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The Gonzales City Council opened their meeting Tuesday by proclaiming Oct. 4, 2011 as Charles Windwehen Day. As a Gonzales native and former Victoria City Manager, Windwehen was hired as interim city manager
in March 2011 to help the city departments maintain continuity while the council hunted for a permanent city manager. Alan Barnes was hired as the new city manager in August, with Windwehen working as a city management advisor for the past two months. Tuesday was Windwehens CITY, Page A11
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The entire Gonzales Elementary School gathered in front of their campus Wednesday to compete for the Apache Spirit Stick. Each class made their own decorations and wore spirit shirts for the occasion. Shown here are some little Indians circling their camp fire and preparing for the community pep rally and Friday nights battle against the Sam Houston Hurricanes. (Photo by Nikki Maxwell)
The six month probation period for the recycling center owned by Rogelio Peralez has passed, and the Gonzales Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Monday night to approve the business permit pending the outcome
of a district court hearing Friday. I believe the court will reverse the decision of this board, said Eddie Escobar, an attorney representing Gonzales citizen Glenda Gordon who filed a lawsuit against the business claiming damages to her health and adjacent properties ZONING, Page A11
October 06, 1839 On this day in 1839, Reuben Ross, standing in for Alonzo B. Sweitzer, seriously wounded Ben McCulloch in a duel. The bad blood between McCulloch and Sweitzer began during their 1839 race for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives and intensified during their subsequent involvement in the pursuit of Indians who had raided Gonzales County. After a lengthy exchange of insults, Sweitzers friend Ross delivered a formal challenge to McCulloch, who refused to accept on the grounds that Sweitzer was not a gentleman. Ross, however, was an acceptable substitute, and the two faced off with rifles at forty paces in a field two miles north of Gonzales. Ross, a trained duelist, shot McCulloch in the right arm, a wound that left him permanently crippled. With honor apparently satisfied, Ross sent his personal surgeon to tend to McCulloch and expressed his regret at havingto meet so brave a man in a private encounter.
pending on how much water the company actually buys. The City of Shiner is currently putting out about 350,000 gallons of wastewater per day. In addition, Warrick said his company could eventually build a facility in town which would lead to the creation of new jobs for local residents. TD Water has pitched similar proposals in DilSHINER, Page A11
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The Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), which uses temperature and rainfall information in a formula to determine dryness, indicates that the central Texas region is currently under extreme drought conditions. The PDSI attempts to measure the duration and intensity of the long-term drought-inducing circulation patterns. Long-term drought is cumulative, so the intensity of drought during the current month is dependent on the current weather patterns plus the cumulative patterns of previous months. Since weather patterns can change almost literally overnight from a long-term drought pattern to a long-term wet pattern, the PDSI can respond fairly rapidly. The Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) began 2011 under near normal conditions however with limited spring rain-
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John St. 10/01/2011 Reported Aggravated Assault At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 10/01/2011 Juan Almazan 22 Of Gonzales Arrested And Cannon News Services Charged With Public Intoxication At St. Louis And St. Joseph St. newseditor@gonzalescannon.com 10/02/2011 Reported Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle At FAYETTE COUNTY Two men 1400 Blk Kleine St. have been detained in connection with 10/03/2011 Reported Burglary Habitation At 1200 Blk St. the death of a Schulenburg woman after they were found parked near her Joseph St. 10/03/2011 Reported Assault body in a remote section of the county At 500 Blk St. Paul St. southeast of Smithville. 10/03/2011 Simon Cantu 68 Fayette County Sheriff Keith KoreOf Gonzales Arrested And Chanek said that on Thursday, Sept. 29, at regd With Public Intoxication At 700 Blk Seydler St. about 1 a.m., Deputies Robert Dryden 10/03/2011 Leon Scott 32 Of and Josh Berger received a call of a Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Assault At 2600 Blk Winding suspicious vehicle in the 1200 block of Barton Creek Road about a half-mile Way Drive.
rant - Criminal Nonsupport. Remains in Custody. 09/29/11 Fahrig, Alfred Joe, Jr., 08/1978, Nixon. Commitment/Sentence Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear Felony. Sentenced 10 days. Remains in Custody. 09/30/11 Munoz, John Patrick, 01/1991, Nixon. Commitment/Sentence Aggravated Robbery. Sentenced 10 years. Commitment/Sentence - Aggravated Robbery. Sentenced 10 years. Remains in Custody. Cannon News Services Total Arrest, Court Commitnewseditor@gonzalescannon.com ments, other agency arrest and LA GRANGE Alprocessings: GCSO 11 though thunderstorms DPS 07 rolled through the area GPD 09 last week, a stark reWPD 01 minder that Texas is still NPD 02 Constable 00 suffering from severe DWCSO 00 drought conditions was DEA 00 brought home in Fayette TPW 00 County. GCAI 00 Total 30 A 9-1-1 call about
from South Kirtley Road. When the deputies arrived they spoke with the owner of the vehicle, identified as Moisecito (Moses) Martinez, 20, of Columbus. After finding suspicious circumstances and conducting further investigation deputies found the deceased body of a white fe-
male later identified as Melissa Cardenas Gutierrez, 40, of Schulenburg lying near the fence line where the vehicle was parked. According to Sheriff Korenek, it appeared that Gutierrez had died several days earlier and had not been heard from since Monday evening. The cause of the death is still under investigation. Moses was taken into custody as part of the investigation and another suspect, Jack Gutierrez, was arrested on probation violations. More charges are expected to be filed once the Travis County Medical Examiner and the Texas Rangers complete their investigations. If you have any information regarding this incident please call the Fayette County Sheriff s Office at 979-9685856. Crime Stoppers money will be paid for information leading to a conviction.
a grass fire in Fayette County forced some residents to evacuate but also drew a swift reaction from a number of agenices on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and the residents were allowed to return after about three hours. Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek said the sheriff s office received a 9-1-1 call around 2:20 p.m. Wednesday reporting a grass fire west of
sponded with County Judge Edward F. Janecka, who immediately had the Red Cross set up a temporary evacuation shelter at Second Baptist Church in La Grange for residents of the Clear Lake Pine subdivision on FM 153. The Fayette County Sheriff s Office and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers assisted with evacuating residents of the Clear lake Pines subdivision as a precautionary measure. Korenek said the evacuees were allowed to return to their homes at 5:14 p.m. Officials said approximately 15 acres of grass, brush and pine trees were burned, but no structures were lost and there were no reported injuries.
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SAN ANTONIO The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force sponsored by the United States Marshals Service is announcing the arrest of Lee Roy Suarez. Suarez was wanted by the Comal County Sheriffs Office for the homicide of Diego Saenz and aggravated assault of his brother, Vicente Saenz. On November 20, 2004, law enforcement authorities say Diego and Vicente were hanging out at an apartment complex visiting a friend of theirs. Vicente had issues with Suarezs cousin, and Suarez had apparently come to pick a fight in his cousins honor. Witnesses say the two exchanged some nasty words before Suarez split. Authorities say that when Suarez returned, he had two other men with him. A fight ensued and in a fit of rage Suarez took it one step further when he brandished a knife and allegedly stabbed Diego to death. During the struggle,
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fore 5:45 p.m. by the gate in the entertainment area. Winners of the yard-decorating contest and booth-decorating contest will be announced during the entertainment, and this years sponsors will be recognized. The 5th Annual Pie Eating Contest, hosted by board member Megan Cox, will begin at 6 p.m. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner. Bingo will be from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Prizes are donated by local merchants. Game booths include: a dart throw, dunking booth, inflatables, clown bean bag toss, ring toss, petting zoo, pumpkin bowling, cake walk, face painting, spin the wheel, moon walk, duck pond, sponge toss, and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to have their picture taken during the evening. A wide menu of foods are planned this year including chili, nachos, black and red cows, hamburgers, turkey legs, chalupas, sausage on a stick, BBQ buns, popcorn, baked potatoes, cakes and pies by the slice, brownies and more. Drinks will be provided by the Women of the Church of the Annunciation (Episcopal). Organizations which would like to participate with a food or game booth are asked to contact Woody Cox at (830) 8755935, or Louise Watts at (830) 445-1055. The 7 p.m. cake auction will boast 20 cakes made by local bakers known for their cooking skills. Many of these volunteers have baked cakes for NIOL for more than 20 years. The confections will be awards tot hose submitting the highest bids during the sale. Directors Kelly Ogletree and Shelly Cox will host the 5th Annual A Taste of Fall. This competition of favorite baked goods, containing fall ingredients, will be broken down into categories, including cookies, candy, jams, jelly, hot chocolate, cakes, pies, breads, and other items. First, second, and third place will be awarded in each category, and there will be a cash prize for the Grand Champion entry. Following the contest, samples of the entries will be given out. If you dont enter, but have a favorite recipe, please submit copies for the recipe exchange. The board of directors for this years gala are: Woody Cox - chairman, Louise Watts. Jan Whitener, Shelly Cox, Carol Voigt, Kelly Ogletree, Lisa Brister, Glen Germer, John and Tyre Wells, and John Cochran. Also serving are Kent Watts, Jr., who will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, bingo members Russell Latham and Paul Royall, and cake auction members DAnn Crowell and Sheryl Slaughter.
Volunteers man the duck-pond booth at last years Night in Old Luling. Proceeds from the event will go to help the Luling Animal Shelter. (Courtesy photo)
WAELDER Personnel and property was the theme for the regular meeting of the Waelder City Council Tuesday night. Those two matters dominated the agenda, which called for the council to go into executive session six different times to discuss them. Present for the meeting was Mayor Roy Tovar and council members Mike Harris, Valentino Hernandez and Alfred Thompson. The only item discussed in executive session that did not involve personnel or property was the contract with TDS for
trash service. Under the terms of the deal, the contract automatically renewed itself on Sept. 1, 2011 and will run for another three years. Action taken in executive session resulted in: * The council declining to sell city property to Justice of the Peace Jesse Almaraz * The authorization to allow Public Works supervisor Avery Williams to resolve personnel issues with Dolores Castro and Adolph Gonzales * The approval of hourly raises for city employees Norma Puente and Jesus Reyna, who receive an additional $1.50 and $1.00 respectively.
WAELDER Waelder ISD trustees conducted a public pearing on the School Improvement Plan (SIP) during a special meeting Monday in the High School Technology Room. No members of the public were in attendance at the meeting, and hearing ended at 5:55 p.m. Faith Pope gave the board a power-point presentation on Waelder ISDs School Improvement Plan (SIP). Trustee Chris Mindieta made the motion and Avery Williams seconded the motion to approve the
SIP. The motion carried unanimously. Superintendent Mark Weisner presented a resolution to suspend portions of policy EIE (Local) for the 2011-12 school year. The policy requires students in grades 5 and 8 to meeting the passing standard on the applicable state-mandated tests in order to be promoted to the next grade, but many school districts around the state are suspending that policy for this year only because of the introduction of the new STAAR tests. Mindieta made the motion and Williams seconded the motion to approve the resolution, and the motion carried unanimously.
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Gonzales County Judge David Bird signs a proclamation Monday naming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the county. With Bird at the signing are (back, from left) Arline Rinehart, Sherry Callaway, Jane Kifer, Laura Wilson, Katalin Szanto, Ildiko Rigney, (front) Patricia Ferrell and Cain Wyatt. (Photo by Nikki Maxwell)
Shiner Catholic School is excited to invite all alumni to this weekends special events on Saturday October 8. The St. Paul Cardinals (51) will take on the Brazos Christian Eagles (6-0) in a TAPPS Division IV District III game at 6pm. All St. Paul High School and St. Ludmila Academy alumni will be recognized during special halftime ceremonies on the field. Your presence at the game would be an honor as we recognize and thank all those who have had a part in the success of Shiner Catholic School since its founding in 1897! An exciting football game is expected as this game could very well be the
former classmates and help cheer on the mighty Cardinals to victory! In conjunction with this special alumni event, there is an Open House for the newly restored 1916 Saint Ludmila convent from 3-5 p.m., followed by the celebration of the Holy Mass at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church with Father Kirby Hlavaty at 5pm. The entire community is invited to take a walk through this great piece of history and appreciate the beauty of this 95 year old building that has been taken through Phase I of its restoration project through the hard work and generosity of many alumni, family, friends, foundations, boy scouts and this great community of believers.
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We have a sign on our newsroom door that says, Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Well, I was reminded of how true that is this week when I heard about something that Janeane I cant get another acting job News Editor because I am a whiny, irrelevant, white-guilt, man-hater Garofalo said about people who support Herman Cain for president of the United States. There she was, on CNNs Countdown with Kieth Oberman, calling all conservatives Republicans, Tea Partiers, and basically anyone else who believes in God, traditional marriage and hates paying more taxes a racist! Garofalo is such a crazy idiot I hardly know where to begin. She said any white person who votes for Cain is only doing it to cover up the fact that they are racist. Really? WHAT The...? So, let me get this straight. It doesnt matter that he has bachelors and masters degrees, or that he is an extremely successful businessman who earned his way out of a childhood of poverty to become a self-made millionaire? All that matters is that he is black, so obviously white people will only vote for him because he is a black conservative who will hide our racist feelings from the rest of the world. GIVE ME A BREAK! Will some people consider him an Uncle Tom for selling out and not playing the race card, of course they will. Its natural for some people to resent the success of others because it forces them to take a hard look at themselves and what opportunities they did or did not follow through with. Cain is a prime example of how each person determines which direction their life is going to take. No matter what circumstances you are born into, your individual determination, selfdiscipline and tenacity will help you climb out of it. Its sad and pathetic that so many people think the same way as Garofalo, particularly black people who should respect Cains positive attitude and accomplishments as a refreshing break from the stereotype exploited on television and in Hollywood. Do you want your children, no matter what color they are, to exemplify the behavior of Cain or Snoop-dog? Both of them are millionaires, but one of them is a gangbanger who did time in prison. Hhmmm, thats a tough one, huh.
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George Rodriguez
George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident and the first Hispanic in the nation to lead a Tea Party organization. He is a former official in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the Reagan Administration.
als in local governments have ignored the public in certain issues, even though a majority of the community expressed concerns. Here now, we have an example of another government, the school district, ignoring the public outcry over the misbehavior of a teacher. If they treat this public incident with arrogant indifference, how might they treat the private and personal concerns of citizens in their district? These school officials seem to forget that they work for the people,
Time for a little 8th-grade science lesson: man-caused global warming is a hoax
The average newspaper story is supposed to be written at an eighth-grade reading level the idea having come up in the 1930s that the typical reader works at that level. And despite modern technological changes, four decades of Whole Language or Balanced Literacy reading instruction has prevented that from improving any. One thing that hasnt changed, however, is the newspapers responsibil-
the taxpayers. Conservative taxpayers are concerned that public school students are being indoctrinated with liberal ideas. This incident seems to be a good example because the students came prepared to the meeting with signs and slogans. Teachers, as public employees, should teach a fair and balanced curriculum which includes conservative ideas and opinions. Citizens need to remind local governments, including school districts, that the citizens rule governments. Public officials and employees must believe in the rule of law and cannot be selectively on which laws to obey, including immigration laws. Finally, someone tried to intimidate me personally by using hate speech and name calling. If anyone thinks the Tea Party are Nazis and racists, please come to one our meetings. If you disagree with us, lets follow President Obamas counsel and be civil.
The first time I heard Cain speak was during the GOP presidential candidate debate last week. As I listened to the comments from each candidate, his responses and explanations for his position on issues resonated the most with me personally. I was impressed with his sensible answers and confident character. On Saturday Night Live last week, they opened the show with a ten minute spoof of that presidential debate. Even on the comedy show, Cains answers made more sense to me than our current presidents. Like millions of other Americans, I will watch the presidential race unfold and take my time before deciding who I will vote for in November 2012. But if the election was held next week, instead of next year, I can honestly say I would vote for Herman Cain. And not because he is black. And no, I am not a closet racist with a white hood at home under my bed just trying to prove something. Good grief, I dont care what color he is, or what kind of cereal he eats for breakfast! I would vote for Cain because he is an intelligent, fiscally responsible, American citizen, with a strong business background and unique personal perspective, who I believe can lead our country out of the dark pit of financial despair we have been dragged into against our will for the past three years. I agree completely with his rejection of Obamacare and a socialist form of national health care. Cain survived stage IV liver and colon cancer in 2006, and says, We dont have a health care crisis in America, we have a health care cost crisis in America, and Obamacare would have killed me. Id be dead. He also opposes the interference of Muslim Shariah law with the American legal system. AMEN! Finally someone not afraid of speaking the truth and standing up for what 99 percent of our country believes in. Get ready for battle folks. This presidential race is going to get very ugly, with more mud slinging and wounded egos than Dancing with the Stars. Say what you want Janeane Garofalo, and all the other Hollywood hypocrites who dont really understand what the word racist means and abuse it to suit their pseudo-political babble. I support your freedom of speech. But I dont support your freedom of stupidity. Get a clue.
