very real national security breach Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples has been im-ploring federal officials to help prevent.

As cameras rolled, several individuals crossing over from Mexico onto American soil were detained and ques-tioned by law enforcement officials who have become all too familiar with the smuggling of drugs, humans and violent tactics that strike daily fear into the hearts of

Texans living in the region.“This news story provides

powerful evidence that our border is porous and eas-ily infiltrated by those who openly traffic drugs, humans and other contraband across Texas soil,” Commissioner Staples said. “Within min-utes of dispatching a news crew to follow up on our interview with Mr. Cappa-dona, KGRV-TV suddenly had an entirely new perspec-tive on the intended story.

“As the news cameras

clearly illustrated, our farm-ers and ranchers are finding human remains, drugs and cut fences in their fields. Clearly, this is a national se-curity breach that demands sufficient federal resources to restore safety and security to our fellow Texans who live in fear of cartel violence, trespassing and other illegal activity literally taking place in their own backyards.”

“I am hopeful President Obama and his administra-tion will utilize his second term in office to heed the calls of Texas citizens living in fear,” Commissioner Sta-ples said. “Now is the time to focus on our national securi-ty problem. Now is the time to reconsider his administra-tion’s repeated claims that the border is somehow safer than it has ever been.”

To see the footage, visit http://protectyourtexasbor-der.com/

ProtectYourTexasBor-der.com was established by Commissioner Staples to allow Texans to share tes-timonials in the hopes of convincing Washington that additional federal resources are needed to combat the growing problems of illegal immigration and drug cartel crime.


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‘Twilight’ at MidnightThe Lynn Theatre in Gonzales was the place to be for Thursday’s grand re-open-ing event, which featured the premiere of “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2.” Ex-cited Gonzales-area movie-goers were among millions who turned out nation-wide for the special midnight screening.

Patrons line up for Thursday’s re-opening of the Lynn Theatre (Photo by Mark Lube)

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Patrons line up at the concession stand prior to the start of the double feature (Photo by Mark Lube)

TOP TEN MOVIESThrough Nov. 91. Skyfall (PG-13) Daniel Craig,

Judi Dench2. Wreck-It Ralph (PG) animated3. Flight (R) Denzel Washington,

Nadine Velazquez4. Argo (R) Ben Affleck, Alan

Arkin5. Taken 2 (PG-13) Liam Neeson,

Maggie Grace6. Here Comes the Boom (PG)

Kevin James, Salma Hayek7. Cloud Atlas (R) Tom Hanks,

Halle Berry8. Pitch Perfect (PG-13) Anna

Kendrick, Brittany Snow9. The Man With the Iron Fists

(R) Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu10. Hotel Transylvania (PG)

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TOP VIDEO, DVD as of Nov. 19, 2012

Top 10 Video Rentals1. Titanic (PG-13) Leonardo

DiCaprio2. The Avengers (2012) (PG-13)

Robert Downey Jr.3. The Amazing Spider-Man

(PG-13) Andrew Garfield4. Snow White and the

Huntsman (PG-13) Kristen Stewart

5. Dark Shadows (PG-13) Johnny Depp

6. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) animated

7. The Five-Year Engagement (R) Jason Segel

8. The Cabin in the Woods (R) Kristen Connelly

9. Prometheus (R) Noomi Rapace

10. What to Expect When You’re

Expecting (PG-13) Cameron Diaz

Top 10 DVD Sales 1. Secret of the Wings (G)

(Disney)2. Magic Mike (R) (Warner Bros.)3. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most

Wanted (PG) (Paramount)4. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire

Hunter (R) (20th Century Fox)5. Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness

(PG-13) (Lionsgate)6. The Avengers (2012) (PG-13)

(Disney)7. Prometheus (R) (20th Century

Fox)8. Tyler Perry’s I Don’t Want to

Do Wrong (NR) (Lionsgate)9. Dark Shadows (PG-13)

(Warner Bros.)10. That’s My Boy (R) (Sony)Source: Rentrak Corp.

TOP OF THE CHARTS as of Nov. 19, 2012

Top 10 Pop SinglesThis Week Last Week1. Maroon 5 No. 1 “One More

Night”2. PSY No. 2 “Gangnam Style” 3. fun. No. 3 “Some Nights”4. Rihanna No. 5 “Diamonds”5. Taylor Swift No. 11 “We

Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

6. Ke$ha No. 4 “Die Young”7. Bruno Mars No. 7 “Locked Out

of Heaven”8. Justin Bieber feat. Big Sean

No. 6 “As Long As You Love Me”9. Alex Clare No. 8 “Too Close”10. Ne-Yo No. 9 “Let Me Love

You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself )”

Top 10 Albums1. Taylor Swift No. 1 “Red”2. Meek Mill new entry “Dreams

and Nightmares”3. Rod Stewart new entry

“Merry Christmas, Baby”4. Jason Aldean No. 3 “Night

Train”5. Kendrick Lamar No. 2 “good

kid, m.A.A.d city”6. Toby Keith new entry “Hope

on the Rock”7. Mumford & Sons No. 4 “Babel”8. Neil Young & Crazy Horse

new entry “Psychedelic Pill”9. Trans-Siberian Orchestra new

entry “Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night)”

10. Little Big Town No. 11 “Tornado”

Top 10 Hot Country Singles1. Taylor Swift No. 1 “We

Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

2. Florida Georgia Line No. 3 “Cruise”

3. Carrie Underwood No. 2 “Blown Away”

4. Hunter Hayes No. 6 “Wanted”5. Lee Brice No. 26 “Hard to

Love”6. Luke Bryan No. 5 “Kiss

Tomorrow Goodbye”7. Miranda Lambert No. 8

“Fastest Girl In Town”8. Jake Owen No. 7 “The One

That Got Away”9. The Band Perry new entry

“Better Dig Two”10. Jason Aldean No. 10 “Take a

Little Ride”

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ARIES — Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, while thereÕs much

about a situation that you donÕt understand, you will quickly be filled in on all the details you need to know to get the job done.

TAURUS — Apr 21/May 21Taurus, confrontation will get

you nowhere. It is better to avoid any troublesome parties and simply go on with your days. No need to put monkey wrenches in the plans.

GEMINI — May 22/Jun 21Take some time to reflect

on what you need to get done, Gemini. Things are about to get more hectic, and it will help to know what is on your schedule in the coming days.

CANCER — Jun 22/Jul 22There is no need to put off ro-

mantic endeavors, Cancer. Make time to further relationships, and you will be happier for having made the additional effort.

LEO — Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, a casual encounter with

an old friend goes by like no time has elapsed at all. Agree to keep in touch and spend more time together going forward.

VIRGO — Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, there are too many

messes to clean up, so instead of digging in you may just decide to procrastinate a little longer. Just be sure to make up the time later on.

LIBRA — Sept 23/Oct 23You may find that things that

are beneficial for others may not always be beneficial for you, Li-bra. But often you have to make sacrifices for the benefit of the entire group.

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Certain challenges may be tough to conquer, Scorpio. But with the right help you can get the job done. Gemini may be your shining light this week.

SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23/Dec 21

There is no point in speculat-ing about your finances, Sagit-tarius. Keep track of your depos-its and withdrawals so you have a handle on all accounts.

CAPRICORN — Dec 22/Jan 20

Now is not the time to leap without looking, Capricorn. You have to be cautious with your choices and actions this time of the month. DonÕt make waves so close to the holidays.

AQUARIUS — Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, although you do

plenty, someone around the

house could really use some more assistance from you. It may take some juggling of your schedule to accomplish.

PISCES — Feb 19/Mar 20Usually your outpouring of

creative juices is unstoppable, Pisces. This week you could have a little trouble thinking up new ideas.

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It was revered civil-rights leader Mohandas Gandhi who made the following sage observation: “Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.”

If you’re afraid of rats and mice, you might not want to read the following tidbit: Those who study such things say that 60 percent of all the mammals on earth are rodents.

