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Thursday, May 24, 2012
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
Waelder council shuffles lineup
Council votes to reinstate flat fee for deposits

The City of Gonzales will return to a standardized utility deposit system, while the citys hoodlums were given notice by residents of the south side of town that theyre being watched. Gonzales City Council held a called meeting Tuesday and approved an ordinance amending the citys utility deposit system. City Manager Allen Barnes told the Council that the process of basing utility deposits on credit records, a system adopted last December, had proven confusing, increasing both uncollectable debts and citizen dissatisfaction. This will do away with the deposits based on credit checks, which doesnt work well at all, he said. The new policy makes all residential utility deposits a flat $200, which can be broken into two payments for those qualifying as lowincome. Those re-applying after moving or having service turned off might face an additional deposit which would be the average of the previous two months bill at the address, he said. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Council was also asked to place a discussion of the Neighborhood Watch Program on its agenda for the June meeting by two members of the South Side Neighborhood Watch Program. Local residents Nikki Maxwell and Theresa Johnson told council members the watch program sends a CITY, Page A7
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WAELDER It was reorganization time for the Waelder City Council as they met in special session Tuesday night. The council began the meeting by canvassing the results from last Saturdays municipal election. Mike Harris won the mayoral race with 157 votes, outpacing Becky Ayala (103), Valentino Hernandez (37) and Curtis Hadnot (35). In the race for Alderman, Rocky Quintero Jr. and Robert Tovar were the top two vote-getters with 147 and 107 respectively. The other participants were Richard Ayala Jr. (82), Dora Ramirez (70), Marie Ibarra Almaraz (66), Sharon Nichols (58) and Angie Arriaga (30). Since Harris won the mayoral race, he was forced to vacate his seat on the council and Peggy Blackmon was appointed to replace him. A Luling native who was raised in Harwood, Blackmon has lived in Waelder for the last 12 years. She works in the Quality Control department for Texas Egg Products and is married WAELDER, Page A3
A Nixon-Smiley High School graduating senior gets a warm hug from parent Adele Bermea at the conclusion of graduation ceremonies May 18. Todays Cannon features four full sections dedicated to the Class of 2012. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
A fond farewell to Miss Ruby

Rodriguez retires after teaching 40 years of GISD first graders
There have been a lot of changes in the Gonzales Independent School District over the last 40 years. Blackboards have given way to smart boards and IPads. The elementary school has grown from one to three campuses. East Avenue Primary has seen six different principals in that time, but there has been one constant: Ruby Ruth Rodriguez has been teaching first grade. Its been a wonderful
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ride in teaching, said Rodriguez, who will be bidding a farewell to her final batch of first graders Friday as she ends 40 years of teaching. Its a mixed emotion for me, its a new chapter in my life. Rodriguez actually first came to East Avenue more than 40 years ago as a third-grade student. Its the school I went to, I always wanted to come back here and teach, she Ruby Ruth Rodriguez gets a chorus of goodbye waves from her first-grade class RODRIGUEZ, Page A7 at East Avenue. Shes retiring after 40 years at the school. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
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A familys - and a nations - hero

Logan Family cherishes memory of WWII Medal of Honor recipient
Logan, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, was the first person to receive the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor the highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the Texas Military Forces. Thats in addition to the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was one of the most courageous and honorable men I have ever known, said JoNell Pick, Logans niece. Pick manages the U.S. Post Office in Harwood, and beams with pride as she speaks about her heroic uncle. He was always there for my mom and us kids, James Marion Logan as a World War II Army Sergeant (left) she told me during a recent and with his Texas Legislative Medal of Honor in 1997 interview. He was a very child, there was something gressional Medal of Honor, smart man, and he loved his she never spoke to her uncle but we were told never to cows. He always took us about. ask him about it, Pick said. out to see his cows. We grew up with the I knew he was a hero, but I LOGAN, Page A10 But JoNell says that as a fact that he had the ConWeather Sponsored by:
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Today in Texas History

May 24, 1829 On this day in 1829, Almaron Dickinson eloped with Susanna Wilkerson. Dickinson, a native of Pennsylvania, was born around 1800 and later moved to the area of Bolivar, Tennessee, where he met Wilkerson, who was born in that state in 1814. The couple moved to Gonzales, in 1831 and had a daughter, Angelina Dickinson, in 1834. As a colonist in Green DeWitts colony, Dickinson received a league of land on the San Marcos River. He participated in the battle of Gonzales in 1835 and distinguished himself as a lieutenant of artillery at the siege of Bexar; at the battle of the Alamo he was the captain in charge of artillery. Although he died at the Alamo, his wife and child survived; legend says Susanna displayed her husbands Masonic apron to a Mexican general in a plea for help. General Santa Anna sent Susanna and her daughter to Sam Houston with a letter of warning dated March 7. Susanna married four more times before her death in 1883.
Thought for the Day

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.
Daniel J. Boorstin, Historian
Luling business owner pleads guilty to charge

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AUSTIN The owner of the Mr. Taco restaurant in Luling pleaded guilty May 15 to structuring in connection with a federal case involving his business. Bonisasio Magallanes entered his plea in federal court to smurfing, a term meaning he attempted to persuade his bank to not file the correct reports about deposits with the federal government, according to a news release.
Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Department News Release for the week of May 14: 05/07/2012 Reported Unauthorized Usde Motor Vehicle At 1600 Blk Church St. 05/07/2012 Reported Burglary Building At 1100 Blk St. Andrew St. 05/08/2012 Jeffrey Raymond Lookabill 40 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Assault Family Violence At 1700 Blk Seydler St. 05/08/2012 17 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disruption Of Class At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/08/2012 Reported Criminal Mischief At 500 Blk Church St. 05/08/2012 Reported Theft At 200 Blk Botts St. 05/09/2012 Reported Assault At St. Michael And Hamilton St. 05/09/2012 14 Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disruption Of Class At 400 Blk College St. 05/09/2012 Reported Theft At 200 Blk St.Louis St. Investigation Lead To Warrants Being Issued For Martin David Mata 39 Of Gonzales In This Case And On The Theft Reported On 05/10/2012 Same Location. Martin Mata Was Arrested On The Warrants On 05/10/2012 And Placed In The Gonzales County Jail. 05/09/2012 Reported Theft At 1200 Blk Seydler St. 05/10/2012 Katherine Lauren Macias 25 Of Luling Tx And Gabriel Jeremiah Salazar 23 Of Gonzales Both Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At 500 Blk College St. 05/10/2012 Reported Burglary Habitation At 2100 Blk St. Joseph St. 05/11/2012 Jose Adam Balderas 35 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Assault Family Violence At 100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/12/2012 Patricia Claudet Bamberger 39 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 700 Blk Hopkins St. 05/13/2012 Dewayne Dade 25 Years Of Age Arrested And Charged With No Drivers License At 300 Blk Tate St. 05/13/2012 Bianca Guadalupe Ramos 23 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Assault At 1200 Blk Division St. 05/14/2012 Reported Assault At Robinson And Kleine St. 05/14/2012 Reported Criminal Mischief At 700 Blk Dunning St. 05/14/2012 Reported Credit Card Abuse. 05/14/2012 Reported Injury To A Child At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 05/13/2012 Reported Deadly Conduct And Endangering A Child At 400 Blk St. Vincentt St. The Investigation Lead To Warrants Being Issued For John Andrew Garza, Mario Banda, And Gilbert Garcia All Of Gonzales All Charged With Deadly Conduct And Endangering A Child. Warrants Issued 05/15/2012 And Was Executed On 05/16/2012 At 600 Blk Of St. John St. John Andrew Garza And Gilbert Garcia Both Arrested On Warrants And Placed In The Gonzales County Jail. Mario Banda Still At Large Ifanyone Has Information On His Location Please Contact The Police Department. During The Execution Of The Warrants George Alvarez Was Arrested On An Outstanding Warrant Issued For Criminal Mischief In Refence To The Criminal Mischief Case That Occurred On Cuero St Approx. 2 Weeks Ago. Angel Contreras Of Gonzles Along With George Alvarez And John Garza Were Charged With Possession Of Controlled Substance Which Was Located At The 600 Blk Of St. John St. The Warrants Were Served With The Assistance Of The Guadalupe County Regional Swat Team Due To The Subjects Past History Of Violent Acts. Also Assisting With The Investigation Was The Department Of Public Safety Narcotics Division Out Of San Antonio Texas. 05/16/2012 Reported Theft At 1200 Blk St. Michael St. 05/17/2012 Reported Burglary Of Building At 1100 Blk St. Joseph St.
Arrests announced after SWAT-supported raid

By DAVE MUNDY
Federal agents said the owner had his employees make cash deposits just under $10,000 in U.S. currency, then used the money to buy a home in Luling adjacent to the Mr. Taco restaurant. The Internal Revenue Service has seized the home. Megallanes is out of jail on bond. Sentencing is expected in about three months. The investigation was conducted jointly by The Texas State Comptrollers Office, Texas Attorney Generals Office, and IRS Criminal Investigations Division.
Gonzales Police, assisted by officers of several other agencies including the Guadalupe County Sheriff s Office SWAT team and Department of Public Safety, staged a raid at dawn May 16 and made several arrests in the 600 block of St. John St. in Gonzales. A news release on Thursday from GPD reported that officers were serving warrants on charges against
Men still sought in fatal hit, run case
three men for Deadly Conduct and Endangering A Child. The warrants were served with the assistance of the Guadalupe County Regional SWAT team due to the subjects past history of violent act, the news release reads. Named in the warrants were John Andrew Garza, Mario Banda and Gilbert Garcia, all of Gonzales. Garza and Garcia were arrested at the scene. George Alvarez of Gonzales was
also arrested at the scene on a criminal mischief charge stemming from an incident two weeks ago on Cuero St. Also during the raid, Angel Contreras of Gonzales, along with Alvarez and Garza, were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Police are still seeking the whereabouts of Banda, 31. Police are asking anyone with information on him to contact them at 830-6728686.

Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Report for May 14-20: 05/15/12 Case #12-169, Assault-B, 104 Poth; Disposition, Investigation. 05/17/12 Case #12-171, Public Intoxication, 104 Poth; Disposition, Court Citation. Case # 12-172, Forgery, 601 Huck; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-173, Public Intoxication, 104 Poth; Case #173478, Warrant Arrest, 900 Irvine; Sauceda, John, 24, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, CPF#11-0424Public Intoxication; Disposition, Fine/$414/Rel. 05/18/12 Case #12-175, Skorpenski, Danny, 36, Yoakum, 201 W. Gonzales; Offense, Disorderly Conduct; Disposition, fine/$564/YPD Custody. Case #12-176, Unauthorized Use M/V, 101 E. Gonzales; Disposition, Investigation. Case #173488, Warrant Arrest (8), Skorpenski, Danny, 36, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense(s), 1. W#03-1411Fail To Change Address, 2. W#05-581-FTA-Change Address, 3. W#05-1410-No Insurance. 4. W#05-680FTA-No Insurance. 5. W#05-FTA-No Insurance. 6.W#05683-FTA-No Insurance. 7. W#05-510-No Insurance. 8. W#05-542-No Insurance; Disposition, 1. Fine/$95/YPD Custody. 2. Fine/$195/YPD Custody. 3. Fine/$120/YPD Custody. 4. Fine/$195/YPD Custody. 5. Fine/$195/YPD Custody. 6. Fine/$195/YPD Custody. 7. Fine/$120/YPD Custody. 8. Fine/$145/YPD Custody. Case #12-178, Assault-C, 103 McKinnon; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #12-179, Assault-C, 103 McKinnon; Disposition, Court Citation. 05/20/12 Case #12-180, Burglary-Vehicle, 315 Pruett; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-181, Graffiti (2), Juvenile Male, 11, Yoakum, 1000 Southwell; Offense(s) ; Graffiti, Disposition, Rel/Parent. Case #12-183, Minor in possession-Alcohol, 900 Old Shiner; Disposition, Cleared by arrest.
DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Report from May 10-18 May 10 Arrested Jason Lee Carter, 29, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana < 2oz (Colorado Co), Bond of $3,000, DCSO Arrested Charles Lee Brazil Jr., 18, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation / Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 < 1G, Bond of $15,000, DCSO Arrested Cesar Steve Portillo, 31, of Victoria, Sexual Assault (Hays Co), Bond of $100,000, DCSO Arrested Charles H. Brown, 60, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $25,000, Cuero PD May 11 Arrested Vangie Muniz Samuel, 34, of Cuero, Violation of Probation / Theft Prop 50-500 (Victoria Co), Bond of $2,000, DCSO Arrested Devon Kae Wise, 19, of Cuero, Driving Under Influence / Minor (Goliad Co), Fine of $374.40, Driving While License Invalid (Goliad Co), Fine of $445.90, Cuero PD Arrested Annie Miller, 35, of Cuero, Poss. CS PG 3< 28G, Bond of $1,000, Public Intoxication, Fine of $314, Cuero PD Arrested Justin Blake Burnside, 26, of Nordheim, Possession Controlled Substance PG 1< 1G, Bond of $2,500, Possession Controlled Substance PG 1< 1G, Bond of $2,500, Fail to ID Fugitive, Bond of $1,000, DCSO May 12 Responded to a Shots Fired called on Old Yoakum Rd Arrested Wayne Gordon Coleman, 68, of San Antonio, Driving While Intoxicated 2nd, Bond of $1,200, DPS Arrested Anthony Rubio, 24, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct (Expose), Fine of $164, Public Intoxication, Fine of $264, Cuero PD May 13 Arrested Blake Orosco, 20, of Yorktown, Assault Causes Bodily Injury / Family Violence, Bond of $1,200, Yorktown PD May 14 Arrested Mandy Mainz, 38, of Victoria, Perjury, Bond of $1,000, DCSO May 15 Arrested Ysidro Corondo, 38, of Cuero, Criminal Nonsupport, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Jose Zavala, 58, of Victoria, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $1,000, Class C / No Insurance, Fine of $401, DCSO Arrested Justin Trevino, 20, Richmond, Motion to Revoke / Burglary of Building, Bond of $50,000, DSCO Arrested Ben Walter Reyes, 34, of Runge, Driving While Lic Invalid, Fine of $267, Expired Lic Plates, Fine of $216, FTA, Fine of $367, Issuance of Bad Check, Fine of $191.50, DCSO May 16 Arrested Robert Garcia Jr., 33, of Cuero, VOP / Man / Del CS PG 1 >1G<4G, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Alice Rios, 31, of Yorktown, Purchase Furnish Alcohol to a Minor, Bond of $1,000, DCSO
WAELDER The search is still on for the two men believed to be responsible for a hit-and-run fatality. Waelder Police Chief Jimmy Taylor said his department has two warrants for Eusebio Yanez Mendoza and Rodolfo Medina. Mendoza, 42 of Waelder and also known as Samuel Hernandez, is charged with felony manslaughter and accident involving personal injury or death, which is a third-degree felony. Medina, 19 of Waelder, is charged with failure to report a felony, which is a Class A misdemeanor. The accident occurred on Hwy. 90 W on Sept. 20, 2011 at approximately 6:45 a.m. A white pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Highway 90 when it collided with a motorcycle. The truck reportedly came to rest on top of the motorcycle and then backed up and ran over the motorcycle again before fleeing the scene. The motorcycle rider, Steven David Lehman of Flatonia, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Eusebio Yanez Mendoza
Rodolfo Medina
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On the morning of Monday, May 7, 2012, this 18-wheeler got stuck trying to make a u-turn in the middle of Hwy 181 between Karnes City and Hobson. Local residents were injured when they collided with the trailer. If you saw the truck before the wreck, know anything about the wreck, or witnessed it, please help. Call 1-800-460-0606. Craig W. Brown, PC Attorney at Law
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Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for May 13-19: 05/15/12 Smith, Dakota James-David, 06/1988, Diana, TX. Driving while License Invalid. Released on $1,000 Bond. Rubio, Jeffery Antonio, 07/1989, McQueeney. Local Warrant Burglary of a Habitation. Released on $20,000 Bond. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 02 DPS 04 GPD 12 WPD 02 NPD Constable DWCSO DEA TPW GCAI Total 04 00 00 00 00 00 24
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The Cannon
Nixon Council to upgrade computer system in city

By BAIN SERNA
Cannon Correspondent
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Hospital Workers Honored
Warm Springs Specialty Hospital at Luling recently announced that Christy Diamond (left) was selected as the 2012 Clinician of the Year. Diamond is a LVN and the Wound Care Associates Team Leader. She is pictured with Colleen Riker, Transcriptionist at Warm Specialty Hospital and the 2012 Non-Clinician of the Year. Both were chosen by their peers in celebration of hospital week and for the outstanding jobs they do for the facility and their co-workers. (Courtesy photo)
WAELDER: Council reorganizes after contentious city campaign

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to rancher Tommy Blackmon. Id just like to use my influence to see some things maybe run a little differently in the city, Blackmon told The Cannon. I love
this city and I want it to be a place where there are good reports coming out of it. In another agenda item, the council adopted a policy requiring all citizen complaints against the City of Waelder or any of its of-
Rocky Quintero, Jr.
Peggy Blackmon
ficers or employees be in written form, signed and dated by the complaining party before they can be considered. I talked to the District Attorneys investigator and he recommended we do this because it makes things easier when we have it in writing, said Harris. In other business, the council: Appointed Curtis Hadnot as the Municipal Court Judge Appointed Rocky Quintero Jr. as the Mayor Pro-Tem Appointed Avery Williams as the citys Chief Financial Officer Agreed to not allow use of the Community Center or Fire Station on any Election date.
NIXON An advanced upgrade to the computer management systems of the Municipal Court and Police Department was discussed and considered during the May 21 special meeting of the Nixon City Council. The council heard a presentation by Elisabeth Gardner of Hill Country Software and Support regarding the implementation of the up-to-date computer software to bring greater efficiency and detailed organization. Gardner related to the council how the service and software would better organize a wide range of Municipal Court issues such as budgets, accounting, court records, documentations, payment monitoring and collection methods, case management, ordinances, among others.
Mary Blanch
In relating to law enforcement, Gardner said the service would provide to help city police stay in compliance with changing State and Federal mandates. It would also help keep better track of things like warrants, citations, code violations, civil and criminal complaints, etc. The council unanimously approved the purchase of the service and upgrade. In another agenda item, the winners in the May 12 municipal election were certified and sworn in.
Among them were new Mayor Mary (Maria) Blanch, incumbent councilman Hector Dominguez and new councilman Doug Koenig. Each obtained official certification and took the Oath of Office. In other business, the council: Approved action on the downtown revitalization grant and resolution Approved a request to place No Parking signs on the East Side of the 100 block of North Texas St Approved an amendment to a traffic control ordinance dating back to February of 1982. The amendment would improve one-way traffic flow around certain areas of Nixon-Smiley CISD, making it more safe and efficient for school buses and also doing away with now old and unnecessary Do Not Enter signs on certain residential streets.
Elisabeth Gardner of Hill Country Software and Support gives her presentation before the Nixon City Council. (Photo by Bain Serna)
KeeP Heather McMinn

The Tough, Conservative District Attorney Who Works For Us!
A Proven Record Of Success
Republican voters elected Heather McMinn in 2008 to clean up a District Attorneys office that negotiated with criminals instead of prosecuting them. In her first three years, her office won 47 of 55 jury trials, an 85% success rate, for a total 4,543 years of jail time, compared to 11 jury trials, a 54% conviction rate and about 1,000 years of jail time in the four years prior to McMinn. McMinns opponent wants to return to the days when we negotiated with criminals, even saying, McMinns office is wasting money on unnecessary jury trials.
My Promise to the people of Gonzales County. If you elect Patricia Finch to be your next District Attorney, the cases of your County will no longer be neglected or forgotten.
The Current District Attorneys Office is Broken... I Will Fix it!

Look at the facts then you decide:
I have been a practicing courtroom attorney for 29 years. I am a true Republican fiscal conservative. The current District Attorney has almost doubled her budget over the past three years from $541,212.00 to $912,622.00. In spite of increasing the District Attorney Offices budget to almost one million dollars, there has been no significant increase, during her term, of cases indicted and closed by her office. If it smells like a fishits a fish. The staff of the current District Attorneys office has had a more than 100% turnover rate in assistant prosecutors during her term. She has NOT proven herself to be an effective, competent leader.
Strong Leadership
McMinn built a strong working relationship with law enforcement, effectively prosecuting criminals and implementing training programs for law enforcement like on-call access to her office. Heather aggressively prosecuted drug dealers with a no probation policy. And she reformed and modernized the office while driving down unnecessary expenses, bringing her office in under budget every year. McMinn will work with leaders of the counties to develop a plan to manage the pressure that growth puts on our public resources.
The Tough, Smart, Experienced Choice.

