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Ford Shale oilfield activity. Commissioners Court approved a list of four top priorities: County Roads 210, 289, 381/354 and 219. All are located in the southern and southeastern portions of the

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Gonzales County Commissioners this week approved a list of roads which will be priority projects for repairs under a new state program to help renovate roadways damaged as a result of Eagle

county where oilfield activity has been the highest to this point. David Underhill told Commissioners the total for all the projects could be as high as $17 million, but that is budgeted 20 percent high. Commissioners have created a county-wide reinvestment zone to enable participation in the new

funding program established by the Legislature during last years session under Senate Bill 1747. Gonzales County is slated to recieve upwards of $2.5 million under that program. Commissioners also formally authorized the countys application COUNTY, Page A9

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Throwdown in a pourdown

Autism salute gets OK


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By JULIANA MATHEWS

YOAKUM The City Council approved Yoakum Gin and Feeds request for temporary closure of streets on March 29 for Autism

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Speaks fundraising event. After discussion regarding the impact the street closure had last year, the council approved Yoakum Gin and Feeds request to close Front Street and one other. City Manager Kevin Coleman expressed concern over the possible disruption closing Front Street would have. Police Chief Arthur Rogers said a partial closure such as last years would have minimal impact on the flow of traffic. Coleman reported preliminary results of March 2014 Cleanup Day show a successful turnout, with lots of help from Scouts, and good food. He also discussed future potential Council agenda items: Work continues on sanitary sewer system improvement project. Review of Electric Line YOAKUM, Page A9

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The rains came and the temperatures plummeted as the day wore on during Saturdays annual Ragun Cajun Throwdown in Luling, but that didnt prevent Jean Pierre and the Zydeco Angels from keeping dancing feet warm. For photos of cookoff winners in the annual event, see Page A12. (Photo by Debbie Toliver)

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Accident claims two lives


By JULIANA MATHEWS
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driving spun out of control on 90A westbound near Belmont, crashing into a tree. Goins fiance Rita Juarez, 28, and a 3-year-old child were also injured in the crash. Corporal Ron Holub of Texas Department of Public Safety said that around

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Nixon readies for transition


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NIXON With the upcoming retirement of City Manager George Blanch, the Nixon City Council approved a changing of signature authority for the citys bank cards and documents, during the March
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A man and his infant child were killed, and two others injured, in a single-vehicle accident Saturday near Belmont. Texas Department of Public Safety reports indicate that Stanley Goins, 34, and his 1-year-old daughter were killed when a truck he was

5 p.m. Saturday, the 2007 Ford F-250 was headed westbound on Highway 90A in inclement weather at a speed unsafe for the rainy conditions when it spun out of control and skidded sideways off the road into the north bar ditch. The vehicle then struck a large oak tree with its passenger door, ejecting the driver. The vehicle then

spun around and struck the tree again with its left rear quarter, coming to rest on its wheels, facing west. The impact killed the second seat passenger, a 12-month-old in a car safety seat, Holub said. The mother was taken to Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, and the 3-year-old was taken to Dell Childrens Hospital in Austin.

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10 regular monthly meeting. Blanch is set to officially retire March 17, after serving as city manager for over three years. Before coming back to his hometown of Nixon to serve as city man-

ager, Blanch spent 44 years in the education profession; serving as a coach, teacher, superintendent, and principal with various school districts across Texas. Im going to retire. I went 44 years in the school business and then three years here, said Blanch af-

ter the meeting. I think its about time. Hopefully I did some good for the City of Nixon. The council approved removing Blanchs signatory authorization for bank papers, and approved the authorization of Manuel NIXON, Page A9 Juliana Mathews

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Independence Relay readies for 2014 event


The Texas Independence Relay is headed back to Gonzales March 28-30, and organizers are looking at hosting their biggest event ever this year.

Mathews named News Editor


Juliana Mathews has been named the News Editor of The Gonzales Cannon, General Manager Dave Mundy has announced. Mathews has been a contributing columnist and correspondent for The Cannon since December. Were delighted to be able to bring Juliana onboard full time, Mundy said. She brings a lively writing style and a commitment to chasing down the news thats important to the readers across our region. As News Editor, Mathews will help paginate the paper Many of the relay teams involved in the Texas Independence Relay step as well as covering everyoff the race in gaudy costumes, grouping around a replica of the Gonzales thing from local governCannon in the pre-dawn hours before setting forth on the 200-mile MATHEWS, Page A9 journey to San Jacinto.

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The relay is composed of 40 relay legs of various lengths, totaling over 200 miles. The course starts in Gonzales, where the spark of the Texas Revolution took place, and it finishes at the San Jacinto Monument, where Texas Independence was won! Teams are composed of up to 12 members taking turns running the course and socializing along the way through the small cities of Gonzales, Shiner, Moulton, FlatoTIR, Page A9

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Gonzales County EMS will host the following classes to be held at the Gonzales County EMS Station. (1703 St Joseph Gonzales, Tx) All Classes are scheduled to begin at 0900. If you are interested in attending, or would like more information, contact Jim Russell at gcems@gvec.net. Class size is limited: ACLS March 15-16; PALS April 26-27; PHTLS May 1718; AMLS September 2014 Date TBA. The Heights of Gonzales is having Community Bingo, Friday, March 28th, at 2:30 p.m. It is free to play. Bingo winners will receive $1.00 for each Bingo and $50.00 split for Blackout. Must be 55 or older or a resident of a Care Facility to win blackouts. Hosted by Excel Home Health, Gonzales Memorial Healthcare Systems and The Height of Gonzales. Fish Fry, Friday, March 14th. 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tickets on Sale Now. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life of Gonzales County (Jumping on Cancer Team). Dinner plate includes: Fish fillets, coleslaw, beans and hushpuppies. $7.00 per plate. Plate Pick-up Location: 1025 Oakland Ave., Gonzales, TX 78629. (Across from Johnson Oil Company Office on Church St.). Drive-thru service only. For presale tickets or more information: Call Johnson Oil Company at 830-672-9574 or ask any Jumping On Cancer team member.

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Spring Plant Sale will be held Saturday, April 5 By CAROL DUBOSE from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in downtown Gonzales at Texas Heroes Square (St. Louis and St Joseph). Special to The Cannon There will be vegetables, herbs, annual and perenIn the months of Nonial plants, succulents, cacti, and houseplants avail- vember and Decemable for shoppers to select from and children will ber 100 hour bars were have the opportunity to plant some seeds in their very own decorated pot. Other activities include earned by Cynthia Garza our Ask the Master Gardener booth for those with (her total is 704) in front, gardening questions, a silent auction, food and Dyna DuBose (her total drink. Proceeds from the silent auction and the sale is 202), Lois Willmann of plants will be used for our education projects for (her total is 2,510) and the school children, adult education programs and other community projects. Thank you for your sup- Carol DuBose (her total port. Our mission as Master Gardeners is to educate is 3,403). the public and community about gardening and January 100 hour bars horticulture. Contact Fran Saliger for more informa- were earned by Kennon tion (830-672-2953) The Gonzales V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 4817 Annual Cook-off will be held on Saturday, March 15, at the V.F.W. Hall on the Harwood Road. You can enter to cook Chili, Beans, Beef Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chicken & Brisket. Entry fee is $15 per entry. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Trophies will be given in each catagory. The hall will be open until 7 p.m. on Friday, March 14 for the early birds. There will be breakfast tacos and sausage wraps available in the hall There will be a 50/50 drawing, a Silent Auction in the afternoon. Entry forms are available at the V.F.W. Hall and The Gonzales Cannon. For more information contact Dorothy Gast, 254-931-5712, Michelle McKinney, 830-2630973 or Candy Brown at 830-263-0905.

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OBITUARIES
10, 1926, to Jefferson Davis Simmons and Annie Maness Simmons in Gonzales, Texas. She attended school in Gonzales. She was married to William Donald Garner on May 1, 1948 in Gonzales. The family moved to Waco in 1968 when the textile mill that both her and Donald worked closed in McKinney and set up operations in Waco. A few years later, the Waco mill closed down and instead of moving the family again, they chose to stay in Waco. Leona went to work at Texas Coffin Company as a seamstress, making many different styles of interiors and cap liners for coffins and caskets produced there. Texas Coffin Company closed down, and Leona was given another path to follow. She began a long career as a day care worker and eventually their cook at Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care in Bellmead. She retired after

Leona May Garner, 1926-2014 Leona May Garner, 87, of Bellmead, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Services were held at10 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 at OakCrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Wilkerson officiating. Burial followed at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, March 9 at OakCrest. Leona was born on May

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over twenty years of service there. She was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Garner in 1988, and her granddaughter Jada Garner in 1999. She is also preceded in death by nine of her siblings. She is survived by her four sons, Donny and wife Joyce of Waco, David of Waco,Jerry and wife Mallory of Plano, and Michael of Waco; her grandsons, Kevin and wife Rosa of Grand Prairie, and Scott and wife Melissa of Axtell; her great grandchildren, Araceli and Nathanael of Grand Prairie, and McKinnah and Sagen of Axtell; and one brother, Walter Simmons & wife Shirley Simmons of Gonzales and sister-in-law, Carolyn Simmons of Aledo Tx. Leona also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Leona was carried to her final resting place on earth by her sons and grandsons.

Brunkenhoefer (her total is 1,200). Leona Zella (her total is 3,004), Sally Brown (her total is ( 1,301) in the back row are Elizabeth Bennett (her total is 3,7270 and Robert Bennett (his total is 715). The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital met February 25th in the hospital dining room at 2 PM. There were 12 members present. Attendance prizes were won by Robert Bennett and Lois Willmann. We had the Wassil Party in December and due to bad weather we did not meet in January. In November 266 volunteer hours were worked, in December 268 and in January 280. The total hours worked for the year 2013 was 1,625 and total hours work at that date was 86,979. 100 Hour Bars earned are listed above and pictured. We are very glad to welcome our new member Patsy Suddereth. March 25th meeting will be a Salad Luncheon at 11:30AM held at the Riverside Community Center. All are asked to sign up in the Gift Shop and bring a salad of your choice. There will be the Memorial Healthcare System Gala on May 3rd, on the grounds of Gonzales Memorial Museum.

In the months of November and December 100 hour bars were earned by Cynthia Garza (her total is 704) in front, Dyna DuBose (her total is 202), Lois Willmann (her total is 2,510) and Carol DuBose (her total is 3,403).

January 100 hour bars were earned by Kennon Brunkenhoefer (her total is 1,200). Leona Zella (her total is 3,004), Sally Brown (her total is ( 1,301) in the back row are Elizabeth Bennett (her total is 3,7270 and Robert Bennett (his total is 715).

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the constituents that voted in the Republican Primary Election and especially those in Pct. 3 for supporting me to get re-elected as your Justice of the Peace. My only agenda is to continue to improve the operation of our county government by bringing fairness, honesty and integrity to the Pct. 3 office. Thank you again and God Bless.
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Norma Jean Elder, 1933-2014 Norma Jean Elder, 80, of Kingsbury, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. She was born July

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1, 1933 in Leesville, Texas, the daughter of George Allen and Maggie Belle Townsend McCray. She married Joseph Edmond Elder, Jr. She was a homemaker who loved working crossword puzzles, playing cards especially Uno and watching Her Team the Dallas Cowboys. She was a former member of Cornerstone Church in Springtown, Texas, and was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Leesville. She is survived by her sister Doris Hartwick and husband Adolph of Kingsbury; brothers Johnny Randall McCray and wife Carlita of Missouri and Marvin Willis McCray and wife Linda

of Wyoming. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Georgia Wynona Kniteg and Pernacy Ann Haley, brothers Steven Lynn McCray Sr. and Samuel Jefferson McCray. Visitation will be Thursday, March 13 from 12 noon until 2 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Interment will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 14 at the Hilltop Memorial Park Cemetery in Carrollton, Texas. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul St., Gonzales, 830-672-3232.

Gonzales County Retired Teachers Association invites all education-related retirees to attend our March 18 bi-monthly meeting at noon at Caf-on-The-Square. Bob Burchard will present a program about 12:15 on the Butterfly Garden. Call Ann Laster (672-7609 for more information. The Come and Take It Gonzales Freedom Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Cafe on the Square in Gonzales, to discuss how to engage and mobilize our fellow citizens to retain our freedom through the electoral process. 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. The Crossroads Equestrian Club meets every second Thursday. New members are welcome. For details contact Glenda Klimitchek at 361-798-2899. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 721 St. Louis in Gonzales. Al-Anon meets every Monday night at the same time and place. Please call 830-672-3407 for more information. All meetings are open.

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Here is a question for you...

Besides gas prices and the men and womenof our Armed Forces How does the Middle East crisis impact my life? On March 16th, at 10:30 a.m. the Thompsonville Community Church will host a special Religious Origins program that will answer many questions relating to the Middle East Crisis. Some topics that will be discussed are: * Who are the Jews, Christians, Sunni, Muslims, Shia and Druze? * What do these people believe? * What are the differences in their beliefs? * How did these groups come to exist? * Why cant these groups get along? * Is there is a solution to the Middle East crisis?? This inter-active presentation begins in the deserts of the Middle East with a couple longing for a child. That couple is Abraham and Sarah. Poor choices in trusting God, followed by hearts that are hardened toward God in later generations, lead to the ever growing conflict we know as The Conflict in the Middle East! This program offers an exciting and thought provoking look at how the religions in that region came into being. And, the program spotlights how we today, face similar challenges and choices, just like the people that populated the Middle East of old.

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At every Relay For Life event, there is time to celebrate and remember. On Friday, March 28, during opening ceremonies that begin at 6 p.m. at the J. B. Wells Show Barn, the RFL planning committee will recognize the 2014 event honorees. Survivors Paulette Malatek and Les Talley will be celebrated for their fighting spirit as they lead the survivors in the first lap

Gonzales Relay for Life names 2014 honorees

Survivors Dinner set March 24


Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Those words are the focus of each Relay For Life event. The celebration this year begins on Monday, March 24, with a dinner for cancer survivors. All survivors are invited but responses to attend should be made before Wednesday, March 19. The Episcopal Church of the Messiah has sponsored this annual dinner each of the past eleven years. Church members are ready to sponsor another delicious meal in 2014. Survivors will gather at 6 p.m. in the First

The Gonzales Masonic Lodge #30 presented retired GISD teacher Paula Jones with the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award of Excellence for Personal Achievement on Monday night. Show is Jones, her son and Mason John Whiteside and Gonzales United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Lodge #30 Secretary Gary Combs. (Photo by Mark Lube) in downtown Gonzales. Each survivor is encouraged to bring a guest. For many survivors that guest might be a spouse, a caregiver, a relative, or a friend. Cancer survivors who have not yet responded are encouraged to call Joyce Gibson (830-203-0047) or Patty Stewart (830672-7581) to register as a survivor and reserve your seat at the March 24 dinner. Please respond as soon as possible because we want to honor your fighting spirit!

around the track. Honorees in memoriam Louise Borrer and Dudley Staton will be remembered by their families and friends. The planning committee invites the citizens in the communities of Gonzales County to participate in the 12th annual Relay For Life of Gonzales County and celebrate and remember these honorees. Together we will Come and Fight It for a Cure!

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I honestly dont much care what anyone elses sexual choice is, so long as its not a child or animal and I dont have to watch while you engage in said preference. (That includes heterosexuals; us old fogeys hate being reminded of what we cant do any more.) A colleague at another periodical in the region recently opined in favor of a courts overturning of Texas statute prohibiting same-sex marriage. The columnist supported the notion that the courts decision was correct in spite of the fact that the people of Texas had adamantly demonstrated their will by electing legislators to craft the law. The columnists piece contended that the people cant be trusted to do the right thing. Some of us wonder what has happened to our freedom. My colleagues progressive insolence answers that question clearly. For two hundred-plus years, our federal union has operated under the premise that the will of the people is what sanctions

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law whether its a law against speeding or a law requiring childsafety seats or a law that prevents us from setting fires in crowded theaters. The people arent always right, but they are, ultimately, the authority from which all government derives. The opinion-writer backed his contention that the people cant be trusted to do the right thing by using the example of slavery. For more than 70 years after the states gained their independence it was the will of the people that slavery remained legal and for nearly a hundred years after the end of slavery, discrimination against those freed slaves and their descendants was also legal

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because it, too, was the will of the people. Its sound, standard, progressive logic: our black citizens had no say in the circumstances of their birth, and the laws crafted to oppress them were evil and wrong. Our gay, lesbian, transgendered and bisexual citizens likewise are born with no choice over their sexual preference, therefore any discrimination against them is likewise evil and immoral. Especially if your objection to LGBT conduct is based on a religious belief system. Since the Enlightened Ones like my colleague are more intelligent than you and I and they dont believe in a being so advanced it could be called a God, any who do place their faith in a supreme being are ignorant, backwards and deserve to be forced to conform. Put simply: government will tell you who you must love and who you are allowed to hate. Yet my colleague and his fellow self-righteous liberals dont real-

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Dave Mundy

Tea Party isnt finished, especially here in Texas


With the primary election over, political observers areanalyzing the results and trying to determine if THE TEA PARTY IS DEAD...ornot. The consensus is that in Texas, the Tea Party movement is alive and welland growing. The national mainstream media, specifically ABC news, announced the GOP Establishment Safe in Texas Primaries as the Tea PartyFalters. Their many reports focused on U.S. Congressman Steve Stockmans loss to U.S. senator John Cornyn. Stockman claimed he was the TeaParty candidate, the media seemed to ignore that fact that a coalition of 12 senior tea-party activists disavowed Stockman. In fact, not one single significant tea-party group supported Stockman. (Many of those groups instead supported Dwayne Stovall who was completely ignored by the mainstream media.) But since when do the facts matter to the mainstream media when it comes to the Tea Party? In another contest, U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, chairman of the House Rules Committee, defeated the Tea Party favorite, Katrina Pearson. Again the facts are that Sessionsout spent her 10-1. While Cornyn and Sessions did win, nearly four out of 10 Republicans voted

ize they are being used as tools to destroy the very utopia they think theyre creating. What has happened to our democratic republic, you ask? The term youre looking for is called plutocracy. Abraham Lincoln spelled it out in a letter to Col. William F. Elkins on Nov. 21, 1864: I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. . . . corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told the Conservative Political Action Conference the other day that what happens in the 2014 and 2016 elections will determine whether or not the Republic survives. Hes wrong. The plutocrats and their minions, such as my column-writing

colleague, have already overthrown the Republic. As the judge in the Texas gay-marriage case amply demonstrated, neither the Constitution nor the democratically-demonstrated will of the people limits the power of the plutocracy to enforce its will. Whats disconcerting is that the plutocrats themselves could care less what the political issues are. People and politics are pawns to be used as a means to an end. The plutocrats are no more progressive than Miley Cyrus is a talented singer. Plutocrats merely hitch their wagon to whichever way the political pendulum swings to maximize their collection of power. They rode the wings of fascism in the early 20th century and they now ride the wings of a similar ideology (corporate socialism) because they see that as the vehicle best suited to establishing control over mankind. Control, you see, ensures profit and, ultimately, power and that is the only motiviating factor of the plutocrat.

