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‘Come and Take It’ goes viral Gun debate kindles interest in song about Gonzales

By DAVE MUNDY

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The story of the Battle of Gonzales is rapidly turning into the anthem of resistance to Washington’s assault on the Second Amendment. Grammy-winning recording artist Steve Vaus last week quietly released a recording of his song, “Come and

Take It,” on SoundCloud. The link to the tune immediately began going viral as opposition mounted to last week’s announcement by President Barack Obama that he would take 23 “executive actions” to restrict access to firearms, action seen by many as an attack on the Second Amendment. “A couple of years ago, I happened

to be down at an event at The Alamo and heard someone tell the story of Gonzales,” Vaus said in a telephone interview Friday. “I was absolutely taken by it, I wanted to do my best to tell it as it happened.” Vaus said he wrote the song and recorded it, and although he’s released several CDs since, “I just never found SONG, Page A6

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A plea agreement has been reached in the Belinda Walker case. Wednesday morning in the 25th Judicial District Court, Walker pleaded guilty to theft of property and Assistant District Attorney Keri Miller recommended a sentence of five years deferred adjudication, 30 days in the county jail, restitution and a fine of $1,000. Judge Bill Old ordered a pre-sentencing investigation for Walker and set the next court date for March 20. If Old rejects the plea agreement, Walker has the right to withdraw her plea and opt for a trial. The Gonzales County Grand Jury issued 13 indictments against Walker, a former Gonzales Parks & Recreation Department employee. Each indiction was for theft of property by a public servant of at least $1,500 but not more than $20,000. The charges result from a months-long investigation of funds missing within the city’s Parks & RecreWALKER, Page A6

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Rae’Anna Flores, 9, donated about 10 inches of her hair for Locks of Love Thursday afternoon at Hair Creations. It was Flores’s birthday recently and she asked if she could donate her hair in memory of her aunt, Jewel Ann Flores, who ed away from cancer. In picture at right, Hair Creations stylist Jaime Burton trims away the ponytail. (Photos by Mark Lube)

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Judge considers ‘shock’ probation for DuBose

“Come and Hear It!” Tune in to radio station KCTI 1450 AM at 8 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Tuesday for weekly updates from Gonzales Cannon General manager Dave Mundy with KCTI personality Egon Barthels.

Walker accepts plea bargain

An early release from prison is possibly in play for a Gonzales County man following a hearing held Tuesday in district court. James DuBose, who was found guilty on two felony counts last August including assault on a peace officer, asked the court to consider his petition for shock probation. The 26-year old DuBose is currently serving a two-year State Jail sentence for Attempting to take a Weapon from a Peace Officer but he also received a 10-year sentence for Assault on a Public Servant. Shock probation is a probation which is granted if the offender has received a sentence of ten years or less and must be requested before the offender has served more than six months in prison. According

to the Texas Department of Correctional Justice website, DuBose has been incarcerated at Garza West facility since September 17, 2012, and prior to that he spent 77 days in the Gonzales County Jail. DuBose was on trial as a result of an incident that happened on Feb. 9, 2011 when Gonzales County Deputy Floyd Toliver responded to a 911 call about a fight between DuBose’s estranged wife, Jessica Torres, and his then-girlfriend, Tracie Wrape, at a residence in Harwood. Based on statements from Sgt. Toliver and witnesses in the home, at some point after Sgt. Toliver arrived on the scene DuBose began punching him and knocked him down to the floor twice. Sgt. Toliver received injuries to his head, face and back, with several small bones in his back being DUBOSE, Page A6

Moulton Royalty

Homecoming ceremonies were held for the Moulton Bobkatz this weekend. Homecoming Queen is Megan Mitchon and King is Matt Dornak. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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SMILEY — Issues of property safety standards and the hiring of law enforcement personnel were the focal points of the Jan. 17 regular meeting of the Smiley City Council. The council approved a measure to declare certain properties in the city limits as a “nuisance” in order to enable the city’s authority to maintain safety standards of such properties. “There are some properties in town that the city has warned about cleaning and keeping them from being a hazard to other people,” said City Manager Eloise Estes. City officials say that the primary concern is for the safety of the general public rather than those properties just simply being an eye-sore. Proper

Regional News Digest GFD conducting hydrant testing

The Gonzales Fire Department is conducting hydrant maintenance and testing. The testing began on Wednesday. Individuals are encouraged to use caution along the areas that this testing is being conducted as there would likely be water in the street while testing is being conducted until it has time to properly drain. At the time of testing, hydrants will be flowed until the water runs clear, allowing sediments to flush from the system. While every effort will be taken to minimize it, there is a chance that residents may notice some air or small amounts of sediments in their water immediately after testing in their area. Allowing the water to run at a sink or tub faucet for a minute or so will generally clear up these issues and the flow will return to normal. This testing will be conducted on Wednesdays during favorable weather for the next several months.

N-S students win UIL honors

Congratulations to the following Nixon-Smiley middle school students who placed in UIL; Reagan DeLeon- 3rd Ready Writing; Monica Yanes- 6th Spelling; Jake Martinez6th Impromptu Speaking; Josh Wilson- 5th Social Studies; Emilio Guzman4th Listening Skills; Dylan Maldonado- 6th Listening Skills; Genaro Vasquez5th Number Sense; and Amanda Munoz- 6th Oral Reading.

Wild game meal and domino tournament

The annual wild game supper, big buck contest results and state domino championship tournament will be held at the Hallettsville KC Hall Friday and Sunday. The dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and will be served until 11. The menu will include deer, hog, dove, crawfish, wild rice, duck gumbo, Lavaca County sausage and pinto beans. The results of the buck contest will be announced with prize drawings and commercial displays. ission for the dinner is $10. The domino tournament will have registration starting at 7 a.m. Sunday and

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On this date in 1871, Britton Johnson was killed by a band of Kiowas who attacked his wagontrain. He had become legendary in the previous decade for pursuing Indians who kidnapped his wife and children. After his adventures on the Llano Estacado, Johnson worked as a teamster hauling goods between Weatherford and Fort Griffin. The evidence of spent cartridges suggests that he defended himself fiercely before dying. He and his men were buried in a common grave beside the road.

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will start at 9. It will be partner-play, double-elimination tournament. A barbecue chicken will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m .with dine-in or to-go available. Short orders and refreshments will be available. For more information, call the Hallettsville KC Hall at 361-798-2311.

repairs and painting on the west side of the Police department. A set of four Dixon-Allen Foundation grants were approved by the Council for the Police Department ($15,436), Friench Simpson Memorial Library ($17,000), Municipal Golf Course ($13,300) and the Garden Center ($10,000).

Olmos receives Blinn honors

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David Olmos of Flatonia was named to Blinn College’s Distinguished Students Roster for Fall 2012 and was also chosen as a 2013 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Hallettsville OKs building repairs

The Hallettsville City Council voted to approve

The Southern Fayette County Relay for Life will be held May 3-4 at the Schulenburg ISD football field from 6:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. Meetings for team captains are scheduled for Feb. 11, Mar. 4, April 8 and 29. A survivor supper will be held in Flatonia at 6 p.m. April 27. A breakfast taco kickoff

cleaning and maintenance is necessary for those properties to not be a nuisance and public safety hazard, according to city officials. “It was more the hazard that we were concerned about, rather than it being a nuisance property by the way it looked,” said Estes. “There are certain properties in town that not only need cleanup, but actual fencing or something so that people won’t get hurt.” “We have tried to keep from having to actually enforce anything so we sent out letters, but with no response. Our attorney suggested that we now send out letters telling them that the council now did declare certain properties being nuisance.” Examining the continued need for the city to have police in order to enforce ordinances, as well as to have

law enforcement in general, the council also approved the submitting of a CLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education) application to the State. “We don’t have an enforcement officer right now and in order to get one we have to fill out that application, pay a fee, and that gives the city the capability of hiring police officers to enforce all of the city ordinances,” explained Estes. Estes states that the city will be able to hire part-time officers from law enforcement departments within the county, such as Nixon Police Department and the Gonzales County Sherriff ’s Department, among others. The hired officer will still be with their respective department, but will also work for the City of Smiley on a part-time basis.

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will be held Saturday in downtown Flatonia from 8-10 a.m. For more information, Relay for Life event chair Peggy Ha at 979743-9423.

We come here with no peaceful intent, but ready for battle, determined to avenge our wrongs and set our country free. —William Wallace, at Stirling Bridge

Flatonia grad makes Dean’s list

Texas State University junior Megan Steinha of Flatonia made the TSU Dean’s list for Fall 2012 with a cumulative 3.92 GPA. Steinha is earning a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Instruction and Certification and All Level Special Education. She is scheduled to graduate in December of 2014. Steinha is the daughter of 155th District Judge Jeff and Stephanie Steinha.

A reminder to our readers:

Because of the length of time between the various livestock shows in the communities we cover, The Cannon this year will break our annual “Livestock Salute” into two editions — one recognizing the winners and participants in the Flatonia, Luling, Yoakum and Moulton shows on Feb. 7, the second saluting the participants in the Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley, Waelder and Shiner shows on Feb. 21 and the wrap-up Livestock Show salute recognizing the winners in those four shows on March 14. Area businesses and livestock show sponsors who would like to in any or all of those editions can take advantage of special package-rate deals by ing Debbie Toliver or Dorothy Gast at 830-672-7100 or by email at [email protected].

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Southern Gospel

Numerous local and out-of-town gospel bands will be performing Southern Gospel and Country Gospel selections at First Baptist Church in Smiley at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. Bring your guitar or other instrument and share your talent. A pot luck dinner will begin at 6 p.m. in the Church’s Fellowship Hall,a nd there is no charge for ission.

Young Farmers BBQ

The Gonzales Young Farmers are having their annual Super Bowl Sunday BBQ to go. This year orders can be picked up on Sunday, Feb. 3 from 11-1 at the old show barn at Independence Park. Orders will only be accepted until Jan. 27. Whole Brisket-$45; Half Brisket-$25; Whole Pork Loin-$35; Half Pork Loin-$20; Pork Ribs-$25. Ken Hedrick, 857-5332; Kenneth Fink, 857-6355; Charles Rochester, 857-5366 or any member.

Mariachi Azteca de America

The Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre in Seguin is proud to present Mariachi Azteca de America live in concert on Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.. The group under the direction of Gino Rivera has performed egularly all around San Antonio and throughout the state They will bring a very exciting show along with some additional special guests. Tickets are available at Cascades, Gift and Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are available on line as well by going to www.thetexas.org. Tickets will be $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door.

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The annual Gonzales County Go-Texan Steak Night Fundraiser was again a re- Kevin Pirkle (second from left, pictured with of the GISD Education sounding success Friday night, featuring great food and a great auction. Last Foundation Board) is the winner of the recent drawing for a Guided Exotic Red year’s scholarship winners, who received more than $34,000 in scholarships, Stagg or Fallow Deer Hunt at a local Gonzales ranch. were saluted (above) before KCTI’s Egon Barthels and auctioneer J.D. Shelton kicked off the auction activities. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

Pirkle wins guided hunt On Dec. 21 The GISD Education Foundation held a drawing for a Guided Exotic Red Stagg or Fallow Deer Hunt at a local Gonzales ranch. The Foundation received anonymous donations that included a guided hunt on a local Gonzales ranch, dressing and caping the deer and free shoulder mount. Board sold over 100 tickets, priced at $100 each. Kevin Pirkle, the winner, will take his guided hunt before the

end of February. Funds raised will help the Foundation in its mission to provide resources that enrich teaching, inspire learning and maximize innovative opportunities for all students in the GISD School District. The Foundation recently awarded grants to three teachers that will provide additional resources to develop creative learning opportunities in their classrooms. The board hopes to make a fundraiser of this nature an annual event.

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Our forefathers would be so ashamed of us “If Congress refuses to act, I’ve said that I’ll continue to do everything in my power to act without them.” “Believe me, the idea of doing things on my own is very tempting. I promise you.” — Barack Obama Dictatorship naturally arises out of democracy, and the most aggravated form of tyranny and slavery out of the most extreme liberty. — Plato When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right. — Victor Hugo How ashamed of us our forefathers would be. Our Gonzales ancestors went to war against the foremost military power on the content in 1835 because the government demanded they return a useless piece of military surplus. What would they think of us “debating” and “discussing” what to do about a tyrant who has made it clear he intends to rip away our rights, Constitution be

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damned? Their compatriots in Boston and Philadelphia took on the world’s foremost military power in 1776 because they were taxed without their consent. They stood their ground and fought when that government sought to take their arms away. As of Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2013, the United States is no longer a Constitutional Republic. As Abraham Lincoln and so many others warned us, we have been overthrown from within. President Obama’s unveiling Wednesday of a multi-pronged attack on the Second Amendment that byes both Congress and the Constitution ushers in the age

of dictatorship. Even if challenged successfully in the courts, it has set a precedent that future Chief Executives will learn from — establish law by bureaucratic regulation and dare Congress or the States to do something about it. Congressman Steve Stockman said he’d launch impeachment proceedings if Mr. Obama tried this. Forgive me if I don’t hold out much hope for that avenue. We saw how well that worked last time, didn’t we? Even with a Republican Congress in charge, they couldn’t remove a President who openly itted he’d broken the law by lying to a federal grand jury. There are those who adamantly proclaim that this will get overturned by Congress or in the courts, and they might be accurate in that. But let’s face it, folks: long before Congress can do anything constructive, Mr. Obama’s legislation by regulation will be entrenched and established, buried within massive tomes of miniscule regulations, impossible to dislodge.

What about Texas students who actually want to learn?

