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Drillers, led by EOG Resources, increased production in the Eagle Ford shale formation by 68 per-cent in December compared with the same period a year earlier, the Texas Railroad Commission said

this week — and EOG is report-ing particularly outstanding results from its Gonzales County wells.

The nine geographic fields that make up the majority of the play yielded 384,964 barrels of crude a day, according to preliminary research released Monday by the Texas Railroad Commission. That

number is up from November’s initial reported total of 358,826 barrels.

In December 2011, the fields yielded 229,269 barrels a day.

Railroad Commission produc-tion totals typically increase as the state receives revised, corrected or late reports. For example, No-

vember production was increased to 393,981 barrels a day in this month’s report.

Growing production out of Ea-gle Ford is leading the economic surge in Texas. The state produced 2.14 million barrels a day in Octo-ber, the highest monthly level since

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In 1835, Santa Anna moved to disarm Texans for opposing his policies. At the little town of Gon-zales, a small band of men sent him a message: “Come and Take It!”

A similar message is now on its way to Washington.

Gonzales City Council on Tues-day passed a resolution in support

of the Second Amendment’s guar-antee of the right to keep and bear arms and stating in no uncertain language that any of the proposed restrictions, even if passed by Con-gress, will be null and void in the city limits.

“In recent months the U.S. has experienced tragic incidents where suspects with firearms inflicted death and injury upon both chil-dren and adults,” City Manager

Allen Barnes said in his briefing for the Council. “The visceral re-action to these incidents has been to call for limits upon the individ-ual right to keep and bear specific arms which is guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Congress is currently considering legislation that would not only restrict the right of one to own particular weapons, but may require the surrender or seizure of

weapons from individuals.“Should the U.S. approve these

gun control measures the City of Gonzales will find itself in a situ-ation very similar to the situation it was in during the fall of 1835,” Barnes added. “While the political circumstances are somewhat dif-ferent, the subject matter is very similar. And we all know the im-mortal ‘Come and Take It’ was our

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Paul Quintero, Jr. was abducted at gunpoint from his hometown of Waelder 40 years ago when he was a teenager. The ordeal lasted over 48 hours before it came to an end in Arizona. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

An act of kindness by a Good Samaritan leads to his abduction and kidnapping by three wanted criminals on the run, who hold him hostage for over 40 hours on a horrific cross country trek.

No, this is not the plot of the latest Hol-lywood thriller. It actually happened to a local man over 40 years ago.

On Sunday, September 17, 1972, Paul Quintero Jr. of Waelder was his way to the Cistern Picnic to enjoy an afternoon of fried chicken and sausage. Just a soph-more at Waelder High School, Quintero had celebrated his 16th birthday just five days previous.

“I had just gotten my driver’s license, so my parents trusted me to go by myself in the car over to the picnic,” recalled Quin-

tero.Quintero stayed at the event until about

2 p.m., when returned home to get pre-pared for a dance later that evening. He stopped at DuBose’s on Highway 97 to buy something to drink when he was ap-proached by three strangers.

“A small red Chevy Vega drove up,” Quintero said. “Inside the vehicle were two men and a woman. They were look-ing for a mechanic to check out their car because it was running hot.”

There was no mechanic at that particu-lar station so Quintero towed their car to the Enco station on the corner of Hwy 97 and Highway 90. Someone at the station told them the car could not be checked out until Monday morning.

Since their vehicle was disabled, the trio asked Quintero if he would give them a lift to a motel. He informed them that there was a small one in town or he could take them to one in Flatonia, 12 miles east of Waelder.

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The driver of an 18-wheeler carrying crude oil died Wednesday morn-ing when his truck flipped on a rain-slicked section of U.S. Highway 90A at FM 2091 (Greenwood Hills Road) and burst into tower-ing flames.

Officials were witholding the man’s identity pending notification of next of kin.

The accident took place at about 10:30 a.m. The truck,

A two-vehicle collision left portions of Gonzales in the dark last Friday night.

According to a pre-liminary report from the Gonzales Police Depart-ment, officers were dis-patched to the intersec-tion of Robertson Street and Sarah DeWitt Drive on February 15 at approx-imately 8:20 p.m. in refer-ence to an accident.

At the scene, officers discovered a 2003 GMC sport utility vehicle laying on its side in the parking lot of Tractor Supply af-ter it apparently smashed into a utility pole. Ac-cording to the report, the vehicle was traveling westbound in the right lane when it was clipped from behind by a 2001 Ford F-150 pickup driven

by Austin Lane Mays, 19 of Hawkins.

Two passengers in the SUV were severely in-jured and transported to the hospital.

According to the re-port, witnessess at the scene said Mays was driv-ing behind the other vehi-cle at a high rate of speed. He ran into the rear of the vehicle and it flew a couple of feet in the air before crashing into the pole, breaking it in three places.

The power was turned off on multiple stop lights in the area and left sur-rounding businesses and residents without lights for about two hours. GVEC was contacted to repair the damage and the pole was subsequently replaced.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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Feb. 21, 1896On this day in 1896, colorful lawman Roy Bean staged

a heavyweight championship fight on a sandbar just be-low Langtry, on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Bean, known as the “Law West of the Pecos,” was appointed justice of the peace for Pecos County in 1882. He settled at Eagle’s Nest Springs, which acquired a post office and a new name, Langtry, in honor of the English actress Lillie Langtry, whom Bean greatly admired. Bean soon became known as an ec-centric and original interpreter of the law. He intimidated and cheated people, but he never hanged anybody. He reached his peak of notoriety with his staging of the match between Peter Maher of Ireland and Bob Fitzsimmons of Australia. The fight was opposed by civic and religious lead-ers such as Baptist missionary Leander Millican, and both the Mexican and the U.S. governments had prohibited it. Bean arranged to hold it on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande, knowing the Mexican authorities could not conve-niently reach the site, and that Woodford H. Mabry’s Texas Rangers would have no jurisdiction. The spectators arrived aboard a chartered train; after a profitable delay contrived by Bean, the crowd witnessed Fitzsimmons’s defeat of Ma-her in less than two minutes. Among the spectators was another somewhat disreputable lawman and boxing pro-moter, Bartholomew “Bat” Masterson.

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Here is the Gonzales Police Department Report for the period of Feb. 11-16:

Feb. 11Reported Theft At 400 Blk College St.Feb. 12Alexanderia Ramirez Falcon, 19 Of Gonzales, Ar-

rested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana and Micah Duane Franklin, 18 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Marijuana At 1300 Blk Robertson St.

14-Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disorderly Conduct At 400 Blk College St.

Feb. 1310-Year Old Male Detained And Charged With

Carrying Prohibited Weapon ( Butterfly Knife) On School Premises At 1600 Blk St. Andrew St. Juvenile Later Released To Parents.

John Abel Stovall, 29 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Driving While License Invalid At Col-lege And Sarah Dewitt Dr.

14-Year Old Male Issued Citation To Appear In City Court Charged With Disorderly Conduct At 400

Blk College St.Feb. 15Reported Hit And Run Accident At 1800 Blk Sarah

Dewitt Dr. Reported Theft At Park Place.Reported Hit And Run Accident At 2000 Blk Hwy

183.Federico Reyes Jr, 26 Of Gonzales, Arrested And

Charged With Driving While License Invalid At 300 Blk Qualls St.

Feb. 16William Curtis Leal, 18 Of Gonzales, Arrested And

Charged With Possession Of Marijuana And Posses-sion Of Drug Paraphernalia At 1100 Blk Sarah De-witt Dr.

Reported Hit And Run Accident At 700 Blk Sey-dler St.

Reported Hit And Run Accident At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.

Reported Hit And Run Accident At 700 Blk Sey-dler St.

Reported Criminal Mischief At 2400 Blk Church St.

Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 10-16:

02/10/13Huser, James Aaron, 10/1979, Hallettsville. Commit-

ment/Sentence – Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Released – Weekender/Work Release.

Rhoades, Patricia Ann Smith, 05/1978, Gonzales. Local Warrant – Traffic Violation. Requires $205.00 Fine. Released on Order to Appear. Local Warrant – Class C Misdemeanor. Requires $230.00 Fine. Released on Order to Appear.

02/11/13Pacatte, Stephen Michael, 08/1981. Gonzales. Aus-

tin Parole Warrant – Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon. Remains in Custody.

Wagner, Shaw Wendel, 02/1986, Austin. Commit-ment/Sentence – Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G <4G. Remains in Custody.

02/12/13Sealy, Nancy Ellen, 04/1972, Justin. Aggravated

Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Released on a $5,000 Bond.

Ford, David William, 04/1985, San Antonio. Viola-tion of Protective Order – Bias/Prejudice. Released on $1,500 Bond.

02/14/13Russell, John David, 04/1983, Gonzales. Local

Warrant – MFAG/Burglary of a Habitation. Requires $50,000 Bond. Local Warrant – MFAG/Burglary of a Habitation. Requires $50,000 Bond. Remains in Cus-tody.

Churan, Lauren Nichole, 08/1987, Angleton. Com-mitment/Sentence – Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Commitment/Sentence – Possession of a Dangerous Drug. Remains in Custody.

02/15/13Zahn, Shawna Chere, 06/1973, Gonzales. Commit-

ment/Sentence – Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Released – Weekender/Work Release.

Wyatt, Ralph Sloan, 06/1983, Seguin. Commitment/Sentence – Burglary of a Building. Released – Week-ender/Work Release.

Tovar, Randy, Sr., 08/1976, Waelder. Public Intoxica-tion. Released on Order to Appear.

Gonzales, John Valentin, Sr., 09/1968, Seguin. Local Warrant – Criminal Nonsupport. Remains in Custody.

Morales, Julio Cesar, 10/1981, San Antonio. Local Warrant – Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 <1G. Requires $50,000 Bond. Remains in Custody.

Rivera, Fernando Felix, 08/1988, Gonzales. Com-mitment/Sentence – Possession of a Controlled Sub-stance PG 1 >4G <200G. Released – Weekender/Work Release.

02/16/13Hernandez, Mario Arturo, 10/1982, Waelder. Com-

mitment/Sentence – Assault causes Bodily Injury. Re-leased – Weekender/Work Release.

Carrillo, Daniel, 10/1991, Waelder. Commitment/Sentence – Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle. Re-leased – Weekender/Work Release.

Miller-Mecina, Antoni, 08/1992, Colonial Liberte, MM. Criminal Trespass. Requires $2,500 Bond. Re-mains in Custody.

Zuviate-Estrada, Felipe Armando, 08/1980, Vista Hermosa, MM. Criminal Trespass. Requires $2,500 Bond. Remains in Custody.

Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency ar-rest and processing’s:

GCSO 18DPS 05GPD 07WPD 01NPD 02Constable 02DWCSO 00DEA 00TPW 00GCAI 00Total 35

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Re-port for Feb. 11-17:

02/11/13Case #13-054, Violate City Ordinance, 502 Fink;

Disposition, Court Citation.Case #13-055, Criminal Mischief-B, 111 Cross; Dis-

position, Investigation.02/12/13Case #13-056, Theft-C, Juvenile Male, 11, Yoakum,

705 Lavaca; Offense, Theft-C; Disposition, Rel/Par-ent.; Juvenile Male, 14, Yoakum, 705 Lavaca; Offense, Theft-C; Disposition, Rel/Parent.; Juvenile Male, 10, Yoakum, 705 Lavaca; Offense, Theft-C; Disposition, Rel/Parent.

Case #13-057, Theft-C, 205 Schrimscher; Disposi-tion, Investigation.

Case #13-058, Fraud, 1000 Airport; Disposition, Investigation.

02/13/13Case #13-059, Assault-A, 708 Simpson; Disposi-

tion, Investigation.02/15/13Case #177457, Warrant Arrest, Moranay, Micah, 23,

Yoakum, Elvin @ W. Grand; Disposition, Trans/DCSO.Case #177459, Gonzales, Ruben, 51, Yoakum, 208

E. Gonzales; Offense, Warrant Arrest; Disposition, Trans/DCSO.

02/16/13Case #177474, Juvenile Male, 15, Yoakum, 105

Huck; Offense, Contempt Court/Order; Disposition, Rel/Guardian.

02/17/13Case #13-061, Fail to Identify, 710 Baldwin; Dispo-

sition, Investigation.Case #13-062, Burglary-Residence, 900 Old Shin-

er; Disposition, Investigation.Case #177479, Schorre, Miranda, 28, Yoakum, 710

Baldwin; Offense, Warrant Arrest; Disposition, Trans/LCSO.

A two-vehicle accident last Friday in Gonzales left two people injured. One of the vehicles smashed into a utility pole, breaking it in three places. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)

The case of a local man was reset Tuesday in the 25th Judicial District Court in Gonzales.

Mario Banda, 32, is fac-ing two felony charges including possession of a controlled substance, but his cause was set off due to a development in his drug case.

“How the District Attor-ney is going to handle the case is going to be contin-gent upon one of the co-defendants,” said Banda’s attorney Lowell Kendall. “This defendant is sup-posed to provide some in-formation that may help us. Obviously I can’t speak for the DA, but I’m hopeful

that information will exon-erate Mario.”

Kendall, who did not name said defendant, did say the man is scheduled to be sentenced this spring.

Judge William (Bill) Old III reset Banda for April 17.

Kendall said if this re-cent development doesn’t pan out as he expects, he is prepared to take the case to trial. Kendall added that Banda’s other charge, dead-ly conduct, is scheduled to be resolved in another fash-ion.

“The deadly conduct case is going to be handled dif-ferently from the drug case because there’s really no connection between the two,” he explained.

Before Banda was al-lowed to leave court on

Tuesday, he was arrested due to a warrant for crimi-nal mischief, a misdemean-or. As of press time, The Cannon could not deter-mine whether Banda made bond on that charge.

Banda was indicted on July 11, 2012 for one count of deadly conduct for alleg-edly discharging a firearm while driving at a person in another vehicle, which also contained a child. A charge of endangering a child was initially filed last May 13, but was subsequently dropped.

Banda was jailed on May 24 and held in lieu of a $150,000 bond. He was re-leased after a hearing was held last September and Judge Dwight Peschel re-duced the bond to $30,000.

By CEDRIC IGLEHART

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Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Wednesday, Feb. 13, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit conducted a traffic stop on IH-10. After further investigation several criminal indicators were observed and consent to search the vehicle was permitted by the driver. While searching the vehicle ap-proximately 42 pounds of marihuana was located in the spare tire of the vehicle. Paul Ortiz 21 and Robert Garza 45 both from McAllen were arrested and taken to the Fayette County jail and charged with Possession of Marijuana.

Gonzales’ “Come and Take It” spirit has proven the inspiration for other song which is rapidly going viral.

Pat Keating, a New Or-leans native who moved to the Texas Hill country a few years ago, has released the song “Come and Take It” off his self-produced Gringe-aux album. All proceeds from sales of the album go to benefit the Fisher House at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.

Keating, a longtime pet-rochemical industry execu-tive, describes himself as a semi-professional musician who simply enjoys playing music.

“I grew up in New Or-leans and I always enjoyed visiting my cousins, who lived out in Chalmette (site of the Battle of New orleans,” he said in a tele-phone interview Wednes-day. “I was always some-thing of a history buff, especially stories about protecting freedom, the American revolution, that time period.

“I was particularly inter-ested in the Texas revolu-tion,” Keating said. “We

lived in Houston for several years and then we decided to move to the Hill Coun-try, and one day while I was driving between Houston and Fredericksburg I saw this big billboard on the highway advertising the Come and Take It festival.”

Keating said when he got home, he hunted down in-formation about Gonzales and the Gonzales Cannon.

“I was blown away by the audacity of those guys,” he said. “I learned about the Gonzales men that went to the aid of the Alamo.

“So I turned off the com-puter, picked up my guitar, and about 45 minutes later the song was written,” he said.

The farm Keating had purchased actually included an old recording studio. He said he and several friends fixed the studio up, bought new equipment and eventu-ally teamed together to re-cord Gringeaux, which was released last Dec. 2.

The album includes a number of tunes about “growing up along the Tex-as-Louisiana coast,” Keating said, including a cover of the classic Battle of New Orleans. All proceeds from sales of the album — currently avail-able at Amazon.com ($8.99) and CDBaby.com — are be-ing donated to Fisher House, where wounded veterans re-adjust to life during their rehabilitation.

“We’ll be sending our first check this week for $3,800,” he said. “I’m pretty excited about it.”

Keating plans to visit Gonzales next week and hopes to make additional copies of his CD available for sale at the Gonzales Cham-ber of Commerce office.

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The Ragin’ Cajun Throwdown is coming up in Luling March 8-9, and this year’s event will feature an authentic Crawfish Boil as well as tons of great music from the Bayou Country.

Louisiana Wild will be making their appearance as the Throwdown’s of-ficial Crawfish boil ca-terer. You will be able to purchase plates of craw-fish, taters and corn by the pound.

Louisiana Wild is the largest crawfish caterer in central Texas.

In addition to the great catered food, the Cajun Throwdown Cookoff will attract Cajun chefs from across the state and Lou-isiana in several catego-ries on Saturday, March 9.

Rita Ballou from US105 and Luling’s own Eric Lugo will be the offi-cial emcees of this year’s event Check out Rita’s show weekdays from 10-2 at http://myus105.com/.

Rita Ballou took the Texas/Red Dirt Music Scene by storm in Febru-ary 2010 with her con-troversial website raw-hideandvelvet.com. Rita has been described as the “Perez Hilton of Texas Country music” and love her or hate her, she is al-ways entertaining.

Rita delivers a snarky, but fresh look on country music, celebrities, reality television and all things pop culture. The raw-hideandvelvet website is

now not only considered a guilty pleasure must-read for over 60,000 mu-sic fans a month, but one of the most respected sources for Texas/Red Dirt information in the genre.

Rita is still new to ra-dio, but her satirical es-says can be found in Lone Star Music Maga-zine and her “Rita Ren-dezvous” columns are featured each month in Best in Texas Magazine.

The music lineup will feature three of the best Cajun/Zydeco bands around: Whiskey Sin, Cher La-Bas and Dr. Zog.

Whiskey Sin was formed for the love of music. With many years’ experience between the members of the band, it is definitely something you will not regret or for-get. Whiskey Sin delivers an electric mix of Coun-try and Southern Rock, as well as original music to covers that you can tap your foot to.

Whiskey Sin will take the stage Friday evening from 7-11 p.m. to pro-vide entertainment as cooks arrive and setup

for dessert entries.Cher La-Bas (Shah Lah

Bah, phonetically; My Baby’s Over There, in English) is a full-fledged, authentic, dance-style, Louisiana-inspired Ca-jun band from San An-tonio and plays for many Cajun Festivals and Events, and always ready for a good time!

Playing a driving Ca-jun rhythm, with Chanky Chank Cajun accordion, fiddle, bass guitar, drum, rhythm guitar, rub-board, and Cajun French vocals while throwing in a little Old-Time Texas Country and 50’s- 60’s Swamp Pop keeps folks up and dancing and drinking for the entire evening.

Cher La-Bas will take the stage Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dr. Zog was born and raised in Port Arthur, a musically cultural town on the border of Louisi-ana and Texas and a hot-bed of good times zydeco music.

Zog took his swam-padelic style of music to Austin, Tx. in 1989 and began performing at the roadhouses and festivals of Central Texas. He has a deep fried understand-ing of roots music and plays music to funkify the good folks with fun, upbeat music with a positive message. Put on your alligator shoes and crawfish shuffle to our funky zydeco grooves.

Dr. Zog will take the stage Saturday from 3-7 p.m.

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Dear California:I’d like to apologize. We didn’t

mean to let our Democrats es-cape off their Austin reservation. It’s frightfully embarrassing.

Californians were visited a couple of weeks back by Texas Gov. Rick Perry touting the Tex-as business climate and why it makes sense to move from the over-regulated Left Coast to the business-friendly Lone Star State.

Now they’re also being visited by advertising from the misno-mered Lone Star Project, a Dem-ocrat group which is telling them we Texans are sorry for letting “Gov. Oops” loose. The piece con-cludes with a male Texas drawl telling Californians, “Come to Texas, you’ll love it just like we do....but don’t count on Rick Per-ry’s promises, we sure don’t.”

Seems the Lone Star Project believes Perry’s wooing of Cali-fornians wasn’t about Texas, it was designed to begin building a base for another presidential run

and he was “really doing noth-ing to advance the interests of Texans,” according to a report on Houston radio station KTRH.

It’s become a favored tactic of the far, far Left here: attack ev-erything done by conservatives, especially when it’s something constructive that makes sense. Poke fun at it, laugh at it, say the most hateful things about the individuals involved, and strut off with your nose in the air like you’ve just delivered the Sermon on the Mount.

It’s a clever strategy designed to appeal to the lowest common

denominator — the uneducated government-handout junkies who deliver national elections to the Democrats while electing big-ots and racists like Sheila Jackson Lee and Julian Castro.

It’s classic Molly Ivins tactics — but the unfortunate fact is the overwhelming majority of Texas Leftists are pointedly not Molly Ivins. Molly, at least, was funny.

The white liberal elitists who run the Texas Democratic Party have been telling themselves they’re so much smarter than the rest of us for so long now they’ve begun to believe their own lies. They truly believe that anyone opposed to their agenda is a fire-breathing, Bible-thumping cretin with a single-digit IQ — when in fact it’s their supporters who tend to mentally struggle when con-fronted by evidence contrary to the official position of The Party.