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George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.

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against them in favor of weaker challengers. Had the Tea Party faithful been able to unite behind a single candidate, they may have won. However, the story does not end there. Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, who lost to Ted Cruz in the 2012 GOP Senate race, is again facing a run-off after finishing in second place in his re-election bid. He will face Texas state Senator Dan Patrick, a Tea-Party favorite, in May. Many Establishment GOP leaders and Hispanic GOP leaders are both worried and gleeful at the prospect of the loud and bombastic Patrick winning and running in the general election. They feel Patrick is unelectable state-wide because of his strong stand on immigration which they claim alienates the crucial Hispanic vote. Shame on the GOP Establishment and the old line GOP Hispanics for using the race card against their own. In the state Attorney Generals race, Ken Paxton, the Tea Party choice, beat Dan Branch, the GOP establishments favorite, 44-33% to move into a run-off. In other state races, eight state house incumbents lost their seats and four of those were to Tea-Party challengers. Another fact that has been ignored are the quiet inroads being made into the Hispanic community by the conservative Tea Party message. Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate WendyDavis lost seven, including heavily Hispanic Webb, Starr, and Hidalgo Counties,to challenger Reynaldo Ray Madrigal. It appears Davis, whose fame come from her pro-abortion filibuster last year in the Texas legislature, has a pro-life Catholic Hispanic problem. Davis lost by substantial gaps in Webb, Zapata, Starr and Hidalgo Counties while managing to fall flat in three lesser populated jurisdictions along the western portion of the border where the conservative Tea Party message has been circulated widely. In typical fashion, the Establishment and the powerful (GOP, liberals, Democrats) arrogantly ignore the will and desires of the people. The mainstream media continues to interpret the happenings in a superficial and biased manner. But count on this factthe Tea Party is here to stay as long as people want their personal and economic freedoms, and freedo for their children and grandchildren from government debt and servitude. God bless you, Texas, and keep you free and strong.

Obama crosses a line ... to the right


There are few, if any, people who have more moral authority in the black community than President Barack Obama. A few weeks ago, he put it to good use. The president launched the My Brothers Keeper initiative, aimed at fostering achievement among minority young men. He gathered black and Latino teenagers in the East Room of the White House to exhort them in a highly personal speech. He recounted visiting a program in Chicago for promising kids who have gotten into some trouble. They sat in a circle and shared their stories. I explained to them, the president said, that when I was their age I was a lot like them. I didnt have a dad in the house. And I was angry about it, even though I didnt necessarily realize it at the time. I made bad choices. I got high without always thinking about the harm that it could do. I didnt always take school as seriously as I should have. I made excuses. Sometimes I sold myself short. This is a potent message from one of the most powerful and famous men on the planet to kids who find themselves growing up in exactly such tough circumstances. He coupled his message of encouragement with a call to reject excuses and to realize youve got responsibilities, too. At times, the president spoke in terms you would expect to hear at the American Enterprise Institute, the conservative think tank. He cited the dismaying numbers of black and Latino kids who grow up in fatherless households, before noting, We know that boys who grow up without a father are more likely to be poor, more likely to underperform in school. It may have been the most conservative speech of his presidency (granted, a low bar), in that it acknowledged

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

contributions of family that cant be replaced by government. When it comes to the lives of these kids, government interventions cannot play the only -- or even the primary -- role. The building block of family is, of course, marriage, a word that the president uttered only once, when he said we should remove the barriers to marriage. He didnt say that couples should marry before they have kids and that fathers should be married to the mothers of their children. He said instead, in deliberately hazy language, that we need to encourage fathers to stick around. But the absent-father crisis is almost entirely a function of the breakdown of marriage. For most men, marriage and fatherhood are a package deal, University of Virginia scholar Bradford Wilcox points out. If you want one, you need the other. President Obama has often said that he set the goal for himself of being a better dad than his own AWOL father. But its not just that Obama is involved in his daughters lives, its that hes married to Michelle. The president doesnt want to outrage elite left-wing sensibilities by forthrightly advocating heterosexual marriage. So he leaves out the one institution that can have the biggest impact on the lives of children he is passionate about. Until he is willing to cross this cultural red line, his bully pulpit can only be half-full. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2014 by King Features Synd., Inc.

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Dear Editor: Nearly two years ago, I wrote to your newspaper about a serious threat to the area water supplies in the form of the Post Oak Clean Green dump. It is a proposed 450 acre Municipal Solid Waste Disposal facility just across the county line in Guadalupe County near the intersection of FM 1150 and Nixon Road. I own property just across Nixon Rd. from the site and I belong to a group called STOP POST OAK DUMP. Sadly the fight against this dump must continue and, unfortunately, over the last two years we have learned things which make the situation even more perilous that we imagined back then. The proposed dump site is located on an outcropping of the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer. This aquifer is huge and stretches from near the Rio Grande river near Laredo in a northeasterly direction to the Texarkana area. It serves as a fresh water supply to millions of Texans in 50-plus counties, includinge Guadalupe, Caldwell, Wilson, Gonzales, Bastrop and many more. I am not a geologist, but I had one explain to me the basics of an aquifer outcropping. It is an area where the ancient sediment beds which contain the water bearing layers has been uplifted in such a way that it coincides with the surface of the ground. It has no intervening or sealing layers or formations to seal the aquifer from contamination. Everything that falls on the outcropping eventually permeates down to the water supply. This is where they want to put the dump. Last Thursday, March 6, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) held a public meeting in Seguin with the Clean Green engineers and geologists hired to ramrod this project. It ended up lasting about 3 hours and many of the 400 citizens in attendance made public comments. It is important to note that not one single person spoke in favor of the project and the owner, Thomas Funderburg, could not even summon the courage to attend and speak for his own project. To my shock, the engineer and geologist revealed a detail that none in the audience had known. I asked how deep their proposed pit would be excavated. Their answer indicated about 40-45 feet below current ground level. I then asked how deep was the top of the water bearing layer of the aquifer at the site. They replied that it was about 60-65 feet. This huge dump site which is expected to be in service for 70 to 100 years, and will be there forever, will be placing that putrid,

Something worth writing about: Post Oak Landfill: 20 feet from disaster Ben Franklin and daylight savings
festering mass of garbage only 20 feet away from one of the largest and most pristine sources of water in the state. I do not think it is any stretch of the imagination to expect that a migration of this contamination of a mere 20 feet could occur. This is especially true because this area is part of the old Darst Creek oil field. It is one of the oldest in the state dating from the 1920s. This was at a time when there were no regulations requiring drillers to document precise locations of wells or even to cap them. The holes are still there in many cases and have the potential to provide a direct conduit for contamination into the aquifer. Recently, Texas voters approved a Constitutional amendment to spend about three billion dollars in state money to build fresh water infrastructure to supply our states future water needs. How ridiculous is it that TCEQ, the state agency charged with protecting our precious natural resources is bending over backward to maintain the life support on a project so poorly designed and located that even the smallest error or miscalculation could forever contaminate more pristine and essentially free precious water than the BILLIONS could ever hope to provide? This extreme hazard to the water supply of millions of fellow Texans, including those in and around Gonzales must be stopped. Sadly, logic, common sense and enthusiastic persuasion have not achieved our goals. I urge your readers to contact their elected officials, city, county and state. If you have friends or family who live in the 50+ counties from Laredo to Texarkana, tell them about this and have them contact their elected officials. Many surrounding cities like Seguin, Schertz, and Gonzales, whose city council voted unanimously to oppose it, and even the San Antonio Water System have voted overwhelmingly to oppose this. I am proud to say that this issue is uniting Democrats and Republicans in the effort to stop this project. State Senator Judith Zaffirini, State Senator Donna Campbell, and State Representative John Kuempel have all strongly opposed the Post Oak Clean Green dump. Both Senators had representatives at the recent meeting to read their letters of opposition into the formal record. Rep. Kuempel was there in person to speak in opposition. We owe a debt of gratitude to these leaders of our legislature for their strong stand on our behalf. Carl Wood Guadalupe County Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. Benjamin Franklin

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Just about anyone, tacky and pulpy idjits included, know that old Ben Franklin was somewhat of a busybody. Inventing whatnots and theorizing and contributing to society. So history tells us. Seems he had his thinking cap on at all times. Whether here in the newly formed U.S. of A. or while he was abroad. Most of it for the good of all. Plus a few little items that never should have made his bucket list. You see, when Big Ben was abroad in Paris back in 17 and 84 he first conceived the idea of daylight saving time. With pen in hand he wrote and published an essay titled An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light. Gist of the essay was that he proposed to economize the use of candles by rising earlier to make use of the morning sunlight. Of course there was trial and error in the decades that followed. Germany and Britain and the U.S. adopted such a measure of DST to replace artificial lighting so they could save fuel for the war effort in World War I. Then Franklin D. Roosevelt re-instituted year-round DST (though it was called War Time) and it ran from 1942 to 45 during WWII. Daylight saving time has been turned on and off a number of times. In the ensuing years. Today it is observed beginning on the second Sunday in March and runs through the first Sunday in November. Thanks to the Energy Policy Act of 1985 and, of course, Benjamin Franklin. So damn you, Ben Franklin. It is the first Sunday in March. Dr. Deb, the wife and Cat Curer, is in a snit and about to throw a hissy fit. All because of the implementation of DST. Now on the norm Docs demeanor is on a par with a rabbit in a carrot patch. Mighty pleasant and content and a joy to be around. When shes up and about and going about her busyness shes busier than a cat in a tripe shop. But when she takes a mind to rest her mind and body one had best take a three count and step aside. Cause she cottons to her downtime. And once her head hits the pillow its lights out. Were not talking catnap. But darn near hibernation. This gal seizes her slumber. Now I am a morning person. I like to get up and out and take in the fresh air before others use it all up. And since shes a veterinarian by vocation it is little wonder that we have a passel of pets. Two border collies and a one-eyed lhasa apso and Boston terrier. Along with three cats. And all of us, this two-legged crit-

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This is an edited transcript of an interview with Texas Outdoor Partners (TOP) president, Bob Linder, heard on The News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: Bob, please define the Texas Outdoor Partners (TOP). Linder: This is a looseknit coalition of diverse fish and wildlife organizations with a common interest in preserving and enhancing fish, wildlife, and wildlife habitat. This includes angling, hunting, and trapping. Then they investigate the specific needs of various wildlife interests and work to fulfill those needs. The unifying element is the cause to build partnerships between organizations and increase collective effectiveness. Collectively we address key issues and pursue implementation of a set of recommendations for state and federal administrations and the legislatures. Brune: How long have you been the TOP president? Linder: This is my first year as president but Ive been active in the group for seven years. Brune: Then you should have that speech memo-

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governor, or speaker of the house we may only have 40 sign on to the letters. We never ask the other 20 why they didnt sign on. We also do not endorse candidates for office. All we do is deal with wildlife issues and look out for sportsmen. You cant get 100 percent of the people to agree about water issues. But we try to get as many groups as possible to sign on to our letters. If they all signed on we represent the votes of three million sportsmen. And representing that many people gets the attention of lawmakers. Brune: As well as getting the attention of lawmakers, this type of representation and influence in law-making should get the attention of the general public. There are a few of us from my immediate media coverage area that attend the TOP meetings. Doug Mason, comes over from the Texas Dog Hunters Association, Ive been there for the Texas Sportsmens Association, and theres usually somebody there from the Texas Wildlife Management Association which is the conglomeration of wildlife coops. Who are some of the other organizations? Linder: Practically every one of the major hunting and fishing wildlife conservation organizations is part of TOP. Quickly naming a few are the Mule Deer Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Quail Unlimited, Texas Dove Hunters Association, Texas Wildlife Association, Coastal Conservation Association, the Houston and Dallas Safari Clubs International, Austin Woods and Waters, Ducks Unlimited, and even the Audubon Society and Nature Conservancy. Brune: Where do the letters to lawmakers originate? Linder: First we get together and agree on a particular issue. Then we get someone like Kirby Brown, who was once a lobbyist for the Texas Wildlife Association, to write the letter. He brings it back to me and we run it by the various organizations reps and they decide whether their organizations will sign on. Brune: What was the TOP stance on Proposition 6? That was the recent referendum on taking money from the Rainy Day Fund, lend it to water management providers and build or re-build infrastructure for water conservation. Linder: TOP was in favor of that proposition. We felt like taking $2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund was a good start to help with water conservation over the next 50 years. Brune: The interim, or the time between when the state legislature is in session is when much of the actual lawmaking gets lined up for the next session. A lot of folks dont realize how busy legislators are, as well as, organizations that want laws passed are during the interim. What is happening with TOP and all the wildlife organizations during the current interim? Linder: All the legislators are worried about getting reelected. Were going to have a new governor, new comptroller, and a lot of new people at the helm of government in Texas. We are also going to have a new leader of the Texas Legislative Sportsmens Caucus. When those folks get into place well start dancing with them. As you said, by the time the legislature convenes most of the bills are already lined up. Brune: So, organizations like Ducks Unlimited and the Texas Wildlife Association are keeping watch on issues concerning water to rice farmers on the lower

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ter that is I and the four-legged ones all know to tippy-toe and stay subdued until the Doc rises from the shutdown shuteye time. And today, by losing that extra hour of sleep if we get crossways with her shell jump on us faster than a duck on a June bug. I continue to wonder why to this day she hasnt suggested we move to Arizona since that state doesnt see eye to eye with the government, ours, to observe DST. Oops, shes astir. And myself and the animals are on full alert. Back to DST and Mr. Ben. You see, hes erroneously credited with inventing DST. Actually that little essay he wrote in Paris was one in jest. It is said he got a bit peeved when he was stirred from sleep by the summer sun at 6 a.m. So he penned that Parisians by getting up at dawn could save money by using sunshine in lieu of candles in the early a.m. A lot of nearlynormal folks took it to heart. But Benjamin Franklin was a fella to be reckoned with. Yes, Ben Franklin did indeed publish the Poor Richards Almanac, a collection of useful facts about weather predictions and phases of the moon, as well as jokes and riddles. It made him famous and wealthy. Nothing wrong with that. Though hes noted for his kite and key experiments with electricity and the Franklin stove and bifocals, Ben was a printer, postmaster, author and diplomat, inventor, philosopher and philanthropist. Not bad accomplishments for a portly fellow with a receding hairline and straggly hair hanging down off the nape of his neck. And Ol Ben employed what he sermoned, he did something ... down the road ... worth writing about. Time is an equal opportunity employer. Each human being has exactly the same number of hours and minutes every day. Rich people cant buy more hours. Scientists cant invent new minutes. And you cant save time to spend it on another day. Even so, time is amazingly fair and forgiving. No matter how much time youve wasted in the past, you still have an entire tomorrow. Denis Waitley

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rized instead of reading it when youre on the radio. Linder: Yeah, presently you and I are at the Texas Outdoor Writers conference and one of the TOP representatives, who is also a writer, is an old hand around the Capital. If I misspeak hell be on my butt in a heartbeat. Brune: A loose-knit coalition. What does that mean and what organizations? Linder: We dont have dues, we dont have money, and organizations maintain their own autonomy, so everybody feels they can cast or not cast their vote depending on the stance of their individual organization. We have 60 organizations in TOP. If we send letters to legislators, the governor, lieutenant

Colorado River, and the lawsuit brought by the Aransas Project against the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority and the TCEQ. Linder: Yes absolutely! Its a battle concerning migratory birds, agriculture, and a growing population that needs water. Its a battle between the big cities and rural Texas. Its also a battle of getting enough freshwater to the Texas Gulf Coast while sustaining the needs of agriculture, municipalities and wildlife along major rivers. Obviously, we dont have all the answers but we do have a keen interest and will be involved accordingly. Brune: So when people are looking to have a louder voice in state government, one of the easiest things for them to do is belong to hunting or fishing wildlife conservation organization. Liner: Thats absolutely correct. Also, the Texas Legislative Sportsmens Caucus is the largest caucus in the legislature and is bipartisan. Special note: During a general membership meeting on March 1, 2014, in New Braunfels, Texas, Brune was elected to the Texas Outdoor Writers Board of Directors. Brune will serve a three-year term.