There are many good and capable students in Texas public schools that can, and want to learn. However, these students are being sacrifice for the sake of political correctness, government regulations, and teachers unions. The Texas state legislature is being lobbied by liberal groups who are demanding more money for public education. But is more money the answer? What about the students who want to learn versus those who don’t want to learn? First, there is the environment of political correctness where student discipline has been thrown out the window for fear of law suits, and falling short on regulatory measurements. Students cannot be disciplined at school, and their disruptive behavior is tolerated while good students suffer. Furthermore, the home environment is ignored because “education experts” refuse to recognize that parents must value education and learning for their children to value academic achievement. Teachers have become “nannies” or “substitute parents”. A religious leader once said “no other success can compensate for failure in the home”. A student’s academic success or failure begins in the home with the parents. Another impediment for personal academic achievement in public schools is government regulations. Regulations are idealistic and realistic, and create a “one size fits all” approach to teaching by demanding and expecting equal academic achievement from all students. Regulations also stifle teachers’ creativity because they serve bureaucrats, not for students. Students are also not rewarded because of personal academic achievement, but rather for complying with government regulatory requirements. Ethnicity, race, gender, and other social factors are more important than personal academic achievement. If education experts and bureaucrats know so much, why not put them in a classroom and measure their success in pilot programs before they demand public

George Rodriguez 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.

money? Bureaucrats only want more tax payer money, and ignore their failures. Then there are the teachers’ unions. The unions exist only to protect the teachers’ jobs, not to serve the students. Unions protect bad and incompetent teachers at the expense of the students and parents. They also ignore their failures but demand more tax payer money for more teaching jobs, and thus more union . The worst part of this situation is how unions and government bureaucrats lobby and fund liberal politicians like San Antonio’s state representative Mike Villarreal to demand more tax payer money. Villarreal is leading the liberal charge to demand more tax payer money, while he ignores the failures of the current public school system. To exemplify the incestuous political relationship among liberals, Villarreal’s wife Jeanne Russell, designed the San Antonio Pre-Kinder program for Mayor Castro which will cost San Antonio resident millions in new taxes. Castro and Villarreal are now promoting the program as a model for Texas. More tax payer money is not the answer. Students who want to learn should be separated from those who don’t. Parents should be taught the long term value of education for generations to come. Academic success begins in the home and with the individual, not with a bureaucrat or union leader, and certainly not with a self-serving politician.

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failure. It is a sign that the U.S. government cannot pay its own bills.” Just the other day, on the other hand, the story had changed: “To even entertain the idea (of not raising the debt limit) ... is irresponsible. It’s absurd.” As Americans, we need to face a hard fact: The government of the United States is broken, and no amount of “praying” or “voting for conservatives” is going to fix it. It’s simple math: we’re outnumbered and the numbers will never get any better. The progressives have control over the mainstream news media and entertainment, the control what is being taught to our children, and they have learned how to defraud the voting process with impunity. The government has pointedly eschewed its Constitutional duty to control our borders, and allows the progressives to import as many new “voters” as they want, whenever they want. How would our forefathers react to what is going on today in Washington, D.C.? Our forefathers would be shooting by now, that’s what they’d be doing.

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You last November, when Republicans promised to “rip Obamacare out by the roots?” Funny, that hasn’t happened yet. You have only to see what’s left of your first paycheck of 2013 to see how much faith we can place in Congress to protect us. back when that guy in the White House told us all that no one who makes less than $250,000 would see any kind of tax hike? So, how’s that working out for you? I have no doubt you’re enjoying what’s left of your first paycheck of the year as much as I’m enjoying what’s left of mine. And I daresay that most of those reading this column, like me, make a whole lot less than $250,000 a year. Of course, those of us who actually work for a living are aware of the two-faced nature of Washington, D.C. and its most despicable inhabitant. Back in 2006, for example, while campaigning for his current job, he said: “The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leadership

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Farewell to a gentleman When my dad was badly weakened by the flu and my mom wanted to call an ambulance to take him to the emergency room, he wouldn’t go unless he could shave first and change into a nice shirt and a pair of slacks. My mom told him they don’t have a dress code at ER. He insisted. My dad, who didn’t survive his illness, was thoroughly old school. He would no more wear a pair of jeans than rainbowstriped clown pants. Born in 1929, he never lost his belief in the standards of a bygone era or his ion for its literature, culture and history. He taught English for decades at what was then Trinity College in Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on American literature of the 1920s and 1930s. He was a teacher’s teacher who devoted himself to transferring, as much as he could, his love for Hemingway and Faulkner to his students. He adored big-band music -- Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and the rest of them. He whistled and hummed their tunes constantly around the house. When we played recordings of the greats for him in the hospital, he hummed along through his oxygen mask. He was a committed World War II buff. Nothing would ever seem as momentous to him as the clash of great armies over the fate of civilization that was in the headlines every day of his youth. He might have missed his calling as a military historian. His bookshelves were a veritable research library on the armaments of World War II. He was a private man and very self-contained. I never saw him cry and never heard him raise his voice. Swearing was out of the question. He didn’t hug, if he could possibly avoid it. But he may have had the tenderest heart of anyone I have ever known. He spoiled the cats horribly, fed the birds lavishly and always endeavored to find a way to usher insects out of the house without doing them any harm. He was a devoted husband and father. I’m always a sucker for sentimental father-son baseball scenes in movies. It brings back the times my dad would throw batting practice or hit fly balls to me down at the local field on summer nights. On the walk back home -- with the overused ball stained green from the grass -- he would put his arm around me and tell me stories of the game.

Rich Lowry Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.

Whatever lessons I have learned in life in the importance of patience and diligence began when he assembled a model tank with me as a kid. He believed in excellence, in duty and in self-control. He was a constant reader, beginning with the newspapers every morning (I told you he was old school), and an inveterate self-educator. He always had something next on his list that he wanted to learn more about, and in the spirit of a tinkerer -- he baked and had dabbled through the years in woodworking, gardening and bricklaying -- always another project. He had a trial at the very end, but was dignified to his last breath. RIP. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.

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Matt says ‘thanks’ for your Dear Editor, After all the that I’ve received from all the great friends and family, I know that it’s impossible to individually thank all of you for what you’ve done without leaving someone out. Just know that from the bottom of my heart I appreciate everything that the great people of this community have done for me. Y’all make the fight much more bearable knowing I have y’all behind me. I also have been blessed with the most loving and ive family that God could have assembled. I would not trade any of you the world and I realize that this process has been hard on y’all too. I love y’all and thanks for everything. While this disease takes its toll on its victims physically, I believe it takes that strength and distributes it elsewhere. During these two months I’ve had a lot of time to simply think about the occurrences, memories, and mishaps of my life. I have evolved my way of thinking about life as a whole. To have it being so close to being taken away from me, I now cherish each day in this life as a gift from God. A couple nights before being diagnosed with ALL, (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) I thought I was on top of the world having some beers and catching armadillos with my brothers, my boy Caleb, and my cousins Craig and Chris. Never would it have occurred to me that my life would flip in mere hours. From this I learned that each day we have is a gift and our life is vulnerable. God has a plan for each of us and I firmly believe that He will guide me thru this speed-bump. Although a long and sometimes painful process, I will strive to take it day by day and live my life according to His will. For those of you reading this, may I give you a New Year’s resolution. In this new year, identify the things you love the most and commit to them day in and day out with the ion and love they deserve. To your loved ones, let them know you care and always be there for them. My family has done this for me and I only wish everyone could experience that love and . Do what you love and do it often. If I could rewind all of this and know that I was going to be diagnosed with leukemia on November 13,

2012, I would have begged my brothers to go hog hunting every waking minute. It may sound ridiculous, but now that it is withheld from me for quite some time, I cherish that aspect of my life even more. Live life for today and cherish the little things. Time is the essence of life, use it doing what you love with who you love. Matt Pohler Shiner

Responding to ‘Hate’ letter

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to Ken Mosher’s letter which appeared in the Gonzales Inquirer on Jan. 4, 2013. Mr. Mosher, really! I started not to respond to the dribble that was published, but I just had to give up my thoughts. If, by America-Hating Republicans, you mean the America that the Marxists (Democratic) party are creating, I couldn’t agree more with you. America is becoming a cesspool of nonsense created by politicans of both parties. But especially dangerous is the immoral Democratic Party. They have been in the forefront of every immoral issue to come up, from prayer in schools, homosexual rights, gay marriage, destroying the family, etc. They will pay a heavy price in the future. I hate the America that allows abortion on demand. When almost 95 percent of all abortions are performed becuase the baby wlil be an inconvenience for the mother, it is a moral issue, not a “health” issue. Even in the case of rape or incest, it is still a moral issue. Why kill a baby due to no fault of its own? I hate the America that allows the Federal Government to grow and become more and more intrusive in our daily lives, One can hardly get out of bed without breaking some kind of law. I hate the America that elects a know-nothing, donothing person like Obama. What a waste of a President! Is this the best we could do, America? Really. You can also add Clinton’s name to this list along with every Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. I was no Romney fan, but he would have been a much better choice. I hate the America that allows illegal immigration

to go unchallenged. That allows these deadbeats to come across our border and suck on the teats of the taxpayers and contribute NOTHING to America, and instead demand we do more to take care of their sorry butts! Send them back, now! I could go on and on, but space won’t allow it. I take some comfort in knowing what when the time comes and America falls due to its ignorance of issues, the Marxists will be right there with me suffering. Barack Hussein Obama. Really? America could not have made a worse decision, not once, but twice! God help us! Mike Ivey Gonzales

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Dear Editor, For those of you who may not know me well or maybe even at all, my name is Lizzy Opiela. I am a senior at St. Paul High School. I am an honor roll student on top of having two jobs. Softball is my life and my ion. For the past two years my team and I have won the state championship 2A title and I have received several individual awards while playing my heart out in the tournament. I have played for going on 15 years now. I can play anywhere my team needs me but my desire is at third base. I have been nominated to play on the national softball team in Oklahoma City this May and I have never wanted something so bad in my life. When I go there, it is my chance to make my dreams come true, playing in college and maybe even the Olympics. I never thought I would be given this chance and now my hard work is finally paying off. I have been asked to the Softball factory National team competing in the College World Series Select Training event in Oklahoma City this May. My financial obligation is to fund-raise $1,999 to cover my expenses. I love softball and hope you will be able to help. Lizzy Opiela Shiner EDITOR’S NOTE: Anyone interested in contributing to help Lizzie can The Cannon to obtain her information.

Ruger spokesman Ken Jorgenson talks guns This is a transcription from the “News from the Camphouse” radio program that airs at 6:30 a.m. every Saturday morning on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: Ken, what’s your position with Ruger? Jorgenson: I’m the director of media relations and shooting sports. Brune: The market has been good for Ruger in the past few years. Is that correct? Jorgenson: The past few years have been special. We’ve got a lot of new products that have driven a lot of sales. Brune: This past week, an email has circulated expounding that Ruger will help people message their legislators. Jorgenson: Yes, I hope that email has been widely received. It’s a program we started to help people their elected officials at both the state and national levels. Go on the Ruger website and you’ll find a button that will ask you to put in your name, address, and email. Then when you put your zip code in, it will pull up your elected officials. There is a letter there that says gun rights are very important and the related issues that affect law-abiding gun owners must be addressed. We need to convince the people that make the rules that “we” the law-abiding gun owners are not the problem. We need to send them that message. And I checked the numbers. In the first five days that we started this program, 540,000 people have sent this letter to their legislators – that’s tremendous. But let’s keep it going and let our lawmakers know that we’re out here and we’re watching. Brune: Ruger has also done some work in conjunction with the NRA. Jorgenson: Yes, last year we had the million gun challenge. We were going to build a million guns from the NRA Show in 2011 until the show in 2012, and we’d donate a dollar to the NRA for every

Looking Down from the Saddle Herman Brune

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

gun we sold. We more than accomplished our goal. In the end we wrote a check for $1,257,000 and we’d like to thank all our customers that contributed to that success. Brune: Is that program ongoing? Jorgenson: No, that was a one-shot deal. Our production facilities have grown tremendously in the past few years. We’ve added a lot of new engineering staff and come up with some great new designs. We have a program that we call “Voice of the Customer”. That’s where we go to gun shows and hunting shows and ask consumers what they’re looking for. Our .380 is a product of that. It’s a small conceal carry weapon that was described as a need by our customers. We ask people what they want so that when the product comes out we know there is a market for the product. Brune: Is there a fear of hitting a wall? Gun sales have been up for so long in the current political climate; do you predict a drop in sales any time soon? Jorgenson: There is always a concern. Gun sales in the ‘90’s went up and then dropped. In 2008 gun sales began to climb and everyone wondered how long it would last. And it has plateaued but never dropped off. We’ve had several strong years of sales and now sales are again climbing. There’s a lot of rhetoric that may be driving sales. Nobody knows what will happen. People are concerned about their abilities to buy and own various firearms. And we’re seeing a lot of new gun buyers. People are discovering that shooting is fun, there are a lot of competitive events, and a lot of folks are buying for self-

protection. We urge new buyers to learn how to shoot, be safe, and realize that with all the new gun buyers gun ownership becomes more mainstream. Brune: What about empty shelves in the stores? Jorgenson: This is a reflection of the industry. We’ve probably doubled production and can’t keep up. I also attribute it to our engineers, sales, and production folks that make such good products. There is a huge demand. We’ve more than tripled production on our 1911 pistol and still can’t keep up. So I ask people to be patient. We’re increasing production all the time and appreciate consumer . Brune: Your hunting rifle division has seen some improvements and growth. Jorgenson: One of the exciting new products is the New American Rifle we’re making. It’s unique and a high-value firearm. It has a synthetic stock and is very consistent. It free floats the barrel and has a consumer adjustable trigger. This rifle is phenomenally accurate. We took several gun writers to the range and they were all hitting targets at 700 yards with a 30.06. Now, we’re talking about a rifle that retails at $449. One of the writers shot a sub-two-inch group at 300 yards. That’s pretty good for a shooting iron in that price range. Brune: But it’s the pistol division that established Ruger. Jorgenson: The handgun started this company in 1949 with a .22 pistol. Handguns are our foundation and they’ve become the working man’s standard. Brune: Are there any sales demographics that indicate where guns are more welcome? Jorgenson: There are certainly areas that are more gun-friendly. There are places with more hunters. But when you notice the rise in buyers for personal protection – it is more urbandwellers buying guns and that is probably more evenly distributed nationwide.

