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The combination of dry conditions and lack of significant rain led to a burn ban being instituted by the Gonzales County Commissioners Court in a specialcalled meeting Monday morning. This is something we probably should have done about a month and a half ago, said Kevin La Fleur, commissioner for Precinct 3. The decision was lauded by County Fire Marshal Keith Schmidt, who said the move should go a long way in helping to decrease the number of accidental fires. This burn ban is huge for us, said Schmidt. Normal-

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Cause of Waelder fire remains Firefighters arrive at the scene of a wildfire which began Sunday afternoon off undetermined. See Interstate 10 between Buc-Cees and FM 304. Firefighters in Gonzales, Caldwell, Lavaca, DeWitt and Fayette Counties have been busy in recent weeks battling Page A3
a spate of fires reminiscent of the wildfire outbreaks in 2011. (Photo courtesy of DeNessa Baker)

Youth faces multiple charges after fight. See Page A2.

PBR Calcutta raises money for Normas House. See Page A14.

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Main break tests city crews endurance

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main near the corner of St. Mitchell St. at Water St. left some residents without water for nearly 24 hours and almost forced the city to issue a boil-water order as pressure in other lines dropped, City ManWater is a big issue for a lot of folks in and around Gonzales, and for more than 24 hours late last week, it was an ovrriding issue for the City of Gonzales. A major break in a 12-inch water ager Allen Barnes said. Barnes said a break of about two feet opened in the line and that by the time crews had chewed through two feet of concrete to get at the pipe and clamp it, the break had grown too large for the clamp. Crews eventually had to completely replace that section of pipe.

ly everybody does a pretty good job with controlled burns out in the county, but by putting this burn ban on it will just help us limit the fires and help with the load on the firemen. Theyve been running really hard lately all over the county. We need rain and hopefully when we get some so we can take the burn ban off. I appreciate the commissioners putting this in today. I think it will really help. Schmidt said this fire season has been comparable to 2011, when Texas set a record for worst one-year drought as groundwater levels in much of the state BURNS, Page A9

We had some of our stand pipes losing level pretty rapidly, Barnes said. We were afraid we would end up with a system crash. At one point we reduced the pressure to 30-40 pounds, at 20 you have to issue a boil-water notice. City water and sewer departWATER, Page A9

By DAVE MUNDY

Bulls 48, Cowboys 3:

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drawing two bulls in Saturdays Gonzales PBR finals, and made it count by raking to an 87 score on his fourth and final ride of the night to claim the title in this years event. My thoughts were the same from the first bull in that first round, just stay on my bull, said the 24-year-old Markiss, whos now following the bullriding tour out of Stephenville but still lists Montana as home. I just tried to breathe and concentrate. Markiss score of 87 was one of only three qualifying scores posted on an evening featuring 51 head turned out. He got the score on a bull named PBR, Page A9

It was a rough night for the cowboys at Saturdays Gonzales PBR event. Above, Air Time gives Damian Herden some ... air time. At right, Zach Wright and Stuntin Like My Daddy lift off. Jory Markiss came through with an 87 score on hig fourth ride of the evening to claim this years title, and he poses with Sissy Mills and Billy Bob Low of the Gonzales County Independent Cattlemans Association at the trophy buckle presentation, below right. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

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After being bucked off his first two bulls in Saturdays Gonzales PBR, Montana native Jory Markiss couldve been forgiven if hed stuffed his rope and his chaps into his bag and headed off to the

next stop on the tour. But this is Gonzales where it aint over til its over. Markiss capitalized on the fact that only two of 40 riders covered their bulls in the long go-round and wound up

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On this day in 1917, the United States War Department issued orders mobilizing the Thirty-sixth Infantry Division (known as the Texas Division or the T-Patchers) at Camp Bowie in Tarrant County. The division, initially composed mostly of Texas National Guard troops, fought in World War I and again in World War II. During the latter conflict, one unit of the division, which became known as the lost battalion, was captured at the fall of Java. The men of the battalion spent the war in Japanese prison camps, and many died building the Burma Railroad. When the War Department made national guard units available to the governors of the states in 1946, the Thirty-sixth Division was reactivated. The Thirty-sixth was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis, but was eliminated by January 1968. In 1946 veterans of the unit founded the Thirty-sixth Division Association. A Gonzales teenager is facing multiple felony charges after the escalation of a domestic argument. On Sunday, July 7, Gonzales police officers Rhegan Davis and Matthew Cowan were dispatched to College Street regarding a fight in progress. Upon arrival officers made contact with a victim, who reported she was asleep in her bed and was awakened by a male subject identified as Miguel Garcia, 17 of Gonzales, who also goes by the alias Chops. The victim stated Garcia was spending the night at her and her boyfriends home. The victim was able to wake up her boyfriend and he and Garcia started fighting. Neighbors heard the disturbance and called the police. Officers located Garcia at about the 900 block of St. Paul Street, where they were able to take him into custody after a brief fight. Garcia was transported to Gonzales Memorial Hospital and was held overnight. Officers stood guard until Garcia was released from the hospital Monday morning. After his release from the hospital, Garcia was transported to the Gonzales Police Department for questioning and later booked into the Gonzales County Jail. Garcia was charged and bonds set for sexual assault ($10,000), assault family violence impeding breath/circulation ($15,000), assault on a public servant ($15,000), unlawful carrying a weapon ($7,500), resisting arrest/search or transport ($5,000) and failure to identify ($5,000). He reportedly made bond and was released from custody on Tuesday, July 9.

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Here is the Gonzales Police Department report for the period of June 25-July 14: June 25 Reported Assault At 200 Blk Thorton St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 1300 Blk Cavett St. June 26 Tristan Lamar Grant, 24 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At Ainsworth St. Reported Assault At 1200 Blk College St. June 27 Reported Theft At 1300 Blk Rivercrest Dr. June 28 Reported Criminal Mischief At 1400 Blk St. Lawrence St. June 29 Reported Theft At 800 Blk Seydler St. Norman Eugene Hartfield, 42 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Criminal Trespass At 1100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Reported Criminal Mischief At 900 Blk Robertson St. June 30 Reported Criminal Mischief At 1200 Blk St. Michael St. Reported Theft At 800 Blk St. Peter St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 400 Blk St. Joseph St. Reported Sexual Assault At 1700 Blk Waco St. Jaime Granados, 19 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At 1300 Blk St. Louis St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 1700 Blk Neuman St. July 1 Reported Hit And Run Accident At Water And St. John St. July 2 Reported Runaway At 1300 Blk Mesquite St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 1000 Blk St. Matthew St. July 3 Reported Criminal Mischief At 100 Blk Bright St. Reported Theft At 1600 Blk St. Joseph St. Tristan Lamar Grant, 24 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Criminal Trespass At 1700 Blk Waco St. July 4 Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Marcus Joe Rodriguez, 24 Of Moulton, Arrested And Charged With Disorderly Conduct At 1200 Blk Water St. Reported Assault At 900 Blk Robertson St. July 5 Reported Theft At 700 Blk St. Paul St. Reported Forgery At 1800 Blk Church St. Roman Mark Salazar, 25 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Assault And Terroristic Threat At 700 Blk Oakland Ave. Reported Credit Card Abuse At 2400 Blk Church St. July 6 Reported Theft At 700 Blk St. Paul St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 100 Blk Hwy 90-A July 7 Miguel Garcia, 17 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Failure To ID, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Assault On Public Servant, Resist Arrest, Sexual Assault, And Assault At 100 Blk College St. Reported Assault At College And St. Andrew St. July 8 Jose Guadalupe Izaguirre, 22 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 1400 Blk Church St. Jose Alfredo Avila, 18 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Assault At 1100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Zachary Bushay Mitchell, 22 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Evading Arrest And Resisting At 1200 Blk Robertson St. July 9 Mario Alberto Nicanor, 23 Of Mission, Arrested And Charged With Driving While License Invalid, No Liability Insurance, And Wrong Fictitious Altered License Plate At 100 Blk St. Joseph St. Reported Theft At 1100 Blk Norwood St. July 10 Hansell Lavoyce White Jr,

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Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for July 7-13: 07/07/13 Almazan Balderas, Jose Fernando, 05/1987, Gonzales. Resist Arrest Search or Transport. Released on $2,000 Bond. Salazar, Roman Mark, 07/1988, Gonzales. Violate Bond/Protective Order. Released on $10,000 bond. Miller, Derek Lee, 03/1994, Flatonia. Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm. Released on $5,000 Bond. Liquor Violation. Released on Order to Appear. 07/08/13 Johnson, Deshawn Ramon, 08/1979, San Antonio. Local Warrant Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon. Transferred to McLennan County. DuBose, Ronald Witt, 01/1965, Leesville. Parole Hold Burglary of Habitation with intent to commit Sexual Offense. Local Warrant Injury Child/Elderly/Disabled with intent Bodily Injury. Remains in Custody. Garza, Jose Manuel, 06/1974, Seguin. Local Warrant Cruelty to Livestock Animals. Local Warrant Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear Felony. Local Warrant Cruelty to Livestock Animals FTA. Transfer to Guadalupe County. Ginther, Fergus Mahony, 04/1959, Orange, CA. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 2nd. Commitment/ Sentence Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 <1 G. Remains in Custody. Orr, Amy Gailynn, 10/1981, Richland Hills. Local Warrant MTR Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. Galena, Margarita Lissett, 07/1985, Victoria. Local Warrant Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA. Remains in Custody. 07/09/13 Trevino, Juan Humberto Jr., 08/1963, Gonzales. Local Warrant Disregard Red Light. Requires $248.00 Fine. Released on Order to Appear. Garcia, Robert, Jr. 08/1978, Cuero. Local Warrant Capital Murder of Multiple Persons. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon. Remains in Custody. Saenz, Ruben Carlos, 08/1962, Gonzales. Local Warrant Indecency with Child Sexual Contact. Remains in Custody. 07/10/13 Schulte, Scott Gene, 12/1986, San Marcos. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Remains in Custody. 07/11/13 Macy, Myles Nicholas, 09/1986, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Resist Arrest Search or Transport. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated. Commitment/Sentence Driving while License Invalid. Remains in Custody. 07/12/13 Walker, Bunny Daschette, 11/1974, Waelder. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Requires $2,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. Seago, Kelly Lynn, 04/1987, Kingsbury. Local Warrant Theft of Material Alum/Bronze/Copper/Brass <20K. Requires $20,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Walleck, Kevin Dwayne, 07/1981, Luling. Local Warrant Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 <1G. Requires $20,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Alvarez, Reynaldo G., 03/1947, Nixon. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or More. Released Weekender/ Work Release. Espinosa, Christopher Jerome, 05/1989, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated. Released Time Served. Aguilar, Alice Mendez, 08/1971, Flatonia. Commitment/ Sentence Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 YOA. Released Weekender/Work Release. Velasquez, Margie Yvonne, 01/1973, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Driving while Intoxicated. Released Weekender/Work Release. Luna, Ismael, 09/1977, Dallas. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana <2 oz FTA. Requires $1,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. Gary, Ellison Eugene, 09/1963, Gonzales. Public Intoxication. Released on Order to Appear. 07/13/13 Cano, Joe Michael, 02/1976, San Antonio. Caldwell County Warrant Criminal Mischief >$500 <$1,500. Released on $7,500 Bond. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 24 DPS 02 GPD 09 WPD 01 NPD 02 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 38

52 Of Liberty, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia And Possession Of Marijuana At 400 Blk Village Dr. July 11 Reported Criminal Mischief At 100 Blk Middle Buster Rd. July 12 Reported Theft At 400 Blk St. George St. Reported Theft At 1200 Blk St. Peter St. July 13 16-Year Old Male Detained And Charged With Criminal Mischief At 3300 Blk 90-A. Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Guadalupe Mosqueda, 29 Of Houston, Arrested And Charged With Criminal Mischief At 1600 Blk Robertson St. Terry Garcia Pierpont, 31 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Disorderly Conduct, Evading, And Resisting At 1100 Blk St. Peter St. Reported Criminal Mischief At 100 Blk St. Peter St. July 14 Reported Theft At 100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Reported Criminal Mischief At 800 Blk Espinosa St. Several of the above criminal mischief cases are reported tire slashings in several areas of the city. If anyone has any information on any of the above listed reports, please contact Captain Allen Taylor or Captain Gayle Autry at the Gonzales Police Department at 830-672-8686.

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Police seeking cash register thief

Gonzales Police are seekingthe publics help in identifying a man who is seen in surveillance photos emptying the cash register at a Walmart checkout counter. At about 908 p.m. Friday, July 12, a male subject wearing a blue-and-white Raptors ball cap, dark colored shirt and tan colored pants entered the Gonzales Walmart location and went to the automotive section. Police say he forced open the cash register, taking currency and stamps. He is then seen leaving the store in a light-colored, possibly gray, four-door car which police say could be a Chrysler 300 or a Dodge Charger. Anyone with information about the male suspect in the photo should contact Gonzales Police Dept. Capt. Allen Taylor or Capt. Gayle Autry at 830-6728686.

Grand Jury Report

The Gonzales County Grand Jury met on July 10 and returned the following indictments: Mario Banda, possession of prohibited substance in a correctional facility LaJuane Clark, harassment by a person in a correctional facility (four counts) La Juane Clark, aggravated assault These individuals have a court date set for Tuesday, July 23. Indictments were also returned for: Michael Villanueva, aggravated sexual assault/indecency with a child by sexual contact Frank Jalufka, driving while intoxicated Jose Abundis-Mendez, injury to a child/fraudulent possession of identifying information (less than five items) Ben Leal, driving while intoxicated These individuals have a court date set for Friday, July 26.

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of Railroad and Avenue G in reference to a structure fire. When they arrived, they found it was the location of Kelley Funeral Home, a business that was established around the time the city itself had incorporated in 1913. Waelder Fire Chief Adam Ramirez said the blaze took about four hours to contain and seemed to originate from the buildings attic. We think it (the cause) could possibly be electrical because the fire was in the attic, Ramirez said. The meter from that building had been pulled so it had been without power for a while, but there was a service wire running into the top of the building that was still

WAELDER The investigation into a fire that destroyed the shell of a former Waelder building has yet to determine the cause of the blaze. As it stands today, were going to rule that fire undetermined, said Gonzales County Fire Marshal Keith Schmidt. Because of the extensive damage throughout that building, its been really hard to nail down exactly what happened over there. The state fire marshal came out and we worked that scene together, but right now were going to rule it undetermined. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on July 7, members of the Waelder Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the corner

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connected. Kelleys Funeral Home was founded by Sam Kelley in the early 1900s, roughly around the same time that Waelder was formed as a municipality. The fire eventually left the building, which was still standing as a memorial of sorts to Kelley, in a total loss. Ramirez said the presence of common hazardous funeral home chemicals like formaldehyde, which has been identified as a known human carOfficials have been unable to determine the cause of the fire that destroyed the cinogen, caused the blaze old Kelley Memorial Funeral Home in Waelder. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) to become even more difficult to extinguish. Waelder city administrator Avery Williams confirmed that power to the facility had been shut off for at least a year, which left arson in play as a possibility for the fires projects. By CEDRIC IGLEHART cause. Luling He has resigned and we region@gonzalescannon.com city manager Bobby Berger. are in the process of lookLULING The Luling They would get a forgive- ing for another one, Berger City Council is hoping a able loan up to $50,000 de- said. newly-adopted plan will pending on the size of the In other business, the lead to the creation of more building they will build. council: revenue in the form of new They would have to stay Rejected all bids for the in business for 12 months Wastewater Improvement businesses. In its regular meeting last in order for the loan to be Project. The project will be Thursday, the council ap- forgiven. reworked in order to lower Council member Jackie the cost. proved the adoption of the Luling Economic Develop- Campbell made the mo Approved the bid ment policy for retail and tion and it was seconded by from Luling Chevrolet of service incentive program council member John Bell. $29,701.68 for a half ton In executive session, the truck for Public Works. guidelines. This is a policy that the council gave a waiver of Changed the October EDC has developed to help conflict of interest for for- 10, 2013 regular council businesses to come in and mer city attorney Lembo meeting to October 3, 2013 get started, said Luling Allen on several current at 6:00 p.m.