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ity to tell the truth. So heres a truth in language any eighth-grade science student can understand: all that stuff youre being taught about global warm-
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ing is a hoax. (A hoax means its a falsehood. Its made up, but is designed to contain just enough facts that people who are easily led will believe it.) The idea of mancaused climate change was dreamed up by Enron. Enron was an energy trading company based in Houston that decided they needed to create their own market. They lied a lot, which inflated the shares of their stock and made a handful of people very rich. They decided that they would base their energy company around green energy technology, and drive the price of that up. In order to do that, it was necessary to convince a lot of people that it was very important, even urgent, to tear down all our old means of producing energy and use their new green methods. Thus was born the idea of climate change that mans insistence on using coal and oil and all these other methods to produce energy was eroding the environment at such a rapid pace that it was actually causing the average temperature of the planet to increase. An increase in planetary temperatures would cause the polar ice caps to erode, raising sea levels, forcing dogs and
cats to live together you know, the Apocalypse. The plan was to use enough real and manipulated science data to convince a few important political leaders of the need to immediately begin tearing down our means of energy production and switch over to theirs. And to help do that, they helped draft a global treaty the Kyoto Climate Change Treaty. It was a big deal, and lots of countries signed on to it. (President Clinton even fell for it, but then again, he also fell for Monica Lewinsky.) The problem was that the U.S. Congress didnt fall for it, and refused to ratify (sign) the treaty. When the U.S. the major market Enron was expecting to sell to refused to fall for the hoax, the people who had invested in Enron began asking questions. Like a house of cards, all the lies unraveled and the price of Enron stock plummeted. The company collapsed. Enron went belly-up, thousands lost their jobs and hundreds of investors lost everything they owned. Not to worry, however: someone was there to pick up the pieces and revive the hoax. Enter former Vice President Al Gore, who sees the hoax of man-caused climate change as the perfect opportunity to make vast
sums of money. He comes up with a way to use government to force the public to pay for the transition to green energy by taxing us for our carbon footprints. He forms a consortium of investors to sell carbon credits effectively, gove r n m e nt - approve d economic blackmail. He crafted the plan, Im sure, from the comfort of his rambling mansion, which has a monthly electric bill of $14,000 or perhaps on his private jet. Buying in big to the plan is General Electric. You remember them, they used to make toasters and lightbulbs. These days, they have decided to invest heavily in green energy devices thus, they also have a prime stake in proving that man-caused global climate change is real. Guess where the funding for the fake scientific studies which have proven global warming comes from? And lest we think that its all a political argument, Im sure youll remember that about a year ago, a British newspaper uncovered emails from the respected scientists whose data was used to concoct the whole story of man-caused global warming. Those e-mails spelled out in no uncertain terms that they knew they were crafting a lie.
Life is a misadventure that we terminate on the shoulders of six strange men whose only objective is to make a hole in one with you. Fred Allen They say death and taxes are a given. Not so. Cause you can evade taxes. Or try. But you cant avoid death. Not even if you try. Cryogenically, even. And thats life. Or the way it is. You know, folks have always cottoned to commenting about death. Very seldom can a body go a day that he or she doesnt run into someone noting, Did you hear Old Man Bearden passed last night? Or recalling a burial of the past. Nah, I remember. It was the day after the 4th and they were coming back from the beach and his car rear-ended that bread truck outside of Refugio. Mary Beth was killed instantly and Sammy Gene died two days later in the hospital.
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Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales newsman and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon.
When I first set foot and started receiving mail in Gonzales, it was a habit of mine to have a daily dose of coffee at the Alcalde. A neat gathering place, at the time, to sip and smoke and joke and even get serious, at times. I had just begun a publisher gig at the only paper in town. At the time. It had gone from a daily to a twice-a-week paper several years prior to my arrival. A number of patrons would declare to me. I declare. I do miss the paper when it came out every day. Because we
could keep up with the obituaries. And I would declare right back. Why rely on a daily paper to stay up to date on deaths? In a small town, and Gonzales is certainly no exception, nearly-normal people are apt to know youre dead before you wake up dead! I mean, good night, its not like youre gonna read an obit and then gonna see im at the coffee shop and say I saw you made the newspaper. And in little towns news travels faster than it can get printed. Let me digress to an earlier era. I grew up in a little town of 1,300 or 1,600 depending on which decade the census was taken. The population fluctuated quite a bit. It was rural and a lot of migrants filtered in and out working the cotton and corn fields, and harvesting watermelons. And I confess more people died in that little burg than the number of graduating students who would bother to stay. And continue to
call home. What I recall in the 19 and 50s and even into the 60s was the custom concerning deaths and funerals. This was before Emergency Medical Services (EMS) came into existence. So the local funeral homes (there were two of em) would run an ambulance service. Utilizing its hearse to do double duty. A nice fancy, shiny and chrome embellished Caddy or Packard. The funeral director would make runs to homes and accident scenes and anyplace a body, dead or still alive, was located that needed transporting. And when a person, regardless of their status in the community, died a notice would be placed on all the store windows detailing the details of the upcoming funeral. Also, a family member or friend would sit up with the body each night. Now thats what I call moonlighting. Some say the custom goes back
to olden days of superstitions and fears. Relatives thought that if the body was alone the devil might rush in and take the body away. Apparently for those who were suffering such an emotion had the bejesus frightened out of em. Cant blame them. The boogieman has always bothered me, too. Ive witnessed first hand bodies placed in body bags oft times in parts. Anyway, its my belief that life is only questioning if youre doing the right thing but never knowing the answer. And that there is no logical end in living and dying. Ramifications are too complex. As we leave this world breathless, not even with a whisper. So we must realize that life is not all beer and skittles; few of us have touched a skittle in years. And I conclude that if we could only live healthy, productive and responsible lives we could be worry free, but bored to death down the road.
Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.
Dear Editor, Harry Truman was a successful businessman and a proven leader. As President he knew what to do and how to take care of business. Politicians are nothing more than politicians. They have proven they know nothing about running or taking care of a business. America is fortunate to have a businessman running for President. Herman Cain is a successful businessman and leader. Perhaps Herman Cain can run Washington D.C. like a business. Other countries will follow our lead and elect businessmen instead of ignorant politicians to run their country like a business. Its amazing how a little common sense can go a long way. Rick Sulik Gonzales
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those people to re-drill their wells. Why? Well the drought certainly is part of the reason, but the biggest reason is the exporting of water from Gonzales County aquifers by certain big water companies, such as Shertz/Seguin (SSLGC) and Canyon Regional (CRWA). The city of Shertz has no water restrictions imposed. Why? Because they get all the water they need from Gonzales County with no restrictions. Why no restrictions? Because the governing organization which monitors the water resources in Gonzales County, the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) does not feel it needs to conserve Gonzales County water resources. Pat Rosato Cost
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Perry can ostentatiously send Texas Rangers to the border and lambaste the federal governments failures, but none of it matters if its relatively easy for illegals to find a job. Another border state, Arizona, implemented an e-verify system requiring employers to check the immigration status of prospective employees. It led to a dramatic reduction in the population of illegals, many of whom have, no doubt, decamped to Texas. So long as he doesnt implement e-verify, Perry is shooting holes in the bottom of U.S.S. Enforcement and demanding that the feds bail faster. It would be much too simplistic to say that every new immigrant employed in Texas took his job from a native. On the other hand, it would be much too Pollyannish to deny that there must be crowding out, especially of natives who dont have a college degree. At least Texas has been creating jobs. The country has lost about 7 million jobs since the onset of the recession in 2007 and continued to import another 1 million new immigrant workers a year, and 200,000-300,000 illegal immigrants on top of them. In August, monthly job growth ground to halt, yet were welcoming some 100,000 new immigrants a month. Is it heartless to wonder why this makes any sense? Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2011 by King Features Synd., Inc.
Dear Editor, Well, here we are! Texas is experiencing the worst drought and heat wave in American history and we in Gonzales County are smack dab in the middle of it! The city of San Antonio is hovering near stage 3 restrictions; other cities have mandated restrictions to their water usage. Houston is draining Lake Conroe for drinking water. The water level in Lake Conroe has dropped so low that many of the boat ramps are unusable. Lake Travis, near Austin, looks like the surface of the moon. Closer to home, the City of Gonzales has elevated to 2nd stage restrictions and well levels all over the county are dropping, especially in the Nixon/Smiley area, where many wells have dropped so severely it has been necessary for
Medicare enrollment begins and ends early this year. The annual period to sign up or make changes to your plan begins on Oct. 15, 2011, a month early. The most important change is the cutoff date: Circle the date on your calendar, because the enrollment period now ends on Dec. 7, 2011. This way youll have your card at the beginning of the New Year. As always, you only have this one time per year to make any changes to your coverage for 2012. Changes can include Medicare Advantage, your drug coverage, Medigap supplemental or your regular Medicare. There are a number of changes youll need to figure into your decision-making: -- Drug coverage (Part D) will cost a bit more. At this point, however, they dont know how much that will be for the premiums and deductibles, but you can find out at the website or phone number below. -- Part B premiums will increase a bit as well. Watch the news, as the cost of living adjustments (COLA) are generally announced sometime in October each year. -- Doughnut hole coverage has a few changes. When you reach the limits of
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Thursday night we got some welcome rain, along with some electrical storms and unwelcome power failures, but it left us with a beautiful day to start Come & Take It. Some trivia for you: There were 108 vendors and we turned some away. There was 6,075 feet of parade entries. Now its on to other events, so get ready. The Pilgrim Country Opry will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Pilgrim Community Center on FM 1116. The menu will include fried fish, french fries, hush puppies and cole slaw for $6 per plate, with serving from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. for a $4 admission. Music is by the Pilgrim Heirs
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Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.
Gonzales County Judge David Bird signs a proclamation honoring National 4-H Week in Gonzales County Oct. 2-8. Pictured from left are Kathleen Knesek, Cullen Epright - Treasurer, Kristofer Knesek, Lauren Campion - President, Gretchen Singleton, Derrick Davis - Vice President, Haley Clampit - Secretary, and Ashlynn Tatsch. (Courtesy photo)
FOGAS secures $5K grant for horse Hay Bale Out program
equines this grant will help. Were currently contacting owners who have participated in our FOGAS Horse Health Day program over the past two years. Our intention is to maximize the impact of this very generous grant from the ASPCA, said Tor. FOGAS is a 501c3 charitable organization founded in 2004. Since our inception, FOGAS has spayed/ neutered over 2600 shelter orphans and another 2500 pets owned by residents of our Community. We have also re-homed over 4000 cats and dogs. These spay/ neuter surgeries were done with no cost to the owners, the City of Gonzales or Gonzales County. Due to these efforts the City of Gonzales was able to achieve no kill shelter status almost 3 years ago! The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world.
FOGAS (Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter) has secured a $5,000 grant from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) to provide hay to some of the starving horses and other equines in our community. When we learned of the ASPCAs special Hay Bale Out program for at risk equines, we immediately applied, stated FOGAS spokesperson Judith Tor. Our local grazing has been devastated by this extensive drought, continued Tor, and then the historic Bastrop fires destroyed even more pastures and hay. If any community in the country needed this help, it is ours! This Hay Bale Out program is targeted to the Texas/Oklahoma area and is part of ASPCAs emergency grants program. Right now we are locating good quality hay and identifying the approximately 50
The organization was founded by Henry Bergh in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law.
Band, including Vernon Whitehead, Winston ONeal, Jim McWhorter, with special guest appearances by Peggy Vincent, Hardy Jones, Nathan Snake Gordon. For more information you can call Cal Taylor at 830-534-8499 and for hall rental, call Plowman Whiddon at 830437-2316. The next weekend the fun moves to Nixon on Oct. 14 and 15 for the Wild Hog Cook Off.
Friday night there will be a margarita and salsa contest, with music by the Clint Martin Band and the whole thing starts officially at 7 a.m. on Saturday. There will be a 5KHog Run/Walk; kids games, including pig scramble, mutton bustin, hog tying, goat slapping and tying. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m., the live auction is at 1 p.m., wild pig races at 2:30, the ranch rodeo starts at 5 p.m. with South Texas Ranch Rodeo final qualifying events. There will be a dance at 9 p.m. with Jukebooks Rodeo. For more information call Harold Rice at 830534-6682. Texas Jr. High and High School Rodeo events will be here Saturday and Sunday.
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Cuero Livestock Market Report on September 30, 2011 had 2,170 head. Had 445 cows and 18 bulls. Bulls were lower. Cows were about steady but there were more weak cows. Packer bulls: heavy weights, $60-$62.50; lower grades, $50$61.50. Packer cows: boning cows, $55-$57; cutters mainly, $35-$50; few, $50.50-$54; low yielding cutters, $30.50-$41; canners, $20$34.50. Dry cows, $35-$56; young, $31$70. Cow and calf pairs, $695-$860. Early Sales: steers, under 200 lbs, $148-$175; 300-350 lbs, $143$165; hefers: 500-600 lbs, $118$123; steers: 500-600 lbs, $119$128; 600-700 lbs, $120-$124; heifers, 600-700 lbs, $105-$108.
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Obituaries
Celia Sanchez Helland was born April 11, 1921 in Gonzales, Texas. She went to be with the Lord on Sept. 25, 2011. She is survived by her loving family: her husband, Gerald (jerry) Helland) of San Antonio; sister, Milda DeLeon and husband Belen of Gonzales; brother, Paul Sanchez Jr. and wife Tillie of Katy; niece Yolanda Canales and husband Miguel; nephew, Mike (Mikee) Canales of San antonio; and numerous other nephews and nieces. Visitation was held Wednesday Sept. 28 at Mission park Funeral Chapel South. A Rosary was recited on Wednesday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with the Mass celebrated. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery in Gonzales. Arrangements with Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, 1700 Soiuth East Military Drive, San Antonio Texas 78214, 210-9244242.
