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Armed robber strikes Sonic

By DAVE MUNDY
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Thursday, January 2, 2014
An exceedingly generous donation from a Gonzales resident provides some local residents with a very happy Christmas Eve. See Page A5
Gonzales firemen reacted quickly to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Hamilton St. just before dawn Monday morning. The resident of the home was able to escape uninjured, but extensive damage was evident. Investigators were just beginning their probe into the cause of the blaze at press time Monday. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Gonzales Police are pursuing leads in connection with the armed robbery of a local restaurant the day after Christmas. Police Capt. Alan Taylor said that around 10:30 p.m. Dec. 26 an armed man entered the Sonic restaurant at 1803 N. St. Joseph in Gonzales. The man forced five employees into a freezer before taking an undetermined amount of cash and fleeing. None of the employees were harmed, he said. Investigators said they were unsure if the suspect
fled on foot or had a getaway vehicle nearby, Taylor said. It is unknown if the man was acting alone or had accomplices. The suspects height was listed by witnesses as between 5 feet 5 and six feet. He is described as having a medium build and is possibly a white male. Taylor said the suspect was wearing a bandana over his face at the time of the robbery. Taylor said GPD was pursuing a couple of leads at press time on Monday. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the police at 830-672-8686.
A double dose of heritage for the holidays

GVEC shares some of its success with Gonzales Crystal Theatre. See Page A12.
He was all-region as an offensive lineman in 1978 but now a Gonzales native is going to Brazil as a Fulbright Scholar college professor. See Page A3.
While visitors to Gonzales have the opportunity to marvel at all the Christmas decor and lights of the downtown area, some local groups are already looking ahead to the tourist season (the rest of the year). At left, Andry Rodriguez and hisshy assistant recently put up the new Texas Historical Museum District sign at the Gonzales County Courthouse. The sign is one of four recently purchased by the Gonzales County Historical Commission with the help of a grant from the Gonzales Tourism Board, and the GCHCs Glenda Gordon said the group will be seeking another grant for four more signs to finish marking the Districts main sites. At right, The United Daughters of the Come and Hear It! Tune in to radio station Confederacy recently commissioned restoration of the Confederate Heroes Monument by Robert Marshall. The restoration is being funded entirely by donations raised KCTI 1450 AM on Wedens- by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) Cross of Honor Chapter #2553 to repair and restore the eight-foot-tall white Carrara marble statue of a Confederate days for weekly updates infantry picket shading his eyes as he keeps vigil to the north. on whats coming up each week from Gonzales Cannon General Manager Dave Mundy.
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2013: A year of regional growth

By DAVE MUNDY
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The Year In Review

velopment and economic growth have come all the problems associated with it, from increased traffic and roadway deterioration to a housing shortage and an upturn in minor crime. Parallel to those issues has been a surge in gang-related and human-smuggling crime, much of it involving illegal aliens, with many charging that the federal government has abandoned its Constitutional duty to defend the States from invasion. The growth in Gonzales began in 2012 with the start of the Lous Garden subdivision, and on Jan. 8, 2013 Gonzales City Council approved an amendment to the citys subdivision ordinance adding a section for Planned Unit Development. That amendment would eventually pave the way later in the year for the launch of a subdivision planned for 200 or more residences to be called 1836 Village. Groundbreaking was held in October. Another development is underway just outside the city limits on the Bastrop Highway. County Commissioner gave preliminary approval to that development Gonzales Healthcare Systems moved to the forefront of medical technology May 12 with the grand opening of the Jane Johnson Womens Center becoming the first
If there were one word most apt to describe the year 2013 around Central Texas, it would be growth. The explosion of oil and gas exploration which highlighted the news in 2012 came home to roost in 2013, as exploration turned into production and with that production came all the ancillary elements necessary to support the oil boom: housing growth, retail growth and population growth. While the city of Gonzales has become the hub for development in a five-county area, growth is affecting every surrounding community as well. And along with the de-
rural hospital in Texas to feature 3-D Mammography equipment along with a broad array of other high-tech devices. A new Walmart Supercenter opened in Gonzales in late October, replacing the towns old Division I store, but the building wont be vacant for long. On Sept. 26, A.G. Helton of Action Properties unveils plans to re-develop the old building as Gonzales Marketplace a multiple-retailer development. Economic expansion because of the Eagle Ford Shale is not limited to Gonzales. Nixon City Councils March meeting includes discussion 2013 IN REVIEW, Page A11
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Harry Michael Mike Coyle, 1960-2013 Harry Michael Mike Coyle Jr., P.E., 53, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013, in a tragic accident near his home in Boerne, Texas. He was with his beloved wife Beth and his twin daughters, surrounded by loved ones following a family Christmas celebration. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, at Oak Hills Church, Crownridge Campus. Max Lucado officiated. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 27, at the Vaughan Funeral Home in Boerne, Texas. Burial followed the funeral at the Boerne Cemetery. Mike was born in West Point, New York, on February 20, 1960, and grew up in Bryan, Texas after his father began teaching civil engineering at Texas A&M University. He graduated from Bryan High School in 1978 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M in 1982. Mike was married to Beth Gibson Coyle on May 21, 1982. They were high school sweethearts, married for 32 years and were inseparable, partners in business as well as in life. Many have been inspired by their deep love, friendship and commitment to each other. Mike was a fourth-generation San Antonian, and a second-generation engineer. He and his wife Beth founded their engineering firm, Coyle Engineering, Inc., in 1995, which became Coyle-SDA after being purchased by Spalding DeDecker Associates in 2012. They grew their business successfully, and Mike left his mark on many landmark projects in the San Antonio and Hill Country area, including the AlamoDome, The Republic Golf Club, the Crockett Street Redevelopment on the RiverWalk, and the Vistana. He was named Young Engineer of the Year in 1995 for his work on the AlamoDome and was selected as Engineer of the Year in 2011 for his disaster recovery work following Hurricane Ike. He is one of only nine engineers who have been named both Young Engineer of the Year and Engineer of the Year. The selection is based not only on an engineers professional and technical background, but civic, humanitarian and social activities as well. Mike was the current Region III Vice President of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE), and served previously as President of the TSPE Bexar Chapter. Mike also served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Boerne Area Chamber of Commerce, as an officer on the Board of the Kendall County Economic Development Corporation and as District Engineer for the Kendall County WCID #2, known as Esperanza. Mike was a Rotarian and served as President of the Rotary Club of Boerne in 2004. He was presented the Nehemiah Award for Faithfulness for his work with the Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center. Mike was dedicated to teaching young adults and teenagers in a church setting and was an ardent supporter of Young Life. He loved to
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mentor budding engineers, working with middle school robotics teams, Engineer for a Day and job shadowing programs, and developing the careers of engineering college students on his staff. Mike is survived by and will be deeply missed by his wife Beth, twin daughters Lauren Coyle Orgeron and Christen Coyle Kennington, sons-inlaw Christopher Orgeron and Jacob Kennington, grandchildren Micah and Claire Orgeron and Riley Jo Kennington, his father Harry Michael Coyle, P.E., PhD, his siblings Deborah Coyle Barry, Jenifer Coyle Purvis and D. Patrick Coyle and their spouses, his many nieces and nephews, his father and mother-in-law E. Wayne and Betty S. Gibson and family, as well as many beloved friends and colleagues. Mike is preceded in death by his mother Josephine Oefinger Coyle. Because of Mikes deep faith and love of mentoring youth in the community, the family asks that any memorial donations be given to Young Life Boerne (www.boerne.younglife.org), to support those who will continue the work of proclaiming the Gospel. The family of Mike Coyle wishes to thank Oak Hills Church, the Vaughan Funeral Home, and the many members of the community who have offered their love and support. To leave a message for the family, please visit www. vaughanfuneralhome.com Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Vaughans Funeral Home of Boerne.
James Wayne JW Oeltjen, 1975-2013 James Wayne J.W. Oeltjen, 38, of Gonzales, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. He was born February 28, 1975 in Gonzales to Marvin and Terri Short Oeltjen. J.W. grew up in Gonzales and graduated from GISD with the Class of 1993. As young man J.W. was busy, he loved to skateboard and he possessed a magnificent artistic aptitude. He was gifted with an eye to draw most anything and shade the drawing to perfection. He was offered a full scholarship to advance his artistic ability but other interests seemed more important to him. J.W. was hard working man, he worked for his grandfather laying gas lines and he presently was working for Gonzales Manufacturing as a welder. He loved to fish, hunt, camp and spend time on or near the water. He enjoyed collecting rocks, searching for treasures with his metal detector. J.W. was a laid back, easy going likeable man. He was typically very calm, yet witty with a penchant for poking fun at people. J.W. was loyal to family and friends; clearly there was never an instant where he wouldnt make time to help a friend or family member in need. He appreciated history and loved to read various books on the subject especially German history. He enjoyed collecting guns, but he would closely study specifics on the firearm before he would buy it. J.W. took pleasure in an occasional cold pint of Guinness, a tin of Copenhagen and at times some
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flavored tobacco, however his greatest joy was spending quality time with his sons. He enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with his sons and his passion for shooting, fishing and hunting as well. He built a shooting range behind his home so he and the boys could bond while sharing a common interest. He adored his sons; they filled his heart with the kind of love that inspires poets and novelists to write, storeytellers to construct fabulous fables and great dads to create lasting joyful memories of time well spent with their children. J.W. Oeltjen is survived by his sons, Connor James Oeltjen and Samuel Wayne Oeltjen of Gonzales. He is also survived by his mother and step-father, Terri Lynn and Cal Baetz of Gonzales, father and step-mother, Marvin and Jeanene Oeltjen of Victoria, step-father and step mother, Michael and Nancy Sanders of Gonzales, sisters, Rachael Diane Sanders of Gonzales, Divine Oeltjen of Victoria, brothers and sisters-in-law, Jacob and Amanda Sanders of Gonzales, Jason and Michelle Oeltjen of Wylie, maternal grandparents, James and Katy Short of Gonzales, grandmother and stepgrandfather, Virginia and J.C. Richter of Shiner, stepgrandmother, Mary Rose Sanders of Gonzales and numerous aunts, uncles and awesome friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Marvin Lee Red Oeltjen and stepgrandfather, Virgil Sanders. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Jesse Elizondo officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Allen Shelton, Jacob Sanders, Jason Oeltjen, Kevin Mosely, Jason Mosely, Divine Oeltjen, Rachael Sanders. The family received friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Palmetto State Park, 78 Park Road 11 South, Gonzales, TX 78629-5180. Services under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Mary Elizabeth Lerma, 67, of Waelder, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013. She was born July 8, 1946 in San Antonio the daughter of Archie and Ursala Valdez Pena Villasenor. She married Juan E. Lerma on October 17, 1988 in Gonzales. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Juan E. Lerma of Waelder; daugh-
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ter Alice Luna and husband Leonel; sons Jesse Ledesma and Isaac Ledesma and wife Trish; stepdaughters Carmen Zuniga, Norma Lerma, Beronica Riojas and Elizabeth Lerma; stepsons Juan M. Lerma, Joe A. Lerma and Ricky Lerma; grandchildren Elizabeth Pena, Anthony Luna, Christina Vallejo, Myrinda Ledesma, Chandler Ledesma, Isaac Ledesma, Eric Ledesma, Nicole Ledesma, Erica Ledesma, Mercy Ledesma and Kamrynn Lerma; Great-grandchildren Alina Vallejo, Eliana Pena and Layla Ledesma. Visitation was held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, December 27 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with the Rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Raaz officiating. Burial followed at the Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.
Kenneth Austin Brooks, Sr., 1932-2013 Kenneth Austin Brooks, Sr., 81, of Gonzales passed away Thursday December 26, 2013. He was born April 14, 1932 in San Antonio. His parents were James Neal and Oretha Mae Ross Brooks. Kenneth grew up in Darst Creek area and graduated from Dowdy School. Kenneth enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad as he was growing up. His love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing stayed a part of him through out his life. He married Gerldine McGlothlin on November 27, 1952 in Luling. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Nixon. Kenneth began ministering in the Darst Creek Community Church while he was still in high school. After graduation Kenneth worked in the oil field as a deck hand working up through all
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facets of oil field work to tool pusher, all the while Kenneth was ministering in Assembly of God Churches. His first Assembly of God Church to minister within was the Monthalia Assembly of God Church, followed by the Marble Falls First Assembly of God Church; he spent 17 years as Pastor of the First Assembly of God Church in Pearsall and was Pastor of the Yoakum First Assembly of God Church for 12 years. He was an interim Pastor for the First Assembly of God Church in Gonzales before Pastoring the Nixon First Assembly of God Church. Kenneth preached that God is Love, his message remained that we are all Gods children and only God can judge the lives of people, a paradigm that he not only preached, but lived by. To each church he took the word of God and the gifts He blessed him with. Kenneth loved music; he could play an acoustic, electric and bass guitar, the mandolin, ukulele, violin and an organ all by ear and with equal enthusiasm. Kenneth was a very gentle man, husband and father. He was patient and generous enough to shop with his wife, insisting she try on numerous outfits and he would buy all her clothes that they agreed suited her best. He was so very supportive of his wifes teaching career and at times lent a hand redirecting a students behavior with his gentle manner, rather than correcting it in a harsh way. He always sent her flowers on her first day of school, just so the young boys could see how to treat a lady. Kenneth loved his sons, he treasured time fishing with them, making memories that they could savor in their hearts, for if God is Love as he preached, then love and compassion should start at home. He was very proud of their accomplishments and endeared himself to 1st Corinthians 13:13 And
now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. He knew that in time all things must pass, but love will never fail. In their hearts, his love lives still. Kenneth Austin Brooks, Sr., is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gerldine Brooks of Gonzales, his beloved sons, Richard Earl Brooks of Pearsall, Kenneth Austin Brooks, Jr., and his wife Jana of Brooklyn, NY, adoring grandchildren, Sara Clay and her husband Mike, Kenneth Austin Brooks, III and his wife Anastasia, Zoe Brooks and Jude Brooks, great-grandchildren, Angela Sophia Brooks and Luna Sakura Brooks, nieces, Nelda Neal Marion and Deedee Perez, nephews, Doug Malaer, David Brooks and Billy Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, James Augusta Brooks, sisters, Dorothy Appling Barth, Geraldine Malaer Provoda, and a brother, Jimmy Ross Brooks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the First Assembly of God Church in Luling with Rev. Don Wiehe, Secretary Treasurer, South Texas Assemblies of God and General Council of the National Officers of the Assemblies of God officiating, assisting will be Presbyter Erny McDonough, a District Officer with the Assemblies of God. Interment will follow in the Luling City Cemetery. Pallbearers: Doug Malaer, Billy Brooks, Mike McGlothlin, Walter Thedford, Jr., Ronnie McGlothlin and Raymond McGlothlin. Honorary pallbearers: George Marion and Jimmy Moses. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church in Nixon, Texas, the First Assembly of God Church in Luling, Texas or the charity of ones choice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales.
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LAKE CHARLES, La. Dr. Steven Rainey, assistant professor of geography at McNeese State University, has been selected for a Fulbright Award to teach and conduct research for a se-
mester in Brazil at the Federal University of Rondonia in Porto Velho. Rainey is a 1978 Gonzales High School graduate and the son of Don and Imogene Rainey of Gonzales. He was an all-region lineman for the Apache football team prior to moving into academia.
Rainey will spend the spring 2014 semester teaching seminars on geographic information systems and cultural and political ecology in the UNIR geography graduate program and working with members of the graduate faculty to develop future collaborative
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Smiley considers putting old well back into use