Athletes playing baseball on steroids have frequently been in the news in recent years, but drugs are nothing new in America’s national sport. During the

late 1960s and throughout almost all of the ‘70s, Dock Ellis was a valued pitcher who played for several teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates. On June 12, 1970, Ellis took LSD, under the mistaken belief that it was an off day for his team. By the time he realized that the Pirates were scheduled to play against the San Diego Padres that evening, it was too late. The drug proved to have no ill effect on Ellis; in fact, he pitched a no-hitter. When he recounted the event to a reporter 12 years later, he said he remembered only bits and pieces of the game, though he felt euphoric. Many

years later, after being treated for addiction, Ellis became a coordinator for an anti-drug program in California.

It’s been reported that Albert Einstein did not like to wear socks.

George W. Church, the founder of Church’s Fried Chicken, didn’t actually enter the restaurant business until after he retired. In his first career, Church ran a chicken hatchery and sold incubators.

Historians say that Russia’s Peter the Great was nearly 7 feet tall.

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When November rolls around, turkey becomes more than just another option at the deli coun-ter. For some, turkey becomes an obsession around this time of year, with ponderings just how much to buy, how to cook it, and the ways leftovers can be turned into deli-cious treats. Tom Turkey certainly takes on icon status, and that’s under-standable considering the turkey was once sug-gested as the national bird of the U.S. (the bald eagle won, however). Turkey is tasty, and it’s more than just a Thanks-giving menu item. Check out these other facts about turkey.

* Wild turkeys were nearly wiped out in North America by 1940. It took the efforts of preservationists to rekin-dle the numbers of wild turkeys out there.

* Turkeys do more than gobble. They have been known to make up to 20 distinct vocaliza-tions, according to ani-mal experts.

* People are not the only ones getting fat-ter. Turkeys are getting larger, too. The weight of the average turkey has increased 57 percent, says the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Most birds now average 28 pounds.

* U.S. federal regula-tions prohibit the use of hormones in turkey feed.

* The best time to see a

wild turkey is on a warm clear day or in a light rain.

* Domesticated turkeys do not fly but the wild ones can. They spend their nights in trees, flying to roosts around sunset.

* Turkeys are a billion-dollar industry. Annual to-tals are around $3.6 billion and the companies Jennie-O Turkey Store, Cargill Value Added Meats and Butterball, LLC are indus-try leaders.

* At least one turkey will not make it to Thanks-giving dinner this year. That’s because every year the President pardons one turkey to go on and live to see another November. All bets are off for next year, though.

* Only male turkeys dis-play the ruffled feathers, fanlike tail, bare head, and bright beard commonly as-sociated with these birds.

* Adult males are known as toms, young males as jakes, and all females as hens.

* Many people blame ‘ol Tom Turkey for mak-ing them drowsy after the Thanksgiving meal. The truth is that other foods on the Thanksgiving ta-ble may have as much or even more of the amino acid L-tryptophan that’s linked to sleepiness. Plus, you need carbohy-drates to work in concert with the tryptophan for it to reach the brain and produce the sleepy ef-fects.

Bird’s the WordSome interesting facts on our Thanksgiving staple

The melted cheese and bacon make these irresist-ible! These mushrooms are simple and delicious! Add some of your diced favor-ites!

Ingredients4 slices bacon2 (12 ounce) packages

fresh white mushrooms3 tablespoons butter,

melted6 pitted black olives, fine-

ly chopped1/4 cup finely chopped

green onion1 teaspoon oil-packed

minced garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground

black pepper1 pinch cayenne pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose

flour 1/4 cup milk4 slices Swiss-flavored

American cheese, chopped3 tablespoons grated Par-

mesan cheese

Directions Preheat oven to 375 de-

grees F (190 degrees C).Place bacon in a large

skillet and cook over me-dium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 min-utes. Transfer bacon slices to paper towels, reserving bacon drippings in the skil-

let. Crumble bacon when cooled.

Remove stems from mushrooms and set stems aside. Place mushrooms, hollow sides up, on a bak-ing sheet; brush the insides with melted butter.

Chop mushroom stems; cook and stir chopped stems, black olives, green onion, and crumbled bacon in the bacon drippings over medium heat until mush-room stems release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, salt, black pep-per, and cayenne pepper; stir to coat.

Tilt the skillet slightly; move vegetable-bacon mixture to one side, allow-ing the bacon drippings to pool to the other side. Whisk flour into bacon drippings until smooth and

paste-like; slowly stir in milk until gravy is smooth. Mix vegetable-bacon mix-ture into the gravy. Add American cheese and Par-mesan cheese; cook and stir until cheeses melt, about 5 minutes. Spoon filling into mushroom caps.

Bake in the preheated oven until mushrooms are tender and filling is lightly browned, about 20 min-utes. Remove mushrooms from baking sheet and cool on platter for 2 minutes be-fore serving.

Substitute bacon with breakfast sausage. Add ½ cup frozen drained spin-ach, squeezed dry, if de-sired. Add 2 tablespoons bread crumbs to cheese mixture for a heartier fill-ing.

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Bacon stuffed mushrooms:an irresistable appetizer

What makes this dish so good is the pecan top-ping! Try it and I’m sure it will become your new tradition

Ingredients4 cups sweet potato,

cubed1/2 cup white sugar2 eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons butter,

softened1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla

extract1/2 cup packed brown

sugar1/3 cup all-purpose

flour3 tablespoons butter,

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cans

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Brining is the secret to a juicy, flavorful turkey.

Brining makes it moist. Why are brined turkeys so juicy? Salt causes the meat tissues to absorb water and flavorings. It also breaks down the proteins, result-ing in a tender-seeming turkey. This means that--despite the moisture loss during roasting and the long cooking time--you end up with a juicy bird.

How to Brine a TurkeyThe real trick with brin-

ing is finding a container that’s large enough to sub-merge the turkey, yet small enough to fit in your refrig-erator. Try a stock pot, a bucket, or a roasting pan; if you use a shallow roasting pan, you will need to turn the bird periodically so that each side rests in the brine. Place the container on the lowest shelf of the refrig-erator (so spills won’t reach foods below).

The basic ratio for turkey brine is two cups of kosher salt to two gallons of wa-ter. Some recipes include sweeteners or acidic ingre-dients to balance the salti-ness.

• Dissolve salt (and sug-ar, if using) in two cups of hot water. Stir in remaining gallon plus 3 ½ quarts of cold water.

• Remove giblets and neck from turkey.

• Immerse turkey in brine and refrigerate for at least eight hours but no longer than 24 hours.

Cooking the TurkeyWhen you’re ready to

roast, pour off the brine. Rinse the turkey well with cool tap water, and pat dry

with paper towels.Tuck the wing tips be-

hind the back and place the bird, breast-side up, on a roasting rack.

Proceed with your pre-ferred recipe, but remem-ber that the turkey has already absorbed a signifi-cant amount of salt--any drippings that you use for gravy will already be salty,

Brine the secret to a juicy bird

This Thanksgiving stuff-ing is fantastic! It is very flavorful and fresh-tasting. This recipe will stuff a 10-pound turkey (which serves six) plus extra. I replaced the usual pork sausage with much health-ier turkey sausage. Other dried fruits may also be

used in place of cranber-ries.

Ingredients1 1/2 cups cubed whole

wheat bread3 3/4 cups cubed white

bread1 pound ground turkey

sausage1 cup chopped onion3/4 cup chopped celery2 1/2 teaspoons dried

sage1 1/2 teaspoons dried

rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried

thyme1 Golden Delicious ap-

ple, cored and chopped3/4 cup dried cranber-

ries1/3 cup minced fresh

parsley1 cooked turkey liver,

finely chopped

3/4 cup turkey stock4 tablespoons unsalted

butter, melted

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350

degree F (175 degree C). Spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toast-ed. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.

In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. Add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend fla-vors.

Pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apples, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Spoon into turkey to loosely fill.

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Sausage, apple and cranberry stuffing

Many people count their blessings on Thanksgiving. Few, however, count their calories. Overindulging at the dinner table is a Thanksgiving tradition, and often paves the way for a season of poor nutri-tional habits with longlasting ramifications.