There are a lot of us Texans who are not especially enamored of Rick Perry — a case in point

would be his stubborn adherence to giving foreign companies con-tracts to build highways to help move illegal aliens through Texas to Michigan — but neither do we view the man as a knuckle-drag-ging moron. Agree with him or not, he’s been legitimately elected to the Governor’s mansion more times than anyone else; I’ll give the man credit for smarts, at least.

In the case of Perry’s recent visit to California — as well as a similar effort by Attorney Gen-eral Greg Abbott in New York recently — I’ll say, “Well played, y’all!” Texas has become the eco-nomic powerhouse it has become because we do not try to micro-manage everything here, and whether you agree with all their views or not, Perry and Abbott have been unswerving in their promotion of this state’s econom-ic well-being.

The curious fact is that those mental giants among Texas Dem-ocrats didn’t even come up with

hate politics on their own. They adapted the method used in the 1990s by a gentleman named Karl Rove to seat George Bush in both Austin and Washington.

The difference, of course, is that Rove used the tactic against his own party. You’ll recall the smear campaign he waged against a conservative State Board of Edu-cation which dared to question the accountability system that Rove and Bush’s puppet-masters were hell-bent on imposing, against the better judgement of those who actually knew what was going on in public education. We’re seeing the culmination of that fiasco these days, when high school honor graduates have to take remedial courses in math and science before they can even attempt college-level work.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we had politicians who respected us enough to simply present the facts and do what is right, without the need to one-up each other?

The Obama White House is to be congratu-lated. It has executed one of the most effective stonewalls in recent memory over the Benghazi attack last Sept. 11 that killed our ambassador to Libya and three others. Its handling of the aftermath of the debacle is a model example of the power of obfuscation and delay. Future high-ranking officials please take note: This is how it is done.

All the smart PR gurus say it is best to release bad news as soon as possible “to get ahead of the story.” The Obama White House wasn’t foolish enough to follow this hackneyed advice. It ad-vanced laughably implausible explanations for the attack from the first and has refused to pro-vide a full accounting of its handling of it to this day.

The imperative for the White House was, first, to try to deny that the assault was a coordinated terrorist attack lest that undermine its anti-terror credentials and, second, to push further consid-eration of the matter past the November election. After that, there would be, by definition, no elec-toral consequences from more fallout.

So the Accountability Review Board report from the State Department was scheduled to hit ... in December. When asked about Benghazi during the campaign, the president could aver, “Nobody wants to find out more what happened than I do.”

Of course, President Barack Obama always knew what he did or did not do during the course of the eight-hour attack that started at the consulate and continued at a safe house. If he had covered himself in glory, surely he or someone close to him would have let reporters know.

Instead, nothing. Time passed, and he won re-election. When Congress got around to its Benghazi hearings, “Benghazi” had become a watchword for right-wing obsessiveness and lack of perspective. Polite commentators could barely suppress a snicker when uttering the

word. The other week, outgoing Secretary of De-

fense Leon Panetta revealed under questioning that after a previously scheduled meeting with the president at the White House at 5 p.m. at the outset of the attacks, he had no other commu-nication from the president or anyone else at the White House the rest of the night. Neither, according to his own testimony, did Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Martin Dempsey. This raises the question of what President Obama was do-ing during the long hours of an attack that killed a U.S. ambassador for the first time since 1979.

Or it should raise the question. The press isn’t much interested in asking it. Given the oppor-tunity to query the president directly in his joint interview with President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Steve Kroft of “60 Min-utes” stuck to more pressing matters, like any sense of guilt Clinton might feel about not pre-venting the attacks.

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina vows to hold up Obama administra-tion nominees until he gets answers. His deter-mination is admirable, but by now, no one re-ally cares. The stonewall worked, alas. Benghazi was a fiasco. The handling of its aftermath by President Obama and his team was brilliant. I guess that’s why they call him the commander in chief.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.

The battle against publicly funded pre-kinder education that was fought in San Antonio last November 2012 has been elevated to the national level.

In his State of the Union address, Presi-dent Obama stated: “Study after study shows that the sooner a child begins learning, the better he or she does down the road. ... And for poor kids who need help the most, this lack of access to pre-school education can shadow them for the rest of their lives. ... Every dollar we invest in high-quality early education can save more than $7 later on -- by boosting graduation rates, reducing teen pregnan-cy, even reducing violent crime.”

Liberals are pushing the idea of Pre-K programs as means to help low-income, at-risk students get a “head start.” I re-cently participated on a panel discussion on Multi-Cultural Education at Palo Alto College, and three panel members argued that the child should be entrusted to the state because the state could do a better job teaching the child than parents.

The fact is that dozens of studies have shown Head Start graduates are more likely to complete high school than their at-risk peers who don’t participate in the program.

However, a study last year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser-vices that found big vocabulary and social development gains for at-risk students in pre-kindergarten programs, also found those effects largely faded by the time pu-pils reached third grade. The report didn’t explain why the kids saw a drop-off in performance or predict how they would fare as they aged.

Beyond the issue of academic perfor-mance, is the question of social values that Pre-K children will be learning. Publically funded education is “politically correct” education. This means there will be little or no mention of Judeo-Christian ethics and values.

This means history will be taught with a universal and global approach, rather than with a national American-centered view. This means that the Pre-K students will have the same quality of education which we are trying to figure out how to fix. It is not bad enough that public school proponents refuse to admit their liberal approach to education has failed, they now want to drag 4- and 5-year-olds into the quagmire.

The responsibility for a child’s educa-tion begins and ends with the parents. If the parents value education, the child will value learning. However, the state cannot and must not replace the parents.

The state cannot and must not estab-lish the agenda or curriculum for a child. Dictatorships have always held control by seizing the minds of children through ed-ucation, and by taking the responsibility for learning away from parents. Obama and his liberal supporters are following the same path.

The battle against Mayor Julian Castro’s “Pre-K for SA” was lost last November, and now we face “Pre-K for USA.” Parents must keep their freedom, and have the choice of how to educate their children.

George Rodriguez is president of the South Texas Alliance for Progress, and can be followed on Facebook at “El Conserva-dor”.

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This is an edited transcrip-tion of an interview from the “News from the Camphouse” on KULM 98.3

Brune: We’re welcoming ev-eryone today and establishing a new concept in this program. From now on this show will be referred to as “The News from the Camphouse, the Listening-Post of the Texas Sportsman’s Association.” We’re not calling it the “Voice” of the organiza-tion. No, instead it is the “Lis-tening-Post” where I can ask questions about water issues, private property rights, and wildlife conservation – and then pass along the informa-tion that we gather. So – Walt, you’re an executive member of the Texas Sportsman’s As-sociation (TSA) and you’re also recently elected to the Texas Outdoor Partners (TOP) steer-ing committee. This gives local members quite a presence in Austin during the legislative session. Please give us a brief history and run-down about TSA and TOP.

Glasscock: The TSA has been around since 1990. I came on board in 1993. The big issue, at that time, was the shortage of buck deer. The TSA was the brainchild of Crockett Leyendecker. He was extremely instrumental in rounding up people of like passions. These folks preceded the wildlife co-op programs and we made many trips to Austin to visit with Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners and legislators. And we heard lots of promises but not much ever seemed to happen. Dur-ing the process, around 2000,

we button-holed some of the commissioners and they took it to heart. In 2001, Nolan Ryan was a commissioner and he advocated the need to address the idea of antler restrictions. Colorado County was one of the first counties involved in the three-year antler restric-tion experiment and we began seeing improvements immedi-ately. Then, about four or five years ago the Texas Outdoor Partners was formed. It’s a loose-knit coalition of wildlife conservation groups that are anxious to see the agenda of sportsmen in Texas moving forward. And if I may crow, the name for this coalition was my idea. TOP also incorporated a concept that was part of the TSA message which is: We’re interested in educating the public regarding the need for conservation, improvement of fish, game, other wildlife spe-cies, grasslands and forests. Then we added the all-inclu-sive phrase “and to safeguard the freedoms that enable these pursuits.” The last clause was added to the TOP pur-pose statement because we’re aware that there are people that would destroy the North American hunting heritage. The TOP consists of groups like the Houston Safari Club, Texas Association of Bass Clubs, the Wildlife Habitat Federation, Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Black Bass Un-limited, Ducks Unlimited, Texas Trophy Hunters Asso-ciation, Sensible Management of Aquatic Resources Team, Recreational Fishing Alliance, Texas Dog Hunters Associa-tion, Dallas Safari Club, Quail Coalition, Big Horn Society, Texas Hawking Association, and many more. There are probably more than 60 wild-life organizations that com-prise the TOP.

Brune: So, belonging to a conservation organization is one of the best efforts an indi-vidual can make towards be-ing heard by legislators. When the TOP comes together, and signs on to an idea – that’s a strong voice representing a large portion of the popula-tion. Then, also realize that the legislative Sportsman’s Caucus

is the largest bi-partisan cau-cus in Texas. One of the good attributes of the TSA is that a person doesn’t need to be a landowner, but rather only care about our freedoms and be conservation-minded. Am I correct?

Glasscock: Yes, and it’s in-teresting that in the past few years I’ve seen the occasional quasi-conservation group that wanted to join TOP and were rejected. Their mission state-ments weren’t in harmony with the hunting and fish-ing organizations that have financed Texas conservation. They were not pursuing what we perceived as the objectives of TOP. In recent years there have been bills that we wanted passed. And then there have been propositions that we had to fight through phone calls, emails, and trips to see our legislative representatives to tell them such propositions don’t serve our best interest as Texans. Recently, one of our steering committee members discussed the possibility of acquiring a lobbyist and we decided we could better rep-resent our members ourselves.

Brune: Yes, the TOP isn’t much more than an email net-work. But when representative members of TOP sign onto letters of support or rejection concerning particular issues – it becomes a significant voice for a lot of people. One exam-ple would be that we’ve been asked to approve the Texas Water Plan.

Glasscock: Another issue that is high on the TOP list is the dedicated funds for Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW). We voted that more of the Fund 9 revenues be released for use by TPW. Fund 9 is the mon-ies collected for hunting and fishing licenses and TPW per-mits. Even during the recession Fund 9 grew. We should also point out that TPW gets no funding from the state’s general fund. Fund 9 is the funding mechanism. And though the account grew, as much as $60 million is normally withheld in order to keep that money on the books and use those figures to balance the state budget. During the last ses-sion, TPW took hard cuts even though their funds were up. Our point is that when people believe that their license and permit fees are being used for a particular dedicated fund – that money should get used for that purpose. TPW should get the revenues that are le-gitimately theirs. We realize the state’s population is growing. We have concerns about other issues such as water. And the TSA and ultimately the TOP are good places for citizens to be involved.


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Barack Hussein Obama, a great leader? I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Af-ter LOL, ROFLMAO, ribs hurting because I could not catch my breath for several minutes, I came to the conclusion that Mr. Mosher is delusional. I can’t stand it. A great leader. HAHAHAHA, LOL, ROFL-MAO. Be serious, please, I beg you!

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Government riding onBi-Polar ExpressDear Editor,

I’m writing this letter as sincere as can be. Put the toy soldiers away, Mo-nopoly money has more value than our paychecks today. Our national credit rating has been stripped away. So screw the national debt, I’m IN — how about you? Citizens didn’t create it anyway. It can never be paid so dump it in the bay!

What are they going to do, cut off our supplies? Probably the best thing for us (we would finally be on the same side). Or better yet, take us to war? There’s 19,000 nuclear missiles on this earth today. How many are ours? A straight answer, please!

After the election everyone (was) happy, saying all of a sudden we are self-sufficient in oil, gas, coal? Then President unloads Fiscal Cliff as if the citizens have control. Our present gov-ernment reminds me of a severe case of taking a ride on the BiPolar Express.

I am Bi-Polar since 1991. I feel our President’s manic episodes are to toy with our minds, creating gossip — an-ger — among us, turning us against each other yet busy while ill-doings are

being done and not exposed ‘til it’s too late and even then we’re not told. Unless there’s a leak from a conscientious soul.

A game is being run on the Ameri-can people, right under our noses. And think about this: the more on welfare, Social Security, etc., the more the pyra-mid grows, eventually gaining control of all, because we’re dependent on them. That my friends is when communism/socialism walks in, no shots fired. So which do you choose? “1” for dump the debt of $16 trillion. They can’t eat us! War — we’re always in it for someone else.

Cut government — too many chiefs! Back to basics! Keep it simple, Simon! This, we need.

I’ve lived in the ‘Hood and every race can stake claim. Moms being abused, children’s needs ignored, have lots to tell. Information could help reform wel-fare. It won’t be easy, change never is. But the poor stick together better than the best ever did. Unite, conquer, over-come desolation. It’s a must if you want to live.

Laura MaiorkaGonzales

AG will continuestanding up to fedsDear Editor,

Abraham Lincoln and George Wash-ington will forever be remembered as two of the greatest Presidents in the his-tory of the United States. As we celebrate Presidents Day I believe it is important to reflect on the wisdom of these great leaders and their beliefs that became the cornerstone of our great Nation.

The United States Constitution is our guiding document, one in which we must always be vigilant to protect. Our Founding Fathers knew all too well the danger in interpreting the Document in any way other than its original intent.

As Americans we are a shining light and example to the world of freedom, hope and opportunity. With a limited government and strong Constitution the only limit is how big you can dream.

I pledge to always stand up to threats to our liberty by an overreaching gov-ernment and fight for the American dream so beautifully set forth for us by our Nation’s wise leaders: “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalien-able Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

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Dear Editor,I read with great interest and concern

your post on January 17, 2013, announcing the trial and conviction of six people ac-cused of being members of a “cockfighting ring” and convicted on charges of cruelty to livestock animals. Your thorough and honest report is an account of the most unjust and misrepresentation of the facts in the Gonzales County’s 2nd 25th District Court I have ever read. The truth and facts were trashed!

Here are the truth and facts for all con-cerned.

Fact: A certified land patent number was legally obtained from the Texas General Land Office in Austin and an allodial title was issued by the church and properly filed by Mr. Victor Alaniz, thus establishing a Sovereign Nation. This notice was posted on the property.

Fact: A Non-Statutory Abatement was issued by the church and served to the judge, district attorney, sheriff, et. al, in Gonzales County, the State of Texas and federal government in Washington, D.C. After 14 days and no response from any of the defendants, the Ecclesiastic Court issued a Default Notice and in accordance to the law. In the allotted time, a Default Judgment was issued.

Fact: Neither the judge, district attor-ney, sheriff, et. al, can deny knowing the facts that lay before them pertaining to the

property owned by Mr. Alaniz.Fact: The charges against Mr. Alaniz,

et. al, stemmed from the events that took place on January 8, 2011, where a com-bined force of law enforcement officers consisting of the Gonzales County Sheriff ’s Office, the 25th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, members of the Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office and Constable Raleigh Measom. They became invaders of a sov-ereign nation owned by Mr. Alaniz and the Creator God.

Fact: The members of the law enforce-ment actually cut a chain that held a lock on the gate entrance (against civil law). The law presented no search warrant at that time and did not present one until the accused were released from jail and their posting of bond the following day (viola-tion of the constitution and civil law).

Fact: Any action taken by the court pertaining to this matter was “trespass on case” (Short vs. Stotts/58 Indiana 29 - 1877) and they knew it from the Non-Statutory Abatement they were served as well as the “invasion of a sovereign nation” and “lack of jurisdiction” due to the recording of the allodial title upon the property. This matter had already been adjudicated!

Fact: When the law breaks the law, there is no law except God’s Law!

Apparently, none of this informa-tion was presented to the court and jury. Therefore, the jury was unaware of the

unlawful breaking and entering and the invasion of allodium held property by the officers; no search warrant being pre-sented until the next day; not realizing the entrapment of the accused participants by the planned attendance at the event by Deputy Richter; that Deputy Richter was operating under the color of law on property that was outside his jurisdiction! (U.S. Codes: Title 18>Chapter 13>Sec. 241 and 242)

It is sad that no mention of “The Ani-mal Enterprise Terrorism Act of 2006” signed into law by President George W. Bush was revealed to the court.

Your reporting article emphasized that those arrested and convicted were mem-bers of a “cockfighting ring” and found guilty of cruelty to livestock animals. I know of no law that dictates when and how and for what purpose a person can harvest his property or the production thereof whether it be milk, eggs, grain and cotton crops, calves, sheep, goats or gamefowl. A gamefowl producer can only harvest his production by fighting and testing them to determine if they still show gameness. To own and show unproven gamefowl would be like showing a donkey wearing a cow-hide. He isn’t what you say he is.

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Dr. Guy Fipps, a Na-tionally and Internation-ally recognized Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Irrigation Engineer present-ed informative information on landscape and agricul-tural irrigation at the Febru-ary monthly meeting of the Water Protectation Associa-tion. He summarized some of the information that are offered as short courses and used information available to the public on AgriLife web sites to give examples on how to manage irriga-tion applications to prevent wasting water.

He explained how wa-ter evaporation from vari-ous soil types and amount of water transpired by plants have been studied for plants and crops under various weather conditions for many years. Informa-

tion from these studies have been used to develop mod-els that predict how much water palnts will need over a given period of time. In-dividuals can access this data and calculate water needs for their specific cp-mdotopms through user friendly “calculators” on the TexasET Network web site <http://texaset.tamu.edu/ >. This site provides instructions on using the various calculators to pro-

vide the amount of water needed for various crops and grasses based on a sim-ple relationship of potential evapotransporation (PET) multiplied by a coeficient. The user must supply only a few inputs for the specific site location, and PET is au-tomatically calculated for a common grass for a specific location based on the sites inputs such as recent weath-er conditions and watering history. By selcting the co-efficients given for a specific crop or grass, amount of water to be applied will be calculated. Using this infor-mation to manage irrigation conserves water by provid-ing correct amount of water for the plants and prevents waste due to overwatering. There is also opportunity for users to sign up to have these values emailed on a regular schedule.

Other items of specific in-terest presented were:

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• Automatic watering systems can be “major wa-ter wasters” if not managed properly.

• Multi-stream rotating lawn sprinklers are the most efficient type of lawn sprin-klers.

• Correct operating pres-sure is important to maxi-mize water application ef-ficiency but is different for various types of sprinklers.

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Icehouse Pottery celebrates third year as arts center

LULING – Luling Ice-house Pottery will begin its third year of offering classes and workshops to adults and children this March 2013.

The fall and spring class-es for 2012 included Be-ginner’s Wheel Turning, Creative Handbuilding, Mosaics for the Home and Garden, a Kid’s Clay Camp in June for children ages 6-8 and for children ages 9-11, and a one day Pottery Boot Camp for adults this past December.

Owners Charley and Hol-ly Pritchard are thrilled with the response to the classes, and are excited about plans to continue and expand the curriculum with additional classes and workshops for 2013.

Resident potter Charley Pritchard has been teach-ing the Beginner’s Wheel Turning class and the one-day Pottery Boot Camp for the past two years. Charley has a 20-year background in pottery making, which he began as the first ap-prentice to the internation-ally acclaimed potter WM Hewitt of Pittsboro, North Carolina. Hewitt has been featured in many national and international publica-tions, and his works are now part of the permanent collections of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC, the Philadelphia Muse-um of Art, the Chrysler Mu-seum and many other re-nowned museums. Charley was WM Hewitt’s appren-tice from 1994-1996, and

the pottery Charley has cre-ated at Luling Icehouse Pot-tery since its grand opening in the spring of 2000 reflects his background working at Hewitt’s and later at many of the well-known folk art potteries of North Carolina.

The wheel turning class focuses on traditions and designs of functional pot-tery making, with a unique perspective of historical southeastern folk pottery. It is designed for beginners as well as continuing students.

In 2012, Luling Icehouse Pottery welcomed potter Frank Bird to its roster of experienced clay instruc-tors. Frank graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BA in Fine Art and a BA in Ceramics. He was an artist in residence at the National Endowment for the Arts in

Washington, DC for several years.

Frank and his wife, Suzy, of Three Acre Woods Pot-tery in Marion have been professional clay artisans in Texas for more than 30 years. Frank taught several wheel turning classes and a pottery boot camp at the icehouse in 2012, and he looks forward to being a part of the Luling Icehouse Pottery Arts Center in 2013.

Local potter/fine artist Catherine Sherwood is part of the Icehouse Arts Cen-ter staff, and for the past two years has taught the Creative Handbuilding and Mosaics for the Home and Garden classes for adults. In June of 2012, Catherine taught a one week Kid’s Clay Camp for children ages 6-8. Twelve children participat-ed in the week-long camp.

The children completed a different work of art each day, which was glazed in colorful glazes and kiln-fired for the children to take home.

Catherine has been a pro-fessional potter for over 30 years, and an art teacher for more than 16 years. She has taught adult and children’s classes and workshops at The Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria, Southwest School of Art in San Anto-nio, Wimberley Montessori and Parkside Community School in Austin.

“We are so fortunate to have such a talented and experienced professional on our staff,” stated Luling Ice-house Pottery owner Holly Pritchard. “Catherine’s Cre-ative Handbuilding class for adults, a wonderful class which teaches students how

to make things with clay without the use of a potter’s wheel, has become so popu-lar that students keep com-ing back to take it over and over again.”

“I think these folks have bonded with each other in the class, which is a testa-ment to what a community arts center can do to bring people together”.

A second week of Kid’s Clay Camp for children ages 9-11 was offered at the pot-tery in June under the guid-ance of Luling High School art teacher Luke Pruett.

Pruett was born in Pla-inview, and he graduated from Texas State Univer-sity in 2009. He has a back-ground in art ranging from fine art painting and draw-ing to clay and ceramics. He has participated in many solo and group painting and sculpture exhibitions.