SMILEY The Smiley City Council discussed putting back in operation a reserve water well that has been out of use for at least 20 years, during the Dec. 12 regular monthly meeting. Considerations for the need to have a functioning backup water well to maintain an effective water supply for the city was a factor in considering putting the well back in functional service. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality also informed the city that it either had to plug up the well so that the well would not be in violation of state rules, since it has not been in use for so long, or it could make the backup water well operational. City officials state that they realized that the reserve water well was important to meet the citys need for more water than can be contained in just one well, especially in times of drought. Well Number Two is an older well that weve had probably from the 1960s, explained Mayor Ellis Villasana. Its been out of service for about 20 years or more. It can produce about 90 gallons a minute, so thats a lot of water. Were going to put it back in service. The city engineer, Clarence Littlefield, evaluated the reserve well and informed the city that the well was fixable. City officials are working to get estimates for what that will cost the city to fix the well to proper function.
research projects. While in Brazil, I will also begin a long-term study on the impacts of hydroelectric dams under construction in Brazils western Amazon on local environments and communities, said Rainey. This is the eighth Fulbright to be awarded to a McNeese faculty member in the college of liberal arts. I am highly honored to receive this prestigious award, which is dedicated to fostering better understanding between citizens of the United States and those of other countries around the world, said Rainey. A number of McNeese faculty within the College of Liberal Arts have also received Fulbright awards, so I am in very good company. I plan to make the most of this opportunity and to work to develop strong collaborative research and academic exchange programs between McNeese State University and the Federal University of Rondonia that will one day benefit faculty and students from both institutions. Rainey received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and his doctorate from Louisiana State University. A faculty member at McNeese since 2001, he teaches geography courses, including Introduction to Geography, World Regional Geography, Physical Geography, Cultural Geography, Regional Geography of Latin America, Geographic Information Systems I and II.
Rainey also received a student Fulbright fellowship while a graduate student at LSU to support research in Guatemala in 1996 and 1997. While there, he met other students from around the United States who were also involved in research or other types of academic or cultural exchanges. So, I would strongly encourage McNeese students to talk to their academic advisers and myself about this marvelous opportunity to learn about another culture by actually living within that culture for several months to a year, he said.
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The well will need a new motor, pump, operational switches, and other technical necessities. The reserve well is estimated to be operational by the summer, according to city officials. In other matters, the council: Approved to abandon city easements that are not being used by the city in order to allow for more property to be available for businesses wanting to come to the city Heard information from Mayor Villasana concerning an inter-local agreement between Gonzales County and Smiley that would allow the Gonzales County Sherriff s Department and constables to now work in the city limits to enforce city ordinances and serve warrants, if ever necessary.
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Overcoming ingrained prejudices our parents taught us

Raising children can be a chore. At times its rewarding, of course, but at other times it can be a huge challenge. Case in point: the first time your child challenges your personal belief system. We imbue our children from an early age with our beliefs and values. We try to teach them right from wrong and urge them to follow the path of good. Unfortunately, not all of us view the same things as right and good. As a result, we ingrain certain prejudices into our children. Being a product of Old South Texas, I recall some of that. My Dad was in the Air Force and we spent a hitch with him stationed in Aurora, Colo., living in base housing. With the fourth of five boys due early in 1964, Mom was hardpressed to keep up with us. Thus, 3-year-old Jeff and 5-year-old myself often had the run of the neighborhood (but admittedly, it was a little safer in those days). One day we happened to notice a new family moving into the house
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behind ours. We raced over to find out if there were any kids our age, and were delighted to meet Terrence. Wed never seen anyone like him before. He was black. After romping in the yard together for what seemed like hours, we asked Terrence if hed like to come over to our place and play with some of our stuff (since his was still being unpacked). The three of us started climbing the fence when we saw Mom appear at the back door, her face skewed in anguish. You boys get in here right now! she barked, then added for Terrences benefit: They cant play any more. They have chores to do.
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Christmas law strikes back at persecution of Christians

A few days before the Christmas holidays began, Texas lawmakers sent out notices to schools informing them regarding a law that allows students and teachers to wear festive garb and say Merry Christmas, ...without fear of punishment. The law also covers the Jewish celebration of Hanukah. This law does nothing to impose religion on anyone, but rather it allows students and public school district staff to offer traditional greetings regarding celebrations, including Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays. It also allows teachers and students to sing Christmas songs, erect Christmas trees, holiday decorations and nativity scenes, as long as they do not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religions belief. However, liberal critics have attacked the so-called Merry Christmas Law and claim the law infringes on their right to be free from religion. But what is truly shocking is that we even need such a law to allow for people to celebrate or express their religion in public. Liberals and anti-religious radicals have targeted these Judeo-Christian seasonal religious festivities in the name political correctness. Liberals seem to have a problem with Christmas because it is Christian and the dominant American religion. Anything that dominant and American is view by the left as mean and evil because it oppresses the minority, or the masses, or whomever. Its curious how these same liberals are silent when non-Christians
The idea of chores was an alien concept to 5- and 3-year-olds, but we quickly learned what she meant as she slammed the door behind her as soon as we were back in the house. Dont you ever let me see you doing that again! she growled. We were mystified. Mom proceeded to explain that our new friend belonged to a group of people she referred to using a certain N-word, that we were not to mix with them or play with them or even speak to them and if we did we were going against the Bible and Jesus. It was years later as I entered adulthood before I learned Mom was wrong. As the childrens song says, Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight... Skin color is unimportant, what matters is character. I have tried to overcome that taught bias. But Ill admit that even today, it takes a conscious effort to refute that old ingrained prejudice. My own son rushed into the back yard the other day to play with
his new-found friend. I sat there with the back door open, listening as they romped and rolled around in the leaves with each other, having a ball. After a half-hour or so, I got curious, so I stepped outside to take a peek. And got a shock. My chihuahua was bouncing around in the fallen leaves with his mortal enemy: a cat. Chesty was rushing into the leaf-pile to nip at the cat, which was laying on its back and playfully swiping at his head during each charge. Chestys tail was wagging and the cats tail was doing a lazy figure-eight. Petrified, I rushed forward and scooped up my boy and hurried him inside. What are you doing?!? I bellowed at him. Thats a cat! Do you understand, that is your natural enemy! History is filled with stories of dogs and cats fighting, you fool! I put his nose in the corner, where it stayed for about fivetenths of a second before he raced to the back door and started bark-
ing, anxious to go outside and play with his friend some more. Thats when I experienced deja vu, re-living that day in 1964 when I had been taught the wrong thing for the wrong reason. I had promised myself long ago that I would never fill my kids heads with the same prejudices I was brought up with. I opened the door. Get out there and have fun, kid, I said, adding unnecessarily: Be home in time for dinner. An hour or two later a small furtive shape raced past my computer chair and headed into the bedroom. Assuming Chesty had come in, I shut the back door. A moment later, I heard scratching at the door, and opened it to find Chesty there, wanting in. Then what ...? I strode back to the bedroom to find Chestys new friend, the cat, stretched out on my pillow. Now wait a minute, I growled. I said you could play with him, but I didnt say anything about a sleepover!
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like Muslims publicly acknowledge their religion. They are even more silent when minority Christians are attacked or murdered in Muslim nations. The atheists and secular radicals claim that God and religion must be removed from everything public. American atheist leader, David Silverman, promoted a bill board in New York City that read, Who Needs Christ During Christmas...the Answer...Nobody! This appears to be a lack of historical knowledge couple with complete ignorance, and/or outright hatred toward Christians and Christmas. In Texas, political correctness had caused some schools have dropped Christmas celebrations in favor of things such as non-religious winter festivities out of regard for the feeling of students who are not Christian. Even the federal government is sending an anti-Christian and anti-Christmas message to Texas schools when earlier this week a north Texas elementary class had the Christmas cards they sent to service men and women, returned because they said Christmas. This is why we need this law in Texas. Jonathan Saenz, president of the pro-religious group Texas Values, said We hope to see fewer school districts being naughty and more districts being nice. Still the liberals are upset because the law does not specifically cover the festivities of other major religions such as Islam or Buddhism. However, students of other faiths who find their traditions being censored can seek support under the law. The fact is that liberals are quick to create laws that attack American and Christian tradition. Regardless of whether liberals want to admit or not, Christmas activities that are being attacked over and over again, as is the family and conservative American traditions.
Pajama Boy: Peter Pan in the land of Obamacare

Pajama Boys place in Internet infamy was secured as soon as the insufferable man-child was tweeted out by Organizing for America. He is the face of a Web ad that is the latest effort by the Obama team to leverage the holidays for conversation about Obamacare. Wear pajamas, the ad reads. Drink hot chocolate. Talk about getting health insurance. #GetTalking. And, sure enough, Pajama Boy is wearing pajamas -- a zip-up onesie in classic Lamar Alexander plaid -- and drinking hot chocolate. He is in his 20s, sporting hipster glasses he could have bought at Warby Parker and an expression of self-satisfied ironic amusement. Pajama Boy is about as threatening as Michael Cera and so nerdy he could guesthost on an unwatched MSNBC show. He is probably reading The Bell Jar and looking forward to a hearty Christmas meal of stuffed tofurkey. If he has anything to say about it, Obamacare enrollments will spike in the next few weeks in Williamsburg and Ann Arbor. Perhaps the goal of OFA was to create a readily mockable image to draw attention to its message, in which case Pajama Boy was a brilliantly successful troll. The right immediately Photoshopped him into the Mandela funeral selfie and emblazoned his photo with derisive lines like Hey girl, I live with my parents and How did you know I went to Oberlin?
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But its hard not to see Pajama Boy as an expression of the Obama vision, just like his forbear Julia, the Internet cartoon from the 2012 campaign. Pajama Boy is Julias little brother. She progressed through life without any significant family or community connections. He is the picture of perpetual adolescence. Neither is a symbol of self-reliant, responsible adulthood. Alexis de Tocqueville wrote long ago of the infantilizing tendency of all-encompassing government. It would be like the authority of a parent, he wrote in a famous passage, if, like that authority, its object was to prepare men for manhood; but it seeks, on the contrary, to keep them in perpetual childhood. If you wanted to illustrate what Tocqueville was getting at in one meme, Pajama Boy would be good way to do it. Pajama Boys mom probably still tucks him in at night, and when she isnt there for him, Obamacare will be. A less nurturing reaction is, as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie put it in a counter tweet, Get out of your pajamas. Theres a reason President Barack Obama is underwater by a 2-1 margin among men in the latest Quinnipiac poll. For all the ridicule directed at Julia during last years campaign, she got at something important: Single women do look to government as a cushion against their economic insecurities. Pajama Boy isnt so apt. He might be glad to pay more for his health insurance to include maternity benefits he doesnt need as a blow against gender stereotyping, but most young people will presumably consider Obamacare more rationally and realize its a scheme to get them to subsidize insurance costs for older people. Good luck, Pajama Boy, if you hope to talk them out of that. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
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In politics, remember: perception creates reality