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broken as a result of repeated blows. A total of 10 witnesses were sworn in to open the proceeding; eight of them were there to speak in of DuBose. Defense attorney Eddie Escobar’s first witness was Wrape, now DuBose’s fiance and mother of his twomonth old daughter. DuBose, a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, was diagnosed with post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). Wrape testified about how she noticed the effects of PTSD wearing on DuBose, causing him to suffer from anxiety, depression and insomnia. “He had a hard time sleeping and would get very anxious,” she said. “He has to take his medication to treat it.” She added that DuBose informed her from prison that he was being denied access to his medication by prison officials, even though they were prescribed to him by the Veterans istration. “I feel like jail is setting him up for failure,” Wrape said. “It’s not giving him a chance for a good future.” Assistant District Attorney Michael Mark examined Wrape on cross-examination and asked her if DuBose was on his medication on the day he attacked Toliver. “I knew he was taking it but I didn’t always watch him do it,” she said. “You would have to ask him.” “So assuming he was taking his medication, he still assaulted Deputy Toliver?” asked Mark. “Yes, he did,” Wrape replied. Some compelling testimony was given by William Miller, DuBose’s former roommate. Miller, a deputy with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, was sharing a lodging with DuBose at that time. Mark asked Miller which of the two parties (DuBose or Toliver) was the loser of their altercation and the response left Mark incredulous. “It was James,” Miller said with conviction. “He was put in a bad situation that only got worse. He ended up with injuries.” “As severe as Deputy Toliver’s injuries?” asked Mark in disbelief. “If it was anybody other than James DuBose who had beaten a police officer within an inch of his life, you wouldn’t want them on the street would you?” “No,” Miller eventually replied. Three of DuBose’s former employers told the court that DuBose was an ideal employee who was hard-working and always did as he was told. Each of them expressed the sentiment that they would hire DuBose again if given the chance. “I know how hard a worker he is,” said Cole Applegate. “I don’t feel like he would be a threat to me or anybody else if released.” Throughout the hearing, Mark kept characterizing DuBose as someone who has no respect for authority and does as he sees fit. He cited two infractions on DuBose’s current prison progress report as examples of that behavior. According to reports, DuBose was cited for destroying state’s property on Nov. 19 after he broke a broom handle by striking plexiglass. DuBose would eventually receive 15 days of solitary confinement as a result. During his testimony, DuBose said what took place was not an act of violence. “It was a miscommunication between me and a guard,” he explained. “He had closed the door and was walking away. I grabbed a broom handle and slammed it against the glass to get his attention.” The second infraction on DuBose’s prison report occurred when DuBose refused to accept a new housing assignment. He explained why his rebuff of the transfer was not an act of defiance. “A lot of gang try to make a name for themselves by beating up on former military,” said DuBose. “I feared for my safety in that dorm....there were 50 guys in there. In TDC, you have to do whatever you can to stay alive.” DuBose testified that even though he is be-

ing denied his medication, he is taking steps toward bettering himself. He said he reads lots of books about business, participates in Bible studies and is learning Spanish as a second language. “Prison is an ugly place,” DuBose said. “I can’t even talk to Black or Hispanic person in most cases because of the racism and the violence. Prison touches you in a way that not even war can.” Mark was aggressive during his cross examination and his interrogation method soon drew the ire of DuBose. “You’re doing that thing that lawyers do,” he told Mark. “You’re playing a game that lawyers like to play.” “This is a game to you?” asked Mark. “It’s not a game to me or to my family or to this judge,” DuBose said firmly. Mark went on to recount past instances of DuBose’s bad behavior, citing two times when DuBose hit his ex-wife and when he hit his sergeant during active duty. DuBose declined to speak about the former, but said the latter was a consensual fight between Marines. “We were both non-commissioned officers who decided to settle a disagreement,” explained DuBose. “He’s still a good friend of mine to this day.” “You’re trying to make it sound like I’m just going around hitting people and that’s ridiculous. I went and fought for freedom and this is how you use it. You should have more pride in America than to talk to me the way you do using these disgusting tactics.” After the defense rested, the State called Sgt. Toliver to the witness stand. He told the court that he still suffers from the injuries he received on Feb. 9, 2011. “I used to be able to stand up for long periods of time, but I can’t anymore because of my back,” he said. The next witness was Torres, who said she was afraid of DuBose because he used to hit her when they were married. She also recalled the details of the attack and said she didn’t see any remorse in DuBose’s face when it was over. “He would always make these threats,” she said. “I had to take my daughter to the doctor for seizures because she’s afraid that he’ll come back to hurt us. I’d fear for our safety if he’s released.” Torres was cross-examined by defense attorney Noel Reese, who pointed out “friendly” correspondence between Torres and DuBose since DuBose has been in prison. “But this is a man you’re afraid of?” Reese asked wryly. During an impressive closing argument, Escobar told Old that the desires and opinions of witnesses and victims (of this case) should not apply in making his decision. He also pointed out that shock probation is still a punishment. “If it were granted to him, it wouldn’t mean he gets away with anything,” said Escobar. “It doesn’t mean he just gets to walk away because there are conditions. This probation is hard.” Escobar said the court should look at DuBose’s desire to be with family, treat his condition and further his education as an assurance of his compliance. “If that’s not enough motivation then I don’t know what is,” he said. Mark spent his closing urging Old to view DuBose’s past bad behavior as recurring events. “We have a pattern of a man who does not follow the rules and always blames someone else for his behavior,” said Mark. “He’s shown you what type of man he is... he doesn’t conform to society. We have a place for those type of people and it’s called prison.” “Leave him in the pen because that’s where he deserves to be.” At the conclusion of the hearing, Old was asked by DuBose’s lawyers to review the transcripts of the expert testimony given on DuBose’s behalf during his trial. Old agreed and said he anticipates making a ruling by the end of the week. DuBose is being held at the Gonzales County Jail during Old’s deliberations.

Gonzales featured on ‘daytripper’

The latest edition of Texas Highways magazine features a piece from Chet Garner’s “The Daytripper” talking about spending a day hitting the spots of interest in Gonzales. Garner’s show appears on PBS. “Gonzales has been the backdrop for some of Texas’ most heroic and dramatic events, and it still shares that same independent spirit with every-one who comes to town,” Garner writes.

Gonzales EMS to receive grant AUSTIN — Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt has announced the Texas Department of State Health Services has awarded Emergency Medical Services Local Project Grants to three communities in his District 17. During the 23 years the funds have been available, DSHS has funded 2,470 grant proposals for a total of $26.7 million. This year DSHS was able to fund 82 of the 103 eligible proposals that were received, in-

cluding Bastrop County First Responder Association, Gonzales Volunteer Ambulance Corps, dba Gonzales County EMS & Rescue, and Lockhart EMS. Grant recipients use the money for the purchase of much needed equipment, training, public education programs, and supplies. Most of the funds go directly to emergency providers who are saving the lives of ill and injured Texans each day.

Gonzales Police Report Here is the Gonzales Police Department Report for the period of Jan 10-22: Jan. 10 Reported Assault At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Jan. 14 Misty Dawn King, 37 Of Hallettsville, Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication And Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 1800 Blk St. Joseph St. Jan. 16 Reported Theft At 2000 Blk St. Joseph St. 15-Year Old Male Detained And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Theft At 500 Blk St. Joseph St. Jan. 17 Reported Theft At 800 Blk St. Paul St. Jan. 18 Neil Brandon Kloesel, 31 Of

Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Damgerous Drug, Driving While License Invalid, And Possession Controlled Substance And Ashley Lashayne Cherry, 29 Of Bulverde, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. John David Russell, 29 Of Gonzales, Arrested On Warrant And Charged With Fail To Comply With Sex Offender Registration At 1004 Jesse Smith St. Manuel Lee Garza, 25 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Assault Family Violence And Evading Arrest At 900 Blk Cuero St. Reported Credit Card Abuse At 1800 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Criminal Mischief At 1700 Blk Hamilton St. Jan. 19 Shane Paul Lloyd, 42 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With

Assault At 200 Blk Dunning St. Reported Forgery At 1800 Blk Church St. Joe Perez, 44 Of Leesville, Arrested And Charged With Evading At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Jan. 20 Ben Leal, 53 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Driving While Intoxicated At 1300 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Jan. 21 Reported Burglary Habitation At 300 Blk Middle Buster Rd. Reported Criminal Mischief At 1500 Blk Hamilton St. Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Reported Theft At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Jan. 22 Reported Runaway At 900 Blk Robertson St. Reported Hit And Run Accident At St. Andrew And College St.

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the right spot to put it out,” he said. The current political climate fits the song well, he said. “It’s been getting some attention,” he said. “Our nation has a lot to learn from your history down there. I hope one day I can make it to Gonzales and sing the song there.” Vaus also records children’s songs under the name Buck Howdy, where he has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and won the 2010 award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children. He is also known for his Christmas recordings including The Stars Come Out for Christmas series, and for his political

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ation Department. Former department director Billy Malaer was indicted on two counts of tampering with governmental records. He was sentenced to five years deferred adjudication last October by Judge Dwight Peschel.

recordings such as a TSA pat-down protest song, Joan B. Kroc-commissioned Hiroshima commemoration song, and a pro-impeachment Clinton-era song.In 1992, Vaus charted at number 68 on Hot Country Songs with “We Must Take America Back.” “There are two sides to my career,” Vaus said. “About 10 years ago, when my kids were young, I was very disappointed that there was not a lot of quality music out there. So I recorded some, mainly so my kids could have something to listen to in the car. Some of my friends heard it and they ed it along, and one day a music company in Nashville called and wanted to release it.” “There are some days I’ll do a Buck Howdy concert and then do one at a different venue that’s completely different,” he chuckled. “I’ve always liked to do songs with conservative, patriotic, American and Christian touches.” Vaus has played several events in which Texas Gov. Rick Perry has appeared, and revealed the Governor may have been sitting on this gem of a song for a while. “Rick Perry keeps a couple of songs on his IPOD, I know he has ‘Come and Take It,’” Vaus said. “As a country, we’d better wake up and smell the coffee.”

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Texas State Rifle Association Executive Director, Steve Hall, will speak and take questions at the Wednesday, Feb. 6th meeting of the Republican Women of Yoakum at the Yoakum Community Center. The meeting starts at 11:45 AM and ends at 1pm. Lunch will be served. Freewill donations will be appreciated. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 361-594-4258.

Elks Build-a-Burger

Gonzales Elks Lodge #2413 Please us on Thursday, Jan. 31 for the PER Association “Build Your Own Burger” fundraiser. Ann Bond. She is in a San The cost is $7 and includes hamburgers with all the trimMarcos nursing home. She is mings and French fries.

just there and doesn’t know anyone. This is sad, but this is just what happens and we need to pray for all involved. We went to the doctor for this hand of mind. I don’t like it when doctors go Hmmmm---and drag it out forever and then sit there with this puzzled look on their faces. That is just not a good sign. So maybe it could be connected with your Crohn’s Disease, maybe it could be Rheumatoid Arthritis, well let’s just run all this battery of blood tests and see what they tell us. Then we will go from there. Sounds just like a blasted doctor. We have birthdays this week. On Friday we celebrate Joe Kotwig’s and Kathleen Allen’s birthday. Of course both of them are 39 years old and holding. On the 27th, Tony Black has a birthday and I think that he is just holding on. Linda Warzecha, Sherri Schellenberg, Leigh Anne Soefje, and Margaret Taylor all have birthdays too. We wish you many more Happy Birthdays. Oh and I am in trouble. I have been told that I forgot Flo Blundell’s birthday way back around the first part of January. I am sorry Flo. You are going to have to beat me with twenty Avon books. She has that many too. You just watch her. She will be walking along and there is one of those Avon books coming out of her left ear, her right hand has four or five and on it goes. They jump from her car right into yours. It’s magical. The lotion is on your arm. The bubble is in your tub. You don’t have any idea how it got there but it is there. That is about as magical as things disappearing in this house due to thief Samson. That demon cat is unbelievable. I cut up one small onion to put in soup and I just happen to leave about ¼ inch of that mesh sticking out of my cabinet. It still had four small onions in it. All of a sudden here go the onions across the kitchen floor. Now if I would not have caught Samson with those onions, I would have had to go onion hunting. If there is anything that crackles or glitters and it is not nailed down, that cat steals it. Samson is especially fond of keys. And don’t you know when you need keys, you need keys, and you need them right now!! Have a good week, and God Bless.

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Monthalia Chili Supper

The Annual Chili Supper sponsored by the Lydia Circle of the Monthalia United Methodist Church is set 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. The meal consists of Chili, Tamales, Beans, Slaw, tea, coffee and all the condiments. Adult plates are $6 and children’s plates are $3, with desserts available for 50 cents each. There will also be a Silent Auction. Proceeds will go toward missions and special church projects.

Super Bowl Drawing

Brenda’s Buddies is having a Super Bowl Opportunity drawing. Tickets are $1 each or a book of 6 for $5, drawing will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 1. First place includes an Ice Chest, Charcoal & Lighter Fluid, BBQ Utensils, Popcorn, Tortilla chip, Oreos, Snax Mix, Gatorade, 2 Liter Coke, 2 Liter Dr. Pepper, Cups, Plates, Picante Salsa, Queso, Lays Chips, Crackers, Gatorade and a $50 H.E.B. Gift Card! Second Place is a $20 gift card to Pizza Hut. For tickets Kristi Mercer 672-7581 ext 382 or team at Persons Flower Shop, 830-672-2883.

Thompsonville Chili Supper

Thompsonville Ladies Club Annual Chili Supper and Auction will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Thompsonville Community Center. Chili Supper will be at 5 p.m. Chili is free – we do accept donations. Auction is at 6 p.m. Proceeds will be used for scholarships to area youth.

Helping Hands

If you are in need of a meal, Helping Hands, a non-profit, multi-church ministry would like to bless you with a free lunch. Meals will be distributed Saturday, January 26th, beginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot located at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are welcome. Linda at 361275-1216.

Country Dance

Country Music Show and Dance will be at Geronimo VFW, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo, on Tuesday, February 5, from 7-10 PM. Great VFW kitchen at 5:30 with chicken & dumplings, etc. Adults $7--12 & under $3. This month featuring Star Longoria, Jim Moorman, Don Wallace, along with a fantastic house band. Smokefree and always open to all Reservations call Dorothy at 512-825-2180, thegatheringmusicshow.com

Hospital Auxiliary

The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital will hold its monthly business meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, in the hospital dining room. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should pick up an application at the gift shop or call Kennon Brukenhaufer at 830-672-3096.

Healthier Water

“Come and Drink It,” a seminar on a new technology which provides healthier drinking water, is scheduled from noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Gonzales Food Market, 311 St. Lawrence in Gonzales. Gary Alan Sutton of GRS Productions will speak about chemicals in our water and the impact of an acidic diet and how this technology can create a healthier system.

TWA hearing

A quorum of the board of directors of the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District will be present during a public hearing and public meeting at 5 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Gonzales County Courthouse on permit applications filed by the Texas Water Alliance. The board will receive evidence submitted by TWA on its applications. Since all protests of the applications by persons previously granted party status have been withdrawn and the hearing is not a contested case hearing, the board of directors will not receive or consider evidence from persons other than the applicant and the staff of GCUWCD.

Al-Anon meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 721 St. Louis in Gonzales. Al-Anon meets every Monday night at the same time and place. Please call 830-672-3407 for more information. All meetings are open.

Free GED Classes

FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 672-8291.

Free piano lessons

Free piano lessons for students 8-18 are being offered in Gonzales. There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew. Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library hip is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the library at 830-672-6315.

Head Start

TMC Golden Crescent Head Start offers pre-school services to children ages 3-5 years, includeing education, nutrition, dental, social, disability, health and mental health. Gonzales Head Start is now accepting applications at the Gonzales Head Start Centers at 1600 Elm Street or 925 Wells Street. For information call 361-582-4441. To apply for head Start, you will need a copy pof the child’s Birth Certificate, proof of income, proof of address and a current immunization record.