“Luke loves working with kids” said Holly Pritchard, “The second week of Kid’s Clay Camp with ten older children and two assistants from the High School Art Club was such a big success that we’ve already had par-ents and grandparents ask us when the next kid’s class or workshop will be held. We’ve even had requests for pottery wheel lessons for children.”

“We are molding the Luling Icehouse Pottery Arts Center to meet the needs of the community, and we welcome feedback and suggestions from our many students and parents of students.”

Luling Icehouse Pottery Arts Center welcomes its newest potter and art in-structor to the area. Potter Jim Bob Salazar and his

family moved to the Luling area from Alpine, where Jim Bob was a tenured Pro-fessor of Art at Sul Ross State University.

Jim Bob was with Sul Ross for over 15 years, and taught Ceramics, Kiln Building, Ceramic Tile Making, Graphic Design, Sculpture, Fine Art, Pho-tographic Printing Process-es, Pinhole Photography, Fused & Slumped Glass Making, Jewelry Mak-ing and Graphic Design. Jim Bob was also the Act-ing Gallery Director at Sul Ross. He is the recipient of many impressive awards from prestigious shows throughout the US.

Jim Bob has been work-ing in the Luling Icehouse Pottery Arts Center clay studio this winter, and looks forward to being a part of the arts center in 2013.

Luling Icehouse Pottery Arts Center looks forward to adding new classes for clay and fine art in 2013 and beyond. Visit the website www.lulingice-housepottery.com to view the spring 2013 schedule which begins with a spring break Kid’s Clay Camp March 11-15 and a one-day adult Pottery Boot Camp on Saturday, March 16. The full spring schedule for weekly classes is posted on the website.

Class sizes are small al-lowing students to receive one-on-one instruction, so please register early. Call 830-875-6282 for more in-formation and to sign up for a class. You may also email [email protected].

Luling High School art teacher Luke Pruett shows off his expertise during a Kid’s Clay Camp. (Courtesy photo)


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Stop results in pot bustFayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Monday Feb. 19 at approximately 11:27 a.m. Fay-ette County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit stopped a 2004 Nissan 350 Z sports car at mile marker 658 on IH-10. Consent to search the vehicle was obtained and ap-proximately 175 lbs. of marijuana was found in a speaker area behind the driver and passenger seats of the vehicle. Arrested and charged with possession of marijuana was 43 year old Sandra Seale out of Rio Grande City.

On February 28 at 11:45 a.m., we’ll con-vene on Texas Heroes Square for a Texas In-dependence Day cel-ebration. The Gonzales 7th grade classes will be our special guest. There will also be the Gonza-les High School Band, a wreath laying, Texas Our Texas, and a cannon-fir-ing so please come and join us in making this occasion.

• Breakfast at the Jail will take place on Friday March 1, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Old Jail Museum. There will be a full-meal deal with scrambled eggs, sausage, hash-browns, torillas, coffee and orange juice for $5.

• With the little rain we have had the pas-tures are looking pretty & green, my front yard has Phlox appearing and you can see the Bluebon-nets if you look close. It won’t be long before the wildflowers are in full bloom.

• The Texas Indepen-dence Relay will be held on March 23 & 24, start-ing at 6 a.m. the morn-ing of the 23rd from the Memorial Museum. The runners will start the 203 miles to San Jacinto and the last runners will leave around 2 p.m. If

you would like to volun-teer, call the chamber at 830-672-6532.

• The Kidfish Founda-tion will stock channel catfish in the GBRA Lake Wood Recreation area for children to catch on Sat-urday Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bait, tackle and loaner rods will be pro-vided to children who do not have equipment. For more information, con-tact kidfish.com.

• The Gonzales Live-stock Show will take place on March 1 and 2 at the J. B. Wells Park. If you are unable to attend the sale, Mike Brzozowski will be glad to purchase for you. Call him at 830-857-3900. To make a donation you can mail it to Gonzales Chamber at 414 St. Law-rence Street Gonzales, Texas or just stop by.

• From February 22-24, the J. B. Wells Park will host the Texas Youth Rodeo Association Ben-efit.


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In honor of John C. Dubose’s birthday, the staff at JDCO Services donated several bags of dog food to a couple of John’s favorite organizations, Gonzales Dog Adoptions and the City Dog Shelter. Animal Control officer Larry Valis said the donation is greatly appreciated! (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Gonzales Livestock Market Report

The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, February 16, 2013 had on hand: 490 cattle.

Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady $1.00-$2.00 lower. Packer cows sold steady $1 higher.

Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $220-$255; 300-400 lbs, $190-$210; 400-500 lbs, $175-$185; 500-600 lbs, $148-$170; 600-700 lbs., $137-$145; 700-800 lbs, $133-$135.

Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105.

Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $185-$210; 300-400 lbs, $168-$175; 400-500 lbs, $155-$165; 500-600 lbs., $138-$145; 600-700 lbs., $126-$131.

Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $68-$74; Cut-ters, $79-$91; Canners, $61-$67; Low yielding fat cows, $68-$76.

Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $94-$106; light weights and medium quality bulls, $84-$91.

Stocker Cows: $950-$1,150.Pairs: $1,050-$1,325.

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Nixon Livestock Commission Report

The Nixon Livestock Commis-sion Inc. report had on hand, Feb-ruary 18, 2013, Volume, 631.

Steers: 200-300 lbs, $195 to $205 to $235; 300-400 lbs., $168 to $178 to $230; 400-500 lbs, $155 to $145 to $230; 500-600 lbs, $145 to $155 to $183; 600-700 lbs, $127 to $137 to $158; 700-800 lbs, $114 to $124 to $133.

Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $172 to $182 to $215; 300-400 lbs, $149 to $159 to $240; 400-500 lbs, $135 to $145 to $190; 500-600 lbs, $132 to $142 to $200; 600-700 lbs, $116 to $126 to $145; 700-800 lbs, $130 to $113 to $131.

Slaughter cows: $45 to $84; Slaughter bulls: $84 to $95; Stock-er cows: $610 to $1,000; Pairs, $1,075-$1,150.

Hallettsville LivestockCommission Report

The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on February 12, 2013, 655;

week ago, 905; year ago, 457.The market was lower this

week. Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold mostly $4 to $8 lower. Basically wiping out last week’s gains. Demand re-mains good on the better kinds.

Packer cows and bulls sold steady on approx.. 100 hd. total

Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $73-$86.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $62-$73; light weight can-ner cows, $50-$62.

Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $98-$101.50; utility & cut-ter bulls, $87-$98; lightweight canner bulls, $78-$87.

Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; None; 200-300 lbs, $215-$250; 300-400 lbs, $185-$215; 400-500 lbs, $168-$197.50; 500-600 lbs, $142-$177.50; 600-700 lbs, $130-$155; 700-800 lbs, $122-$134. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, None; 200-300 lbs, $180-$224; 300-400 lbs, $160-$191; 400-500 lbs, $142-$168; 500-600 lbs, $128-$158; 600-700 lbs, $121-$132; 700-800 lbs, $115-$122.

If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.

Cuero Livestock Market Report

Cuero Livestock Market Re-port on February 15, 2013, had 807 head.

Had 202 cows and 25 bulls. The packer market was fully steady to a little stronger on all classes. The large supply of cows was mostly stocker cows and calves going back to the country at record prices on both bred cows as well as pairs.

The calf market was steady to stronger on most classes. The thin end of the market is still tops. #1 end calves $2-3 higher while over 600 bulls and heifers were $1-2 off. Good market for calves going out on grass. Lighter steers and heifers were $3-5 high-er as a result.

Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $85-$107; lower grades, $67-$80.

Packer cows: breakers, $65-$72; boning, $65-$78; canners & cutters, $62-$90; light & weak, $55-$70.

Palpated dry and Bred cows sold well (each), $1,000-$1,500; and those selling by the cwt, $90-$130.

Pairs: (per pair), $1,200-$1,750.

Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, $175.50-$212; 300-350 lbs, $191-$220; 350-400 lbs, $169-$219; 400-450 lbs, $160-$205; 450-500 lbs, $164-$179; 500-550 lbs, $137-$156; 550-600 lbs, $139-$161; 600-700 lbs, $137-$150; 700-800 lbs, $129-$133.

Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $131-$246; 250-300 lbs, $171-$216; 300-350 lbs, $188-$216; 350-400 lbs, $171-$208; 400-450 lbs, $162-$195; 450-500 lbs, $172-$187; 500-550 lbs, $158-$178; 550-600 lbs, $137-$154; 600-700 lbs, $135-$151.

Over 700 lbs. bulls, $125-$127.Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs.,

2 both, $170; 200-250 lbs, $181-$190; 250-300 lbs, $185-$199; 300-350 lbs, $165-$178; 350-400 lbs, $158-$178; 400-450 lbs, $154-$180; 450-500 lbs, $144-$169; 500-550 lbs, $141-$168; 550-600 lbs, $136-$164; 600-700 lbs., $128-$139; over 700 lbs, $115-$120.

BLOC Design-Build expands servicesBLOC Design-Build,

LLC is expanding their services to include electri-cal contracting and instru-mentation services to com-panies operating in the oil and gas industry.

Operations Manager James Holland, P.E. said the company decided to include the oil and gas in-dustry after discovering a need for qualified electrical contractors with oil and gas experience.

“Our electricians and instrumentation/control technicians have great ex-perience in the oil and gas industry,” Holland said. “We plan to put that expe-rience to work.”

The addition of Master Electrician Steven Miller to the team in August opened doors for BLOC due to Miller’s extensive history with the oil and gas indus-try.

“I’ve worked on every-thing from refineries to pumping units,” Miller said. His experience in-cludes work on compres-sor stations, H2S separator stations, and many other projects.

Holland said BLOC’s expansion into oil and gas services falls in line with the expanded services of-fered by its parent company

KSA Engineers, Inc. Through the Energy

Services division, KSA En-gineers offers a variety of services designed to help clients locate, safely plan, and execute their drilling, production, and mining endeavors. The services in-clude surveying and map-ping, route planning and design, construction stak-ing, environmental permit-ting, land and right-of-way services, and many others.

A full list of KSA’s en-ergy related services can be found at www.ksaeng.com

Services offered by BLOC Design-Build include elec-trical maintenance; Super-visory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCA-DA); instrumentation; assembly, programming and installation of control panels; and other general electrical services.

The combined services

enable BLOC and KSA Engineers, Inc. to assist companies with everything from planning pipeline routes and staking of con-struction sites to installing pump control panels and providing electrical power to remote well locations.

“We’re following in line with what KSA is already doing,” Holland said. “We’re going to provide services to their clients as well as establish our own clients and offer KSA’s ser-vices to them. Our new panel assembly shop also makes us a one-stop shop. We can provide your elec-trical contracting as well as your panels and electrical supplies.”

BLOC Design-Build, LLC is a design-build com-pany specializing in heavy construction, as well as instrumentation and con-trols.

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Filemon Vela along with Congress-men Rubén Hinojosa Henry Cuellar, and Pete Gallego this week have written letters to Mexico’s newly appointed Ambassador to the U.S., Ed-uardo Medina Mora and to International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) Commissioner Edward Dru-sina asking Mexico to return water they have stored in Mexico to the Rio Grande River. The Congressmen have been contacted by of-ficials from several border communities who, due to the long drought in Texas, are running out of water.

Vela’s District 34 includes DeWitt and southern Gon-zales County.

The letters written by the Congressmen state that under the 1944 Guadalupe Water Treaty, Mexico is obli-gated to provide water to the United States. To date, Mex-ico is significantly behind in their water payments.

“These water deliveries are critical to farmers and communities throughout the Rio Grande Valley,” said Congressman Vela (D-Brownsville). “My hope is that we can get this matter resolved quickly, but with-out relief soon, many areas in my district will begin to go dry. It is time for the Mexican government to step

up and follow through with their obligations, otherwise our communities will suf-fer.”

“We are already facing immediate problems with our water supplies dwin-dling in Deep South Texas and we can no longer afford to wait,” said U.S. Rep. Hino-josa (D-Mercedes). “We on the border have maintained a very good relationship with Mexico and we plan on keeping our close ties, we ask that they do the right thing and release the water that is owed to us and they do it quickly.”

“This is the seventh year of our current drought, ap-proaching the most severe drought in our state’s histo-ry,” said Congressman Cuel-lar (D-Laredo). “We must strengthen our relationship with Mexico by ensuring the precious resources of the Rio Grande are used responsibly and maintained for future generations. Mexico has the responsi-bility to honor the terms of our agreement, and I look forward to our border com-munities being provided the water resources they need to continue their growth for years to come.”

“We have a long-standing relationship with our neigh-bors,” said Congressman Gallego (D-Alpine.) I look forward to working with the new Ambassador on a mu-tual resolution that benefits our communities.”


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Gonzales County RecordsGonzales County Courthouse

DeedsFebruary 1-28Leonard, Phyllis H. and Mol-

noskey, Karen to Kocian, James E. and Kocian, Laurie A., w/d, 0.50 of an acre, J M Everett Svy, A-207.

Jones, Helen Klostermann to Forest Oil Corporation, o/l, 202.70 Acres, Survey Not Shown.

Needham, Arva Nell to Need-ham, Dane Neill, w/d, 2.864 Acres, Jose Maria Salinas Svy. A-59.

Needham, Arva Nell to Need-ham, Dane Neill, w/d, 352.494 Acres, Orig. Outer Town Gonza-les, East & West of Water St.

Key, Steven Layne to Talisman Energy USA, Inc., o/l, 140.77 Acres,John Florence A-213, WM. J. Bryan A-140 & R S Armstead A-87 Svys.

Key, Steven Layne to Talisman Energy USA, Inc., w/d, 73.60 Acres, David Linville Svy, A-319.

Gonzales Lodge No. 30 An-cient, Free & Accepted Masons and Masons, Gonzales Lodge No. 30 Ancient, Free & Accepted to EOG Resources, o/l, 165.05 Acres, Wilson Simpson Svy, A-426.

Holst, Wilma Joyce and Mutla Renee to Jimenez, Jose G. and Ji-menez, Martha,w/d, 0.178 of an Acre (Lt. 0, blk. 14) 3rd Subdvn of

Lafayette Place Addn, Gonzales.Gonzales Economic Develop-

ment Corporation to Hebbron-ville Lone Star Rentals, LLC, w/d, 3.5012 Acres (Pt. Lt. 1, Blk 2) Re-Plat of GADC Industrial Park Subdvn, Gonzales.

Carrington, Wayne A. and Car-rington, Beverly L. to Carrington Sr, Wayne A. and Carrington, Beverly L., w/d, Lt. 82, Settlement at Patriot Ranch, Sec. 1.

Benitez, Jason Nathanial and Benitez, Christa Lynn to Lexing-ton Investments I, L.P., w/d, 0.236 of an acre (Pt. lts. 5-6) King’s 4th Addn, Gonzales.

Vera-Whalley, Mary Jane and Vera, Mary Jane (FKA) to Bur-

ton, Robert D. and Burton, Jean-nette F., w/d, Pt. Lt., Blk 3, Stie-ren’s Addn, Gonzales.

Boening, Gary W. and Boen-ing, Theresa L. to Boening Fam-ily Properties, Ltd., w/d, 550.656 Acres, John McCoy & Thomas J Adams Svys, Gonzales, DeWitt & Lavaca Counties.

Dave, Vijay K. and Dave, Jo-sette S. to Chandan, Sanjiv and Chandan, Renu, w/d, 1.005 Acres, James B. Patrick Svy, A-55.

DuBose, James L. (Trustee), Dubose, Darlene M. (Trustee), DuBose Trust, J.L. and J.L. Du-Bose Trust to Starlight Invest-ments, Inc.,w/d, Pt. Lt. 2, RG 1, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales.

SRP Sub, LLC, SPT Real Estate Sub III, L.L.C. (FKA) to SRP TRS SUB, LLC, w/d, Property Not Shown.

Eckols, Debra J. and Eckols, Steven L. to LaFleur, Kevin and LaFleur, Deborah, w/d, 1.917 Acres,Benjamin Duncan Svy, A-20.

Hines, Reta P. to Hines, Craig L. (Trustee), Hines, Lucas Av-ery (Trustee), Hines, Clayton Lee (Trustee) and Hines Family Liquids Trust, w/d, Undiv. Min-eral Int. in 1.290.68 Acres, Sarah Hendricks, A-261, William B. Lockhart A-315 & Richard Bibb A-104 Svys.

Hines, Milton Doyle to Hines,


Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commis-sion

DeWitt County

API No.: 42-123-32720Classification: Fld. Dev. and Re-

completionOperator: Rincon Petroleum

Corp.Lease Name: Warwas UnitWell No.: 1Field Name: Arneckeville, S. (Y-7)Total Depth: 5,530 feetDirection and Miles: 2 miles W. of

MeyersvilleSurvey Name: J. Duff, A-153Acres: 40

API No.: 42-123-33048Classification: Fld. Dev. and Hori-

zontalOperator: NFR Energy LLCLease Name: T Bird UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Sugarkane (Eagle

Ford)Total Depth: 15,000 feetDirection and Miles: 1.8 miles

NE. of NordheimSurvey Name: I RR Co, Section

29, A-252Acres: 703.56





29, A-252Acres: 703.56





29, A-252Acres: 703.56





29, A-252Acres: 703.56


zontalOperator: NFR Energy LLCLease Name: JanakWell No.: 1HField Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford

Shale)Total Depth: 13,900 feetDirection and Miles: 6.9 miles

NW. of YoakumSurvey Name: J. Dunn, A-165Acres: 698.10


zontalOperator: Pioneer Natural Res.

USA Inc.Lease Name: Matejek 01Well No.: 02HField Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford

Shale)Total Depth: 21,000 feetDirection and Miles: 5.2 miles

NW. of YorktownSurvey Name: I RR Co, Section

54, A-594Acres: 683.36

Fayette County


zontalOperator: Southern Bay Operat-

ing, LLCLease Name: Black Jack Springs

UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: WildcatTotal Depth: 10,281 feetDirection and Miles: 13.19 miles

SW of La GrangeSurvey Name: Carnes, N, A-27Acres: 921.85


zontalOperator: Argent Energy Hold-

ings Inc.Lease Name: WW Cherry UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Giddings (Austin

Chalk-3)Total Depth: 7,845 feetDirection and Miles: 14.2 miles

SW of La GrangeSurvey Name: Muldoon, M, A-74Acres: 824.23

Gonzales County


zontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Barnhart (EF)Well No.: 22HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Total Depth: 16,700 feetDirection and Miles: 16.5 miles

SW. of GonzalesSurvey Name: L. Clements, A-143Acres: 8,779.58


zontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Barnhart (EF)Well No.: 26HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle


SW. of GonzalesSurvey Name: L. Clements, A-143Acres: 8,779.58


zontalOperator: Forest Oil Corp.Lease Name: Manford Ranch-

Chandler 1Well No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Total Depth: 13,500 feetDirection and Miles: 3.8 miles SE.

of SmileySurvey Name: Gonzales CSL,

A-229Acres: 320


zontalOperator: Forest Oil Corp.Lease Name: Manford Ranch-

Chandler 2Well No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Total Depth: 13,500 feet

Direction and Miles: 3.8 miles SE. of Smiley

Survey Name: Gonzales CSL, A-229

Acres: 320


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Preston A UnitWell No.: 9HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Total Depth: 12,000 feetDirection and Miles: 11.3 miles E.

of SmileySurvey Name: A.W. Hill, A-247Acres: 602.12


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Preston A UnitWell No.: 10HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Total Depth: 12,400 feetDirection and Miles: 11.3 miles E.

of SmileySurvey Name: W.W. Pace, A-373Acres: 602.12

Lavaca County


zontalOperator: Penn Virginia Oil and

Gas LPLease Name: Netardus UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle


NE. of ShinerSurvey Name: A. Smothers, A-50Acres: 699.93

Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Tex-as Railroad Commission

DeWitt County


zontalOperator: Burlington Resources

O and G Co. LPLease Name: Willeke Unit BWell No.: 1Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford

Shale)Survey Name: F.N. Hackney,

A-650Direction and Miles: 5.9 miles N.

of RungeOil: 864MCF: 2,981Choke Size: 14/64 of an inchTubing Pressure: 6,078Shut In Well Pressure: 7,715Total Depth: 19,286 feetPerforations: 13,738-19,080 feet



O and G Co. LPLease Name: Veit Unit AWell No.: 1Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-2)Survey Name: P. Pate, A-386Direction and Miles: 13.8 miles

NW. of CueroOil: 578MCF: 902Choke Size: 10/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 5,150Total Depth: 17,166 feetPerforations: 12,389-16,546 feet


zontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Finney-Barker UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford

Shale)Survey Name: T.R. Miller, A-37Direction and Miles: 6.43 miles

SE. of CueroOil: 123MCF: 5,445Choke Size: 14/64 of an inchTubing Pressure: 5,568Shut In Well Pressure: 6,495Total Depth: 18,657 feetPerforations: 15,357-18,559 feet



O and G Co. LPLease Name: Hunsaker Unit AWell No.: 1Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-2)Survey Name: A.J. Harris, A-220Direction and Miles: 3.6 miles SE.

of EcletoOil: 808MCF: 1,055Choke Size: 10/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 5,900Total Depth: 17,780 feetPerforations: 12,815-17,510 feet


zontalOperator: Geosouthern Energy

Corp.Lease Name: Willeke AWell No.: 1HField Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford

Shale)Survey Name: I RR Co, Section

60, A-587Direction and Miles: 9.7 miles

NW. of YorktownOil: 1,032MCF: 1,587Choke Size: 12/64 of an inchTubing Pressure: 5,665Shut In Well Pressure: 5,790Total Depth: 17,492 feetPlug Back Depth: 17,339 feetPerforations: 13,520-17,329 feet