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ery day. I knew her as the rock who would always be there for me, come what may. But, a stroke stole my mother from me. And suddenly, I was the caretaker. For months after the coma, she was unable to do anything for herself. She couldnt even talk. When she finally regained her ability to speak, her words were slurred and barely recognizable. From my eighth grade until after graduation I tended to Mom the best way I knew how. At the age others were experimenting with their dating techniques, I was learning the meaning of unconditional love. Although she rarely complained, the frustration and sadness she felt was apparent by the welled up tears in her eyes; in spite of it all, she always managed to give me a crooked smile anyway. It broke my heart to watch her struggle to be independent again. The most painful memories I have of this time in my life, were of her attempts to walk on her own. Time after time she would end up on the floor. Instinctively, I would run to her aid, but she would always insist on getting up by herself. Watching her writhe about on the floor
Greetings in the name of the Lord, I Pray that you all are well and blessed. Somehow we skipped these two verses due to coverage of the Bastrop fires. Lets pick up our study of Romans 8 in verses 29-30. Romans 8:29-30 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. These two verses are two of the most debated and misused verses in all of scripture. In order to grasp what Paul is saying here we must first understand that they are not expressions of theol-
until her good hand could take a firm hold of her useless limbs, was one of the hardest things Ive ever had to do. It seemed like an eternity before she could get up to a seated position, because her side dangled heavily and would pull her down every time she would get half-way up. No matter how long it took, she never quit trying. People pitied her because her body was crippled. They thought she was useless and unproductive because she was unable to function as she once had. Little did they know what dwelt inside of that woman. I am sure she saw the pity in their eyes. Yet, she never let other peoples negative remarks, or their body language influence how she felt about life, or about herself. Grace refused to be labeled an invalid and fought hard to stay positive; determined to live a full life despite her dire circumstances. And, she did. Mom never regained the use of her side. Nevertheless, she learned to cook, wash, hang clothes out to dry, and even iron with her one good hand. It was amazing to see how she would invent ways to compensate for the loss of her limbs. The most impressive part was that she laughed at herself, and sang through it all. When things really got tough shed look me straight in the eye and say Life is great, if you dont crumble. One thing Ill never for-
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get was how shed begin each day. As soon as her eyes opened, the first thing out of her mouth was, This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. It still amazes me that in spite of her condition she remained grateful. So now, whenever I begin to gather my party favors to throw myself a pity party, I remember my mothers attitude and try my best not to crumble. Watching my mother, day in and day out trying to be better; watching her daily resolve not to ever give up, taught me a valuable life lesson. It is a fact that bad things do happen to good people. Weve all had our share. We may have been victimized, and sometimes it takes time to recover from physical and emotional trauma. However, remaining a victim, is our option. Happiness is always a choice. With her as an example, how can I allow myself to whine and complain about anything? For that matter, with Christ as our example, how can any of us grumble? What we believe is ingrained in our hearts. The words we speak and the things we do show others what is in our hearts. Lets make sure our beliefs are good because were someSarah Ann Malatek, ones teacher, whether we 1939-2011 realize it or not. MALATEK Someone is watching Sarah Ann Malatek, 72, you. What lessons are you of Gonzales, passed away teaching? Thursday September 29, 2011. She was born Seplove, eloise tember 4, 1939 in Nixon to Charles and Thelma Passmore Herber. Sarah married Edward Lee Malatek on December 23, 1964 in Gonzales. She was a very very evident in our world warm hearted woman who today, not all come to would do anything for know Jesus. What God someone in need. She was predestined here is that a great cook and thoroughthose who choose to re- ly enjoyed preparing a ceive Christ will be ad- Thanksgiving feast for her opted into His family and loving family. Her chilconformed to the image dren will miss her sweet of His Son. The calling bread, pig-feet and beans Paul refers to in verse 30 and smothered liver and is simply those who heard onions. She was a hard Gods call to salvation. At working homemaker and one point or another all mother; clothes had to be mankind has heard God washed and folded her way call them to Himself, to be done properly. Early some hear and are saved mornings with a cup of and some dont and are coffee and listening to the condemned. news was her favorite time Those who hear the of the day; she enjoyed the call and choose Christ peacefulness of morning are justified by Jesus and the beauty a sunrise Blood. Justified means can bring. Sarah loved to be made righteous, to listen to John Zavadils once again we can see radio show and enjoyed that it isnt what we do, it calling in and speaking to is what He did. Our sins John as well. She was a lovwere placed on Jesus and ing grandmother and her in return His righteous- grandchildren will forever ness was placed on us. So remember their MeMaw. finally by this justifica- Sarah is survived by her tion we are glorified. This daughters, Cindy Crumley word speaks of a future of Buda, Teri Malatek and tense and therefore we her husband Chris Vilcan call it done here in lagram of Gonzales, sons, this time. In other words Bruce (Bubba) Malatek it is a done deal Hallelu- and his wife Gloria, Darjah! Glory in this case is rell Malatek all of Gonzaour assurance that we will les and a sister, Jane Wilke spend eternity in Heaven. (Edward) of Edinburg, 9 Paul is merely showing us grandchildren and 3greatthe progressive steps to grandchildren. She was dwell in Glory forever. preceded in death by her We hear the call to re- husband, parents, sisters, pentance; we are justified Catherine and Patsy Herby the blood of Christ ber and brother, Charles and Praise God we now Edward Herber. will spend eternity in Funeral services were Glory worshipping Him. held at 10 a.m. Tuesday Wow, how could someone October 4, 2011 in Seynot accept so great a love? dler-Hill Funeral Home With that I will close this with Rev. Clint Lowry ofweek and let this wonder- ficiating. Interment folful promise soak in to my lowed in St. James Cathospirit and my heart. I pray lic Cemetery. The family you will do the same, and received friends from 6 to as always be sure to en- 8 p.m. Monday at the Fujoy God at the church of neral Home. Services are your choice this weekend. under the care and direcAmen and Amen tion of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
William Tecumseh Miller, Jr., 1916-2011 William Tecumseh Miller, Jr. (also known as W.T. or Bim) went to his Lord and Savior on October 1, 2011. He was born the fifth of six children on August 12, 1916, in Gonzales to William Tecumseh Miller and Louise Estelle Robinson Miller. Bim graduated from Gonzales High School and received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas in 1939. He entered the United States Marine Corp on December 15, 1942, and served in both WW II and Korea. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel on January 31, 1964. Bim obtained his legal education from George Washington University Law School and the University of Texas School of Law, being admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1965. Following in the footsteps of other family members, he practiced law in Gonzales from that time on. On November 25, 1949, Bim married Jean Lee DeCoss with whom he shared many happy years. He was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales and an ordained Elder. For many years he enjoyed singing in the choir and served on numerous church committees. Putting his whole heart into his roles, he acted in at least two Crystal Theater productions. He was a member of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce, the Masonic Lodge, Music Study Club, and City of Gonzales Library Board. As an advocate for the welfare of animals, he was a founding member of the Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter and continued to serve on its Board. He enjoyed walking his schnauzers, playing tennis, traveling, and reading. Bim is survived by one son, William Tecumseh Miller, III of Ohio, one daughter, Catherine Miller of Kentucky, niece Mary Louise Clark of Georgetown, Texas, special friend Ellen Gray of Gonzales, and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss his sharp intellect, strong will, determination, never-ending wit, and sweet smile. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife named above, his brothers, Lewis R. Miller and Robert L. Miller, and sisters Maude Cloakey, Sarah Elizabeth Moore and Louise Elliott. A Memorial Service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales in the near future. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales or the Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter. Arrangements are being handled by SeydlerHill Funeral Home.
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NEW BRAUNFELS Dr. Donna Campbell announced Monday her intention to seek the Republican nomination for Texas Senate, District 25 in order to fill a void of conservative leadership. Campbell ran unsuccessfully to unseat Congressman Lloyd Doggett in last years congressional races, carrying every county but one Travis County in that district. She will oppose incumbent seventerm Republican state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, who is viewed as a moderate by most party members. The 25th District includes Guadalupe, Hays, Comal and parts of Bexar and Travis counties. Campbell had said for months she intended to run against Doggett again, but the
the Texas Legislature moved Doggett into a district where he would face a significant hurdle from his own Democratic party as well. Much of Doggetts current district moved into the district now represented by Republican Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi. As a medical doctor, mother of four children, and devoted conservative activist, Campbell said she brings a real-world perspective to the race. In announcing her candidacy, Campbell stated, Texas embodies the conservative dream in America. The voters of Senate District 25 deserve to have a Senator who accurately represents their conservative values. The call for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and unwavering family values cannot be ignored any longer. Texans deserve better than lip service to conservatism,
Campbell continued. As a State Senator I will fight to keep Texas from looking more like Washington. Protecting innocent life and tackling the fiscal hurdle that is facing our state this next biennium are some of my priorities during the next legislative session. Former Hays County precinct chair Jim Clements endorsed Campbell, saying The principles Donna Campbell
County Republicans plan auction to raise funds for Bastrop victims La Vernia celebrates new MDD
The Republican Party of Gonzales County is planning an auction and tag sale fund-raiser Dec. 10 to raise money to donate to victims of the Bastrop County fires and is seeking donations for the sale. Party leaders in the county are seeking donations of all types of items save clothing to include in the fund-raiser, particularly housewares and furnishings. Items can be dropped off at 810 St. Paul St. in Gonzales from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Items can also be dropped off in Nixon at 801 N. Franklin St. after 9 a.m. weekdays. Should you have no way to get to these locations or need help transporting goods, call 830-582-1540 to arrange for pickup. While the outpouring from the public in response to the devastating fires has been tremendous, officials handling the relief efforts in Bastrop County have indicated that the best way for those interested to help is by donating cash or gift cards. Gonzales County GOP chairman Ray Hause said all proceeds of the sale will be turned over to the Bastrop Ministerial Alliance, the agency handing donations. LA VERNIA The La Vernia Municipal Development District (La Vernia MDD) is hosting a grand opening party open to local businesses, community leaders and the general public. The event is scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 3-6 p.m., at the La Vernia MDD office located on 115 W. Chihuahua St, across from City Hall and next to Wells Fargo Bank. The event features comments from State Representative John Kuempel, representatives from the offices of Governor Rick Perry and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, and Wilson County Judge Marvin Quinney, and La Vernia Mayor Harold Schott. The city council appointed the La Vernia MDD board of directors after the citizens
stands for are aligned with the conservative values of the voters of SD 25. Im overjoyed by her candidacy and look forward to working on her campaign. Conservative activist Michelle Lockhoof also said of Campbell, Donna Campbell is pro-life, and supports fiscal sanityboth of which are lacking in Austin today. We need to elect Donna to ensure conservative representation in the State Senate. Hays County precinct chair Brian Mcauliffe gave his full support to Campbells candidacy as well. Donna has proven to be resolute advocate for the conservative values of Texas voters. We need someone of her character in the State Senate. Donna is board certified in both ophthalmology and emergency medicine. Donna and her husband, Stan, have beautiful daughters and live in the city of New Braunfels.
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Five area high school graduates attending Texas A & M University and scheduled to graduate May 2012, received their class rings Friday. From left, Anna Windwehen (GHS), Charlie Campion (GHS) and Christen Fehner (GHS). Not pictured: Tom Raabe (Shiner St. Paul) and Mark St. John (GHS). (Courtesy Photo)
of La Vernia voted in favor of a referendum supporting economic development. The board members include President-D. Bradford Beck, Vice President-Randy Leonard, Treasurer-Rod McGrew, and members Rhonda Ford and Tim Brooks. In early 2011, the M.D.D. board voted to hire Executive Director, Jennifer Kolbe. Kolbe brings 17 years of experience to La Vernia which includes starting economic development programs in Seguin and built a successful program within the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative. For more information about the Grand Opening or La Vernia Municipal Development District, please call Jennifer Kolbe at (830) 779-2371 or email Jennifer at jkolbe@ laverniamdd.com.
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Chasidy, Mildred ONeal, Lisa Rodriguez, Debbie and Bill Read, Aunt Georgie; Joyce Schellenberg, Pete Kallies, Lillie Lay, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Louise Rossow, Selma Vickers, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Carl and Vida Tindle; Aunt Betty Gandre, Anna Lindemann, Ann and Bubba Bond; Shirley Dozier, Britt Hindman, Scott Hindman, the family of Roland Barthels, the family of Annie Kotwig, family of John Conlin, the family of Ruby Elizabeth Null; the family of Lawrence Walshak, the family of Joe Keith, and our troops and their families, and RAIN-and we do need lots more. This was just a taste. I wanted to update you on a few things. Marcia and Spike Pinney are home from Utah after the funeral of her father. She said the foliage and grass is lush and green. The creeks and rivers are overflowing. They had pouring rain during the service. It stopped during the graveside service and started raining again when they got back inside the church. Marcia said that she wanted to bring some rain back with her so bad that it hurt. It was so beautiful and green. Sean Weda, our Marine, and Kenneth Vickerss grandson is back in the USA alive and well from his jaunt over in Afghanistan. Thank you God. Elson Schreiber had his leg amputated above his ankle and I understood they got all of the cancer. He
is waiting for his prosthesis and thanks you for your prayers. Landis Kern is taking a new kind of treatment for his cancer. They take the blood out of his left arm and separate all of the white cells out of it and pump it right back into his left arm. This is done on a Friday and is shipped off to California. On Monday it is received back at M. D. Anderson and injected back into his arm to travel in his bloodstream hopefully to go along killing cancer cells with his own changed white cells. Each year we have those who pledge so much for each one who walks for cancer. This is the great part. This money that you are giving here in Gonzales is going directly to help Landis with this new kind of therapy. Also if Kenneth Crumleys melanoma keeps shrinking in the manner that it has been, then he will be a candidate for this kind of treatment too. It is great to know where the money that we are donating here is going. I talked JoAnn Liefeste into coming out to the Belmont Social Club on Saturday night to indulge in listening to Tommy Schlein perform. Heavens to Betsy, by the time we got there, JoAnn was so wound up that I thought I was going to have to wire her to her chair so she would not float off up in the ceiling someplace. That was okay be-
cause there were a lot of others about to float off somewhere too. We decided that Tommy could have given Elvis Presley a run for his money but that we are glad that he didnt because then we would not have had him singing on stage in front of us at the Belmont Social Club. We are just a little selfish. You missed it if you didnt stay until the end when Tommys whole family including his ninety year old mother, his wife, his wifes oldest sister, his youngest daughter, and his youngest grandson were all in front line dancing. Then there were several friends who joined in when he played the twist and they did the twist. His mother didnt do the twist but she didnt stop dancing either. I laughed so hard that my sides ached. This next Saturday night is John Hansen and Legends in Time. I know he can sing but I have not heard his band. I hear that he plays mostly country. The pumpkins have arrived at Monthalia United Methodist Church. I guess that means that the pumpkin patch is open for business. They arrived in the middle of Come and Take It but somehow enough people were around to unload them. The Belmont Ladies Club had their regular meeting with Marcia Pinney presiding since Glenda Parker
was suddenly ill. We signed a Get Well card for Shirley Dozier and decided to send one to Dena Black after the extraction of her teeth and hospital stay. Several other items of business were discussed, refreshments were served by Nancy and Shari. Sandi, Dena, and Kathleen serve next month. Then Bingo was played with interesting prizes and a worn out Bingo machine. Shari Lee vowed to do something
about this stupid machine. Rhonda Mercer was not present but it was acknowledged she had a new grandson, Levi. I am as tired as my critters. My head is full of sinus and I cant think. So just forgive me if I have said something impertinent because my eyes feel like sawdust and my ears are going ping. Have a good week, dont text and drive, and God Bless.
2011
Free to all Senior Citizens in Gonzales County!! Sponsored by: Texan Nursing and Rehab of Gonzales. Please join us for the Annual 2011 Oktoberfest Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Place: American Legion (Behind Wal-Mart in Gonzales) Event will start at 2:00 p.m. Guest may begin arriving at 1:30 p.m. This years entertainment we welcome The Hope Weaver Variety Show featuring Marvin Gershowitz. We are excited to have new entertainment and welcome you to the 2011 Oktoberfest! Please contact Donna Allen at 830-672-2867 to RSVP by Monday, October 10, 2011.