My 29 years of courtroom experience qualifies me as the best choice to be your District Attorney. The current system needs improvement. This is my promise to you:
During my first elected term in office, I promise NOT to ask for a budget increase for the District Attorneys Office. I will never shy away from the tough cases presented to me by law enforcement particularly for political or personal reasons. I will move cases efficiently through the courts by obtaining indictments in a timely manner. I am an effective leader with extensive courtroom experience who IS your best choice for managing a large prosecutors office, and keeping it productive.
Protecting Our Communities

Heather McMinn knows you cant put a price on our safety. She kept her promise to the citizens of the 25th Judicial District to be a tough as nails prosecutor who will not negotiate or compromise with criminals. Thats why she is endorsed by every Sheriff in the 25th Judicial District and by the Texas Municipal Police Officers Association.
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Ill be strong to the finish but I wont eats no spinach

I swear, healthy livings gonna be the death of me. We have a running comic opera here at the newspaper office, which generally consists of everyone picking on our sports editor, Mark Lube, primarily for his enthusiastic promotion of a healthconscious lifestyle. Dont get me wrong: we also pick on him for being a soccer fan, but thats another column entirely. The latest round of chortling and snickering has been over Marks choice of lunchtime fare baby spinach leaves and fruit. My apologies to all those out there who, like Mark, think that nutritional health is of paramount importance, but what gets us is the lectures he gives as we sit across the table from him with our lunch of chili cheese fries with a side order of cholesterol. Sure, Mark will out-live us all, and well all start to decompose long before we ever pass on Im way ahead of the game on that one
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but we can at least say we enjoyed our lunch on our way to the morgue. Mark launched in on a lecture the other day about why the simple cheeseburger is bad for me. Simply getting away from fried ground beef and cheese would help my arteries possibly fend off the heart attack which is even now stalking me, he advised. I dont doubt that Marks right. I could live longer by changing my diet. But sooner or later, were all going to kick the bucket: why debate fate? I can continue my pursuit of the
quintessential chicken fried steak and shave five years off my lifespan, or I can eat tofu and brussels sprouts and have five additional years of bad taste in my mouth. I can eat baked squash, asparagus, zucchini and fat-free/sugarfree salt substitute and wake up every morning of my extended lifespan with this plant taste in my mouth or I can enjoy the heavenly scintillating taste of barbecued ribs and beer for those few days I have remaining. Im going to pleasure my palate rather than address my arteries, and pray that the Good Lord will choose to take me with a sudden heart attack while Im in a hot tub full of Playmates with a Lone Star in my hand. Honestly, I think most of us have few objections to the occasional meal made up of healthy leaves, roots and tubers. With the right salad dressing and a few slivers of pepperoni, all that green stuff is almost palatable.
I have a particular aversion to spinach, however and thats because of Popeye. Those of you born in the 1970s and later may not remember it, but Popeye became an animated cartoon in the 1930s, and for years it was shown between features at the downtown picture shows all over America. The plots of the Popeye cartoons were simple, and always involved Bluto beating up the corncob-pipe-tooting sailor until by some miracle a can of spinach suddenly appeared. Popeye would gulp down the spinach, suddenly become blessed by super strength, whip Bluto and win back Olive Oyl. And each episode would end with Popeye musically mouthing, Im strong to the finish, cause I eats me spinach... One day when I was an impressionable young lad, I saw one such cartoon which featured something unusual: a
live-action/cartoon interaction. It was in black and white, of course, and featured a boy about my age being bullied about by some kid twice his size. Since I was a shrimp, I identified immediately with the character. When the boy cracked open a can of spinach and bested his bully with strength and skill, I was duly impressed. So for the next several days, I carried a can of spinach to school with me. And when our school bully started in on me, I was ready. I quickly used the manual can opener to open the tin, stuffed a fistful of spinach into my mouth and started retching because it tasted so vile. A hint for you would-be Popeyes out there: taste that stuff before you try to gulp it! The bully and his friends laughed at me for weeks. Ill be strong to the finish, but I wont eats no spinach.
Educating the voters and funding the candidates

In American politics, two things are critical; they are people/voters and money. San Antonio is a good example where this past week opponents of a city bond suffered a defeat. Bond supporters included the mayor, various liberal groups, the local newspaper, and the mayors business cronies. The opponents were mostly conservative citizens who did not want more public debt. The bond supporters had money for media ads and street billboards. The opponents only had their voices and lots of energy. The bond passed by a 2-1 margin, but with only six percent of the total electorate voting. It is obvious that what is lacking for grassroots conservatives is money. With the growth of the grassroots conservative movement, specifically the Tea Party, people and energy have been seen everywhere. But money to fund that energy has been lacking. In some cases, Tea Party leaders have avoided asking for money from contributors, because they fear being bought by a donor. In other cases, Tea Party leaders have lacked the sophistication to ask, receive, and use contributions for events or campaigns. In most cases, money has been used only to fund national or state campaigns and issues. Two new organizations, the South Texas Alliance for Progress and the South Texas Political Alliance, are focusing on local candidates and issues. The Alliance for Progress is a 501c4 organization dedicated to educating and informing voters about local issues in south Texas. The Political Alliance will compliment the Alliance for Progress, but its goal will be to recruit, train, and support candidates for local county and municipal races. The two groups are separate, but
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George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance. He is a former official in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the Reagan Administration.
complementary. Their initial focus will be on issues and races in and around Bexar County, but they will expand to work in other south Texas communities. They will look to local donors for support to fight the local battles. The need for these two conservative organizations is clear when you see the stranglehold that liberals have in south Texas, particularly on the Hispanic community. Liberal politicians dominate Bexar County and other south Texas counties. They play the race-card while keeping people dependent on federal welfare programs. Liberals have helped the Obama administration interfere and impede the development of oil and gas in south Texas, ignore border crime issues, or create more regulations and taxes or fees. South Texas is the battle ground for the future of Texas, and because our state is so large and important, it is also a battle ground for the nation. Liberals must be defeated at county courthouse and city hall level today, so we dont have to worry about defeating them in Washington tomorrow. This can happen if conservatives are elected by voters who are informed and educated. The Alliance for Progress will inform and educate voters, and the Political Alliance will help elect them.
Gay marriage is not inevitable

President Barack Obama insists that he didnt announce his support for gay marriage out of political considerations. Hes right. He did it out of self-regard. How it must have eaten away at him to be the first African-American president, yet not associate himself with what has been deemed the foremost civil-rights issue of the age. To be a progressive in favor of all things forward, but retrograde on marriage. To know that his stance was a transparent charade and see it treated as such by the lefty opinion makers he respects most. To watch his sloppy, unserious second-in-command get all the credit for moral courage by forthrightly endorsing gay marriage on Meet the Press while he clung to his artful dodge. As an act of personal catharsis, the presidents statement of support was in an appropriately first-person key: I, me and my. He had favored gay marriage back in 1996 when it was out on the fringe. He was one of the few people on the planet who flipped into opposition as gay marriage became more mainstream. For a while he invoked his faith in justifying his opposition, then he said he was evolving, which everyone understood to mean he would embrace gay marriage as soon as he wasnt running for re-election anymore. The presidents willingness finally to say what he believes increased the sense among gay-marriage supporters that final victory is inevitable. History with a capital H is on their side. The 21st century itself is practically synonymous with gay marriage. Although this smug confidence will envelope President Obama as he campaigns in such lucrative precincts as George Clooneys living room, it badly overstates gay marriages prospects. History is littered with the wreckage of causes pronounced inevitable by all right-thinking people. The failed Equal Rights Amendment looked inevitable when it passed Congress in 1972 and
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immediately 30 states ratified it. Opposition to abortion that was supposed to inevitably wither away is as robust as ever. The forces favoring gun control seemed unstoppably on the march when Congress passed the Brady Bill and the assault-weapons ban in the 1990s, but there are more protections for gun rights now than two decades ago. Gay marriages inevitability hasnt been evident to the voters in 31 states who have written into their constitutions that marriage is between a man and a woman. The latest is North Carolina, where 61 percent of voters embraced the traditional definition of marriage in a referendum. North Carolina isnt Mississippi. President Obama won North Carolina in 2008, and Democrats are holding their convention there. Nationwide, no referendum simply upholding traditional marriage has ever lost, and even in Maine, voters in 2009 reversed a gay-marriage law passed by the legislature. Theres no doubt that supporters of gay marriage have made progress, but they shouldnt congratulate themselves yet. Their cause is still subject to events, such as President Obamas fate this fall. If the presidents newly frank support for gay marriage costs him crucial swing states, his coming-out party will be seen -- inevitably -- as more a setback to the cause than a watershed. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2012 by King Features Synd., Inc.
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We should never forget what the day is about

The dead soldiers silence sings our national anthem. - Aaron Kilbourn I was talking to Jim Bob Brewer the other day and learned he isnt too happy with an organization he holds membership in. Actually, its not the organization itself but the way a number of its members have a tendency to mouth off as individuals as if they were representative of how the organization handles its affairs. Now Jim Bob Brewer is a man of quick wit and charisma, with a mustache and chin whiskers (like a mad scientist), and to the best of my knowledge has never grown tomatoes in his back yard. Apple pie is not to his liking but chocolate ice cream, especially when homemade, is. He is an American, however, through and through. That is why I gave my ears permission to listen to what he had to say. And what is sticking in Jim Bobs craw all relates in one form or another to his serving time in the U.S. Army. Jimbo, he began, I tell you Im about to tell the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) to go fry ice. And how some members badmouth the VA (Veterans Administration). Youve known me for some time. You know how it was back in the mid 60s. Hippies laying out and sunning in the nude or sneaking off to Canada. And fellows under the hard hats preaching, America, Love It or Leave It. By golly I left it. Courtesy of Uncle Sam. He even gave me a wardrobe of jungle fatigues. Four sets. One green and the other three the same color. Shipped me off to serve a stint in a strange little war in a strange little country called Vietnam. I did my time giving very little mind about it. Then, Uncle Sam said, Thanks, sort of, and gave me my walking papers along with a Bronze Star medal, that, along with two-bits could get me a cup of coffee at the time. But the Sarge that discharged me also had some sage advice. He said, This is your DD-214. Make copies of it and keep em in a safe place. And to this day I keep one at hand. And if a fellow vet wants to compare notes, by that I mean the DD214, well Ill show im mine if hell show me his. Now, you have not heard me badmouth the American way! Hell, I even married a gal named Dixie, though it didnt last because I just couldnt stomach that Snuff Queen look about her. The peroxide up-do she sported with the contents of six cans of hair spray to keep the do content. Thats not my style. And I even named a French poodle I once owned Millard Fillmore. Hell, man, Im patriotic. Okay, lets get back to the matter of what makes me madder than a wet hen without a roost. And thats how some members of the VFW sass their post and other comrades. They do so filled to the
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gills with self-assurance and a Me-Attitude. Now when youre in the Army or any branch of service, its expected for a fellow to do some bellyaching. Ofttimes tolerated by the upper brass. Especially, in the boonies. With wet boots and knee-deep in the Big Muddy. Contending with a barrage of B-22 rockets and mortars. Nowadays, when Im imbibing in an establishment for thirst I often hear cardcarrying VFW members gripe and jaw about how the government promised to take care of those that served but claim that the VA isnt doing its job. They also conduct more VFW business over a beer than during a meeting. I use the VA system. And I have no complaints. It is doing its job. Providing medical care. And a host of other benefits too numerous to mention. And many of the men and women that are employed in clerical and other jobs there are handicapped. Missing a limb or two. Yet these handicapped veterans show up for work to aid and assist their fellow veteran. While other veterans can only find fault with the system due to a petty mentality. But on Veterans Day and Memorial Day they are apt to display a pseudo-pride. We should all remember what a good part of what Memorial Day stands for. Not for the backyard barbecues or hot dogs and the beer. Now this is where Jim Bob Brewer surprised me in his monologue. I think we forget the families of those that served and didnt come home. The ones that gave all. Just picture the number of times that family and friends have sat in thousands of funeral homes and churches. Listening to haunting organ music and a sermon promising eternal life. There before a flag-draped coffin. And the salt water streams from the eyes and down the cheeks. But the tears cannot wash away the memory of when a son or daughter or husband or wife or nephew or niece or cousin or acquaintance went off to serve. Thats why you cant forget memories. Well, even if Jim Bob Brewer was younger, I dont think hed consider sunning in the nude or running up to Canada. I suspect he believes in the Lee Greenwood lyrics that go: And Im proud to be an American, Where at least I know Im free. And I wont forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me.
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Trammell pleads no contest to theft of firearm charges

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
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Flatonia mayor turns self in after indictment

LA GRANGE Flatonia mayor Scott Mica was taken into custody by the Texas Rangers on Friday. A warrant for Micas arrest was issued after he was indicted earlier in the week by the Fayette County Grand Jury. Mica surrendered himself to authorities at the Fayette County Jail. He was magistrated by Fayette Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Tommy Tipton and released after posting $2,000 bond. Texas Ranger Brent Ba-
Former Nixon City Councilman Auvye Trammell was back in Gonzales County Wednesday morning. Trammell, 49, appeared before Judge Dwight Peschel in 2nd 25th District Court to deal with three counts of theft of firearms. Trammell pleaded no contest to the charges and was sentenced to three terms of 180 days in a state jail facility. The terms will run concurrent with the prison term Trammell is currently serving out in Louisiana. Trammell, who was handcuffed and wearing an orange Gonzales County inmate uniform, appeared to be in good spirits and even engaged Judge Peschel in some lighthearted banter. A longtime member of Nixons municipal government, Trammell was sentenced last July to spend a
Auvye Trammell year and a half in federal prison for his role in a drug running operation which transported marijuana from Laredo to Nixon. He was also ordered to pay four years back income taxes. He was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on June 3, 2010 and faced charges of conspiracy to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to sell or distribute marijuana, both felonies. He pleaded guilty to one count on Nov. 18, 2010. Trammell and Jesse Mal-
donado Jr. were indicted by a federal grand jury in June, 2010 on charges of conspiring to traffic more than 100 kilograms of marijuana and specific incidents of possessing more than 50 kilograms of marijuana. Maldonado allegedly was involved as the driver of a vehicle loaded with 80 kilograms of marijuana, and Trammell was charged in connection with the chase to halt that vehicle in San Antonio. Trammell was elected to the Nixon city council in 1990 and served through 2001. He was defeated in a re-election bid at that time. He was re-elected in 2001 due to a vacancy and held the seat for 10 years.
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Forty years of memories
RODRIGUEZ: First-grade icon retires after 40 years

Ruby Ruth Rodriguez has accumulated a lot of mementoes and achievements during 40 years of teaching first grade at East Avenue Elementary. In all that time, shes changed classrooms only twice. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
said. And when she got the chance to do exactly that, she became a GISD icon. When I started there were three first-grade teachers, and all of us were new to the district that year now we have 11, she mused. Id done my student teaching in second grade, when they first asked me if Id take over first grade I wasnt sure, because first grade is so important in setting the tone for everything else. Now, shes seeing the children and, in some cases, the grandchildren of students shes taught. I rarely go anywhere in town without recognizing someone, or someone recognizing me, she said. I see a lot of second-generation students, sometimes third. Her classroom at East Avenue is full from floor to ceiling with 40 years worth of teaching aids. She even has two desks one is her working desk, the other is reserved for mementoes. She said it may take a few days to empty the classroom this year. Shes changed classrooms only twice in 40 years. It took me 40 years to get all this, she laughed. She said shes always wanted to be a teacher: There was never any doubt in my mind. I can remember as a little girl, setting up my wooden desk with all my dolls there in rows like students, and Id teach them. Rodriguez said she got
into education with the full encouragement of her parents as did both of her sisters and two nephews. My parents were strong advocates of education, she said. Education is obviously in our blood. What I liked most about teaching was that it was a career where you make impacts on lives, she said. The joy of seeing a child learn to read and do math is incredible. Its a small thing to an adult, but to a child its a big thing, its knowledge. Ive had grown adults send me
awareness previously taught in first grade, Rodriguez said shes convinced that the youngsters she sends to second grade now are smarter than those who were among her first classes. There are so many more resources these days, she said. Its amazing what they can do with the IPads. Ive seen many students grow far beyond what we could ever have expected. Those technological advances have forced Rodriguez to play keep-up as well. They called me Dino-
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cards or e-mails thanking me for teaching them. Of course, things are a little different in todays schools than when she began teachining. I started with a blackboard the real black boards, she laughed. There was a lot of teacher lecture back then. Nowadays we have computers and smart boards, its a lot more individual-oriented learning. She said that todays kids have an immense advantage over those of four decades ago. They come to school with so many more influences, she said. While the implementation of kindergarten as a requirement has enabled educators to shift a lot of early-literacy saur Rodriguez, she said with a laugh. I learned how to type on an old manual typewriter. I learned computers as quickly as I could, but when you dont grow up with them it takes a little time. Rodriguez is this years East Avenue Teacher of the Year. She was also a Walmart Teacher of the Year in 2006 and the table at her recent retirement reception was loaded with dozens of honors. I think one Im really proud of is that I was listed in Whos Who Among American Teachers in 1994, 2002 and 2005, she said. You get nominated for that by high-school seniors, so I had kids who remembered me.
While shes seen kids and the school district grow up, Rodriguez has also seen changes in the community of Gonzales. The towns demographics have changed dramatically over the last four decades, and the community faces a new challenge. Demographically the population has changed here, she said. Were going to have to meet the needs of Hispanic children, and instill in them the value of education. We have to squeeze everything we can out of our education dollars. I think that when people are ready for change, change happens. If we can teach kids to read and do math and instill in them the value of an education, it sets the foundation, she added. As a first grade teacher, we either channel them in the right direction or we lose them. You have to turn the flame on. Rodriguez said todays challenge, especially for teachers in the early grades, is dealing with students new to the American education system who may have limited experience with the larger world. I remember we took a group of bilingual kids to San Antonio to see the River Walk and the Alamo, and as we drove into town, theyd never seen an overpass, the idea of cars being on top of them amazed them, she said. We ended up going into some of the department stores just so
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Ruby Ruth Rodriguez prepares to slice a cake during a retirement reception in her honor May 18. She said shes looking forward to traveling in the fall, winter and spring months. (Photo by Dave Mundy) they could see that all stores school and the students she are not Walmart. loves. Rodriguez said she enters Ill still do some substiretirement with a number tute teaching and tutoring, of dreams shed still like to she said. I think Ill miss achieve. the kids. Those young kids, Id like to see New Eng- every now and then theyll land in the fall, she said. slip up and call me Mom, And maybe Italy, Paris, but I always told them dont London in the fall or win- call me Grandma. ter. Ive been to Europe beShe said shes never refore, but since I was always gretted her decision to get teaching, it was always in into teaching. the summer. Now I can go Theres not enough any time I want. money in the world to reBut dont assume shell place the joy of seeing chilever be far away from the dren learning, she said.
CITY: Watch program sends message to hoodlums

message to local hoodlums in fitting with Gonzales Come and Take It heritage. We are taking notes and writing down license plates, Maxwell said. We are watching the trouble-
makers in our neighborhood, and were reporting their activities (to police). The group has been meeting for about four months now and has up to 20 members, Johnson said, and has become popular enough to look at expanding.
Also during public comment, Dennis Nesser presented the council with a list of citizens suggestions hed received at his website, 90Asign.com, to a question about which direction the city should take in the future. The Council took ac-
tion on a number of resolutions and ordinances, including certifying the results of the May 12 election. The certified officials will be w\sworn in during the councils June 5 meeting. Council approved a resolution awarding a depos-
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to open that facility to the public more often. Council also passed an ordinance updating the citys old ordinance regulating oil and gas drilling in city limits. City attorney Jackie Williamson said the primary changes involved requiring more insurance on the part of drilling companies, and adding a section to cover pipelines.
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City hunts volunteers for help during rodeo

By DAVE MUNDY
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Do you have the Come and Take It spirit? If so, Gonzales wants you. The City of Gonzales has issued a call for volunteers from the community to serve as ambassadors during the upcoming Texas Junior High Rodeo Association state finals rodeo at JB Wells Rodeo Arena. We want citizens of Gonzales to come out and be ambassadors for our visitors, City Manager Allen Barnes said. Weve been overwhelmed by organizations that want to volunteer assistance, but there may be some folks who arent members of the Lions or other groups that want to get involved, and we want to be able to build a base of volunteers. The volunteers would be issued event T-shirts identifying them as lo-
cal ambassadors and would help the city staff direct visitors, answer questions and with everything from minor maintenance to concessions. The thing is, we want to let the folks with the rodeo association know that we want them and we appreciate them, Barnes said. This is a bid year for the rodeo, and were facing some very strong competition from Waco (a city of more than 100,000). Theyre putting on a very, very big push to get this event. Its funny, I had a meeting with (councilman) Bobby Logan last week, and he made the comment that Gonzales has been volunteering since 1825, Barnes said. This is an opportunity for folks to get involved with their city. If youd like to volunteer to help out during the rodeo, contact Kristina Vega at the city office at 830-672-2815.
City: trucks on St. Vincent delivering water to plant