The American Council on Exercise says that the average adult consumes 3,000 calo-ries and 229 grams of fat at a typical Thanksgiving meal. That is well above the USDA-recommended guidelines of 2,000 calories and 65 grams of fat that most adults should

consume in an entire day.With so many options avail-

able on the Thanksgiving buf-fet table, it is easy to see how overeating is commonplace. Rather than wearing elastic-waisted pants and succumb-ing to too many fattening foods, individuals can make smart food substitutions that won’t compromise taste but will cut calorie intake.

* Fill up on lean protein. Turkey is the cornerstone of the Thanksgiving meal and is a lower-fat, lean source of filling protein. Rather than in-dulge in too many starchy side

dishes, have turkey be the bulk of your Thanksgiving dinner. When preparing turkey, use fresh herbs and low-fat veg-etable stock to keep the meat moist and flavorful, avoiding butter and oils, which just tack on extra calories.

* Serve steamed veggies. Rather than sweet potatoes covered in butter and marsh-mallows or breaded and fried vegetables that are unrecog-nizable, serve produce lightly steamed so it retains its nutri-tional value and flavor.

* Swap out white starches for whole grains. Stuffing is a

popular side dish on Thanks-giving. But stuffing can be full of empty calories. Instead of serving white rice or bread stuffing, make your own using brown rice and whole grain breads. Add protein-rich nuts and dried fruits to add flavor and fiber as well.

* Skip double-crust pies. Two-crust pies with a bot-tom crust and a top layer have more calories than ones with just a crust on the bottom. Opt for low-calorie pumpkin pie or add a little gelatin to pie fruit filling and skip the top crust on traditional two-crust pies. Dessert also can be pared down to fresh fruit tarts or low-fat gelatin trifles.

* Cut down on courses. Having an excess of food is not only unhealthy but waste-ful. Trim courses from the Thanksgiving meal to save time, money and calories. Does anyone really show up for the cheese and crackers appetizers? Focus on the main course and chances are no one will miss the extra food. Plus, their waistlines won’t miss it either.

* Dilute ciders and juices. Liquid calories quickly add up. Offer plenty of fresh wa-ter and keep sugary drinks to a minimum. When serving apple juice or cider, dilute it with water, which will stretch it out further and cut down on the calories.

* Take frequent breaks. It can take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes for the body to register that it is full. Failure to give the stomach time to send messages to the brain that you are full could mean you eat more than is necessary.

The holiday season is a prime time for entertain-ing and eating many rich foods. Oftentimes, people find their dieting and healthy eating plans fall by the wayside when Thanks-giving arrives and indul-gence continues through New Year’s Day celebra-tions. Those who find that they have trouble pushing themselves away from the dinner table may want to try a modified version of a food-thickening agent that can reduce hunger pangs and help individu-als feel fuller after eating less.

In August of 2012, a German research team presented their find-ings about an ingredient called SATISFIT-LTG at the 244th National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemi-cal Society. The product is a variation on methyl cellulose, which helps to thicken foods. SATIS-FIT-LTG is a white pow-der that dissolves in cold water and forms a thick solution. The solution gels up when heated, and using it in food may give eaters the impres-sion that they consumed plenty of food and that their stomachs are full, helping to reduce the tendency for overeating.

“With that sense of fullness and hunger-sat-isfaction, they would not crave more food,” says Dr. Carsten Huetter-mann of Dow Wolff Cel-lulosics in Germany, the team responsible for de-veloping the ingredient.

In fact, Dr. Huetter-mann said that, in his first study, he witnessed fewer calories being consumed after par-ticipants ate the new SATISFIT-LTG product. The research team al-lowed volunteers to eat as much as they wanted in the study. Those who had the anti-hunger in-gredient in their food consumed 13 percent less calories than those who did not.

Methyl cellulose in its regular form is a texturizer and emulsi-fier in food products. It has been used safely for

more than 50 years, pri-marily in baked goods and ready-made meals. It also has been used as a treatment for consti-pation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible or toxic and it is not an al-lergen. Methyl cellulose normally passes quickly through the stomach and digestive tract. However with SATISFIT-LTG, the unique formulation en-ables the emulsifier to form a thick gel at body temperature. Therefore it lingers longer in the stomach before passing into the intestines, cre-ating a feeling of full-ness.

SATISFIT-LTG has preliminary approval by the U.K. Food Standards Agency, though it has yet to be approved by the Food and Drug Admin-istration in the United States. However, it may be promising as a di-etary agent in the years to come.

It’s easy to have leftover turkey once the Thanks-giving holiday has passed. Many people miscalculate the number of pounds of turkey they need to feed the family, or an excess of side dishes makes Tom Turkey less of the culinary centerpiece he should be. Don’t worry if you’re one

of the people left with an abundance of turkey. There are plenty of ways to turn it into delicious meals to be enjoyed for several days af-ter the holiday.

To enjoy turkey left-overs, first the remaining turkey should be prepared and stored so it can be safely eaten later on. This

means that turkey should be deboned and packed up for storage no later than two hours after the bird has been served, according to the U.S. Department of Ag-riculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Gener-ally, leftover turkey can be enjoyed 3 to 4 days after Thanksgiving if it is refrig-erated. If the meat is frozen, it can last much longer.

Now comes the time to whip up delicious recipes from that remaining tur-key. Here are some ideas to

whet the appetite.* Turkey chili: Combine

the meat with kidney beans, red and green peppers, on-ions, pureed tomato and a package of chili season-ings from the supermarket. Let simmer and serve with corn bread or over rice.

* Turkey kabobs: Thread turkey on skewers with apples, pears or pineapples. Bake until meat is reheated and fruit is soft.

* Turkey gyro: Top pitas with turkey meat, lettuce, onion, and fresh tzatziki

sauce. Tzatziki is made by mixing chopped cucumber, garlic and lemon juice with a thick Greek yogurt.

* Turkey omelets: Chop up turkey and add it to the egg mixture when mak-ing omelets. Serve with toast spread with cranberry sauce.

* Turkey pot pie: Line a pie tin with homemade or store-bought pie crust. Add the turkey, half a can of cream of chicken soup, a package of thawed mixed vegetables, and the remain-ing pie crust. Bake until the pot pie is bubbly and hot.

* Turkey Mexican-style: Replace the meat in tacos, fajitas or enchiladas with leftover turkey.

* Buffalo turkey pizza: Toss leftover turkey with melted butter and hot sauce. Use the seasoned meat on top of a home-made or pre-made pizza. Bake and enjoy.

* Turkey-tossed pasta: Add strips of turkey to a dish of pasta, topped with a favorite sauce.

* Turkey panini: Slice

a thick, crusty bread and spread the outsides with butter. Add layers of turkey, cheese and cooked bacon. Cook on a griddle, using a heavy pan to hold the panini flat while cooking. Flip over and continue to cook until panini is golden brown and cheese is melt-ed.

* Pulled pork-style tur-key: Chop up or pull apart leftover turkey meat. Toss with your favorite barbecue sauce. Serve on soft sand-wich buns with a side of cole slaw.

* Turkey salad sandwich: Mix chopped turkey with mayonnaise or salad dress-ing, diced celery, onions, and shredded carrots for a refreshing cold sandwich filling.

* Turkey and vegetable stir-fry: Heat a wok or skil-let with a little oil and saute onions, garlic and favorite stir-fry vegetables. Add the turkey to heat and season with soy sauce or teriyaki. Serve over steamed rice.

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Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Ev-ery year thousands of shoppers flock to area malls and shopping centers in the wee hours of the morning attempting to get the best deals on their holiday gifts. Because shopping with the crowds and sales can be confusing, setting a “Black Friday” shopping strategy can add some organization to the chaos.

Visions of Black Friday shopping may call to mind frenzied shoppers beating down the doors of area stores to get heavily re-duced prices at the register. This day of bargain basement deals certainly will bring out scores of people, but there is a way to man-age the mayhem.

* Make a shopping list. Think ahead of time about what to look for. Knowing what will be bought can help shoppers determine which stores to visit. It helps to only choose one or more stores at which to shop instead of traveling all over and getting caught in traffic.

