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Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan and City Manager Allen Barnes show off the Gold Award for Fiscal Transparency awarded by the State Comptrollers Office to the city Tuesday. The award recognizes public transparency in city financial reporting. Gonzales got a grade of 19 of 20 possible points, and the city is one of only 84 Texas cities out of 1,215 studied to receive the award. Barnes credited the award to a superior effort from Financial Director Pam Larison and her department for working their butts off for this. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
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Several recent demographic and economic studies have indicated major population growth may be in store for the City of Gonzales over the next few years, and those projections got their first hard evidence during Tuesdays City Council meeting. Council approved an amendment to the citys
subdivision ordinance adding a section for Planned Unit Development. City manager Allen Barnes told the council the term is very familiar to city personnel in high-growth regions. A lot of people dont recognize what that PUD is, but they know the term master-planned community, Barnes said. A developer is in the process of doing due diligence GONZALES, Page A6
WAELDER The Waelder City Council set a rental fee for a new health clinic, which will be housed in the citys proposed upcoming fire department
building, but the decision was far from well-received. Councilman Rocky Quintero Jr. questioned the terms of the deal, which will be a one-year lease with Gonzales Healthcare Systems for use of 2,000 square WAELDER, Page A6
Expect revived school funds, but no statewide water plan this year, Kleinschmidt says
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The Texas Legislature is likely to restore funding to help public schools keep up with a 10-percent growth rate in their upcoming session, but the likelihood of a plan to conserve and develop water resources statewide is unlikely to advance beyond the financing stage in this session, the areas state representative told constituents in Gonzales Wednesday. State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt, whose 17th District includes Gonzales and several other primarily rural Central Texas counties, told a gathering at the Gonzales City Hall that lawmakers should be able to restore funding in education.
I feel sure well restore $4-5 billion in education funding, he said. A lot of people said we cut funding last session, but what we actually did was not fund the growth. Texas student population is growing at 10 percent a year, so that was significant for a lot of schools. Kleinschmidt said the Legislature will also probably look hard at backing off on certain requirements which were intended to increase accountability but instead have created massive stress for both educators and students. Ive had some people propose testing 25-40 days a year, Kleinschmidt said. Thats ridiculous. Thats a huge number of days that kids are not in the classroom. I State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt gestures during his Town Hall KLEINSCHMIDT, Page A6 meeting in Gonzales Jan. 2. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Gonzales Healthcare Systems is proud to announce the first baby of 2013. A 7-pound, 8-ounce baby boy measuring 53.34 centimeters long, took his first breath the second day of the New Year. Holden Savior Williams, the 2013 New Years Baby, was born at 12:05 a.m. at Gonzales Memorial Hospital on January 2, 2013 to Toni Williams, of Luling. Holden Savior Williams was delivered by Azeema Moosa, MD. While there was a tinge of excitement at Holden being the first baby of the New Year, the familys concern was that he was healthy. The nurses in the OB Department
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said they were excited to be able to play a part in bringing Holden into this world. Williams said she and her son are doing just fine. Holden will be welcomed home by three sisters, Harley, Haylee and Haven. All three are very excited to have a baby brother. Baby Holden received a bag full of gifts from Gonzales Healthcare Systems and the Gonzales Memorial Auxiliary in recognition the First Baby of the New Year. They did a wonderful job taking care of my son and me, Toni said of the ladies on the Dr. Azeema Moosa with Mom Toni Williams and 2013s First Baby, Holden Savior ward, as did Dr. Moosa. Williams. (Courtesy Photo)
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The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) took the first steps toward acquiring possession of another water system during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. The districts board of directors voted to file a petition with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to include the Yegua Jackson Aquifer under GCUWCDs jurisdiction. We dont control this aquifer so we cant provide much help to the landowners out there, said GCUWCD general manager Greg Sengelmann. If say for instance they thought their water levels were going down, then we are able to monitor for them but we dont have any authority to permit those wells if we decided we needed to permit them. They are in our district, but we dont have any authority over them.
In another agenda, a question arose over an item that appeared on the list of bills to be paid by the districts Well Mitigation Fund. A charge of $12,133 from Drillink, Inc. for services related to work done on Well F101 was objected to by director Barry Miller, who said the company was not an approved driller. This would be an absolute violation of our agreement with the mitigators, said Miller. Director Bruce Tieken, who conducted the meeting for a present but ailing president Bruce Patteson, said he was under the impression the well work was part of an emergency situation. Miller replied by saying in part, nothing could be further from the truth. A motion to pay the WMF bills, which also included a $220 rent payment, failed 3-1 with Tieken abstaining. Another motion to pay the rent payment only was made by Miller and it passed unanimously. During his managers report, Sengel-
mann announced he had recent meetings with area entities in regards to water availability for economic development. The outcome of meetings with representatives from the cities of Nixon, Smiley, Waelder and the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation projected no new water needs for 2013. Sengelmann also reported that as of January 1, the Palmer Drought Index indicated that we are in severe drought conditions. In other business, the board: Selected Link Benson to replace David McMullen as the districts well mitigation manager. Benson will officially take over for the outgoing McMullen, who is leaving to pursue interests, on January 21. The board expressed their thanks to McMullen, who pledged to continue to help out whenever possible. Set January 29 as the hearing date for the Texas Water Alliance, Ltd. permit application. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Gonzales County Courthouse.
SEGUIN At the December meeting in Seguin, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) Board of Directors elected board officers for 2013. Oscar Fogle of Caldwell County will serve as chair, Grace Kunde of Guadalupe County will serve as vicechair, and Tommy Mathews of Kendall County will serve as secretary/treasurer. Fogle, a resident of Lockhart, serves as chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Caldwell County Appraisal District, serves on the Executive Committee of Envision Central Texas, serves on
er members of the GBRA board of directors are Rusty Brockman, Comal County; Myrna McLeroy, Gonzales County; James L. Powers, Hays County; Dennis Patillo, Victoria County and Frank Pagel, Refugio County. The GBRA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1933 as a water conservation and reclamation district. GBRA provides stewardship for the water resources in its 10-county statutory district, which begins near the headwaters of the Guadalupe and Blanco rivers, ends at San Antonio Bay, and includes Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun, and Refugio counties.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 721 St. Louis in Gonzales. Al-Anon meets every Monday night at the same time and place. Please call 830672-3407 for more information. All meetings are open. The Good Ole Boys Band will be playing traditional country dance music at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo on Sunday, January 13, from 3-6:30 PM. Kitchen/doors open at 2 PM. $7 donation. Always smoke free and open to the public. Info 830-3039903/379-9260. All education-related retirees are invited to Gonzales County Retired Teachers Associations January 15th meeting at Caf on the Square at noon. Call Ann Laster (672-7609) for info or to reserve a meal.
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The cold and rain didnt keep several hundred Texas Nationalists from rallying in the North steps of the state capitol Tuesday. Following several local residents participating in the event was a German media team from the ADP Network, including correspondent Stefan Niemann (right photo, in orange) and cameraman Felicitas Klopp (standing in grey jacket). The German team had the chance to spend the evening in Gonzales Monday and getting a quick history lesson about the historic town. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
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Cueros David James displays the Goliad Flag as he and Gonzales Countys Tommy Kidd chat with a Texas Ranger during Tuesdays event. (Photo by Dave Mundy) Claver, who also heads up had unsuccessfully camragingelephants.org, a con- paigned for Congressman servative African-Ameri- Lloyd Doggetts seat and can organization. If you had overwhelmingly cargo into this building with a ried Gonzales, DeWitt and spirit of emancipation, you Lavaca counties, so the are doing unpopular with local residents were very those plutocrats in there. familiar with their tarYou are getting on the cross geted legislator. Another yourself. pair of Gonzales County Miller, the TNM presi- residents, Jack and Bardent whose organization bara Fitzpatrick, were also has experienced explosive on-hand when Campbell growth since the Novem- exited the Senate floor and ber elections, said Tues- was surprised by the sizedays rally by his group rep- able crowd of well-wishers resented a new direction. awaiting her. In the past, weve come I think its exciting, beout here and waved our cause we were able to take flags, made our speeches a strong grass-roots camand made some noise, he paign with no political said. Today, its no more background, and we won meet, geet and retreat. We with our conservative valare going in there to flex ues, Campbell said. I feel our muscle. like we will have the most The rally then split into conservative State Senate several groups and went in Texas history. into the capitol building to Campbell and her staff present selected legislators promised to review the with a proposal for a non- Nationalists proposal and binding referendum on in- the senator said she would dependence. continue to work to defend The Gonzales, Shiner Texas from federal intruand Cuero crew was part sion. of a group led by TNM reWe need to fix our probgional coordinator Tammy lems rather than kicking Blair which went to present the can down the road, she its proposal to newly-elect- said. We need to continue ed State Sen. Dr. Donna to defend state sovereignty Campbell. because that is what made Before winning her state Texas strong. Senate seat, Campbell
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In 1961, President Eisenhower first used the term military industrial complex, to describe a self-perpetuating industry that used public funds to feed itself. This can also describe todays education industrial complex (Complex) which uses the policy and monetary relationships between legislators, teachers unions, and the education industry (yes, industry) to support and promote themselves and their agenda.