The candidates worked the room. They avoided each other and shuffled from one person to another shaking hands and passing out campaign cards. Their nervous smiles and bad haircuts matched their illfitting off-the-rack suits. The persona they projected, however, fit the hometown crowd. This was the proper setting for dry and cracked work-hardened fingers, scars, deep tanned wrinkles, pearl snap dress shirts, and straightforward questions. Likewise, it was the setting for poorly tied ties, jowls, pinkish iridescent skin, guts lapping over thin belts, and time worn clichs. Italian silk and coifed pompadours would have delivered more sideways glances than a naked lady with a snake. Then the leader of the nights festivities gained order and beseeched the candidates to line up and regurgitate their recital of stump speeches in as brief fashion as possible and to remember: (this is the thesis of the day), Perception is reality. The leader went on to elaborate, but to me, his further jabbering was lost. Perception is reality those words pounded through my skull plate and a dull headache ensued. Ideas and pain spun inside my noggin reminiscent of the pillow fight between foggy Monday mornings versus the weekends double helpings of Crown and water. Off hand, only several million examples pop to mind when considering whether popular accepted perceptions are reality, foolishness, or a vague percentage of both. The obvious first concept to question is whether constituents assume the candidates they elect are somehow born honorable statesman. Horse sense dictates such phenomenon is practically impossible. A best case scenario hopes that where honor is present statesmanship is a learned commodity. A worst case scenario says where honor is not present the felonious personality will hopefully be revealed. But please note the word honor. In legalese context this is the loophole. The word honor is subjective. Anyone trying to discern another persons notions of right and wrong may be confounded when the other persons sense of human decency isnt comparable to their own. For instance take the abortion issue. One faction deems it
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Sometimes, our daily grind leaves us bored and listless. Often times this will cause us to look for ways to excite or add interest to the mundane tasks ahead. As soon as your foot hits the floor you start making decisions, what do I wear, what shoes go with my outfit, what is for breakfast? We choose if we are going to be in a good mood whistling a tune, or grunting at the other members of the household (at least thats what we do here). How your day begins is usually how it goes, and we tend to make food choices that suit our mood, or comfort us. Its not complicated to see that the many small decisions we make daily may affect our health and happiness. For example, if your not a morning person you may hit the snooze a few times. You sleep later than you should have, and you need to rush a little bit to get to work on time. If you are a little groggy, or didnt plan well you may skip breakfast or only have time to stop at the quickie donut shop. The small choice to sleep late has already started a ripple effect. If your last meal was at 6 or 7 p.m. the night before, you have essentially been fasting all night, and your body needs to refuel. We all know what happens when your vehicle runs out
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of fuel. Choosing to grab a quick donut might not have a huge impact on your day, but then again it might. If you dont get satisfied from it you may look for other snacks mid morning, you may be so hungry by lunch that you overindulge. If you dont have time to eat much during the day you might eat a heavy dinner, leaving you with food that has to be digested all night, that can cause restless sleep. These small types of decisions get us in a comfortable routine that is usually not beneficial to us. The consequences of this is after time these small unconscious choices lead to a lifetime of bad habits that take a toll on our body and our minds. It is at this point that we begin to develop chronic illness. In our society it has been acceptable over the years to eat what you want, when you want, and how much you want. It is clearly evident that this type of mindless eating has led us astray. Every day
we choose life or we choose death. When we choose to get up early enough to prepare a hearty breakfast, it is a step in the right direction. One thing leads to another, your healthy breakfast gives you energy, you go to the office mentally stronger and can zoom through projects with a good attitude, and that will help your work relationships. If you feel good and have energy, you project that to the people in your daily life. In hindsight you are not only helping yourself but, you are a benefit to others. We may not be able to predict when we leave this life but, it is certain that we can prolong the days by making wise decisions. Its all about our choices, slowing down and taking stock of the important things will help us get the most of out of our daily routines. We all want to be happy, and it is possible to start making little decisions that will bring us better mental and physical health. Then we will be able to enjoy time with friends and loved ones even more. It may take a little effort and discipline but, once you make up your mind to raise your levels of consciousness it will get easier, and easier to make those choices that lead you to more peaceful, healthier, and happier life.
is the downfall of the family unit. And that it is a product of politically dividing society into special interest groups; eliminating the ideal that all men are created equal and passing legislation to appease those special interest groups in order to gain control of government. The opposing faction recognizes no such disgraceful action and deems it their right. When scientific or heartfelt debate strategies fail the next goliath to stomp into the fray is religion. And this is where a simple cowboy may break down and cry seeing how many people have forsaken God. Now through the smoke and mirrors of facts, figures, and twisting words we may decipher that where reality is concerned as a political topic, we must take polling into account and be cognizant of the perception of our populace. If a large portion of the populace believes they get their rights from the government, and not from God, then understanding the Godless and the state of the union becomes clearer. It may not make reality any different, or it may show the reality of where we are as a nation. But the reality that defines and labels the players at least brings the questioning soul a moment of solace. At this juncture we may recall Jesus verse about bankers (which could be applied to special interest groups) and camels passing through the eye of a needle (a small gate in the city wall). When not applying Gods Word to daily life youd have more luck with camels than walking through the Pearly Gates on your own. Such high level cogitations induce the need for more holiday cheer straight up over ice. So, to simplify this dissertation we will retreat to ponder less mind bending social conundrums. And the best place to find such critters your own backyard. Unfortunately, my backyard includes a reality that has changed. Besides
the teachings of the oldtimers who believed black eyes and broken noses were often a mandated reality; there is an art and industry that has yielded incremental bits of integrity to todays marketing. What was once condemned is now the new norm. The art and industry being referred to and most familiar on my hill is writing. Then have pity because though the black eyes and broken noses come less often, the voice that says never compromise dignity still speaks. Just as the boys of my generation fashioned our actions after fathers and mentors, we also fashioned business models and expectations after, in my case, writers of the past. Jack OConnor and Robert Ruark never endorsed outdoor products. In fact, such practice was strictly looked down upon. These gentlemen traveled worldwide and wrote for mainstream periodicals, as well as, the days premier hunting magazines. They wrote novels that were produced into movies and lived unique lifestyles. After WWII, Ruark lived in Spain, drove a Rolls Royce, and was lovingly nicknamed the poor mans Hemingway. OConnnor was a close personal friend to Roy Weatherby and though the writer expounded on Weatherybys magnum calibers, he never took a rifle as a gift or payment. The writers answered all the questions of 20th century sportsmen in classic literary prose. Such is not the case today. The reality is that the sporting public receives a greater bulk of information from television and the internet. And though there are more hunting and fishing magazines being produced, outdoor writing is relegated from a skill of wordsmiths to a run of the mill technical production line. The typical editor seeks articles that tell how-to, when-to, whereto, what-to-wear, who-tocontact, and what lie to tell your wife when you visit the doctor after that Mexico hunt. Meanwhile, the product spokesmen that reign on televisions hunting programs have no qualms about blatantly hawking for whoever will pay a practice that would be shameful to yesteryears professional writers. Somebody please explain how changing realties is for the best.
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The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the David B. Walshak Lifetime Achievement Award, Community Service Award, and the Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship for graduating seniors in Gonzales County. All submissions are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 10. If you would like more information, please stop by the Gonzales Chamber office or contact us at 830.672.6532. Start the New Year off with our 1st First Friday Coffee Mixer that will be held Jan. 3 at Texan Nursing & Rehabilitation of Gonzales from 8:30-9:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome and dont forget to sign up to win our $50 cash prize! If you have never attended a First Friday Coffee event, we would like to extend a warm welcome to you to participate! First Friday Coffee is a casual networking opportunity that is held once a month at various locations in Gonzales. It is an enjoyable event where you can network with other members of our business community! If your business would like to host a First Friday Coffee Mixer, please reserve your spot today as we only have a couple of vacancies left for 2014. Texan Nursing & Rehabilitation of Gonzales will be hosting a Dine & Discover event on Jan. 14 at the Luling Gold Club Clubhouse on 1005 S. Magnolia in Luling, Texas from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A complementary lunch will be provided to include home cooked chicken and dumplings, salad, drink and dessert. Dont forget to stick around for the door prizes! For more information or to RSVP, please contact Brenda at 830.875.8475. Are you thinking about starting a business of your own in 2014? Sign up today for How to Turn a Great Idea into a Great Business with UHV SBDC. Learn the aspects of starting a business, plus get the answers and information
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Berry named Secretary of State

matters. Berry, a Houston lawyer, succeeds John Steen Jr. of San Antonio, who announced his resignation this month. Nandita Berry personifies what is possible through hard work and dedication in the state of Texas, Perry said in a statement announcing the appointment. She was 21 when she arrived from India with nothing but $200 to her name and has become one of the most accomplished attorneys in the state. I am truly humbled to follow in the footsteps of Stephen F. Austin, Texas first secretary of state, Berry said in a statement. Like him, I came to Texas in search of a better life and the limitless opportunities to be found across our great state. Berry has been on the University of Houston board of regents as a Perry appointee but resigned that post to become secretary of state, according to the governors office. She is senior counsel at Locke Lord LLP, a position the firm said she also will resign. She is married to outspoken conservative radio talk-show host and former Houston City Councilman Michael Berry. As secretary of state,