O and G Co. LPLease Name: Royal Unit AWell No.: 1Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford

Shale)Survey Name: I RR Co, Section

32, A-101Direction and Miles: 3.2 miles

NW. of NordheimOil: 763MCF: 5,248Choke Size: 14/64 of an inchTubing Pressure: 7,885Shut In Well Pressure: 7,988Total Depth: 19,695 feetPerforations: 13,972-19,483 feet

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zontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Brown InvestmentsWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: J.D. Clements, A-9Direction and Miles: 10.8 miles

SE. of GonzalesOil: 695MCF: 554Choke Size: 16/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 3,418Total Depth: 19,174 feetPerforations: 12,150-19,050 feet


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: H.F.S.Well No.: 9HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: W.W. Page, A-373Direction and Miles: 10.3 miles

SE. of CostOil: 2,461MCF: 1,765Choke Size: 34/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,288Total Depth: 16,550 feetPlug Back Depth: 16,507 feetPerforations: 10,981-16,499 feet


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Meyer UnitWell No.: 12HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: S. Bateman, A-1Direction and Miles: 5.9 miles N.

of CheapsideOil: 3,637Choke Size: 32/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 2,987Total Depth: 15,910 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,825 feetPerforations: 11,700-15,820 feet


zontalOperator: Hunt Oil CompanyLease Name: GoodwinWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: W.B. Lockhart,

A-40Direction and Miles: 9.2 miles E.

of GonzalesOil: 404MCF: 221Choke Size: 24/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 430Total Depth: 18,259 feetPlug Back Depth: 18,240 feetPerforations: 9,900-18,228 feet


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Hilbrich UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473Direction and Miles: 1 mile S. of

SampleOil: 2,503MCF: 3,672Choke Size: 43/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,326Total Depth: 15,645 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,559 feetPerforations: 11,691-15,549 feet


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Sample Baros UnitWell No.: 17HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473Direction and Miles: 0.1 mile SE.

of SampleOil: 2,223MCF: 2,203Choke Size: 34/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,782Total Depth: 15,295 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,197 feetPerforations: 11,671-15,187 feet


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Sample Baros UnitWell No.: 16HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473Direction and Miles: 0.1 mile SE.

of SampleOil: 1,977MCF: 2,203Choke Size: 34/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,632Total Depth: 15,213 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,127 feetPerforations: 11,677-15,117 feet


zontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Ward FWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: D. Moses, A-334Direction and Miles: 4.2 miles

SW. of SmileyOil: 232MCF: 78Choke Size: 14/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 822Total Depth: 15,598 feetPerforations: 10,222-14,481 feet


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: BLTWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: J.L. Wood, A-473Direction and Miles: 2.2 miles

SW. of SampleOil: 1,568MCF: 2,887Choke Size: 36/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,496Total Depth: 16,187 feetPlug Back Depth: 16,093 feetPerforations: 11,765-16,083 feet


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Spahn Farms UnitWell No.: 7HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: M. Cogswell,

A-144Direction and Miles: 12.1 miles

SE. of CostOil: 1,774MCF: 1,752Choke Size: 34/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,518Total Depth: 17,024 feetPlug Back Depth: 16,930 feetPerforations: 11,604-16,925 feet


zontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Turk-Williams UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle

Ford-1)Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-45Direction and Miles: 11.69 miles

SE. of GonzalesOil: 802MCF: 1,419Choke Size: 16/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 4,322Total Depth: 15,971 feetPerforations: 11,875-15,856 feet


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LOCKHART — Caldwell Sheriff Daniel Law an-nounced that on February 14, a Caldwell County Sheriff’s Deputy while on patrol was flagged down at the McMa-han General Store in refer-ence to a suspicious vehicle that had two subjects sleep-ing in it.

The clerk advised the dep-uty that the two subjects had been sleeping in the vehicle for several hours. The deputy in receiving the information made contact with the occu-pants of the vehicle, who were identified as David Glenn Wendland, 50, and Donna S. Stephens, 43, both from Pflugerville.

Law said the deputy be-came suspicious of the sub-jects’ conflicting stories and requested but was denied a voluntary consent to search the vehicle. Due to the sub-jects’ conflicting stories, the deputy requested for the

Sheriff’s K–9 to respond to his location.

Once the K-9 arrived, there was a free air sniff per-formed on the exterior of the vehicle which led to a positive odor response from the K-9. A subsequent search revealed approximately ½-ounce of high-grade marijuana and approximately ¼-ounce of methamphetamine. Para-phernalia, including pipes and a scale, was also located.

Subjects were arrested and transported to the Caldwell County Jail where they were

remanded to Jail Personnel without incident on charges of Possession of Marijuana less than Two Ounces (a Class A Misdemeanor) and Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 greater than 4 grams less than 200 grams (a Second Degree Felony).

Investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending.

To report illegal activity in your neighborhood, contact the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office at 512-398-6777.

carrying crude oil, burst into flames, send-ing a towering plume of black smoke into the air which could be seen from as far away as Belmont and Luling.

Texas Department of Public Safety, Gon-zales County Sheriff ’s Dept., Gonzales County Rescue/EMS, Gonzales Fire De-partment, Belmont Volunteer Fire Depart-ment and Ottine Volunteer Fire Depart-ment were among those called to battle the inferno. Gonzales police closed 90A at U.S. Highway 183 to westbound traffic and Belmont authorities turned back 90A east-bound traffic.

Gonzales County Judge David Bird, in-terviewed by radio station KCTI 1450AM,

said officials initially evacuated residents in a 2-mile radius of the scene of the accident because it was unclear what the tanker was carrying. Once it was determined that the tanker was carrying crude oil, the evacua-tion order was lifted.

Bird told KCTI that his office was asking people needing to get to FM2091 to do so via US183 north to Ottine. He also advised drivers to use caution on FM2091 because of the extrta traffic, including large truck and 18-wheelers that were being detoured and turned around near Southern Live-stock.

Department of Public Safety troopers and emergency responders were continu-ing to work the accident scene at press time on Wednesday.

February 1987, according to the U.S. En-ergy Department’s Energy Information Administration.

EOG is the largest leaseholder in the Ea-gle Ford play, with 644,000 net acres. Ches-apeake Energy Corp. is next with 490,000.

A news release from EOG’s Houston headquarters this week noted the com-pany’s “stellar crude oil production in 2012 was primarily driven by drilling and com-pletion activity in the Eagle Ford where the company drilled and completed 305 net wells, operating an average of 23 drilling rigs.”

The news release said that “EOG made strides in increasing the amount of crude oil recoverable from both its Eagle Ford and Bakken resources by testing vari-ous drilling densities and further refining completion practices. In the Eagle Ford, EOG increased the estimated recoverable potential reserves by 38 percent from 1.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BnBoe) to 2.2 BnBoe, net to EOG.”

At current activity levels, the company estimates it has a 12-year Eagle Ford drill-ing inventory.

The revised Eagle Ford reserve potential is indicative of an estimated 8 percent re-covery of the estimated 26.4 net BnBoe in place on EOG’s acreage. Since discovering the Eagle Ford in 2010, EOG has raised the overall estimated captured reserve poten-tial from 900 MMBoe (million barrels of

oil equivalent) to 2.2 BnBoe, net to EOG.EOG’s best Eagle Ford well to date is the

Burrow Unit #2H, which had an initial production rate of 6,330 barrels of oil per day (Bopd) with 713 barrels per day (Bpd) of natural gas liquids (NGLs) and 4.1 mil-lion cubic feet per day (MMcfd) of natural gas. Offsetting the Burrow Unit #2H, the Burrow Unit #1H was completed to sales at a maximum rate of 5,424 Bopd with 600 Bpd of NGLs and 3.5 MMcfd of natural gas. Two other prolific wells, the Boothe Unit #1H and #2H, began initial produc-tion at 5,380 and 3,810 Bopd with 625 and 525 Bpd of NGLs and 3.6 and 3.0 MMcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 100 percent working interest in these Gonzales County wells.

In McMullen County, southwest of EOG’s Gonzales County sweet spot, the Naylor Jones Unit 59 East #1H and West #4H had initial peak production rates of 1,670 and 1,150 Bopd with 225 and 138 Bpd of NGLs and 1.3 and 0.8 MMcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 100 per-cent working interest in these wells that were completed in early January 2013.

“The Eagle Ford’s potential reserves of 2.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent repre-sent the largest domestic crude oil find net to one company in 40 years. Not only is 600 million net barrels a meaningful increase, this onshore U.S. oil field is readily accessi-ble to premium markets,” Papa said. “With both the technical acumen and high-qual-ity assets, EOG is at the forefront in devel-oping this world-class shale oil resource.”


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COUNCIL: Gonzales adopts2nd Amendment resolution

ACCIDENT: Truck driver killedContinued from page A1

EAGLE FORD: County wellsamong most valuable in play

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response then.”Councilman Tommy Schurig motioned

for approval and read the resolution. It was approved unanimously, eliciting a round of applause from the audience.

The resolution spells out the city’s posi-tion that any restriction on types of fire-arms, ammunition or magazines is in vio-lation of the Second Amendment, and that any order to surrender or take such weap-ons is in violation of the Fourth Amend-ment’s guarantee of freedom from unlaw-ful search and seizure. The resolution also cites the Ninth and Tenth Amendments’ guarantees that Congress cannot extend itself beyond the powers granted by the Constitution.

The resolution notes that “All federal acts, laws, executive orders, agency orders, and rules or regulations of all kinds with purpose, intent or effect of confiscating any firearm, banning any firearm, limiting the size of a magazine for any firearm, impos-ing any limit on the ammunition that may be purchased for any firearm, taxing any firearm or ammunition ... or requiring the registration of any firearm...shall be further considered null and void and of no effect in this City.”

The resolution directs city employees and agencies to refuse any requests or di-rectives from federal agencies acting in un-constitutional fashion, and calls on other municipalities and jurisdictions to pass similar measures.

The resolution also directs that copies of the city’s action be transmitted to all

levels of government, including President Obama and both houses of Congress as well as individual legsilators at the national and state level.

In other action Tuesday, the Council passed an ordinance restricting the loca-tion for temporary crew housing for oil-field workers, known as “man camps.” These structures are most often built by companies to temporarily house crews. The ordinance would limit such structures to an area north of Industrial Park Road.

Council also amended its recently-up-dated handbook governing the city’s vari-ous boards and commissions to affirm that members of city boards must recuse them-selves when voting on issues which could affect businesses they own or work for.

Council also heard a request from repre-sentatives of Norma’s House for increased consideration in the budget.

Tony Espinosa and Deanna Novosad noted that the City of Shiner recently dou-bled its annual contribution to the facility, which serves as a safe center for victims of child abuse. The City of Waelder has also re-committed its funding for the facility.

Novosad said that statistics indicate that 427 children among Gonzales’ population of 7,200 will be sexually abused before they’re 18. The center provides outreach education to help the victims of abuse step forward, as well as helping to coordinate efforts between agencies to limit the some-times-frightening questioning sessions as-sociated with prosecutions.

“And we provide all of these services free to the victims,” she said.

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Caldwell County Sheriff Daniel Law (right) shakes hand with Sergeant Paul Cow-an during a ceremony held in honor of Cowan’s retirement. Looking on (left) is Cowan’s wife, Deborah. (Courtesy photo)

Cowan retires from Caldwell CSOPaul Cowan, Sergeant

with the Caldwell County Sheriff Office retired on January 15, 2013.

Cowan started his law enforcement career in the early 1970’s and worked for the West Lake–Rolling Wood, Lockhart and Katy police departments.

In 1991, Cowan began working with the Caldwell County Sheriff ’s Office as a Patrol Deputy and went on

to the position of detective in the Criminal Investiga-tion Division. He stayed there until 1998, when he left the Sheriff ’s office to work for the Southwest Texas University Police Department until the year 2000.

In 2001, Cowan returned to the Caldwell County Sheriff ’s Office and began as a Detective, then as a Crime Prevention Officer

where he worked up to the day of his retirement.

Cowan was and is a true asset to the Sheriff ’s Office and its community and ex-emplified his professional-ism in the many things he did in the interest of the people of Caldwell County.

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QUINTERO: Waelder man recalls 1972 kidnapping ordeal“They said they wanted to go west in case

they needed to get a bus to continue their trip,” said Quintero. I agreed to take them to Luling and they put their stuff in my car and put some gas in my car and we started heading west.”

“Before I left a good friend of mine named Jamie Nichols offered to ride with me. At the last second, he changed his mind so we left.”

The trio engaged Quintero in small talk along the way, asking him what kind of things do people for fun in a small town. The mood remained light and jovial until everything changed just as they entered the Harwood area.

One of the men in the back seat, who would later be identified as James Hendron, pulled out a sawed off shotgun and put it to Quintero’s right cheek.

“Do you know what this is?” asked Hen-dron.

“Yes, sir. I do,” replied Quintero.“Do you know what it can do?” Hendron

asked.“Yes, sir. I do,” Quintero replied again.Quintero was instructed to pull over and

Hendron got in the driver’s seat with Quin-tero moving to the passenger side.

“I was scared and nervous,” remembered Quintero. “I just knew my Dad was going to kick my (expletive) for losing the car to strangers.”

Already thinking he was about to become a victim of a carjacking, Quintero’s situation went from bad to worse.

“Herndon told me to lock my door be-cause I was going with them as a hostage,” said Quintero. “That is when they told me that was a good thing my friend had not come because they hated n-----s and would have killed him.”

Now Quintero’s mind began to race, thoughts running in and out at a mile-a-minute clip. Are they going to kill me? Are they going to let me go later? How will my parents know what happened to me or where I was?

Even though he was being inundated by the flood of introspective, Quintero never asked any questions.

“I figured the less I said, the better off I’d be,” he said.

The 1972 four-door Chevy Impala was driven all the way to Interstate 10, where they went westbound towards San Antonio. Shortly after that, Hendron showed off his volatile side.

“While we were driving through San Antonio, a car pulled up on the right hand side,” recalled Quintero. “The driver waved to be friendly and I just waved back. He asked me who it was and I told them I didn’t know. He called me a liar and hit me in the back of the head with the butt of the shot-gun several times.”

They arrived at the intersection of I-10 and Interstate 35 and switched their route to Hwy 90 West. When they got to Castro-ville, they stopped at a gas station so Hen-dron could make a call to his wife from a pay phone.

When Hendron returned, the other male kidnapper, later identified as James Collins asked him if he was ready and Hendron said he had to cut the call short in case the cops were listening to his wife’s incoming calls. This was when Quintero realized he was

most likely in the company of hardened criminals.

When they stopped for gas in Hondo, Quintero made another telling observation.

“I noticed that every time they paid for gas they paid with brand new $20 bills,” he said. “I just took note of it and kept it in the back of my mind.”

An interesting development took place when their car was stopped just east of Bracketville by a DPS trooper. Collins, who was manning the wheel at the time, had been speeding.

“By this time, both men were in the front seat and I was riding between them,” said Quintero. “When the trooper approached the car, Hendron stuck the shotgun into my ribs and told me not to say or do anything stupid or he would pull the trigger.”

“He told me to tell the trooper they were friends of my family and I was helping them drive to El Paso. I did exactly as I was told.”

During the traffic stop, Collins gave his license to the trooper who asked if the Lex-ington, Kentucky address displayed was current.

“That is when I first found out the driv-er’s name and where they were from,” said Quintero. “I kept it to myself and never let them know I knew anything.”

Collins was issued a speeding ticket and he asked if he could pay it right away. The trooper told him he could and they fol-lowed him to the Bracketville office, where

Collins paid $65 for the citation.On the road between Sanderson and Van

Horn, Quintero was let out of the car for the first time and allowed to urinate. They made another pit stop once they got into Van Horn and Quintero was presented with his first real chance to escape.

“Collins and Herndon went inside to pay for the gas and they left me alone with the woman,” said Quintero. “I reached to my right and grabbed a glass Coca-Cola bottle that was under the seat. I was looking at her forehead, I was going to hit her and run like hell.”

“Then I looked over and saw there were two elderly men running the station. I thought that if I did run away, then the old men might get hurt. That’s when I said to myself I’ll just ride it out.”

The joyride from hell continued on and by 7 a.m. Monday morning they had ar-rived in El Paso. The tension of the environ-ment had eased up some and the small talk returned.

“They asked me what I would be doing if I was at home,” Quintero said. “I told them I would be getting ready for school. That was one day I was really wishing I was going to school.”

“They said that if I made it back home I would have a hell of a story to tell my friends and family. At that exact time, I started to worry because they said if I make it back home.”

The vehicle travelled across the state line into New Mexico. In a town called Deming, Quintero finally summoned enough cour-age to inquire about his fate.

“I asked them if they were going to let me go and they said ‘No, we’re going to kill you,’” he recalled. “I didn’t say anything but ‘OK.’ They told me they were just waiting to find the right place to do.”

Sixty miles later, they stopped at a gro-cery store in Lordsburg and bought lunch meat, bread and sodas.

“They asked me what I wanted on my sandwich. I told them I wanted bologna, mustard and mayonnaise, but no onions,” said Quintero. “When I got my sandwich, it had onions on it and I told Hendron about it. He got angry with Collins and Goldie and made them apologize to me for their mistake. When that happened, I started to relax a little.”

Quintero said the cordial treatment from the trio continued, but they would still pe-riodically talk about killing him. He was at the wheel when they arrived at a checkpoint set up at the New Mexico/Arizona state line.

“An agent asked to see my driver’s license so I pulled it out for him,” said Quintero. “It was only a temporary one so he asked to look at the inside of the trunk. I looked at Herndon and he said ‘Go ahead. I trust you.’”

While escorting him to the trunk, Quin-tero noticed that the agent wasn’t carrying a gun. Thoughts of escaping once again flashed through Quintero’s mind.

“The first thing I thought to do was to throw the keys in the trunk, lock it and run,” he said. “But there were other people there in line behind us, so I thought I would just ride it out a little longer. I got back inside the car and Herndon told me I did a good job.”

As they continued to pass through Ari-zona, the mood in the car got lighter the further they went. Quintero remembers his abductors laughing and making comical re-marks about the scenery.

“I remember them saying something about what it would be like to see Indians on horses coming out of the hills,” he said.

The conversation turned grim once again by the time they reached Tucson. Quintero said the men spent most of the next hour talking about killing him. As they got close to Chandler, they exited the interstate at Riggs Road, and drove about a mile down a small gravel pathway.

“We were in the middle of the desert and I started thinking to myself that this was it,” Quintero said. “When I stopped the car, they told me to get out and take off all of my clothes except the underwear. At that time, I knew it was over for me.”

Quintero began to accept the fact that this was going to be his demise and that his life was coming to an abrupt end. Suddenly, he was informed that he had been given a reprieve of sorts.

“They said they had talked it over and that neither one of them could bring them-selves to kill me,” he recalled. “They told me that because I didn’t give them any trouble they started liking me. One of them actually said ‘Let this be a good lesson to you. Stay in school, get a good education and stay out of trouble.’”

As Quintero began walking away from the car in a semi-nude state, he couldn’t help but feel tense.

“I just felt that at any minute someone was going to shoot me in the back,” he said.

“I just knew that I was going to hear a blast, but I heard the car turn around and saw them get back on the highway.”

Quintero sat down and began to take ev-erything in. After assessing his situation, he began to slowly walk toward the highway, barefoot in 106-degree weather in the mid-dle of the day. After an agonizing passage of time which Quintero said could have been minutes but felt more like hours, the de-jected teen was able to flag down a pickup truck.

Quintero told the driver, Otis Phillips of Scottsdale, about the ordeal he had gone through.

“I told him I was from Texas, I had been kidnapped and I needed to find a way back home,” said Quintero. “He told me to get in and gave me a small towel to cover myself.”

Phillips began driving toward Chandler and eventually made it to the Chandler Police Station. Phillips went inside and in-formed the police of the situation and then he returned with an officer, who gave Quin-tero some clothing to wear.

“The jeans were waist size 36 inches and the shirt was an extra large,” recalled Quin-tero. “I’m sixteen years old, weighing about 130 pounds with a 28-inch waist. The shirt said ‘City of Chandler Jail,’ but I didn’t care. I was just happy to have some clothes on.”

Any feelings of relief Quintero was ex-periencing soon came to an end when he couldn’t get the authorities to believe his story. He recanted the tale to Sgt. Hubert Urban, who was entirely skeptical.

“You’re a liar, you’re a damn runaway,” Urban told Quintero. “You just ran away from home and now you want a free ride back.”

“It made me angry, but I kept my compo-sure,” Quintero said. “I didn’t want to make things worse. At least I was out of the car and didn’t have a gun in my face.”

Quintero gave the police his home num-ber in Waelder, but they failed to get through due to the high volume of calls going to the house from family and friends inquiring about his whereabouts. Finally, Quintero suggested the police call his grandfather’s store, Eureste Grocery.

“I was able to reach someone there and they ran all the way to my house and told my mom that I was in Arizona,” said Quin-tero.

During his debriefing to the police, Quin-tero gave a detailed description of the trio and all of the information about them he was able to glean during the trip.

“I remembered everything about them,” he said. “I remembered their names, their tattoos, their faces, their hair color and where they were from. I told the police that while I was pretending to be sleep, I over-heard them say they had killed a woman in Kentucky.”

The FBI office in San Antonio eventu-ally contacted Chandler PD and confirmed Quintero’s story to them. Soon thereafter, an FBI agent from Phoenix named Walt Peters arrived at the station. He put 10 pic-tures on the table and asked Quintero if he saw anyone he recognized. Quintero picked out photos of Collins and Hendron.