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Cuero Livestock Market Report on March 7, 2014, had 521 head. Had 106 cows and 16 bulls. The packer market was higher on a short supply. There were higher prices across the board as packer prices continue to be at record highs. The calf market was again very solid as all weights in all classes were even higher than last weeks record breaking market. Last week broke all the historical records for price/lb as well as value per head for the second week in a row and this week may do it again. Todays market is easily $4-$8/cwt higher on most of the classes. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $100$127; lower grades, $80-$98. Packer cows: breakers, $65$83; boning, $65-$90; canners & cutters, $82-$112; light & weak, $38-$53. Palpated, 10 head bred, per cwt, $110-$149. 4 Pairs: $1,000-$1,950. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, none; 250-300 lbs, $224-$268; 300-350 lbs, $218$272; 350-400 lbs, $220-$244; 400-450 lbs, $211-$246; 450-500 lbs, $219-$232; 500-550 lbs, $196$224; 550-600 lbs, $195-$210; 600-700 lbs, $177-$189; 700-800 lbs, $155-$166. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $249-$315; 250-300 lbs, $260$282.50; 300-350 lbs, $239-$286; 350-400 lbs, $221-$275; 400-450 lbs, $225-$265; 450-500 lbs, $209$226; 500-550 lbs, $204-$220; 550-600 lbs, $198-$214; 600-700 lbs, $182-$195. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $172-$180. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $250-$266; 200-250 lbs, $211$236; 250-300 lbs, $216-$246; 300-350 lbs, $225-$244.50; 350400 lbs, $200-$240; 400-450 lbs, $189-$242; 450-500 lbs, $193$212; 500-550 lbs, $182-$211; 550-600 lbs, $176-$186; 600-700 lbs., $159-$189; over 700 lbs, $154-$164.

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Recent W-1 well reports as reported by the Texas Railroad Commission for the period March 1-12: Status Date Approved 03/03/2014 Approved 03/04/2014 Approved 03/04/2014 Approved 03/06/2014 Approved 03/06/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/10/2014 Approved 03/10/2014 Approved 03/10/2014 Approved 03/10/2014 Approved 03/10/2014 Approved 03/10/2014 Approved 03/10/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/03/2014 Approved 03/03/2014 Approved 03/03/2014 Approved 03/04/2014 Approved 03/04/2014 Approved 03/05/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/08/2014 Approved 03/03/2014 Approved 03/05/2014 Approved 03/06/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Approved 03/07/2014 Status No. API No. Operator Name/Number Lease Name Well Dist. 778935 123-33481 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) IMMENHAUSER A 13H 02 777985 123-33480 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) VASBINDER A 10H 02 780107 123-33489 SABINE OIL & GAS LLC (742142) LANGHOFF UNIT A 3H 02 777490 123-33460 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) GOHLKE UNIT A 3 02 780114 123-33490 SABINE OIL & GAS LLC (742142) RATHKAMP UNIT 3H 02 777816 123-33466 STATOIL TEXAS ONSHORE PROP LLC (816437) KEACH GAS UNIT 1 B 3H 02 779505 123-33488 SABINE OIL & GAS LLC (742142) POTH UNIT 1H 02 776752 123-33448 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) IMMENHAUSER A 9H 02 776745 123-33447 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) IMMENHAUSER A 8H 02 776754 123-33449 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) IMMENHAUSER A 10H 02 776761 123-33450 BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO (068596) IMMENHAUSER A 11H 02 766935 123-33245 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. (665748) RESSMAN 01 03H 02 766936 123-33246 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. (665748) RESSMAN 01 04H 02 766938 123-33247 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. (665748) RESSMAN 01 05H 02 779348 123-33483 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. (665748) RESSMAN 01 06H 02 779349 123-33484 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. (665748) RESSMAN 01 07H 02 762375 123-33160 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. (665748) BRUNS 01 07H 02 770999 123-33336 BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP (109333) A MUELLER UNIT B 2 02 779599 149-33349 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION (747012) PROST UNIT E 3H 03 779605 149-33350 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION (747012) PROST UNIT E 2H 03 739595 149-33256 ARGENT ENERGY (US) HOLDINGS INC. (029710) CHERRY HEIRS UNIT 1H 03 779706 149-33351 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION (747012) PROST UNIT I 1H 03 779807 149-33352 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION (747012) FIVE MILE CREEK UNIT E 1H 03 779158 177-33295 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC (617112) NEWTONVILLE NORTH UNIT 4H 01 779180 177-33296 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC (617112) NEWTONVILLE NORTH UNIT 8H 01 779273 177-33297 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) HB UNIT 4H 01 765585 177-33037 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) DESOTO UNIT 1H 01 778450 177-33298 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) PETTY UNIT 2H 01 779290 177-33301 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) ZIMMERMAN UNIT 14H 01 778988 177-33304 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) KAHLDEN 1H 01 779647 177-33302 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) CROC UNIT 2H 01 779662 177-33303 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) CROC UNIT 1H 01 779243 177-33305 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) GARDIEN 6H 01 732758 177-32489 EOG RESOURCES, INC. (253162) STEEN-SCRUGGS UNIT 2H 01 777338 285-33767 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) MARTINSEN UNIT 2H 02 778772 285-33789 OTOOL OIL & GAS, LLC (616966) WOODRUFF 1 02 779498 285-33368 CANTERA OPERATING, LLC (129692) HARVEY RENGER GAS UNIT 6 02 779794 285-33790 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) BOCK UNIT 4H 02 779812 285-33791 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) BOCK UNIT 5H 02 779425 285-33785 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) J. BERGER 1H 02 779488 285-33786 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) LAGER UNIT 2H 02 779489 285-33787 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. (651780) LAGER UNIT 1H 02 County Well.Profile Filing Purpose DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - DE WITT Horizontal New Drill Yes DE WITT Horizontal New Drill - FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill - FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill - FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill Yes FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill - FAYETTE Horizontal New Drill - GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - GONZALES Horizontal New Drill Yes GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - GONZALES Horizontal New Drill GONZALES Horizontal New Drill GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - GONZALES Horizontal New Drill - GONZALES Horizontal New Drill Yes LAVACA Horizontal New Drill Yes LAVACA Vertical New Drill - LAVACA Vertical Recompletion - LAVACA Horizontal New Drill - LAVACA Horizontal New Drill - LAVACA Horizontal New Drill - LAVACA Horizontal New Drill - LAVACA Horizontal New Drill - Amend Depth 14000 14000 14000 17000 14000 13830 14000 14000 14000 14000 14000 21000 21000 21000 21000 21000 21000 17000 12500 12500 10000 12500 12500 10000 10000 13000 12800 11100 13000 10200 14500 14500 13200 12000 14500 3000 13400 14500 14500 14500 14500 14500

The Shiner Gaslight Board of Directors is pleased to recognize the 2013 award winners at the theatre. Pictured (l to r) Tim Michalec accepting for Wendels Jewelry, winner of the Joe Patek Sr. Patron Award for continued support, Hollis Marshall accepting for Adrian Buesing winner of Best Youth Debut for Dearly Departed, Mars Bucek winner of the Sister Michelle Award for directing On Golden Pond, Toni Rogers and Judi Hewett (not pictured) winners of the Lamplighter Out-front Award for their renovation/restoration work, Kim Black winner of the Lamplighter Backstage Award for her work as set decorator, assistant director The Shiner Gaslight Board of Directors is pleased to recognize the 2013 award and stage crew member in On Golden Pond and Board Chair, Josh Kaspar, pre- winners at the theatre. Pictured are (l to r) Kerri Hull winner of the Best Adult Debut for The Hallelujah Girls and Director Patti Morales, presenter of the award. senter of the awards.

Gonzales County Records


Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds February 1-28 Holmes, Scott Alan (Co-Trustee), Holmes, Lori Ann (Co-Trustee), Scott & Lori Holmes Revocable Trust, Holmes Revocable Trust, Scott and Holmes Revocable Trust, Lori to Salaholm LLC, w/d, 21.768 Acres, Daniel McCoy Svy, A-43. LaFleur, Tyree Amanda to Breitschopf, Spener Neal, w/d, 57.00 Acres, Andrew Zumwalt Svy, A-503. A.P. Breitschopf & Sons, Inc. and Breitschopf & Sons Inc., A.P. to Breitschopf, Spencer Neal and Breitschopf, Saralyn, w/d, 2.250 Acre, Theodore S. Lee Svy, A-314. Team Texas Marketing, LLC to Silver Star Investment Partnership, w/d, Pt. Lts. 1 & 4, Blk. 1, Badgers Addn, Orig. Town Gonzales. Sanderlin, Ola Carolyn to Sanderlin Trust, w/d, 2.50 Acres, Juan Jose Tejada Svy, A-448. Ruddock, William Upton, Ruddock, Terry Lynn, Ruddock, Debbie, Allen, Richard Timothy, Allen, Delanna, Allen, Blake, Allen, Donna Marie, Young, Rebecca Rae Allen, Hooper, Becky Allen (FKA) and Young, Randy to Tundra Energy, LLC, w/d, 11.05 Acres, Bird Lockhart Svy, A-37. Gaytan, Pedro and Gaytan, Josephine to Coronado, Margarito Vasquez and Hernandez-Hernandez, Anna Maria, w/d, Pt. Lt. 1, Campbells Subdvn, Nixon. Coronado, Margarito Vasquez and Hernandez-Hernandez, Anna Maria to Mijes, Ramon Perez, Sandoval, Maria De and Jesus Martinez, w/d, Pt. Lt. 1, Campbells Subdvn, Nixon. Griffin, William H., Griffin, Bill (AKA) and Griffin, Kathryn to Griffin, Matthew H., w/d, 5.19 Acres, Peter Pate Svy, A-374. Fulton, Cathy Shuler (Trustee), Peggy Shuler Trust, Shuler Trust, Peggy, Shuler and Shuler, Peggy Jean Christian to Donald E. Tieken, Inc. and Tieken Inc, Donald E., w/d, Lt. 25 & Pt. Lt. 24, Park Place Subdvn, Gonzales. Byrd, Rodney D. and Byrd, Rhonda L. to French, Marlena Ann, w/d, 2.692 Acres, Green DeWitt Svy, A-16. King, Timothy to EOG Resources, Inc, o/l, 50.00 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Reed, Yvonne King to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 215.05 Acres, Wilson Simpson A-426 & Joseph Dillard A-177 Svys. Black, Joe E. to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Washington Jr., Farris to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Davis, Fannie R., Davis, Ronny M., Davis III, James K. and Galmore, Tamiko L. Davis to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Monroe, Dianne Washington to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Thompson, Keya Hodges to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. King, Aisha Hodges to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Washington, Nancy Louise to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Washington III, Elijah to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Washington, Helen Faye to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 39.41 Acres, Joseph Dillard Svy, A-177. Stevens Jr, Ollie Vernon to EOG Resources, Inc. o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Goodman, Ben and Craft-Goodman, Saundra K. to Brzozowski, Kenneth and Brzozowski, Laverne, w/d, 103.18 Acres, Gonzales County School Land Svy, A-230. Rafter FC Homes, Inc. to Smith, Sharon D., w/d, Lt. 4, Blk. 2, Lous Garden Subdvn, Gonzales. Assumed Names Ibarra, Daniel Ibarra Pressure Washing Service, Gonzales. Walker, Wilhelmina H. Belmont RV Sales, Gonzales. Wiest, Sherry Punch Tumbleweed, Gonzales. Baker, Bruce C. and Baker, Elaine L. Southern Cross Farms, Gonzales. Baker, Bruce C. Southern Cross Farms, Gonzales. Behrend, Connie Connies Cakes, Gonzales. Marriage License Frausto, Jose L. and Hernandez, Yrma. Meyer, Todd A. and Warren, Ashley. Harrod, Russell E. and Piper, Joann. Vara, David and Cavazos, Vanessa. Lopez, Fidencio and Mendez, Elizabeth.

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Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church will honor Pastor C.A. Roaches and his wife Tena for 28 years of service to the church and the Gonzales community at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16. Pastor Roaches and his family came to lead Mt. Pilgrim in November, 1985. Special guest soloist will be Sister Karen Williams, formerly of Gonzales. Also featured will be the Boyd Sisters of Seguin. The pastors home Church Pentecostal Missionary Baptist Church of Houston Texass Mens Choir will render special music and Pastor Acie J. Jefferson will bring the anniversary message. A luncheon will follow the service with a catered meal. The church is located at 100 Capes St. in Gonzales.

Church to salute pastor anniversary

Board delays action on SWD well


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The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District Board of Directors on Tuesday postponed action on dropping its protest of a saltwater disposal well project near Waelder after learning it was party to a lawsuit filed against the property owner. General Manager Greg Sengelmann told the board that an agreement had been reached with

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nia, Schulenburg, Weimar, Borden, Columbus, Altair, Eagle Lake, Wallis, Orchard, Simonton, and Fulshear. The relay then makes its way across the city of Houston before wrapping up on the steps of the San Jacinto Monument in Deer Park. Racers get the chance to experience an incomparable span of Texas steeped with momentous history. A pre-race party is scheduled Friday, March 28, before racers step off before dawn March 29, with each teams start announced by the firing of a replica Gonzales Cannon at the start point in front of the Gonzales Memorial Museum. Gonzales is an exceedingly welcoming town, rich with history and attractive to tourists looking to escape the big city, says organizer Jay Hilscher. Your entire team will run a small loop together around downtown, marking the commencement of your journey. Youll enjoy picturesque rolling hills on perfect relay roads as you

journey over rural dirt roads and the Sam Houston Oak. After leaving Gonzales, youll get a taste of smaller Texas towns with exceptionally large hearts. Shiner, Moulton, Flatonia, Schulenburg, and Weimar, youll appreciate each towns individual flavor, but you will also note that they all possess a distinct relaxing quality. By the time your team reaches Columbus, the sun will be retiring for the day. Eagle Lake, Wallis, Orchard, Simonton, and Fulshear will be sleeping communities as you pass through (though at least a few will stay up to curiously observe your unrelenting journey through the night). Pressing on tirelessly toward the finish, you and your team will follow the trail of little flashing lights (other runners). After running across Houston, runners will navigate through an industrial section of Houston that is quickly followed by quiet neighborhoods. Then theyll march due east towards the vast Ship Channel all culminating with a celebratory finish at the San Jacinto Battleground and Monument.

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JTC Energy which satisfied the districts concerns for groundwater protection on the planned well, which would be located on a property off FM 1680 southeast of Waelder. The district routinely files a protest with the Texas Railroad Commission on any saltwater injection well permit in its jurisdiction and seeks agreements with the drillers of the well to ensure it meets specific standards to ensure none of the hydraulic fracking fluids to be stored in the wells are able to leak out into surrounding potable water formations. When those requirements are met, the district normally withdraws its objections. County Tax Assessor-

Collector Crystal Cedillo, however, told the board that a property-tax lawsuit has been filed against the owner of the property, and as a taxing entity in the county, GCUWCD is a party to that suit and is currently a part owner of the land. The county has a suit and it has a judgement, she said. That land will be coming up for a tax sale. Sengelmann noted the agreement with JTC automatically transfers to any future owner of the well and land. Id have to agree that we need to check that out before we approve this, board president Bruce Tieken noted. Action to approve dropping the objection was tabled pend-

ing resolution of the tax sale. In other action Tuesday, the board approved renewal of a permit for a public supply well for the City of Nixon. The citys original permit pre-dates the organization of the GCUWCD, and the city will be re-drilling the well. The board also agreed to continue water-quality testing through both the Texas Water Development Board and Agri-Life. While the TWDB tests are much more expensive, Sengelmann said the state now has funding for several tests per year and the district could use the data obtained through those tests with the less-expensive tests it runs through Agri-Life.

ment to features. She will continue penning her Texas Trippin column as well. A native of California, Mathews writes a regular travel column on Yahoo! called Strange RV Encounters, and humorous articles on life, travel, marketing, and her cat for several other websites. She enjoys traveling the country in her RV with her crazy cat, seeing all the weird, wacky and wonderful roadside attractions. Still on her Bucket List

are the Cadillac Ranch, the Largest Ball of Twine, and the Worlds Largest Frying Pan. She moved to Gonzales about a year and a half ago after the tornadoes in Rockport chased her inland. Shortly after her arrival, she was adopted by a crazy kitten which she named Pyewacket. Juliana is also available for adoption, preferably by someone owning an oil well or three. Follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/juliana. mathews or email her at TheGreatRVRollabout@yahoo.com.

Extension Policy: Two years ago policy was revised. The policy was recently reviewed, and compared to GVECs policy. Coleman said it was more in line with GVECs before the revision. Regarding budgeted building maintenance projects: Exterior repaint for airport hanger, and two other buildings will put out for bid. The Council also approved the following agenda items: To change the zoning of the property at 512 Moffitt St, from R-2 to R-4. Remounting and refurbishing of an ambulance module and purchase of a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 standard chassis, with modifications discussed on bid sheet. Several streets to be included in the 2014 Street Improvement Project and authorized the City Manager to advertise for seal coats bids.