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ing program for criminals, no Food Stamps, no Social Security benefits. Commit a crime and you sentenced yourself to a lifetime of hard labor at low wages. The only way to re-establish yourself in society was to honorably serve in the military. Nowadays, they dont want you. Nor was this attitude limited to wholly criminal actions. Getting swats in school, or detention, or even the dreaded ISC (Independent Study Class) it was not only humiliating on a short-term basis, the consequences were lasting. Get in trouble in school and you did NOT play on Friday night or any night after that. You were NOT allowed to go to the dance. The counselors did NOT recommend your name to the good colleges and the scholarship committees. Nowadays, weve made games of grand theft auto and assassination. We glorify criminals: we rap anthems to them, we allow our children to dress like them and imitate their speech and mannerisms. We have, as a society, lost touch with the morality which made ours a superior civilization. The good news is that, near as I can tell, the commenters who left their thoughts on our Facebook page do not represent the greater community of Gonzales. We have a lot of people in this town who, like me, were raised to believe that personal conduct is not a trivial matter and carries long-term consequences. They were raised with the belief that rather than waiting for the police, we should step forward and call attention to wrongdoing when we see it, and take action where we can. Crime whether petty shoplifting or cold-blooded murder is evil. It is our job as the communitys watchdog to combat evil. As Edmund Burke said: The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
To the Editor: Texans deserve Representative David Simpson for Texas House Speaker. The record shows that current House Speaker Joe Straus is key instrument of the Austin crony-corporatist network along with Governor Rick Perry and David Dewhurst. Together, they have manipulated legislative rules to shelve popular bills like David Simpsons TSA Anti-Groping Bill, in spite of having sufficient votes to pass both houses. Straus called this popular bill a publicity stunt. After the 2012 elections, profanity-laced emails out of Speaker Straus office were leaked showing his true colors referring to grassroots political activists as idiots and (bleeps) Straus is so unpopular among the Republican grassroots that he was booed loudly when his name was mentioned at the State Republican Convention. Rep. David Simpson is a statesman, a fair dealer, and a leader in protecting the Rights of all Texans. The board of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas has unanimously endorsed Simpson. Time is short and the stakes are high this legislative session. I urge all Texans to contact our State Representatives to encourage their strong support for David Simpson for Texas House Speaker. Sam Brannon, San Marcos
The failed education system in Texas and in America is a direct result of the Complex furthering its agenda, instead of teaching children. The painful fact is that public schools and colleges do not care who or what they teach, as long as they justify the existence of the Complex. Public schools are used as conveyor belts to feed colleges and universities, yet we ignore the fact that not everyone should or needs to go to college. Vocational training is viewed by liberals and the educational industrial elite with snobbish disdain. Students are misled to assume that any college education will lead to financial success and happiness. In Texas, Hispanic liberals want (demand) all Hispanics to go to college and ignore vocational training. Red tape and bureaucratic administration have become a favorite form of defense for the Complex, too. Administrators at the federal and state level have bound the schools up with red tape and reporting requirements, while teaching has become secondary. There are dueling accountability systems, about fifteen different metrics, and a multitude of regulations that must be followed. Those regulations are supposed to produce better students, but they only create a worse learning environment. The Complex also tries to create equality in student results to cover its failures. But all the regulations in the world will not help a student who doesnt want to learn, or who cant learn. They only hurt the ones who can and want to learn. Before legislators in Austin are stampeded by the Complexs lobbyists, we need to figure out what we want the education system to accomplish. Do we want to produce widgets for the education industry, or do we want more productive members of society who can eventually support themselves and their families? We need an education system that spends most of its money teaching students, rather than administering regulations. We also need to accept the fact that not everyone needs to go to college. Higher education is not the only measure of success and it should not create a social stigma for those who dont attend college. We must stop shoving round pegs in square holes because this has become expensive and economically self-destructive. There is an educational industrial complex that works for its own good, and not for the benefit of students, parents, or teachers. We must recognize it and fight it. Education must have a purpose and cannot exist only for its own sake.
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or Linda Truman at Shiner High School (594-3131 ext. 460 or winkenwerderm@shinerisd.net or trumanl@shinerisd.net). Items needed are: 3 Old school bicycles; small wooden kitchen table; 4 wooden chairs; Winged back chair; old school radio; air raid siren; old painting in a frame ; wooden bowl; lantern; wooden rolling pin; old clock; sailboat; bust or statue; Christmas tree; Captain wheel; Christmas Nutcracker; Old Books. FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 672-8291.
helpful as we begin this 83rd Session of Texas Legislature. Gonzales is part of the 20-county State Senate District 18, whose two representatives on the SREC are Ben Zedler and Becky Berger.
The Shiner One Act Play is getting ready for the 2013 competition season and we are in need of the following items for our show. If you are interested in donating any of the below items please contact Michelle Winkenwerder
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Free piano lessons for students 8-18 are being offered in Gonzales. There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew. Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library membership is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the library at 830-672-6315. TMC Golden Crescent Head Start offers pre-school services to children ages 3-5 years, includeing education, nutrition, dental, social, disability, health and mental health. Gonzales Head Start is now accepting applications at the Gonzales Head Start Centers at 1600 Elm Street or 925 Wells Street. For information call 361582-4441. To apply for head Start, you will need a copy pof the childs Birth Certificate, proof of income, proof of address and a current immunization record. The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS) is a non-profit organization providing services to both residents and non-residents in the counties of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson. For more information, call 830372-2780 or 1-800-834-2033.
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Longtime Gonzales radio personality Mr. John Zavadil is ending his affiliation with radio KCTI 1450AM, program director Egon Barthels announced Tuesday. Mr. John is known for his participation in many community events, seen here cutting the rug at at last years Main Street Concert Series.
On Jan. 3, Mike Hicks from Capital of Texas Zoo in Cedar Creek presented a 45-minute show at Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation. The show featured a reticulated python named Julius Squeezer along with friends Becky the kikachu, a wallaby, an African grey parrot, a blue-tongued skink and Madagascar hissing coach roaches. The experience provided residents with the opportunity to interact with animals you would most likely only see at the zoo. Pictured is resident Evelyn Franks showing her resolve by petting an exotic python. Im afraid of snakes but I wanted to touch him, she said. It was cold and dry but felt like satin. Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation hosts daily activities for their residents. If you need activities information or would like to volunteer, call Karen Austin at 361-594-3353. (Courtesy photo)
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and the Gonzales County community. We have enjoyed many great moments with Mr. John as host of the 1450 Polka Club and we are honored to say it has been one of the longest running polka shows in Texas and in the radio industry; that accomplishment is truly rare in the radio business. Mr. John was also a huge asset in helping gather community news, rainfall reports, birthdays and anniversaries, obits as well as helping with other day to day operations at the station. Not to mention his connection with his faithful listeners of the 1450 Polka Club, Barthels added.
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University of HoustonVictoria Small Business Development Center will be hosting no-cost interactive workshops in Gonzales. On January 11, they will have Starting Your Own Business, and on January 29 it will be Federal Taxes for Small Businesses and Home-Based Tax Breaks. Call 877-895-7232 for more information. The December-January Calf News magazine has a article on Graham Land & Cattle, located in Gonzales County. Dr. Charles Graham bought the feed yard in 1987 from the Harrell Bros. The feed yard has a capacity of 30,000 head. Graham L&C owns about 3,800 acres of ranch land for stocks production and can backround about 15,000 head for customers. Jay Gray is the general manager. For on the article South Texas Strong got www.calfnews.net.
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First Friday Coffee was held Friday hosted by Hillcrest Homes of Texas. Winner of the drawing was Teresa Brzozowski. The next Coffee will be hosted by Storey Jewelers on February 2. The new owners of the Care Free Inn are Peter Savani and his family. Please stop by to welcome them to Gonzales. The Community Committee will meet Tuesday. J.B. Wells Park- Saturday & Sunday Jr. High and High School Region 6 Rodeo.
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on a property off State Highway 97 on the citys north side, Barnes said. While the developer isnt ready for a formal announcement yet, the initial plans call for a community of some 200 new homes, an apartment complex of some 200 units and a small commercial/retail plot. Barnes said the developer was awaiting the approved ordinance amendment, which allows the construction of the differing building types within the same zoned area, and would probably formally embark on the project within 90 days. Tuesdays meeting also saw the city re-establish several boards and advisory committees with a revised and rewritten boards and committees handbook which the city hopes will spur more involvement from citizens. The Beautification Advisory Committee was re-established, while the Cemetery Committee was given authority over all three city cemeteries. Also revived and redefined was the Museum Committee, while the city established a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and a J.B. Wells Park Advisory Board. Those volunteering to serve on the various boards will be allowed to serve on only one board at a time, although City Council could later amend that provision. Council also approved a revised landscaping project for Texas Heroes Square. The project will include the elimination of some pear trees which are diseased, as well as replacement of a pecan tree. Well replace a tree that was, well, planted by a squirrel, said David Dement, who headed the landscape design project. Well replace it with a cutting from the original pecan tree used by Gov. Hogg when he declared that the State Tree of Texas.
The project also calls for the erection of a wall or curb in a star shape surrounding the Texas Heroes Monument. Inscribed on the wall will be the names of the Immortal 32 heroes of Gonzales who responded to Travis call for aid from The Alamo, as well as the names of the nine men from Gonzales who were already at The Alamo. Also planned is the planting of a graft from the Sam Houston Oak, which Dement said he hopes will eventually grow into a beautiful scenic canopy over St. Joseph St. Council also reappointed Kacey Lindemann Butler, Egon Barthels and Connie Dolezal to the Main Street Advisory Board and appointed Susan Webber, Melissa Taylor, Michelle London and George Wilhelm to terms on the board. The Council also approved a staff proposal to create a Special Projects Manager. Barnes explained the position would effectively head up customer service for the city, responding directly to residents on many trouble calls and then following up to ensure the issues are resolved. In other action Tuesday, Council: Approved a license agreement between the city and Dorothy Ploeger for a property easement into a street easement; Approved the citys Goals and Objectives Draft; Approved the parade route and street closures for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on Jan. 21; Approved closures for the annual Gonzales Master Gardeners Plant Sale March 23; Tabled action on a porposed contract to remove sludge from the citys Water Treatment Plant to study whether the project could be accomplished by city crews more economically; Terminated the citys contract for information technology with Texas Technology Consultants Inc.
Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan, left, swears in Trey Tunis as the citys newest police officer. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
will support much less testing. Kleinschmidt said the development of a state water plan to drive growth in Texas is also a priority, but the hard part will be developing infrastructure for it. Well be looking at the beginnings of a state water plan, mostly looking at a funding mechanism, he said. I think were looking at something like $50 billion over five years. Were looking at a broad range of solutions. Kleinschmidt gave assurances that it is unlikely the state will eliminate singlecounty groundwater conservation districts to create aquifer-based districts. Theres some logic to it, from a conservation standpoint, but I dont see a strong push to accomplish that. The vice chairman of the Land & Resource Management Committee and a member of the Agriculture Committee, Kleinschmidt touched on a number of issues of importance to farmers and ranchers in his district. He is a Lee County rancher and attorney. He noted that the states large metropolitan areas have the numbers to bully rural areas on a lot of issues, but noted: Weve got all the water and food, they need us. Nonetheless, transportation funding particularly to help counties like DeWitt and Gonzales which have seen county roads badly deteriorated by oilfield traffic is going to be hard to pry away from the metro areas, he said. We dont have a funding mechanism in place that can help the counties, he said. He said a number of counties are joining forces behind the leadership of Dewitt
County Judge Daryl Fowler, but admitted that Were already behind the curve on that. Id like to see more public-private partnerships. Kleinschmidt addressed a number of federal/state conflicts, including Obamacare and the possibility of a push for Texas independence. My preference would be that the federal government bloc-grants (Medicare) money to the states and let us administer it, because its a nightmare from a (state) budget standpoint, he said. He said that state-sovereignty issues will continue to be a battleground. Theyre (Obama administration) very punitive in nature, he said. Medical care, transportation funding, unemployment its gonna be a constant fight. Our Attorney general has done a great job of pushing back to keep the feds off our backs. Weve got a very strong push for 10th Amendment rights, he said. Its not a little issue, its a big issue. Nonetheless, he said, he did not see independence as a legal option.
