sentenced to 60 days in jail, 10 years probation and or- dered to pay nearly $60,000 in restitution on charges of thef by a public servant. 25th District Court Judge Bill Old included a work release as part of the sen- tence. Walker is scheduled to enter Gonzales County Jail on Aug. 18 for 60 days on a work release program. She will be released at 6 a.m. each day during the work week and return to the jail at the end of work. Walker was also ordered to pay $57,915.64 in restitu- tion. She made the frst pay- ment of $20,000 on Tuesday. Walker was initially charged wth thef by a public servant of more than $20,000 but less than $100,000. Te charge was alleged to have taken place between February of 2009 and June of 2011 when funds were found to be missing from Te City of Gonzales Parks & Recre- ation Department. She initially pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a plea agreement, but Old rejected that deal last year. Te exasperation of gridlock in Wash- ington was evident on the face of Con- gressman Blake Farenthold during a town hall meeting in Gonzales Aug. 7, and he was quick to assure frustrated local voters that hes just as outraged as they are. We have an out-of-control President, said the 34th Congressional District rep- resentative. Te problem is, weve passed hundreds of bills. Teyre all sitting in the Senate. Farenthold said the congressional grid- lock has given President Barack Obama Monday was Charlotte Tieken Day in Gonzales, but after 60 years in the bank- ing business she hasnt lost a step or her sense of humor. Unwrapping a gift during her retire- ment reception at Wells Fargo bank, Tieken unboxed a new jeweled watch. Good, because mine was about worn out, she quipped. Now Ill be on time to cook supper. Tieken was honored with a proclama- tion naming the day in her honor from Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan and the banks staff and customers helped her celebrate the big day. Tieken said she has lots of memories from six decades of watching Gonzales grow, and has seen massive changes to her industry. I feel like this is the time to go, she said. Its getting too complicated. It used to be youd post (update bank re- cords) every day, now its all done by computer. Thats been the biggest thing, the switch to where everything is auto- matic. The last few years have made pro- found changes on the town where she grew up, she said. The oil industry has changed every- thing, she said. But I look at it as, its all water under the bridge. YOAKUM Yoakum City Coun- cil on Tuesday fne-tuned the citys long-term strategic plan during a spe- cial meeting preceding their regular monthly meeting. City management consultant Ron Cox presented his fndings from sev- eral months worth of meetings and sessions with council and city em- ployees. Two previous meetings on March 10 and 27, and the Council of- fcially adopted Quality of Life, Eco- nomic Development, and Organiza- tional Development as their areas of emphasis for 2014 on May 13. A group of Yoakum city employees then met with Cox on May 22, June 19, and July 24 to discuss the best ways to assess those areas within the citys new Strategic Plan. Tey decid- ed that focusing on keeping the city clean, promoting citizen awareness of and involvement in improvement eforts, and developing moderately priced housing was key for Quality of Life. Employees also told Cox it was important to encourage and enable Weather Watch WEDNESDAY Football practice wrapup, volleyball gets underway Section B CANNON THE GONZALES Vol. 5- Issue 46 Reporting regional news with Honesty, Integrity and Fairness **75 Cents** Subscribe Today Call (830) 672-7100 Gonzal es onl y l ocal l y- owned newspaper www. gonzal escannon. com Thursday, August 14, 2014 Serving: Gonzales Nixon Smiley Moulton Shiner Waelder Yoakum Luling Flatonia Hallettsville Cuero And More! High-101 Low- 76 Mostly Sunny Become a subscriber today! Annual subscriptions are just $25 per year. Call 830-672-7100. 830-672-8585 www.SageCapitalBank.com Frustration at DC gridlock evident during Congressmans town hall State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst will seek the State Senate District 18 seat. See Page A3. 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(Photo by Dave Mundy) By DAVE MUNDY manager@gonzalescannon.com FARENTHOLD, Page A7 Gonzales school trustees on Monday moved toward setting the districts tax rate for the frst time as a Chap- ter 42 district meaning a fair amount of local taxes collected will wind up go- ing to other districts. Trustees will consider setting a total tax rate of $1.1248 per $100 valuation during its Aug. 25 meet- ing, a slight jump from last years total rate of $0.9677. Te additional taxes were primarily by an increase in the districts debt service rate following last Novem- bers voter approval of a $22 million bond issue. Te district will also be expend- ing considerably more local funding on replacing fund- ing which will no longer be available from the state. Last year we got about $2,000 per student from the state, Deputy Super- intendent Larry Wehde GISD, Page A7 The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page A2 Gonzales Police Dept. 110128 IH 37 Pleasanton, TX 78064 For the Best Deals Around Contact Larry Harlan Sales Consultant Cell - 830-570-4217; Offce - 888-499-1955 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Truck Crew Cab 2014 Dodge Dart SXT Sedan Back to School in Style The Blotter Gonzales Co. Sherifs Ofce Gonzales Police Department News Release Week Of August 11: 08/04/2014 Reported Assault At 500 Blk St. John St. 08/04/2014 Reported Assault At 100 Blk Bates St. 08/05/2014 Reported Theft At 700 Blk Sarah De- witt Dr. 08/05/2014 Reported Theft At 700 Blk Church St. 08/06/2014 Reported Theft At 1100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. 08/06/2014 Joshua Tyler Schronce 34 Of Ville Platte La Arrested And Charged With Assault At 2000 Blk 183. 08/07/2014 Brenda Joyce Girouard 57 Of Gonza- les Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 2000 Blk Zint St. 08/07/2014 Charmayne Mae Perry 27 Of Gon- zales Arrested And Charged With Possession Con- trolled Substance, Possession Of Marijuana, And Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. Stephen Lee Perry 26 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana And Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 08/08/2014 Willie George Clack Jr 49 Of Gonza- les Arrested And Charged With Walking On High- way With Trafc At 1000 Blk Ainsworth St. 08/08/2014 Reported Burglary Building At 300 Blk St. Joseph St. 08/09/2014 Reported Theft At 700 Blk Sarah De- witt Dr. 08/09/2014 Reported Assault At 900 Blk Espi- nosa St. 08/09/2014 Juan Izaguirre 20 Of Gonzales Ar- rested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 900 Blk Espinosa St. 08/09/2014 Reported Burglary Building At 1600 Blk St. Peter St. 08/09/2014 Myles Nicholas Macy 27 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Burglary Habitation, Possession Of Controlled Substance And Evading At 800 Blk St. Peter St. 08/09/2014 Reported Theft At 1300 Blk St. Louis St. 08/09/2014 Michael Frank Brecka 47 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication And Resisting Arrest At 1700 Blk Waco St. 08/10/2014 Reported Criminal Mischief At 700 Blk St. Lawrence St. 08/10/2014 Reported Forgery Passing Of Coun- terfeit $10.00 Bill At 100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. Yoakum Police Dept. Luling Police Dept. Gonzales County Sherifs Ofce report for Aug. 3-9: Powell, James Bernard, Jr., 06/1978, San Antonio. Bexar County Warrant Criminal Nonsupport. Re- quires $3,000 Bond. Bexar County Warrant Crimi- nal Nonsupport. Requires $1,500 Bond. Remains in Custody. Ogrodny, Kevin Rey, 03/1974, Bastrop. Local Warrant Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Vio- lence. Requires $25,000 Bond. Released Charges dropped by DA. 08/06/14 Duran, Gary Daniel, 12/1983, Lockhart. Local Warrant Forgery Government Instrument/Money/ Securities. Released on $3,500 Bond. 08/07/14 Longoria, Sarah Lisa, 12/1969, Gonzales. Lo- cal Warrant Public Intoxication. Released Paid $175.00 Fine. 08/09/14 Villarreal, Brittany Alyce, 06/1992, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle Released Weekender/Work Release. Kiefer, Allen Keith, 08/1964, Gonzales. Local War- rant Driving while License Invalid. Released Paid $515.00 Fine. Released Weekender/Work Release. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 06 DPS 04 GPD 12 WPD 01 NPD 02 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 Total 25 Yoakum Police Department report for Aug. 4-10: 08/04/14 Case #185229, Warrant Arrest, Coronado, Wil- lie Jr., 54, Yoakum, 608 US 77A S; Ofense, W#H- 1201417440 Forgery F/3; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. Case #14-281, Forgery, 1011 US 77A N; Disposi- tion, Investigation. Case #14-282, Burglary-Building, 507 Tozik; Dis- position, Investigation. Case #14-284, Burglary-Residence, 900 Old Shiner Rd; Complainant, Rojas, Ramon; Disposition, Investigation. Case #188544, Warrant Arrest, Yow, Harry D., 62, Yoakum, 507 W. Gonzales; Ofense, W#H-02808-F- Indecency w/Child; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. 8/05/14 Case #08-447, Davis, Benny, 56, Yoakum, 900 Ir- vine; Ofense, W#2008-15868 Theft MB; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. Case #185253, Davis, Benny, 56, Yoakum, 900 Ir- vine; Ofense, W#0807903CR Theft-Fel-FTA; Disposi- tion, Trans/LCSO. Case #08-505, Theft-Felony, Jordan @ Simpson; Disposition, Cleared by Arrest 08/06/14 Case #14-285, Criminal Mischief-B, 205 Walter; Disposition, Investigation. 08/07/14 Case #14-011, Case #185295, Falcon, Nicolas, 24, Yoakum, Irvine @ W. Grand; Ofense, W#2014- 18521-Criminal Trespass; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. 08/08/14 Case 14-286, Injury Child/Elderly, 124 E. Gonza- les; Disposition, Investigation. 08/10/14 Case #14-287, Violage City Ordinance Curfew (2), 400 Blk. Cecilia; Disposition, Court Citation. Luling Police Department report for Aug. 4-11: 08/05/14 Arrest #14-0282, Niacandro Salinas-Nava, 34, 903 S. Magnolia Ave. #12, Assault w/Deadly Weapon Family Violence. 8/09/14 Arrest #14-0283, DeAndre Gonzalez, 600 Blk. E. Crockett St., Driving While License Suspended, Re- sisting Arrest DeWitt Co. Sherifs Ofce DeWitt Co. Sherifs Ofce Arrest Report for the week of Aug. 1-7: Jail Average Daily Count- 140 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies- 43 August 1, 2014 Tina Flores, 30, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $219 (30 Days to Pay), DCSO Manuel Perez, 49, of Yorktown, Driving while Intoxi- cated 2nd, Bond of $2,500 with Interlock Device, Evad- ing Arrest, Bond of $1,000, Resist Arrest Search or Trans- port, Bond of $1,000, Yorktown PD Anthony Nordstrand, 26, of Yoakum, Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Julio Anzaldua, 36, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $75,000, Obstruction or Retaliation, Bond of $20,000, Unlawful Restraint, Bond of $5,000, Interfere with Emergency Call, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Lucio Arocha, 18, of Yoakum, Unlawful Restraint (Montgomery Co), Bond of $2,500, Yoakum PD Calvin Copeland, 51, of Shiner, Theft of Property >$1,500<$20K, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Harley Hernandez, 21, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodi- ly Injury Family Member, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Logan Rechterman, 28, of Yorktown, No Seat Belt Driver, Fine of $209.10 (30 Days to Pay), DCSO Gary Milliron, 45, of Fort Worth, Possession of Dan- gerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Yorktown PD Christopher Lomas, 22, of Edinburg, Speeding 11-15 above limit, Fine of $216, Fail to Appear/Speeding 11-15 above limit, Fine of $367, DCSO Ta Andre Ceasar, 19, of Cuero, Theft property >$50<$500, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Bryce Ray Moore, 28, of Corpus Christi, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence (Yoakum Co), No Bond, Yorktown PD August 2, 2014 Kyle Henry, 32, of Cuero, Obstruction or Retaliation, Bond of $10,000, Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm, Bond of $10,000, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD August 3, 2014 Melissa Flores, 29, of Yorktown, Possession of Con- trolled Substance PG 3 <28G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $5,000, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Yorktown PD David Bloom, 30, of Yorktown, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension, Bond of $2,000, DCSO August 4, 2014 Valente Garcia-Salazar, 24 of Cuero, Failure to Appear on Criminal Mischief >=$50<$500, $1,000 Cash Bond, Driving While Intoxicated 1st ofense, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD. Jennifer Nicole Canizares, 29, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated w/child under 15 YOA, Bond of $5,000, Re- sist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD. Ida Howard Coats, 46, of Cuero, Theft of Prop >=$50<$500, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD. Ricardo Hernandez, 26, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ Public Intoxication, Fine of $416, Cuero PD. Pedro Hernandez-Vasquez, 32, of Cuero, Public In- toxication, Fine of $416, (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD. Richard Nicolas Canizares, 30, of Cuero, Public Intoxi- cation, Fine of $416, (30 Days to Pay, Cuero PD. August 5, 2014 Joel Pompa, 50, of Cuero, Speeding In a School Zone 40 MPH in a 25 MPH Zone, Fine $137.10 (30 Days to Pay), No Drivers License, Fine of $214.10, (30 Days to Pay), No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Fine of $449.10, (30 Days to Pay), Cuero PD Jefrey Weise, 43, of Yorktown, Driving While License Invalid Enhanced (Bexar County), Bond of $1,600, Fic- titious/Altered/Obscured Vehicle Registration (Bexar County), Bond of $1,600, Cuero PD Whitney Mathis, 31, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Drivers License, Fine of $297.83, Capias Pro Fine/Speed- ing 10% of Over 52 MPH in a 35 MPH Zone, Fine of $314.73, DCSO Jamie Booth, 41, of Cuero, Terroristic Threat (Wilson Co), Bond of $2,000, Assault Causes Bodily Injury (Wil- son Co), Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Melissa Booth, 41, of Cuero, Terroristic Threat (Wilson Co), Bond of $2,000, Assault Causes Bodily Injury (Wil- son Co), Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Adam Galindo, 43, of Cuero, Violation Bond/Protec- tive Order, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD August 6, 2014 Jeremiah Miller, 25, of Cuero, Possession of Con- trolled Substance PG 1 <1G, Bond of $10,000, DCSO August 7, 2014 No Arrests A three-year-old article stored on the inter- net provided the basis Tuesday for a stinging public comment demanding the Gonzales county Underground Water Conservation District board of directors rescind water- pumping permits for the Schertz-Seguin Lo- cal Government Corporation. Cost resident Pat Rosato furnished printed copies of a news release posted on the San An- tonio Water Systems (SAWS) website indicat- ing an agreement between SAWS and SSLGC to enable SAWS to purchase water supplies from SSLGC water pumped from Gonzales County wells. Te news release he furnished to directors Bruce Tieken, Steve Ehrig and Barry Miller was originally published Feb. 11, 2011. A photograph accompanying the piece shows the agreement being signed by Schertz Mayor Hal Baldwin, San Antonio Mayor Ju- lin Castro and Seguin Mayor Betty Ann Mat- thies; all three have lef ofce. If we go back in history when Schertz- Seguin applied for these permits, it was for citizens of Schertz and Seguin, Rosato said. Tey falsifed their application. Weve got to shut down this mass exodus of water from Gonzales County. Tere is no reason water should leave Gonzales County. Te news release notes that in July 2010, the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) approved permits for SAWS to produce and transport up to 11,688 acre-feet per year of Carrizo Aquifer water from Gonzales County. With todays contract, SAWS is partnering with the SSLGC to utilize the Corporations infrastruc- ture to transport water from Gonzales County to San Antonio. Rosato also implied that Miller, who is the general manager of the Gonzales County Wa- ter Supply Corp., was also consering selling some of its permitted water to San Antonio, drawing a sharp rebuke from Miller. You are fabricating things out of thin air, sir, Miller snapped. Board president Bruce Tieken reminded those present the public comment section of the meeting was not a debate section. We all hear what youre saying, but we cant resolve it tonight, its not an agenda item, Tieken said. Te information youve provid- ed will be looked at. During Tuesdays meeting, directors also looked at substantiually increasing the dis- tricts maintenance budget, primarily to pro- vide better pay and benefts for the districts administrative assistant. Laura Mills has ten- dered her resignation to enter the teaching feld. Te increase would not involve a tax in- crease, however. Board members opted to in- dicate a tax rate of $0.0045 per $100 valuation, a fve-hundredths of a cent drop from last year. Also during Tuesdays meeting, the board approved the renewal of a permit for Mary Ann Menning, representing the Ploeger es- tate. Te board also directed that a certifed letter be sent to property owner Bill Seger to obtain proper permits and provide pumpage data on his well in northern Gonzales County. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page A3 By DAVE MUNDY manager@gonzalescannon.com Water board asked to void permits over 2011 contract Kolkhorst to seek Hegars Texas Senate seat Single Family Home 1800 Sq.Ft. $225,000 Townhomes - 1100 Sq.Ft. - $135,000 Attached homes/Garage $145,000 and up More homes coming September 2014! Whether you need to buy or rent, come visit during Open House to see what 1835 Village has for you! Enjoy free snacks and beverages! Saturday, August 23rd 11:00 - 3:00 www.1835village.com Regional Roundup The Shiner Chamber of Commerce foat won 1st Place at the Schulenburg Festi- val Parade earlier this month. The 2014 Shiner Royalty include, from left, Young Miss Shiner Makenzie Peebles, Little Mister Shiner Clayton Fric, Miss Shiner Jodi Rogers, Little Miss Shiner Emerson Linn, and Jr. Miss Shiner Madison Kalina. (Courtesy Photo) BRENHAM, TXState Representative Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) on Tuesday launched her campaign for Texas Senate District 18. Te seat is currently held by Glen Hegar of Katy, who is the Republican nominee for State Comptroller and is expected to win handily. Surrounded by family, Kolkhorst wel- comed a large crowd of supporters, some travelling as far as two hours to be part of the event. Speaking from the steps of the Washington County Courthouse in down- town Brenham, Kolkhorst declared her in- tention to run. Tis election is about our families and our future, commented Kolkhorst. Texas faces many challenges like water, trans- portation, education and the crisis at the border. I have a proven record of tackling the hard issues head on. As Texans, we can solve our problems together and provide for a vibrant economy and a great place to raise our families. But this is also about the future of our country. Te Federal Govern- ment continues to push down rules with- out Congress approval, which is wrong and can no longer be tolerated. Texas must stand up and push back against the over- reach of programs like Obamacare, an ig- nored border, and the federal overtake of our public schools, water and electricity. As a multi-generation Texan, and as your elected voice, we will stand together and the people will be heard, continued Kolkhorst. We will fght for the solutions of a responsive and smaller government that was envisioned by our founding fa- thers. In my 14-years of serving, never has there been a greater need or crisis at hand. I stand ready to represent the values, cul- ture, and challenges of this 21-county district. We are Texas. Tis is why I am announcing my intention to run for the Texas Senate. Senate District 18 is currently held by State Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy). As the Republican nominee for Texas Comp- troller, a victory in November would trig- ger a special election for his Senate seat. Rep. Lois W. Kolkhorst is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, serv- ing House District 13, which includes Aus- tin, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lavaca and Washington Counties. She currently serves as Chair of the House Public Health Committee. Lois and her husband Jim have been married for 27 years and have two children, Lois Kate and Jake. Te Kolkhorst Family own and oper- ate Kolkhorst Petroleum and several other companies in the area. Senate District 18 includes all or parts of 21 counties including Aransas, Austin, Burleson, Calhoun, Colorado, De Witt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Goliad, Gonzales, Harris, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, Wash- ington, and Wharton. GORDEN Milda Hulda Elsie Knetig Gorden, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Houston, Texas. She was born September 7, 1924 in the Diamond Grove Com- munity of Gonzales County to Paul and Martha Knetig. Milda graduated from Gonzales High School and attended beauty school in San Antonio. In March of 1943, she married the love of her life, Marshall Wood- row Gorden. Tey re- turned to Gonzales where they celebrated 42 years of marriage and the birth of three children. Milda owned and oper- ated a beauty salon at her home for many years. She was a lifetime member and actively involved in many aspects of the First Evan- gelical Lutheran Church in Gonzales. She was an accomplished artist and a longtime member of the local art club. She enjoyed gardening and shared that love with the Garden Club. Milda was a people person and she enjoyed playing canasta and dominos and traveling with her friends. Milda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Gerald Allen Gorden and her sis- ter Lillian Gescheidle. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law James and Rebecca Gorden of Hous- ton, her daughter and son- in-law Marsha Gail and Mitchell Helms of Austin, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. A celebration of Mildas life will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 10:00 am at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gon- zales and burial in the Gon- zales Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: First Evangelical Lu- theran Church, 1206 North St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page A4 Hospital Auxiliary News Capitol Monument, Co. Memorials Curbing Bronze Statutes Letering Repairs Restoration All Types of Cemetery Work Top-Quality Lower prices Faster Service We dont just talk quality, we cut it in stone 5233 N. US 183 Gonzales: (830) 672-7929 M-F 8-5 Sat 9-1 Toll Free: 1-800-637-5182 www.capitolmonument.com Working with people & Cemeteries through Care, Service and Quality Since 1963 OBITUARIES DOCTORS ARE NOW ENROLLING A CLINICAL RESEARCH TRIAL FOR: Guadalupe Zavala, 1927-2014 ZAVALA Guadalupe Zavala, 87, of Gonzales, Texas passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at his res- idence. Funeral Mass was un- der the direction of Buff- ington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas, and was held on Friday, Au- gust 8, 2014 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catho- lic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Inter- ment followed at Saint James Catholic Cem- etery in Gonzales, Texas. A Rosary was recited on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas. Guadalupe was born on June 20, 1927 in Gon- zales, Texas. He was the son of Juan and Petra (Jimenez) Zavala. Gua- dalupe married Cookie Mata on May 11, 1990. He was the Owner/Operator of the Casino Bar early in life. He was employed by H.E.B. Food Stores for five years, and then started his own lawn ser- vice. Guadalupe was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He liked to spend time at the river setting lines and bringing home the big catch. He liked to go hunting and camping. Guadalupe was a family man who enjoyed spend- ing time with his family and, BBQuing with fam- ily and friends. He is survived by his wife; Cookie Zavala, five sons; Randy Rodri- guez of Gonzales, Texas, Dennis JoJo Rodriguez and his wife, Barbara of Gonzales, Texas, Daniel Rodriguez and his wife, Rebecca of Gonzales, Texas, David Ray Rodri- guez and his wife, Mar- garita of Wapaca, Wis- consin, Joey Rodriguez and his wife, Jolanda of Gonzales, Texas, eleven daughters; Guadalupe Ruiz of Gonzales, Texas, Liz Hernandez and her husband, Lorenzo of Gonzales, Texas, Doro- thy Rodriguez and her husband, Robert of Gon- zales, Texas, Julie Mireles and her husband, Marty of San Antonio, Texas, Susie Estrada of Hous- ton, Texas, Linda Alma- guer and her husband, Bruno of Gonzales, Tex- as, Peggy Rodriguez of Gonzales, Texas, Diane Serna and her husband, Juan of Austin, Texas, Debra Zavala Cantu and her husband, Sammy of Austin, Texas, Donna Za- vala and her fianc, Stef- fon Moore of Gonzales, Texas, Angel Zavala of Gonzales, Texas, sixty- five grandchildren, one hundred and eight great- grandchildren, ten great- great-grandchildren, and two great-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Juan and Petra Zavala, one son; Lupe Rodriguez, five brothers; Faustino Zavala, Delfino Zavala, Antonio Zavala, Pedro Zavala, Abran Za- vala, Sr., and one sister; Dominga Zavala. To join the family in celebrating Guadalupes life and to sign the online guest book, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneral- homegonzales.com C.L. Big BoySteans, 1931-2014 STEANS C.L. Steans, fondly re- ferred to as Big Boy, was born June 15, 1931 in Gonzales, Texas to Sandy and Allie (Satberry) Ste- ans. He was the third of three children born to this union. Mr. Steans accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Little Hill Bap- tist Church at any early age. He attended school at Canoe Creek in Gon- zales County. On September 17, 1949 C.L. was united in holy matrimony to his life long love, Ola V. Co- chran. Poppa as he was affectionately called, ex- perienced an endearing bond and an indescrib- able love with his wife and the seven children born to this union. Later, with the help of his sons, C.L. started what has now become known as Steans Custom Hay Bail- ing. He earned great re- spect from customers he served in the Gonzales and Caldwell County ar- eas. C.L is highly spoken of and leaves a legacy of a clean and good name, which was of value to him and the family alike. After 47 years of faith- ful service C.L. retired from Gonzales Warm Springs with the reputa- tion of being a dedicated and hard worker. After retirement, he continued to oversee the hay busi- ness and take vacations and road trips with his family until his health failed. On August 4, 2014 the Lord called him from la- bor to rest after a lengthy illness. C.L. was proceeded in death by his parents Sandy and Allie Steans; siblings Murray Kid Steans and Johnnie Mae Sister Pittman. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted and loving wife Ola V. Ste- ans; three sons; George (Mary) Steans of Seguin, Tx; Charles (Carolyn) Steans of Seguin, Tx; El- vin Steans of Edinburg, Tx and four daughters; Janice (Herman) Mitch- ell of Missouri City, Tx; Norma (Phillip) Ross of Schertz, Tx; Carolyn (Leonard) Derrow of Luling, TX; Linda (Rich- ard) Howell of Schertz, Tx; sister Dorothy Swaner and a niece who he helped raise, Shir- ley (Charles) Thomas of Corpus Christi, Tx; 18 grand children, 22 great-grand children and 2 great-great grand chil- dren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, rela- tives and friends. Te Auxiliary of Memo- rial Hospital met July 29th for an Appreciation Morn- ing Tea hosted by Memo- rial Hospital Foundation, at the home of Connie Kacir. Tere were 20 members present and guests includ- ed Hospital Administrator Chuck Norris and Gon- zales Mayor Bobby Logan. Te Mayor presented a long stem pink rose to each member. Te tables were laid with yellow linen and the chairs with yellow netting. Te tables were set with antique china and crystal. Breakfast items and sweet pastries were served with straw- berry yogurt and fresh fruit and hot tea. Mr. Norris expressed ap- preciation for the ways the Auxiliary has beneftted the hospital. Mayor Logan was introduced and he noted it is difcult to fnd volun- teers to serve these days. Te Auxiliary were invit- ed into the Kacir home to hold our business meeting. President Kathleen Cad- dell called the meeting to order. First VP Betty Fink presented outgoing Presi- dent Barbara Koricanek a commemorative pin for her service. Te minutes were read and approved. Treasurer Zella gave a fnancial report for the month. Second VP Gibson reported on hour bars. Bob Bennett and Bet- ty Neubauer were awarded 100 hour bars. Bobs total is 808 and Bettys is 712. Cecilia Williamson was awarded her 100 bar with her total 3831. Committee reports were given. Te Scholarship pro- posed that Policy #5 will be changed to state Te recipient must be a resi- dent of Gonzales County. It passed. Tree scholarships were awarded to study for L.V.N. Special projects was ta- bled for another meeting. Te Auxiliary noted to join the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agricul- ture. It was noted that the First VP be responsible for or- dering outgoing President pin. Te T.A.H.V District meeting will be held in the dining room at 2 oclock. Attendance prizes were won by Norris Gibson, Dyna DuBose and Carol DuBose. Bernice Heldarsen receives her 100 hour bar President Caddell presiding over meeting. Happy Birthday Joshua! Joshua, the shelter bossat Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter, is turning three years old and to celebrate FOGAS is celebrating with three weeks of $3 adoptions Aug. 11-30. To learn more contact FOGAS at 857- 1616 or stop by the shelter at 505 St. Francis in Gonzales from 3-5 p.m. weekdays or 1-4 p.m. on Saturday. Te grieving process is very personal, and every- one will deal with it difer- ently. Tere is no right or wrong way to grieve, but there are healthy ways to help you cope with what you are feeling. Working as a Certifed Financial Plan- ner for over 20 years, Ive come across various strate- gies in dealing with the loss of a spouse. Most recently Ive watched and learned from my Mother, the stron- gest woman I know, how many pitfalls can occur when depression over- comes an otherwise strong sense of reason. With the median age of widowhood occurring at 59.4 years ac- cording to the US Census Bureau, its important to not only plan your retire- ment, but also double- check your fnances under the scenarios of the loss of one spouse. Taking it one step at a time during one of the emotion- ally trying periods of your life can be challenging, but consider these crucial frst steps. Enlist the help of a close friend and clergy member to support and help with some of the im- mediate tasks. Arranging the funeral or memorial service must be done with a clear idea of the budget. Under the Funeral Rule of the Federal Trade Com- mission, before you sign a contract, funeral directors are required to provide you with a written price list of all services and merchan- dise they ofer, as well as an itemized statement of all services that you have selected. Write an obitu- ary by keeping in mind your loved ones life such as education, career, family, military service or notable achievements. Shortly afer a loved ones death, there are legal issues that need to be addressed. Important documents to gather are the will, death certifcate, marriage cer- tifcate, insurance policies, stock certifcates, military discharge papers, auto- mobile title and registra- tion papers, social security cards and birth certifcates. Most recently a newly wid- owed client was asked for her original marriage cer- tifcate of 58 years ago by the social security ofce when she requested a high- er monthly social security income afer her husbands death. Financial considerations will include contacting social security ofce and current and former em- ployers. Te post ofce should be alerted to new mail addressed to the ex- ecutor. Deed and prop- erty titles, along with bank books, account statements and tax returns should be gathered. Obtain any per- sonal or workplace insur- ance policies and begin the beneft claim process with each individual carrier. Te insurance agent is a valuable resource to help with this process. Whether expect- ed or unexpected, losing a loved one is never easy. You will fnd yourself coping with many emotions as you face the numerous fnan- cial decisions ahead of you. I watched and helped my mother continue to pay bills in the frst few months and struggled with the concept of auto-pay vs. check writ- ing as she was convinced the electric company was not getting paid. A trusted fnancial professional can support you through these complex tasks and guide you while you realign your fnancial strategy during this difcult time. For a copy of our booklet to help guide you during this dif- fcult time, please contact barbara@americaninvest- mentplanners.com The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page A5 Have you ever wondered who your fnancial consultant really works for? I work strictly for you. I work hard to build a relationship of trust by providing thoughtful, unbiased guidance and placing your interests frst. Invest with a knowledgeable fnancial consultant whos on your side; someone who truly cares whether your investments are right for you. Call today for more information or to schedule a consultation. Tommy W Pietsch, CLU*, RFC Wealth Advisor 1606 North Sarah DeWitt Drive Gonzales, TX 78629 (830) 672-8585 x142 (830) 672-6226 Fax tommy.pietsch@lpl.com www.pietschwealth.com Independence Powered by LPL Financial New & Pre-Owned Vehicles www.BennyBoyd.com 1586 Texas 71, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Call John at 830-522-4099 or Ryan at 888-370-6528 today and get ready to ride Now Hiring for Parts, Technicians and Sales Professionals Soon to be at Benny Boyd Gonzales Ryan Mulvaney & John Garcia D&G Automotive & Diesel Wrecker Service 830-672-6278 Business 830-857-5383 After Hours 134 Hwy. 90A W Gonzales, TX 78629 Glenn & Linda Glass, Owner Mon.- Fri. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm 24 Hour Towing/Accident Recovery Lockout Services includes Light, Medium and Heavy Duty Towing and Service Calls, Light, Medium and Heavy Duty Mechanic DOT & State Inspections Cannon News Services newseditor@gonzalescannon.com New development to help Nixon get All Tucked In Texas bonds draw highest ratings Dealing with fnances during grieving NIXON All Tucked Inn Cabins that were es- tablished in Stockdale in December 2011 by Jennifer Exterior (left) and interior views (above) of the cabins under develpoment. Gonzales Mayor Bobby Logan signed the National Health Center Week proclamation Tuesday at the Gonza- les Community Health Center. Also present was Henry Salas, Brittany Komoll, Karen Green, Annette Philip- pus, Rafael DeLa Paz, Alfredo Law, Christina Cordova, Raiasna Tripatni, Linda Koricanek, Nora Vela, Matilde Vela, Kayla Scott, Adrianna Montoya, Dana C. Bechtel, Dora Rodriguez, Jean Rivera, Lynn Silver and Daisy Scheske. (Photo by Mark Lube) AUSTIN Wall Street ratings firms have given their highest ratings to this years Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs). These annual, one-year notes are sold to help fund school payments and manage cash flow between the start of the fiscal year and the arrival of tax revenue later in the year. Texas 2014 TRANs are rated SP-1+ by Standard & Poors, F1+ by Fitch Inc., and MIG 1 by Moodys In- vestors Service. This years $5.4 billion TRAN sale will take place Aug. 26. These top ratings re- flect confidence in our state and its economic growth, said Texas Comp- troller Susan Combs. Our state government contin- ues its pledge to be fiscally responsible by spending taxpayer dollars wisely. This commitment is re- flected in the bond rat- ing firms confidence that Texas TRAN notes are a solid investment. Noting that Texas is bor- rowing $1.8 billion less than in 2013, Standard & Poors commented, We believe that the declining trend in annual cash bor- rowing needs is a refection of Texas strong economic and revenue performance. Moodys Investors Ser- vices noted Texas has a, long history of con- servative financial man- agement and also cited strong general fund cash flows and ample alternate cash forecasted to be avail- able to repay the notes. Barbara Magor is a Certifed Financial Planner with offces in La Vernia. Financial Planning Barbara Magor Baird will now be opening cabins in Nixon. Te Stockdale location started with 4 cabins but quickly grew to 11 because of the demand of oil feld and nightly customers. It has been proudly managed by Heather Stahl since July of 2012. Te Nixon location will begin with a phase one con- sisting of 9 cabins and will eventually continue with a phase two bringing in 11 more cabins. In addition to Baird, Vernon Lambeck and John Sanderlin will be join- ing as partners in the project. Te cabins will be indi- vidually placed and will have all of the comforts of home. Each cabin has a kitchen that will contain a full size refrigerator, two burner stove top, micro- wave, and kitchen sink. Pots pans, cups plates and utensils will also be pro- vided. Tey will also have two queen size beds, 32 fat screen TVs with Direct TV, front porches with seating, picnic tables and barbecue area. As in Stockdale, we will ofer nightly, weekly and monthly rates, Baird said. We could not be more ex- cited to be joining the city of Nixon and Gonzales County! For more information, questions or to pre-book a cabin, you can either con- tact Jennifer or Heather at 830-996-1145. AUSTINTexas Attor- ney General Greg Abbott on Monday released the following statement on proposed fed- eral regulations that unlawfully claim the EPAs Clean Water Act authority extends to stock tanks, small ponds and even dry ditches: Te EPA has no author- ity to regulate dry ditches and stock tanks on private prop- ertybut that is exactly what the Obama Administration is trying to achieve under new rules proposed by the EPA and the Corps of Engineers. First, the EPA has attempted to regu- late emissions from schools, churches and apartment build- ings, and now they are claim- ing they can micromanage dry ditches on private property. So today we are beginning the frst step in the process of chal- lenging these proposed regula- tions, which are unlawful and exceed the EPAs authority to regulate navigable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, the EPA only has author- ity to regulate navigable wa- ters. Under new regulations proposed by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers, the Obama Administration is pro- posing to dramatically expand the EPAs regulatory author- ity by claiming that navigable waters includes solitary ponds on private property and even what the EPAs own proposal refers to as ditches. Today Attorney General Abbott sub- mitted formal comments to the EPA and the Corps of En- gineers opposing the proposed regulations and explaining that the EPA is attempting to regulate private property that clearly falls outside the agencys jurisdiction. Te following are excerpts from Abbotts letter: [T]he proposed rule would erode private property rights and have devastating efects on the landowners of Texas. Under this proposed def- nition, it is difcult to envision any landsespecially those that lie near the coastthat are not potentially within the ambit of federal jurisdiction. Tis broad and overreaching defnition would impose virtu- ally no limit on federal jurisdic- tion Perhaps more troubling is the federal agencies ex- plicit inclusion of ditches as waters of the United States. Under this untenable and le- gally baseless defnition, any landowner who has a ditch on his or her private property is at risk of having the federal government exert regulation over that ditch and impose burdensome and expensive federal regulations over dry land that does not remotely resemble any common-sense understanding of waters of the United States. The Cannon Thursday,August 14, 2014 Page A6 Graduates: Keep up with your hometown! Use this handy form to subscribe today! All print subscriptions are $25 per year (includes e-subscription). 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Saturday-Sunday, 9-5. Same day wash & fold service FREE Pick up & drop off delivery available Complimentary WiFi & Satellite TV Newest machines in town with a large variety to meet your washing needs Clean & friendly environment Voted #1 Readers choice award for best Laundry Service. Look for our coupon on the back of your HEB receipt! Current full service drop off price is $1.40 a lb. Cannon News Services newseditor@gonzalescannon.com Caldwell County Sherif Daniel Law announced that the body of a missing San Marcos River tuber was recovered Aug. 10. Law said Deputies were called to the scene of a missing river tuber Aug. 9 and upon arrival met with friends of the subject who advised that they had last seen their friend fve hours prior when he had advised them he was go- ing to touch the rivers bottom. Te body of 20-year-old Tychicus Foston, originally of Van Vleck, was recovered just afer 1:30 p.m. Sunday Deputies gathered information from witnesses then made contact with Caldwell County Sherifs Dis- patch requesting assistance from area voluntary emergency search person- nel for assistance. Deputies along with personnel from the Maxwell Volunteer Fire De- partment, Chisholm Trail Volunteer Fire Rescue, Luling Swif Water Res- cue Team, San Marcos Search and Rescue, TEXSAR, and SMART Dive team checked the river areas with negative results. Search teams including Caldwell County Emergency Coordinator and Texas Parks and Wildlife ofcers continued the search which ended when the missing mans body was found. Texas Parks and Wildlife requested that tubing companies not let anyone on the river while teams searched. Tubers were allowed to start getting back on the river around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Investigators say an autopsy will de- termine what caused the death. Still, the death appeared to be a drowning. Law said his departments investi- gation is ongoing. Missing river tubers body recovered Te Board of Directors of Te Gonzales Cannon Inc. on Tuesday formally named General Manager Dave Mundy to serve the paper as Publisher. We feel like we have reached a point as a busi- ness, and Dave has shown the ability to take on the role as publisher, Board of Directors President W.R. Billy Bob Low said. He will exercise day-to-day control over the papers op- erations and will report to the board and shareholders regularly as we continue to grow. Te Cannon is the only local news organization owned entirely by local shareholders. Mundy joined Te Can- non staf in October, 2009, taking over as sports editor the second week of pub- lication. He was named General Manager in 2010. Im looking forward to the challenges and the opportunities to take Te Cannon to the next level, said Mundy. Weve spent fve years cretaing our niche in the market, and now its time to grow. Mundy is a Houston- area native who began his newspapering career as a sophomore in high school, writing sports for his local paper in Deer Park. He has since worked for papers all over Texas, including the Deer Park Progress, Baytown Sun, La Porte-Bayshore Sun, Pasa- dena Citizen, Houston Post, Houston Chronicle, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Rosen- berg Herald-Coaster, Katy Times and Orange Leader. During six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he also edited base newspapers at Camp LeJeune, N.C., and on Okinawa and was a con- tributing writer to Stars and Stripes, Stars and Stripes- Pacifc, Marines Magazine and was also published in the Arizona Republic. Hes won more than 50 awards for superior jour- nalism at the regional, state and national level, includ- ing a National Newspaper Assn. award for Best Cov- erage of Education, a Jim Lehrer Award for Fairness in Journalism, multiple Associated Press Manag- ing Editors Assn. awards, and he was the 1988 US Military Sports Association Print Journalist of the Year. Mundy is also currently the Republican nominee for State Board of Educa- tion, District 3. Tat dis- trict includes all or parts of 14 South Texas counties. Weve made Te Can- non a big success by giving readers a broader scope of news coverage, Mundy said. As publisher, my goal is to create the same kind of success with advertisers. We want to help local busi- ness grow, whether youve been here since the 1870s or youre a start-up entre- peneur. We have the know-how and the talent to help you grow your business, he added. Lets grow togeth- er. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page A7 2138 Water Street/Hwy. 183, Gonzales, Texas 78629 Phone 830.672.1888 ~ Fax 830.672.1884 www.SleepInnGonzales.com BY CHOICE HOTELS Middle Buster Road Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-2777 Fax: 830-672-2888 hiexgonzales.com info@hiexgonzales.com www.facebook.com/holidayinnexpresssuitesgonzales Directors name Mundy Publisher of Cannon YOAKUM: No late beer sales FARENTHOLD: Stalemate leaves Obama out-of-control the Economic Development Corporation Board to be more involved, redevelop the downtown area, promote diversifcation of the citys industries, resolve electric service issues, and fnd ways to continue to beneft from the Eagle Ford Shale. Finally, in the area of Organizational De- velopment, employees agreed that the city needs to maintain their existing service level, regional utility competitiveness, and low tax rates; foster a positive customer service culture within the city; prepare a succession plan for employees anticipating retirement and those replacing them; and implement technological advancements as well as technical knowledge among em- ployees. Te City Council will meet with the em- ployees involved with the project again in September to fnalize their strategic plan. Following the strategic plan review, the City Council held a regular meeting to ad- dress matters of city business. Council rejected a proposal to extend hours for the sale of beer, wine, and mixed beverages for on-premises consumption. Te Council agreed to close of W. Schleicher Street from 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 through 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 in co- ordination with the Yoakum Gins Grand Re-Opening and Barbeque Cook-of on Sept. 13. Council members Elorine Sitka and Tim McCoy were appointed to the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission General Assembly and Joe Hermes was nominated to return to the Texas Munici- pal League MultiState Intergovernment Employee Benefts Pool Region 11 Board of Trustees. Te Council also voted to reappoint Har- rison, Waldrop, and Uherek, LLP, as the citys auditing frm for the next fscal year, and also voted to reappoint the current members of both the Yoakum Economic Development Corporation Board of Direc- tors and the Building and Standards Com- mission, each for two-year terms. Shortly before entering into executive session, the Council slated Saturday, Oct. 11 as Fall Cleanup Day. Afer 45 minutes in that executive session, the meeting re- opened to the public and it was announced that the Council agreed to cancel the power and electric GFS contract and extend their contract with LCRA. ContinuedfrompageA1 explained to trustees. Tis year it will be around $447. Te district will also be required to have some of its taxes recaptured by the state under Texas Robin Hood law. Trustees will consider applying for attendance credits from the state during their Aug. 25 meeting, a move which could recoup about $40,000, Superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier said. Tats a teaching position, she noted. Wehde estimated the district would be sending a little more than $1 million back to the state this year. District voters will cast ballots Sept. 30 on whether to exercise local control over how that is handled or to allow the state to determine the re-distri- bution of local funds. In other action on Monday, trustees ap- proved support for a resolution proposed by the Central Texas Association of School Boards calling for specifc action by the State Legislature when it meets in 2015. Among the measures the resolution calls for are: Providing more state funding for in- structional materials, since new electronic- based textbooks have proven to be just as expensive as paper-bound books; Funding for the controversial call for full-day pre-kindergarten; Additional funding for non-English- speaking students; Flexibility for dual-credit teaching cer- tifcations; and Opposition to taxpayer-funded vouch- ers for non-public schools. ContinuedfrompageA1 GISD: Funds will go to state the incentive to exercise executive power with little fear his actions can be over- turned by Congress. We tried de-funding stuf, he said. We voted on spending bills to fund everything in the govern- ment except Obamacare. Te Senate shut down the government, and the House Republicans got blamed for it. Impeachment is math- ematically not an option, he said. While the House could likely muster votes for impeachment, attain- ing the Senate majority re- quired to remove the Pres- ident is not possible prior to 2016. Even if we win back the Senate this November, it would take a two-thirds vote to remove him, Far- enthold explained. And if we didnt get it, we look back to the Clinton im- peachment and see what that does, it re-defned what sex is, what is is ... theyre (Democrats) out there raising money of the fear of impeachment. Te only option for the House leadership, he said, was to fle suit against the President. We voted to sue the President for not follow- ing the law, he said. Tis lawsuit is important to put the question of the limits on executive power to the test. Part of the problem with an exective branch run amok, Farenthold said, is that too many voters have become numb to the scandals associated with the administration of the charismatic Obama. Tis president pays at- tention to the polls, he said. Te problem is that people have become numb to all the scandals. If the CIA were stealing secrets from Congress and the president was named Nix- on, peoples heads would be exploding. One area he said he feels he has been able to be ef- fective has been with cut- ting red tape for veterans seeking help through the Veterans Administration. Farenthold hosted a Vet- erans Summit in Victoria following his Gonzales ap- pearance. Its a national disgrace, the scandals of mid-level managers cooking the books to get bonuses for themselves while our vet- erans cant even get in to get seen. he said. Weve passed legislation mak- ing it easier to fre some of those mid-level managers. We also have a case worker in my ofce who is a veteran, in many cases he can help you get an expe- dited review, he said. You shouldnt have to call your congressman to get help if youre a veteran. Farenthold is also a co- sponsor of a bill to make it easier with veterans with less than 50 percent dis- ability rating to draw full benefts. Te Congressman said the House has put together a number of measures to address border security all of them again stalled in the Senate. If you can get a 6-year- old and her grandmother to cross the border with no help, your border is not se- cure, he said. He said the Administration will have to account for the criminal violence associated with illegal aliens, including the of-duty