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Effective January 30, 2014, all drivers with a commercial drivers license (CDL) must have a current medical certification registered with the Texas Drivers License Agency, Department of Motor Vehicles Division. That includes oilfield drivers working in the Eagle Ford Shale.
All CDL holders must provide information to their state drivers license agency (SDLA) regarding the type of commercial motor vehicle operation they drive in or expect to drive in with their CDL. Drivers operating in certain types of commerce will be required to submit a current medical examiners certificate to their SDLA to obtain a certified medical status as
part of their driving record. CDL holders required to have a certified medical status who fail to provide and keep up-todate their medical examiners certificate with their SDLA will become not-certified and they may lose their CDL. It is the drivers responsibility to keep their medical certification up to date. Drivers who do not submit a medical certification prior to it expiring
will find that their CDL license will be downgraded to a non CDL license. Theyll lose their commercial motor vehicle operation privileges. In order to regain the CDL a driver will have to complete all written and skills tests all over again. While registering the certificate is the responsibility of the individual driver, employers have a stake in the matter.
They stand to lose valuable drivers who fail to comply with the regulation. So its in the employers interest to inform their drivers of the requirement. Follow up and make sure all commercial motor vehicle drivers have taken steps to keep their CDL in force. Each state is handling the matter of medical certificates differently.
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Citizenship is something that should be honored, recognized and given status. It has nothing to do with academic achievement and anyone can achieve it. The essence of good citizenship is respect - RESPECT for authority, RESPECT for others, RESPECT for self, and RESPECT for rules. It is an attitude that begins at home and is reinforced at school and applied throughout life. Introducing GJHS Own AWESOME APACHES: Joey Solis, Jesse Martinez and Levi Hernandez. (Courtesy photo)
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vy, creamed potatoes, seasoned green beans, hot rolls and a green salad with cranberries, raspberries and pecans with viniagrette dressing. Dessert was trifle of vanilla cream, cake and strawberries served in slim tall flutes. Pres. Vida Burnett led the brief business meeting and later called upon Carol DuBose to begin the program which was an offshoot of the Study Course book THE GIFT OF MUSIC. Notes about the origin of six Christmas carols were each read, describing the carols, four of which came from European sources in the Middle Ages and three were parts of ancient Christmas pageants. An Appalachian
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The Music Study Club, a part of the Texas and National Federation of Music Clubs met Tuesday, December 10 at the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall and dined elegantly at a white lace covered table with a centering swag of gleaming curled gold foil and accented with golden star garland and strands of iridescent pearly beads. Three lush poinsettia arrangements stood among the garland strands. With arrangements by the Social Committee and Just Dessert caterers, we enjoyed the traditional roast turkey, dressing, gra-
carol, I Wonder as I Wander, originated in Wales, England and Go Tell It on the Mountain comes from the folk music created by Negro slaves in the southeastern United States. After the stories of the carols were told we sang together with verses of two of the 6 songs sung as solos by Vida Burnett and Carol DuBose who also accompanied each other at the piano, finally enjoying a sing-a-long on several familiar carols. Music Study Club will meet the evening of January 14 at the DuBose home with a program from other parts of the study course book, THE GIFT OF MUSIC.
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E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com The Come and Take It Squares of Gonzales are offering two free open houses on Monday, January 13 and Monday, January 20 to introduce the fun of square-dancing to others. Lessons will begin on Monday, January 27. Open houses and lessons will be held at The Presbyterian Church of Gonzales, 414 St. Louis St., Gonzales (just south of the Courthouse) at 7:30 PM. All interested students are invited to attend the open house for an introduction to squaredancing, to learn a few steps, and meet the friendly square-dancers. Square-dancing is a lively social activity that promotes exercise and fitness while encouraging social interaction. Lessons are open to all ages from teens to seniors. The club invites anyone interested to call 830-672-9307 or 830-672-7384 for further information. The Shiner Gaslight Theatre will present The Amorous Ambassador, a play by Michael Parker, as the 2014 spring production. This hilarious farce is full of comedic twists and turns as it weaves a story of secret plans gone wrong and romantic rendezvouses all involving the American Ambassador to Great Britain and his conniving family. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 7th at 7:00 pm at the Gaslight Theatre in Shiner. There are parts for 4 men and 4 women between the ages of 20 and 65. Josh Kaspar will direct. Parent taught driver ed study group, M and W 5:30 - 7:30, Jan 13 - Feb 5, at the Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul near downtown Gonzales. Please call 830 672 8291 for more info. Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. There will be a Walk Class/Leslie Sansone DVD offered at First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, conduct-
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ed by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN. The class is free to the public There will be a Flex & Tone Exercise Class offered at First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class is conducted by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN and is free to the public. The Crossroads Equestrian Club meets every second Thursday. New members are welcome. For details contact Glenda Klimitchek at 361-798-2899. Need child care? Contact Workforce Solutions. The Gonzales office of Golden Crescent Workforce Solutions offers help in locating affordable child care for those who are workingm attending school/college or in training. You must meet eligibility requirements. For details, contact the office at 830-672-2146 or visit www.gcworkforce.org. 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 830-6723407 for more information. All meetings are open. 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 for students 8-18 are being offered in Gonzales. There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew. Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library membership is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the library at 830-672-6315.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is an educational course for family, caregivers, and friends of individuals living with mental illness. The group meets for 12 weeks and is free of cost. The group provides the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. The next course begins January 7 in Flatonia. Please contact Mike or Barbara Branecky 361-772-3881 for information. If you are ready to learn something new in 2014 then come to the January 7th meeting of the Shiner Heritage Quilters. Our program chair, Mathilda Melnar, will present a program on the 3D folded block. She will explain how to make the block and use it in quilt projects. The quilters meet at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 102 W. Church St., 1 block off Hwy 90A in Shiner. The January 7th meeting begins at 6:30 and includes lots of activities such as show and tell, star block-of-the month, door prizes and light refreshments. Come around 6:15 for socializing. Our members, who range from beginner to advance, are always eager to share knowledge and learn about quilts from each other. We welcome visitors, new members and especially new quilters. For more information call 361-594-3185. Vietnam Veterans meet the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Texas in Hallettsville. Any veteran serving during the period of 1957-1975 is invited to join. For more information, call Don Williams at 361-798-1499.
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As tourists lined up at the door of the Chapel to view Travis Letter, ceremonies on the plaza at The Alamo Friday honored the 41 men from Gonzales who died defending the old mission in 1836. Folk songman K.R. Woods (left) entertained a group of more than 100 residents from Gonzales with several songs about the valor of The Alamos defenders.
Cutting the ribbon during grand opening ceremonies opening the Jane Johnson Womens Imaging Center were Ellen Johnson, Judy Gipson and Janet Burk, the daughters of Jane and Fletcher Johnson. Joining them were Kaela Montselidze of the American Cancer Society, Amanda Bueno from Gov. Rick Perrys office, Gonzales Healthcare Systems CEO Chuck Norris, and Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Store manager Adan Davila and assistant Carl Gibson officially cut the ribbon on the new Gonzales Walmart Supercenter Oct. 23.
The senior Class of 2013 from Gonzales High School received their diplomas as 168 seniors walked the grass at Apache Field. The class carried off more than $225,000 in scholarships. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
This years Gonzales Main Street Star-Spangled Spectacular lived up to its billing, with the show by Mr. B Fireworks out of Participants in the water-balloon toss get the contest started during the Gonzales Schulenburg lighting up the night sky July 4. (Photo by Main Street Summer Concert series fun. (Photo by Mark Lube) Dave Mundy)
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Shiner Police Chief Ronnie Leck and Lavaca County Judge Tramer Woytek congratulate John Herrington of Shield Tactical Inc. at the ribbon-cutting of his new facility in Shiner last May. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
The University of TexasSan Antonio Roadrunners dared the Oklahoma State Cowboys to Come and Take It in their home opener at the Alamodome ... and, well, they did. But the Roadrunners got an assist from Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan and Gonzales Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Daisy Scheske, who carried the Come and Take It flag the school has adopted to lead the team onto the field. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
Carina Reyes takes a stroll down the runway after being crowned this years Watermelon Thump Queen during ceremonies June 27. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Workmen begin clearing the site for 1835 Village, known to many Gonzales residents as the Old Burchard Property off Highway 97.
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of the citys first hotel, while the Yoakum City Council approves the first plat of a planned expansion of that citys H-E-B Grocery store. And not all the retail growth is related to the oilfield. As gun-control advocates gain traction in other states, many gun and accessories manufacturers announce plans to relocate to Texas. The City of Gonzales tells Washington to Come and Take It! when it passes a resolution in support of the Second Amendments guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms and stating in no uncertain language that any of the proposed restrictions, even if passed by Congress, will be null and void in the city limits. Shield Tactical CEO John W. Harrington said he is fed up with over-regulation and the California Legislatures repeated at-
tempts to trample on Second Amendment rights and annonces he will move his gun accessories business from California to Shiner. Texas Gov. Rick Perry is on-hand to welcome the new facility, which announced late in the year it was already expanding to house the Texas Black Rifle Co. Retail and housing growth are accompanied by additional industrial growth: Dynamic Industries breaks ground on a major new facility in the Gonzales Industrial Park to support oilfield operations, while several oil companies establish regional office operations in town. Major support facilities also go up in Cheapside and a new gas processing plant opens in Yoakum. The growth of Gonzales historical tourism industry also saw major upgrades in 2013. The Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association showed off a sign at the site of the proposed memorial, located at the
corner of Moore and St. Lawrence streets just east of the Gonzales Memorial Museum and began fund-raising for the project to salute all Gonzales County veterans of all periods. Plans are underway for the cleaning of the exterior of the Gonzales Memorial Museum the first such external washdown since it opened in 1936 while renovations also began at the Old Jail Museum late in the year. Gonzales also landed on the radar of historic tourists in several major state events. A somber and poignant moment was observed in San Antonio on Feb. 15 when ceremonies welcomed the return of the historic Travis Victory or Death Letter to The Alamo in San Antonio. The fragile document had not been seen in public for more than a half-century and the event marked the first time the letter had returned to its place of origin since 1836. It is
the letter that was borne to Gonzales, and the Gonzales Immortal 32 became the only detachment to ride to the aid of the doomed defenders of The Alamo. On March 1, 2013, many of the descendants of the Immortal 32 and nine garrison members also from Gonzales answer the roll call as their names are read in ceremonies at the Texas shrine honoring the sacrifices of the Gonzales residents. Organizers of the Texas Independence Relay announce the race will return to Gonzales after a years absence because of an overflow of community support. The historic Gonzales Cannon, which fired to start the Texas Revolution of 1836, is honored with a resolution by the Legsilature declaring it a Texas Treasure. Gonzales Elementary fourth-graders are on-hand for the ceremonies and wow the crowd in Austin with a massed choir singing patriotic songs.
A rash of house fires plagued Gonzales in the closing two months of the year. Firefighters were called to the 300 block of Cone St. in Gonzales around noon on Dec. 9 to the scene of a house fire. The location, a vacant house, is just across the street from a Nov. 2 house fire which claimed the life of a The baseball concept of backing up the play appears to be one the 4L RV Ranch Cubs Gonzales man. (Photo by have down pat as they gather at second base to make a play during an opening-day contest in April against the Circle G Truck Stop Royals. (Photo by Mark Lube) Debbie Toliver)
The Spade & Trowel Garden Club gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions to the 2013
Thanks from The Spade & Trowel Garden Club MEMORIAL STAR LIGHTS
*In memory of Fletcher Johnson from David & Debbie Culak and Ron & Mary Lou Holub *In memory of Eleni & Hughs Family from Eleni & Hugh Durham *In memory of Kathryn Perkins from Marie Scoggins *In memory of William Scoggins from Kim & Kelly Caraway *In memory of Morris Caraway from Kim & Kelly Caraway *In memory of Malcolm DeBerry from Kim & Kelly Caraway *In honor Kenneth & Laverne Brzozowski (Pappa & MoMo) from their grandchildren Vance, Lana & Kenley *In memory of Brent Denman from Bryan & Ellen Denman *In memory of Dr. WB Denman from Bryan & Ellen Denman *In memory of Doug Walshak & Fletcher Johnson and *In honor of Jane Johnson from Joan Walshak and family *In memory of Rae Ruddock & Sherry Allen from Upton Ruddock *In honor of Mary Ella Scheske Hurt from Jody Scheske *In memory of WR & Mary Pearl Knight from Pam Tischler *In memory of Buddy Breitschopf and the Spitzenberger family from Shirley Breitschopf *In memory of Charlie & Mary Tomas from Mark & Patti Lindemann, Ross & Kacey Butler, BJ, Erin, Cooper and Coy LaBuhn. *In memory of Holly Beth Clampit from Dr. & Mrs. W.J. Clampit and family *In honor of Moochie Turk and *In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Milton Turk Sr., Milton Turk Jr., Dr. & Mrs. Walter Sievers from Sam & Pat Turk *In memory of Henry & Genevieve Vollentine from Lucianne Blakemore *In memory of Jim Logan from Nancy Logan *In memory of Fannie Mae Logan and Obert Logan from Nancy Logan *In memory of June Hammerness from Richard Hammerness *In memory of Marcelus & Beulah Hunter from Richard Hammerness *In memory of Mildred Nagel from Carolyn & Thomas Drawert *In honor of Dr. Terry Eska a truly caring physician from Roger & Dot Eberle *In memory of Feetie Mona Storey and Annette Sample from Philip and Natalie Storey *In honor of our Armed Forces from DuBose Insurance *In honor of our family from Bob & Olivia Harless *For City Beautification from John & Iris Mohrmann *In memory of Pearl Robertson from Mary Ella & Hensley Hurt *In memory of Glenna Howell Nelson from Valorie Howell Elkin *For City Beautification from Sage Capital Bank *In memory of Russell Riley, J.L. DuBose and Vera Caraway from Bill & Juanita Blundell *In memory of Geraldine Parr from John & Charlena Parr *For City Beautification from Kenny & Laverne Brzozowski *In memory of Ben Avant from Mr. & Mrs. WB Bouldin *In honor of the Vrana family from Rudy & Suzanne Vrana *In memory & in honor of past & present members of the Spade & Trowel Garden Club from Rudy & Suzanne Vrana *For City Beautification from Wells Fargo Bank *In honor of Jane Johnson from Mona Bivins *In memory of Mary Ben Thiede from David Thiede *In memory of Helen Nelson from Mary Anne MacLean *In memory of Annie Ruth Nelson from Mary Anne MacLean *In memory of Ann Farek from Bruce & Lisa Gindler *In memory of Bob Brady from Twan Brady *In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Adolph J. Barta, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Beveren, Jeffery Blane Barta, Bobby Gene Barta and Robert Maddox from Marvin & Lillian Barta *In memory of Douglas Walshak, Frank (Sonny) Sievers, Fletcher Johnson, Travis Arnold, Vernon Persons, Joe Svoboda, William Fink and William (Bill) Mercer from Marvin & Lillian Barta *For City Beautification from Leon & Rosemary Netardus *In memory of Beta Sigma Phi members of Laureate Beta Tau Chapter, Mildred Burrows, Joan Floyd, Adele Holt, Helen Nelson, Mercille Ryan, Isabel Kelley, Hattie Wehlmann, Mildred Wilson and Stella Vordenbaum; in honor of associate members, Charlotte McKnight and Helen Stockton and current members Esther Bell, Emilie Logan, Marie Scoggins and Joan Walshak from Laureate Bea Tau Chapter *In honor of God and grateful for Morgans recovery from Kris McLain *In memory of Hulda & Joe Marek, Clarence Marek, Joey Marek and Morgan Marek from Walter Ray Marek *In memory of Edgar Neuse from Mary Jean Neuse *In memory of Morgan Marek from Colleen Marek *In memory of Isabel & Sterling Kelley, Joy Towns, Ty Brown, Sherry Allen, Beth Staton, Mary Lou & Dudley Staton from Laurie Taylor
The Shiner Fire Department rolled all its units to the Dollar General parking lot Nov. 5 to investigate reports of ... a state marching band championship. The Shiner High School Band claimed the Class 1A state title at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
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GVEC shares success with Crystal Theatre

