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Thursday, December 6, 2012
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By DAVE MUNDY
City balks on seeking JH finals

While the City of Gonzales likely hosts more youth rodeo events than any other municipality in the nation, its not yet ready to go after the largest events, City Council heard Tuesday. Council declined action on a proposed resolution to make a bid on the 2016-17 National Junior High Rodeo Association finals after hearing from City Manager Allen Barnes and a citizen that the city needs to have facilities in place first before taking on an event that large. We could have it ready for 2016, Barnes said. I know the citizens of Gonzales could make it happen. But there are some things in the contract that I and (City Attorney Jackie Williamson) have issues with. Barnes said part of the contract would include the citys guarantee of the gate for the event, something in the vicinity of $150,000. I just think, after examining the bid package, I just dont think well be ready
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Yep its that time of year again! Santa Claus made his seasonal debut (left) during Fridays annual Gonzales Lighted Christmas Parade, and the City of Gonzales Christmas Tree (right) lit up to highlight activities at Winterfest. For more Winterfest Parade pictures, see Page A14. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
Gonzales gets ready to grow:

The City of Gonzales needs to step up code enforcement and may want to consider incentives to turn some of the older buildings in the downtown areas into loft-style apartments to help address a housing shortage which is expected to become more acute as nearby oilfields continue to development, City Council heard Tuesday. Students in the Texas A&M Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning gave the Council a preliminary presentation on the State of the Community during
A&M students give city preliminary findings from study

By DAVE MUNDY
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Tuesdays meeting. faculty member Dr. Elise bright said that 26 students, most graduate students, have taken part so far in the study which will contribute to a redesign of the citys master plan. Student Mark Lopez told the Council that because of the nearby Eagle PLANNING, Page A4
for it, he said. During public comment, former councilman Steve Hendershot said he was leery that the proposed expansion of JB Wells Park could be accomplished in time, and added concerns with traffic at the US Hwy 183-State Hwy 97 intersection. All this is a great idea and something to look forward to, but the worst thing we could do is to put in a bid and get it, then not be able to deliver, he said. I would love to see the event come to Gonzales one of these days. Council offered no motion to approve a resolution supporting the citys bid for the event, effectively ending the process. In other action Tuesday, the Council approved a resolution calrifying past action by the city to certify the Church Street Memorial Cemetery as full. Barnes told Council that a resolution had been passed in 2003 stopping the sale of any more plots in the cemetery, but that someCOUNCIL, Page A4
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The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has named Gonzales native Daisy Scheske as its new assistant executive director. Scheske will be stepping in to replace Bradley Avant, who has announced her retirement. Im very excited about working back in my hometown with the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce, she said. Daisy was born and raised in Gonzales and graduated from Gonzales High School in 2001. She attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville on a twirling scholarship, then transferred to Southwest Texas State (which became Texas State University). She graduated from Texas State in 2006 with a Bachelors degree in Family and Consumer Science with a minor in Business She interned with a popular public relations firm Schmidt Relations out of Nashville, Tenn. and held several sales and management positions before joining the Texas Dept. of State Health services working as a program
LA GRANGE A Fayette County deputy making a routine traffic stop on Tuesday wound up seizing some 1,600 pounds of marijuana. Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek said that around noon on Tuesday, Narcotics Deputy Randy Thumann and his canine partner, Lobos, made the recovery with an estimated
street value of $800,000. Deputy Thumann was on traffic patrol on Interstate 10 in Fayette County, and conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Ford truck, for a traffic violation. Thumann reported he immediately observed numerous suspicious bundles in the bed of the truck. Thumann then released Lobos, to conduct a further search of the vehicle. Lobos instantly indicated Fayette County Deputy Randy Thumann and Lobos with their haul, worth an BUST, Page A4 estimated $800,000. (Fayette Co. Sheriffs Office photo)
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Today in Texas History

December 6, 1851 On this day in 1851, the contract to construct the Port Isabel lighthouse was let by the United States government. The brick lighthouse stands near State Highway 100 in southeastern Cameron County. It is fifty-seven feet high, and projects eighty-two feet above sea level. The original light was visible for fifteen miles. The tower has been used mainly for observation, first during the Cortina War, then during the Civil War and both world wars. It received a state historic marker in 1936. The site is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. In the 1990s the tower with its mercury-vapor light was still marked on sea charts as an aid to navigation.
Thought for the Day

A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. For the traitor appears not a traitor; he speaks in accents familiar to his victims, and he wears their face and their arguments, he appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men. He rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city, he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to fear. The traitor is the plague. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Gonzales Police Report

Here is the Gonzales Police Department Report for the period of Nov. 27-Dec. 3: Nov. 27 Reported Theft At 1300 Blk St. Louis St. Nov. 28 Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1700 Blk Seydler St. Reported Disorderly Conduct At 1700 Blk Waco St. Reported Theft At 100 Blk College St. Reported Theft At 1000 Blk St. Michael St. Nov. 29
Reported Theft At 3300 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Cannon News Services Dec. 1 Reported Burglary Motor Vehicle At 1800 Blk Sey- newseditor@gonzalescannon.com dler St. FLATONIA No injuDec. 2 Reported Forgery At 700 Blk St. Paul St. ries were reported ThursReported Criminal Mischief At 700 Blk St. Paul St. day in a one-vehicle rollDec. 3 over accident near Flatonia Blake Oneal Mathis, 29 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana, Tampering but a load of milk was With Evidence, And Driving While License Invalid At lost. 1700 Blk St. Andrew St. Fayette County Sheriff
Driver escapes burning milk truck

Public safety responded to the scene at State Highway 237 and FM 1291 near Warrenton. Investigators arriving at thye scene found an Oak Farms Milk bobtail truck
loaded with milk off the roadway and fully engulfed in flames. The fire was quickly extinguished. Authorities said the driver escaped with no injuries.
Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for Nov. 25-Dec. 1 11/25/12 Nichols, Robert James, 02/1985, Waelder. Commitment/ Sentence Evading Arrest Detention. Remains in Custody. 11/27/12 Garcia, Gilbert Santos, Jr., 06/1990, Gonzales. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Requires $100,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. 11/28/12 Kelsey, Tammy Jean, 08/1974, Kingsbury. Guadalupe County Warrant Theft of Property >$1,500 <$20K. Released on $10,000 Bond. Martinez, Jeon Sepastian, 11/1982, Gonzales. Local Warrant Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility Alcohol/ Drug/Phone/Tobacco. Remains in Custody. 11/30/12 Vasquez, Alfredo Hernandez, 07/1967, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon. Released Weekender/Work Release. Rhodes, Michael Brandon, 10/1985, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Theft Stolen Property >$1,500 <$20K. Released Weekender/Work Release. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 06 DPS 05 GPD 02 WPD 02 NPD Constable DWCSO DEA TPW GCAI Total 02 00 00 00 00 00 17
Keith Korenek reported his office had received a 9-1-1 call at about 7:41 a.m. Thursday reporting a one-vehicle rollover accident. Sheriff s deputies and the Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department, Fayette County EMS and Texas Department of
Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Report November 26, 2012 thru December 2, 2012 11/28/12 Case #12-477, Poss/Del. Drug Paraph, 104 Poth; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-478, Poss./Del Drug Paraph., 104 Poth; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-479, Poss. Tobacco/ By a Minor, 104 Poth; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-480, Poss. Tobacco/ By a Minor, 104 Poth; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-481, Criminal Mischief-C, 105 Huck; Disposition, Investigation. 11/29/12 Case #12-482, Orozco, Daniel, 23, Yoakum, 409 Lott; Offense, Theft-C; Disposition, Fine/$274.48/Rel. 11/30/12 Case #176359, Goode, Louis, 37, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, Theft-C; Disposition, Fine/$374.48/Rel. Case #12-483, Dominguez, Frank, 31, Yoakum, 501 W. May; Offense, Disorderly Conduct; Disposition, Bond/$500/Rel. Case #12-484, Unbankes, Robert, 37, Yoakum, 501 W. May; Offense, Assault-A (F/V); Trans/ DCSO. 12/01/12 Case #12-485, Bankead, James, 41, Yoakum, 300 US 77A; Offense, Possession Marijuana; Disposition, Trans/DCSO. Case #11-247, Bankead, James, 41, Yoakum, 300 US 77A; Offense, CPF#11-392Theft; Disposition, Fine/$314/ Trans/DCSO. Case #12-486, Poss./Alcohol By Minor, 101 E. Gonzales; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #176377, Warrant Arrest (2) Bankead, James, 41, Yoakum, 300 US 77A; Offense(s), 1. CPF#485-Disobey Stop Sign, 2. CPF#11-No DL (1st Offense); Disposition(s), 1. Fine/$197.10/ Trans/DCSO; 2. Fine/$214.10/ Trans/DCSO. 12/02/12 Case #176384, Warrant Arrest (3), Garza, Cecilia, 35, Yoakum, 105 Ellen May Road; Offense(s), 1. CPF#2005-0486-Assault-C, 2. CPF#2005-0484-Poss. Drug Paraph., 3. CPF#2005-637FTA-Assault-C; Disposition(s), 1. Fine/$595/YPD Custody, 2. Fine/$595/YPD Custody, 3. Fine/$245/YPD Custody.
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Fayette girl, 11, dies in go-kart accident

ROUND TOP An 11-year-old girl died Sunday as a result of injuries suffered in a go-karting accident, Fayette County officials say. Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that at about 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, the Fayette County Sheriff s Office received a 911 call reporting a go kart accident on private property on Hackemack Rd near Oak Run Rd, in the Round Top area. Upon arrival, it was discovered that an 11-year-old girl had been riding her go cart on the property and did not return to her parents in a timely manner. After searching the property the
parents found the girl, who had apparently wrecked her go kart, and suffered severe injuries. The parents immediately called 911 and all emergency services were dispatched to the location. The child was transported to St. Marks Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace, Scott Parker. Assisting in the accident were the Fayette County Sheriff s Office, Round-Top Carmine Fire Dept, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Fayette County EMS. The name of the victim was being witheld at press time pending family notifications.
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Waelder opts to keep police in city limits

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
Swearing in newest officers
During Tuesdays City Council meeting, Mayor Bobby Logan (foreground) swore in four officers as members of the Gonzales Police Department. From left are officers Rhegan Davis, Tyler Wendland, Jon Harris and Matthew Moczygemba. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
PLANNING: City reviews initial findings

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COUNCIL: Closes cemetery sales

Ford Shale oil fields, the citys population is expected to double over the next 10-20 years. That influx of population will both reverse the current trend of the labor pool in Gonzales, student Walter Peacock said. Many younger workers who have grown up in Gonzales move elsewhere looking for work, but that trend should reverse as a flood of jobs
some 6,000 over the next few years becomes available. The students noted the city has a number of strengths: natural landscape features conducive to parks and creareational facilities and the states only certified Historical District which includes more than 100 historic sites, a lower unemployment rate (5.9 percent) than the statewide average, and a higher per-
capita income growth over the last decade (134 percent compared to 118 percent statewide). The students also said the citys demographics are also conducive to a positive economic climate, while taxable sales are increasing at a rate greater than state average. The student groups initial findings indicate the city has several areas for potential opportunity, including a num-
time afterward that policy changed. He said staffs investigation had discovered some graves are unmarked and others may be double-stacked. Recent changes in state law also conflicted with the prior resolution, he said, and the new wording Will allow us to say we can no longer sell lots there.
Council also authorized Barnes to enter into a contract with South Texas Steel Buildings to re-roof City Hall. The low bid of $47,508 from the locally-owned firm was the only one of four bids below the budgeted price of $50,000. The Council also gave its approval to the sale of 3.025 acres of land in the citys industrial park by the Gonzales Economic Development Corp. to Hebbronville Lone star Rentals for a price of $25,000 an acre.
SCHESKE: Joins Chamber staff

while her mother, Lynn Martin, worked with the city parks and recreation department and also was involved in writing a book about the History of Gonzales Volume I with Genevieve Vollentine. Her grandfather, Fred Scheske Jr, served on the city council from 1947-1961 and was also the Mayor of Gonzales in 19611976. Fred Senior, her great-grandfather was captain of the fire department. An uncle, Eddie Scheske, also served on the city
council. Daisy has also assisted with the DRT (Daughters of the Republic of Texas) on projects and archives at the Memorial Museum (2006); the Come & Take It Committee since Sept of 2011; Special Olympics; Chi Beta Delta Sorority Alumni and at many festivals such as the Watermelon Thump, Rajun Cajun, Sights and Sounds, Pet Fest, Come and Take It Festival, Lions club Carnival, and Freedom Festival. Shes also taken on a part-time role serving as a DJ for weddings since 2005.
BUST: Worth around $800,000