Violence shelter

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 830372-2780 or 1-800-834-2033.

Toastmasters meet

Vietnam Ceremonies

Gonzales VFW will commemorate the Vietnam Peace Accord on Jan. 28 at the Post Home at 3302 Harwood Rd. in Gonzales. All of the post, Ladies Auxiliary, volunteers and veterans of the Virtnam War are invited to attend. We will serve coffee and doughnuts from 7:30-9 a.m.

Turkey Plate Sale

Sacred Heart Church in Gonzales will host a turkey and dressing meal fund-raiser from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 to benefit the new church hall. Plates featuring turkey and dressing with all the trimmings will be available for $8. The church is

Come and Speak It Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, from 12-1 p.m. at the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, located at 1731 Seydler Street. The Toastmasters environment is friendly and ive whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters can give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself in any situation. For more information Club President GK Willmann at 830-857-1109 or send email to [email protected].

Area Livestock Reports Gonzales Livestock Market Report

The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, January 19, 2013 had on hand: 1,083 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady. Packer cows sold $1 higher. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $220-$235; 300-400 lbs, $185-$205; 400-500 lbs, $160-$175; 500600 lbs, $154-$160; 600-700 lbs., $131-$151; 700-800 lbs, $124-$129. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $170-$195; 300-400 lbs, $164-$177; 400-500 lbs, $141-$160; 500600 lbs., $131-$140; 600-700 lbs., $122-$124. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $68-$72; Cutters, $75-$86; Canners, $54-$66; Low yielding fat cows, $68-$76. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $91-$103.50; light weights and medium quality bulls, $84-$89. Stocker Cows: $950-$1,275. Pairs: $1,050-$1,625. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa.com!

Nixon Livestock Commission Report

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port had on hand, January 21, 2013, Volume, 880. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $188 to $198 to $230; 300-400 lbs., $171 to $181 to $225; 400-500 lbs, $149 to $159 to $198; 500-600 lbs, $137 to $147 to $171; 600-700 lbs, $120 to $130 to $146; 700800 lbs, $109 to $119 to $133. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $172 to $182 to $220; 300-400 lbs, $155 to $165 to $210; 400-500 lbs, $135 to $145 to $215; 500-600 lbs, $125 to $135 to $178; 600-700 lbs, $115 to $125 to $145; 700800 lbs, $104 to $114 to $123. Slaughter cows: $55 to $85; Slaughter bulls: $86 to $97; Stocker cows: $800 to $1,825; Pairs, $900-$1,475

Cuero Livestock Market Report

Cuero Livestock Market Report on January 18, 2013, had 1,398 head. Had 138 cows and 11 bulls. The packer market lost what it gained two weeks ago dropping an average of $2/cwt. Most due to a lower live cattle market and increased marketings. The calf market was mixed as calves over 500 lbs were off $3/$5/cwt while lighter calves were stronger to steady with last week’s runaway market. A lot of interest from all buyers on all classes. Definitely no holes in the market. Adverse news in the panhandle over a plant closing hurt the fat market and consequently the

heavier end of the calf market. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $87-$100; lower grades, $67-$85. Packer cows: breakers, $65-$75; boning, $65-$80; canners & cutters, $66-$82; light & weak, $55-$65. Palpated dry Cows sold well, $100-$114. Had deals of bred cows that sold by the hd for $1,340-$1,450 each. Pairs: one pair, $1,620. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, $200-$202; 300-350 lbs, $200-$224; 350-400 lbs, $158-$182; 400-450 lbs, $152-$192; 450-500 lbs, $156-$185; 500550 lbs, $148-$165; 550-600 lbs, $141-$162; 600-700 lbs, $129-$145; 700-800 lbs, $102$129. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $179-$228; 250300 lbs, $204-$220; 300-350 lbs, $189-$228; 350-400 lbs, $183-$207; 400-450 lbs, $163$190; 450-500 lbs, $164-$187; 500-550 lbs, $151-$164; 550-600 lbs, $128-$162; 600-700 lbs, $127-$147. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $117-$130. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., None; 200-250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, $165-$184; 300-350 lbs, $146-$180; 350-400 lbs, $133-$165; 400-450 lbs, $142-$164; 450-500 lbs, $139-$163; 500550 lbs, $131-$145; 550-600 lbs, $129-$140; 600-700 lbs., $127-$162; over 700 lbs, $117$127.

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The weather has been beautiful but February has not come and gone. We get some of our coldest weather in February. We also have Valentine’s Day in February so you had better start planning what you are going to get for your sweetie. The stores have it all planned for you. They have chocolate candy of all descriptions, plush stuffed animals, aprons and oven mitts, greeting cards, and money grams. You had better start looking now to narrow your choices down. We don’t have to go far to eat. The Belmont Social Club is shaping up a heart shaped rib eye special, but you better reserve one because they are special made. The following people need your prayers and encouragement: Joe Kotwig, Paul Villareal, Glenn Malatek, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill and Marie Lott, “Sarge” Dunkin; Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Velma and Bobby Bullard; Mildred O’Neal, Rhonda Pruett, Matt and Betty Lou, Terrence, Aunt s Gandre, Kathryn, Glenn Mikesh, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Gene Robinson, Keith Glass, Timothy and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Carol and husband, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Mandy and Wm. (Ressie) Brietschopf, Lanny Baker, Bob Young, Lucy Jones, Ann Bond; Marguerite Williams, Big John, Todd, Rita, And our troops and their families. Thank you God for the rain, Pray for our government and our congress We are so happy that Keith Glass is home in Gonzales. A person always does better in a home atmosphere. It will take a lot to get settled down into a routine, but in the long run it will be a lot easier for his children and family to see him. They will not have to travel the miles on the road. We love you Keith and we are still praying for you. Matt, who is the husband of Betty Lou Wilson, (Wade Wilson’s sister) had his planned amputation of his leg this past week. Matt had injured the leg when he fell off of a ladder. It would not heal properly. This was a total disaster for Matt. He drove a big rig and it was his right leg. He drove many a mile in terrible pain and in a boot and the leg just could not get well so they had to amputate it right below his knee. That surgery went well so maybe he will at least be out of some of the pain he has been having. They need your prayers especially since he is off work during all of this recuperation time. I touched base with someone who had gone to see

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Cannon News Services Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-33003 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Wyche Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,200 feet Direction and Miles: 5.1 miles south of Westhoff Survey Name: W.S. Leyell, A-311 Acres: 144.85 API No.: 42-123-33006 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A Well No.: 6H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.49 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-33004 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.49 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-33012 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Oehlke A Well No.: 2H

Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 4.68 miles southeast of Westhoff Survey Name: W. Simpson, A-431 Acres: 500.59 API No.: 42-123-33011 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A Well No.: 11H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.5 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-33010 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A Well No.: 10H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.5 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-33009 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A Well No.: 9H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.49 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-33008 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A

Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.5 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-33007 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: W. Butler A Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.49 miles northwest of Nordheim Survey Name: W.L. Lytte, A-303 Acres: 643.73 API No.: 42-123-33013 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Petrohawk Operating Company Lease Name: Sandy A Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 14,000 feet Direction and Miles: 10.33 miles northwest of Yorktown Survey Name: J.E. Ross, A-403 Acres: 480.56 Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32834 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boedeker Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 7.2 miles northeast of Glaze Survey Name: W.K. Hargis, A-282 Acres: 1,717.90 API No.: 42-177-32832 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal

Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Paramore Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.4 miles northwest of Hochheim Survey Name: B. Lockhart, Section 5, A-36 Acres: 543.07 API No.: 42-177-32831 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Paramore Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.4 miles northwest of Hochheim Survey Name: B. Lockhart, Section 5, A-36 Acres: 543.07 API No.: 42-177-32830 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Paramore Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 6.4 miles northwest of Hochheim Survey Name: B. Lockhart, Section 5, A-36 Acres: 543.07 API No.: 42-177-32833 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Hamilton Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,000 feet Direction and Miles: 9.9 miles southeast of Cost Survey Name: J. Oethkin, A-369 Acres: 439.20

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API No.: 42-177-32835 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Traditions Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,300 feet Direction and Miles: 1.5 miles northwest of Glaze City Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-46 Acres: 598.63 API No.: 42-177-32829 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Traditions Unit Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 12,300 feet Direction and Miles: 1.5 miles northwest of Glaze City Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-46 Acres: 598.63 API No.: 42-177-32838 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: BouldinManford Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 13,700 feet Direction and Miles: 6.5 miles southeast of Smiley Survey Name: I. Roberts, A-399 Acres: 516.88 API No.: 42-177-32837 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 21H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 17,500 feet Direction and Miles: 16.1 miles southwest of Gonzales Survey Name: L. Clements, A-143 Acres: 8,779.58 API No.: 42-177-32836 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Barnhart (EF) Well No.: 20H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Total Depth: 17,000 feet Direction and Miles: 16.1 miles southwest of Gonzales Survey Name: L. Clements, A-143 Acres: 8,779.58 Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33683 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Shiner Unit A Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Total Depth: 17,200 feet Direction and Miles: 2.51 miles southwest of Shiner Survey Name: B. Lockhart, A-26 Acres: 247.28 Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission DeWitt County API No.: 42-123-32746 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp.

Lease Name: Bishop A Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J. Bird, A-60 Direction and Miles: 2.23 miles northeast of Westhoff Oil: 1,152 MCF: 1,422 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,300 Total Depth: 16,528 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,410 feet Perforations: 12,340-16,400 feet API No.: 42-123-32749 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Bishop A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J. Bird, A-60 Direction and Miles: 2.22 miles northeast of Westhoff Oil: 1,128 MCF: 1,394 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,277 Total Depth: 16,594 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,504 feet Perforations: 12,428-16,488 feet API No.: 42-123-32747 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Bishop A Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J. Bird, A-60 Direction and Miles: 2.23 miles northeast of Westhoff Oil: 1,104 MCF: 1,440 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,271 Total Depth: 16,610 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,516 feet Perforations: 12,446-16,506 feet API No.: 42-123-32748 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Bishop A Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: J. Bird, A-60 Direction and Miles: 2.23 miles northeast of Westhoff Oil: 1,104 MCF: 1,354 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,312 Total Depth: 16,650 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,544 feet Perforations: 12,484-16,544 feet API No.: 42-123-32820 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Musick A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: A.B. Barrier, A-642 Direction and Miles: 7.23 miles northwest of Nordheim Oil: 816 MCF: 1,697 Choke Size: 11/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 7,065 Total Depth: 17,412 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,274 feet

Perforations: 13,253-17,264 feet API No.: 42-123-32807 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Willeke A Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 60, A-587 Direction and Miles: 9.7 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 1,034 MCF: 998 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,390 Total Depth: 17,803 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,701 feet Perforations: 12,637-17,681 feet API No.: 42-123-32759 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Cantu B Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: T. Davis, A-162 Direction and Miles: 1.45 miles southeast of Westhoff Oil: 874 MCF: 1,386 Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,765 Total Depth: 18,510 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,369 feet Perforations: 13,249-18,453 feet API No.: 42-123-32449 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Geosouthern Energy Corp. Lease Name: Rayes B Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 42, A-577 Direction and Miles: 7.69 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 744 MCF: 1,527 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 7,015 Total Depth: 18,929 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,865 feet Perforations: 13,408-18,442 feet API No.: 42-123-32869 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Matador Production Company Lease Name: Matador K. Love Orca Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-194 Direction and Miles: 10.5 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 1,509 MCF: 841 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,900 Total Depth: 16,810 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,728 feet Perforations: 12,611-16,623 feet API No.: 42-123-32838 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Marathon Oil EF LLC Lease Name: Leske-Lott Unit Well No.: 4H Field Name: Eagleville

(Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: S. Pharrass, A-377 Direction and Miles: 4.5 miles southeast of Westhoff Oil: 765 MCF: 3,872 Choke Size: 15/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,450 Total Depth: 18,512 feet Perforations: 13,708-18,333 feet API No.: 42-123-32857 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Matador Production Company Lease Name: Matador K Love Orca Well No.: 3H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-194 Direction and Miles: 10.5 miles northwest of Yorktown Oil: 1,456 MCF: 1,585 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 4,775 Total Depth: 17,772 feet Plug Back Depth: 17,672 feet Perforations: 12,787-17,564 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32665 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Lord D Unit Well No.: 5H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: M. Cogswell, A-144 Direction and Miles: 13 miles east of Smiley Oil: 2,627 MCF: 3,051 Choke Size: 34/32 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,864 Total Depth: 15,713 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,626 feet Perforations: 12,148-15,621 feet API No.: 42-177-32762 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: R. Washington Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J.A. Hueser, A-244 Direction and Miles: 11.69 miles northeast of Gonzales Oil: 744 MCF: 365 Choke Size: 15/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,914 Total Depth: 14,150 feet Perforations: 10,266-13,968 feet Lavaca County API No.: 42-285-33669 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP Lease Name: Raab Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: P. Soy, A-411 Direction and Miles: 2.88 miles southwest of Moulton Oil: 809 MCF: 1,429 Choke Size: 17/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 2,811 Total Depth: 17,995 feet Perforations: 12,450-17,900 feet

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The Gonzales Art Group announced their officers for the new year. They are (from left) Gina Alford with John and Julie, President; Teresa Heximer, Treasurer; Janice Williamson, Secretary; and Sarah Bailey, Vice President. (Courtesy photo)

During a Jan. 14 meeting of The Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association (GCVMA), Sharon Hall of The Elizabeth Zumwalt Kent Chapter, The Daughters of the Republic of Texas of Smiley made a donation to the Gonzales County Veterans Memorial project in the amount of $250. Herman Harris ( Treas.) received the check. The GCVMA meets every month on the 2nd Monday at 5:30 P.M. at The Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge Building. Meetings are always open to visitors. (Courtesy photo)

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Obituaries

FSA extends disaster declaration

COLLEGE STATION — USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director James B. Douglass announced that 56 counties in Texas were declared a disaster on Jan. 16, due to drought and heat using the new, streamlined Secretarial Disaster Designation process. Under this designation, producers with operations in any of the 11 primary disaster counties or 45 contiguous disaster counties are eligible to apply for low interest emergency loans. In Texas, 207 counties were previously declared a disaster on Jan. 9, under a separate Secretarial Disaster Designation. The streamlined disaster designation process issues a drought disaster declaration when a county has experienced a drought intensity value of at least a D2 (severe drought) level for eight consecutive weeks based on the U.S. Drought Monitor during the crop year. Under this declaration 11 counties in Texas have reached that threshold since November 1, 2012. The following 11 counties were designated as primary disaster counties: Blanco , Glasscock, McCulloch, Sterling, Coke, Gonzales, Mason, Uvalde, Franklin, Llano, Medina. Another 45 counties were designated as contiguous disaster counties, including Bexar, Caldwell, Lavaca and Guadalupe counties. “The disaster designation is welcome relief to producers because it allows all qualified operators in primary and contiguous counties to apply for a low interest emergency (EM) loan,” said Douglass.