Border Pa- trol agent killed last week by two men whod already been deported multiple times. Te current surge of il- legal aliens was created jointly by lax border secu- rity and marketing ploys by the human smugglers who are reaping the prof- its, he said. Te coyotes are mark- ing President Obamas DACA program, telling people that children form Central America will never be sent back, he said. We changed the law to treat those children the same as children from Mexico. Farenthold said the House has also put to- gether a bill to use the frst $40 million in foreign aid to Central American countries, previously ear- marked for crime fghting, to help re-unite the unac- companied minor children currently fooding across the border with the par- ents in their homelands. Tis ought to get about 90 percent of them back with their parents in their home countries, he said. We have also approved funding to reimburse Tex- as for its cost of mobilizing the National Guard. Te Senate is stalling, saying they want comprehensive immigration reform. In the meantime, these chil- dren are at risk. I spoke with a social worker in Honduras who told me they have the names of at least 400 chil- dren who lef Honduras and were never heard from again, he said. ContinuedfrompageA1 Dave Mundy Gonzales County Com- missioners on Tuesday gave prelimiary approval to the proposed rollback tax rate for 2015, which would be a slight increase of around 2.5 cents per $100 valuation. Commissioners re- viewed the tax rates prepared by Tax Asses- sor-Collector Crystal Cedillo and opted to ini- tially adopt the proposed $0.3045 rollback rate, which automatically trig- gers public hearings Aug. 25 and Sept. 8 prior to fi- nal setting of the rate on Sept. 8. Cedillo presented an effective tax rate of $0.2709, slightly above 2014s rate of $0.2704. Te Court could lower the rate as it continues work on the county bud- get for the coming year, but could not adopt a higher rate without a rollback tax election. Commissioners on Tuesday also approved the preliminary design of the infrastructure plan for All Tucked in Cabins, to be lo- cated at the intersection of FM 1117 and Highway 80 near Nixon. Te prelimi- nary plan is for nine cabins in a hotel-like atmosphere, and more could be added later. Housing in the Nixon area has been a particularly acute issue since the start of the Eagle Ford Shale devel- opment, and All Tucked In owner Heather Baird said the development is mod- eled on a similar cabin- style complex in Stockdale. In other action Tuesday, Commissioners: Awarded a contract for seal-coating in Precinct 2 to Agency Construction; Approved specifca- tions for the countys seal- coating projects for 2015; Approved the ter- mination of the lease on Randle-Rather Building office space by Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooper- ative. The county bought the building from its pre- vious owner and GVTC has announced plans to re-locate its office to the Cost area. By DAVE MUNDY manager@gonzalescannon.com Commissioners give tentative OK to rollback rate Eagle Ford-focused San- chez Energy reported record revenue of $151.7 million in the second quarter of 2014, with portfolio-wide produc- tion increasing 164% year- over-year to 20,437 boe/d. At the end of the quarter, the company closed its mas- sive Eagle Ford acreage deal with Royal Dutch Shell for 106,000 net Eagle Ford acres known to the company as Catarina. Te acquisition al- most doubled the companys acreage in the play. Total pur- chase price for the acquisition was approximately $639 mil- lion, less approximately $85.5 million in normal and cus- tomary closing adjustments. Sanchez CEO Tony San- chez, III, said,as of August 1, 2014, Sanchez Energy has ofcially taken over all opera- tions at Catarina afer a brief transition period with Shell. Te transition of operations has gone smoothly and the ramp up of Sanchez Energy operations is ahead of sched- ule. We have fully stafed our operations at Catarina and now have drilling, comple- tion, and artifcial lif installa- tion in progress. Additionally, now that we have achieved critical scale from the Cata- rina assets, we are utilizing a dedicated frac spread as well as direct sourcing of chemi- cals and proppant. We expect these factors will reduce com- pletions costs by an addition- al 30%, allowing fexibility to increase fracture stage size or improve returns from a lower development cost. With the Catarina acqui- sition, Sanchez increased its proved reserves 170% to ap- proximately 117 MMBOE as of June 30, 2014. Crude oil constituted 49% and NGLs constituted 24% of the com- panys proved reserves. 56% of the companys proved reserves were classifed as proved undeveloped, com- pared to 70% at same time last year. Sanchez Energy currently has 6 gross rigs running across its Eagle Ford acreage, with 419 gross producing wells and 38 gross wells in various stages of completion. By area, the companys Cotulla, Marquis, and Pal- metto Eagle Ford operating areas comprised approxi- mately 42% of the crude oil cut from total second quarter 2014 production volumes. Company ofcials expect the percentage of oil expected in the companys third quarter production volumes should decrease as the impact of the production volumes from Catarina are recorded. Te companys third quarter production guid- ance range portfolio-wide of 37,000 to 41,000 boe/d has been revised to 36,000 to 40,000 BOE/D while its fourth quarter production guidance range of 45,000 to 49,000 boe/d has increased to 48,000 to 50,000 boe/d. Production guidance for 2015 remains the same at a range of 53,000 boe/d to 58,000 boe/d. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page A8 Eagle Ford Rigs by County DuBose Insurance Agency 826 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX 78629 Oil & Gas Reports Page Sponsored by (830) 672-9581 www.JDCOins.com Regional Oil & Gas Activity Report Recent well completion reports as reported by the Texas Railroad Commission for the period July 29-Aug. 6: Tracking No. Status Packet Type API No. Drilling Permit No. Well No. Submit Date Operator No. Operator Name Lease No. Lease Name DeWitt County 109771 Submitted Gas / G-1 123-33414 774227 08H 08/07/2014 665748 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. BRUNS 01 109911 Submitted Gas / G-1 123-33182 763227 06H 08/07/2014 665748 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. BRUNS 01 111303 Submitted Gas / G-1 123-33181 763222 05H 08/07/2014 665748 PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. BRUNS 01 111417 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33435 774873 2H 08/07/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10255 WALTERS A 111860 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33436 774883 3H 08/06/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10255 WALTERS A 111882 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33089 757655 7H 08/06/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10639 OEHLKE A 111925 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-33437 774899 4H 08/06/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10255 WALTERS A 111926 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-32828 743221 7H 08/11/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10355 KRAUSE B 111932 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-32825 743197 3H 08/06/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10355 KRAUSE B 111970 Submitted Oil / W-2 123-32826 743205 4H 08/06/2014 216378 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. 10355 KRAUSE B Fayette County 102211 Submitted Oil / W-2 149-33326 774100 5H 08/07/2014 617112 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC FLATONIA SW UNIT 102323 Submitted Oil / W-2 149-33327 774106 6H 08/07/2014 617112 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC FLATONIA SW UNIT 110219 Submitted Oil / W-2 149-33324 773850 1H 08/12/2014 747012 SANCHEZ OIL & GAS CORPORATION FIVE MILE CREEK UNIT A 111377 Submitted Oil / W-2 149-33356 784651 1H 08/06/2014 617112 OAK VALLEY OPERATING, LLC MECOM D UNIT Gonzales County 102527 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33243 774633 2H 08/06/2014 275740 FOREST OIL CORPORATION ROWELL-CHANDLER 109234 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33228 773760 2H 08/08/2014 275740 FOREST OIL CORPORATION TINSLEY-BARNETT 110389 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33202 771531 9H 08/11/2014 253162 EOG RESOURCES, INC. 16046 BAKER DEFOREST UNIT 110393 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33203 771533 10H 08/11/2014 253162 EOG RESOURCES, INC. 16046 BAKER DEFOREST UNIT 110416 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33204 771535 11H 08/11/2014 253162 EOG RESOURCES, INC. 16046 BAKER DEFOREST UNIT 110485 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33351 784674 1H 08/08/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. CINCO J. RANCH LTD UNIT 112262 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33308 780571 1H 08/11/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. CULPEPPER UNIT NO. 2 112349 Submitted Oil / W-2 177-33321 781293 1H 08/11/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. CULPEPPER UNIT NO. 3 Lavaca County 110148 Submitted Oil / W-2 285-33722 767815 1H 08/08/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. BOCK UNIT 110656 Submitted Oil / W-2 285-33723 767824 2H 08/08/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. BOCK UNIT 111118 Submitted Oil / W-2 285-33783 779743 3H 08/08/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. BOCK UNIT 111255 Submitted Oil / W-2 285-33790 779794 4H 08/08/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. BOCK UNIT 111271 Submitted Oil / W-2 285-33791 779812 5H 08/08/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. BOCK UNIT 111381 Submitted Oil / W-2 285-33768 777612 6H 08/08/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. BOCK UNIT 111835 Submitted Oil / W-2 285-33772 777613 7H 08/08/2014 651780 PENN VIRGINIA OIL & GAS, L.P. BOCK UNIT 112252 Submitted Gas / G-1 285-33377 786684 2 08/10/2014 129692 CANTERA OPERATING, LLC RODEN GAS UNIT 1 Gonzales County Records Sanchez reports record quarter revenues Area Livestock Reports By KIRK EGGLESTON eaglefordshale.com Millers Autoworx Miller Bullock Owner/Operator 901 East Davis St. Luling, TX 78648 Work 830-875-2277 Cell 512-771-6218 Fax 830-875-2277 miller.bullock@yahoo.com Complete Auto & Truck Repair Specializing in Diesel, European & Asian Triple AAA Certifed Shop FREE SUSPENSION CHECK Gonzales Livestock Market Report Te Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, August 9, 2014 had on hand: 1,258 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $3.00 to $5.00 lower. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Me- dium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $310-$400; 300- 400 lbs, $285-$325; 400-500 lbs, $250-$280; 500-600 lbs, $215-$240; 600-700 lbs., $205- $210; 700-800 lbs, $190-$200. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $145-$185. Stocker-feeder heifers: Me- dium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $255-$350; 300- 400 lbs, $235-$245; 400-500 lbs, $220-$240; 500-600 lbs., $185-$215; 600-700 lbs., $175- $185. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $94- $110; Cutters, $115-$131; Canners, $75-$89; Low yield- ing fat cows, $93-$108. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $120- $146; light weights and me- dium quality bulls, $105-$115. Stocker Cows: $950-$2,200. Pairs: $1,250-$3,100. Tank you for your busi- ness!! View our sale live at cattle- usa.com! Nixon Livestock Commission Report Te Nixon Livestock Com- mission Inc. Report had on hand, August 11, 2014, Vol- ume, 1,000, 78 cows, 13 bulls. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $263 to $273 to $310; 300-400 lbs., $261 to $271 to $330; 400-500 lbs, $236 to $246 to $305; 500- 600 lbs, $208 to $218 to $250; 600-700 lbs, $196 to $206 to $223; 700-800 lbs, $182 to $192 to $211. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $248 to $258 to $320; 300-400 lbs, $234 to $244 to $285; 400-500 lbs, $224 to $234 to $310; 500- 600 lbs, $196 to $206 to $290; 600-700 lbs, $184 to $194 to $265; 700-800 lbs, $166 to $176 to $191. Slaughter cows: $85 to $135; Slaughter bulls: $128 to $146; Stocker cows: $1,250 to $2,300. Pairs: $1,210 to $3,000. Notices: We will be closed on September 1, 2014 for Labor Day. Cuero Livestock Market Report Cuero Livestock Market Re- port on August 8, 2014, had 1, 939 head. Had 137 cows and 21 bulls. Te packer market was basi- cally unchanged past weeks. Very strong as there are not many cow/bulls coming to market at this time. Prices re- main at historical highs. Te calf market was steady to a little weaker in spots. But overall was a good solid market. Te only weakness may have been in small of the heavier weight bull calves. Light calves and replacement heifers were as high as they have ever been. No surprises in the market coming of several weeks of new highs and larger numbers hitting the market due to continued drought. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $120-$145; lower grades, $90- $125. Packer cows: breakers, $78- $90; boning, $79-$90; canners & cutters, $92-$130; light & weak, $40-$65. Palpated: 16 head bred, $per cwt, $130-$156. Pairs: 1 Pair, both $2,300. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-250 lbs, None; 250- 300 lbs, $314-$337; 300-350 lbs, $254-$314; 350-400 lbs, $282-$318; 400-450 lbs, $266- $308; 450-500 lbs, $230-$286; 500-550 lbs, $230-$260; 550- 600 lbs, $219-$240; 600-700 lbs, $207-$226; 700-800 lbs, $201-$211. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $314-$420; 250-300 lbs, $312- $330; 300-350 lbs, $295-$335; 350-400 lbs, $287-$316; 400- 450 lbs, $261-$310; 450-500 lbs, $235-$280; 500-550 lbs, $221-$250; 550-600 lbs, $214- $238; 600-700 lbs, $199-$226. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $186- $205. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., None; 200-250 lbs, $279- $308; 250-300 lbs, $282-$330; 300-350 lbs, $262-$318; 350- 400 lbs, $246-$298; 400-450 lbs, $244-$278; 450-500 lbs, $228-$270; 500-550 lbs, $220- $262; 550-600 lbs, $211-$243; 600-700 lbs., $198-$242; over 700 lbs, $180-$193. Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds August 1-31 Roberts, Barbara A. to Howard, Barbara Ann Bateman, w/d, 4.462 Acres, Phineas James Svy, A-32. Robinson Sr., Eugene to Robinson, Travis Leon, w/d, 18.165 Acres, E W Cullen, A-148 & Daniel Brown A-103 Svys. Rafter FC Homes, Inc. to Alaniz, Victor D. and Alaniz, Julie Marie, w/d, Lt. 21, Blk. 1, Lous Garden Subdvn, Gonzales. Shelton, Kimberly D. and Ochs, Justin Shane to Jahns, Dennis C. and Jahns, Christina R., w/d, Lts. 6-7, Stone Creek Subdvn, George Menefee Svy. Heritage Bank to Nixon Bancshare, Inc., w/d, 4.718 Acres, Phineas James Svy, A-32. Nixon Bancshares, Inc. to Jackson, Wayne, w/d, 4.718 Acres, Phineas James Svy, A-32. Zappe Family Limited Partnership to Zappe Ranch, L.L.C., w/d, 998.269 Acres, Simeon Bateman A-1 & C C DeWitt A-180 Svys. Jahns, Dennis C. and Jahns, Christina R. to Filip, Sal- ly and Filip, Marvin, w/d, 0.377 of an Acre, Eli Mitchell A-337 & Green DeWitt A-18 Svys. MTHS Properties, LLC to Hilbig, Casey, and Hilbig, Kal- ey, w/d, 10.00 Acres, Andrew Winters Svy, A-471. Redus Jr, James to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Woods, Beverly Gail to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Johnson, Michael Wayne to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Johnson, Terrance DeWayne to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Scruggs, James M. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Williams, Deborah Rene to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Collins, Teresa to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Graves, Tiffany to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Collins, Sharon Ann to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36. Carley, James Kirk (Indiv & Trustee), Carley Sr, James K. ( Trustee), Carley Jr, James Kirk and Carley, Jeremy Keith to Roddy, Danelle K. and Roddy, Scottland L., w/d, 80.59 Acres, Charles Schaller Svy, Gonzales & Caldwell Coun- ties. Riverkamp, Dale and Riverkamp, Jimmie Lee to Pish, Charles Curtis, w/d, 50.00 Acres, John Adkison Svy, A-89. Flores, Francisca to Flores, Manuel Jesus, w/d, Lts. 10- 22, Blk. 5, Davis Addn, Gonzales. County Pvs Cur County Pvs Cur KARNES 33 32 ZAVALA 5 4 LA SALLE 31 31 LEE 3 3 DE WITT 30 29 LEON 3 3 WEBB 24 27 COLORADO 2 2 DIMMIT 20 20 GRIMES 2 2 MCMULLEN 22 19 ROBERTSON 1 2 MADISON 15 15 WASHINGTON 1 1 ATASCOSA 13 13 WILSON 1 1 BRAZOS 13 13 AUSTIN 0 0 GONZALES 14 13 BEE 0 0 LAVACA 11 13 DUVAL 0 0 BURLESON 7 7 GOLIAD 0 0 LIVE OAK 5 7 MAVERICK 0 0 FRIO 6 5 MILAM 0 0 FAYETTE 4 4 BASTROP 0 0 The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page A9 Faith Family Dentistry of Gonzales Gentle Quality Care 606 St. Louis Gonzales, TX 78629 Office 830-672-8664 Fax 830-672-8665 HOME AUTO FARM COMMERCIAL BONDS Travis Treasner (830) 672-6518 Fax: (830) 672-6368 Cell: (512) 376-0773 Logan Insurance Agency Dry Fertilizer Custom Application & Soil Testing STEVE EHRIG 830-263-1233 P.O. 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Assemblies of God Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God 320 St. Andrew First Assembly of God 509 E. 3rd St. Nixon New Life Assembly of God Corner of Church St. &J essie Smith St. Gonzales Bahai Faith Bahai Faith 621 St. George St. Gonzales Baptist Clark Baptist Church F.M. 794, Gonzales County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley Eastside Baptist Church Seydler Street, Gonzales Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales First Baptist Church 403 N Texas Nixon First Baptist Church Hwy 108 N Smiley 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 Offce 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 Baptist Church 1020 St. Andrew Gonzales San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church 4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305 Stratton Primitive Baptist FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero St. James Baptist Church Hwy 80- North of Belmont Saint Paul Baptist Church SE 2nd St. Waelder Shiner Baptist Church Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner Union Lea Baptist Church St. Andrew St. Gonzales Union Valley Baptist Church FM 1681 NW of Nixon Catholic St. James Catholic Church 417 N. College, Gonzales Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. J ohn St. Gonzales St. Joseph Catholic Church 207 S. Washington, Nixon St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder 613 Highway 90 East Waelder St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley Christian First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 712 Crockett, Luling Churches of Christ Church of Christ 1323 Seydler St. Gonzales Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cris- to) 201 E. Second St. Nixon Church of Christ E. 3rd &Texas, Nixon Churches of God Community Church of God 1020 St. Louis, Gonzales 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) 672- 3407 Evangelical La Os del Evangelio Mission Ca- pilla 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. J oseph, 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. 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Even though the date itself is pagan in origin, weve lost sight of the fact that the holiday is designed to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, not to see who can give their kids the most toys. Interestingly enough, thats a view shared by the celebrity primarily associ- ated with the holiday. Admittedly, it was a big surprise to run across Santa Claus in the deli area at a grocery store in San Antonio over the weekend. At frst I wasnt entirely sure the hefy gentleman with the fowing white beard and hair, dressed in a fashionable polo shirt, khakis and Twin Peaks ballcap was, in fact, Santa Claus. But when I saw the two urchins scream SANTA!, leap out of their mothers shopping cart and rush up to start hugging the man, I knew my readers wouldnt forgive me if I didnt get a quick interview. A transcript: DAVE: I appreciate your taking the time to chat. So what is the icon of such a Nor- dic event as Christmas doing shopping at a Krogers in San Antonio? Isnt it a little too warm in Texas in August for someone with your background? SANTA: Actually, Im the hardware manager for that Walmart across the parking lot. Im on my lunch break. DAVE: Walmart? Ah, trying to moon- light incognito, huh? SANTA: No, actually, Ive been with them for 37 years now. Had to do some- thing else since we closed Santas Work- shop. DAVE: So whos running Santas Work- shop up at the North Pole? SANTA: Probably the Alaskan De- partment of Elf Protective Services. Te elves dont have anything to do any more, so they spend all their time being drunk and rowdy. Teyre all on welfare now. DAVE: Te elves arent making toys? SANTA: Nah, they havent done that for years. We had to lay them all of. DAVE: I dont understand, why? SANTA (Growling): No one wanted fnely-crafed wooden toys any more, they wanted cheap plastic stuf made in China and India by slave labor and ad- vertised on TV. It started with Barbie back in the 1960s and it just got worse. Nowadays the only people that want the wooden stuf are doll collectors, and even then they buy machine-tooled toys because theyre cheaper. DAVE: So youre not happy with the way Christmas has been over-commercialized? SANTA: Well lets just say that the af- fuence associated with the modern age has changed the meaning of toy, and that changed the holiday itself. DAVE: Could you explain that? SANTA: Tink about it: when we got this thing started at the end of the 18th Century, even the richest of children might get one, maybe two, new toys a year. Te emphasis then was on non- luxury consumable goods. Getting a new toy then that was a major event, a big thing. DAVE: I see. So what changed? SANTA: Well aside from the Indus- trial Revolution, mass production and broadcast marketing, weve lost our faith. Christmas is no longer a day to celebrate the birth of Christ by emulat- ing the gifs given to the Christ Child by the Tree Wise Men. Tere are a lot of places that refer to it as X-Mas. Now its all about consumerism. DAVE: So youre soured on the whole Christmas spirit thing? Can we ever get it back? SANTA: Oh no, dont get me wrong, I still love Christmas. But we cant go back to the way things were. Tats the tricky thing about history, even when we repeat it we cant go back. No, what I do these days is promote the Christmas spirit on a one-to-one basis. DAVE: How so? SANTA: Mostly I try to talk to todays parents, to tell them the real reason for the season, to convince them that they dont have to get their kids every single thing on the list, that its more important to give gifs that are meaningful. And most of all, to tell them the best gif they can give their kids is to be parents, not best friends. DAVE: Tats deep. SANTA: Tanks. Now could you let me buy my sandwich so I can eat it be- fore my lunch breaks over? Many journalists and politicians are surprised that the Texas-Mexico border is not very secure. Tis is nothing new to the residents of the region who have been living with an unprotected border for over 150 years. Te Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo al- lowed for families and commerce to fow back and forth without much of a barri- er. Tis has infuenced the politics, econ- omy, and culture of the region which has created an open border attitude among many people. Tis is why the Border re- gion is plagued with problems today. Furthermore, large immigration surges like we see today are not new. Te frst large migration from Mexico was in 1910-20 during Mexicos Revolu- tion. Almost a million Mexicans came to the Border States during that period. Most crossed illegally and no one said much because they mostly stayed in the Border region. Te next large migration was dur- ing the Bracero guest worker program in 1940-50. It allowed Mexican workers to come the U.S. to temporarily replace American workers who went of to war. Some Braceros went home as expected but many stayed, again, in the Border region. As the Mexican population grew, so did the media. In the 1960s, the frst Spanish-language TV station started in San Antonio. With many small Spanish language radio stations, and now a TV stations, broadcasting in the region the Spanish language and Latino culture be- came more anchored in the southwest. Tis created a further blur of a border because unlike European immigrants who lef their culture and language be- hind, Mexican immigrants increasingly kept theirs. As the American economy grew af- ter WW II, commerce and illegal im- migration grew, also. However, it was still confned mostly to the Border re- gion, and thus no one said much. In the 1970s, during the Chicano movement, many Mexican Americans rebelled against Democratic political bosses who used illegal aliens to con- trol them politically and economical- ly. Unfortunately, four decades later, Latino Democrats have become the new Democrat political bosses who control the region much in the same manner. Illegal immigration and contra- band continued to grow with little notice or hindrance in the 1980s with the implementation of NAFTA, CAFTA, and other free trade treaties. Tese treaties sent mixed messages to Latin America and indirectly en- couraged more illegal immigration and crime. Even the Spanish language media helped. All the while, the Border has re- mained largely unprotected and open. Te Border Patrol and other law en- forcement agencies have never had the resources to secure the Border. South Texas has been afected by Border crime and illegal aliens for a long time. What is diferent are the overwhelming numbers, and the will- ingness by Democrats and liberals to openly promote and excuse illegal in- ternational behavior. Today, its not just Mexicans who are entering ille- gally, but the whole world. When I hear someone ask if the Mexican Border has ever been secure, I answer no. Te border has never been secure. It should have been shut and protected afer 1845. It is never too late, particularly when our national safety and sover- eignty depend on protecting the Bor- der. As a child my familys menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it. Buddy Hackett I am of a generation when sit down din- ners were the norm, not the exception. Especially come a Sunday. When a couple of sisters and their families would be in for a weekend visit from Pasadena and Dallas. Were talking the 19 and 50s. Tered be mama in the kitchen. Unlike the TV moms, say Donna Reed or the Beavers mom, with their pearl necklaces and coifed hair and stylish dresses protected by aprons, my mama, clad in a simple frock, would be rul- ing the roost with the pots and pans (dang, thats a lot of commas for one sentence, aint it?). It was a small kitchen. But mama sure knew how to make the most of it when it came to preparing big meals. Tere at the gas stove shed add a dash of that and pinch of this to whatever dish she would be conjuring. In the oven would be several concoctions abakin. At noon, which is dinnertime for those of us reared in the country, the table would be set and the vittles arranged for easy access to the plate. Yall come on, you hear, and eat. Its ready, mama would signal. My brothers-in-law and sisters would basically, simultaneously seat themselves in unison while bellying their bellies up to the table. Tered be fried chicken and pork chops and green beans and cream-style corn and brown beans and cornbread. Someone was assigned to say a few words over the dead bird we were about to partake and then wed dive in. A heaping of this and a helping of that. And the dinnertime comments would commence. A brother-in-law might say, Mama, this fried chicken is so good, itll make your teeth white, your skin tight and I believe it might be apt to make childbirth a pleasure. And another would opine, Im not gonna eat myself full. Teres banana pudding and cobbler waiting. Oftimes the past comes to settle a spell in the present. Such as now. And I give thought to my mama and papa. Te Old Man was a hard-working, bootstrap kind of fella. And mama tended to chores there on the farm. Tat thin-soiled farm weathered my mama and papa. Some- thing ferce. While farming in the 30s and 40s they managed to make a family. Four girls and a boy. Te baby of the family is now typing his thoughts in real time. In the 50s we moved into town, albeit a little burg of 1,600. Dad ran a forerunner of the convenience store combination beer joint, gas station, grocery store. And mama never worked for wages. She slaved as a housewife. Seven days a week. Cooking, working the mechanics of a wringer washer, starching and ironing line- dried clothes, among a multitude of daily duties. Did she get credit for Social Security. For her labors? Dont bet your sweet bippy on it. Housewives were never materially compen- sated. But I never heard her complain about her lot in life. From the hardscrabble meals from scratch over coal stoves in the Depres- sion to the gas range of the Cold War era. She worked her magic. Believe me. Even with the ready-mixes on the store shelves today, this generation is gonna have a rough time making pies and cakes exactly like mother used to make. My mama is no longer in the kitchen. Shes up there in heaven. Not bad for a hell of a woman. Catch you down the road ... maybe at a sit down supper (thats suppertime and the evening meal and not dinner). 