GVEC General Manager & CEO Darren Schauer presents $10,000 to Barbara Crozier, founding director and manager of the Crystal Theatre.
Santa arrived in style
The Edwards Association sponsored a fun filled evening on Dec. 19. Santa surprised the children and handed out goodies to all present. This year Santa arrived in a 1929 Mercedes rather than the traditional sled and was beautifully decorated by Eugene Wilson from Waelder. We would like to thank Reverend Jimmy Hastings for playing Santa and handing out the gifts to the children. We had a glorious time singing Christmas Carols and fun fellowshipping with one another. (Courtesy photo)
GVEC General Manager and CEO Darren Schauer recently presented $10,000 to the Gonzales Crystal Theatre for heating and air conditioning improvements. Schauer presented $5,000 from GVEC which was matched by $5,000 from CoBank, one of GVECs lending partners. The grants were part of CoBanks Sharing Success Matching Grant Program designed to celebrate the vital role that cooperatives play in individual communities across the country. By partnering with its customers to support worthy causes they care about, CoBank strives to make a positive difference and fulfill its mission of service to rural America. In 2013, CoBank committed $3 million to match donations by cooperatives to nonprofit organizations in their local communities. GVEC has been a longtime supporter of the Gonzales Crystal Theatre which offers arts and entertainment opportunities to residents in and around Gonzales. In the past, GVEC has contributed toward other building improvements such as faade restorations and electrical improvements. In making the presentation, Schauer said, Were pleased to be able to offer this funding to help the Crystal Theatre in its efforts to adequately heat and cool its building. They work hard to put on fine quality productions for the community and this money will go a long way in helping make the theatre more comfort-
able for its patrons. Crystal Theatre founding director and manager Barbara Crozier accepted the grants on behalf of the Theatre. She said, The Crystal Board of Directors, all the volunteers, performers, students and the audiences are always grateful to GVEC for its unwavering support of the Crystal Theatre. But to have GVEC believe in the work of the Crystal strongly enough to think of nominating us for outside support came as a delightful, humbling, and timely surprise. GVECs support and understanding of what the Crystal Theatre brings to Gonzales and surrounding area, and especially to area young people, has not only helped to keep the lights and the AC on at the Crystal financially - but inspires all of us to continue to improve the quality of life in Gonzales
and all of rural Texas. GVEC also offers the Power Up Grant Program funded by its members who allow their electric bill to be rounded up each month to the nearest dollar. Power Up grant funds are distributed to non-profit community organizations through two funding cycles each year. For an application, go to www.gvec.org and click on the Power Up icon on the homepage. For eligibility guidelines and more details, contact Barbara Kuck at 830-857-1116. GVEC is an electric cooperative that serves over 73,000 meters across 13 Texas counties. The service area spans 3,500 square miles across South Central Texas. The headquarters is located in Gonzales, with four area offices in the cities of Schertz, Seguin, La Vernia and Cuero.
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Brahmas step it up to smack Flatonia

HALLETTSVILLE The Hallettsville Brahmas were challenged by head coach Scott Cottenoir to step it up on defense following the Brahmas 67-50 loss to La Grange in the Hallettsville tournament on Friday. The Brahmas answered the call in a 6430 win over the Flatonia Bulldogs Saturday morning in the tournament. They converted steals into points and got rebound after rebounds. Our defense was more fired up than against La Grange, Cottenoir said. The Bulldogs trailed just 10-8 after the first quarter and managed to outscore Hallettsville 13-10 in the fourth quarter. However, that is two quarters and a basketball game is four quarters. Our second and third quarters were not too good, Flatonia head coach Bryan Zimmerman said. We did well in the first and fourth quarters. We have to play well in all four quarters. The Dogs grabbed the early lead after baskets by Matthew Kozelsky and Wyatt Wehmeyer. Hallettsville battled back with six straight on a trio of buckets by Jimario Grounds. Flatonia then scored four straight, tying on the game on a put-back shot by Casen Novak. TOURNEY, Page B2
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Basketball Roundup
A look back at a great year for high school sports

I have not done a column since uh maybe the last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series (or maybe the last time the Dallas Cowboys won a Super Bowl. I will touch briefly on some of the important sports stories in the calendar year 2013 for the Cannon and will describe the adventure I had covering one of our UIL teams in the state football championship. I will also blather randomly on random topics including soccer just so I can make Dave Mundy gag a little. Lets get this show on the road, shall we? The 2013 Shiner St. Paul baseball team brought home a TAPPS 2A state championship. So I was able to add it to the team state championships that I have covered for the Cannon, in addition to the Hallettsvile Sacred Heart football championship of 2011 and the following spring, the Flatonia Lady Bulldogs winning the Class 1A softball title The Cardinals were not the only coverage-area baseball program to win state as the Class 2A Hallettsville Brahmas also took home the state crown. Yoakum, Cuero, Luling, Shiner, Flatonia and Hallettsville Sacred Heart also made the playoffs. Hallettsville Sacred Heart softball ended their season in the state semifinals, and St. Paul, Flatonia, Shiner, Cuero, Yoakum and Hallettsville also had their softball team in the playoffs. There was plenty of basketball playoff action for area schools as Sacred Heart, St. Paul, Yoakum, Waelder, Moulton, Shiner, Flatonia and Hallettsville all had one or both varsity teams make the
The Yoakum Bulldogs lost a close game to Orange Grove, 43-42, Dec. 21 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio prior to the San Antonio Spurs contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Orange Grove took a 12-6 lead after the first quarter and Yoakum managed a 12-9 run in the second quarter to trail 21-18 at halftime. Flatonias Will Bruns attempts a bucket Friday against La Grange in action in the The Dogs outscored Orange Grove 14Hallettsville tournament. La Grange won the game, 76-44. (Photo by Mark Lube)
13 in the third quarter and had 10 of 19 points in the final period. TJ Hights led Yoakum with 14 points and Justin Brown bagged 10 points. Timmy Blakeney chipped in six points, Joe Mireles added five points, Chase Hermes and Casey Morrow scored two points each and Will Thurmond finished with one points. Yoakum fell to Beeville Jones, 55-61, on Dec. 17. Blakeney had six rebounds and five asROUNDUP, Page B2
Shaken, Not Stirred

Mark Lube
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playoffs A contingency of local track athletes made the regionals and several went on to state with Gonzales freshman Ericka Hernandez among them. The 2013 golf season has Hallettsvilles Sarah Wheelock, Gonzales Ryan Lee and the Cuero girls all compete in the state tournament. Yoakums Willie Hights won his second straight individual title in powerlifting, with teammate Blake McCracken also at state along with Gonzales Josh Estrada and JVon Thomas of Cuero. The Shiner volleyball team reached the regional quarterfinals for the second straight year and did so with their second-straight, first-year head coach in Shiner alum Desiree Nitsch. And volleyball success was present in Yoakum, Cuero, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, Hallettsville and Shiner St. Paul. The Luling boys and St. Paul girls brought home team cross country titles, and other schools had athletes qualify for their respective regional meets. With the addition of a fourth playoff team in football, Several local area teams played past the last regular-season game including two that have not been in the postseason for a number of years.
Hallettsville Sacred Heart, Yoakum and Luling were all bi-district finalists. The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs qualified for the first time since 2005 but ran into a challenging opponent, to say the least, in the offensive-laden Refugio Bobcats. Flatonia was in the playoffs for the first time since 2007 and advanced to the regional round, where they faced an old nemeis in Shiner. The Comanches,who finished in second place in the district, went all the way to the state title game while Hallettsville reached the state quarterfinals undefeated on the year and lost to Cameron Yoe for the second straight year in the same round. The Gonzales Apaches, who lost two of their last three regularseason games, including being Smithvilles first and only win of the season, made it to the state quarterfinals for the third time in school history. They dispatched Bellville and Fredericksburg in the bi-district and area rounds, respectively, while being considered the underdogs in both games. The Apaches ran the ball over all Rockport-Fulton in the regional round and faced fellow district foe La Grange in the state quarterfinals in a very frigid game, falling 21-8. It was a quite a year for local high school sports in 2013. Week before last, I had the chance to cover the UIL State Football Championships, which take place at Jerry World (officially AT&T Stadium). Not the first time I have been there but nevertheless, a fun and great experience. I arrived on Wednesday night, enough time for me to settle in my hotel and grab dinner and
drinks with some friends from Yoakum at a honky-tonk eatery. Sorry Mike and Blake, I will refrain from disclosing what all happened that night since it has already been on Facebook for over a week and a half. Entering the stadium (after picking up my media pass and then my parking pass at the Ballpark) I headed up to the press box to find a program that was a little incomplete for Stamford, Shiners opponent in the 1ADI game. I then headed down to the field and onto the home side. I started taking pictures and had just under a 100 before kickoff of fans, cheerleaders, twirlers, bands and the players running onto the turf at AT&T Stadium. I covered the game like any other I took pictures and did play-by-play, and praise Jesus, it was warm and comfortable inside, unlike the miserable rain at the Gonzales-Fredericksburg game or feeling like I was at the North Pole minus Santa Claus and the elves during the upper20s temperatures of the Gonzales state quarterfinal game. Shiner led 21-7 at halftime and 28-7 early in the third before Stamford rallied for 34 points to win the state title. I snapped reaction pics of the players and cheerleaders while feeling their pain and disappointment. And after the game, I got my quotes from head coach Steven Cerny and quarterback/linebacker Jacob Stafford. At a post-game conference instead of on the field which is what I usually do. Afterwards, I headed back up to the press box, got my final stat
package and departed, hoping I would be back next year. The 2014 Brazil World Cup draw was held several weeks ago and could the US have been any more unlucky? We were drawn in the same group as Germany, Portugal and Ghana. As of Dec. 19, Germany was ranked second, Portugal fifth and Ghana NO. 24 while the Red, White and Blue were at No. 14. Oh my, three top 25 teams and two top five teams. Tim Howard, Landon Donovan and company, please, please be ready to scrap and fight in all three group games so we dont go home early. We have a little World Cup history with each team Germany ended our Cinderella World Cup in 2002 with a 1-0 defeat in the quarterfinals; in that same World Cup, we masterminded a 3-2 upset over a very stout Portugal team. They will be looking for revenge and can we say two words? Cristiano Ronaldo, my favorite player outside of the US and every good as the great Lionel Messi of Argentina. But DO NOT forget about Ghana. They have been our thorn in the side the last two World Cups. They got a lucky penalty kick in 2006 to get past us 2-1 and keep out of the knockout round. And in 2010, they defeated us, again 2-1, in the round of 16. This has got to be one our toughest World Cup groups, if not THE toughest. It will be a great challenge (Mr. Obvious here) to advance out of the group. But I really like our head coach, Jurgen Klinsmann, who has done LUBE, Page B2
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Bulldogs struggle in tournament