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feet of space at the rate of $600 per month. Quintero pointed out the fact that Waelder was charging Gonzales County $550 per month for the current facility that houses Constable Precinct Three Raleigh Measom, a structure easily three times smaller than the proposed clinic. I would like to find a way to be a little bit more consistent in what we charge whoever is seeking commercial property in Waelder, said Quintero. Councilman Alfred Thompson made a motion to set up the one-year lease for the clinic and it was seconded by Councilman Robert Tovar. Valentino Hernandez abstained from the vote and the motion passed 3-1-1 with Quintero opposing. The councils next decision proved to be even more volatile as they pulled the plug on a controversial land deal with Gonzales County. The council agreed not to sell two acres of a 14-acre tract, located on Highway 90 just southeast of town, to the county. The location was to mark the potential new offices for Measom and Justice of the Peace Precinct Three Jesse Almaraz. Mayor Mike Harris said that since the topic was first brought to the council, membership changes and other circumstances had resulted in a change of heart. At that time, we had no companies beating down our door looking to move here, he said. I feel like we should keep it and use it for economic development like we planned. Rancor soon arose over the perceived difference in the two business deals. Measom, who said the council previously agreed to sell the two acres at $4,500 per, couldnt believe they were now reneging. Youre just treating the clinic one way with a brother-in-law deal, but when the County comes to you for property then its a different deal, he said. Youre wanting to not sell to us when youve already agreed that you would. Its strange because I thought once the council agreed to something, then thats the way it would be. Why is the council treating the hospital district better than the County? Quintero made a motion to sell the land to Gonzales County at its appraised value, and it was seconded by Thompson. The motion failed 3-2, causing Measom to express his disappointment. Just for everybodys knowledge, it (the new office) doesnt have to be in this city
at all, he said. The precinct is pretty large, but its always been my feeling to have it here to better serve the people here. Measom spoke to The Cannon following the meeting in a brief conversation during which he weighed his options. If they dont want me here, then I can move my office to Harwood, he said. Obviously, the judge can too. Measoms office is currently housed in a renovated FEMA trailer adjacent to St. Patricks Catholic Church, while Almarazs office and staff are housed in the Waelder Community Center. Both officials detailed the deficiencies in their work spaces during a meeting of the Gonzales County Commissioners Court last August. His offices are split by a public hallway, Measom said of Almaraz. His clerks, if they want to go to the bathroom, they have to walk out to a public room, thats a security problem. Almaraz pointed out that because of space constraints, some of his filing cabinets actually have to be kept in the hallway, which is open to public traffic. Its not how youd like it, he said. The contentious meeting Tuesday night hit another note of discord when the council considered two separate mobile home applications from Hernandez and Holly Brister. The latters application was approved first with little resistance, but Hernandezs came under scrutiny. Quintero produced a document stating Hernandez had moved his mobile home onto the proposed site at least five days prior to filing the application, thus violating the citys new ordinance. That was a major infraction, Quintero said. I dont know when were going to start doing things right around here. Hernandez disagreed and stated he applied for his mobile home permit before their new ordinance took effect, meaning no penalties should be assessed. Im not looking for penalties, said Quintero. Even the old ordinance said you have to put in for an application before you bring the home in. During this time, Harris stifled the debate and offered his opinion. I think we said we cant do one person differently from others, he said. Weve done it before but we can start new with the new ordinance. Thompson made a motion to accept Hernandezs application, and it passed 3-1 with Hernandez abstaining and Quintero opposing.
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I am going to draw your attention to Matt Pohler. Matt is a young man whose story has been on the front page of the Victoria Advocate because the people of Shiner went all out to raise money to defray the expenses that he is incurring from treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia. They raised $70,000.00 on their January 6th benefit. However, chemo, blood transfusions, trips to MD Anderson, and motels are all very costly. I first became acquainted with Matt when his family came to eat at the Belmont Social Club. They were celebrating his sisters birthday and a win of Matts baseball team. I interviewed Matt then and was so impressed with this young mans manners, his courtesy, his dedication to his studies and his sports-baseball and golf-his respect for his family-his humility. I followed him after that and was over joyed when he received a golf scholarship to Victoria College. When I heard that Matt had Leukemia, I just did not want to believe that I had heard correctly. But Matt does have ALL, and he is hitting it head on just like everything else. Please go to MattPohler.org and read the updates and read how you can help by buying T-shirts etc.or send your prayers. Matts mother says that when she asks for your specific prayers when something is wrong, she feels the problem starting to become fixed. Your prayers dont cost a penny but are worth millions. 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, Terrence, Aunt Frances Gandre, Kathryn, Glenn Mikesh, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Gene Robinson, Keith Glass, Timothy and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Carol and husband, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Mandy and Wm. (Ressie) Brietschopf, Lanny Baker, Dixie and Pete Basquez, Bob Young, Lucy Jones, Ann Bond; Marguerite Williams, Todd, Rita, and the family of William Fink, And our troops and their families. Thank
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you God for the rain, and we still pray for more. We are having a lot of people who are having respiratory problems. Take care of it before it becomes something bad. We are glad that you are feeling better Wade Wilson. And we hope that you are too L. A. Lindemann. I dont know whether we are just having to deal with stubborn men or whether we have some women included in this streak of stubbornness. Happy Birthday Erin Allen. When you are young like Erin you want to run around, shout and celebrate. It is later on that you start shutting it down about the birthdays. Happy Birthday also to Jennifer Soefje, Jan Lindemann, and Joyce Daniels Broz. Tom Lindemann turned another year older on the first. You know I sat beside him over at the live nativity scene at Belmont and he didnt look like was going to be another year older any time soon. Grandkids, nephews and nieces are making him young. Right now Tom is having the best time of his life. Scottie-Beth Baker really did a nice job of the Monthalia newsletter with all of the great pictures and captions. I am glad that Scottie and Mike enjoyed their vacation trip and made it safely home. Thanks to Kerry Odom for sending out email wishes to all of the Soefje kin. For those who do not get emails, he sent out wishes through the Soefje Facebook private account for New Years Greetings. It was neat to get wishes floating from all over the country. Dililah thinks that this is good sleeping weather. In fact she decided she should tell me about that in the middle of the night by jumping up on my pillow and starting up her loud purr. Now when that cat really decides to purr it is worse than Will when he snores. Snoring and purring usually puts me to sleep but this was not in sync with my sleeping and I had to get that big powder puff of a kitty out of my bed and otherwise disposed for the night in order to try to finish my night of sleep. So in the bathroom she went. Have a good week, and God Bless.
COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the fall semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. The Deans Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the fall semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0. A second designation, Distinguished Student, recognizes those who earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPR while taking at least 15 hours for the fall semester. Among those recognized The Gonzales Master Gardeners club received a grant from Guadalupe-Blanco on the Deans Honor Roll River Authority (GBRA) in the amount of 2,449,95 to construct a rain water harwere: vest tank. From left is David DeMent, Dwight Sexton, Tommy Schulte of GBRA Alexandra Bruns, freshman, and Gail Johnson. (Photo by Mark Lube) Flatonia; Alex Hernandez, junior,
its services are free to area small business owners. The center serves Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Gonzales, Goliad, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Refugio and Victoria counties. To register for a workshop, call the SBDC at 361485-4485 or from outside the Victoria calling area 877-895-SBDC (7232). Or register through our website, sbdc.uhv.edu - just follow the training links.
Flatonia; Haley Janota, senior, Shiner; Lindsey Kuck, sophomore, Luling; Miranda Lambert, junior, Luling; Mary Menking, sophomore, Gonzales; Andrew Moehlman, senior, Yoakum; Laura Moehlman, junior, Yoakum; Justin Pesek, senior, Shiner; Katelyn Shaak, junior, Nixon; Ashley Shimek, junior, Shiner; and Stephanie Tobola, senior, Hallettsville. Those recognized as Distinguished included: Kelly Garrett, freshman, Cuero; Eric Jalufka, senior, Moulton; Hannah Marcak, senior, Shiner; Bryce Mica, senior, Flatonia; Brandon Pesek, junior, Shiner; Garet Pustejovsky, senior, Hallettsville; Ethan Svetlik, senior, Hallettsville; and Alexander Talbert, junior, Yoakum.
The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, January 7, 2013, Volume, 865. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $171 to $181 to $235; 300-400 lbs., $171 to $181 to $220; 400-500 lbs, $153 to $163 to $190; 500-600 lbs, $144 to $154 to $178; 600-700 lbs, $125 to $135 to $157; 700800 lbs, $111 to $121 to $144. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $157 to $167 to $193; 300-400 lbs, $144 to $154 to $220; 400-500 lbs, $130 to $140 to $193; 500-600 lbs, $128 to $138 to $177; 600-700 lbs, $118 to $128 to $147; 700800 lbs, $108 to $118 to $137. Slaughter cows: $55 to $86; Slaughter bulls: $76 to $95; Stocker cows: $800 to $1,100; Pairs, $1,225.
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Cuero Livestock Market Report on January 4, 2013, had 654 head. Next week January 11, 2013 we will have a complete ranch dispersal consisting of 150 cows. Those without calves will be palpated. These are good crossbred cows of all ages. Had 87 cows and 14 bulls. The packer market was higher for the second time in a row. Small number of cows and bulls helped the stronger prices. Pretty much about $2/cwt across the board higher. The calf was steady to a little higher than the last sale on 12-14-12. A lot of buyer interest on
all weights. A good rain would help. Not very many calves under 400 lbs. Heifers were very solid and good thin steers were really selling well as much as 2-3$/CWT HIGHER. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $87-$100.50; lower grades, $67-$85. Packer cows: breakers, $65-$77; boning, $65-$82; canners & cutters, $66-$84; light & weak, $40-$55. Palpated dry Cows only 5 were bred-quality was low, $73-$86. Pairs: One, $1,260.. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, None; 300-350 lbs, None; 350-400 lbs, none; 400-450 lbs, Only 3 hd.; 450-500 lbs, $150-$165; 500-550 lbs, $140$151; 550-600 lbs, $144-$154; 600-700 lbs, $140-$148; 700-800 lbs, $127-$135. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, None; 300-350 lbs, None; 350-400 lbs, $160-$174; 400-450 lbs, $167-$172; 450-500 lbs, $154-$164; 500-550 lbs, $152-$161; 550600 lbs, $142-$155; 600-700 lbs, $132-$145. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $105-$126. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., None; 200250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, None; 300-350 lbs, None; 350-400 lbs, $146-$160; 400-450 lbs, $138-$147; 450-500 lbs, $137-$192 (Wht. Bra Hfrs.); 500-550 lbs, $136-$157.50; 550-600 lbs, $135-$149; 600-700 lbs., $127-$134; over 700 lbs, $109-$126. .