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Jim Cunningham Missing those sit-down suppers Dances with Chihuahuas Dave Mundy Editor and Publisher Tis is an edited tran- script of an interview with Texas Outdoor Writer Ken- dal Hemphill heard on Te News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM. Brune: Kendal is a syndi- cated newspaper columnist in Central Texas and also has a political commentary column in the Texas Fish and Game magazine. Weve been friends for a number of years and have enjoyed each others company on trips to Mexico, as well as, at many state and national writers conferences. He and his wife also own an insurance agency ofce in Mason, Texas, and have three sons. And now that the young- est boy is about to go to college, Kendal, is eyeball- ing a change in his stomp- ing grounds. Hes about to move to Arkansas. So Kendal, what is the attraction of going to Ar- kansas? Hemphill: Im not really leaving Texas. Ill be back and I still plan to keep my writing duties intact. But Im going back to college. I never fnished when I was a kid and I want to go back. Im 53 and Im going to get a degree in ministry. Brune: Tats great! Its always great to work on your education. Why do you want to be a minister? Hemphill: My Dad was a preacher until me and my older brother came along because preachers move around a lot. He wanted us to have roots so he settled down and taught school. I think me wanting to be a preacher has been coming on for a long time. Maybe Im making up for lost time. I dont know. But four years ago a little country church asked me to preach part time and we decided to help them out. In retro- spect I believe they helped me out. Te majority of Ameri- cans are Godly people and Id like to spread some cheer and maybe do some- body some good. I think Im doing what Im sup- posed to be doing. Brune: Tell us about your boys. Hemphill: My brother has three boys and I have three boys. My two oldest graduated from Harding University last May and my youngest graduated from Mason High School. My wife and I have been wrapped up in our kids for 23 years and dont like the thought of being empty nesters. So I always told my boys, when you leave Im going with you. And I was joking but not really. Our youngest is going to Harding University and Im going with him. I suppose its not every kids dream to go to college and have his Dad along, but hopefully it wont be a problem. My oldest has a degree in Microbiology and a whole bunch of science stuf that I dont understand. But it qualifes him to either save the world or work at Mc- Donalds. Brune: You and I are rural people with simple needs and straightforward policies. Do you think rais- ing three boys and know- ing what they are going to be facing in a changing world may have inspired you to go back to school and become a minister? Hemphill: It may have. Im thankful my wife and I were able to raise our boys in rural Texas. We believe our kids had opportunities that children in cities never enjoy. I dont know if that infuenced my decision but I know that the country kids are able to learn and interact more with nature than city kids. Everybody in Mason knows each other. If you lose something out of your pickup somebody else will pick it up and bring it back to you before you get home. Its a small town and no- body locks their houses or cars. I havent had a key to my house in 24 years. Folks in small towns take care of each other. Brune: You and I are rural guys. So when you consider going into the ministry does the school- ing you receive prepare you for urban kiddos with a set of problems that would be foreign to you and me? Te kids nowadays get into drugs in elementary school theyve had sex edu- cation preached to them before they knew what sex was about. What prepares you to guide and preach to young people when the world is contriving so many bad infuences? Hemphill: I hope they teach me how to help folks. Im really hoping the schooling will prepare me for the problems that a congregation will pres- ent in a changing world. I likewise believe that its imperative that folks like us tell others about God. As much as you and I would teach youngsters about the outdoors, sportsmanship, being a woodsman, and growing up to be a respon- sible and independent per- son, we should also teach young people about God. We all have backgrounds and history. We should fg- ure out how to use our ex- periences to help others. Brune: How do you ad- dress the gap that is widen- ing between the conserva- tive right and liberal lef with a congregation? Hemphill: To me, issues are either right or wrong. Tere was an issue when an ABC reporter found that Trijicon was selling rifes sights to the military with scriptures on them. Te lef called them Jesus rifes and said we shouldnt be fght- ing wars with scriptures inscribed on our weapons. I say, that scriptures on a weapon defending freedom and the defenseless are in the perfect place. But, if were not supposed to be fghting battles with weap- ons inscribed with scrip- tures, then, we shouldnt be fghting that battle at all. I dont think the scrip- ture makes any diference youre either right or wrong. Tere are folks that think defending yourself is wrong. But Jesus told his disciples in Luke, Chapter 9, that when you go out to spread the gospel to take a sword with you. If you dont have one, sell some- thing and get one. Jesus wanted his disciples to be able to defend themselves. Brune: What about drugs? Hemphill: Tere are lots of people in other coun- tries with miserable lives because of Americans bad drug habits. It all comes down to right and wrong and whether a persons ac- tions hurt anyone else even in other countries. Once again, the USA is coming to the rescue. Mr. Obama has authorized hu- manitarian aid and airstrikes in Iraq against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS or ISIL, which are one and the same). Tose strikes, he says are only to protect American lives where necessary. He mentioned the advisors and the con- sulates in Irbil and Baghdad. You knew we also had American troops at the Baghdad airport, right? Tey are also in several other areas in Iraq, advising and collecting intelligence. Not that it would happen, but just how easy would it be to see airstrikes in other places that were not mentioned because we had American advisors in the area? How easy would it be to move advi- sors to an area and all of a sudden desig- nate them in danger authorizing airstrikes? Now I dont really think it will happen this way but months ago when we frst put troops in Iraq, that was about the same time I got out of that hell hole, I talked about mission creep. As we quietly move around the country, it is just a matter of time before a plane gets brought down sparking a rescue, or a detachment of advi- sors is overrun. If the latter happens, those American troops WILL be in a combat situation. It can start that easily. So what are we really seeing? In Iraq, it is the march of radicalized Islamist terror- ists taking over the country. Tis group is so well equipped and so well established that they are more of a state than a terrorist organization. Tey are taking over Syria, Libya, Iraq, and moving out from there. Tese are the radicalized Islamists of ISIS. However, they are not the only ones on the move to a common end goal. Iran, un- doubtedly the power broker in the region, has never stopped their move to expand their version of radicalized Islam. Tey may be helping Iraq against this move by ISIS, but I see this as a way to move Iraq away from the US that has been so in- volved in the region for decades. By do- ing that, they achieve a goal of controlling more oil rich lands all the while weakening the connections of the US to the region. Tat region includes Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Kuwait. Te entire region is becoming more and more unstable. Disrupt the stability of the region and what takes its place? When the people see a vacuum of control and stabili- ty they are open to change and that change, regardless of what it may be purported to be, will not be what is promised. Enter a force that promotes returning to the old values of their religion and the people, disillusioned by their governments which have been allies of the west, namely the US, are ripe for ISIS expansion. In addition, dont forget Afghanistan as it is already falling right back into the ways of the Taliban and moving away from any infuence we might have had. How did this happen? Because we let it. We as a country spent decades of efort and spent vast amounts of Blood and Treasure. Tat is the term the politicians like to use. I, on the other hand, take more of a laymans term. We lost lives and cre- ated thousands of wounded soldiers. Was it worth it? It WAS, or COULD have been, but not now. By abandoning those eforts, we created a loss out of what was decidedly victory. We gave it away and in doing so, we could not have forwarded the goals of ISIS any more than if we have followed their guid- ance. If we shif over just a little in the region, we see Hamas and Israel in confict. Actu- ally, there is not a confict, what is actually happening is Israel fghting for survival. Hamas, armed and supported by our old enemy Iran, is not fghting for what they say is independence. Hamas is fghting to destroy Israel. We need to stop pussyfooting around the fact and call it what it is. In fact, Benja- min Netanyahu did a good job of framing exactly what is happening. Region wide, area wide, worldwide what is happening is radicalized Islam fghting everyone else to be the dominant religion and way of life. Nobody even talks about the Philippines or much of Africa. What we are seeing, what everyone is afraid to say and what is clearly happen- ing is the march of radical Islam across the globe. In other words, what we are seeing but afraid to admit is, its a holy war. A holy war that has no bounds and has only one goal. Tat goal is total destruction of all faiths other than itself. Tis also means the destruction of Isra- el, our strongest ally in the region. I cant quote scripture and verse but I do know if we abandon Israel, if we turn our backs on them, we are setting ourselves up for a confict we are not prepared to fght. Right now, we are cutting our military to pieces. We are actually fring (downsizing) soldiers and leaders in the feld. We are ac- tually telling Captains and Majors that are right now on the battlefeld that we no lon- ger want them. We have seen the infuence of the US diminished to a point where we as a country are all bark and no bite. We shake our fnger at crisis afer cri- sis but do nothing. Te worst part about that is the rest of the world knows it. Tey know we will do nothing but stand by as the world crumbles. It is almost like the frog in the pot of water. Slowly turn up the heat and he will just stay in it until he is cooked. Well we are cooking in our own mess and the march of radical Islam worldwide is the heat that is under our pot. I know some readers may think I have gone over the edge. Some may think that radical Islam is not a real threat as I have put forth. Afer all, Presidents from both sides of the political spectrum have said that Islam is a religion of peace. In my opinion they were simply being careful, timid, and politically correct as to not upset those that are not seeing things for what they are. It is actually to diferen- tiate between what is a religion of peace in this regard. Take the Taliban in Afghanistan. Teir doctrine is convert to their version of Is- lam or die. Al Shabaabs doctrine in So- malia, Kenya and other parts of Africa, is convert or die and death to all those that are Infdels. Boko Haram in Nigeria, this is the group that kidnapped hundreds of girls, is forcing them to convert to their version of Islam or die. ISIS has murdered their way across Iraq and now have stranded thousands of Christians and others on top of the moun- tains in Sinjar, northern Iraq. Teir mes- sage to the thousands who are feeing their homes? Convert or die. Hamas and the radical Islamic govern- ment of Iran call for the destruction of Is- rael saying the Jews should be wiped from the earth. See a common thread here? I dont see this with the Christians, Hin- dus, Buddhists, Jewish, Taoist, or any other religion. Sure they have had their dark times, (Crusades) but convert or death on a wholesale scale was never part of their doctrine as it is in Radical Islam. I hope I am wrong. I hope I am so far of base that none of this comes true. Te problem is, I feel I am right and a real con- fict, an open confict that will engulf the entire world is coming. It wont be against fascism, capitalism, communism, or imperialism. Tis con- fict will be between those that value life and those that value death. It will be be- tween those that will protect their children and families and those that will willingly martyr them. Tis confict will be bound- less with no front line and no safe place. It will be everywhere with an ununiformed enemy that we will not see coming until it is too late. In the past, the US has gone to war in someone elses backyard so to speak. Tis war, this fght for survival will most cer- tainly spread from the Middle East, from Africa, from South West Asia, from Indo- nesia, and from all those areas where the confict and battles are being waged right now will clearly come to our own shores. We had better get our heads out of the sand. We had better open our eyes and see the problem for what it is and we had better understand that the radical Islam fghters and doctrine cannot be reasoned with. The Cannon Thursday,August 14, 2014 Page A11 We need to wake up to the fact that jihad is global In Your View Herman Brune Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County. Looking Down from the Saddle Missing the distinction between wrong and right THE READERS SPEAK Jon Harris Jon Harris is an Army retiree and former law enforce- ment ofcer in Gonzales County and now retired from a second career as a civilian military dog handler in the Middle East. As I See It The In Your View Page is designed expressly to allow our readers to voice their opinions on issues important to the community. Each week, well ask readers a question on topics of local interest and solicit your comments on those issues. This weeks question: What are your thoughts on the proposals for a civic center/expo center in Gonzales either at JB Wells, downtown, a combination of both or another site entirely? Please e-mail your comments to newseditor@gonzalescannon.com. Please include your name and phone number for verifcation. Youre also welcome to comment on any other issue. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page A12 The Gonzales Court took Best Overall fat in the LaGrange Uncorked parade on Saturday. Pictured are Miss Gonzales, Mikayla Wyatt, Junior Miss Gonzales Alys- sa Piper Faith, Young Miss Gonzales Mkenna Matl, Little Miss Gonzales Alter- nate Eloise Benitez and Little Mr. Gonzales Fabian Brown. (Courtesy Photo) Recently, Kolten Knesek, se- nior at St. Paul High School and son of Charlotte and Kevin Knesek was selected to attend the 2014 Texas Boys State held at The Univer- sity of Texas in Austin. Boys State is a program of The American Legion. American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and se- lective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties, and the responsibili- ties of being a citizen. Par- ticipants to Boys State are se- lected on a competitive basis by the local high schools and Legion Posts throughout the State of Texas. American Le- gion Boys State is designed to bring out the best in its par- ticipants and Americas future leaders. (Courtesy Photo) Gonzales ISD acquired more than 21,000 items of school supplies during the Stuf The Bus event Thursday at the Gonzales HEB and Friday at the Gonza- les Walmart. Pictured are Debbie Gregory, Jackie Kridler, Nicole Nerada, Kim Loftland, Veronica Almaquer, Kelsey Bouler, Jessie Bouler, Rosa Airhart, Marilyn Flores, Lisa Rosales and Marcia Grifn. (Photo by Mark Lube) The Republican Women of Yoakum were honored to have Carl Pittman from Houston come and speak about his life story and new book, The Personal Journey of a Black Common Sense Conservative at their August General Meeting this past Wednesday, Aug. 6th. Mr. Pittman believes that ...our country has fallen into the abyss of apathy, low expectations, and dependence on government rather than commitment to excellence, expectation of achievement, and ferce dedica- tion to liberty.He called on all present to educate ourselves and friends to fght against this very present problem in our nation. Pittman will be running for Har- ris County Sherif in 2014 to continue his part in the fght. Pictured Left to Right; Brenda Cash, Lavaca Co. Sherif Micah Harmon, Carl Pittman, DeWitt Co. Sherif Jode Zavesky, DeWitt Co. Detective Carl Bowen and Kim White. (Courtesy Photo) There will be a number of new faces in the Luling ISD this year. The district host- ed orientation for new teachers this week at the district conference center. (Pho- to courtesy LISD) SHINER Te St. Paul Lady Cardinals started 2014 the right way with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-230 win over Nixon-Smiley Tuesday evening at St. Paul High School. We got a clean sweep, frst-year St. Paul coach Kayla Natho said. It was not pretty but it was a good starting point. Te Lady Cardinals (1- 0) had plenty of struggles in the third set as they had to overcome several defcits including one late in the game. I told the kids that if they did not want to have to practice the next day, then they better win, Natho said. We put some seniors in situations they were not used to. Te Lady Cardinals are still getting used to one an- other as teammates. Tey have to get com- fortable playing with each other as majority of them have not played together a lot, she said. Natho said setters need to communicate better with their hitters and the team needs to improve on set-receive. I feel we have the mental part down. We just need to go out and execute better, she said. Lady Mustangs head coach Kim Payne was not pleased with the inconsis- tency that was bothersome for N-S. It was an emotional roll- er coaster, she said. We were up and then we were down. We have to be able to play at a constant level. Payne cited communica- tion and defense as crucial areas for the Lady Mus- tangs to improve. Tere was no commu- nication on the court. We have to work on talking, she said. We have to get back on our blocks. We had too many holes on defense and were getting beat by tips. Payne liked the efort by N-S in the third set. We had some good spots. We fought very hard in the third game, she said. In the frst set, a kill by Abby Irvin and an ace from Elise Patek put the Lady Cardinals ahead 7-3. Te Lady Stangs rallied for two quick points, get- ting an ace from Miranda Carrillo in the process. Te Lady Cardinals then went on an 11-4 run with an ace from Emily Pokluda and another ace by Patek. Morgan Mason got a kill to put St. Paul in a great position at 20-12. N-S later got a kill by Megan Guerra and the Lady Cardinals closed out the game with fve of the next nine points, getting kills from Jenna Williams and Irvin. N-S had a good start to Sports B Additional sports content is available on the web at gonzalescannon. com The Cannon Thursday, august 14, 2014 The Vaz Clinic, P.A. Family Practice & TVC CLINICAL RESEARCH 830-672-2424 is accepting New Patients Walk Ins Wellness Physical 1103 N. Sarah DeWitt Dr. Te Gonzales Apaches football team held a short 30-minute scrimmage Saturday morning at Apache Sta- dium, following the frst day of workouts. Head coach Kodi Crane said there were good things and things to work on for the 2014 Apaches. I felt there was defnitely some bright spots, he said. We shined on the defensive side of the football. Gonzales fans got to see some of the new things the Apaches will do this season, with the Air-Raid ofense and the new defense. As with any preseason, Gonzales has to things to improve before the season starts. We need to improve our consistency and our run block- ing, Crane said. We are working on getting our defensive schemes and alignments down. Still, Crane was pleased at where the Apaches are at this point. Afer our frst day of pads, I we are in a good spot, he said. Gonzales just need to keep on trucking in workouts. We have a long way to go but we just need to believe in the process, Crane said. Te Apaches will hold a home scrimmage against Can- yon Lake Fischer tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Apache Stadium and will play a scrimmage on the road against Columbus Aug. 22. Gonzales frst game will be a road game against former district opponent Giddings on Aug. 29 at 7 in Week Zero action. By MARK LUBE sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com Girls 18-and-under mile relay team places sixth at state meet Jordan Nash, Krisslynn Sexton, Kelsey Hardy and Kendall Fougerat came in sixth place in 18-and-under mile relay at the TAAF State meet in College Station recently. (Courtesy photo) Apache running back Alyas Ramirez (22) cant get away from the tackles of defensive teammates Saturday in the Apaches intra-squad scrimmage at Apache Stadium. GHS will host Canyon Lake on Thursday in a scrimmage at 7 p.m. (Photo by Mark Lube) GHS does okay in intra-squad scrimmage St. Paul opens season with a sweep of Nixon-Smiley ST. PAUL Page B2 Allie Kutac attempts a block (left) with teammate Jenna Williams in support in the second set of St. Pauls 3-0 win over Nixon-Smiley Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Lube) By MARK LUBE sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com Te Yoakum Bulldogs opened the 2014 season with a sweep of Orange Grove, 25-20, 25-8, 25- 22 on Tuesday. Latrice Brown had 12 kills, eight digs fve blocks; Faith Hagan had 34 assists; Celine Mark- ert had14 points, eight digs and fve aces. Te Yoakum fresh- man team won 25-16 and 25-12 while the Lady Bulldogs junior varsity won in two sets, 25-11 and 25-21. Te Flatonia Lady Bulldogs fell to Rice Consolidated, 3-1 (26- 24, 25-20, 25-27, 25-15) on Tuesday. Savannah Flood had four kills; Erin Miksch had 11 kills; Maggie Mica had three aces; Savannah Flood had six blocks; Kylie Mica had 17 digs and Alanis Ri- bera had 17 assists. Flatonia fell to Sealy 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25- 21). Miksch had six assists and four kills; Flood had seven digs and four kills; Macie Mikulenka had two aces; Kimberlyn Mi- chalec had two aces; Rachel Steinhauser had three blocks Te Giddings Lady Bufaloes defeated Hal- lettsville 3-2 (22-25, 25- 13, 25-21, 16-25, 15-12) Tuesday in the season opener. For the Lady Brahmas, Kendal Delvige had 34 assists and three aces; Sarah Smith had three aces; Sarah Busselman had three aces and three blocks; Kayla Valigura had three blocks; Emma Wick had 20 digs and 11 kills while Camile Grahmann had 20 digs. I saw lots of great things in this game. Te girls fought hard but just fell short, Halletts- ville head coach Megan Klimitchek said. We defnitely need to im- prove our serve-receive game. The Cannon Thursday, august 14 , 2014 Page B2 KAWASAKI CARES: Always wear protective gear appropriate for the use of this vehicle. Never operate under the infuence of drugs or alcohol. Protect the environment. 