* Preview ads a week in advance. Many stores will start adver-tising their Black Friday hours and some sneak peaks at sales a week or more in advance. There could also be some “spoiler” Web sites that leak information about Black Friday sales. Shoppers can know what’s available and plan their shopping accordingly. Also, some stores have “rules” to follow, such as wristband dispersal or a numbering system, for shoppers to avoid crowds rushing the doors.

* Start saving early. While deals are to be realized on Black Fri-day, that doesn’t mean it’s wise to blow the entire budget on this day alone. Save months or weeks in advance to be prepared for

shopping this day. Set a limit on what is to be spent -- heading home after the money is gone.

* Get rest. Set an early schedule for Thanksgiving revelry so that it’s possible to head home early enough to rest. Those who plan to do Black Friday shopping should head to bed early enough, con-sidering many sales begin at 4 a.m.

* Eat a hearty breakfast. Shoppers should be sure to eat breakfast so they’ll have enough energy to survive the morning shopping.

* Pack a lunch or snack. Chances are fast food restaurants and food courts will be mobbed on Black Friday. Avoid some of the crowds by packing food in a bag and bringing it along. It will save

time and money. Why not make a sandwich of that leftover tur-key?

* Wear comfortable clothing. Crowded stores tend to be hot and chaotic. Dress in layers so that outer layers can be removed. Try to leave bulky coats at home because they can be a nuisance while shopping. Shoppers should also wear very comfortable shoes for long hours of walking.

* Be sure to know stores’ return policies. Even the best-laid plans may result in one or two gifts that need to be returned. It pays to know what stores will take back discounted items bought during Black Friday.

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People travel far and wide come Thanksgiv-ing weekend. No matter how people choose to travel, many find holiday traveling to be taxing.

The motorist group AAA says that roughly 43 million people travel at least 50 miles from home for the Thanksgiving holiday. With so many people flying the friendly skies or on roads or railways, there is a good chance individuals will encounter delays and some frustration. Mini-mizing the challenges associated with holiday travel means following a few tips that can make the experience a bit easier.

Flying* Book flights early. Come the holidays, last-

minute deals are few and far between. The best way to ensure you get the flight time you want for the best price is to book as early as possible. Some people book their tickets a year in advance if they know they will be traveling on Thanksgiv-ing. However, a safe bet is to do so two months before so you will have the pick of options, in-cluding seating family members together and avoiding connecting flights.

* Cheaper flights can be had on Thanksgiv-ing. If you want to avoid crowds and save a little money, consider traveling on Thanksgiving Day. Long lines and bigger crowds peak the Wednes-day before Thanksgiving. That’s because travel-ers want to be at their destinations in advance of the food being placed on the table. However, if you’re traveling west, you may be able to take advantage of the time change and book an early flight -- and still make it to dinner in time.

* Know security protocol. Visit the airline’s

Web site or give a call in advance to learn the Dos and Don’ts of your carrier. Since the terror attacks on September 11th more than a decade ago, security measures at airports have continu-ally changed. Know the restrictions in regard to liquids or toiletries to save time and ensure you make your flight.

* Pack lightly. Baggage check and claim can take up precious minutes. If your Thanksgiving trip will be brief, bring along only one carry-on

per person (the amount allowable for most air-lines) and easily board the airplane.

* Arrive early. Arrive at the airport as early as you can, ideally 2 to 3 hours before your flight. This enables you to check in bags and get to the gate. Should you have to make changes to seats at the gate or take care of any other necessities, you’ll have peace of mind that being late won’t hamper those plans.

Driving* Save up personal time and leave work early.

Peak travel times for Thanksgiving driving in-clude Wednesday afternoon when many busi-nesses close early for the holiday. If you leave then, there’s a good chance you will be sitting in traffic with the thousands of other travelers who decided to get a head start by leaving at 3 p.m. If you can, take off from work on Wednesday and leave in the morning. Or do the bulk of your driving at night.

* Pack a GPS device with you. Busy holidays could mean a greater propensity for accidents or traffic jams. Don’t be caught off guard by not knowing a detour around the hold-up. Having a GPS with you can help you to stay abreast of traf-fic patterns and get out of trouble should your main travel route become blocked.

* Prepare the vehicle. There’s nothing worse than having turkey and pumpkin pie on your mind when you are standing roadside with an inoperable car. Schedule a tune-up before travel to make sure you are set for the trip. Have a spare tire ready and any tools necessary should you have a blow-out.

* Pack snacks. Hunger pangs can make tem-pers rise when you are stuck in traffic. Although there will be plenty of food at your destination, pack snacks (especially if kids are traveling) so that falling sugar levels or grumbling stomachs do not add stress to the trip.

Millions of people will be visiting friends and relatives for the Thanksgiving holiday. Keep trav-el-related stress at bay by having a travel plan and setting off as early as possible.

The bustle of activity at the airports come Thanksgiving can make the holiday feel like a blur.

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Getting your Christmas greeting cards out on timeMillions of greeting cards are

sent out each holiday season. Es-timates suggest that 85 percent of the United States population, or roughly 250 million people, mails out greeting cards. That adds up to billions of cards going through the postal system -- and all in a relatively short period of time.

Men and women who hope to send holiday greeting cards must purchase, prepare and mail the cards early enough so they are received prior to the holiday. It is never too early to begin greeting card preparation and assembly.

The majority of cards are bought in boxed packages or groupings of photo cards. Gone are the days of hand-picking in-dividual greeting cards for every recipient. This trend toward gen-eral-theme cards has streamlined the process and can help senders start their tasks earlier than ever before. Some people like to take advantage of post-holiday sales to stock up on greeting cards for the following year at a deep dis-count. This means they can write the cards out at their leisure and then simply toss them into the

mailbox at the appropriate time.Much in the way people begin

their holiday shopping or deco-rating right after the Thanksgiv-ing turkey leftovers have been stored away, a good majority of people also begin their greeting card writing after Thanksgiving as well. Those who want their cards to arrive first will mail them within a few days of Thanksgiv-ing. When sent domestically, it is safe to assume that cards mailed out up to 2 weeks before Christ-mas will arrive on time. After that point, you may be risking

lateness, particularly for rural delivery addresses unless cards are sent priority. For those who need to mail cards internation-ally, sticking close to the end of November will ensure they arrive in a timely manner.

Photo cards have grown in popularity, and people interested in having a professional photog-rapher shoot their holiday card photos would be wise to make an appointment as early as possible. Popular photographers often start holiday photo shoots in Oc-tober. Keep in mind that the pho-

tographs can take a while to be processed and arrive. For those who are on borrowed time, tak-ing a photo with a personal cam-era and having prints made up at a pharmacy or retail store can save time. It is unlikely that pro-fessional photos taken in Decem-ber can be printed and mailed and still arrive on time. Also, be sure to heed copyright laws con-cerning photographs. It may be illegal to scan an image from a photographer or photo studio and have prints made without written permission.

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The holiday season is synonymous with many things, including spend-ing. Opening a Christmas Club account is one way shoppers exercise some fi-nancial savvy during the holiday season.

According to survey from the American Re-search Group, the aver-age family spends between $700 and $900 on Christ-mas gifts in a given year. Roughly 1.5 percent of the family budget is devoted to holiday giving. This doesn’t factor in the additional expenses of food and en-tertaining, as well as travel and miscellaneous holiday necessities.

The American Consum-er Credit Council indicates that the average American carries credit card debt of roughly $8,562, and holi-day spending can add to that already heavy burden.

Setting aside funds for Christmas can help cut down on any additional debt from holiday giving. It helps to budget for the add-ed gifts, decorations and food that make the holidays festive.

Savings clubs have been offered through banks and other organizations for de-cades. It’s never too early

to establish a Christmas savings account, and most people like to get started right at the beginning of the new year.

Although Christmas clubs have traditionally been offered through credit unions and savings banks, third-party organizations, including retailers, also of-fer these types of savings accounts.

Such accounts may ac-crue a small amount of in-terest, and unlike accounts established with banks, the money saved must be spent with the particular retailer holding the account.

The Better Business Bu-reau advises that Christmas clubs are good ways to bud-get and help avoid holiday debt. Here are their sugges-tions when establishing an account.

• Build a budget. Con-sider how much you spent in the previous holiday sea-son to help determine how much you want to set aside every month.