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How about we let democracy work its magic, one time?

A comment struck me full in the face during the recent rioting over Texas anti-abortion bill. After one woman was dragged from a House hearing on the bill for spewing hatred and vulgarity at legislators, one liberal commenter noted the Texas House was in the process of destroying democracy by not listening to 40 more hours of similar testimony. Interestingly, I never see them saying the same thing when its leftists limiting debate and testimony from conservatives. In fact, they most often seem to maintain that conservatives are trying to destroy democracy then, too. Never mind the fact that our government at all levels is NOT a democracy. We operate as a democratic republic, from your county water board to your city council to your state and federal governments: we elect people to represent our views. But democracy is being destroyed, doncha know. So heres a challenge to Cecile Richards, Sheila Jackson Lee, Harry Reid and to our state and federal governments: I agree with

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Dances with Chihuahuas

Dave Mundy
General Manager
you, lets give direct democracy a try. Lets hold one single national/ state referendum to put our most contentious issues to rest, once and for all. How about we let democracy work its magic, one time? Think of it: a single National Constitutional Referendum Day in which every voter will have a direct say on the issues which most divide us. And lets make sure every person who goes to vote is fully informed on the issues, regardless of party affiliation. First off, lets put the question of abortion on the ballot. Either abortion is 100 percent prohibited, or its 100 percent unrestricted. And lets help Democrats get

out the vote in the Hispanic community where an estimated 75 percent of folks are pointedly Catholic, conservative and antiabortion. Lets also make sure voters are fully informed about the proposition, especially in our African-American community. The primary purpose of Planned Parenthood, after all, was to keep blacks from reproducing in large numbers, according to founder Margaret Sanger. I know that liberals out there would also love to see democracy in action on the issue of gay rights, so lets put that on the ballot, too. I propose a Constitutional choice for voters: either we make homosexuality 100 percent completely legal and you can marry whoever you want, or we make homosexuality 100 percent completely illegal and marriage is specifically defined as between male and female. Again, lets ensure we fully inform and encourage the vote in the minority communities: recent polls indicate that 70 percent of Hispanics oppose homosexual

Obamas plan to turn Texas green will hurt Hispanics

President Obama recently announced an ambitious three-pronged plan to cut greenhouse gases and impact global warming. However there are two questions that people in south Texas should ask: one, how will this Plan affect south Texas Eagle Ford Shale area, and two, how it will affect the Hispanics who live in that area? Obamas green plan can be carried out without congressional approval, using planned regulations, rules and standards aimed at cutting releases of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from power plants, heavy vehicles and buildings; a suite of new steps to cut vulnerability to climate and coastal hazards; and a summary of international initiatives the administration plans to pursue with other countries. This Plan will surely impact negatively on the Eagle-Ford Shale and the south Texas economy by slowing or strangling the energy industry. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from coal producing West Virginia, has slammed Obamas proposal saying it imposes unreasonable restrictions that will have disastrous consequences for energy industry, American jobs, and the economy. Senator Manchin went on to say Its clear now that the President has declared a war on coal. The same can be said for south Texas energy industry. But there is silence coming from the south Texas liberal Congressmen Pete Gallego, Joaquin Castro, Ruben Hinojosa, Henry Cuellar, and Filemon Vela. If a Democratic Senator can speak out against Obamas unreasonable plan, why cant the south Texas congressmen who represent the districts who depend on energy production? The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has forecast that the demand for its oil will decrease in 2014 because the technology for extracting oil and gas from shale is reducing dependence on their oil producing members. Rising output will make it harder for the 12-member group to keep

conduct and gay marriage, and the number is over 90 percent among blacks. Conservatives have been hammered by the socialists and the news media for their opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens, the predominant idea being that conservatives dont want brown people to vote. Well, lets fix that. Lets add immigration to the National Referendum. Either our borders are open and unrestricted, anyone can enter our country at will and immediately claim citizenship, or we have a right to expect that only productive people are allowed in and anyone who enters illegally faces immediate deportation without months of awaiting a hearing. And lets make sure those conservatives cant limit the vote. Lets make sure and get the word out in our Latino communities, where 60 percent of people oppose amnesty, and in our African-American communities, where 80 percent oppose it. Its no secret that the United States is going broke because were paying too much for too

many people who do not work and dont want to work. According to the leftists, every American has a right to government-run health care, no matter what it costs. So lets include that on the referendum: either every American including every member of Congress and the Executive and Juricial Branches will be enrolled in government-run health care, or government is prohibited from ever attempting to regulate an individuals health care choices ever again. A second part of the Welfare Proposition would be that every American also has access to and must use food stamps, live in government housing and work for the government, or that government is forever prohibited from spending the money of taxpayers on charity. It will be interesting to see how that vote turns out, since figures now show that 51 percent of Americans are on one form or another of government subsidy these days. Its very possible the comrades er, Democrats might not enjoy democracy in action.

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The Obamacare surrender

President Obama recently announced an ambitious three-pronged plan to cut greenhouse gases and impact global warming. However there are two questions that people in south Texas should ask: one, how will this Plan affect south Texas Eagle Ford Shale area, and two, how it will affect the Hispanics who live in that area? Obamas green plan can be carried out without congressional approval, using planned regulations, rules and standards aimed at cutting releases of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from power plants, heavy vehicles and buildings; a suite of new steps to cut vulnerability to climate

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.

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and coastal hazards; and a summary of international initiatives the administration plans to pursue with other countries. This Plan will surely impact negatively on the Eagle-Ford Shale and the south Texas economy by slowing or strangling the energy industry. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from coal producing West Virginia, has slammed Obamas proposal saying it imposes unreasonable restrictions that will have disastrous consequences for energy industry, American jobs, and the economy. Senator Manchin went on to say Its clear now that the President has declared a war on coal. The same can be said for south Texas energy industry. But there is silence coming from the south Texas liberal Congressmen Pete Gallego, Joaquin Castro, Ruben Hinojosa, Henry Cuellar, and Filemon Vela. If a Democratic Senator can speak out against Obamas unreasonable plan, why cant the south Texas congressmen who represent the districts who depend on energy production? The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has forecast that the demand for its oil will decrease in 2014 because the technology for extracting oil and gas from shale is reducing dependence on their oil producing members. Rising output will make it harder for the 12-member group to keep its own output at high rates without risking a drop in prices below $100 a barrel, its preferred level. This is great news to the south Texas economy because it creates local wealth and jobs. However liberals, including Gallego, Castro, Hinojosa, Cuellar and Veal, seem more interested in promoting the green environmentalist agenda for their party than in supporting real job creation. Since the mid-1960s and President Johnsons War on Poverty, billions of dollars have been poured into the south Texas region, one of the poorest in the nation. Rather than having an artificial economy based on government grants and pro-

its own output at high rates without risking a drop in prices below $100 a barrel, its preferred level. This is great news to the south Texas economy because it creates local wealth and jobs. However liberals, including Gallego, Castro, Hinojosa, Cuellar and Veal, seem more interested in promoting the green environmentalist agenda for their party than in supporting real job creation. Since the mid-1960s and President Johnsons War on Poverty, billions of dollars have been poured into the south Texas region, one of the poorest in the nation. Rather than having an artificial economy based on government grants and programs, the shale energy boom can create economic independence for the region and its families. For Hispanics in south Texas, this Plan becomes the classic clash of the liberal Democratic agenda versus the conservative, free market Republican philosophy. Do Hispanics want to continue to depend on government programs and hand-outs, or do they want to grow their personal wealth? In the Eagle-Ford energy boom, south Texas counties, and the Hispanics who live there, have suddenly found themselves with a bright economic future. But that future can be deemed quickly with the Obama Planand Gallego, Castro, Hinojosa, Cuellar, and Vela should speak up. Better yet, the people should speak up to them.

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Perspectives
Its not like Im all into nostalgia and history, its just that I cant stand the way things are now. Novala Takemoto, Missin (novel) Ofttimes I drift back to better days. In thought. Where I let the neurons in what little grey matter I have left fire off round after round. To ricochet inside the skull to awaken yesterdays that had gone into a hibernation of what, when and where. I think. Is this senility or sanity? To think of what and how it once was. Acknowledging that in my personal Captains Log there are entries that best be kept from public knowledge. And a few open to interpretation and some that I can share, without shame. I grew up in a small central Texas town. My shirttail days were spent in a simpler era. Started school in 19 and 50. Six years old and ready to tackle the Three Rs. By the fourth grade a friend or two and I would study nature. Self-instructed. Where after the final bell wed venture off into the woods north of town. To eyeball in on a cottontail rabbit and skip stones across a stock tank. Maybe harass a chicken snake with a stick, but doing it no harm. Wed laugh at silly things and argue if we had a mind to. Theyd be misunderstandings and one or two would gang up on another. To tease and torment and maybe bless im with a black eye. But nobody, parents included, considered it bullying. It was just another chapter and verse in growing pains. In high school, our thoughts turned to other matters. Cars with fender skirts and disc hubcaps. Five gallons of gas at the Ritters station also got you your choice of dinnerware. And girls. Pheromone was the magnet that pulled teenage boys to the opposite sex. Hoping for a formula that would let them chemically coexist. Some of us, when drawn to a gal, would get so excited wed be tongue-tied for three days. Smitten something fierce and rarin to woo. And if she accepted the proposal of a date, in getting ready for it, he was apt to put on his trousers before his underwear. A pretty girl, back when I was young, could easily turn a guy into a glutz. Intellectually, if one had the smarts, he or she was in possession of a slide rule. High-tech for the time. A transistor radio was a marvel. Capable of pulling in a live broadcast of the Dodgers-Giants game. The local drive-in eatery served six-ounce cherry-lime drinks and single-meat burgers. Television was limited. But programming was all family oriented. Comics were laugh-out-loud funny and not a single crass or cuss word was ever uttered. Many a bad guy was shot but there was never any blood. The news that was broadcast was brief and to the point. Not to be analyzed or interpreted. It was merely presented. And the President, be it Truman, Eisenhower or Kennedy, was respected by the public, here and abroad. Which prompts me to think of the old Merle Haggard song, Are the Good Times Really Over for Good. With the lines: And are the good times really over for good

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Wondering if the good times are over for good

Jim Cunningham

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Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales newsman and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon. He now lives in the Moulton area.

This is an edited transcription of an interview with, PolitiChicks AnnMarie Murrel, heard on The News from the Camphouse, on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: Please introduce yourself to the listeners/ readers. Murrel: Im the national director and editor in chief of PolitiChicks.tv. And I write for Town Hall, the Daily Caller, The Blaze, Im a regular on Front Page magazine, also the Rick Amato show, but I go around the country interviewing politicians and pundits. Its an effort to find the truth and shine a light on whats happening in America. Brune: Where was home? Murrel: Oh Im a fourth-generation Texan and all my family is in Texas. Im the black sheep that everyone is begging to come home. My folks are near Longview, but also have lived near El Paso, and near Corpus Christi. I was born in Denton and went to North Texas State University. Brune: Now youre in Los Angeles, California. Murrel: Yes. Brune: Is that a different world? Murrel: This place is backwards and crazy. Were hanging on by the skin of our teeth. Ive got a good friend thats running for governor, Tim Donnelly, and were staying because we believe he may be able to turn this state around. Its bad here; almost anything bad thats happening in the United States originated in California, or New York, or Austin. Brune: Yes mam a lot of California folks have moved to Austin and often on my radio program we refer to Austin as the largest communist capital north of Havana. But please tell me about politichicks. Murrel: Originally it was a web-show. It was the conservative answer to The View. The panel was me, Victoria Jackson, and two other girls. Then it morphed into a written format where we have 50 writers from across the U.S. trying to get out the truth and make a difference in their communities. For the video part we have Dr. Gina Louden, Morgan Brittany, and me. Brune: My radio program was birthed on groundwater issues. During the course of 12 years I feel weve informed our listeners who were unsure about many issues. Do you find that to be true with

PolitiChicks: Fighting the intolerance of tolerance

Looking Down from the Saddle
Herman Brune

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

your viewers and readers? Do you feel youre making an impact? Murrel: Yes, people know who I am. They say, I love PolitiChicks, Im a Republican. But they have to whisper. They are afraid of a backlash and that fear is real. If youre too right-wing you could lose your job, and not just if youre in show business but in everyday life. Its insane the intolerance of the party that claims tolerance. But yeah the reason I keep doing PolitiChicks is because of the positive feedback. Its sad for me that right-wingers stay in the closet. So whenever they find someone that is willing to voice their beliefs they grab on. Were encouraging people to speak out. What are the leftists going to do? Call you names? We need to grow a thicker skin. Do you remember the ideal that people shouldnt talk about religion and politics in public? Well, the left kept talking while we were being polite. So, weve been hearing one side of the argument for decades. We must turn that around. Taking religion and politics out of public conversation is killing our country. Brune: Is there more conservatism, in California, when you move away from the metropolitan areas? Murrel: Yes, much of southern California around San Diego is like a breath of fresh air. And its funny because while its on the Mexican border its one of the most conservative areas in the state. There are far fewer Obama bumper stickers which is the opposite of Los Angeles. Brune: You know in Texas those bumper stickers can cause wrecks. I always have to pull alongside and see what sort of critter would put that on their car. But one of the points I keep preaching is that the Obamas, Clintons, Kerrys, and all the Democrat power brokers dont give a squat about abortion, global warming, same sex marriage, diversity, affirmative action, poor people, or any

of the leftist talking points. All they care about is dividing Americans into special interest groups, pandering to these groups, and buying their votes with leftist legislation. Murrel: Leftists are splitting our country. We must draw a line in the sand. Leftists have been trying to eliminate every trace of right and wrong in every aspect of life. The one thing that gets in their way is religion. We were founded on Judeo Christian principles and they hate that fact. One of the problems is that we let them cross too many lines. We let the ACLU bully us. Were up against a wall. We either have to push back or submit forever. Brune: Do you believe Obama is the worst president ever? Murrel: Absolutely, were in the perfect storm. Hes got his communist friends helping him. Hes got the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrating the White House. Everything is lined up so that all the bad things he wants to implement can be done. Hes learned the power of executive orders and hes got Republicans like John McCain aiding his efforts. Were in danger. Brune: Let me inject that one difference from the past to nowadays, is that weve got social media and the internet. We know almost everything that happens and can retaliate. Now, Id like to inject that LBJ was just as bad! We know a bunch of dead Mexicans put him into the senate. And we know LBJ buried the trust of the American people in Vietnam. LBJ also bought the black voting bloc with his Great Society and further buried America with social programs creating generations of people never leaving welfare. Murrel: Weve had scandalous presidents. But the thing thats different is the media is protecting the Democrat Party. Common sense tells us Obama is evil. Weve got catching up to do. We must teach God and patriotism to our children.

Are we rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell With no kinda chance for the flag or the Liberty bell Is the best of the free life behind us now And are the good times really over for good. It appears a sign of the times that we are rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell. These days. When young men, or boys, are versed in drive-by shootings, drugs, gang rapes, tattoos, STDs, and a hoodie is the style of choice year round. The All-American Boy nowadays. Once upon a time we believed in the justice system. Where a jury of peers decided ones fate on whatever charge he or she was being tried for. Now it is public opinion thats been influenced by the media that is weighed in judgment. Consider the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman case. I will not explain the matter. Because if you are unaware of whats going on, well, Buster and Mildred, youve been living in the Himalayas. Though he was found innocent, a federal civil rights investigation remains open. And rallies and protests are being staged throughout the U.S. of A. Where we should be proud to be an American. And the mainstream media has reported what celebs and star athletes think about the verdict. Good grief, Charlie Brown. What does Obama care about the Zimmerman case? He has proclaimed, as only Obama can proclaim, by asking ourselves if were doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence. And back in February of 2012 POTUS proclaimed, If I had a son, hed look like Trayvon. These are the words of your Commander-inChief. The route were on now in America appears to be a dead end. I think. Homeland Security has militarized. We are under surveillance. Personal freedoms are being immobilized. Nazi Germany has infiltrated into U.S. policy. Its enough to set me on a tear. Cause Im so mad I could run a sugar ant through a picket fence and stomp a dead chicken. Thats why Im pleased that Im of an advanced age. Where my yesterdays were the good old days. And now a Judds song comes to mind: Grandpa, tell me bout the good old days Sometimes it feels like this worlds gone crazy And Grandpa, take me back to yesterday When the line between right and wrong Didnt seem so hazy. And Grandpa, lets wander back into the past And paint me the picture of long ago. Gladly, darling, Ill tell you about it down the road.