The City of Gonzales amended its truck-route ordinance recently, but those trucks residents are seeing traveling on St. Vincent St.arent lost. We just wanted to put the word out that the big trucks people see going up and down St. Vincent St. are going to our wastewater treatment plant, City Manager Allen Barnes said. Theyre delivering graywater to us. The city has contracted with several companies for treatment of non-potable groundwater. Barnes said the activity is earning the city about $17,000 a month. City Council amended its truck route ordinance recently, removing St. Joseph St. (Highway 183 Business) and St. Lawrence St. (Spur 146) from the list of approved streets for large cargohauling trucks and re-routing them to Highway 90A (Sarah DeWitt Dr.) and State Highway 183. If you notice large cargo-hauling trucks using city streets outside those approved routes, you can call Gonzales Police at 830-672-8686 to report them.
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in that event we will use the American Legion Hall. In the event of a change we will notify radio station KCTI and local newspapers for posting as often as possible between notice and
Precinct Location 1 County Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales 2 Gonzales Elementary, 1600 St. Andrew, Gonzales 3 City Building, 820 St. Joseph, Gonzales 4 Gonzales County Nixon Annex, 603 N. Central, Nixon 5 Belmont Community Center (Methodist Church) 14335 Hwy 90A W. Belmont 6 Gonzales County Nixon Annex, 603 N. Central, Nixon 7 Texas Elks Childrens Services (Elks Hospital) 1963 FM 1586, Ottine 8 Harwood Community Center, 101 CR 230 N. Harwood 9 City Building, 300 Hwy 90W, Waelder 10 Smiley Community Center, 401 Billings, Smiley 11 Peach Valley Youth Camp, 581 CR 357, Gonzales 12 J B Wells Jr. Park, Multi-Purpose Facility Show Barn, 2301 CR 197, Gonzales 13 Leesville Cemetary Association, 6077 CR 155, Leesville 14 Cheapside Community Center, 18 CR 297A, Cheapside 15 Guadalupe Valley Telephone Co-op, 67 FM 466 S, Cost In Precinct 2 Gonzales County had applied to the Department of Justice to use the American Legion Hall as we had done in years past, but to date they have failed to contact us giving us permission to move. It is still possible that we could be contacted regarding the change before Friday and
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A proofreading error is being blamed for early-voting ballots sent to Gonzales County which mistakenly left off the name of one of the candidates in this years Republican Party primaries. The Jaime Tijerina campaign was contacted by a supporter after she had voted in the Republican Primary in Gonzales County, telling the campaign she had not seen his name on the ballot. The campaign contacted Gonzales County officials. Suzi Twomey, Gonzales County Elections Administrator, told the campaign that she had been made aware of the
problem earlier in the day on Friday, and she had contacted the Secretary of States office about the issue. This was entirely human error and we have worked closely with Lt. Col. Tijerinas campaign to correct this as soon as it was brought to our attention. New temporary ballots including Mr. Tijerina were created over the weekend and delivered to the EV polling locations (Monday) morning first thing, Gonzales County Elections Administrator Suzi Twomey said Monday. New ballots and updated media for them are in the process at the printing/election company that supplies them and they should be here Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the printer. The ballots that have been
voted previously will be counted, Twomey said Wednesday after consulting the Secretary of States legal department. The 13th Court of Appeals consists of the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Cameron, De Witt, Goliad, Gonzales, Hidalgo, Jackson, Kenedy, Kleberg, Lavaca, Live Oak, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wharton, and Willacy counties. The court hears both civil and most criminal cases. Early voting continues through Friday at the Gonzales County Annex across from Wal-Mart, Nixon City Hall and Waelder City Hall from 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, May 29, and the polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Waelder Independent School District held a recount Friday night and the results were the same as on Election Day. The recount, which was conducted by Recount Coordinator Dora Noyola, confirmed that JoAnn Ibarra, Cathy Hernandez and Rudy Orona gained the three seats available on the WISD Board of Trustees. Ibarra was the leading votegetter with 149, followed by Hernandez with 134 and Orona with 131. Delores Quintero Martinez, who
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didnt know exactly what he had done during the war. That is until her uncle finally opened up to her years later, during the Vietnam War. I was grown and married and had two children, and we (she and her uncle) were sitting in his house, Pick said, explaining that her uncle suddenly began talking about his experiences during World War II. That was the first time he ever mentioned the war to me, she recalled. He said These boys over there (in Vietnam) are the real heroes, not me. Logan was born to C. M. and Maggie Williams Logan, in McNeil on Dec. 19, 1920. While growing up in rural Texas during the Depression, he worked as a laborer for $15 a week. At the age of fifteen, Logan joined the Texas National Guard to supplement his income. He enlisted in Company L, Luling Guard, and remained with the unit until he was mustered into Federal service. On Nov. 25, 1940, the Thirty-sixth Infantry was mobilized into the United States Army at Camp Bowie, Texas. Logan served as a rifleman in the 1st Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division (Texas National Guard), Fifth Army. Following training and running maneuvers in the United States, the Thirty-sixth Infantry set sail for Oran, Algeria, on April 2, 1943. When they reached North Africa, the Thirty-sixth was held in reserve and later stationed near Rabat and Casablanca. Then they attended the Armys Invasion Training Center on the Mediterranean at Arzew, to prepare for their first action with the invasion of Salerno, Italy. On Sept. 9, 1943, Logan was among the first wave of men to land on the beach at Salerno, and advanced inland among darkness and enemy fire. After eight hundred yards, he took
a position along the bank of a canal. Logan and Company I were attacked by Germans, and took refuge behind a wall two hundred yards ahead. There they began a counterattack. According to official reports, that is where Logans heroic actions would change the course of his life forever. Voluntarily exposing himself to machine gun fire, the young soldier advanced toward the Germans behind the wall, dodged their bullets, and killed three of the German soldiers as they attempted to escape. After running two hundred yards exposed to the enemy, Logan reached the wall and killed two machine gunners. He then seized their gun and opened fire on the German retreat which resulted in more enemy casualties. In the meantime he managed to capture a German officer and private who were attempting to escape. Later that morning, Logan stormed a snipers den one hundred fifty yards from his company. Once again risking his life, he reached the house where the sniper was hiding, and shot off the lock to kill the sniper. I asked him why he did what he did, why he risked his life, and he told me, Because they killed my friends, Pick said. His commanding officer is quoted as saying, Logans exploits proved a constant inspiration to all the men of his company, and aided materially in insuring the success of the beachhead at Salerno. To award Logan for his gallantry, Lt. Gen. Alexander M. Patch III presented him with the Medal of Honor on June 6, 1944, near Naples, Italy. Following his heroism at Salerno, Logan was promoted to sergeant. In late May, 1944, Allied Forces were advancing toward Rome, but before they could proceed they had to take the Italian city of Velletri which was the last German stronghold defending Rome. On June 1, 1944, Sergeant Logan captured fifteen Ger-
Sergeant Logans official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action involving actual conflict on 9 September 1943 in the vicinity of Salerno, Italy. As a rifleman of an infantry company, Sgt. Logan landed with the first wave of the assault echelon on the beaches of the Gulf of Salerno, and after his company had advanced 800 yards inland and taken positions along the forward bank of an irrigation canal, the enemy began a serious counterattack from positions along a rock wall which ran parallel with the canal about 200 yards further inland. Voluntarily exposing himself to the fire of a machinegun located along the rock wall, which sprayed the ground so close to him that he was splattered with dirt and rock splinters from the impact of the bullets, Sgt. Logan killed the first 3 Germans as they came through a gap in the wall. He then attacked the machinegun. As he dashed across the 200 yards of exposed terrain a withering stream of fire followed his advance. Reaching the wall, he crawled along the base, within easy reach of the enemy crouched along the opposite side, until he reached the gun. Jumping up, he shot the 2 gunners down, hurdled the wall, and seized the gun. Swinging it around, he immediately opened fire on the enemy with the remaining ammunition, raking their flight and inflicting further casualties on them as they fled. After smashing the machinegun over the rocks, Sgt. Logan captured an enemy officer and private who were attempting to sneak away. Later in the morning, Sgt. Logan went after a sniper hidden in a house about 150 yards from the company. Again the intrepid Sgt. ran a gauntlet of fire to reach his objective. Shooting the lock off the door, Sgt. Logan kicked it in and shot the sniper who had just reached the bottom of the stairs. The conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity which characterized Sgt. Logans exploits proved a constant inspiration to all the men of his company, and aided materially in insuring the success of the beachhead at Salerno.
mans and killed twenty-five in an assault on a German unit trying to escape Velletri during the short and chaotic battle. Logan was injured by shrapnel from artillery shells while he carried a wounded soldier to a medical aid station. He said he didnt want any more of his friends killed, so he took the town by himself, Pick said during a recent interview. This effort earned Logan the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross the second highest military honor. Although he was nominated for the Medal of Honor for his actions at Velletri, it was United States Army policy not to award two Medals of Honor to one individual. In addition to the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Purple Heart, Logan received two Bronze Stars for bravery, the Rome Avno, Naples Fogio, the Italian Cross of Valor, and several service medals. After leaving the U.S. Army on March 6, 1945, Logan spent another two months in the Texas National Guard and then left on May 24. He spent the next three decades working for Exxon and retired in Kilgore. On Memorial Day, 1997, in a ceremony at the Texas Capitol, he received the states first Legislative Medal of Honor, for bravery in combat. You remember the people who died close to you, he said during his acceptance speech. The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor was created for those who served in the Texas National Guard and who received the Medal of Honor. That same year, Kilgores National Guard Armory dedicated its new wing to Logan. When they honored him in Kilgore at the American Legion, there were seven other Congressional Medal of Honor recipients there, Pick said. We visited with them and were honored that they took the time to be there for my uncle. It meant so much to him too. Logan died of cancer on Oct. 9, 1999, at the age of 78. Five days later he was buried at the Texas State Cemetery. He was a wonderful man, Pick said. He was my hero.
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Tentative schedule Of Events 2012 Texas Junior High Division State Finals Rodeo Friday, May 25 Directors may start arriving Must arrive before 10 p.m. Princess Contestants may start arriving Saturday, May 26 8:45 a.m. Roll Call Princess Contest: Intro / Impromptu / Modeling / Speech / Interview TBA Vendors can start set-up Contestants can start arriving. 24- hour check in 7 a.m. Sunday, May 27 8:45 a.m. Princess Contest J. B. Wells Arena Horsemanship Contest Vendors Tent Open 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Contestant Check-In Show Barn 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Mandatory Contestant Meeting J. B. Wells Arena 4 p.m. Contestants must be in dress code Introduction of Sponsors, Rodeo Officials and Rodeo Personnel Regional State Qualifier Pictures Church Services J. B. Wells Arena 6 p.m. (dress code not required) Dance at Main Arena Entrance 8 p.m. to Midnight Jackpots at Outdoor Arena (All information on all jackpots will be posted at jackpot arena for the entire week.) Monday, May 28 Lone Star Feed and CH Graphics Sponsors of the Day Vendors Open 9 a.m. 9 p.m. First Performance and Start of 1st Go Round J. B. Wells Arena 9 a.m. Crowning of Princess during Grand Entry Activity TBA Cinch All Star Tea.m. Grand Entry 6 p.m. Second Performance J. B. Wells Arena 6:30 p.m. Jackpots at Outdoor Arena After Rodeo Tuesday, May 29 Bloomer Trailers and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Sponsors of the Day Vendors Open 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Third Performance J. B. Wells Arena 9 a.m. NRA Shooting March following performance Grand Entry 6 p.m. Regions 1,5 & 10 Fourth Performance J. B. Wells Arena 6:30 p.m. Movie Night at the Arena following performance Jackpots at Outdoor Arena After Rodeo Wednesday, May 30 Heel O Matic, Cactus Ropes and Cactus Saddles Sponsors of the Day Vendors Open 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Fifth Performance and End of 1st Go J. B. Wells Arena 9 a.m. Service Project in the City of Gonzales Giving Back TBA NRA Shooting March following performance First Go Awards J. B. Wells Arena 5 p.m. Grand Entry 6 p.m. Regions 2, 6 & 9 Sixth Performance and Start of 2nd Go J. B. Wells Arena 6:30 p.m. Jackpots at Outdoor Arena After Rodeo Thursday, May 31 NRS and Rural Community Insurance Services Sponsors of the Day Vendors Open 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Seventh Performance J. B. Wells Arena 9 a.m. Grand Entry 6 p.m. Regions 3 & 7 Eighth Performance J. B. Wells Arena 6:30 p.m. Jackpots at Outdoor Arena After Rodeo Friday, June 1 PINK NIGHT McCoys and Priefert Sponsors of the Day Vendors Open 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Ninth Performance J. B. Wells Arena 9 a.m. Grand Entry 6 p.m. Regions 4 & 8 Tenth Performance and End of 2nd Go J. B. Wells Arena 6:30 p.m. Second Go Awards 1 hour following performance Jackpots at Outdoor Arena After Rodeo Saturday, June 2 Texas Dodge Dealers Sponsor of the Day Vendors Open 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Short Go Awards 10 a.m. in J.B. Wells Arena Short Go Performance J. B. Wells Arena 11 a.m. 6p.m. Champions Dinner 2012 National Team State Champion Awards Mandatory Meeting & Sign up for Nationals Please note Due to unforeseen conflicts, this schedule is subject to change. Please check the official daily schedule posted outside the rodeo office. It is the responsibility of each contestant to be in the arena and ready when their respective event is underway.
Best of luck to all participants in this years Texas Junior High School Finals were glad youre here, and were proud to welcome you to our historic town. While youre here, take the time to visit some of the fascinating historical sites in our town the birthplace of Texas freedom! Dont forget: theres now a smart-phone app to tour Gonzales! Check our website at http://tourgonzales.com/ and download the app for free at the App Store!
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The Eggleston Log House was built in the 1840s by Horace Eggleston and is now located facing St. Louis St. near the Gonzales Memorial Museum.
J.B. Wells Jr. (1892-1963) was born to wealth and devoted a lot of attention to a series of hobbies, including fine woodworking. The home is now a historic display on Nitchell St. (Photos by Dave Mundy
First Shot Monument
The actual location of the Battle of Gonzales is actually a few miles southwest of the current downtown area in the hamlet of Cost. This marker on Highway 97 directs visitors to the actual site of the battle about a mile off the road near the banks of the Guadalupe River. To reach the site, head south from Gonzales on US Highway 183 and take a right on Highway 97 at the J.B. Wells Rodeo Arena. Follow the highway about seven miles to Cost. (Photos by Mark Lube)
Pioneer Village
Pioneer life on the Texas frontier is faithfully recreated at Pioneer Village, located on N. St. Joseph St. near the Gonzales Airport. Visitors get the opportunity to see re-enactors performing everyday tasks the way they were in the 1830s and 1840s. Every year during the first weekend of October, the site serves as headquarters for the Come and Take It! festival, recognizing Gonzales role as the Lexington of Texas where the first shots were fired in the Texas Revolution.
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Young Farmers earn top honors
Several members of the Gonzales Young Farmers attended the state Young Farmer Convention in Austin. They had several winners on the state level, which earned them the Sweepstakes Award. Pictured with the award are attending members (from left) Kenneth Fink, Doreen Fink, Ken Hedrick, Joann Hedrick, Charles Rochester, Ethel Rochester, Robert Bland and James Alford. Not pictured are Lanny and Kathy Baker. Other award winners in the group were Kenneth Fink for Member of the Year, Ken Hedrick for Star Young Farmer, Alford for both Sundowner and State Essay, the Bakers for Family of the Year, and Bland for Local camera buff Johnnie Kuban was ready and waiting with his Canon PowBest Spokesperson. (Courtesy photo) ershot A620 when the northern hemisphere experienced a partial solar eclipse may 20. Kuban snapped this shot at 8:17 p.m. (Photo courtesy Johnnie Kuban)
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Nesser makes Eagle Scout
Dennis Nesser III received the highest rank in scouting, Eagle Scout, during a Court of Honor at St. James Catholic Church on Sunday, May 20. He earned 31 badges and many hours of community service to meet the requirements of Eagle Scout. About five percent of all boys who start scouting ever achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Dennis is a member of Troop 262, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at St. James Parish. Hes been in scouting for eight years. Dennis was also selected by his peers to be in the Order of the Arrow, Scoutings National Honor Society and recently obtained the rank of Brotherhood in O.A. Denniss final project was to perform repairs and paint Normas House in Gonzales. He is flanked by his mother, Jean Floyd and father, Dennis Nesser. (Courtesy photo)
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The boom in Cheapside
Area resident James Ryan did a little research recently with the help of Google Earth and discovered this very interesting comparison of the same aerial view of the Cheapside area on Oct. 30, 2008 (top) and again on March 3, 2012. The white patches in the bottom photo indicate oil and gas drilling sites. (Courtesy James Ryan via GoogleEarth)
McLeroy Land Group recently kicked in a donation to help fund the Main Street Summer Concert Series. Present with owner Myrna McLeroy are, from left, Main Street members Dorothy Voigt, Sanya Harkey, Debbie Toliver and Barbara Friedrich. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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The City of Gonzales recently held an appreciation dinner for the volunteers Caraway Ford-Gonzales hosted this months Gonzales Chamber of Commerce serving on various city commissions and committees. The guests were served by First Friday Coffee. Chatting here are, from left, Kim Caraway, Jack Finch and city staff, including City Councilman Tommy Shurig, here seen demonstrating his Chamber executive director Barbara Hand. (Photo by Mark Lube) best waiters graces. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
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The City of Gonzales and J. B. Wells Park will have the largest group of rodeo contestants to date, when the Texas Jr. High Division State Finals Rodeo group begins arriving. They will start coming in on Friday and must all be checked in by 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. Volunteers are needed at the arena on Saturday, May 26 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be handing out buckets to the contestants and helping them to their RV spots. Any help that you can give will be greatly appreciated and volunteers should call Kristina Vega at the city, 672-2815, extension 227 or email kvega@cityofgonzales.org. The Princess Contest will be held on Sunday and the crowning of the winner will be at the mandatory meeting Sunday at 4 p.m. Rodeo performances are Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., with Saturday performance at 11 a.m. The Gonzales Learning and Career Center will hold a Family Feud on June 23 at First Lutheran Church. Team sign-in starts at 8:30 a.m., with a $200 per team entry fee and the competition will follow. Teams consist of five players and an alternate and they will compete against all teams from the county for the title. There will be concessions, a bake-off and special events for kids. For more information or to sign up for the game, call 6728291, 437-2356 or email glcc@gvec.net. The Texas Dept. of Trans-
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portation (TxDOT) honored the late State Representative Edmund P. Kuempel of Seguin with a dedication ceremony last Tuesday, renaming both the eastbound and westbound I-10 rest areas near Seguin for him. Kuempel was one of the state legislatures most popular and beloved members and had been reelected to a 14th term just before suffering a fatal heart attack on Nov. 4, 2010. The Gonzales Learning and Career Center is forming a new Drivers Ed Study Group to assist students in parent-taught driver education using course 101. Students between the ages of 14 and 17 may prepare for their written drivers education test with videos and worksheets for a cost of $90 total. They will met Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 to 27 at the learning center. Students and parent, guardian or grandparent must attend, with four hours of work at home to be assigned. Call 672-8291 or glcc@gvec.net. The Chamber Board will meet on Wednesday and the chamber office will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.
Workmen begin scraping dirt May 17 for the new Wise Products warehouse site at the Gonzales Industrial Park. The new casket warehouse facility is expected to occupy more than 12,000 square feet. (Courtesy photo)
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Area Livestock Reports

The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, May 19, 2012 had on hand: 947 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $210$285; 300-400 lbs, $195-$205; 400-500 lbs, $180-$194; 500-600 lbs, $166-$175; 600-700 lbs., $141-$156; 700-800 lbs, $131-$136. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $118-$124. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $188-$260; 300-400 lbs, $175-$195; 400-500 lbs, $155-$175; 500-600 lbs., $141-$159; 600700 lbs., $138-$140. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $74-$83; Cutters, $84-$92; Canners, $58-$69; Low yielding fat cows, $71-$77. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $101-$113.50; light weights and medium quality bulls, $89-$98. Stocker Cows: $850-$1,050. Pairs: $975-$1,275. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com!
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$180; 600-700 lbs, $136-$156; 700-800 lbs, $127-$144. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $225-285; 200-300 lbs, $185$245; 300-400 lbs, $170-$195; 400-500 lbs, $150-$179; 500-600 lbs, $138$171; 600-700 lbs, $128-$145; 700-800 lbs, $118-$130 If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
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The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, May 21, 2012, Volume, 817. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $214 to $224 to $270; 300-400 lbs., $169 to $179 to
Nixon Livestock Commission Report
The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on May 15, 2012, 738. The calf market was higher again this week. Demand is very good in all areas following some wonderful rains. Packer cows and bulls continued strong on approx.. 180 Hd.. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $81-$97.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $70-$81; light weight canner cows, $58-$70. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $102-$112; utility & cutter bulls, $88$102; lightweight canner bulls, $78$88. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $235-$295; 200-300 lbs, $230-$285; 300-400 lbs, $190-$232.50; 400-500 lbs, $172-$197.50; 500-600lbs, $140-
Hallettsville Livestock Commission Report
Cuero Livestock Market Report on May 18, 2012, had 1,094 head. Had 131 cows and 20 bulls. Bulls were a fully steady and cows were stronger especially on fat cows. The calf market was a full $5.00/cwt higher in all classes. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $97-$113; lower grades, $85-$96. Packer cows: boning, $75-$98; cutter, $70-$89; low cutters, $61-$76; canners, $50-$75. Dry Cows, $60-$90; young, $65-$115. Pairs, $950-$1,305. Steer Calves: under 200 lbs, $270-$300; 200-250 lbs, $227-$300; 250-300 lbs, $221-$225; 300-350 lbs, $184-$225; 350400 lbs, $174-$224; 400-450 lbs, $168$194; 450-500 lbs, $166-$183; 500-600 lbs, $164-$179. Over 700 lbs Bulls, $130-$141. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $290$300; 200-250 lbs, none; 250-300 lbs, $153-$209; 300-350 lbs, $168-$200; 350400 lbs, $160-$193; 400-450 lbs, $168$260 (bra hfr.); 450-500 lbs, $158-$177; 500-600 lbs, $147-$170; 600-700 lbs., $137-$146; over 700 lbs, $106-$125.
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Survey Name: J. George, A-242 Acres: 1,717.09 API No.: 42-177-32555 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Graham-Waddell Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 14,500 feet Direction and Miles: 3.1 miles northwest of Gonzales Survey Name: J. Cottle, A-10 Acres: 468 API No.: 42-177-32556 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 16,550 feet Direction and Miles: 16.1 miles south of Gonzales Survey Name: L. Clements, A-143 Acres: 9,211.30 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33638 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Eagle Ford Hunter Resources Inc. Lease Name: Snipe Hunter Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 12,500 feet Direction and Miles: 2.1 miles northwest of Moulton Survey Name: P. Priestly, A-38 Acres: 535.95 API No.: 42-285-31843 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Recompletion Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Treptow OU 2 Well No.: 2 Field Name: Hallettsville (8200) Total Depth: 8,300 feet Direction and Miles: 1 mile SE. of Hallettsville Survey Name: J.L. Presnal, A-355 Acres: 24.08 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32364 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Myra Kelley 05 Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: W. Smith, A-422 Direction and Miles: 9.5 miles northeast from Cuero Oil: 10 MCF: 2,222 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 1,704 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,815 Total Depth: 18,000 feet Perforations: 14,741-17,903 feet API No.: 42-123-32394 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Mueller 01 Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: W.W. Gant, A-197 Direction and Miles: 1.9 miles northeast from Yorktown Oil: 151 MCF: 6,234 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 5,165 Shut In Well Pressure: 9,155 Total Depth: 19,540 feet Plug Back Depth: 19,432 feet Perforations: 15,110-19,382 feet API No.: 42-123-32576 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Edgar Smith 01 Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: J. Forster, A-176 Direction and Miles: 7.8 miles northeast from Yorktown Oil: 73 MCF: 2,090 Choke Size: 8/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 7,798 Shut In Well Pressure: 8,015 Total Depth: 20,096 feet Perforations: 13,790-19,942 feet API No.: 42-123-32428 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Hope Schorlemer 01 Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: W. Putman, A-361 Direction and Miles: 4.2 miles northwest from Yorktown Oil: 875 MCF: 5,609 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,335 feet Shut In Well Pressure: 7,515 feet Total Depth: 17,932 feet Perforations: 13,480-17,783 feet API No.: 42-123-32423 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Edward Roeder 03 Well No.: 1H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: I RR Co, Sec-
Cannon News Services Recent location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32780 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Royal Unit B Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 13,800 feet Direction and Miles: 3 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 32, A-552 Acres: 473.80 API No.: 42-123-32779 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Royal Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 3.2 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 32, A-101 Acres: 385.02 API No.: 42-123-32781 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Leske Lott Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 18,200 feet Direction and Miles: 4.5 miles southeast of Westhoff Survey Name: S. Pharrass, A-377 Acres: 512.50 API No.: 42-123-32750 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Pioneer Natural Res. USA Inc. Lease Name: Garvel 01 Well No.: 2H Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Total Depth: 21,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.1 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: P.B. George, A-205 Acres: 556.42 API No.: 42-123-32782 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Henderson Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 18,550 feet Direction and Miles: 5.9 miles south of Blackwell Lake Survey Name: W.S. Leyell, A-311 Acres: 796.32 API No.: 42-123-32784
Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Hooks Well No.: 4 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 13,500 feet Direction and Miles: 10.1 miles northwest of Cuero Survey Name: G. Lord, A-319 Acres: 2,376.92 API No.: 42-123-32783 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Matador Production Company Lease Name: Matador K. Love Orca Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 20,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.6 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-194 Acres: 350.42 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32554 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Hunt Oil Company Lease Name: Cinco Ranch I Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 18,000 feet Direction and Miles: 17.3 miles southeast of Gonzales Survey Name: WB. Lockhart, A-40 Acres: 440 API No.: 42-177-32553 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Thomas Crozier Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 8.8 miles south of Smiley Survey Name: D. Taylor, A-445 Acres: 1,154.21 API No.: 42-177-32557 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,700 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles northeast of Glaze Survey Name: J. George, A-242 Acres: 1,717.09 API No.: 42-177-32558 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,700 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles northeast of Glaze
tion 51, A-263 Direction and Miles: 2.9 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 506 MCF: 7,454 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,671 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,715 Total Depth: 18,500 feet Perforations: 14,087-18,350 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32404 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Brothers Unit Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228 Direction and Miles: 9.7 miles southeast from Cost Oil: 1,737 MCF: 1,475 Choke Size: 26/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,111 Total Depth: 17,137 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,049 feet Perforations: 10,874-17,334 feet API No.: 42-177-32389 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Bilsky-Bristol Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J.D. Clements, A-9 Direction and Miles: 12.8 miles southeast of Gonzales Oil: 1,114 MCF: 756 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch
Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 3,450 Total Depth: 15,895 feet Perforations: 12,421-15,733 feet API No.: 42-177-32105 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Brothers Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford) Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228 Direction and Miles: 9.7 miles southeast from Cost Oil: 1,856 MCF: 2,651 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,112 Total Depth: 17,594 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,515 feet Perforations: 10,870-17,504 feet Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33033 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Re-Entry Operator: Zachry Exploration LLC Lease Name: Jacobs Well No.: 1 Field Name: Esperanza (8800) Survey Name: A.A. Smith, A-698 Direction and Miles: 16.1 miles southeast of Yoakum Oil: 41.8 MCF: 1,486 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 2,895 Shut In Well Pressure: 2,985 Total Depth: 9,200 feet Plug Back Depth: 9,107 feet Perforations: 8,808-8,836 feet
Gonzales County Records

Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds May 1-31 Elias, Leonel to Gomez, Fernando and Gomez, Graciela, w/d, 0.177 of an acre, David B Kent Svy, A-303. Villasana, Mary Lou to Villasana, Ellis, w/d, Lts. 7-9, Blk. 4 & lts 1-12, blks, 6, 7 & 8, Moreys Addn, Smiley. Villarreal, Armando S. and Villarreal, Elma L. to Guzman, Mike and Guzman, Leticia, w/d, 0.626 of an acre (Pt. Acreage Blk. 60) Schleichers Subdvn, Nixon. DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. to Egger, Clinton Glen and Egger, Brandy Aal, w/d, Pt. Lts. 1-2 & 5-6, blk. 29, Orig. Inner Town Gonzales. Havel, Debra A to Havel Revocable Living Trust, Debra A and Debra A. Havel Revocable Living Trust, Lts. 3-4, Blk. 2, Water Street Addn, Gonzales. Simmons, Charles D. to Ramirez, Christina, w/d, 8.215 Acres, Ezekiel W. Cullen Svy, A-148. Pena, Felicitas Hernandez to Pena Jr., Desidoro, w/d, property in Juan Jose Tejada Svy, A-448. Pena Jr., Desidoro to Torres, Maria Lourdes Alvarado, Alvarado, Maria, Cristina Bernardi and Saez, Eric Jovanny, w/d, Property in Juan Jose Tejada Svy, A-448. Schnacherl, Jeanette, Schacherl, Johnnie, McAvoy, Joyce and McAvoy to Waltman, Rosemary and Waltman, Pat, w/d, Und. Int. 4.032 AC J Hughes A-237 Lavaca Co. Hopkins Jr, Roy L to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 215.05 Acres, Wilson Simpson A-426 & Joseph Dillard A-177 Svys. Hopkins, Zachary to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 215.05 Acres, Wilson Simpson A-426 & Joseph Dillard A-177 Svys. Hopkins-Benson, Charmayne to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 215.05 Acres, Wilson Simpson A-426 & Joseph Dillard A-177 Svys. Jones, Rosa to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 50.00 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Babbles, Shirley to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 50.00 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Polk-Cox, Lillian to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres. Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Arkadie, Derrick to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres. Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Kittel Holdings, LLC to Tinsley, John L., w/d, Pt. Lt. 6, Blk. 23, Orig. Inner Town Gonzales. Vega, Monica (Indiv. & Administrator), Fric, Natalie, Kovar, Dawn, Powell, Dwaine Gober (Estate) to Plumley, Johnnie E. and Plumley, Judy B., w/d, 12.11 Acres (Tract 6). Running Wolf Subdvn, Green DeWitt Svy, A-16. Greteman, Thomas Kirby and Greteman, Susan Rose to Greteman Holdings, LP w/d, Guadalupe County. Moreno, Alfredo and Moreno, Maria to Moreno, Luz M. and Moreno, Maria D., w/d, Pt. Lt. 4, Blk. 3, Rg. 1, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales. Espinola, Lee Ann to Hyatt Heritage, L.L.C., w/d, 30.778 Acres (Various Lts. & Blks) Schleichers Subdvn. & Loma Vista Addn, Gonzales & Wilson Counties. Hunter, Freda and Baker, Holiday Hunter to Hardcastle, Richard F. and Hardcastle, Carol R., w/d, 0.202 of an Acre (Pt. lt. 15) Lakeside Subdvn. Underwood III, William B. to Bayless, Jack, w/d, 30.22 Acres, Richard Heath Svy, A-356. Ford, Don H. and Ford, Nancy M. to Bluetick Land & Cattle, LLC, w/d, 61.961 Acres, Andrew Zumwalt Svy, A-503. Gescheidle, Timothy and Gescheidle, Lynn to Schauer, Darren and Schauer, Melissa, w/d, Lts. 8-9, Creekwood Subdvn, J M Salinas Svy, A-59. Tauch, Arnold Carl to Act Family, LTD., w/d, 162.649 Acres, Christopher Williams Svy & Mineral Interests, Gonzales & Fayette Counties. Sanders Family Limited Partnership, Curtis N. and Sanders Family Limited Partnership, Suzanne M. to Sanders FLP Properties II, LLC, w/d, 507.725 Acres, Green DeWitt A-17 & Jose Maria Salinas A-59. Svys. Wallace, Eddie to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Yates, Margie D. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Irving, Willie Mae to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Wolter, William F. (and Unknown Heirs) and Bird, David, (Receiver) to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 146.812 Acres, Jean Humphrey A-266 & James Jones A-301 Svys. Grauke, Harold W. (co-trustee), Grauke, Brenda L. (co-trustee), Grauke Living Trust, N.W. and Grauke Living Trust, B.L. to Mason, David Alan and Mason, Leanne Jones, w/d, 34.925 Acres, James McKenzie Svy, A-345. Trammell, Janelle Christian, Trammell, Kurt Trammell, Christian, William Brent and Christian, Janna to Kessler, Cathy, w/d, 0.36 of an acre (Pt. lt. 4-6, Blk. 21) Orig. Inner Town Gonzales. Williams, Mary J. and Henry, Plymouth L to Smith, Michael Stuart and Smith, Monica, w/d, 20.00 Acres, John w. Craig Svy, A-159. Reiley, Allen T. (Indiv. & DBA), Reiley, Katherine Ramos (Indiv. & DBA) and Ecoearth Land Management to Reiley, Julie C., w/d, 179.00 Acres, George W. Barnett Svy, A-111. Marriage License Guerra, Anthony Lynn and Molina, Rebecca Emmagen. Garza Jr., Ernest and Guerra, Ruby L. Assumed Names Kuntschik, David B. Apache Unlimited, Gonzales. Guevara, Leono and Guevara, Euselio Chevo and Leonors Auto Services, Leesville. Ivey, David American Welding Service, Nixon. Morrow, Ken Ken Morrow Custom Builder, Gonzales. Taylor, Mathew J. Mateos BBQ, Nixon.
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Plant Sale - 4 XXL Houseplants in 16 in clay pots w/20 lbs. soil, 3 lbs gravel. 2 1/2-5 1/2 ft. tall. Very Heavy. $25-$40. 830203-8529. (06-28-12) -------------------------Cricket Captor Cell Phone w/bells & whistles. Used 1 month. Must sell, $35.00; Purple Cover $10.00. Instruction Books. 830-2038529. (06-28-12) -------------------------8 ft. Sheet metal brake and 30 Sheet metal sheer for sale. 437-2927; 263-1181. (06-28-12) -------------------------For Sale. Woodgrain panels for Peterbilt. 96-99. $1,000 obo. Call Luis, 830-3390645.(06-28-12) -------------------------Utility trailer, $300; small lawnmower trailer, $50; hog trap, $50; 2 lg. dog cages $25 ea.; baby car seat, stroller, walker, $25 ea.; box of 60 recent DVDs $50 for all. Gonzales. 360-4773699. (06-28-12) -------------------------42-inch riding mower. Excellent condition. $500. 361-2083565.(06-28-12) -------------------------2 large stained glass lamp shades, Blue Chip, $350 each. Call 512-917-4078. (0531-12) -------------------------Antique table, mahogany finish. $1,800. Call 512-9174078. (05-31-12) --------------------------
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For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403. -------------------------Roper Ice Box for sale. $200. Call 810-4019483. (06-07-12) -------------------------Elderly Lady on Fixed Income must sell all household furnishings, also possessions. Hummingbird Collection.. Too much too list. Reasonable, even cheap. Call 830-203-8529. -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75..00. Call 361-7412604. -------------------------For Sale: Antique Car Drive up Ramp. 830672-7094.(06-07-12)
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Garage Sale. Friday & Saturday. Next to Cost Store. Lots of new items. -------------------------Garage Sale. 711 Jones St. Saturday, May 26, 8-2. M-W-C clothes, some furniture, misc. -------------------------Yard Sale. Saturday, May 26, 9-6. 2264 Hwy. 95 S., Shiner, TX. Clothes, glassware, kitchen items, misc.
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REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND PROPOSALS FROM PARTIES INTERESTED IN PROVIDING ADDITIONAL MEDICAID BEDS IN GONZALES, COUNTY TEXAS
Section 32.0244 of the Texas Human Resources Code permits a County Commissioners Court of a county with no more than two (2) nursing homes to request that the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) contract for additional Medicaid nursing facility beds in that county. This may be done without regard to the occupancy rate of available beds in the county. The Commissioners Court of Gonzales County is considering requesting that DADS contract for more Medicaid nursing facility beds in Gonzales County. The Commissioners Court is soliciting comments on whether the request should be made. Further, the Commissioners Court seeks proposals from persons interested in providing additional Medicaid beds in Gonzales County, including persons providing Medicaid beds in a nursing facility with a high occupancy rate, to determine if qualified entities are interested in submitting proposals to provide these additional Medicaid nursing facility beds. Comments and proposals for the Texas for the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services to contract for additional Medicaid beds in Gonzales County should be presented to the Commissioners Court of Gonzales County, Texas in the regular session Monday, June 25, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE IN THE MAY 12, 2012, GENERAL CITY ELECTION FOR COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT 3 ELECTED TO OFFICE; CANCELLING THAT ELECTION; ONLY AS TO DISTRICT 3; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES FINDING THAT THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TEXAS GAS SERVICE IS REASONABLE; ORDERING TEXAS GAS SERVICE TO IMPLEMENT THE RATES AGREED TO IN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES RATE CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL.
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For Sale: 64x16 2/2, like new. Call 830660-1286 for appt. -------------------------07 Doublewide, sits on 10 ac. Homesteaded, AG exempt, chainlink fence in yard and around 10 ac. Large deck on front, small one in back. Covered dog pen, outside night light. Different types of sheds. Water Softener tanks attached to back of house, for inside water only. 4BR/1 Bath, LR, carpeted, rest have linoleum. Master bedroom has walk-in closet, very roomy, high ceilings all through house. Ceiling fans in all 4 bedrooms and Living room, also White block Fireplace never used, Island kitchen between kitchen & dining room w/barstools. Silver cabinets. Belmont area, Gonzales School Route. Call Candy, LREB at 210-3652803.
AUTOS
2010 Chevy Cobalt. Great Car! Gas Saver. Only $14,988 830-303-4381. -------------------------2009 Toyota Corolla. Awesome car great on gas mileage. $15,055. 830-3051330. -------------------------2008 Dodge Avenger. Only 35K miles. $15,799. 830-3034381.
HOMES FOR RENT

ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------2 BR unfurnished house w/yard, nice neighborhood. $650/mo., $500/ Dep. Month to Month. 830-6723089. (06-07-12) -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------2BR/2BA house for rent, w/covered patio, w/electricity. Lots of trees, quiet. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo + dep. 1st and last months. Appliances available. Luling area. 210-386-1399. -------------------------Home in Seguin for Rent. Two bedroom, one bath. Completely updated with all new appliances. $750.00 per month and $750.00 deposit. Call Debbie at 830-445-9583 for details.
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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF PROPERTY

Please be advised that the loan agreement is terminated for the following property: Books and Documents Hymnal Articles Documents on Eli Mitchell Green Bellinger Journal (1870) Bellinger Journal Bellinger Photo Album Tiny Bellinger Diary Bellinger Letters Red Bellinger Ledger Brown Bellinger Journal (1870) Bellinger Journals (1859, 1876, 1883, 1866) Peck & Fly Ledger Abstract to title to J.A. Hueses David Crocket Postcard Scrapbook Texas History Land Transfer to Silas Morris 1938-1943 pocket calendar J.E. Willingham & Co. Ledger Poems by Rev. Thomas Penrose Gonzales College Catalog Gonzales County Congressional Globe Part 2 News article on Eli Mitchell History of Texas All Aboard for Sunrise Lands Gonzales County Registration and File Book of Real Estate 1876 The Seasons Containing, Spring. Summer. Autumn. Winter Speeches, Responses and Essays Critical and Historical Great Big Grown-Up Love: A Tale of Texas National Guard of the United States 1940 State of Texas Gonzales College Exhibition program 1860 Notarized paper between S.T. Robinson and McVea Southern Cultivator Newspaper March 1850, April 1850, March 1851 Constitution and by-laws of Confederate Veterans Information on Hopkinsville Cemetery Daily Mirror newspaper article Brigade Reunion Brings Back the Past Letter by R.H. Durham to his mom Typewritten transcription of notary statement used by W. Hess Jones Weather Records 1856 Registration and File Book of Real Estate 1876 Letter by R.H. Durham to his mom Photostatic copy of Co. A 4th Texas Regiment of the Infantry Army of Virginia Books by William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, As You Like It, Julius Cesar, King Lear, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night and Midsummer Nights Dream War of the Rebellion Series 1, Volume XXII part 1 of 2; Series I, Volume XXXII part 1 of 3; Series I, Volume XXIV part 3 of 3; Series I, Volume XLVI part 3 of 3; Series 1, Volume 4; Series 1, Volume XXXII; Series I, Volume XLII part 1 of 3; Series I, Volume L part 1 of 2; Series II, Volume VI; Series IV, Volume I. Prints and Pictures River bridge print Guadalupe river print Gonzales Waterworks print Pin up Girl The Study of Roses Stephen F. Austin B & W copy History of Gonzales Old Gonzales College 1851 Gonzales College/Atkins Family Home Lee and his Generals Newspaper picture of John Bell Hood Daguerreotype Picture of Nancy Mitchell age 21 Picture of Nancy Mitchel as child Picture of Nora Mitchell Picture of Imogene Darst Picture of Mary Zumwalt Crawford Picture of Felix Crawford Picture of unknown woman Picture of Mr. Mitchell Picture of unknown young lady Picture of unknown man in hat with violin Picture of unknown girl in hat with polka dot dress Picture of unknown girl in chair Misc. Items Cigar Box Kerosene lantern (2) Small metal bell Typewriter Animal Yoke Pencil Saddle Stock Sea Shells Bones Couriers Bag Animal Figurine Stirrups (2) Glass frame Wolf trap Rock with 1842 and L.A.C. etched Bamboo box Bloodletting lancet Piece of Atlantic cable 1858 Grey granite rock Brass measuring cups Gold service medal J.H. Daniel Set of five glass elephants Small brown metal cow with Jersey Cream Whiskey 1873 Small gold metal bell with Jersey Cream Established 1873 Kitchen Items Pickle Dish Glass bottle with spigot Half gallon glass jug with finger hole Griddle Waffle iron (2) Tall glass bottle with handle Cruet Enamel drinking cup Plate titled Famous and Dandy Silver plated spoon Pressed glass plate with image of young girls picking flowers Toys Dollhouse Toy Pipe Doll Clothes Chaps Black high button shoe Black ladies lace up high top shoes Ladies slip Childs dotted Swiss dress Childs slip Skirt with tatted trim Childs long sundress Hair Jewelry (2) Ice Skate Eyeglasses and holder Rectangular frame eyeglasses Eli Mitchells Glasses Household Items Feather pillow Pink Sheet Blue crib sheet Pillow sham (2) Cub shaped lamp Baby pillow and pillow case Bed Amber colored bud vase Feather pillow in pillowcase Coverlet Military Items Powder horn Holster Grenade Artillery shell Powder Measure (2) Ammunition Box Metal Scabbard Flying Uniform Metal armor breast plate Gun Parts Bolt Rifle Model #88 Bolt Rifle by Mauser Lever Action Rifle Double Barrel Shotgun WWI Helmet Bullet Mold Rifle Large gun shell head Bridle Reloading Gun outfit (2) Machine Gun Spear head Leather equipment pouch Naval 6 powder can (2) Gunners pouch Bayonet knife (5) WWI German Stahlhelm Olive (3) Bayonet sword (2) Metal scabbard (4) Machete scabbard Ammunition Belt Large gun shell WWI Compass Canteen Naval 6 artillery shell (2) Metal armor 3 pieces olive drab WWI German pickelhaub black WWI German Stahlhelm Camouflage WWI German Stahlhelm Forrest green 4 rope between 2 spent shells Metal object with crank Feuer Kurbelhoch (3) Souvenir anchor from U.S. Frigate Constitution WWI Spandau German Machine Gun air cooled WWI Spandau German Machine Gun water cooled Tools Circular bit Large bit Electric cord insulator Iron bit Triangular file Iron surveyors spike Goggles Square nail Wooden Plugs Grinder Old metal brace and bit Iron band with teeth Wool carder set of 2 Flags Mexican Flag Plastic US Flag Large US Flag (50 Stars) Handheld Confederate Flag Piece of rope from last Spanish flag that flew over Cuba Coins 1857 US Flying Eagle 1853 US Silver 3 cent piece Coin from George Washington Masonic Memorial Tintypes Mrs. Gatlin Bright Tax Receipts 1864 Confederate tax for D.F. Brown 1864 Confederate tax for D.W. Fentrep 1864 Confederate tax for Jas Brown Maps
Map of Gonzales original Inner town
HOMES FOR RENT

For Rent in Luling. 3 bed, 1 bath, Central Air & heat. $850/month, $600/ deposit. 830-8323163. Earl Landry. -------------------------In Flatonia. Nice Oilfield Housing, 1 BR Multiple Units. Overnight/ Long Term lease. Equipment, yard/ Warehouse next to property. Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/appliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950. -------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully furnished and all billls paid. Private Yard/ Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070 -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348.
AUTOS
1985 Ford F250 4WD, 460 motor, Engine, transmission, 4WD, Rear End, Locking Hubs. All work fine. Great for parts. $500.00. Firm, 830263-2482.(06-07-12) -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hallettsville, TX - 361798-3281 OR 800798-3225. (6/28/12) -------------------------For Sale: 1997 White Mazda Millenia. Has 2.3 DOHC engine, has minor problems but has lots of extra features. All auto, lether, and has sound system, etc. Asking $1,800 or best offer. 903-603-2289 or 512963-3821.(5-10-12) -------------------------2005 Chevy Colorado, only 47K miles. $9,999! (830) 3051330. -------------------------2008 Kia Optima, only 14K miles. $13,988. 830-3034381. -------------------------2009 Ford Focus. Great Gas Mileage. $14,495. 830-3051330.
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Maintenance Position Open

Waelder Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Only qualified applicants need apply. MUST be well organized, have knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Sewer Lines and Lift Station, Inventory, carpentry skills, ability to maintain apartment units in clean, decent and safe condition. Operate lawn equipment, floor equipment, receive and document service request. Good people skills, a plus. Health Ins. and Retirement benefits. Salary based on qualifications. Must be able to pass criminal history. Apply at WHA Office located at: 220 North Avenue A, Waelder, TX. Call 830-203-0009 for additional information.
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Human Resources
603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas

The following positions are currently available:
Production/Poultry Processing:
QA Tech Maintenance Back Dock Hanger Back Dock Driver w/ Class B or CDL 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Production (Nights)
Feed Mill, FM 108 S., Gonzales, TX

Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days Apply today, Start today!!!
The above-described property that was loaned to Gonzales Memorial Museum, 414 Smith Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629 will be considered abandoned and will become property of the Gonzales Memorial Museum if you fail to submit to the museum a written claim to the property within 65 days after receipt of this notice. If you submit a written claim to the property within 65 days after receipt of this notice, Gonzales Memorial Museum will arrange to return the property to you or dispose of the property as you request. The cost of returning the property to you or disposing of the property is your responsibility unless you have made other arrangements with the museum. Contact: Kelly Penewitt Oliver Davis P.O. Drawer 647 Gonzales, Texas 78629
Must consent to and pass a criminal background check. Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Call Human Resources @ (830) 582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol
Drug screening as applicable to position.
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CLASSIFIEDS
WANT TO RENT
Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. -------------------------Needed: I need to rent a 2 bed or 3 bedroom apartment or house in Gonzales or Luling area. Please call 830-822-5076.
ROOMMATES
Looking for a Roommate to share a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in nice neighborhood. Please call 830-2630498 for more information.
COMM. FOR RENT

Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
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FOR LEASE
OIL COMPANY AND OPERATOR TRUCK LOT FOR LEASE. Have land at intersection of Hwy. 80 and 90A. Space available for up to 12 18 wheelers. Nice RV Park next door. Serious Inquiries Only! 830556-6905, Richard Walker. -------------------------For Lease: 1-4 acres oil field lot for lease. Pavement frontage on CR 342, 1/4 mile off Hwy. 90-A E. Call 830-857-1313. (510-12)
HOME SERVICES
you have a relative needing exceptional care in San Antonio, please call and ask for Chell, 830-391-4837. -------------------------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.(0607-12) -------------------------You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com -------------------------Experienced Care Giver excellent references available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361865-0286 or 832655-9195. -------------------------Dennis Fojtek (Mechanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the following: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc.
LAWN & GARDEN

Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.
TRVL TRAILS RENT

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
months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------FOR SALE: 4 year old Angus Bull. 830875-2524. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------2 bird, hamster cages. Like new. $10.00 each. Also 2 grown donkeys, a jack and a jenny. $25.00 each. Call 830-4600995.(6-07-12) -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------Three M Boer Goats, producers of Champion Market and Breeding Goats at the Gonzales Livestock Show for the past five years, will have goats available for sale for the 2013 Livestock Show beginning in June of this year. Numbers are limited so dont wait too long! Viewing to begin in June. Dont get left out of the Winners CircleJoin our winning team today and purchase your next Champion from us. (830)491-8508. www.threemboergoats.com. (7-2912) -------------------------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.
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

2500 Sq. Ft. Commercial Building for rent. CA/CH, 304 Thornton St. Call 830-672-3147. (0607-12) -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130.
CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.
RV SITES FOR RENT

RV-SITES-GONZALES COUNTY. Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $270/mo. + utilities, Weekly-$100; Daily-$20. Pool Opens Summer. Call for information. 830-4243600. -------------------------RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
ROOMATES WANTED
Male Roommate wanted to share house in Shiner. $350/mo. Bills paid. Call 361-550-1855. (06-07-12)
RVs FOR SALE

RV For Sale. 33 w/2 slides. Contact Richard, 830-556-6905. -------------------------2008 Explorer Bumper pull. 25 ft. trailer. Queen bed, living room on other end, like new. $9,900. In Nixon. 361-729-1078 or 361-688-6628. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565. -------------------------GREAT DEAL! 1997 Kountry Star 34 ft., 5th Wheel. 2 slideouts, upgraded kitchen, ducted A/H, 11 storage compartments, ceiling fans. NADA. com/RV appraised RV at $15,900. Asking $10,000. Great home for oilfield. Located in Rockport, TX. 361-6451009. -------------------------2004 Wildcat 5th Wheel RV. 28 ft., equipped to sleep 5, w/lrg. slide containing sofa & dinette. Lots of storage. Adapted to pull as gooseneck. Excellent condition. Call 361-218-1880. -------------------------2004 Fleetwood RV Pecos pop-up. Like new, only pulled from dealer. $4,000. Both units located near Old Moulton. Call 857-0734 or 361-596-7317.
HOME SERVICES
Electrical Wiring, Troubleshooting, Repairs, etc. Licensed & Insured. Call 830-437-5747. (05-10-12) -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5072. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m. -------------------------LITTLE MISS DAWNS CLEANING SERVICES Residential Commercial RV Cleaning $30.00 Bonded. Ref. #TAR7037872. Have References. Reasonable Rates. Call (512) 508-6221. -------------------------IM LOOKING FOR WORK Im not hiring. Need a job as a Nurse Aide in hospital, Agency or home. Im a CNA & CPR certified and need work in Medical Center. Fredericksburg area ONLY. Full-time. If
RECREATION
For Sale: 2005 Nitro 700 LX with 90 Mercury. Nitro trailer & boat cover. Less than 10 hrs. on motor. $9,500 obo. Call 830-263-1464. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27 Sailboat, Beam 8, fiberglass. 361561-3335. Ask for Jeff. -------------------------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. -------------------------2008 Honda Fourtrax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236. -------------------------2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996. -------------------------2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-Davidson. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or experienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-5967317.
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LAWN & GARDEN

Will mow yards. Reasonable Rates. Call for free estimates. 857-5147. (TFN) -------------------------Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Lawn care & shredding. Call for free estimates. 830-2039385.
RV SITES FOR RENT
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Beautiful RV Park with scenic view located on a hillside that gently slopes down to the Stratton Road.
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TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095. -------------------------Travel Trailers for rent. Located at J.B. Wells, Gonzales, Texas. Cheaper
REAL ESTATE
Home for Sale. 4/1 on large tree shaded corner lot, close to schools. Need some work. $49,500. 830-8574974 or 830-6727405. -------------------------4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Swimming pool. Great neighborhood. Close to schools. Call 830857-1576. -------------------------Home for sale. Las Hadas Subdivision - Between Seguin and New Braunfels on Hwy. 46. 334 Las Hadas. Spectacular riverfront estate 5BR/4.5Ba, with boat landing and 2100 tiled covered cabana on the Guadalupe River. Surprisingly beautiful features including hardwood floors, beamed and wooden ceilings, extensive use of oak hardwood, copper covered cabinets, 2 curved stairways, Murano chandeliers, fully furnished with custom furniture, antiques, crystal, china, silver, wide-screen TV, sound system, and much more. Breath taking view of the Guadalupe River on Lake McQueeney. cdkproperties.com. (06-07-12) -------------------------Beautiful Stone House. 24 acres. 2 ponds, well, county water. $400,000. For Info call 713-2032814.
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Turn on East Bailey Street and go to 1507 East Stratton FM Road 1447. (Only 1.4 miles from H.E.B. Foods in Cuero on right). Only seven trailer pads left. RV PARK FEATURES: Shade trees at almost all trailer pads All Utilities paid w/monthly rent Lighted park at night 10 to 15 feet between trailer sites State approved water system All gravel road Internet available Security check once a day and night
APTS. FOR RENT
APTS. FOR RENT
PETS
Dog Box. 4 ft. wide, 30 inches tall, 36 in. wide w/6 inch cargo space on top. 2 doors. $300. Call for info, leave number & will call back. 830-540-4063, Harwood. -------------------------Training Male Chihuahuas. 10 wks. All shots, wormed. 1 black & white, 1 blue. $100. 210379-0771. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN) -------------------------FREE to good home. Male, mixed breed, gets along with kids and other animals. Outside dog. 830305-2521.
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AUTOS AUTOS
LIVESTOCK
Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482.(0607-12) -------------------------Chicks, $1.00 each, your choice. Mixed breed, cross breed. 830-540-4063. Leave message, will return call. Harwood area. -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------Baby guineas. $2.00 each. Multiple colors. 830-540-4063, leave message, will return call. Harwood. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8
10 Ford F-150 Crew. Stk.# KB78242..................$21,980 08 Ram 1500 Quad. Stk.# K767482...................$18,880
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07 Ram 1500 Quad Lonestar. Stk.# 1100366......$13,480 06 Ford F-150 4x4 Crew. Stk.# KD390727.........$15,980 09 Ford F-150 4x4 crew. Stk. #LA26299............$25,980 09 GMC Crew SLE. Stk. # 1280067.......................$21,380 08 Ford Escape. Stk. # KE99772......................$12,980 07 Ford Explorer. Stk. #1B47458......................$13,980 07 Hummer H3. Stk. #K247233........................$18,480 00 Kia Sportage. Stk. # 1675211.........................$4,980
10 Armada Titanium. Stk. #K618308.................$28,980

07 Jeep Compass. Stk. #K357911....................$11,380
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CLASSIFIEDS
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE: Seven (7) Buildings, 20 Units Multi-Family Apartment Complex, located at 929 Water St, on 1.595 acres in Gonzales, TX, frontage along US Hwy 183. 1, 2, 3&4 Bedrooms. All buildings
REAL ESTATE
built on concrete slabs, brick veneer siding, metal roof, central heat, Paved Parking Lots and Public Utilities. For information contact: Gonzales Housing Authority, 830-672-3419
REAL ESTATE
or Info@gonzaleshousingauthority. com. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for
REAL ESTATE
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
REAL ESTATE
acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975. -------------------------53.35 Improved Pasture with 3/2 older home, CA/H, on FM 1116. 5 miles
REAL ESTATE
from downtown Gonzales. Live Oaks, lots of new fence. After 5 p.m. call 830-437-2955 or 830-857-4242. -------------------------Home For Sale; New Construction; 2 bed/1 bath; 1504 Weimar Street; $74,900; 100% financing for qualified buyers; 830203-5065. 5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information. -------------------------6+ Acres at end of Oil Patch Lane. Zoned Commercial for $180,000. Can divide into smaller tracts. Call 210-4160041.
MISC. SERVICES
K&S Storage Units 922 St. Peter, Gonzales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details. -------------------------APACHE STORAGE The Store All Place is located at 2502 Harwood Rd. Gonzales, TX. 830-2035115. Weekly Pool Maintenance now available from Green Acres Outdoors. Call Patrick for your service scheduling. 830-263-1464. -------------------------Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & repairs. 830-4375747. -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing.
MISC. SERVICES
Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830263-1747.(3-15-12) -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. -------------------------Need a monument or marker? Save $$ on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.
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Congrats to all the grads!

Congratulations to the graduates in our community. I know that you are attending a lot of parties. Please be safe while you are doing that. Do not text and drive. Remember that most of you are still not of the legal age to indulge in alcohol no matter who is along. You will regret it for the rest of your lives. In case you do end up with an upset tummy from eating too much or too little, I am going to give you a little formula to help you. B R AT T Y B - B an an a ; R-Rice; A-Applesauce; TToast; T-Tea; Y-Yogurt. Lets remember Memorial Day and what it stands for. I am sure that they had a good celebration in Leesville this last weekend for Flag Day and honored our Veterans. Right now we have our own Marine Cpl. Britt Hindman and his dog Steamer in Camp Delaram, Afghanistan with the 1st Marines Mobility Assault Co. Their picture was in last weeks paper. He is the son of Rosemary and Joe Hindman from Cost. So say an extra prayer for Britt as he serves his county and fights for our freedom. The Soefje Reunion is June 3rd in New Braunfels, TX. You all should have gotten your announcements by now telling you what to bring. If your name starts with a certain letter of the alphabet you bring a vegetable etc. and a serving spoon for your dish. Paper goods are pro-
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and Joyce Schellenberg, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Selma Vickers, Gene Robinson, Susie Dolezal, Keith Glass, Joyce and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Carl and Vida Tindle; Rev A. C. and Evelyn Newman, Sara Roecker, Orvan Muelker, Aunt Betty Gandre, Linda Nesloney, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Tony Black, Lanny Baker, Ann and Bubba Bond; Case Martin; Shirley Dozier, Matt and Betty Lou, the family of Robert Schumann, the friends of Johnny Norris, and remember our military and their families, and praise God for the rain. There are so many people who already have roasting ears on their corn. It makes my mouth water to go driving by their corn fields. It also makes my heart feel wonderful that that they made a corn crop this year. Now if they can just get it harvested and get a good price for it, a lot of prayers will be answered. I hope that Case Martin and his family are in residence in Leesville by now. He was due home in the middle of May. I can just imagine what it must feel like to be home after all this time. However, it was worth it to have a baby with an immune system. It was good to hear that Gene Robinson was able to get out and join in the worship at the Leesville Baptist Church on Mothers Day. Gene loves to sing and I heard he did a lot of that on Mothers Day. Well, I got the toe amputated. The body has not quite adjusted to that yet and still thinks that it is there by having phantom pains. Now I will have to stay confined for at least three weeks receiving IV antibiotics so that we are sure that the bacteria is not going any further. I dont adjust well to confinement so maybe you should pray that I dont knock someones block off. Happy Anniversary to Kenneth and Sandra Vickers, Wayne and Carol Siepmann, John and Tanya Meador, and last but not least Pastor Paul Smith and wife, Karen. It is hard to realize that when the Meador family first moved here they were sending out Christmas cards with the boys sitting on the fences and John and Tanya standing behind them. They have been grown now a couple of years. The same is true of Pastor Paul and Karen. The boys have flown the coop, came back and landed a few times, and took off again. Now they are treating Mom and Dad to dinners. It looks like I missed the Shannons birthdays for May. Tim had a birthday on May 1st, and Michaels birthday was May 10th, and Kimberly Shannon has a birthday on May 26th. Happy Birthday to Sibil Philippus who had a birthday on May 18th. I hate to say it but I guess Tommy Schlein will be at the Belmont Social Club without me on May 26th. I will certainly miss him. At any rate I called Will to advise him on some matters and heard the most awful sound in the background. I asked him what in the world that noise was, and he said that it was Squeaky howling. Goodness that is the most pitiful sounding critter on planet earth. I think that I need to get well and stay that way. Have a good week and God Bless.
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vided. Bring a flower to put on the wreath at the cemetery. Bring the updates about your family that are not in the history book. Bring newspaper clippings that you have saved for the historian. June 10th has been set for the Ice Cream Social as a Fund Raiser for the Belmont Community Center. There will also be some activities for the youngsters. Remember that the Mens Brotherhood will have their congregational Fund Raiser dinner in July to raise money for scholarships to be given to the graduating seniors. I heard that BBQ chicken is on the menu. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Crystal Boyd, Rose Rivera, Joe Kotwig, Lisa Rodriguez, Christian, Diana Garcia, Terry Bowman, Sabrina Flores, Bill and Marie Lott, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Hester Behlen, Sarge Dunkin; Louise Jones, Katy West, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny
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Eric and Lynette Aufderhaar of Seguin announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Angela Joy, to Matthew Noel Hisey, son of Commie and Donna Hisey of Gonzales. The couple will exchange vows at 7:30 P.M. on June 9, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Seguin. The bride is a 2006 graduate of Seguin High School and a 2010 graduate of Texas Lutheran University. She is currently employed by Seguin ISD, but will start employment at the San Antonio Zoo in mid June. The groom is a 2007 graduate of Gonzales High School and a 2012 graduate of Texas Lutheran University. He will begin employment with Ernst & Young, LLP in San Antonio in August. The couple will reside in San Antonio. (Courtesy photo)
Whats Happening at the GYC

Heres whats coming up at the Gonzales Youth Center: Thursday, May 24 3-6 p.m. End of School Swim Party. 8 Will be held at the City Pool in Independence Park. Center will not be open, go directly to the pool. All Gonzales Youth Center members welcome to come and swim for FREE! Concession stand will be selling food. Must wear swim suit and observe Pool rules. The Youth Center must have parent-signed GYC membership forms on all swimmers. Saturday, May 26 CLOSED for Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 28 CLOSED for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday, May 29 Tennis Practice, 200 points. Wednesday, May 30 Connections. Small group session with Miss Nicole, 200 points. Thursday, May 31 Shakespeare Ninja and Ancient Truths, 200 points. Saturday, June 2 Volleyball, Pool Tournament, 3-on-3 Basketball Summer Schedule of Events June 6-7 Drill Team Clinic with the Gonzales High School Flames teaching a great routine. Put on your dancing shoes! June 12 Trip to ZDT Amusement Park in Seguin. Park features Go-carts, parachute drop, water coaster, video games, bungee trampoline, jungle playground and more. Bring swimsuit, towel, socks and $15. This includes two slices of pizza and a drink for lunch. Get there early to make sure you have a seat. Bus leaves at 1p.m. and will return by 6 p.m. June 21 Students will go to Camp Shakespeare performances at the Crystal Theater to see Much Ado About Nothing. No charge. Center will be closed for performance, but will still do bus deliveries after show. Everyone is invited. June 23 Family Fun Day In Park. Bring the whole family and friends to have hot dogs and hamburgers and play all the great games. Enjoy the shade at the Brickyard pavilion. FREE NO CHARGE. Dont miss the great event! Featuring all the great programs that Gonzales has to offer. Center will be Closed that day. The Gonzales Youth Center Summer Schedule will be sent out with GISD report cards. They can be picked up at the Swim Party. The Gonzales Youth Center is open Monday through Thursday from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday from 3-10 p.m. for most of the Summer. Ride bus # 21 from North Avenue or Jr. High and ride the GYC Bus home after 6 pm. All students must be picked up by parent or ride the bus home when we close. No walking home allowed.
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Jeff and Vernene Corby are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Caroline Marie Corby. Caroline was born 2:38 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle, Texas. She is the granddaughter of John and Beverly Corby of San Antonio and the late Vernna and Elline Hilbrich formerly of Gonzales. Caroline was welcomed into the world by her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John Corby; aunts and uncles, including Floyd and Debbie Toliver, Richard and Rhonda Richter, Alan and Colleen Freeman, and Karen Corby; along with numerous cousins and close family friends. (Courtesy photo)
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Superintendents Letter
Dr. Kim Strozier
Dr. Kimberly Strozier is superintendent of Gonzales ISD.
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Dear Gonzales ISD School and Community Family, Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain Author Unknown. As much as the rain is a blessing, we are hoping for clear skies to conduct our traditional GHS Graduation scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25th, 2012, at Apache Field. In the event of rain, our rainy day plans are to conduct the ceremony in the new gym at GHS. Please check the GISD website for updates next week. It has been a joy this month to watch all the students receive their awards for the hard work and many accomplishments. Congratulations to our seniors! Scholarship night showed tremendous generosity from a community that supports education! Thank you! Over $200,000.00 was received last evening by deserving young people. Our seniors are anticipating their next adventure after high
school. Approximately sixty graduates will be focused on attending college, a university, or a vocational study program. More than half of our graduates are going immediately into the workforce. GHS supports college or career ready plans. Our collaboration with Victoria College offers Dual Credit Coursework in four core curriculum areas serving approximately 10-20% of juniors and seniors who simultaneously earn college credits in various content areas. Additionally, GHS serves college preparation through Advance Placement courses. GHS also supports career/
college preparedness through vocational offerings including career pathways in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Arts/Audio Video and Communication, HVAC, Plumbing and Construction Technology, Health Sciences, Business Management, Information Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and Marketing. We are continuing plans for expanding career and technology education each year. Additionally, we are planning for the future of facilities as we work to complete our current construction projects including Phase III of the QSCB funded expansion of existing facilities. If you recall, the final stage was postponed due to funding cuts of $1 million dollars that came forth last year. We are so fortunate to have the ability to move forward. The bus lane expansion at East Avenue is well underway. Additionally, we are moving forward regarding the cafeteria expansion
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a volunteer fireman for the City of Gonzales. He had been awarded the Outstanding Soil Conservation Award and the Outstanding Wildlife Conservation Award for the manner in which he cared for his ranches and had received an award from the Gonzales Young Farmers for his contributions to the building of the Independence Park Show Barn. Bill Boothe was an exceptionally strong-willed man, there were always three ways of doing things the wrong way, the right way and his way and his way was always better then the right way. He was a hardworking dedicated rancher with not one ounce of quit in him. He has built miles and miles of fence in his day and worked thousands of head of cattle. He and his brother, James Lee, managed more poultry houses and produced more baby chicks from his hatchery than a mind can comprehend. He worked his cattle locally focusing on producing quality beef in Beefmaster, Herefords, Crossbred heifers and F1 Brahmas, to name a few. He and his boys would often herd cattle on horseback in South Texas to work them in the pens, and at times Bill used a helicopter to push range cows to the cowboys on the ground waiting to work them in the pens with Bill quickly moving to another section to push more cattle their way. Not unlike the words from the immortal John Wayne, Saddle up, were burning daylight, Bill would pull up to a house at dawn, loudly honk the horn in his truck and yell, Lets go! Well be back in 30 minutes, which by definition meant, well be back when the day is done. Bill Boothe was more than just a hard worker. He was a very caring generous man, often helping people in need financially or simply helping anyone broken down along side the road. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, once bagging a black bear in Canada, mule deer in Colorado, and white tail deer in South Texas. His interests lied in more delicate areas as well. He collected cut-glass items, more often American Brilliant lead glass crystal. He loved Thanksgiving and Christmas when chores could be put aside for a day and family could be tenderly loved and appreciated. He adored nature and all that it entails; he often planted trees to better a species habitat and enjoyed feeding his squirrels by hand and not minding the little bites that came from this favorite pastime. Bill Boothe was the last of the Camp Bosss of South Texas Hunting Camp. Though his words well be back in 30 minutes ring longingly in his familys ear, they know, in time, they will join Bill again on a ranch more beautiful than can be imagined. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Jane of 62 years; two sons, William H. Boothe, IV, (Billy) and wife Sue, Morgan Barry Boothe, (Barry) and wife Lauren all of Gonzales; sister Susanne Wilson and husband Bob of San Jose, California; four grandchildren, Missy Collura and husband Gary of Houston, Allison Davis and husband Dean of Gonzales, Krista Keefe and husband Nick of Tomball, and Morgan Barry Boothe, Jr. and wife Brittany of Gonzales; eight great grandchildren, Kaylee and Ty Collura, Cade Davis, Carson and Clay Keefe, and Lane Mills, Cole and Morgan Boothe; and one niece and numerous nephews and cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Maurine Boothe; brother, James Lee Boothe; and sister Maurine Griggs. Memorials may be made to the Capitol Improvements Fund of the First United Methodist Church, 426 St. Paul Street Gonzales, Texas 78629. The family will receive friends Friday, May 25 at Seydler Hill Funeral Home from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Andy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellow Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: John Mohrmann, Dale Dodson, Joe Dale Mills, Morgan Barry Boothe, Jr., Rob Wilson, Chuck Griggs, Bobby Tomas, Dolores Villanueva, and John Boothe. Honorary Pallbearers: Calvin Spacek, Robert Boothe, Jim Logan and Emmet Currie. Special thanks to the Texan Nursing Home and Therapist Marilyn King, Odyssey Hospice, Dr. Terry Eska, and to the special caregivers, Lillian Cardenas, Mary Ornelas, and Alice De Luna. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
with the bulk of that work taking place over the summer months. Further, you will see the canopy and walkway work coming to fruition at Gonzales Elementary and future renovations at North Avenue Intermediate. As we complete Phase III of construction projects we are looking ahead at future district needs. Our districts student population is growing. We are gaining approximately 5% in enrollment annually. That increase supports the need for more classroom space. As we make projections and plans for long term future growth; we prepare to meet short term capacity with classroom portables. You may anticipate temporary structures at some campuses for the short term. Along with construction, long range planning and end of school activities we are working on the budget process anticipating the next year forecast financially. This is the second year of the biennium; therefore, we know there will be reductions. As we plan financially for budget
The Not-So Miracles of Technology