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Mary Laura Bass, 1915-2012

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Mary Laura Bass, 97 of Gonzales, formerly of Moody, ed away Monday, January 21. She was born November 26, 1915 in Moody to Samuel Edward Duncan and Annie Elizabeth Appleberry Duncan. She graduated from high school and attended business school before marrying Henry Harold Bass in October of 1930 in Moody. Mary was a member of the Church of Christ in Moody. She was a homemaker most of her life. She was an excellent mother with never a cross word spoken to her children or husband. She loved to bake, work crossword puzzles and work in her flower and vegetable garden. She enjoyed reading, crocheting afghans but always put her family first. She sincerely believed that family should take care of family. Mary was a religious person and read the Bible cover to cover several times. She was very private, preferring to be a very productive member of society in

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the shadows of those that wanted acclaim. Mary went to beauty school at age 50 in Bryan and worked as a beautician in Somerville after her husband died in a car accident while working on the Robert E. Lee Dam near San Angelo. Certainly her faith carried her through this very difficult time. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and William Hull of Gonzales; son, Harold Edward Bass of Gonzales; grandchildren, Chuck Hull, Rick Hull and his wife Janie, Mike Hull; greatgrandchildren, Eric Hull, Kirstie Hull, Ryan Hull, Kayla Hull; and a greatgreat-grandchild, Hailey Hull, all of Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters, Gladys Dunkin, Helen McMahan, Lou Denny, Marcelle Claxton; and a brother, John Duncan. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date in the Moody City Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchild. Memorials may be made to the American Epilepsy Society (AES), 342North Main Street, Ste #301, West Hartford, CT 06117-2507, or the Gonzales Texan Nursing and Rehab Activities Department. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home of Gonzales.

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Lynn Bishop, age 60 of Yoakum and formerly of Smiley, died January 16. She was born in Alice on July 1, 1952. Lynn is preceded in death by her parents, James and Zada (Bell) McManus;

her daughter, Cori Bishop; and her brother, Rusty McManus. She is survived by her daughter, Chaney Eggemeyer and husband Brian of Yoakum; three grandsons: Matt, Scott and Brett Eggemeyer of Yoakum; her sister, Chara Helton of Victoria; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 18, at Finch Chapel with the Rev. Harlene Sadler officiating. Interment followed at the Bundick Cemetery near Smiley. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The guest book may be signed online at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.

Ethel Lee Derry Warren Clayborne, 1915-2012

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Ethel Lee Derry Warren Clayborne was called home to be with our Lord Sunday, December 16, 2012. Ethel Lee Derry Clayborne was the tenth child born to the late Grant and Medora Derry on April 26, 1915. At an early age she confessed a hope in Christ as her personal savior and united with Mount Olive Baptist church, Armstrong Colony, Waelder, Texas. She

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was baptized by the late Rev. N.S. Brown. Her parents instilled in all their children the importance of being a devoted Christian. As the scripture says, “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work,” John 9:4. Ethel Derry united in Holy Matrimony to the late Theron Warren, Sr. in 1938. To this union three children were born, Ethel, Dolores and Theron Warren Jr. Ethel Derry attended grade school at Albrecht Colored School in Armstrong Colony, Waelder, Texas. She completed high school and junior college at Guadalupe College in Seguin, Texas. She received her B.S. degree in Home Economics in 1949 and Masters of Education in 1957 at Prairie View A&M College. She received her Special Education certification from Incarnate Word College in 1979. Ethel also received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanity from Guadalupe College. Her teaching career of 47 years included teaching in the Muldoon School, Albrecht Colored School, Flatonia Colored Normal School/Frederick Douglas Elementary School, Flatonia Public School and Harris Middle School in San Antonio I.S.D. The experience carried her from Head Start through 12th. Ethel was an active member in her church and community serving in many capacities. She served as Church Pianist for Mount Olive Baptist Church, Waelder, Texas, Bethel Baptist Church, Sealy, Texas, Center Union Baptist Church, Buda, Texas, St. Joseph Baptist Church, San Antonio, Texas and the Mt. Eden Baptist Church, Waelder, Texas. She also served as Choir Director and Pianist for the LaGrange Western Landmark District Association. Her loyalty and dedication has truly been reflected through her Christian work and service. Her involvement with the youth included Sunday school teacher, Baptist Training Union Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher and Youth Leader. Ethel served as Secretary of the Guadalupe College Alumni and the Ministers and Deacons wives organization, Mission President, Adult Bible Teacher and Musician at the Ella Austin Community Center in San Antonio, Texas. She was also a member of the

Eastern Star Independent Chapter #500 in Austin, Texas and the Waelder New Millennium Lions Club. Ethel received numerous awards for her outstanding service in church, school and volunteer work. In addition to her volunteer work, she traveled to Israel to visit the Holy Land. Sis. Ethel Derry Clayborne taught piano lessons and devoted many hours as a senior volunteer. She will be ed as someone who enjoyed gardening, needle point, quilting and sewing. The Ethel Derry/Joy Avery Rural Water Well on Farm 1115 represents Ethel Derry Clayborne’s pursuit of good work in her community. It was also her desire to preserve our Black Heritage in the community. The Mount Olive Museum, formerly the school teachery, the park and pavilion stands today because of her desire to preserve our heritage for future generations. She fulfilled her dream as founder of Guadalupe College Waelder Extension Seminary where she taught mission and music. She truly gave her time, devotion and dedication to the church and community. In 1961, Ethel Derry was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Rev. O.B. Clayborne. She was very active in of his ministry. Ethel Derry Clayborne leaves to mourn and cherish her memory, two daughters; Ethel E. Nunn (Albert L.), Dolores W. Carter (Alfred J., Jr.), one son; Theron Warren, Jr. (Elizabeth), 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 greatgreat grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Visitation was Friday, December 21 at Lewis Funeral Home from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m A Celebration for the life of Ethel Lee Derry Clayborne was held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 12 Noon at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Armstrong Colony, ArmstrongDerry Road, Waelder, Texas. Rev. H.G. Washington, Officiant, Mt. Olive Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. James A. Nunn, Eulogist, Mt. Eden Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. Robert Jemerson, Graveside Service, Second Baptist Church. Arrangement Entrusted to: Lewis Funeral Home, 811 South W.W. White Road, San Antonio, Texas 78220.

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

MLK Day March: Keeping The Dream Alive in Gonzales

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and ceremonies attracted a crowd of around 200 in Gonzales Monday to celebrate the legacy of the civil-rights leader. Some of the marchers from Union Lea Baptist Church came in uniform (above). Others like Kameren Cavit (holding sign, at right) and Devonte Smith (with flag), with Shalaiyah Clack and Carolyn Hastings, expressed their devotion to the cause of equal rights individually. Among the highlights was a stirring solo about the Holocaust from Savannah Heximer (below).

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District GOP leaders meet

Republican county and precinct leaders from throughout Senate District 18 met in Gonzales Saturday to get updates on the party’s activities from State Republican Executive Committewoman Becky Berger (speaking, above), state GOP assistant legal counsel Eric Opiela and others. Among the topics covered were initiatives by the Texas Federation of Republican Women, “How to Follow Legislation” in the Texas Legislature, and outreach efforts by the party to attract more Hispanic and African-American participation. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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Gonzales tennis team opens season in San Antonio By MARK LUBE [email protected]

The Gonzales tennis team played in the San Antonio Independent School District Tournament at the McFarlin and Fairchild centers in San Antonio. 

In varsity action, Alejandra Diaz and Shenan Owens played girls doubles and lost in a super tie-breaker in  the consolation  semi-final match against Brackenridge. Dora Rodriguez and Juana Sanchez advanced

to the second round in the main draw where they lost a very hard-fought match. For the junior varsity, Gabby Castillo and Lucero Luna lost in the consolation semi-finals in girls doubles. Al’ora Rother and Alyson Solis advanced to the sec-

ond round in the main draw for girls doubles. Eduardo Rubucalvo and Anahi Ortiz played mixed doubles and made it to the quarterfinal consolation round where they lost a tough match. “This was a very large

Moulton destroys Nordheim to win big on Homecoming By MARK LUBE [email protected]

MOULTON — The Bobkatz were able to play every single player on the roster, with the exception of Alex Reyes who suffered a season-ending injury earlier in the week, in a 75-18 Homecoming win over Nordheim Friday night. The game plan allowed head coach Kevin Fishbeck to extensively test some of his younger players. According to Fishbeck, they ed the test. “I was happy with our younger players,” he said. “Tonight was a test for them and we wanted to see if they would be able to run sets and plays in games like they do in practice. They had real good ball movement.” Fishbeck said Moulton did have some lapses on both defense and offense. Scoring opened 25 seconds into the game with a three-point basket by Bronson Zapata after the from Dallas Rothbauer. Tyler Swartz grabbed a rebound and scored; Matt Dornak made a layup; ZapaBOBKATZ, Page B2

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Dennis Lopez gets off a tough shot in the middle of the Nordheim defense during Moulton’s win last Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Jade McCook secures a loose ball as La Grange’s Brianna Devroe and Myra Vlasac try to regain possession. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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GONZALES – Gonzales almost restarted its old habit of playing well in the first half to earn a lead and then taking the foot off the gas in the second half, allowing the other team to

make some kind of comeback. That started happening in the third quarter Tuesday night against La Grange, but the Lady Apaches refocused and held on for the 43-37 win, bumping their record to 2-4 (5-22 overall) in Dis-

Late in the second frame, Gonzales was up 20-11 but the Lady Leopards (7-16, 2-4) made a 5-0 run to go into the locker room down 20-16. And at roughly the same point in the third period, Gonzales was ahead 26-17 and La Grange outscored them 10-6 to be down 3227 to go into the fourth quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, La Grange went up 3332 but was outscored by Gonzales 11-4 from that point forward. “We were able to focus on what we needed to do to win,” Smith said. Late in the game, junior Kelsey Hardy had to leave the court for a second after going down with a minor injury. Smith said the team did well in stepping up to compensate for her brief absence. La Grange opened the game with a 2-1 lead after a basket with a Brianna

trict 26-3A with their second win in three games. “At two points in the game we made some mental errors,” said Lady Apaches head coach Kent Smith. “One was at the end of the second quarter and the other was at the end of the third quarter.” LADY APACHES, Page B2

“There is great potential throughout the program and I see great things for this season.” Gonzales will next play in a tri-dual match at Goliad tomorrow with Robstown.

La Grange keeps Gonzales winless in district play By MARK LUBE

Lady Apaches fight off old habits to garner second district victory

By MARK LUBE

tournament against 3A, 4A and 5A schools,” said Gonzales head coach Sarah Moreno. “All the players played very well and Lucero Luna and Gabby Castillo did wonderful for their first ever tennis tournament.”

GONZALES – Early in the third quarter, the Gonzales Apaches held a 30-22 lead over La Grange and looked to be headed for their first district victory of the season. Then the Leopards went on a 21-2 run to end the frame and go ahead 43-32 before outscoring Gonzales, 18-15, in the fourth quarter to complete a massive comeback win, 61-47, Tuesday night at GHS Special Events Center. “They made some shots,” Gonzales head coach Raymond Lopez said. “I felt we played good defense in the first half.” He said the issue was Gonzales (4-20, 0-4 needed to slow down its offensive tempo and not rush shots. “We made mistakes at the end of each quarter when we did not slow down our offense and we let La Grange get the ball back fast and make shots,” Lopez said. “The kids gave effort

and played hard.” Gonzales had a pretty warm start as they raced to a 9-0 lead in the first frame. Jared Smit made the opening basket, a three-point shot; Darrance James got a steal and a layup; Joe Ryan Carrizales scored off the from Tyshawn Erskin and James scored again. La Grange (18-6, 4-0) closed down to 9-4 as Malcolm McKenzie sank a pair of free throws and scored after a steal. Gonzales then converted a three-point shot from Derek Hunt and Chris Garcia for a 15-4 lead. La Grange ended the quarter with five straight on a basket from Chris Rabora and some free throws. The Apaches started the second period with a 7-0 run on baskets from Cameron Smith, James and Smit. The Leopards got back six points and Hunt drained a three to put the Apaches ahead 25-17. Hunt made some free throws to increase that APACHES, Page B3

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The Gonzales Junior High 8th Grade teams hosted Giddings last week. Pictured above, Aaron Hunt of the A Team goes up for a shot in the lane against pressure. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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Scoreboard

Basketball

BOYS District 26-3A Standings

District Overall Giddings 3-1 12-10 La Grange 3-1 16-7 Smithville 3-1 14-8 Yoakum 2-2 7-17 Cuero 1-3 11-12 Gonzales 0-4 4-20 Last Friday’s game results – Yoakum 47, Giddings 44; La Grange, 77 Cuero 62; Smithville 73, Gonzales 49 Tuesday’s game results – Giddings 58, Cuero 55; La Grange 61, Gonzales 47; Smithville 51, Yoakum 44 Friday’s game schedules – Cuero at Yoakum, 7:30 p.m.; Gonzales at Port Lavaca Calhoun, 8 p.m.; La Grange at Smithville, 7:30 p.m.

District 28-2A Standings

District Overall Hallettsville 5-0 16-6 Stockdale 3-2 15-11 Schulenburg 2-2 15-7 Poth 2-2 12-5 Nixon-Smiley 2-4 4-16 Luling 1-3 9-4 Karnes City 1-3 3-10 Last Friday’s game results – Hallettsville 59, Stockdale 46; San Antonio Antonian Prep 85, Poth 58; Karnes City 53, Schulenburg 47; Luling 49, Nixon-Smiley 44 Friday’s game schedules – Hallettsville at Karnes City, 7:30 p.m.; Nixon-Smiley at Poth, 7:30 p.m.; Stockdale at Luling, 7:45 p.m.

District 29-1A, DI Standings

District Overall Shiner 2-1 3-5 Flatonia 2-1 7-16 Ganado 1-1 1-8 Weimar 1-1 3-5 Louise 0-2 0-9 Last Friday’s game results – Shiner 54, Flatonia 28 Tuesday’s game results – Weimar 53, Shiner 48; Flatonia 43, Ganado 31

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Friday’s game schedules – Louise at Shiner, 7:30 p.m.; Ganado at Weimar, 8 p.m.

District 31-1A, DII Standings

District Overall Moulton 2-0 16-9 Waelder 1-0 8-6 Austwell-Tivoli 0-1 0-6 Nordheim 0-2 0-10 *Prairie Lea 0-0 0-1 Last Friday’s game results – Moulton 75, Nordheim 18 Tuesday’s game results – Moulton 47, Victoria COBRA Homeschool 42 Friday’s game schedule – Waelder at Moulton, 7:15 p.m.