• Start saving early. The sooner you start setting aside money every month, the better. By setting up a club account in January or February, you’ll benefit more from the interest rate and start the year off on the

right foot.• Shop around. While

the interest rates on these accounts are typically not very high, they can vary, so shop around for the best deal.

• Read the fine print. Christmas clubs are essen-tially short-term savings accounts, but there are a few details that make them different. In some cases, there might be a minimum required deposit to open the account or a minimum amount you must deposit every month. In addition, there is often a financial penalty for withdrawing the funds before the holi-day shopping season ar-rives.

• Automate the process. Many Christmas club ac-counts allow for monthly automatic deductions of the amount of money you determine from your bank account or paycheck. This helps lessen the pinch. Just make sure that you don’t set aside so much that you run the risk of overdrawing on your accounts.

Christmas clubs can be yet another financing tool that individuals use to help offset the additional ex-penses of the holiday sea-son.

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Toys throughout history that kicked off some major shopping frenzies

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the store; Parents seek the hottest toy, while sales clerks shout, “No more!”

Few holiday seasons have come and gone without a must-have toy causing pandemonium among shoppers. In the months leading up to Christmas, one toy always seems to grab kids’ attention and become a must-have item. These could be quirky digital-voiced animals or vid-eo game consoles.

Naturally, children put these gifts on their letters to Santa or wish lists. But as the days wind down to Christmas, manufacturers often cannot meet the demand for the season’s most popular item. It’s then left to parents to find the toys and gadgets by whatever means necessary.

Certain toys throughout history have caused a frenzy that results in desperate parents scouring wiped-out toy stores or making black-market deals to land themselves a hot toy. Here is a list of them, courtesy of MSNBC.

• Shirley Temple Doll (1934)Shirley Temple was the inspiration

behind the first recorded toy to cause a shopping frenzy. The demand for the doll elevated after the actress’ breakout film, “Bright Eyes,” was released three days before Christmas.

• G.I. Joe (1964)Hasbro came up with the male action

figure after watching Barbie dolls be-come such a popular toy for tots. The ac-tion figures were an instant hit, garner-ing over $16 million in 1964 alone.

• “Star Wars” Action Figures (1977)No one expected George Lucas’ fran-

chise to become such a smash hit. The merchandising company associated with the project didn’t have time to make as-sociated toys beyond a few board games and coloring books once “Star Wars” fever took hold. Therefore, “Early Bird Certificate” vouchers were sold and the action figures were shipped out a few months later. These action figures can

still thrill, with eBay auctions bringing in $1,200 and up for figures that once retailed for just a few dollars.

• Cabbage Patch Kids (1983)What little girl in the mid-1980s didn’t

want a chubby-faced Cabbage Patch Kid to adopt as her very own? The demand for this fad doll became so heated that adults fought over them and price goug-ing ensued.

• Teddy Ruxpin (1985)If kids weren’t seeking a Cabbage

Patch doll, they may have been hoping to find a Teddy Ruxpin doll under their tree. Teddy Ruxpin was an animatronic bear who interacted with the child and told stories. It was based on the animat-ed figures kids would see at theme parks or at their local play areas. Shortages around the holidays played into frenzied behavior. The doll was expensive for its day, coming in at around $68.

• Tickle Me Elmo (1996)“Sesame Street” fans fell right into the

hype offered by Tyco Toys and Children’s Television Workshop. Stampedes oc-curred in toy stores, people were injured and reports of extreme price gouging ensued, all in an effort for people to get their hands on the giggling, red furball.

• Furby (1998)This creature reminiscent of the popu-

lar 1980s film “Gremlins” came out of the box speaking its own language and slowly learned English over time. The animated pet/friend became the must-have toy of the year, but production numbers were scant in comparison to demand.

• Nintendo Wii (2006)Video game aficionados were wowed

by the motion-sensing game controllers of this new system. This helped push the Wii to the top spot for video game con-soles for that year and created a demand that led to limits on units purchased, di-minished inventory, and even vouchers or wrist bands being offered by stores to get your hands on the Wii.

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Since 1903, Storey Jew-elers has been the place to procure that special bedaz-zled bauble whether it be classy and understated or something with a bit more “bling” to it.

This Holiday season will be no different as store owner Paul Neuse and his staff have beefed up their usual exquisite inventory with even more desirable fare.

“We have a new line in called Gabriel & Co. which features sterling silver and 18-karat gold pieces, some of which have diamond ac-cents,” said Neuse. “One of the fun things we’ve had this year is sparkle jewelry that’s basically Austrian crystals. A lot of that is un-der $100, so it’s very afford-able and great for gifts or self-purchase.”

Another beautiful line offered by the store are contemporary wedding bands by Fable Designs, which generally run in the $500-600 price range.

“This company specializ-es in wood inlays and cam-ouflage inlays, and they also have a line of rings made out of black zirconi-um that they can put most any design on using a laser engraver,” Neuse said. “In the past they’ve done some wild things like names, symbols and even copies of personal tattoos.”

Customized jewelry has always been very popular and Storey has taken that part of their service to the next level.

“We’ve doubled our se-lection of bridal and en-gagement rings,” said Neu-se. “We’ve put more live goods in but we also have some prototype pieces. Statistics say 75 percent of

people want their engage-ment ring customized, so this way you can see all of the different designs avail-able then take whatever you want from each design and we can have it made using those aspects.”

Neuse is no stranger to the industry, having worked at Storey since 1979 when he was a 15-year old. After graduating high school, he toiled at the store another five years be-fore heading off to acquire an education at Southwest Texas State University.

After earning his degree, Neuse worked in Houston for three years as a CPA be-fore he had the opportunity to purchase the business in 1996. Since then, Storey has prided itself on offering fine jewelry at an affordable price.

“A lot of people may not look at us as upscale, but for a town of 8,000 people we’re not your typical jew-elry store,” explained Neu-se. “If you want K-Mart jewelry then go to K-Mart because I don’t have it. I’ve chosen to take the store into a different class of jew-elry than the discounters.”

That notion is evidenced from the moment you step inside and peruse their wares which includes pieces made by highly-re-nowned companies such as Allison Kaufman, Vahan, Bellarri, Colore, Pandora, Kameleon, Le Vian and Debbie Brooks.

“When you buy from us, you’re going to get exactly what we tell you you’re get-ting,” Neuse said. “We don’t play games and there’s no tricks. You’re going to get a true representation in terms of quality and you’re going to get good small-

town service at a fair price.”In fact, Neuse said it’s the

customer service provided by the staff that helps to re-ally set them apart.

“In a small town, I’ve got

to face my customers,” he said. “I can’t put one over on anybody because I’ve got to see them at the post office and in the grocery store and at church.”

Other members of the Storey staff include Chris-tina Melchor, Britney Jones and Stacy Scott. Storey Jew-elers is located at 607 N. St. Joseph St. in Gonzales and

their hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the store at 830-672-2402.

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Paul Neuse displays a beautiful necklace that is part of the newly-acquired Gabriel & Co. line at Storey Jewel-ers. Inset are a line of wedding bands made by Fable Designs. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)

Angels & Outlaws store offers something for all

What started as a group hobby has now blossomed into a full-fledged business for a trio of area women.

Flatonia natives Amy Cernosek, Dawn Wulf-Guzman and Andi Seger are the co-owners of Angels & Outlaws, a retail outlet in Gonzales. Seger said the new enterprise made its de-

but during the recent Come and Take It weekend.

“We’re really excited to be in Gonzales because we’ve wanted to be here for a while,” she said. “We’ve just kind of thought that there’s not a lot of stores like us in Gonzales and this is some-thing that was needed.”

To say the store’s inven-

tory is varied would be an understatement. At their location she can find ev-erything from clothing, jewelry, purses and acces-sories to candles, crosses and signs.

Seger said they hope to carve out a place among

As soon as you enter into Angels & Outlaws, you get a sense of the variety of items they offer for sale. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

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the city’s retailers by offer-ing viable and affordable quality items here locally.

“If you have a party to go, then you can come here and pick up something to wear instead of having to travel out of town,” she ex-plained.