on the packages as being an illegal substance. Deputy Thumann and Lobos also found several more bundles of marijuana inside the occupant area of the truck. The driver of the truck was identified as Rafael Salinas, 41, of San Ygnacio.
Salinas was booked into the Fayette County Jail and charged with Possession of Marijauna 50 lbs to 2000 lbs. Korenek reports this is
one of the largest marijuana seizures as a result of a traffic stop in the history of the Fayette County Sheriff s Office.
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ber of vacant buildings which could be converted to housing, a growth in total wealth as more oil workers and management move in to the area, a continued growth of tourism because of the historical district, and the Roger M. Dreyer Airport could serve as a hub for potential new business. The students findings indicate the retail industry has a strong growth potential. The findings also addressed what the students found to be the citys weaknesses. Among those are relatively low property values, a dependence on sales taxes rather than property taxes, a lack of public art or unique streetscapes, vacant land and buildings downtown and overall slow native population growth. Low-income and dilapidated housing tends to be concentrated in the city, the students survey notes. The citys most persistent threat, the students said, lies in the fact that many key points in the city as well as some sites where potentially hazardous materials are stored lies in the flood plain. The Texas A&M program emphasizes environmental issues, and the students initial report also indicates that while the oil fields may provide jobs and increased land values, underground fracking is considered a threat to the city. That view differs with last years findings in a study by the Dr. Charles Groat of the University of Texas Energy Institute that the hydraulic fracturing process itself presents no environmental threat.
WAELDER Stay at home. That was the resounding message sent to the Waelder Police Department during a regular meeting of the Waelder City Council Tuesday night. This came after the council approved an amendment to the Citys police procedure policy, which will prohibit their police force from responding to calls outside of their jurisdiction. Waelder PD is no longer allowed to go out into Gonzales County, said Waelder mayor Mike Harris. TML (Texas Municipal League) wont provide insurance coverage if an officer is injured during a county call because there is no interlocal agreement in place with Gonzales County concerning peace officers. This is effective immediately. It wont get incorporated into the police manual right away, but it takes effect now. Harris said the council received word from TML that they would unable to pay for any insurance claims that stem from a Waelder peace officer being injured in the line of duty while working on a call that originates outside of Waelders extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Waelders ETJ extends about a half a mile outside of the city limits. When asked why no such interlocal agreement was in place, Harris response was quick and simple. The county doesnt want to give us one, he said. We asked for one back in January and they denied us. Its fine with our council. I believe were better off and its a good thing for our officers. Waelder police chief Jimmy Taylor said his opinion of the new policy amendment mirrors that of the council. In the absence of that agreement, this just means that we cant help them (Sheriffs Office) out anymore, he said. Thats what it amounts to. If we have a pursuit that originates within our territory, we will continue on that pursuit as long as it doesnt
become a safety issue for the general public or our officers. We will also help if theres a situation where another peace officers life is in danger, but beyond that we will not respond to any county calls. Despite complaints to the council about his officers spending too much working calls outside of Waelder, Taylor said his department had only been responding to county calls when they were dispatched to them. In the past, we had been called out to those calls by the Sheriffs Office, he explained. It was a rare occurrence when we went out to assist. There has been speculation that the countys refusal to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Waelder PD stems from a decision made during a meeting of the Gonzales County Commissioners Court that took place in August 2011. At that time, Taylor appeared before the commissioners and submitted a proposal that would have allowed Waelder police officers to patrol a section of Interstate 10 located approximately one mile from Waelder. According to Taylors plan, Gonzales County would get 35 percent of the revenue received from tickets written in that area and that would result in an additional $100,000 annually for the county. More importantly it will increase public safety, Taylor said. We will not let patrol coverage of the City of Waelder slip. That plan was met with harsh criticism by county officials including Constable Raleigh Meason, who pointed out numerous cases when Waelder officers did not respond to local calls for assistance or emergency. Have you checked with the taxpayers to see what they think about this? Measom asked Taylor. Other concerns arose in regards to the amount of extra work that would be heaped onto the Waelder Justice of the Peace office and the county being negatively perceived as a speed trap. Taylors plan was subsequently rejected by the court.
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Those visitors will vote on their favorite, and the winner will be named about 8 p.m. newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Ballots will be available at participating LULING Luling businesses are inbusinesses and the Chamber of Commerce, vited to participate in a night of Cocoa 421 E. Davis Street. Completed ballots and Carols, which will be hosted by Luling must be turned in at the Visitors Center Main Street Friday, December 14, from 5 (in the Oil Museum). One of those ballots to 8 p.m. will be drawn at 8 p.m., and the winner will Church groups and civic groups and receive a gift basket. individuals are also invited to participate Santa will be on hand, spreading the holin the festivities, by strolling along and iday cheer at each participating business. singing carols, or hosting a living nativity Everyone is invited to attend this activ- Gonzales Chamber of Commerce members, and the owners and friends of Angels scene, or providing other holiday events for ity and share in the holiday spirit that will Outlaws gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Photo by Mark Lube) guests who will be downtown that night. abound. Business will be competing for the covFor more information, or to sign up to eted Cocoa Cup again this year, by preparticipate, contact Luling Main Street Diparing their special hot chocolate and rector Derek Hall at the Visitors Center, making samples available for visitors. The LCRA calendars are sale and a variety of gar421 E. Davis, or by calling 875-3214 ext. 3 Around the here and GVEC has their dening needs. Maybe youll calendar at their offices on Chamber Office want to put a pool under the Sarah DeWitt Drive. tree! The Chamber Board of Reeses Print Shop offers Cannon News Services lege Station and a work- catastrophic wildfires by printing and office supplies shop presenter. The fee for removing hazardous fuel Directors will give a Leadnewseditor@gonzalescannon.com er of Tomorrow Scholarof all types, along with art SONORA The Acade- this school is $395. loads. work and design in house. my for Ranch Management The Advanced PreThese courses offer ship, the first of which will If they dont have it in stock, has set the dates in 2013 scribed Burning School is hands-on experience for be presented at the annual they can get it quickly in for their annual Prescribed set for March 7-9, also with ranch owners, as well as banquet on Jan. 25, 2013. Barbara Hand is the Execumost cases. Burning School and Ad- a fee of $395. This work- new landowners and ab- Competition for this award tive Director of the Gonzales Frames and Things does vanced Prescribed Burning shop builds on the previous sentee landowners who will be open to graduating Chamber of Commerce. School at the Texas A&M school, providing more in- may be several generations seniors of 2013 who live in toria College from 8:30 to custom framing and enAgriLife Research-Sonora formation on fire behavior, removed from the ranch, the Gonzales Independent 9:15 a.m. Come join us for a graving, along with gift School District. Require- chance to win the $50 draw- items and art work. Check Station located on State fire effects, and planning Hinnant said. them out for that special Highway 55 between So- and conducting a preThe Academy for Ranch ments include composition ing that will be held. nora and Rocksprings. scribed burn, Hinnant said. Management is a program of an essay of 500 words or Craft Crossing has work- shadow box for your treaThe basic prescribed The academys primary of AgriLife Research and less, sharing what the ban- shops scheduled for making sures from the past. Be sure to shop these and burning workshop will goal is training ranch- the Texas A&M University. quets theme Preserving Christmas wreaths, elegant provide information on ers for effective rangeland The basic course is a pre- the past, Preparing for the Christmas albums and others and Spend Bucks to Win Bucks this Christmas the history of fire, weather, management, and the focus requisite for the advanced Future means to them. Ap- much more. planning a burn, fuels and now is on prescribed burn- course. For more informa- plication and essay must be Edwards Furniture is a season. South Texas Tour Team fuel moisture, and equip- ing for rangelands, he said. tion, call Hinnant at 979- turned in to the chamber of- long-time Gonzales busiment. It will be held Feb. Prescribed burning is a tool 820-1778, and to register, fice by Jan. 11, 2013 and the ness, offering a good variety Roping will be at the J. B. 21-23, according to Ray that can be used to manage call Cheryl Yeager at 979- three top applicants will be of furniture, bedding, ap- Wells Park on Dec. 6; Lone Hinnant, a Texas A&M rangeland vegetation for 845-5582, or visit http:// recognized during the eve- pliances, home dcor and Star Youth Rodeo Association and Lone Star Classic AgriLife Research senior livestock and wildlife use, www.ranchmanagement. ning. other items for your home. The First Friday Coffee research associate in Col- and also reduce the risk of org to download the regisGreen Acres Outdoors Steer and Heifer Show will will be held Dec. 7 at Vic- has their annual poinsettia be there on Dec. 8 and 9. tration form.
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The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, December 1, 2012 had on hand: 1,710 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady to $1.00-$2.00 lower. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $210-$225; 300-400 lbs, $175$190; 400-500 lbs, $160-$170; 500-600 lbs, $132-$155; 600-700 lbs., $125-$129; 700-800 lbs, $124$126. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $170-$195; 300-400 lbs, $155$160; 400-500 lbs, $137-$145; 500-600 lbs., $122-$132; 600-700 lbs., $116-$121. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $69-$71; Cutters, $74-$83; Canners, $54-$66; Low yielding fat cows, $67-$71.50. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $89-$92; light weights and medium quality bulls, $83-$87. Stocker Cows: $850-$1,100. Pairs: $1,050-$1,250. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa. com! Our last Sale of 2012 will be December 15th!
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The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, December 3, 2012, Volume, 1,555. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $166 to $176 to $220; 300-400 lbs., $149 to $159 to $215; 400-500 lbs, $130 to $140 to $178; 500-600 lbs, $120 to $130 to $150; 600-700 lbs, $112 to $122 to $134; 700-800 lbs, $108 to $118 to $129. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $146 to $156 to $213; 300-400 lbs, $131 to $141 to $180; 400-500 lbs, $122 to $132 to $210; 500-600 lbs, $114 to $124 to $160; 600-700 lbs, $107 to $117 to $140; 700-800 lbs, $96 to $106 to $125. Slaughter cows: $50 to $80; Slaughter bulls: $76 to $95; Stocker cows: $760 to $1,116. Notices: Our last sale of 2012 will be on December 17, 2012. First Sale of 2013 is on January 7, 2013.
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Cuero Livestock Market Report on November 30, 2012, had 2,201 head. Had 262 cows and 32 bulls. The packer market was a couple of dollars lower than our last sale 2 weeks ago. It is mostly a matter of large numbers due to time of the year and on-going drough concerns. The calf market lower overall. Bigger calves still selling strong and are least affected. A lot of
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health problems this time of the year is making buyers critical. The demand for calves is strong despite all this. Under 500 lbs $3-5 lower while plainer types are off $5-6 as well as heavier bull calves. A good rain would help. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $87$92; lower grades, $67-$80. Packer cows: breakers, $63-$70; boning, $65-$75.50; canners & cutters, $65-$80.50; light & weak, $40-$55. Palpated dry Cows 22 bred cows, $68-$97. Pairs: Only 2, $1,000 & $1,290. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, none; 300-350 lbs, $138-$180; 350-400 lbs, $127-$148; 400-450 lbs, $145-$180; 450-500 lbs, $131$153; 500-550 lbs, $136-$150; 550-600 lbs, $132-$139; 600-700 lbs, $123-$132; 700-800 lbs, $124$134. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $180-$260; 250-300 lbs, $164$170; 300-350 lbs, $145-$166; 350-400 lbs, $131-$184; 400-450 lbs, $155-$182; 450-500 lbs, $126$149; 500-550 lbs, $135-$150; 550-600 lbs, $121-$130; 600-700 lbs, $109-$125. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $109-$125. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $198-$275; 200-250 lbs, three, $131-$135; 250-300 lbs, $118$170; 300-350 lbs, $120-$168; 350-400 lbs, $132-$158; 400-450 lbs, $133-$175; 450-500 lbs, $128$145; 500-550 lbs, $120-$142; 550-600 lbs, $121-$140; 600-700 lbs., $120-$126; over 700 lbs, bulls
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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on November 27, 2012, 2,233; Week ago, 822; Year ago, 1,799. Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold fully steady to a little stronger in all areas. Plainer kinds continue slow. Packer cows and bulls sold fully steady on approx. 200 hd. Total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $72-$84.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $62-$72; light weight canner cows, $51-$62. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $92-$96; utility & cutter bulls, $87-$92; lightweight canner bulls, $78-$87. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; None; 200-300 lbs, $195-$215; 300-400 lbs, $178$207.50; 400-500 lbs, $158-$196; 500-600 lbs, $126-$172; 600-700 lbs, $123-$145; 700-800 lbs, $120$134. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-300 lbs, $175-$210; 300-400 lbs, $152-$182; 400-500 lbs, $136-$160; 500-600 lbs, $119$137; 600-700 lbs, $118-$126; 700-800 lbs, $108-$121. Last sale for the year will be December 15th. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336.
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Its not a gun crime, its domestic violence

To quote Bob Costas: well, you knew it was coming. In the aftermath of Saturdays horrible crime in Kansas City, a Fox News writer and the NBC television network demonstrated their commitment to tyranny by renewing the call for the dismemberment of the U.S. Constitution. NBC commentator Costas used halftime of Sundays game between the Cowboys and Eagles to expound what most of us already realize: the national news media is hopelessly lost in left-wing politics. Costas quoted a piece written by Fox News writer Jason Whitlock calling for stricter gun control following Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belchers murder of his girlfriend and subsequent suicide. Our current gun culture, Whitlock wrote, ensures that more and more domestic disputes will end in the ultimate tragedy, and that more convenience store confrontations over loud music coming from a car will leave more teenage boys bloodied and dead. Handguns do not enhance our
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Listening to Democrats and the media, you could be forgiven for thinking the point of a deal over the looming fiscal cliff wouldnt be to reduce the deficit so much as to reduce the influence of one man, Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform. Known to one and all simply as Grover, he is the keeper of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge signed by almost all Republicans committing themselves not to raise taxes. For this offense, Grover is deemed the enemy of all that is right and just. The pollster and ABC News commentator Matthew Dowd said on This Week that Grover Norquist is an impediment to good governing. The only good thing about Grover Norquist is that he was named after a character from Sesame Street. Not everyone has been as juvenile as Dowd, but he captured the gleeful spirit of the anti-Norquist pileon. The idea that wed have good governing only if more tax increases were thrown on top of poorly designed, outof-control entitlements, wasteful subsidies, rotten schools and an ever-growing mess of regulation is fanciful. Obamacare increased taxes by more than $500 billion, and our governing did not noticeably become better as a result. Grover has three insights that are absolutely correct: 1) Revenues from tax increases will almost invariably be spent. Does anyone believe that if George W. Bush had not cut taxes early in his first term that the Tom DeLay and Nancy Pelosi Congresses wouldnt have, in their collective wisdom, found ways to spend the additional revenues? 2) The typical structure of the Washington budget deal is tax increases now in exchange for promised spending cuts over time that dont materialize. 3) The Republican brand is dependent on its status as the anti-tax party. These arent alien beliefs foisted on the
safety. They exacerbate our flaws, tempt us to escalate arguments, and bait us into embracing confrontation rather than avoiding it. If Jovan Belcher didnt possess a gun, he and Kasandra Perkins would still be alive today. Like most of those who want to see the Second Amendment dismantled, Costas and Whitlock try to transfer the guilt for a crime from the low-life individual who committed that crime onto society itself contending that if we get rid of guns, wed get rid of crime. I beg to differ. The gun didnt commit this crime: Jovan Belcher did. The crime here isnt gun violence; its domestic violence.
If Jovan Belcher didnt possess a gun, Kasandra Perkins would very likely still be dead today. Shed have been beaten or stabbed to death but shed still be dead. As seems to so often be the case, the liberals concentrate on the lesser, easily-understood issue guns while ignoring the larger, more complex issue: domestic violence. If Costas and Whitlock want to get the legal wheels turning to stop senseless tragedies like this, theyd do better to promote mandatory relationships-skills counseling and anger management for all football players at every level of the game. Belcher may very well have been a man of compassion in his community. Certainly the news clips showed a lot of that during Sundays NFL schedule. But in that, he was a lot like so many other domestic abusers in our society: showing one face to the world and other, evil, face behind the closed doors of his home. The world views these men (and, yes, some women) as upstanding citizens, men of honor, even men
of gentle compassion but the terror they inflict on their own families is unspeakable. Whether its the physical violence or even-more-evil sexual violence, they use violence to control those they claim to love the most. In that, they show their true emotional immaturity. A man who feels he has to hit a woman to enforce his will isnt a man. Would that we could get all parents to instill that belief in their children from the earliest age. If Jovan Belcher had been raised with the belief that physically striking a woman was wrong, then we could say that Kasandra Perkins would be alive today. But the big media pundits dont think that deeply and besides, they have a different agenda to promote. Costas commentary and Whitlocks column werent about a singular tragedy involving a Kansas City Chiefs player, they were about promoting an agenda that time has already proven is a tragic failure. Costas and NBC, in particular, like the idea of gun control
since it is a pet project of their ideological mentor, something that is necessary to establish a North American dictatorship. Get rid of the guns and theres no way for the populace to resist when Congress is dismissed and the Constitution is suspended under the guise of some false-flag national emergency. It has happened before in Soviet Russia, in Nazi Germany, in Fascist Spain and Italy, in Communist China. As soon as individual ownership of firearms was outlawed and dissent within the military was retired, executed or exiled, each of those states became a dictatorship. How coincidental that this sudden resurgence of calls to ban all guns the Obama Administration has endorsed the United Nations small-arms treaty outlawing the sale of almost all non-military firearms comes at a time when more than 40 generals and admirals within the U.S. military have suddenly come under scrutiny for a litany of crimes and misbehaviors just within the last few weeks?
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Republican Party, but represent GOP orthodoxy. Nonetheless, everyone acts as if Grover is the instrument of the partys Babylonian captivity. If only the dastardly Norquist didnt make Republicans say they wont raise taxes -- and put it in writing -- the party could fulfill its role in the good governing of Washington, namely joining Democrats to raise taxes. The proof of the supposed perversity of Grovers influence is the widely cited hypothetical example of a Democratic offer to cut $10 in spending for every $1 in new tax dollars. Of course, its all academic because such a deal will never, ever be on offer. Hypotheticals work both ways, or they should. What would Democrats be willing to accept in exchange for signing off on a premium support plan for Medicare? Nothing. What makes this time different than prior budget showdowns is that Republicans can remain technically compliant with the pledge by doing nothing, and taxes would still go up on everyone automatically at the end of the year. A deal, then, could make sense, depending on the parameters. As the cliff approaches, all the pressure within Washington and within the media will be for Republicans simply to cave to the president. Grover will make it as painful as possible for them to do it, and should wear the resulting elite obloquy as a badge of honor. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2012 by King Features Synd., Inc.
Discussing affirmative action

This is an edited transcription from The News from the Camphouse, on KULM 98.3. Alfonzo Rachel is a black gentleman living in California. Hes a musician, a conservative, and can be found online at PJTV where he discusses issues.
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Brune: Would you please elaborate on your ideas concerning affirmative action? Rachel: I was flown to New York to be on a panel and dis- Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based cuss this issue. There were four in Colorado County. people on the panel and I was the only black man who was an like were special either. You cant opponent of affirmative action. swing fairness one persons diMy stance was that affirmative rection by subtracting from the action perpetuates racism. It fairness with which you treat only causes more animosity be- another person. Thats how our tween the races. It doesnt stimu- rights work. late diversity. As I always say, the Brune: Can you make the words diversity and divide share connection between reverse disthe same root. So when liber- crimination and the decline in als push for diversity it actually family values? has an adverse reaction. For me, Rachel: Oh sure. When you when a person expresses their have the government that steps talents and give their creden- in and acts as the all-giving protials theyre saying they worked vider, that indicates that women hard to attain their goals. Theyre dont need a man in the home also saying that they didnt need - and if there is a man in the affirmative action. If you ask any home government subsistence black person point blank if they may not be provided. So, what needed affirmative action to get follows is the separation of the their job and hold it, they will family. There will be women not admit that they needed it. raising children on their own, or, Theyll say no I got my job be- deciding to not raise the child at cause Im qualified. Then Ill say all. They will go to the abortion well we dont need affirmative clinic. Now the message is that action. There was a time when not only is a man not importhe consensus opinion was that tant in their lives but life itself is we needed these types of laws. expendable. In the eyes of your But in actuality all we need is own mother you are expendthe Constitution. We dont need able. So when you have such to create a whole new set of laws dynamics at work in our culture saying that we shouldnt discrim- then of course there will be esinate due to ethnicity, sexual ori- teem issues, lazy attitudes, and entation, or gender. All we must cynical outlooks on life. These do is enforce the original law. negative aspects manifest in our Brune: What youre mention- culture and there are unfavorable ing also relates to hate crimes. consequences to our society. Rachel: Thats exactly right. Brune: How is the issue of The law is the law and its for ev- abortion viewed in the black erybody. community? Brune: Isnt it insulting to the Rachel: There is a split perblack community when law- spective. There are those that say makers promote affirmative ac- blacks are more pro-life. I pertion? sonally dont see that. If the black Rachel: I think it is. Its conde- community is 12 to 14 percent scending to say blacks need this of the national population and extra hand up. I think its unfair blacks have the highest abortion for any ethnicity to be treated yield its hard to convince me that differently. But if we dont want they are pro-life. The black comto be treated different then we munity has been led to believe shouldnt expect to be treated that theyre enlightened because
theyre told its their right to have an abortion. Theyre told its for the better good because you dont want this child to grow up without a father, or end up in prison, so Over the years its been accepted. On the same hand there are those that do not view it as acceptable. Id like to believe that but Im not seeing the proof. But, if the Republican Party wants to connect with the black and Spanish communities because of family values it will be difficult because those communities have been conditioned to believe the Republican Party is racist. Until the GOP can take that stigma and put it back on the Democratic Party, which is the party of institutionalized racism, theyll have a hard time connecting. Its also hard because the Democratic Party is into everything. Theyre into Entertainment, theyre in media, theyre in the school system their leftist ideology is coming at us through everything. So, unless the GOP can find a way to impede this indoctrination they will not be able to make that connection of values. Brune: How do you personally go to the black community and discuss conservative issues? Rachel: In terms of getting the message to the black community its like going where angels fear to tread. The black community thinks the GOP doesnt do anything for them and I tell them that the GOP cant because they dont vote them into office. They must vote them into city councils, commissioners, and mayor positions. If the GOP is met with hostility and prejudice then whose fault is it that they didnt do anything for the black community? If the GOP wants to connect they must do so culturally. Look how liberals use music and culture to connect. Conservatives must do the same thing. We need more conservative teachers, actors, journalists, and in creative fields like music. Brune: But what do you do? Rachel: Im not afraid of rejection in the black community, but I must find the formula that makes conservatism irresistible to the black community. Otherwise, you must plant one seed at a time and its a slow process.
Master Gardeners appreciate support