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Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Tinsley-Cook 1 Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.7 miles southwest of Gonzales Survey Name: G.W. Barnett, A-110 Acres: 500.26 API No.: 42-177-32817 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Tinsley-Cook 2 Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 7.7 miles southwest of Gonzales Survey Name: G.W. Barnett, A-110 Acres: 480.48 API No.: 42-177-32822 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: O. Borchers C Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 18,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.2 miles east of Gonzales Survey Name: A. Denton, A-12 Acres: 521.30 API No.: 42-177-32819 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Garza-Kodack Unit No. 1 Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.72 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: T. Jackson, A-31 Acres: 181.07 API No.: 42-177-32821 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Dubose Unit No. 1 Well No.: 2 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 5.59 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: T. Jackson, A-30 Acres: 397.49 API No.: 42-177-32814 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Tidal Petroleum Inc. Lease Name: Jam Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 9,100 feet Direction and Miles: 6 miles southeast of Waelder Survey Name: L. Mallet, A-352 Acres: 326.75 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33682 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: RBK Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 18,600 feet Direction and Miles: 5 miles northeast of Shiner Survey Name: J. Kent, A-273 Acres: 502.85 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County
API No.: 42-123-32854 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Ann Friar Thomas Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J. McCoy Jr., A-30 Direction and Miles: 8.3 miles southwest of Yoakum Oil: 670 MCF: 4,524 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,792 Total Depth: 18,640 feet Perforations: 13,399-18,529 feet API No.: 42-123-32634 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Gwosdz Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: T. Mancha, A-326 Direction and Miles: 15.5 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 685 MCF: 2,061 Choke Size: 20/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 5,668 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,898 Total Depth: 18,486 feet Perforations: 13,201-18,278 feet API No.: 42-123-32626 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Schlenker Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: P. Pate, A-386 Direction and Miles: 14.2 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 907 MCF: 1,146 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,280 Total Depth: 16,578 feet Perforations: 12,700-16,365 feet API No.: 42-123-32703 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Motl Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: S. Pharrass, A-377 Direction and Miles: 8.4 miles northwest of Cuero Oil: 751 MCF: 3,479 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,335 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,915 Total Depth: 18,837 feet Perforations: 13,656-18,612 feet API No.: 42-123-32635 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Jansky Unit B Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 56, A-518 Direction and Miles: 4.2 miles southeast of Ecleto Oil: 626 MCF: 2,716 Choke Size: 20/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,570 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,378 Total Depth: 19,214 feet Perforations: 13,542-18,977 feet
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OShay; sisters-in-law, Alma Cowey and Evelyn Cowey; and nephews Edward Lee Mondin, Alvin Lee Cowey and Leroy Cowey, Jr. The family would like to thank the staff at Remarkable Health Care and Drs. David and James Rider for their care of Jake. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 5 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Frank Willoughby officiating. Interment followed at Dugger Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Albert Cowey, Arno Wayne Grimm, Stephen Cowey, Hilmar Cowey, Jr., Glen Cowey and Collin Cowey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, P. O. Box 50, Memphis, Tennessee, 38101. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. Monday, December 31. Jacob was born March 18, 1983 in Gonzales to John Edward and Christi Lynn Cooney Basquez. Jacob was a member of Emmanuel Fellowship Church in Gonzales and had been working in construction with Shane Springs Construction Company. Jacob enjoyed his work; he liked working with his hands. Along with building grain bins, he also helped work the pens of Fallow and Red deer. Jacob was a loving soul; he gave of himself freely and enjoyed helping other people. He found pleasure in fishing and hog hunting, but he loved riding his horse Snake, though in the beginning these rides were seldom pleasurable, Jacob and Snake developed a mutual respect and love for one another which made the time spent together that much more gratifying. As stated, Jacob was a loving soul, he loved his family, he adored his son, he passionately loved his fiance Michelle and in turn had found the Loving Grace of Jesus Christ which had cleansed his spirit and set him in a righteous path. Jacob is survived by his son, Braxden Rawlins Basquez of Ingleside; his fiance, Michelle Rene Boedeker of Seguin; mother, Christi Lynn Basquez of Gonzales; father, John Edward Basquez and stepmother Patricia of Luling; grandparents, Pete and Dixie Basquez of Waelder and David Frances Kuntschik of Gonzales; brothers, Aaron Christopher Magallanez and his wife Courtney of Wichita Falls, Kalob Benjamin Basquez and Cameron David Basquez both
First Lutheran Church invites the community to join them on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 10:30am for a polka style Holy Communion service led by POLKA SPIRIT from Shiner. Musicians leading the service will be Ronnie Bruns accordion, Sharon Jaks guitar, Stephen Krupicka - tenor sax, Tammy Guettner mandolin and Chase Schroeder tuba. Come and invite your polka loving friends. First Lutheran Church has open communion and all who are baptized and believe in Jesus Christ are invited to the Lords Table.
Jake F. Cowey, was born on April 26, 1926 in Gonzales County and went to be with our Lord surrounded by his family on January 3, 2013. He loved his dogs, ranching and taking care of his cattle. In his early years, he loved coyote hunting with his friends and nephews. He was a gardener from childhood on from peanuts and watermelons to turkeys and corn. He loved picking and giving it to family and friends. In early years, he worked in oilfield with Cleatus Land and later building homes with Dick Seay and his brother Hilmar Buster Cowey. He served in the United State Army. He is survived by his sisters, Jessie L. OShay, Edna Mae Grimm and husband, Edgar; brother, Herman Cowey, Sr. and sistersin-law, Doris Cowey and Helen Shows; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Cowey, Sr. and Helen (Lange) Cowey; brothers, Robert Cowey, Jr., Hilmar Cowey, Sr., Leroy Cowey, Sr., James W. Cowey; sister, Hilda Mondin; brothers-in- law, John Mondin, Arno Grimm, Don
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of Gonzales; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a niece. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cherie Jo Kuntschik. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 5 in Emmanuel Fellowship Church with Pastor Lynn Wilson officiating. Interment followed in Waelder Cemetery. Pallbearers included: Eric Kuntschik, Cass Rathmann, Lynn Richter, Jr., Jace Opiela, Eric Pettijohn, Chris Salas, Mike Roach and Aaron Hernandez. Honorary pallbearers included: Ryan Mills, Albert Ramos, Scott Cuvelier, Phillip Longoria, Charles Zella, B.J. Harkey, Jr., Jordan Othold, Tim Gray, Brandon Roach, Robert Longoria and John Ryan Armstrong. The family received friends from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday at Emmanuel Fellowship Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
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Nursing and Rehab. Ruby was born on August 12, 1928 in Gonzales County to Jasper Robert and Alice Fannie (Boatright) Brooks.She lost her mother when she was nine years old. From that time on,she had to be mother and big sister to the rest of her four siblings. She married Parker McMickle, the love of her life, on January 30, 1946 in Gonzales. They had two daughters, Martha Alice and Mary Dianne. Ruby was a devoted Christian woman of the Baptist faith and a homemaker for her family for many years. As Parkers health failed, Ruby became his devoted caretaker until he entered the nursing home in 1982. She went faithfully every day until he died inMarch, 1983. After his death, she volunteered at the nursing home for over 15 years until her health made it impossible for her to do so any longer. Everyone at the nursing home called her Miss Ruby. She always had a smile for everyone and helped out wherever she was needed. Ruby was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her family and was so proud of each one of them. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her two daughters, Martha Hull of Gonzales, and Dianne Trent and husband Jackie of Sweetwater. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Marcie Crisp and husband Curt and Heather Boscamp and husband Caleb; two great grandsons, Connor Ray Crisp and Coda Boscamp; one great granddaughter, Caleigh Boscamp; one brother, Elder Brooks; one sister, Rosetta Jobe; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Alice Brooks; her husband, Parker McMickle; son-in-law, Clay Hull; one brother, Melvin Junior Brooks; and one sister, Doris McMeans. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, January 11 at Gonzales Memorial Park with Rev. Chester McCown officiating. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 10 from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 1911 Corporate Drive, Suite 104, San Marcos, Texas 78666. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
Clifford Warren Compton, 70 of Gonzales passed away Tuesday, January 8. He was born in Sasakawa, the son of Charles and Olah Mae Jozwiak Compton. He was the retired owner of Compton Maintenance and Management. He was a veteran and served with the U.S. Army. He married Patsy Ann Brinkley on August 22, 1964 in Houston. He was a member of the Emmanuel Fellowship Church. He enjoyed collecting, repairing and shooting guns, was an avid fisherman, having fished in most every area lake, river and pond. He especially enjoyed time with his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Pat Compton of Gonzales; son, Chris Compton and wife Deb of San Antonio; daughters, Becky Compton of Seguin and Misti Duboise of Lockhart; sister, Nanette Moore and husband Glenn of Tulsa, OK; brothers, Charles Compton of Gonzales, Mike Calhoun and wife Rita of Oklahoma City, John Jozwiak and wife Wanda of Louisiana and Odus Compton and wife Paula of Shawnee, OK; grandchildren, Shawn Springfield and wife Candice, Niki King and husband David, Travis Stanford, Chase Springfield, Austin Duboise, Kavan Duboise, Kaylee Duboise, Cody Compton and Brandi Compton; and greatgrandchildren, Lauren Springfield, Kenzie Springfield, Lynnie Compton and Weslee King. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bobby Calhoun. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 13 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Emmanuel Fellowship Church in Gonzales. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Monday, January 14 at the church with Pastor Lynn Wilson officiating. Honorary pallbearers include Upton Ruddock, Lorenzo Hernandez, Shawn Springfield, Donnie Hines, David King, Tony Llamas and Chad Halliburton. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.
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lead to three as Smith rebounded a missed shot and scored. The Hawks then got four straight and Gonzales got a Smit bucket and free throw from Erskin to lead 9-7 after one. Baskets from Hunt and Darrance James helped push the Apaches to a 14-9 lead in the second quarter. Gonzales then scored seven of the next 12 points and held a 21-14 lead at halftime. Canyon Lake closed the gap a little to five points in the third period, 23-18, as Davis and Javi Mendez scored a basket after securing a steal. Gonzales then scored eight of the next 15 for a 31-25 lead. Canyon Lake then closed down to 31-27 as they got more points off a turnover and went into the fourth box, down by four points. The win improved the Apaches to a 4-16 overall record, heading into tomorrows district opener at Yoakum. Lopez put the the winloss record in perspective, saying most of the losses came to Class 4A and 5A schools, and that the games against fellow 3A schools always seemed to be close ones.
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GONZALES Players sometimes feed off the demeanor of their head coach and his staff. First-year head coach Raymond Lopez remained mostly unnerved when the Canyon Lake Hawks took their first lead since the first quarter with slightly under five minutes left in the game, and the Apaches went to work, holding off Canyon Lake, 49-46, Monday night at the GHS Special Events Center. As a coach, you have to remain calm, Lopez said. I told the players they had to play hard for the next four minutes and we would be fine. A 34-29 lead for the Apaches early in the fourth quarter was slowly whittled away by the Hawks. Chandler Faulkner sank a pair of free throws, and later got an offensive rebound and a layup to bring Canyon Lake within 34-32. Doug Hubnik made two free throws to knot the game at 34-34 and Gonzales went back ahead as Jared Smit assisted on a Tyshawn Erskin bucket. Andrew Riali drained a long-range shot to put the Hawks ahead 37-36 with
about 4:58 to play. Gonzales went ahead on the field goal by Smit and Canyon Lake countered with a bucket from Caleb Krieger. Cameron Smith put Gonzales ahead 40-39 and then he came up with a turnover, eventually leading to a Smith basket to put the Apaches up 42-39. Riali hit a three at the 2:06 mark to tie the game at 42-42; the Apaches took the 46-43 lead with about a minute left as Smith made another basket and Erskin made a couple of free throws. Paul Davis tied the game with a three-point basket with 56 seconds left. After missed shots by both squads, Erskin sank two free throws for a 48-46 advantage with 18 seconds to go. Canyon Lake went to the line with four seconds left on the clock and a chance to tie the game, but missed both free throws. Smith grabbed the ball and tried to run out the remaining time but was fouled, and made one of two free throws with 2.31 seconds left for the final margin of 49-46. The teams traded leads several times in the opening quarter of the game. After going ahead 4-3 on a bucket from Derek Hunt, Gonzales extended the
Jared Smit drives inside to the paint Monday night during Gonzales 49-46 win over Canyon Lake. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Gonzales 49, Canyon Lake 46 CLF 7 7 13 19-46 G 9 12 10 18-49 Canyon Lake: Doug Hubnik 3 3-6 10, Paul Davis 3 3-6 10, Andrew Riali 3 1-2 9, Caleb Krieger 4 0-0 8, Chandler Faulkner 1 3-4 5, Javi Mendez 2 0-0 4. Totals 17 8-18 46. Gonzales: Cameron Smith 5 7-11 17, Tyshawn Erskin 2 5-6 9, Jared Smit 4 0-1 8, Derek Hunt 4 0-0 8, Darrance James 3 0-3 6, Chris Garcia 0 1-3 1. Totals 18 1324 49.