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(Courtesy photos) Nixon-Smiley special-teams work Coach Carlton McKinney keeps an eye out as his Nixon-Smiley Mustangs ran through a brief special-teams workout Saturday prior to photo day for the players. The Mustangs take the feld in their annual scrimmage against St. Paul Aug. 16 before opening the season against Woodville Aug. 29. (Photo by Dave Mundy) www.soechtingmotors.net Authorized Sales & Service Pre-Owned Vehicles Daily Rentals Repair Body Shop Soechting Motors, Inc. In Business over 50 years 603 E. Kingsbury Street, Seguin, TX , 830-303-4546 Rebates or 0% Finance Available 2014 Buick Encore Ride Back to School in Style $23,227 Volleyball Roundup the second set with the frst three points and managing to not give the home side the lead until a 5-1 run with blocks from Irvin, Elise Patek and Ashlyn Patek, and a Pokluda ace. St. Paul extended the lead to 18-10 with plays from Destiny Garza, Mason, Willams and McKenzie Kresta. Carrillo got a couple of kills to help bring N-S to within 18-13 and St. Paul closed out the second game with a 7-3 run. N-S took control early in the third game with a 5-1 advantage and later went up 13-7 on the serves of Nancy Hernandez. St. Paul was able to close the gap before a pair of aces from Celeste Arriaga gave the Lady Stangs a 19-14 lead and they looked likely to take the third set. St. Paul eventually got within 21-20, and created leads of 22-21 and 23-22 as N-S re- fused to go away. At 23-23, St. Paul scored two straight for the win. For the Lady Mustangs, Guerra had 22 assists and seven digs; Carrillo had eight kills and Arriaga had fve aces. Nixon-Smileys Miranda Carrillo (left) and Kaela Warzecha converge on a Lady Cardinal ball Tuesday at St. Paul High School. St. Paul came away with a 3-0 win in their season opener.(Photo by Mark Lube) Yoakum starts of with win against Orange Grove Back To School Hair Cuts August 22 & 23 $10.00 - 12 & Under $15.00 - High School Students Each student will receive a free bag of school Supplies with haircut while supplies last Lisa Blackwell, Owner 304 Thornton Hair Creations, Etc Jamie Marina Tracey Karen 830-672-4721 Call today for appointment or Walk Ins Welcome Group Fitness Classes Body Toning Aerobics Kick Boxing Friday Morning Challenge 931 Saint Lawrence Street Gonzales, TX 78629 830-203-5076 www.revivalfitnesstx.com Clip & bring this ad in for Free 3 days of Gym The Cannon Thursday,August 14, 2014 Page B3 Second week of pre-season football workouts Local high school football teams started the second week of practice on Mon- day. Teams started practicing in pads last Friday (top) and will scrimmage other schools this week. (Photos by Mark Lube) Two Texas state parks named International Dark Sky Parks by International Dark-Sky Association Sports TUCSON, Ariz. Texas state parks re- main among the few public places in one of the nations most populous and increas- ingly urbanized states where the starry heavens can be viewed in all their celestial glory with the minimal intrusion of artif- cial light. Copper Breaks State Park in the Panhandle Plains and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in the Hill Country are the frst Texas state parks to be designated International Dark Sky Parks by the Inter- national Dark-Sky Association. Copper Breaks and Enchanted Rock, which were awarded the highest Gold- tier night skies status by IDA, join Big Bend National Park and the City of Drip- ping Springs as the only locations in Texas to have earned the coveted Dark Sky Places recognition. Since 1988, the non-proft, Tucson-based organization has been pro- moting night sky conservation and envi- ronmentally responsible outdoor lighting throughout the world. Texas is rapidly becoming a national leader in the dark sky movement, says John Barentine, manager of IDAs Dark Sky Places Program. Tere are some really dedicated folks in Texas parks and com- munities taking signifcant steps to protect the night skies and educate policymakers and the public about the importance of preserving one of the states most precious natural resources. Since IDA established the Dark Sky Plac- es Program in 2001 to recognize excellent stewardship of the night sky, eight Com- munities, 19 Parks and eight Reserves have received IDA recognition. For many years, Texas state parks in rural areas, such as Copper Breaks and Enchanted Rock, have conducted regular star-gazing programs and events to engage and educate the public about the impor- tance of preserving pristine night skies that make the viewing of constellations, planets, stars, satellites and other objects possible. In recent years, the Texas Parks and Wild- life Department started recognizing the impact of urban sprawl and resulting light pollution on many of its 95 state parks and is developing policies and lighting manage- ment plans to address the issue. Texas State Parks leadership is partnering with the Mc- Donald Observatory and the Texas chapter of the IDA to audit the night skies above the parks and implement their recommen- dations. One of our most valued attributes in Texas is its natural beauty, says Texas State Parks Director Brent Leisure. Tis beauty is not limited to the light of day, but ex- tends into the night sky where Texans can enjoy a front-row seat to the splendor of the universe. State parks and natural areas ofer some of our very best public venues to experience this heavenly show. Management at both Copper Breaks and Enchanted Rock underwent a lengthy IDA application process to document the sites dark sky attributes and outline steps already taken to comply with dark-sky best prac- tices, as well as to show wide support from TPWD leadership, local governments, park Friends Groups and community conserva- tion and astronomical organizations. Te applications had to be favorably reviewed by the IDAs Dark Sky Places Committee and subsequently approved by the asso- ciations board of directors for the parks to attain the coveted Dark Sky Park designa- tion. Other Texas state parks, including Big Bend Ranch State Park in far West Texas, have applied or are in the process of apply- ing for Dark Sky status. Copper Breaks State Park, located 13 miles south of Quanah and 22 miles south of the Oklahoma border, has for 19 years capitalized on its superb celestial assets by hosting Star Walks and other astronomy programs, according to park superinten- dent David Turner. Turner says the park replaced many of its outdoor lights with more efcient, low-light fxtures and retro- ftted others to keep light from emanating upward, helping keep night skies darker and lowering energy bills. Similarly, Enchanted Rock, named for its giant pink granite dome rising from the Llano Uplif 15 miles north of Fredericks- burg, reduced manmade glare, benefting star parties introduced to park visitors in 2011. Superintendent Doug Cochran says 90 percent of Enchanted Rocks lighting now complies with IDA lighting require- ments, not only saving energy, but also assuring that visitors from the city experi- ence a night sky uninterrupted by bright lights and skyscrapers. To learn more about stargazing oppor- tunities in Texas state parks and night sky darkness ratings as measured by the Bortle Scale, visit: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/sp- dest/programs/dark_skies/. For more information about the Inter- national Dark Sky Places Program, visit http://www.darksky.org/international- dark-sky-places/about-ids-places. More information about light pollution and the negative efects of light on visibility, wild- life, human health and energy use is avail- able on the IDA website at http://www. darksky.org. Apache football season tickets can be picked up until Aug. 22 Varsity football season ticket holders from 2013 will be able to pick up their tick- ets that they had last year until 4 p.m. on Aug. 22. All tickets not picked up will be sold to the public starting Aug. 25. Te price of varsity football tickets will be $5 per game and $25 for all fve games. All general admission tickets sold at the gate will be $5 according to the new Dis- trict 15-4A. Tis years tickets may be picked up at the Apache Fieldhouse at the high school and tickets can be purchased from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you do not wish to purchase your tick- ets, please call Anita Dement at 672-6641. If the feldhouse been not notifed by 4 on Aug. 22, it will be understood that you do not want your tickets. If for some reason you cannot get to the feldhouse to pick up your tickets, please call and make arrangements to get them at a later date. If you are not a season ticket holder but would like to purchase season tickets, the tickets will be available starting Aug. 25 and the sale of season tickets will end at 12 on Aug. 29. No season tickets can be sold afer tick- ets go on sale at 8 a.m. Sept. 2 for the frst home game on Sept. 5. Nixon-Smiley season football tickets on sale Season football tickets are now on sale for $25. See Traci Newman at the high school ofce. Drenched 5K to beneft Food Bank of the Golden Crescent Runners and walkers of all ages, sizes, and abilities will cool of this summer in the Drenched 5K coming to Victoria on Aug. 30. Te Drenched 5K is all about summer fun. Participants will run or walk the 5K course at Riverside Parks Special Events Area. When theyve crossed the fnish line, theyll be in the middle of the biggest water party of the summer, with a water balloon fght, blasting water hoses, water slides, and a giant foam pit. Families are encouraged to get active to- gether, with discounted entries for kids 12 and under. Kids 5 and under run free. For those not interested in building up a sweat, there is a free spectator zone where observers are allowed and encouraged - to drench participants along the way. Te Drenched 5K kicks of National Hunger Action Month activities in the golden crescent area and benefts the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, a non-proft organization dedicated to providing food for the hungry in the golden crescent area. Registration is open now at www.run- drenched.com. First Shot Color Run on Sept. 20 Te 2014 First Shot Cook-Of Commit- tee would like your participation in the in- augural First Shot Color Run at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 20 in front of the Old Jail Museum (414 St. Lawrence Street). Proceeds from the event will beneft the Gonzales Junior High athletic department. Tere will be a 5K Run/Walk and a 1-mile course. Fee is $10 for children 18 and under by Sept. 14 and $15 afer. Adults are $25 if paid by Sept. 14 and $30 afer. For more information, contact Sissy Mills at 830-857-6247. San Antonio womens soccer league needs players Te 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 An- tonio. For more information, please contact Jackie Tompson at jacthom17@yahoo. com or text to 210-602-5645. Sports Briefs First Shot Color Run will be Sept. 20 I guess that I will say that Robin Williams death up- set me a lot. He was one of the actors that we watched over and over and still could laugh at the last time as much as the frst time. Mrs. Doubtfre was hilari- ous. I feel for his illness, yet I am angered that he could not fnd help and cope with it so that we could enjoy his comedy longer. He is around our age and I guess I am being selfsh in that he lef us stranded without his brand of comedy when so many others like George Burns kept us laughing for so many more years. I emphasize with his family and I sincerely send them prayers. Recipes for the Belmont Community Club cook- book should be sent to: Kathy Collins, 475 Col- lins Lane, Kingsbury, TX 78638; or email to ckath- elean@ymail.com. You may call Kathy at 830-556-0821 if you have any questions. Deadline for submission to Kathy is September 1st. You know people August is slip- ping away fast and before you know it September 1st is going to be here. Gail Schauer announced at the Belmont Community Center meeting that the Belmont United Methodist Church is currently accept- ing donations for school supplies for the upcoming school year if they wanted to donate to that worthy cause. Te Belmont Community Center Club will be having their regular club meeting at 2pm on the 4th Tuesday, August 26th, at the Belmont Community Center. A Tanksgiving or Pot- luck supper hosted by both the Church and the Com- munity Club was decided to be held on November 8th at 6PM. Tere will be no charge and everyone is to bring a dish that will serve at least 8 people. Hold the following peo- ple in prayer: Judy Wilson, Rhonda Pruett; Linda Den- ker; Case Martin; Landis Kern; Joe Kotwig, Gene Robinson; Aunt Georgie Gandre, Aunt Frances Gan- dre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Ben and Mabel Richter; Laddie Studler, Sandi Gan- dre, Joyce and Danny Schel- lenberg; Esther Lindemann, Teresa Wilke, Anna Linde- mann, Millie, Mr. Bill Lott, Marie Schauer, Bob Young, Marilyn Qualls, Lillie Lay; Shirley Dozier;; Bob Brown; Marissa, Bubba, Sarge Dunkin; Pedro; Doro- thy Svoboda; Rosie, Clay, Nancy, Maynard; Denise, Louise Jones; Margie Men- king; Jimmy Kelley; Jesse Esparza; Caroline Chloer; Laura Walker, George Fink; pray for our troops, along with the total unrest in the Ukraine and over in Israel and now Iraq We had thunder and lightning to the North of us and thunder and lightning to the South of us along with a blast of wind in the middle with about ten drops of rain. Tey were wise and called of football practice because you never know how far lightning is going to strike from the source. It seems to be striking inside houses this year. And I think that Urlet Miller missed the boat totally. You have got to do better than this Urlet. We really do need some rain Well I dont travel through Belmont much these days, but I did see that a bunch of guys were working very hard redoing the inside of the Oliver Pecan House tak- ing out all of the burned and charred wood and tin and replacing it with new. So I guess that our Belmont Vol- unteer Fire Department is going to have a place to have their Annual BBQ and Auc- tion in September as well Oliver Pecan Co. having a place to put the pecans. You know this Belmont Social Club is a very confus- ing place. First it is closed totally and to only be open for rental for special events. And then what do you but open from Monday thru Friday, 11:00 am until 2PM for BBQ and 2 sides, and BBQ to go, and the meat of the day with two sides. Monday it was meatloaf. Go to their Facebook to see what is on the menu. Sounds pretty good to me. Texans love their BBQ. I also heard Johnny was sell- ing catfsh one day. Texans love good catfsh too. May- be he has fnally hit upon the winning combo. Oh there was great consternation at the bird feeder this morning. It up- set Scooter so bad that the hair stuck up on his back. You have to remember that this feeder is about level with his window. Tere were fve white wing doves that landed on the stand. I dont blame him for being scared. Tey were big and made a lot of noise. What they were really afer was the water that was down below. Tey were beautiful. But next came Mr. Squirrel. He had that tail groomed to the Nth degree and it went clear over his back to his head. He knew he was handsome too and he told the whole world about it. Finally things settled down to our normal red birds. It was fun while it lasted. It seems like Butter Bean has settled her diferences with the rest of the crit- ters and maybe should be called the streak. She is so little that she can get under everything. Scooter stands there very impatiently ready to jump when she comes out. Te chase is on. Tat kitten is so tiny. She will just sit there and look at you and you can tell that little cat brain is working overtime. It looks like her eyes are going to be bluish gray. We will see what happens next week. Take care while school shopping. God Bless. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page B4 J B Wells Upcoming Events Sponsored by Gonzales Livestock Market P.O. Box 565 Gonzales, TX 78629 David Shelton Mobile 830-857-5394 Mike Brzozowski Mobile 830-857-3900 Sale every Saturday at 10am Offce 830-672-2845 Fax 830-672-6087 with live webcast @ www.cattleUSA.com August 15th-16th Gonzales Playday August 21st-24th Three 1/2 Amigos Cutting Music lineup for Czhilispiel announced On the Square 520 St. Paul, Gonzales OPEN FOR LUNCH Kitchen Hours: Mon.-Fri. - 11am-9:30 pm; Saturday - 6:30 pm-9:30 pm 830-672-3647 - Bar; 830-857-5194 - Marlene, owner Tuesday: Ladies Night; Every 2nd Tuesday: Karaoke 1st/3rd/5th Wednesday: $1 Draft, $2 Import, and $5 Pitchers Thursday: Outdoor Entertainment (weather permitting) August 14th - Emerson Biggins August 16th - Kerr Creek August 23rd - Derek Vega August 28th - Drug Store Gypsies Grieving Robin Williams passing; get those recipes in! MATAMOROS TACO HUT Specials August 18th-24th Breakfast Chorizo & Egg 1 15 Lunch Enchilada Dinner $ 4 95 Business Delivery Only ends at 11 a.m. 201 St. Joseph Gonzales 672-6615 OPEN SUN.-TUES 6:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. WED.-SAT. 6:00 A.M.-8:OO P.M. Benefit Chicken Barbeque for Dorothy Cantu to defray Medical Bills 902 N. College 11-? Sunday, August 17, 2014 Sandis Country Fried News Sandi Gandre Seven students attended the Intermediate Youth Quilt Class sponsored by the Shiner Heritage Quilters held on July 28 - 31, 2014. They are pictured ( l-r): Tabitha Simper, Emily Caldwell, Lily Egan, Riley Johnson, Sarah Peters, Darby Johnson, and Isabelle Caldwell. Beverly Svetlik chaired the project and was assisted by Sherrie Holland, Kathy Andrews, Bernadette Kresta, Mary Shafer, RaeNell Janik, Carolyn Schroeder, Marilyn Schroeder, Kathy Riske, Karen Hermes, Diane Lott, Gladys Muehlstein and Irene Cerny. Each student learned how to design and sew a Disappearing Nine-Patch scrappy quilt. Shiner Heritage Quilters provided all the fabric, instructions and tender lovin care. The Shiner First United Methodist Church generously provided the Fellowship Hall for the classes. FLATONIA Te 2014 Czhilispiel 42 Committee is proud to announce this years concert series. Czhilispiel takes place Friday through Sunday, October 24, 25 and 26, 2014 on the streets of Downtown Flatonia. Te concerts, which take place on the main stage in the giant tented biergar- ten, will be headlined on Saturday night by country sensation, Craig Campbell, with opening act JB & Te Moonshine Band. Satur- day nights concerts start at 8:00 PM with Jon Wolfe and continue until 1:00 AM. Friday night kicks of with Latin beats from Los Idealez at 6:00 PM, followed by local favorite Trevor Cole Band. Sunday features a variety of music starting with DVine Tes- tament in the morning at 10:00 AM, followed by Doc West Band at 2:30 PM. Te Original Velvets close Czhilispiel weekend start- ing at 5:00 PM. More bands for Saturday afernoon are still to be announced. Te full schedule can be found at www.czhilispiel.com. Tickets go on sale on Au- gust 1st at a special early- bird rate of just $5 through August 10th. Czhilispiel is free both Friday and Sun- day, and children 12 and under are free all weekend. Czhilispiels famous Czhili and barbecue cook-ofs are still accept- ing applications for cook- of teams, and there is still time to sign up to partici- pate in all the weekends activities like the Car & Truck Show, Grand Parade, Pie Auction, 5K and more. Visit the Czhilsipiel website for more information. LULING Te Luling High School Cheerleaders are hosting a Mini-Cheer Camp on Sunday, Aug. 17. Te camp is open to all in- coming Pre-K through 6th graders. Tere will be a cost of $35 per mini-cheerlead- er, which will include the learning of cheers, chants, and a short dance taught by the LHS Cheerleaders. It will also include a T- Shirt, pom-poms, a snack, and the opportunity to per- form with the LHS cheer- leaders during the frst quarter of the Luling High School football game on Friday, Aug. 29. Mini-Cheer Camp will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the LISD Fine Arts building. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. for reg- istration. From 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., there will be a performance by all who attended camp and awards will be given! Please join us as we take part in giving our young girls the chance to learn from the LHS Cheerleaders and cheer at a Varsity Football game! For more information please contact Sayla Puste- jovsky or Becky Glover at (830) 875-2458. LHS mini-cheer camp slated Te Seguin Art League has issued a Call for Entries for the annual How I See It photography show. Te show is open to all artists, ages 18 and over. Entry forms must be postmarked no later than August 30. Each photographer is limited to three en- tries dating from 2010 or newer that can be placed in one of fve categories. Each category will have one winner with a prize of $100, and two honorable mentions. Te categories are: City-/Sea-/Landscapes; An- imals and Wildlife; Plants and Insects; Peo- ple and Portraits; and Artistic/Conceptual. Te outside frame dimensions may not exceed 36 x 48 inches. Te show will run from September 6 to October 4 in the Selig Room of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, 1215 East Court St., Seguin. En- tries will be delivered, ready to hang, to the Selig Room on September 6 between 10 am and noon. For more information and entry forms, visit the Seguin Art League website at seguinartleague.blogspot.com or phone 512-618-1087. Art League makes call for entries Craig Campbell AUSTIN Commissioner of Education Michael Williams announced Tuesday that the Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Workforce Commission, has made available a graduation toolkit for students, parents and school counselors. Te toolkit provides essential information regarding the new graduation plan under House Bill 5, which was passed by the Texas Legislature last year. House Bill 5 provides for a more fexible graduation program for all students who enter high school beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. Commissioner Williams believes that information and early planning are now critical steps for all students and parents in preparing for high school and beyond. Te graduation toolkit is available online for electronic use or printing. To view the graduation toolkit, visit http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ brochures/. Students now have more choices, which means parents and students must begin exploring their high school options as early as eighth grade, said Commissioner Williams. Tis toolkit, which is available in English and Spanish, ofers an excellent overview of the new state graduation requirements and endorsements, as well as vital information for postsecondary plans for college or the workforce. Te graduation toolkit provides a summary of the states new graduation plan and descriptions of the fve potential endorsements that can now be ofered by high schools, as well as a checklist to begin planning for high school and beyond. Te toolkit ofers students and parents an overview of the benefts to pursuing the Distinguished Level of Achievement graduation plan. House Bill 5 called on the Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Workforce Commission to collaborate in touting the Distinguished Level benefts. Benefts of the Distinguished Level include: Allowing a high school graduate to compete for top 10 percent automatic admission eligibility at any Texas public university; Positioning a high school graduate (who is fnancially qualifed) to be frst in line for a Texas Grant to help pay for university tuition and fees; and Ensuring a high school graduate will be a more competitive applicant at the most selective colleges and universities. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page B5 Graduation toolkit available from state Area school districts 2014 TEA accountability report cards Laundromat open 24 hours a day and Full Service, Monday-Friday, 8-6 with extended hours on Monday till 8. Saturday-Sunday, 9-5. Same day wash & fold service FREE Pick up & drop off delivery available Complimentary WiFi & Satellite TV Newest machines in town with a large variety to meet your washing needs Clean & friendly environment Voted #1 Readers choice award for best Laundry Service. Look for our coupon on the back of your HEB receipt! Current full service drop off price is $1.40 a lb. Education The Cannon Thursday,August 14, 2014 Page B6 COMMUNITY CALENDAR E-mail your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com NOTICE OF 2014 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF GONZALES A tax rate of $0.1628 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adop- tion by the governing body of CITY OF GONZALES. This rate ex- ceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law re- quires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate.
PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.1628 per $100 PRECEDING YEARS TAX RATE $0.1845 per $100 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $0.1508 per $100 ROLLBACK TAX RATE $0.1628 per $100 The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for CITY OF GONZALES from the same properties in both the 2013 tax year and the 2014 tax year. The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that CITY OF GONZALES may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate. YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: property tax amount= (rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Crystal Cedillo, PCC CITY OF GONZALES tax assessor-collector 522 Saint Matthew Street Gonzales, TX 78629 830-672-2841 tac@co.gonzales.tx.us www.co.gonzales.tx.us You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate: First Hearing: August 19, 2014 at 5:15 PM at Gonzales Municipal Building, 820 Saint Joseph Street. Second Hearing: September 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM at Gonzales Municipal Building, 820 Saint Joseph Street. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE The GONZALES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT will hold a public meeting at 5:30 PM, August 25, 2014 in Gonzales ISD Staff Development Center. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district's budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.
The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice. Maintenance Tax $1.0400/$100 (proposed rate for maintenance and operations) School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters $0.0848/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness) Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year's Budget The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories. Maintenance and operations 11.55 %increase Debt Service 255.24 %increase Total expenditures 17.23 %increase Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code)
Preceding Tax Year Current Tax Year Total appraised value* of all property $3,206,188,433 $4,115,164,593 Total appraised value* of new property** $19,859,180 $48,590,000 Total taxable value*** of all property $1,864,333,101 $2,538,072,652 Total taxable value*** of new property** $19,859,180 $48,589,870 *Appraised value is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. ** "New property" is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. *** "Taxable value" is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code. Bonded Indebtedness Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $18,000,000 *Outstanding principal. Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year's Rates
Maintenance & Operations Interest & Sinking Fund*
Total Local Revenue Per Student State Revenue Per Student Last Year's Rate $0.9357 $0.0320* $0.9677 $7,055 $2,792 Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue &Pay Debt Service $1.0322 $0.0848* $1.1170 $10,096 $447 Proposed Rate $1.0400 $0.0848* $1.1248 $10,160 $447 *The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district. Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year's Levy on Average Residence
Last Year This Year Average Market Value of Residences $81,999 $87,966 Average Taxable Value of Residences $73,695 $79,533 Last Year's Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value $0.9677 $1.1248 Taxes Due on Average Residence $713.15 $896.73 Increase (Decrease) in Taxes
$183.58 Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value. Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is $1.1248. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of $1.1248. Fund Balances The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment. Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $2,300,000 Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $135,000
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Aug. 20 Erlene Zavadil AUG. 15 Small Business Workshop Please join Victoria College on Friday, August 15 at 9 a.m. for a 2 hour workshop on First Steps to Starting Your Own Business. Its the recommend- ed workshop for those considering opening a business. Begin your business the right way! Do you have a great idea you think could be a suc- cessful business but just dont know how to get started? Cover the basics in this two-hour class and decide if running a business is for you. This is a no-cost workshop. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat by registering today at 361- 485-4485 or sbdc@uhv.edu. Dont forget to regis- ter your business partner, family or friend as they can come with you too! Seminar may be can- celled if minimum registration is not met. All UHV SBDC workshops are open to the public, you do not need to be a UHV SBDC client to attend. AUG. 16 Texas Master Gardeners Wondering what the Texas Master Gardener Program is all about? The Gonzales Master Gar- deners will present a free public program on Sat- urday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. at 623 Fair Street (next to Gonzales Elementary School) explaining the Tex- as Master Gardener program and the Gonzales Master Gardeners. The presentation will discuss the purpose and activities of the program and its history as a part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Members will be on hand to discuss educational opportunities provided by the organization and its projects in the community. AUG. 16 Fly House Birthday Please join Laurel Ridge Antiques on August 16, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as they celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Frank Madden Fly House! There will be Barbershop Quartet Music, Homemade Ice Cream, and Birthday Cake. Hope to see you there! AUG. 16 Thompsonville Ladies Thompsonville Ladies Club will host their annu- al Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thompsonville Community Center at 2774 County Rd. 423 of U.S. Hwy. 90. We will have a variety of homemade ice cream and other desserts. Donations will be accepted and will be used for scholarships to area youth. AUG. 16 Halliburton Reunion Saturday, August 16, 2014 at St. Joseph Church Parish Hall in Moulton, Tx. Looking forward to seeing everyone. The meal is being catered. Bring your favorite dessert, auction items and our sweet children. Back Porch Band is enter- taining. Prizes! Prizes! AUG. 17 Waelder Back to School Bash Come join us on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Waelder City Park. Students grades K - 12 come to pick you your registration packets and stay for hot dogs and drinks! At this time the City of Waelder will be distrib- uting school supplies to Waelder ISD students. AUG. 17 Classic Dance GLENN COLLINS and Alibi Band will be playing great classic country dance music at the Geron- imo VFW, 6808 N Hwy 123, Geronimo 63115, on August 17, 3-6:30 pm. VFW Kitchen opens at 2 pm. $8 donation. Hall is smoke free and open to everyone. Info 830-305-8829/305-5478. AUG. 21 Gonzales Book Club The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on Aug. 21, from 10-11am at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Please join us! AUG. 21 Gonzales Republicans The Republican Party of Gonzales County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Aug. 21 at The NLC Building at 501 St James St. All members and interested public welcomed. Come meet and greet the candidates that will be on the ballot for the general election in No- vember. Refreshments will be served. AUG. 23 Cheer Beneft There will be a barbecue plate sale to help raise funds for Krisslyn Sexton to cheer in the annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 23 at Independence Park Lions Club Pavilion. Barbecue chicken with all the trim- mings will be available for $8 per plate. For de- tails contact Joyce Wilson at 830-351-3031. AUG. 24 Installation Service Vinyard of Christ Lutheran Church will host an Installation Service for new pastor Kyle Backhaus at 3 p.m. Aug. 24. A barbecue dinner will follow. Backhaus is the new pastor at both Vinyard of Christ and Abiding Word Lutheran Church of Gonzales. ONGOING Livestock Show Validation Validation Dates and Locations for Gonzales County Livestock Show have been announced: Steer Validation- September 17, 2014 held at Guadalupe Valley Vet Clinic from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Lamb and Goat Validation- October 22, 2014 held at JB Wells from 5-7 p.m. Halter Heifer Validation Major and County- held at Guadalupe Valley Vet Clinic from 5-7 p.m. Swine Validation- December 3, 2014 held at JB Wells from 5-7 p.m. Commercial Heifer Validation- December 7, 2014 held at Valley Vet Clinic from 1-2 p.m. Broiler/Chicken Orders Due to Extension Of- fce 5:00 pm December 12, 2014- Pick up Janu- ary 22, 2015 Commercial Heifer Validation- December 14, 2014 held at Valley Vet Clinic from 1-2 p.m. Rabbit Validation- February 4, 2015 held at JB Wells from 5-7 p.m. Broiler Pick-Up January 22, 2015. Sundays Gonzales Fellowship meets at 505 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales on Sunday morning. Live Country Gospel music at 9:00 am followed by a Bible message from 9:30 to 10:00 am. All are welcome. Head Start - daily TMC Golden Crescent Head Start ofers pre- school services to children ages 3-5 years, includ- ing education, nutrition, dental, social, disability, health and mental health. Gonzales Head Start is now accepting applications at the Gonzales Head Start Centers at 1600 Elm Street or 925 Wells Street. For information call 361-582-4441. To apply for Head Start, you will need a copy of the childs birth certifcate, proof of income, proof of address and a current immunization record. AA and Al-Anon Meetings - Mon & Fri 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. Moulton Bingo - Tues, Fri Playing Bingo every Tuesday & Friday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Moulton American Le- gion Hall. Same Great Place, Great People & Great Food! Toastmasters Meet - frst and third Weds Want to become a better communicator? The Come & Speak It Toastmasters meet the frst and third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Gonzales County Farm Bureau Community Room, 1731 Seydler Street in Gonzales. Whether youre a professional, a student, a stay-at-home parent, or a retiree, Toastmas- ters is the best way to improve your communication skills. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in your chosen endeavor. Youll listen better. Youll more easily lead teams and conduct meet- ings. Youll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. For more information contact GK Willmann at 830-857-1109 or Gerri Lawing at 830-857- 6110. Crossroads Equestrians - frst Thurs The Crossroads Equestrian Club meets every second Thursday. New members are wel- come. For details contact Glenda Klimitchek at 361-798-2899. Parkinson Support Group - second Thurs This group meets the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Narthex of the First United Methodist Church. This meeting is free and open to the public and is facili- tated by Wesley Nurse, Shirley Goss. Educational and supportive programs are ofered. For more information, call 672-1031. Found: Of Hwy. 97 near Oso Cemetery. ST23580R16 tire & rim. Please call 830-857- 1333 to identify. ------------------------------ Found: Set of Keys at Fourth of July Celebra- tion down on square. Call The Gonzales Can- non at 672-7100 to identify. Lost all white male Eng- lish Retriever. Name - Indy 2 yrs. Old. Lost in Saturn area, he has a chip. 949-878-0508. ------------------------------ Need a lifeguard for private parties! For in- formation call 830-445- 0483. ------------------------------ Guitarists, vocalists, musicians, percus- sion, auditions at Faith Family Church, 361-935-8878. ------------------------------ ---------- Female dance part- ner wanted. Must be someone that wants to dance. May know how to dance or may not. All kinds of dance. Willing to train. Contact John at 832-235-9662. ------------------------------ The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page B7 NOTICES LOST & FOUND LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LOST & FOUND LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LOST & FOUND LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Request for Proposal for Newspaper of Record The City of Gonzales is requesting proposals for Newspaper of Record services to be awarded September 2, 2014, with ser- vices to begin October 1, 2014 and extend through September 30, 2015. This Request for Proposal (RFP) represents the legal classifed ads (employment ads), classifed bid/public notices and subscription costs. The sealed proposals for Newspaper of Record Services for the City of Gonzales will be accepted until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Au- gust 26, 2014. At 11:00 a.m. the name of all vendors submitted a Proposal will be read publicly but no contents of the proposal will be disclosed. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or package clearly marked as follows: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ATTN: City Secretary, Kristina Vega Newspaper of Record City of Gonzales The City of Gonzales reserves the right to reject any and all Pro- posals, and to waive informalities. The City Councils decision will be fnal Kristina Vega City Secretary ORDINANCE 2014-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS ADOPTING A MUNICI- PAL COURT SPECIAL EXPENSE FEE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 45.203 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Texas Commission on environmenTal QualiTy NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR LAND APPLICATION PERMIT OF SEWAGE SLUDGE RENEWAL PERMIT NO. WQ0004467000 APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. City of Gonzales, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal of TCEQ Permit No. WQ0004467000, which authorizes the land application of sewage sludge for benefcial use on 45.4 acres. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pol- lutants into waters in the State. TCEQ received this application on September 6, 2013. The sewage sludge land application site is located on the north side of County Road 488, approxi- mately 0.2 mile north of the intersection of County Road 488 and Farm-to-Market Road 532, and approximately 2.5 miles northeast of the City of Gonzales, in Gonzales County, Texas 78629. The sludge land application site is located within the drainage basin of the Guadalupe River Below San Marcos River in Segment No. 1803 of the Guadalupe River Basin. The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the fa- cility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Direc- tors preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at the Waller County Courthouse, 836 Austin Street, Hempstead, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the facilitys location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets Ipublic/hb610/index.html ?lat= 2 9 .522 777&lng=-97.412222&zoom=13&type=r PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the op- portunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ holds a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a signifcant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FORA CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a re- sponse to all relevant and material, or signifcant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the Executive Directors decision. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOL- LOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name; address, phone number; applicants name and permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the facility; a specifc description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; and the statement [I/we] request a contested case hearing. If the request for contested case hearing is fled on behalf of a group or as- sociation, the request must designate the groups representative for receiving future cor- respondence; identify an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected members location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are germane to the groups purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission will only grant a contested case hearing on disputed issues of fact that are rel- evant and material to the Commissions decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised in timely fled comments that were not subse- quently withdrawn. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for the land application of sludge without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. The Executive Director may issue fnal approval of the application unless a timely contested case hearing request or request for reconsideration is fled. If a timely hearing request or request for reconsideration is fled, the Executive Director will not issue fnal approval of the permit and will forward the application and request to the TCEQ Com- missioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Directors decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specifc application to receive future public notices mailed by the Offce of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specifc applicant name and permit number; and (2) the mailing list for a specifc county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Offce of the Chief Clerk at the address below. All written public comments and public meeting requests must be submitted to the Offce of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.state.tx.us/about/comments.html with- in 30 days from the date of newspaper publication of this notice. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. If you need more information about this per- mit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea informaci6n en Espanol, puede llamar all-800-687- 4040. Gen- eral information about the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.TCEQ.state.tx.us. Further information may also be obtained from City of Gonzales at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Gary Shock at (830) 672-2815. Issuance Date: May 8, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF GONZALES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & SIGN CONTROL BOARD The Zoning Board of Adjustments & Sign Control Board of the City of Gonzales, by this instrument, notifes the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Board for their consideration: The below listed property is currently zoned as Heavy Commercial (C-2) and not in a Historical or Residential District. The property owner is requesting to upgrade an existing 12 x 28 Static Billboard to a 10 x 30 LED Bill- board. The overall height would stay the same (approxi- mately 40 to the top of the Billboard). ADDRESS: 1903 W Hwy 90A PROPERTY OWNER: John P. Gannon PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: PT 3 6 Range I West PARCEL: 12119 The Zoning Board of Adjustments & Sign Control Board will hold a Public Hearing August 28, 2014 at the Gon- zales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 6:00 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Zoning Board of Adjustments & Sign Con- trol Board and the Public Hearing, the project will either be approved or denied. The Zoning Board of Adjustments encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Zoning Board of Adjustments projects. Citi- zens 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 of- fce at (830)-672-2815. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF GONZALES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Gon- zales, by this instrument, notifes the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been present- ed to the Commission for their consideration: The below listed property has requested a partial Replat for a previously approved Final Plat within the 1835 Vil- lage Subdivision: PROPERTY OWNER: Avalonpark Gonzales Develop- ment, 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 August 28, 2014 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:15 p.m., to allow for public com- ment 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. Cit- izens 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 of- fce at (830)-672-2815. NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES Farm helpers for main- tenance on poultry farms. Temporary (about 4 months full- time work). Apply at ofce, 925 St. Andrew, Gonzales. No phone calls please. ------------------------------ Plant packers needed. Full-Time, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., benefts, must be able to lift 50 lbs. Day shift. Apply at ofce, 925 St. Andrew, Gon- zales. No phone calls please. ------------------------------ River City Roofng is hir- ing Sheet Metal Help- ers. Must have drivers license and depend- able transportation. Experience is a plus. 830-743-1061. ------------------------------ CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfeld Service, a family oriented com- pany is seeking profes- sional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672- 8000. ------------------------------ AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep. 4 Family Garage Sale. 125 St. Paul St. Sat- urday, August 16, 8-? Refrigerator, Micro- wave, beds, side tables, M/W/C clothes, shoes, toys, baby walker, stroller, etc. ------------------------------ Room Sale: Saturday, August 16, 7:30-10:30, 2009 Harwood Rd. Girl clothes 14-16, shoes, Lighthouse sheets, pictures, rugs, decorations,purses and dishes. ------------------------------ 511 CR 236, Saturday, 9-1. Little bit of every- thing. Clothes, baby items. ------------------------------ Yard Sale: Saturday, August 16, 2121 Yellow Rose Way, 8-12. House- hold items, kids, adult clothes, misc. items. ------------------------------ Garage Sale: 829 St. Vincent, Friday, August 15th, 8-12. Boys, Baby, Teenagers clothes, fur- niture. ------------------------------ Garage Sale. 1705 N. College, Friday, August 15, Saturday, August 16, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. both days. Come see what bargains we have. ------------------------------ Garage Sale at the Gonzales Learning and Career Center, 1135 St. Paul, Sat., 8/16, 8-1. Chicken fajita plates, too. 11-1. Call 830-672- 8291 for more info. ------------------------------ Moving Sale. Saturday, August 16, 809 E. 4th Street, Nixon, Texas. 8:00 - 2:00. 16 ft. bumper pull trailer. 2 axle with ramps. $1,000. Call 830-857-5268.(8-14- 14) ----------------------------- Gas stove, works good, just needs knobs. $50 obo. Call 830-857-5268.(8-14- 14) ------------------------------ For Sale: White Whirl- pool washing maching, extra large capacity, ex- cellent condition. $150. Call 361-208-3565. (8- 14-14) ------------------------------ For Sale: Full size refrig- erator/freezer for $125. Small size refrigerator for $50. Both in good working condition. Call 830-263-0735. (8-14- 14) ------------------------------ 240 ft. long, 4ft. high Chain link fence. $200. Railroad ties, $3.00, 500 gallon, Butane Tank, $750. 830-875-3028. (7- 31-14) ------------------------------ Welder Home Gym, originally cost $1,200, selling for $400. 512- 844-8820. ------------------------------ Want to buy used golf cart to be used in the yard. 830-437-2232, call after 12 pm. (7-31-14) ------------------------------ Computer desk, gun cabinet, lamps, 2 bed- room sets, 2 end tables, 2 piece entertainment center. Call for prices. 830-672-7308.(7-31-14) ------------------------------ Micil Toilet Safety Sup- port. Still in box. For Sale $40. 830-263-2482. (7-24-14) ------------------------------ WW covered horse trailer, 2009, original owner, 16 w/divider door, lighting used. $2,100. Call Bob at 512- 468-4068.(7-17-14) ------------------------------ Rotocycle for sale. 5 ft. high, 3 pt. hookup. Fair condition. $300. For information, call 830- 203-8899. ------------------------------ For Sale: Scotts Rid- ing Lawn Mower. $250. 263-0024. ------------------------------ Mini Honda Gas tiller. $150. Excellent condi- tion. 361-208-3565. ------------------------------ 15x30 above ground swimming pool w/ flter & motor. Needs liner. $1,735. Elna Elec- tronic Sewing Machine, $7450. Two Alto Saxes, one Tenor Sax, one Clarinet, Sump pump, $50. Play pen, $21. Foot Stool heavy wood fowered upholstery, $50. Computer desk, $50. Hammond Organ, $375. 17 Cu Ft. Upright Freezer, $250. Flowered Easy Chair. $35. Sheila Wright, 672-2719 or 203-0175. ------------------------------ 2 gas weedeaters in ex- cellent condition. $100/ both. 361-208-3565. ------------------------------ Washer, Dryer, Micro- wave $400 for all. Call 830-481-4707. ------------------------------ For Sale: John Deere LT150 riding lawn mower. 361-772-8611. ------------------------------ Riding lawnmower. MTD, 42 cut. Excellent Condition. $500. 361- 208-3565. ------------------------------ Musical Equipment PA System. Kustom 8 Ch. 400 Watt Sys- tem, 2 15 Spkrs, 1 12 Monitor Spkr. Stands. Lots of wires, 4 micro- phones w/cables. Mic stand with gooseneck, $1,200. Call 830-437- 2046. ------------------------------ Christmas Tree - artif- cial 7 ft. Loads of lights, garland, ornaments. $75.00. 830-437-2046. ------------------------------ Baseball Cap Collec- tion. Never worn. 200 assorted Business/ school etc. with Stor- age carrying cases. Will sell in lots of 50, $2.00 each. Includes carry- ing/storage case. 830- 437-2046. ------------------------------ For Sale: 30 ft. steel an- gled steel trusses. Very heavy duty. For barns and steel structured buildings. $500 a piece. Call 713-449-7464. ------------------------------ Kuhn 800 lb Heavy Duty Disc Mower. 3 point hookup. Located in Moulton. 361-401- 0676. ------------------------------ Pergo laminated foor- ing, locks together, glue not necessary. Ap- prox. 110 sq. ft. uncut - 135 sq. ft. total with cut pieces. Good to VG. Pickup only. $100. Call Chico, 830-263-1445 or 830-263-2103. ------------------------------ PTO Irrigation Pump - New $3,500, will sell for $1,500. Call 830-263- 4126. ------------------------------ Low Boy Trailer. 