Peters informed Quintero that both men were wanted in connection with a bur-glary and murder that took place in Lex-ington. During the incident, the men were suspected of killing a maid who stumbled upon their break-in of the home where she worked.

A few hours after his conference with Peters, Quintero finally received a much-anticipated call from his parents.

“My mother was just crying and crying and I kept trying to comfort her by telling her I was fine,” Quintero said. “It was an emotional call for us both.”

News of Quintero’s story spread quickly across the area and the teen soon found himself in the middle of an impromptu news conference.

“I was surrounded by newspaper report-ers, radio reporters and a TV reporter,” he recalled. “All I could think about during that time was how much I wanted to go home. I can relate to how celebrities feel sometimes because it was a real invasion of my privacy. I had just been through a traumatic thing and here they were in my space. I didn’t like it.”

After the commotion settled down, Quintero was given some better-fitting clothes and something to eat before ready-ing for bed. He spent the night in the Chan-dler city jail.

“They had to house me there because I was a minor and I was considered a federal witness,” Quintero explained.

Before he went to sleep, he received some good news from the authorities. The FBI had captured the trio who abducted him just down the road in Phoenix.

“The FBI told me they were able to catch them so quickly because of what I remem-bered,” he said. “They didn’t even put up a

fight. I was glad to hear it because I knew they wouldn’t be able to hurt anyone else. They couldn’t hurt me any more.”

Quintero’s father wired money to Chan-dler and it was used to buy Quintero some clothes and a plane ticket home. On Tues-day at 6 p.m., he was escorted through Sky Harbor Airport by FBI agents and members of airport security. They were with him as he boarded the plane and followed him all the way to his seat, where he was placed next to a man named Wells Hampton.

“He asked me why the security guards walked me all the way in and I told him what had happened to me,” Quintero said. “He gave me his business card and told me if I was ever back in Phoenix to look him up. He offered to help me anyway he could, he was a real nice man.”

Quintero flew to El Paso and eventually landed in San Antonio around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. He was enthusiasti-cally greeted by his family including his father Paul Sr., his mother Ernestine, his sister Elida Vera, his brother Rocky and Joe Eureste, his mother’s cousin.

“Everyone was really emotional except for me,” Quintero recalled. “I had held in so much at that point, it was like I couldn’t show any emotion.”

The family returned home to Waelder and by the end of the day, Quintero was looking forward to being back in his own bed that night.

“I had the best night’s sleep I had had in days,” said Quintero. “I could tell that every few minutes my mom and dad would walk in to make sure I was still there.”

The next morning, Quintero shared breakfast with his family before going off to see his grandfather, Felipe Eureste, Sr., at his store.

“He was outside sweeping the side-

walk,” Quintero said. “When he saw me he dropped his broom and rushed towards me crying. He was hugging me so tightly I could barely breathe. He later told me he was ready to sell his store, cattle and land to get me back safely.”

Following the visit with his grandfa-ther, Quintero went over to Waelder High School.

“As soon as I got there, everyone was happy to see me,” he recalled. “Some of my teachers told me I didn’t have to do any homework for the rest of the week.”

“A lot of my classmates wanted to know the whole story. I told them I didn’t feel like talking about it. I was just glad to be home.”

Not only did Quintero not share the in-formation with his friends, but also with-held it from his family.

“They knew I didn’t want to talk about it,” he said. “Every now and then, they would ask questions but I wouldn’t talk about it. I just wanted to go back to the way things were and tried to just forget about it.”

Quintero said to this day, he still carries emotional scars from what he went through during that awful episode four decades ago.

“I don’t trust anyone now,” he said. “I watch everything everyone does around me and I can’t stand to have anyone come up from behind me.”

“They robbed me of my security. I used to trust people, now I don’t. I’m always on guard now.”

Today, the 56-year old Quintero is the father of two children and grandfather to four. He admitted that his parenting skills were affected by what he was forced to en-dure, being overprotective to an excessive degree.

“I call my children every day to talk to them,” he said. “I told them about what happened to me. My son used to get upset because I checked on him so much, but I would tell him ‘If I didn’t love you I wouldn’t check on you.’ He finally understood when he had his first child.”

The lasting effects from his kidnapping were not all negative in impact. Quintero said it awakened a desire in him for public service. He works as a volunteer with the Waelder Fire Department and Waelder EMS, and also serves as a translator for the Waelder Police Department, Gonza-les County and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

“I joined the fire department when I was 17,” said Quintero. “We get a few dollars a month, but that’s nothing com-pared to the satisfaction I get when I help someone. Because one person out there stopped to help me, I’m paying it for-ward.”

“There’s good people out there, but there’s also bad people. Don’t always judge people by what you see because the people who picked me up where clean cut. Every day when your kids get home give them a hug because you never know what can happen.”

“I was scared and nervous. I just knew my Dad was go-ing to kick my (expletive) for losing the car to strangers.”

— Paul Quintero Jr.

“I just felt that any min-ute someone was going to shoot me in the back.”


“Then I looked over and saw there were two elderly men running the station. I thought that if I did run away, then the old men might get hurt. ”


Moulton banquetThe 65th Annual Moulton Chamber of Com-

merce Award & Membership Banquet is set for Monday, March 4th @ the Moulton KC Hall. Social is at 6:00pm, Awards Banquet is at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15.00 each and can be purchased at Advanced Home Health Services, Community Bank of Moult-on & Lone Star Bank. Everyone is invited, so come out for an evening of fun! Thank you for your contin-ued support of our wonderful community!

Black History MonthThe Henson Chapel United Methodist Church

will be celebrating Black History Month at 1113 St. Andrew St, Gonzales, Texas at 3:15 p.m. on February 24, 2013. Sister Wanda Fryer will speak on Black His-tory, Brother Eugene will speak on Buffalo Soldiers. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. Pastor Rev. Elroy Johnson. Contact Eugene Wilson at 830-857-3764 for more information.

Health & WellnessGary Alan Sutton, professional entertainer and

ionized water educator, gives Health and Wellness presentations every first and third Wednesday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Wells Fargo meet-ing room, and the second and fourth Wednesdays from noon-1:15 pm at The Gonzales Food Market side room. The public is invited to the presentations.

Barbecue benefit

Iglesia Bautista Memorial Fellowship Hall- 203 South Ave E - Waelder will host a BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plates w/German Potatoes, Beans, Dessert, Bread Plates will be $8.00. (Delivery Available) start-ing at 11 a.m. Thursday. For details or to purchase a plate, contact Adam Ramirez at830-857-6595 or Olivia Ramirez at 830-203-0710.

Relay VolunteersThe Texas Independence Relay is looking for

Volunteers! Each Volunteer will have a 4 to 5 hour shift. If you would like to be a part of this fantastic event, please contact Georgina Biehl [email protected]. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity!

TIR has teamed up with Team Red, White & Blue for this year’s event! Team RWB (www.teamrwb.org) is a non-profit that cares for returning veterans when they return home from combat, and we are very pleased to be able to partner with this cause! This would be a great opportunity for HS Juniors and seniors looking for those volunteer hours need-ed for college, or younger kids (and a parent(s)) in Boy Scouts or JROTC that would get to spend time with a veteran, and also VFW and American Legion folks!

KIDFISH stockingThe KIDFISH Foundation will stock several hun-

dred pounds of channel catfish in the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) Lake Wood Recre-ation Area for children to catch on Saturday, Feb.

23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Lake Wood is located near Gonzales, off U.S. Highway 90A at the end of FM 2091 South.

American LegionGonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold its

regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Legion Hall. Boys’ State candidates will be in-terviewed. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.

Pancake BreakfastGonzales Masonic Lodge will host a Pancake

Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Lodge Building, third floor, 519 1/2 St. Joseph St. in Gonzales. Plates will be $6.

Eastside RevivalChristian musician and speaker David Crain will

be featured in the annual Revival at Eastside Baptist Church in Gonzales Feb. 24-27. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Crain has recorded 10 studio albums and has spoken at a large number of con-ferences, churches and schools across the country over the past 25 years. Nursery will be available.

VFW Auxiliary CookoffThe Third Annual VFW Auxiliary Post 4817 Coo-

koff is scheduled Saturday, march 16 at the Gon-zales VFW Post, 3302 Harwood Road. Categories include barbecue chicken, ribs and brisket as well as showmanship. There is a $15 entry fee per cat-egory, and early entry deadline is 7 p.m. March 15 at the VFW Hall. RVs will be welcome. Entry forms are available at the Gonzales Cannon office at 618 St. Paul. Proceeds will benefit the Scholarship Fund. For details, contact Dorothy Gast at 254-931-5712, Michelle McKinney at 830-263-0793 or Linda Payne at 512-426-1207.

Lecture SeriesThe Gonzales Church of Christ, located at 1323

Seydler Street in Gonzales, will be hosting a series of five (5) lectures on the theme of “Jesus: The People Person”, February 22nd-24th. Friday, Feb. 22nd at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23rd at 5:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 24th, at 10:30 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited.

Black Heritage paradeThe Black Heritage Organization will be host-

ing their Annual Black History Parade on Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. in Shiner.

The public is welcome to attend our Soul Food Feast after the parade at the Old American Legion Hall. Serving time for the meal will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

If you would like to participate in the parade or make food donations, contact the following: Jake Mathis, 594-2989; Ervin Flowers-Parade Commit-tee, 594-8051; Pam Brooks-Food Committee, 361-401-1401 or work 594-3353; Georgie Flowers-Food Committee, 594-8051; Alice Evans-Food Commit-tee, 594-2974; Shirley Harper, 594-4243.

Confederate MemorialMembers of the Texas Bonnie Blue Camp #869

and the Col. Gustav-Hoffman Camp #1938 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will host ceremo-nies honoring 79 Confederate soldiers buried at the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery at 2 p.m. Feb. 28. Members will be on-hand wearing period costumes for the ceremonies.

Family members of those soldiers being hon-ored who have not made contact with the orga-nization are asked to contact Linda Miller, Texas Society Order of Confederate Veterans Rose His-torian, at 210-420-5461.

Jim Price CleanupThe Annual Jim Price Community-Wide Clean-

up in scheduled in Gonzales Saturday, April 27. The event will be held at Apache Field, 456 Tate Street. Tire and electronic disposal are being added to the event this year.

The kick-off meeting for the Jim Price Commu-nity-Wide Cleanup will be next Monday, Febru-ary 25th at 9a.m. at Gonzales City Hall.

Biblical healthBiblical Principles of Health Conference at

Sleep Inn Conference Room, Saturday March 9, from 9-5, will explore what the Bible teaches about healthcare and healing. Tom and Sandy Schmidt will be teaching the conference based on the book, A More Excellent Way by Henry Wright. Call Sandy Schmidt at 210-722-7990 or Sherry Poe 830 857 4960 for more information. Reegistration needed to reserve place in limited seating.

Texas NationalistsGonzales County members of the Texas Na-

tionalist Movement will host an information meeting for the public starting at 9:30 a.m. Sat-urday, March16 at Boomer’s Sports Bar, 2513 Harwood Road in Gonzales. Gonzales County Coordinator Dave Mundy will explain the orga-nization’s beliefs, core principles and goals, and members will also be available to answer ques-tions from anyone interested in learning more about the group.

Black History ProgramBlack History Program at Union Lea Baptist

Church, 931 St. Andrew, Gonzales on February 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The theme is United We Stand Divide We Fall. Come help us glorify the Lord and remember our legacy. Pastor, Dr. Ken-neth Green.

Helping HandsIf you are in need of a meal, Helping Hands, a

non-profit, multi-church ministry would like to bless you with a free lunch. Meals will be distrib-uted Saturday, February 23rd, beginning at 11 a.m. in the GCAM parking lot located at 708 St. Louis Street. Volunteers and donations are wel-come. Contact Linda or Gary at 361-275-1216.

Community LentOn Wednesdays during Lent through March 27,

the local Ministerial Alliance will be holding their Community Lenten Services. Every Wednesday at noon a 30 minute service will be held in the Sanctu-ary of First United Methodist Church with lunch to follow in the First UMC Fellowship Hall. A different preacher from the community will bring the mes-sage each week with his/her home church providing the meal. This is an ecumenical event all are invited to attend.

Chili SupperThompsonville Ladies Club Annual Chili Supper

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

Historical CommissionThe Gonzales County Historical Commission is ac-

cepting applications form county residents wishing to serve a two-year term on the commission for 2013-14. Applications received by Feb. 22 wil be reviewed and appointments made by Gonzales County Com-missioners Court at its regular March meetings.

Application forms may be picked up at the Gon-zales County Archives, 1709 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonza-les, or by contacting chairperson Glenda Gordon at 512-924-5850, [email protected], or secretary Pat Mosher at 830-672-7970, [email protected].

BARTELSElsie Lena Bartels, 104

of Gonzales, passed away February 16, 2013. She was born September 17, 1908 in Gonzales to John and Lina Luedecke Saliger.

Elsie married Otto Au-gust Bartels on June 19,

1926 in Gonzales. She was a member of the First Lu-theran Church and the Lu-theran Women.

Elsie was a hard working woman; she toiled with her hands on the farm, working the fields, milking cows and performing a host of daily chores. She worked with her daughter at Spohler’s Dry Cleaners and did much of the seamstress work. She enjoyed cooking and is re-nowned for her delicious peach coffee cake and dew-berry cobbler. She enjoyed tending her rose garden and always had a vase of fresh cut roses set prominently in her home.

She was a loving, kind and patient wife, mother and grandmother. She was a re-ligious woman and instilled the same Christian values of her faith in her family. Even as she grew older, she con-tinued to toil with her hands – crocheting afghans for her family and friends, quiet-ing her strong hands only to pray or care for a child. Hers

were hands of love.Elsie Lena Bartels is sur-

vived by her daughter and son-in-law, Billie Jean and Alfred B. Spohler, Jr., of Gonzales; granddaughter, Shirley Jean Lassig of San Antonio; great-grandchild, Jennifer Ann Ruple and her husband Austin of Boerne; and great-great grandchil-dren, Aubrey and Grant Ruple. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers Oscar and Robert Saliger.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Seydler-Hill Funer-al Home with Pastor Ildiko Rigney officiating. Inter-ment followed in Hermann Sons Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Saliger, New-ell Luedecke, Jerry Retzlott, Billie Benes, Larry Fortune and Norman Roecker.

Memorials may be made to the Gonzales First Lu-theran Church. Services are under the care and direc-tion of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.


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Angus SaleThe Luling Foundation will be hosting the Annual Angus Production Sale with the

Foundation Angus Alliance on Saturday, March 2nd at 1 PM. Here are some highlights of the sale: 100+ Performance Tested Bulls, 60+ Females. To watch the LIVE online auction or to register for online bidding go to www.dvauction.com. To view or request a catalog, go to www.faa-angus.com.

Cattle will be available for viewing all day Friday, March 1 as well as Saturday morning before the sale. On the sale date, Saturday March 2, 2013, refreshments will be available; lunch will be served at 11:30 AM; Sale begins at 1 PM.

If you can not make it on the sale day and see something you are interested in, you can leave a bid with one of our representatives or participate on the LIVE internet auction. For more information, please call Mike Kuck at 830-875-2438 or visit www.lulingfounda-tion.org.

Maxine’s HeartA barbecue benefit for Maxine Beene, who is ill and is undergoing chemotherapy, is

scheduled starting at 10 a..m. March 9 at Lottie’s Bar, 207 Highway 90A.Plates of BBQ $7 - Pork Steaks & Sausage, green beans, Dirty Rice plus desert. Raffle

tickets will sell $1 each or 6 for $5. Also you can buy a “Heart “ and have your name/wishes for Maxine on it for $1 which will be hung in Lottie’s and represent Heart-beats. No dona-tion is too small!


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Ashlynn Noyola showed the most “fashionable” broilers to claim the Reserve title as well as show-manship during Friday’s Waelder Livestock Show, and shows off her prize-winner here with help from Marissa Ramirez. We hear this hen can do the Chick-en Dance rather well.This week’s Cannon features our annual “Good Luck” salute to the participants in the Waelder, Gonzales, Shiner and Nixon-Smiley Livestock Shows. We’ll feature all the winners from each of those shows in our annual Livestock Salute in our March 21 edition. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

Texan Nursing and Rehab crowned their Valentine’s Day Royal Court during a ceremony held last Thursday. Pictured (top) Queen Alice Cantu and King David Lewis and (below) are Princess Della Baker and Prince Joe Sofka. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)

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Gonzales softball opens with two winsSEGUIN — The Gon-

zales Lady Apaches soft-ball team won two of three games Thursday in the Navarro Tournament at Seguin’s Huber Ranch complex.

Gonzales opened with 14-0 and 11-1 run-rule wins against Luling and Poteet before dropping a hard-fought game to Class 4A Boerne Champion, 2-0.

Gonzales (2-1) defeated former district opponent Poteet 11-1 in three in-

nings Thursday afternoon.“We came out and ex-

ecuted like we were sup-posed to and did not take Poteet lightly,” Gonzales head coach Holli Hatcher said. “The girls rose to the occasion.”

Freshman pitcher Tori Lester (1-0) earned a win in her first-ever start on the varsity team.

“She did a fantastic job pitching,” Hatcher said. “Tori has been working on throwing one pitch at a time.”

Lester held the Lady Ag-gies to a single run on three

hits with one walk and two strikeouts.

“It was alright. I got the job done for the team,” Les-ter said.

The Lady Apaches ding-ed Poteet for a dozen hits in the game.

“We hit from top to bot-tom,” Hatcher said. “Every-one did well. That is exactly what we are looking for.”

Lester also did well at the plate as she went 2-for-2 with three RBIs, one run and two-run home run.

“It felt really good,” Les-ter said of her home run.

Carly Bozka went 2-for-

2 with two runs; Morgan Simper hit 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI; Shayla Simper was 2-for-3 with two runs, RBI, and a triple; Kristeney Magallanes was 1-for-2 with a double, run and RBI; Madison Mus-cik scored one run; Cas-sidy La Fleur batted 2-for-2 with one run and RBI; Sibil Philippus plated one run; Gabby Mendoza had a sacrifice RBI and Kortney Wishert chipped in one run.

Bozka got things started for Gonzales with a leadoff walk in the bottom of the

first. Morgan Simper sin-gled to advance Bozka to second. Both players then managed to steal the next base.

Shayla Simper brought both players home as she cracked a triple. Ma-gallanes doubled in Shayla Simper and the hit by Les-ter brought in Magallanes to give Gonzales a 4-0 lead. Philippus picked up a base on balls and Poteet made a pitcher change, replacing the starter Sanchez with Leal.

Philippus moved to sec-ond and Madison Musick

went to third on a passed ball. La Fleur batted in Muscik and later stole two bases, during which Philip-pus stole home.

Gabby Mendoza ground-ed out to the shortstop to score La Fleur for the 7-0 Lady Apaches lead.

In the top of the second, Coronado got a double for Poteet and later scored on the error. For Gonzales in the second, Shayla Simper got a single and two batters later, Lester sent the ball over the center wall to put Gonzales ahead 9-1.

By MARK [email protected]

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SPRING BRANCH — Just because you lose the game does not always mean you have lost the game.

The Rocksprings Lady Angoras shocked the Moulton Bobkittens, 57-37, Friday night at Smith-son Valley High School in the Class 1A Division 2 area round.

Moulton head coach John Meisetschleager said if his players get lessons out of games they do not win, then he considers the

result to not be a “loss”.Moulton learned many

things over the course of the 2012-13 season.

“We learned that is hard to lose a group of seniors. We learned how hard it is to lose players to injury,” Meisetschleager said.“We will build on what we learned from this and use it to prepare for next sea-son.”

The game was the last for seniors Megan Mitchon, Michelle Holub, Amanda Berckenhoff, Ashley Ga-

bler and Megan Euceda.“Those seniors meant

the world to the team and myself,” he said. “I got them when they were ju-niors and they have come a long way. This season is in no way disappointing.”

Rocksprings was able to go inside and make lots of drives to the basket.

“We had no defense on their inside game, Mei-setschleager said. “Rock-springs is big, but they are fast.”

Moulton struggled on

the offensive side of the ball as well, scoring just single digit points in three out of four quarters.

“Our shooting percent-age was down tonight,” Meisetschleager .

After trailing initially early, the Lady Angoras went on a 12-2 run and Moulton appeared to have lots of trouble coming back and closing the gap to just a couple of points.

“That run kind of shocked us and we never fully recovered,” he said.

Rocksprings ended the first frame with a 19-6 ad-vantage and opened the second with a bucket from Clarissa Romo to go on top 21-6.

Moulton got a little spark as Malori Mitchon drained a three after a pass from Bethany Brauer and set up sister Megan Mitchon for a three to bring Moulton to within 21-12.

Rocksprings then closed out the second box with a 5-2 run to lead 26-14 at the break.

The Bobkittens won the early volley of baskets to start the third quarter with three to Rocksprings’ two with Malori Mitchon, Megan Mitchon and Berckenhoff scoring. After Moulton had gotten within 32-22, Rocksprings scored six straight.

The Bobkittens made an-other run to come within 39-31 before Rocksprings got the last four points of the quarter.

Scoring was sparse for Moulton in the third but Holub hit a three, Brauer chipped in a free throw and Taylor Bohuslav got an offensive rebound and then scored.

The Lady Angoras con-verted four free throws to seal the victory.