Dear Editor, The Gonzales Master Gardeners deeply appreciate the support we received from the community during our rummage sale last Saturday. We held this sale to raise funds to buy furnishings for the Fair Street Exploratorium. This building will be a teaching facility to provide educational programming for the children and adults of Gonzales County and it would never have come to fruition without the remarkable support we have received from so many. There is little that inspires a volunteer more than feeling that those we seek to
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serve appreciate and welcome our efforts. We want the people of Gonzales to know what a pleasure it is to each of us to work in this community. Thank you all, The Gonzales Master Gardeners Over the weeks ahead, the U.S. Congress will be wrestling with the budget, as well as trying to keep from going over the so called fiscal cliff . Buried within all the confusion are important Medicare provisions that could have a profound impact on Gonzales Healthcare Systems and make the difference in whether many rural hospitals (i.e. Weimar) in Texas can keep their doors open. In the late 1980s, hoping to save money, Congress changed how hospitals are paid by Medicare. They shifted the payment system from the cost of services in individual hospitals to a more standardized and averaged payment methodology known as the prospective payment system. The problem with this urban, high volume hospital model was that it did not take into account the unique operating dynamics of rural hospitals. Rural hospitals are different. They often have a narrower financial margin than urban hospitals. Few rural hospitals provide more profitable advanced services and medical procedures to offset losses in other areas such as emergency care. It is not unusual for the operating cost in a rural hospital to be slightly higher on a per-patient basis because of low patient volume, swings in patient numbers, and medical staff recruitment difficulties which can drive up payroll costs. The emergency room must be there 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even with low volume periods which are becoming less and less frequent in Gonzales. The new payment system hit the rural hospitals hard. Almost 500 rural hospitals across the country were boarded up in late 1980s and early 1990s. More than 70 right here in Texas. Reacting to the damage, Congress created a number of fixes or patches in the payment system to address the rural hospital issue. Congress decided it was worth spending a little more to make sure rural hospitals were open.
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Falling apart? The Lord is the answer

Dear Editor, Oh, the wild and wicked ways of the earth seem today to turn good to dirt. Its like a new wave spreading across the land (always has been) but nowadays its more prominent and pushed on man. Society as a whole is falling apart, less religion, less heart, no care for human life! When mans deception falls so deep below, theres only one hope. Youve got to climb that rope to salvation. Yes! It wont come to you. For God awaits in the heavens to hear a cry from you. One cries when hes out of dope or drink, whatever the addiction may be. Instead of walking for a fix WALK TO ME. I am your salvation. Im the great I AM. The Devil only wants your soul and for him to get it you must be dead dont you know. So cry dear child, reach out to me, and I will
pull you out of the Dead Sea. No more to linger no more to roam alone, join the children of God and come home. Praise the Lord for the Wisdom in me, that I am able to share these words as they come willingly. Perhaps to open thine eyes to see the Power of You thats living in me. Laura Maiorka Gonzales
Programs like the Critical Access Hospital and Sole Community Hospital designations were born giving many small, low volume hospitals a bump in Medicare payments. Over time as more rural hospital problems developed, even more rural provisions were forged. It is important to note these provisions were enacted long before the country had such a debt problem and none can honestly be linked to creating the debt nightmare. Moving the clock to the current time, Congress now finds itself searching for cuts. The situation is dangerous for Texas rural areas because most members of Congress were not around when many of the rural hospital provisions were created which is helping drive talk of eliminating some of the provisions. Texas rural hospitals could collectively lose $75 to $100 million annually if these provisions expire and Gonzales Healthcare Systems will lose a total projected $6,170,800 over the next 10 years. Though Gonzales has been blessed over the past few years, we must be ever vigilant to maintaining our community health services. Every citizen across rural Texas should immediately call their U.S. Congressional Representative and their two U.S. Senators, and tell them that our rural hospital is critical to the community, it must stay open, and no cuts should be made that harm the hospital. Meanwhile we in Gonzales will wait and pray that people in Washington, D.C. and Austin will put the health and welfare of our citizens ahead of partisan politics.
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Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God

320 St. Andrew
Assemblies of God
Places of Worship
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
712 Crockett, Luling
Dewville United Methodist

West of FM 1117 on CR 121
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
First Assembly of God

509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
Church of Christ
Churches of Christ
First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist
403 E North Main, Flatonia
Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship

Hwy. 80 in Leesville
1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales 1805 Weimar, Gonzales
New Life Assembly of God
Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord New Life Temple for Jesus Christ
Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80
Bahai Faith
Bahai Faith Baptist
Church of Christ
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
621 St. George St. Gonzales
Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon
Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley
Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
Churches of God
Harwood Methodist Church
County Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales
North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood
River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500
Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Two Rivers Bible Church
Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder
St. James Baptist Church

Hwy 80- North of Belmont SE 2nd St. Waelder
1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales
New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97
Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church
422 St. Paul, Gonzales 403 N Texas Nixon Hwy 108 N Smiley
Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Saint Paul Baptist Church Shiner Baptist Church
Faith Family Church
Inter-Denominational Pentecostal
Memorial Heights Baptist Church

1330 College Gonzales 100 Capes Gonzales Hwy. 97 Bebe
Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Episcopal Church of the Messiah

721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407
Episcopal
1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Faith Temple
First Baptist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Church

406 N Ave E Waelder
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Oak Valley Baptist Church Old Moulton Baptist Church
2287 FM 1680, Moulton
Union Lea Baptist Church

St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Union Valley Baptist Church

FM 1681 NW of Nixon
La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo

W. Central at 87 Nixon
Evangelical
Webster Chapel A.M.E.

1027 Church St. Gonzales
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2

1515 Dallas, Gonzales
St. James Catholic Church

417 N. College, Gonzales St. John St. Gonzales
Catholic
Camp Valley Full Gospel

7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80
Full Gospel
Agape Ministries Living Church
Non-Denominational
Waters Fellowship
Temple Bethel Pentecostal

1104 S. Paul, Gonzales
512 St. James, Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gonzales

3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236
Greater Church
Palestine
Baptist
Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales
Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales
Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church

207 S. Washington, Nixon
605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)
Greater Rising Star Baptist Church
Providence Missionary Baptist Church

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Lutheran
Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church

CR 210 off FM 1116
Presbyterian
3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church

4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305
St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder

613 Highway 90 East Waelder Hwy 87 Smiley
Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A
Cowboy Church of Gonzales County

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Belmont is all lit up for holidays

Have you noticed? The big city of Belmont has turned on their Christmas lights. There are beautiful bright brilliant lights on the Belmont Social Club and lights all around the Belmont United Methodist Church and back around the Belmont Community Center and then it comes back around to the front side. The manger scene is in place on the front lawn of the church. You have to remember that we will have a live manger scene on December 23rd. This is when Belmont United Methodist Church has their Christmas program of Candle Lights. There will be refreshments following the service in the center. Usually we have enough cookies for the next day. You also need to get the names of people who are shut-ins to Jackie Kidd so that plans can be made for those also. Please indicate if they are diabetic or not. Her phone number is 830437-2810. Next week Tues., December 11th, the Belmont Community Center group will meet around 11:30 at the center for their Christmas party. Each person is to bring a potluck dish. If you want to participate in a Chinese gift exchange, bring a gift worth around ten dollars. If you want to participate in our little gifts for each other, Shari counted maybe 20-24 people. The Monthalia United Methodist Church will have their Christmas program on December 16th, Santa will give out Christmas bags to those under age 12, and a dinner will follow in the parish hall. The following people need your prayers and encouragement: Joe Kotwig, Paul Villareal, Glenn Malatek, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill and Marie Lott, Sarge Dunkin; Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Velma and Bobby Bullard; Mildred ONeal, Pastor Lundy Hooten, Aunt Frances Gandre, Glenn Mikesh, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Gene Robinson, Keith Glass, Timothy and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Linda Nesloney, Carol, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Mandy and Wm. (Ressie) Brietschopf, Lanny Baker, Bob Young, Lucy Jones, Ann Bond; Case Martin, Marguerite Williams. The family of Noreen Soefje. The family of Scott Bence; The family of Barbara Mahavier, The family of Jeanette Gossage I think that it is so nice that they spot light the troops on TV to say Hello to their families. Time once spent can never be retrieved. So pray for our troops and their families. December 7th is Pearl Harbor Day. This is a day that will never be forgotten in history as it drew the United States into the WWII conflict. So many lives were lost that day in that bombing as well as many of our fleet of destroyers and other fire power. It had been planned that way. Let us not forget to honor our Veterans. Many years later Sean Allen was born. Sean is turning nineteen on December 7th. I think that he is making Kathleen feel a little bit on the aged side. Karen Smith has a birthday on December 5th. My dear husband, Will, has a birthday on December 10th. His sister, Hazel and husband, Bill Bassett, celebrate an anniversary on the 10th. It was good to see Lillie Lay and Vera Caraway over at the Belmont Social Club enjoying some catfish and visiting with a lot of people that kept telling them hello. I just had an interesting call from Marilyn Bucholtz. She is Linda Denkers sister. Linda is in M. D. Anderson Hospital where she received a stem cell transplant on the 29th. As you know this is a long process. She is do-
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ing well, so far. She has to stay isolated in the hospital for thirty days and then stay right there close by for one hundred days. Marilyn says that she needs your prayers and support and would love to have your greeting cards to cheer her onward. You can send them to: Linda Denker, 11991 S Main St., Houston, TX 77035. Marilyn says that Joe Kotwig has been a great help to Linda because he has been through it. We still have Joe on our prayer list and we keep him there. Now we will add Linda. Oh my goodness, I did not think it would ever happen. Urlet Miller is walking around in the clouds with stars in his eyes. He has met up with a very lovely lady from Toledo, Ohio. Her name is Tracy Hunt. Tracy and Urlet are getting married on December 22nd. I am glad that Urlet is getting married soon-- he is not paying attention to what he is doinghe just might walk into a tree or something. Congratulations! Ellen and James Wundt along with Kyle, Sarah, and their two little ones were at
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Catholic Daughters News

Fr. Pete Roebucks Catholic Daughters Court 2140 met November 27, 2012 at St. James Parish Hall. A meal was enjoyed after the Blessing led by Regent Suzanne Benes. The Regent began the meeting with a prayer from the United States Adult Catechism by Shirley Hodges and the Pledge of Allegiance. During the meeting the Pro-Life Prayer and the prayer for the Armed Service Persons were said. Fine new members were instated. There are now 93 members. Kennon Brunkenhoefer stated the Heights bingo had a good crowd and also at the birthday event at the Texan. Bingo will be held the first week of Dec. The CDA Memorial Mass on Nov. 11th had a good crowd and all were thanked for being there. The Telephone committee was thanked for calling about the Christmas Party being held Dec. 4th and Patsy Darilek and Wendy Bivas were thanked for leading the 3rd Sunday Rosary. Lupe Molina, Connie Kridler, Lawren Kridler and Suzanne Benes provided cookies for the going away party for Sister Lupe and were thanked. CDA State Convention committee will receive as our contribution favors for those attending, small crosses on which will be engraved with the words Unity and Charity. These crosses will be placed on cards with our Court name. Shirley Hodges reported that only one name with an address was placed in the boxes in the Churches. She presented information from Womans World magazine about a care package project for service personnel. Members voted to do the local person and to send $400 to the other project. A donation of $100 was voted on for the local Santas Helpers. Pam Parker won the door prize. The next meeting will be Jan. 22, 2013. Bonnie San Miguel will do the prayer. Meal preparers will be Bernice Knesek, Emmy Behring, Wendy Bivas, Jeanette Chumchal, Janice and Adeline Molnoskey.
the BSC on Friday night. We happened to look up and Kyle was profiled up beside Ellen. Since I have watched Kyle grow up since birth, it struck me that Kyle was not a very big baby. Do you know that I dont think that Ellen came to Kyles waist? I remember when someone asked Kyle as a teenager if he was going to play football. A very wise Kyle replied, Heck no, I am not going to get my brains knocked out of my head. Im keeping my brains. And he did. Then we laughed as Jackson was trying to undress the Christmas tree and wondered if he was going to get as big as his daddy. Kathleen Allen has come over to our house quite a bit and made friends with our critters. Nicki D is the oldest cat on the place, probably about 16 years old, and an outside cat. He wouldnt let you pet him for a long time. Somehow she won him over and we found that he has the softest hair. She got some of that Fancy Feast in the mail as a sample. You should have seen him eat it. It was salmon. I first poured the juice off in his bowl. He smacked his lips and dug in. Then I got some more of it in there, and he gave me a very grateful thank you look and started gulping it because Itsy Bitsy was closing in. He got most of it. Have a good week. Be careful in your Christmas travels, and God Bless.
Sesame Study Club News

The Sesame Study Club met recently at the home of Mrs. Joe Ince Jr. with Mrs. Simon Hendershot Jr. serving as hostess. Upon arriving the members were served refreshments consisting of poppy seed cake, fresh fruit, party sandwiches, nuts, tea or coffee from a beautifully Christmas Decorated table. Mrs. Ronnie Menking reviewed the third and fourth chapters of the book Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. Mrs. Simon Hendershot, Jr. presented the program The Beautiful Paris. Mrs. Hendershot and her granddaughter enjoyed a trip to Paris in June. Mrs. Ralph McGarity called the meeting to order with the club collect. Committee reports were given & Mrs. Maurice Harrell reported on the library. Mrs. Greg Griffin told of the Christmas luncheon to be held on Dec. 8. The meeting adjourned.
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Members of the Lil Gators soccer team on awards David Paulie Floyd, 4, having fun riding a Moose on day. Reigna, Miranda, Anthony, and Carlos. the Merry-Go-Round in Santas Wonderland at Bass Having fun at the park. Adrian and Hunter. Post- Coached by James Rhodes Posted by Maria Pro Shop - San Antonio. Posted by Jean Floyd ed by Tiffany Lynn Evans Navejar
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BSA Troop 262, collected 416 pounds of food for our Scouting for food collection! Thank you Gonzales for supporting Scouting and all this food will help restock the shelves at GCAM....Jacob Lockard, Tara Pettus, Tyler Valis, Dennis Nesser III are pictured with the collection Posted by Jenny Nesser Pancho Clause Posted by Joe Riojas
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Woman, child hurt in Hwy 97 accident

A two-vehicle accident left two people injured, one being a small child. According to a spokesman with the Texas Department of Public Safety, at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Friday, November 30, a 2004 Toyota Sequoia was traveling northbound on Highway 97. Without warning another vehicle, a 2000 Ford pickup exited a private driveway and entered into the roadway just in front of the other vehicle, which could not stop in time and collided with the truck on the left drivers side. The driver of the Toy-
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On December 4, the Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38, I.O.O.F. made donations to Santas Helpers and the Gonzales Christian Assistance Ministry. Pictured at top left are Pat Compton; Derek Grahmann, Noble Grand; and Tena Roaches. At top right are Grahmann and Christine Chamness, director of GCAM. These gifts were made possible by the generous support of the Odd Fellows food booth during Winterfest 2012. (Courtesy photos)
TxDOT promotes sober driving program