Bureau backs passage of Farm Bill

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Passage of a full, five-year farm bill is important to the safety and security of Americas food supply, according to Charles Rochester, Gonzales County Farm Bureau president. Farming is risky due to unpredictable weather, the drought and a fluctuating market, Rochester said. Without an effective safety net,

farmers across the country could be forced to leave the business entirely. Fewer American farmers would mean an increase in the amount of food imported from other countries, Rochester said, and without the checks and balances employed in our food system, an uncertainty of safe and abundant food. The best way to ensure the health of our food supply is to support the American farmers who produce it,

Rochester said. The farm bill recently passed by the Senate reforms farm programs and assists farmers with tools like crop insurance to manage the risks associated with agriculture. The House will begin debating its farm bill proposal later this month. The current farm bill expires Sept. 30. Without a new farm bill, legislators will have to approve an extension to keep the country from reverting to 1949 farm legislation.

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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Benefit plate sale for Bernice Ramos Camarillo. Sunday, July 21st, 2013 at Independence Park Brickyard Pavilion. Starts at 12 until sold out. Chicken, sausage, w/sides & trimmings. $8.00 a plate. Also having a Bake Sale. For information contact Alethia Casares at 830-4459418. Donations welcome. Registration for all Nixon-Smiley students will be Tuesday, July 30th from 10:00-6:00 and Wednesday, July 31st from 8:30-4:00. Parents of new students registering in the district need to bring student birth certificate, SS card, and current shot record along with the parents ID. Returning NS students need to bring updated shot records. All students on all campuses (elementary, middle school, and high school) must register. The Moulton High School Reunion for all classes will be held on October 19, 2013 at the KC Hall in Moulton. Registration and visiting will begin at 2 p.m. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a short meeting. A dance will follow from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. with music by the Red Ravens. A fee of $12.50 per person includes a catered meal and dance. The classes of 1961, 1962 and 1963 will be honored as they have or are celebrating their 50th anniversary since the last reunion. Graduating classes through the class of 1976 will receive written invitations in mid-August-but the reunion is for anyone and everyone who ever attended Moulton High School. Those who need to provide a new address or those not identified to receive a written invitation or need more infotmation should contact Dennis Ellinghausen (361-596-7721) or e-mail ellinghausen@att.net or Tony Janak (361-596-8185). The Last reunion was held in 2010. The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. If 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, July 27th , beginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot located at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Contact Linda or Gary at 361-275-1216. The community, band parents and students are invited and encouraged to attend a welcome reception at 6pm on Friday, July 26 at the Gonzales High School Band Hall for Ramon Parker, head Band Director and Mrs. Dana Parker, 5th/6th grade Band Director. For more info contact Granella Hendricks, 437-2036.

Walmart begins hiring push

The Gonzales Walmart will hire approximately 85 additional associates to work at the store due to move into new facilities this fall at the corner of East Sarah Dewitt Drive and Church Street. A hiring center is open at the current Walmart at 1620 N. Sarah Dewitt Drive. The majority of new associates will begin work immediately to help prepare the store for its grand re-opening. According to store manager Adan Davila, the store will be hiring both full- and part-time associates. We are excited to bring this new, larger Walmart to Gonzales along with more good jobs and great career opportunities to the area, said Davila. Davila began his career eight years ago as a stocker in Port Lavaca. Several associates have been with Walmart since the original store opened in Gonzales in 1980. Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested applicants may also apply online at http://careers.walmart. com. Through Walmarts Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, the company will offer a job to any qualified veteran who has been honorably discharged within the past 12 months. Interested veterans may

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hold its 105th Anniversary Service on Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Rev. Lawrence G. Roy II and the Antioch Baptist Church of Cuero. The theme is So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one member one of another. (Romans 12:5). Union Lea Missionary Baptist Church, located at 931 St. Andrew in Gonzales, is under the guidance of Pastor Rev. Dr. Moderate Kenneth Green. Come and Join the fun at Vacation Bible School hosted by the Gonzales Church of Christ, July 21st-24th from 6-8 pm. We welcome ages 3 years to those who have completed the 4th grade to join in the excitement as we explore Kingdom Rock where kids stand strong for God. For more information call the church office at 672-2200 or email us at gonzalescoc@gvec. net. The annual Malatek Reunion will be held at the Elks Lodge in Gonzales on July 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. $2.00 at the door. Lunch at 12:00 noon, auction at 1:15. Fish Pond for children. Bring item for auction and a dessert. Please RSVP by July 15, 2013. Call: 830-437-2813 or 830-263-2763. TMC Golden Crescent Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Program Year. TMC Golden Crescent Head Start offers pre-school services to children ages 3-5 years. Parents of children with special needs and homeless families are encouraged to apply. Please call the TMC Head Start Regional Office at (361)5824441 for more information. Applications will be taken at the Gonzales I Center, 925 Well Street, on Wednesdays from 10 am 2 pm and at the Gonzales II Center, 1600 Elm Street, #38 on Fridays from 10 am 2 pm. To apply for Head Start you will need the following: Child must be three years of age before September 1, 2013; Copy of the childs Birth Certificate, Baptismal Record, or Hospital Record; Proof of Income: 2012 Income Tax Return, W-2, Pay Stubs; Proof of Address: Utility bill, Rent Receipt; Current Immunization Record. The Country Village Square Residents Association will hold their annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the community room at Country Village Square Apts., 1800 Waelder Road in Gonzales. Sales will include household items, clothing and lots of miscellaneous. Proceeds will benefit the association for many projects. Donations of good used and new items for the sale are now being accepted through Friday, July 31. Items may be brought to the community room at Country Village Square from 8 a .m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call 672-2877 for special arrangements.

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Linemans Rodeo set Saturday

SEGUIN More than 190 professional electric linemen from throughout the state and Kansas City will compete for the Best in Texas award at the Texas Linemans Rodeo on Saturday, July 20 at Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) Nolte Island Recreation Area in Seguin. The rodeo is free and open to the public. Opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 a.m. and competitive events will continue throughout the day. Rodeo winners will be announced at the 6 p.m. awards presentation. In addition to the Linemans rodeo, the annual barbeque cook-off will occur throughout the day with judging to begin at 4 p.m. The Texas Linemans Rodeo is designed to encourage three-man teams to test their skills in a competitive, controlled environment with safety and job knowledge as the judging criteria. Main events include pole climbing, hurt man rescue, using an insulated hot stick to replace electrical components at the top of poles, line splicing, knot tying and other competitions designed to test team and individual safe line work practices. The

find out more at http:// walmartcareerswithamission.com. Walmart provides a benefits program to eligible full- and part-time associates. For example, it provides a variety of affordable health and wellbeing benefits including health-care coverage with no lifetime maximum. Walmart also offers eligible associates matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent of pay, discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life insurance. Additionally, eligible associates receive a quarterly incentive based on store performance.

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pole climbing and hurt man rescue events draw the largest crowds and loudest cheers. Pole climbers must ascend and descend a pole without breaking the raw egg each competitor carries in his mouth. In the hurt man rescue, a 120-pound mannequin must be rescued from the top of a 40-foot pole. GBRA and the Guadalupe-Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) are among the 16 corporate sponsors of this years rodeo. GBRA has operated a Hydroelectric Division since the 1960s, so we have a first-hand appreciation of the skills required to be a top lineman, said GBRA general manager Bill West. We are delighted to host the rodeo. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the competition and the beautiful setting along the Guadalupe River. Nolte Island Recreation Area is located off FM 466 in Seguin, Texas. From Seguin, take 123 bypass to the FM 466 intersection (Wal-Mart location). Turn east on FM 466 and go 1.9 miles to the entrance of Nolte Island (just before the river bridge). Turn right on the entrance road and follow the signs to the rodeo location.

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Area Livestock Reports

The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, July 13, 2013 had on hand: 2,583 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $195$235; 300-400 lbs, $170-$180; 400-500 lbs, $155-$168; 500-600 lbs, $139-$145; 600-700 lbs., $129-$137; 700-800 lbs, $122-$126. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $170$210; 300-400 lbs, $150-$165; 400-500 lbs, $141-$147; 500-600 lbs., $129$140; 600-700 lbs., $121-$126. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $72-$76; Cutters, $75$86.50; Canners, $61-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $69-$75. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $96-$104; light weights and medium quality bulls, $84-$93. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,150. Pairs: $1,050-$1,475. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com!

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The Victoria College Foundation recently received a $9,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Organization to support its literacy programs. The grant will assist the Victoria College Adult Education Center in its effort to continue and expand the existing GED classes. It will also provide funding to support public awareness of the GED 2002 series closeout, free GED Official Practice Tests to any community members who would like to determine their test readiness, and several GED courses throughout the summer and fall. Due to the closeout of the GED 2002 series, anyone who has begun the testing process and does not complete it will be required to start over in January 2014. Any prior test scores will be invalid. Funds from this grant will assist partial completers in their efforts to earn their GED before the end of the year. The GED is an important stepping stone for so many of our community members, said Tiffany Johnson, director of Adult Education at Victoria College. This GED certificate can open doors to college and better employment. We want to provide support for everyone who needs this GED certificate and assist them in any way to move forward in the completion of their academic goals. Community members do not need to make an appointment to take an Official Practice Test. The tests are offered at the Adult Education Center, 802 E. Crestwood, on Monday and Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. If additional studies are needed in any subject, students are referred to the appropriate GED classes. For more information regarding GED classes and/or Official Practice Tests, call (361) 573-7323. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $81 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 4.7 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education. At Dollar General, we are passionate about our mission of serving others throughout the communities we serve, said Rick Dreiling, Dollar Generals chairman and CEO. Its exciting to see the Dollar General Literacy Foundations outreach in action as we partner with organizations to further education and literacy and make a real difference in peoples lives.

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The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, July 15, 2013, Volume, 994; 104 cows, 17 bulls. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $172 to $182 to $210; 300-400 lbs., $149 to $159 to $193; 400-500 lbs, $139 to $149 to $167; 500-600 lbs, $130 to $140 to $158; 600700 lbs, $122 to $132 to $148; 700-800 lbs, $107 to $117 to $135. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $138 to $148 to $195; 300-400 lbs, $126 to $136 to $162; 400-500 lbs, $121 to $131 to $147; 500600 lbs, $113 to $123 to $143; 600-700 lbs, $109 to $119 to $126; 700-800 lbs, $96 to $106 to $111. Slaughter cows: $49 to $85; Slaughter bulls: $82 to $98; Stocker cows: $685 to $1,475; Pairs, $1,110-$1,800.

Nixon Livestock Commission Report

The calf market was mixed. Calves of good quality under 450 lbs were up $2-4/cwt while #2 calves were $1-2 lower. #1 steers and heifers over 450 lbs were steady to strong. Plainer types and over fleshy calves were discounted $1-2/cwt. With large sale numbers everywhere this week the buyers had had to be more picky in what they buy. Overall a good strong market with lots of activity especially on the lighter end of the weights. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $88-$97; lower grades, $62-$85. Packer cows: breakers, $65-$70; boning, $65-$79; canners & cutters, $69-$86; light & weak, $40-$54. Palpated, 32 bred cows, $90-$107. Pairs: 2 Pair, $850 & $1,000. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-250 lbs, $181-$200; 250-300 lbs, $163-$187; 300-350 lbs, $166-$198; 350-400 lbs, $159-$185; 400-450 lbs, $144-$174; 450-500 lbs, $145-$155; 500-550 lbs, $137-$147; 550-600 lbs, $132-$136; 600-700 lbs, $135-$138; 700-800 lbs, $120-$136. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $149$198; 250-300 lbs, $154-$196; 300-350 lbs, $184-$190; 350-400 lbs, $151-$171; 400-450 lbs, $141-$156; 450-500 lbs, $137-$142; 500-550 lbs, $133-$142; 550-600 lbs, $130-$135; 600-700 lbs, $129-$134. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $121-$127. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., none; 200-250 lbs., $140-$150; 250-300 lbs, $153-$166; 300-350 lbs, $149-$165; 350-400 lbs, $144-$157; 400-450 lbs, $137-$156; 450-500 lbs, $129-$138;

500-550 lbs, $131-$137; 550-600 lbs, $127-$135; 600-700 lbs., $122-$133; over 700 lbs, $123-$155(replcment order)

The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on July 9, 2013, 2,466; week ago, 1,396; year ago, 1,405. Compared to our sale 2 weeks ago the calf market was basically steady instances $2 higher to $2 lower. Demand very good in all areas particularly the better kinds. Packer cows and bulls sold steady to $1 lower on approx. 400hd. Total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $75-$88.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $62-$75; light weight canner cows, $51-$62. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $98-$104; utility & cutter bulls, $91$98; lightweight canner bulls, $83-$91. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $185-$230; 200-300 lbs, $175$215; 300-400 lbs, $168-$195; 400-500 lbs, $156-$180; 500-600 lbs, $136-$162; 600-700 lbs, $128-$146; 700-800 lbs, $122-$131. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $175-$220; 200-300 lbs, $160-$200; 300-400 lbs, $148-$175; 400-500 lbs, $136-$161; 500-600 lbs, $126-$146; 600-700 lbs, $118-$131; 700-800 lbs, $105-$120. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.

Hallettsville Livestock Commission Report

Cuero Livestock Market Report on July 12, 2013, had 2,430 head. Had 274 cows and 12 bulls. The packer market has been drifting lower each day as this drought continues as more and more numbers are coming to market. Increased imports have also hurt the market according to some analysts.