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ity (CRWA), Aqua Water Supply Corporation (Aqua WSC), and San Antonio Water System (SAWS). To date, only the SSLGC, CRWA, and Aqua WSC are actively transporting water. SSLGC transports water to the City of Seguin and the City of Schertz. CRWA transports water to the City of Marion, City of Cibolo, East Central SUD, Green Valley SUD, Springs Hill WSC, Crystal Clear WSC and BexarMet Water District. Aqua WSC transports water to rural Bastrop and Caldwell County customers. All but one of these end users is currently under some stage of water use restrictions as shown in Table 3 below. Aquifer Conditions The GCUWCD monitors groundwater levels in a total of 131 wells in the Wilcox, Carrizo, Queen City, and Sparta aquifers throughout the District three times a year (January, June, September). The map below shows the district boundary, the locations of the aquifers where they outcrop at the surface, and the locations of the groundwater observation wells. Water level data from the thirteen Sparta Aquifer observation wells indicate water levels ranged from +1.87 ft (increase) to -13.29 ft (decrease) from January to Sep-
tember 2011, water levels in the Queen City aquifer (34 wells) ranged from +0.58 ft to -16.98 ft, water levels in the Carrizo Aquifer (77 wells) ranged from +1.73 to -28.17 ft, and water levels in the Wilcox Aquifer (7 wells) ranged from +1.52 ft to -12.21 ft. The largest water level decreases in the Carrizo Aquifer were located just north of the City of Nixon where the greatest pumpage in that aquifer occurs. The water level in observation well 67-43-105, which is located within this area of pumpage, was measured at 59.18 ft below ground surface in September 2011. This is a decrease of about -49.56 ft from the initial water level measurement in September 2002. So, what do these water levels tell us about the state of the Carrizo Aquifer in this area of the district? The cross-section below shows the approximate depths of the Carrizo aquifer, the location of observation well 67-43-105, and the historical water levels. The top of the Carrizo Aquifer in this area is located about 800 feet below ground surface and the aquifer is about 700 feet thick. The water is under artesian pressure in this well and currently stands at 59.18 feet below ground level. As can be seen in the cross section, although the artesian pressure has declined the Aquifer sands remain fully saturated and there is still over 800 feet of
water in the well. Groundwater modeling conducted by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) indicates that over a 50 year planning period the water level in the Carrizo Aquifer in this area of the district will decline approximately 130 feet from year 2000 levels if the district meets its management plan goals. In 2060, the model pre-
dicts the water level in this well to be about 140 feet below the top of the casing leaving over 650 feet of water in the well and the aquifer sands in this area would still remain fully saturated. If you have any questions concerning the current drought conditions or water level data presented in this article contact the GCUWCD at (830) 672-1047.
gated duties within the municipal court. These are significant deficiencies but not a material weakness. Councilman Lorenzo Hernandez commented about the lack of information regarding J.B. Wells operations. Floyd said the information is condensed into functions, due to limited space in the report. Barnes responded during his manager report, stating, No matter how small, its our duty to take this to heart and correct our deficiencies, he said. We do have some proposed financial policies that we are considering. In reference to J.B. Wells, Barnes said he hopes to have a new concessionaire by January 2012. Its taken us a while to find a request for a proposal for J.B. Wells, he said. The city should not be in the restaurant business and we had conditions there that were less than desirable.
a look at it and proceed from there. During the Municipal Court Report, Judge Robert Penley told the council that 157 cases had been filed to date by the Shiner Police Department. The number is 49 more than ever before for this period and at the current pace, the court would hear over 200 cases in a year for the first time. Penley also praised the police for the quality of the cases, as they have resulted in only one appeal. When youre not getting appeals that means someone is doing the right thing, he said. The police department has been filing good cases. In other business, the council: * Approved the levy roll of $363,599.45 for 2011 tax year. * Approved a request from the Shiner Public Library to hold a Breakfast With Santa event on Dec. 10 from 9-10:30 a.m. * Designated Mayor Fred Hilscher as the nominee to the Lavaca County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. * Tabled an interlocal agreement with the Shiner Independent School District regarding the downtown tennis courts due to concerns about certain terms of the deal.
the lot without doing this. The ZBOE discussed several horse applications that are not in compliance with the citys livestock ordinance. We havent been able to enforce it, (the ordinance), said Gonzales City Secretary Candice Witzkoske. The city council will be voting on an amendment to this ordinance Tuesday to approve a fee for non-compliance, and I dont see why it wont be approved. She said one of the horse owners is a single father who has asked for some more time to be in compliance with the law, and extend one of his pens. He misunderstood what size the covered area needs to be for his horse, Lewis said. He just asked for a little more time to fix it. Frenzel said the deadline to be in compliance was June 1, 2011. Theyve had an extra four months since then to become compliant, she said. And I think its because word got around that we couldnt enforce the ordinance, Witzkoske said. Nothing has changed as far as the livestock ordinance requirements. It has to be a 15 by 15 pen and a 30 by 30 exercise area, and vaccinations are required. The only thing that is changing (with the ordinance amendment) is that penalties are being included. One of the applicants not in compliance, Armando Izaguirre, attended the zoning board meeting. He has his pens but his horses are tied to trees without access to water, Witzkoskesaid. In Spanish, Izaguirre explained that his two horses keep knocking over the water buckets. He asked for more time to set the tub up so it cant be moved. The board voted to give Izaguirre a 30 day extension to be in compliance with the ordinance, or he will be fined and the horses will be seized. On behalf of the First Baptist Church, Paul Neuse asked the board to approve a plan for a new lighted sign. Its my understanding that a portion of the sign is LED and internally lit, which requires a variance, Neuse explained. The sign will be in the same location as the current one, and the dimensions of the foundation will be the same. Lewis said there is a precedent for internally lit signs in the city limits. HEB, Wells Fargo, Bealls and several downtown have been granted variances for this. They usually just need a timer on them so they arent on all night. The board approved the new sign design, which allows room for a church service schedule, and the cross will be lit at night.
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The TEXXAS Band will headline the entertainment at the Leesville Country Fair, the annual fund raiser for the Leesville Cemetery and the Leesville scholarship fund. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 8 and include an auction, silent auction and raffle drawing, a country store and flag presentation as well as lots of kid-friendly activities. The Gonzales Community African American Interface Church Scholarship Fund will be conducting its Monthly Business Meeting the first Thursday of each Month. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6 at 7:00 p.m. at The Union Lea B/C, Gonzales. The public is invited. Contact Eugene Wilson Sr. for information at 830-857-3764. The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. There will be a 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Livestock show Barn in Nixon to help raise funds for Nixon-Smiley CISD educator Janna Wheat. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. Wheat is a dedicated educator at Nixon-Smiley CISD. Janna was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer, and the event will aid in raising money to help with her treatment expenses. Janna has two daughters, Katey and Erin, and is the daughter of Nathan and Dixell Wheat. She has been an advocate for the children in our community and a tireless volunteer with the Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show. A $15 donation to participate in the 2011 Run/Walk includes a t-shirt that will be available on Friday, Oct. 14th. Please include a phone number or your childs campus/teacher to help with pre-delivery. Deadline to order a t-shirt is Monday, October 3rd. Make checks payable to Nixon-Smiley CISD. School contact is Linda Parks (830 582 1536 ext. 0107). Donations will be accepted at registration on race day. DeWitt County Sheriffs Office will host a send-off for Deputy Larry Robles at the sheriffs office starting at noon Oct. 14. Robles is a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps for 14 years and has been serving with the Sheriffs Department since 2009. Mark down Sunday, October 9 for the Saturn Homecoming. For a day of reunion, fellowship, and renewing friendship. Bring your favorite covered dishes. This is a day of fun. An auction will be held. Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Yoakum will host its 8th annual Lutherfest starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Yoakum Community Center. A Picnic Stew with sausage and sides will be available from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for $7. Music will be provided by Los Kolaches. A live auction begins at 12:30 p.m.. Skydive San Marcos will host the Wounded Warriors Leap for the Heroes II from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Volunteers will donate toward giving our Wounded Warriors a tandem skydive. For details, contact the Travis County Sheriffs Department at 512-854-9758. Two stroke-screening events are scheduled in Yoakum on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
Leesville Fair
605 South Highway 77A, and on Friday, Oct. 21 at the Yoakum Community Center. Pre-registration is required for the second event; please call 800-324-1851 to
register.
American Legion
Cancer Benefit 5K
Friends of the Gonzales Learning and Career Center are organizing the annual Come and Spike It volleyball tournament as a benefit for the Center which provides free GED and English as a Second Language classes to adults living in our area. Come and Spike It is scheduled for Saturday, October 22, with teams registering at 4 pm and a captain meeting at 5:30. Play starts at 6 pm and may continue as late as 6 am, depending on how many teams enter. The tournament will be held at the volleyball courts in Independence Park, near downtown Gonzales. This will be a co-ed tournament, with teams of 6-8 players. Players under 18 must provide a minor release form signed by a parent turned in with the team roster. The cost to play will be $160, or $140 if the registration and payment turned in by October 15 (if registration and payment are mailed, the envelope must be postmarked no later than Oct 15, 2011 in order to receive the pre-registration price). Prizes will be t-shirts for the first three teams in AA, A, B and C divisions. This will be a double elimination tournament. For more information, teams are asked to contact the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce at 830 672-6532 or Ann Gaines Rodriguez at 830 263-2027 or 830 672-8291.. The planning committee for the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Gonzales County has scheduled it next meeting for Monday, October 12, at 5:15 p.m. at Abiding Word Lutheran Church, 1310 St. Louis. It is not too late for volunteers who are committed to the cause and are willing to be part of the planning team to attend this meeting to learn more about Relay and upcoming events and fundraisers. The Pink Ribbon Brunch set for Saturday, October 22, will be the main topic of discussion. Tickets are now available for a donation of $10. Purchase tickets at First Lutheran Church office or from Relay team participants. For more information, please contact Arline Rinehart (672-2077) or Patty Stewart (672-7581), event co-chairs. The Gonzales Anchor Club will host Senior Citizen Bingo at Country Village Square Tuesday, October 18, from 4:30-5:30 pm. A light meal will be served and all Senior Citizens are invited to attend. The BriefCASE of First Baptist Church met Tuesday, October 4. Sherry Poe of Christian Womens Job Corps presented the program. She told of the accomplishments CWJC has made since its beginning two years ago. The fourth class will graduate in November and the five graduates were present. CWJC is a non profit organization that encourages women to a fresh start in life using Christian principles. The women are encouraged to set goals for their lives by furthering their education and readying themselves for the job market, always relying on Christ as their strength.
Matejek reunion
Gonzales Independent School District will hold a parent autism training on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Autism Meeting
from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the District Staff Development Center located on the Gonzales Junior High School Campus. The topic for this meeting will be the Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters Project, which involves coaching parents in play-based interventions for autistic children, particularly those ages 6 and below. A gate near the band hall on St. Louis Street will be open for entry to the training. For additional information, please call James Alford or Erin Lindemann LaBuhn at 830-6726441. The Gonzales Senior Citizens Center would like to invite anyone over 60 years of age to come and eat with them at 604 St. Michael St., Monday thru Friday. The center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The centers will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Columbus Day. We serve a hot delicious 1/3 RDA delicious meal noon
Oddfellows Barbecue
Deputy Send-Off
Senior Bingo
Saturn Homecoming
BriefCASE meeting
Annual Lutherfest
Stroke Screenings
The Texas Historical Commission recently designated Saturn Cemetery as a Historic Texas Cemetery. The distinction means the cemetery has been legally Cemetery Program, an important step in ensuring its preservation. Dedication ceremony commemorate this historic designation and the placing of the medallion at the Saturn Cemetery will be held at 11:15 on Oct. 9 at Saturn.
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Pictured is one of two quilts made by the Happy Quilters for this weekends Leesville County Fair. They are quite large, suitable for a King or Queen size bed. One of the quilts will be the prize in a raffle, while the other will be sold at auction. (Courtesy Photo)
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Above, the winners of the Chicken Flying Contest. Left, Lindsey Lohan breaks the flight record, while (below) another chicken tries its luck escaping the soup-coup pot.. Photos by Nikki Maxwell
Eating Contests
Cheeseballs (grades 2-4) First Place: Noah Garza Second Place: Savannah Heximer Third Place: Samantha Kuntschik Cheeseballs (grades 5-6) First Place: Trent Wilkerson Second Place: Joshua Mica Third Place: Colby Cox Hot Dogs (grades 7-8) First Place: Austin Johnston Second Place: A.J. Maxwell Third Place: Clayton Wilkerson Hot Dogs (grades 9-12) First Place: Brent Poteet Second Place: Dennis Nesser, III Jalapenos (Adults) First Place: Leann WIlkerson Second Place: Brian Wells Third Place: Dustin Catchings
Washers Tournament
First Place: The Rust Buckets
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First Place Taste and Presentation: Jenny and Dane Needham, Scott Friedrich, Philip Storey, Mark Yackel and Mitch Hardcastle. Sponsored by Southern Livestock Second Place Taste: Jan Gray, Josh Gray and Pete Peterman. Sponsored by Graham Land and Cattle. Third Place Taste: Michael Esparza, Janice Whiddon, Collyn Whiddon, Crystal Borrer, Hadley Borrer and Gabriel Molina. Booth Showmanship: Chili Peper Cookin Team Paul and Lisa Wagner, Bunny Wagner, Katie Belcher, Katy Pullin, and Deliah Acres.
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Winners of the Come And Run It 5K Run/Walk were: Contessa Baird, Christine Rodriguez, Lori Behlen, Will Malatek, Carson Reese, Noel Reese, Kasey Spahn, Smokey Spahn, Gilbert Chavez, Sadie Thibadeaux, Kendra Cavit, Shawntel McCune, Manuel Zepeda, Toni Moltz, Morgan, Shannon Sample, Brian Sample, Kelly Caraway, Cowboy T., Graciela Hernandez, Eli Sampletonsh, Jesse Casares, Roland Medellin, Alfonso Ontiveros, El Guero, Dennis Sweezea, George Perry, Courtney Faulkner, Bo Faulkner, Carolyn Markham, Sheri Panus and Cynthia Pedersen. Photo by Mark Lube
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Thank You
To Adams Extract for sponsoring the Come & Take It Chili & Bean Cook-off. Thanks to all the teams participating this year. There were 17 Chili Teams, 18 Bean Teams, 10 Showmanship Teams, 14 Peoples Choice Bean Teams, 13 Peoples Choice Chili Teams, 16 Beer Drinking Chili Teams. And thank you to St. Joseph Food Mart for donating the cups and lids for the teams, to Louis Kuntschik, administrator at Texan Nursing for donating crackers for the judges. Also to all the great judges this year. You all did a fantastic job! Looking forward to next year!
Thanks Again, Dorothy Voigt
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en with Division I talent, including four players that have already committed at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Apache Field. Lock said everything the
Apaches do will play some role in the outcome of the game. Every down and every play will count in this game, he said. Little things are going to matter in this game. We must have no missed tackles and no missed blocking assigmnents. We need to play our best game
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of the year. The Hurricanes base their offensive system out of the I-formation. Sam Houston has improved ball security from last season. A year later, they have no turnovers on offense, Lock said. The Hurricanes are led by APACHES, Page C5
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Its been said success is the byproduct of preparation and execution. If you take that definition and combine it with faith, humility and determination, then you get a perfect characterization of Rockeem Collins. While the city of Gonzales was celebrating Come and Take It last weekend, the former Apache was living by those words. Midway durCollins ing the fourth quarter of last Saturdays game against Texas A&M-Commerce, Collins got an interception and took it 34 yards for a touchdown to help preserve a 39-21 win for Texas A&M-Kingsville. As much as that takeaway meant for the Javelinas present, it also had a huge impact Texas A&M-Kingsvilles Rockeem Collins (36) defends a pass during the Javelinas game on their past. It was Collins second inter- with West Texas A&M on Sept. 19 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. The former Gonception return for a touchdown in as many zales High School standout recently tied a school record previously set by NFL Hall of COLLINS, Page C5 Famer Darrell Green. (Photo courtesy Texas A&M-Kingsville Sports Information)
Last year, the Gonzales defense felt it was the one getting pushing around a lot. This year, paced by their hard-hitting linebackers Hunter Noack and Landon Lock, the Tribe defense is much improved. We have stepped up since last year, senior inside linebacker Landon Lock said. We all are stronger than we were last year. We know what it is like to play with each other and we have come together as a team. (Last year) we got pushed around so much and now we are stronger, ILB mate Hunter Noack said. Teams cannot really push around that much. The Apache linebackers are some of the more intense players on the defensive side of the football. Lock said his nickname from last year was Controlled Chaos. BACKERS, Page C5
Football Roundup
YOAKUM There are two games on the slate this weekend whose outcomes will go a long way in determining the playoff representatives for District 28-3A. One of those games feature the Yoakum Bulldogs, who will travel to battle at La Vernia. The Bulldogs (4-2, 1-1) have been the surprise team so far with big wins at Columbus and Hallettsville, and a home upset of state-ranked Edna. Yoakum has managed to fill up the win column in spite of posting average statistics. The Bulldogs only rank fourth in district in offense with 256.7 yards per game and fifth in scoring at 20.3 points per game. What weve done has just been a trib-
ute to our kids, said Yoakum head coach Brent Kornegay. They play hard and I feel like if you play hard every week, then you have a chance. Theyre believing in a lot of things that were doing and the bottom line is were getting better every week. Thats key to me because you dont want to peak too early. Both squads from Shiner open district play this week as Shiner hosts Ganado Friday and St. Paul plays home to Brazos Christian on Saturday In other action, the Luling Eagles come off their bye week and head to Lago Vista who has won four of five games, NixonSmiley travels to Three Rivers, Hallettsville hosts Hempstead and Flatonia is home to Yorktown and Sacred is home to Bryan St. Joseph Saturday. ROUNDUP, Page C8
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Gridiron Gab
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victory at Thrall, it appeared the Bulldogs were ready to make a playoff run. That could still be the case despite being saddled with a
3-3 record after last weeks fourturnover performance in the 2913 loss to Burton. Quarterback Colby Mica is arguably the most talented player in the area and he has several weapons at his disposal including Zane Ponder, Mitchell Mica, Cole Robbins, Will Bruns and Dalton Griffin. They open district by hosting a beatable Yorktown team. If they can split in their games with Shiner and Louise, then they could very well be heading into the regular season finale
with top-ranked Ganado with the 15-A DI title on the line. Im really high on this team and if they played in another district, I would make them a shoo-in for the postseason. However this is not a fantasy column, so I have to take a more realistic approach with Flatonia falling just short of a title but still snagging a playoff berth. Predicted final record: 6-4 overall, 2-2 district. Hallettsville Sacred Heart It looks like another year has meant yet another winning season for Sacred Heart. The tradi-
tion-rich program has won 10 state championships with the last six coming under the watch of head coach Pat Henke, one of the best coaches in the entire region. The Indians are 6-0, which includes quality wins over Yorktown, at Flatonia, and versus Nixon-Smiley. Sacred Heart has a full complement of good players including Sterling Hrncir, Matt Holub, Jared Krischke and Regan Hall, and Henke doesnt allow the Indians to do things to beat themselves. IGLEHART, Page C8
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Volleyball Roundup
From coaches reports
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State-ranked Shiner and Flatonia met up in a 291A match on Tuesday, and the Lady Bulldogs scored a big upset win in the first clash between the two local Class 1A powers. Flatonia won 3-1 (25-17, 18-25, 26-24, 2518). For Shiner, LaNeisha Hunt had 18 kills; Cassie Stafford had 34 assists; Ryah Michalec had 29 digs; Emmalie Berkovsky and Amanise Coleman had three blocks, and Kaylyn Benes had three aces Shiner St. Paul swept Clear Lake Christian 25-11, 25-16, 25-21 on Thursday. Marrisa Ynclan had 13 kills; Kourtney Knesek had 20 assists; Katie Denson had four aces and a pair of blocks, and Madison Kurtz had eight digs. St. Paul is 7-0 in district and has clinched a first-place seed for the district tournament. Hallettsville Sacred
play. On Sept. 27, the Lady Eagles played at San Antonio Cole, winning 25-14, 25-16, 25-15. The victory put the Lady Eagles at 2-3 in district action. On Sept. 30, Luling hosted Universal City-Randolph. Luling won 25-18, 24-26, 25-22, 18-25, 15-11 to even their record at 3-3. East Bernard swept Hallettsville 25-22, 2522, 25-20 on Tuesday. Cassidy Targac had 10 kills and three aces; Cheyenne Dowdy had six blocks; Lauren Jones had 13 assists and Madison Schindler had nine digs. The Lady Brahmas are 19-14 and 5-3. Hallettsville won the JV match and East Bernard won the freshmen match.