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Passed ordinance on first reading enacting a new Code of Ordinances for the City of Yoakum. Critical verbiage unchanged. Tim McCoy suggested tracking website activity to determine effectiveness. Authorized City Manager to include Police Chief s 2003 Chevy Malibu as surplus equipment and determine most beneficial method of sale. The new 2014 Chevy Tahoe will be available after a few minor security accommodations. Commitment of 20% of fiscal year budget based on auditors preliminary audit information. Appointed of two com-

missioners to the Yoakum Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for twoyear terms, one member to fill an unexpired term vacated by MaryLou Vera, and a resident commissioner for a one-year term. In addition, the council appointed commissioners for the two terms expiring in April. Appointed Mayor Anita Rodriquez as council representative to the Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department Pension Board/Texas Emergency Services Retirement System for another two-year term. Proclaimed April 2014 as Fair Housing Month

for that funding. Also Monday, Commissioners declined to renew the contract for termite insurance at the Old Jail Museum. Gonzales County Historical Commission chair Glenda Gordon told commissioners the current contract had been in place several years with the costs jointly borne by the historical commission and Chamber of Commerce. County Judge David Bird noted the county had a more cost-effective policy in place for the courthouse and its

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Zepedas signature. Zepeda will be the new city manager beginning on March 17. Also at the meeting, the council approved the early voting times and location for the upcoming city elections in May. Early voting will be held on the weekdays of April 28 - May 6 at City Hall with the hours of 8 a.m - 5 p.m.

about half what this policy is. Precinct 2 Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski motioned to not renew the current contract and instead look into using the same bait station plan the county uses with the Courthouse. County Tax AssessorCollector Crystal Cedillo said the collection of property taxes is well ahed of last years pace, both in terms of total collected and in the percentage of tax bills collected. She said the countys share so far this year is $10.1 million versus $7.4 million collected through this period last year, a collection rate of 94.77 percent. In other action, Commissioners: Approved two variances to the countys subdivision ordinance to enable property owners to sell parts of their land; Approved an easement right-of-way through county property for a pipeline for EOG Resources; Approved bid specifications for the 2014 Seal Coating Project in precincts 1, 3 and 4.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE--GONZALES COUNTY Friday, March 28, 2014
Hope shines brightest during the Luminaria Ceremony for each light honors someone who has battled

or is battling cancer. Each light commemorates a treasured relationship. Luminarias light the path of hope!Please join us at the J. B. Wells Show Barn for the ceremony. Yes, I would like to light the path of hope by purchasing a luminaria on someones behalf. Please PRINT the following information.

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Purchased by______________________________Address____________________________________ City/State/Zip_____________________________Phone______________________________________ Please make checks payable to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Please mail this form and donation to: Patty Stewart, c/o Gonzales Healthcare Systems P. O. Box 587, Gonzales, TX 78629 Team Number________

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Texan Nursing & Rehabilitation celebrated its recentlycompleted renovation with an open house Friday for residents, staff and members of the Chamber of Commerce. At left, Jimmy and Vicky Jones cut the rug to the tunes of the ONeal Brothers band. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

Shiner Heritage Quilters is donating this quilt, Warriors Weekend 2014 as an auction item for the Warriors Weekend Muster, planned for April 5th that will benefit Warriors Weekend VII, an annual fishing trip for wounded military personnel held in May. (www.WarriorsWeekend.org) Janet Ferguson, chair of the project is pictured. Members who assisted are: Carolyn and Marilyn Schroeder, Mathilda Melnar, Gladys Muehlstein, Mary Schaefer, Carolyn Whitmire and Irene Cerny. The Guild thanks Frances Vaughn of Clute, for helping to design the quilt, Victoria West of Pflugerville, for her machine quilting, and the Sweet Home American Legion Auxiliary, Post #571, for their donation.

Applications available for Main Street program


Gonzales Main Street in partnership with the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation seeks to improve the image of downtown Gonzales through the historic restoration and rehabilitation of commercial building facades located in the Downtown Redevelopment Area. Funded by GEDC as an economic incentive, in cooperation with GEDC, Gonzales Main Street has designed the small business improvement grant program. The Gonzales Main Street Business Improvement Grant Program is set up as a single payment reimbursement to property owners per building/business. Grants are available on a 80/20 matching funds basis with a cap of $15,000.00 per grant. Grants will be reviewed and awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Building owners are limited to one grant per building. Grant funds focus on exterior work on storefronts (visible to the traveling public), on commercial buildings located in the Downtown Redevelopment Area. Grants are available beginning October 1 of each year, on a first come, first serve basis until funds are depleted. No grants will be awarded for work that has already been started, in progress, or completed. All submitted work will be reviewed based on the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation and approved by the Gonzales Main Street Advisory Board before any eligible work may begin. If awarded a business improvement grant, any deviation from the approved grant project may result in the total or partial withdrawal of the grant. Facades must be maintained after project completion. Improper or incorrect maintenance will affect all future grant eligibility. If you have any questions, please contact the Gonzales Main Street Administrator at 830-672-2815.

Relay For Life: Celebrating Our Survivors


Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Those words are the focus of each Relay For Life event. The celebration this year begins on Monday, March 24, with a dinner for cancer survivors. All survivors are invited but responses to attend should be made before Wednesday, March 19. The Episcopal Church of the Messiah has sponsored this annual dinner each of the past eleven years. Church members are ready to sponsor another delicious meal in 2014. Survivors will gather at 6 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in downtown Gonzales. Each survivor is encouraged to bring a guest. For many survivors that guest might be a spouse, a caregiver, a relative, or a friend. Cancer survivors who have not yet responded are encouraged to call Joyce Gibson (830-203-0047) or Patty Stewart (830-672-7581) to register as a survivor and reserve your seat at the March 24 dinner. Please respond as soon as possible because we want to honor your fighting spirit!

Relay For Life Honorees to be Celebrated and Remembered


At every Relay For Life event, there is time to celebrate and remember. On Friday, March 28, during opening ceremonies that begin at 6 p.m. at the J. B. Wells Show Barn, the RFL planning committee will recognize the 2014 event honorees. Survivors Paulette Malatek and Les Talley will be celebrated for their fighting spirit as they lead the survivors in the first lap around the track. Honorees in memoriam Louise Borrer and Dudley Staton will be remembered by their families and friends. The planning committee invites the citizens in the communities of Gonzales County to participate in the 12th annual Relay For Life of Gonzales County and celebrate and remember these honorees. Together we will Come and Fight It for a Cure!

Join the fight against cancer!


Relay for Life of Gonzales County March 28 - March 29, 2014 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
JB Wells Showbarn 2301 CR 197 Gonzales, TX
Log on to RelayForLife.org/GonzalesTX

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Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report
Gonzales County Sheriffs Office report for March 2-8: 03/03/14 Hastings, Leslie Ray, 09/1957, Elgin. Commitment/Sentence Aggravated Assault causes Serious Bodily Injury. Remains in Custody. 03/04/14 Ramos, Beverly, 01/1969, Gonzales. Local Warrant Theft of Material Alum/Bronze/Copper/ Brass <20K. Released on $25,000 Bond. Local Warrant Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Released on Time served. Williamson, William Cory, 09/1984, Whitsett. Local Warrant Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Released on $1,500 Bond. Reyes, Angel Lee, 06/1989, Karnes City. Local Warrant Aggravated Assault causes Serious Bodily Injury. Remains in Custody. 03/05/14 Silbas, Ramon Thomas, 05/1966, Gonzales. Comal County Warrant Theft of Property >$30 <$500 by Check. Released on $4,000 Bond. Kremling, Josh Paul, 03/1992, Hallettsville. Colorado County LOCKHART The susWarrant Criminal Mischief pect in a Feb. 26 shooting inci>$1,500 <$20K Transfer to Colodent in Caldwell County near rado County. the Harwood area has been 03/06/14 DeLaGarza, Joseph Alejandro, named and charged with two 05/1986, Gonzales. Local Warrant counts of aggravated assault Injury Child/Elderly/Disabled with a deadly weapon. Reckless SBI/Mental. Released on Caldwell County Sheriff $10,000 Bond. Daniel Law announced that 03/07/14 Hodge, Rebecca Nicole, on Feb. 26 Caldwell County 07/1982, Bebe. Local Warrant Deputies responded to FM Theft of Firearm. Released on 1386 and Harwood Road in reference to shots fired. Depu$3,500 Bond. DeLaCruz, Margarito Jr, ties arrived in the area and was 07/1969, Nixon. Public Intoxica- informed by Caldwell County tion. Released on Order to Appear. Dispatch that Gonzales CounTotal Arrest, Court Commit- ty Deputies were out with the ments, other agency arrest and involved parties. processings: Deputy Houston was reGCSO 09 quested to meet with GonDPS 07 GPD 04 WPD 00 NPD 02 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DeWitt County Sheriff s Office Arrest Report Week of February DEA 00 28, 2014 - March 6, 2014 TPW 00 Jail Average Daily Count - 135, GCAI 00 Inmates Housed for Other AgenTotal 22
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zales Deputies due to their investigation revealing that suspects were involved in an incident earlier at the intersection of FM-1322 and Ivy Switch in Caldwell County. Deputy Houston arrived at the location and through his investigation found that two victims were advising that James Robert Buchleitner, 32, had fired a handgun at them after an altercation with one of the victims. It was also found that Buchleitner had an active warrant out of Travis County for driving with an invalid license. Deputy arrested Buchleitner for the active warrant sonnel. Deputies met with the victims and found enough probable cause to obtain arrest affidavits for the arrest of Buchleitner for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Buchleitner was Magistrated by Judge Raymond DeLeon who set a Bond of $100,000 on each count of aggravated assaulted with a deadly weapon. Investigation in the case continues. To report illegal activity in your neighborhood, contact the Caldwell County Sheriffs Office at (512) 3986777.

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Driver, Fine of $247.10 (30 Days to Appear), Cuero PD Horace La-Jace Wade, 36, of Cuero, No Drivers License, Fine of $207.10 (30 Days to Appear), No Insurance, Fine of $442.20 (30 Days to Appear), Cuero PD Charles Lee Good, 30, of Yorktown, Child Non-Support, Cash Bond of $3,000, DCSO Gary Dewayne Smith Jr., 36, of Yorktown, Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon, Bond of $7,500 (w/ Conditions), Abandon/Endanger Child with Criminal Negligence, Bond of $1,500 (w/ Conditions), Unlawful Restraint, Bond of $1,500 (w/ Conditions), DCSO March 4, 2014 Christy Lane Cessor, 32, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke Probation on Burglary of a Habitation, Bond of $75,000, Motion to Revoke Probation/Abandon/Endanger Child, Bond of $35,000, Motion to Revoke Probation on Forgery/Financial Instrument, Bond of $35,000, Motion to Revoke Probation/ Forgery of a Financial Instrument, Bond of $35,000, DCSO Octavius Ceasar, 40, of San Antonio, Violation of Parole, No Bond, Cuero PD Dwayne Lee Gibson,42, of Cuero, Speeding 10 percent or 43 MPH in a 30 MPH Zone, Fine of $257.10 (30 Days to Pay), Expired MVI, Fine of $216 (30 Days to Pay), Violate Promise to Appear/ Expired MVI, Fine of $347 (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD Margaret Denise Morace, 47, of Cuero, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear/Theft>=$50<$500, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD March 5, 2014 Beau Jeffery Stinson, 25, of Victoria, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 >1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $1,000, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Travis Mauldin 43, of Cuero, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $7,500, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $7,500, Cuero PD Kimberly Williams, 31, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon, Bond of $50,000, Aggravated Robbery, Bond of $75,000, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Bond of $75,000, Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection, Fine of $245.10, No Drivers License, Fine of $254.10, No motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Fine of $489.10, DCSO Stanley Gene Ward, 54, of Yorktown, Public Intoxication, Fine of $416 (30 Days to Pay), Yorktown PD

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HALLETTSVILLE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

GHS keeps it simple in win over Cobras


By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

HALLETTSVILLE The Gonzales Apaches did the little things correctly to get an 11-3 win over Industrial Thursday evening in the Hallettsville Tournament. Joe Carrizales and DJ Gonzales combined to throw a one-hitter and yielded three late runs. The Apaches collected eight hits at the plate and had no miscues on defense. Joe gave his teammates a chance to win, Gonzales head coach Larry Wuthrich said. He pitched a gem for us and our approach at the plate is getting better. The Apaches performed the simple fundamentals well. Baseball is not that hard of a game, Wuthrich said. You pitch well and get hits with runners on base, good things will happen. It is that simple. In the top of the first inning, Apache leadoff Zach Akers was struck by the pitch and stole second. Brant Philippus got a walk. DJ Gonzales hit a fly ball to center to score Akers and Philippus got home on the hit by Alyas Ramirez. Seth Brozowski reached first on the dropped third strike. Ramirez later scored on an error and likewise for Brozowski to put the Apaches ahead 4-0. The Tribe brought in a single run in the second inning. Akers got a leadoff Gonzales Seth Brzozowski takes a big swing Thursday in the Apaches 11-3 win over Industrial in the Hal- singles and had a successful lettsville Tournament. Gonzales finished second in the three-day tournament. (Photo by Mark Lube) steal of second. Philippus

picked up another walk and the Cobras picked up two straight outs. Akers was home on the single by Brozowski. In the bottom of the second, Carrizales walked one but struck out three. In the third, Gonzales had two base runners but no runs were scored. The Apaches placed themselves in a comfortable postion with six runs scored in the top of the fifth. DJ Gonzales singled, Ramirez was walked and Brozozowski was hit by the pitch. Chris Cantus single brought DJ Gonzales and Ramirez in for a 7-0 lead. Kuntschik batted in Brzozowski. Carrizales singled but was later thrown at second on the fielders choice for two outs, with Cantu scoring on the same play and Akers getting on base. Kuntschik later scored and Akers went home on the error for the 11-0 Gonzales lead. Industrial ended the shutout in the bottom of the fifth as Carson Berger got a leadoff walk and moved to second on Joshua Gillis base hit, the only one for the Cobras. Passed balls resulted in both Berger and Gillis scoring with Philip K reaching and later scoring on passed balls.
Gonzales 11, Industrial 3 G 410 60x x-11 8 0 I 000 03x x-3 1 2 G: Joe Carrizales, DJ Gonzales (5) and Dalton Kuntschik. I:Tyler Conard, Brady Karl (3) and Dylan Kruppa. W Carrizales L Conard.

HALLETTSVIILE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Lady Apaches play well in loss to Hallettsville


By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

HALLETTSVILLE This time, it was going to be closer. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas faced the Gonzales Lady Apaches Thursday in the Hallettsville Tournament for the second time this season, having played them in the earlier Navarro Tournament. The Lady Brahmas came away with a win, 3-2, but it was a lot different than the first game between the teams, in which Hallettsville had an 8-0 shutout This is what I expected, Lady Brahmas coach Mike Mikeska said. Two really good teams with a tight score line. This kind of game prepares you for district. Gonzales head coach Amanda Parsons liked the effort given by the Lady Apaches. I was very pleased with

our defense. We had seven solid innings, she said. We had a couple of errors but they were not costly. We swung the bats and put the ball into play. The Lady Apaches were also inspired by the return of lone senior Cassidy La Fleur who had been out while recovering from an injury. Cassidy is good for leadership and the girls trust her a lot, Parsons said. The Lady Brahmas led 2-1 after three innings but did not add on until the bottom of the fifth. Kendall Lange got a one-out single and advanced on base hits by Sarah Busselman and Alicia Grahmann. Madison Schindler then got the single and what would eventually be the game-winning RBI to score Lange. We strung together some hits to get the winning run, Mikeska said. In the top of the first inning for Gonzales, Carla

Torres got a leadoff walk and moved to second on the sacrifice by Sheridan Tate. In the bottom of the inning, Camile Grahmann got a leadoff single and reached second on the sacrifice but was left stranded. In the second inning, Schindler was hit by the pitch and took second on Lana Hicksons sacrifice. Gonzales first baseman Gretchen Singleton nabbed a fly ball for two outs and Paiden Pruitt doubled in Schindler for the 1-0 Hallettsville lead. Pruitt later went home on the error. Gonzales caught a break in the third as Torres got a two-out walk, eventually got to third and came home on the hit by Kristeny Magallanes. In the top of the seventh, Torres brought in another run, scoring on the Magallanes sacrifice flyball to center.

Hallettsville 3, Gonzales 2. G 001 000 1-2 4 1 H 020 010 x-3 9 3 G: Tori Lester and Kristeny Magallanes. H: Abby Fowlkes, CoCo Caraway (5) and Heather Henneke. W Caraway. L Lester. 2B H:Paiden Pruett.

Yoakum finishes strong in run-rule win over Somerville Yoakum started a little cool, warmed up and gradually got hot in a 17-2 win over Somerville Thursday morning in the Hallettsville Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs managed a slight 2-1 lead after one inning and just 3-2 after the second inning had concluding. Yoakum scored 14 runs over the three innings to take the victory in five innings. We were sluggish and

came out flat at the start, Yoakum head coach Scott Mann said. We settled in and were hitting the ball well. Somerville made a couple of errors on defense and we moved the ball around well on defense. Tori (Ramert) did well in pitching a couple of innings in relief. Shayanne Chumchal and DeDe Darilek got singles to start the game. Callie Witte grounded out to shortstop to score Chumchal. Reagan Renken got to base on the wild pitch that scored Darilek for the 2-0 Yoakum advantage. In the bottom of the first, Somerville leadoff batter Ashley Negrete tripled into right field and later scored on the sacrifice groundout by Marianne Supak. In the second inning, the Lady Dogs added a single run as Kaitlyn Caka started things with an infield single and later was home on the hit by Chumchal.