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Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission Caldwell County API No.: 055-35049 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Eagle Energy Acquisitions LP Lease Name: Moses & Baggett Well No.: 3H Field Name: Salt Flat (Edwards) Total Depth: 3,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.8 miles NE of Luling Survey Name: S. Shupe, A-268 Acres: 85.2 DeWitt County API No.: 123-33191 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: Maraldo A403 Well No.: 3 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 14.8 miles NW of Cuero Survey Name: F.H. Spellman, A-452 Acres: 704 API No.: 123-33189 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: Maraldo A403 Well No.: 4 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 14.8 miles NW of Cuero Survey Name: F.H. Spellman, A-452 Acres: 704 API No.: 123-33193 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: D. Baker Unit A Well No.: 3 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 14.86 miles SW of Cuero Survey Name: E. W. Matthews, A-342 Acres: 704 API No.: 123-33194 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: D. Baker Unit A Well No.: 4 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 14.6 miles SW of Cuero Survey Name: E. W. Matthews, A-342 Acres: 704 API No.: 123-33195 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: D. Baker Unit A Well No.: 5 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 14.6 miles SW of Cuero Survey Name: E. W. Matthews, A-342 Acres: 704 API No.: 123-33224 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sabine Oil & Gas LLC Lease Name: Kaiser Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 2 miles NW of Petersville Survey Name: E. Caples, A-122 Acres: 704 API No.: 123-33225 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: R. Meischen Unit B Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 5.3 miles NE of Ecleto Survey Name: T.C. Bell, A-65 Acres: 320 API No.: 123-33226 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: Kuck Unit A Well No.: 3 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.2 miles NE of Westhoff Survey Name: D. Davis, A-12 Acres: 304.25 API No.: 123-33227 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: G Klein Unit E Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.9 miles NE of Ecleto Survey Name: T.C. Bell, A-65 Acres: 279 API No.: 123-33228 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: G Klein Unit E Well No.: 3 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.9 miles NE of Ecleto Survey Name: T.C. Bell, A-65 Acres: 279 API No.: 123-33229 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: G Klein Unit E Well No.: 4 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.9 miles NE of Ecleto Survey Name: T.C. Bell, A-65 Acres: 279 API No.: 123-33230 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O&G Company LP Lease Name: G Klein Unit D Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 5 miles E of Ecleto Survey Name: T.C. Bell, A-65 Acres: 320 Fayette County API No.: 149-33278 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Lease Name: Prost Unit C Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,200 feet Direction and Miles: 2.45 miles SE of Flatonia Survey Name: J.C. Duff, A-167 Acres: 918.71 API No.: 149-33276 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Lease Name: Prost Unit C Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 3.1 miles SE of Flatonia Survey Name: G.W. Cottle, A-35 Acres: 918.71 API No.: 149-33292 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Lease Name: Prost Unit A Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 1.25 miles S of Flatonia Survey Name: G.W. Cottle, A-35 Acres: 1,027.52 API No.: 149-33318 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Lease Name: Sante North Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Cypress Landing (Eagle Ford) Total Depth: 13,600 feet Direction and Miles: 7.5 miles NW of Schulenburg Survey Name: S.F. Knight, A-62 Acres: 753.37 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-33031 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Skynyrd Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 9,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.5 miles NE. of Gonzales Survey Name: H. Earthman, A-202 Acres: 640 API No.: 42-177-33029 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Derward Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 11,750 feet Direction and Miles: 9.5 miles SE. of Gonzales Survey Name: B. Lockhart, Section 5, A-36 Acres: 841.99 API No.: 42-177-33034 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Plant Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 10,200 feet Direction and Miles: 5 miles SW. of Smiley Survey Name: P. Holmes, A-278 Acres: 665.91 API No.: 42-177-33043 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: McClure Unit Well No.: 12H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 11,900 feet Direction and Miles: 2.2 miles N. of Kokernot Survey Name: W. Hill, A-27 Acres: 994.50 API No.: 42-177-33045 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Chevy Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.7 miles SE. of Cost Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228 Acres: 120 API No.: 42-177-33044 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lennon Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 10,200 feet Direction and Miles: 2.5 miles SE. of Smiley Survey Name: P. Winn, A-464 Acres: 565.01 API No.: 42-177-33035 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: MorrisMenking Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.7 miles SW. of Cost Survey Name: G.W. Barnett, A-133 Acres: 577.91 API No.: 42-177-33036 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: GarrettBurge Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 2.1 miles SW. of Smiley Survey Name: R. Sellers, A-419 Acres: 14,000 API No.: 42-177-33038 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: GarrettSmith Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 2.1 miles SW. of Smiley Survey Name: R. Sellers, A-419 Acres: 694.18 API No.: 42-177-33042 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.:42H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 16,500 feet Direction and Miles: 16.7 miles SE. of Gonzales Survey Name: A.W. Hill, A-247 Acres: 7,601.50 API No.: 42-177-33041 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 38H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 15,900 feet Direction and Miles: 16.7 miles SE. of Gonzales Survey Name: A.W. Hill, A-247 Acres: 7,601.50 API No.: 42-177-33040 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 37H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 16,800 feet Direction and Miles: 16.7 miles SE. of Gonzales Survey Name: A.W. Hill, A-247 Acres: 7,601.50 API No.: 42-177-33032 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Bongo North Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 18.46 miles NE. of Gonzales Survey Name: J.H. Whitehurst, A-485 Acres: 625.78 API No.: 42-177-33033 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Bongo North Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 18.46 miles NE. of Gonzales Survey Name: J.H. Whitehurst, A-485 Acres: 625.78 Lavaca County API No.: 285-33713 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Pilsner Hunter Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 5 miles NW of Shiner Survey Name: Hrs. A Jones/P. Guthrie, A-210 Acres: 702.01 API No.: 285-33714 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Pilsner Hunter Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 5 miles NW of Shiner Survey Name: Hrs. A Jones/P. Guthrie, A-210 Acres: 702.01 API No.: 285-33715 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Pilsner Hunter Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 5 miles NW of Shiner Survey Name: Hrs. A Jones/P. Guthrie, A-210 Acres: 702.01 API No.: 285-33716 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil & Gas, LP Lease Name: Pilsner Hunter Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 5 miles NW of Shiner Survey Name: Hrs. A Jones/P. Guthrie, A-210 Acres: 702.01 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32846 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Sonny Seifert A Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W.W. Hunter, A-224 Direction and Miles: 9.27 miles NW. of Yorktown Oil: 888 MCF: 1,345 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,990 Total Depth: 16,962 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,831 feet Perforations: 12,85116,857 feet API No.: 42-123-32843 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Sonny Seifert A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W.W. Hunter, A-224 Direction and Miles: 9.27 miles NW. of Yorktown Oil: 840 MCF: 1,128 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,790 Total Depth: 16,603 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,506 feet Perforations: 13,11416,499 feet API No.: 42-123-32841 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Sonny Seifert A Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W.W. Hunter, A-224 Direction and Miles: 9.27 miles NW. of Yorktown Oil: 864 MCF: 1,058 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,540 Total Depth: 15,993 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,898 feet Perforations: 12,95015,846 feet API No.: 42-123-32793 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Muir D Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: C. Fulcher, A-20 Direction and Miles: 6.83 miles NE. of Westhoff Oil: 576 MCF: 1,534 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,390 Total Depth: 19,388 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,540 feet Perforations: 13,04819,383 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32677 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Cook-Henry Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: Gonzales CSL, A-229 Direction and Miles: 3.8 miles SE. of Smiley Oil: 224 MCF: 137 Choke Size: 22/64 of an inch Pumping: Yes Total Depth: 12,245 feet Plug Back Depth: 12,114 feet Perforations: 8,573-12,128 feet Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33690 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Shiner Unit B Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: B. Lockhart, A-26 Direction and Miles: 2.32 miles SW. of Shiner Oil: 692 MCF: 1,542 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,124 Total Depth: 17,714 feet Perforations: 12,604-17,639 feet API No.: 42-285-33666 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Addax Hunter Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W. Strode, A-52 Direction and Miles: 3.1 miles SW. of Moulton Oil: 1,157 MCF: 535 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,566 Total Depth: 17,155 feet Perforations: 11,144-16,871 feet API No.: 42-285-33665 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Addax Hunter Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W. Strode, A-52 Direction and Miles: 3.1 miles SW. of Moulton Oil: 1,370 MCF: 1,274 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,200 Total Depth: 17,220 feet Perforations: 11,223-16,985 feet API No.: 42-285-33664 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Addax Hunter Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W. Strode, A-52 Direction and Miles: 3.1 miles SW. of Moulton Oil: 1,095 MCF: 439 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,671 Total Depth: 17,071 feet Perforations: 10,859-16,861 feet API No.: 42-285-33650 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Elk Hunter Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W. Strode, A-52 Direction and Miles: 2.8 miles E. of Moulton Oil: 1,339 MCF: 702 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,250 Total Depth: 16,317 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,290 feet Perforations: 11,263-15,977 feet API No.: 42-285-33687 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Douglas Raab Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: T. Toby, A-467 Direction and Miles: 4.6 miles SE. of Moulton Oil: 904 MCF: 1,972 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,709 Total Depth: 18,659 feet Perforations: 12,472-18,400 feet

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Proclamation recognizes probation, parole officers

Judge David Bird has designated July 21-27 as National Probation, Parole and Community Corrections Officers Week in Gonzales County. The department provides both adult and juvenile services, and is a part of the 2nd 25th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department and Juvenile Probation Department comprised of Lavaca, Gonzales and Colorado Counties. The director of the department is Roseann Mikes and the assistant director is Marty Maloney. The Gonzales County office is served by unit supervisor Kim Davis and adult officers Scott McNabb, Ian Schurig, Traci Darilek and Rosalinda Glover. Tricia Becker and Maggie Gaytan serve as the Juvenile Probation officers. Specialized officers providing supervision in Gonzales County include sex offender officer Steve Heffley, special needs officer Mark Yackel and Spanish speaking officer Angela Eureste. Intermediate Sanction Facility officer is John Calendar. The adult probation department is funded by fees that offenders are court ordered to pay and with state funds. Specialized caseloads monitoring sex offenders, mental health offenders, Spanish speaking offenders and Pre-Trial Services are provided along with many

state funded services. The department employs a full-time Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor providing outpatient substance abuse counseling and aftercare services to offenders. The juvenile probation department is funded through local county funds, state funds and federal reimbursement program. Detention services are contracted by each individual county in the district. Probation officers are faced with large caseloads, limited funding for services and salaries, and a more violent offender to supervise. These officers are also on call seven days a week, 24 hours per day.

County Attorney gets tool to tackle felonies

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
newseditor@gonzalescannon.com

Gonzales County Judge David Bird recently signed a proclamation recognizing July 21-27 as National Probation, Parole and Community Corrections Officers Week. Pictured (from left) are Kim Davis, Scott McNabb, Angela Eureste, John Calendar, Tricia Becker, Maggie Gaytan, Rosie Glover, Traci Darilek, and Ian Schurig. (Courtesy photo)

Early results favorable for GISD

Gonzales ISD has received preliminary results of the End of Course exams for high school and the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness Skills (STAAR), and Superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier says the results put smiles on a lot of faces in the district. I am proud of our district students and their performance in many areas. Our teachers and staff worked diligently to interpret state expectations on a new system of which little information has been provided, Strozier said in a news release. There are areas of improvement across cohort (same grade advanced) grade levels, subject area scores and EOC scores indicated in preliminary results. Overall, scores across grades and subjects is approximately 71% well over the standard requirement of 50% for this second phase in year. New end-of-course and STAAR requirements were in their second year of implementation this year, and Strozier said the GISD results were very favorable. (We have) specifically performed well in the area of Math surpassing the state in Math scores for grades 3-8 with scores in the 80s. Additionally, Gonzales High School EOC Math averages ranked in the 80th percentiles, she said. While GISD did well in the math exams, Strozier said other areas show a need for imprvoement. A major difference in the assessment systems has proven to be in the areas of Reading, Writing and Social Studies, she said. Historically, these subjects were areas of higher score percentiles of 80s and 90s and are currently areas indicating the need for further understanding of state expectations for the assessment standards. Reading scores were relatively equivalent to state averages with grades 3-8 averages at just under 76%. EOC Reading scores came in at 57% compared to state 71%. Writing (grades 4 and 7), and Science (grades 5 and 8) were comparable to state averages ranging from 65% to 68.5% compared to the state 70%-74%. EOC Science scores for grades 9 and 10 averaged 76% to the state average of 84%; EOC Writing scores for grades 9 and 10 averaged 40% compared to state average of 50%; and Social Studies scores in grade 8 surpassed state scores at 65% over the states 63%. Social studies average for grades 9 and 10 was 57% compared to the state 73% where in the past we scored

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in the 90s, Strozier added. Grade 11 TAKS scores ranged from 84 in Math to 99 in Social Studies. Strozier said the district will use the results to begin gauging progress. The second year of the STAAR system gives us limited information with some ability to see comparisons of year to year progress. We continue to receive information of change with the new system, she said. One major change was moving from the required 15 EOC exams to five for the upcoming year. We are seeing continued rigor and advanced expectation levels and are looking forward to a clearer understanding of what the expectations are for students as we move forward in this new assessment system. While waiting for further information stemming from the state regarding the accountability expectations, the district is reviewing data. There are four major indexes of requirements in meeting a met standard accountability rating: student achievement, student progress, closing achievement gaps and postsecondary readiness. Our preliminary information and results indicate that we have met the standard for these categories, Strozier said.

Gonzales County Commissioners on Monday approved an agreement between the County and Tyler Technologies regarding Odyssey Attorney Manager to give the county attorney software to proceed with assuming prosecution duties for felonies. In January, State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt introduced House Bill 696, which called for the acquisition of felony jurisdiction for Gonzales County. On June 14, the bill

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was signed into a law that will take effect on September 1. Gonzales County Attorney Paul Watkins told the commissioners the system is essential for ensuring a smooth conversion. Its my understanding that this is what (district attorney) Heather (McMinn) has been using, he said. We need it to have a seamless transition (of cases) from her office to our office. Precinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski raised concerns about the cost involved, which is $73,270 including training.

Strokin to eclipse the scores posted earlier in the long go by two riders. Brazils Luis Blanco nailed an 84 on Red Dragon to take second place, while Hector Cardona of Coahuila, Mexico, turned in an 81.5 on Im the One to grab third-place money. It was a tough night for riders, however including some of the PBRs biggest rising stars. Markiss got his win by covering just one of his four rides. Blanco, the Brazilian now based out of Irving, got his score on his first ride but got bucked off his final three. It was an extremely disappointing evening for Nance, the Tennesseean who started the evening No.2 in the PBRs Built Ford Tough Series money standings. Nance failed to score a total of five times, including twice

in the short go-round, and provided some anxious moments when he got hung up by a whirling dervish named Crystal City on his third ride of the evening. There were some rank bulls out there tonight, Markiss said. I was kind of surprised I was lucky enough to get in the finals. Im just trying to grab a ride any way I can, we all have our sights set on catching Cody Nance. It was also a tough evening for a pair of youngsters from Gonzales. Zach Miles battled a bull named Tick Tock for six of eight seconds to open the evening, but couldnt cover Party Paint later in the long go and lost out on Red Man in the short go. Another Gonzales rider, Trey Embry, got in trouble early and couldnt cover a bull named MS 908W.

ment workers were on the scene from the time the main broke early Friday morning until it was pronounced fixed around 11 a.m. on Saturday, and Barnes credited the crew for their endurance. We had all of the water and sewer department people out there the whole time, he said. There was a fire truck providing light all night, and there was an assistant fire chief on the scene most of the night, and that guys a volunteer. Barnes said he and several City Council members also spent extensive time on-scene, as did police, and one of the ladies in the Finance Department took it upon herself to bring them all dinner, too. The city also obtained some help from JM Oilfield Services, which furnished a vaccuum truck to help keep the work site clear of water as repairs continued. Their guy was there most of the night, too, he said. I dont know that Ive ever worked a situation in 30 years where just about the time you thought you were getting ahead, you got hit in the face

with a sledgehammer, Barnes said. Some fire hydrants were opened in an effort to reduce pressure on the line, Barnes said, which created some consternation among residents whod been asked earlier to not water their yards during peak hours. The water-main break was the second water-related hardware failure for the city in the week. The city implemented Stage I water restrictions July 10 after its meter monitoring the Guadalupe River began giving erratic readings. The river flow gauge was giving us some inconsistent readings, one day it would be 75 (feet per hour) the next itw as 200, Barnes said. The U.S. Geological Survey tested the meter and found out it was broken. USGSs measurement showed the flow at 196, and Barnes said that number triggered the Stage I restrictions. Mandatory restrictions are mandatory once the flow reaches 75. We are required to have a drought contingency plan that starts at 200,a dn we have to be

over that for 3-5 days, he said. Officials with the GuadalupeBlanco River Authority told Barnes the citys monitoring equipment wont be back online for several days, but in any event, restrictions will be lifted once rainfall significantly improves river conditions. If we continue to get significant rain upstream, we should be able to lift it, he said. But this may be two weeks, it may be all summer, it may be forever. It depends on the river. Were going to take a common sense approach. Im gonna keep it voluntary long as I can. Barnes said he wants to reassure residents that the City has sufficient water supplies. The citys new Highway 97 well began operation on June 14. The 97 well, which was one of our bond projects, is the reason we have been able to be one of the few communities not on any form of water restrictions so far this summer, he said. The timing with the gauge issue has been the best possible timing we could expect. We didnt begin to have problems until that project was completed and the well was on line.