By MARK LUBE
HALLETTSVILLE The Flatonia Bulldogs struggled shooting the ball and struggled slowing down Bellville. Flatonia dropped a 74-33 decision to the Bellville Brahmas Friday evening. We need to figure out how to score points, Flatonia head coach Bryan Zimmerman said. We need to figure out how to stop our opponents from scoring so many points. Bellville opened the game with a 14-0 lead with baskets from Debrae Parker, Keavnore Stokes and Mac Briscoe. Flatonia got on the board more the halfway through the quarter as Will Bruns grabbed an offensive rebound and scored. After the Brahmas scored six straight points, Bruns made a jumper to bring Flatonia to within 20-4. Shavome Patrick made a triple to end the first quarter, with Bellville ahead 235. At the start of the second quarter, Casen Novak made a three-point play
to spur Flatonia to a quick four points. Later, Bellville went on an 8-2 run to help propel them to a 39-14 halftime lead. The Brahmas opened the third frame with a 11-4 run. Flatonia got a basket from Matthew Kozelsky and Bellville went on a 7-2 run to lead 57-22 at the end of the third. The Brahmas outscored the Dogs 17-11 in the final eight minutes of the game with Kozelsky leading Flatonia with five points.
Bellville 74, Flatonia 33 Bellville 23 16 18 1774 Flatonia 5 9 8 1133 Bellville: Keavnore Stokes 5 5-6 17, Mike Scyrus 4 2-2 10, Shavome Patrick 3 0-0 9, Andy Hunter 3 1-1 8, Mac Briscoe 4 0-0 8, Debrae Parker 3 0-0 7, Alan Aikeg 3 0-0 6, JeMarcus Jones 2 0-0 4, Ian Gust 1 0-0 3, Dakota Stovak 0 2-4 2. Totals 28 10-13 74. Flatonia: Will Bruns 4 5-7 13, Matthew Kozelsky 4 2-5 10, Casen Novak 1 3-3 5, Easton Migl 1 0-0 2, Matt Rowell 1 0-0 2, Samuel Netro 0 1-2 1. Totals 10 11-17 33.
ROUNDUP: Yoakum splits tourney games; Lady Brahmas pick up two district triumphs
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La Grange 76, Flatonia 44 HALLETTSVILLE Just because the La Grange Leopards were bigger than the Flatonia Bulldogs did not mean Flatonia was going to let La Grange outhustle them as well.
La Grange used its considerable size/height advantage to a 76-44 win over Flatonia Friday morning in the Hallettsville Tournament. Despite looking like a proverbial David, Flatonia fought and fought to the bitter end. La Grange has the advantage. They are bigger than us, Flatonia head coach Bryan Zimmerman said. We hustled and did what we could. The playing style and tendencies of La Grange helped show Flatonia what they needed to be working on. We need to block out better. We need to crash the boards better and want the ball more, Zimmerman said. He also jokingly said Flatonia needs to have all of its players grow a couple of inches before the season is out. The Class 3A Leopards raced to a 13-4 advantage in the first frame. Flatonia countered with a three-point play by Casen Novak and ended the frame with Novak making six-ofsix free throws to trail just
15-13 at the end of the first period. The Leopards got baskets from Ty Siptak, Rylan Rigden and a triple from Cassel Tezano for a 23-15 lead. Will Bruns made a pair of free throws, which was followed by a field goal by La Granges Dylan Adkins. The Dogs came within 31-25 as Matt Howell sank two triples and Bruns was able to score off a steal. La Grange ended the second quarter on an 8-2 run to forge a halftime mark of 39-27. Wes Scott scored five points as the Leopards started to pull away with a 14-6 scoring advantage in Hallettsvilles Trenton McGee attempts to make a the third period. pass while being guarded by Will Bruns of Flatonia. La Grange had seven (Photo by Mark Lube) players help with scoring in the fourth frame as they netted 23 points while Flatonia sank 11 points, led by seven points from Jose Manzano.
La Grange 76, Flatonia 44 LG 15 24 14 2376 F 13 14 6 1144 La Grange: Dylan Adkins 10 5-7 25, Wes Scott 6 0-0 14, Dillon Lee 5 0-0 10, Cassel Tezano 2 3-6 8, Ty Siptak 3 0-2 6, Rylan Rigden 2 0-0 4, Rodney Filmore 2 0-0 4, Ryan Scott 1 0-0 3, Zach Kielty 1 0-0 2. Totals 32 8-15 76 Flatonia: Casen Novak 2 7-7 11, Matt Rowell 4 1-3 11, Matthew Kozelsky 3 1-2 7, Jose Manzano 3 0-0 7, Will
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By MARK LUBE
sists and Hights had three steals. In the Wimberly Tournament Friday and Saturday, the Dogs beat Victoria West 65-63 and lost to Austin Hyde, 61-45. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas defeated Karnes City, 63-45, Dec. 20 and routed Luling, 73-15 Dec. 18 in district play. In the Weimar tournament, they defeated Gonzales 61-36, lost to Weimar 63-59 and fell to Navasota 53-46. The Hallettsville Brahmas basketball team beat Karnes City, 5844, on Dec. 20. The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs defeated Poth, 60-56, on Dec. 20. Nixon-Smiley beat Karnes City, 4529 on Dec. 18. Yoakum defeated Victoria St. Joseph, 49-43, Dec. 20. The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs won the Victoria St. Joseph tournament this past weekend, defeating the hosts 66-38 in the tournament championship. Snook defeated the Moulton Bob Katzs, 43-42, on Dec. 17 while the Lady Blue Jays defeated the Bob Kittens 40-32. The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs de-
feated Corpus Christi John Paul II 31-29 on Friday and lost to Victoria Faith Academy, 45-29, Saturday in the Victoria St. Joseph Tournament. Nixon-Smiley girls basketball team lost to Yoakum 65-39 in the St. Joseph Tournament on Friday. Yoakum took a 21-10 lead after one quarter and was ahead 32-24 at halftime time. Yoakum held a 12-6 advantage in the third quarter and bagged 21 of 30 points in the fourth quarter. Latrice Brown led Yoakum with 22 points and Desiree Garza banked in 14 points. Tyhanna Mejia was the leading scorer for Nixon-Smiley with 13 points. Nixon-Smiley rebounded with a 65-32 win over Corpus Christi John Paul II on Friday. The Lady Mustangs led 20-14 after the first quarter and held a 20-6 point advantage in the second box. NixonSmiley recorded 13 points in the third while holding John Paul II to just two points. The Lady Mustangs scored 12 of 22 points in the fourth quarter. Savannah Martinez led all scorers with 33 points and Megan Guerra recorded 10 points, Mejia sank seven points, Alena Alvarez scored six points, Lexi Trammell had four
points, Celeste Arriaga had three points and Brooke Hester chipped in two points. The Lady Mustangs fell to Cuero 60-46 Saturday in the St. Joseph tournament. Cuero led 14-9 after one quarter and outscored the Lady Mustangs 12-9 in the second period. Cuero scored 21 of 33 points in the third quarter and Nixon-Smiley went on a 16-13 run in the fourth quarter. For the Lady Mustangs, Martinez had 14 points, Alvarez chipped in 10 points, Guerra and Mejia dropped in six points, Arriaga had five points, Hester and Natalie Trammell each finished with two points and Lexi Trammell had one point. For Cuero, Martina Stavinoha bagged 26 points and Chelsea Veit had 12 points. The Shiner Lady Comanches edged Industrial 45-44 on Saturday. The Cuero Lady Gobblers edged Ganado, 58-56, Saturday in the St. Joseph tournament. The Luling Lady Eagles defeated Stockdale in a district game on Dec. 20, 58-37. The Luling Eagles beat Stockdale 59-38 in district on Dec. 20. East Bernard boys team defeated Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 64-31, on Saturday.
HALLETTSVILLE Trailing 51-50 with just two or so minutes remaining against Bellville, the Hallettsville Brahmas needed a spark, that something extra. That little spark was some defensive plays. Hallettsville went on a 12-2 run to defeat the Brahmas of Bellville, 62-53, Friday morning in the Hallettsville Tournament. The good thing about our kids is they find that little extra to get the job done, Hallettsville head coach Scott Cottenoir said. Trenton McGee made a layup to give Hallettsville a narrow 52-52 lead. Dalton Herrington then got a defensive rebound and soon went to the line to put Hallettsville ahead 53-51. Bellville came back to tie the game 53-53 at the 1:47 mark on the basket by Dakota Stovak. Herrington then converted a three-point play for a 56-53 advantage with 1:37 to go. Dailon Soto then got a steal, fed Walker Dowell who set up Herrington for another score. Later, another Bellville attack failed to earn points as Jimario Grounds got a steal and made a layup. He later put back a missed shot for the final margin. Early in the opening quarter, Hallettsville had raced out to a 10-4 lead as Landon McAfee connected on a a pair of bas-
kets and then got a steal before passing to Grounds who then fed Herrington. Bellville closed down to 17-6 on a pair of free throws by Mike Scyrus but Hallettsville got a three-point basket by Hunter Mican to lead 20-8 after the first quarter. McAfee and Cale Shimek helped put Hallettsville ahead 24-11 early in the second box. Bellville then went on an 8-3 run with four points each from Andy Hunter and Dakota Stovak. Hallettsville then used a 6-2 run to end the first half. In the third quarter, Tim Sheppard, McGee and Mican all made shots to put Hallettsville ahead 43-29. Bellville then got a head of steam with eight of the next 10 points and got a triple from Shavome Patrick to come within 47-45 at the end of the third. We got a little comfortable and did not make good decisions in the third, Cottenoir said. To start the fourth, Hallettsville got a bucket from Grounds for a 49-45 lead before Bellville made another run.
Hallettsville 62, Bellville 53 B 8 13 24 853 H 20 13 14 1562 Bellville:Keavnore Stokes 6 2-4 15, Andy Hunter 5 2-5 12, Mike Scyrus 3 4-4 10, Dakota Stovak 4 0-0 8,Debrae Parker 1 0-2 3, Shavome Patrick 1 0-0 3, JeMarcus Jones 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 8-16 53. Hallettsville: Dalton Herrington 5 3-7 13, Jimario Grounds 6 0-0 12, Hunter Mican 4 0-0 10, Tim Sheppard 4 1-2 10, Landon McAfee 3 0-0 6, Walker Dowell 1 3-4 5, Trenton McGee 2 0-0 4, Cale Shimek 1 0-0 2, Brent Motal 0 0-1 0. Totals 26 7-14 62.
TOURNEY: Brahmas pull away for win

Grounds field goal gave the Brahmas the lead going into the second quarter at 10-8. The Brahmas turned up the pressure in the second period with plenty of steals and rebounds on both ends. Grounds, Dalton Herrington and Walker Dowell all scored in quick
LUBE: World Cup is on the horizon

succession to give the Brahmas a 18-8 lead Kaylon Massey and Brent Motal also dropped in a couple of points as Hallettsville led 24-8. Flatonia got some free throws from Will Bruns and Novak before the Brahmas got two baskets off of steals by Massey. Bruns hit a triple near the end of the quarter to bring
Flatonia within 32-14. Hallettville opened the third period with a 14-3 run with Grounds and Herrington dropping in four points each. The Brahmas then scored five more straight points to lead 51-17 to start the fourth quarter. Novak deposited five points to lead the Dogs 13-10 scoring advantage in
the last period.
Hallettsville 64, Flatonia 30 Flatonia 8 6 3 1330 Hallettsville 10 22 22 1064 Flatonia: Casen Novak 3 4-7 10, Will Bruns 4 4-5 7, Matthew Kozelsky 2 1-1 5, Easton Migl 1 1-3 3, Wyatt Wehmeyer 1 0-0 2, Matt Rowell 1 0-0 2, Samuel Netro 0 1-2 1. Totals 9 11-18 30. Hallettsville: Jimario Grounds 7 0-2 14, Dalton Herrington 5 2-4 12, Walker Dowell 4 0-0 8, Kaylon Massey 3 1-2 7, Brent Motal 3 0-0 6, Reid Leopold 1 2-6 4, Landon McAfee 1 1-2 3, Courtland Janak 1 0-0 3, Hunter Mican 1 0-0 3, Trenton McGee 1 0-0 2, Cale Shimek 1 0-0 2, Tim Sheppard 0 0-2 0. Totals 30 6-18 64.
a lot for the USA since taking over in 2011. Not to mention hailing from Germany and being the former coach of the German national team. I am hoping we can take care of business against Ghana, and get a tie or an upset win over either Portugal or Germany. I would be estacic for us to get two wins in three games. But if we only get one win and two losses, or just one or two ties, we probably will come
home after the Ghana game. Regardless of what we are predicted to do or what actually happens, I will wear my USA jersey on all three group gamedays (I wonder when those are released so I can find $80 to buy one) and support my countrymen. Okay, Dave must be running to Family Dollar for some Pepto-Bismol about now so I will conclude the soccer portion of this column. Happy New Year and God bless you.
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Cardinals claim all-district honors

The Shiner St. Paul football team had several players selected to the TAPPS 5-3A All-District football team. On the First Team were offensive lineman Travis Raabe and Marco Ynclan ,at both wide receiver and defensive back. Being nominated for the second team were running back TJ Bell, wide receiver Colton Machart, defensive linemen Kolten Knesek and Raabe, Machart at linebacker and punter, and Jed Janecek at defensive back. Cardinals receiving an Honorable Mention were Janecek (running back), Derek Kapavik (running back), Nathan Pilat (wide receiver), Dylan Mills (defensive line) and Ryan Gieger (defensive back). Raabe and Knesek received All-District Academic honors.
Over 20 local high school football players were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) All-State Academic Football team. From Gonzales, Jordan Johnson received Second Team while JT Miller and Zac Perez-Clack got Honorable Mentions. Making the cut for the Yoakum Bulldogs were Chase Hermes, Clay Morris and Casey Morrow with Second Team selections while Jesse Maturino, KC Rex and Hunter Smith all got Honorable Mentions. From Cuero, Hunter Fales, Darren Martin and Pearson Reese all received First Team honors, and Tristen Hays got an Honorable Mention. Hallettsvilles Alex Bluadu, Dalton Herrington, Hunter Mican and Tyler Shelton got Second Team, with Kyle Leopold and Courtland Janak receiving Honorable Mentions. For the Shiner Comanches, Joey Overton received Elite honors and Jacob Stafford got First Team. Tanner Pietsch received Second Team with Craig Knefel and Michael Lawrence getting Honorable Mentions. Off the Flatonia Bulldogs squad, Will Bruns got Second Team and Mitchell Mica received an Honorable Mention.
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830-203-5325 Toll Free: (800) 358-5298 Lisa G. Gaspard Leticia M. Cenotti

Agency Manager TDI #001113854 Agency Producer TDI #001243345
SATURN SALES & SERVICE

James Miller 4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales
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
830-540-4285 830-540-4422
921 St. Peter St.
Rosalinda Gonzales, Director
830-672-6865
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church 4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305 Stratton Primitive Baptist FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero St. James Baptist Church Hwy 80- North of Belmont Saint Paul Baptist Church SE 2nd St. Waelder
State Licensed
Train a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
TEXAN
Shiner Baptist Church Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner of Gonzales Union Lea Baptist Church St. Andrew St. Gonzales Union Valley Baptist Church FM 1681 NW of Nixon Catholic St. James Catholic Church 417 N. College, Gonzales Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. John St. Gonzales St. Joseph Catholic Church 207 S. Washington, Nixon St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder 613 Highway 90 East Waelder St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley Christian First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 712 Crockett, Luling Churches of Christ Church of Christ 1323 Seydler St. Gonzales Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo) 201 E. Second St. Nixon Church of Christ E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon Churches of God Community Church of God 1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
NURSING & REHAB
HOLIDAY FINANCE CORPORATION

506 St. Paul St. Gonzales, TX 78629
phone 830-672-2867
3428 Moulton Road Gonzales, TX 78629
fax 830-672-6483
(830) 672-6556
Dry Fertilizer Custom Application & Soil Testing
STEVE EHRIG
830-263-1233
Morgan Mills 830-857-4086
David S. Mobile 830-857-5394 Mike B. Mobile 830-857-3900
Office 830-672-2845 Fax 830-672-6087
The Romberg House