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Fatigue gets the better of the Lady Locals fare Apaches in district loss to Giddings well at A&M
Late in the first half, things were going pretty well for the Gonzales Lady Apaches basketball team Tuesday night against Giddings. They were playing well and held a 24-16 lead against the Lady Buffaloes, and most importantly, were playing with a lot of intensity. Then Gonzales might have gotten a little fatigued and Giddings was able to take advantage with a 13-0 run to end the second quarter. Gonzales fought back in the third to go into the fourth with a tie game, but Giddings held them to just four points in the last eight minutes to win, 54-47, in a District 26-3A contest. We were very intense in the first and second quarters. We had our foot on the gas pedal and were going all out, Gonzales head coach Kent Smith said. Then we got tired and made some fatigue errors. Giddings was then able to pass us by after we had to take our foot off the gas pedal. Missed chances at the offensive end were also a little problematic. We missed a lot of second free throws, Smith said. We would miss the back end of two shots. Making those free throws would have kept us in the ball game. We have been increasing our converted free-throw percentage in practice. The Lady Apaches opened the contest with a 4-0 lead on a Jade McCook free throw and a triple by Taylor West. Giddings was able to close down to 4-3 and Gonzales heated up with five straight on free throws by Kelsey Hardy, and baskets by McCook and Renee Camarillo. Giddings then made a four-point run with shots by Nadia Rogers and Christina Nolen. A McCook basket followed free throws by Hardy and Cassidy La Fleur to help put Gonzales ahead, 13-11 at the end of LADY APACHES, Page B2
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Kristaly Munoz of Luling (pictured right) highlighted a strong showing of local athletes by finishing fourth in her sections 3,200-meter run. She ran it in 11:39.61. (File photo) Cannon News Services Several local athletes took part in the Texas A&M High School Classic indoor track meet on Saturday. Lulings Kristaly Munoz was fourth in her section in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 11 minutes, 39.61 seconds. Also of Luling, Ryan Flores was eighth in Section 1 of the boys 3200 in 9:55.68 and Danny Castillo was No. 10 in 10:04.87 Elizabeth Neuse of the Gonzales Track Club was sixth in Heat 2 of the girls 60 hurdle preliminaries with a time of 11.16 and Kendall Fougerat was seventh in Heat 10 in 11.80. In the girls 60, Bailey Connell placed eighth in Heat 8 with a time 8.86 The 1600-relay team of Morgan Simper, Krisslyn Sexton, Lindsey Akers and Kendall Fougerat placed third in Section 1 in 4:45.17. Akers came in sixth place in Flight 2 of the girls long jump with 15 feet, 1.5 inches.
Jade McCook tries to shoot over the reach of Giddings Becky Blakney during the Lady Apaches close district loss. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Hallettsville at Nixon-Smiley, 7:30 p.m.; Stockdale at Schulenburg, 7:30 p.m.; Luling at Poth, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays game schedules Stockdale at Nixon-Smiley, 8 p.m.; Karnes City at Poth, 7:30 p.m.; Luling at Schulenburg, 7:30 p.m. District Overall Flatonia 0-0 5-15 Weimar 0-0 2-4 Shiner 0-0 1-4 Louise 0-0 0-7 Ganado 0-0 0-7 Last game results Waelder 50, Flatonia 47; Victoria St. Josephs 79, Shiner 51 Fridays game schedules Louise at Ganado, 6:30 p.m.; Weimar at Flatonia, 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays game schedules Ganado at Shiner, 6:30 p.m.; Flatonia at Louise, 6:30 p.m. Boxscores Victoria St. Joseph 79, Shiner 51 S 18 13 12 8-51 VSJ 22 15 19 23-79 Shiner: Evel Jones 16, Justin Stovall 11, Rigo Baray 9, Kris Patek 7, Caleb Kalich 6, Caleb Murrile 2 Waelder 50, Flatonia 47 F 13 13 4 17-47 W 12 8 15 15-50 Flatonia: Colby Craig 3 3-7 10, Zane Ponder 5 0-0 10, Zach Kalina 5 0-0 10, Will Bruns 1 6-8 8, Evan Butcher 2 1-1 5, Casen Novak 1 0-0 2, Matthew Kozelsky 1 0-1 2. Totals 18 10-17 47. Falls City 67, Shiner 38 Shiner 7 8 15 838 FC 22 16 9 2067 Shiner: Evel Jones 1 1-2 3, Kris Patek 5 0-0 11, Cole Strauss 1 0-0 3, Chad Neubauer 2 0-0 3, Justin Stovall 2 0-0 5, Matthew Foster 0 0-0 0, Colby Jahn 1 0-0 3, Rigo Baray 2 1-2 5, Caleb Kalich 1 2-5 4, Caleb Murille 0 0-0 0. Falls City: Phillip Lyssy 2, Dylan Cheatham 10, Dean Gaskamp 15, Royce Leonhardt 3, Stephen
District Overall La Grange 0-0 13-6 Cuero 0-0 10-9 Giddings 0-0 9-9 Smithville 0-0 11-7 Yoakum 0-0 5-15 Gonzales 0-0 4-16 Last game results La Grange 67, Rockdale 63; Smithville 68, Georgetown Gateway Prep 46; Waelder 58, Yoakum 51; Gonzales 49, Canyon Lake 46; Cuero 69, Sinton 49 Fridays game schedules La Grange at Giddings, 7:30 p.m.; Cuero at Smithville, 7:30 p.m.; Gonzales at Yoakum, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays game schedules Cuero at Gonzales, 7:30 p.m.; Smithville at Giddings, 7:30 p.m.; Yoakum at La Grange, 7:15 p.m. Boxscores Luling 64, Yoakum 60 (OT) Yoakum 8 20 13 12 760 Luling 10 7 17 19 1164 Yoakum: Blake McCracken 2, Joe Mireles 8, TJ Hights 11, Heath Kristek 12, Timmy Blakeney 6, Keith Ratley 7, Chase Hermes 3, TreVonte Hights 7, Terrance Hall 4 Luling: Ryan Larison 10, Josh Alvarez 7, Keeton Coe 12, Juan Ordonez 2, Kelvin Larkin 5, Reece Franks 2, Rene Casares 6, Shaft Cubit 2, Brendon Cubit 18 District Overall Hallettsville 3-0 14-5 Stockdale 2-0 14-9 Nixon-Smiley 2-1 4-13 Schulenburg 1-1 14-6 Poth 1-2 11-4 Luling 0-2 8-7 Karnes City 0-3 2-10 Last game results Stockdale 51, Poth 47 Fridays game schedules
Harlos 13, L. Jimerson 4, T. Moore 2, C. Hoodsman 7, Eric Wiatrek 11 Three-point goals Shiner: 5-19 (Patek, Strauss, Stovall, Jahn, Baray). Rebounds Shiner: 36 (Kalich 9). Assists Shiner: 6 (Strauss, 2, Stovall 2). Steals Shiner: 1 (Patek).
District Overall Moulton 0-0 12-9 Waelder 0-0 7-6 Austwell-Tivoli 0-0 0-5 Nordheim 0-0 0-8 Prairie Lea 0-0 0-1 Fridays game schedules Moulton at Austwell-Tivoli, 7:15 p.m.; Nordheim at Waelder, 7:15 p.m.; San Marcos Hill Country at Prairie Lea, 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays game schedules Austwell-Tivoli at Nordheim, 7:30 p.m.; Weimar at Moulton, 6:30 p.m.; Waelder at Prairie Lea, 7:30 p.m.
District Overall Smithville 2-0 17-7 Giddings 2-0 16-8 Yoakum 1-1 16-8 La Grange 1-1 6-13 Cuero 0-2 4-19 Gonzales 0-2 3-20 Last game results #15 Smithville 61, La Grange 24; Yoakum 60, Cuero 23; #17 Giddings 54, Gonzales 47 Fridays game schedules Gonzales at Yoakum, 6:15 p.m.; Cuero at Smithville, 6:30 p.m.; La Grange at Giddings, 6 p.m. Tuesdays game schedules Cuero at Gonzales, 6:15 p.m.; Smithville at Giddings, 6 p.m.; Yoakum at La Grange, 6:15 p.m.
Nixon-Smiley 3-2 16-5 Karnes City 3-3 18-5 Hallettsville 2-3 13-11 Stockdale 1-4 16-9 Luling 0-5 5-17 Last game results Schulenburg 50, Hallettsville 38; #3 Poth 77, Stockdale 32; Karnes City 60, Luling 29 Fridays game schedules Luling at Poth, 7:45 p.m.; Stockdale at Schulenburg, 6:30 p.m.; Hallettsville at Nixon-Smiley, 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays game schedules Luling at Schulenburg, 7:45 p.m.; Karnes City at Poth, 6:30 p.m.; Stockdale at Nixon-Smiley, 6:30 p.m. Boxscores Schulenburg 41, #7 Nixon-Smiley 22 NS 0 6 10 6-22 S 12 13 6 10-41 Nixon-Smiley: Alena Alvarez 9, Hailey Boatright 5, Savannah Martinez 3, Kelby Henderson 3, Abigail Scarbrough 2. Schulenburg: Connor 15, Smith 10, Gabler 8, Mikesky 6, Lewis 2. #3 Poth 74, Hallettsville 32 Hallettsville 12 8 4 832 Poth 15 28 22 974 Hallettsville: Shatiara Runnels 2, Heather Henneke 5, E. Wick 6, K. Landmad 2, C. Silgero 2, K. Howell 7, L. Hickson 4 Poth: Micah Weaver 8, Ashley Fuller 15, Kelli Kolodziej 7, Annika Eckel 4, Jennifer Kruse 8, Devon Dylla 13, Justine Quintanilla 9, Danielle Felux 4, Dominque DeHoyos 6 District Overall Ganado 2-1 16-3 Shiner 2-0 20-3 Louise 0-2 0-5 Weimar 1-1 21-7 Flatonia 0-2 2-23 Last game results Weimar 51, Ganado 41; Shiner 64, Louise, 19;
Victoria St. Joseph 53, Flatonia 20 Fridays game schedules Louise at Ganado, 4 p.m.; Weimar at Flatonia, 6:15 p.m.; Victoria COBRA at Shiner, 6 p.m. Tuesdays game schedules Ganado at Shiner, 4 p.m.; Flatonia at Louise, 6 p.m.; Moulton at Weimar, 6:30 p.m . Boxscores Shiner 49, Weimar 47 Weimar 8 12 9 1847 Shiner 12 12 12 1349 Shiner: Hannah Koenning 6, LaNeshia Hunt 12, Julianna Rankin 2, Kristin Schacherl 4, Meagan Chumchal 2, Amanise Coleman 19, Shamyra Coleman 4
13, Bethany Brauer 5 0-0 11, Michelle Holub 3 0-0 7, Graisyn Nieto 2 2-2 6, Paige Bartos 2 1-3 5, Megan Euceda 2 0-0 4, Ashley Gabler 2 0-0 4, Malori Mitchon 1 0-0 3. Totals 23 4-10 54 Prairie Lea: Hardaway 6 2-6 14, Rivas 3 0-4 6, Newton 1 0-0 3. Totals 10 2-10 23.