This is not the first entre-preneurial venture the la-dies have embarked upon. Seger said the group got their start by making items to sale at events like Market Days.

“We would always go

because we loved to make crafts,” she said. “It’s hard to always make time to travel to those things, so we decided we would do it as a store.”

“Of course now we’ve expanded into other things so we have to order some stuff, but we still make a lot of our own stuff. We try to keep our prices reasonable and we keep a good vari-ety of things. We’re going to try to make sure they turn over well so there will always be something new here and not just the same old things.” Originally based out of a location in La Grange,

the genesis of the business’ move came when their former landlord informed them he was selling the building they were housed in.

“We already knew the people who owned this building (in Gonzales) and we had our eye on this as a possible second location anyway,” Seger said. “So we talked to them and about the time the other build-ing was being sold, this one was coming available. The timing worked out per-fectly.”

If you haven’t had the

chance to visit Angels & Outlaws yet, then you can when they hold their Grand Opening on Nov. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. followed by snacks, hourly prize draw-ings and lots of discounts.

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As global economic woes continue, holiday spending remains difficult to predict.

In 2010, holiday spend-ing rose more than five percent from the year be-fore, according to Master-Card AdvisorsTM Spend-ingPulseTM. That increase surprised forecasters, many of whom predicted holiday spending would decline for the fifth straight year.

With the holiday season on the horizon once again, no one truly knows what consumer response will be. But many consumers figure to exercise some re-straint this holiday season, sticking to a budget when buying gifts for family and friends.

While budgets are good ways to limit spending, a holiday spending budget doesn’t mean shoppers can’t still put a smile on their loved ones’ faces. In fact, with a few tips, holi-day shoppers can stick to their budgets and still en-joy a happy holiday season.

• Get creative. Holiday gifts don’t have

to be bought at the local

mall or from an online retailer. Gift-givers with unique talents can create their own gifts and save some money along the way.

For example, shoppers skilled at woodworking can create a personalized wood carving for a friend or family member. Good at knitting? Knit a scarf, mit-tens or even a blanket for a loved one who lives in a cold weather region.

Such personalized gifts are often especially mean-ingful to their recipients, who appreciate the time and effort such keepsakes take to create.

• Be patient. Nowadays, many fami-

lies are so spread out geo-graphically that they don’t always get together on Christmas Day. If that’s the case and you won’t be see-ing your family until a few days after Christmas, take advantage of the special sales offered in the days af-ter the actual holiday.

Items are often heavily discounted, and if you can stay patient, your patience might just pay off with sub-

stantial savings.• Establish spending

rules with family members before the shopping season begins.

In an effort to reduce some of the financial bur-den of the holiday season, many families have begun to place spending limits on holiday shopping. This saves everyone money and ensures no one finds them-selves with substantial debt come the new year.

• Do a gift exchange with family and friends.

Many larger families have also begun to do a gift exchange rather than asking members of the family to buy gifts for each and every member of the family. In a gift exchange, each member of the family draws a name out of a hat and then only buys a gift for that specific person.

This even has the added benefit of allowing shop-pers to buy something a little more expensive for a family member since they aren’t obligated to buy gifts for anyone else.

• Start early.

The earlier you begin your holiday shopping, the more you can spread out your spending. This reduc-es the financial stress of the

season while still allowing shoppers to get something special for everyone on their shopping list.

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• Consider giving food as a gift.

Food is consumable, doesn’t take up space, and locally grown food does not require shipping or wasteful packaging. It’s an ideal gift for those who al-ready have everything.

• Cut back on holiday decor.

Most people love show-casing their Christmas spirit with decorations. However, many decora-tive products are produced overseas and shipped over to North America on large vessels that require a lot of fuel. Think about reduc-ing your decorations or replacing plastic and metal decorations for all-natural options. Branches of holly or twigs tied with ribbon to form a natural wreath are just as decorative as store-bought plastic decorations.

• Don’t leave lights on for extended periods of time.

Homes and businesses bedecked in holiday lights are staples of the season. However, extra lights, in-flatable lawn Santas and other accessories consume substantial amounts of energy. Instead of leaving lights and other decorative items running for hours each night, turn them off after a little while to save energy.

• Donate money in lieu of gifts.

Choose environmentally responsible charities and donate funds to their ef-forts in the name of people who do not need another package of pajamas.

• Use decomposable shipping peanuts.

Shipping peanuts are environmentally friendly packing products that are made from cornstarch. When they come in contact with water, they dissolve -- making for easy clean-up and less trash.

• Donate unused gifts. Nearly everyone gets an

unwanted gift come the holiday season. Instead of putting items in the trash or taking them back to the store, donate gifts you’ll never use to a charity or a thrift shop.

• Wrap gifts with wrap-ping paper alternatives.

Wrapping paper is a luxury item and one that tends to be wasteful. There are many items around the house that can be recycled into decorative gift wrap. Sew scraps of fabric to-gether for a patchwork bag or use glossy photos from a fashion magazine to pa-pier mache a box. When you think creatively, you’re bound to come up with some very usable and eco-friendly ideas.

Although many people tend to go overboard for the holidays, getting into the holiday spirit does not have to be unfriendly to the environment.

The Luling Area Cham-ber of Commerce is spon-soring the 28th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show in downtown Luling on Saturday, November 24.

What began as a small

holiday affair has blos-somed into one of Luling’s largest events. Artisans, crafters & holiday shop-pers come from all parts of the state each year. Holiday gifts and décor can

be found for all ages and pocket books

With over 80 unique vendors, there’s something for everyone. Whimsical ornaments and gifts, barn wood crosses, barbed wire wreaths, local pottery, tie-dyed clothing, mosaic mir-rors, home-canned jams and jellies, cowboy jewelry and accessories, garden art and handmade quilts are

just a sampling of what to expect. Santa will be on hand at 1 p.m. to visit and take photos with the kids.

The show is located in the Watermelon Thump Pavilion on Davis Street in downtown Luling.

From the downtown stoplight, follow the Christ-mas lights and Yule Trail to the pavilion. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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When faced with the prospect of long lines at the store and hours driv-ing around finding a park-ing spot at the mall, many shoppers turn to the con-venience of their personal computers or smartphones to shop online for holiday gifts.

Today the array of busi-nesses who offer online retail opportunities create boundless options. It’s pos-sible to find obscure gift items that are very unique or even personalized items not readily available in stores.

Online shopping enables shoppers to price-check al-most immediately, compar-ing the costs of one retailer with another. According to eMarketer estimates, from 2010 to 2015, nearly 30 mil-lion consumers will join the ranks of online buyers.

Another advantage to shopping online is the abil-ity to have items shipped directly to you or to the re-cipient. However, this same advantage can also be a det-riment if you do not under-stand shipping policies or lag times during the holi-day season. Gifts may not arrive on time if you don’t plan accordingly.

All shipping policies are

different for online retail-ers and it pays shoppers to know their estimated shipping times. Otherwise items ordered for Christ-mas may arrive much later than desired.

Shoppers should also factor in that shipping companies are often over-whelmed during the holi-days. Although seasonal staff may be hired to help meet shipping demands, the fact remains that deliv-ery dates cannot be set in stone. One way to secure a firm delivery date, though, is to pay for it. Outlets that offer next-day delivery of-ten charge a premium for overnight shipping, but it may be worth it if the gift must be somewhere by a specific date.

Something shoppers can also consider is the ship-to-store option that some re-tailers offer. If a brick-and-mortar store has an online shopping site, it may enable shoppers to buy online and then have the merchandise delivered to the store. Some stores have same-day pick-up option for items that are in stock. Not only does this ensure that items will be available on time, in many cases you can save on ship-ping costs.

Many people consider pets great holiday gifts. But in spite of their pop-ularity as presents, pets do not always make the most appropriate holiday gift.

Giving a pet as a present seems like a great idea, but shoppers might want to give it more consideration before giving a gift that is such a consider-able responsibility. A puppy at Christ-mas or a bunny at Easter may be given with good intentions, but that well-meaning sentiment can easily back-fire, ending with the pet being given up for adoption when recipients don’t feel up to the task of raising a pet. In such instances, the companion ani-mal pays the steepest price.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, most puppies and kittens born in the United States never reach their second birthdays. They die from being hit by cars, are euthanized by their owners, succumb to starvation, or suffer fatal injuries in fights with other animals.