For Somerville, Taylor Sharp picked up an extrabase hit and scored on the two-out double by Jennifer Newton. Yoakum opened things up in the third inning. Renken got a leadoff double and Faith Hagan followed with a base hit and later stole second. KC Rex hit a flyball to center field to bring Renken home and Hagan moved to third on the sacrifice by Caka. Latrice Brown got on base and Renken scored on the error and this was followed by a hit by Danielle Darilek. Brown and Danielle Darilek scored on the tworun triple by Chumchal to give Yoakum a 7-2 lead. DeDe Darilek got to first on another error while Chumchal went home. Witte got on base and DeDe Darilek went home on the third Somerville error of the inning. Somervile went three up SOFTBALL Page B2

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By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

Thursday, march 13, 2014

Lady Bulldogs better on defense in win over Poth in tournament


FLATONIA Lately, the Flatonia Lady Bulldogs softball team has had trouble on defense. Adjustments were made starting in the first game of the Flatonia Tournament against Poth and the Lady Dogs got a 14-1 win over the Pirattetes in five innings on Friday. We are getting better on defense, Flatonia head coach Rodney Stryk said. We have been struggling on defense recently so we made some changes and tinkered with our lineup. The Lady Dogs had quick success at the plate in the top of the first inning as Crystal Rodriguez lead off with a single, Brooke Migl got an infield single and Kylie Mica picked up a base hit to score Rodriguez. Migl and Mica both scored on wild pitches for a 3-0 lead. Rachel Steinhauser doubled to left field with one out and Erin Miksch got an extrabase hit to score Steinhauser. Chandler Fike grounded out to the pitcher to move Miksch to third and she later advanced home on the passed ball. Flatonia pitcher Katie Steinhauser started the bottom of the first with a strikeout and the rest of the Flatonia defense made two quick plays to retire the side. In the top of the second, Migl got a bunt and Katie Steinhauser got to first on the dropped third strike. A two-run double by Rachel Steinhauser gave Flatonia a Flatonias Chandler Fike decides to hold off on a pitch in Flatonias Friday-morn- 7-0 advantage as Migl and Maggie Mica, ing game against Poth in the Flatonia Mike Schulze Tournament. Flatonia won runner for Katie Steinhauser, scored. 14-1. (Photo by Mark Lube) For Poth, Haley Cooper got a leadoff walk and later stole home to give Poth a run. Adie Cruz singled but was left stranded. The Lady Dogs added five more runs in the third inning, starting with a single from Fike. McKenna Lopez earned a walk, with Kaitlynn Crabtree getting on via the passed ball. Another passed ball let Fike advance home and Lopez scored on the sacrifice by Rodriguez. Migl singled to score Crabtree. Mica singled, Migl scored on the passed ball and Katie Steinhauser brought Mica home with a flyball sacrifice to left field. In the bottom of the fourth, Poth got their second hit with the double from Allison Jarzombek. Flatonia closed out the game in the fifth inning with a pair of runs. Sub Ronisha Davis got a two-out single and later scored on the error that let Rachel Steinhauser get to second, and she went home later on the passed ball. Poth was able to get two runners on in the bottom of the inning on a Flatonia error but no runs were scored. Flatonia 14, Poth 1 F 525 02x x-14 13 2 P 010 00x x-1 2 2 F:Katie Steinhauser and Rachel Steinhauser. P:Haley Cooper and Maddie Caloss. W Katie Steinhauser. L Cooper. 2B F: Rachel Steinhauser, Erin Miksch. P: Allison Jarzombek.

Flatonia good but not great in win over Cardinals


By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

FLATONIA The Flatonia baseball team played well in all three phases of baseball to win the game but there is room for improvement, in the opinion of head coach Shawn Bruns. Flatonia shut out the Shiner St. Paul Cardinals, 9-0, Friday afternoon in the Flatonia Stanley Krist Memorial Tournament. We did good enough to earn the victory, Bruns said. I have higher expectations so we have to work to do a little better. Bulldog pitchers Gus Venegas and Livan Cedillo worked to hold the Cardinals to two hits in the game and played well on defense when St. Paul put the ball into the field. We need to work on fundamentals, St. Paul head coach Sam Weinhold said. Venegas pitched the first five innings for and Cedillo pitched the sixth inning in relief. Gus threw well, Bruns said. He was inconsistent at times and walked one too many. Gus was better in this game then in his last outing. We did not make Flatonia have to play defense,

Wehmeyer later scored on the passed ball to give Flatonia a 4-0 lead. Marcus Mica got a leadoff hit in the bottom of the third inning and scored on the Cedillo double. Mitchell Mica put a ball into centerfield for a triple, scoring Cedillo. In the fourth inning, Flatonia added a single run as Flores singled and got home on the hit by Marcus Mica. Ynclan struck out all three Dog batters in the fifth inning. He and Beal each got hits to start St. Paul off well in the sixth inning. Then fans were treated to a sight they do not see much Nick Ritchie lined out to second baseman Flores, who relayed to Novak at shortstop to catch Ynclan trying to get back and then threw to first Marco Ynclan of Shiner St. Paul attempts a bunt Friday in the Flatonia Stanley Krist Tournament against the Bulldogs. Flatonia won 9-0.( Photo by Mark Lube) Weinhold said. In the bottom of the first inning, Casen Novak kicked things off with a single to centerfield and stole second. He got to third on the hit by Nick Flores. St. Paul had an error on the ball hit into centerfield by Marcus Mica, and Novak and Flores were both able to score while Mica got two bases. He went to third on the sacrifice by Cedillo for two outs and Venegas was fanned by St. Paul starting pitcher Marco Ynclan. In the top of the second, Dylan Mills got a oneout single before Venegas brought the Dogs back into the dugout with two straight strikeouts. Zach Velasquez got a walk in the bottom of the inning, was able to steal second and scored on the error on Wyatt Wehmeyers ball.

baseman Marcus Mica for the out on Beal to complete the triple play. Bruns said it was the first time he has seen Flatonia complete a triple play in his 23 years as Bulldog head coach. You play or coach baseball long enough and you will see some different things, he said. Wehmeyer lead off Flatonia in the bottom of the sixth with a single and Flatonia got three straight walks, scoring a pair of runs to finish off the game.
Flatonia 9, Shiner St. Paul 0 SP 000 000 x-0 3 2 F 222 102 x-9 8 0 SP: Marco Ynclan, Nick Ritchie (6) and Reagan Beal . F: Gus Venegas, Livan Cedillo (6) and Will Bruns. W Venegas. L Ynclan. 3B F: Mitchell Mica. 2B F: Cedillo.

SOFTBALL: Yoakum routs Somerville


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and three down in the bottom of the third. Hagan, Ramert and Caka all got hits to open the fourth inning with Ramerts double scoring Hagan. Danielle Darilek flew out to center to score Rex. Chumchal picked up her fourth hit to score Caka and Witte scored Chumchal with a single. In the fifth inning, Hagan, Ramert,

Danielle Darilek and Chumchal all plated runs while Ramert struck out three batters in a row to end the game. Chumchal led Yoakum at the plate by going 5-for-5, four runs, five RBIs and two triples. Rex held Somerville to both runs on three hits and Ramert finished with three strikeouts. Yoakum 17, Somerville 2 Y 216 44x x-17 20 0

S 110 00x x-2 3 3

Y: KC Rex, Tori Ramert (4) and Reagan Renken. S: Ashley Negreta and Kaylynn Brooks. W Rex. L Negrete 3B Y:Shayanne Chumchal. S: Negrete 2B Y: Renken, Ramert. S: Taylor Tharp, Jennfier Newton

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Powerlifting Gonzales Jaime Tellez tied for second at regionals to qualify for the state meet in the 181-pound class. He lifted a total of 1,350, with 530 in squat, benched 295 and 525 in deadlift. Alex Ortiz placed fifth in the 132, totaling 980 (400 squat, 215 squat, 365 deadlift). Jose Contreras placed fifth in the 220 class with a 1,355 total. He squatted 525, benched 290 and deadlifted 540. Zach PerezClack competed in the 275 class. He was disqualified, with a 0 deadlift, 610 squat and 335 bench press. Lady Apache lifter Erika Hernandez will lift in the state meet for the second year in a row this weekend in Corpus Christi. Hernandez is currently ranked second in Region 5, Division 2 and current season-best lifts are 400 (squat), 185 (bench press), 400 (deadlift) for a total of 985. Hernandez finished second at regionals. Softball The Gonzales Lady Apaches fell to Weimar 12-0 in the Hallettsville Tournament on Thursday. The Lady Wildcats led 4-0 after one inning, scored three runs in each of the second and third innings, and polished off the game with two runs in the fourth.

Hernandez to lift in second state meet


Weimar held Gonzales to without a hit. Tori Lester took the loss for Gonzales with eight runs, nine hits, four walks and one strikeout. Carla Torres pitched in relief with four runs on three hits, two walks and one strikeout. Gonzales played Weimar again on Saturday, losing 7-0. The Lady Cats took a 5-0 lead after the first inning and scored twice in the third. Gonzales got just one hit as Kristeny Magallanes was 1-for-2. Torres and Lester shared pitching as Torres threw for three innings, two hits, two runs, one walk and one strikeout. Lester worked two innings in relief, with five runs on six hits and five walks. Gonzales wrapped up the tournament on a good note with a 5-2 win over Somerville later on Saturday. Somerville took a 2-0 lead after the first inning and Gonzales tied the game in the bottom of the second before scoring once in the third and putting the game with two runs in the fifth. Lester picked up the win for the Lady Apaches with two runs, five hits, one walk and six strikeouts. At the plate, Magallanes was 1-for-2 for two RBIs; Sara Swanson was 1-for-2 with two RBIs; Torres hit 1-for-2 with one run; Kendra Williams was 1-for-2 with one run; Sheridan Tate 1-for-3 with one run scored; Cassidy La Fleur batted 1-for-3 with one run, and Lester hit 1-for-2 with one run. On Tuesday, Cuero defeated Gonzales 9-3 in the district opener. The Lady Apaches got an early jump, scoring two runs in the top of the first and took a 3-0 lead in the top of the third. The Lady Gobblers scored five runs in the bottom of the third, got one in the fourth, two more in the fifth and added one in the sixth. Lester took the loss for the Gonzales with 11 hits, two walks and eight strikeouts. The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs fell to Ganado 17-7 in their district opener on March. 5. The Maidens led 3-0 after the first inning and 5-0 after two innings. The Lady Bulldogs cut the deficit to 6-4 after the third inning. The teams split four runs in the fourth and Ganado scored six in the bottom of the fifth before scoring three of four run in bottom of the sixth. Erin Miksch took the loss to fall to 4-7. Katie Steinhauser was 3-for-4 with three runs, two home runs and four RBIs. Kylie Mica was 3-for-4 with two runs, Crystal Rodriguez hit 1-for-4, Miksch was 2-for3 with two RBIs and McKenna Lopez hit 1-for-2 with one RBI. The Lady Dogs fell to Smithville 8-1 on Saturday in the tournament. Smithville scored five runs in the top of the fifth to take a 5-0 lead and outscored Flatonia 3-1 in the fifth inning. Katie Steinhauser took the loss for Flatonia while Rachel Steinhauser was 1-for-3 with a home run, Kylie Mica was 2-for-3, Maggie Mica hit 1-for-2 and Rodriguez was 1-for-3. Flatonias Saturday afternoon game with Hallettsville Sacred Heart was cancelled due to weather. The Lady Brahmas defeated Yoakum 10-5 in the Hallettsville Tournament on Thursday. Yoakum broke a scoreless tie in the top of the third with four runs and the Lady Brahmas came back to bring in eight runs. Hallettsville scored one run in the fourth inning, Yoakum responded with one in the top of the fifth and the Lady Brahmas scored once in the bottom of the inning. Lana Hickson earned the win for Hallettsville with four runs, three hits, four walks and three strikeouts in five innings. KC Rex took the loss for Yoakum with 10 runs, 11 hits, four walks and one strikeout in 4 1/3 innings. At the plate for the Lady Bulldogs, Callie Witte was 1-for-2, one run; Reagen Renken went -1-for-2, one run, double; Faith Hagan scored one run and had one RBI; Tori Ramert had one RBI with Kaitlyn Caka was 1-for-1 with an RBI. For the Lady Brahmas, Camille Grahmann was 3-for-4, two runs, Kendall Lange was 2-for-3, one run and two RBIs, Sarah Busselman, 1-for-4 and an RBI, Madison Schindler was 1-for-2, run, home run and one RBI, Alicia Grahmann scored one run, Carley Woytek hit 1-for-3 with an RBI, Serena Kutac plated one run and had two RBIS, Taylor Akenhead went 3-for-3 with , a pair of doubles and two RBis while Sierra Wallace had two runs. On Friday, Hallettsville got a massive 28-0 win over Stockdale in three innings in district play. Hallettsville took a 19-0 lead after on the first inning, scored five in the second and four more in the

third to close out the game. CoCo Caraway pitched, a no-hitter shutout with five walks. Camile Grahmann went 2-for-4 with four runs, two RBIs; Lange was 2-for-3, two runs, three RBIs; Caraway scored two runs with an RBI; Busselman was 1-for-2, two runs; Wallace scored one run; Schindler for 3-for-4, three runs and three RBIS; Kasey Hairell went 1-for-1, run and RBI; Alicia Grahmann was 3-for-3, two runs, three RBIs; Paiden Pruett hit 1-for-2, two RBIs; Hickson went 2-for-5, two runs, three RBIS; Akenhead was 2-for-2, two runs, RBI; Heather Henneke was 3-for-3, run and two RBIs; Kutac was 1-for-2, two runs; Abby Fowlkes scored one run and Woytek was 1-for-1, three runs and one RBI. The Shiner St. Paul Lady Cardinals defeated Anderson-Shiro 6-1 on March 1 in the Schulenburg Tournament. St. Paul led 3-0 after two innings with Anderson-Shiro scoring once in the bottom of the third. St. Paul scored twice in the fourth and once more in the fifth. Samantha Siegel earned the win for St. Paul with one run on nine hits, one ROUNDUP, Page B4

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Shiner beats Lady Dogs


By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

ROUNDUP: Dogs pick up wins at tourney


Continued from page B3

Sports

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Thursday, march 13 , 2014

Hermes wins Defense MVP Luling bowling


By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

FLATONIA Shiner third baseman Julianna Rankin was a big help for the Lady Comanches in their rival game with the Flatonia Lady Bulldogs. She hit 2-for-4, double, solo home run and two RBIs as Shiner held off Flatonia 6-3 Tuesday evening. It was a big win for us, Shiner head coach Steven Cerny said. (Starting pitcher) CeCe (Darilek) made some big pitches. Lady Dogs boss Rodney Stryk found a silver lining for Flatonia. We competed, he said. We battled back from being down. We got out of some jams that were created by walking too many batters. We did have chances to win the ball game. In the first inning, the Lady Comanches leadoff Tamara Hajeck got a walk and Kristin Schacherl reached on an error. Darilek hit a ball that was fielded by second baseman Chandler Fike, who made the unassisted putout on Schacherl and then threw to first baseman Erin Miksch for the double play. Hajeck survived and made third bases. Rankins RBI double to

right field brough Hajeck home for the 1-0 Shiner lead. In the top of the second, Shiner had the first three batters, Sara Lauer, Kassidy Bishop and Mackinley Pilat get on via walks. Lauer and Bishop scored on the hit by Hajeck and Pilat later went home on the passed ball. Flatonia had a little difficulty at the plate but its luck changed with several swings of the bat. In the third inning, Brooke Migl and Kylie Mica singled with one out. Katie Steinhauser then cracked a ball over the center field wall to bring the Lady Dogs within 4-3. In the top of the fifth, Rankin had a leadoff,solo homer to ease the Lady Comanches nerves as they took a 5-3 advantage and scored one in the sixth inning as Bishop singled and later went home on the error.
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and St. Paul scored two runs in the bottom of the inning. Abby Irvin led St. Paul to victory with three runs on three hits, two walks and six strikeouts. On offense, Mason and Elise Patek scored two runs, Siegel was 3-for-3, run and RBI, Pokluda was 2-for-3 with a run. Irvin was 1-for-3, run and two RBIs, Hull went 2-for-3 with one run, Kusak hit 1-for-2 with a run scored, Ashlyn Patek had one run and Bella Crawford was 1-for-2 with one run. St. Paul lost to Smithville 9-7 Friday in the Flatonia Tournament. The Lady Cardinals took a 4-1 lead after the first inning and 5-1 after two innings. Smithville scored seven runs in the top of the third for an 8-5 lead. St. Paul plated two runs in the bottom of the inning to close the gap to 8-7 and Smithville scored one run in the sixth inning. Siegel started the game for St. Paul, yielding eight runs on seven hits, two walks and one strikeout. Irvin pitched in relief with one run on five hits, one walk and two strikeouts. At the plate, Elise Patek was 3-for-4, one run and a pair of RBIs; Mason went 2-for-4; Siegel hit 2-for-3, one run; Irvin was 1-for3, one run and a two-run double; Pokluda scored

one run; Kymberlie Malatek went 1-for-4; Hull was 1-for-4 and Kusak hit 1-for-3 with one run. The Lady Cardinals came back to beat Poth 9-7 on Saturday. St. Paul took a 6-5 lead after the first inning and outscored Poth 3-2 in the second inning. Siegel picked up the win with seven runs on seven hits three walks and two strikeouts. Emily Malinoksy was 3-for-3, run scored and two RBIs; Malatek was 2-for-3, two runs and two RBIs; Hull was 2-for-2 with one run and an RBI; Ashlyn Patek was 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored; Mason was 1-for-4 and an RBI; Pokluda went 1-for-2, two runs and a double, and Jacy Pawelek was 1-for-3 with an RBI. Baseball The Gonzales Apaches finished second in the Hallettsville Tournament last week. Gonzales opened on Thursday with a 12-4 loss to hosts Brahmas The Brahmas scored six runs in the fourth inning to seal the win. Brant Philippus took the loss for the Apaches; at the plate, Zach Akers was 2-for-4, DJ Gonzales was 2-for-3 with a home run and Zach Perez-Clack hit 2-for-3. The Apaches edged Brazos 8-7 on Friday. The game was knotted at 3-3 after two inning

and Gonzales came back for a 4-3 lead in the third, and plated two runs in the fourth. Brazos cut the lead to 6-4 in the bottom of the fourth and went up 7-6 in the fifth before Gonzales came back to score two for the win in the sixth. Blake Cox led Gonzales to the win with four hits in six innings. Phlilippus was 2-for-4 with a double and Gonzales was 2-for-4, double and two RBIs. The Apaches played Hallettsville in the title game but the game was called in the second inning because of weather. Gonzales,Philippus and Joe Ryan Carrizales were All Tournament. The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs were ousted by Poth, 10-2, Tuesday in district play. Poth led 5-1 after action in the first inning, and added two runs in the second and three in the third. Nixon-Smiley scored one run in the top of the sixth inning. Nick Pena took the loss for the Mustangs with 10 runs on six hits, five walks and four strikeouts. Jared Van Auken was 2-for-4, triple, double and one RBI. Tom Palacio was 1-for-3 with an RBI, Carlos Rodriguez was 1-for3 with Pena and Kaluza scoring one run each. The Flatonia Bulldogs won all three of their games in their Stanley