The Lady Apaches played well on defense Tuesday night against the La Vernia Lady Bears, but it was not enough to defeat La Vernia as the visitors came out on top 3-0 (25-15, 25-19. 25-21 at Gonzales High School Special Events Center. I think we were better on defense but our passing game was down tonight, said Jessica Cantu. We played hard in the first and set sets, then let loose in the third and it went downhill. Lady Apache head coach Kim Payne said the team did a better job of blocking. We got kids on blocks tonight and we have not blocked all that well all season, she said. Our defense was also better. I feel it is our top spot. The girls never gave up and played hard. Payne said if Gonzales can have that kind of effort consistently, they will be fine.
If I can get this kind of effort from here on out and we just play our game, we should do fine, she said. Gonzales must run the tables for the rest of the season for a chance to make the postseason. We have to win out to have a good shot at making the playoffs, Payne said. And we need some upsets from other games to help us out. She mentioned Cuero or Yoakum getting a win against Pleasanton, with Gonzales winning out, would send the Lady Apaches against Pleasanton in a playoff for third place in the district. Gonzales hosts San Antonio Sam Houston tomorrow starting at 5 p.m. They have improved and we will not take them lightly just because we defeated them the first time around, Payne said. In the first set, Allison Raley and Shayla Simper combined on a block to give Gonzales a 4-3 lead. La Vernia rallied to go on top but the Lady Apaches stayed close behind as Danyelle Glass and Jessica Cantu
scored a couple of points with their efforts. La Vernia surged ahead, 1711 and held the Lady Apaches to four points the rest of the way. In the second set, Brittany Pakebusch made a play to help keep La Vernia in check with just a 9-8 lead before the Lady Bears scored five of the next six. Carly Bozka got an ace to help close the gap down to 16-13. La Vernia got several plays from Natalie Baker for 24-18 lead. Glass got a kill to delay the second-set victory for La Vernia for another serve but a serve error provided the winning point. In the third game, Gonzales remained in contention early until La Vernia took a 12-2 run after leading 13-7 for the win. Glass had six kills for the Lady Apaches while Raley and Shayla Simper had four each; Cantu had eight assists; Raley had three blocks; Cantu had eight digs, Morgan Simper had seven and Bozka had five digs. Bozka had one ace.
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Gonzales Brittany Pakebusch gets up to deflect a La Vernia kill attempt as teammate Danyelle Glass (5) closes in. (Photo by Mark Lube)
POTEET The Lady Apaches volleyball team ended the first round of district play on a great note. They defeated the Poteet Agates 3-1 (25-16, 25-27, 25-17, 25-23) Friday night in Poteet. The victory improves Gonzales to 2-4 in district competition. I think getting a win against Poteet provided us with lots of momentum as we go into (this weeks games) with La Vernia and Sam Houston, Shayla Simper said. The win gave us a confidence boost and made us believe that we can win, you just have to put your heart to it and play with all of your heart and the outcome will be great as seen from Friday nights game with Poteet. The Lady Apaches played in front of the home crowd this week (Tuesdays match against La Vernia and tomorrow against Sam Houston. I believe our team will use this momentum well going into the next several matches, especially our next two home games because our team now sees that we are capable of winning no matter what. You just have to put your mind and heart to it and play like ever point is game point, Shayla Simper said.
The Lady Apaches opened up a 9-2 lead in the first set, courtesy of blocks from Shayla Simper and Allison Raley and the serving of Morgan Simper. Poteet was able to pull back a couple of points, and the Lady Apaches responded with a couple of good serves from Kiley Braune. Later, plays from Shayla Simper, Danyelle Glass and Brittany Pakebusch, combined with a great service run from Raley, helped spur Gonzales to the win in the first set. In the second set, a pair of early aces by Emily Akers helped give Poteet a 10-8 advantage. The teams traded leads until a couple of miscues by the Agates helped Gonzales get ahead 18-16 and later, 23-20. A kill from Glass gave Gonzales a 25-24 window but a couple of miscues and two kills from Akers gave Poteet the win in the second set. At the start of the third set service from Morgan Simper and Braune, along with plays from Glass, Raley and Lynnea Fink boosted Gonzales to a 14-5 lead. Poteet battled to trail just 19-14 but soon was pounded with service from Raley and Glasss kill on game point. The Lady Apaches won the match with a close 25-23 result in the fourth set.
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POTEET The Apache football team and a lot of the fans were singing to head coach Ricky Lock following his teams District 28-3A 55-0 win over the Poteet Aggies. No, it was not his birthday on Friday, but it was another significant milestone: his 100th career win as a high school football coach. The third-year Apache coach put the accomplishment in perspective as he started preparing his team for its next game. It is just another win, Lock said. It will be a big week next week. It is going to be huge. The Apaches will host the Sam Houston Hurricanes, the largest team the Tribe will face this year. It will be interesting. They have not played competition that is as solid we have been, he said. It will be at our place on the reservation, which is a tough place to play at. They have four (prospective Division 1 college) players on their team. The Apaches led 7-0 after one quarter but scored five touchdowns in the second frame for a 42-0 halftime lead. Gonzales played a lot of second-string players on both sides of the ball in the second half. It is great because those guys practice and it was a great opportunity to showcase some talent, Lock said. They did very well tonight and I am proud of
yard pass and later it was Lopez from the 18. Gonzales opened the third quarter with Cartwright returning the kickoff 64 yards to the Poteet 8, where Lock scored on the next play for his second of the night. The Apaches wrapped up scoring early in the fourth. D.J. Gonzales had a 25-yard run down to the Aggie 38 and a facemask penalty moved the ball to the 23. Gonzales burst out a 20-yard run to the 3 but lost yards on two straight plays before getting forward to the 1 where Hillman scored on a sneak.
Gonzales 55, Poteet 0 Gonzales 7 35 7 655 Poteet 0 0 0 00 Scoring Summary G-Landon Lock 3 run (Matt Hillman kick) G-Cecil Johnson 8 run (Hillman kick) G-Johnson 24 run(Hillman kick) G-Jon Anthony Casares 21 pass from Hillman (Hillman kick) G-Donald Cartwright 35 interception return (Hillman kick) G-Zack Lopez 18 run (Hillman kick) G-Lock 8 run (kick blocked) G-Hillman 1 run (Hillman kick) Team Stats Gon Pot First downs 20 6 Rushes-yards 45-371 29-23 Passing 3-3-0 8-24-2 Passing yards 56 89 Punts-average 1-29 6-28.66 Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-0 Penalties-yards 1-15 3-25 Individual stats Rushing Gonzales:Cecil Johnson 13-161, D.J. Gonzales 14-120, Landon Lock 7-78, Zack Lopez 1-18, Cory Espinosa 1-5, Jerald Smith 1-4, Tyler Morgan 1-2, Matt Hillman 1-1, Jon Anthony Casares 5-(-4), Jessie Ramirez 1-(-14). Poteet:Derrick Santos 9-33, Mathew Chapa 7-8, Kris Guzman 7-0, Ronald Sanchez 2-(-1), Ruben Reyes 4-(-17). Passing Gonzales Hillman 2-20 44, Casares 1-1-0 12. Poteet: Reyes 8-24-2 89. Receiving Gonzales: Adrian Molina 1-23, Casares 1-21, Cameron Smith 1-12. Poteet: Kris Guzman 2-22, Frank Guzman 2-11, Eric Perez 1-33, Ricky Guerra 1-10, Sanchez 1-8, Patrick Vega 1-5.
Gonzales Alejandro Hernandez (1) puts the breaks on Poteets Frank Guzman (22) during Fridays contest. (Photo by Mark Lube) them. test looming. nor injury and was held later, it was Johnson from Lock said D.J. GonzaWe tell them to focus for part of the game to 24 yards and Hillmans les ran well, the offen- on one game at a time and make sure he is healthy for point after for a 21-0 halfsive line players did well, I know it was hard because Sam Houston. way through the second quarterbacks Jon Anthony all they have been hearing The Apaches scored on frame. Casares and Matt Hillman is about next week against their first three offensive The Tribe took advanplayed great by combin- Sam Houston, Lock said. possessions of the sec- tage of a shanked punt to ing to complete all three I feel right now we are ond period and also ran drive 42 yards in two plays: Apache passes. He also playing well and have an interception back for a 21-yard run by Johnson commended the running made lots of progress but a touchdown in the first and Hillman throwing a of Landon Lock, Cecil there is always something half. 21-yard touchdown pass Johnson and Zack Lopez. you can do better. After getting a turn- to Casares. All of our running Hillman saw plenty of over on downs at the start, The next drive for Pobacks ran the ball well, reps at quarterback and Gonzales marched 60 teet, Donald Cartwright Lock said. We have a extra-point kicker after yards in four plays, getting picked off a pass at the 35 good scheme. only playing a few plays of a 45-yard run Johnson and and scored. It would be a challenge the Sept. 23 against Yoa- 3-yard touchdown run Gonzales made it 42-0 for Gonzales to stay fo- kum due to a shoulder in- by Lock. Hunter Noack with 2:38 to play with a 68cused on the Poteet game, jury. picked off Ruben Reyes on yard drive in just over two with the massive shadow Lock said tight end the next drive and got to minutes. Hillman found of the Sam Houston con- Cameron Smith had a mi- the Aggie 35. A few plays Adrian Molina for a 23-
NIXON Failing to capitalize on the momentum of last weeks overtime win at Dilley, the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs ran into an offensive buzzsaw and lost at home to Poth, 51-14. The Pirates (6-0, 2-0) had six plays over 25 yards in the first half, five of which went for scores, and tallied the first 44 points of the game before cruising on to victory. I was really proud of our boys, said Poth head coach Andrew King. We talked about getting off to a fast start because we knew if we let them stay in it, it would be a battle. I was proud of our execution, we had some big plays and I was glad to see that. Poth rolled up 528 yards of total offense, almost doubling
the Mustangs 259. Our defense did a really good job, King said. We talked all week about being disciplined on that side of that ball and the guys really focused on their keys. We knew what plays were coming and the kids did a good job of putting it all together. Overall it was a disappointing performance for NixonSmiley, who fell to 1-1 in district and 3-3 on the season. We just didnt come ready to play, said Mustang head coach Carlton McKinney. Im at a loss as to why because we had such a great win last week. Playing the number one team in district at home, we had a great opportunity to take advantage of but we came out flat and laid an egg with so much at stake. The good thing is were still in a position to help ourselves, but we let one
get away tonight. Branden Lyssy completed four of his six passes for 206 yards, all of which went for scores, and also ran for a touchdown to lead Poth. Phillip Garza rushed for a gamehigh 161 yards and also found the end zone four times. The disheartening part about it is we knew they were explosive, but we let the guys we were keying on make some plays, McKinney said. We had guys in position, but we just didnt make the plays. When youre trying to play championship football, you have to make plays. We had opportunities, but we just didnt do it. Poth scored often and early, with Lyssy throwing touchdown passes in their first six plays - a 44-yarder to Garza on their fourth play and an 81-yarder to Antonio
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Nixon-Smileys Jaime Moreno (10) battles to get through the line during the first quarter of Fridays contest. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) Cantu. But a direct snap to Garza Nixon-Smiley 0 7 0 714 Scoring Summary The Mustangs went three went for 91 yards and Poth P - Phillip Garza 44 pass from Branand out to follow and put held a commanding 44-0 den Lyssy (Lyssy kick), 10:40 P Antonio themselves in greater peril lead midway through the Lyssy -(Lyssy passCantu 81 pass from to Garza), 5:12 when a punt went off the side second quarter. P - Garza 37 pass from Lyssy (Lyssy of Jamie Morenos foot and Miguel Hernandez re- kick), 2:44 P - Zachary Lyssy 44 pass from Lyswent for a negative gain of turned the kick 30 yards to sy (Lyssy pass to Tyler Kallies), 11:12 P - Lyssy 3 run (Lyssy kick), 8:05 one yard to give the Pirates a the Nixon 45 and the MusP - Garza 91 run (Lyssy kick), 7:14 first and 10 at the Nixon 38. tangs hit paydirt 10 plays N - Jared Van Auken 1 run (Damian On the next play, Lyssy con- later, when Jared Van Auken Perez kick), 2:53 P - Garza 2 run (Lyssy kick), 1:00 nected with Garza for a 37- powered it in from a yard N - Alex Hernandez 2 run (Hernanyard score. out. dez kick), 1:13 Another Nixon three and Poth put up their final Team Statistics Poth NS First downs 10 14 out was followed by a four- score of the night on their Rushes-yds 2 8-322 54-220 yard Poth drive that culmi- ensuing possession when Passing yds 206 39 Passes 4-6-0 2-10-0 nated with a 44-yard pass to Garza capped a five-play Punts-avg 0-0 5-22.8 Zachary Lyssy. drive with a two-yard scor- Penalties-yds 3-20 3-25 Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 The Mustangs went three ing plunge. Individual Statistics and out again on the ensuThe Mustangs garnered a RUSHING -Poth: Phillip Garza ing possession and Poth score for pride in the fourth 8-161, Blake Lyssy 4-79, Branden Lyssy 6-62, Cainan Paine 8-18, Zachonly needed five plays before quarter when their time- ary Lyssy 2-2. Nixon-Smiley: Jared Van Branden Lyssy ran the ball in consuming 22-play march Auken 18-76, Alex Hernandez 16-54, Jaime Moreno 6-32, Miguel Hernanfrom three yards out. ended with a two-yard run dez 7-31, Matthew Finch 6-24, Victor Nixon-Smiley began their by Alex Hernandez, who Coronado 1-3. PASSING - Poth: next drive with a false start converted the extra point 4-6-206. Nixon-Smiley:Branden Lyssy Jaime Moreno penalty and four plays later, kick to account for the 2-10-39. RECEIVING - Poth: Phillip Garza they punted the ball 40 yards games final score. 2-81, Antonio Cantu 1-81, Zachary away to pin the Pirates at Lyssy 1-44. Nixon-Smiley: Garrett Earlywine 1-32, Miguel Hernandez 1-7. their own nine-yard line. Poth Poth 51, Nixon-Smiley 14 22 29 0 051
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Football Roundup
From coaches reports
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Martin Kennedy returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a score and the Cardinals never looked back in defeating Regents. A 40-yard TD strike from Dakota Hybner to Justin Natal made it 14-0 for the Cardinals before Regents came back on a 55-yard scoring bomb from Andrew Meynig to Cole Gilmore. But St. Paul made it 22-8 at intermission when Adam Hollenbach broke loose on a 24-yard scoring run. In the second half, Regents got scoring runs from Douglas and Andrew Meynig but couldnt overcome the Cardinal lead, and St. Paul added a 23-yard Cole Hybner field goal for the final margin.