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fell to their lowest in more than 60 years. Humidity also plays a really important part, said Schmidt. Normally there will be a little dew on the ground in the mornings, but when the humidity gets a low as it has been you wont see that. We dont get

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Jory Markiss rides Stokin to a score of 87 and this years Gonzales PBR title (above left), while Hector Cardona rides Im the One to a score of 81.5, good for third (above). Luis Blanco took second by turning in a score of 84 on Red Dragon (left). (Photos by Dave Mundy)

Australian Budd Williamson leaves Bring Its Pride the hard way.

It was a rough evening for Cody Nance, who entered the Gonzales PBR event with the No.2 ranking in the Touring Pro Series but failed to cover his ride five times. Above, Nance gets hung up on Crystal City as bullfighter Chris Hammack rushes to his aid. At right, Nance exits Diamond Back the hard way head first. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

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Bird dogs, rain and ice cream

We still have a spayed female bird dog over between Bebe and Leesville. She is still looking for a home. She knows what guns are and doesnt know whether to run toward them or sit down and be still. You know it is a shame when a person comes by a dog with so much knowledge and doesnt have any use for such a dog. Why this week she even ran around in the rain. Out of boredom she and one of the cats started stalking for a gopher. When I was a child, gophers were a big time problem. If you had a good gopher cat, you were in business. Then they disappeared for a good while. They are back again. Back when, we never had dogs getting in on the act, but now it seems to be a common thing. How wonderful the rain drops are!!! I dont care where or how many, day or night------they are just delightful and so very refreshing. I have rat terriers and two Chihuahuas that run around outside barking in the rain. Itsy Bitsy will sit there until he gets a little too wet all the while rotating his head around in circles. Then he will finally take cover. I gave several of my critters away to other people and got calls from them asking what was wrong with them that they barked at thunder and played in the rain. I had to tell them that I truly did not do anything in particular except give them a lot of loving. There will be an Ice Cream supper at newly refurbished Belmont Community Center on Saturday, July 27th, at 6PM, to thank all of you who contributed to the funding and helping of getting the community center repaired and fixed. There will also be sandwiches, chips, and cookies. There will be no charge but a donation basket will be out. It could not have gotten repaired without your

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Sandis Country Fried News

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donations and a lot of hard work by a lot of people. Your prayers and thoughts are needed for the following: Joe Kotwig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Duncan, Mildred ONeal, Rhonda Pruett, Terrence, Aunt Frances Gandre, Barbara and Allen Wiedner, Bubba and Sara Roecker, Glenn Mikesh, Fletcher Johnson, Lillie Lay, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Bill Bassett, Carol and husband, Margie Menking, Joy Carson, Richard Hidalgo Jr., Arthur Casares, Morgan, Justin, The Bullards, Aunt Pauline Bridenbaugh, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Jimmy Kelley, Alton Allen, Lanny Baker, Jackson, Billy Pitts, Judy Wilson, Iva (Totsie) Hodge, Bob Young, Marguerite Williams, the family of Ryan Allen; the family of Joe Vega, the family of Pauline Schweihs, the family of Annie Mae Bond, the family of Hopper Koenig;our military and their families We are so happy to say that Dena is home from the hospital and feeling pretty good. She thanks everyone for their prayers. God works miracles and He did. She still is waiting for some results from some of the tests. I am still hobbling around on the cast because of the broken bones. I am praying that one of these days the x-rays will show that the bones have grown back to-

The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital held its Installation of New Officers during its June meeting. Pictured are: (from left) Bernice Heldarsen, who was standing in for President Barbara Koricanek; 1st Vice President Betty Fink; 2nd Vice President Noris Gibson; Secretary Carol DuBose; Treasurer Leona Zella; Reporter Kathleen Caddell; Parliamentarian Lois Willmann and guest President-Elect Judith Gandre of the Pilot Club. (Courtesy photo)

Hospital Auxiliary News

The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital met on June 25 at the Riverside Community Center for its Luncheon, Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers with 21 members and four guests present. Guests were Pilot Club President-Elect Jackie Gandre, Hospital Administrative staff, Juli Clay, Sascha Kardosz and Dietitian Toni Perales. First Vice President Betty Fink presided in the absence of President Barbara Koricanek, who is in the Ukraine with Christian Mission work. Door prizes were won by Dorothy Klapuch, Dyna DuBose, Bernice Heldarson and Cynithia Garcia. VP Betty Fink thanked the staff for hosting the Auxiliary and response was by Sascha Kardosz for Chuck Norris, who was out of town. She conveyed his appreciation to the Auxiliary for the donations of equipment and scholarships we have given this year and for helping host the guests at the reception and opening of the Jane Johnson Womens Health Center. President-Elect Jackie Gandre conducted the Installation Ceremony by reading the officers duties as listed in the Constitution and By-Laws, as each nominee came forward. With Bernice Heldarson standing in for President Barbara Koricanek, 1st V. P. Betty Fink, 2nd V. P. Noris Gibson, Secretary Carol DuBose, Treasurer Leona Zella, Reporter Kathleen Caddell and Parliamentarian Lois Willmann were all installed for another term of service in 2013-14. A total of 337 volunteer hours were worked in May and 100-hour bars were earned by Elizabeth Bennett with a total of 3,440 hours and Sylvia Mercer with a total of 109 hours. Year to date, 3,175 volunteer hours have been worked and 84,883 hours for the overall total. A thank you to Lois Willmann and Carol DuBose for serving sandwiches and sweets on Tuesday, which totaled $1,097.75 for the year and sales of The Cannon newspaper, which brought in $118. Thank you to Betty Fink for many jars of fig preserves and handmade cards, and casual jewelry; Kathy Connally for crocheted caps, headbands, baby afghans; Mr. Connally for purchasing, delivering soft drinks; Jan Dunkin for making baby quilts, pot holders and sofa pillows; Peggy Baros for making Christmas placemats; Lydia Rice and Kennon Brunkenhoefer for 146 gift bags for newborns; Noris Gibson and Irene Oakes for stocking the vending machines; and Betty Neubauer and JoAnn Hajovsky for ordering collector dolls, other stock items unpacking, pricing and stocking items and forming flower arrangements. Also to the men of the hospitals Maintenance Department for fixing vending machines. All members were also thanked for their service. The July meeting will be held on July 30 in the Memorial Hospital dining room

A total of 337 hours were worked in May. 100-Hour Bars were earned by Elizabeth Bennett, with total of 3,440 hours, and Sylvia Mercer with 109 hours. (Courtesy photo)

gether. Micheane Deboard is over in Ft. Bragg, NC with her husband and Levi. That Levi is a corker. Levi is about to make Micheane a true Mother. He is adamant that he will not be potty trained. He thinks that he should throw everything, including her newly made cucumber pickles which went under the refrigerator, all over the floor, and all unknown places in the kitchen. At the same time Levi started turning blue from a new dietary supplement known as a crayon. Micheane we will send you lots of extra prayers. We are sorry to hear that Annie Mae Bond passed away last week. Not many of us out this way knew about it until after the fact. Ann was a very sweet lady. She lived right up the road from me. She loved her little neighbor children. She delighted in the moment when they came home from school so that she could give them their treat of ice cream. And so she delighted in having her children and grandchildren, friends and relatives. Ann and her husband, Clyde Bond, loved cats. I remember that one day we had wander up to our house. They were so happy to have their fuzzy friend had been found. I miss both of them very much. I know that her family and friends do too. Our sympathy goes to the family of Pauline Schweihs. She is the sister of Sara Roecker. Her funeral is being held at Seydler Hill Funeral Home on Friday at 10AM and the family will be coming out to the Belmont Community Center after the funeral for lunch. Joe Kotwig got home from the cruise and it looks like he had a good time and took have of the area with him. I see that Allen and Sandy Wilke were cruising around too. I am glad that they did not get stranded out there. Have a good week, and God Bless.

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By EVA BOSCAMP
Special to The Cannon

As the members of the Saturn Friendship Club traveled to the Old Schoolhouse in Cistern on July 15 for the annual Salad (and extras) Luncheon, they had their eyes on the skies and prayers in their hearts for the much needed RAIN the weathermen had promised. It did look promising. They were greeted by Vivian and Sharon Benton, the hostesses for the afternoon . Two delicious smelling pineapples and a bag of chocolate covered mints sat on the meeting table. By 1:00 PM, fourteen members had placed a favorite dish on the serving table. The president, Sue Kalinec, asked Nancy Littlefield to bless the food. The serving table held an assortment of tempting meat, vegetable, fruit and dessert salads and extras. Each looked inviting and delicious. Drinks of choice were also offered. After everyone

had filled their plates to overflowing, a time of visiting and exchanging tales of summertime activities, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and travels taken or planned. When the meal was finished, the president tapped her gavel and called the meeting to order. Everyone rose, placed their right hand over their heart and recited the Pledge to the Flag of the United States of America. When seated they recited the Club Prayer and stated the motto, To make the best better. Nancy Littlefield brought a devotional about Justice, Mercy, and Grace. It was based on Micah 6:8. She stated, We have been hearing a lot about justice lately. Have you ever thought about justice and what it means? She then added, According to Bible scriptures in Micah, God requires us (notice it says He requires us) to seek justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him. On my daily calendar one day

recently, it defined justice as when we get what we deserve, and mercy as when we dont get what we deserve. I think that is a pretty good definition. When someone hurts us, we certainly want justice to prevail. But when we hurt someone else, we want mercy. I expect we have all been in each of these positions more than once. Roll Call was answered by naming the food each member brought to the meal. Answers given were Fried Chicken, Cherry Cola Salad, Lemon Cheese Cake, Mixed Vegetable Salad, Watermelon Chunks, Watergate Salad, Chicken/ Noodle Casserole, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Jello Salad, English Pea Salad, Frog Eye Salad, Shrimp and Pasta Salad and Cherry Jubilee. No wonder the plates had been piled so high ! The Minutes of the June meeting were read by the Secretary, Sandy Parr, and approved. She gave the Treasurers report. It was accepted. The president noted that

several pairings of Teapot Friends were still pending. Eva Boscamp told of the meeting she and Barbara Vinson had shared by having lunch , in Flatonia at the Tower Three Cafe and Bakery, which is part of the Darling Emporium Antique Shop. After the meal she followed Barbara to her lovely country home on Dozier Road near Flatonia. There they continued their visit by sharing family pictures and getting better acquainted. Eva encouraged the members to make every effort to find the time for their Teapot Friend visits. Hers had been rewarding. At this time the president drew names of Teapot Friends for the coming months . They were Libby Hopkins and Della Mae Urban for July, Sandy Parr and Penny Snyder for August and Mary Kelly and Dora Ibarra for September. Following a discussion it was agreed that the August 19th meeting would be at the Running M Bar and Grill in Gonzales. Members

attending were asked to be present and ready to order by 11:30. Much to everyones regret, long time member, Frances Griggs, announced that she is moving to Scottsdale, AZ to live near her sons. She will be missed as she has served the club faithfully for many years. Birthday Ladies for the month of July were Barbara Vinson, Libby Hopkins and Pat Werlein. Only Pat was present to enjoy the Birthday Song and receive a gift from her Secret Pal. The Business Session was then adjourned. Vivian Benton handed out sheets of paper with the words FRIENDSHIP CLUB written on top. Members were given 5 minutes to see how many other words could be made with those letters. When time was up, Mary Kelly took the prize for forming 72 small words. She selected the bag of chocolate covered mints. The group then played the game of Gossip where one

member whispered a statement into the ear of her neighbor who then whispered it to the person next to her and so on around the circle. Much to everyones surprise the statement ended up just the way it had started. It was tried a second time. Again no change took place. Which suggested that if the group did repeat what they heard, they at least kept the facts straight. Sue and Pat were awarded a pineapple for choosing a number nearest to the one a hostess had written down. Frances brought six gift bags holding parting gifts. These were given to Vivian Benton, Pat Werlein, Sharon Benton, Della Mae Urban, Sue Kalinec and Penny Snyder by domino selection. With thoughts of another delightful afternoon spent with good friends, members gathered empty or near empty food containers and headed for home on dry roadways, still hoping and praying for rain.

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By CAROL DUBOSE
Special to The Cannon

The program meeting of the Pilot Club, held Wednesday noon, June 26th, was a luncheon and Installation of Officers with Past President Carol DuBose, the Installing Officer. The theme of the program was around lights that we use to guide us and the centerpiece was a gathering of antique and modern lanterns including one from the 1700s, a single early candlestick with hand made taper, a brass railroad light and a glass hurricane lantern. A remembrance gift to each new officer was a personal flashlite with signal flash, steady light and a red flashing cau-

New officers at the swearing-in ceremony.

tion light. Past Pres. DuBose conducted the Installation Ceremony first reviewing the goals of Pilot Club which are Friendship and Service in our community, pointing out the Clubs motto which is True Course Ever.

Seeing where to go and going is essential for service clubs and with officers planning and lighting the way we will attain these goals. Installed were President Jackie Gandre, President Elect Bonnie Dixson, Treasurer Sharon Tenberg, Record-

ing Secretary Nancy Logan, Corresponding Secretary Marian Hayes, Parliamentarian Lois Willmann, and Directors Janice Menking, Pat Heinemeyer and Scottie Beth Baker. July 17th noon is a luncheon and an essential planning business meeting for the new Club year; every member is urged to attend and contribute to the plans. July 31st, noon will be a luncheon and the first program meeting of the new fiscal year. If you ladies and gentlemen reading this, wish to be part of the good things happening in Gonzales we would certainly welcome you as members to help us as we bring advances in service to Gonzaleans of all ages.

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Obituaries
He was preceded in death by his dad, Early Curtis, Sr. and mother, Olga Sanders-Curtis; two brothers, John Early Curtis, Jr. and Leroy Curtis, Sr.; three sisters, Ada Lee Curtis-Nealy, Bertha Lee Curtis-Carson and Eather Lester Curtis-Nealy. Robert united in marriage to Joyce MitchellCurtis and was married for forty-nine years. In their union, they had five children that he will greatly miss. He leaves to cherish his memory; his beloved wife, Joyce MitchellCurtis; three sons, Robert Curtis Jr., Leon Curtis and Reginald Curtis; two daughters, Iris Curtis and Joyce Curtis. One sister, Olga English of San Antonio, Texas. A host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. His services were held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Armstrong Colony, Waelder, Texas, 78959. Services were entrusted to Harris Funeral Home, 127 Highway 90A, Gonzales, Texas 78629. Phone, 830-6721075. married Benjamin Willie Schweihs on January 30, 1943 in Gonzales. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, which she believed that No garden can be too big. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed family and friends. Along with her husband Bennie, she raised cattle and became quite the rancher. She was a member of Hermann Sons Lodge and the First Lutheran Church in Gonzales. She is survived by her son, Bennie Schweihs Jr. of Manchaca; sisters, Frances Buckholtz of Gonzales, Anna Schultze, Clara Schriewer and Bernice Seiler, all of New Braunfels, and Sarah Roecker of Seguin; sister-in-law Frances Krause of Cuero; brother Otto Krause Jr. of Pawnee; brotherin-law Melvin Bartz of Sinton; granddaughters, Michele James and husband John Ed of Katy, and Crystal Lyne and husband John of Corpus Christi; and greatgrandchildren, Betsy James, Casey James, Stephanie James, Ashley Lyne and Blayne Lyne. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Rosie Bartz, and brothers Bennie Krause and Ernest Buddy Krause. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at the Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 19 at the funeral home with Pastor Ildiko Rigney officiating. Interment will follow at the Monthalia Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers include John Lyne, John Ed James, Michael Roecker, Doug Bartz, Herman Buckholtz and Ricky Edwards. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul St., Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232. Mary Alice Sixtos, 67, of Lamesa, formerly of Gonzales, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013. She was born May 11, 1946 in Gonzales the daughter of Patricio and Rosa Martinez Rivera. She attended Gonzales High School and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by sons Frank Jalufka of Gonzales and Darrell Rivera of Lamesa; daughters Diane Rivera of San Antonio and Amanda Sixtos of Lamesa; sister Janie Rivera Ibarra of Gonzales and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded

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Dr. Thomas Matthews, 1922-2013 Dr. Thomas Wallace Matthews, of Luling, died July 15 at the age of 90. He was born August 27, 1922 in Luling, to Cincinnatus Winchester and Clara Benner Matthews. He grew up on a farm and as a student was active in the Future Farmers of America, and graduated from Luling High School. After the attack at Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and became a B-25 bomber crew chief. He flew 60 combat missions for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, six Air Medals, and the Purple Heart for combat service with the 321 Bomb Group. On August 14, 1946, he married Annette Jewel DeViney. After his discharge from active duty, he attended Texas A&M, and five years later he graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced in Luling for many years. He was always very active in the community. His memberships included the First Christian Church of Luling, Luling Kiwanis Club, American Legion, Caldwell County Republican Party, South East

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Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department, McNeil Cemetery Association, and Board of the Jennings Retirement Apartments. A visitation was held Tuesday, July 16 at OBannon Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17 at the First Christian Church of Luling with Rev. Will Paradeaux officiating. Pallbearers were Travis Fairchild, Stephen Matthews, Clint Fairchild, Keith Huebinger, James Short, and Joe Timms. Survivors include his three daughters, Julie and Clint Fairchild of Harwood, Suzanne Matthews, of Elgin, and Claire Huebinger of Katy; four grandchildren, Stephanie and Joe Timms, of Tildon, Lisa and James Short of Harwood, Travis Fairchild of Harwood, and Stephen and Sarah Matthews of League City; six great grandchildren, Jewel Short, Faith Short, Brandon Timms, Joseph Timms, Luke Matthews, and Charlette Matthews; and one sister, Sue Stutts of Jourdanton. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annette DeViney Matthews; one son, Robert Matthews; two grandchildren; three sisters; and a brother.