5x10. $625. 361-208-3565 anytime. ------------------------------ For Sale. 140 joints of 2 3/8 pip. $5,600 frm. 830-480-8098. ------------------------------ For Sale: Modern Coke Vending Machine. Cans, Bottles, adjust- able bin. Bill changer. Runs great. $425/obo. 830-339-9087. ------------------------------ 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- 540-3382. ------------------------------ New Crop Papershell Pecans available. In- shell, $2.50 lbs or Cracked, $3.00 lb. Con- tact Jason Pape, 830- 203-0084 or Jennifer Pape, 830-203-0602. ------------------------------ Craftsman leaf blower. 200 mph air blower. $65. 361-293-3565. ------------------------------ Antique claw foot tub. Pretty good shape. $200 frm. 512-656- 0521. ------------------------------ For Sale: Dometic Re- tractable 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. 361-865-3727. ------------------------------ Good used 2 - 17 tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tube- less - fts 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 478- 607-1178. ----------------------------- 16 Rim, 8 holes, 2 new 14 tires, 2 used 14 tire & rim, 1 used 15 tire and rim. Oak Dining Table. 361-594-4307. ----------------------------- Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Har- wood, intersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281- 788-7500. ------------------------------ National Geograph- ics in leather bound slip cases. 1982-2000 & maps. Make an ofer. Call 437-2046. ------------------------------ Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361-208- 3565. ----------------------------- Restaurant Tables. For- mica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $50 each. 875-3028. ----------------------------- 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 De- Witt 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. 830-857-4321. ------------------------------ For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conven- tional table with seats attached to table; will also make tables with seat benches separate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specifc needs. Call 830-540- 4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and avail- ability information. ------------------------------ 7 bags of shredded paper & various boxes. Great for packing. Call 830-519-4176 (Gonza- les). ------------------------------ 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. Lo- veseat and other yarn crocheted items. Call 672-8034. ------------------------------ For Sale: Concrete park- ing curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases. Call Vic for pricing, 672-6383 or 857-3827. ------------------------------ 1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917- 4078. ------------------------------ Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361-293-3571. 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: 830-540-4430. Hay for Sale: Fertilized Coastal Hay, Round Bales $75; Small square bales, $10. Cut on 7th and 15th of this year. Call 713-252-1130. ------------------------------ We deliver good coast- al round bales: $75- $100. Coastal mix cow hay, 1278 lb bales - $70. John Bankston, Milano, 512-455-6331. Oliver Tractor, Model #1555. 5 ft. Disc Harrow, 8 ft Ford Belt Shredder. Call 788-7443 to be seen.(8-14-14) ------------------------------ 2003 Eicher tractor model 364 NC, original owner - 35 hp, 2-wd, 2 cylinder diesel, catego- ry 1 hitch. Less than 650 hours. Runs fne. Comes with operators manual, 210 Koyker front-end loader, Dale Phillips post-hole digger, 6 Howse shredder, and 5 disc. $7,500 package deal. Call Bob at 512- 468-4068.(7-17-14) ------------------------------ For Sale: 300 gallon Im- perial Skid Tank. $375. 830-433-1176, Seguin Area.(07-03-14) For Sale: 7 pc. Bassett dining room table. $400. 263-0024. ------------------------------ Big solid oak lawyers desk. $50. 830-672- 3089. 1966 Falcon Sport Coupe. Very nice, Ford red. 84,000 miles. Runs great. Great shape. Looks fantastic, ga- rage kept. Reduced to $8,200. 512-844-8820. (7-31-14) ------------------------------ 1970 240Z, was run- ning, many parts. $3,800. 512-844-8820. (7-31-14) ------------------------------ Want to buy older small pickup to be used of road. 830-437-2232, call after 12 pm. (7-31- 14) ------------------------------ 2006 F-350, 1 ton du- ally. Very clean, well- maintained, 6 new tires, Advesable 110,000 m $47,500. 830-928-1203. Can be seen in Freder- icksburg, Tx.(7-17-14) ------------------------------ 2012 GMC Arcadia SLE2, very nice dia- mond white, black leather, low mileage, V6 engine, many extras. Call 361-293-7425 or cell, 361-293-8768.(7- 17-14) ------------------------------ For Sale: 4 farm trucks, $2,000 each, or $7,000 for all. Call 325-200- 9997. ------------------------------ 2001 Mitsubishi Spider convertible. Runs great. $3,900/obo. 512-738- 7134. ------------------------------ Ford Fusion, 2013. Only 7K miles. Excellent con- dition. $17,000. 830- 437-2046. 2004 16x76, 2 bed/2 bath, island in kitchen, glamour bath, new slid- ing glass door and new carpet. Call 800-369- 6888, Fayette Country Homes in Schulenburg. Open 7 days a week.(RBI 32896) ------------------------------ 1999 Patriot, 2 bed/2 bath, 16x68, vinyl siding, shingle roof, built in en- tertainment center. Call 979-743-6192. Fayette Country Homes in Schul- enburg. (RBI 32896) ------------------------------ New 2015, 3248, 3 bed/2 bath, 8 fat ceilings, is- land in kitchen, 2 blinds and much, much more. Delivered Mid 50s. Call 800-369-6888 Fayette Country Homes of Schul- enburg. (RBI 32896) ------------------------------ One bedroom mobile home. Almost new. One bathroom, on 10 acres of land, cow pens, arena, electric gate, shed, very nice. 6545 Hwy. 304. 830- 203-1953. ------------------------------ For sale: Doublewide Mobile Home, 3BR/2 full baths. Good Condition. 830-203-8977. ----------------------------- Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-424-3600. Mobile home for rent in Waelder. 3BR/1BA. Please contact Grace, 830-399-5313. ------------------------------ For rent: 3 bedroom/1 bath mobile homes, fully furnished, stove, refrigerator, micro- wave, central air/heat, $775 monthly, $675 deposit, Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 361-582-6593. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page b8 CLASSIFIEDS FURNITURE FIREWOOD FARM EQUIPMENT MISC. FOR SALE GARAGE SALES HELP WANTED AUTOS MISC. FOR SALE AUTOS HELP WANTED MOBILE HOMES HAY FOR SALE HELP WANTED MISC. FOR SALE Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions Benefts include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422, Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105/830-540-4684. Part Time Instructor Needed for Truck Driving Course Victoria College, in partnership with Houston Community College, is hir- ing a part-time CDL Instructor to teach courses in our Truck Driving Program at our Victoria College Gonzales Cen- ter. Must have three years recent truck driving experience, a clean driving re- cord, a valid Class A CDL license and a current DOT physical. To complete the VC on line application visit Victoria- College.edu>Quick Links>Jobs at VC. E.O.E HELP WANTED NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT The DeWitt County Sheriffs Offce is accepting applications for full time Jailers. No previous experience necessary, $33,100 per year with benefts. Licensed jailers start at $34,200 per year with full benefts. Successful applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have a Texas drivers license and be willing to do shift work. Applications or more information may be obtained at the Sheriffs Offce 208 E. Live Oak Street, Cuero. All applications must be returned complete to the Sheriffs Offce. INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS The City of Gonzales is accepting sealed proposals for Concession Services for J.B. Wells Arena and Park, until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2014. At 2:00 p.m. the name of all vendors submitting a Proposal will be read publicly but no contents of the Proposal will be disclosed. The Proposal Package is available on the City of Gonzales website http:/www.cityofgonzales.org or by request made to the City of Gonzales City Secretary. Sealed proposals, subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Request For Proposals and other contract provisions, will be received in the City Secre- tarys Offce, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, before the clos- ing date and time. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or package (8 1/2 x 11 minimum). Sealed envelopes shall be clearly marked as follows: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ATTN: City Secretary Concession Services for J.B. Wells Arena and Park City of Gonzales The City of Gonzales reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, and to waive informalities. The City Councils decision will be fnal. Allen Barnes City Manager P.O. Box 547 820 St. Joseph Street Gonzales, Texas 78629 Tel: (830) 672-2815 Fax:(830) 672-2813 City of Gonzales Boards and Commissions Vacancies The City of Gonzales is currently advertising the following vacancies for various Boards and Commissions; these positions are volunteer only, no compensation. Golf Course Advisory Board Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Gonzales Library Board Mainstreet Advisory Board Planning & Zoning Commission Tourism Committee Zoning Board of Adjustment & Sign Control Board JB Wells Park Advisory Board INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS MUST: Be a resident of the City of Gonzales (required for all Boards/Commissions unless otherwise noted).
Complete an application, available on the Citys website: www.cityofgonzales.org or from the City Secretarys offce at the Gonzales Municipal Building, 820 St. Joseph Street. Deadline for applications: Friday, August 22, 2014 @ 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF GONZALES CITY COUNCIL The City Council of the City of Gonzales, by this instru- ment, notifes the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the City Council for their consideration: PUBLIC HEARING regarding the proposed budget for use of City Funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning Octo- ber 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015. The City Council will hold a Public Hearing August 19, 2014 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St., to allow for public comment on this project. After consider- ation and the Public Hearing, the Budget will go to City Council for their approval. The City Council encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all City Council projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary offce at (830)-672-2815. I certify that a copy of the August 19, 2014, Notice of Pub- lic Hearing was posted on the City Municipal Building bul- letin board on the 11th day of August 2014, at 3:00 p.m. and remained posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of the meeting. _________________________________ Kristina Vega, City Secretary LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES ESTATE SALES Sun., Aug. 17 10:00 a.m. 801 CR 488, Gonzales, TX 78629 www.IntegrityAuctions.biz Furniture, Antiques, Appliances, Household, Collectibles, Jewelry, Coins, Tools, Art, Carpet & More! Pottery Auction 9:00-10:00 am 13% B.P., Credit Cards, Cash or Checks James Molnoskey- Auctioneer TX#15091 512/557-3333 Estate Auction HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MISC. FOR SALE MOBILE HOMES MHs FOR RENT For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830- 433-0603. ------------------------------ Room and Bath for rent. Single person only. Reasonably Priced. Call 672-8034. ----------------------------- Room for Rent - 1BD/1BA, private en- trance. 830-857-4162. ------------------------------ Attn: Oil Field Work- ers. Wymans Rooming House has 4 large fur- nished bedrooms for rent. Fully equipped kitchen, covered patio w/BBQ pits & much more. $375/wk. 713- 501-3416. ------------------------------ Room for rent for work- ing person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m. HHistoric 1880s Gon- zales home turned into duplex in Memorial Heights neighborhood. 2BR/1BA Central Air/ Heat. Modern electric, plumbing insulated, tub/shower. Applianc- es, ceiling fans, carpet, vinyl, w/d connections, deck & porch. Non- smokers, no pets, refer- ences. $800 + deposit. 830-672-2227.(8-14-14) ------------------------------ House for rent in Gon- zales 2600 sq. feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath with optional 4th bed- room/sunroom. In- ground pool with en- tertaining. Minimum 1 year contract. $2,200/ month. (Pool guy and yard man included). Call 512-694-6430 for more information.(8- 7-14) ------------------------------ 1BR unfurnished. 1814 Sycamore. Young couple. Rent $500/ De- posit $300. Contract required. For more in- formation call 830-672- 9011. ------------------------------ For Rent In Shiner, 3bed 1 bath, nice, quiet neighborhood, 509 West 9th, $850 rent plus deposit. 830/832- 3163 ------------------------------ 3/1, large carport, plenty of storage, downtown. $950/mo., $1,200/dep. 830-672- 3089. ------------------------------ 2/1 St. George St. With yard & porch. Great lo- cation. $550/monthly. 830-672-3089. ------------------------------ ATTENTION OILFIELD WORKERS 4br home, 2 living rooms, 3 baths. Sits on 2 1/2 acres. For infor- mation, contact Grace, 830-399-5313. ------------------------------ Beautifully furnished home for rent Completely furnished 3BR/2 full bath home for rent in downtown Gonzales, Tx. Beautiful executive style master bedroom with 2 ad- ditional bedrooms. Home is furnished to accommodate up to 8 people total. All appli- ances including new refrigerator, range, full-size washer and dryer, microwave oven, cofee maker, toaster oven and all kitchen supplies included. All towels, sheets, linens also included. Weekly housekeeping service and all utilities in- cluded. Short term and long term leases avail- able. $3,500-$4,000 per month depending on number of people and lease terms. Security deposit and applica- tion required. Available October 1st. Please call 437-386-0929 for more information. ------------------------------ Nixon Area. 3/2, like new, CA/CH, washer/ dryer hookups. $1,000 per month. 830-857- 6921. ------------------------------ House in the country for rent. Three bed- rooms and two bath- rooms. See to appreci- ate. Security deposit and one months rent. One-year lease. Call 361-594-3233. ------------------------------ Attention Oil Companies Furnished 4br house, sleeps 5. Ready for move-in. Fully equipmmed kitchen, covered patio, fenced, lighted parking, indi- vidual air & heat, 32fat screen TVs & Refrigera- tors in each room. Must see. 713-501-3416. ----------------------------- 2BR houses for rent. No Pets. Month to Month. Call 830-672-3089. ------------------------------ 2 bedroom, 1 bath house in Gonzales for rent. Fridge, Micro- wave, Stove and can be fully furnished. Re- modeled last year with new hardwood foors, Central Air, bathroom tile, $1,050/mo. 830- 542-9743. ------------------------------ Ofce Space w/Liv- ing 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 coun- try setting at 7102 FM 2091 North (Gonza- les, Texas); Approx. 10 miles from Gonzales. Spacious yard, shade trees, stove/microwave, glass-tiled backsplash, new laminate wood foors. Call (830) 672- 3771 or (512) 938-9131. ------------------------------ ATTENTION OILFIELDERS 4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/ month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313. (05-30-13) ------------------------------ Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cot- tages for rent in Gon- zales, TX. Includes all furniture, fat screen TV, linens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size re- frigerator, range, micro- wave, washer & dryer). Utilities paid. Weekly Housekeeping Includ- ed. Month-to-Month Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Required. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bed- room, $1,600/month. Call 830-351-1195. Shown by appoint- ment. ------------------------------ House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfeld 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. 830-914-4044. ------------------------------ Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/ weekly. Weekend rates vary. No smokers. Call 830-857-0986 or 830- 857-1418. ------------------------------ Completely remod- eled inside and out. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Fully furnished. Rent by night, week or month. Fantastic neighbor- hood. Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672- 5169. ------------------------------ 3BR/2BA large house. Fully furnished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrig- erator. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of park- ing. 512-820-5461. ------------------------------ Motel Suites. 2 bed- rooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews welcome. Call Mike, 512-292-0070, 512-656-0521. ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ 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, Refrig- erator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call Mike at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. 2 rooms for rent - large house, 3 acres of land with a very nice home. All bills paid - furnished. More information & frst call 1st served call. 830- 267-0738. Railroad cars, dining car, kitchen car, ca- boose, water, tower, storage bulding, kitch- en equip. Reduced, $15,000. Luling, 830- 875-3028. ------------------------------ Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smiley, Texas. Equipment included. Contact Nick or Doris, 830-587-6262, 210- 373-6869 or 210-883- 4271. Ofce space for rent. 19x15. Private en- trance, Wi-Fi, Electric- ity included. 512-694- 6430. ------------------------------ Ofce space for rent. 10x10 space in Nixon. Furniture included. 830-857-6921. ------------------------------ For Rent: Ofce space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block of square. Kitchenette, 1 ba, new- ly refurbished. For more information, call 830- 672-6265. ------------------------------ For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830-423-2103. ------------------------------ For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi- level loading docks - Prime location - with ofces and separate garage. Call 830-857- 5448. ------------------------------ For Lease: Small ofce space w/workshop lo- cated at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/month. For more information please (830) 672-5580. 5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds of Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Nixon. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil feld yard or resi- dence. Call David, 713- 252-1130 ; Peyton, 512- 948-5306. ------------------------------ Land for lease for oil feld service equip- ment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN) 1BR/1BA, downtown. $350/mo. 830-672- 3089. ------------------------------ Efciency Apartment. Lake Gonzales. Weekly and monthly rates. Utilities. TV provided. No pets. non-smoking. Bob. 830-203-9790. Have pictures. ------------------------------ BLUEBIRD LOFTS - Three units available, 2 bed/1 bath, $1,125 to $1,185/mo., $1,000 deposit. Granite coun- tertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, hardwood foor, fully-tiled bath- rooms, central air/heat, washer/dryer hookups. No pets. No smoking. ALL NEW! (512) 576- 5868. Do you need a Private Sitter for your elderly loved one. Call Megan Wright-Perkins at 830- 203-1980. ------------------------------ I am looking for a pri- vate sitting job with the elderly people around Gonzales. Will sit at home, hospital or nurs- ing home. Please call me at 830-437-2311 or cell, 263-2768, Emilia Mayorga. Need your home cleaned for summer time? Call Nancy, 830- 339-0727. ------------------------------ Lady will do house- work, cooking, clean- ing, babysitting, taking care of elderly people. References. 361-212- 8731. ------------------------------ DBK Advertising Checkbook balancing, document preparation, WordPerfect Works 8, Color or Black and white - all done on compter. Cheap. Dan- i e l Ke i t h@hot ma i l . com, preferred or Dan- i el Kei th564@yahoo. com. Call 437-5142. ------------------------------ Looking for sitting job for a sweet lady in her home. Includes cook- ing and will drive for her if she needs me to. Can stay Friday night, Saturday night but must be home by Sun- day at 3:00. Call 830- 519-3044. ------------------------------ Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361-212-8731. ------------------------------ House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gon- zales and surrounding areas. References avail- able. Call Barbara at 979-777-8710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. ------------------------------ In Home Appliance Re- pair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appli- ances. Call Larry at 361- 596-4391. ------------------------------ Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-203-0735. ------------------------------ Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m. Lawn mowing service. No job too big or small. Call 830-263-0383 for free estimate. Also do weed spraying around fences. Will beat any price. Gonzales area. ------------------------------ Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeat- ing. Not afliated with any companys. 830- 263-0909. ------------------------------ Lawn mowing service, residential & commer- cial. Will also mow oil- feld yards or large oil related businesses. Lia- bility ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181.(TFN) Teenager looking to babysit part-time, in- fants & small children. Will take care of at your home or my home. Call for more information, 263-2789. ------------------------------ Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (Infants onup). Have two openings available. Call 830-519- 3044. K-Z Spree, 2009 29tt, ultra light. All fber- glass, fully loaded, non smoking. Many Extras. 1 double slide-out, easy lift hitch. $17,500. 512- 238-7824.(7-24-14) ------------------------------ 29ft RV for rent or sale. RV will included free wif and all bills paid. Please call 361-571- 6872 for any informa- tion. ------------------------------ Mayfower RV for sale. Call 512-667-4356. ------------------------------ 2013 Crossroad Texas Longhorn Edition, 32 ft., bumper pull, slide outs, $25,000 obo. Call or text, 830-275-3269. 29ft RV for rent or sale. RV will included free wif and all bills paid. Please call 361-571- 6872 for any informa- tion. ------------------------------ 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 fur- nished, Direct TV, full bathroom, private area and great parking. Call 830-857-3538 or 830- 857-4491 to have a look or more information. ------------------------------ RV Space and RV trailer for rent. All bills includ- ed with Dish Network. 830-203-9255. ------------------------------ RV for Rent. $300/wk. Call 512-667-4356. ------------------------------ 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 830-351- 0943 for details. ------------------------------ RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills includ- ed. If interested please call 820-203-9255 ------------------------------ Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent weekly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-351-0943. Will relo- cate 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. ------------------------------ 30 Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laun- dry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-305- 6926. ------------------------------ 28Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926. ------------------------------ Ofce or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130. ------------------------------ RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Pool, Laundro- mat. Call Richard, 830- 556-6905. RV Space for Rent. All bills included with Dish Network or Travel Trailer for Rent with all Bills included with Dish Network. Please call 830-203-7250 or 830- 431-4169. ------------------------------ One R/V site avail- able. $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: 281-788-7500. ------------------------------ 2 RV spaces in town. $295/mo., 1 Mobile home space for rent, $295/mo. Call Finch Park, 672-2955. ------------------------------ RV Sites Available. Nix- on, TX. Clean, quiet, fair prices. 830-857-6921. Pontoon boat. Good seats, good stereo, good trailer. Motor needs 90 Force Power- head. $2,500. 