Assisted Living Residence
210 Qualls Street, Gonzales, TX 78629
Reynas Taco Hut

1801 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX Next to the Courthouse Annex Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Authentic Mexican Food Including Caldo & Menudo
830-672-2551
Melanie Petru-Manager
melaniepetru@gmail.com txarr.com/license #030010
Home of the Silverado
M-F 7:00 to 5:30
Sat. 9:00 to 3:00
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618 St. Paul, Gonzales Phone: 830-672-7100 Fax: 830-672-7111
Call Debbie or Dot at 672-7100 today to reserve your sponsorship on the Worship Page for ONLY $10 per issue.
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LOST & FOUND

Found: Female Dachsund, reddish color. Under 2 years old. Call 830-8574012. -------------------------Found: Male, Jack Russell & Terrier mix dog on 11/27/13 off Hwy. 80 & 466. Has not been fixed. Call 830-556--4051. -------------------------Lost: Black & Tan mixed Breed Dog
LOST & FOUND

on 11-28-2013 on CR 289. Answers to Bade has injured back leg. Call 830437-5402 if found.
NOTICES
tle, tango , waltz, 2 step, salsa, meringue, cha cha, y unos oltros bailes. Llamame a 832 235 9662 Soy Americano y hablo Espanol. me llamo John. -------------------------Female dance partner wanted. Must be someone that wants to dance. May know how to dance or may not. All kinds of dance. Willing to train. Contact John at 832-235-9662. -------------------------Gonzales Master Gardeners need Black Walnut seeds for 3rd grade planting project. Need 2013 seeds. Call Nancy Fostes at 512-431-4444. -------------------------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 512-665-7327.
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HELP WANTED
Now Hiring: Driver with Class B CDL , HazMat Endorsement, local. Can pickup application at 3D Welding & Industrial, 131 W. Alt. 90, Gonzales. -------------------------Turnaround Trucking now hiring Vacuum Truck Drivers for yard in Smiley. Call 361-219-2234 or 361-348-2468. -------------------------Help Wanted: Cooks & Dishwashers. Apply at Ednas Diner in Luling, 175 E. Hwy. 90, Luling, besides Loves Truck Stop. -------------------------Mr. Taco is now hiring for all positions. Apply in person at 726 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales. -------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
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MISC. FOR SALE

865-3727. -------------------------Ladder rack for truck. Made out of stainless steel. $500.00. Clothes line poles, $100. 830-660-2526 or 830-540-4063. -------------------------PTO Irrigation Pump - New $3,500, will sell for $1,500. 2000 Honda Rancher - Needs battery & seat cover. Estimated 400 hrs on it. No less than $1,200. 14 Aluminum Lowe Boat, been in water 2x, galvanized trailer, 25 hp Johnson motor, 15 hrs. on it. $2,000 firm. Call 830-263-4126. -------------------------Good used 2 - 17 tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tubeless fits Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet -8 hole. Two bolt on bumper hitches with balls. One steel plate with ball for gooseneck hookup. Parking space for travel trailer. Electric & water. Call 672-2335 or 478607-1178. -------------------------16 Rim, 8 holes, 2 new 14 tires, 2 used 14 tire & rim, 1 used 15 tire and rim. Oak Dining Table. 361-594-4307. -------------------------Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Harwood, intersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281788-7500. -------------------------National Geographics in leather bound slip cases. 19822000 & maps. Make an offer. Call 4372046. -------------------------Kenmore Washing Machine, full size, $150. Excellent condition. 361-2933571, anytime. -------------------------Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361208-3565. -------------------------Restaurant Tables. Formica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $75 each. 875-3028. -------------------------Mens used jeans great condition. $5/ pair. 32x29, 32x30, 32x32, 35x30, 35x32, 36x30. One pair 32 waist shorts. Call 830672-1106. -------------------------22 Lawn Mower.
MISC. FOR SALE

Self propelled. Asking $100. Excellent condition. 361-2083565. -------------------------Crocheted Afghans, baby blankets, single bed spreads for sale. Can choose own colors. Can come by or call, 203-1270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138. -------------------------Assembled Dora 20 bicycle with training wheels, helmet, elbow and knee pads. Used very little. $60. Call 830-672-1106. -------------------------Nordic Track. Great condition. $60. Shiner, 361-5942318. -------------------------HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Arlene or Linda. -------------------------Electrolux Carpet Shampooer and 1 gallon Shampoo. $125.00. 830-8576705. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. -------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conventional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and availability information. -------------------------7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830519-4176 (Gonzales). -------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TVs, 1 19, 1 - 25, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830203-8633. -------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, mens jackets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost
MISC. FOR SALE

new, hand crocheted table cloth, large, white, antique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. -------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361293-3571. -------------------------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. -------------------------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. -------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. Includes Electric Rotisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-9174078.
MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale. 140 joints of 2 3/8 pip. $5,600 firm. 830-480-8098. -------------------------For Sale: Lincoln 225 Amp Arc Welder. $175. Call 830263-1511. -------------------------For Sale: Modern Coke Vending Machine. Cans, Bottles, adjustable bin. Bill changer. Runs great. $425/obo. 830-339-9087. -------------------------Juicer - Jack Lalane. Used 5 times. $60. Perfect condition. 830-263-2482. -------------------------2 propane heaters. Good condition. 2 burner, $45; 3 burner, $60. Fairly new. 4 years old. One owner. 361-594-8426. -------------------------Food Lovers Diet Kit as seen on TV. Meals, $120, will sell for $60. 830-2632482. -------------------------Beautiful size 5, Girls dresses, jeans, tops, leggings, etc. for sale. Name Brands. Like new. Very Reasonable. 830-540-3382. -------------------------New Crop Papershell Pecans available. In-shell, $2.50 lbs or Cracked, $3.00 lb. Contact Jason Pape, 830203-0084 or Jennifer Pape, 830-2030602. -------------------------Craftsman leaf blower. 200 mph air blower. $65. 361293-3565. -------------------------Antique claw foot tub. Pretty good shape. $200 firm. 512-656-0521. -------------------------Antique front door w/oval shaped window in front. $100. Came off old Gonzales house. 512656-0521. -------------------------Whirlpool Electric Dryer. Super capacity. $150. Mary, 361293-3571, anytime. -------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-8575720. -------------------------Longwheel base shell, for pickup, like new. $500. 361-
NOTICES
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LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine & Beer Retailers Permit by Jacob Maldonado dba Taco Ranch Cafe & Grocery, to be located at 602 W. Central Ave., Nixon, Texas, Gonzales (County), Texas. It is the policy of Touchstone Communities, Inc. and its facility named The Heights of Gonzales in Gonzales, Texas, to provide a working environment that provides equal opportunity to all employees. In accordance with federal and state law, Touchstone Communities prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, and veteran status. We do not discriminate in our admissions or access to services based on the same criteria.
GARAGE SALES
Fundraiser for Culinary & Fashion Design trip to New York City over Spring Break. Sunday, January 5, from 1-5 p.m. in the Junior Parking lot at High school, close to tennis courts. Clothes, household items, misc. -------------------------Templo Bethel Pentecostes Church. 1106 St. Peter will hold their monthly yard sale in the Reception Hall. Fri. & Sat., January 3rd & 4th, from 8 a.m. to
LEGAL NOTICES
The City Council of the City of Gonzales is accepting applications for citizens interested in serving on the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and Tourism Advisory Committee. Interested parties will need to complete an application, available on the Citys website: www. cityofgonzales.org or from the City Secretarys office at the Gonzales Municipal Building, 820 St. Joseph Street. Applications should be returned to the office of the City Secretary by January 20, 2014. If you have any questions concerning the duties and functions of the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board or Tourism Advisory Committee please contact Kristina Vega, City Secretary, at 830-672-2815 or citysecretary@cityofgonzales.org.
LEGAL NOTICES
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES, TEXAS INDEPENDENCE PARK WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 Separate sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales (OWNER) clearly labeled INDEPENDENCE PARK WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS-PHASE 2, ATTN: CITY SECRETARY will be received at Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, until 2:00 oclock p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2014, and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately. This project includes the installation of a duplex grinder pump station, approximately 1000 linear feet of 2 -1/2 inch force main, approximately 4115 linear feet of 6 inch PVC wastewater line and approximately 344 linear feet of 4 inch PVC wastewater line with 8 manholes. The project also includes connection to an existing stub out, trench safety, traffic controls, installation and removal of temporary erosion controls, site re-vegetation, and pavement repairs. There will also be two bid alternates, which include an additional duplex grinder pump station with approximately 831 linear feet of 2 inch force main or approximately 1544 linear feet of 6 inch PVC wastewater line. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal, Bid Bond, Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Technical Specifications and Plans, together with any Addenda are available at Doucet & Associates, Inc., 427 St. George Street, Suite 200, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205. Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be examined and purchased for a non-refundable fee of $40.00 at this location. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashiers check or certified check upon a national or state bank in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total actual bid price payable without recourse to the City of Gonzales, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute required performance and payment bonds. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; however, the right is reserved, as the interests of the OWNER may require, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality or minor defects in bids received. Bids may be held by the OWNER for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening for Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. There will not be a pre-bid conference. Contractors shall make their own individual site inspections and/or investigations to make themselves aware of existing conditions/issues. Failure to make adequate observations, investigations and/or ask questions prior to bidding shall not be grounds for requesting additional work or services. Questions shall be forwarded to J. Keith Schauer, P.E., 427 St. George Street, Suite 200, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205, by 5:00 oclock Monday January 20th.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF GONZALES CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following projects being presented to the City Council 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). PROPERTY OWNER: Sara Perryman/Helen Stockton PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: #7 D.D. Jones Addition @ Luling & Dunning Streets PARCEL: 12941 PROPERTY OWNER: Sara Perryman/ Helen Stockton LEGAL DESCRIPTION: #14 Caramel Hts., Dunning St., .154 AC.; #15 Caramel Hts., 118 Dunning St. , .193 AC. , 119 Qualls St, #5 Caramel Hts., .193 AC PARCEL: 11354, 23689, 23690 The City Council will hold a Public Hearing January 7, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 6:00p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After the Public Hearing, the projects will be voted on by the City Council. The City Council encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Re-Zoning cases. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.
FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.
HAY FOR SALE

For Sale: Hay, 40 round bales. Coastal Mix - $40 per bale. 830-437-2277. -------------------------We deliver good coastal round bales: $75-$100. Coastal mix cow hay, 1278 lb bales - $70. John Bankston, Milano, 512-445-6331.
FARM EQUIPMENT
Grain Order, 16 ft., brand new, $169. Call 830-481-4707. -------------------------Ford 8N Tractor w/ disk, plow, buster. $3,500.00. 361-2933571.
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FARM EQUIPMENT
Single round bale trailer, hand crank. $175. 437-2046. -------------------------Round bale carrier for 3 pt. hitch. $125. Call 437-2046. -------------------------2009 Kuhn Knight model 1130 manure spreader for sale. Used for only 3 cleanouts. Very good condition. $12,000. 857-5446. -------------------------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.
AUTOS
2007 Chevy Equinox, 45,000 miles. $12,000. 2005 PT Cruiser, Convertible, 100,000 miles, $6,000. Call 830203-0502. -------------------------Suzuki Japanese mini truck. 35,450 miles, spray lined bed, lifted, 4x4. Needs some attention to fuel intake, but should be easy fix. Great for ranch or hunting. $2,000. 361-771-5483. -------------------------98 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, auto., pickup truck, with extended cab. 830-8574242. -------------------------2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830540-3382. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------2005 CTS Cadillac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830672-1106, leave message if no answer. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info.
MHs FOR RENT

In Gonzales. Four bedroom, two bathroom doublewide, four miles West on 90A. Fenced-in backyard. Washer and dryer connections. Central air and heat. Deposit $700. Rent $725 a month. Contact 830-385-2058. -------------------------Mobile Homes for rent 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b at h , stove, refrigerator and microwave, fully furnished, ac/ heat, $695 a month, plus $675 deposit. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-5826593/361-798-0816 for more information. -------------------------3bedroom/1 bath, Mobile Home for Rent - stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer & dryer. Fully furnished, ac/ heat. Large front porch and small storage building. $975 a month, plus $675 deposit, 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-5826593/361-798-0816 for more information. -------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.
HOMES FOR RENT

deposit. One-year lease. 830-8576921. -------------------------House in the country for rent. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. See to appreciate. Security deposit and one months rent. Oneyear lease. Call 361594-3233. -------------------------Attention Oil Companies Furnished 4br house, sleeps 5. Ready for move-in. Fully equipmmed kitchen, covered patio, fenced, lighted parking, individual air & heat, 32 flat screen TVs & Refrigerators in each room. Must see. 713-501-3416. -------------------------2BR houses for rent. No Pets. Month to Month. Call 830672-3089. -------------------------2BR/1BA country home. Fully furnished, nonsmoker. Hwy. 97W. $1,200/mo., $800/ dep. 361-772-7655, after 6 p.m. -------------------------3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Gonzales for rent. Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Microwave, Stove and can be fully furnished. Remodeled last year with new hardwood floors, Central Air, bathroom tile, 2 car carport. $1,000/mo., $600/deposit. 830542-9743. -------------------------Office Space w/Living area to rent in the center of town (On the Main Hwy). Call (830) 672-5738. -------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT: Must see!!! Charming 2BD/1BA remodeled house located in country setting at 7102 FM 2091 North (Gonzales, Texas); Approx. 10 miles from Gonzales. Spacious yard, shade trees, stove/microwave, glass-tiled backsplash, new laminate wood floors. Call (830) 672-3771 or (512) 938-9131. -------------------------ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(0530-13) -------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cottages for rent in Gonzales, TX. Includes all furniture, flat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Included. Month-toMonth Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/ month. Call 830351-1195. Shown by appointment.
HOMES FOR RENT