Many say we cannot live without it, others wonder what the world has come to that we rely on it so much. It is there, and it is not going away. Technology has been advancing every second since the dawn of mankind; but in today world, is that a good thing? Technology has evolved to such a point that it is causing adverse effects on the human Lorrell Wright is a student at race such as miscommunica- Gonzales High School. tion, job loss, health problems call is necessary to tell a person and driving accidents. to check their e-mail then the E-mail is a very direct form caller should go ahead and tell of communication. There is no them what information the eneed for those involved in the mail contained. conversation to make small Through the developments talk that usually precedes the made over the last 100 years, real reason for phone call and robotics has become a new it takes a matter of minutes technology that many would versus using a postal service say is causing job loss, particuwhich can take days. There are larly here in the United States. however several problems with Robots are programed to e-mail. do the work that many facThe first problem is that tory workers used to do. While there is no way to convey the some factory workers are tone that is meant. For ex- moved to other jobs in a difample, if I sent an e-mail to an ferent part of the factory, most employee that read Have it on are laid off because there is no my desk by Monday, the em- longer a need for their services. ployee reading it might think These layoffs cause unemploythat I meant what I said very ment numbers to increase condemanding instead of politely siderably. as it was intended. When factory workers are Secondly, when replying to laid off, they become less able an e-mail that was sent to mul- to provide for their families. tiple people mishaps can occur They stop shopping as much, easily. One mishap is a person eating out, and driving causing might reply to everyone by ac- a ripple effect. In the end, the cident saying something that increase of technology in one was only meant for the original area can cause a chain effect sender to read and instead the around the world making othentire group received it. This ers lose their jobs as well, not can cause issues to rise and just in America. things to be said that maybe The third reasoning for the werent necessarily meant. negative effect technology is A third problem with e-mail causing in our lives are the is that not every person checks health problems that are betheir e-mail every day. This coming more and more noticelack can cause someone to miss able every day. important information that X-box, Wii, Play Station, was needed for them to know and Nintendo, are all sweepby a certain date. If said person ing the nation. Everyone has to had received a phone call in- have the newest games that are stead to inform him or her of out and stay inside 24-7 to beat what was going on, or inform- every level before any of their ing them that they needed to friends. While some of the check their email, then the in- games may be exercise games, formation is received as it was children particularly, are not intended. However, if a phone
cuts, we appreciate the work of our partners in education. We thank the many of you who give your time and other contributions that enhance programs for students and staff. Thank you to the GISD Education Foundation, now going strong, for the efforts in building a strong and valuable resource base for GISD staff, teachers and students. Education takes a team! Thank you for your part in making our team strong. Graduates, we commend you on your accomplishments and will be here if you need assistance on your educational or career endeavors. Remember that happiness is unique to you and success is yours to pursue and achieve. I wish you many blessing on following the path that leads to your happiness. Again, I will quote Norman Vincent Peale, Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop the picture... Do
not build up obstacles in your imagination. We are so proud of your accomplishments! We wish you the best in the next stage of your lifes journey. Many blessings and Good Luck Seniors, 2012! It is truly an honor to have had the pleasure of working with you and all of GISD this year. To the parents of GHS graduates, we appreciate your partnership as your child gained their education in this great district. Our school year has been an exciting one filled with enriching learning activities and co-curricular events. Our successes this school year are due to the achievements of our staff, students, parents and community. We have much to be proud of in GISD. I wish you a safe and restful summer. Relax and take care of yourselves, your families and your friends. Remember to read every day as we continue on our vision of Excellence for All! Warm regards, Kimberly A. Strozier, EdD. , Gonzales ISD Superintendent of Schools
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William (Bill) Henry Boothe III, 1924-2012 William Henry Boothe, III (Bill), 87 of Gonzales, passed away early Wednesday, May 23. Bill was born on December 11, 1924, the second of four children born to William H. Boothe, Jr. and Maurine Ingraham Boothe of Gonzales. Bill was a graduate of Gonzales High School and later attended the University of Texas in Austin seeking a BBA degree. While attending the University, he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. Lacking three semester hours to finish his degree, he came home to operate the family business upon the death of his father. For a number of years, Bill was in the Poultry and Cattle business. On November 26, 1949, Bill married Jane Henderson of Longview. He was member of the First United Methodist Church in Gonzales for 70-plus years. He served as a trustee of the Church, Chairman of the Board and various other positions. Bill enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in World War II and later came home to serve in various capacities of leadership. His many civic activities included serving on the Gonzales City Council for 17 years and as Chairman of the First National Bank and Victoria Bank Shares (now known as Wells Fargo). He served as past President of the Rotary Club and was a recipient of the Annual Service Award; he had served as President of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and had served as a member of the Board of Directors of Warm Springs. He was deeply interested in youth activities and was a Little League Coach in the 1960s and worked with the All-Star teams in 1965 and 1966. He was a 50-year member of The Odd Fellows and The Sons of Hermann Lodges. He also was
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Winners of Shiner Pilot Club Scholarships were Emma Holley, Kali Kocian, Brett Hodges and Davi Spaeth. They are flanked by Debbie Bartel and Linda Vaclavik. (Photo by Lori Raabe)
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The Lone Star Bank Scholarship was presented by Brett Hodges and Jacob Coull were the recipients of Emily Holley receives the Brenda Romano ScholarJeff Pesek to Jacob Coull (Photo by Lori Raabe) the Wolters Scholarship. They are shown flanking ship from Romanos daughter, Lizzy Opiela. (Photo by Lori Raabe) principal Neely Yackel. (Photo by Lori Raabe)
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Yoakum wins quarterfinal Shiner takes out Thrall to advance title in thrilling fashion to region semis
By MARK LUBE
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NEW BRAUNFELS Had Yoakum played like they did during some district games in the regional quarterfinals Friday night against Fredericksburg, they might have lost. But that was then and Fridays game was now as the Bulldogs walked away with a 3-2 win and the Class 3A Region IV Quarterfinal title at New Braunfels High School. Head coach Bobby Nicholson said that during some district games, Yoakum would be ahead and the opposing team would come back to tie the game and then win it as Yoakum had trouble closing out the game due to mental mistakes. He said the Bulldogs have done a good job of keeping their focus, especially during the playoffs. Our kids competed well, Nicholson said. We have had some must-win games the last couple of weeks. In the bi-district round against Hondo, Yoakum lost the first game and had to win two back-to-back games to advance. The next week against Liberty Hill,
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the series was tied after two games and the Bulldogs had to win the third one or go home for the season. In the latest Bulldog battle, Yoakum had a 2-0 lead after six innings but had a couple of errors and hits to the Billies that allowed
Heath Kristek raises his arms in celebration after scoring the winning run in Yoakums regional quarterfinal victory over Fredericksburg last Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube) them to tie the game and force extra innings. In the bottom of the eighth with two outs, Keith Ratley got his second hit of the game, which scored Heath Kristek, for the walk-off run. Kristek was pinch running for Brice Lauer, who had reached base with a hit. It was just good, Ratley said of the hit that was a major contribution in Yoakums win. My hitting the last couple games has been YOAKUM, Page C2
LA GRANGE Shiners defense and hitting went in different directions slightly as Game 2 of the regional quarterfinals against Thrall at La Granges Fairgrounds Park progressed. The defense started the game with an early miscue that led to a score and Shiner got some key hits and runs scored. In the later stages, the defense was solid and the hitting became sporadic but in the end, the Comanches won 3-2 for the sweep, having defeated Thrall in a close opening game, 8-7. We made some early mistakes, but I thought (pitcher) Zach (Reese) kept his composure on the mound, Shiner head coach Daniel Boedeker said. We started out hitting good. We get to the middle innings and we have trouble getting hits, moving base runners and getting them into scoring positions. That part of the game for us usually comes down to execution and I told the team we need to improve. Kolten Scruggs and Logan Lovelace opened the
first inning with groundouts. Lane Hobbs knocked a ball to shortstop Brady Cejka and it was mishandled, allowing him on base. His runner, Aaron Ferriola, advanced to second on the hit by Austin Stolte. Cody Carter brought in Ferriola on the single, and then Wyatt Barchenger hit a ball that was fielded by third baseman Ky Sandelovic for unassisted fielders choice tag out on Ferriola for the final out. In the bottom of the inning, Blaine Caka grounded out to the shortstop, followed by walks from Cejka and Reese. Cejka and Kris Patek, Reeses runner, advanced on a passed ball. Sandelovic was hit by Thrall hurler Hobbs to load the bases. Donovan Mardis singled into center field, to score Cejk and Patek. Sandelovic appeared to reach third but was called out. An extrabase hit by Matt Pohler scored Mardis for the 3-1 lead. The Tigers quickly sealed the gap to 3-2 as Tyler Chandler got a leadoff double and moved to third on the sacrifice bunt by BranSHINER, Page C2
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SHINER: Will square off with DHanis in regional semifinals
Sunset Fun Run set for May 26 in Shiner

The first ever Shiner Picnic Sunset Fun Run will be on May 26 at the KC Park Pavilion in Shiner. There will be a 5K Run/ Walk, 10K run and Kids K Run/Walk for runners/ walkers under the age of 10. Registration fee is $30 with all entrants receiving a T-shirt. Registration will start at 5:30 p.m. and the race start is at 6:30 p.m. Checks need to be made payable to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Entry forms can be found at www.sscmshiner. org and should be mailed to Dana Beal, PO Box 1131, Shiner, TX 77984. You can also register online at www. signmeup.com. For information, contact Beal at 361-772-8831 or email to dbeal@shinercatholicschool.org.
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6-8 p.m in the Gonzales Elementary School cafeteria. Other registration dates and times are Wednesday, June 6, 6-8pm; Friday, June 8, 6-8pm; Saturday, June 16, 9 am-12pm; Saturday, June 23, 9 am- 12pm; and Saturday, June 30, 9 am12pm. Late registration will be held on Wednesday, July 11 from 6-8pm. Children will be fitted for equipment and uniforms during registration, so please make sure your child is present if all possible. An official copy of your childs birth certificate will be needed to be given to the league. All players must provide birth record for age verification, so please have it present at registration or you will not be allowed to register without it. A fee of $85 is due at the time of registration. Parents also have the option of paying $10 and selling 2 books of raffle tickets. You are able to register online at www.cyfl.net by credit card. If you choose this option please print and bring the online receipt to one of your towns registration dates so that they can be fitted for equipment. A Combine will be held on Saturday, July 14 from 9 am to 12 pm at Gonzales High School to assess players skills. For more information, contact Gonzales area representative Gary Clack at 361-275-1156.
Tom-Tom to hold softball, kickball tourneys The Yoakum Tom-Tom Festival will feature softball and kickball tournaments this year. Plans are to have mens, womens and co-ed divisions for softball while the kickball division will be coed. Early bird entry fee will be $125 for softball and and $75 for kickball if paid before May 26. If interested in signing up a team, contact Mike at 361-655-2909 or e-mail texassportswriter@yahoo. com. There are limited spots, so dont wait. Half Moon Fun Run set for July The 33rd Annual Half Moon Holidays Fun Run will be held July 7 at Green Dickerson Park in Shiner. There will be 5K Run/ Walk, 10K run and Kids K Run/Walk for runners/ walkers under the age of 10. Registration fee is $25 if registered before June 19 and $30 after. On-site registration starts at 7 a.m. and the race will start at 7:30. All entrants will get a T-shirt. Checks need to be made payable to St. Paul Booster Club. Forms are available online at www.shinertx. com/halfmoon and need to be mailed to Dana Beal, PO Box 1131, Shiner, TX 77984. Participants can also register online at www.signmeup.com. For more information, email to dbeal@ shinercatholicschool.org or call 361-772-8831.
Wednesday Night Scramble Winners There was a tie for first Kris Patek of Shiner rounds third base during the Comanches series with Thrall place at the Wednesday in the Class 1A Region IV quarterfinals. (Photo by Mark Lube) Night Scramble held at Inning, Sandelovic got a two- if needed, will follow 30 dependence Golf Course in Continued from page C1 Gonzales. out hit. Tyler Patek entered minutes after Game Two. Participants on the top don Valadez to first base- as a pinch runner for Santwo teams included Derek Game Summary man Pohler. Michael Or- delovic. The ball by Pohler Hinkston, Lance Montreached shortstop Lovelace Class 1A Region IV nelas then grounded out to gomery, Jason Ploetz, Quarterfinals Game 2 Cejka for the sacrifice RBI and he threw to third base Hector Porras, Billy BreCarter for the fielders Shiner 3, Thrall 2 on Chandler. itschopf, Kurt Knowles, Shiner threatened in the choice out on Sandelovic to DeAnn Atkinson, Chris T 110 000 0-2 5 2 bottom of the fourth inning retire the side. Tatsch, Ryan Atkinson and In the sixth inning, S 300 000 x -3 6 1 as catcher Austin Esse got a WP: Zach Reese (7-1). Jim Cannan. hit and runner Tyler Patek Thrall got Barchenger on was awarded second on with a walk and Chandler LP: Lane Hobbs. CYFL registration peHighlights Thrall: the balk. He advanced no reached on an error. Shiner riod begins on May 30 farther as Thrall rallied for ended the threat by fielding Kolten Scruggs 1-for-4; Registration for the a flyball to retire the side. Logan Lovelace 1-for-4; three straight outs. Crossroads Youth Football The Comanches did not Aaron Ferriola 1R; Austin The Tigers came close to get much done on offense Stolte 1-for-3; Cody Carter League (CYFL) will be held scoring in the fifth. With in Gonzales, beginning on two outs, Scruggs singled in the bottom of the inning, 1-for-3, 1 RBI; Tyler Chan- Wednesday, May 30 from and Lovelace beat a throw but went three up and three dler 1-for-3, 1R, 2B; Mito first for the infield single. down in the top of the sev- chael Ornelas RBI sacrifice. Shiner: Zach Reese 7IP, 2R, Pohler then relayed to San- enth to end the game. The Comanches will face 5H, 1 BB, 5K; Brady Cedelovic, but Scruggs was ruled safe to put himself in DHanis in the regional jka 1-for-2, 1R; Kris Patek scoring position. Both run- semifinals at Converse Jud- 1R; Ky Sandelovic 1-for-2; ners were left on base when son. Game One is set for to- Donovan Mardis 2-forHobbs flew out to center day at 7:30 p.m. Game Two 2, 1R, 2 RBI; Matt Pohler is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. 1-for-3, RBI, 2B; Austin fielder Nick Nevlud. In the bottom of the in- Saturday and Game Three, Esse 1-for-3.
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alright. I had to work on it and practice it a lot. The first three innings were a pitchers duel between Fredericksburgs Ryan Flores and Yoakum starter Adam Hunter. Neither team managed to get many base runners. Kyle Grona got a single in the fourth inning for the Billies to end the no-hitter by Hunter, and Yoakum returned the favor in the bottom of the inning with hits by Timmy Blakeney and Ratley. In between those, Lauer was hit by a pitch. Ratleys single was enough to score Blakeney for the 1-0 Yoakum lead and Lauers runner, Reagan Jacobs, advanced home but was
ruled out. The Dogs added another run in the next inning as Taylor Nobles earned a walk and took second on the passed ball. The RBI double by Blakeney gave Yoakum a 2-0 lead. Fredericksburg drew success with its last gasp of breath in regulation. Caden Eckhert led off with a hit and Trey Robledo reached on a fielding error and Eckhert got to second. A flyout to catcher Lauer prevented the Billies from loading the bases, but a single by Emmitt Gold was enough to score both runners for the 2-2 tie. In the top of the eighth, Josh Lamascus got a leadoff walk followed by a Flores flyball to Hunter. Eckert singled and advanced to
second on the throw as center fielder Ratley made the throw to Blake McCracken at third for the out on Lamascus. Robledo then was walked and Yoakum put Blakeney on the mound in place of Hunter. Grona then grounded out to Blakeney for the final out of top of the eighth. It was with two outs that Lauer got on base and Hunter was intentionally walked before Ratleys hit drove the home the winning run. Yoakum (23-7) will play in the regional semifinals against Sweeny in best-oftwo series tomorrow at 8 p.m. and Saturday in Sealy at 3 p.m. If needed, Game 3 will be 30 minutes after Game 2.
Yoakum vs Sweeny. Best-of-three series. Class 1A Regional Game 1, 8 p.m., Final Thursday; Game 2, 3 Flatonia vs North p.m., Saturday; Game Zulch. Best-of-three 3, to follow Game 2 if needed. All games series. Game 1, 7 p.m. will be at Sealy High Thursday, Texas School. A&M Softball Field, Class 2A Regional College Station; Semifinals Game 2, 7 p.m. Friday, La Grange High Luling vs Jarrell. School; Game 3, if Best-of-three series. needed, will be 2 p.m. Game 1, 7 p.m., Saturday at La Grange Thursday; Game 2. 4 High School. p.m., Saturday; Game 3, if needed, after Game 2. All games Class 3A Regional played at Bastrop Cedar Creek High Semifinals School.
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Hallettsville vs Bishop. Best-of-three series. Game 1, 7 p.m. Thursday; Game 2, 4 p.m. Saturday; Game 3, if needed, after Game 2. All games played at San Antonio ISD Sports Complex. Class 1A Regional Semifinals Shiner vs DHanis. Best-of-three series. Game 1, 7;30 p.m., Thursdayl Game 2, 4:30 p.m.; Game 3, if needed, after Game 2. All games played at Converse Judson High School.
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Haley Garza hauls in a throw just as a runner arrives at first bast. (Photo by Mark Lube) Marina Cantu takes a swing at an incoming pitch. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Free food, fishing highlight National Fishing Day at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Cannon News Services ATHENS, TexasThe Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens will kick off National Fishing and Boating Week on June 2 by making a family fishing trip affordable with free admission for kids 12 and under plus free fishing for the whole family. Free hot dogs, chip and drinks will be served from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by employees of the Athens Wal-Mart Supercenter. Kids may also win prizes in a catfishing tournament at TFFCs casting pond. In addition to fishing, visitors can walk the wetlands trail; see a diver hand feed fish; learn about the history of fishing in the freshwater fishing museum; shop for a Fathers Day gift in the Flat Creek Bait n Goods Gift Shop and watch the alligator feeding at 3:30 p.m. National Fishing Day at TFFC is sponsored by Athens Wal-Mart Supercenter, Wulf Outdoor Sports, Red Hat Rentals, Ernie Yarborough and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. National Fishing and Boating Week comes at the start of the summer vacation season and is designed to encourage families to spend time together on and around water. No fishing license is required anywhere in the state on the first Saturday in June, which is designated Free Sportfishing Day.
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Game Wardens to conduct boat safety patrols during holidays
Cannon News Services GONZALES In order to provide for the safety of the boating public, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens will be conducting marine safety patrols on area lakes and rivers during the upcoming the Memorial Day Weekend, including Lakes Wood and Gonzales. Wardens will be inspecting vessels while on the water for required safety equipment and vessel registration. As a reminder, boater education is now mandatory in Texas for persons born on or after September 1, 1993 in order to operate alone vessels powered by engines greater than 15 horsepower (including PWCs) or windblown vessels over 14 feet in length. Game Wardens will also be enforcing boating intoxication laws and remind the public that by launching a vessel in public water, vessel operators are, by law, considered to have given consent to sobriety testing if suspected of operating while intoxicated or impaired. Any refusal by a vessel operator to cooperate with game wardens or any other marine safety enforcement officers regarding boating safety, intoxication laws or sobriety testing is a violation of state law and can result in fines up to and including arrest and suspension of the vessel operators driver license. For more information on safe boating and vessel requirements, visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website at www.tpwd. state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/ laws. Information is also available from the US Coast Guard or any state game warden.
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Catch some memories at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center on June 2. Children 12 and under will be admitted free, and fishing is free for all visitors. Bait and tackle are provided, and no fishing license is required. (Courtesy photo) The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is an aquatic nature center and hatchery complex operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It is located 75 miles southeast of Dallas and four miles east of Athens on F.M. 2495. Dive shows take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Hours are 9 to 4 Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 Sunday. Usual admission is adults, $5.50; seniors, $4.50; children 4-12, $3.50. For information go to http://w w w.tpwd.state. tx.us/tffc/ or call (903) 6762277.
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GULF COAST REGION EAST GALVESTON BAY Trout are good on the south shoreline on Catch 5s, MirrOlures and topwaters. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp. Trout are good on live bait around the wells. WEST GALVESTON BAY Trout are fair to good on live shrimp on reefs. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and crabs. Trout are beginning to show in the surf and at the jetty. TEXAS CITY Trout are fair to good on Dollar Reef on live shrimp and croakers. Redfish are fair in Moses Lake on mullet and shrimp. FREEPORT Trout are fair to good at San Luis Pass on shrimp. Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christmas Bay. Trout and redfish are good at the jetties on live shrimp and finger mullet. EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on crabs and mullet. Some redfish are schooling in the middle of the bay. WEST MATAGORDA BAY Redfish are fair to good on the edge of Oyster Lake on shrimp and crabs. Trout are fair on shell and grass on soft plastics. Black drum are fair to good at Shell Island on crabs. PORT OCONNOR Trout and redfish are good on topwaters over sand and grass in the guts in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. Trout are showing at the jetty. ROCKPORT Trout are fair to good in the guts and channels on freelined shrimp. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Many trout have been showing on the outside of the islands. PORT ARANSAS Redfish are fair to good at East Flats and around Dagger Island on shrimp and crabs. Trout, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. CORPUS CHRISTI Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp. Trout are good for drifters working like shrimp over sand and grass. BAFFIN BAY Trout are fair to good on sand and grass on topwaters and plastics. Trout are good at night in the Land Cut on live shrimp. Redfish are fair to good in the grass on the King Ranch shoreline on small topwaters. PORT MANSFIELD Trout are good on topwaters around sand and grass and along the edge of the ICW on Gulps. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes with topwaters and Gulps. SOUTH PADRE Trout are good around the spoil islands, channel edges and color changes on DOA Shrimp and live shrimp. Redfish are fair while drifting sand and grass on Gulps and live shrimp under a popping cork. PORT ISABEL Trout and redfish are fair to good on the flats on live shrimp. Redfish are fair to good in South Bay on topwaters. SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS REGION BRAUNIG Water clear. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and dark soft plastic worms near the dam. Striped bass are good on liver and perch off points. Redfish are fair on shad, tilapia, and crawfish. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp, cut bait, and cheesebait. CALAVERAS Water clear. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are fair on spoons and striper jigs between the dam and the crappie wall. Redfish are fair down rigging silver and gold spoons. Channel catfish are fair on shrimp, cheesebait, and shad. Blue catfish are good on liver and cut bait near 181 Cove. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON Water clear; 7276 degrees; 12.51 low. Black bass are good on minnows and shad colored spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and minnows. Yellow catfish are fair on live bait. COLETO CREEK Water fairly clear; 1.60 low. Black bass are good on minnows and perch colored RatLTraps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and Lil Fishies. Crappie are good on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch. FALCON Water stained; 8084 degrees; 30.96 low. Black bass are good on watermelon spinnerbaits and shallow running crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows over brush. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on cut bait and frozen shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not. PRAIRIES AND LAKES REGION BASTROP Water stained; 7478 degrees. Black bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics. Crappie are good on minnows over brush piles. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. FAYETTE Water stained. Black bass are good on shad colored shallow running crankbaits and Carolina rigged soft plastic worms. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and shad.
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Eppright ready to compete for state roping title