Though it often is, buying a pet should not be an impulse purchase. You see sad eyes looking back at you from behind a cage door and want to give that animal a new home. Howev-

er, introducing an animal into a fam-ily is not a decision to take lightly. You must factor how well the pet will fit in with the family dynamic. Do sched-ules allow for quality time spent with the animal? Is it a financially good time to care for an animal that will

cost money? Are you aware of how long the pet will live? Making those big decisions for a person on the re-ceiving end of your well-intentioned gift may be crossing a line. Would

Think twice before giving pets away as presents for Christmas

PETS, Page D7

If you’re one of those real-life grinches who have a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit, then I recommend a trip to Lau-rel Ridge Antiques.

Every year at this time, owner Barbara Crozier and her staff take painstak-ingly care in transforming the pristine antique store into a literal Christmas Wonderland.

“This is certainly the most exciting time of the year for us,” said Crozier. “We actually start decorat-ing during the last days of August. We don’t get rid of the things that are already in the store, we just bring Christmas in on top of it so it’s just layer after layer.”

“If you’re a serious an-tique shopper, you have to be really dedicated to still find the antiques under-neath all of the lights and garland and decorations.”

Festive adornments are not the only themed-items added to the store for the Holiday season. A lot of the inventory is also Christmas-centric including Santas created by world renowned artist Lynn Haney.

“We’ve carried the Lynn Haney Santas for 25 of the 26 years he’s been making them,” Crozier said. “All of the designs are original

and everything is hand-crafted here in Texas.”

“About five years ago, he actually started letting


Laurel Ridge Antiques pulls out all of the stops when it comes to decorating for the Holiday sea-son. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

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In the heart of down-town Gonzales lies a local-ly-owned business that has carved out a large niche for itself by providing a unique kind of one-stop shopping.

Shear Designs Salon & Boutique is owned and operated by Gonzales na-tive Connie Dolezal. She had been the proprietor of her beauty shop since 1985 before she bought an old gas station from Fletcher Johnson and relocated her business.

A hairdresser for the last 37 years, Dolezal oversees an operation that offers complete salon services in-cluding coloring, nails and waxing. Her staff consists of Nicole Boehm, Jane Ki-fer, Debbie Aleman, Ruth Parker, and Diane Mc-Caskill.

While the beauty shop was a stand-alone success in its own right, Dolezal upped the ante nearly a de-cade ago when she renovat-ed the building to include a boutique.

“I expanded nine years ago and added the bou-tique on to the front of the

shop,” Dolezal said. “My older sister, Laura Wilson, worked at shop downtown called Ladies’ First and she had been there for 15 years. They were closing down and since she wasn’t going to have a place to work, I figured why not try it here.”

The boutique carries a varied inventory of cloth-ing, purses and shoes which includes brand names like Kut, Anoname, Jag, Not Your Daughter Jeans, Uncle Frank, Ivy Jane, Multiples, Ya, Consuela, Yellowbox, and Corral Boots. The store also offers the popu-lar Brighton line of jewelry and accessories.

“We offer layaway for customers for 60 days if you put at least 20 percent down,” said Dolezal. “We have a little bit of every-thing here.”

“I have sunglasses, Spanx slenderizing undergar-ments, lots of jewelry and purses. Just about anything you can imagine.”

In conjunction with the beginning of the Holidays, Shear Designs Boutique will be running a special on

Nov. 21, 23 and 24 where everything will be priced 20% off excluding Brigh-ton.

“We do free giftwrapping which is a really nice ser-vice because a lot of places in town don’t do that any-more,” Dolezal said.

The boutique portion of the business is staffed by Dolezal’s sister Laura as well as Emily Neuse, Cindy Bailey, Kiley Braune and Amy Gibson.

“We stay pretty busy on both sides of the business, especially with the holidays coming up,” said Dolezal. “One of the best things about this business is you can come in and get your hair done and then walk through and shop. It’s been very helpful to have all of this in one place.”

Shear Designs Salon & Boutique is located at 805 St. Joseph in Gonzales and the hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Satur-day from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 830-672-9200 or 830-672-7127.

Holiday decorating is a big part of the holiday season. Bins are taken out of the attic or garage, and decorations are once again given their opportunity to shine for several weeks before being packed away again.

Among the many deco-rations families use to deck the halls are ornaments that were made by hand. This year creating home-made ornaments can be a crafty project that helps families make new holiday memories.

Christmas tree orna-ments come in all shapes and sizes and often tell the stories of holiday tra-ditions. There are several different ways to create personalized, do-it-your-self ornaments and leave the cheap, easily broken ornaments from the dollar stores behind.

Photo ornamentsFun photo ornaments

showcase how a family has changed and grown over the years. Experiment with different ways to create these ornaments. You can glue a photo to a ceramic ornament and cover it with decoupage glaze to set it permanently. Try purchas-

ing clear, glass ornaments, then remove the top of the ornament, which is usu-ally spring-loaded, before slipping a photo inside and replacing the top. You also can laminate a photo, punch a hole in the top and affix a ribbon.

Ceramic ornamentsThe popularity of paint-

it-yourself pottery has led to an increase in ceramic and crafts shops across the country. During the holiday season such shops offer many holiday items that can be painted. Often the store will then fire the pieces after they are paint-ed so that they are shiny and hardened for display.

Those who want to do their painting at home can visit their local craft or hobby shop, where typi-cally there are unfinished ceramic ornaments that can be painted with acrylic paints found right in the next aisle. A finishing coat of clear glaze will help pro-tect the ornaments from year to year.

Wood craftsMany of today’s craft

centers have expanded to include sections devoted to unfinished wood items. Everything from letters to

animal cutouts to boxes and rocking horses can be purchased and finished. Turn keepsake boxes into painted and ribbon-adorned gift boxes. Stain a treasure chest that can be used to store reindeer snacks for Santa’s crew. Turn small decorative pieces into ornaments for the tree. Paint and affix wood initials onto stock-ing holders to identify to whom each stocking be-longs. Crafty individuals also can turn plain wood plaques into signs with clever sayings, such as “Park your sleigh here.”

Scavenge around the house

Young children can use any medium for mak-ing ornaments. Garlands made of macaroni or pop-corn are traditional. Fabric scraps can be sewn and stuffed with potpourri for homemade scent satchels. Hand-drawn pictures can be made and laminated and hung on the tree.

The only obstacle with regard to DIY ornaments is a limited imagination. Homemade items can add whimsy and a personal touch to the holiday sea-son.

Have lots of fun making your own tree ornaments

LAUREL RIDGE, Page D8

Christmas is a special time for Laurel Ridge Antiques

No Limit Accessories owned and operated by David Matias has been in business for over 12 years customizing in automotive, residential and commercial tinting.

Tinted windows can make a big difference dur-ing the summer with the sun rays making it cooler and keeping the glare off while driving.

No Limit Accessories is located at 1026 St. Paul in Gonzales. To make an ap-pointment, you can reach David at 830-263-1633 or [email protected].

Located a few steps from No Limit Accessories at 1026 St. Paul, you will find Your’s and Mine Salon owned and operated by Kristin Matias.

Kristin specializes in cuts, colors, foils and perms along with designing your own style of hair bows for little girls and adults.

Kristin has owned and operated her business for over 10 years.

To make an appoint-ment, you can reach Kristin at 830-672-3037.

David and Kristin have one daughter, Tenley, and are expecting their second child, Tessa, to be making an arrival around Decem-ber 4.

Gift Certificates are avail-able for any amount from both businesses a perfect gift to stuff the Christmas stockings with. David and Kristin would like to thank their many customers for their business and wish ev-eryone a Happy Thanksgiv-ing and Merry Christmas.

you want to have such a life-changing decision made for you?

Furthermore, the holiday season is not one ideally suited for making careful decisions. People are often swept up in emotions and even stress, and shoppers

may not be thinking ratio-nally.