St. Paul 25, Regents 21 St. Paul 14 8 0 3--25 Austin Regents 8 0 7 6--21 Scoring Summary STP-Martin Kennedy 80 kick return
YOAKUM -- The Yoakum Bulldogs erupted for four second-quarter touchdowns Friday to bury the Pleasanton Eagles. Yoakum scored first on Reagan Jacobs 5-yard run, but Pleasanton came back to grab the lead on a conversion kick early in the second quarter following a 2-yard run by Elijah Engelmann. Less than 30 seconds later, however, Bulldog quarterback Jeffrey Harrison broke loose for a 33-yard scoring dash and the Bulldogs were suddenly on fire. Harris followed midway through the second period by connecting with Freddy Thompson on a 65-yard scoring play, then Terrance Highs scored on a 10-yard run. Harris teamed with Blake McCracken for a 32yard TD pass late in the quarter for a 33-7 halftime lead. A fumble recovered in the end zone by Rex Kuztler padded Yoakums lead, and the Bulldogs closed it out with two more scoring runs from Myron Hights of 29 and 3 yards.
Yoakum 53, Pleasanton 7 Pleasanton 0 7 0 0-- 7 Yoakum 6 27 13 7--53 Scoring Summary YOA: Reagan Jacobs 5 run (Kick failed) PLEA: Elijah Engleman (kick good) YOA: Jeff Harrison 66 run (pass failed) YOA: Freddy Thompson 65 pass from Harrison (Harrison run) YOA: Terrance Hights 10 run (Kick failed) YOA: Blake McCracken 32 pass from Harrison (Harrison kick) YOA: Rex Kuztler fumble recovery
BEN BOLT The Shiner Comanches ground their way to a 27-23 win over the previously-undefeated Ben Bolt Badgers Friday, surviving seven fumbles with a gritty defensive effort that held the host team to just 229 total yards. The Comanches came from behind to take a 14-9 lead after Gabriel Ramirez returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a score. Jacob Staffords 13-yard TD run tied the game after a quarter, and Max Huths fumble recovery in the end zone put Shiner in front. Shiner extended its lead in the third period on a 15-yard run by Caleb Curtis, but Ben Bolt closed the gap on a 10-yard jaunt by Andres Alaniz late in the period. With time running out in the contest, however, Stafford iced the win for the comanches when he scoreed on a 12-yard run with 1:02 remaining in the contest. The Badgers narrowed the margin on the games final play on a 10-yard TD pass to Alaniz from Frankie Galvan.
Shiner 27, Ben Bolt 23 Shiner 7 7 6 727 Ben Bolt 7 2 6 823 Scoring summary BBO -- Gabriel Ramirez 95-yard kickoff return (R. Lovie kick), 11:50, 1st. SHI -- Jacob Stafford 13-yard run (Luke Blaschke kick), 08:58, 1st. SHI -- Max Huth Fumble recovery (Luke Blaschke kick), 03:27, 2nd. BBO -- Safety, 01:37, 2nd. SHI -- Caleb Curtis 15-yard run (kick failed), 06:39, 3rd. BBO -- Andres Alaniz 10-yard run (kick failed), 02:25, 3rd. SHI -- Jacob Stafford 12-yard run (Luke Blaschke kick), 01:02, 4th.
ALTAIR--The Hallettsville Brahmas stormed back from a 14-0 deficit to upend the Rice Consolidated Raiders Friday and secure an important district win. The Raiders grabbed a two-touchdown lead early on a 2-yard run by James Garner and a second-quarter TD strike of 48 yards from Lorenzo Anderson to Jamikel Dancy. Hallettsville came back on the kickoff following the second TD, however, when Dalton Harrington went the distance for a 94-yard score. A third-quarter interception return of 10 yards by Braden Kahanek got the Brahmas to within two points before Nate Kowalik hit Trevor McGee with a 16yard scoring pass with 1:07 left in the third period to move Hallettsville in front for good.
Hallettsville 20, Rice Cons. 14 Hallettsville 0 6 14 0--20 Rice Consolidated 7 7 0 0--14 Scoring Summary RC-James Garner 2 run (Christian Samaneigo kick) RC-Jamikel Dancy 48 pass from Lorenzo Anderson (Samaneigo kick) H-Dalton Harrington 94 kick off return (Kick failed) H-Braden Kahanek 10 int. return (Kick failed) H-Trevor McGee 16 pass from Nate Kowalik (McGee pass from Kowalik) Team Statistics Ric Hal First Downs 11 9 Yards Rushing 33-83 25-24 Yards Passing 153 115 Passes 12-32-2 7-18-0 Punts 6-240 5-166 Fumbles-lost 1-0 3-2 Penalties-yards 10-75 6-35 Individual Statistics RUSHING -- Rice Consolidated, L. Anderson 8-9, S. Barrios 2-8, E. Grounds
BURTON The unbeaten Burton Panthers got four touchdowns from running back Juwan Mathis, but had to battle before pulling away from the Flatonia Bulldogs Friday for a 29-13 win. The Bulldogs struck first when Colby Mica returned a Burton fumble 58 yards for a score, but Mathis had scoring runs of 52 and 2 yards to send the Panthers to intermission with a 15-7 lead. Mathis had a 64-yard TD run in the third period and added a 75-yard score on a punt return before the Bulldogs narrowed the gap on a 71-yard pass play from Will Bruns to Zane Ponder.
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on a 13-yard TD pass from Vince Gill to Jost Rutledge and a second TD pass of four yards from Jose Sahagun to Jake Wiatrek. The Gobblers came back in the second quarter to tue the game, however. DAnthony Hopkins broke loose for a 30-yard scoring run to make it 15-7, then Layne Balfans scored on a 2-yard run and Hopkins made a conversion pass to Stoney Schoenfeld to knot the score. La Vernia got a 23-yard field goal from Alex Dews in the fourth period, but that was as close as the Bears could get.
Cuero 22, La Vernia 18 La Vernia 15 0 0 3 --18 Cuero 0 15 7 0 --22 Scoring Summary L - Josh Rutledge 13 pass from Vince Gill (Aaron Grubb run) L - Jake Wiatrek 4 pass from Jose Sahagun (Alec Dews kick good) C - DAnthony Hopkins 30 run (Logan Goebel kick good) C - Layne Balfanz 2 run (Stoney Schoenfeld caught pass from Hopkins) C - Goebel 8 run (Goebel kick good) L - Alec Dews 23 field goal Team Statistics Cue La First Downs 12 11 Yards Rushing 51-200 36-149 Yards Passing 13 62 Passes 2-2-0 7-13-0 Punts 2-89 6-285 Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-0 Penalties-yards 2-15 3-20 Individual Statistics RUSHING -- Cuero, V. Davis 7-21, L. Goebel 6-34, D. Hopkins 10-67, S. Schoenfeld 10-49, R. Gray 1-5, L. Balfanz 1-2, A. Bustos 1-(-2). La Vernia, A. Grubb 12-43. PASSING -- Cuero, S. Schoenfeld 2-2-13-0. La Vernia, A. Grubb 1-0. RECEIVING -- Cuero, D. Hopkins 2-13. La Vernia, A. Grubb 2-31.
Burton 29, Flatonia 13 7 0 6 0 --13 8 7 14 0 --29 Scoring Summary FLA-Colby Mica 58 fumble return (Will Burns kick) BRT-Juwan Mathis 52 run (Andy Gibson pass from James Fisher) BRT-Juwan Mathis 2 run (Andy Gibson kick) BRT-Juwan Mathis 64 run (Andy Gibson kick) BRT-Juwan Mathis 75 punt return (Andy Gibson kick) FLA-Zane Ponder 71 pass from Will Bruns (run failed) Team Statistics Bur Fla First Downs 11 7 Yards Rushing 28-222 36-97 Yards Passing 62 126 Passes 3-16-1 4-13-2 Punts 2-75 4-124 Fumbles-lost 5-4 2-2 Penalties-yards 7-54 8-65 Individual Statistics RUSHING -- Burton, A. Gibson 3-21, J. Mathis 15-206. Flatonia, W. Brunes 8-3, D. Griffin 8-16, A. Manzano 6-10, M. Mica 13-66, Z. Ponder 1-2. PASSING -- Burton, A. Gibson 3-0-01, J. Mathis 13-3-62-0. Flatonia, C. Mica 2-0-0-1, W. Brunes 11-4-126-1. RECEIVING -- Burton, B. Green 2-35, A. Gibson 1-27.
CUERO Logan Goebels 8-yard scoring run in the third quarter provided the margin of victory as the Gobblers came from behind to up end the La Vernia Bears, 22-18. The Bears jumped out to a 15-0 lead early in the game
HALLETTSVILLE Quarterback Jared Krischke scored three touchdowns and sterling Hrncir rushed for 153 yards as the Hallettsville Sacred Heart Indians remained undefeated with a 33-8 win over Louise. Krischke hit Cole Wick for touchdown passes of 10 and 63 yards. The quarterback also scored on a 19yard run. Krischke finished 4 of 8 passing for 115 yards and one interception. Hrncir carried 21 times for 153 yards and scored on a short run as the Indians improved to 6-0. Quarterback Angel Garza hit Colton Courville with a 14-yard TD pass for the lone score for the Hornets.
We needed to get knocked down off our pedestal to realize that we have to work hard for everything we get because nothing is given to you. Were not done, were going to just keep balling out. The son of Donna and Robert Smith, and Ricky Collins, Rockeem is studying sports management and marketing. Drawing on his own personal journey, he offered a few pearls of wisdom for all of the young athletes looking to follow in his impressive footsteps. Just make sure you keep God first in your life and your family second, said Collins, who is a member of the Rock Church in Gonzales. You also have to always make sure you stay involved with your team and let your performance speak for itself.
a few weeks ago, Mica helped to organize a fund-raiser that produced $3,000 to help fire victims. In addition to his fund-raising efforts, hes also highly active with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Future Farmers of America. Mica owns a 3.3 GPA and is a virtual one-man athletic department, winning all-district honors in four sports (baseball, football, track, and basketball) and allstate honors as a catcher on the diamond.
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quarterback Jhurell Jackson who is a smart player. He makes good decisions and does not turn the ball over, Lock said. Jacksons favorite receiver to throw to is Leo Thomas, Jr. who has already committed to play football for the University of Arizona. The Hurricanes main running weapon is running back JeQuan McBride. He is a small guy who can fly, Lock said. One of the main blockers for Sam Houston will be 6-6, 280-pound tight end Javonte Magee, who has received over 50 offers from Division I schools. Lock said the Hurricanes are as fast as they are big. Our defense will have to bottle up that speed, he said. We will have to eliminate the big play. Sam Houston will run the 4-2-5 and split systems on defense which is similar to the
Gonzales scheme. Key players are Thomas, Jr. at free safety and lineman Ralphael Green, who is 354 pounds. The Apache offense must stay on the field and control the ball. We need to make first downs, and possess and drive the football, Lock said. We need to take away their chances (on offense). Lock said home field advantage will provide a boost for the Apaches. If there is ever a time we need our fans, this is it, he said. We will be considered the underdogs but our kids will play as Taking first place in the weekly Wednesday Scramble at Independence Park Golf hard as they can. Following this match, Gonzales will have Course Sept. 28 was the team of Landon Allen, Gus Bloundt, Casey Mims, Rhett three games left while the Hurricanes will Gideon and Clay Harris. (Courtesy Photo) play four more. I feel the winner of this game will be sitting in a good position (to win the district) but there is lot of football to play after this contest, Lock said.
last season, were cited for allowing Poteet just 124 yards of total offense, while both Cecil Johnson and D.J. Gonzales rushed for more than 100 yards to give coach Ricky Lock his 100th win as head coach. Other honorees included San Antonio Warren (Class 5A), Magnolia West (Class 4A), Eastland (Class 2A), Ganado (Class 1A) and Aquila (Six-Man).
Gonzales Youth Soccer League player Savannah Heximer sings the National Anthem Sept. 17 during opening ceremonies for the league. (Photo by Mark Lube)
As linebackers, we go fast and hard, 100 miles an hour, to get to the play to get on the tackle, Lock said. Everybody else on the defense does the same thing. Every single play. I try to play aggressive and read what the opposing offensive line is doing. Once I see what they are doing, I try to fill in the holes and make the tackle, Noack said. Noack and Lock said they play with their instincts and do not think so much when making a defensive play. Playing defense is more about your instincts and less about thinking a lot, Lock said. You go with what your heart says. He said playing with instinct is something a player will learn over the years. With experience, you will notice tendencies and where the ball is going, you will get to the ball faster than if you just wait. You cannot hesitate; you have to get there, Lock said.
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Hunter Noack You see what the offensive linemen are doing and you know what the offense is running. Noack, Lock and the rest of the defense will need all of their strength, experience and instinctive aggressive play come Friday at Apache Field when the undefeated and gigantic Sam Houston Hurricanes come to town. It is going to be a tough dogfight, Lock said. Sam Houston keeps talking about how many division-1 college offers their guys have gotten and that is natural for them, but I feel we can outwork any team. We will compete with them and we have a lot of heart. That is what it will come down to; who wants the game more. Gonzales fell in a close game to the Hurricanes last year, 128, and that is providing motivation for the Apaches. We want it bad after los-
Landon Lock ing to them last year, Lock said. We have them at home. The stands will be packed and in our favor. It is going to be a war. Lock said the Tribe would have had a greater chance at the playoffs if they had beaten Sam Houston. We had to make up for the loss in our other games to make the playoffs but we did not, he said. It would mean a lot to win this game. Lock encouraged all the fans to come to the game and give their support to the team. Nobody has been able to beat us at home, he said. The Apaches have shut out their opponents at home. No one has scored any points on us at home and we are going to defend that trend, Noack said. We are going to defend our home field like the Alamo.