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in death by her parents, husband Macario Sixtos Sr., son Guadalupe Jalufka and sisters Rosa Camarillo, Josie Rivera and Lupe Rivera. The Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10a.m. Thursday, July 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Raaz officiating. Interment will follow at the Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers include Darrell Rivera, Macario Enriquez, Ruben Aguero, Belen DeLeon Jr., Balentin Ibarra and Willie Clack. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830672-3232.

Robert Louis Curtis, Sr., 1946-2013 Mr. Robert Louis Curtis, Sr. departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2013. He was the youngest of seven born in Flatonia, Texas on October 11, 1946, to Early Curtis, Sr., and Olga Sanders-Curtis of Flatonia, Texas.

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Moulton to dedicate monument

The City of Moulton and Keep Moulton Beautiful have scheduled a dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Entrance Landscape Monument located on the corners of Moore and Main Street in Moulton on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. The Landscape Monument was funded through an award from the State of Texas in the amount of $90,000 as a result of winning the 2011 Governors Community Achievement Award. Jaime Dornak, Moulton High School Principal and KMB Secretary will emcee the ceremony. Refreshments will be provided after the ceremony at City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend. For questions, contact City Hall at 361-596-4621.

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Youngsters participating in this years Crystal Theatre Camp Shakespeare including Shakespeare Ninjas and new this year, Crystal Ninjas take a break from memorizing lines to recite a few while doing a partner drill Wednesday. Participants in this years workshop include Avalon Palm, Iris Dement, Hope West, Ben Dement, Daniel Garcia, Kabel Faltisek, Jacob Bakken, Shaelyn Liberte, Alexia Escobar, Kristalyn Buesing, Pilar Ramos, Miranda Smith, Aaron Miller, Dalton Shirley, Vanessa Vela, Christian Griffin and Angelica Mathis. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Calcutta fetes Normas House

DVS Productions hosted the PBR Calcutta on July 11 at the Running M Bar & Grill with several top sponsors Stewart Trucking, JM Oil Field Service, Leon Davis Water Well Services, EBarr Feeds, Norte Oil Field Services and several other sponsors , fans and bidders to make the event a success. The Calcutta was able to raise over $3,000 to benefit Normas House this year. Bo Davis presented the check to Ann Alexander, Executive Director at Normass House.

Faithful Friends were the winners of the Gonzales Learning and Career Centers 2013 Family Feud. The team, which was sponsored by Southern Clay, consisted of members Arlene Rinehart, Beverly Pirkle, Shirley Frazier, Kiki DeLaRosa and Manuel DeLaRosa. They beat former two-time winner GVEC in the championship game. (Courtesy photo)

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TYRA State Finals Schedule of Events July 23 Registration 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; mandatory contestant meeting 1 p.m. in arena; Live Auction; Order letter jackets and patches from CH Graphics in Show barn office; Swimming daily at the City Pool, 1-6 p.m.; Presentation of the Klint Shaw Sportsmanship Award, 5:45 in arena; Blue Day in support of child abuse! Wear your blue; Grand entry 5:45 p.m.; Rodeo Performance, 6 p.m. July 24 Calf Roping Jackpot, 9:30 a.m.; Sr. Girls BAW, Sr. Boys TD, Jr. Boys TD, Jr. Girls BAW, Jr. Boys BAW, Match Ropings. All two head for $70 except matches. Match Ropings - Anyone who wants to match can sign up that morning; Elks Lodge Senior Luncheon and Director Luncheon at Elks Lodge 1 p.m. Senior scholarships will be presented at the luncheon, parents and spouses welcome, $9 per plate, please order your plates with entry and send payment with entry; free 52-foot waterslide down by the Pavilion all day long for everyone of all ages; swimming at the City Pool, 1-5pm; Senior Night in Grand Entry, 5:45 p.m.; presentation of the Vita-Way Horsemanship Award, 5:45 p.m. in arena; Red Day in support of heart awareness. Wear your red; Rodeo Performance 6 p.m. July 25 10 a.m. Team Roping Jackpot; Special Kids Rodeo under Pavilion, 11 a.m., come help with our Special Friends; swimming at City Pool 1-6pm; presentation of Johnny Powell Sportsmanship Award, 5:45 p.m.; Pink Night in support of breast cancer awareness; Grand Entry 5:45 p.m.; Rodeo Performance, 6 p.m. July 26 General Membership Meeting 9 a.m.; Green Day in

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G-Town Striders Olympic fund raiser this Friday

The G-Town Striders summer track program will be holding a barbecue plate fundraiser Friday, July 19 at the Mt. Pilgrim Church cafeteria, starting at 11 a.m. and ending when sold out. The plates will consist of barbecue chicken and sausage, buttered potatoes, green beans, dessert, bread, pickles, onions and sauce. The price per plate is $8. Benefit golf tournament The Rally for Ali Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, July 21 at the Yoakum Golf Course, beginning at 1 p.m. The event, which will be hosted by the Yoakum Womens Golf Association, is a fundraiser for Ali Beal of Shiner, who is fighting Ewings Sarcoma cancer. All proceeds from the event will go to help defray her medical expenses. The tournament will be a four-person handicapped formulated scramble (max team handicap is 60, max individual awarded is 20). Entry fee is $200 per team and includes a meal. Cart rental is additional and may be reserved by calling the Club House at 361-2935682. The first 18 teams will accepted. Deadline is Sunday, July 21 at noon. Prizes will be awarded to 1st & 2nd Gross and 1st & 2nd Net. Ties played off on card. Prizes will also be awarded for Longest Drive & Closest to Pin. The Jackpot Hole will be played on #9 for a $10 entry. To enter or for additional information, contact tournament directors Dee Sandelovic (361-293-1219) or Julie Smith (361-293-1821). Cardinal football camp Shiner St. Paul will be holding football camp next Monday through Thursday at the Shiner Starplex. There will be three sessions: grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. For information go to www. shinercatholicschool. org and click on Cardinal Football Camp link. Gonzales JH cheerleader drawing The Gonzales Junior

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GCVMA Golf Tournament Winners

First Place Team Randy Zimmerhanzel, David Frazier and Larry Mercer

Second Place Team Omar Mata, Jim Cannon and Cale Sasyn

Closest to the Pin Hole #9 Arron Burek

Third Place Team Ron Pekar, Aaron Etzler and Ron Darilek

Closest to the Pin Hole #6 Jon Such accepting for Todd Crawford

The 1st Annual Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association Golf Tournament was held on July 4 at Gonzales Independence Golf Course. There was a total of 14 three person teams that participated. The GCVMA extends their gratitude to all those who participated, sponsored, donated, and assisted in making the tournament a success and providing needed funds for The Gonzales County Veterans Memorial. (Courtesy photos)

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4TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

THANK YOU
On behalf of the Colby Glen Brown Memorial Scholarship and Golf Tournament Committee, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for the amazing support with the 2013 event. It is through the continued efforts of so many that we continue to be able to award educational scholarships to deserving Gonzales High School graduates. To date, $28,600.00 has been awarded. It is truly an honor that family, friends, and community are able to come together in an effort to help educate others in Colbys memory. Appreciation is expressed to the following
Betty Marak Bill and Gracie Ploetz Billy and Kathy Ploetz Blahuta Advertising Bobby and Tyree LaFleur Brent and Jana Christian Cal-Maine Caraway Ford Catholic Daughters Charlie and Debbie Aleman/Colton & Jess D & G Automotive Daniel and Mary Tomas/ Justin Pope David and Cynthia Ackman Denman Family DJ Marak Dos Ninos Poultry E-Barr Feeds Eddie and Mary Caraway Fehner & Son Grain Co First Strike Services Frank Nieto Gene and Jackie Kridler Glynda Christian Gonzales Building Center Gonzales Cannon Gonzales Inquirer Gonzales Livestock Market, Inc HEB Hector Porras Horace and Sylvia Mercer J. L. and Lisa Barnick Jack and Peggy Barnett James and Brenda Benes James and Melissa Bond Jay and Carrie Tinsley Jennefer Miksch JM Parr, Inc Kardosz, Inc. Kelley Show Steers/ Ray & Sue Kelley Kenneth and Brenda Brown Kenneth and Karen Fougerat Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms Knights of Columbus Council 5090 Lance and Jennifer Benes Lance and Natalie Tatsch Law Offices of Munson and Burns Lindemann Fertilizer Logan Insurance Agency Lone Star Bank Gonzales Marci Herndon Mark Jobb Marrou & Company McCoys Building Supply Mickey and Renee Singleton Mohrmanns Drug Store Nancy Benes P.E. Markets LLC Pamala Kardosz Persons Flower Shop Philip and Natalie Storey Platinum Pools/Scott Waldo RBFCU Rob and Lisa Brown Ron and Kelli Connell Ronald and Florence Baker Ronnie and Lori Luensmann Rusty and Melissa Clampit Sage Capital Bank Scott and Cherry Moeller Scott Dierlam Insurance Agency Seay & Seay Pump & Supply, LLC Ron and Becky Connell Shear Designs Shelby and Shelly Stamport Smokey and Donna Spahn Southern Livestock Steve Stanley Storey Jewelers The China Basket The Frank Benes Family The Hearty Gourmet Tim Kardosz Family Todd and Janelle Craven Tom and Sissy Johnson Tom Brown - Salt Water Charters Trammell/ Christian Ranches Twilight Metal Works Venture Energy Services Inc. W B Farm & Ranch Supply Walt Schroeder of Callaway Golf Wells Fargo Bank Wesley and Brenda Caldwell West Motors Wilbert and Lori Benes XI Lambda Zeta Chapter

2013 Sponsors & Friends

Ty Winkenwerder, gymnast from K&L Tumbletown, recently competed at the Junior Olympic National Trampoline and Tumbling Championships that were held in Kansas City, Missouri from July 3-10. Ty scored a 58.6 on his level 7 Double Mini pass to place second in the 11 & 12 year old boys National Championships; the winner scored a 58.7. Ty also placed 10th in the 11 & 12 year old boys level 6 Tumbling Championships. Ty is the son of Eric and Michelle Winkenwerder, the grandson of Bob and Elaine Albrecht of Yoakum, and Billy Ray and Cindy Winkenwerder of Shiner. Ty is coached by Lori Wagner and Kim Fikac. (Courtesy photo)

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agility, quickness and special teams. Campers should dress in T-shirts, shorts and cleated shoes. Cost will be $30 a camper. For more information, contact coach Ricky Lock at the field house at 830-6726641. Moulton Jamboree 5K Run/Walk The 2013 Moulton Jamboree 5K Run/Walk and Kids Jam Race will be at 7:30 a.m. July 27 behind TK Kloesel Fit personal training and Kloesel Construction, located at 212 W. Moore Avenue. Registration will be at 7 a.m. and the Kids quartermile jam race will be at 8:15. Fee is $25 and the kids race fee is $10. For more information, contact Tara Kloesel at tarakloesel@ gmail.com or at 979-4503519.

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By MARK LUBE

Local trio to play collegiate sports at TLU

sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

Three local athletes will work at their dreams of success at the college level and will have familiar faces to share that experience with. Gonzales High School 2013 graduates Keaton Smith and Tyler Janota will join St. Paul grad Tyler Morgan at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin this fall. The trio will continue playing the sports they did from their respective high school careers. Smith played golf during high school and will compete on the TLU squad while Janota and Morgan, once teammates while both were at GHS, will pursue accomplishments at the collegiate level in baseball playing for the Bulldogs. Smith, Morgan and Janota will all room together will attending Texas Lutheran. Rooming with these guys will be a better than having to room with three or four strangers, Smith said. It will be neat to room with these guys, Janota said. I have known them since I was little. It should be a good experience. Morgan said he could not envision himself wanting to share living quarters with anyone else other than Smith and Janota. All three are eagerly looking forward to their upcoming college athletics at TLU. Playing college golf is going to be a great opportunity, Smith said. I will have to practice more, but I think playing college golf will make my game better. He said the TLU program, under head coach H.C. Tran, should have a good season as two fellow incoming freshman team-

Gonzales High graduates Keaton Smith and Tyler Janota will be joining St. Paul grad Tyler Morgan at Texas Lutheran University this fall. Smith will play golf for the Bulldogs, while Janota and Morgan will be on the baseball team. (Photo by Mark Lube) mates advanced far during the recent UIL golf season. Smith was part of the 2013 Apache golf team that won district and came in seventh place at the regional meet. In the district meet, Smith won second medalist with a 155 and at regionals, he carded a 76 to tie for 13th medalist. Last year, TLUs men team concluded the campaign with a seventh-place finish at the American Southwest Conference (ASC) championship. TLUs size and proximity to Gonzales are some of Smiths top reasons for choosing the school. I like it because it is close to home, the campus is not big and the professors are nice, he said. Janota was a standout on the Apache baseball team and is looking forward to playing at the collegiate level. I have always wanted to play at the college level, he said. The coach, Greg Burnett, was straightforward with me and I really liked him. Janota said class size at TLU was one of his main reasons for attending the school. Morgan, a member of the recent St. Paul TAPPS 1A/2A state championship teams in football and baseball, is looking forward to playing baseball for the Bulldogs. Morgans sister, Blaine Davis, is a TLU graduate and former member of the womens cross-country team. Ever since Blaine competed on the cross country team, I thought TLU would be a good fit for me, he said. I have always wanted to play baseball when I got to college. It is going to be tougher and more competitive, which is what I look forward to. Being close to home will allow Morgan to take a break from college cafeteria food. TLU is close to home so I can still get my Mamaws cooking, he said. Both Janota and Morgan said they will have to compete for their respective spots on the TLU roster. As a pitcher, Janota went 6-5 with 109 strikeouts and had 2.93 ERA in 74 innings work this past season. Morgan batted .464 with 27 runs, 38 RBI, nine doubles and two home runs. He was First Team All District, 2nd Team All State, Academic All-State and made the All-State Tournament Team. The Bulldog baseball teams 2013 season came to an end at the NCAA Division III West Regional Tournament with a 4-3 loss to No. 8 California Lutheran. Smith said he plans on majoring in kinesiology and getting his Special Education teaching certificate. Janota said he expects to study business administration, while Morgan will pursue a degree in Business Administration and Marketing.