Class 1A Division I area roundRocksprings 57, Moulton 37R 19 7 17 14-57M 6 8 17 6-37Rocksprings: Natalia Ortiz 4

4-4 13, Clarissa Romo 6 1-1 13, Abellyca Ramirez 4 3-4 12, Lore-na Garcia 4 3-9 11, Marissa Romo 3 2-2 8. Totals 21 13-20 57.

Moulton: Megan Mitchon 4 4-4 13, Malori Mitchon 5 0-0 12, Amanda Berckenhoff 2 0-0 4, Mi-chelle Holub 1 0-0 3, Ashley Ga-bler 1 0-0 2, Taylor Bohuslav 1 0-0 2, Bethany Brauer 0 1-2 1. Totals 14 5-6 37.

Megan Mitchon shoots after getting free in the lane during Moulton’s playoff loss to Rocksprings last Friday. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Falls City delivers Shiner girls defeat in the third round

NIXON — Little things do matter.

The Falls City Beaver-ettes made sure to take care of all of the little things as they held off the Shiner Lady Comanches, 37-33, in the Class 1A Division I re-gional quarterfinal Tuesday night at Nixon-Smiley High School.

The Beaverettes worked hard to get rebounds and pick up loose balls.

“I thought it was the lit-tle things in the game that made the difference,” Shin-er head coach John Hoelter said. “

The Lady Comanches were down by as much as nine points about halfway

through the first quarter and later in the second half, trailed by double digits.

Still, they fought on and did not hang their heads.

“We battled back,” Hoel-ter said. “The girls showed resilience and made it a ball game.”

Falls City (30-4) blasted out to a 9-0 advantage on baskets by Kayla Purcell, Kayla Kotara, Tiffany Dziuk and Haleigh Blocker.

“I thought we started the game a little tentative,” Hoelter said. “Falls City also took away some of our strengths.”

Shiner (29-7) got on the scoreboard for the first time at the 2:29 mark as LaNei-sha Hunt scored after the feed from Amanise Cole-

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Apaches looking for successful campaign

The 2013 season for the Gonzales Apaches baseball team should be slightly smoother sailing with the six juniors in 2012, that had to step up into the leader-ship and mentorship roles, are now the senior class and poised to lead this year.

“We are a year older and a year wiser,” head coach Lar-ry Wuthrich said. “You can see the maturity in practice. The seniors know how to do things. They know where to be and when to be there.”

“That always helps when the younger guys see that example. It is as simple as how intense the seniors are in practice, how they dress for practice, how they prepare for practice off the field.”

Gonzales has experi-enced senior players at sev-eral key positions. Catcher Devin Benes, and pitchers Tyler Janota, Aaron Gay-tan and Trey Kridler, will be part of that first line of defense.

“Devin has really taken ownership of the position,” Wuthrich said. “In the two years I have been here, he has been the catcher. Devin takes a lot of interest in learning the position.”

Janota and Gaytan both have seen lots of action on the mound over the last couple of years, while Kridler has gained valuable experience.

“All that experience will certainly help us on the mound,” Wuthrich said. “There are pitchers on the hill, then there are guys throwing.”

Younger players figured to be in the pitching rota-tion are the 2012 junior varsity pitching crew of Joe Ryan Carrizales and Brant Philippus.

Wuthrich said he will be taking good looks at Car-rizales and Philippus on the mound during tournament play, when teams might need four or five pitchers to help get them through those games.

“Both of them had suc-



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man to bring Shiner within 9-3.

Before that triple, Shin-er strung together about seven or eight passes, ap-pearing to resemble the high school girls’ basketball version of famous Spanish soccer team FC Barcelona, who is known to pass a lot.

The Lady Comanches continued the run as Hunt set up Coleman for a score and Shamyra Coleman fed Julianna Rankin for a shot to bring Shiner within 9-7 at the end of the frame.

Falls City opened the second period as Kaelan Cheatham got a steal and scored. The Lady Coman-ches later closed down to 11-9. The Beaverettes con-cluded the frame with a 5-2 run, ahead 16-11 at the

break.Falls City started the

third quarter with the first five points. Shiner got back into gear as Amanise Cole-man put back a missed shot, Meagan Chumchal hit a three and then assisted on Shamyra Coleman on a basket.

“I thought we played bet-ter in the second half. We attacked a lot more,” Hoel-ter said.

Shiner went on an 8-2 run that saw them close the gap to 28-27 with 5:11 left to play in the game. A six-point spurt put the Beaver-ettes ahead 33-27, but Shin-er kept the margin to three points as Rankin knocked down a three with 3:40 left.

Blocker made a bucket to put Falls City up 35-30. Rankin connected on an-other three-point shot with

41 seconds left, but Falls City sank two free throws and held Shiner off the board to seal the game.

Shiner will miss the services of seniors Hunt, Lauren Oden and Hannah Koenning next year.

“We will miss their lead-ership,” Hoelter said. “They helped the younger players and the team is like a fam-ily.”

Class 1A Regional QuarterfinalFalls City 37, Shiner 33FC 9 7 11 10-37S 7 4 9 13-33Falls City: Haleigh Blocker 3

5-10 12, Kayla Purcell 3 1-4 7, Tif-fany Dziuk 3 1-2 7, Kayla Kotara 2 0-1 6, Kaelan Cheatham 2 0-0 5. Totals 13 7-17 37.

Shiner: Julianna Rankin 4 0-0 10, LaNeisha Hunt 2 3-4 8, Mea-gan Chumchal 3 0-0 7, Amanise Coleman 2 0-0 4, Shamyra Cole-man 1 0-0 2, Kristin Schacherl 1 0-0 2, Lauren Oden 0 0-2 0. Totals 13 3-6 33.

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ScoreboardBasketBall

Results from the Apache Pow-erlifting Meet held on Feb. 14

(Area athletes only. Listed by class, place, lifter, school, squat, bench, deadlift, total)

Girls132, 1. Laci Lock, Gonzales, 670 148, 5. Jessyca Malaer, Gonzales,

495165, 2. Elea Molina, Gonzales,

705 181, 4. Ashton Miller, Gonzales,

575 220, 1. Erika Hernandez, Gon-

zales, 840Boys114, 1. Josh Estrada, Gonzales,

890132, 2. Tyler Wells, Gonzales,

810; 3. Dalton Crouch, Gonzales, 805

148, 2. Dillon Catchings, Gonza-les Black, 790; 3. Nathan Medellin, Gonzales Black, 730

165, 2. D.J. Gonzales, Gonzales, 1,175; 8. Travis Schauer, Gonzales, 835; 9. Trent Schauer, Gonzales, 800

181, 2. Jaime Tellez, Gonzales, 1,125; 3. Eddie Gonzalez, Gonza-

les, 1,070198, 4. J.T. Miller, Gonzales,

1,060; 6. Walter Hood, Gonzales, 1,000

220, 4. Jose Contreras, Gonzales, 1,105; 5. Damien Airhart, Gonzales Black, 1,075

242, 3. Brian Dolezal, Gonzales, 1,080

BRIEFS

Waelder advances with win over San Perlita

Powerlifting

BRIEFS, Page B4

Continued from page B1

SHINER: Almost shakes off slow start with late rally

Thursday, February 21BaseballGonzales at Gonzales Tourna-

ment, times to be announcedHallettsville, Luling at Wei-

mar Tournament, times to be an-nounced

Nixon-Smiley at Kennedy Tour-nament, times to be announced

Cuero at Cuero Tournament, times to be announced

SoftballGonzales at Georgetown Tour-

nament, times to be announcedCuero, Hallettsville, Luling,

Shiner, Flatonia at Cuero Tourna-ment, times to be announced


Yoakum at Sinton Tournament, times to be announced

TennisSt. Paul, Shiner at Shiner Tour-

nament, times to be announcedHallettsville at Rice Tourna-

ment, times to be announcedTrackGonzales, Flatonia at Leopard

Relays in La Grange, time to be an-nounced

Yoakum at Edna Relays, times to be announced

Friday, February 22BaseballGonzales at Gonzales Tourna-

ment, times to be announced

schedule

Cuero at Cuero Tournament, times to be announced


Edna at Yoakum (DH), 5/7 p.m.Hallettsville, Luling at Wei-

mar Tournament, times to be an-nounced

Boys BasketballClass 1A Division I Area RoundShiner vs Monte Alto, 7:30 p.m.,

Taft High SchoolClass 1A Division II Area

RoundWaelder vs D’Hanis, 7:30 p.m.,

Schertz Clemens High SchoolClass 1A Division II Area

RoundMoulton vs Utopia, 7 p.m., Can-

yon Lake High SchoolGirls BasketballTAPPS 2A Area RoundConroe Christian at Hallettsville

Sacred Heart 6 p.m.SoftballGonzales at Georgetown Tour-




Yoakum at Sinton Tournament, times to be announced

Edna at Hallettsville, JV 5, V 7 p.m.

St. Paul at Schulenburg, 6 p.m.TennisGonzales at Texas Lutheran

University Tournament in Seguin, times to be announced

Saturday, February 23SoftballGonzales at Georgetown Tour-




Amanise Coleman whips a pass across the court during Shiner’s playoff loss to Falls City Tuesday night. (Photo by Mark Lube)

cess at the JV level,” he said. “Now, we are going to see if they can step up physically and mentally to the next level.”

Kridler or Janota will man first base, and senior Dylan Gomez will play his spot from last season at second baseman. Gaytan’s non-pitching responsibility will be shortstop.

Wuthrich said third base has not been determined yet.

“We have got some good competition there with Jef-frey Walshak, the JV third baseman, and some other players coming in from basketball,” he said.

In the outfield, D.J. Gon-zales will return as the cen-ter fielder.

“He is a good athlete and represents the type of ath-lete that has the competi-tive spirit you want in base-ball,” Wuthrich said. “D.J. is going to compete and excel at several sports. He takes

ownership at center field.”Left field is another op-

tion for Kridler and Philip-pus will play at either left or right field, subject to the game’s lineup.

Gonzales and Gomez both hit close to .400 last year and Benes has been a solid hitter at practice. Gay-tan also contributed heavily at the plate in 2012.

“I see their preparations before they get into the batter’s box and it is at the level you like to see it at,” Wuthrich said. “They know how to hit the ball in high school baseball.”

The Apaches play Cedar Creek, Karnes City, Natalia, Pleasanton and Jourdanton in non-district. Tourna-ment-wise, they will stay relatively close to home by hosting the Gonzales tour-nament Feb. 21-23 and will also participate in the Yoa-kum and Hallettsville tour-naments.

Gonzales will see Wim-berley, Elgin and Victoria St. Joseph in the Gonzales

tournament, which Wuth-rich said would be good competition.

Wuthrich said going to tournaments in Yoakum and Hallettsville says you can expect to play good teams.

Gonzales is looking to win half its non-district contests.

“I feel that would be a good outing for us,” Wuth-rich said.

The new district align-ment has Pleasanton, Po-teet, La Vernia and San Antonio Sam Houston transferred out of 26-3A, replaced by La Grange, Giddings and Smithville.

Wuthrich said the new district members field very solid baseball programs.

“The schools in our dis-trict take a lot of pride in their baseball,” Wuthrich said. “If we want to mea-sure ourselves on how well we are as a baseball team, you have to be able to com-pete in this district because there are no weak sisters.”


PREVIEW: Success at the JV level expected to pay off

Boys BasketballBoxscores

Class 1A Division I bi-districtFalls City 48, Flatonia 43 (3OT)

Flat 5 12 6 16 2 1 1-43FC 8 7 12 12 2 1 6-48Flatonia: Will Bruns 5 4-7 15,

Colby Craig 5 5-8 15, Casen Novak 2 0-0 5, Matthew Kozelsky 1 3-5 5, Zach Kalina 1 0-2 2, Miguel Grifal-do 0 1-2 1. Totals 14 13-24 43.

Class 1A, Division II bi-districtWaelder 58, San Perlita 36

W 15 15 12 16-58SP 8 8 12 8-36Waelder: Tiburcio Blanton 17,

Clay Orona 12, Joseph McCook 11

District 26-3A Play-in TourneyGiddings 64, Yoakum 51 (OT)G 11 8 17 15 13-64Y 15 7 13 16 0-51Giddings: Toliver 20, Exner 17,

Krause 9, Dock 8, Kasper 2. Yoakum: Tre’Vontae Hights 13,

Todrick Hights 8, Joe Mireles 7, Timmy Blakeney 6, Keith Ratley 4, T.J. Hights 4, Heath Kristek 4, Blake McCracken 3, Chase Hermes 2.

Smithville 72, Yoakum 58S 20 20 16 16-72Y 10 18 13 17-58Smithville: Marek 17, Malina 16,

McCathern 13, Gentry 8, Adkins 7, Willamson 5, Mick 3, Marrs 2, Cooper 1.

Yoakum: Tre’Vontae Hights 14, Timmy Blakeney 10, Joe Mireles 9, Blake McCracken 6, Todrick Hights 4, Chase Hermes 4, T.J. Hights 3, Keith Ratley 3.

Playoff Warm-up GameMoulton 57, Schulenburg 54S 14 13 3 24-54

M 20 16 10 11-57Schulenburg: Hay 4 4-12 12,

Lara 4 1-2 9, Kutac 3 1-2 8, Vyvjuta 2 1-2 6, Carr 1 3-4 6, T. Thompson 1 1-2 4. Machal 2 0-0 4, Lopez 1 1-2 3. Totals 19 12-22 54.

Moulton: Bronson Zapata 5 2-2 15, Matt Dornak 4 3-4 12, Jaydon Nieto 3 3-5 9, Matt Orsak 3 1-2 8, Dallas Rothbauer 3 0-0 7, Tyler Swartz 2 0-0 4, Dennis Lopez 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 9-13 57.

Playoff Warm-up GameYorktown 56, Shiner 54

S 18 11 6 19-54Y 15 13 12 16-56Shiner: Justin Stovall 18, Evel

Jones 15, Kris Patek 9, Cole Strauss 6, Chad Neubauer 3, Caleb Kalich 3

TAPPS 2A Bi-District RoundChristian Academy of San Anto-

nio 53, Shiner St. Paul 45

Girls BasketballTAPPS 2A Bi-District RoundBoerne Geneva 65, Shiner St.

Paul 62SP 9 12 18 12 11-62BG 9 16 9 17 14-65St. Paul: Jacy Pawelek 8 2-3 18,

Alexa Schaefer 5 0-0 12, Mary Adamek 3 4-5 11, Katelynn Leist 4 0-0 8, Kourtney Knesek 3 1-2 7, Loni Lester 1 1-2 3, McKenzie Kresta 1 0-0 2, Abby Irwin 0 1-2 1. Totals 25 9-14 62

TAPPS 2A Bi-District RoundHallettsville Sacred Heart 71,

Christian Academy of San Anto-nio 31

Class 1A Division I area roundShiner 73, La Villa 10S 25 15 17 16-73LV 5 3 0 2-10Shiner: LaNeisha Hunt 12 0-2

24, Amanise Coleman 2 5-6 9,

Kristin Schacherl 4 0-0 8, Julianna Rankin 4 0-0 8, Meagan Chumchal 3 0-0 6, Lauren Oden 0 6-8 6, Han-nah Koenning 2 2-3 6, Shamyra Coleman 3 0-0 6, Lenae Kremling 0 0-1 0. Totals 30 13-20 73.

La Villa: Palomin 1 0-0 3, Car-doza 1 0-0 3, Mireles 1 0-0 2, Garza 1 0-0 2. Totals 4 0-3 10.

Shiner St. Paul 62, Austin Veritas Academy 29

SSP 5 21 18 18-62AVA 0 8 8 13-29St. Paul: Jacy Pawelek 6 1-1 13,

Katelynn Leist 4 1-2 9, Abby Irvin 4 0-2 8, Loni Lester 3 2-4 8, Kourtney Knesek 3 0-0 6, Christina Sqyres 2 1-2 5, Mary Adamek 2 1-2 5, Bethany Pokluda 2 0-2 2. Totals 28 6-15 62.

BaseBall

LinescoresHallettsville Sacred Heart 8,

Nixon-Smiley 4 NS 201 010 0-4 6 4HSH 300 014 x-8 5 3N-Tovar, Pompa (5). L — Pom-

pa (0-1).

Hallettsville 12, Shiner 0H 205 5xx x-12 7 0S 000 00x x- 0 1 0H—Jones, Kowalik (5) and Kerr

S — Stafford, Esse (3).

softBallLinescores

Shiner 15, Rice Consolidated 4S 210 228 x-15RC 101 200 x- 4S—CeCe Darilek. RC —

Dapslauf. W — Darilek. L—

Dapslauf

Shiner 4, Bloomington 2B 000 002 0-2 1 1S 000 040 x-4 8 3B — Herman. S — CeCe Darilek.

W — Darilek (2-0) L — Herman

Kenedy 14, Nixon-Smiley 4NS 100 03x x- 4K 133 43x x-14

Nixon-Smiley 24, Pettus 9P 108 0xx x-9NS 418 11xx x-24

The Waelder Wildcats got their first playoff win under first-year head coach David President as they got past San Perlita Monday in the bi-district round, 58-36.

Waelder did not have the best start to the game but had not played in about a week or so. However, they stepped up their game and took care of business.

“Once we settled down

some, we started making some easy transitional bas-kets,” President said.

Waelder led 15-8 after one quarter and 30-16 at the break. The ‘Cats held on to the 14-point window after the third quarter with each team bucketing 12 points each. Waelder dou-bled up San Peralita 16-8 in

the final eight minutes.Tiburcio Blanton led

WHS with 17 points while Clay Orona bagged 12 and Joseph McCook finished with 11 points.

President took little time in directing Waelder to its first playoff win under his guidance.

He said he tried to not put pressure on himself to get wins.

“I like to take it one game

at a time. I especially want to make sure my players are prepared for the opponent,” he said. “I feel any win is a good one.”

The ‘Cats will take on D’Hanis in the area round at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Schertz Clemens High School

Lady Apaches win Gold Consolation title at Navar-ro Tournament

The Gonzales Lady Apaches finished as Gold Consolation Bracket win-ners last weekend in the Navarro Softball Tourna-ment in Seguin. Gonzales was fifth out of the 16-team tournament.

The Lady Apaches opened bracket play with a close 3-2 lost to Devine Sat-urday morning.

Tori Lester took the loss for the Lady Apaches with three runs on two hits, three walks and 11 strike-

outs. Shayla Simper was 2-for-3 while Lester, Carly Bozka and Lindsey Akers all went 1-for-3.

Gonzales bounced back with a 4-2 win over Pfluger-ville Connally in the Gold Consolation semifinals. Akers earned the win for Gonzales with five hits, two runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. Morgan Simper, Shayla Simper and Cassidy La Fleur all went 2-for-3 at the plate while Lester and Kortney Wishert finished 1-for-3.

Gonzales run ruled Poth 12-4 in the Gold Consola-tion championship game, with Lester and Akers com-bining to pick up the win. Kristeney Magallanes and Bozka hit 2-for-3, Akers and Morgan Simper went 1-for-3, Shayla Simper bat-ted 1-for-2 and Elea Molina was 1-for-1.

Gonzales did not have any tournament games on Friday but played a non-

district game at Schulen-burg, winning 14-4.

Lester started inside the circle for Gonzales and Ak-ers closed out. Magallanes and Sibil Philippus each went 3-for-3 with a walk and Shayla Simper was 2-for-4.

Gonzales powerlifting teams in top three at own meet

The Gonzales Apaches powerlifting team came in second place in the Gonza-les meet on Thursday with 40 points, tied with Drip-ping Springs who won the tiebreaker. The Gonzales Black team came in sixth with nine points.

Josh Estrada won first place in the 114-pound class, Jacob Villareal was second in the 123, Tyler Wells was second in the 132 and Dalton Couch was third. Dillon Catchings and Nathan Medellin went sec-

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Apache Alumni Baseball Game

Gonzales High School held its annual Alumni Baseball Game last Saturday at Apache Field. The 2013 Apaches topped the old veterans by the score of 5-1. Pictured at left, Jeff Gonzales slides in an attempt to beat the tag at second base. Pictured below are the members of the Alumni team including Ckody Bur-ton, David Schauteet, Jon Anthony Casares, Justin La Fleur, Manuel Magallanes, Josh Gray, Jalen Longoria, Jonathon Carrizales, David Matias, Evan Owens, Jeff Gonzales, Jesse Casares, Brian Sample, Will Ruddock, Alfred Gayton, Simon Tumlinson, Bryan Condel, Ryan Arellano, Gary Clack, Andy Rodriguez, Eric Linebrink, “Da Da” Molina, Alex Gayton, Gene Kridler, Thomas Soto, Jacob Bird, Patrick Vinson, Dane King, Marshall Lambrecht, Curtis La Fleur, and Greg Philip-pus. (Photos by Debbie Toliver)

ond and third in the 148, D.J. Gonzales was second in the 104, Jaime Tellez was second in the 181 and Ed-die Gonzalez won third.

The Lady Apaches fin-ished in third place with 24 points, edged out of second place by Dripping Springs who scored 25 and winner Lockhart had 32 points.

Laci Lock won first place in the 132, Erika Hernan-dez won the 220 and Elea Molina was second-place in the 165 class. In addition, Hernandez was named the first-place best lifter in the 181-and-above while Lock was the third best lifter for the 97-165 range.

Lady Apaches beat Ce-dar Creek in extra innings

Gonzales improved to 6-2 on the year when they edged Bastrop Cedar

Creek, 4-3, in eight innings Tuesday night.

Lindsey Akers earned the win for the Lady Apaches with seven strikeouts in the game. Top hitter was Tori Lester who went 2-for-4 with a home run.