The hectic nature of the holiday season can be a dif-ficult time for a pet to grow acclimated to its new envi-ronment. He or she may be frightened to assimilate or take longer to settle down. Pets often need several weeks of quiet and constant

care to become comfort-able in their new environ-ments. Here are some other reasons why the holidays are not a good time for new pets.

• Holiday visitors may frighten the new pet and he or she may become weary of strangers at the outset.

• The activities in the

household may pose safety hazards for the young ani-mal. An abundance of rich foods and various decora-tions could be ingested, po-tentially causing illness.

• New pets should be carefully supervised around children to see how they behave. A child may not be accustomed to handling a puppy or kitten and could injure the ani-mal. Similarly, the pet may be skittish and lash out at the child. Adults busy with holiday obligations may be easily distracted and miss how their child is interact-ing with the new pet.

• Once the glow of the holidays wear off, children may be disillusioned with the new responsibility that has fallen into their hands. They may not like the re-sponsibility that comes with being a good pet own-er.

Reputable pet breeders and animal shelters often discourage individuals from adopting or purchas-ing pets as holiday gifts. Many organizations and animal businesses require a careful vetting of potential pet parents to ensure the animal will be placed with a family and in a home that is suitable.

Animal welfare groups warn that an estimated 50 percent of pets adopted during the holidays end up right back at shelters. This can scar the pet. Avoid the temptation of giving a com-panion animal as a present. If it is your intention to gift an animal, talk to the gift recipient and discuss the pros and cons beforehand. Then you can work togeth-er and make the right deci-sion for all parties involved, including the pet.


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Tips for the very last minute holiday shoppers

Nearly everyone has a last minute holiday shop-ping horror story to tell. Be it a late-season grab for a child’s must-have gift or fighting fellow procrasti-nators for a parking spot come the waning days of the season, veteran shop-pers have experienced it all.

While those with more experience might know the tricks of the late season shopping trade, novice pro-crastinators might need a few of the following tips to make it through the season without a horror story of their own.

• Consider online retail-ers.

Shopping online might not be for everyone, but those without much time might want to consider

online retailers, many of which guarantee delivery of the item by Christmas Day for orders placed as late as December 20.

In addition, some retail-ers even guarantee deliv-ery if the order is placed by December 22, but such guarantees often require consumers to choose over-night delivery, which can be costly.

When shopping online, if no gifts stand out, con-sider buying an electronic gift certificate instead. Such certificates can often be de-livered directly to a loved one’s e-mail inbox, and it only takes a matter of sec-onds for the delivery to be made. Though some find this impersonal, nowadays many people would prefer a

gift card instead of another sweater.

• Go the food-and-bev-erage route.

One of the worst things about last minute holiday shopping is dealing with fellow procrastinators at the local mall. Last min-ute shoppers tend to be as short on patience as they are on time. To avoid the malls, last minute shoppers can give the gift of food or drink for those friends or family members you will be seeing during the holiday season.

A nice bottle of wine or a collection of gourmet cheeses make thoughtful gifts, and last minute shop-pers don’t need to visit the mall to get them.

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David Matias is shown with his wife, Kristin, and daughter, Tenley. (Courtesy photo)

• The first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was erected in 1931, two years before the open-ing of Rockefeller Plaza, where the tree now draws thousands of tourists each year.

The tradition began when construction work-ers hard at work on build-ing Rockefeller Center decorated a roughly 20-foot tall balsam fir tree on Christmas Eve in 1931. Strings of cranberries and tin cans were among the items used to decorate the tree.

While there was no tree in 1932, the first official tree was unveiled in 1933 in Rockefeller Plaza, and the lighting ceremony was broadcast over NBC Ra-dio.

The 1933 tree, at 50 feet tall, dwarfed the 1931 tree.

However, the 1933 tree paled in comparison to the 10-ton Norway Spruce erected in 1999, which measured 100-feet tall and remains the tallest tree ever erected at Rock-efeller Center.

The tradition of the Rockefeller Center tree continues to evolve to this day, but the evergreen it is no longer lit with incan-descent light bulbs.

In addition, in 2007 Rockefeller Center part-nered with Habitat for Humanity, who used the tree after it was taken down to furnish lumber for home construction.

• Many Christmas tra-ditions are older than some celebrants might

think. The tradition of lighting up a Christmas tree, for example, dates back to the days before Christmas lights.

Before electric-pow-ered twinkle lights were invented and even before electricity was discovered, people used actual candles to adorn the Christmas tree. As one can imagine, having an open flame next to a dried-out tree was risky, so it was customary to keep a bucket of water next to the tree in the case of fire.

As if fire wasn’t enough, the tinsel used to deco-rate trees was made from strips of silver and even lead -- something that is now known to be a health hazard to adults and chil-dren alike.

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Matias family proves there are no limits in the business world

us design our own and the last four years have been inspired by my mother’s favorite Christmas song, which is ‘White Christmas.’ This year’s design is ‘Snow, Snow, Snow’ and it will close out the White Christ-mas series.”

Another gift item unique to Laurel Ridge is their line of handmade French jew-elry.

“They were made from horse bridle embellish-ments,” said Crozier. “They were popular until 1915 when carriages fell out of favor and automobiles be-gan to take over. So now, all of these beautiful pieces have become prized col-lectibles fashioned into stunning jewelry.”

Of course, the more tra-ditional fare is available including Christmas cards, ornaments, candy, and the store’s signature Wassail.

“Everybody is going to the kitschy-type of pack-aging so they can increase the pricing, but I didn’t want that,” said Crozier. “The company didn’t have enough clients who wanted the simple packaging so I bought the copyright from them and we package it ourselves now. It’s another one of those one-of-a-kind items that you can only find in our store.”

Quality is the running theme throughout the varied inventory at Laurel Ridge, which runs from high-dollar antique furni-ture to ten-dollar Christ-mas nightlights.

“We choose our things based on the integrity of the item so that it’s the very best regardless of what it is,” explained Cro-zier. “Even if it’s a shiny $1 jingle bell, it’s got to have the best sound and be the prettiest. We really strive to

find things that are going to be here 100 years from now. The whole idea is the continuum of beauty, ex-cellence, quality and value.”

“We try to buy American as much as we can. That’s first and foremost but of course, there are some things that just aren’t pro-duced here. A lot of our ornaments come from Ger-many and Central Europe. But if we have an Ameri-can or European option, we definitely go American first.”

In its third decade of op-eration, Laurel Ridge has always managed to be suc-cessfully re-invented peri-odically by Crozier in order to remain contemporary.

“It started out of a little cottage in the back when this was my mother’s home,” she recalled. “She lived here until her health began to fail and then we

moved the store in here. The business really came into its own and went through another transfor-mation when we came up with the idea of using the second and third floors as an inn. That idea has really expanded our whole busi-ness.”

The latest innovation at Laurel Ridge Inn is a fun program called Shopping Sleepovers.

“Our customers travel in from all over the country in some cases,” Crozier said. “They can now come in the night before, shop late while we’re closing, spend the night in the Inn and be here early in the morning before the rest of the world has an opportunity to shop. It’s been great and it gives them a special privilege.”

The staff at Laurel Ridge includes Janet Currie, Su-zanne Sexton, Loretta Shir-

ley, Glenda Gordon, Cher-yl Atkinson, Lillian Barta, Leah Camarillo, Lucianne Blakemore and Joshua Ma-laer.

“This is a real family-ori-ented business, although it has gotten to be a big or-ganization,” said Crozier. “The people who work here tend to do so for a long time. They may work more or less according to their family needs, but they tend to stay here. It’s built around relationships, just like the relationships we build with our customers.”

Beginning the day af-ter Thanksgiving, Laurel Ridge will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Af-ter the first of the year the store will resume its regular

hours of opening daily with the exception of Tuesdays and Sundays.

Laurel Ridge Antiques and Inn is located at 827 St. Joseph in Gonzales. You can shop 24 hours a day on-

line at laurelridgeantiques.com and laurelridgechrist-mas.com. You can start planning your Shopping Sleepover at laurelridgeinn.com. For more informa-tion, call 830-672-2484.


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