Wednesday Night Scramble Winners

Lodge Sweethearts Inaugural Fishing Tournament July 25th, 26th & 27th $250 Per Team

Gonzales Elks Lodge

2 Boat & 6 Person Limit Per Team Gonzales, Guadalupe, Caldwell & Lavaca County public rivers and lakes only!

Heavy Stringer Contest

The team (above) of Aaron McMahon, Justin Heath, Jerrod Thomas, Raul Contreras and Ryan Lee came in first place at the Wednesday Night Scramble held July 3 at Independence Park Golf Course in Gonzales. The members of the second place team were Bill Hyman, Terry Brennan, Gary Chrismon, Jim Cannan and Carol Sasyn. (Courtesy photos)

Maximum Fish: 2 Yellow, 2 Blue & 2 Channel Weigh In On Saturday, July 27th at Elks Lodge from 1-2pm! 1st Place: Trophy & 6 Ribeye Steak Dinners @ Elks Lodge 2nd Place: Trophy & 4 Ribeye Steak Dinners @ Elks Lodge 3rd Place: Trophy & 2 Ribeye Steak Dinners @ Elks Lodge

Rider Cup Tourney

Double Jackpot Contest!

Biggest Catch
$30 Entry Fee One entry per team! Winner takes all!

Biggest Gar
$30 Entry Fee One entry per team! Winner takes all!
There will be a meal of chicken fried steak and sides starting at 11am on Saturday. Each team will receive 6 meal tickets with their registration. For more information or questions, contact the Gonzales Elks Lodge after 5pm on Tuesday through Saturday. You could also contact John DuBose Jr @ 830-491-1011 or Cathy DuBose @ 830-491-1405

PBR hosted its 4th Annual Rider Cup golf tournament on Saturday, July 13. There were 50 players in attendance and part of the proceeds went to the Gonzales County Senior Meals on Wheels program. The first place team is pictured with PBRs Bo Davis (far left). Among the team members were Dale Holcomb, Randy Robinson, Gerry Ebron, Billy Breitschopf , Glenda Kessler and Bill Kessler. Also shown are Dylan Kessler, Christian Kessler and Ashlynne Kessler. The fourth place team (consisting of Dow Ferrell, Todd Strand, Ricky Bazan and Ricky Walker) donated their prize money back to Senior Meals on Wheels. (Courtesy photo)

Saturday, July 27, 2013 Chicken Fried Steak with trimmings Gonzales Elks Lodge DINE IN OR CARRY OUT - 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

SWEETHEART FUNDRAISER

Gonzales Elks Lodge

$8.00 per plate

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specializing in the most updated & fashionable Nail Care * Shellac * Manicure * Acrylic Nails * Pedi Packages (Spa Chair) * Bath Salts * Paraffin * Gift Certificates * Offers Referral Program * Walk Ins Welcome & Appts. Sat. - By appt. Only

Hair It Is & Co. - welcomes Julie Jones

1402 St. Louis, Gonzales, TX. 78629 830-672-3904

Hair cuts, perms, Hi-lites, softball caps, Yellow Box, jewelry. New fashions arriving weekly

Hair It Is & Co.

Little League Page Sponsored by

Tri-County 18 & Under

Tri-County 14 & Under

The Tri-County 18 under Babe Ruth All-Star team traveled to Del Rio on Saturday, July 13 and claimed the state championship with back-to-back wins over the Del Rio All-Stars. TC took Game One, 7-1, and captured an 11-8 victory in Game Two. TC is now 9-0 on the summer. Tri-County will now advance to the Babe Ruth Southwest Regional Tournament in El Dorado, Arkansas on July 2629 with a berth into the Babe Ruth World Series, which will be held in Covington County, AL from August 15-22, on the line. Team members are: (seated, from left) Justin Reeves of Hallettsville, Blake Michalec of Shiner, Weston Seay of Hallettsville, Chris Jones of Hallettsville, Dylan Blaha of Weimar, Blake McCracken of Yoakum, (kneeling) Zane Ponder of Flatonia, Sam Patek of Yoakum, John Michael Blaha of Weimar, Laken Grimes of La Grange, Cade Brewer of Sweet Home, John Patek of Yoakum, (standing) Manager Tony Neuendorff of Bernardo, Coach Russell Goebel of Cuero, Dakota Kresta of Shiner, Carson Schindler of Hallettsville, Weston Wick of La Grange, Casey Morrow of Yoakum, Justin Neiser of La Grange and Coach Jack Crandall of Hallettsville. (Courtesy photo)

Tri-County 14-year-old all-stars won the state Babe Ruth championship in Flatonia Sunday with a 22-1 rout of Del Rio. The team run-ruled Eagle Pass 13-3 Friday night and then downed Del Rio 10-2 on Saturday. Del Rio won the losers bracket game over Eagle Pass 21-11 later Saturday to set up a rematch in the title game. With the victory, TC earned a trip to the Southwest Regional Tournament in Levelland, which starts July 26. Team members are: (front row, from left) Colter Siptak of Round Top, Carson Brewer of Sweet Home, Colton Starns of Hallettsville, bat boy Reese Ramirez of Flatonia, bat boy Kobi Valchar of Schulenburg, Kaddin Mikulik of Flatonia, Marcus Olivarez of Columbus, Andrew Dvorak of Flatonia, (back row) manager Mark Migl of Flatonia, Brandt Vyvjala of Schulenburg, Easton Migl of Flatonia, Caleb Valchar of Schulenburg, coach Chad Starns of Hallettsville, Livan Cedillo of Flatonia, San Juan Ramirez of Flatonia, Tanner Sembera of Weimar, and coach Glen Dvorak of Flatonia. (Courtesy photo)

Shiner Junior League

Shiner Junior League Softball won the Texas East Section IV Championship. They advance to the State Tournament in Seguin where they will play on Saturday. Pictured are: (under banner, from left) Lauren Schuette, Kailey Williams, Madison Jalufka, (kneeling) Taylor Wenske, Bailey Machacek, (back row) Mackinly Pilat, Claire Patek, Kassidy Bishop, Morgan Mason, Hannah Nevlud, Hannah Boring, Bethany Nevlud, Kelsie Vega and Coach Brian Wenske, Coach Doug Nevlud and Manager Aaron Bishop. (Courtesy photo)

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NOTICES
FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales

NOTICES
Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is cur-

NOTICES
rently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students

NOTICES
get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327.

HELP WANTED
888-0044 for more information. -------------------------Holiday Finance Corp. is hiring. Bilingual a plus. Apply at 506 St. Paul. Please no calls. -------------------------CNH Paving is seeking professional & reliable class A CDL Drivers. Hauling belly dumps and home every night. Located in the Waelder area. For more info, call: 830540-3377. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.

GARAGE SALES
All kinds of clothes, (childrens, adults), lamps, lots pots & pans, shoes, etc. -------------------------Garage Sale, Saturday, July 20th. 8 till 12. 1713 N. College St. Toys, shoes, clothes & more. -------------------------July 20th. Large mens blue jeans & shirts, large ladies clothes, bedding, misc. items. Some free items, other items some $1.00 and some .50 cents. 1721 FM 1116, Gonzales. 830-4375660. -------------------------Saturday, July 20th. 302 Smith St. 8am2pm. The Price Residence. Books, tools, clothes, Christmas stuff, cabinets, BricA-Brac, school desk, movies, lawn mower & much more.

MISC. FOR SALE

chair like new. Size 10 W Genuine leather diabetic shoes, black with velcro closure. Like new therapeutic support knee hi hose for diabetics, size 3x. lge. cals. Mysectomy bra fits right or left prothesis size 36D. 830857-6705. -------------------------Electrolux Carpet Shampooer and 1 gallon Shampoo. $125.00. 830-8576705. -------------------------Aussie Charcoal BBQ pit, $35.00. Spanish style 63 in. long coffee table with glass inserts on ends. $75.00. Call 830-437-2619. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 total. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------Poulan Weedeater, $65. Excellent condition, just like new. Push mower, $65., washer/dryer set, $350. Excellent condition. Call 361-2083565. -------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conventional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------ABOVE GROUND POOL 15x30 aboveground pool with deck, 48 high, needs new liner. Buyer disassem-

MISC. FOR SALE

bles, no delivery available. $1,400. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------2 refrigerators, 1 small, 1 large, King, Full Bed sets, floor lamp, night stands, table, chair. 830672-9611 or come by Care Free Inn, Gonzales, 1804 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. -------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15 water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090.
Call 672-7100 to place your help wanted ads!

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS

The City of Gonzales is accepting sealed proposals for Concession Services for J.B. Wells Arena and Park, until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday July 23, 2013. At 2:00 p.m. the name of all vendors submitting a Proposal will be read publicly but no contents of the Proposal will be disclosed. The Proposal Package is available on the City of Gonzales website http:/ www.cityofgonzales.org or by request made to the City of Gonzales City Secretary. Sealed proposals, subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Request For Proposals and other contract provisions, will be received in the City Secretarys Office, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, before the closing date and time. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or package (8 1/2 x 11 minimum). Sealed envelopes shall be clearly marked as follows: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ATTN: City Secretary Concession Services for J.B. Wells Arena and Park City of Gonzales The City of Gonzales reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, and to waive informalities. The City Councils decision will be final. Allen Barnes City Manager P.O. Box 547 820 St. Joseph Street Gonzales, Texas 78629 Tel: (830) 672-2815 Fax:(830) 672-2813

HELP WANTED
Full-Time Experience Ranch Hand. $12-$14 an hour. Healthcare & 401K. Drug testing & references a must. Email resume to vpalacios02@gmail. com or fax to 832319-1366. -------------------------Director of Music Ministries needed at First United Methodist Church in Gonzales. The position leads and nurtures all aspects of our churchs musical life and oversees music for traditional and contemporary Sunday morning services. Inquiries may contct Rev. Andy Smith at (830) 672-8521 or fumc@ gvec.net.(7-25-13) -------------------------Reel Time Driving School is looking for TEA certified driving instructors for our growing business. If this is you please email us at reeltimedrivingschool@ymail.com or call us at 830-

MISC. FOR SALE

Crocheted Afghans, baby blankets, single bed spreads for sale. Can choose own colors. Can come by or call, 203-1270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138. -------------------------Dora the Explorer 20 girls bicycle with training wheels, helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Used very little, excellent condition. $50 cash. Leave message if no answer, 830-6721106. -------------------------Nordic Track. Great condition. $60. Shiner, 361-5942318. -------------------------HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Arlene or Linda. -------------------------Extra wide wheel

GARAGE SALES
BIG yard sale? Friday, July 19th thru Sunday July 21st. 7318 FM 532 West at Rolling Oak Hills. Furniture, antique collectibles, 1886 piano, blue willow, clothes, books, tools, jewelry, kitchen items and more. Cold water available. Something for everyone? -------------------------Moving Sale: 1527 Donovan in Gonzales. Saturday, July 20 from 8 a.m. until ?. -------------------------510 Qualls. Friday, 8-3; Saturday, 8-12.

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF GONZALES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Commission for their consideration: The below listed property is currently zoned as Residential District(R-1) and is requested to be re-zoned to Multi-Family Residential(R-2). ADDRESS: 4.386 Acres Robertson Street PROPERTY OWNER: Todd Huinker PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot No Nine (9), in Range No. Six (6), East of Water Street, in the Original Outer Town of Gonzales PARCEL: 12429 The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing July 22, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Hearing, projects go to City Council for their approval. The Planning & Zoning Commission encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Planning & Zoning Commission projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.

LOST & FOUND

LOST & FOUND

COME & FEED IT! Call: 830-857-1337

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

Shy, Black Mouth Kerr. CR 342 (Kelly Loop)

LEGAL NOTICES

Gonzales County is requesting bids for the sale of 1.42 acres Part of lot 11, Range 7 East of Water St., Original town of Gonzales, Loop 131. The property is located across from TXDOT. Bids will be accepted in the office of the Gonzales County Judge, 414 St Joseph St, Ste 200, Gonzales Texas on or before August 6, 2013 by 9:00AM. Bids will be open and considered on August 7, 2013. 263.007(d) Under the procedure, the Commissioners Court may reject any and all bids submitted. Bid will be awarded by the Gonzales County Commissioners Court on August 12, 2013.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF GONZALES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Commission for their consideration: The below listed property is currently zoned as Residential District(R-1) and is requested to be re-zoned to Multi-Family Residential(R-2). ADDRESS: 2030 Dreyer Lane PROPERTY OWNER: Jeffrey Dolezal PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lots No. 4 and 5, in Range VII East PARCEL: 12463 and 12464 The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing July 22, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Hearing, projects go to City Council for their approval. The Planning & Zoning Commission encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Planning & Zoning Commission projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.

Attention Private Non-Profit Schools

You may be eligible to participate in services through Federal Programs. Please contact your local school district regarding participation in the planning and receipt of services through Federal Programs. We would like to hear from you no later than July 19, 2013. For more information, please contact: Dr. Cathy Booth, Nixon-Smiley CISD (830) 5821536 ext. 0103

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CLASSIFIEDS
MISC. FOR SALE
2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-8325965. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403.

FARM EQUIPMENT
Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.

FURNITURE
$175. 3382. 830-540-

AUTOS
over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.

MOBILE HOMES
dehomes.com. Fayette Country Homes, 830-369-6888. Open till 6pm - 7 days a week. Sunday 1-6. (RBI 32896) -------------------------TRADE YOUR OLD HOME TODAY! We pay top dollar for trades! No money down! Singlewides, Doublewides, Triplewides, Park Models, Cedar Cabins! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.

ROOM FOR RENT

ed, utilities paid too, house cleaned once a week. Call for information, 713-501-3416. -------------------------Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Bus Driver
Waelder ISD is seeking a school bus driver for the 2013-2014 school year. Successful hire must hold a current Class A CDL license and pass pre-employment tests. The calendar years consist of 177 six hour days. Driver is eligible for district employee benefits and will become a member of Teacher Retirement System. Interested applicants can apply at the Waelder ISD Central Office or call Mark Weisner, Superintendent at 830-788-7161 for more information. WISD is compliant with EEOC.

AUTOS
For Sale: 5 16 steel jeep rims, one with brand new Goodyear Wrangler tire, P220R70/16. Will sell whole set for $135 . Or if you just want the tire off the rim, tire will be $25. Call 830-203-9408. -------------------------98 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, auto., pickup truck, with extended cab. 830-8574242. -------------------------2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830540-3382. -------------------------2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings Diesel Quad Cab with 5th wheel hitch, automatic, air, cruise & electric windows & tow pkg. Runs good. Body good - no wrecks. $5,500 or best offer. 210-218-3796 or 830-540-3602. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 total. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------2005 CTS Cadillac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830672-1106, leave message if no answer. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double

FURNITURE
Piano small upright. Excellent condition. $500. Shiner, 361594-2318. -------------------------Southwestern Kingsize bed w/complete boxsprings & mattresses. Good condition, washer/ dryer, never been used, Whirlpool, High table, ceramic, w/4 chairs. Loveseat, leather, brown, 3 tvs, 19, 25 and 32, color, white microwave cart with 2 drawers on bottom, recliner, leather, new conventional toaster, broiler. 830-2038977, text or call. -------------------------3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792. -------------------------Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions,

HOMES FOR RENT

1BR Cottage. 1814 Sycamore. Available now. Suitable for 1 & 2 people or good for Oilfield workers. Furnished, all electric. Well insulated. $450/mo., $300 deposit. for appointment call Elisa DeLuna, 6729011. Shown by appointment only. -------------------------In Gonzales - 2BR, 1 bath house on corner lot. Recently painted, carpet, vinyl, paneling. All electric, insulated, hi-efficiency AC/ Heat, ceiling fans, appliances, tub/ shower, utility room, porch. $650 + deposit & references. No pets. 830672-2227. -------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT: Must see!!! Charming 2BD/1BA remodeled house located in country setting at 7102 FM 2091 North (Gonzales, Texas); Approx. 10 miles from Gonzales. Spacious yard, shade trees, stove/microwave, glass-tiled backsplash, new laminate wood floors. Call (830) 672-3771 or (512) 938-9131. -------------------------ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) --------------------------

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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.