Stafford named to All-State football team

Shiner junior running back/linebacker Jacob Staf-ford was named as Honor-able Mention Linebacker on the 62nd Annual Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 1A All-State Football Team.

Stafford was a mainstay on the tough Comanche defense that helped guide the team to a 12-2 season and very close to playing in the Class 1A title game as they fell to Mart, 42-7, in the state semifinals back on Dec. 14.




Hot shooting freshman guides Boerne past Yoakum in area round

BRIEFS: Stafford makes all-state

Raley leads GHS FFA trap shooters

SEGUIN — For a basket-ball team that is behind on the scoreboard, all it takes is for one or two players to really get hot and that can change the game.

The Boerne Lady Grey-hounds trailed the Yoa-kum Lady Bulldogs 23-17 at halftime in the Class 3A area round at Seguin High School’s Tom Crump Gymnasium and turned things around in the third quarter as freshman Mica Schneider went on a little hot scoring streak, sinking three triples as part of her 11 points in that quarter to help Boerne rally past the Lady Bulldogs, 51-46.

“She got hot for two or three minutes and I thought that changed the game for them,” Yoakum head coach Shawn Griffin said. “We were not able to close on her.”

Yoakum’s youthful team refused to go away quietly even though most of the starting lineup did not come out for a rest during the game.

The Lady ‘Dogs got some fourth-quarter re-bounds and steals to make the Lady Greyhounds a little nervous.

Two free throws early in the fourth gave Boerne an eight-point advantage, 39-31. Yoakum then scored two of the next seven points. Callie Witte went to the line and made 1-of-2.

On another offensive possession, Jaccari Hights rebounded a missed shot and scored and later, it was a Witte bucket that brought Yoakum to within

41-36.A basket by Schneider

gave Boerne a 49-41 lead and the Lady Greyhounds could have extended the lead but missed some free throws.

Yoakum got some re-bounds on both ends and Hights turned one of those into a score that brought Yoakum within 49-43. Witte came away with a steal on Boerne’s side of the court and turned it into a three-point play, trimming the lead to 49-46 with 7.73 seconds left.

Boerne (26-7) got the ball down toward Yoa-kum’s end and Devon Branch went to the line with 5.85 seconds to go in the game. She missed, Yoa-kum got the rebound and called timeout to discuss the what to do on the next play.

“We tried to get the ball to the middle point guard and run Callie off the dou-ble stagger but we did not run it right,” Griffin said.

Boerne got the ball back with 2.85 seconds and tried to run out the last two sec-onds, so Yoakum had to foul to have a chance to get ball back. Branch made two free throws to put the game away.

Yoakum had over 20 turnovers in the game and Griffin said those turn-overs played a factor in de-termining the outcome of the contest.

Early in the first box, Yo-akum took a 4-3 lead and turned it into a 9-5 advan-tage as Witte converted a three-point play, followed by baskets from Hights and Desiree Garza. Boerne struggled shooting the ball and trailed 11-7 after the

first eight minutes.In the second quarter,

Branch and teammates, Mariah Escajeda and Hailey Kowalik, all made points to bring Boerne to within 16-15.

Hights, Latrice Brown and Witte then combined their points for a 7-2 run and a Yoakum lead of 23-17 at halftime.

The Lady ‘Dogs had a lot of inexperience with six ju-niors and two sophomores that last season were on the freshman team.

Griffin was overjoyed that he will have every var-sity player back next year.

“I am excited that the fact we do not lose any

varsity players to gradua-tion,” he said. “We have to work hard in the offseason to keep our success going next year.”

Yoakum finishes the year with a 23-10 overall record and were bi-district cham-pions and area finalists.

Class 3A area round playoffBoerne 51, Yoakum 46Y 11 12 8 15-46B 7 10 20 14-51Yoakum: Jaccari Hights 10 2-4

23, Callie Witte 4 4-6 12, Celine Markert 1 4-4 6, Desiree Garza 1 0-0 2, Latrice Brown 1 0-0 2. To-tals 17 10-14 46.

Boerne: Mica Schneider 7 0-1 18, Avery Queen 5 4-4 14, Mariah Escajeda 3 0-0 6,Devon Branch 2 2-3 6, Abby Amick 2 0-1 5, Hailey Kowalik 1 0-0 2. Totals 20 6-9 51.

Desiree Garza puts up a shot over the Boerne de-fense during Yoakum’s area round loss last Thurs-day. (Photo by Mark Lube)

SAN ANTONIO – Gon-zales senior Allison Raley has only been trap/skeet shooting for just a little over a year.

Raley joined fellow Gonzales County FFA shooters Ty Tinsley, Kai-ley Zumwalt, Matt Hill-man, Brie Schauer, Bryn McNabb, J.T. Miller, Ross Hendershot, Luke Tinsley and Ralston Williams at the S.A.L.E. Junior Shoot-out held at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio on February 8 and 9.

Raley placed the high-est, fourth place, out of the 10 or so shooters from Gonzales.

In the preliminaries of the competition, Raley scored 95/100 (95 targets destroyed), placing her in the top five in the girls’ division, advancing to the finals In the first round of the finals, she scored a 25, 22 and 24. In round two, Raley got 25 and 22 to total her score as 142/150, plac-ing fourth.

“Last year, I competed in a FFA state completion in San Antonio. I placed No. 18 and I do not feel I did as well as I could have,” she said.

Raley said in the pre-lims, competitors have the opportunity to take out 100 targets. She scored 95 out of 100 to get her to Sat-urday’s finals.

The five finalists then had to shootout to deter-mine placings in the top five. Raley ended up tied for third place with Hai-ley Schimidt of Bandera County 4-H.

Schimidt ended up win-

ning the tiebreaker by a couple of targets, finishing in third place and Raley came in fourth place.

While Schimdt earned a $10,000 scholarship, Raley received other prizes in-cluding a lifetime hunt-ing licenses, a Ruger 1022 rifle, automatic entry into another competition, an Outdoor Connection gun case and a belt buckle.

“I was pretty thrilled and pleased with how I shot,” Raley said. “It takes a lot of work to be a good skeet/trap shooter. I have been practicing about two times on the weekends for the past two months. You just have to shoot when-ever you can.”

The key to success in trap shooting is practice and repetition.

“It is not hard if you practice enough,” Raley said. “If you treat shots like they are easy, that is when you miss.”

Raley said she plans on continuing her shooting for the rest of the her life, starting with college this fall. She will be attending Texas A&M University in College Station and plans on joining the school’s shooting club.

Raley hopes more youth will take up the sport.

“I encourage kids to go out and take part in a shooting club,” she said. “It is a lot of fun.”

Scores for the rest of the Gonzales FFA members are Hillman, 93; Hender-shot, 92; Ty Tinsley , 91; Miller , 90; McNabb, 87; Williams 84; Schauer, 74; Luke Tinsley, 74; Zumwalt 63.


GONZALES – In a base-ball game, it is important to get a hit at a key part of the game —also known as a clutch hit.

The Bastrop Cedar Creek Eagles got such a hit in the sixth-inning that rallied them from a 3-2 deficit to a 4-3 lead and they went on to win 5-3 against Gonzales Monday night at T.E. Bur-rows Field.

“Cedar Creek got a clutch hit as their pinch hitter got a single and drove in two runs,” Gonzales head coach Larry Wuthrich said.

That inning started with

a walk by Chance Schilhab and Josh Castor followed up with a single. Both play-ers advanced one more base as Derek Valiska laid down a ball that was col-lected by Gonzales pitcher Devin Benes and thrown to first baseman Trey Kridler.

After Devin Tuggle was struck out by start-ing Apache thrower Tyler Janota, pinch hitter Dylan Martes stepped in for des-ignated hitter Marcus Per-ez and knocked a ball into right field to score both Schilhab and Castor.

Martes also relieved starting pitcher John Ed-ington in the bottom of the sixth and held Gonzales to

three up and three down.The Eagles added one in-

surance run in the seventh inning as Adrian Gonzalez got a single off Gonzales relief hurler Aaron Gaytan. Gonzales rallied for two straight outs and Schilhab doubled in Gonzalez.

Cedar Creek also scored a couple of unearned runs earlier in the game. But the same thing happened to the Eagles as the Apaches (0-1) took advantage of some er-rors to drive in a couple of runs.

“We did score on a few off their errors,” Wuthrich said. “We also had a lot of at ’em balls.”

Still, Wuthrich was

pleased with how Gonzales played at the plate.

“Guys stepped up and hit the ball. I was happy with our approach and the plan was solid,” he said. “The Cedar Creek pitchers can paint the outside corners. Both teams hit the ball but the difference was Cedar Creek had men on bases (for scoring chances) more often.”

At the start of the game, Chance Medina reached on an error and was able to steal second. He went to third on the wild pitch and Schilhab’s sacrifice ground-out to starting shortstop Gaytan was enough to score Medina for the 1-0

lead. The Apaches came right back in the bot-tom of the inning. Kridler drew a walk, stole second and moved to third on the sacrifice by Benes to short-stop. D.J. Gonzales’ base hit brought Kridler home for the 1-1 tie.

The Eagles went back on top, 2-1, in the third as Me-dina singled in Gonzalez with two outs.

The Apaches took the 3-2 lead in the fourth as Gonzales led off with a bat-ter hit and went to second as designated hitter Zach Perez-Clack singled.

An error sent Gonza-les all the way home and Perez-Clack got to third.

Another error, a throw into the dugout, gave Perez-Clack home for the 3-2 ad-vantage.

The Apaches will start play in the Gonzales Tour-nament at noon today against Victoria St. Joseph. Gonzales will play Elgin at noon tomorrow followed by Wimberley at 5 p.m., and will play two games on Saturday.

Bastrop Cedar Creek 5, Gonzales 3

CC 101 002 1-5 7 4G 100 200 0-3 5 2CC — Edington, Martes

(6)and Schilhab. G — Jano-ta, Gaytan (7) and Benes. W-Edington (1-0). L-Jano-ta (0-1). 2B – CC: Martes.

Clutch hitting dooms Gonzales to loss in opener vs. Cedar Creek

In the third inning, Wishert got a walk, Bozka singled and Morgan Sim-per’s hit scored Wishert. Shayla Simper then hit a sacrifice fly to center to score Bozka.Boerne Champion 2, Gon-

zales 0In softball, you can play

very well on defense and give up maybe just a run or two. But if you cannot pro-duce on offense, it can be difficult to win.

The Lady Apaches had a near-flawless game on defense against Boerne Champion, but the Lady Chargers managed to squeeze a couple of runs in, winning 2-0 Thursday evening.

“We did well on defense but did not execute on of-fense when we needed it,” Hatcher said. “The team worked hard the entire

game and that is hard to teach.”

With two outs in the top of the first, Shayla Simper got a triple to get Gonza-les going but the Boerne Champion defense held.

Boerne Champion man-aged to get one runner on via an error, but fly balls to Morgan Simper and Lind-sey Akers ended any threat of scoring.

In the bottom of the second, Stephanie Crum-rine doubled and moved to third on the sacrifice by teammate Jenna Widdel. Crumrine was left on base when Akers struck out the next two batters.

In the bottom of the third, the Lady Chargers made the breakthrough. Caitlin Hecker got a double and went to third on the single when Brooke Wal-lace laid down a bunt that was grabbed by Akers and thrown to first baseman

Philippus. Wallace was ruled to beat the throw.

Mikayla Kerr was walked to load the bases. Maddie Boyers singled into left field to score Hecker and Wal-lace.

In the top of the fifth, Gonzales got consecutive hits from leadoff Mor-gan Simper and La Fleur. Boerne Champion ended any chances with a double play later in the inning.

The Lady Chargers got a double from Kerr and Crumline got a hit to send Kerr to third ,but Gonza-les held as Magallanes at shortstop caught fly balls for outs.

Shayla Simper got a hit in the top of the sixth but Gonzales was unable to bring her home, and Boerne Champion got two base runners before the of-ficials called time on the game.

Gonzales 14, Luling 0

Gonzales opened pool play Thursday morning with a 14-0 win over the Luling Lady Eagles.

The Lady Apaches went ahead 3-0 in the first inning and brought in seven runs in the second period.

Lindsey Akers (1-0) won her first game of the season with one hit, six strikeouts and no walks in three in-nings worked.

At the plate, Kristeney Magallanes was 3-for-3 with her first home run of the season and two dou-bles; Akers was 3-for-3 withtwo doubles and three runs; Morgan Simper hit 3-for-3; Carly Box went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs; Shayla Simper was 2-for-2 with a double and three runs; Kortney Wishert batted 1-for-2 with one run; Cassidy La Fleur was 1-for-1 and Tori Lester hit 1-for-2.


SOFTBALL: Lady Apaches fall to Champion, rout Luling in opener

LOST: Yellow gold ring. 1 ctr. diamond. Small baguettes. Reward offered. Call

Joyce Schellenberg, 540-4318 or 857-1574.--------------------------

LOST: Black cushion on 97 or 304. Call 830-857-3023.

FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 672-8291. --------------------------Job Corps is cur-rently enrolling stu-dents aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students

get drivers license GED or High School diploma and col-lege training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327.

Kitchen Help Want-ed. Restaurant/POS experience preferred but not required. Please call 830-519-4280. Gon-zales.--------------------------Delivery Driver Wanted. Must have reliable transpor-

tation, auto insur-ance, a valid driver’s license, and pass a background check. Evening hours only. Please call 830-519-4280. Gonzales.--------------------------Full-time and Part-time positions avail-able for Certified Medication Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please ap-ply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-672-4530.--------------------------Full-time and Part-time positions available for Certi-fied Nurses Aides. Excellent benefits included. Please ap-ply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-672-4530.--------------------------Full-time and Part-time positions avail-able for Licensed Vocation Nurses. Excellent benefits included. Please ap-ply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. For more information please call 830-672-4530.--------------------------

CDL DRIVERS WANTED

J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seek-ing professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Re-quirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be will-ing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000.--------------------------AVON Representa-tives Wanted! Great earning opportu-nities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.

Garage Sale: Sat-urday, Feb. 23, 8 till sold out. 1328 Hastings. Furniture, knick knacks, dish-es, clothes & misc. Cancel if rain.

7 bags of shred-ded paper & vari-ous boxes. Great for packing. Call 830-519-4176 (Gonza-les).--------------------------Poulan Weedeater, $50; Poulan Leaf Blower, $50. Excel-lent condition. 361-208-3565.--------------------------For Sale: Pogo Stix, orange, 10-yrs & up, $10.00. UT Col-or Western Jacket, pants, culottes, cute, Size 8, $15.00. Go UT Longhorns. 830-263-4608--------------------------For Sale: Mattress Set, floor lamps, freezer. Come by Care Free Inn, Gon-zales, 1804 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr.--------------------------5.0 Chest type freezer, 2 TV’s, 1 - 19”, 1 - 25”, 3 infant car seats. Excellent Condition. Call 830-203-8633.--------------------------Kohler 15” water saver toilet, used 2 months. Paid $200, asking $100 cash. Call Barbara, 830-672-1106.--------------------------For Sale: BGR 14 Series Bottom Mounted Swing Glass Door Refriger-ator by Master Built. Contact Carolyn at Gonzales Poultry. 672-7954.--------------------------Party dresses for sale: 4 short, 2 long. Purple, yellow, gold, blue green. Also jackets, men’s jack-ets, overcoat, etc. Call 672-8034.--------------------------For sale: Singer Sewing Machine with pedal, table w/6 chairs, almost new, hand cro-cheted table cloth, large, white, an-tique 3 pc. Loveseat and other yarn cro-cheted items. Call 672-8034.--------------------------Ranch Hand grill guard for 2000-2006 Ford Pickup, 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. Good condition. $250. Call 830-540-4277.--------------------------DynaVoxV series 5. Communication de-vice - has keyboard, m o u s e , c h a r g e r, case. Works great. new $8,000. Can go on internet, read ebooks, play music, download pictures & programs. Ask-

ing $1,000. Good for autistic children or speech impaired children or adults. kathy, 830-857-6646.--------------------------Golf Clubs. 2 sets w/bag. $50 each. Great for aspiring Tigers. Call 437-2046.--------------------------Horse blanket great condition paid $70 asking $45 obo, treadmill, good condition, works, asking $125 obo. Call or text, (830) 857-6487.--------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6’ long 6” tall plain or painted, 16’ + 20’ long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 672-6383 or 857-3827.--------------------------MP3 Player. SanD-isk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046.--------------------------For Sale: Brush Guard for 2004 1/2 ton Chev. Pickup $50 and 36” Whirl-pool used Gas Range, $50. 361-594-2507.--------------------------21” RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046.--------------------------

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casio-tone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046.--------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Fran-ces between 9pm-10am, 830-857-6476.--------------------------Wicker Screen Room divider, red poppy design. $45. Lg. rattlesnake skin, mounted on panel, $150. Camp-ing travel pot, $20, Antique Bathtub, $550. 512-917-4078.--------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361-741-2604.--------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536.--------------------------Large shower chair. 19” color TV w/stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090.--------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak din-ing table, antique egg incubator, en-

tertainment cen-ter, lamp stand w/drawers, booth din-ing table, planter boxes. 361-594-4307.--------------------------Large amount qual-ity items. Every-thing $85.00; worth about $300. Health problems prevent garage sale. In Lockhart. Mel, 512-376-9396.--------------------------Clavinova Yamaha Digital Piano w/bench. Under War-ranty. $2,700. Call 830-339-0111.--------------------------Used Dell Com-puter. Keyboard & Monitor. $250 cash. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------FOR SALE Used cy-clone fencing and post. 1990 Dodge pick up with lift gate. Can be seen at GHA 410 Village Dr. Gonzales, Texas. For information call Jeanette Conques-tat 830-672-3419.--------------------------Upright piano for sale. Great for kids starting piano les-sons. All keys works. Needs to be tuned. $100. Call 830-832-5965.--------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. In-cludes Electric Ro-tisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------Gasoline operated Hedger, $125; 5 HP Tiller, $200. Both in excellent condition. 361-208-3565. --------------------------Electric Hospital bed, $150. 582-1120. --------------------------Stain Glass Win-dow, white tail deer. $275. 512-917-4078.--------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Run-ning Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, An-tique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403.--------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75.00. Call 361-741-2604.

Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-540-4430.--------------------------For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. De-livery available. Call for prices, 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273.

Fertilized Coastal mix square bales. $7.50. Call 540-3923.

Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633.

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Public HearingFamily Link Treatment Services cordially invites comments and/or at-tendance to a public hearing on March 5, 2013 at 13326 Highway 183 North, Gonzales, TX 78629. The meeting is open from 1pm to 5pm. Comments concerning the application for child care and treatment ser-vices may be directed to the inspector, Jolynn Lara, Licensing Repre-sentative at (512) 834-3180 or by mail at Child-Care Licensing, 14000 Summit Dr., Austin, TX. 78728. Family Link intends to offer services to up to 20 children in Foster Care, ages 0-17 with a focus on keeping large sibling groups together along with transitional living services for youth who are 16 and over.

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CDL DRIVERS NEEDEDBobtail Truck Driver

Day & Night Positions AvailableRequirements:

Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker EndorsementsMust be at least 25 years of age

Insurance, 401K and vacation included

Applications available at:Schmidt & Sons, Inc.

2510 Church St. • Gonzales, Texas 78629www.schmidtandsons.com

(830) 672-2018 • John Clark @ ext. 112

ASSISTANT MANAGERAssistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto re-quired. This is a Manager Trainee po-sition and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary.

Apply in person at623 N. St. Paul

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1811 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr., GonzalesSeeking a

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Call 830-672-7100 or Fax to 830-672-7111

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Waelder Housing Authority will receive qualification statements from in-terested firms or individual to provide Project Management and Inspections for Construction Remodeling services associated with the Housing Authority.

The qualification-based submittals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and labeled as follows: Waelder Housing Authority, Project Management Ser-vices, RFQ, Due Thursday, March 14, 2013 by 12:00 p.m. The RFQ must be addressed to Jeanette Conquest, Executive Director, 220 North Avenue A, Waelder, Texas 78959. Late submissions will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Submittals will be held in confidence and will not be re-leased in any manner until after the contract award.

All submittals shall be evaluated and the most qualified ranked responsive and responsible firm/individual will be invited to enter into discussions to re-fine the scope of work and negotiate a fee for the services. If negotiations are successful a contract will be awarded to the responsible firm/individual whose qualifications; price and other factors are deemed most advantageous to the Waelder Housing Authority. The Waelder Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all submittals.

Contact Jeanette Conquest 830-203-0009

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Gonzales Housing Authority (GHA) is inviting bids from automobile/truck deal-erships to provide a quote on a new 2012/13 or quality demo Super Cab Truck and Crew Cab Truck.

The following features: Ford F-150 or equivalent: Acceptable manufacturers include Chevrolet, GMC but not limited to.

Super Crew and Crew Cab: List standard equipment that will be included in quoted price.

*EXTERIOR, INTERIOR, FUNCTIONS, SAFETY/SECURITY & WARRANTY

Provide pictureTan in color (negotiable)

Quotes will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Gon-zales Housing Authority Office located at 410 Village Drive, (P.O. Box 43), Gonzales, Texas 78629, at which time bids will be open and received. A bid tabulation will be sent upon request. GHA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

GHA is tax-exempt. Contact: Jeanette Conquest, Executive Director, 830-672-3419.

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5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flip-per Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video

on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-565-5927.