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HALLETTSVILLE BRAHMAS Record: 2-4, 1-1 A 26 at Ganado L, 7-32 S 02 Refugio L, 21-64 S 09 Yoakum L, 14-29 S 16 at Palacios W, 21-17 S 23 Edna* L, 36-47 S 30 at Rice Cons.* W, 20-14 O 07 Hempstead* O 14 Open O 21 at Van Vleck* O 28 Hitchcock* N 04 at Industrial* EDNA COWBOYS Record: 5-1, 2-0 A 26 Needville W, 42-7 S 02 George Ranch W, 34-18 S 09 Boling W, 48-7 S 16 Yoakum L, 13-21 S 23 at Hallettsville* W, 47-36 S 30 Van Vleck* W, 65-12 O 07 at Hitchcock* O 14 Industrial* O 21 Open O 28 at Rice Cons.* N 04 Hempstead* VAN VLECK LEOPARDS Record: 1-4, 0-2 A 26 Schulenburg L, 8-55 S 02 at Louise W, 22-16 S 09 at Weimar L, 8-27 S 16 Open S 23 Industrial* L, 20-34 S 30 at Edna* L, 12-65 O 07 Rice Cons.* O 14 at Hempstead* O 21 Hallettsville* O 28 Open N 04 at Hitchcock* HITCHCOCK BULLDOGS Record: 3-2, 1-0 A 26 at Clear FallsJV L28-33 S 02 Danbury W, 19-0 S 09 Tomball Luth. L, 21-28 S 16 Lutheran South W, 47-7 S 23 Open S 30 at Industrial* W, 22-20 O 07 Edna* O 14 at Rice Cons.* O 21 Hempstead* O 28 at Hallettsville* N 04 Van Vleck* HEMPSTEAD BOBCATS Record: 5-0, 1-0 A 26 Open S 02 at Stafford W, 24-23 S 09 at Austin Reagan W, 77-0 S 16 Brookshire Royal W, 28-0 S 23 at Rice Cons.* W, 18-7 S 30 Hou. St. Johns W, 31-7 O 07 at Hallettsville* O 14 Van Vleck* O 21 at Hitchcock* O 28 Industrial* N 04 at Edna* RICE CONS. RAIDERS Record: 2-3, 0-2 A 26 at Refugio L, 7-26 S 02 Somerset W, 62-22 S 09 at Columbus W, 22-14 S 16 Open S 23 Hempstead* L, 7-18 S 30 Hallettsville* L, 14-20 O 07 at Van Vleck* O 14 Hitchcock* O 21 at Industrial* O 28 Edna* N 04 Open INDUSTRIAL COBRAS Record: 4-2, 1-1 A 26 at Shiner W, 20-7 S 02 Ganado L, 13-33 S 09 at Tidehaven W, 42-6 S 16 Somerville W, 33-7 S 23 at Van Vleck* W, 34-20 S 30 Hitchcock* L, 20-22 O 07 Open O 14 at Edna* O 21 Rice Cons.* O 28 at Hempstead* N 04 Hallettsville*
SHINER COMANCHES Record: 2-4 A 26 Industrial L, 7-20 S 02 Brazos W, 53-10 S 09 at Schulenburg L, 14-21 S 16 at Weimar L, 14-19 S 23 Navarro L, 21-48 S 30 at Ben Bolt W, 27-23 O 07 Ganado* O 14 at Yorktown* O 21 Flatonia* O 28 Open N 04 at Louise* FLATONIA BULLDOGS Record: 3-3 A 26 Nixon-Smiley L, 33-36 S 02 Sacred Heart L, 27-33 S 09 Bloomington W, 26-2 S 16 at St. Paul W, 21-17 S 23 at Thrall W, 41-40 S 30 at Burton L, 13-29 O 07 Yorktown* O 14 Open O 21 at Shiner* O 28 Louise* N 04 at Ganado* YORKTOWN WILDCATS Record: 2-3 A 26 at Sacred Heart L, 19-22 S 02 at Agua Dulce W, 55-0 S 09 Nixon-Smiley W, 20-13 S 16 at Falls City L, 37-40 S 23 Kenedy L, 31-33 S 30 Open O 07 at Flatonia* O 14 Shiner* O 21 at Louise* O 28 Ganado* N 04 at SA Cornerstone LOUISE HORNETS Record: 1-5 A 26 at Danbury L, 13-35 S 02 Van Vleck L, 16-22 S 09 at Burton L, 8-49 S 16 Woodsboro W, 48-0 S 23 San Mar. Baptist L, 14-33 S 30 at Sacred Heart L, 8-33 O 07 Open O 14 at Ganado* O 21 Yorktown* O 28 at Flatonia* N 04 Shiner* GANADO INDIANS Record: 6-0 A 26 Hallettsville W, 32-7 S 02 at Industrial W, 33-13 S 09 at East Bernard W, 22-21 S 16 Tidehaven W, 42-0 S 23 George Ranch W, 41-7 S 30 Palacios W, 28-7 O 07 at Shiner* O 14 Louise* O 21 Open O 28 at Yorktown* N 04 Flatonia*
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In district play, Yoakum rebounded from a shutout loss at Gonzales by routing Pleasanton last week 53-7. Quarterback Jeffrey Harrison threw for 138 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for 158 yards and another score in that victory. Jeff gets better every week and I thought he played really well against Pleasanton, Kornegay said. He made all of the right reads in the veer and in the passing game. A lot of that is attributed to our offensive line, but at the same time, hes progressing as the season goes along. Harrison has a whole kennel full of help on offense including Blake McCracken (220 yards rushing, 109 receiving, 4 total TD), Fred Thompson (237 yards receiving, TD), Andrew Jimenez (231 yards rushing, 4TD) and Kyle Mikulik (103 yards receiving, TD). On defense Yoakum is giving up 345.2 yards and 14.8 points per game, mostly because they seem to have an active player at each level. They have three players averaging over 8 tackles a game including linebacker Rico Moya (8.5), nose guard Rico Perry (8.3) and defensive back Timmy Blakeney (8.3).
In addition, defensive back Keith Ratley is among the district leaders with two interceptions and six passes defensed. Weve got a lot of kids who run to the football, Kornegay said. Were not very big, but we do have some speed. Our kids are playing really aggressively right now and I think thats the key. La Vernia is comparable to Yoakum statistically, but the wins havent come nearly as frequently. The Bears (1-4, 0-1) are ranked fifth in total offense and third in scoring offense at 252 yards per game and 23.4 points per game, respectively.
Ganado key players on defense are end Case Silliman, linebacker Cade Cihal and lineman Roman Leal.
Ganado at Shiner The Shiner Comanches open their district campaign with a home game against the Ganado Indians. Shiner halted a three-game skid with a 27-23 win over Ben Bolt last week. Ganado ran the tables in their six-game non-district schedule, surviving East Bernard 2221 back in September to keep the streak intact. The Comanches will need to execute their running game extremely well and keep the Indian offense off the field while the defense will need solid tackling to contain Indian offensive backs Josh Labay, Tyler Gorman and Trey Thedford.
Brazos Christian at St. Paul The St. Paul Cardinals open district play against Brazos Christian. The Cardinals are 5-1 and Eagles are 6-0, and are both contenders for the district championship. The Cardinals offense will have to make sure they execute and block well to produce on offense and play hard on defense. Key players for Brazos Christian are RB-LB Brad Brown, C-DT Aaron Mitchell, WR/RB Jaxton McNair and QB Gentry Gale. Nixon-Smiley at Three Rivers The Mustangs will look to recover from a 51-14 pounding at the hands of Poth one week after their overtime win against Dilley. Three Rivers is 4-2 but 1-1 in district after blowing out San Antonio Brooks 55-0 and falling to Stockdale 45-27. The Bulldog offense will be led by running backs Troy Chowns, Gage Crawford and Kaleb Gee. Players to watch on defense will be lineman T.J. Rodriguez and defensive back Albert Moreno.
Luling at Lago Vista The Eagles are coming off a bye week and were routed 56-28 on Sept. 23 in their most recent action. The Vikings are 4-1 on the season after opening with wins against La Pryor and Austin Eastside Memorial. The Vikings fell to Waco Robinson but rebounded with wins against Austin Regan and San Saba. Key players for Lago Vista are QB Garrett Swann, NG Donald Hopkins, DT Maurice Aguirre and CB Dylan Haines. The Eagles will need to limit the production of Swann and tackle well on defense. On offense, they will need to improve their offensive execution and put more points on the board. Hempstead at Hallettsville The Brahmas evened their district record at 1-1 after defeating Rice Consolidated 20-14. The Bobcats are unbeaten in five games including beating Rice Consolidated 18-7 to open district play. Hempstead has a balanced attack with 174 passing yards a game and 211 yards rushing. Obie Wilder is the leading passer with 753 yards on the season and Archie Taylor is the leading rusher with 350 yards. Devonta Curtis had 13 catches for 405 yards. The defense is paced by
St. Joseph at Sacred Heart The Indians close out non-district against the Eagles after winning their first six games. The Eagles offense will be paced by running back Tate Brightwell and quarterback Luke McClure. Key players on defense are end Spencer Gray, linebacker Lucus Lipscomb and linebacker Matt Krause. Sacred Heart will need to have sustained long drives and good execution while the defense will need to gain more experience in tackling well. Yorktown at Flatonia Last week, the Bulldogs had a three-game win streak snapped by a 29-13 loss to Burton. The Wildcats have lost two in a row. Flatonia will need stellar play from signal caller Colby Mica while the defense will need to tackle well and prevent large gains on either the ground or through the air. Jayden Barefield leads the Yorktown offense as he has rushed for 371 yards and five touchdowns on the year. Key defensive players are linebackers Derek Franke, Lane Strieber and Cody Lubyinesky.
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She wasnt part of the scheduled entertainment during Sundays Come and Take It Festivities, but when asked to fill in for a spell while the Shiner Hobo Band took a breather, Gonzales High student Brandi Behlen was ready to croon. The Come and Take It festival this year featured a number of acts based in this area, including the Shiner Hobo Band and Brandi, to showcase local musical talent. (Courtesy photo)
Ticket sales for the hilarious fall production, Whose Wives Are They Anyway? at the Shiner Gaslight Dinner Theatre will begin on Monday, October 10th for season tickets holders. Regular ticket sales will begin on Monday, October 17th. Please call 361-594-2079 between 8:30 am 4 pm on weekdays for reservations. The play dates are: November 4, 5, 6, and 9 (Wed), 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20.
Doors open for evening performances at 6:30 pm, the meal is at 7, and the play begins at 8:00. All Sundays are matinees and doors open at 12:30 pm, the meal is at 1:00, and the play begins at 2:00. Whose Wives Are They Anyway? is comical farce that involves the antics of two vice-presidents of the Ashley Maureen Cosmetics Company, who have planned a weekend off before their new C.E.O. arrives on Monday. With their wives safely off on a shopping spree in New York
City, they check into The Oakfield Golf and Country Club intending to golf their brains out. They unexpectedly encounter their new boss, Ms. Hutchison, who insists on meeting the wives, commenting blithely no one who went golfing for a weekend without his wife would ever work for me. So ... David and John have to produce wives. Inevitably everything goes wrong and hilarious chaos ensues. Jason Keel is the director and Patti Morales will assist.
Regina, played ever so skillfully by Vickie Westergren of Yoakum. Crystal audiences will remember Vickis colorful rendition of the McDonalds lady in Talking With at the Crystal in the fall 2009 season. Vicky has introduced another delightful talent from the Yoakum area under the veil of Sister Mary Leo, played by Andriana Varela. Andriana, although certainly no stranger to the stage, will make her Crystal debut as she dances her way into audiences hearts. Mark your calendars for this funny, funny show. Nunsense will light up the Crystal stage with great music, wonderful voices, and tons and tons of laughter starting Friday night, Oct. 28. The production runs weekends through Nov. 12. Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Starting Monday, patrons will finally be able to buy tickets online at gonzalescrystaltheatre.org. Tickets can also be purchased Monday through Friday by contacting the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce at 830672-6532.
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The Shiner Gaslight Board of Directors is pleased to recognize the award winners during the 2009 and 2010 seasons at the theatre. Pictured are (l to r) Jim Winkenwerder (holding Baby Alena)--Lamplighter Backstage Award for Moon Over Buffalo; Connie Lankford-- Lamplighter Backstage Award for Leading Ladies; Millie ReaghSister Michelle Excellence Award for Moon Over Buffalo; Bobby KneifelSister Michelle Excellence Award for Leading Ladies; Janie CimrhanzlLamplighter Out-Front Award; Cindy McIntoshLamplighter OutFront Award. Other award winners not pictured are: Best Adult Debut: Tama Disharoon for Cemetery Club; Gabe Adamek for Leading Ladies; Best Youth Debut: Jack Matusek for The Wizard of Oz; Kaci Pesek for Where Were You When the Tardy Bell Rang? The Gaslight Board thanks Wendels Jewelry for the donating the plaques and trophies for these awards. (Courtesy photo)
EL CAMPO The El Campo Prairie Days Festival showcased acts which had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout the state enabling each to perform at the state level competition of Americas largest country music talent search. Surpassing the competition at the 30th Annual Texaco Country Showdown Central Texas State Final, Kimberly Dunn proved worthy of the state title and $1,000. Kimberly Dunn, representing radio station KORA of Bryan, began writing her stories into songs at a young age. Kimberly Dunn stated, Its something that comes really naturally to me. I love to write. I write what I experience and what I observe. I feel like a lot of people can relate to what I write about: life and love. Not only does she compose her own music, she also taught herself to sing and play multiple instruments. At the Central Texas state competition, Kimberly Dunn performed original songs, Id Rather and Randy Rogers. Other sponsoring radio stations were: KASE Austin,
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AUTO
SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMC AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hallettsville, TX - 800 798-3225 or 361798-3281. -------------------------1989 Ford Conversion Van. Super clean interior, good motor & A/C, transmissions slips, $1,900 firm. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565. -------------------------2000 Jeep Wrangler SE Sport 2D, New Tires and New Sony Stereo. 107,000 miles. Great Condition. Asking $7,000 obo. Call 361-8653353. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Crown Victoria Ford, price $3,250. Call 830-5876230 or 830-8575559. -------------------------1998 Chevrolet, heavy 1/2 ton 4WD, 350CC engine. New AC. $5,000. Call 830203-0147. -------------------------Van for Sale. $3,800 OBO. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Wellmaintained, very clean. 181,000 miles. Great for family or hauling van. Call 512905-8226. -------------------------2,000 F-250, Powerstroke, Ford Diesel truck, Hunter Green, Tow Ball, Bedliner, CLEAN, 182K Miles. Power windows, locks. $6,500 cash. (512) 917-4078. -------------------------2005 Yamaha V-Star Classic with Silverado Package. Lots of extras. 1995 F-250 4x4 Supercab Diesel 5-speed. 281-3309417. -------------------------2009 Honda Trailwagon, w/dump bed, headlights, receiver hitch & seat belts. 2wd w/rear differential. $2,500. For more information, 672-8580. -------------------------2007 Saturn Ion, 56,000 Miles $5000 worth of performance parts. $9000 OBO 830-203-0282. -------------------------For sale: 1998 GMC P/U, V8 automatic, 2D Extended Cab, 181K miles, bed liner, tow-package, $3,800. 830-203-0287.
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needs repair $150 (512) 917-4078. -------------------------2 wheel trailer. Call Robert at 830-2030540.
MOBILE HOMES
3/2, Singlewide Mobile Home. All electric, excellent condition. Also, Zenith 25 in. console TV and 25 inch color TV. All in excellent condition. Call 830672-6414. -------------------------For Sale: 3br/2ba Fleetwood Mobile Home. 1,728 sq. ft. New roof, laminated wood floors, new windows, new furnace and door. Antique bath tub. 85% completely new remodeling throughout house. Must sell fast and be moved. Reduced $18,000/obo. Call 830-445-9889. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 8302000 .
FURNITURE
Solid wood double bookcase headboard, $50. 36x62 Solid Wood table, $40. 672-8390. -------------------------Bar Stools, 2-24 dark w/rattan cane, swivel seats, nice. $35.00 each. 2-24 V-finish ladder back w/woven seats. $15.00 each. 830263-1702. -------------------------Beautiful 6 month old dark brown all leather sofa & loveseat, 4 recliners built in. Very comfortable. Need to sell, too large for room. Store will not take back. They are custom made. Paid $4,000, will take $3,000 for them. Call 672-3613. -------------------------Cargo style sofa. $100.00. Call 361772-5859. -------------------------Custom Designed Western motif 3 panel decorative screen, 54x78 1/2, horses, brands & leather look, $395. 512-917-4078. -------------------------For sale antique set twin beds, antique wardrobe, table with chairs, sofa and two matching chairs. 830-672-7347. -------------------------For sale 3 piece antique loveseat, lamps new and used mo-
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Dozer BD2G - Mitsubishi, 40hp, good condition, sell $9,800 or trade for larger. Call after 5 p.m. 361594-3668. -------------------------For Sale: 4 bale hay hauler. $1,000. (830) 437-2826. -------------------------For Sale: Case 970 tractor, new rear tires. $5,000. (830) 3778814. -------------------------John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall and 1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 8571781. -------------------------For Sale: Cat D6C Dozer, power shift, hydraulic single blade, Hyster Winch w/cable, brush cab, extra set tracks pads. 830-4375759. -------------------------Ford 3000 Tractor. Diesel. $4,800. Call 830-203-9385. -------------------------1977 WW 2-horse straight load bumper pull. Good condition - ready to haul. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------Old western saddle,
HOME SERVICES
Little Miss Dawns Cleaning Services Residential, RV. Janitorial Services, Carpet Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Floor Maintenance, Laundry & Ironing. At reasonable Rates. Licensed & Bonded.(512) 5086221. -------------------------I want to share my gift of making a room come alive. I can see the room and vision what I can do. Clean picture frames, knickknacks, move furniture around. If thats what it takes to make my vision come alive. Guaranteed you will be enchanted. Just give me a try, give Lauras Gift a call. 830-203-5180. Free estimates on site. -------------------------You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845. -------------------------Do you need your house cleaned? No job is too small or too big. $10-$15/hr. Available M-S. Call Brittany Balderas at 445-0703. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email bjbrzozowski@yahoo. com. -------------------------Experienced Care Giver excellent references available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361865-0286 or 832655-9195.