Krist Tournament. Flatonia beat Port Aransas 10-2 in their second game on Friday. Flatonia took a 3-0 lead after the first inning, outscored Port Aransas 1-0 in the fourth and the Dogs scored three of five in the sixth inning. Marcus Mica won his first game of the season and was 2-for-4 with two runs. Brayden Mica was 2-for-4, Casen Novak hit 1-for-2 with an RBI, Will Bruns went 1-for-4, Mitchell Mica was 1-for2 and Gus Venegas was 1-for-3 with an RBI. On Saturday, the Dogs played Shiner St. Paul for the second time in the tournament, winning 14-5. St. Paul led 1-0 after one inning, Flatonia scored five runs in the second, four runs in the third and five more in the fourth. St. Paul scored four in the fifth to close the gap to 14-5. Jigar Patel picked up win No. 1 on the season and hit 1-for-2, RBI and two runs. Kaddin Mikulik went 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBIs; Andrew Dvorak was 2-for3 with two RBIs, Zach Velasquez went 2-for-4 with an RBI, Luke Freytag was 1-for-2 with two runs, San Juan Rameriz was 1-for-1, three runs and an RBI with Matthew Koelzsky hitting 1-for-3, two runs, RBI and triple.

Yoakum senior Chase Hermes made the 26-3A All-District Co-Defensive MVP and sophomore Justin Brown was selected as the districts Newcomer of the Year. Cuero junior Colby Ebrom was named as Co-Offense MVP. Yoakum had seniors Joe Mireles and Timmy Blakeney chosen for the

First Team with senior TJ Hights selected to the Second Team. Gonzales had senior Jordan Johnson and junior Tyshawn Erskin chosen for the Second Team. Cuero had junior Grant Diebel make the First Team.

26-3A All-District basketball Co-MVP Cearan Ad-

kins, sr, Smithville; Khalil McCathern, sr, Smithville. Co-Offense MVP Colby Ebrom, jr, Cuero; Cassel Tezeno, sr, La Grange; Deon Blue, sr, Giddings. Co-Defense MVP Dylan Adkins, sr, La Grange; Ty Kasper, sr, Giddings; Chase Hermes, sr,Yoakum. Newcomer of Year Justin Brown, soph, Yoakum. Coach of the Year Cyril Adkins, Smitvhille. First Team

Sloan Exner, sr, Giddings; Wes Scott, sr, La Grange; Kevonte Page, jr, Giddings; Joe Mireles, sr, Yoakum; Timmy Blakeney, sr, Yoakum; Grant Diebel, jr, Cuero; Dillon Lee, jr, La Grange.

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Second Team Sam Crank, sr, Smithville; Zach Abers, jr, Giddings; Ryan Scott, sr, La Grange; Malcolm McKenzie, sr, La Grange; Jordan Johnson, sr, Gonzales; Tyshawn Erskin, jr, Gonzales; Summer Thursday night TJ Hights, sr, Yoakum.

Lady Dogs play complete game


By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com

FLATONIA A ninerun bottom of the third inning helped lifted Flatonia to a 10-0 win over Shiner St. Paul Friday night in the Flatonia Tournament. That was the most complete game we played in the season so far, Flatonia head coach Rodney Stryk said. Flatonia hurler Erin Miksch and her defense had situations in the first inning where St. Paul loaded the bases with one out but could not score. A similar situation was in the second inning, where the Lady Cardinals crowded the bases with two outs but once again, did not score. St. Pauls top of the lineup has some speed and we were pitching carefully to them, Stryk said. That was not the best game weve played this season, St. Paul head coach Amy Sevcik said. It was our sixth game of the season and I feel like we have a great group of girls on the team. We need to work on all of things we have to focus on and execute them. In the top of the first,

Elise Patek for St. Paul reached on an error, followed by Samantha Siegel and Abby Irvin picking up walks to load things up. Miksch won the battle against Kymberlie Malatek and Morgan Hull to get Flatonia out of the jam. In the second inning for the Lady Cardinals, Victoria Kusak was hit by the pitch but was thrown out at second on the fielders choice, letting Asylyn Patek on base. Morgan Mason and Elise Patek both singled, giving St. Paul a good chance to score some runs with bases loaded. MIksch got the third out by sitting Siegel. Maggie Mica got on base for Flatonia in the bottom of the third on the error and Crystal Rodriguez reached on the wild pitch. Brooke Migl got an infield single to load the bases. Kylie Mica doubled to center, scoring Maggie Mica and Rodriguez. Katie Steinhauser got a two-run double to bring Migl and Kylie Mica for the 4-0 Flatonia lead. Rachel Steinhauser picked up a walk. Miksch advanced Katie Steinhauser with a sacrifice fly, and the base hit by

bowling League in Luling Oil City Bowling Lanes in Luling, Texas will be starting a Thursday Night Summer Mixed League March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Teams will consist of four bowlers and a USBC membership is required. For more information call 830-875-3502. Current and new bowlers are welcome to come out and join the fun!

compete; free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. The individual Pitching, Hitting, and Running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each age and gender group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition. Register your child early by going to www.mlb.com/phr and click Register to Participate. Complete the form prior to attending competition and bring to event along with copy of birth certificate. For more information, call 361594-3281. Benefit coed softball tournament in Yoakum There will be a benefit coed softball tournament in Yoakum for Bradyn Anson Jacobs on March 23. All money raised will go towards a scholarship in his name. Entry will just be $100 per team plus umpire fees. Looking for a t-shirt and trophy sponsor(s) as well. If interested in signing up a team or helping out as a sponsor, please contact Mike McCracken l at 361655-2909. San Antonio womens soccer league needs players The Womens Soccer Association of San Antonio (WSASA) is in need of female players for women and coed teams that play Sunday at STAR Complex in San Antonio. For more information, please contact Jackie Thompson at jacthom17@yahoo.com or text to 210-602-5645.

Shiner Lions Club to host Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition The Shiner Lions Club will join forces this year with Major League Baseball as they host the first annual Pitch, Hit, and Run competition on March 22 at Green Dickson Park at 1 p.m folAbby Irvin makes a throw Friday night in St. Pauls lowing Little League Opengame against Flatonia. Flatonia won 10-0. (Photo by ing Ceremonies. Registration will start at noon. Mark Lube) Boys (baseball) and girls Chandler Fike scored Katie Rodriguez was walked and Steinhauser. McKenna Lo- scored with two outs when (softball) are divided into pez reached first base on Rachel Steinhauser got a four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the a passed ball and Rachel base hit. chance to advance through Steinhauser scored. MagFlatonia 10, Shiner St. Paul four levels of competition, gie Mica was hit. including Team ChampiLater, Brooke Migl 0 onships at Major League reached on an error while SSP 000 00x x-0 3 2 ballparks and the National Fike scored and Maggie Finals at the 2014 MLB Mica got to second. Lopez F 009 01x x-10 7 2 All-Star Game. Age is descored on the base hit by SSP: Abby Irvin, Samantha Kylie Mica and Katie Stein- Siegel (3) and Victoria Ku- termined by July 17, 2014. hauser brought in Maggie sak. F: Erin Miksch and Kylie Pitch, Hit & Run is the ofMica when she drew a walk Mica. W Miksch. L Ir- ficial skills competition of Major League Baseball. with bases loaded for a 9-0 vin. This grassroots program is lead. 2B F:Mica, Katie Stein- designed to provide youngFlatonia scored one sters with an opportunity to more run in the fifth when hauser.

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The City Council of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Council for their consideration: The City of Gonzales will hold a Public Hearing to discuss structures listed below which have been determined to be in a dangerous condition posing a threat to the health and safety of the general public and the occupants of the building, if any. These dangerous conditions must be removed or remedied by repairing or altering the building or by demolishing it. Property Address Legal Description 1017 Ainsworth 21 Gardian Kokernot 1515 Weimar 39 Kings 7th Weimar St. (1400 Blk.) 42 Kings 7th 1424 St. Andrew PT 7 Gonzales Tier 2 Property Owner Pamela Ann Leazer Rene & Falcon Vega Elijah & Annie Clark Cecil Williams

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The City Council will hold a Public Hearing April 1, 2014 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 6:00 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. The City Council encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all City Council projects. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. 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.

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1405 E. Sarah DeWitt P.O. Box 1960 Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-9646

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CITY OF GONZALES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Commission for their consideration: The below listed property has requested a partial Replat for a previously approved Final Plat within the 1835 Village Subdivision: PROPERTY OWNER: Avalonpark Gonzales Development, LLC PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Being part of lots 10 and 11, in range no. 9, East of Water Street in the original outer town of Gonzales, City of Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing March 31, 2014 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Hearing, projects go to City Council for their approval. The Planning & Zoning Commission encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Planning & Zoning Commission projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.

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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 830-2631511. ---------------------------For Sale: Modern Coke Vending Machine. Cans, Bottles, adjustable bin. Bill changer. Runs great. $425/obo. 830-3399087. ---------------------------Juicer - Jack Lalane. Used 5 times. $60. Perfect condition. 830-263-2482. ---------------------------Food Lovers Diet Kit as seen on TV. Meals, $120, will sell for $60. 830-263-2482. ---------------------------Beautiful size 5, Girls dresses, jeans, tops, leggings, etc. for sale. Name Brands. Like new. Very Reasonable. 830-5403382. ---------------------------New Crop Papershell Pecans available. In-shell, $2.50 lbs or Cracked, $3.00 lb. Contact Jason Pape, 830-203-0084 or Jennifer Pape, 830203-0602. ---------------------------Craftsman leaf blower. 200 mph air blower. $65. 361293-3565. ---------------------------Antique claw foot tub. Pretty good shape. $200 firm. 512-656-0521. ---------------------------For Sale: Dometic Retractable Awning for Travel Trailer. New arms. 20 ft. long, 20 ft. wide. $575/obo. 830-857-5720. ---------------------------Longwheel base shell, for pickup, like new. $500. 361-8653727. ---------------------------Ladder rack for truck. Made out of stainless steel. $500.00. 830660-2526 or 830540-4063. ---------------------------Good used 2 - 17 tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tubeless - fits

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Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet -8 hole. Two bolt on bumper hitches with balls. One steel plate with ball for gooseneck hook-up. 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. 361594-4307. ---------------------------Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Harwood, intersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281-7887500. ---------------------------National Geographics in leather bound slip cases. 1982-2000 & maps. Make an offer. Call 437-2046. ---------------------------Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361-2083565. ---------------------------Restaurant Tables. Formica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $50 each. 8753028. ---------------------------Mens used jeans great condition. $5/ pair. 32x29, 32x30, 32x32, 35x30, 35x32, 36x30. One pair 32 waist shorts. Call 830-672-1106. ---------------------------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. ---------------------------HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Arlene or Linda. ---------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830-8574321.

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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 830-519-4176 (Gonzales). ---------------------------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 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, 672-6383 or 857-3827. ---------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm-10am, 830-857-6476. ---------------------------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. 361-2933571. ----------------------------

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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. 361594-4307. ---------------------------Large amount quality items. Everything $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512-376-9396. ---------------------------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 512917-4078. ---------------------------Stain Glass Window, white tail deer. $275. 512-917-4078.

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mix cow hay, 1278 lb bales - $70. John Bankston, Milano, 512-455-6331.

FURNITURE
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.

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106 Freightliner Custom Hauler. Custom steel bed. Has both gooseneck and RV fifth wheel hitches at standard height. Pull any gooseneck trailer or RV fifth wheel with ease. With an 80,000 lb combined weight rating you can pull a 66,000 lb trailer safely and easily. Mercedes Benz 926 engine with Allison 6-speed automatic transmission. Easier to drive than a pickup. Cruise con-

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trol, 3-position exhaust break. Loaded. Air ride cab, seats and rear suspension. Air dump rear makes gooseneck hookup a snap. Steel bed can be converted to a flat bed in 5 minutes. Headache rack with LED work lights. Camera system. Twin 80 gallon tanks give a 1,000 mile range between fillips. New steer tires. $59,000. Call 830-534-9638. ----------------------------

FARM EQUIPMENT
Ford 8N Tractor w/ disk, plow, buster. $3,500.00. 361-2933571. ---------------------------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.

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2001 Mitsubishi Spider convertible. Runs great. $3,900/ obo. 512-738-7134. ---------------------------For Sale: 2005 M2

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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.

Big solid oak lawyers desk. $50. 830-6723089. ---------------------------Beds & furniture for sale. 512-656-0521. ---------------------------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. 830-2038977, text or call. ---------------------------3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-9212792. ---------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-857-4125. ---------------------------Large Oak desk w/

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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 project that has been presented to the City Council for their consideration: PUBLIC HEARING for citizen input regarding the proposed budget for use of City Funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015. The City Council will hold a Public Hearing April 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St., to allow for public comment on the proposed budget. The City Council encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all City Council projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815. I certify that a copy of the April 1, 2014, Notice of Public Hearing was posted on the City Municipal Building bulletin board on the 12th day of March 2014, at 10:00 a.m. and remained posted continuously for at least 16 days prior to the scheduled time of the meeting. _________________________________ Kristina Vega, City Secretary

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CITY OF GONZALES NOTICE OF WRITTEN FINDINGS OF FACT AND FINAL ORDER TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The owners of the property hereinafter described or anyone having an interest therein; heirs and legal representatives of any person deceased; and any and all persons including adverse claimants, owning or having or claiming any legal or equitable interest in the properties listed below: On March 3, 2014 the City Council of the City of Gonzales held a public hearing regarding the below mentioned properties. All properties were found to be substandard according to Title XV, Chapter 15, Section 3.302, Gonzales Code of Ordinances. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED: 1. The property located at Martin/Kleine, NW PT 1 6 Burchard, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order. 2. The property located at 1403 School, SW PT 1 6 Burchard, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order. 3. The property located at 1003 Robertson, E PT 8 7 Burchard, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order. 4. The property located at 1115 Robertson, 6 1 Burchard, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order. 5. The property located at 1006 Johnson, N/2 8 3 Burchard, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order. 6. The property located at 1301 Robinson, S/2 8 Burchard, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order. 7. The property located at 115 Division, 13 3 Kings 8th, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order. 8. The property located at 923 St. Joseph, PT 2 Botts, Gonzales, Texas shall be repaired to code standards within 180 days of this order. 9. The property located at 1900 Benton, PT 11&8 Highview PT 12, Gonzales, Texas shall be repaired to code standards within 180 days of the date of this order. 10. The property located at 1913 Benton, PT 10&8 HighviewPT 11, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order. 11. The property located at 1926 Benton, 1 9 Highview, Gonzales, Texas shall be demolished within 180 days of this order.

Whispering Hills Residential Treatment Center, located at 4110 FM 609, Flatonia, Texas is currently taking applications for Direct Care (Saturday thru Wednesday - 50 hours/ week), and Direct Care (4days on and 4 days off) for developmentally delayed male and female youth. Applicants must have a valid Texas DL or ID and Diploma or GED, and be 21 years of age. Experience with residential treatment of youth preferred. Please fax your resumes: 361-865-3316, email stacyleebiggs@gmail.com or call 361-865-3083 if you have questions. Visit www.whisperinghillstx.com for details.