AUSTIN Its the most wonderful time of the year, but one poor decision to drink and drive could bring a devastating end to holiday celebrations. As Texans are planning to celebrate the holidays, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching a holiday campaign with a renewed focus on the importance of planning for a sober ride home. TxDOTs Holiday P.A.S.S. (Person Appointed to Stay Sober) campaign encourages Texans to give the gift of a sober ride and make it easier for sober drivers to enjoy the festivities without drinking alcohol. Texans can help make the holidays joyful all season long by giving the gift of a sober ride home or by offering a non-alcoholic drink option at their holiday parties, said John Barton, TxDOT deputy executive director. Safety is a top priority for us at TxDOT and were asking Texans to make a commitment to safe, sober driving this holiday season. Holiday drinking and driving poses a serious threat for all holiday travelers on the road. During last years holiday season there were 2,462 alcohol-related traffic crashes in Texas, resulting in 842 serious injuries and 78 fatalities. During the upcoming holiday season, law enforcement officers throughout the state will work thousands of additional hours to crack down
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ota, identified as Christie Massey of Nixon, was transported to Gonzales Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. The other passengers of the vehicle were a six-month old and a two-month child, the latter of which was airlifted to a San Antonio hospital. The extent of his injuries were unknown as of press time. The driver of the truck was identified as 23-year old Dustin Yaws of Smiley. He was not injured in the crash. It is unclear at this time if any charges will be filed, but the incident is still under investigation.
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the Golden Rule. Nell was a loving, Christian, hardworking mother whose entire life was dedicated to the family she loved so much. She leaves a legacy of love, kindness, affection, tolerance and generosity. Especially her generosity will be remembered by many. Her selflessness is her legacy. Her warm smile and giving spirit will be missed by many. Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Virgil Baker, Donald Baker, Lennard Baker and wife Julie, Phillip Baker and Brenda DeWitt and husband Tommy. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is now with those who went on before her, enjoying that glorious reunion. She was particularly close to her grandmother, Margaret Seitz and she was also preceded by her parents, Delmar & Goldie Childers; husband of 26 years, Virgil; sisters, Ileene Moore and Frances Corum; brother, Jack Childers; and granddaughter, Cherrie Baker. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 8 at the Thompsonville Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include Brian Baker, James Baker, Clint Evans, Robert Baker, Jesse Baker and Lee DeWitt. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Thompsonville Cemetery Association c/o Carol Shea 6356 Hwy 90W, Harwood, TX 78632 or Crestview Methodist Church 1300 Morrow St., Austin, TX 78757 or to the charity of choice. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 78629 (830)672-3232. Roger Q. Johnson, Sr. was born April 17, 1930 near Westoff, Texas to Laurence and Betty Johnson. He was one of seventeen children. He accepted Christ at an early age and continued to be a man of faith all his life. As a young man, he grew up working on farms and ranches and even traveled around South Texas as a cowboy for hire. In 1951 he married Olivia Clark and 13 years later they adopted a son, Roger Q. Johnson, Jr. They were married for over fifty years and they were never too far from one another until her death in 2002. In his 20s he was hired by Dr. Walter A. Sievers and was promoted to ranch foreman in 1985. Roger Johnson worked for Dr. Sievers for more than fifty years. During his employment for Dr. Sievers, he discovered his true talent of budding and grafting pecan trees. His pecans won numerous awards and his talents were highly sought after in Gonzales County and the surrounding areas. Following his long and faithful tenure, he continued to farm, ranch and grew pecans until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife Olivia, his parents, 8 brothers and 3 sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory; one son, Roger Q. Johnson, Jr. and wife Krissy of Gonzales, one grandson; Kendall Bee of South Carolina, one granddaughter, Raven Pettway (Ezekiel) of Arizona, one great grandson; Zaiden, 3 sisters, Annie Bell Eleby (Joe B.), Betty Jean Johnson and Mattie Ruth Ford all of Gonzales, Texas. One brother; Cecil Johnson of Gonzales, Texas. And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Gonzales, with Reverend Charles Roaches officiating. Interment was held at Hoods Point Cemetery, Gonzales, Texas. Services entrusted to the Professional Care of Harris Funeral Home, 127 Hwy. 90A, Gonzales, 830-6721075. George L. Harris Funeral Director/Mortician.
NIXON Nixon-Smiley FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) members are helping with a national project. The project, Warm Hands Warm Hearts, is sponsored by the American Cleaning Institute and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Nixon-Smiley FCCLA
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will be accepting donations of winter gloves, mittens and bars of hand soap at the following basketball games: Dec. 4, HS Girls in HS Gym; Dec. 10 MS Girls in MS Gym; Dec. 11 HS Boys in HS Gym. Donations will also be accepted any school day, beginning December 4 through December 13. Your donated items may be brought to the high school
office and dropped in the collection box. Our goal is collect 200 pair of gloves and mittens, and 100 bars of hand soap. Nixon-Smiley FCCLA is a Career and Technical student organization for students who are enrolled in or have ever taken a Family and Consumer Sciences class. The organization is a national organization with a state association.
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Ida Nell Baker, born December 29, 1923, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side Monday, December 3. She was born in Gonzales County, the daughter of Delmar and Goldie Childers and graduated from Waelder High School. She married Virgil R. Baker in 1939, he preceded her in death in 1965. After she was widowed, she spent the rest of her life living in Central Texas. She worked with the Internal Revenue Service and later transferred to civil service at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Always the adventurer, she left civil service to become a nursing home administrator in Giddings, from which she retired after 10 years to pursue an activity shed always dreamed of traveling around the country in a motor home. She and her sister traveled with the LOWs organization for several years, never meeting a stranger and enjoying life to the fullest. She often said those years were the best and has many albums of beautiful photos to document. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and lived by
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SHINER Kaspar Companies will be receiving the Texas Manufacturing Star Award from Texas Workforce Commissioner Tom Pauken on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at 959 State Highway 95 in Shiner. The award recognizes the positive impact Kaspar Companies has had
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Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and miles: 14.9 miles northeast of Gonzales Survey Name: W. Strode, A-69 Acres: 486.74 API No.: 42-177-32784 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: McCleese Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,000 feet Direction and miles: 1 mile southeast of Sample Survey Name: P. Pate, A-374 Acres: 499.23 API No.: 42-177-32783 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: JP Ranch Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 18,000 feet Direction and miles: 8 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: F. Taylor, A-71 Acres: 480 API No.: 42-177-32779 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: Glass Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 18,000 feet Direction and miles: 8 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: F. Taylor, A-71 Acres: 285.90 Cannon News Services Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32780 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Argent Energy (US) Holdings Inc. Lease Name: Briscoe Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and miles: 4 miles southeast of Waelder Survey Name: J. Gibson, A-23 Acres: 896.07 API No.: 42-177-32781 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Eagle Ford Hunter Resources Inc. Lease Name: Gonzo South
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From eaglefordshale.com Eagle Ford Shale drilling dropped one rig to settle at 267 units running in the region. La Salle County was the biggest mover during the week. Five rigs moved in to make it the most active county in the play with 41 rigs. During the week, we highlighted Chesapeakes improving wells. In the third quarter of 2012, the company brought 124 wells to production, with 115 of those reaching peak production rates greater than 500 boe/d. The company had 43 wells produce more than 1,000 boe/d. In the first quarter of 2012, only 8 of 60 wells produced more than 1,000 boe/d. Thats a significant improvement in just six months. The better news is Chesapeake wont be alone. Companies will continue to improve well and completion designs. The natural gas rig count fell two rigs to 53. Natural gas prices reached a 2012 high last week, but fell to less than $3.60 on Friday. Natural gas storage numbers surprised the market on Thursday. An injection was reported when most expected withdrawal season to continue. Heating season is here, so injections are uncommon. Prices responded by falling almost $0.30. The oil rig count gained one rig to reach 214 running in the area. WTI crude futures were almost unchanged for the fifth week in a row. Oil was trading at just over $88 per barrel on Friday. Eagle Ford crude priced at $100.50/bbl on the 30th of November. Light crude and condensate in the area traded at $85.50 and $84.50, respectively. There are 254 horizontal rigs running in the region. La Salle County leads development with 41 rigs running. Karnes with 35 rigs, McMullen (28), Gonzales (23), Webb (23), Dimmit (21), DeWitt (20), Live Oak (12), Fayette (9) and Lavaca (8) round out the top Eagle Ford counties.
API No.: 42-177-32778 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Broll Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and miles: 9.4 miles southeast of Smiley Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-233 Acres: 169.99 API No.: 42-177-32782 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Southern Bay Operating LLC Lease Name: Newtonville East Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and miles: 19.81 miles northeast of Gonzales Survey Name: P. Hope, A-252 Acres: 714.09 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33677 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP
Lease Name: Martinsen Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and miles: 2.58 miles northeast of Shiner Survey Name: W.A. Abercrombie, A-68 Acres: 704 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32600 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Tam Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303 Direction and miles: 4.5 miles southeast of Ecleto Oil: 700 MCF: 1,181 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,544 Total Depth: 18,780 feet Perforations: 13,404-18,560 feet
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Perry promotes new program to assure skilled workforce

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Gov. Rick Perry announced a collaboration between the Governors Office, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) that will use competencybased learning to help Texans quickly receive certifications in high demand industries. The governor was joined by Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams, Texas State Technical College Chancellor Mike Reeser, and lawmakers in Harlingen to discuss this new effort to maintain a skilled workforce to meet our states growing industry demands. Over the past decade, Texas has established a jobsfriendly environment that has powered our economic engine and attracted major employers in various growing industries, leading to increased demand for certified, high-skilled workers, Gov. Perry said. The framework for technical training were putting in place will enable workers to earn their techni-
cal certifications fast, at an affordable cost, and targeted to specific skills that are needed by industries. Demand for skilled workers continues to grow as Texas economy flourishes, particularly in sectors like manufacturing, where it has nearly doubled over the past three years and is projected to grow 10 percent by 2020. To address this need, the Texas State Technical College System is developing a framework for this skilled workforce initiative, which will quickly and affordably allow workers to translate existing skills into targeted certifications. This framework can be tailored to specific industry needs, and is easily exportable to all community and technical colleges statewide. A skilled workforce is essential to our economy. When our business and industry leaders work together with our education institutions, it creates a direct path to employment for Texans, State Rep. Eddie Lucio, III said. The new educational delivery model that Texas State Technical College will develop will
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Cardinals look to win second title in three years

Legacy Christian Academy (11-2). They are a really good football team, Wachsmuth said. It is going to be a challenge for us. Frisco Legacy runs a spread offense but prefers to run the football. They are averaging over 37 points a game. Running back Ovie Urevbu is the main weapon with 2,266 rushing yards on 265 carries and 29 touchdowns. While the Eagles love the run game, they will also throw the football some. Quarterback Adam Beck is 88-of-161 passing with 1,329 yards, 19 touchdowns and six interceptions. Beck has also run the ball for 686 yards and 10 touchdowns. Receiver Hunter Wood has 25 catches for 553 yards
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and six touchdowns. Wachsmuth said St. Pauls defense must slow or stop the Eagle running game. We have to make sure we lock in on Urevbu, he said. I like to figure out what people want to do best and then take that away from them. Frisco Legacy likes to run Urevbu and that is who we must focus a lot of our attention on. The Eagles have a very stout defense. They do not ever let up on the defensive side of the ball, Wachsmuth said. Our offense must be ready for any defensive schemes
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For the third time in as many years, the Shiner St. Paul football team will be playing for the TAPPS Division III state title. The kids and everyone else are very excited about this, St. Paul head coach Jake Wachsmuth said. It is a fun time to be playing right now. I think we need to try and stay as focused as we can, and I feel the kids have been doing that. The Cardinals last took home the title in 2010 when they defeated Colleyville Covenant 48-41 to cap a 14-0 campaign. Last season, St. Paul fell 21-7 to Hallettsville Sacred Heart. This year, the Cardinals (10-3) will be facing Frisco
they throw at us. Against Sacred Heart last week, St. Paul rushed for 211 yards and threw for about 208. We were able to run and pass the football for about the same yardage, Wachsmuth said. But equal yardage is not important as being able to mix up the run and the pass. We also had few offensive penalties and no turnovers. We must do that this week. Shiner vs Mason The fourth-ranked Shiner Comanches (11-1) will face the top-ranked Mason Punchers for the third straight year in the playoffs. The two teams will converge tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, located at 10211 West Palmer Lane
in the Round Rock/Austin area. Mason lost a lot, around 18 starters or so from last year, Shiner head coach Steven Cerny said. But they have reloaded from their solid 2011 junior varsity team. Mason (12-0) is multiple on the offensive side of the ball. They run the I-formation, and do a lot of bumps and shifts, Cerny said. They use their big offensive line to run some power plays. Mason executes well on offense. Quarterback Elliot Bibb and running back Rio Schmidt provide the main offensive punches for the Punchers. Bibb has completed 16-of-27 passes for PREVIEWS, Page B2
#7 Nixon-Smiley outduels Shiner in battle of ranked area teams
Comanches suffocate Weimar in playoff win
Weimars Juwan Almeida tries to wriggle out of the grasp of Brian Kloesel during Shiners win last Friday night. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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Shiners Hannah Koenning attempts to get a shot past the hand of Nixons Savannah Martinez during the Lady Mustangs win Tuesday night. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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NIXON The seventhranked Lady Mustangs basketball team had a very good start to the game and used the momentum to carry them to a 45-24 win over 1As eighth-ranked Shiner Lady Comanches on Tuesday night. We came out and we had a great first quarter, Nixon-Smiley head coach Jeff Van Auken said. We came out with energy and I thought it was the best quarter of basketball weve
played this year. Our first-quarter defensive effort was good and our transition game was good. He cited the Nixon defensive effort as being a huge factor in the outcome. Our kids played hard on defense and we preach how important defense is, he said. Our players are all committed to playing good defense. It just was not the night for the Lady Comanches (8-4). It was just not a good
night for us, Shiner head coach John Hoelter said. We did not handle the whole game well. We missed too many shots and had too many turnovers. The Lady Mustangs (91) do not have size so they have to compensate in other areas of the game. We are always outsized so we have to hustle and go after every single ball, Van Auken said. Julianna Rankin opened the scoring for Shiner with an early basket. Nixon got NIXON, Page B2
Widely-respected historically for their efficiency in executing their signature Veer offense, it was the Comanche defense that took center stage last Friday night. Shiner (11-1) held Weimar to 215 yards of total offense and forced three turnovers en route to a convincing 27-6 win over the Wildcats in the Class 1A Division I Regional playoff game at Seguins Matador Stadium. I just give all of the credit to our guys, said Shiner head coach Steven Cerny. They sacrificed everything tonight. I thought we played extremely well in the first half on offense and defense. We always preach about big plays and we got some tonight when
we needed them. Shiners first big play came early in the game when Chad Neubauer intercepted a Juwan Almeida pass and returned it 62 yards for a touchdown. The conversion run failed and the Comanches held a 6-0 lead with 10:06 still left in the first quarter. Weimar (7-5) could only garner a three and out, with Isidor Cerny stopping DeLexus Gordon on a third and short, and the ensuing punt set up Shiner at their own 21. A reverse to Jacob Stafford took the ball into Weimar territory at the Wildcat 48, before Evel Jones picked up 10 yards off the right side. Back to back carries by Stafford and Jones gave Shiner a first and 10 at the Weimar 24, then Trevion Flowers gained nine yards on an option keep. Four plays
later, Jones trotted in from 11 yards out to give Shiner a 12-0 lead. Weimars second possession proved as fruitless as its first. Stafford slammed into Jakyle Harris after a modest gain and then Harris was blasted by Cerny on the next play for no gain. Caleb Kalich knocked away a third down pass and the ensuing punt gave the Comanches a new set of downs at their own 28. Shiner opened the drive with three consecutive runs by Stafford, which pushed the ball out to the Weimar 46. Jones picked up 11 yards on a pitch and two plays later, Cole Strauss kept the drive alive by falling on a fumble at the Weimar 38 as the first quarter expired. On third and 14, KaSHINER, Page B2
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Brahmas make quarterfinals NIXON: 22-point first

From coaches reports ROSENBERG The Hallettsville Brahmas advanced to the Class 2A Division I state quarterfinals with a 49-46 shootout win over the Hempstead Bobcats Friday in the regional round at Rosenbergs Traylor Stadium. This is the Brahmas second straight win of this season against Hempstead. The Bobcats took a 12-0 lead in the first quarter as Tyler Kozel returned a fumble 36 yards and Bryan Knowles ran a punt back 76 yards. Hallettsville came back to take a 14-12 lead at the end of the quarter as Tim Sheppard scored on a 9-yard run and Quinton Wright scored on a fumble recovery. Will Smith hit Deondre Lee with a 91-yard strike in the second box to give the Bobcats an 18-14 lead. Hallettsville came back with a 6-yard run by Carson Schindler. Hempstead tied the game 21-21 on the 25yard field goal. Hallettsville had the last laugh of the half as Dalton Herrington caught a 39-yard pass from Schindler to put the Brahmas up 28-21. Hempstead opened the third box with a Knowles 76-yard kickoff return but the point after failed, leaving the Brahmas with a 2827 lead. Tiedrick Smith scored on a 56-yard run but the twopoint run fell short, leaving Hallettsville ahead 34-27. Desmond Jordan scored from the 1 for Hempstead and the extra point failed. Smith then scored his second of the game with a 15-yard run and Sheppard scored the two-point conversion and the Brahmas led 42-27 late in the third. Smith ran for a 58-yard score with no time left in the third and the two-point pass was short, Halletsville now leading 42-39. Sheppard caught a 12yard pass from Schindler with 2:01 left in the game and the PAT was good, and the Brahmas led 49-39. Michael Wolfe scored on a 35-yard run and Raul Rodriguez added the extra point, bringing the Bobcats to within 49-46 with 34 seconds left to play.
Game Summary HEM 12 9 18 7-46 HAL 14 14 14 7-49 Scoring Summary HEM-Tyler Kozel 36 fumble return (kick failed) HEM-Bryan Knowles 76 punt return (run failed) HAL-Tim Sheppard 9 run (Sam Barrera kick) HAL-Quinton Wright fumble recovery (Barrera kick) HEM-Deondre Lee 91 pass from Will Smith (run failed) HAL-Carson Schindler 6 run (Barrera kick) HEM-Mario Malagon 25 FG HAL-Dalton Herrington 39 pass from Schindler (Barrera kick) HEM-Knowles 76 kickoff return (kick failed) HAL-Tiedrick Smith 56 run (run failed) HEM-Desmond Jordan 1 run (kick failed) HAL- Smith 15 run (Sheppard run) HEM-Smith 58 run (pass failed) HAL-Sheppard 12 pass from Schindler (Barrera kick) HEM-Michael Wolfe 35 run (Raul Rodriguez kick) Team Stats HEM HAL First downs 12 19 Rushes-yards 36-156 39-225 Passing 8-19-0 16-20-1 Passing yards 211 200 Punts-yards 2-19 2-89 Fumbles-lost 5-2 5-4 Penalties-yards 4-25 3-30 Individual stats RUSHING Hempstead: Will Smith 19-100, Desmond Jordan 8-30, Michael Wolfe 7-29. Hallettsville: Tiedrick Smith 18-181, Tim Sheppard 4-23, Dalton Herrington 3-17, Kaden Hardt 2-10, Carson Schindler 11-6. PASSING Hempstead: Smith 8-19-0-211. Hallettsville: Schindler 16-20-1-200. RECEIVING Hempstead: Deondre Lee 2-100, Brian Knowles 2-51. Hallettsville:Herrington 5-125, Sheppard 8-49, Smith 2-16, Jimario Grounds 1-0.
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two straight buckets from Savannah Martinez, a triple from Jennifer Flores and another bucket by Martinez for a 9-2 lead. Alena Alvarez picked up two assists during the run. Shiner stopped the splurge with a Meagan Chumchal offensive rebound and bucket, and later the Lady Comanches got to within 10-6 as LaNeisha Hunt scored after getting a steal. The Lady Mustangs ended the box with a 12 straight points. Alvarez made a jumper, assisted on an Abby Scarbrough basket and hit another shot. Flores made a layup; Scarbrough made a jumper after an offensive rebound but did not convert the three-point play. Hailey Boatright con-
cluded first-quarter scoring with a jumper. The Lady Comanches got the first five points of the second period as Kristin Schacherl made a layup, Rankin made one after getting a steal and Amanise Coleman made a free throw. Shiner missed a good chance to cut into the lead as they missed four straight free throws. The Lady Mustangs converted a couple of free throws and Flores made a basket to give Nixon a 28-13 halftime lead. The Lady Mustangs scored seven of the first nine points of the third on a free throws by Boatright, and converted shots by Scarbrough and Alvarez. Rankin and Schacherl made jumpers to pull Shiner closer by a couple of points, but a Kelby Hender-
son triple gave Nixon the 38-18 margin to go into the fourth quarter. Martinez led Nixon with five points in the final eight minutes as the home side closed out the game with a 7-6 scoring advantage.
Game Summary Nixon-Smiley 45, Shiner 24 S 6 7 5 6-24 NS 22 6 10 7-45 Shiner: Julianna Rankin 3 1-4 7, Kristin Schacherl 2 0-1 4, Amanise Coleman 1 2-9 4, LaNeisha Hunt 1 0-0 2, Meagan Chumchal 1 0-0 2, Shamyra Coleman 0 2-2 2, Lauren Oden 0 2-2 2, Hannah Koening 0 1-2 1. Totals 8 8-20 24. Nixon-Smiley: Savannah Martinez 5 1-4 11, Jennifer Flores 4 0-0 9, Alena Alvarez 3 1-2 7, Abby Scarbrough 3 1-3 7, Kelby Henderson 2 0-0 5, Hailey Boatright 1 3-6 5, Megan Guerra 0 1-2 1. Totals 18 7-17 45.
SHINER: Scored early to knock Weimar off kilter