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AUTO
Merrcury Grand Marquis LS. Loaded, 146, 284 miles. $3,000. 830-437-2961. -------------------------For Sale: Bully Brand Sidesteps. Stainless steel for a crew cab Silverado, new body style. Asking $200 OBO. 830-857-5598. -------------------------For Sale: 94 Cadillac DeVille. $600. Call Luis, 361-433-2356. -------------------------4 20 Series Wheels from a 2008 Toyota Tundra truck. Asking $800/obo. Call 830857-6434. -------------------------For Sale: 1981 Chevy dually, 10 dump bed, $1,800. 1986 Chevy dually, welding bed, $1,800. 1970 Ford gravel truck, new brakes, $1,000. 1965 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup, flat bed, $600. Call (830) 377-8814. -------------------------Grill Guard and Running Boards for 2002 Durango. Westin Brand, excellent condition. $300. Call 830560-0238. -------------------------For Sale. Older Buick Regal Sport Car. Engine is gone. Body, tires are almost new. Air condition system is new. Make me an offer. 361-594-2129. Shiner, County Rd. 299, Box 577. -------------------------1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special and John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall. Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 857-1781.
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361-594-3668. -------------------------For Sale: Motorcycle trailer, $100. (830) 377-8814. -------------------------2008 Honda Fourtrax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236. -------------------------Harley Sportster, 883 Custom, 2005 model. Hwy. guard bars, detachable windshield, saddle bags, windshield bag. Yellow custom paint, garage kept, excellent condition, never laid down. 9K miles, tires excellent, new battery & new rear tire. $5,200.00 FIRM. Call 830-560-0238. -------------------------2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996. -------------------------Enduro 55 lb. Thrust Minn Kota used 1 hour. $150. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. -------------------------Boat Fender and life vests. $5 to $10 each. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. -------------------------For Sale: 2007 Honda Shadow, VT 750 C2, 3,902 Miles. Like New condition. $3,000.00. Call after 5:00 p.m. M-F. 830540-3555. -------------------------2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-Davidson. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or experienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-5967317. -------------------------FOR RENT: 2-RV Parking Sites, shade trees, all hook ups. 5 miles East Gonzales. $350/mo. Call 263-0292. -------------------------5 RV Spots for rent. $350/mo. Electric, sewer hookups, water all included in price. Off 90A and Kelly Loop. For information call 830857-3112.
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Dennis Fojtek (Mechanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the following: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc. -------------------------Private Caregiver. 20+ years experience. Hospice certified. Looking to do private duty, cook, clean, drive. 361772-2011. -------------------------Ironing done, in my home can pick up & deliver. References if needed. Call Louise (830) 582-1120. -------------------------Will clean your house. Im dependable and have references. Call Mary at 830-672-4691. -------------------------All-around handyman available. I also build sheds, 16x8 tool shed. Call 830857-1959. -------------------------Building Demolition House, barns, etc. 830-263-0663 or 830-203-0540. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.
PETS
830-540-4368 or 830-203-8511. -------------------------2 Great Dane puppies. Asking $225. 857-5147. -------------------------Rhodesian Ridgeback and lab mix puppies. With ridges $50. They are blond, brown and tan. Without ridges, $25. Will be big dogs around 75-100 lbs. Call Leia Dalton at 830-2632570. -------------------------AKC Bichon Puppys. Shots and wormed. Females, $500; Males, $450. 830-540-4368. 830203-8511, cell. -------------------------Turn your favorite pet photo into a work of art! Artist Brenda Shannon, Pastel or Acrylic. Great gift idea. (512) 917-4078. -------------------------5 Cockatiels. 2 years old. Yellow and gray. $50 each. Call 830-534-5930.
LIVESTOCK
Black Limousin & Black Angus Bulls. Also Heifers. Gentle. Increase your weaning waits. Delivery available. 979-2635829. -------------------------Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls. One year to 3 1/2 years, $1,100-$1,500. Also Reg. Heifers, 1 yr. olds. $650-$850. Call 830-540-4430. -------------------------For Sale. 3 black Brangus Bulls, 1 red Brangus Bull. 2 yrs. old. No papers. $1,200/each. 830437-5772. -------------------------For Sale. Female mare, 6 yrs. old. $500. Please call if interested. 713203-2814. -------------------------Riding lessons in Gonzales. My horses or yours. For more information please call, 830203-0470. -------------------------APHA flashy mare for sale. Broke to ride. FMI please call 830-203-0470. $1750.00. Used in Playdays/trailride. -------------------------Pretty Reg. A.Q.H.A. Cremello Colt, 6 months old. Great conformation. Good bloodline Hollywood Gold & King. $500.00. 830437-5671 or 830857-4591. -------------------------Longhorn young bulls and heifers for sale. Foundation genetics. Yard art or breeders. Gold Star Longhorns, Bob Tinstman, 830-5404591. -------------------------For Sale: Black Angus Bulls. 1 1/2 yrs. old. $1200-$1500. 830-437-5772. -------------------------Yearling smoky grulla dun filly (solid). Has halter on and has been trailered. Asking $600 OBO. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------17 year sorrel paint with blue eye. Originally trained
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in western pleasure - used for trail rides. Asking $1,200. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------7 year dun paint. Well trained, ready to finish your way. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. -------------------------White Leghorn chickens, $7.00 each. 830-8574580. -------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152. -------------------------M I N I - G OAT S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152.
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older home, CA/H, on FM 1116. 5 miles from downtown Gonzales. Live Oaks, lots of new fence. After 5 p.m. call 830-437-2955 or 830-857-4242. -------------------------Home For Sale; New Construction; 2 bed/1 bath; 1504 Weimar Street; $74,900; 100% financing for qualified buyers; 830203-5065. -------------------------House for Sale. 3BR/1 bath or 2 BR and dining room, carport & storage building in back. Phone, 830-2035181, good bargain. -------------------------3BR/2BA at 1609 Gardien St. 1,400 sq. ft, 2 living areas, lg. fenced yard. $94K. 830-203-1874. -------------------------4BR/1BA, privacy fenced-in yard. 1000 Cuero St., Gonzales. Open lot in front of house, carport. Good condition. About 20 yrs. old. $75,000. Call 830-203-0389 for information.
2003 Dyna SuperGlide Harley 100 yr. Anniv. Gold Key addition windshield, backrest, forward controls. Great condition. $7,500. 830875-2278. -------------------------Having Fun with piano lessons with Shelia Wright 1622 N. College St. Youth and Adults Flexible Schedule (830) 6722719.
PETS
Chihuahua puppies, 6 wks. old. 1 male, 1 female. $100. also 3 month. APR Longhair male. $125. 210-3790771. -------------------------Adorable Longhair Chihuahua puppy, last one, is looking for a new home, male, 9 wks, pure bred, health, playful, raised in home with a lot of love. 1st shots, wormed. $125. 830-8759519. -------------------------Dobermans. AKC Registered, Black/ Tan, Born 7-2-11, 4 females. Warlock Breeding. Shots & Wormed, tails and dewclaws, $150. 830-857-3232. -------------------------For Sale: Dog carrying cage. Asking $40.00. Call 361208-3565. -------------------------AKC German Shorthair pointer puppies for sale. Great hunters & family companions. Male $200; female - $250. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Pups For Sale. Great Pyrenees, (1/8 Anatolian). Call Sammie Gibson at (830) 2038666. -------------------------Very cute Rat Terrier puppies. 6 wks old. $75. 830-203-0470. -------------------------Tiny Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Registered. S/W, tiger striped, Apple Head. $150-$175. 210-379-0771. -------------------------Cocker Spaniels AKC, 3 males, shots & wormed. $250.00.
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511 Williams, Updated, 2BR/1BA, central A/C & Heat. Insulated. Wood floors throughout, kitchen & shower hard tile. Nancy, Stobaugh, Realtor, 512-297-8500, Sale or Lease. -------------------------Brick Home for Sale. 4BR/3BA, 1513 St. Michael Street on about 1 acre. Lots of trees. 830-857-5231 or 830-857-5236. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975. 53.35 Improved Pasture with 3/2
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Polish crested Blue Legged Bantam Chickens. 512-2725147. -------------------------HACCP Trained person need to help write HACCP plan for poultry. 830339-0419. -------------------------Boer Goats for Sale: 1 Billy, 6 mths. 1 Nannie, 6 mth & 5 Adult Nannies. Sell as package deal or individual. 830-5600238. -------------------------Baby Guineas. $2.00 each, your choice. Multiple colors. 830-540-4063. Leave number, will return call. -------------------------For Sale: Guinea eggs for setting. Call 830-672-7384. -------------------------For Sale: Sorrel Gelding, 10 yrs. old. Big, strong, sound ranch horse. Very good looking. Needs a strong rider. Gentle, calm disposition. $850/firm. Call 361-596-4954. --------------------------
LAND
5 Acres or more to least. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from City limits off 183 South. Call 830263-4888 for information. -------------------------For Sale: 37 acres land. North of Waelder, TX. FMR 1296. Contact Info. 830-237-9227. -------------------------6+ acres at end of Oil Patch Lane. Zoned Commercial for $180,000. Can divide into smaller tracts. Call 210-2418061. -------------------------Small acreage for sale or lease on US 183 just North of US 90A in Gonzales. Great for oilfield, etc. 830-203-0470.
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APARTMENTS
Efficiency & 1 Bedroom Apartments For The Elderly 62 or older with 10% for the Mobility Impaired.
CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.
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RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------Fire Fox Go Cart, 1 seater, very good condition. $375. Call after 5 p.m.
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vGONZALES New home under construction, complete by 10/25/11. Home has 3bed/2 baths, metal roof, double pane windows, pec plumbing system, HUGE monster size lot with large trees, great location, 711 St. Francis Gonzales.......................................................................................$159,500 vTHOMPSONVILLE CONTRACT on 30 ac. Recent new metal UNDER 2br/1ba home Con roof, remodeled and updated. On CR 240 in Thompsonville ........................................................................................... $199,500 vWAELDER 97.44 acres, 4BR ranch house, great house, oil/gas income, Ranching/Investment............................................$750,000 vGONZALES 28 acres, 2 story, 3BR, 2 Bath custom built home.. ............................................................................................$375,000 vTHOMPSONVILLE 10 ac. fronting CR 240........ $4,900.00/ac. vRED ROCK 181 acres......................................................$895,000 vGONZALES 2.25 acres fronting Oil Patch Lane. Raw land includes metal shed and fencing............................................................$50,000 vGONZALES One acre fronting Oil Patch Lane withwater, phone and elec. ready for hook-up....................................................$50,000 vGONZALES 7.62 acres w/access to Sarah DeWitt. SOLD Con Bank Foreclosure, great investment.....................................$42,000 vWAELDER Poultry Farm. 4 breeder hen houses, 50 acres, mobile home.........................................................................$1,250,000
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LAND
Approximately 10 acres for lease in Gonzales. Great for commercial business. For more info please call 830-2030470. -------------------------For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830401-0147. -------------------------Lot for Rent. $100/ month. 70x130 on Church St. Call 830423-2103. -------------------------25 acres for sale. I-10 & 304 area. Abundant wildlife, great hunting, pond, nice homesite. $4,500/acre. Call 713-203-2814 for information.
WANTED
at 672-3747. -------------------------The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reasonably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. -------------------------Professional Artist needs coastal round bales of hay. Will barter for artwork. Brenda Shannon, 512-917-4078. -------------------------Wanted: Any make rifle, caliber 22-250. Call 830-857-1781. -------------------------I want to buy a used shower stall & kitchen cabinets. 830-437-5659 -------------------------WANTED: Old, broken and unwanted costume and vintage jewelry, chain necklaces/belts and loose beads. I am a crafter who loves beading and making jewelry, and
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cant afford new, full price beads. I will make an offer. I am in Gonzales. Please help me with my hobby. YOUR TRASH IS MY TREASURE! Call (512) 227-4040 today. -------------------------Wanted: Heavy duty metal shelving, 6-7 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. long, 12-24 inches deep. 832-4195275. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. -------------------------Small family owned trucking company looking to lease or purchase 5-15 acres in Gonzales or surrounding area. Prefer w/shop or building. Call 501589-5097. -------------------------Wanted: Looking for Deer Lease to pay by the day. 361596-7792. -------------------------Needed: I need to rent a 2 bed or 3 bedroom apartment or house in Gonzales or Luling area. Please call 830-822-5076.
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etc, great with the public & full of common sense. 24 hr. prior notice. Will be glad to drop by before hire. Laura Gift, 830-203-5180. -------------------------JCK Services. Tree shearing, brush stacking, stump treatment, small brush grubbing. Call Jeff (830) 2631016 or Wayne, (830) 857-3611. -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830263-1747. -------------------------Ranch Hand Work. Rounding up cattle, fence work. Willing to learn. Call Steven & Gerald, 512-5388950. -------------------------Need help with lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Mobile Massage is now serving Gonzales & Luling. Specializing in Therapeutic Massage for pain in lower back, neck, knees etc. Also corporate chair massage. 13 years experience. LMT Steve Turner, Lic. # MT021213. Call 830-857-0270. Let me help getting you mobile. -------------------------Brush Busters. Bobcat, w/tree cutter attachment, land clearing, mesquite spraying, fence building, misc. odd end jobs. Reasonable Rates. Call James at 512738-0848. -------------------------Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & Repairs, new construction, additions,meter loops, ceiling fans, metal buildings, panel upgrades, etc. 830-437-5747. -------------------------Photographer - Professional, Affordable, and Convenient. Specializing in families, children and maternity photography sessions.
MISC. SERVICES
Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. -------------------------Need a monument or marker? Save $$
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on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.
Or relax and enjoy your special day by hiring Memories by Maxwell to shoot your birthday/anniversar y party, retirement ceremony, wedding, baptism, or other memorable event. Call Nikki
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K&S Storage Units 922 St. Peter, Gonzales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. First Month $10.00 - Move in special for month of August and September!!! Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details. -------------------------APACHE STORAGE The Store All Place is located at 2502 Harwood Rd. Gonzales, TX. 830-2035115.
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before you speak, Libra. Avoid blurting out the first thing that comes to mind. Friends and family may forgive you, but coworkers might not. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Big plans are in the works that will require your supreme organizational skills, Scorpio. Others actually look to you to plan all of their events because of your talents. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, baiting someone into an argument seems to be your modus operandi this week. This is certainly no way to win favors with anyone. Think this tactic
through. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, save some time for romance and relaxation. A special someone could be feeling neglected lately and will need some quiet time with you. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Accept help graciously, Aquarius. Such help is not always easily offered. There will be a few hectic moments this week, but otherwise the next few days will be calm. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a remarkable insight comes to you and you cannot contain your elation over it. Spread the word ... fast!
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It was American artist and illustrator Florence Scovel Shinn who made the following observation: The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy. In 1811 and again in 1812, earthquakes caused the Mississippi River to temporarily reverse course. You might be surprised to learn that about a million Americans say they drink Coca-Cola for breakfast. Dominique Bouhours, a Frenchman who lived in the 17th century, was a priest, an essayist and a grammarian. The love of language may have been closest to his heart, though; its been reported that the final words he uttered on his deathbed were, I am about to -- or I am going to -die; either expression is used. The beaver is a rodent. If youre like the average adult, when youre sitting in a relaxed position, you inhale about one pint of air with every breath.
The United States isnt the only country that has an accolade to recognize excellence in the film industry. Here the awards are known as the Oscars, but other nations have their own names for the awards: In Canada theyre known as Genies, in France theyre Cesars, in Russia theyre called Nikas, in Mexico theyre Golden Ariels, in Spain theyre known as Goyas, and in the United Kingdom theyre called Orange British Academy Film Awards. Those who study such
things say that millions of trees are planted accidentally when absent-minded squirrels forget where they buried their nuts. In ancient Rome, if you had a hooked nose you were considered to be a born leader. *** Thought for the Day: Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still. -- Calvin Coolidge (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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