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Here are the latest state girls rankings according to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 3A 1. Lubbock Cooper, 2. Kennedale, 3. Navasota, 4. Mexia, 5. Celina, 6. Fairfield, 7. Krum, 8. Shallowater, 9. Liberty Eylau, 10. Abilene Wylie, 11. Emory Rains, 12. West Oso, 13. Mineola, 14. Lubbock Estacado, 15. Levelland, 16. Smithville, 17. Princeton, 18. Giddings, 19. Sour Lake Hardin Jefferson, 20. Geronimo Navarro Class 2A 1. Merkel, 2. Brock, 3. Jarrell, 4. Franklin, 5. Poth, 6. Canadian, 7. Nixon-Smiley, 8. Comanche, 9. Cisco, 10. Tuscola Jim Ned, 11. Brady, 12. Alvord, 13. Tatum, 14. Winnsboro, 15. Olton, 16. Centerville, 17. Idalou, 18. Goliad, 19. Teague, 20. Crawford Class 1A, Division I 1. Martins Mill, 2. Slocum, 3. Martinsville, 4. Plains, 5. Santo, 6. Shiner, 7. Kerens, 8. Hico, 9. Port Aransas, 10. LaPoynor, 11. Muenster, 12. Evadale, 13. Falls City, 14. Colmesneil, 15. Smyer, 16. Weimar, 17. Panhandle, 18. Zavalla, 19. San Saba, 20. Sam Rayburn Class 1A, Division II 1. Evant, 2. Frost, 3. Lipan, 4. Knippa, 5. Dodd City, 6. Saltillo, 7. Whitharral, 8. Round TopCarmine, 9. Rochelle, 10. Strawn, 11. Baird, 12. Hartley, 13. Chireno, 14. Cross Plains, 15. Garden City
District Overall Moulton 2-0 12-11 Prairie Lea 1-1 10-4 Austwell-Tivoli 0-0 4-4 Nordheim 0-0 0-2 Waelder 0-2 0-10 Fridays game schedules Moulton at Austwell-Tivoli, 6 p.m.; Nordheim at Waelder, 6 p.m.; San Marcos Hill Country at Prairie Lea, 6 p.m. Tuesdays game schedules Austwell-Tivoli at Nordheim, 6 p.m.; Weimar at Moulton, 5 p.m.; Waelder at Prairie Lea, 6 p.m. Boxscores Moulton 69, Waelder 12 M 19 22 12 16-69 W 7 0 3 2 -12 Moulton: Megan Mitchon 6 1-2 15, Malori Mitchon 6 1-2 14, Bethany Brauer 5 2-3 13, Ashley Gabler 6 0-0 12, Taylor Bohuslav 2 1-2 6, Megan Euceda 2 0-0 5, Amanda Berckenhoff 1 0-0 2, Graisyn Nieto 1 0-0 2. Totals 29 5-9 69. Waelder : Porter 2 1-2 5, Garcia 2 0-0 4, Nichols 1 1-2 3. Totals 5 2-6 12. Moulton 54, Prairie Lea 23 PL 0 4 6 13-23 M 10 17 16 11-54 Moulton: Megan Mitchon 6 0-1
LADY APACHES: Started off strong but only manage to garner four points in pivotal fourth quarter
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the first frame. Gonzales floored it to start the second quarter Danielle Flowers made a jumper, Ashley Malatek converted two field goals and Hardy made a bucket for a 21-14 lead. The Lady Buffaloes only points during the run was a threepoint basket by Hannah Michel. Giddings struck back after Gonzales went ahead 24-16 as the visitors ended the quarter with a 11-0 run on a basket by Tira Mack and five points on two baskets in quick succession by Brittany Richard. Nolen made a free throw and Richard hit another threepoint basket to give Giddings a 27-24 halftime lead. A two-point shot by Tamica White and Hardy three gave Gonzales a quick 29-27 advantage early in the third frame. Giddings managed a tie but Hardy put Gonzales back on top, 32-29, on another threepoint basket. The Lady Buffaloes then went on a 10-2 run and had the lead for most of the remaining part of the period until Hardy hit a three at the buzzer to tie the game at 43-43 to head into the final period. Giddings outscored Gonzales 11-4 in the final eight minutes with Hardy scoring Gonzales first points of the quarter with about two minutes left to play. McCook and Camarillo finished the quarter with a point each. Richard scored five points to pace Giddings. The Lady Buffaloes improve their record to 16-8 and 2-0 in District 26-3A while the Lady Apaches are 0-2 in district and 3-20 overall.
Game Summary Giddings 54, Gonzales 47 GID 11 16 16 11-54 GON 13 11 19 4-47 Giddings: Brittany Richards 4 7-8 17, Becky Blaknes 5 0-0 10, Hannah Michel 3 1-4 8, Genesis
Holmes 2 1-4 5, Christina Nolen 1 1-2 3, Ashton Allee 1 1-1 3,Nadia Rogers 1 0- 2 2, Tira Mack 1 0-0 2, Madison Smith 1 0-0 2, Tori Moore 0 2-4 2. Totals 19 13-25 54. Gonzales: Kelsey Hardy 5 5-9 18, Jade McCook 4 2-6 10, Taylor West 1 2-2 5, Ashley Malatek 2 0-0 4, Tamica White 2 0-0 4, Renee Camarillo 1 1-2 3, Danielle Flowers 1 0-2 2. Cassidy La Fleur 0 1-2 1. Totals 16 11-23 47.
Shown (clockwise from right): Cassidy LaFleur lines up a three-point shot, Ashley Malatek brings the ball into Giddings territory, and Kelsey Hardy (14) prepares to pass to an open teammate against pressure. (Photos by Mark Lube)
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TPW director Hallettsville dominates takes time to All-District football picks clear the air Smith, Wright touted as District 14-2A, DI MVPs
This interview is in response to questions concerning Texas Parks and Wildlife funding, expenditures, and increasing license costs. TSA member and Columbus High School student Aaron Weishuhn participated in this question and answer session with Deputy Executive Director TPW Gene McCarty.
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Brune: Youre one of TPWs main bean-counters, correct? McCarty: I work with the agencys budgets and the legislative budget board that is the oversight entity that helps us through the legislative process. Brune: Aaron, what is your part in todays interview? Weishuhn: Ill use the information from todays discussion in a 4-H project. Brune: Okay, please ask Mr. McCarty the first question. Weishuhn: There are $6 billion being spent by hunters in Texas. How is this money generated? McCarty: That number is an estimated total economic impact. It includes food, ammunition, apparel, guns, fuel, and all the associated costs that hunters are contributing to the states economy. Weishuhn: What then is the proper breakdown that reflects a return for hunters investments? McCarty: A sub-set of the $6 billion is the hunting license fees. That accounts for about $90 million a year (hunting and fishing). These fees are used to manage the resource. They are used to provide quality hunting and fishing to the sportsmen of Texas. This includes management structures, law enforcement initiatives, public lease programs, and everything TPW does to promote sport hunting in Texas. Weishuhn: Knowing that so much money is being spent on hunting and fishing, has license sales increased? McCarty: License sales have been flat. Weve historically had three million hunters and fishermen in Texas. There are about one million hunters and two million fishermen. However as sportsmen know, the cost of licenses has increased and that reflects the cost of running the agency, wildlife management, law enforcement initiatives, etc. Brune: Please elaborate about expenditures that drive up license prices? McCarty: Agency costs such as rising salaries, fuel, vehicle costs, cost of maintaining fish hatcheries, rising energy costs all drive up the cost of wildlife management. We get no state tax dollars or
Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
legislative general revenue funds for wildlife. We are self sufficient. All our wildlife management revenue comes from hunting and fishing licenses. So, as our costs go up so do the costs of the license. Brune: The cost of a Lifetime Combo Hunting & Fishing License has jumped from $1,000 to $1800. A Lifetime Hunting license and a Lifetime Fishing license are each $1,000. How does TPW account for the sudden jump in prices? McCarty: Those fees go into an endowment system which is designed to recoup the actual costs of regular licenses over a period of time. As other licenses went up, the lifetime licenses did not. The payout was meant to be the same as the total of buying hunting and fishing licenses over a 20year period. Instead the price had shifted to being about a 12-year payout. So the decision was made to bring the cost of lifetime licenses back in line with the 20-year payout plan. Brune: Please explain Fund 9. McCarty: Fund 9 is the actual mechanism that collects hunting and fishing licenses, boat registration fees, and some oil and gas revenues. It totals approximately $129 million. Revenue for state parks goes into Fund 64. Within Fund 9 are the sub-accounts from the various hunting and fishing stamps that must go to the dedicated purposes of each particular stamp. So we have segregated fees that are then budgeted to their intended places. Brune: Part of an ongoing controversy is that the legislature does not allocate the entirety of Fund 9. Why do they withhold funds, or rather, if sportsmen support conservation through license fees, then why does the legislature not release the entirety of that money? McCarty: Fund 9 is a protected account with significant balances. At the end of this biennium we will have $65 million that will not be appropriated or spent. But its not going anywhere. As this economy turns around well be able to go to the legislature and ask that those monies be turned BRUNE, Page B4
Cannon News Services Hallettsville senior running back-defensive lineman Teidrick Smith played a role in leading the Brahmas to 12-1 season and outright district champions. He has been named the Overall Most Valuable Player for District 14-2A, DI. Smith ran for 1,531 yards on the year and scored 23 touchdowns, and gained a little over 10 yards each time he carried the football. His fellow senior teammate Quinton Wright was chosen as Defensive MVP. 14-2A, Division I AllDistrict Team Overall MVP: Teidrick Smith, senior Offensive MVP: Will Smith, Hempstead, sophomore Newcomer of the Year: Todd Nicholas, Rice, sophomore Defensive MVP: Quinton Wright, Hallettsville, senior First Team Offense Quarterback: Carson Schindler, Hallettsville, senior Tight end: DeAndre Glover, Hempstead, senior Center: Will Wallace, Hallettsville, senior Running back: Dominique Gosson, Edna, senior; Desmond Jordan, Hempstead, senior; Will Knopp, Industrial, senior; Teidrick Smith, Hallettsville, senior. Receivers: Londray Brown, Edna, senior; Jimario Grounds, Hallettsville, senior; Trenton McGee, Hallettsville, sophomore; LaQuinton Sargent, Hempstead, senior; A.J. Rosas, Industrial, senior; Zach Garcia, Palacios, senior; Everitt Grounds, Rice, senior Offensive line: Josh Roberts, Hempstead, junior; Chris Frey, Hempstead, junior; Jordan Branum, Industrial, senior; Anthony Norman, Edna, junior; Logan Robinson, Edna, senior; Ryan Hoffman, Hallettsville, senior; Kyle Leopold, Hallettsville, junior Utility: Anthony Garcia, Palacios, senior Kicker: Zach Garcia, Palacios, senior First Team Defense Defensive MVP: Quinton Wright, Hallettsville, senior Defensive line: Teidrick Smith, Hallettsville, senior; DeAndre Glover, Hempstead; Tyler Kozel, Hempstead, senior; Evan Gregg, Industrial, junior; DeMarcus Tillman, Rice, senior; Guy Dodson, Edna, junior; Darnelius Norman, Edna, sophomore; Troy Murphy, Hallettsville senior. Linebackers: David Aparicio, Palacios, senior; Jimmy Foster, Rice, senior; David John Kallus, Edna, junior; Justin Reeves, Hallettsville, junior; Jesse Jay Watson, Hempstead, senior; Brian Knowles, Hempstead, senior; Will Knopp, Industrial, senior