Glass hits 1,000-point mark
Senior guard Carley Glass of Luling scored her 1,000th career point in a game at the Navarro ISD Event Center on Nov. 20. A four-year starter, she came into the game with 988 points and midway through the fourth quarter she hit a 12foot jump shot from the elbow of the free throw line to give her the milestone. Glass (holding the ball) is surrounded in the photo by her teammates. (Courtesy photo)
PREVIEWS: Shiner faces Mason, Brahmas get #1 Yoe

301 yards for two touchdowns and one interception. He has 138 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 13 carries. Bibb can throw the play action well, Cerny said. Schmidt has run the ball 39 times for 470 yards and eight touchdowns. Schmidt is 185-pound back who is a strong runner, Cerny said. The Shiner defense must be physical and play low. We cannot try to block them one-on-one. They are too big for that so we will need to double team their offensive line at times, Cerny said. Our secondary will have to read the keys well, especially the tight end keys. If our secondary spends too much time watching the backfield, Mason can burn us. Mason is also multiple on defense. Cerny said he expects to see the split, fiveman fronts and the 4-3. They will try to mix it up and throw you off balance, he said. Shiner will need solid execution on their offensive game plan to put points on the board against the Punchers. Because of their size, we will need to utilize our quickness, Cerny said.
Mason has knocked the Comanches out of the playoffs the last two seasons. In 2010, Mason won 28-21 in the state quarterfinals.In last years contest, played again in the quarterfinals, the Punchers took advantage of Shiner giveaways, winning 55-7. Mason went on to win the 1A DI state title by defeating Stamford, 62-40. Cerny said he stresses the importance of treating all the games the same. Whoever can go out and execute better wins, he said. Hallettsville vs Cameron Yoe The Brahmas (12-0) face Cameron Yoe (13-0) in the state quarterfinals at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Bastrop Memorial Stadium. The Brahmas got past Hempstead, 49-46, last week in the regional round. Hallettsville also won the regular-season game by a three-point margin, 22-19. It was lot like the first time we played them, Brahmas head coach Tommy Psencik said. Our kids got down in a hole but fought back. Basically, we gave them 21 points with our turnovers, but we played very well on defense. Cameron Yoe is the top-ranked team in Class
2A Division I according to Dave Campbells Texas Football magazine while the Brahmas are fourth. They are very deserving of their high rank, Psencik said. We will need to be on top of our game in this one. On offense, Yoe runs a spread formation and has a balanced offense. They throw better than they run but still run to keep you honest, he said. They have a big offensive line. Quarterback Jason Koprivac has completed 195of-315 passes for 2,524 yards, 31 touchdowns and six interceptions. His two leading receivers are Colton Shuffield (40-743, 12 TDs) and Zach Felts (32-466, 9 TDs) Running back Keaton Denio has 1,150 rushing yards on 190 carries and nine touchdowns. We will need to really disrupt their passing game, Psencik said. We need to tackle well. The Yoemen are multiple on defense including three-man fronts and other formations similar to Hallettsville. They have pretty good speed on defense, Psencik said. We will need to run the football well. And have no turnovers.
lich made a brilliant sliding catch to gain 15 yards and Jones went for three on the first down carry. Jones ran in from the 21-yard line after a great ball fake by Flowers and he also got the two-point conversion run to make the score 20-0 in Shiners favor, where the score stood at halftime. When we got up early, it put them in a position where they would have to go to the pass to get a big play, said Coach Cerny. I think that was a big factor. We spent a lot of time prepping for their speed because they scared us with last time. We changed a few things to try to slow down their speed option and it worked. Our D-line did a really good job of controlling the line game with their technique. The second half began with a pooch kick by Shiner that was recovered by Tyler Patek at the Comanche 44. Following a two-yard run by Jones, Caleb Curtis burst up the middle for a 14-yard gain. Two plays later, Flowers ripped off a 14-yard gain of his own before Jones went for 22 yards, aided by a great lead block from Stafford. Flowers capped the drive by taking it in from the one on a quarterback sneak and Kris Pateks kick staked Shiner to a 27-0 lead. It wasnt until the fourth quarter until Weimar moounted another serious scoring threat. They scored on a seven-yard pass to Torre Johnson from Almeida on the third play of the final frame and the conversion pass failed to account for the games final score.
Shiner punted away after a short five-play drive the Wildcats put together a lengthy drive in response. Facing a second and 10 at their own 24, Harris got four on a carry and then Almeida connected with Johnson for a huge 17-yard pickup. Two incomplete passes came next - with the latter getting tipped away by Kalich - and on fourth down, Kloesel snagged Almeidas pass to give Shiner the ball at their own 41. Brady Cejka was inserted at quarterback and his first carry resulted in a 35-yard gain. However, the promising drive ended in a punt after Cejka sailed a pass over the head of Kalich. Operating from a fullblown desperation mode, Weimar threw for successive gains of four, 11 and 13 to set up a first and 10 from their 38. On the next play, Kloesel preserved the Shiner win by picking off his second pass and Cejka iced the game by taking a knee from the victory formation. I know he doesnt catch passes very well at tight end, said Cerny jokingly in referring to Kloesels dualinterception performance. Those might be his first two receptions of the year. We went with a quicker lineup and had him at linebacker late in the game and thats when he made his big plays. Cernys jovail take on what Kloesel did in the fourth quarter was shared by the man himself when he was asked what was going through his mind during those pivotal plays. Nothing because I dont think, Kloesel said with a big smile. I just saw the passes coming at me and
I caught them. I knew everybody else on defense had at least one interception already so I figured it was time for me to get one. When I caught it, it just felt amazing. I wanted to bounce off the walls, it just such a great high. We had a great week of practice where we really came together and were getting good at the right time. We plan on making a run for state through our teamwork.
Game Summary W 0 0 0 66 S 12 8 7 027 Scoring Summary SHI -- Chad Neubauer 62-yard interception return (run failed), 10:06, 1st. SHI -- Evel Jones 11-yard run (run failed), 4:30, 1st. SHI -- Jones 21-yard run (Jones run), 10:00, 2nd. SHI -- Trevion Flowers 1-yard run (Kris Patek kick), 8:47, 3rd. WEI -- Torre Johnson 7-yard pass from Juwan Almeida (pass failed), 10:52, 4th. Team Stats Weimar Shiner First downs 13 18 Rushes-yds 29-140 53-353 Comp-att-int 7-19-3 1-4-1 Pass Yds 75 15 Punts-yds 4-156 2-83 Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-0 Penalties-yds 2-19 7-60 Individual Stats RUSHING Weimar: DeLexus Gordon 3-4, Jakyle Harris 19-128, Juwan Almeida 7-8. Shiner: Evel Jones 18-159, Jacob Stafford 1360, Trevion Flowers 11-41, Caleb Curtis 5-23, Brady Cejka 4-43, Justin Stovall 2-27. PASSING Weimar: Almeida 7-19-75-3. Shiner: Flowers 1-2-15, Stafford 0-1-0-1, Cejka 0-1-0. RECEIVING Weimar: Seth Helmcamp 1-5, Payton Wells 1-10, Torre Johnson 5-60. Shiner: Caleb Kalich 1-15.
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St. Paul slows down Sacred Heart to advance to title game

By MARK LUBE
GIDDINGS St. Paul is usually known to run around, over, under and right through opponents. But Friday night in the TAPPS Division III state semifinal game against Hallettsville Sacred Heart at Buffaloes Stadium, the Cardinals displayed their aerial capability as quarterback Dakota Kresta hit 9-of-10 passes for 208 yards including two touchdowns to Dylan Barton of 64 and 60-yards in a 49-35 shootout with the Indians that will send St. Paul to the Division III title game for the third straight year. Barton finished with six receptions for 173 yards while Kresta also ran for another score. We mix it up running and passing really well, Kresta said. It works so well because you get someone flying up and my tight end (Barton) sneaks out and makes a big play. It was beautiful. St. Paul senior Adam Hollenbach rushed for 136 yards and four touchdowns to pace the 211-yard St. Paul rushing game. Sacred Heart (9-4) had won two of the last three against St. Paul with the 21-7 win last year in the title game and the regularseason game, 28-21, back
on Nov. 9. Biggest difference in this game is we won, St. Paul head coach Jake Wachsmuth said in the simplest of answers. We made some mistakes and Sacred Heart made some. I am not sure it was a pretty game, but it is not usually a pretty game when our two schools meet. It was a very physical game and we ended up catching the breaks when we needed to. He said Kresta made some great throws in the game and Barton had two good touchdowns catches. I am very proud of both of them, Wachsmuth said. Our offensive line blocked well at times for our backs and sometimes we were able to make runs when the blocks were not there. The Indians played good defense. The Cardinals and Indians appeared to be evenlymatched with both teams making big plays. The Indians matched the two big plays by Barton with 65and 78-yard runs by quarterback Leightin Pilat and a 71-yard touchdown run by running back Jonathan Vanek. It was a good physical game and St. Paul is a good team, said Indians head coach Pat Henke. They had a good game plan and we did as well. They out-
St. Pauls Adam Hollenbach brings down Sacred Hearts Jonathan Vanek before he can cross the goal line during the Cardinals state semifinal win Friday night. (Photo by Mark Lube) scored us. It was a great football game. The Indians had a turnover late in the third quarter while working to overcome a 35-28 deficit. St. Paul took advantage and drove 55 yards in 12 plays and over five minutes to go up, 41-28 on a 1-yard plunge by Hollenbach. That turnover really hurt us because we were going to tie it up, Henke said. That turnover was a big play and it came back to haunt us. Sacred Heart also committed a turnover late in the first half, negating a chance to tie or take the lead at halftime. Henke said turnovers cause more damage in a playoff game. The Indians answered with a 72-yard drive to close down to 41-35. A fumble and a sack dropped the Indians back to their 24 for third and 14. A Pilat pass was picked off by Hollenbach, but Sacred Heart received a break as St. Paul was flagged for pass interference and the Indians maintained possession. A few plays later, a Scott Stoner pass was incomplete but St. Paul was whistled again for pass interference and Sacred Heart got first down at the Cardinal 43. Pilat later had a 14-yard scramble which helped set up a 14-yard run by Vanek. St. Paul then put the game away with 10-play, 75-yard drive. Hollenbach gained 8 on the first play and was aided by a personal foul against Sacred Heart to move the ball to the minus-48. Kennedy hauled in a 17-yard pass from Kresta ST. PAUL, Page B4
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NIXON The NixonSmiley Mustangs managed to stay in the game against Pleasanton for one half as they were down, 34-24. Then a combination of fatigue and inexperience set in for Nixon-Smiley, allowing the Eagles to outscore them 38-17 in the second half. Our youth really hurt us tonight, Nixon-Smiley head coach Carlton McKinney said. Nixon-Smiley was in a man-to-man defense but when their defensive focus waned a little, Pleasanton was able to take advantage. When you dont run your man defense well, it allows a team like Pleasanton to do what they did tonight, McKinney said. We got tired and did not play our man defense solid so they got some opportunities for some easy baskets. Nixon-Smiley is currently 0-4 but McKinney is positive about the immediate future Tonight was one of our worst performances of the
season so far, McKinney said. But it was mostly a matter of our team having a lot of inexperience at the varsity level. The kids will figure it out. Pleasanton opened the
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It is two titles in a row for Bret Hill of Caraway Ford for the Beat the Experts contest. Hill ended the season with a 114-36 record, four games better than Gonzales PD officer Matt Camarillo, who finished with an 11040 mark. Third place went to Jimmy Harless of Gonzales County Emergency Management Center, who tallied a season record of 104-46. It was a pretty tough season, Hill said. The competition was well-educated and made it very interesting. My hats off to everybody that participated. Hill said it was a challenge to be able to have a good win-loss record week in and week out. Its extremely tough picking games several weeks in advance, he said. You have injuries that occur throughout the season
and they play big part in coming up with the correct prediction. I think everybody will agree picking the first two games early in the season was a coin toss. It does take plenty of luck for contestants when they do their picks each and every week of the season. I rely a lot on a teams overall body of work.Also, what they have done against one another. I will say it takes a lot of luck and very little skill. Looking forward to defending my title again next season. Youth Basketball League Registration The Johnny Ross Hunt Youth Basketball League will hold registration on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Edwards Community Center in Gonzales. Fee is $35 per child or you can bring a library book and register for $30. Age divisions are: Peewee (4-6 years old), Juniors (79) and Seniors (10-12). The league is open to both boys and girls. No child will be allowed on the court until the registration fee is paid. If a child quits within the first two weeks, half of the fee will be refunded. For more information, call 830-857-3956.
Several Gonzales CYFL players took part in All-Star teams that played in the South Texas Youth Football Championships Saturday and Sunday in the Corpus Christi area, at Tuloso Midway Warrior Stadium and Robstown Cottonpickers Stadium. CYFL All-Star U-8, U-10 and U-12 teams all won their games to win a first-place trophy and will play in the Texas State Youth Football Championships set for Saturday at University of Incarnate Words Tom Benson Stadium. The CYFL U8 will play at 11:30 a.m.; the U10 will play at 4 p.m. and the U12 team will play at 8 p.m. Pictured at top is the U10 All-Star Team which includes Gonzales players Christian Almaguer, Christopher Camarillo, Caleb Camarillo, Heath Henke, David Ramirez and Brendon Rodriguez. Pictured top left are Gonzales U8 team members Jessie Vigil Jr., Sebastian San Miguel, Jarren Johnson and Jacob Bakken. Pictured at right are Gonzales U12 team members which include Tyler Andrews, Corey Anzaldua, Marvin Cardoza, Kieran Grant and Juan Licea. (Courtesy photos)
MUSTANGS: Big second half lifts Pleasanton
ST. PAUL: Hollenbachs four TDs help push Cards into state title game
to move into Sacred Heart territory. St. Paul eventually faced fourth down at the 20 and Kresta ended up scrambling into the end zone for the last score. St. Paul forced the Indians into a three-and-out on the games first drive. A short punt set up the Cardinals inside Sacred Heart territory and it took St. Paul seven plays to march 44 yards. A personal foul on the second play moved St. Paul back past the 50 into their side of the field, but Kresta hooked up with Barton for 33 yards to negate the damage by the penalty. Hollenbach later scooted in from the 1 and St. Paul led 6-0. The Indians responded fast, going 75 yards in three plays. Vanek had two carries of 5 yards each and Pilat ran a naked bootleg, got a couple of key blocks and was off to the races. Sacred Heart also missed the point after for a 6-6 tie. After forcing St. Paul to punt, the Indians drove 80 yards in two plays Pilat had an option keeper up the middle for a 78-yard score. He hit Cade Brewer for two and Sacred Heart led 14-6. The Cardinals then took
their turn at a fast score. They went 86 yards in three plays and the Kresta-toBarton pass for 64 yards was the touchdown. St. Paul missed the two-point conversion and Sacred Heart led 14-12 at the end of the first. St. Paul had another length drive after stopping the Indians on fourth down at the Cardinal 36 in which as Pilat pass for a teammate in the end zone was overthrown a little. The Cardinals were aided by two personal-foul calls against the Indians totaling 24 yards. Hollenbach converted a third down with an 8-yard run on a toss play and later capped the drive with a 3-yard run. Martin Kennedy got the two-point play and it was 20-14 St. Paul. The Indians opened the third frame by kicking a short kickoff that they were able to recover. They drove 40 yards in six plays for a score. Vanek gained 13 on the first play from the St. Paul 40 to the 27. He later had a 12-yard run to convert a fourth down from the 18 and he scored on the next play. St. Paul took advantage of good field position at its 41 and capped a six-play drive with a 20-yard run by
Hollenbach. Sacred Heart struck fast with a one-play, 71-yard drive, the long run by Vanek, in a mere 14 seconds, to tie the game at 2828. Kresta and Barton teamed up for a 60-yard bomb on the next drive and St. Paul led 35-28. It was 41-28 following Hollenbachs 1-yard run to cap the drive that started with St. Paul recovering a Sacred Heart fumble close to the 50. St. Paul will face Frisco Legacy at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 7 at Baylor Universitys Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco. It feels amazing to be in the title game for the third straight year, Kresta said. Being there as a senior is going to feel better than as a sophomore two years ago. The game was the final for Sacred Heart seniors Brady Sitka, Pilat, Alex DeLaRosa, Casey Jirkovsky, Cade Brewer, Lucas Allen, Cole Easterling, Brier Shimek and Chris Kunz. Our seniors always played hard on Friday nights, Henke said. For us having no returning starters on offense and just three on defense , I thought our kids came a long way
this year.
Game Summary SH 14 0 14 7-35 SP 12 8 15 14-49 Scoring Summary SP-Adam Hollenbach 1 run (kick failed) SH-Leightin Pilat 65 run (kick failed) SH-Pilat 78 run (Cade Brewer pass from Pilat) SP-Dylan Barton 64 pass from Dakota Kresta (run failed) SP-Hollenbach 3 run (Martin Kennedy run) SH-Jonathan Vanek 6 run (Casey Jirkovsky kick) SP-Hollebach 20 run (Kennedy run) SH-Vanek 71 run (Jirkovsky kick) SP-Barton 60 pass from Kresta (Kresta kick) SP-Hollenbach 1 run (kick failed) SH-Vanek 14 run (Jirkovsky kick) SP-Kresta 20 run (Kennedy run) Team stats SH SP First downs 18 22 Rushes-yards 37-380 46-211 Passing 4-10-1 9-10-0 Passing yards 39 208 Punts-yards 1-22 1-31 Fumbles-lost 4-1 0-0 Penalties-yards 6-64 7-75 Individual stats RUSHING Sacred Heart: Leightin Pilat 16-199, Jonathan Vanek 20-180, Dylan Jahn 1-1. St. Paul: Adam Hollenbach 29-136, Dakota Kresta 8-36, Martin Kennedy 7-35, Mitchell McElroy 2-4. PASSING Sacred Heart: Pilat 4-10-1-39. St. Paul: Kresta 9-10-0-208. RECEIVING Sacred Heart:Casey Jirkovsky 2-30, Scott Stoner 1-6, Cade Brewer 1-3. St. Paul: Dylan Barton 6-173, Kennedy 2-33, Jared Markham 1-2.
Nixon-Smileys Victor Evans releases the ball over the defensive efforts of Xavier Cardenas and Felix Hernandez of Pleasanton Tuesday night. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Mustangs within 5-4. Pleasanton later went ahead 10-5 and both teams scored four points each from that point on, with Nixon-Smiley getting field goals from Sam Moore and Nick Pena. Buckets from Dallas Owen and Billy Coronado sent the Eagles up to an 18-11 margin early in the second. Baskets from Earlywine and Jared Van Auken brought the Mustangs to within 20-15. Ahead 24-17 later in the period, the Eagles scored eight of the next 14 for their 10-point halftime window. Earlywine bagged six points
for Nixon-Smiley in the third period but Pleasanton finished with 14 points, led by four points from Harper. In the fourth period, Pleasanton overran a tired Nixon-Smiley squad with a 24-9 run.
Game Summary Pleasanton 72, Nixon-Smiley 41 P 14 20 14 24-72 NS 9 15 8 9-41 Pleasanton: Rudy Calderon 5 0-0 14, Jason Mills 5 1-1 13 Nathan Harper 5 0-0 11, Billy Coronado 5 0-0 10, Dallas Owen 4 1-4 9, Philip Dillard 3 0-0 6, Walker Korus 2 0-0 4, Tyler Pophim 1 2-4 4. Totals 30 4-9 72. Nixon-Smiley: Garrett Earlywin 5 3-6 13, Devon Warzecha 4 0-0 8, Tristan Newman 1 4-8 6, Sam Moore 2 2-4 6, Jared Van Auken 2 0-0 4, Victor Evans 1 0-0 2, Nick Pena 1 0-0 2. Totals 16 9-18 41.
By MARK LUBE
Inexperience shows in Apaches 62-47 Lady Mustangs loss to Wimberley in tournament play win Marion Tournament
From coaches reports Nixon-Smiley won the Marion Tournament last weekend. The Lady Mustangs won two games on Thursday to open pool play. Nixon held off La Vernia, 56-52, in its first game. The Lady Bears led 16-10 after one quarter and Nixon held a 17-13 run in the second frame to trail 29-27 at halftime. Nixon took a 45-43 lead after the third box and outscored La Vernia, 11-9, in the final eight minutes of the action. Alena Alvarez led the Lady Mustangs with 16 points in the contest; Savannah Martine scored 12 points and Hailey Boatright finished with 11 points. Kelby Henderson added seven points, Megan Guerra netted five points, Jennifer Flores scored three points and Abigail Scarbrough dropped in two points. In their next game, Nixon pounded Devine, 73-54. The Lady Mustangs used an 18-9 run in the second frame to break a 1515 deadlock after the first quarter. Nixon expanded its lead
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The Gonzales varsity boys basketball had only had seven practices with the entire team going into Thursdays opening match of the Gonzales Tournament against Wimberley. The 62-47 loss to the Texans was just the third game of the season for the Apaches (1-2). After football was done, I gave my football players Thanksgiving off so we had not played in a game with our full varsity team in several days, Gonzales head coach Raymond Lopez said. The first-year coach is positive that better days are ahead for the Apaches. They are still learning, Lopez said. They are learning a new coach, new techniques, a new system and a new offense and defense. We will get better and I told them to keep their heads up. Lopezs goal for the team is to be a different team come January in district play. We are young right now with two seniors, two sophomore and a junior as our starters. I want us to just be competitive at the start of the year so we are ready for district in January, he said. Lopez is a staunch believer in always playing very solid on defense. Defensive play has always been my trademark, he said. I have never had a lot of size and if we play defense well, we will be okay. Gonzales did not play as well on defense against Wimberley as they should have. The Texans opened the game with an 8-2 lead as Seth Linker and Gabe
Gonzales Chris Garcia takes off up the court after a steal while Zach Tierney (32) of Wimberley gives chase during the Apaches game last Thursday night. (Photo by Mark Lube) Dunlap converted threepoint plays. A little later, Wimberley went ahead 12-4 and Gonzales made a run. Tyshawn Erskin converted 1-of-3 free throws after being fouled on a three-point shot. Chris Garcia got a defensive rebound, dribbled down the court and fed Jared Smit for a jumper to bring the Apaches to within 12-7. Linker and J.J. Weeks then made two-point baskets for the Texans. Gonzales then spurted to seven straight points. Erskin drained a three after a pass from Smith and later hit another three. The Apaches came within 1614 as Joe Ryan Carrizales made a free throw. The Apaches trailed just 20-17 at the end of the quarter as Alyas Ramirez hit a three. In the second quarter, Darrance James got an offensive board and jumper to keep Gonzales within three, 22-19. The Texans then made two quick shots for a 27-19 advantage, but Gonzales negated that sequence of points as Erskin scored again from long range and Smit hit a pair of free throws. Erskin hit his fourth triple of the game near the buzzer to bring Gonzales to within 33-27 at halftime. In the third period, the Texans used a pair of Zach Tierney baskets and a shot from Dunlap to go up 4431 and then outscored the Apaches a little, 6-5, at that point to lead 50-36 at the end of the third. Gonzales got two points each from Smith, Smit and Carrizales as well as Erskins fifth three-point bucket. Smith led the Apaches with six points as Wimberley sealed the game with a 12-11 scoring advantage, including an 8-0 run in the middle part of the box to go up 60-42.
Wimberley 62, Gonzales 47 W 20 13 17 12-62 G 17 10 9 11-47 Wimberley: Zach Tierney 7 1-4 16, Seth Linker 4 3-3 12, Jacob Weldon 4 3-5 11, Gabe Dunlap 3 1-3 7, Cameron Swisher 2 0-0 4, Hunter Towns 1 2-6 4, Chris Wren 1 1-1 3, J.J. Weeks 1 0-0 2, Carson Albert 1 0-0 2, Brock McDorman 0 1-2 1. Totals 24 12-24 62. Gonzales: Tyshawn Erskin 5 1-3 16, Cameron Smith 4 4-5 12, Jared Smit 3 2-3 9, Darrance James 2 0-2 4, Joe Ryan Carrizales 1 1-2 3, Alyas Ramirez 1 0-0 3. Totals 16 8-15 47.
to 52-36 after a 19-12 ru in the third box and outscored Devine 21-18 in the fourth quarter. Martinez scored 17 points; Henderson chipped in 16 points; Alvarez had 13 points and Boatright had 11 points. Scarbrough had six points with Guerra and Flores each bagging five points. The Lady Mustangs faced the hosts Saturday in the title game, coming away with a 49-47 win. The Lady Bulldogs led 17-12 after one quarter and a 13-12 run by Nixon in the second box gave Marion a 29-25 halftime lead. The Lady Mustangs used an 11-4 run in the third quarter to lead 36-33, and Marion outscored Nixon 14-13 in the fourth quarter. Alvarez sank 14 points and Martinez threw down 13 points. Boatright scored eight points; Guerra bagged seven points; Flores had three points, with Scarbrough and Henderson scoring two points each. Martinez was named Tournament MVP, with Alvarez and Flores being named to the All-Tournament Team.
All-academics named for district, state volleyball teams