Best Western Regency Inn & Suites 1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales Seeking a Full Time Front Desk Clerk. Computer experience required. Applications may be picked up, at the front office. No phone calls, please.
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INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received by County Auditor Becky Weston, at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 400, Gonzales, Texas 78629, until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2014, for the 2014 Seal Coating Project, Bid #144895. The bids will be publicly opened in the Commissioners Courtroom at 10:00 A.M. on March 27, 2014. This contract is from April 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014. All bids must be in a sealed envelope clearly market with Bid Name, Bid Number, and Opening Date in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Specifications may be obtained from the County Auditors office and on the countys web site at www.co.gonzales.tx.us. Bids received after the time and date specified in the specifications will not be considered.

ORDINANCE 2014-9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS AMENDING THE GONZALES CODE OF ORDINANCE NFPA NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, SECTION 3.201 (A)(10); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE 2014-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 3.511 TO REFERENCE THE 2011 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE 2014-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF PLATTING FEES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Robert A. Logan, Mayor Attest: Kristina Vega, City Secretary Approved as to form: Jackie L. Williamson Dated: March 7, 2014

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2001 Buick Regal. 4 dr. 109,000 miles. Very good condition. $4,000. 830-8573705. ---------------------------2013 Ford Fusion. All

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factory warranties. $18,000. Lets Talk! 830-437-2046. ---------------------------2007 Chevy Equinox, 45,000 miles. $12,000. 2005 PT

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Cruiser, Convertible, 100,000 miles, $6,000. Call 830-2030502. ---------------------------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. 361771-5483. ---------------------------2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830-5403382. ---------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-775-4399. ----------------------------

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2005 CTS Cadillac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830-672-1106, leave message if no answer. ---------------------------For sale: Mercury Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830-203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. ---------------------------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.

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Open 7 days a week. (RBI 32896). Tierraverdehomes.com. ---------------------------We Buy Used Mobile Homes. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. 800-369-6888. (RBI 32896) ---------------------------Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-424-3600.

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3BR/2BA home. Large back yard. 318 DeWitt, behind Corner Stop. $1,200/ month. 830-4459294. ---------------------------HHOUSE IN GONZALESH 2BR-1BA. AC/ Heat, Insulated, All Electric, Ceiling Fans, Appliances, Fresh Paint, Vinyl, Carpet, Shower, Washer/ Dryer Connections. Non-smoker, No pets. $750 + Deposit & References. 830672-2227. ---------------------------Nixon Area. 3/2, like new, CA/CH, washer/dryer hookups. $1,000 per month. 830-857-6921. ---------------------------Home for rent. 507 St. Michael. 1,700 Sq. ft, 3/2. $1,050/mo., $600/dep. 830-8323163. ---------------------------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 830-6723089. ---------------------------2BR/1BA country home. Fully furnished, non-smoker. Hwy. 97W. $1,200/ mo., $800/dep. 361772-7655, after 6 p.m. ---------------------------2 bedroom, 1 bath house in Gonzales for rent. Fridge, Microwave, Stove and can be fully furnished. Remodeled last year with new hardwood floors, Central Air, bathroom tile, $1,050/

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mo. 830-542-9743. ---------------------------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, glasstiled backsplash, new laminate wood floors. Call (830) 6723771 or (512) 9389131. ---------------------------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 830-351-1195. Shown by appointment. ---------------------------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. 830-9144044. ---------------------------1ST MONTH RENT FREE 3/2s from $595/ month. Several homes available. www.silentvalleyhomes.com. Lockhart, 512-376-5874.

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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. 512820-5461. ---------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in country, 77 North, paved road. $775/mo. No pets/smokers. 512415-6483. ---------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/ mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 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. 832-6333950. ---------------------------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

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Mobile Homes for rent 3 bedroom/1bath, 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. ---------------------------3 bedroom/1 bath $695 monthly, $675 deposit. Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Fully Furnished, Central Air/Heat. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593. ---------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.

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The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Gonzales is in search of an Equipment Operator I. Under general direction of the JB Wells Park Supervisor and as established by City Council, responsible for maintaining, repairing and providing grounds-keeping services at park and facility grounds. Also provides grounds maintenance services at sports facilities, including volleyball courts and recreational areas, prepare and maintain rodeo arena, show barn, and set up pens. This may include mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, picking up trash and debris, and cleaning restrooms throughout the JB Wells Park Must have knowledge of operating light equipment including; city vehicle, mower, weed eater, polesaw, back pack blower, chain-saw, edger, sprayer, shovel, rake, broom, drill, and other maintenance related tools and equipment. Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, and Supervisor. Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED, State of Texas Class C Drivers License, one-Two years of experience operating light equipment. Must be able to pass criminal history background check, pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical. Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgonzales.org or at the City of Gonzales-City Hall 820. St Joseph. Please submit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St Joseph or PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629. Position will remain open until filled. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.

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GRAND OPENING! Land/Home Packages. 2+ acre lots w/trees! Starting at $79/sf. 4 miles north of Gonzales! (830)620-4500. (RBI36649) ---------------------------2014 *NEW* 4Br/3Ba Modular. 2 acres - Lots of Trees! 4 miles n orth of Gonzales! (830)6204500. (RBI#36649) ---------------------------Bunk houses 1-2-3 bedroom models. Great for Hunting, Fishing, Guest Quarters from approx. 400 sq. ft. to 840 sq. ft. - Residential Exteriors. 800-369-6888. Open till 6 pm 7 days a week. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. (RBI 32896). ---------------------------Repos. South Central Texas Leader in Doubles & Singles Clean, New Paint & Carpet. Fayette Country Homes of Schulenburg. 979-743-6192. Open to 6pm daily. (RBI 32896). ---------------------------Save Thousands 2014 Doublewide Delivered, Set, Air $49,900 with Super Energy Package. Must See. Fayette Country Homes, 800-369-6888.

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. 713-5013416. ---------------------------Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.

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H GONZALESH Large 1BR-1BA house. Nice neighborhood. Well-insulated, All Electric, AC/Heat, Appliances, Fresh Paint, Carpet, Paneling, Washer/ Dryer Connections, Tub/Shower Combination, Porch, Storage Shed. No Pets, No Smokers. $550 + Deposit & References. 830-672-2227.

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Summary: This is a service maintenance position in the Street Department. The work involves the operation and maintenance of equipment used to build and repair city streets, and maintaining drainage systems. This position has some contact with the public and has limited responsibility for preparation of reports. Make few decisions that require technical knowledge. This position directly reports to the Street Director for supervision. Essential Job Functions: May be required to operate some equipment including but not limited to; front-end loader, dump trucks, backhoe, and tractor, as needed for the maintenance of City streets and property. May be required to assist in the removal of brush and (or) stumps when needed. Clean City streets and drains following inclement weather Assist in the building of new streets by removing existing materials, constructing of curbing, and performing hand-work when not operating equipment. Maintaining drainage within the City limits by cleaning or clearing drains and creeks. Placement of barricades during storms, special events and as directed. Minor repair and maintenance on equipment as needed. Repairing streets by patching. Trimming of trees and other vegetation overhanging streets or impairing traffic views. Reporting all equipment accidents and (or) injuries to Crew Leader and (or) Supervisor. Perform related task as required. Other duties as assigned Required Knowledge and Skills: Skill in providing excellent customer service to persons of all ages, regardless of social or economic backgrounds Have some knowledge in all Street and Solid Waste repairs, and equipment Have some knowledge in concrete work, form building, welding and cutting of metal, and equipment operation. Must have some knowledge in the operation of chainsaws and other tree cutting tools. Must observe all safety rules, and report unsafe working conditions to Crew Leader and (or) Supervisor. Must be able to work and communicate w/co-workers and all public social groups. Must be able to work independently and make some decisions Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent Experience recommended. Recommend a valid CDL-Class B drivers license, or be able to obtain one within (6) months of employment Must be able to pass criminal history background check, pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical. Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgonzales.org or at the City of Gonzales-City Hall 820. St Joseph. Please submit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St Joseph or PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629. Position will remain open until filled. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED

Caraway Ford Gonzales


1405 Sarah DeWitt P.O. Box 1960 Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-9646

SERVICE ADVISOR
Experienced Preferred
**Full Time**
Valid Driver License Required *** 401k, Insurance and Vacation
available upon eligibility!

Position Requirements:

Individuals seeking employment with City of Gonzales Police Departments as a sworn law enforcement officer must: Be a United States citizen; Be a resident of Texas, or become a resident within ninety [90] days of employment; Be at least twenty-one [21] years of age; Possess a valid Texas Driver License; Never have been convicted of a felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; Be free of misdemeanor convictions for the last twelve [12] months; Have no previous or current charges of driving while Intoxicated or driving under the Influence of drugs or alcohol; Be subject to a thorough background investigation and personal interviews by agency personnel; If served in the armed forces of any country, demonstrate stability, reliability, and integrity, by having an Honorable Discharge [Dishonorable, or General discharges are not acceptable]; Demonstrate a good financial credit rating for the last five [5] years Demonstrate reading and comprehension skills in the English language to at least the 10th grade level through interviews and written demonstration of proficiency; Demonstrate honesty and integrity by successfully completing pre-employment drug testing; Be free from illegal drug use, or legal drugs that impair mental or physical performance, for the past 5 years, as determined by interview, medical, or polygraph testing; Be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of local, state, and national records and fingerprint files; Undergo physical and psychological assessments by licensed professionals. If a physician or mental health professional identifies conditions that impede or prevent the individual from performing the essential tasks of this position, the applicant maynot be eligible for employment as a law enforcement officer with the City of Gonzales Police Department until such time as the issue or condition is resolved to the satisfaction of the original professional; Meet academic and physical requirements for completion of the law enforcement officers course and certification, as required by the state, or have successfully completed the required peace officer academy training; & Maintain a license as a law enforcement or peace officer as defined by the state statute, rules, and regulations.

Required Education, Experience and Certificates:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); Successfully completed Field Training Officer [FTO] training after the academy and signed off by appointed FTO; Demonstrated proficiency1 with all weapons carried, and patrol vehicle within last twelve [12] months or during FTO training period; & Within twelve [12] months of initial hire, and each year thereafter, complete no less than twenty [20] hours of formal in-service training, to include all mandated training and any other training meeting department approval. In lieu of these qualifications, a combination of other training and experience may be considered. Must pass physical fitness test, written test, psychological exam, background investigation and review board. Benefits for full-time employees include employee health insurance, retirement program, and paid leave. Applicant must be able to pass a prescreen drug and alcohol test. For a complete job description please make your request at City Hall or send resume and cover letter by Monday, March 24, 2014, City of Gonzales Attn. LAURA ZELLA, PO Box 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply.

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:

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CLASSIFIEDS
HOMES FOR RENT
ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call 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) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.

COMM. FOR RENT


960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, newly refurbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265. ---------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-8575448. ---------------------------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


2BR Fully furnished. Covered parking, WiFi, cable. 830-6726265 or 830-8574251. ---------------------------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, 512-7570280. ---------------------------60 hotel rooms for rent in Seguin. Laundry and meal plans available. Call Keith, 512-757-0280.

HOME SERVICES
I am looking for a private sitting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-437-2727; Cell, 820-263-2768. ---------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-2030735. ---------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

RVS FOR RENT


lowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-351-0943. 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. 830-203-9255 or 361-790-6305. ---------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130. ---------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095.

LIVESTOCK
Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 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, 830203-0477. ---------------------------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: #. 830-5600238. ---------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-2725147. ---------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-437-5772. ---------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 561- 6148 . ---------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. ---------------------------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. 830-6726265, 830-857-4251.

REAL ESTATE
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 956202-5629 or email awalker1288@gmail. com. May consider 2 year minimum lease. ---------------------------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 country. Someone interested in owner financing w/substantial down payment. 830-203-8492. ---------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830-3052959. 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. 830857-6488. ----------------------------

LAND
5.5 Acres for Sale or Lease. 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, 713-252-1130 ; Peyton, 512-9485306. ---------------------------170 Acres - For Sale by owner. FM 443. Outside of Hochheim/Dryer area. 210-867-8851. ---------------------------Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. ---------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@ gvec.net ---------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830-857-4544.

LAWN & GARDEN


Lawn mowing service. No job too big or small. Call 830263-0383 for free estimate. Also do weed spraying around fences. Will beat any price. Gonzales area. ---------------------------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. 830-263-4181.(TFN)

HOME SERVICES
Need your home cleaned for springtime? Call Nancy, 830-339-0727. ---------------------------Lady will do housework, cooking, cleaning, babysitting, taking care of elderly people. References. 361-212-8731. ---------------------------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 830-519-3044. ---------------------------Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361-2128731. ---------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979777-8710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail.com. ---------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-5964391. ---------------------------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. ----------------------------

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, 713-252-1130 ; Peyton, 512-9485306. ---------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 2030585 or 672-6922. (TFN)

COMM. FOR SALE


Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smiley, Texas. Equipment included. Contact Nick or Doris, 830-5876262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.

RV SITES RENT
One R/V site available. $450 per month includes utilities. For more info call 830-857-1418 or 830-857-0986. ---------------------------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 830-263-4356 or 830-560-6963 for showing and details. ---------------------------Six RV Hookups for long term lease at Harwood. Intersection of Hwy. 90 and TX 304. Contact: 281788-7500. ---------------------------2 RV spaces in town. $295/mo., 1 Mobile home space for rent, $295/mo. Call Finch Park, 672-2955.

COMM. FOR RENT


Office space for rent. 19x15. Private entrance, Wi-Fi, Electricity included. 512694-6430. ---------------------------Office space for rent. 10x10 space in Nixon. Furniture included. 830-857-6921. ---------------------------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,

CHILD CARE
Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (Infants onup). Have two openings available. Call 830-5193044. ---------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.

HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281684-0165.

APTS. FOR RENT


Efficiency Apartment. Lake Gonzales. Weekly and monthly rates. Utilities. TV provided. No pets. non-smoking. Bob. 830-203-9790. Have pictures.

MISC. SERVICES
Mobile Mower Repair Offering tune-ups, repairs & parts for most brands in my trailer, at your home. Evenings and Saturdays. Tune-ups start at $30+ parts. 830857-4580, Jacob. ---------------------------Belmont RV Park. Propane Services. Call 830-424-3600 or 830-556-6905. ---------------------------Pampered Chef Demonstrator. 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://www. pamperedchef.biz/ zavadil. Dee Zavadil, 830-857-1495. ---------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 ---------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 ---------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
Call 672-7100 to place your real estate ads!

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. 830-857-5720. ---------------------------04 Coachmen, 26. 1 slide-out. Goose hitch-ball, excellent shape, new awning. Call 830-857-3677.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Hospital Pharmacy Technician (Gonzales, TX)


We are seeking an experienced pharmacy technician with hospital experience to work rotating weekends. This position will require you to work collaboratively with the nursing and medical staff in order to provide exceptional healthcare to the patients of Memorial Hospital. This is a part-time position working 4 to 8 hours every other Saturday and Sunday. Qualifications: - Must be registered with the TSBP as a registered pharmacy technician - Familiarity or experience with automated dispensing units especially Omnicell - Minimum one year hospital experience, but willing to train the right person If you are interested in this position and you meet the minimum qualifications, please go to www.hunterpharmacy.com and complete an online application or contact Debbie Woodby at 512-346-9296. Hunter Pharmacy Services, Inc. is EEO. Salary dependent upon experience. DO NOT RESPOND IF (1) YOU ARE A TECHNICIAN-IN-TRAINING, (2) YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. NO RECRUITERS!

MOTORCYCLES
Harley Davidson 2007 Dyna Lowrider with pulled baffles. Blue/Grey 7700 miles. Blue Book Price - $9,440. Harley Davidson - 2009 883L Sportster 700 miles - Burnt Orange. Blue Book - $5,190. Will negotiate. Call 830-875-9126 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.

RV S FOR RENT
30 ft. travel trailer for rent one mile from town on Hwy. 97 east. Rent is $300 a week or $1,000 a month with a $500.00 deposit for monthly rent. All utilities paid, fully furnished, Direct TV, full bathroom, private area and great parking. Call 830857-3538 or 830857-4491 to have a look or more information. ---------------------------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 820203-9255 ---------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Al-

REAL ESTATE
3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 12.3 acres for sale. Large oak trees and creek on property. $185,000. 830-857-3960 or 857-5515. ---------------------------Home and land with minerals for sale. 2400 sq. ft. 3BR/2bth rock home built in 2008. Large oak trees with improved pasture, guest house w/ outbuildings, small horse barn, stock tank, county water, cross fenced, will convey some minerals, $450,000. To view call 830-8570986. ---------------------------3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 12.3 acres for sale. Large oak trees and creek on property. $185,000. 830-857-3960 or 857-5515. ----------------------------

HELP WANTED

PETS
Miniature Boston Terrier Puppies. Prices vary. 1st shots & wormed. 830-5194212. ---------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/ Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/ Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-2581505.

Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist:


The successful candidate for this position will have 3-5 years Accounts Receivable experience with strong data entry skills and knowledge of cash receipts and billing procedures. The individual should have strong communciation skills (verbal and written) and must be very detail oriented. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel spreadsheets). Can Fax or email to cpravel1119@schmidtandsons.com

Schmidt & SonS, inc.


2510 Church Street, Gonzales, Texas

LIVESTOCK
Hay for sale. Square bales. $7.00 per bale. 830-857-4073. ---------------------------Angus Bull. 3 - 18 months old Bulls; 1 26 month old bull. Call 830-263-0808.