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MOBILE HOMES
2006 Solitaire. To be moved. Reduced to $38,500. Shiner. will pay moving costs. For more information, 361-772-2453. -------------------------Cheaper in the Country - New Large Doublewide, 1530 sq. ft. delivered, set, air, skirting only $49,900. Order yours today. Tierraverdehomes. com. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open Sundays 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Repos - New paint and Carpet, large slectionof Double and Singlewides. Tierraverdehomes. com. Fayette Country Homes, 800-3696888. Open till 6pm - 7 days a week. Sunday 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------2013 with frame mounted A/C, 16 wide, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $34,900 delivered, set. Tierraver-

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum. 3bedroom/1bath fully furnished mobile homes for rent. $775/month & $675 security deposit. 361-582-6593 or 361-798-0816. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.

Apply today - Start today!!! Production/Poultry Processing:

Back Dock Hanger 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Truck Mechanic Maintenance Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

Competitive Pay...$9.50-$12.00/hr.
(with weekly perfect attendance)

Hatchery: General Labor (Days)

5628 FM 1116, Gonzales, TX Call 830-672-9100 for more info.

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Human Resources

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

ROOM FOR RENT

Large private bedroom for rent. Weekly or monthly, fully equipped kitchen, individual air & heat, fenced lighted parking, 32 color TV in room, cable included, ref.. in room, fully furnished, w/d includ-

FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.

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HAY FOR SALE

5x5 round bales for sale. First cutting, net wrapped, fertilized with poultry litter. Waelder area. 830-857-5446. -------------------------96 Round Hay Bales in field pen. Take all for $60/bale. 5404359 or 540-4301.

Custodian
Apply today - Start today!!! Production/Poultry Processing
Electrician:
Knowledge with VFDs Start and stop stations Some PLC troubleshooting Able to work with 3 phase Refrigeration (Ammonia exp. a plus)

Waelder ISD is seeking applicants for a Custodial position. Applicants are encouraged to pick up an application at the Waelder ISD Central Office, 201 US Hwy 90 West, Waelder, or go on line at www.waelderisd.org & download an application. This position will remain open until filled. WISD is EEOC compliant.

* Inventory Control Team * Automotive Technician * Overnight Maintenance

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FARM EQUIPMENT
For Sale: Farmall 504. $3,000. Work, 361-596-4911; Home, 361-5967494. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King

Monday through Saturday

Pay rate based on experience. (With weekly perfect attendance)

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas 830-582-1619 for more information. ~ Se Habla Espanol

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CLASSIFIEDS
HOMES FOR RENT
Brand new large 2/2 upscale duplex for rent in Gonzales, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No pets. $35 application fee, $1,200 per month, $1,200 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Brand new large 2/3 upscale two story duplex for rent in Gonzales with loft, office and fireplace, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car attached garage. No smoking, No Pets. $35 application fee, $1,400 per month, $1,400 Security Deposit. Contact Monica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123. -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly

HOMES FOR RENT

Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment. -------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830914-4044. -------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830-

HOMES FOR RENT

857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home

HOMES FOR RENT

on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 512-6560521. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills

HOMES FOR RENT

paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

COMM. FOR RENT

information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

APTS. FOR RENT

ment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.

HOME SERVICES
and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

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

HOME SERVICES
Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361212-8731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

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

FOR LEASE
5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Luling. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)

LAWN & GARDEN

General laborer for yard maintenance and trimming, labor/mowing/weed eating. Reasonable rates. Call or test if interested, Duke, 830-857-3118. -------------------------Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

10 foot by 10 foot office space. Nixon, TX. 830-857-6921. -------------------------Office Space for rent - $650.00 includes water and electricity. No long term contract. Contact Kim at Gonzales Storage Units (next to McCoys). 830-672-3763. -------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft., with one acre for truck parking, located at 314 West Cone Street, Gonzales, Texas. If interested please call (830) 672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more

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ORGANO OPERATOR
Southern Clay Products, Inc.
in Gonzales, TX
Check out this opportunity to join the best company in the region. We are an international company, an industry leader, a friendly place to work, and we have great benefits.

APTS. FOR RENT

One bedroom, one bath furnished apartment. $800 and two bedroom, two bath, $1,200. Short term ok. Gym, wahser/dryer, internet, all bills paid in Seguin. Call Keith, 512-757-0280. -------------------------60 hotel rooms for rent in Seguin. Laundry and meal plans available. Call Keith, 512-7570280. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apart-

You need a high school diploma or GED and the ability to:
Learn operation of plant processing equipment Work 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of rotation Learn to drive a forklift Demonstrate communication skills, initiative and judgment in problem-solving Work safely, following rules and procedures Lift up to 55 lbs on a frequent basis

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

**Preference will be given to applicants who have:

1-2 years trade school education Supervisory potential 2 years of industrial or plant work experience Forklift experience All applicants must apply through their local Texas Workforce Solutions Office. Be sure to request an application for Southern Clay Products, Inc. Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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RV-SITES

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RVs FOR SALE

2006 Keystone Outback 30ft Sidney Addition. $14,500. 1 large slideout, nice, clean interior, king bed. 210-279-7267. -------------------------1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000.

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CLASSIFIEDS
RVS FOR SALE
RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.

RVS FOR RENT

ard, 830-556-6095.

PETS
Chihuahua Puppies. 1male, 2 females. 9 wks. old. Tan colors. $100 each. 830-263-2094 if no answer, leave voice mail. -------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505. -------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307.

LIVESTOCK
Sale. 1-2 yr. old, 3-18 mos., 3-7 mos. Leesville. 281-3829820. -------------------------Angus Bull for sale. Registered JBarB. 3 1/2 yr.old herd bull. $2,975. 361-7986250. -------------------------Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery available. 979263-5829. -------------------------19 2 year old Brangus Heifers with calves. $1,500 for pair. Call 830-5821007. -------------------------FOR SALE: Purebred Charolais bulls and heifers, seven months old. 830857-4067. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Col-

LIVESTOCK
ors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves

LIVESTOCK
people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.

REAL ESTATE
Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.

HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.

RV SITES FOR RENT

2 RV spaces in town. $295/mo., 1 Mobile home space for rent, $175/mo. Call Finch Park, 6722955. -------------------------RV Sites Available. Nixon, TX. Clean, quiet, fair prices. 830-857-6921.

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

RVS FOR RENT

Travel Trailer. EVERYTHING furnished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Rich-

REAL ESTATE
Over 100 yrs. old, 1470 sq. ft. story and 1/2 house. Brand new tin roof, to be torn down or moved. 540-4263. -------------------------Beautiful cabin on 5 acres of land in mountain of Colorado, fully furnished, surrounded by pines and aspen. Plenty of wildlife. $225,000. 719-8362611. -------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------House for sale in Moulton area. .47 acre. Needs some TLC. $24,000. 979743-0269. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-4019763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855847-6806. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees.

BOATS FOR SALE

For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff.

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Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. -------------------------WANTED: A piece of property to buy to move my small house on within 20 miles of Gonzales. Call 210-8632899, leave message. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information.

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Operation exposes Web Its a bug! Not quite, based wildlife trafficking its a doodlebug in Texas and nationwide Living off the Land
AUSTIN Scores of illegal wildlife traffickers face federal and state charges for selling protected species online last summer. The cases result from a coordinated undercover law enforcement operation conducted simultaneously by Texas game wardens, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, other states and federal agencies, and three Asian countries. Operation Wild Web, a coordinated effort between the USFWS and the other participating agencies, resulted in more than 150 arrests involving federal wildlife crimes. We are proud Texas played a vital role in this operation. We assigned 30 game wardens and led the nation in charges filed, including 61 state and federal cases, said Grahame Jones, TPWD Law Enforcement chief of special operations. That included 20 cases in Houston, 16 in Austin, and 25 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Texas game wardens, including our covert unit, have been steadily increasing their use of the internet and technology in general to solve wildlife crimes and I am extremely proud of their work, Jones added. This week, CNN reported the western black rhinoceros has officially become extinct. Unfortunately, thats a very poignant example of why our officers focus on the sale of protected wildlife and wildlife parts. These are global problems that require team coordination with every state and nation. Our message is simple and the same: The internet is not an open marketplace for protected species, said Edward Grace, USFWS deputy assistant director for law enforcement. State partners were essential to the success of this operation, and that cooperation remains critical to disrupting wildlife trafficking on the Web and elsewhere. Wildlife and wildlife products seized in Texas during Operation Wild Web included a Russian Amur leopard pelt, HartThis is the time of year for one to notice them. Well, not notice them but to notice their little round conical shaped holes in dry places. One part of my yard is a virtual colony of them. Next door under an open, bare-earthed floor of a covered garage, they are found in abundance. Each hole is perfectly symmetrical. Perfectly round! I am sure that physics, gravity and geology help each of these residents holes what they really are a trap! Just take the time to watch an ant wander in, or as I do, put out a bit of ant bait (jelly) on a recycled Lean Cuisine tray and capture ants with the intent of dropping them in the middle of the set of conical holes and watching. The ants, sensing the move, head out looking for home. They are confused, they have no trail to follow, and so they just go. In this set of housing units, dropping in means a terrible fate. The ants come to the edge of the hole and trudge steadily down. Suddenly the bottom of the hole begins to move. Something is hiding, just under the sand and it springs into action. The ant realizes something very bad is coming after it. It heads up out of the hole. Not easy? The sides are sand and the ant keeps slipping back down the slope. Any action up by the ant also causes the horror in the bottom to feel the movement and falling sand with no ant. The critter uses its flat head to flip up more sand. The confused ant hurries its climb out, but usually to no avail. Big ants can climb out but most small ones end up in the bottom of the hole and are dragged under the sand. Ants are an important part of our Texas ecology but with the introduction of the Fire Ant, all I can say is that we need many more of these ant-eating devils. I get even with the ants that frequently bite me by feeding them to my tiny friends, the ant lions. Ant lion larvae, often called doodlebugs, are
Dr. Bob Williams is a retired University Professor from Illinois who consults on a grant project at the University of Texas.

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In three years, a larva will eat a lot of small insects. During those three years, our larva will not poop. YES, you read right. It does not even have an anal opening. Some liquids are released though the skin but the animal does not go number two until it emerges as a full grown adult. And from the time it takes that first poop, it does not eat. So it does not need to go again. Some kind of a different life, dont you think? Check out some of the web sites listed here if you want more information on this interesting insect. https://insects.tamu.edu/ fieldguide/bimg127.html http://waynesword.palomar.edu/pljuly97.htm http://www.antlionpit. com You and the kids can collect and observe the doodlebug for a few months. Its easy to collect. First, fill a small container with lose, dry sandy soil. I use recycle Lean Cuisine trays to hold the captured doodlebug larva. From the kitchen, take several large soupspoons out to the place where you have previously observed ant lion conical holes. With the spoon in hand, scope out the soil in the bottom of the conical hole. Spread the sand out on the Cuisine tray. You should find an ant lion in that scope. Move the captured ant lion larva to the container you have prepared and set it in the shade over night. Once the larva has formed the cone in your container, you have to bring it food. An ant a day will do the job. Observe the action and notice any changes. Measure the diameter of the hole each day to see if anything changes. Do not worry if you cannot feed ants each day. The larva probably had hungry days during it wild days. It is living a good life in your charge. THE DOODLEBUG The antlion is called the Doodlebug And lives beneath the soils tunneled rug Waiting in its dark vortex For some delicious insects. M.L. Squier

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Wildlife and wildlife products seized in Texas during Operation Wild Web included (clockwise from top) a hawksbill sea turtle, a Russian Amur leopard pelt and Hartmanns mountain zebra skin, . (Photos courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) manns mountain zebra skin, hawksbill sea turtle, Texas tortoises (a threatened species), invasive freshwater stingrays, and numerous illegal and nonnative invasive snakes. The unregulated commercialization of wildlife resources could lead to the loss of many of our state treasures, whether it is thru the removal of native species or introduction of nonnative invasive species that would harm native habitats or species, said Capt. Greg Williford, who leads TPWDs Criminal Investigative Division. Seven cases were charged in Thailand and Indonesia where animals and parts of animals such as leopards, tigers, Great Hornbills and Javan eagles were sold through the Internet. Federal laws regulating the sale of wildlife include the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (which both prohibit any commercialization of protected birds); the Endangered Species Act (which bans the interstate or international sell of listed species and most products made from them); and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (which limits the sale of most marine mammal parts and products, other than those crafted by Native Alaskans).

found in almost any dry sandy soil in the state. The larva buries itself at the bottom of the pit and awaits prey (such as ants) that fall into the holes. The ant lion grabs the prey with its large hollow jaws and sucks the fluids out of the preys body. The fearsome larva and any new prey engage in an epic battle that the ant lion usually wins. Check out this video, as an ant lion prepares for dinner. http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CWkfAyfBDHE The ant lion (Myrmeleon immaculatus) belongs to the insect order Neuroptera and is in the family Myrmeleontidae. The adults resemble damselflies in that they fold their clear wings over their backs when not flying. The doodlebug is the larva that turns into a pupa. The larvae stage can last as long as three years. The adults only live about a month. The pupae are interesting because the doodlebug builds a round silken case covered with sand grains. The pupal stage last a few weeks to several months. The adult emerges from the pupa and lives only a month or so and does not feed. As an adult its only interest is in reproduction. The female lays the eggs in sandy areas and the larva hatches from the eggs. Any egg laying and sexual action is rarely observed, as the adult is largely nocturnal. The ant lion sucks all of its food from prey in a liquid form. The life span for our common species is up to three years. From the time the egg is dropped by the female into a sandy spot, the larva grows and eats. It flips the dried husk from its conical hole with a quick flip of the head. Small holes are produced by small larva. As it grows, larger holes are made and big holes come too, when the larva is really hungry.

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BASTROP Water clear; 80 84 degrees. Black bass are good on green pumpkin crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on frozen shrimp and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow. CEDAR CREEK Water clear; 7883 degrees; 4.28 low. Black bass are fair on shakyheads around deeper docks and deep diving crankbaits on deeper brush piles. Some topwater action noted early. White bass are slow on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on cut shad and trotlines. FAYETTE Water stained. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits early and late. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows and cut shad over baited holes. BUCHANAN Water stained; 7983 degrees; 29.23 low. Black bass are fair on Chug Bugs, flukes, and watermelon/candy Whacky Sticks in creeks early. Striped bass are good on watermelon RatL Traps and plastic swim baits at daylight. White bass are fair on Tiny Traps and plastic swim baits in creeks. Crappie are fair on pink/white and chartreuse tube jigs and live minnows. Channel catfish are good on liver, minnows, and dipbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on goldfish and perch upriver. CANYON LAKE Water clear; 7882 degrees; 9.40 low. Black bass are good on green pumpkin flukes and JDC Skip NPop topwaters early. Striped bass are fair trolling Gizz 4 crankbaits over humps and jigging 1oz. Pirk Minnows at daylight. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on smoke JDC grubs and pumpkin Curbs jigs early. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs in standing timber. Channel catfish are fair on live bait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on goldfish and perch upriver. GRANGER Water stained; 7781 degrees; 0.60 low. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits and RatLTraps. Crappie are good on minnows and blue/black tube jigs in 612 feet. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with cut bait and Zote soap. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch. LBJ Water stained; 7882 degrees; 0.56 low. Black bass are fair on perch colored crankbaits, white jigs, and green pumpkin tubes in 615 feet early. Striped bass are good on 2 Spoiler Shads and Little Fishies at night. White bass are good on Lil Fishies at night. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs and live minnows over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on nightcrawlers, liver, and dipbait. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with goldfish and perch. TRAVIS Water clear; 7882 degrees; 54.43 low. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are fair on chartreuse striper jigs. White bass are fair on Lil Fishies at night. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. WALTER E. LONG Water lightly stained. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are fair on white striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and chartreuse spinnerbaits. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on nightcrawlers.

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