By MARK LUBE
Junior High Rodeo
Cost cowboy Cullen Eppright knows what it feels like when hard work pays off. He recently won the Region VI Championship Breakaway Roping Saddle, his first saddle, and will be competing in the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals next week at J.B. Wells Arena. It is very rewarding (to win the saddle), Eppright said. Winning your first saddle is very special. You keep on wanting to get that first saddle and once you get it, you keep on wanting to win more saddles. Eppright has been in rodeos nearly every weekend since about the middle of January. The competition was very tough, he said. Eppright won the saddle with a score of 87.5 points, beating out Casey Whited of Del Valle who recorded 82 points in the event. His tough competitiveness has won him a spot in the junior high finals, where he can shoot for the state title. It is very rewarding to go to the state finals because I am excited about competing and I get to see all of my friends from across the state, Eppright said. He will be going up against about 78 other competitors in the breakaway roping for one of the four top spots, who advance to the Junior High National Finals in Gallop, N.M.
Eppright said making it to Nationals is his ultimate goal for the state finals. To reach that goal, he will have to be consistent in the competition. You just have to rope all of your calves, Eppright said. Stick to the fundamentals and rope like you know how. Eppright spends most of his non-competing time practicing roping over and over. He said he practices roping on dummies and live animals. Roping pretty much is my life, Eppright said. In addition to competing in the breakaway roping event, Eppright will also take part in boys goats, chute dogging and ribbon roping. Off the arena floor, Eppright will take part in National Rifle Association shooting competition and will also be seeking office the student Vice President of the TJH Rodeo, that is. He will only have three days to campaign and win votes from his fellow contestants, who will be the only ones permitted to vote for student officers in the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association. Eppright has been participating in breakaway roping since he was eight and has been in rodeo since he was seven. When he first started, he took part in play day events as 7-year-olds do not breakaway rope. I always wanted to rope. I was going to do team roping but I changed my mind and decided to do break-
away roping, Eppright said. While he definitely wants to continue roping into high school and beyond, Eppright is also considering his future career. I want to become an orthopedic surgeon and work on the Justin Sports Medicine Team as they provide medical care to all of the participants at the professional rodeo events, he said. Other local competitors at the finals are Rylan Tieken of Nixon (team roping, ribbon roping, boys breakaway, chute dogging); McKenzie Caldwell of Gonzales (girls breakaway roping, poles), Cierra Nash of Cost (girls breakaway) and Colt Richards of Yoakum (tiedown roping, team
roping).
Cullen Eppright of Cost is shown at right with his Region VI Champion Breakaway roper saddle. He will be competing for a State Championship at the Texas State Jr. High Finals held at the J.B. Wells Arena in Gonzales, Texas on May 28-June 2. Cullen is 12 years old and just finished 6th grade at Texas Tech ISD. His parents are David and Tonya Eppright. (Courtesy photos)
1 st Annual Shiner Picnic Sunset Fun Run Saturday, May 26, 2012 KC park Shiner, Texas
3rd Annual Colby Glen Brown Memorial Scholarship 3 Man Scramble Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 16, 2012 Gonzales Independence Park Golf Course Tee Time 8:00 am/ 1:00 pm $90.00 per team Includes Green Fees; Cart; and Lunch Putting Tournament Optional Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places Registration forms can be picked up at the Gonzales Independence Golf Course. Tournament tee times are on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in being a Sponsor for our tournament the following option are available.
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Banquet Roundup
Sacred Heart, St. Paul dominate all-district lists

Cannon News Services The Indianettes had seven players selected to the Class 3A District 5 All-District First Team. They were Heger, Sauliner, Kossa, Klimitchek, Huser, Kubena and Bohuslav. Emily Harper and Emily Seyel were chosen for the Second Team. The state champions Lady Cardinals had Schaefer, Kocian, Emily Pokluda, Leist, Adamek, Opiela, Bartek, Irvin, Malatek and Kusak all named to the Class 1A/2A District 3 AllDistrict First Team. Bethany Pokluda, Elise Patek, Malinovsky and Morgan Hull got Second Team honors. Abby Hull, Christina Sqyres and Bella Crawford got Honorable Mentions. Both teams had players named to their respective State All-Tournament Teams. For Sacred Heart, they had Saulnier, Klimitchek, Kossa and Seyl. The Lady Cardinals had Schaefer, Irvin, Opiela and Kocian. The TAPPS 1A/2A state runner up Shiner St. Paul had seven players named to the TAPPS All-State Baseball Team. Juniors Dakota Kresta, Dylan Barton and Jared Markham were chosen for the First Team, while senior Brett Hodges and juniors Adam Hollenbach and Cole Hybner made the Second Team. Mitchell McElroy, a junior, received an Honorable Mention. Cole Hybner, Markham, McElroy and Hodges were also named to the State AllTournament Team. On the Class 3A AllState Team, Sacred Heart had senior Casey Mueller named to the First Team and senior Jared Krischke was selected for the Second Team. Junior Cade Brewer was awarded an Honorable Mention. Sacred Heart landed nine players on the Class 3A District 6 All District list. First Team selections were Mueller (catcher), Krischke (shortstop, pitcher), Brewer (pitcher, catcher), Leightin Pilat ( third base, pitcher), Casey Jirkovsky (shortstop) and Nathan Hollas (first base). Making the Second Team was Michael Zaruba (second base) and Colten Bludau (outfield). Cole Wick (first base) received an Honorable Mention.
The Shiner St. Paul and Hallettsville Sacred Heart softball teams both had their softball seasons concluded in paradise The TAPPS state softball tournament. St. Paul won its second straight 1A/2A title while the Indianettes fell short in the semifinals, and logically, a number of players from each team were selected for the TAPPS All-State and All-District teams. Alexa Schaefer, Kali Kocian, Emily Pokluda, Katelynn Leist and Mary Adamek were all named to the 1A/2A All-State First At top, Brett Hodges and Justin Natal were presented with the prestigious James Team. Lizzy Opiela, JuMuelker Award during the recent St. Paul Catholic School athletic banquet. Below, lie Bartek and Abby Irvin the award was also presented to Kali Kocian. Shown with the athletes are Viola Muelkwere chosen for the Second er and Vic Patek. (Photos by Mark Lube) Team. Victoria Kusak and Kymberlie Malatek each received Honorable Mentions. For Sacred Heart, Kirsten Heger, Rachel Sauliner and Adrienne Klimitchek received First Team honors. Winning a place on the Second Team was Emily Kossa, Lauren Huser and Arianna Kubena, while Olivia Bohuslav received an Honorable Mention.
St. Paul Athletic Banquet
Lady Bulldogs garner series split with Woodsboro, earn berth into regional finals
From coaches reports Flatonia is into the regional finals after defeating Woodsboro 2-1 (5-0, 1-8, 10-0) last week in the regional semifinals. In the opener, Katie Steinhauser threw a onehit shutout and was 1-for3 with an RBI; Courtney Mica was 3-for-4, run, RBI; Taylor Williams went 1-for-3, run, two RBI and a triple; Crystal Rodriguez was 1-for-4 with a run; Brooke Migl batted 1-for-1 and Alex Bruns went 1-for3 with one run. In the second game, Woodsboro held the Lady Bulldogs to just four hits. Jamie Wilson took the win for Woodsboro while Steinhauser suffered just her fifth loss in 28 games. Rodriguez was 1-for-4 with one run; Williams was 1-for-4 with a double; Mica went 1-for-3 and one RBI, and Migl finished 1-for-2. In Game 3, Flatonia fired back and won 10-0 in five innings. Steinhauser won No. 24 of the season and was 1-for-3; Williams went 3-for-3, two runs, five RBI, triple and her fifth home run of the season; Mica hit 2-for-3 with three runs; Rodriguez 1-for-4, run, RBI; Chandler Fike hit 1-for2; Abigail Schacherl was 1-for-3; McKenna Lopez was 1-for-2, two runs and Migl had two RBI. Baseball The Luling Eagles defeated George West in three close games. The Eagles won Game 1 , 4-3, and George West bounced back in the second contest, 6-5. The two teams combined for 21 runs in Game 3 as Luling came out on top, 11-10. The Flatonia Bulldogs ended their run in the playoffs with a 2-0 (3-1, 2-1) loss to Fayetteville in the regional quarterfinals last week. Starting pitcher Cole Robbins allowed just two runs on Thursday at La Grange, but Flatonia couldnt get the offense going. Zane Ponder reached base two times in the game for Flatonia. He also drove in one runner and singled in the second inning. Conner Bertsch got it done on the mound on the way to a win for the Lions. He tossed one inning of shutout ball. Bertsch struck out two, walked one and gave up no hits. Fayetteville jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. A solo blast by Stoelke started the inning off. Flatonias lone run of the ballgame came in the second inning on an RBI single by Ponder. On the mound, Robbins pitched 7 2/3 innings, five hits, two runs, six walks and
GJH Athletic Banquet
At top, Gonzales Junior High coaches Patrick Vincent and Joey Carrizales man the grill during a barbecue held for GJH 8th grade athletes. The event offered lots of food and fun activities like the rousing game of football shown at left. (Photos by Mark Lube)
11 strikeouts. At the plate, Will Bruns was 1-for-2; Josh Velasquez was 1-for-3; Ray Lopez scored one run and Ponder finished 1-for2 with an RBI. Flatonia won the hit battle 6-4 on Saturday in Game 2, but couldnt push enough runs across to get the win, instead losing 3-1 in seven innings to Fayetteville at Flatonia. Lopez paced Flatonia at the plate by going 2-for3 and scored one run. He singled in the second and fourth innings. Josh Velasquez handled Fayettevilles lineup with ease, racking up eight strikeouts. Velasquez allowed three earned runs on four hits and four walks over seven innings. Also for the Bulldogs at the plate, Velasquez was 1-for3; Clay Brnecky was 1-for3 and Cristihen Rodriguez went 1-for-2. Malota got the win in relief for Fayetteville. Malota pitched five innings and allowed no runs. The Hallettsville Brahmas move on to the regional semifinals by sweeping Tidehaven 12-1 and 2-1. The Cuero Gobblers fell 2-1 to Boerne in the regional quarterfinals. Cuero fell 6-1 in Game 1, fought back for a 12-2 rout in the second game and came up short, 4-3, in the deciding Game 3.
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Taking care of our bodies as God commanded us

Have you ever let someone borrow something that was precious to you and that was returned damaged? Why do you think people do that? Perhaps its because people only value what they have sacrificed to get. Things that dont cost a person anything are often taken for granted. Do you think this careless neglect of someone elses property a sin? The Bible says that sin is the omission of a known duty; it is anything that goes beyond the boundaries that God established. So how are we disobeying Gods law by abusing someone elses property? Well, didnt God give us the commandment to love Him with all our hearts, minds and bodies, and our neighbor as ourselves? The lack of love for God, and for our fellow man, causes us to satisfy our own lustful pleasures and selfish desires while disregarding the needs or desires of others. That is disobedience of Gods law. Are you disobeying God by not taking good care of what has been loaned to you? What is it that was loaned? You are in possession of something that doesnt belong to you whether youre aware of it or not. The Bible says in 1 Co 6:19-20 that if you are a child of God, your body is no longer your own. You do not belong to yourself because God bought you with a high price. Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who lives
Love, Eloise
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in you and was given to you by God. So you must honor God with your body. You must respect and cherish what He has entrusted to you. The Bible says that God cares about our bodies because they were made for Him. God will raise our bodies from the dead by his power, just as he raised Christ from the dead. Your body is actually part of Christ. Should a man take his bodywhich belongs to Christ- and knowingly abuse it? Taking care of our physical bodies is good stewardship. A steward is a person who is appointed to manage and supervise something that belongs to someone else. God has given us charge over something that He created with His own hands, and that He holds in high regard. Lets not continue to damage what God has so wonderfully made. Most people dont realize that much of what ails them is self-inflicted and avoidable. By making better decisions most of us would suffer far less. Decisions to rest when we are tired, to eat the right amounts of
nutritional food, to drink plenty of water, and to exercise daily are basic requirements that few of us remember to keep. For the most part, we are undernourished, overweight and fatigued; while stubbornly insisting on doing it our way. It is sadly ironic how some people go into battle and do everything in their power to keep from getting killed, and then kill themselves slowly with tobacco or alcohol because they ignore the warning signs. God created us with early detection signals. Lets learn to read our own body language before its too late. Physical symptoms are Gods way of warning us that something needs to change. Why do we continue to smoke when our lungs are screaming for help? Why do we insist on drinking when our liver is not functioning properly? Why continue doing what is causing our family to pull away from us? Why do we choose to enslave ourselves to things which bring us or others harm? Because our habits are hard to break; and without the desire and commitment to change, change wont happen. Be a good steward. Dont help the devil to steal, kill or destroy the days God has given you. Our willful negligence, laziness, or stubborn pride will not only shorten our allotted time, but it will also lessen the enjoyment we should have. God made you and me for a purpose. Lets seek wisdom so that we will always make the decision to do what is beneficial in every area of our lives and accomplish what we were born to do. love, eloise
Man dies in accident
Johnsons demonstrate commitment needed to help protect our heritage

By ANN COVERT
Special to The Cannon
A man was killed when two 18-wheel trucks met while crossing a narrow bridge on County Road 211 just off FM 108 near Smiley in southern Gonzales County on May 17. Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Don Setliff pronounced Lee Frizzell, 55, of Bonham, dead at the scene. The Department of Public Safety reports the accident occurred when the truck being driven by Frizzell approached a narrow bridge and encountered another vehicle. The DPS report said Frizzell swerved in an attempt to avoid the collision and his truck slammed into the guardrail on the bridge, into a ditch and across County Road 211 into some trees, where Frizzell was ejected from the cab. The driver of the other vehicle failed to stop, DPS troopers said, but is not being sought because it has been determined he was not involved in the accident. (Courtesy photo)
May is Heritage Preservation Month. Many communities will celebrate 2012 National Preservation Month with recognition of community preservation. Discover Americas Hidden Gems is the theme of the monthlong celebration and is sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This theme is a follow through from previous years themes Celebrating Americans Treasures, Old is the new Green, Making Preservation work, This place matters and Sustain America Vision, Economics and Preservation. Since the National Trust created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into an annual celebration observed by many small towns and big cities with events of appreciation and recognition. The first official Preservation Month was observed in 2005. Though the Discover Gonzales Hidden Gems is ongoing, Gonzales does not have a public celebration of our preservation heritage this year but many have certainly contributed to the preservation of many gems of Gonzales. In 2010, the Texas Historic Commission chose Gonzales for the development of a Vision in Preservation plan. Those plans are a work in progress with several projects and plans yet to be implemented for the preservation of many historic features in Gonzales. Funding of many of the gems restoration is short and planning and funding will take time. Protecting the heritage of Gonzales takes a commitment from the community and private ownership. It can be fun and certainly rewarding. Preservation is more than buildings and grounds. It
is seen in many areas. In past years articles I have cited many local restoration and preservation projects that have been undertaken by business and private historic home owners. Again, to all who have taken on these projects, you are certainly commended. I always like to note that eleven historic homes have been saved for the purpose of alternative lodging as Bed and Breakfast hospitality homes. (Several have returned to restored private residences.) Visitors from all over the world have enjoyed the pleasure of sleeping in a restored cattle barons or cotton kings home. It is an experience of the frontier days of Texas. This year, I choose to recognize the work and energy and enthusiasm and determination of Jane and Fletcher Johnson in their restoration and preservation of a Historic landmark in Gonzales The McClure-Braches House. The Johnson ranch is in the Peach Creek part of the county and east of Gonzales. Noq, on their ranch stands the House known as the historic Braches House. The significance of the history of the house and grounds are profound. Sam Houston gathered his troops of volunteers under the beautiful oak tree that became known as the Houston Oak. East of Gonzales, at Peach Creek, stands the old Braches home. By the highway, a state marker tells about one of the most historic spots in Texas. On the property is the ancient Sam Houston oak and the old two story residence. Nearby is the pioneer cemetery where members of the McClure and Braches families are buried. The Braches house, believed to have been completed in 1843, was known as a cultural center for this part of Texas and is older than any house in Gonza-
les. It was the answer to Sarahs dream of a Great House. At that time in Texas history, the Braches house was considered a mansion. The stones for the foundation of the house and for the two chimneys were taken from the quarry on Peach Creek which runs in back of the house. They were hauled by ox cart to the house. The house is a vernacular interpretation of the Greek revival style and was influenced by Sarahs homeplace in Kentucky. Perseverance was rewarded when Jane and Fletcher Johnson, after years of negotiations, were able to acquire the house and grounds. For the past two years, they have had cypress brought in from a source they were thrilled to find in Louisiana to restore parts of the exterior of the house; the shutters that grace the windows were purchased from a former owner of the Spooner House on St. Francis Street in Gonzales. A new fence, copied from a period photograph of the home, has been set that borders the house and the water well, that had been filled in with bricks and rocks, has been restored for use. The interior of the house will be restored in phases. The first floor has been replastered and features a restored room to show the original finish on the wall. Throughout the house, the construction was lathe and plaster. The binding for the original plaster, which can be viewed upstairs, was horse or cattle hair. The house features a very large porch across the front of the house. While visiting there last week, I stood there and the quiet of the space and the wind stirring the leaves of the trees conjured up images of the sounds of the families activities, then looking towards the historic Sam Houston Oak, I thought of the courage and bravery of the young men pondering and planning as they left their footprints and left there rushing toward San Jacinto where they defeated Santa Anna. How great it will be to have that home and grounds preserved for generations to come for visitors to see, linger, and attempt to grasp the value of the part it played in the independence of Texas.
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320 St. Andrew
Assemblies of God
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
712 Crockett, Luling
Dewville United Methodist

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

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

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

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

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

S. Liberty St. Nixon
Clark Baptist Church

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

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

Seydler Street, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

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

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

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

Hwy 97 Waelder
St. James Baptist Church

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

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Monthalia United Methodist

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Waelder United Methodist

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

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

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

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

1515 Dallas, Gonzales
St. James Catholic Church

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

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

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

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

1121 N. College Gonzales
Full Gospel Church

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

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

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Lutheran
Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Pilgrim Presbyterian Church

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

North of Post Office
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church

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

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

J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Iglesia Bautista Macedonia
St. Phillip Catholic Church
Methodist
201 S Congress Nixon
Stratton Primitive Baptist

FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero
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Mothers Day Tea at GE
Second grade students at Gonzales Elementary School wrote Mothers Day stories in the library to share with their mothers during the Mothers Day Tea on Friday, May 11. The second grade mothers were invited to attend the tea party, enjoy a nice cup of tea, and listen to their children read their stories. The event had an amazing turnout and Mrs. Trevino, our school librarian, was the perfect hostess! Also shown are Omar Villarreal and Maria Gonzalez from Mrs. Georges class and Brittany Villegas and Rosa Airhart from Mrs. Rothbauers class. (Courtesy photos)
Teacher of the Year
The Teacher of the Year for Gonzales Elementary School is Angela Zumwalt. Ms. Zumwalt taught third grade students for 20 years, and has taught Technology to second through fourth graders for the past five years. She has a dual role as a teacher, as well as the campus technologist. She loves her job, and enjoys working with administrators, teachers, parents, and students. She is very proud to be a veteran teacher of Gonzales. (Courtesy photo)
Para-Professional of the Year
Laurie Johnson was voted Para-Professional of the Year. She began her 26 years with the district as a long-term substitute at the high school, then as school secretary for East Avenue and North Avenue. She was then promoted to school registrar. When Gonzales Elementary was built in January of 2000, she moved to the school as its school registrar. This year, she has chosen to retire and will be sorely missed by all that have worked with her. (Courtesy photo)
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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Summer Piano Lessons will be offered at the Gonzales Public Library. The lessons are for students age 8-18 with library members and registration can be done at the library by parent or guardian. Telephone registration will not be accepted. The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular meeting June 7, 6:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All members and Prospective members are urged to attend. The Gonzales Public Library will begin the Summer Reading Program Tuesday, May 29, 2012 and will run through Friday, July 6, 2012. Children ages 3 through 6th grade can participate and need to read 12 books by July 6 to complete the program. After completion, we will have a ceremony Monday, July 9, 2012 under the trees at the Library to reward the good readers with a certificate and a bag of goodies. Gonzales Independent Cattlemens Association will meet at Gonzales V.F.W. Hall on May 24, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. (social), 6:30 p.m. meal, meeting & auction. (Fried Fish and all the trimmings). Nomination and election of officers for the upcoming year will be held along with the election of delegates to attend the State Convention in San Marcos. Please bring any items you would like to donate for the auction fundraiser with proceeds benefitting the Gonzales County Chapter. Providence Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 138th Church Anniversary on Sunday, May 27 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Charles A. Roaches and the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Providence Missionary Baptist Church is under the leadership of Pastor Gary L. Clack. The church is located at 1020 St. Andrew
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Street in Gonzales. The Gonzales Learning Center wants to let folks know that were collecting gently used Christmas ornaments, lights, artificial trees, wreaths, dcor, and gift wrap for next years Christmas bazaar. Call 830-672-8291 to make arrangements to drop off your donation at the Learning Center, located at 1135 St. Paul. We can also pick up donations. For more information, send email to glcc@ gvec.net. The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS) is a non-profit organization providing services to both residents and non-residents that are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the counties of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson. GVFVS provides survivors with legal advocacy, case management, counseling, assistance with crime victims compensation and other services at no cost. For more information, call 830-372-2780 or 1-800-834-2033. The Gonzales Senior Citizens Center would like to invite anyone over 60 years of age to come and eat with them at 604 St. Michael St., Monday thru Friday. The center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We serve a hot delicious 1/3 RDA delicious meal noon each day. The cost of the meal is a $2.00 voluntary donation that is applied to the total cost of the meal. We would like some suggestions for activities that you would like to see at the Gonzales Center. I would also like to remind you that we have Senior Citizen Centers in Waelder, Smiley and Nixon. For more information about our activities, please call me, Helen Richter at 672-2613. For general public transportation call 6727014 or 672-6469, and talk to Kari or Bobby. Please make your reservations as soon as you know you need transportation because it is on a first come first serve basis.
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The new Luling Animal Shelter was dedicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 4. Luling Mayor Mike Hendricks was the keynote speaker and congratulated the non-profit organization LAWS (Luling Animal Welfare Society) for their dedication and fundraising which directly resulted with the new facility. At left are uling City Councilman and LAWS board President John Wells, Luling Mayor Mike Hendricks, and former LAWS board president Allen Guisinger. The shelter is a temporary home for both dogs and cats, and features a climate controlled room for the felines and spacious kennels with access to a dog run yard. For more information about adopting a pet in Luling contact The Luling Police Department at 830-875-5407. (Photos courtesy Nikki Maxwell)
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the hottest Tejano bands in the country. Were hoping to get a good turnout because weve got two great Tejano bands who are well-known throughout the country, said show promoter Willie Cisneros. Ruben Ramos has more of a diverse style while the Hometown Boys are traditional Conjunto, so there will be something for everyone. Bringing both of these groups together in Gonza-
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featuring Grammy Award winner Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution will take place on Saturday, May 26 at the American Legion Hall. Opening up for Ramos will be the Hometown Boys, one of
Tejano music legend Ruben Ramos and his band, the Mexican Revolution, will be performing in Gonzales this Saturday. Also on the card is popular Conjunto band, The Hometown Boys. (Courtesy photo)
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les is very unique because this market is overlooked because bands sometimes feel theres not enough support here for them. This is a show you dont want to miss. Known as one of the smoothest singers of the genre, Ramos is part of a family musical legacy that started 80 years ago. His uncles began performing in 1919 as Juan Manuel Perez and the Serenaders and went strong until 1941, when five of the 10 brothers went into the military. One of the brothers reformed the band in the early 1940s as Justin Perez and His Ex-GIs and they quickly earned a reputation as a top notch big-band orchestra. Ramos and his siblings inherited the familys musical talent and by the time he was in junior high, Ramos was making his way into the group. I started tagging along and began playing the maracas during the boleros, Ramos recalled. The drummer would have me fill in for him on a few songs occasionally and I eventually replaced him. It wouldnt take long for
Ramos to make his way from the back of the stage to the front. I was in high school and I would invite my friends to come and see me play drums, he said. They always said they would like to come but they didnt understand Spanish and that was the only language my brother sang in. I asked Alphonso about doing some English songs and he told me If you want English songs, you sing them. Over the next few years, Ramos would establish himself as a premiere frontman and he went on to form The Mexican Revolution, which became a staple on the Chicano circuit throughout the 70s and 80s. He would later reunite with his brother Alphonso and the first song they recorded together, El Gato Negro, won the Tejano Music Award in 1987 for Best Vocal Duo. It was a monster hit for us, Ramos said. After that, my brother started getting his name back and he left to start his own band. Ramos would continue CONCERT, Page D4
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Thursday, May 24 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Friday, May 25 Lone Star Bud Miller and the Blue Ribbon Band at Howards, Shiner, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26 Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution with The Hometown Boys at American Legion Hall, Gonzales, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. dooprs open 7 p.m. Admission $15 before 9, $20 after 9 p.m. Tommy Schlein at Belmont Social Club, Belmont. Los Kolaches at Shiner Catholic Church Spring Picnic, 6-10 p.m., Main AC Hall, Knights of Columbus Park in Shiner. In Defense of the Depths at harmony Sweet, Austin, show begins 5 p.m., $10 cover. Sunday, May 27 Shiner Catholic Church Picnic feat. Shiner Hobo Band (2-4 p.m.), Chris Rybak & Leroy Swing Orchestra 4-8 p.m.), The Emotions (9-11:30 p.m.) and Granger Smith (11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.), Main AC Hall, Knights of Columbus Park in Shiner. Glenn Collins Band at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N. Highway 123, Geronimo, 3-6:30 p.m. Doors open 1:30 p.m., smoke-free environment. $7 donation. For info, call 830-3039903. Thursday, May 31 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ben Tyler Johnson Unplugged at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. Friday, June 1 Texas Jamm Band at Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m. No charge. Johnny Lee at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Advance tickets $18. Dolly Shine at Blaines Pub, San Angelo, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2 Scott Taylor Band and Granger Smith at Yoakum Tom Tom Festival, Yoakum Gin & Feed, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Jeffrey Charles at Belmont Social Club, Belmont. Trevor Cole Band at termelon Thump, Luling, 8:30 p.m., $15 admission. Saturday, June 23 Chris Allbright Band at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. Country Magic Band at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. No cover. The Cody Johnson Band, Charlie Robinson and The Bellamy Brothers at the Watermelon Thump, Luling, 7:30 p.m., $15 admission. Sunday, June 24 Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s with Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs at the Watermelon Thump, Luling, 1:30 p.m., no cover. Friday, June 29 Vince Vance and the Valiants at Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series, 8 p.m. No charge. Beau Hinze and the Backporch Shufflers at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30 Six String Boys at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. Musicians and Venues: To add or update events, contact us via e-mail to manager@gonzalescannon.com.
Regional favorite Granger Smith has two appearances in the area within the next few weeks. Hell be featured at the Shiner Catholic Church Picnic in Shiner on Sunday, then will headline the Yoakum Tom-Tom Fest on Saturday, June 2 along with the Scott Taylor Band. Troubadors, Cuero, 8 Light Live, Lubbock, 8 p.m. p.m. Dolly Shine at the Dirty Bourbon Dance Thursday, June 14 Hall, Albuquerque, N.M., Thursday Night 8 p.m. Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3 No cover. Shiner Summer SongJ.J. Henson Unwriter Series feat. Bill plugged at Troubadors, Pekar & the Rainey Cuero, 8 p.m. Brothers with Ryan Turner at Howards, 4 Friday, June 15 p.m. No cover. Distance to Midnight at Gonzales Main Street Thursday, June 7 Summer Concert Series, Thursday Night 8 p.m. No charge. Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9 No cover. Slim Bawb at HowRon Shumate Un- ards, Shiner, 8 p.m. plugged at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 p.m. Sunday, June 17 Dolly Shine at Brick Friday, June 8 House Tavern, Austin, 11 Central Texas Sounds a.m. at Gonzales Main Street Shiner Summer SongSummer Concert Series, writer Series feat. Bill 8 p.m. No charge. Pekar & the Rainey Mickey and the Mo- Brothers with Dana torcars with Zack Wal- Cooper at Howards, 4 ther at the Chisholm Trail p.m. No cover. Roundup, Lockhart City Park, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Thurdsday, June 21 Admission $8. Dolly Shine at Legends Sports Bar, Austin, Saturday, June 9 6 p.m. Ten High Band at The Pale Horses at Troubadors, Cuero, 8 the Watermelon Thump, p.m. Luling, no cover. Texas Renegade at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. Friday, June 22 Casey Donahew Grupo Vida the Elecwith Eleven Hundred tric Cowboys at GonzaSprings at the Chisholm les Main Street Summer Trail Roundup, Lockhart Concert Series, 8 p.m. No City Park, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. charge. Admission $8. Bri Bagwell at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. TickSunday, June 10 ets $10. Shiner Summer SongThom Shepard and writer Series feat. Bill Kevin Fowler at the WaPekar & the Rainey Brothers with Tommy Elskes at Howards, 4 p.m. No cover. Wednesday, June 13 Dolly Shine at Blue
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Spring is here and that means it is Picnic time again in Shiner. The 26th annual Spring Picnic of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church has now been expanded to two days, Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, at the Knights of Columbus Park ( formerly Shiner American Legion Hall). Each year larger crowds attend and this years attendees will have even more activities to enjoy. Shiner Picnics are known statewide for their great food, music, country auction, fun, culture, and tradition. On Saturday, May 26, a new event will include a Sunset 5K run. For more information, call (361) 235-9443. Also, outside music featuring Los Kolaches will be held from 6-10 p.m. The historic beer stand will be open and food will be available. On Sunday morning, May 27, a Motorcycle Run will be held with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Gerard
Janak (361) 772-7614 or visit www.sschshiner.org. A country store, featuring kolaches, pigs in the blanket, canned and baked goods, will begin at 8 a.m. Dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. in the air conditioned dining hall. Menu includes three meats; the famous Shiner picnic stew, country sausage, fried chicken, and trimmings, including dessert. Plates to go will be available in a convenient drive thru at the Shiner American legion Hall (formerly Shiner KC Hall) on Hwy. 90A east from 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Meal tickets are $8.00. A Memorial Tribute will be held at 11:45 a.m. followed by the big country auction with many unique items up for sale, including cattle, homemade quilts, antiques, Spoetzl Brewery memorabilia, homemade pastries, noodles and hundreds of other items. The cattle auction will begin at 3 p.m. You may want to bring your lawn chair and enjoy the auction. For those who like to
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dance, there will be free music in the air conditioned hall with keg beer available in the hall. Accordion music begins at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Shiner Hobo Band will perform for dancing and listening pleasure from 2-4 p.m. A battle dance will begin at 4 pm and end at 8 pm with Leroys Swinging Orchestra and Chris Rybaks Band. The evening ticket dance will feature the Emotions and Granger Smith from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Outside the historic beer stand, music will be furnished by Lorelei and Schnatzi from 4-7 p.m. You can bring your lawn chair, sit in the historic beer hall on the old time benches or use the hay bales that will provide a unique seating under the shade trees. Classic top Hits by Vic and Bev will be featured under the outside bingo pavilion from 7-11 pm for your dancing pleasure. Over 30 prizes will be given away at 10:00 p.m. In addition, this years special big prize is a New Holland boomer 3040. The 2WD, 40 horsepower tractor comes with a 5 ft. shredder and a 16 ft. Falcon lowboy trailer. Limited tickets will be sold and are available at Shiner businesses, at the parish office or at the picnic. Arts and crafts booths will be set up in the old dining hall. Vendors can rent a space for $50. Call (830) 660-3969 for more information. Other attractions will include old fashioned bingo, fish pond, ring toss,
wheel of fortune, plant and cake wheel, as well as a water slide, moon walk, bean bag toss, and a variety of games for the kids.
Hamburgers and hot dogs will also be available in the evening. There is sure to be something for everyone.
Check out the picnic flyer on the church website www.sschshiner.org or call the parish office at 361-594-3836.
Musical comedy duo brings laughter to Beer Garden

In addition to a variety of music that is normally held during the day and into the evening at the annual Shiner Catholic Church Picnic, Lorelei und Schatzi will be featured outside the historic beer garden from 4-7 pm. A female duo, Lorelei und Schatzi specialize in German folk music showcasing yodeling, singing, folk instruments like the Austrian cowbells, and other unusual instruments. They are an Austin-based musical comedy duo that first met in 1993 when they performed together in an all female band called the Foompah Frauleins at a musical theme park, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, in San Antonio, Texas. Two years later they formed the duo and have performed for the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California; the Helen, Georgia Octoberfest and Bavarian Nights; the Olympic Torch Celebration in Cleveland, Georgia; and the Wurstfest in New Braunfels, Texas; just to name a few. In 1996, the duo recorded a disc and cassette, In Your Dreams of several of the songs in their show. Lorelei also has a solo album of yodeling and accordion features entitled Grusse aus Nordheim. In 2011, Lorelei und Schatzi released their first live album, recorded in Helen, GA called Schtick Happens! If you join them for a live performance you will see why!
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Lorelei Wisian-Brooke lives in Austin. She grew up in Nordheim, Texas and graduated with a B.A. in Music and a post-graduate certification in Legal Assisting from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Lorelei also works as a solo performer, brings a wide range of musical experience to the act. She has performed with big band music, German folk music, and country music, and has sung classical music with various bands, choral groups and orchestras. From 1990 to 1995, and again in 1997, she performed with Myron Floren in the Wurst Band at Wurstfest in New Braunfels, Texas. Schatzi Trumet currently lives in Queen Creek, AZ. She was born and raised in Buffalo, New York by a father of German heritage and a mother from Wurzburg, Germany. She began dancing and singing as a child and as a teen added the clarinet to her German music skills. In 1971, the Trumet family formed a band called the Sauerkrauts performing German folk music and developed a large following in the Northeastern United States and Canada. Schatzi played clarinet and saxophone and sang in the family group. Then in 1982, the Sauerkrauts were hired to perform in the German Pavilion at E.P.C.O.T. Center in Orlando, Florida. Schatzi worked there full time until 1987. For additional information about the picnic, visit WWW.sscmshiner.org.
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The next several weeks will be exciting ones for live music fans in central Texas, with local festivals attracting a number of name acts. The Main Street Summer Concert Series in Gonzales will kick off with the Texas Jamm Band (top left), a group composed of members of George Straits Ace in the Hole Band on June 1. The Yoakum Tom-Tom Festival will see the Scott Taylor Band headline the show on June 2, while the legendary Johnny Lee (above right) headlines a show at Scooters in Moulton June 1. The Luling Watermelon Thump will get a big boost when the chart-topping Bellamy we would keep the music Brothers (right) headline going and thats what weve the entertainment June 23. done. Through it all, the Hometown Boys keep cranking out quality hits and Martinez promised that those who attend this weekends show will be in for a treat. Were more of a pro1330 North College Street, Gonzales, Texas gressive Conjunto band, NOW enrolling students Pre-Kinder (4 yr old) through he said. We play just good 5th Grade for the 2012-2013 school year. If you are foot-stomping and dancing interested in providing your child with an outstandmusic. We want to thank our ing quality Christian education please call us at 830fans for all of their support 672-3838 or 512-738-2232 for more information. over the years and we really look forward to seeing evWe OFFER: erybody on Saturday. aSmall Class Sizes The show will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with the aCertified Teachers doors opening at 7 p.m. at aEXCELLENT Stanford Achievement the American Legion Hall, Test Scores located at 1612 Robertson aComputer & other Enrichment St. behind Wal-Mart. Classes Tickets are $15 before 9 p.m. and $20 after. Show ** Receive a 25% discount off the registration attendees will be allowed to bring their own beer (cans fee if you register before June 1st. only) and liquor bottles with set-ups available.
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to enjoy success over the next decade, releasing nearly a dozen acclaimed studio albums. In January 1998, Ruben and the Revolution were inducted into the prestigious Pura Vida Hall of Fame. Two months later, Ramos received the honor, individually going into the Tejano Music Awards Hall of Fame. Despite all of the fame and success he had achieved over the years, it was a side project that catapulted him into the mainstream consciousness. In 1998, Ramos teamed up with David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos, rocker Joe Ely, country legend Freddy Fender, accordion master Flaco Jimenez, and crooner Rick Trevino to form Los Super Seven. The super groups self-titled CD earned them a Grammy award for Best Mexican American Performance in 1999. I guess they really liked my voice because I ended up doing six of the songs on that CD, Ramos said. I had the greatest time with them because I only had to worry about myself. I didnt have to be responsible for the whole group like I was with my band. It was a monster group. They took me to places I probably wouldnt have ever gone. We performed on TV shows like Jay Leno and Conan OBrien, and were planning on touring Europe but we couldnt make the dates work. Ramos is a five-time Tejano Music Award winner with his most recent one coming in 2009 when he was named Entertainer of the Year. The accolades are great and I guess that means I must be doing something
that people like, he said. Its great to be acknowledged and its even better because Im still going strong. Im very blessed that God has kept me in good health. It feels great to still be doing what I love to do at this point in my life. Opening up for Ramos will be the Hometown Boys. The Lubbock-based group was formed over 30 years ago by the Martinez family. At one point the band consisted of father, Roman Sr.; his five sons, Joe, Jesse, Ricky, Roman Jr. and Bobby; and his daughter, Rosalinda. The Hometown Boys, originally named El Grupo Internacional, have enjoyed tremendous success in the recent past. They are a fivetime Tejano Music Award winner, including Album of the Year in both 2010 and 2011. The group was also the first Hispanics to be inducted into the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame in Lubbock, where their class included Holly, Roy Orbison and Waylon Jennings. The family has had its share of heartaches over the years. In 1997, Roman Jr. died at age 45 after a lengthy illness. The loss was so tremendous for brother Joe, that he had a heart attack at the funeral. Weeks later, Joe would suffer heart complications on stage and died at age 34 three months after his brother. In August 2002, Jesse suffered an aneurysm and died at the age of 34. Three years later, the matriarch of the Martinez clan, Maria Dolores Martinez, died after a lengthy illness. The music has been whats always kept us going, said Bobby Martinez, who also serves as the bands business manager. Before Joe passed away, he made us promise that
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Shiner Catholic Church Spring Picnic Expanded To Two Day Event

Saturday, May 26 - Pre Picnic Kick Off Events
Shiner Sunset Fun Run 6:30 p.m.
Los Kolaches - 6-10 p.m.
Inside the Main AC hall Local Accordion Music - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Picnic Day - Sunday, May 27

Battle Dance
Chris Rybak & Leroy Swing Orchestra
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Shiner Hobo Band

2-4 p.m.
Big Night Dance 9-1 a.m.
Special Appearance featuring
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Friday, May 25
9-11:30 p.m.
New to Picnic Day will be the Annual Rolling Hills of Shiner Motorcycle Run. The Rolling Hills of Shiner Motorcycle Run Shiner, TX 2nd Annual Motorcycle Run Sunday, May 27, 2012
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Come see why people travel far and wide to the Shiner Picnic and why it is being called best Picnic around.
Activities will include the usual line up of attractions. Including Country Store, Old Fashioned Bingo, Huge Country Auction, Lots of kids games, Best Picnic food around, Plenty of Polka music all day long and even Texas Country Music to finish off the night. And MUCH More!
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SHINER CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING PICNIC, SUN., MAY 27, 2012 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PARK (Formerly American Legion) SHINER, TX
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FREE MUSIC & DANCING
Masses: Saturday - 5:00 pm (Polka Mass) Sunday - 7:30 & 9:30 am Pre-Picnic Activities Saturday, May 26
v Sunset 5K Run - Contact (361) 235-9443 v Outside Music by Los Kolaches - 6-10 pm v Historic Beer Stand will be open v Food and Childrens Activities
Motorcycle Run - Registration 10:30 am Contact (361) 772-7614
Sunday, May 27
DANCE
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the smooth course you have been on takes a sharp detour in the next few days. Either you can adjust to the change or be left behind. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, there are only a few more opportunities to seek a pay increase. Muster the strength to go into a supervisors office and make your case known. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if there is an important person you need to see or talk to, now is the time to do so. Dont wait any longer because it will relate to some
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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Waelder council shuffles lineup

Council votes to reinstate flat fee for deposits

A fond farewell to Miss Ruby

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A familys - and a nations - hero

Today in Texas History

Thought for the Day

Luling business owner pleads guilty to charge

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Gonzales Police Report

Arrests announced after SWAT-supported raid

Men still sought in fatal hit, run case

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Nixon Council to upgrade computer system in city

Hospital Workers Honored

WAELDER: Council reorganizes after contentious city campaign

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Gay marriage is not inevitable

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