TAPPS 2A, District 5 Standings

Dist Overall Austin Waldorf 5-0 16-7 NB Christian 5-0 14-11 First Baptist 1-2 2-5 Austin Veritas 1-2 2-10 Shiner St. Paul 1-3 1-5 Sacred Heart 1-3 3-5 John Paul II 1-5 11-14 Last Friday’s game results – Abilene Hawks 56, Austin Waldorf 36; New Braunfels Christian 62, Hallettsville Sacred Heart 48; Schertz John Paul II 67, Shiner St. Paul 49; Tuesday’s game results – Austin Waldorf v New Braunfels Christian, Austin Veritas v Shiner St. Paul, Friday’s game schedules – Austin Waldorf at Universal City First Baptist, 8 p.m.; Schertz John Paul II at Austin Veritas, 7:30 p.m.; Shiner St. Paul at Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 8 p.m.

GIRLS District 26-3A Standings

District Overall Smithville 6-0 21-7 Yoakum 4-2 19-9 Giddings 3-3 17-11 Gonzales 2-4 5-22 La Grange 2-4 7-16 Cuero 1-5 5-22 Friday’s game results – Smithville

80, Gonzales 39; La Grange 29, Cuero 23; Yoakum 47, Giddings 43 Tuesday’s game results – Cuero 37, Giddings 36; Gonzales 43, La Grange 37; Smithville 52, Yoakum 48 Friday’s game schedules – Cuero at Yoakum, 6:15 p.m; Gonzales at Giddings, 6:15 p.m.; La Grange at Smithville, 6:30 p.m.

District 28-2A Standings

District Overall Schulenburg 7-1 16-5 Poth 7-1 19-5 Nixon-Smiley 5-4 18-7 Hallettsville 5-3 16-11 Karnes City 4-5 18-7 Stockdale 1-7 16-12 Luling 0-10 5-22 Last Friday’s game results – Schulenburg 52, Karnes City 45; Nixon-Smiley 57, Luling 33; Hallettsville 63, Stockdale 61 Tuesday’s game results – Schulenburg 52, Poth 50; Karnes City 51, Nixon-Smiley 38; Hallettsville 48, Luling 46 Friday’s game schedules – Hallettsville at Karnes City, 6:30 p.m.; Nixon-Smiley at Poth, 6:30 p.m.; Stockdale at Luling, 6:15 p.m.

District 29-1A, DI Standings

District Overall Shiner 4-0 23-3 Ganado 3-1 17-3 Weimar 2-1 23-7 Flatonia 1-4 3-25 Louise 0-4 0-7 Last Friday’s game results – Shiner 61, Flatonia 27 Friday’s game schedules – Louise at Shiner, 6:15 p.m; Weimar at Ganado, 6:15 p.m.

District 31-1A, DII Standings

District Overall Austwell-Tivoli 5-1 16-6 Moulton 4-1 14-12 Prairie Lea 1-1 10-4 Waelder 0-5 4-15 Nordheim 0-4 0-12 Last Friday’s game results – Moulton 63, Nordheim 19 Tuesday’s game results – Austwell-

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Tivoli 40, Waelder 26 Friday’s game schedules – Prairie Lea at Nordheim, 6 p.m.; Waelder at Moulton, 6 p.m.

TAPPS 2A, District 5 Standings

Dist Overall Sacred Heart 2-0 4-5 NB Christian 5-1 15-8 John Paul II 3-3 12-9 Shiner St. Paul 3-3 10-12 First Baptist 0-2 0-4 Austin Waldorf 0-2 5-5 Austin Veritas 0-3 0-6 Last Friday’s game results – Hallettsville Sacred Heart 41, New Braunfels Christian 40; Shiner St. Paul 50, Schertz John Paul II 49; Tuesday’s game results – New Braunfels Christian 39, Austin Waldorf 37; Shiner St. Paul 71, Austin Veritas 31 Friday’s game schedules – Austin Waldorf at Universal City First Baptist, 8 p.m.; Shiner St. Paul at Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 8 p.m.

Powerlifting Here are the results from the Schulenburg Meet (Area teams only) Team 1. Yoakum 45, 3. Cuero 27, 9. Luling 5 114-pound class 2. Hunter Kutach, Cuero, 165, 90, 190, 445 123-pound class 3. Michael Choamot, Yoakum, 160, 135, 230, 525 132-pound class 2. Lane Faust, Yoakum, 315, 230, 350, 895; 4. Ryan Rodriguez, Cuero, 275, 185, 325, 785 148-pound class 1. Blake McCracken, Yoakum, 465 squat, 205 bench, 400 deadlift, 1,070 total; 2. Jared Garza, Yoakum, 355, 210, 315, 880; 3. Tristen Barfield, Cuero, 315, 195, 350, 860; 5. Nathan Thiry, Yoakum, 255, 225, 330, 810

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Renee Camarillo sets up the Gonzales offense during the Lady Apaches’ win over La Grange. See story on B1. (Photo by Mark Lube) 165-pound class 4. Logan Neitch, Cuero, 315, 195, 325, 835; 6. Derek Franco, Luling, 300, 205, 300, 805 181-pound class 2. Layne Balfanz, Cuero, 400, 235, 415, 1,050; 7. Mark Martinez, Luling, 320, 270, 325, 915; 8. Wesley Roberts, Cuero, 350, 225, 335, 910; 9. Devon Debord, Yoakum, 350, 150, 410, 910; 12. Hunter Doggett, Cuero, 173, 170, 315, 658 198-pound class 1. Brandon Trevino, Cuero, 415, 215, 375, 1,005 220-pound class 3. Billy Rodriguez, Cuero, 405,

225, 375, 1,005; 7. Cody Stevens, Luling, 300, 115, 205, 620 242-pound class 1. Neal Formalo, Yoakum, 405, 250, 375, 1,030; 2. Krysten Brzozowski, Yoakum, 315, 290, 400, 1,005 275-pound class 2. Gabriel Garcia, Yoakum, 500, 280, 455, 1,235; 6. Brian Swift, Luling, 365, 225, 385, 975; 7. Colton Oglesby, Cuero, 305, 155, 275, 735 Super Heavyweight class 1. Willie Hights, Yoakum, 750, 475, 569, 1,785; 2. Dontae Green, Luling, 455, 225, 455, 1,135

Gonzales youth compete in Houston track meet Several of the Gonzales Track Club took part in the Carl Lewis High School Invitational indoor track meet at the University of Houston on Saturday. Bailey Connell finished No. 115 in the 60-meter dash preliminaries with

BRIEFS a time of 8.57 seconds in Heat No. 14. She was No. 154 overall in the 200 preliminaries, in Heat No. 46 with a time of 29.15. Kendall Fougerat was

No. 46 in the 800 with a time of 2:56.44. Lindsey Akers came No. 32 in the girls long jump with a best distance of 14’8” and was No. 18 in the triple jump with a leap of 30’9”. Bulldogs take first in

Schulenburg The Yoakum Bulldogs powerlifting team took first place at the Schulenburg meet on Saturday, scoring 45 points. Cuero was in third place with 27 points and Luling was ninth with five points.

The Bulldogs had three lifters take first place in their classes — Blake McCracken (148-pound class, total of 1,070 pounds), Neal Formalo (242, 1,030 total) and Willie Hights (super heavyweight, 1,785). Cuero’s Brandon Trevino

won the 198 class with a 1,005 total. Glass grabs 1,000th rebound Carley Glass of Luling pulled down her 1,000th career rebound last Friday BRIEFS, Page B3

LADY APACHES: Rally late to win Continued from page B1

Devroe basket; Gonzales got a Tamica White basket and La Grange came back with a field goal from McKenna Sodalak. The Lady Apaches took a 7-4 lead on free throws by Renee Camarillo and a three-point play by Hardy. La Grange managed a 4-3 run to end the frame but was still down 10-8.

Gonzales went on a 10-3 for a good part of the second quarter, starting with a Jade McCook got a rebound and score; Cassidy La Fleur made a free throw; a free throw by McCook and two buckets from Hardy. La Grange cut the deficit to 20-14 on free throws and Lakia Scott made a late basket to cut Gonzales’ lead to 20-16 at halftime. To start the third, Hardy

got a steal and turned in two more points for Gonzales, followed by two field goals from White, for a 2617 lead. The Lady Leopards then made four straight baskets, two by Sodalak and two by Hannah Zuhn. The Lady Apaches got three buckets by Ashley Malatek to hold a 32-27 advantage to enter the fourth quarter.

Boxscore Gonzales 43, La Grange 37 LG 8 8 11 10-37 G 10 10 12 11-43 La Grange: Hannah Zuhn 4 3-4 11, Hannah Gerecke 2 5-7 9, McKenna Sodalak 4 0-0 8, Brianna Devroe 1 2-4 4, Megan Dobbins 0 2-2 2, Lakia Scott 1 0-0 2, Myra Vlasac 0 1-2 1. Totals 12 13-19 37. Gonzales: Kelsey Hardy 5 2-3 13, Jade McCook 3 3-8 9, Ashley Malatek 3 3-4 9,Tamica White 3 0-0 6, Renee Camarillo 0 3-8 3, Danielle Flowers 1 0-0 2, Cassidy La Fleur 0 1-2 1. Totals 15 12-25 43.

BOBKATZ: Blow right by Pirates Continued from page B1

ta scored on the Swartz and Dornak got five points to put Moulton ahead 15-0. The Pirates’ first points came on the triple by William Anderson. Moulton ended the quarter on a 7-0 run with points from Dennis Lopez and Matt Orsak. Moulton opened the sec-

ond quarter with an 8-4 run as Zapata bagged four points, Jaydon Nieto and Rothbauer also booked some points. Alfredo Gutierrez helped bring Nordheim to within 30-7, and the Bobkatz ended the quarter with eight straight points with baskets from Orsak, Tanner Nichols-Ranton and Lopez.

Zapata and Pinedo, Jr. each bucketed four points as Moulton outscored Nordheim 15-4 in the third quarter. The Bobkatz outscored Nordheim 22-7 in the fourth quarter to seal up the victory. Boxscore Moulton 75, Nordheim 18

N 3 4 4 7–18 M 22 16 15 22–75 Nordheim: Alfredo Gutierrez 5 2-3 14, William Anderson 1 0-0 3, Johnathon Pena 0 1-2 1. Totals 6 3-5 18 Moulton: Bronson Zapata 6 0-0 13, Dennis Lopez 5 3-4 13,Tanner Nichols-Ranton 5 0-0 10, Matt Orsak 3 1-2 8, Mario Pinedo, Jr. 4 0-0 8, Matt Dornak 3 0-0 7, Juan Hernandez 1 2-2 5, Dallas Rothbauer 1 0-0 2, Jaydon Nieto 1 0-0 2, Tyler Thomas 1 0-0 2. Totals 31 7-12 75.

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BRIEFS: Luling’s Glass has 1,000 career points, boards Continued from page B2

in a home game against Nixon-Smiley. The four-year varsity player entered the game with 987 rebounds and reached a milestone late in the fourth quarter. She would finish the game with 14. Glass hit the 1,000-point mark in a game at Navarro earlier this season, giving

her a rare career doubledouble.

Teams needed for kickball and softball leagues Softball and kickball leagues are set to begin very soon in Yoakum. Entry fee will be $80 per team plus umpire fees. If interested in g up a team or playing, Ronnie at 361-208-4102 or 361-564-7505, or Alvin at

830-203-9502.

Still taking teams for hoops league A men’s basketball league will be forming in Yoakum with play set to begin in February. If interested in g up a team or for more information, call Mike at 361-655-2909. Deadline to will be Jan. 31.

APACHES: Score just four points in pivotal third frame

The Game Winner

Abby Irwin prepares to shoot a late-game free throw. She made it, allowing St. Paul to beat Schertz John Paul II 50-49 in overtime. (Photo by Lori Raabe)

New-look Bobkittens cruise in league win over Nordheim

Taylor Bohuslav dribbles past a Nordheim defender during the Bobkittens’ win on Homecoming Night last Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube)

By MARK LUBE [email protected]

Cameron Smith knocks down a jumper during second half of Gonzales’ loss to La Grange. (Photo by Mark Lube) Continued from page B1

cushion to 28-17 but the Leopards scored five straight, a three-point play and a two-point bucket by Wes Scott, to trail 28-22 at the break. In action in the third quarter, Preston Marlin hit five three-point field goals and hit three free throws to total 18 points as La Grange stepped up their shooting

and held Gonzales to just four points. The Apaches closed down to 45-37 on two buckets and a free throw by Smit. La Grange strung together eight consecutive points for a 53-37 lead, and the Apaches refused to fold camp, getting two baskets from Smit and two more from Smith. Later, Smith made a la-

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yup to bring the game to its final score, 61-47. Boxscore La Grange 61, Gonzales 47 LG 9 13 21 18-61 G 15 13 4 15-47 La Grange: Wes Scott 7 3-5 18, Preston Marlin 5 3-3 18, Malcolm McKenzie 4 3-5 12, Chris Rabora 1 4-5 6, Gossel Tezero 2 1-2 5, Dillon Davis 1 0-0 2, Wayne Noak 0 0-1 0, Ryan Scott 0 0-2 0. Totals 20 14-23 61. Gonzales: Jared Smit 6 1-4 14, Cameron Smith 5 1-2 11, Derek Hunt 2 3-4 9, Darrance James 4 0-0 8, Chris Garcia 1 0-0 3, Joe Ryan Carrizales 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 5-10 47.

MOULTON — When junior Kendall Kristynik went down with a seasonending knee injury at the end of December, Moulton head coach John Meisetschleager stressed the team the importance of all the players stepping up to fill the void. “It has taken a while to get adjusted,” he said. The Bobkittens defeated Nordheim, 63-19, Friday night during Homecoming. “We did alright against Nordheim,” Meitsetschleager said. “Our defense was solid, we blocked out better in this game and our offense was very relaxed.”