(830) 672-2018 - phone (830) 672-7373 - Fax

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RVS FOR SALE

TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR RENT

28 ft. BPull Storage Units. $3500.


Great for Moving and Storing your stuff 8ftx28ft Area.

979-743-1514 or 800-369-6888
APTS. FOR RENT

www.txtraveltrailers.com.

$280/monthly, $450/single occupancy, $500/dbl. occupancy Includes electric/ Pool/Laundry

RV-SITES

Belmont RV Park

830-424-3600

RVs FOR SALE

APTS. FOR RENT

New Upholstery & Bedding. Many with New Appliances. Financing.

Like new 28 ft. BPull TTs $6850.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Rent is based on income Water, sewer and trash are paid Expanded Basic Cable provided at $15.00 a month

1 - 1 STUDIO APARTMENT 1 - 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT For the Elderly 62 or older

424 Acres. Cheapside. Pens, tanks, some oaks. $3,850 CONTRACT PENDING per acre. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 250 Acres. South Goliad. Good oaks, brush, and grazing. Well fenced and watered. Paved road just off US 183. $3,975/ac. with 1/8 minerals. Not leased. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 160 Acres. Goliad. Creek, Cabin, Nice doublewide. Barn. SOLD Good hunting. Minerals. $4,625/Ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 114 Acres. Smiley. Good oaks, brush, tanks. Nice weekSOLD end home. Cabin. New Barn. $595,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 70 Acres. Yorktown/Goliad. Great building sites. Live oaks, SOLD brush, hay field. Water wells. Some minerals. $5,500/ acres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 1/2 acres fronting US 183 just north of Gonzales. Barns, pens, water available. $225,000. Will divide - one acre minimum, at $55,000/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 67 acres. NW Goliad. Doublewide. 3/2 with covered porches. Good barn. John Deere tractor w/implements. Mostly SOLD Mesquite. $250,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 62 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field. Pens, well. Cross-fenced. $5,300/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.

979-743-1514 or 800-369-6888

www.txtraveltrailers.com.

COUNTRY VILLAGE SQUARE


1800 Waelder Road, Gonzales, TX (830) 672-2877

SMITH RANCH INVESTMENTS

830-672-8668

Randy Smith, Broker

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672-4433
Assemblies of God Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God 320 St. Andrew First Assembly of God 509 E. 3rd St. Nixon New Life Assembly of God Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales Bahai Faith Bahai Faith 621 St. George St. Gonzales Baptist Clark Baptist Church F.M. 794, Gonzales County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley Eastside Baptist Church Seydler Street, Gonzales Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959
HOUSE FOUNDATIONS STAINED CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS DIRT WORK ALL YOUR CONCRETE NEEDS

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ 1113 Hastings, Gonzales New Way Church of God in Christ 514 St. Andrew, Gonzales Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Messiah 721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407 Evangelical La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo W. Central at 87 Nixon Full Gospel Camp Valley Full Gospel 7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80 Full Gospel Church 1426 Fisher, Gonzales Lutheran First Evangelical Lutheran 1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Methodist Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A Dewville United Methodist West of FM 1117 on CR 121 First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist 403 E North Main, Flatonia Harris Chapel United Methodist S. Liberty St. Nixon Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood Henson Chapel United Methodist 1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales Monthalia United Methodist CR 112 off 97 Smiley United Methodist 1 blk S. of Hwy 87 Waelder United Methodist 2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97 Webster Chapel A.M.E. 1027 Church St. Gonzales Non-Denominational Agape Ministries 512 St. James, Gonzales Living Waters Fellowship Church 605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales Baptist Bread of Life Ministries 613 St. Joseph, Gonzales Cowboy Church of Gonzales County J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Emmanuel Fellowship 1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship Hwy. 80 in Leesville Jesus Holy Ghost Temple 1906 Hickston, Gonzales Lighthouse Church of Our Lord 1805 Weimar, Gonzales New Life Temple for Jesus Christ Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80 River of Life Christian Fellowship 207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500 Two Rivers Bible Church 1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales Inter-Denominational Faith Family Church 1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales Pentecostal Faith Temple Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2 1515 Dallas, Gonzales Temple Bethel Pentecostal 1104 S. Paul, Gonzales Life Changing Church of Gonzales 3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236 Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian Church CR 210 off FM 1116 Presbyterian Church of Gonzales 414 St. Louis, Gonzales Messianic Judaism Congregation Adat HaDerech Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953

Logan Insurance Agency


HOME AUTO FARM COMMERCIAL BONDS

Travis Treasner
(830) 672-6518 Fax: (830) 672-6368 Cell: (512) 376-0773

Ilene B. Gohmert
Certified Public Accountant

830-672-5030 830-672-2483 (Fax)

409 St. George St. Gonzales

First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales First Baptist Church 403 N Texas Nixon First Baptist Church Hwy 108 N Smiley First Baptist Church 406 N Ave E Waelder Greater Palestine Baptist Church S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80) Greater Rising Star Baptist Church 3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office Iglesia Bautista Macedonia 201 S Congress Nixon Iglesia Bautista Memorial Hwy 97 Waelder Leesville Baptist Church E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121 Memorial Heights Baptist Church 1330 College Gonzales Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church 100 Capes Gonzales Oak Valley Baptist Church Hwy. 97 Bebe Old Moulton Baptist Church 2287 FM 1680, Moulton Primitive Baptist Church 1121 N. College Gonzales Providence Missionary Church 1020 St. Andrew Gonzales

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830-857-0488 830-672-1821

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

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Gieser Insurance Agency


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830-203-5325 Toll Free: (800) 358-5298 Lisa G. Gaspard Leticia M. Cenotti


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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.

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Lenten Season gets underway, then comes Easter


This time of the year is always wonderful if it rains enough to let the farmers plant their crops and let the ranchers have enough grass for their livestock. It is delightful to open your windows and listen to the birds singing. You know from past experience that I have a bird feeder to which I have enticed the Red Birds or Cardinals to partake of the food Will puts out for them. So on this second subject, please take note. Lenten Services start this Wednesday in Gonzales. Lunch is served so that those people who are working can grab a quick bite to eat and get back to work. Lenten Services will be held each week Wednesday until Easter. Out at Monthalia United Methodist Church and Belmont United Methodist times for the services are swapped around and changed on Easter Sunday. On April 18th Good Friday Service is at 7PM. We have Easter Sunrise Service at 7AM at Monthalia, then comes breakfast, and then comes the big Easter service

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inside the sanctuary at 9 AM. Then comes the Easter egg hunt following the worship service. Then Pastor Paul goes over to Belmont United Methodist Church and holds their Easter service. PRAYER TIME: Judy Wilson, Rhonda Pruett, Keith Glass, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Landis Kern, Joe Kotwig, L. A. Lindemann Jr., Glenn Mikesh, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza, Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre, Bill Lott, Rosie, Mrs. Millie, Danny & Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Dunkin, Aunt Frances Gandre, Bubba and Sarah Roecker, Lillie Lay, Joy Carson, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Rita, Teresa Wilke, Marguerite Williams, Marie Schauer, Diana x2, Pat from the Heights, Maria Castillo, Pats Bill, Bob

Listening to your conscience, facing the truth


If I saw a house on fire and I knew that someone was asleep inside, I wouldnt stand idly by just because I didnt want to disrupt their dream cycle. I would yell as loudly as I could to wake that person up, and throw rocks at their window until they responded to my desperate warnings. How could anyone walk away if they see smoke and flames coming from a home, smell the fumes and hear the crackling of wood? I think most of us would not hesitate to help someone when we see the danger is real, whether we know them or not, because we would not want them to go up in flames. Do you think that the person snatched out of the blazing home would tell us we should not have meddled in their business? No, thats silly. How can anyone be offended by someone who cares enough to save a life? Yet, they are. Many people take offense when someone attempts to save them from spiritual death. Why is that? I suppose the main reason is because unseen danger is much easier to deny. For most people, if it cant be seen, smelled, tasted, touched or heard it must not exist. Sometimes people take

Young, Bill Bassett, George Arnold, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Shirley Dozier, Marilyn Qualls, Dorothy Svoboda, Bob Brown, Margie Menking, Phyllis Oncken, and please pray for our troops and their families. Pray for RAIN. We are grateful for the rain that we got, but we sure could use some more. Wade and Lola Wilson enjoyed some welcome visitors on Saturday. Wades sister, Betty Lou and husband, Matt had to make a trip to Yoakum so that just popped in for a quick visit with Wade and Lola. They were blessed to have a good day for the drive down here from Tyler as the week before all of their electrical power was off for around five days. They heated their house with just a wood fire place/heater. Betty Lou got out her Coleman camping stove to fix their meals and coffee. Then it went off a second time but they got it back on faster. It depleted their pile of wood pretty bad. Matt still has not received the prosthesis for his leg that was amputated. They ate a quick meal that Lola cooked and

took her goody bag of food and hit the road; making it back a little after midnight. We used to try to make a pun and say that Patricia and Rick and all the little Bales showed up from Ohio. Now we have to modify that quite a bit and say that all the grown up, beautiful, handsome, and tall Bales from Ohio or there about have shown up. Atalle is a gorgeous young lady with a degree in photography. She had cards with her photography on them that she was selling. I think I have this correct that Josiah is the youngest but the tallest of the boys. Caleb is still hanging in there for future reference. Doug Lott did a number on us and moves from hospital to hospital so fast that we cannot keep up with him. On Sunday afternoon Doug was taken to Guadalupe Regional and then onward to Metropolitan Methodist being treated for a stroke. He stayed there long enough for them to stabilize him with doctors saying that it was minor damage to the brain and things were better. Come Monday morning it was changed to

TTP. This is a serious and rare blood disorder where small blood clots form in all of the veins. Of course these clots do their damage any place they want to and it is unpredictable. One treatment is a plasma exchange and that is done at the Baptist. Which Baptist, I dont know. However, he was transferred there Monday morning. Connie is overwhelmed with phone calls, and asks for your prayers. A lot of information is being passed around through emails. A very horrific traffic accident occurred on Hwy 90A in the midst of a downpour of rain right in front of the Harborth house. That is not the first time that tree has gotten some one. The mother worked at Mr.Taco in Gonzales I was told. The man, died instantly along with his little one year old daughter. Ritas young child survived. If the details are not exactly correct, forgive me. I just know that when something like this happens in our community that we all hurt. It is personal. She filled our tea glass. We pray for all of you. We pray for the EMS,

the law enforcement personnel that had to work in the midst of this and go home to their families. Life is just hard sometimes. And talk about life being hard sometimes; lets pray a few extra prayers for L A, as he needs them at the moment. Sean Allen came home from Blinn College for spring break and went to The Heights to visit several of the residents, one of them being Shirley Dozier. Shirley was wide awake and talking. She and Sean nearly hugged each other to pieces. Shirley told Sean that he needed to get a haircut because that is what Marc would tell him. He also looked in on Marie Schauer. Sean went to church with his with his Paw Paw Allen all decked out in a new suit.We are very proud of Sean as he has already found him a job for the summer up at Blinn. My news is getting too long so I will have to tell you about Sweet Pea and her encounter with the bovine next week. It was a sight that is for sure. I hope that everyone enjoys their spring break. God Bless.

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offense because they feel like their character is under attack. Sometimes the people who are trying to help dont know how to go about telling someone lovingly that sin is unacceptable to God, and that repentance is a mandatory condition of salvation. The message is right but the methods might not be. Although it is our duty to spread the message of salvation to everyone who will listen, and also to encourage others to do what is right, we must do it in love and with respect; without self-righteousness. No one is perfect and according to God sin is sin. The goal in pointing out wrongdoing to anyone is to show them how to be more like Christ, not to make ourselves look like we have already reached that goal. No one likes to hear the truth if

it is not in their favor. Truth has a way of rubbing us the wrong way. It irritates us to hear someone say that we have to change the behavior that we have grown to enjoy. So, we find ways of justifying the things we do, of ignoring the warnings we hear, and even of denying that we are at fault at all. But, there are severe consequences to doing it our way. Romans 2:9 tells us very clearly that ...there will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil. Evil, by the way, is determined by the standards written down in the bible, not ours. God authored the bible so we would know what is expected of us and what we can expect of Him. If we sin without knowing what were doing, God takes that into account. But if we sin knowing full well what were doing, thats a different story entirely. Merely hearing Gods law is a waste of our time if we dont do what he commands. Doing, not hearing, is what makes the difference with God. (Romans 2:13 The Message (MSG) I am eternally grateful (literally) that there were a few people in my life who loved me enough to dish out a little truth. Ive got

to admit that I didnt like it at the time, and I had to work hard at reeling in my pride in order to be objective about what they were telling me. But, like most people, I already knew what I was doing wrong. You see when pleasure outweighs guilt, we will do things that go against our conscious and risk suffering the consequences. Sooner or later we come to realize that free will isnt really free. The bible tells us that the truth is written in our hearts. The Message bible paraphrases Romans 2:14-15 like this: They show that Gods law is not something alien, imposed on us from without, but woven into the very fabric of our creation. There is something deep within them that echoes Gods yes and no, right and wrong. When we choose to do what we feel is wrong, we are bothered in the doing of it. However, after continually choosing to go against our conscience, it

becomes so badly scarred and calloused that we stop feeling any remorse or guilt at all. The bible calls this the hardening of the heart. This is a point of no return for many people. Rick Warren puts it this way; The problem with conscience is that, of all the sources of finding truth, it is the least reliable, because the Bible teaches us that our conscience can be weakened. It can be warped. It can be hardened. It can be perverted. In fact, it can be killed. I would say somebody like Hitler had a dead conscience. So the more I violate my conscience, the more out of whack it gets. It just gets easier and easier to do the wrong thing. Just because my conscience lets me get away with something doesnt mean its right. Every person around the world has been hard-wired to know what is right and whats wrong. The trick is to fill our minds and hearts

with Gods truth so that we echo his yes and no. What happens when we refuse to do what we should? Romans 28-32 tells us very plainly that when our futile minds and foolish hearts are so darkened that we dont bother with God, He stops bothering with us. We are left alone to struggle through life in our own depravity, and will reap the consequences of whatever we have sown. God loves us while we are still sinners but He doesnt want us to remain that way. Facing the truth about ourselves, according to Gods perspective, may not be an easy thing to do, but it the only way we will be set free. God keep you safe till next time... love, eloise friend me @ loveeloise or visit www.loveeloise.com

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you need to be the follower instead of the leader, Aries. It may be difficult to go against your normal grain, but it is for the best. Keep an open mind. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Your confidence may wane sometime this week, Taurus, but some friends will boost your morale to help you get back on your feet. Saturday will be a big day. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, certain things that have to get done this week are out of your realm of expertise. Do your best to tackle these projects but have a helper on hand just in case. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you have a lot on your plate, but you dont know where to start. Make a list of your tasks, and it will help you better tackle one thing at a time until you are all done. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, learn to laugh at yourself as a means to relieving stress. Things cant always be serious, so ligthen up and take some time to relax. Work with Virgo this week. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Give yourself a much-deserved break, Virgo. Youve been working nonstop for the last several months, and now is a great time to take a vacation or enjoy a weekend getaway. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You dont have all of the answers, Libra, so dont even think about saying you do. Relationship concerns are at the forefront of your mind lately. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it might be hard to bite your tongue, but thats just

what you have to do this week. Wait until you are called on for help before you get involved. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Take a few days to get all of your affairs in order, Sagittarius. Use this time to adjust to some changes that have happened over the last several weeks. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Burning the candle at both ends again, Capricorn? This is not the best way to get things done. Take a more steady approach, and give yourself time to recover. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you cant put your finger on it, but something positive seems to be on the horizon. The truth will reveal itself in the next few days.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, fight against the current for something you truly believe in. Unexpected events arise on Thursday. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 9 Matthew Gray Gubler, Actor (34) MARCH 10 Carrie Underwood, Singer (31) MARCH 11 Alex Kingston, Actress (51) MARCH 12 Liza Minnelli, Actress (68) MARCH 13 Danny Masterson, Actor (38) MARCH 14 Grace Park, Actress (40) MARCH 15 Dee Snider, Musician (59)

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in Brooklyn Heights with roommates ranging from novelist Carson McCullers to composer Benjamin Britten to stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. The state of Colorado is named (unsurprisingly) after the Colorado River. In Spanish the word means reddish, a reference to the appearance of the water in some places. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 21 percent of all people living in America speak a language other than English at home. While Spanish is the most frequently spoken after English, several Chinese languages, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese and German are each spoken in more than a million households across the country. *** Thought for the Day: Dogma is the sacrifice of wisdom to consistency. -Lewis Perelman

It was President John F. Kennedy who made the following sage observation: Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. If youre planning a trip to Kentucky anytime soon, youd better keep a close rein on your interactions with strangers. It seems that flirting there is illegal and could get you 30 days in jail. If youre like me, social situations can be a nightmare of trying -and usually failing -- to remember the names of all your new acquaintances. The next time you find

yourself struggling to name the person youre conversing with, you can always segue into this interesting tidbit: The inability to remember names is technically known as anomia. Those who study such things claim that more Jell-O is eaten in Utah than anywhere else in the world. W.H. Auden was already a celebrated poet when he left Great Britain for America in 1939. His admirers on the other side of the Atlantic, therefore, may have been surprised that when he arrived in the U.S. he moved into a run-down house

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