Defensive backs: DeRoderick Jones, Edna, senior; Logan Herrington, Hallettsville, junior; Reagan McAda, Hallettsville, senior; Deondre Lee-Toler, Hempstead, junior; A.J. Rosas, Industrial, senior; Kevin Brown, Palacios, senior; Jamikel Dancy, Rice, senior Punter: DeQuan Cantu, Edna, senior Return Specialist: Brian Knowles, Hempstead, senior; Justin Semora, Rice, senior; Kevin Brown, Palacios, senior Special Teams expert: Austin Kelley, Edna, junior; Drew Haas, Hallettsville, junior; Jason McClarnon, Hempstead, senior Second Team Offense Quarterback: DeQuan Cantu, Edna, senior Tight end: Logan Herrington, Hallettsville, junior Center: Hugo Cruces, Edna, senior Running back: James Garner, Rice, senior; Jamikel Dancy, Rice, senior; Tim Sheppard, Hallettsville, junior; Michael Wolfe; Chris Garcia, Palacios, junior; Receiver: Brian Knowles, Hempstead, senior; Bryan Franz, Industrial, senior; Kevin Brown, Palacios, senior; Cullen Wiese, Rice, senior; Traylon Davis, Edna, senior; Quinton Kubenka, Edna, senior Offensive line: Anthony Holbrook, Palacios, junior; Logan Young, Rice, senior; Ron McGrew, Rice, junior; Clayton Miller, Edna, senior; Quinton Wright, Hallettsville, senior; Troy Murphy, Hallettsville, senior; Trey Hallman, Hempstead, senior; Chad Caldwell, Hempstead, junior Utility: Daylin Dixon, Hallettsville, senior Kicker: Sam Barrera, Hallettsville, senior Second Team Offense Defensive line: Dustin Hempel, Industrial, junior; James Garner, Rice, senior; Timirron Williams, Edna, junior; Tyler Steffek, Hallettsville, junior; Fred Tompkins, Hempstead, sophomore; Luis Guerra, Hempstead, senior Linebackers: Luther Cole, Rice, sophomore; JaReel Stovall, Rice, senior; Kristin Grifaldo, Edna, senior; Reid Leopold, Hallettsville, sophomore; Alexis Jasso, Hempstead, junior; Justin Marin, Hempstead, junior; Trenton Thetford, Industrial, junior; Dylan Brune, Palacios, senior Defensive back: Jimario Grounds, Hallettsville, sophomore; Trenton McGee, Hallettsville, sophomore; DeMario Perez, Hempstead, junior; Michael Wolfe, Hempstead, senior; Everitt Grounds, Rice, senior; JaQuad McGrew, Rice, sophomore; DeOntae Jones, Hempstead, sophomore; Weston Muschalek, Edna, senior Punter: Jamikel Dancy, Rice, senior
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over to us. Brune: Do parks generate much revenue, and how much is brought in by sales tax of outdoor products? McCarty: Parks do generate revenue and they also receive a portion of the monies raised by the sporting goods sales tax. We also have a portion of the unclaimed motorboat fuel tax. That tax was meant for highways, but most folks dont reclaim that tax when they fill their motorboats so it goes to TPW. We also get $40-45 million a year in federal funds that go directly to conservation and
restoration programs for wildlife, coastal fisheries, and inland fisheries. Weishuhn: Has revenues gone up since the implementation of antler restrictions? McCarty: In the last five years weve seen hunting licenses on a slight increase. I dont know that it can be attributed to the antler restrictions. But you can certainly say that antler restrictions arent causing hunting license sales to decline. Whether it concerns fishing slot regulations or antler restrictions, we see that as the resources improve people enjoy hunting and fishing more.
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Shiner ISD is accepting applications for a Bus Driver to drive a morning and afternoon route. An application can be obtained online at www.shinerisd. net or picked up at the Administration Office. Please submit the application by mail to PO Box 804, Shiner, TX. 77984 or by fax to 361-594-3925. For more information please contact Trey Lawrence at (361) 594-3121. Shiner ISD EOE. -------------------------The Nixon-Smiley CISD is accepting applications for professional and support positions. Review and apply for available positions at: www.nixonsmiley.net. -------------------------Full-Time position requiring a self-motivated person with a strong work ethic, positive attitude,
HELP WANTED
good people skills, a high-school diploma (or equivalent), and a clean driving record. Apply in person, with a copy of your resume, at NAPA - Kesslers Auto Supply, 717 St. Joseph, Gonzales. Ask for Crystal. -------------------------General Shop help - Long Term Employment. Mature individual, Team player with mechanical skills, Valid Driver license. Concrete work experience. Apply at Capitol Monument or call 830-672-7929. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Certified Medication Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530.
HELP WANTED
Full-time and Parttime positions available for Certified Nurses Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Licensed Vocation Nurses. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------Progress Drilling Inc. accepting resumes for all Oil Field Positions. (Pushers, Drillers, Derrick Hands, Floor Hands). Please apply in person at 1575 Magnolia, Luling, 78648. Work reference a must. Previous experience a plus. Please call office for any other questions. 830-875-3442. -------------------------Windsor Nursing and Rehab is looking for a few good Certified Nurse Aides. Please stop by 1219 Eastwood, Seguin to complete an application. -------------------------Certified Medication Aides needed at Windsor Nursing and Rehab. Please stop by 1219 Eastwood, Seguin to complete an application. -------------------------Windsor Nursing and Rehab is currently accepting applications for FT and PRN LVNs. Please stop by 1219 Eastwood, Seguin to complete an application. -------------------------OakCreek Nursing & Rehab. is currently accepting applications for the following positions. CNA Staff, 6am2pm, 10pm-6am. PRN Medical Aide &
HELP WANTED
CNAs. Please apply in person at 1105 N. Magnolia, Luling, TX 78648. -------------------------General Contractor/Heating and Air Conditioning looking for full-time experienced and non-experienced labor. Must have transportation to and from work. Call 830-857-1355. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED Seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL Drivers. Hauling Belly Dumps. Located in Gonzales & Harwood area. Call 830-540-3377. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
NOTICES
FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-6657327. --------------------------
HELP WANTED
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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
GARAGE SALES
3 family garage sale: 125 St. Paul, Sat., Jan. 12, 8-? Some furniture, winter clothing, jackets, heaters, futon, etc.
-----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.
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HELP WANTED
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.
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
NOW HIRING!!
Supervisor
Responsible for managing processing of Dapec department. Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage optimum performance Responsible for planning and allocating resources to effectively staff and accomplish departmental productivity and quality goals. Plan, evaluate and improve the efficiency of processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency and output of department. Day Shift Monday - Friday 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 Espaol
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CLASSIFIEDS
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. -------------------------For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.
AUTOS
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.
FOR LEASE
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)
HOME SERVICES
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.
CHILD CARE
Curriculum and meals included. Please call for de-
CHILD CARE
tails. 830-263-0058.
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
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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 on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
MOBILE HOMES
3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.
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.
CHILD CARE
I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------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,
FURNITURE
Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Can be seen on Craigs List. Call 830-875-9422. -------------------------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; 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.
HOME SERVICES
In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------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 A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com.
Call 672-7100 to advertise your ad in the Classifieds.
HELP WANTED
Position is responsible for campus security, crime prevention and investigation, emergency preparedness and response, campus rules and regulations enforcement, asset protection, and building access control. Position reports to both the Victoria College Chief of Police and Gonzales Center Campus Manager. Nonbenefit eligible position with part time evening hours. Hourly range is $10.58 - $11.06. For more details please see the job posting at www.victoriacollege.edu/jobsatvc or call 1-830-672-6251. EOE
ORGANO OPERATOR
Southern Clay Products, Inc.
in Gonzales, TX
Check out this opportunity to join the best company in the region. We are an international company, an industry leader, a friendly place to work, and we have great benefits.
You need a high school diploma or GED and the ability to:
Learn operation of plant processing equipment Demonstrate communication skills, initiative and judgment in problem-solving Work 12-hour rotating shifts Work safely, following rules and procedures Learn to drive a forklift Lift up to 55 lbs on a frequent basis 1-2 years trade school education 2 years of industrial or plant work experience Supervisory potential Forklift experience
AUTOS
For Sale: 1995 Ford F-250, Ext. Cab, 4x4, V-8, Automatic Transmission, Heavy Duty, Good Work Truck, Good condition, 830672-2192. -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------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 830-2039408. -------------------------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
FOR LEASE
3BR/2Ba Doublewide, lg. covered porch, decks, 12x16 storage, carport, all appliances, on 5 acres with gravel based truck yard. On CR 284 past Halliburton & Oil Tanker Rail Road. 979-798-5398. -------------------------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,
All applicants must apply through their local Texas Workforce Solutions Office. Be sure to request an application for Southern Clay Products, Inc. Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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HELP WANTED
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full-time positions available for Various Positions. New entry level wages. We offer 401K, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Apply at Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc., County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830.540.4516. KPMF is an EOE Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms solicita personal de tiempo completo inmediatamente en Diferentes areas. ` Nuevo Sueldo Inicial. Ofrecemos el plan 401K, Vacaciones, Seguro de Salud, Dental, de Visin y de Vida. Interesados favor de aplicar en Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc., Country Road 348, Gonzales, TX 830.540.4516. KPMF es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades (EOE)
Now Hiring
Apply today, Start today!!!