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Moulton finishes the first half of district play with a 4-0 mark. “Our tough non-district schedule has prepared us well for district,” he said. Moulton opened the first quarter with a 8-0 lead as Megan Mitchon, Ashley Gabler and Megan Euceda all scored baskets. Stormi Farmer deposited the first points for the Lady Pirates, and for Moulton, they exploded with 12 more points: a bucket by Amanda Berckenhoff and Michelle Holub, Malori and Megan Mitchon each nailed a triple and Taylor Bohuslav assisted on a Gabler basket. Nordheim ended the box on a 5-0 run as Chelsea Pargmann scored and

Alyssa Leister took possession of the ball with just a couple of seconds left and hit a three at the buzzer. The Bobkittens kicked off the second quarter with a 7-4 run with four points from Malori Mitchon. Bethany Brauer sank a three and Euceda got a board and basket. Nordheim got a free throw from Jade Williams and a field goal from Leister to end the quarter with three of the last five points. Moulton got a bucket from Graisyn Nieto. The Lady Pirates started the third quarter with the first three points, cutting the deficit to 34-17. Moulton came back with six points of its own and then polished off the quarter with 14 unanswered points. Moulton scored nine of 11 points in the fourth quarter, led by four points from Brauer. Moulton 63, Nordheim 19 N 7 7 3 2-19 M 20 14 20 9-63 Nordheim: Alyssa Leister 4 2-4 11, Jade Williams 1 1-4 3, Stormi Farmer 1 0-0 2, Chelsea Pargmann 1 0-0 2, Desiree Gutierrez 0 1-2 1. Totals 7 4-10 19. Moulton: Megan Mitchon 5 1-2 12, Ashley Gabler 5 0-0 10, Megan Euceda 4 0-0 9, Bethany Brauer 4 0-0 9, Amanda Berckenhoff 2 2-4 6, Michelle Holub 2 0-0 4, Taylor Bohuslav 2 0-0 4, Graisyn Nieto 1 0-0 2. Totals 29 3-6 63

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Family Dentistry of Gonzales Gentle Quality Care 606 St. Louis Gonzales, TX 78629

Assemblies of God Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God 320 St. Andrew

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ 1113 Hastings, Gonzales

First Assembly of God 509 E. 3rd St. Nixon

New Way Church of God in Christ 514 St. Andrew, Gonzales

New Life Assembly of God Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales

Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Messiah 721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407

Baha’i Faith Baha’i Faith 621 St. George St. Gonzales

Evangelical La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo W. Central at 87 Nixon

Baptist Clark Baptist Church F.M. 794, Gonzales

Full Gospel Camp Valley Full Gospel 7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80

County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley

Lutheran First Evangelical Lutheran 1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959

Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis

First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales First Baptist Church 403 N Texas Nixon

830-672-4530

County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830-540-4516.

SATURN SALES & SERVICE James Miller 4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales

830-540-4285 • 830-540-4422

First Baptist Church 406 N Ave E Waelder

Greater Rising Star Baptist Church 3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon

Iglesia Bautista Macedonia 201 S Congress Nixon Iglesia Bautista Memorial Hwy 97 Waelder

Henson Chapel United Methodist 1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Leesville Baptist Church E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121

Monthalia United Methodist CR 112 off 97

Memorial Heights Baptist Church 1330 College Gonzales

Smiley United Methodist 1 blk S. of Hwy 87

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church 100 Capes Gonzales

Waelder United Methodist 2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97

Oak Valley Baptist Church Hwy. 97 Bebe

Webster Chapel A.M.E. 1027 Church St. Gonzales

Old Moulton Baptist Church 2287 FM 1680, Moulton

Non-Denominational Agape Ministries 512 St. James, Gonzales

Baptist

Stratton Primitive Baptist FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero

3428 Moulton Road Gonzales, TX 78629

phone 830-672-2867

fax 830-672-6483

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830-263-1233

P.O. Box 1826 Gonzales, TX 78629

Morgan Mills 830-857-4086

The Romberg House Assisted Living Residence

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David Ehrig 830-832-6063

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Gieser Insurance Agency 941 St. Joseph Gonzales, Tx 78629

830-203-5325 Toll Free: (800) 358-5298 Lisa G. Gaspard Leticia M. Cenotti Agency Manager TDI #001113854

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BUFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME 520 N. Ave C P.O. Box 64 Shiner, TX 77984 Phone (361) 594-3352 Fax (361) 594-3127

424 St. Peter St. Gonzales, TX 77984 Phone (830 672-3322 Fax (830) 672-9208

Living Waters Fellowship Church 605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales Bread of Life Ministries 613 St. Joseph, Gonzales Cowboy Church of Gonzales County J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano “Agua Viva” of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

921 St. Peter St. 830-672-6865

Emmanuel Fellowship 1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales

“Train a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Saint Paul Baptist Church SE 2nd St. Waelder

Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship Hwy. 80 in Leesville

Shiner Baptist Church Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner

Jesus Holy Ghost Temple 1906 Hickston, Gonzales

Union Lea Baptist Church St. Andrew St. Gonzales

Lighthouse Church of Our Lord 1805 Weimar, Gonzales

HOLIDAY FINANCE CORPORATION

Union Valley Baptist Church FM 1681 NW of Nixon

New Life Temple for Jesus Christ Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80

St. James Baptist Church Hwy 80- North of Belmont

of Gonzales

First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon

Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood

San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church 4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305

NURSING & REHAB

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Harris Chapel United Methodist S. Liberty St. Nixon

Primitive Baptist Church 1121 N. College Gonzales

TEXAN

First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales

Flatonia United Methodist 403 E North Main, Flatonia

Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office

Providence Missionary Church 1020 St. Andrew Gonzales

Travis Treasner

Dewville United Methodist West of FM 1117 on CR 121

Greater Palestine Baptist Church S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)

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Methodist Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A

First Baptist Church Hwy 108 N Smiley

701 North Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX, 78629

Logan Insurance Agency

Full Gospel Church 1426 Fisher, Gonzales

Eastside Baptist Church Seydler Street, Gonzales

Office 830-672-8664 Fax 830-672-8665

Catholic St. James Catholic Church 417 N. College, Gonzales Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. John St. Gonzales

Two Rivers Bible Church 1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales Inter-Denominational Faith Family Church 1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales

St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder 613 Highway 90 East Waelder

Pentecostal Faith Temple Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon

St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley

Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2 1515 Dallas, Gonzales

Christian First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 712 Crockett, Luling

Temple Bethel Pentecostal 1104 S. Paul, Gonzales

Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo) 201 E. Second St. Nixon Church of Christ E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon Churches of God Community Church of God 1020 St. Louis, Gonzales

(830) 672-6556

River of Life Christian Fellowship 207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500

St. Joseph Catholic Church 207 S. Washington, Nixon

Churches of Christ Church of Christ 1323 Seydler St. Gonzales

506 St. Paul St. • Gonzales, TX 78629

David S. Mobile 830-857-5394 Mike B. Mobile 830-857-3900

Reyna’s Taco Hut

Life Changing Church of Gonzales 3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236 Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian Church CR 210 off FM 1116 Presbyterian Church of Gonzales 414 St. Louis, Gonzales

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LOST & FOUND

HELP WANTED

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MISC. FOR SALE

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LOST: Black cushion on 97 or 304. Call 830-857-3023. -------------------------FOUND: Female Border Collie found at Cannonade Ranch field, close to Southern Clay Pit. No tags, chain was hooked on. Please call 540-4365.

life? Free job/life/ computer skills for women. Sherry Poe at 830672-6180 or 830857-4960. -------------------------The Nixon-Smiley CISD is accepting applications for professional and positions. Review and apply for available positions at: www.nixonsmiley.net. -------------------------Full-Time position requiring a self-motivated person with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, good people skills, a high-school diploma (or equivalent), and a clean driving record. Apply in person, with a copy of your resume, at NAPA - Kessler’s Auto Supply, 717 St. Joseph, Gonzales. Ask for Crystal. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Certified Medication Aides. Excellent benefits

included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Certified Nurses Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------Full-time and Parttime positions available for Licensed Vocation Nurses. Excellent benefits included. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-6724530. -------------------------OakCreek Nursing & Rehab. is cur-

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rently accepting applications for the following positions. CNA Staff, 6am2pm, 10pm-6am. PRN Medical Aide & CNA’s. Please apply in person at 1105 N. Magnolia, Luling, TX 78648. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED Seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL Drivers. Hauling Belly Dumps. Located in Gonzales & Harwood area. Call 830-540-3377. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271,

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Full-time position available with benefits for Assistant Director of Nurses. Must be Licensed Vocational Nurse or ed Nurse and have long term care experience. Please apply in person at The Heights of Gonzales Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX or send resume to hr@ theheightsgonzales.com -------------------------Full-time position available for Housekeeping Supervisor. Experience required with additional experience as floor technician. Great benefits available. Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas or send resume to hr@theheightsgonzales. com -------------------------Are you stuck? Do you need a better

5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TV’s, 1 19”, 1 - 25”, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Kohler 15” water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830672-1106. -------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing Glass Door Refrigerator by Master Built. Carolyn at Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, men’s jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand crocheted table cloth,

large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------Ranch Hand grill guard for 20002006 Ford Pickup, 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. Good condition. $250. Call 830-5404277. -------------------------DynaVoxV series 5. Communication device - has keyboard, m o u s e , c h a r g e r, case. Works great. new $8,000. Can go on internet, read ebooks, play music, pictures & programs. Asking $1,000. Good for autistic children or speech impaired children or adults. kathy, 830-8576646. -------------------------Golf Clubs. 2 sets w/bag. $50 each. Great for aspiring Tigers. Call 4372046. -------------------------Horse blanket great condition paid $70 asking $45 obo, treill, good

condition, works, asking $125 obo. Call or text, (830) 857-6487. -------------------------Progressing Chronic Illness. Increasing Medical Bills. Must sell everything possible. Used, good condition, Corning Ware Cookware, Bakeware, Dishes, Hummingbird Collection; Grape Table & kitchen items; New, never used appliances, make-up mirror; Paula Young wigs. Also used daybed, sofa & coffee table. 830-203-8529 M-F, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday anytime. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6’ long 6” tall plain or painted, 16’ + 20’ long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. --------------------------

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NOTICES FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-6657327.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF GONZALES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Commission for their consideration: The below listed property is currently zoned as Residential District(R-1) and is requested to be re-zoned to Heavy Commercial District(C-2). ADDRESS: 2030 Dreyer Lane PROPERTY OWNER: Jene Dreyer PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: PT 4 & PT 4 Range VII PARCEL: 12464 The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing January 29, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Hearing, projects go to City Council for their approval.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2012-32 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS, CHANGING THE CITY FISCAL YEAR FROM APRIL 1ST THROUGH MARCH 31ST TO OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2013; ESTABLISHING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2012-33 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS, AMENDING DIVISION 3. BRUSH COLLECTION SECTION 6.121; ESTABLISHING FEES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; ESTABLISHING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2012-34 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, SECTION 14.310 M-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ESTABLISHING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-01

The Planning & Zoning Commission encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Planning & Zoning Commission projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 10 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BY ADDING ARTICLE 10.700 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS; ESTABLISHING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the City Council for their consideration:

The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Commission for their consideration:

CITY OF GONZALES CITY COUNCIL

PUBLIC HEARING regarding the proposed budget for use of City Funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning April 1, 2013 and ending September 30, 2013. The City Council will hold a Public Hearing February 5, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and the Public Hearing, the Budget will go to City Council for their approval. The City Council encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all City Council projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815. I certify that a copy of the February 5, 2013, Notice of Public Hearing was posted on the City Municipal Building bulletin board on the 22nd day of January 2013, at 3:00 p.m. and remained posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of the meeting.

Kristina Vega, City Secretary

CITY OF GONZALES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

The below listed property is currently zoned as Residential District(R-1) and is requested to be re-zoned to Heavy Commercial District(C-2). ADDRESS: 17.197 Acre Tract Located on Robertson Street PROPERTY OWNER: Mrs. P R McCaskill C/O Samantha H. Mokate Trust PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: PT 7 & 8 Range VI PARCEL: 12436 The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing January 29, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Hearing, projects go to City Council for their approval. The Planning & Zoning Commission encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Planning & Zoning Commission projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.

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MH’s FOR RENT

MH’s FOR RENT

For Sale: Brush Guard for 2004 1/2 ton Chev. Pickup $50 and 36” Whirlpool used Gas Range, $50. 361594-2507. -------------------------21” RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call s between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------5,000 lb. Mobile creek feeder for sale. 437-2927. -------------------------Wicker Screen Room divider, red poppy design. $45. Lg. rattlesnake skin, mounted on , $150. Camping travel pot, $20, Antique Bathtub, $550. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Cage large, off the ground. By 2ft, cage size about 3 1/2 ft. front, 2 ft. deep. 2-3 ft. high. Tray slides out end on bottom for cleaning. Has top large opening & side opening. Clean can be put in house. $65.00 firm. 830263-4608 anytime. -------------------------Medium size bird cage, slide out bottom to clean trays to feed & water & extras. Aqua Green. $25.00. 830-2634608. -------------------------Baby walker, eating tray combo and it is a red race car, plays tunes and lights up. Ages 6 months-1 1/2 year baby. Cool must see! $40.00. 830-263-4608, daytime or evening. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19” color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512376-9396. -------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/ bench. Under Warranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111. -------------------------Used Dell Computer. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------FOR SALE Used cyclone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conquestat 830-672-3419. -------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano lessons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-8325965.

Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Gasoline operated Hedger, $125; 5 HP Tiller, $200. Both in excellent condition. 361-208-3565. -------------------------Electric Hospital bed, $150. 5821120. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078. -------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403. -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75.00. Call 361-7412604.

TX. We buy and Sell! 830-305-7205. -------------------------Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Can be seen on Craig’s List. Call 830-875-9422. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37” TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. -------------------------For Sale: Queensize mattress set, $200; complete desk w/ hutch, $30; Dining Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel recliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.

COM” -------------------------KENS’ TRADING POST. We Sell Good Used Cars and Trucks! CASH or LAYAWAY! 3390 Alternate 90, Seguin, Tx. 830-3057205. -------------------------Parting out 1987 Mazda B2000 pickup with camper. Can be seen Tuesday through Thursday in Ottine. Call Elizabeth, 210-274-2209. -------------------------For Sale: 1995 Ford F-250, Ext. Cab, 4x4, V-8, Automatic Transmission, Heavy Duty, Good Work Truck, Good condition, 830672-2192. -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive

train except rear end. All original. 29K Engine, 50K Transmission. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927. -------------------------2008 Mustang GT with Shelby package and low miles (48K), 22” chrome wheels with performance tires, 5-speed manual transmission, leather interior, Shaker 500 sound system with 6 CD/MP3 changer, and auto windows. $25,000 OBO. Call or text 830-263-1212. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20” universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.

3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.

month and after! $675 for deposit. More information: 361-293-3420/361582-6593/361-7980816, 900 Old Shin-

er Rd. Yoakum, Tx. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Call 672-7100 to place your help wanted ad!

FIREWOOD For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.

HAY FOR SALE Fertilized Coastal mix square bales. $7.50. Call 5403923.

FARM EQUIPMENT Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.