LaNeisha Hunt and Kristin Schacherl were named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Class 1A All-State team. Shiner was 27-15 and were regional quarterfinalists under first-year head coach Megan Klimitchek. Cueros Caylin Toot along with Gonzales players Shayla Simper, Morgan Simper, Allison Raley, Kiley Braune, Carly Bokza and Lindsey Akers were named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) AllState Academic Team Class 3A Flatonias Meredith Pavlica and Abigail Schacher were selected to the Class 1A team. Sacred Hearts Jenna Brown and Adrienne Klimitchek, and Alexa Schaefer, Kourtney Knesek,Madison Kurtz and Morgan Long were named to the TAPPS 2A Academic All-State Named to the 26-1A AllDistrict Academic team are Sara Lauer, Meagan Chumchal, Tabitha Blaschke, Emmalie Berkovsky, Tamara Hajek, LaNeisha Hunt, Kristin Schacherl, Julianna Rankin and Lauren Oden, all of Shiner. Flatonia players named to the team are Meredith Pavlica, Abigail Schacherl, Chandler Fike, Brooke Migl, Kimberlyn Michalec and Katie Steinhauser. Gonzales players selected to the 26-3A All-District Academic team are Carly Bozka, Morgan Simper, Shayla Simper, Kiley Braune, Allison Raley, Kendall Fougerat and Molly Barnick. Cuero selections are Autumn Means, Mia Knetig, Jessica Odem, Tiffani Shellenbarger, Ashley Grahmann, Brennan Sager, Abby Sheppard, Emery Johnson and Caylin Toot. Lady Bulldog nominees are Jaccari Hights, Callie Witte, Reagan Renken, Amy Malik, Shelby Pesek, Faith Hagan, Lexi Williams, Danielle Pohl, Latrice Brown, Celine Markert and Lesley Seidenberger.
The Shiner St. Paul girls cross country team placed third in the TAPPS State 2A race Oct. 27 in Waco. The Lady Cardinals recorded 81 team points and were paced by Natalie Jackson, who finished in third place overall with a time of 13:49.8. Juliette Siegal was No. 15 in 14:41.8; Katelynn Leist was No. 24 in 15:08.10, Victoria Kusak came in No. 27 in 15:16.6; Elizabeth Patek was No. 29 with a time of 15:21.2; Ashton Kutac was No. 31 in 15:32.8; and Alexa Schaefer was No. 53. (Courtesy photo)
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the day. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Channel catfish no report. CEDAR CREEK - Water clear; 7479 degrees; 2.84 low. Black bass are good on black and blue flipping jigs fished around docks with brush. Topwaters are good early in the same areas. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait. COOPER - Water lightly stained; 7478 degrees; 5.04 low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics, spinnerbaits and shallow running crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on small swimbaits and live shad over main lake humps. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and cut bait. FAIRFIELD - Fishing has been slow since the fish kill in September of 2010. TPWD has discontinued stocking the lake after another kill in early September 2011. Redfish and black bass survived the kill in limited numbers. FAYETTE - Water stained. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Red ear perch are good on worms. Channel and blue catfish are good on live bait. GIBBONS CREEK - Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Catfish are good on stinkbait, shrimp, and liver. GRANBURY - Water stained; 7478 degrees; 4.50 low. Black bass are good on perch colored spinnerbaits, soft plastics, and topwaters early and late. Striped bass are slow. White bass are good on minnows and silver spoons. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. GRAPEVINE - Water clear; 7478 degrees; 5.64 low. Black bass are fair on shakyheads around main lake points in 610 feet. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on cut shad. JOE POOL - Water clear; 7479 degrees; 2.04 low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits and small crankbaits around shallow cover. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs and jigs. Catfish are good on prepared baits. LAVON - Water lightly stained; 7479 degrees; 7.62 low. Black bass are fair on Texas
rigged craws around shallow cover. White bass are fair on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on cut shad. . COLETO CREEK - Water clear; 3.28 low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and soft plastics in 812 feet. Striped bass are fair on white striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on live bait. Yellow catfish are slow. NAVARRO MILLS - Water lightly stained; 7781 degrees; 1.89 low. Black bass are good on watermelon topwaters and shallow running crankbaits. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on shad and minnows. Yellow catfish are fair on perch. PALESTINE - Water clear; 7378 degrees; 1.33 low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics near shallow cover and around docks. Crappie are good on minnows. Hybrid striper are fair on live shad. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared bait and cut shad. PROCTOR - Water lightly stained; 7478 degrees; 4.24 low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and small spinnerbaits. Striped bass are fair on silver striper jigs and white crankbaits. White bass are fair on pet spoons and minnows. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on goldfish, shrimp, and shad. Yellow catfish are slow. RAY HUBBARD - Water clear; 7479 degrees; 2.83 low. Black bass are good on topwaters early and then Texas rigged plastics later in day. . Crappie are good on minnows and Road Runners. White bass are good on humps with hybrids mixed in. Catfish are fair on prepared baits. RAY ROBERTS - Water clear; 7378 degrees; 2.88 low. Black bass are good on Texas rig craw baits along creek channels. Crappie are good on minnows. No reports on white bass. Catfish are fair on prepared bait. Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir. To comply with a new TPWD emergency order, anglers will need to drain all water from their boats before leaving the lake. See news release for details. RICHLAND CHAMBERS - Water clear; 7479 degrees; 3.41 low. Black bass are good on flipping jigs and shaky heads around docks. White bass are
good on slabs and live shad. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs and live shad. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on prepared bait. SOMERVILLE Water murky; 7783 degrees; 1.90 low. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are fair on white striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and watermelon spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on live bait and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. STILLHOUSE Water stained; 7680 degrees; 3.18 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms and chartreuse crankbaits. White bass are fair on minnows and watermelon soft plastic worms and lizards. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on liver and live bait. Yellow catfish are slow. TAWAKONI - Water stained; 7479 degrees; 3.54 low. Black bass are slow on Texas rigged black/blue soft plastics and flipping jigs around docks. Crappie are good on minnows around bridge pilings. White bass are good on slabs. Striped bass and hybrid striper are fair on white or shad pattern Sassy Shad in the deeper water when suspending during the day drifting live bait is also producing. Catfish are slow on cut bait. TEXOMA - Water clear; 7379 degrees; 3.55 low. Black bass are fair on medium diving crankbaits and topwaters. Striped bass are good on slabs. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and cut bait. All boaters and anglers need to be aware of and compliant with new TPWD regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species. See news release for more information. WEATHERFORD - Water clear; 7478 degrees; 5.72 low. Black bass are fair on Bandit 200 crankbaits in white splatterback. Finesse baits are also working around docks. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and cut shad. White bass are good on slabs and live minnows some schooling noted later in the day. WHITNEY - Water lightly stained; 7579 degrees; 8.26 low. Black bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits and soft plastic worms and lizards. Striped bass are fair on silver striper jigs. White bass are good on minnows and pet spoons. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Catfish are fair on frozen shrimp, liver, and live bait.
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LOST & FOUND

FOUND: Stray calf found in Belmont area. 830-424-3685.
HELP WANTED
enjoy working with the elderly. Please apply in person at 1105 N. Magnolia, Luling. -------------------------National Lifestyle Centers, Inc. is looking for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join their office. In this position you would be the NLC front desk and the main administrative support for all other team members. To succeed in this position you must possess Microsoft Office 2010 skills, be well organized, have a friendly personality, have the drive to meet deadlines. Email resume to info@ournlc. com.
HELP WANTED
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
clothes, chest of drawers, depression glass, little boys cowboy chair, toys, odds & ends. Cancelled if raining.
MISC. FOR SALE

ebooks, play music, download pictures & programs. Asking $1,000. Good for autistic children or speech impaired children or adults. kathy, 830-8576646. -------------------------Radio Controlled Aircraft. There are 7 unopened kits, 5 radios, and several big boxes of accessories and parts. All for $200 obo. 512308-9648. -------------------------Golf Clubs. 2 sets w/bag. $50 each. Great for aspiring Tigers. Call 4372046. -------------------------Horse blanket great condition paid $70 asking $45 obo, treadmill, good condition, works, asking $125 obo. Call or text, (830) 857-6487. -------------------------Progressing Chronic Illness. Increasing Medical Bills. Must sell everything possible. Used, good condition, Corning Ware Cookware, Bakeware, Dishes, Hummingbird
MISC. FOR SALE

Collection; Grape Table & kitchen items; New, never used appliances, make-up mirror; Paula Young wigs. Also used daybed, sofa & coffee table. 830-203-8529 M-F, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday anytime. -------------------------Dearborn Gas Heater. With 6 grates. $50. 830-203-8899. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------For Sale: Brush Guard for 2004 1/2 ton Chev. Pickup $50 and 36 Whirlpool used Gas Range, $50. 361594-2507. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Peavy Patriot Bass Guitar w/soft case, $150. Peavy Basic 60 Bass Amp 150w, $125. Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 4372046. --------------------------
MISC. FOR SALE

Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------5,000 lb. Mobile creek feeder for sale. 437-2927. -------------------------Wicker Screen Room divider, red poppy design. $45. Lg. rattlesnake skin, mounted on panel, $95. Camping travel pot, $20. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Cage large, off the ground. By 2ft, cage size about 3 1/2 ft. front, 2 ft. deep. 2-3 ft. high. Tray slides out end on bottom for cleaning. Has top large opening & side opening. Clean can be put in house. $65.00 firm. 830263-4608 anytime. -------------------------Medium size bird cage, slide out bottom to clean trays to feed & water & extras. Aqua Green. $25.00. 830-2634608. -------------------------Baby walker, eating tray combo and it is a red race car, plays tunes and lights up. Ages 6 months-1 1/2 year baby. Cool must see! $40.00. 830-263-4608, daytime or evening. -------------------------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. -------------------------Antique metal wood burning stove. $175. 512917-4078. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. --------------------------
MISC. FOR SALE

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. -------------------------Gasoline operated Hedger, $125; 5 HP Tiller, $200. Both in excellent condition. 361-208-3565. -------------------------Electric Hospital bed, $150. 5821120. -------------------------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. -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75.00. Call 361-7412604.
NOTICES
Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-6657327.
MISC. FOR SALE

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. -------------------------A/C Lincoln welder 220V with welding leads. $150.00. Little boys red bicycle, good condition, $20.00. In Gonzales. 210-289-0238. -------------------------Ranch Hand grill guard for 20002006 Ford Pickup, 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. Good condition. $250. Call 830-5404277. -------------------------DynaVoxV series 5. Communication device - has keyboard, m o u s e , c h a r g e r, case. Works great. new $8,000. Can go on internet, read
HELP WANTED
Oak Creek Nursing & Rehab in Luling is currently accepting applications for a Certified Nurses Aid (CNA) for the 10pm6am position. We are looking for dependable staff who
GARAGE SALES
Yard Sale. Saturday, December 8, 9-1. 3 1/2 miles on 97 East on right toward Waelder. Scrubs,
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
WANTED: Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 John Clark @ ext. 112
CDL DRIVERS NEEDED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform positionrelated tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
MUSEUM DIRECTOR
Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at 623 N. St. Paul
EOE M/F
ASSISTANT MANAGER
HELP WANTED
MUSEUM DIRECTOR
-----EXTRA INCOME----$500 TO $1,000 a month, part-time.....IS THIS REALLY POSSIBLE!? Not only is it possible, it is HAPPENING right now, right here in Gonzales. If you would like to develop a secondary stream of income, while keeping your full-time job, keep reading. National Lifestyle Centers, Inc., located at 501 St. James is helping people buy items at wholesale prices rather than paying the high retail prices they HAVE been paying. People are ecstatic over their savings and the service they are receiving! We are looking for some key individuals who have a great personality and an even greater work ethic to help us expand in this area. Call us at 830-672-9444 to set up an appointment for an interview. Please use the promo code: 1777 when you call and our Vice President of Sales will call you back to schedule your appointment.
About Gonzales Memorial Museum:
The Gonzales Memorial Museum was constructed in 1936 and 1937 and is dedicated to supporting, understanding, educating, teaching and preserving Texas history. The north wing of the museum houses the Come and Take It cannon and many artifacts of Texas Independence. It is one example of ten state sponsored large public memorials built to celebrate the Texas Centennial.
Description:
Under general direction, directs, manages, and oversees the daily operations of the Gonzales Memorial Museum. The Museum Director is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating the museum activities and displays. The Director will work with the Gonzales Memorial Museum Advisory Board but will report to the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Gonzales.
FIREWOOD
Oak logs ranging from 6 ft. to 16 ft.in length. Diameters range from 8 in to 18 in. There are about 7 logs. ALL FREE in Bastrop area. 512-308-9648.
Thanks for Advertising in the Gonzales Cannon
Responsibilities Include:
Director will set goals and objectives ensuring the adequacy of all museum programs by directing, planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing policies and procedures related to all phases of the Museum. Director will initiate the preparation of proposals for review and approval including current and long-range programs and facility plans. Director will be responsible for the maintenance of high standards of professionalism in areas including, but not limited to, acquisition, preservation, research, interpretation, and exhibits. Director is responsible for preservation and management of all objects held by or loaned to the museum. Director is responsible for identification, documentation and cataloging of objects as well as records creation. Director is responsible for content development and ensuring all objects are ready for display. Director is responsible for financial development and interpretation of museum budget, fundraising, and grant administration/applications. Work with Council, Board, Staff, and Stakeholders to develop and achieve long range goals in order to fulfill the museums mission, ensure its financial stability, and guide its growth. Director is responsible for all other duties that may be assigned.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: B.A. in Museum Studies, History, Anthropology or related field Must have at least one years experience in a museum or historical organization. Must have excellent organizational and research skills and the ability to work on projects with little or no supervision. Must have strong computer skills, with a preferred basic knowledge of collections management database program, Past Perfect. Must have strong communication skills and work well with the public, donors, researchers, staff and volunteers.
M.A. in Museum Studies, History, Anthropology or related field with one year or more experience in the qualified field is preferred.
Full-time position Equipment Operator, water distribution, wastewater collection department. This is a skilled service-maintenance position. Work involves maintaining, repairing and installing new water and sewer lines, meters, fire hydrants, pumps and plumbing systems at all city facilities. Perform related duties as required and ability to operate equipment needed to perform these tasks. Class B-CDL required. Must be available for on call duty every fifth week. Starting pay $23,664.00. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, retirement program and paid leave. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug test and physical. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Applications available at the citys website, www.cityofgonzales.org. Please complete an employment application and take to City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
EquipmEnt OpEratOr
Best Western Regency Inn & Suites 1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales Seeking a Front Desk Clerk. Computer experience required. Applications may be picked up, at the front office. No phone calls, please.
The 2nd 25th Judicial District is seeking to hire a full time Probation Officer for Lavaca County and a full time Probation Officer for Colorado County. All Applicants must meet statutory requirements for this position and are required to submit a resume and transcript to the 2nd 25th Judicial District, P.O. Box 330, Hallettsville, Texas 77964 by no later than December 14, 2012. For more information, please call (361) 798-3714.
Probation Officers
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation: Dependent upon Qualifications How to apply:

Resume may be mailed to: City of Gonzales Attn: Kristina Vega, City Secretary P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, Texas 78629 Resume may be emailed to kvega@cityofgonzales.org
NOTE: Successful candidate will be required to submit a completed City of

Gonzales employment application.
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CLASSIFIEDS
FIREWOOD
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.
FARM EQUIPMENT
on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
FURNITURE
complete desk w/ hutch, $30; Dining Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel recliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.
MOBILE HOMES
dition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.
MHS FOR RENT

830-857-5812.
HOMES FOR RENT

taining. Available Now. Call 361-2936619, leave message. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call JR, 512292-0070, 830-8575727. -------------------------For Rent in Luling. 3 bed, 1 bath, Central Air & heat. $850/month, $600/ deposit. 830-8323163. Earl Landry. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all bills paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
Call 672-7100 to advertise your ad in the Classifieds.
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.
APTS. FOR RENT

microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.
HOMES FOR RENT

House for Rent in Gonzales. 3BR/2BA, CA/H, W/D connections. Rent, $965/ mo., $500/dep. OPEN HOUSE, Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-12pm. Contact Number, 830385-2058. -------------------------2BR/2BA 1,750SF (+/-) home for lease to a family of four. Located on ranch 7 mi. north of Gonzales. CA/H, full kitchen w/appliances. $1,050/mo + deposit. Email info. wdc@verizon.net. -------------------------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. 512-8205461. -------------------------Newly renovated home in Shiner for rent. 3/1, CA/H, wood floors, lg. BRs. $850/mo. Broker/Owner, 512217-3171. -------------------------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. -------------------------2 B R / 2 B A , 1,750SF(+/-) home for lease 7 mi. north of Gonzales on gravel road. Central A/C, full kitchen w/ appliances. $1,300/ mo. + deposit. Email info.wdc@verizon.net. -------------------------2 and 3 Bedroom houses for rent. $650 & up + deposit. Current references a must. Furnished or unfurnished. Call 830672-5169. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830857-4458 for information. -------------------------3BR/2BA Brick house for rent. 1 mile North of Yoakum. AC, washer, dryer. Large access driveway in & out for truck parking for large bobtails. Oak grove, great for BBQs and enter-
FURNITURE
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. -------------------------For Sale: Queensize mattress set, $200;
AUTOS
2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport. 10K plus miles, 3.8V6, w/6 speed transmission, sunroof, 17 wheels. Free oil changes for 3 years, hasnt been off road, except beach. Good condition. Still under warranty. $1,000 down, assume payments. For more information, call 830-203-9408. -------------------------1988 S-10. Good body and transmission. Needs engine. $200 negotiable. 830-857-5927. Needs engine. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K Engine, 50K Transmission. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927. -------------------------2008 Mustang GT with Shelby package and low miles (48K), 22 chrome wheels with performance tires, 5-speed manual transmission, leather interior, Shaker 500 sound system with 6 CD/MP3 changer, and auto windows. $25,000 OBO. Call or text 830-263-1212. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.
FARM EQUIPMENT
Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video
HOME SERVICES
Looking for a private sitting job with an elderly person. Can cook and do light house keeping around Gonzales. Please call Emily, 830-437-2727; Cell, 820-263-2768. -------------------------Looking For Work Not Hiring Need a job as a caregiver, as livein or to help with clerical, customer service, telemarketer or teachers aide. Have 30+ years experience. Great references & background check, dependable, caring and love children. If iterested 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 830-203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------Office space for rent. 1,500 sq. ft. Recently remodeled. 314 W. Cone. If interested call 830672-4433. -------------------------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.
MOBILE HOMES
2001 Palm Harbor 4/2. Call for details. Fayette Country Homes Schulenburg, 800369-6888. Open Sundays 1-6. (RBI 32896) -------------------------In a HURRY... Lot model Clearances going on save Thousands. Fayette Country Homes, 800-369-6888. Open till 6pm, 7 day s a week. (RBI 32896) -------------------------Better Deals in the Country. Hardie Siding, Plywood Floors, 25 year shingles and more. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979743-6192. Open Sundays 1-6. tierraverdehomes.com. (RBI 32896) -------------------------Tell us about your Trade. We purchase used homes. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979743-6192, Open Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Claytons, Fleetwood, Tierra Verde. Large selection of Single and Doublewide homes. Fayette Country homes, Schulenburg, 979743-6192. Open Sundays 1-6. tierraverdehomes.com. (RBI 32896) -------------------------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 con-
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Maintenance Position Open

Gonzales Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Only qualified applicants need apply. MUST be well organized, have knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Sewer Lines and Lift Station, Inventory, Carpentry skills, ability to maintain apartment units in clean, decent and safe condition. Operate lawn equipment, floor equipment, receive and document service request. Good people skills, a plus. Health Ins. and Retirement benefits. Salary based on qualifications. Must be able to pass criminal history. Apply at GHA Office located at: 410 Village Dr., Gonzales, TX. Call 830-203-0009 for additional information.
Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions

Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105/830-540-4684.
Benefits include:
FOR LEASE
Secluded, wooded, and wildlife: 3BR/2Ba Doublewide, fireplace, lg. covered front porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, carport, all appliances, livestock capabilities; on 5 acres with gravel base truck yard. 12 miles North of Gonzales on CR 284. $1,000. Taking Apps now. Available March 1st. 979-292-6154 or 979-292-9520. -------------------------12 acres/house/office with Hwy. 80 frontage between Belmont/Nixon near Leesville. Will subdivide. For sale or lease. Would make a great oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)
LAWN & GARDEN

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)
Now Hiring
Apply today, Start today!!!
Production/Poultry Processing:
Maintenance Back Dock Hanger Back Dock Driver w/ Class A CDL 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights)
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

For Rent: 2004 Double wide home, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Paved driveway, nice yard. Call Joe at 830-445-9773 or 830-587-6616. -------------------------Mobile Homes for rent, 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b at h , fully furnished. 900 Old Shiner Rd, Yoakum. 361-582-6593. -------------------------Mobile Homes for rent: 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b at h , fully furnished, some homes have Wi-Fi. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593 or 361-798-0816. -------------------------3 mobile homes for rent in Leesville on Hwy. 80. Call 830534-6525. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at
CHILD CARE
Mom, let Jumping Jelly Beans be your drop in child care answer. Go shopping, run errands or have a great evening out while your mind is at ease knowing your child is safe and happy. Standard drop in hours apply: day, evening and night. Lets talk! References and resume available. 830-5194012 -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Drug screening as applicable to position.
Human Resources 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas

830-582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol
HELP WANTED
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full-time Night Grower Tech/Security position available. Position is responsible for monitoring crops, mechanical equipment and general security. Successful candidate will possess strong observation and follow through capabilities, have a stable work history and the ability to learn mechanical systems. We offer 401k, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
APTS. FOR RENT

Apartment and travel trailer. Everything furnished. $700 for one person. $900 for two people. All bills paid. Loccated on 183 North. 830-8753028. -------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge,
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Maintenance Position Open

Waelder Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Only qualified applicants need apply. MUST be well organized, have knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Sewer Lines and Lift Station, Inventory, carpentry skills, ability to maintain apartment units in clean, decent and safe condition. Operate lawn equipment, floor equipment, receive and document service request. Good people skills, a plus. Health Ins. and Retirement benefits. Salary based on qualifications. Must be able to pass criminal history. Apply at WHA Office located at: 220 North Avenue A, Waelder, TX. Call 830-203-0009 for additional information.
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc.,

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX.
Apply at
RVS FOR SALE

203 Big Sky 38 Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bumper warranty left. $17,900. Call 512914-8347.
KPMF is an EOE
830.540.4516
HELP WANTED
Thanks for reading The Gonzales Cannon. HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Production/Poultry Processing:
Will direct all evening sanitation operations Responsible for coordinating and supervising SanitationStaff Ensure that all processes are performed in compliance with standard operating procedures at all times Oversee internal/external standards of cleanliness Participate in internal audits of sanitation Excellent communication skills Must be able to set objectives and follow through Bi-lingual, Spanish/English a plus Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb stairs
Sanitation Manager/Nights
Now Hiring!!
Competitive pay/BOE Excellent benefits: Health, Medical, Vision, 401K Call Human Resources at 830-582-1619 for more information or email resume to: cnivens@holmesfoods.com 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas ~ Si Habla Espanol
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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.
TRVl.TRAIL. RENT
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
TRVl.TRAIL. RENT
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
TRVl.TRAIL. RENT
830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095. --------------------------Travel Trailers for rent. Located at J.B. Wells, Gonzales, Texas. Cheaper than motel. Clean, fully furnished, 32 ft. trailers. $300/ a week. Please call for more info & rates. Pug @ 512-9630000 or Dawn @ 512-508-6221.
PETS
We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)
LIVESTOCK
830-857-4251, 830672-5152.
REAL ESTATE
central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.
LAND
city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for information.
REAL ESTATE
House for sale by owner. 2BR/1Bath CA/H. $65,000. 830234-3415 or 830279-7900. -------------------------Home for Sale. Low down, 3/2/1,136 sq. ft. Only $79,600 w/$1,500 dn. 202 East Lee St. at Smiley. Call Mr. Smith, 855-847-6806. -------------------------3bd/1ba home on 0.985 acres for sale in Nixon. 1,048 sq. ft. with additional 400 sq. ft. attached deck. Recently remodeled, CA/H, all appliances stay! Asking $79,000. Call 830-203-9383. -------------------------3BR/2Ba Doublewide, lg. covered porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, carport, all appliances, on 5 acres with gravel based truck yard. On CR 284 past halliburton & Oil Tanker Rail Road. 830-445-9131. -------------------------3BED, 1 Bath House For Sale! 0.985 acres on Hwy. 80, 8 miles north of Nixon, TX. 78140. 1048 sq. ft with 400 sq. ft. deck attached. Recently remodeled. Central Air and Heat. Appliances stay! $89,999. Ph. 830-203-9383. No owner financing available. -------------------------FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, single story home in Gonzales. Beautiful wet bar and gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Large pantry utility room. 2 car garage with workshop, nice pool and spa, huge covered porches. All on or nearly 1/2 acre. $249,000. Call 210-844-4963. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation,
WANTED
Wanted: Old work western boots. 830672-7384. -------------------------Want to Buy: Used Headgate for cattle. 361-798-0482. -------------------------WANTED: Acetylene Gas Regulator for welding torch. 4372232.
LIVESTOCK
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 . -------------------------Nanny Boer Goats (adult). Ages: 1yr4yr. Pkg. Deal (4). $320.00. 830-5600238 to request photos..please send an email request to amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com or text me at above number. -------------------------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. -------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152. -------------------------M I N I - G OAT S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265,
TRVl.TRAIL. RENT
Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid.
APTS. FOR RENT
APTS. FOR RENT
EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY 62 OR OLDER AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY * Rent based on income * Garden Style Apartments * Private Entrances * Individual Flower Bed Available * Carpeted & Air Conditioned * Water, Sewer & Trash Paid * Miniblinds, Ceiling Fan, Range, Refrigerator furnished * Maintenance/Management/Service Coordinator on site
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FARM AND RANCH

Modern home on 165-acre ranch located between Gonzales and Shiner on paved road FM 443. Highly improved with scattered oak trees, improved grasses, hay field, cross fencing and stock tank. Recently updated 2,300 square foot home, 3BR, 2BA, two live-in areas. Property includes large hay barn, equipment building shop and cattle pens. Shiner ISD. Possible owner financing available. 361-648-4090 or 361-935-1109.
MISC. SERVICES
Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w. p a m p e re d c h e f. b i z / z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
RV SITES FOR RENT

RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
COUNTRY VILLAGE SQUARE APARTMENTS

1800 Waelder Road - Gonzales, TX (830) 672-2877 8 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Friday
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BOATS FOR SALE