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Production/Poultry Processing:
Maintenance Back Dock Hanger Back Dock Driver w/ Class A CDL 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights)
Benefits include:
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RVS FOR SALE
1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000.
Call 672-7100 to advertisie your classified ad.
TRVl.TRAIL. RENT
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.
LIVESTOCK
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, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152.
REAL ESTATE
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, 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.
WANTED
672-7384. -------------------------Want to Buy: Used Headgate for cattle. 361-798-0482. -------------------------WANTED: Acetylene Gas Regulator for welding torch. 4372232.
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.
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-9279275.
PUBLISHERS NOTICE:
LAND
30 acres with 10 mile views in Gonzales County. Fenced with rolling hills, large tank, pond, hardwoods, Tifton 86 grass. $150,000 (713)2022485. -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for information.
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.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
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. -------------------------Puppies Half Lab, Half Pyrenees. Free to good home. 830-2031733 or 830-5404485. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)
WANTED
Wanted: Old work western boots. 830-
CONT trees................$87,500 CR 228 - 15 acs., M/H, RACT Shirley Breitschopf 153 acs., FM 2091.........................$795,000 830-857-4142 61 acs., perfect homesite.................$4,990/Ac. Lynnette Cooper 3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,000 lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com 10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 Carol Hardcastle 2-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt............$25,000/Ac. 1 ac. Seydler830-857-3517 St...............................$25,000 8.7 acs.,can reach our staff by calling: You city limits........................$120,000 58 acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. Phone: 830-672-2522 ...................................................$12,000/Ac.
NEW: 31 acs., Co.Land city water avail., Rd. 341, minerals, trees,.................................$7,500/ac. 11.2 acs., Hwy 90.+GastRACT CONT Rd.......$5,300/Ac. 90 A East, 35 acs., home................$395,000
Land 2342 FM 108, 3 bd.,2 story home.....$145,000 NEW: 100Lakefront..............................$89,000 acs., I 10 access, wooded/open,...... 792 90-B .........................................................$6,500/ac. 312 Cr. 56+ acs.,, Lakefront + ,3 bd., NEW: Rd. 471 commercial/residential site, 1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000 Hwy. 97 & FM 108,........................$10,000/ac
REAL ESTATE
Lot - Live Oak..................................$8,000 401 St. George-approx. 3400 sq. ft................. The A & M Team .......................................................$170,000 501 St. James Shirley Breitschopf Gonzales, TX shirley@gonzalesproperties.com 830-857-0222 830-519-4132 830-857-5700 Lynnette Cooper RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS: lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com 775 Robert St...........Seguin........$39,500 Carol Hardcastle -Weimar................................$69,900 1504 830-857-3517 1223 Jymmy K. Davis N.512-921-8877 - Sarah DeWitt...pool..........$249,900
Commercial
REAL ESTATE
House for sale by owner. 2BR/1Bath CA/H. $65,000. 830234-3415 or 830279-7900. -------------------------Low down, 3/2/1,136 sq. ft. Only $85,600 w/$1,600 dn. 202 East Lee St., Smiley. Call Mr. Smith, 855847-6806. --------------------------
LIVESTOCK
For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly.
Our friendly staff can beRose Way........from $129,900 2030 Yellow reached by: SOLD
1302 Lantana Court........from $140,000s SOLD Phone: 830-672-2522 or the $140,000s 1316 Lantana Ct.............from 1319 Lantana Ct.............from Fax: 830-672-4330 the $160,000s 1301 Lantana Ct.............from the $150,000s 2002 Yellow Rose Way...........from $129,900 TheAandMTeam@gmail.com
MISC. SERVICES
Insulation Services CONTRACTORS & HOMEOWNERS Locally owned & operated. 23+ years of experience Call for an estimate SAVE YOUR MONEY!
We handle Foam, Fiberglass & Spray On
vWAELDER 5641 Hwy. 90, 2/2 on 2 accres........................$117,000 vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis.............$229,000 vWAELDER 97.44 acres, 4BR ranch house, great house, oil/gas inSOLD come, Ranching/Investment...... REDUCED TO SELL!............$650,000 v25.936 acres, Henry Bymer 1/3 League, close to I10, electric nearby, sandy loam, fronts CR420...............................................................$82,995 vHARWOOD Manufactured home in excellent condition, about 1900 sq. ft., 3bed/2bath, large kitchen, located on 5 acres with many oak trees. County water and GVEC elec. Ready for move in. Fronting Hwy. 304, 2 miles north of Hwy. 90 and about 16 miles from Gonzales. Owner/Agent. Pri ce............................................................................................$110,000 vWAELDER- 10 acres, has utilities.......................................$65,000 vFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both vGONZALES - 2.25 acres +/-, part of 820 Oil Patch Lane......$125,000 vGONZALES Income producing poultry Breeder Farm with 50 ac includes Tyson contract and 1600 sq. ft. home...owner/agent.....$1,100,000 vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183.
HOMES
979-743-1514 or 800-369-6888
COMMERCIAL FOR SALE
www.txtraveltrailers.com.
Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $300/mo. including utilities, Pool Open.
830-424-3600.
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Assemblies of God Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God 320 St. Andrew First Assembly of God 509 E. 3rd St. Nixon New Life Assembly of God Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales Bahai Faith Bahai Faith 621 St. George St. Gonzales Baptist Clark Baptist Church F.M. 794, Gonzales County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley Eastside Baptist Church Seydler Street, Gonzales Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales First Baptist Church 403 N Texas Nixon First Baptist Church Hwy 108 N Smiley
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ 1113 Hastings, Gonzales New Way Church of God in Christ 514 St. Andrew, Gonzales Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Messiah 721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407 Evangelical La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo W. Central at 87 Nixon Full Gospel Camp Valley Full Gospel 7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80 Full Gospel Church 1426 Fisher, Gonzales Lutheran First Evangelical Lutheran 1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Methodist Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A Dewville United Methodist West of FM 1117 on CR 121 First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist 403 E North Main, Flatonia Harris Chapel United Methodist S. Liberty St. Nixon Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood Henson Chapel United Methodist 1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales Monthalia United Methodist CR 112 off 97 Smiley United Methodist 1 blk S. of Hwy 87 Waelder United Methodist 2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97 Webster Chapel A.M.E. 1027 Church St. Gonzales Non-Denominational Agape Ministries 512 St. James, Gonzales Living Waters Fellowship Church 605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales Bread of Life Ministries 613 St. Joseph, Gonzales Cowboy Church of Gonzales County J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Emmanuel Fellowship 1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship Hwy. 80 in Leesville Jesus Holy Ghost Temple 1906 Hickston, Gonzales Lighthouse Church of Our Lord 1805 Weimar, Gonzales New Life Temple for Jesus Christ Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80 River of Life Christian Fellowship 207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500 Two Rivers Bible Church 1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales Inter-Denominational Faith Family Church 1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales Pentecostal Faith Temple Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2 1515 Dallas, Gonzales Temple Bethel Pentecostal 1104 S. Paul, Gonzales Life Changing Church of Gonzales 3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236 Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian Church CR 210 off FM 1116 Presbyterian Church of Gonzales 414 St. Louis, Gonzales Messianic Judaism Congregation Adat HaDerech Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953
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First Baptist Church 406 N Ave E Waelder Greater Palestine Baptist Church S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80) Greater Rising Star Baptist Church 3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office Iglesia Bautista Macedonia 201 S Congress Nixon Iglesia Bautista Memorial Hwy 97 Waelder Leesville Baptist Church E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121 Memorial Heights Baptist Church 1330 College Gonzales Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church 100 Capes Gonzales Oak Valley Baptist Church Hwy. 97 Bebe Old Moulton Baptist Church 2287 FM 1680, Moulton Primitive Baptist Church 1121 N. College Gonzales Providence Missionary Church 1020 St. Andrew Gonzales Baptist
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San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church 4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305 Stratton Primitive Baptist FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero St. James Baptist Church Hwy 80- North of Belmont Saint Paul Baptist Church SE 2nd St. Waelder Shiner Baptist Church Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner Union Lea Baptist Church St. Andrew St. Gonzales Union Valley Baptist Church FM 1681 NW of Nixon Catholic St. James Catholic Church 417 N. College, Gonzales
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. John St. Gonzales St. Joseph Catholic Church 207 S. Washington, Nixon St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder 613 Highway 90 East Waelder St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley Christian First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 712 Crockett, Luling Churches of Christ Church of Christ 1323 Seydler St. Gonzales Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo) 201 E. Second St. Nixon Church of Christ E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon Churches of God Community Church of God 1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to work a little harder to get what you want, but the results will be worth it. Focus your attention on making a name for yourself in the business sector. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 There is no stopping you when you have a goal in mind, Taurus. Although you may be ambitious, just be mindful of other people in your path as you go. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Be honest with your feelings this week, Gemini. Someone close to you is interested
in learning more about the way you operate. This could strengthen a friendship. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Dont bite off more than you can chew, Cancer. Otherwise you could be left with a long to-do list and not enough energy to get the job done. Consider paring down tasks. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, although you may have rest and recreation on the brain, celestial forces are pushing you in the opposite direction. Busy days are ahead, so rest later. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You have put too much effort into something to abandon your plans now, Virgo. Rethink quitting early on. Maybe a friend can carry you over the finish line. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Surround yourself with lots of friends when you cannot have family near, Libra. This will help keep feelings of loneliness from creeping in during quiet moments. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may need to concede to a difference of opinion this week when you simply cannot resolve something amicably. Redirect attention on a craft or pastime. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, sometimes you tend to be brutally honest with others. While honesty is an admirable trait, this week you may need to censor what you say to avoid hurt feelings.
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Taking a circuitous route will land you at the finish a little behind others, Capricorn. But you will get to the end nevertheless. Trust your instincts with this one. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you probably wont be able to rest your mind until you square away all of your finances and make a budget for the new year. Take on the job this week. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Introspection leads you on a mini-quest to find a creative outlet, Pisces. Play to your strengths and some ideas will surface.
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It was humorist Jerome K. Jerome who made the following sage observation: It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do. Wasting time is merely an occupation then, and a most exhausting one. Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen. Though it is unconstitutional and therefore unenforceable, there is a law on the books in Tennessee which prohibits duelists, preachers and atheists from being elected to public office.
According to most history books, the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter, S.C., in April of 1861, but thats not entirely true. The first shots of the war between the North and the South actually were fired in January of that year in Pensacola, Fla., where a garrison of Union troops was stationed at Fort Barrancus. A contingent of Florida and Alabama troops marched on the fort with the intent to throw out the Yankees in their midst. However, the Southerners dedication to the cause was somewhat lacking; as soon as the Union soldiers fired
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