FURNITURE Table with 4 chairs, Loveseat, Southwestern design, Queen size bed w/ mattress & boxsprings, Girls white iron daybed, mattress, boxsprings, pop up unit, matching white desk, white china cabinet. All excellent condition. 830203-8633. -------------------------KENS’ TRADING POST. Furniture, Antiques, Appliances and more! Drive a Little and Save a Lot! Open 10-5, Wed.-Sat. 3390 Alternate 90, Seguin,

ESTATE AUCTION

ESTATE AUCTION

Sun., Jan. 27 10:00 a.m.

401 CR 488 Gonzales

www.IntegrityAuctions.biz

Furniture, Collectables, Tools, Household, Jewelry 13% B.P., CC, Cash or Checks

J. Molnoskey Auctioneer #15091 512/557-3333

HELP WANTED

AUTOS “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 800-798-3225 or 361-798-3281 or GRAFECHEVYGMC.

HELP WANTED

Call 672-7100 to subscribe.

Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions Benefits include:

Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105/830-540-4684. WANTED:

CDL DRIVERS NEEDED

Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. • Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 • John Clark @ ext. 112

-----EXTRA INCOME----$500 TO $1,000 a month, part-time.....IS THIS REALLY POSSIBLE!? Not only is it possible, it is HAPPENING right now, right here in Gonzales. If you would like to develop a secondary stream of income, while keeping your full-time job, keep reading. National Lifestyle Centers, Inc., located at 501 St. James is helping people buy items at wholesale prices rather than paying the high retail prices they HAVE been paying. People are ecstatic over their savings and the service they are receiving! We are looking for some key individuals who have a great personality and an even greater work ethic to help us expand in this area. Call us at 830-672-9444 to set up an appointment for an interview. Please use the promo code: 1777 when you call and our Vice President of Sales will call you back to schedule your appointment.

Production / Poultry Processing:

NOW HIRING!! Supervisor

Responsible for managing processing of department. Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage optimum performance Responsible for planning and allocating resources to effectively staff and accomplish departmental productivity and quality goals. Plan, evaluate and improve the efficiency of processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency and output of department. Day Shift Monday - Friday Competitive pay /BOE Excellent benefits: Health, Medical, Vision, 401K Call Human Resources at 830-582-1619 for more information or email resume to: [email protected] 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas Si Habla Español

Now Hiring Apply today, Start today!!!

Production/Poultry Processing: • Maintenance • Back Dock Hanger • Back Dock Driver w/ Class A CDL • 2nd Processing • Sanitation (Nights)

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 3 bedroom/1 bath, fully furnished Mobile Homes for Rent. “MOVE IN SPECIAL”. $675 for the first three months, $775 the fourth

Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Drug screening as applicable to position.

Human Resources 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas

HELP WANTED

830-582-1619 for more information. ~ Si Habla Espanol

ORGANO OPERATOR Southern Clay Products, Inc. in Gonzales, TX

Check out this opportunity to the best company in the region. We are an international company, an industry leader, a friendly place to work, and we have great benefits.

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

**Preference will be given to applicants who have: • 1-2 years trade school education • 2 years of industrial or plant work experience • Supervisory potential • Forklift experience

All applicants must apply through their local Texas Workforce Solutions Office. Be sure to request an application for Southern Clay Products, Inc. Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full-time positions available for Various Positions. New entry level wages. We offer 401K, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Apply at Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc., County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830.540.4516. KPMF is an EOE Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms solicita personal de tiempo completo inmediatamente en Diferentes areas. ` Nuevo Sueldo Inicial. Ofrecemos el plan 401K, Vacaciones, Seguro de Salud, Dental, de Visión y de Vida. Interesados favor de aplicar en Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc., Country Road 348, Gonzales, TX 830.540.4516. KPMF es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades (EOE)

EquipmEnt OpEratOr

Full-time position Equipment Operator, water distribution, wastewater collection department. This is a skilled service-maintenance position. Work involves maintaining, repairing and installing new water and sewer lines, meters, fire hydrants, pumps and plumbing systems at all city facilities. Perform related duties as required and ability to operate equipment needed to perform these tasks. Class B-CDL required. Must be available for on call duty every fifth week. Starting pay $23,664.00. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, retirement program and paid leave. Applicant must be able to a pre-screen drug test and physical. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Applications available at the city’s website, www.cityofgonzales.org. Please complete an employment application and take to City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 “NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE”

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CLASSIFIEDS MH’s FOR RENT

MH’s FOR RENT

Mobile Homes for rent, 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b a t h , fully furnished. 900 Old Shiner Rd, Yoakum. 361-582-6593. -------------------------Mobile Homes for rent: 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b a t h , fully furnished,

some homes have Wi-Fi. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361582-6593 or 361798-0816. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Best Western Regency Inn & Suites 1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales Seeking a Front Desk Clerk. Computer experience required. Applications may be picked up, at the front office. No phone calls, please.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at 623 N. St. Paul EOE M/F

Assistant Property Manager

DMA Properties, LLC is looking for an individual with property management experience to work with tax credit community in the Luling/Gonzales area. LIHTC and Real Page/One Site experience a plus. Excellent opportunity for advancement. Salary D.O.E., E.O.E. Please send resumes to [email protected] or fax to 830-875-6029.

Now have openings for

Hair Stylist & Nail Tech

For more information Tara Kuntschik, Owner

Hair It Is & Co. 1402 St. Louis, Gonzales, TX 78629 830-672-3904

MH’s FOR RENT 830-857-5812.

ROOM FOR RENT Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 room river cottage on Lake Gonzales. Partially furnished. You pay for electricity. $500/+ deposit. Bob, 830203-9790. -------------------------3/2 house for rent in Gonzales. $1,350/ mo., $1,350/sec. deposit. Call 830-4014123. -------------------------3/2, house for rent. Living room, Den, Kitchen. 5 miles S. on FM 3282. $800/ mo., $800/Dep. Call 437-2370. -------------------------2BR/2BA 1,750SF (+/-) home for lease to a family of four. Located on ranch 7 mi. north of Gonzales. CA/H, full kitchen w/appliances. $900/mo + deposit. Email [email protected]. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461. -------------------------Newly renovated home in Shiner for rent. 3/1,ED CA/H, wood floors, ENT lg. BR’s. R $850/mo. Broker/ Owner, 512-2173171. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/mo. No pets/smokers. 512415-6483. -------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-5013416. -------------------------2 and 3 Bedroom houses for rent. $650 & up + deposit. Current references a must. Furnished or unfurnished. Call 830-672-5169. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information. -------------------------3BR/2BA Brick house for rent. 1 mile North of Yoakum. AC, washer, dryer. Large access

HELP WANTED

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

APTS. FOR RENT

LAWN & GARDEN

TRVl.TRAIL. RENT

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

3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apartment on Residential Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/ mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotelstyle kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/ propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 4841922, leave message.

ability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)

Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30’ Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28’ Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.

Call 672-7100 to your classified ad.

HELP WANTED

Petro American, LLC Oilfield Services in Smiley, Texas

Is now seeking full-time Secretary-Bookkeeper in Smiley, TX. Must have a min. of 2 years experience. Please send resume to [email protected] Caraway Ford Gonzales 1405 Sarah DeWitt • P.O. Box 1960 Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-9646

Mechanic’s Helper/ Light Maintenance **Full Time** Valid Driver License Required *** 401k, Insurance and Vacation available upon eligibility! Application may be picked up at front office

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

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------Office space for rent. 1,500 sq. ft. Recently remodeled. 314 W. Cone. If interested call 830672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

FOR LEASE Secluded, wooded, and wildlife: 3BR/2Ba Doublewide, fireplace, lg. covered front porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, carport, all appliances, livestock capabilities; on 5 acres with gravel base truck yard. 12 miles North of Gonzales on CR 284. $1,000. Taking App’s now. Available March 1st. 979292-6154 or 979798-5398. -------------------------12 acres/house/office with Hwy. 80 frontage between Belmont/Nixon near Leesville. Will subdivide. For sale or lease. Would make a great oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 6726922. (TFN)

APTS. FOR RENT Efficiency apartment. EVERYTHING furnished. Pots, Pans, towels, TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830875-3028. -------------------------Two bedroom, 1 bath apartment for rent, fully furnished, cable & internet, with covered parking. Call 830-6726265 or 830-8574251.

HELP WANTED

HOME SERVICES In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you don’t want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. R certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-2030735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

LAWN & GARDEN Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not d with any company’s. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Li-

HELP WANTED

Looking for elderly couple to live on property and oversee Ranch operation. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs or more.

361-563-9266

for more information.

CHILD CARE I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Mom, let Jumping Jelly Beans be your drop in child care answer. Go shopping, run errands or have a great evening out while your mind is at ease knowing your child is safe and happy. Standard drop in hours apply: day, evening and night. Let’s talk! References and resume’ available. 830-5194012 -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.

RV’S FOR SALE 1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/C’s - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000. -------------------------203 Big Sky 38’ Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bumper warranty left. $17,900. Call 512914-8347. -------------------------RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.

TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

RV SITES FOR RENT RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.

BOATS FOR SALE 1996, 18.5’ Baymaster Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Motor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Mapp i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Radio. $7,000.00. 830-263-2920. -------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27’ Sailboat, Beam 8’, fiberglass. 361-5613335. Ask for Jeff.

RECREATION 2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.

PETS

Travel Trailer. EVERYTHING furnished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028. -------------------------RV for Rent. $300/ wk. Call 512-6674356. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830351-0943 for details. -------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If interested please call 820-203-9255 -------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00

Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------Free dog to good home. Large female dog, brown, tame, gentle. Chip paper work with her. Call 830-481-4707. -------------------------Puppies Half Lab, Half Pyrenees. Free to good home. 830-2031733 or 830-5404485.

TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

Thanks for advertising in The Gonzales Cannon!

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 Full Hook Ups, Electric Water & Sewer, WiFi, Daily, Weekly & Monthly Rates, On Site Laundromat with Wash & Fold Service.

“We welcome long term campers” www.yoakumroadrunner.com

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CLASSIFIEDS PETS

LIVESTOCK

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

LAND

MISC. SERVICES

We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)

830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28” to 36”), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be ed with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.

3BED, 1 Bath House For Sale! 0.985 acres on Hwy. 80, 8 miles north of Nixon, TX. 78140. 1048 sq. ft with 400 sq. ft. deck attached. Recently remodeled. Central Air and Heat. Appliances stay! $89,999. Ph. 830-203-9383. No owner financing available. -------------------------FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, single story home in Gonzales. Beautiful wet bar and gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Large pantry utility room. 2 car garage with workshop, nice pool and spa, huge covered porches. All on or nearly 1/2 acre. $249,000. Call 210-844-4963. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000.

830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.

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No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.

LIVESTOCK For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------Nanny Boer Goats (adult). Ages: 1yr4yr. Pkg. Deal (4). $320.00. 830-5600238 to request photos..please send an email request to amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com or text me at above number. -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: ed Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at

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FARM AND RANCH Modern home on 165-acre ranch located between Gonzales and Shiner on paved road FM 443. Highly improved with scattered oak trees, improved grasses, hay field, cross fencing and stock tank. Recently updated 2,300 square foot home, 3BR, 2BA, two live-in areas. Property includes large hay barn, equipment building shop and cattle pens. Shiner ISD. Possible owner financing available. 361-648-4090 or 361-935-1109.

LAND 30 acres with 10 mile views in Gonzales County. Fenced with rolling hills, large tank, pond, hardwoods, Tifton 86 grass. $150,000 (713)2022485. -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equip-

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Rivercrest home, pool, perfect condition......... 3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000 ...........................................................$279,000 306 McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,000 Duplex: condition, $92,000 - Home rented............. and extra lot....$70,000 1618 St. A+ Peter 10 acs., perfect home, private..............$249,900 473 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., Brick office bldg, downtown. ............$114,000 beautiful property..................................$258,000 Lot - Live Oak......................................$8,000 1602 Water St.-commercial/rental....$150,000 Land 3 bd.,2 wooded/open,................ story home.....$145,000 2342 FM I108, 100 acs., 10 access, 792 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000 .........................................................$6,500/ac. 312 Cr. 471, Lakefront + ,3 bd., 56+ acs.,Rd. commercial/residential site, Hwy. 97 & FM 1.5 acre108,.......................................$10,000/ac lot............................................$150,000 31 acs., Co. Rd. 341, city water avail., minerLand als, trees,...........................................$7,500/ac. CT 11.2 acs., Hwy 90. Rd.......$5,300/Ac. NTRA COGast 90 A East, 35 acs., + home................$395,000

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CT NTRA M/H, trees................ $87,500 CR 228 - 15 acs.,CO Shirley Breitschopf 153 acs., FM 2091.........................$795,000 830-857-4142 homesite.................$4,990/Ac. 61 acs., perfect Lynnette Cooper 3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,000 [email protected] 10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 Carol Hardcastle 2-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt............$25,000/Ac. 1 ac. Seydler830-857-3517 St...............................$25,000 8.7 acs., cityreach limits........................$120,000 You can our staff by calling: 58 acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. Phone: 830-672-2522 ...................................................$12,000/Ac.

18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect Commercial for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Lot Mature trees. $244,500. - Live Oak..................................$8,000 cleared and wooded. 14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially 830-875-5866 3400 sq. ftliving/bonus ................. 401 St.concrete George-approx. 3BD/2BA home with stained and additional room. Detached storage .......................................................$170,000 building. $245,000. Residential 532 Domino Five - NEW LISTING - Shirley GuadalupeBreitschopf River Frontage! 3BD/2BA home on approx. 1/3 acre. nice deck & stairs leading to water. Come enjoy the [email protected] 220 Parkview, Luling - 3BD/2BA home with countryside views on corner lot. Carol Hardcastle - 830-857-3517 Large den area. Many updates - granite, tile, hardwood, sprinkler sys. REDUCED $139,000. $155.00. Jymmy K. Davis - 512-921-8877 3400 SM HWY, Luling - Large, 4BD/2.5BA on 1.5 acres just outside of town. Spacious kitchen open todining and living. Co-op water & electricity. $135,000. 214 E. Crockett, Luling - Charming, move-in ready 3BD/2.5Ba features large den area and beautiful yard. Detached building approx. 650 sq. ft. ideal for storage or commercial space. REDUCED $172.000. $185,000. 189 CR 280, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home with sunroom and covered porch to enjoy the country views! Storage building. $79,500. The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. $239,000.

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Libra, mixing business and pleasure is not the right approach this week. Avoid starting new romantic relationships with someone in the office and focus on work. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, that risk may ultimately bring reward when considering an investment opportunity. With this in mind, you may want go out on a limb this week. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are on a roll and you probably have no plans to slow down for anyone. Try to slow down and help others if you find yourself with some free time.

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