1996, 18.5 Baymaster Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Motor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Mapp i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Radio. $7,000.00. Contact 830-263-2920. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361-5613335. Ask for Jeff.
RV SITES FOR RENT
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LAND
Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from
Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $300/mo. including utilities, Pool Open.
RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.
830-424-3600.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500. 14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially cleared and wooded. 830-875-5866 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage Residential building. $245,000.
220 Parkview, Luling - 3BD/2BA home with countryside views on corner lot. Large den area. Many updates - granite, tile, hardwood, sprinkler sys. REDUCED $139,000. $155.00. 3400 SM HWY, Luling - Large, 4BD/2.5BA on 1.5 acres just outside of town. Spacious kitchen open todining and living. Co-op water & electricity. $135,000. 401 E. Travis, Luling - 3BD/2BA garage, great location next to schools and churches. Recent exterior paint, roof, and tree trimming. $129,900. 214 E. Crockett, Luling - Charming, move-in ready 3BD/2.5Ba features large den area and beautiful yard. Detached building approx. 650 sq. ft. ideal for storage or commercial space. REDUCED $172.000. $185,000. 189 CR 280, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home with sunroom and covered porch to enjoy the country views! Storage building. $79,500. 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. $239,000. 715 S. Pecan, Luling - 4BD/2BA split bedroom features hardwood floors. Large, fenced yard, water well, alley access. $137,700.
PETS
2 female Chihuahuas for sale. 7 weeks old. One brown, one white. $50 each. Call 830557-0622. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------Free dog to good home. Large female dog, brown, tame, gentle. Chip paper work with her. Call 830-481-4707. -------------------------Free Kittens. Call 672-7094. -------------------------Puppies Half Lab, Half Pyrenees. Free to good home. 830-2031733 or 830-5404485. ---------------------------
7.75 AC, 17 Burns Rd. - OWNER FINANCE - 4BD/2BA main with 2BD/2BA guest house. Pool, pond, 2 wells, workshop, and a large barn/workshop. $190,000. NEW - 83 AC CR 281, Harwood - Partially wooded and cleared land with partial fencing. Co-op water and electricity available. 1 tank and hand dug well. Country Road frontage on 2 sides. $376,700. NEW - 108.88 AC - Gonzales County - Beautiful tract with combination wooded and pasture land. Panaromic views, 4 tanks, fenced, well, electricity, Fully fenced, partial high fence. $4,000/acre. RV Park - 10.5 AC - Great location just off IH-10, mature trees and nice tank. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park. 18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500. 14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially cleared and wooded. 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage building. $245,000. 43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, rustic cabin. Beautiful views. REDUCED $266,600. 19.77 AC - AVE A., Waelder - Partially cleared and wooded with HWY 90 frontage. Previous tree farm operation. City utilities.
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Movie-goers ready to return to Middle-Earth Dec. 14

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By JANICE WILLIAMSON
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Moviegoers long-awaited return to MiddleEarth takes place Dec. 14 with the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. And like every other filmmaker throughout history, producer/ director Peter Jackson will be trying to one-up his previous effort with J.R.R. Tolkein. The question is, will the movie-goers be as confused as the critics? The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premieres at The Lynn Theatre Dec. 14. Jacksons first venture following his awardwinning Lord of the Rings trilogy earned some rave reviews from true Tolkein fans for his portrayal of the first Bilbo Baggins story, but critics were not immediately convinced with some of the special effects the filmmaker tinkered with. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was filmed in New Zealand using 48 frames per second - double the usual filming rate of 24 frames per second. The movement feels more real, Jackson told an audience at the annual cinema-owners conference in las Vegas, where 10 minutes of the film were previewed. Its much more gentle on the eyes. The 48fps speed was used to ease the transition to digital and enable 3D presentation, but some of the critics were less than convinced. While 48fps may create a more realistic, you are there picture quality, it actually works against The Hobbit from the 10 minutes of footage we saw., writes IGN reviewer Jim Vejvoda This undeniable reality kept pulling me out of the movie rather than immersing me
fully into its world as the Lord of the Rings films did; the very fantasy element, the artifice of it all (whether its the wigs, fake beards or CG monsters) was plainly, at times painfully, evident. Florence Waters of The Telegraph (London) had this to say: ...Frankly, it was jarring to see Gandalf, Bilbo or the dwarves in action against CG-created characters or even to move quickly down a rocky passage. The whipping of a camera pan or the blur of movement was unsettling. Nonetheless, the select reviewers who had the chance to see an advance screening say that fans of the genre wont be at all disappointed. [T]he last two acts of The Hobbit are simply a non-stop action-adventure rollercoaster that is just as engaging and winning as anything in the directors previous trilogy, wrote Rodrigo Perez for The Playlist. As epic, grandiose, and emotionally appealing as the previous pictures, The Hobbit doesnt stray far from the mold, but its a thrilling ride thats one of the most enjoyable, exciting and engaging tentpoles of the Martin Freeman (far left) takes on the role of Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jacksons year. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, due for release Dec. 14 (MGM Pictures Photo) Fans of the original trilogy, such as the tril- long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Ap- Baggins not only discovers depths of guile lions of Orlando Bloom (Legolas) and Elijah proached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf and courage that surprise even him, he also Woods (Frodo Baggins), will be delighted to the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a compa- gains possession of Gollums precious ... a know that the two are featured in bit roles in ny of 13 dwarves led by the legendary warrior simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all The Hobbit. Ian McKellen reprises his role as Thorin Oakenshield. Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to a younger Gandalf, while Gollum is once again Although their goal lies to the East and the know. played by Andy Serkis. Martin Freeman steps wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they As noted, this is the first film in Jacksons into the featured role as the adventuresome must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo second Tolkein trilogy. The second film, The Bilbo Baggins. meets the creature that will change his life Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, is set for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows forever: Gollum. release Dec. 13, 2013, and the third film, The Bilbo, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of Hobbit: There and Back Again is slated for the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo July 18, 2014.
The Gonzales Art group had a wonderful Come And Take It Art Show. There were quite a number of entries in both the student and adult divisions. Some of the art work for the students was from Gonzales, Nixon, Wimberley, Hallettsville and Luling. The adult artwork was from the same areas and Austin. The entries from Austin were from a native of Gonzales. Keith DuBose had some beautiful entries that won him Best of Show. Sophie Oliver took that prize for the students. The Peoples Choice Awards were handed out for the students and adults. Many of the winners matched up with what the judge scored and some did not. All that attended thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful art work. Many people got started early on their holiday shopping at the silent auction. The bidding continued until the books closed. All the winners were happy they had
persisted. The raffle winners were announced. Barry Boothe won the main painting donated by Steve Lewis and the other paintings by Sarah Bailey and Janice Williamson were raffled as well. This was a great way for the group to build back up their scholarship fund
after they handed out this years scholarship to Maria Ochoa from Nixon-Smiley ISD. The group would also like to thank everyone that helped make the show a success, local banks, businesses and individuals are just some of those helpers.
The Art Group is continuing to offer hand-painted Christmas ornaments (globes) for $10 each. They are on display at Halamicek Auto and Frames and Things. Watch for them to be coming to The Hearty Gourmet. Special orders and requests are accepted. Please allow a lit-
tle time for them to be created. Many that are on display, or can be ordered, are to support your favorite team, honor a loved one or special occasion or event, display something that is near and dear to your heart. The Christmas Luncheon for the art group will be held
on Saturday, December 8 at noon at The Gonzales Food Market. Members are encouraged to bring art supplies, kits, crayons, coloring books and other art-related items to be donated to Normas House and Santas Helpers. Canned food items and other food for the food bank will also be collected. Some of the members are bringing small pieces of their art to exchange with other members. Prospective members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Members will continue to have art displayed in the local banks with the artist changing each month. The banks are wonderful to let the local art be displayed in their lobbies. Thanks for your support. For additional information call Steve Lewis at 830857-0914, Gina Alford at 830672.6025, or Janice Williamson at 830-857-5694. Thank you and have a fabulous holiday season filled with treasured memories.
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The Gonzales Community African American interfaith Church Scholarship Fund will hold its next monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at Union Lea Baptist Church in Gonzales. The public is invited.
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The Pilgrim Country Opry will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the Pilgrim Community Center, 12809 FM 116, Pilgrim, Texas. Real Country Music by The Pilgrim Heirs Band. Special Guests by Nikki Vincent, Dr. Bob Williamson, Roland Parker. Menu is Turkey and Dressing. Serving 5:00pm6:30pm, $6.00. Music Starts at 7 p.m. - $4.00. Show information: Cal Taylor (830) 534-8499. Hall Rental: Plowman Whiddon, (830) 437-2316.
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The DeWitt County Go Texan Committee will be having a chili fundraising event on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at the Friar Ag Center in the Cuero City Park, between 5:00-8:00 p.m. The chili will be $10 per quart and will be to go only. Tickets can be bought from Go Texan members, but for convenience they can also be purchased at the DeWitt County Extension Office, or the Cuero High School Ag Building. This fundraising event is being held to help offset the costs of you and adults participating in the 2013 Houston Livestock show and Rodeo Go Texan contests, which in turn benefits the local scholarship program. If you have any questions you can call Anthony Netardus at 361.275.0816, or Greg Nemec at 361.275.1245.
structed on Monday, Dec. 17 and Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 4:15 p.m. You must be on time to complete the house. This event is for students in grades 6-8, with parents and teachers welcome to attend. The cost is $1 per house to cover some of the expense for supplies.
Free HIV testing
In honor of World AIDS Day, free HIV tests will be given on December 18 from 5-7 p.m. at 228 St. George in Gonzales. The tests are very confidential and yellow arrows in the conference room will lead to test location. Remember, sometimes what you dont know may get you killed. For more information, contact Ann Wade at 830-6724325.
Benefit Bake Sale
Gonzales Independent Cattlemens Association will meet at Gonzales V.F.W. Hall, Thursday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Social, 6:30 p.m. meal and meeting. Special Thanks to Lone Star Bank, Prosperity Bank and Sage Capital Bank for sponsoring the meal. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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The Gonzales Youth Center is continuing its tradition of showing how to make your very own completely-edible Gingerbread House that you design, decorate and take home in one day. The houses will be con-
A benefit bake sale is scheduled at the Gonzales Walmart on Saturday, Dec. 15, starting at 10 a.m. to raise funds for two local girls, Kaylauni Luedke and Elizabeth Williams, to attend auditions for the world-famous Julliard School of the Arts.
Robert McCauley, EMT-P with the Gonzales County EMS & Rescue Service, was the guest speaker at the Monday, November 19th meeting of the Noon Lions Club. McCauley spoke about the Silent Santa program, which will be in its fifth year of serving families and children during the upcoming Christmas season. He said the program raised approximately $15,000 last year and served about 29 families and 134 children with shoes, coats, pants and other needs. McCauley said the Silent Santa program is sponsored by the EMS, the Sheriffs Department, the Police Department, the Fire Department and other agencies in Gonzales. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Silent Santa program can contact McCauley at the Gonzales Station of the EMS at 830-672-7675. (Courtesy photo)
home page click on SCHOLARSHIPS, next you will click on APPLY for SCHOLARSHIPS, and follow the prompts for the Area Go Texan Scholarship. Students are required to turn in their hard copies to their counselor for a Gonzales County Area Go Texan member to pick up. This is to insure they all get to HLSR offices on time and also automatically submits all eligible applicants for our local Gonzales County Scholarships. Please have each student print screen on each page of their application prior to submitting. This along with the other required documents will be turned into their respective counselors on or before March 1, allowing time to deliver them to HLSR offices prior to March 6. mation, call 830-263-1003.
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The 2013 HLSR Scholarship is available online. The due date has been moved to March 1 to enable more time for students to apply. The 2013 scholarship is $18,000, up $2,000 from last year. It is recommended that students print the sample copy and use it as a practice run prior to entering the information online Locating the scholarship online is very easy: www.HLSR.com then at the top right side of the
Star of Hope Revival
The Forest Street Church of God in Christ of Gonzales will host their annual Star of Hope Revival Dec. 3-7 starting at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest evangelist for the week will be Dr. G.H. Jones III, pastor of the First Church of God in Christ of Hearne. Noon prayer will be held each day during the week. Come be healed, delivered and set free, Pastor Eld. Billy Washington Sr. For more infor-
Santa Paws is coming to town! Gonzales Dog Adoptions will host Santa Paws from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 15 at Tractor Supply in Gonzales. Visitors can have their picture made with Santa Paws for $10 for an 8x10 and $5 for a 5x8; package deals will also be available. All proceeds will benefit the homeless dogs of Gonzales County that are being cared for by Gonzales Dog Adoptions, a non-profit, no-kill organization staffed entirely by volunteers.
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The Gonzales Area Go-Texan Steak Night Fundraiser is scheduled Jan. 18. Tickets can be purchased at 120 St Louis, Gonzales (public scale office next to E-Barr Feed). Corporate tables will be available; call for pricing. To reserve your tickets, call Poochy Kridler at 830-445-9424 or Lavonne at 713-5609764. Gonzales Area Go-Texan is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on December 21, from 10-11 a.m. at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Know Your Rights At School, a free legal informational seminar about Students Rights in School will be presented by Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid on Friday, December 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Gonzales Learning & Career Center. The center is located at 1135 St. Paul in Gonzales. For more information, call 512-3742716.
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day season. With your donation you will be helping people in your community. As an added incentive this December, all presenting donors at mobile drives will be entered to win one of four Apple iPads 2. Donors must show identification, before beginning the donation process. Anyone 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with a parental consent form), or at least 17 years of age or older, who weighs at least 110 pounds, and is in good general health may donate blood. For more information, call 800-2925534 or visit www.southtexasblood.org. Blood drives will be held at the following locations in Gonzales County: Gonzales Southern Clay, Friday, Dec. 7; 9 am-noon, 1212 Church St. Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op, Friday, Dec. 7; 2-6 pm, 825 W. Sara DeWitt Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, Dec. 18; 9:15 am-2:15 pm, 1110 Sara DeWitt Dr. Sage Capital Bank, Friday, Dec. 21; 9 am -noon, 1606 N. Sara Dewitt Dr. Tyson Foods, Friday, Dec. 21; 1:30-4 pm, 2504 Church St. H-E-B, Saturday, Dec. 29; 2:30-5:30 pm, 1841 Church St. Nixon Holmes Foods, Monday, Dec. 10; 10 am-2 pm, 101 South Liberty Ave.
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It was a matter of teens inspiring teens Tuesday morning when the Texas Future Farmers of America (FFA) Travel Team made a presentation in the Gonzales High School Special Events Center. FFA State president Blake Vineyard and first vice president Tyler Reiley delivered an entertaining program designed to help high school students realize their potential. What we do is try to motivate other youth to become everything they possibly can be, Vineyard said. Although were state officers, were not here just to cater to FFA. Were trying to give a positive image of Texas agriculture as a whole. We want to help people determine what it is that they are passionate about and show them how to go about pursuing it. Reiley said the main theme of their program is to help student determine and develop a dream around what they care about most and try to build a career path based upon those beliefs. I think its extremely important that we all find something that were passionate about, he said. Its hard to find someone who became a leader in any industry that wasnt passionate about what they were doing. I think this presentation is something everyone can relate to because everyone is passionate about something. For 111 days out of each
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NIXON Christmas is right around the corner and there are some children whom are in need of our help. As you may or may not be aware, every year our staff and some community members discreetly adopt a family or child for Christmas, others have donated money to go towards a toy, outfit etc for Christmas. All donations are made to Nixon-Smiley CISD and then Mrs. Zepeda creates an account specifically for that purpose. We then distribute the gifts the last week of school. Our staff and community members have always exceeded my expectations year after year and for that we applaud you all! FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) will be accepting donations of new unwrapped toys at the following home basketball games: HS Gym Dec 4, Dec 11 and Dec 14 MS Gym Dec 10 and Dec 17 Collection boxes will also be placed at each campus office through Wednesday, December 19. Any person wanting to sponsor/adopt a child or family please feel free
year, the FFA State Travel Team visits about three schools a day in attempt to reach all of its 350 chapters. Gonzales High School FFA advisor Robert Washington said it was good to have them in Gonzales for the first time in nearly a decade. This was a neat opportunity for the students to be able to experience what it means to hold that level of office in the FFA, said Washington. It allows them to see a different perspective from somebody else and what leadership qualities they bring to the table. Currently, there are 135 FFA members at GHS this year. The organization is in the process of selling raffle tickets as a fundraiser with the drawing to take place at next years Stock Show. Top prizes include a deer blind, Texas Bird Bath Firepit, and a deer corn feeder. For more information, call 830-672-7535.
State officers from Future Farmers of America (FFA) made a presentation at Gonzales High School Tuesday morning. Pictured (clockwise from top) FFA state president Blake Vineyard and 1st vice-president Tyler Reiley engage in some lively banter; GHS FFA officer Allison Raley attempts to fan a ball across the gym floor during a contest; and members of the crowd enjoy themselves as they participate in a mass activity. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)
to contact Maggie Gaytan at extension 135 or cell phone (830) 534-2429 text works great. We have already referred 10 families to Silent Santa but there are still many more that could use the help. Everything is kept confidential and the parent has given consent for referral to be processed. Last year our district served 50 families approximately 250 gifts in addition to 10 families referred out to Silent Santa.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012

J B Wells Upcoming Events

Gonzales Livestock Market

P.O. Box 565 Gonzales, TX 78629

Cocoa and Carols set in Luling on Dec. 14

New business cuts ribbon

New calendars have arrived

Prescribed-burn courses set

Area Livestock Reports

Gonzales Livestock Market Report

Personal Loans from

612 N Saint Joseph St Gonzales TX 78629 (830) 672-7967

Fehner & Son Grain Co.

Nixon Livestock Commission Report

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Cuero Livestock Marlet Report

Hallettsville Livestock Commission Report

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