House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044. -------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830914-4044. -------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874. -------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/ nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830857-0986 or 830857-1418. -------------------------Completely remodeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighborhood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169. -------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigerator. CA/ CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-8205461. -------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/ mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483. -------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830857-4458 for information. -------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call Mike, 512-292-0070, 512656-0521. -------------------------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.
HOMES FOR RENT

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 Mike 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 Mike at (512) 2920070 or (830) 6723089. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
COMM. FOR RENT

10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
APTS. FOR RENT

Utilities. TV provided. No pets. nonsmoking. Dr. Bob. 830-203-9790. Have pictures. -------------------------2BR Fully furnished. Covered parking, Wi-Fi, cable. 830672-6265 or 830857-4251. -------------------------BLUEBIRD LOFTS - Three units available, 2 bed/1 bath, $1,125 to $1,185/ mo., $1,000 deposit. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, hardwood floor, fullytiled bathrooms, central air/heat, washer/dryer hookups. No pets. No smoking. ALL NEW! (512) 576-5868. -------------------------One bedroom, one bath furnished apartment. $800 and two bedroom, two bath, $1,200. Short term ok. Gym, wahser/dryer, internet, all bills paid in Seguin. Call Keith, 512-757-0280. -------------------------60 hotel rooms for rent in Seguin. Laundry and meal plans available. Call Keith, 512-7570280.
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FOR LEASE
5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Nixon. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call David, 713-2521130 ; Peyton, 512948-5306. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)
FURNITURE
For Sale: Sofa & Loveseat. Great condition. No smokers, no holes, no stains. $300. Very nice corner china cabinet, $130. Small roll top desk w/drawers, $40. Patio sliding glass doors, $45. Call Liz: 830-2632103. -------------------------Big solid oak lawyers desk. $50. 830672-3089. -------------------------Beds & furniture for sale. 512-656-0521. -------------------------For Sale. Antique beds. Come out of old Alcalde Hotel. Pretty good shape for age. Still looks good. $100 a piece. 512-292-0070. -------------------------Piano small upright. Excellent condition. $500. Shiner, 361594-2318. -------------------------Southwestern Kingsize bed w/complete boxsprings & mattresses. Good condition, washer/ dryer, never been used, Whirlpool, High table, ceramic, w/4 chairs. Loveseat, cloth, 3 tvs, 19, 25 and 32, color, white microwave cart with 2 drawers on bottom, recliner, cloth new conventional toaster, broiler, white day bed w/ trundle bed, both mattresses, white childs desk, chair, leather with foot rest. 830-203-8977, text or call. -------------------------3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792. -------------------------Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $250. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181.
APTS. FOR RENT

Efficiency Apartment. Lake Gonzales. Weekly and monthly rates.
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.
ROOMS FOR RENT

Attn: Oil Field Workers. Wymans Rooming House has 4 large furnished bedrooms for rent. Fully equipped kitchen, covered patio w/BBQ pits & much more. $375/ wk. 713-501-3416. -------------------------Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.
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1405 Sarah DeWitt P.O. Box 1960 Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-9646
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Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smiley, Texas. Equipment included. Contact Nick or Doris, 830-587-6262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.
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HOMES FOR RENT

1-bedroom country cottage. Located four miles west of Belmont on Highway 90-A. Partly furnished. Water and garbage pickup paid for. No smoking. No pets. $600 a month with $400 deposit. Credit check required. Call 830-379-0118. -------------------------Beautiful home for lease, 1527 Donovan Street, 5 bd/3 1/2 bath, great location. 830-875-3315. -------------------------Home for rent. 507 St. Michael. 1,700 Sq. ft, 3/2. $1,050/ mo., $600/dep. 830832-3163. -------------------------2BR/1bath, central air/heat, newly remodeled furnished country home home located 8 miles East of Gonzales. $1,200/mo. utilities included. No smokers & no pets. 830-263-0910. -------------------------House for rent, like new. Available December 1. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Central heat and central air. Nixon area $1,200 a month with $1,000
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Office space for rent. 10x10 space in Nixon. Furniture included. 830-8576921. -------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft., with one acre for truck parking, located at 314 West Cone Street, Gonzales, Texas. If interested please call (830) 672-4433. -------------------------For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease.
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MOBILE HOMES
New Years Blowout @ Fayette Country Homes over 40 New, Used, Trade-ins & Repos to pick from priced to move. 800369-6888. Open till 6 p.m. 7 days a week. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Doublewide Repos - New Paint & Carpet. Appliances included - Financing Available. Visit our web-site Tierraverdehomes. com. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. 979-743-6192. Open to 6pm daily. (RBI 32896). -------------------------The Bunk House 12x40 - 12x52 overall length - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath - Residential E x te r i o r / S h i n g l e Roof 4 different floor plans, Camping, Hunting and Men Camps. Fayette Country Homes. 800-369-6888. Open 7 days a week. (RBI 32896) -------------------------Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-4243600.
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Back Dock Hanger 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Truck Mechanic Maintenance Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days
Transport Drivers
Night Driver in Gonzales, sign on bonus available based on tanker experience. Three years over the road driving experience preferred. Current Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements required. Competitive compensation with night and holiday pay differential. Benefits include two weeks paid vacation, health insurance and 401(k). Applications may be picked up and returned to
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AUTOS
2001 Buick Regal. 4 dr. 109,000 miles. Very good condition. $4,000. 830857-3705. -------------------------2013 Ford Fusion. All factory warranties. $18,000. Lets Talk! 830-437-2046. -------------------------For Sale: 5 16 steel jeep rims, one with brand new Goodyear Wrangler tire, P220R70/16. Will sell whole set for $75. Or if you just want the tire off the rim, tire will be $25. Call 830-203-9408. ---------------------------------------
Apply today Start today!!! Production/Poultry Processing Electrician:

Knowledgeable with VFDs Start and stop stations Some PLC troubleshooting Able to work with 3 phase. Refrigeration (Ammonia exp. a plus) Monday thru Saturday Pay rate based on experience (With weekly perfect attendance) Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Human Resources 603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas (830) 582-1619 for more information ~ Se Habla Espanol
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APTS. FOR RENT
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) 484-
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HOME SERVICES
results (You mail). $25-$50. Call 830437-5142 or email DanielKeith667@ hotmail.com. Also National Businesses. -------------------------Looking for sitting job for a sweet lady in her home. Includes cooking and will drive for her if she needs me to. Can stay Friday night, Saturday night but must be home by Sunday at 3:00. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361-2128731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. --------------------------
HOME SERVICES
House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
CHILD CARE
old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
RVs FOR RENT

rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-3510943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. -------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utilities included, good healthy environment. 830-2039255 or 361-7906305. -------------------------30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-3056926. -------------------------28 Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. -------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. -------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.
MOTORCYLES
Book Price - $9,440. Harley Davidson - 2009 883L Sportster 700 miles Burnt Orange. Blue Book - $5,190. Will negotiate. Call 830875-9126 for more information, 8-5pm. -------------------------Gruene Harley-Davidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell your Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.
LIVESTOCK
* 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves 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.
HOME SERVICES
Lady looking for work taking care of elderly. Can do homecooking, cleaning, run errands. Have own transportation, References. 361-2128731. -------------------------DBK Advertising Local advertising prepared for you to mail. No payment till you see
RVs FOR SALE

For Sale: 2010 RV. Keystone Springdale. 291RK-SSR Travel Trailer. All electric. Fully Furnished. TV, Microwave, Cook Stove, Refrigerator, Oven. Used very little. Just like new. $15,000. Can see at 820 Oil Patch Lane. 830-672-6383. -------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-8575720. -------------------------04 Coachmen, 26. 1 slide-out. Goose hitch-ball, excellent shape, new awning. Call 830-857-3677. -------------------------2006 Keystone Outback 30ft Sidney Addition. $14,500. 1 large slideout, nice, clean interior, king bed. 210-279-7267. -------------------------1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline engine - Onan generator - 2 slide outs - 2 A/Cs - all appliances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210884-7085 - Asking $22,000.
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.
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Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions

Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105/830-540-4684.
Benefits include:
PETS
ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505.
* Inventory Control Team * Automotive Technician * Overnight Maintenance
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LIVESTOCK
Get your heat lamps, feeders & waterers now for Stock Shows. 20% Sale on all belts in stock & chain feder parts & supplies. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul St., Gonzales. -------------------------Free Female Donkey. Call 830-5404850. -------------------------Horse for Sale. 7 year old mare. Not ridden in 2 years. $200.00. Call 2031104 or 437-2370. -------------------------Free Donkeys. 361772-7655 after 6 p.m. -------------------------2006 Blue Roan handcock mare. 14 hands. Stocky built. Has worked cows, arena roping. Pastured for 1 year. Needs to go to work. $1,200. 361771-5483. -------------------------For Sale: Black & Red Brangus Bulls. 2 & 3 yrs. old. Good selection. No papers. 830-437-5772. (9-19-13) -------------------------Rabbits for Sale. With cages, with feeders & waterers. all for $300. 361741-2604. -------------------------Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery available. 979263-5829. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face).
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RV SITES FOR RENT

Private RV or Travel Trailer Parking Spot. All hookups are in place and ready to call your home. Fencing on three sides. Located on corner lot with shade trees. Has pad for home to be parked on. $300 per month with $100 Deposit. All bills paid. Located at Luling. This is a private lot, no RV park. Call 830-2634356 or 830-5606963 for showing and details. -------------------------Six RV Hookups for long term lease at Harwood. Intersection of Hwy. 90 and TX 304. Contact: 281-788-7500. -------------------------2 RV spaces in town. $295/mo., 1 Mobile home space for rent, $295/mo. Call Finch Park, 6722955. -------------------------RV Sites Available. Nixon, TX. Clean, quiet, fair prices. 830-857-6921.
Positions available: CDL Bellydump Driver/Roller Operator Water Truck Maintainer/Heavy Equipment Operator Some experience required. Looking for productive team members with leadership skills. Class B CDL Preferred
LAWN & GARDEN

Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830263-0909. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.(TFN)
RVs FOR RENT

RV Space and RV trailer for rent. All bills included with Dish Network. 830203-9255. -------------------------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
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CHILD CARE
Teenager looking to babysit part-time, infants & small children. Will take care of at your home or my home. Call for more information, 263-2789. -------------------------Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (Infants onup). Have two openings available. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year
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Property for sale in Leesville. 2 mobile homes, 1 mobile home, 3Br/1Ba & 2Br/2Ba and 2 full RV Spaces on 1.9 Ac. Asking price $65,000. Back lot fenced in on 4 sides. Rebecca Hodge, 830-263-0603. -------------------------Beautiful ranch style home built in 1996. 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, approx. 2765 square feet on 13.55 acres with scenic views all around. Property borders larger ranches. Recent upgrades include granite counters, new wood floors, interior/exterior paint, GE Cafe appliances, new light fixtures and doors, new ac and water heater within past 2 years. Would make excellent horse property. Has County water. Out shed and childrens playhouse with electricity. Ag exempt for low taxes. 18 miles north of Gonzales off 304. One hour East of San Antonio, one hour south of Austin, and two hours west of Houston. Close proximity to Interstate 10. Excellent deal at 348,000. Sorry, no owner finance. If seriously interested please call 956-202-5629 or email awalker1288@gmail.com. May consider 2 year minimum lease. -------------------------BRAND NEW HOME, 2br/1bath, central air/heat, shingle roof, laundry room with window, front/ back porch, nature view surrounds back yard, excellent location within walking distance to HEB, restaurants and shopping, located in Yoakum, Texas. MUST SEE! $99,000. 361-2938172, Cali. -------------------------House for Sale. Beautiful Historic home for sale. 713 St. John. Give me a call if interested. 713-425-9345. -------------------------Wonderful Spanish style house on 20.59 acres with 2 ponds, 7 horse stalls, 2 storage barns and other outbuildings. Can be viewed at www. littlefieldproperties. com id #79040. Call Tanya (broker) at 361-865-2563. -------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in
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country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-4019763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------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.
HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.
MISC. SERVICES
No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
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Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888.
MISC. SERVICES
Electrical Wiring, Troubleshooting & Repairs. Licensed and Insured. 830437-5747. -------------------------Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedchef.biz/zavadil. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 --------------------------
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