830-857- 5106. The Cannon Page b9 ROOMMATE WANTED HELP WANTED FOR LEASE BOATS FOR SALE HOME SERVICES CLASSIFIEDS CHILD CARE HOMES FOR RENT HOME SERVICES HOMES FOR RENT LAWN & GARDEN Thursday, August 14, 2014 APTS. FOR RENT RV S FOR SALE RVs FOR RENT RVs FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT COMM. FOR SALE RV SITES RENT HOMES FOR RENT COMM. FOR RENT HELP WANTED Thanks for reading The Gonzales Cannon! Thanks for Advertising in The Gonzales Cannon. CDL Driver Local Area, Home every Night Benefts include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105 EMAIL: lmbaker@cmfoods.com Full Time CDL-A-X Crude Oil Transport Drivers Needed. Local Hauling-Home Daily, Well Maintained Fleet, Weekly Paycheck, Paid Orientation/ Training, Vacation, 401K, Life, Medical, Dental, Vision. Minimum of 12 months T/T or Tanker experience required. Call Lori Hernandez 800/737-9981 or visit us online at www.MIPE.com Apply today, Start today!!! Production / Poultry Processing: BD Driver - Class A - Tx DL Sanitation (Nights) Truck Mechanic Maintenance 1st & 2nd Processing Mon- Fri., 8-10 hr. days General Farm Labor 40+ Hours Some weekends required Tractor operator a must Competitive Pay $9.50 - $12.00 (with weekly incentive pay) Must have proof of identity and eligibil- ity to work in the U.S. Human Resources 603 W. Central, Hwy 87, Nixon, Texas (830) 582-1619 for more information. Si Habla Espaol General Farm Labor Benefts include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins., Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at: Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number 830-540-4105 EMAIL: lmbaker@cmfoods.com HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Apply today, Start today!!! FeedMill: FM 108 S., Gonzales, TX Bulk Loader (Days) Reclaim Man (Days) Class B- TxDL Call 830-672-9100 for more information Must have proof of identity and eligibil- ity to work in the U.S. Human Resources 603 W. Central, Hwy 87, Nixon, Texas (830) 582-1619 for more information. Si Habla Espaol Adult Ed Instructors Fall 2014 Victoria College is hiring a part time in- structor for the Adult Education classes held in Yoakum. Position requires a Bachelors with preferred teaching ex- perience, computer skills and ability to work with diverse populations. for more details and to complete the VC on line application visit VictoriaCollege. edu>Quick Links>Jobs at VC. E.O.E 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 offce. No phone calls, please. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MHs FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT 2006 Harley soft tail. $13,500/OBO. 820-203- 1565.(7-24-14) 2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspen- sion. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830- 857-4670. Registered Border Col- lies. 2 females, $200. 11 weeks old, shots. Call 361-774-3030. ------------------------------ 2 males, 1 female Wire Haired Dachsunds puppies. 1st shots & wormed. $200. 830- 263-4602. ----------------------------- ANUE Pet Grooming 7 days a week. Hand/ Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361- 258-1505. WW covered horse trailer, 2009, original owner, 16 w/divider door, lighting used. $2,100. Call Bob at 512- 468-4068.(7-17-14) ------------------------------ Longhorn bull calf, born Nov. 2013. Red and white. Sire and mama have great horns and colors, gentle dispositions. 830-540- 4591.(7-10-14) ------------------------------ Goats for Sale. Call 361- 208-3565. ------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------ Free Donkeys. 361- 772-7655 after 6 p.m. ----------------------------- Rabbits for Sale. With cages, with feeders & waterers. all for $250. 361-293-3571, house; 361-208-3565, cell. ----------------------------- Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Lim- ousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery avail- able. 979-263-5829. ----------------------------- Bull For Sale: * Black polled Her- eford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a pre- dominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a his- tory of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replace- ment stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-203-0477. For Sale: to be moved or removed. One hundred year old house, excel- lent wood, new tin roof, story and half. Must be moved or removed within sixty days of pur- chase. $5,000. 830-857- 0268. (7-31-14) ------------------------------ BRAND NEW HOME, located in Yoakum, 2br/1bath, central air/ heat, shingle roof, laun- dry room with window, front/back porch, na- ture view surrounds back yard, excellent location within walk- ing distance to HEB, restaurants and shop- ping, minutes from oil/ gas activity in the area. MUST SEE! 361-293- 8172, Cali.(7-17-14) FOR SALE BY OWNER IN RIVERCREST AREA: 2 BD/1 Ba rock home, sprinkler system, priva- cy fence, 2 car garage. 1514 Saint Matthew Street. Call 830-203- 9383 for information. (07-03-14) ------------------------------ For Sale by owner. 5,500 ac - 4 miles North Langry with 2 miles Pecos River. Road to river - excellent hunting & fshing. 1/2 of owned minerals to convey to buyers. 4BR/2BA Rock Home. $850/Ac. Call 830-703-9990(7/3/14). ------------------------------ House for Sale: 2BR/1BA, hardwood foors, large kitchen, pantry. Sold with or without large lot in back. Large fenced lot. 210 Crisswell, Yoakum, TX. 361-596-4497. ------------------------------ 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. Land for Sale. 17 acres. 830-857-4242. 45+ Acres for sale. Pas- ture land & wooded acreage. Native wild- life, electricity, some minerals, some restric- tions. Northern Gon- zales County. $5,500/ per acre. 830-540-3382. (7-24-14) ------------------------------ 5.5 Acres for Sale or Lease. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds of Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Nixon. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil feld yard or resi- dence. Call David, 713- 252-1130 ; Peyton, 512- 948-5306. Need a lifeguard for private parties! For in- formation call 830-445- 0483. Mobile Mower Repair Ofering tune-ups, re- pairs & parts for most brands in my trailer, at your home. Evenings and Saturdays. Tune- ups start at $30+ parts. 830-857-4580, Jacob. ------------------------------ Belmont RV Park. Pro- pane Services. Call 830- 424-3600 or 830-556- 6905. ------------------------------ Pampered Chef Dem- onstrator. 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 Za- vadil, 830-857-1495. ------------------------------ Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birth- days, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830- 857-1495 ------------------------------ 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. The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page b10 CLASSIFIEDS LIVESTOCK PETS APTS. FOR RENT MOTORCYCLES LIVESTOCK RV SITES RENT SMITH RANCH INVESTMENTS Randy Smith, Broker 830-672-8668 152 Acres. Southwest of Gonzales on FM 1116. Hilltop, stone, 3/2.5, pool, hot-tub, patio. Good grazing & oaks & brush for wildlife. 2 stock tanks. 1,035,000 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 424 Acres. Cheapside. Pens, tanks, some oaks. $3,850 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fne din- ing. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 62 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay feld. Pens, well. Cross-fenced. $5,300/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Flores- ville. 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. SOLD CONTRACT PENDING REAL ESTATE RVs FOR SALE LIVESTOCK MISC. SERVICES RECREATION LAND MISC. SERVICES 28 ft, New upholstery & bedding, many with new appliances. Financing www.txtraveltrailers.com. 979-743-1514 GulfStream Traver Trailers, $6,850. 250 Oak Creek Circle, Luling - Beauti- ful and spacious ranch-style home! App. 2,768 sq. ft. located on 1,246 acres! 3 spacious BD and 3 full BAs! Master bed- room has a large attached bath w/large walk-in closet. Two dining rooms, two fam- ily rooms, offce, open kitchen with island. Brick wood burning freplace! Great foor plan! Attached two car garage, sprinkler system and beautifull landscaped yard. City water, but property has a water well for watering the yard! Beautiful in ground pool! Sit and enjoy the cool breeze on the large deck in the back yard overlooking the beautiful pool and countryside! Beautiful back yard, country view! $248,500 RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, LAND & RANCHES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Ginger Robbins Realtor Owner/Operator Tracy Chavez Realtor 512-227-4203 Member MLS Services: Central Texas, Austin, San Antonio & Houston Meeting all of Your Real Estate needs in South Central Texas 946 E. Pierce Street, Luling Offce: 830-875-6017 512-284-0801 E-mail: grobbins@riatarealestate.com Web site: www.riatarealestate.com 527 Cherry St., Luling - 4BD/2BA, app. 1,669 sq. ft. High ceilings, hardwood foors, large, remodeled kitchen, open to living area. Separate dining room! Large utility room! Carport attached with nice, fenced yard! $102,500 RESIDENTIAL 627 CLARK ST., Gonzales. - Very nice 3BD/2BA home. Kitch- en open to living area. Master bedroom has an on suite with a walk-in closet. Engineered wood fooring in living area. New car- pet in bedrooms. Very nicely landscaped yard. Back yard is a really nice size with a privacy fence.$139,000 433 San Marcos Hwy., Luling - Beautiful Craftsmen Home! 3BD/2Ba, app. 2,140 sq. ft. Open foor plan. Two living areas. Over- sized walk-in closet in master. Large shower with beautiful tile and custom beveled glass, large Jacuzzi tub. Very niice utility room with sink. Custom cabinets throughout. Granite counter tops. Stainless steel appli- ances. Tile foors. Wide plant hardwood foors. Too many upgrades to men- tion. This is a must see! Energy effcient! 2-car garage, sprinkler system, wrap around porch. Large covered patio, privacy fence. $289,900 474 POWELL RD, Luling - Beau- tiful brick home located on app. 4.76 acs! 3BD/2.5BA, app. 3,200 sq. ft. 10 ft. ceilings, spacious rooms, open kitchen, granite counter tops, hardwood foors! Master downstairs, walk-in clos- ets, 2 dining areas, crown molding and updateds throughout, coverd patio, 2-car attached garage! Beautiful oaks! Private setting. $349,900 287 Howard Road, Gonza- les - On Guadalupe River adj. Lake 4-H, 2/1, app. 1,068 sq. Move in ready, Deck, fshing pier! $110,000 FARM & RANCH 4.38 ACS - 1225 San Marcos Hwy., Luling, Just out of Luling City Limits. Rd. frontage on San marcos Hwy & W. Austin St. Elec- tric avail. Pond/tank on property. $59,000 15 ACS Gander Slough Rd - Kingsbury, 3/2, Amish barn, w/ water & electric, outbldg w/elec- tric, tank, 2 water wells. $199,500. 155 ACS - 1519 Chuckwagon Rd., Luling- Fully fenced, utili- ties, water well, cattle pens, 2 stock ponds. Minerals negotiable. $519,250 SOLD 1008 Center Street, Lockhart - Brick home with 3BD/2BA, app. 1,864 sq. ft. spacious and open foor plan and vaulted ceiling and freplace in the family room. Attached ga- rage. Covered patio. Large back yard with privacy fence. Nice area. Located close to schools. $144,000 3398 KIRKS CORNER, Harwood - 1335 acres with a beautiful country home and scenic countryside views that surround the property! App. 2,720 sq. ft. 3BD/2.5BA Beautiful kitchen w/stainless steel appli- ances, granite counter tops and a breakfast bar. Kitchen is open and airy and includes eat in dining. This home has a formal dining room and/or offce. Updates throughout! Hardwood foors! Very spacious rooms with 10.5 ft. ceilings. Crown molding throughout! Covered porch across front and back of home. Attached carport with storage room. Playhouse, sepa- rate storage building. Bring your horses! Ag exempt! $348,000 HARWOOD ROAD, Luling - App. 1,600 sq. ft on .94 acre. Very cute country home with updates. Lots of privacy! Beautiful country views surrounding entire property! 3BD/2 full BA. Nice family room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, spacious bedrooms & bathrooms, nice utility room w/storage. Master bath remodeled 2013, kitchen counter tops - tile. New AC-----------painted. Lge. covered patio. Lge. garage w/work-out room; lots of storage. Plenty of room for your horse &/or garden! Just minutes from town, yet nestled wonderfully in a beautiful country setting. $129,500 CONTRACT 230 SETTLEMENT WAY, Luling - Beauti- ful home! 2,791 sq. ft., 3 BD/2.5BA, located on app. 9.03 acs int he exclusive Settle- ment community at Patriot Ranch. Many extras/upgrades. Granite counters, custom cabinets, upgraded appliances, planta- tion shutters. HUGE laundry room. Bonus room & lge offce! Gorgeous views overlooking pond & wooded areas. Lge bldg w/5 horse stalls, lots of storage, working pens, water well w/holding tank, pipe fence. Ag exemption! $469,900 540 THOMAS RD/CR-472, Gonzales - 36 ACRES! Beautiful property w/lots of oaks! Located just at the end of a county road w/beautiful surroundings! Palm Harbor home, app. 2,417 sq. ft. 4BD/3 full BAs, offce, two liiving areas, eat- in kitchen and formal dining room, tow sided freplace, open foor plan, large kitchen w/island, walk-in-closets, nice utility room, vaulted ceilings! Roof just replaced in may 2014! Covered deck on front of home. Wonderful breeze fow- ing across porch with a beautiful country view! Lots of privacy. Lots of road front- age. Ag Exempt! Ranch fenced and cross fenced. Bring your horses! Hunting allowed! $295,500 410 Wall St., Luling - Adorable home with a country feel! App. .67 acre lot! Three bed- rooms, kitchen open to living and dining area. Brick freplace! Large utility room that could be used as an offce. Very well kept home. City water to home, but this property has a water well for the yard! Fenced for your pets or 4-H project. Nice detached garage with a shop/storage building/ another garage on one side. Large lot with mature oak and pecan trees! Se- cluded and mostly surrounded by pasture land, so feels like you are in the country. Sit on the covered front porch and enjoy the cool breeze and country view! $118,500 SOLD 950 S. PECAN, Luling - App. 3,271.5 sq. ft. 3BD/2.5BA, on app., .969 ac. lot! Custom blt. home, beautiful, lge. oak trees! Lge. open kitchen w/tile counters & fooring. Abundance of cabinets & storage! Formal dining room! Lge great room w/freplace! Spa- cious BDs! Offce! Bonus room! Attached 2-car garage. Covered patio! Beautiful oaks in back yard. prime neighborhood at end of the street. $229,000 277 HOWARD Road, Gonzales - 1.168 acs - beautiful river prop- erty, rock home, app. 2,648 sq. ft, open kitchen w/family rm; din- ing area glassed in - panoramic view. Wrap aaround porch. On the Guacdalupe River, adj. to Lake 4-H. Workshop; fshing pier. $200,000 COMMERCIAL 321 E. FANNIN, Luling - App. 3,900 sq. ft. located on corner of Fannin and Walnut. Formerly used as Electric Company offce, storage and shop. Two private of- fces, two baths, showroom/offce in front, large garage and shop. Many possibilities.$194,500 PATRIOT RANCH Luling Build your dream home here! Lot 9 - 9.34 acres $50,800 Beautiful countryside;; lots of wildlife! Ag exempt! CONTRACT 777 E. IH-10, Luling - Property located on IH-10! Plenty of room for parking or building other out buildings. Existing bldg. approxi- mately 1,680 square foot - can be used for offce space. Water well & septic; city water and sewer available. Take Exit 628 to Luling! $269,000 PARKVIEW, Luling - Residential lot, app. 90 x 75 $18,750 PARKVIEW, Luling -Corner lot. app. 109 x 120 (commercial) $24,525 198 River Park Dr., Lot 16, Luling - App. 78.50 x 120. $15,750 1217 N. MAGNOLIA, Luling - Commercial Building with fenced yard for equipment storage. Metal Building has offce space, restroom and warehouse space. $132,000 150 FM 86, Luling - 2.25 ACS- On FM 86, just out of Luling. Close to hwy. 183. Mature trees. Can be used for commercial or residential. $39,750 FOR RENT 1217 N. MAGNOLIA, Luling - Commercial Building with fenced yard for equipment storage. Metal Building has offce space, restroom and warehouse space. $1,200/month. RESIDENTIAL LOTS 182 FLASH CIRCLE, Patriot Ranch, Luling - Oak trees! Gated community w/high fence! $51,000 182 River Park Dr, Lot 15, Luling - App. 71.50 x 120. $15,750 8.77 ACS!, Luling - Lot 13, The Settlement, Luling Cleared, beautiful hill, ready for building that dream home! mature oaks! $93,500 1.68 ACS, Luling - San Mar- cos Hwy. and 610 W. Austin St. $65,000 SOLD NEW LISTING! 287 Sunfower Trail, Luling - 82.617 Acres! Beautifully remod- eled home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath. Approx. 2,486 sq ft, Large master suite with bath, two utility rooms in home. Bonus room! Screened porch with beautiful country setting! Land is Ag exempt! Coastal Hay Patch! 3 Ponds! Barn! Ranch fenced and cross fenced! Rural water! Water well for cattle! $525,000 SOLD 1320 San Marcos Hwy, Luling 601 S. Magnolia, Luling 1030 Darst Field Rd., Luling - 51.89 acs. FM 1322, Luling - App. 115.88 acs. CR 267, Luling - 109.88 acs., 324 Apache Ledge, Cibolo 4755 FM 2623, Seguin - 26.56 acs 123 Plum, Luling 260 Oak Creek Circle, Luling 208 Mulberry, Luling 614 Algrita, Luling 156 River Park, Luling 275 Oak Creek Circle, Luling 139 River Park, Luling New Listing! 717 Lemonmint, Lockhart - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths! 10 ft. ceilings, freplace, open foor plan! New fooring throughout! Wood fooring in living areas! Freshly painted, move in ready! Corner lot with beautiful landscaping in front and back. Covered patio! Storage Building and playhouse in back yard! $162,500 1845 E. Pierce St., Luling - 2 acs! Can be used as res. or comm., Bldg. 1, ap. 250 sq. ft., w/ loft & cvd porch on front & back. Bldg. 2, shop/storage building, app. 175 sq. ft. Bldg. 3, app. 640 sq. ft., built in 02, 1BD/1BA, lge. living area & dining, lge. master (can convert to 2 rms) central AC/H, cvrd porch. 2 dtch. car- ports. A rare fnd. $239,500 126 Palmo, Luling - Recently remodeled! Approx. 1252 sq. ft, 3 bedrooms, two full baths, open kitchen, new fooring, new appli- ances, remodeled bathrooms, wood burning freplace, attached garage, great neighborhood by golf course. $118,500 CONTRACT CONTRACT SOLD SOLD 457 San Marcos Hwy., Luling - Beauti- ful home with lots of space! Completely newly wired, plumbed, new windows, new roof, new appliances, remodeled kitchen and baths, new fooring! 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Beautiful hardwood foors! Open kitchen with island, stainless appliances are all new and includes new stain- less steel refrigerator! Granite counters! Eatin bar in kitchen! Large utility room/ offce! Beautiful in ground pool! Covered patio! metal roof, 50 yr. guarantee! At- tached 2 car garage! Energy effcient! This is a jewel and a must see! $394,900 Great for Moving/ Storing Your Stuff. 8ftx28ft Box Area. 979-743-1514 www.txtraveltrailers.com. 28ft BPull Storage Units, $2,950. 1 - 1 BEDROOM APT. For the Elderly 62 or older Rent is based on income Water, sewer and trash are paid Cable provided at $15.00 a month COUNTRY VILLAGE SQUARE (830) 672-2877 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1800 Waelder Road, Gonzales, TX RV-SITES $250/monthly, $450/single occupancy, $500/dbl. occupancy Includes electric/ Pool/Laundry 830-424-3600 Belmont RV Park RVs FOR SALE REAL ESTATE Call The Gonzales Cannon to place your FREE Garage Sale Ads here. 830-672-7100 or fax to 830-672-7111 or email to: subscriptions@gonzalescannon.com REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Land v39.59 Acres - 3161 Chalk Rd., Harwood - NEW LISTING - Great property for home site and/or recraetional use features mostly wooded terrain with nice mature trees and some clearing. Fenced on 3 sides, small pond, and water well on site. $188,500. v40.35 Ac, HWY 304 & IH 10 Access - NEW LISTING- Approximately 1,078 feet frontage. Well, Septic, and Electric in place. Great opportunity! $349,900. vFM 86 & Abigail Lane, Luling - Picturesque 10 and 13 acre tracts with mature Oaks scattered throughout. Restricted area allows for the perfect home site or recreational area. Site built homes only - minimum 1,300 sq. ft. Ag exempt. 13.117 Ac w/pond - $78,700. vSettlement at Patriot Ranch - 3-27 acre site built home sites. Beautiful countryside and wildlife views. Electricity available. Paved roads, well/septic required. vRV Park - 31.117 Ac, HWY 90 IH 10 Access - Just off Interstate 10 - many possibilities with HWY 90 and Arrow Lane frontage. City utilities available. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park on 10.5 acres if desired. Offered at $900,000. Commercial 830-875-5866 v1350 IH 10 - NEW LISTING - Gonzales ISD - Large 4BD/2BAmanufactured home situated on 14 acres with easy to access to Luling and Gonzales. $133,000. v17010 IH-10, HARWOOD - NEW LISTING - Large, approx. 2,331 sq. ft. 3 BD/2.5BA/3 car garage open foor plan home on approx. 33 acres. Kitchen open to breakfast area, dining and large living. Screened and open porches. Large shop, 2 hay barns, pens, 4 ponds and beautiful Countryside views. Fenced and cross-fenced. This property is a must see! OFFERED AT $325,000. v215 S Oak - Large, 3 BD/2.5 BAhome located on half of a city block for 0.7 acre! Large den and formal din- ing areas feature 2 wood burning freplaces. Upstairs features private entrance for income producing space if desired. Open lot to enjoy garden, pool, or build income producing structure. REDUCED $199,900. $209,500. NEW LISTING - Majestic country-side property and custom home on approx. 124 acres! 3BD/2.5 BA home with detached 2 car garage. Recent, full remodel to home offers remarkable custom detailing throughout. Spend your evenings winding down on the covered patio, next to the pool, and gazing out onto the fowing felds. Approx. 35% wooded areas and 65% open pastures including a beautifully constructed horse barn, large shop, storage sheds, irrigation tank, good fencing, and water to all pastures. $1,070,000. 5143 CR 283 Located approximately 7miles South of IH-10 in Gonzales County, this picturesque hunting and recreational property has a wow factor! Property features nice elevation spots offering beautiful views, 2 water wells - located on the North and South portions of property, small cabin and older chicken house. The landscape is mostly brush land with a variety of native brush and tree species making for an ideal habitat for wildlife. The brush is heavy with a well maintained Sendero system. Offered at $1,225,303. NEW TO THE MARKET. 269.69 Acres - Hwy. 80S. Belmont SOLD 20 Acres - Waelder - Approximately 3,160 sq. ft. 3BD/2.5 Ba main home with attached 2 car garage. Detached 1 bedroom Casita featuring full bath, additional 2 car garage. Spend your evenings wind- ing down on the large covered patio or 2nd story balcony. Property includes horse barn with additional furnished living quarters. Possible sale w/124 acres total. FOR LEASE @ $5,800/Month fully furnished. 627 Lois Lane GONZALES - 3bd/2ba home features open living, dining, and kitchen area. Large utility room with stor- age space. One car carport and fenced backyard. $1,250/Month. The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - Approx. 5,249 sq. ft. custom home on 10 acres at approx. 520 elevation, 3 BD/4BA/3 car garage with media room, dry sauna, steam shower, mud room, utility room, and storage galore! Great room with gourmet kitchen. Covered patio set up for outdoor kitchen. $650,000 547 Power Ridge Commercial Lease. 2 story metal offce building on 1.18 acres. Reception, 2 offces, offce/break area with small kitchen area and shop. Shop area with side overhead door and 1/2 bath area. Con- veniently located between Luling and Gonzales. Reduced $2,000/month 7341 US Hwy 183 FOR LEASE 456 CR 413A 17515 E. IH 10 Great opportunity for investors or to move your business to the Interstate. Approx. 9,000 sq. ft. metal building on 5 fenced acres. Total of 18.764 acres located at the corner of IH 10 and CR 217. $590,000 UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT Lloyd Barnes (830) 832-9405 Shelly Moore (830) 832-9406 Caitlyn Boscamp (830) 203-0910 Residential Commercial Farm & Ranch Property Management UNDER CONTRACT LEASED LEASED LEASED REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE LAND MISC. SERVICES MISC. SERVICES MISC. SERVICES MISC. SERVICES The Cannon Thursday, August 14, 2014 Page B11 Puzzle Page CANNON KIDS CORNER ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to make a few minor changes to your original plan, but other than those minor adjustments there is nothing standing in your way this week. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Home improvement projects continue to pile up, Taurus. Use this week as an opportunity to get everything in motion and on the path to completion. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A few more tweaks and your master plan will be complete, Gemini. Now you just need a few able-bodied volunteers to work with you through some of the hard labor. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a late-summer trip makes the perfect fnale to a few good weeks of recreation. A little adventure is in your fu- ture, so make the most of this opportunity. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, once you have your mind made up, it is extremely difcult to sway your opinion. Others will try this week to get you onto their side. But youre just not feeling it. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, whether you have been lucky or unlucky in love as of late, this is the week for some romantic surprises. Your entire perspective could be turned on its head. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A small disappointment has you out of whack, Libra. Dont let it get to you for too long. Family members will help pull you out of a brief funk and get you on your feet. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be ready to make some really big changes. Forge ahead with the plans you have created, and you will be glad for having done so. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Financial issues come to the forefront of a relationship, Sagittarius. Keep arguments from escalating by being open and honest about all purchases. Tings can be worked out to- gether. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Few things can wipe away the smile on your face this week, Capricorn. You are in an eternally good mood, and your positivity is intoxicating to oth- ers around you. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you will have an enormous sense of accom- plishment when you fnish a task you thought above your skill level. Always believe in yourself. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Tere is little room for things other than work this week, Pisces. Now is not the time to take on new chores. Save them for later. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 10 Justin Teroux, Actor (43) AUGUST 11 Chris Hemsworth, Actor (31) AUGUST 12 Cara Delevingne, Model (22) AUGUST 13 Sam Champion, Meteorolo- gist (53) AUGUST 14 Steve Martin, Actor (69) AUGUST 15 Jennifer Lawrence, Actress (24) AUGUST 16 Vanessa Carlton, Singer (34)
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