Table with 4 chairs, Loveseat, South-western design, Queen size bed w/mattress & box-springs, Girls white iron daybed, mat-tress, boxsprings, pop up unit, matching white desk, white china cabinet. All excel-lent condition. 830-203-8633.--------------------------Large china cabi-net, $200.00 . 830-672-2604.--------------------------Large Oak desk w/glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626.--------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-875-9422, Luling.--------------------------Couch, dresser, buf-fet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181.--------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rol-laway Bed, $35; 37” TV, $15; 2 office re-ceptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. --------------------------For Sale: Queensize

mattress set, $200; complete desk w/hutch, $30; Dining Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel re-cliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728.--------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, ex-tends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.

1990 Chevrolet Cor-vette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430.--------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15” and 14” rims. Can be used on trail-ers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 437-2232.--------------------------2007 Ford Escape, 150K miles - mostly highway. Well main-tained - Runs Great.

830-832-3163.--------------------------“SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevro-lets and GMCs AND over 100 used ve-hicles with financing to fit most credit situ-ations. Grafe Chevro-let GMC, Hallettsville, TX 800-798-3225 or 361-798-3281 or GRAFECHEVYGMC.COM”--------------------------For Sale: 1995 Ford F-250, Ext. Cab, 4x4, V-8, Automatic Trans-mission, Heavy Duty, Good Work Truck, Good condition, 830-672-2192.--------------------------2006 Chevrolet Im-pala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830-672-3147.--------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927.--------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K En-gine, 50K Transmis-sion. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927.--------------------------2008 Mustang GT with Shelby package and low miles (48K), 22” chrome wheels with performance tires, 5-speed manual transmission, leather interior, Shaker 500 sound system with 6 CD/MP3 changer, and auto windows. $25,000 OBO. Call or text 830-263-1212.--------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info.--------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35-ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Mar-tin Bros 20” universal rims. $500. 830-857-1340.

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We pay top dol-lar for trades! No money down! Sin-glewides, Double-wides, Triplewides, Park Models, Cedar Cabins! Call now 8 3 0 - 6 2 0 - 4 5 0 0 . RBI#36649.--------------------------

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M a n u f a c t u r e d homes that sleep up to 16 men - C O M F O R TA B LY ! READY NOW! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649.--------------------------Do Not Wait on your tax refund get pre-qualified; Se-lect you’re home from Single, Dou-ble, New or Used. Fayette Country Homes, 800-369-6888. Open till 6pm, 7 days a week. (RBI 32896)--------------------------Large Selection of Repo’d Double-wides 3 & 4 bed-room, Clean, De-livered, Set with Air-Save Thou-sands. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979-743-6192. Open Sundays 1-6. tier-raverdehomes.com (RBI 32896)--------------------------Land and Home Sheridan. 2003 American Home-star 28x56 NICE...Must See. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 979-743-6192. Open Sundays 1-6. (RBI 32896).--------------------------3bedroom/2 bath-room singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486.--------------------------

OILFIELD HOUS-ING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreci-ate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486.--------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Double-wide. Excellent con-dition. Hwy. front-age. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.

Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 3 bed-room/1 bath, fully furnished Mobile Homes for Rent. “MOVE IN SPE-CIAL”. $675 for the first three months, $775 the fourth month and after! $675 for deposit. More information: 361-293-3420/361-582-6593/361-798-0816, 900 Old Shin-er Rd. Yoakum, Tx. --------------------------For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.--------------------------Mobile Homes for rent, 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b at h , fully furnished. 900 Old Shiner Rd, Yoa-kum. 361-582-6593.--------------------------Mobile Homes for rent: 3 b e d ro o m / 1 b at h , fully furnished, some homes have Wi-Fi. 900 Old Shin-er Rd., Yoakum, 361-582-6593 or 361-798-0816.--------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.

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

318 DeWitt. 3BR/3BA, $900/mo., $1,000/dep. CA, Big back yard. 830-445-9294.--------------------------Home for Lease: 624 Qualls, Gonza-les. 3/2, remodeled, must pass credit, employment and rental check. for in-formation and ap-plication, call 713-825-9532.--------------------------Completely re-modeled inside and out. 2 & 3 bed-room homes. Fully furnished. Rent

by night, week or month. Fantastic n e i g h b o r h o o d . Cheaper by night than hotel room. 672-5169.--------------------------2 room river cot-tage on Lake Gon-zales. Partially fur-nished. You pay for electricity. $500/+ deposit. Bob, 830-203-9790.--------------------------3/2 house for rent in Gonzales. $1,350/mo., $1,350/sec. de-posit. Call 830-401-4123.--------------------------3/2, house for rent. Living room, Den, Kitchen. 5 miles S. on FM 3282. $800/mo., $800/Dep. Call 437-2370.--------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully fur-nished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrig-erator. CA/CH. Great for crew. Monthly or lease available. Home in town, plenty of parking. 512-820-5461.--------------------------Charming 1/1 home on 2 wooded acs, w/lrg. deck in coun-try, 77 North, paved road. $775/mo. No pets/smokers. 512-415-6483.--------------------------3/2 Large home on nice lot. $1,250/mo. Stove, refrigerator, included. Families or Oil Field Workers welcome. 713-501-3416.--------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information.--------------------------3BR/2BA Brick house for rent. 1 mile North of Yoa-kum. AC, washer, dryer. Large access driveway in & out for truck parking for large bobtails. Oak grove, great for BBQ’s and enter-taining. Available Now. Call 361-293-6619, leave mes-sage.--------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bed-rooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews wel-come. Call JR, 512-292-0070, 830-857-5727.--------------------------For Rent in Luling. 3 bed, 1 bath, Cen-tral Air & heat. $850/month, $600/deposit. 830-832-3163. Earl Landry.--------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/ap-pliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950.--------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully fur-nished and all bills paid. Private Yard/Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070--------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remod-eled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Proj-ect. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348.


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Call Human Resources at 830-582-1619 for more information or email resume to: [email protected]

603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, TexasSi Habla Español

Production / Poultry Processing:NOW HIRING!!

Supervisor Responsible for managing processing of department.

Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage optimum performance

Responsible for planning and allocating resources to effectively staff and accomplish departmental productivity and quality goals.

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SAFETY TECHNICIANHolmes Foods, Inc. is seeking a Safety Tech-nician for our Poultry Processing Plant in Nix-on, Texas. Candidate must have the follow-ing qualifications: safety training, knowledge of OSHA 1910 Safety Regulations, first aid, able to work flexible hours, and be self-moti-vated. Bilingual is preferred. Interested appli-cants should fax resume to Jimmy Newman, at (830)582-1767 or call (830)582-1551, ext. 226 to set up an interview.

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Send Resume or Apply in person NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED

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Gonzales Tx 78629

Plant Openings Plant Palletizers & Cleanup Positions

Benefits include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins.,

Dental, Vision, 401K, ESOP. Apply in person at:

Cal-Maine foods, Inc., 1680 CR431 or 748 CR 422,

Waelder, Texas 78959. Mon-Friday, 7-4 pm. Telephone number

830-540-4105/830-540-4684.

Certified Nurse AideMed/SurgFull-time

Night Shift (12 hour shifts)Minimum one-year experience

required

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package

Please contact the Human Resources Office

Yoakum Community Hospital(361)293-2321, extension 108

or for more information,visit our website at

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Are you struggling to find the right job!The door of opportunity awaits you!

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• Speak to Dept. Managers Professionals in the field of Nursing, Therapy, Housekeeping, Food Service, Maintenance, Activities and Business Office/Administration• Bring your Resume’ (Optional) We go to great lengths to match career goals With our corporate mission; “To Glorify God”• Take a Tour Unique Community focused on the nationally emerging “neighborhood concept” • Register to win $100 VISA Card Winner is not required to be present at time of drawing • Enjoy Delicious Refreshments Prepared especially for you by our team

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We may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply today - Start today!Production/Poultry Processing: • Back Dock Hanger • 2nd Processing • Sanitation (Nights) Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days

Holmes Foods Feed Mill:2170 FM 108, Gonzales, TX (830) 672-9100 • Driver - CDL, Class B

Holmes Foods Hatchery5628 FM 1116, Gonzales, TX830-672-9140 • Bus Driver - Class A or B CDL

Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Drug screening as applicable to position.

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Human Resources603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas830-582-1619 for more information.Si Habla Espanol

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Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry

service available. $300/mo. including

utilities, Pool Open.

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Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and liv-ing room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.--------------------------

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NIGHTLY RATESSingle nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Micro-wave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and fur-nished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.--------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline work-ers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361-293-6821.--------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.

Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-857-1658.--------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-284-4255.

For Rent: Office space or store front, 960 sq. ft., 1/2 block off square. Kitchen-ette, 1 ba, newly re-furbished. For more information, call 830-672-6265.--------------------------Office space for rent. 1,500 sq. ft. Recently remod-eled. 314 W. Cone. If interested call 830-672-4433.--------------------------For Rent: Indus-trial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Stor-age Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830-423-2103.--------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks - Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448.--------------------------For Lease: Small of-fice space w/work-shop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

Secluded, wood-ed, and wildlife: 3BR/2Ba Double-wide, fireplace, lg. covered front porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, car-port, all appliances, livestock capa-bilities; on 5 acres with gravel base truck yard. 12 miles North of Gonzales on CR 284. $1,000. Taking App’s now. Available March 1st.

979-292-6154 or 979-798-5398.--------------------------12 acres/house/of-fice with Hwy. 80 frontage between B e l m o n t / N i x o n near Leesville. Will subdivide. For sale or lease. Would make a great oil field yard or resi-dence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; Da-vid, 713-252-1130.--------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)

Efficiency apart-ment. EVERY-THING furnished. Pots, Pans, towels, TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028.--------------------------Two 2 BR. Apts. Fully furnished, Wi-Fi/Cable, cov-ered parking. Good neighborhood. Ful-ly equipped kitch-en, bathroom. 672-6265 or 857-4251.--------------------------3BR, 2BA 1670+Sq. Ft. Upstairs apart-ment on Residen-tial Lot in nice area of Cuero, $1,185/mo. includes all Util. with cable and WiFi, fully furnished - incl. linens. Hotel-style kitchenette (no sink or stove), but full-size fridge, microwave & Keurig brewer. Hot plate ok, outdoor bbq w/propane & charcoal grill onsite. No pets. $750 deposit, 3 mo. lease. (361) 484-1922, leave mes-sage.

House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Bar-bara at 979-777-8710 or email [email protected] Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dry-ers, all major ap-pliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appli-ances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391.--------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you don’t want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do win-dows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.--------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years ex-perience. Please call Emily, 830-437-

2727; Cell, 820-263-2768.--------------------------

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Certified Nurs-ing Assistant. Not hiring but look-ing for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Lov-ing, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830-391-4837.--------------------------Camera work for businesses, pro-motional uses, editing titles. 830-263-0909. [email protected] Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178.--------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830-203-0735.--------------------------Sewing & Altera-tions. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any company’s. 830-263-0909.--------------------------Lawn mowing ser-vice, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil re-lated businesses. Li-ability ins., free esti-mates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181.(TFN)

I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and ex-perience required. Contact me at 830-203-9159.--------------------------Mom, let Jumping Jelly Beans be your drop in child care answer. Go shop-ping, run errands or have a great evening out while your mind is at ease knowing your child is safe and happy. Standard drop in hours apply: day, evening and night. Let’s talk! Refer-ences and resume’ available. 830-519-4012--------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for de-tails. 830-263-0058.

1999 Mountain Aire Motorhome - Ford V10 gasoline en-gine - Onan gen-erator - 2 slide outs

- 2 A/C’s - all appli-ances in working condition - driver side door - sleeps 4-6 - no smoking or pets - VERY CLEAN interior - Call 210-884-7085 - Asking $22,000.--------------------------203 Big Sky 38’ Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bum-per warranty left. $17,900. Call 512-914-8347.--------------------------RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-556-6905.--------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.

Travel Trailer. EV-ERYTHING fur-nished. TV. 183 N. $600/per month. Call 830-875-3028.--------------------------RV for Rent. $300/wk. Call 512-667-4356.--------------------------Travel Trailer for rent or sale. Rent is $300.00 per week with all bills paid. Will relocate to RV park of your choice and I pay the RV Rental. Or $1,000.00 per month with all bills paid. Will sell travel trailer for $55,000. Call 830-351-0943 for de-tails.--------------------------RV Space for rent. $300 month. All bills included. If in-terested please call 820-203-9255--------------------------Fully furnished Travel Trailers for rent. Will rent week-ly or monthly. Pets Allowed. $50.00 Deposit. $300 per week or $1,000 per month. Call Terry for details, 830-351-0943. Will relocate to RV Park of your choice. All utilities paid. --------------------------Travel Trailer for rent for RV space in Smiley. All utili-ties included, good healthy environ-ment. 830-203-9255 or 361-790-6305.--------------------------30’ Travel Trailer w/2 slides for rent in RV Ranch in Gonzales. Swimming pool, laundry facilities, shower house and all bills paid. $300 a week. 830-305-6926.--------------------------28’ Travel Trailer for rent. Can be moved from job site. Call 830-305-6926.--------------------------Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-252-1130.--------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Rich-ard, 830-556-6095.--------------------------

RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. in-cludes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.

1996, 18.5’ Baymas-ter Center Console Boat, 120 Horse Force Mercury Mo-tor with Jack Plate, Lourence GPS Map-p i n g - S o n a r - Fi s h Finder, Marine Ra-dio. $7,000.00. Con-tact 830-263-2920.--------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27’ Sailboat, Beam 8’, fiberglass. 361-561-3335. Ask for Jeff.

2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. In-dependent Suspen-sion. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Ask-ing - $4,950.00 in very good condi-tion. Call 830-857-4670.

Free Puppies. Five Lab/Cocker Spaniel Mix. 830-857-0459.--------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668.--------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307.--------------------------

PuppiesHalf Lab, Half Pyr-enees. Free to good home. 830-203-1733 or 830-540-4485.--------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scor-pions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feed-ers, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonza-les Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street,

672-7954.(TFN)

For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536.--------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selec-tion. Call 830-437-5772.--------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle In-crease your wean-ing weights. Es-tablished breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 561- 6148 .--------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 8 3 0 - 2 6 3 - 2 4 8 2 . (TFN)--------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-718-0482.--------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430.--------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Hors-es. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866.--------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Ste-phens.--------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28” to 36”), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced ac-cording to gender, age and color. 830-672-6265 or 857-4251.--------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830-672-6265, 830-857-

4251.

Better than rent. Built in 2005, 2BR/1BA on 2.3 Acres West of Gon-zales. Paved front-age. Nice View. Spacious Living and great country kitch-en. Only $109,500. Realtor. Rafe Jack-son, Broker. 512-217-3171.--------------------------House for sale by owner. 2BR/1Bath CA/H. $65,000. 830-234-3415 or 830-279-7900.--------------------------Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855-847-6806. --------------------------3BR/2Ba Double-wide, lg. covered porch, 2 decks, 12x16 storage, car-port, all appliances, on 5 acres with gravel based truck yard. On CR 284 past halliburton & Oil Tanker Rail Road. 830-445-9131.--------------------------FOR SALE BY OWN-ER: 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, single story home in Gonzales. Beautiful wet bar and gourmet kitch-en with granite counter tops. Large pantry utility room. 2 car garage with workshop, nice pool and spa, huge covered porches. All on or nearly 1/2 acre. $249,000. Call 210-844-4963.--------------------------Older couple down-

sizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-533-3262.--------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appli-ances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488.--------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172.--------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bed-room, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for residen-t ia l /commercia l . Luling. $150,000. 830-875-6975.

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SMITH RANCH INVESTMENTSRandy Smith, Broker

830-672-8668

57 Acres just north of I-10 Near Waelder. Brush, oaks, hay fields, 2 tanks, 3/2 home, barn w/electricity, apartment. Equipment. Part minerals. $275,000.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Flo-resville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cat-tle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Sub-dividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.

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* Rent based on income* Garden Style Apartments* Private Entrances* Individual Flower Bed Available* Carpeted & Air Conditioned* Water, Sewer & Trash Paid* Miniblinds, Ceiling Fan, Range, Refrigerator furnished* Maintenance/Management/Service Coordinator on site

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Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits

Please apply at theHuman Resources Office or

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City of Flatonia

The City of Flatonia is accepting ap-plications for Water & Waste Sr. Tech-nician. Duties will include but are not limited to assisting in the maintenance of all city utilities. Qualified appli-cants must have 2-3 years of experi-ence in all phases of municipal water line installation and maintenance. Ap-plicants who possess Class ‘C’ water/waste water licenses from TCEQ pre-ferred or ability to obtain “C” water and wastewater licenses within 1 year.

Please come by City Hall (125 E. South Main) for more information or to pick up an application or check http://www.destinationflatonia.com/business-employment_opps.html for more information and an application. EOE.

has immediate openings forPERSONAL CARE

ATTENDANTSto care for the elderly and disabled in their homes in

the Lockhart, Luling area. Must be 18+, will train the

right candidate. Great 401K Plan available to all

employees. Please call Diane or Shelly @

512-835-6150 or toll free 877-635-6150.

Or apply online atwww.outreachhealth.com

EOE

Texas Elks Childrens Services is look-ing for an energetic, enthusiastic LVN to work for a total of 8 weeks during our 2013 summer camp program for special needs children. Pay is $550 per week. All meals, snacks, and room and board are provided and if you have children above the age of 4, they are invited to attend camp with you and participate in all activities with our campers at no charge.

We camp in style at our top notch facil-ity. All handicapped accessible, heated and air conditioned rooms. Located in Ottine, near Palmetto State Park, 10 miles south of Gonzales off of Highway 183. Staff has every Friday evening and Saturday off in which you may go home if you choose, or stay on site and relax, or partake in a variety of local area activities. For inquiries, please email us @ [email protected].

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Modern home on 165-acre ranch located between Gonzales and Shin-er on paved road FM 443. Highly im-proved with scat-tered oak trees, improved grasses, hay field, cross fencing and stock tank. Recently up-dated 2,300 square foot home, 3BR, 2BA, two live-in areas. Property in-cludes large hay barn, equipment building shop and

cattle pens. Shiner ISD. Possible owner financing available. 361-648-4090 or 361-935-1109.

25 Acres on Paved Road. FM 443 in Gonzales County. Land has pasture, live oaks, stock tank. Land needs to be surveyed. 361-648-4090.--------------------------30 Beautiful Acres for sale in Gonzales County, with 1/4 minerals. $6,000/per acre. Diane, 512-655-3293.--------------------------30 acres with 10 mile views in

Gonzales County. Fenced with roll-ing hills, large tank, pond, hardwoods, Tifton 86 grass. $150,000 (713)202-2485. --------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle graz-ing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830-857-4544.--------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 488-8115.--------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equip-ment etc. 1 1/2 mile

from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for informa-tion.

GKTK STORAGE922 St. Peter

$5.00 Off beginning March for Move In. Contact Patricia, 361-550-5334.

Wanted: Old work western boots. 830-672-7384.--------------------------Wanted: Used 10-24 Gun Fire Safe. 361-798-0482.

Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621.--------------------------Electrical Wiring, Troubleshooting, Repairs, etc. Li-censed & Insured. Call 830-437-5747. --------------------------Pampered Chef Demonstrator. Host a Show! It’s Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Cat-alog Show, Face-book Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https://w w w.pampered-chef.biz/zavadi l . Dee Zavadil, 830-857-1495.--------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee.Need Family Por-traits, Family Re-

unions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830-857-1495 --------------------------Plumbing Repairs.

All Types of Plumbing.

Master Plumber.Reasonable Rates.

Please Call 713-203-2814 or

281-415-6108.License #M18337

--------------------------No Limit

AccessoriesDavid Matias,

Owner830-263-1633

1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales

Window Tinting, Commercial.

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HOMESvWAELDER 5641 Hwy. 90, 2/2 on 2 accres........................$117,000vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis.............$229,000

FARM & RANCHvWAELDER 97.44 acres, 4BR ranch house, great house, oil/gas in-come, Ranching/Investment...... REDUCED TO SELL!............$650,000

ACREAGEv25.936 acres, Henry Bymer 1/3 League, close to I10, electric nearby, sandy loam, fronts CR420...................................................$98,800vHARWOOD Manufactured home in excellent condi-tion, about 1900 sq. ft., 3bed/2bath, large kitchen, locat-ed on 5 acres with many oak trees. County water and GVEC elec. Ready for move in. Fronting Hwy. 304, 2 miles north of Hwy. 90 and about 16 miles from Gonzales. Owner/Agent. Price............................................................................................$110,000vWAELDER- 10 acres, has utilities.......................................$65,000

LOTSvFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both

COMMERCIALvGONZALES - 820 Oil Patch Lane, 2.25 acres (+/-), raw land with 3 sides metal equipment shed. Utilities are available at front of property, zoned heavy commercial....................................................................$125,000vGONZALES Income producing poultry Breeder Farm with 50 ac in-cludes Tyson contract and 1600 sq. ft. home...owner/agent.....$1,100,000vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183.

FOR RENTvONE BEDROOM COTTAGE IN THE COUNTRY. $600/mo, $1,000 security deposit, 650 credit rating, two years consecutive employment,outside pets only (no cats inside!). CR 420, Gonzales County.

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Serving Gonzales and Central TexasHomes/Residential

1.66 acs., riverfront, nice M/H,........$115,000Rivercrest home, pool, perfect condi-tion...................................................$279,000Duplex: A+ condition, rented...........$92,00010 acs., perfect home, private.........$249,900Brick office bldg., downtown..........$114,000Lot - Live Oak...................................$8,000

Land100 acs., I 10 access, wooded/open,.......................................................................$6,500/ac.56+ acs., commercial/residential site, Hwy. 97 & FM 108,................................$10,000/ac90 A East, 35 acs., + home................$395,000

Homes3.7 ACS. 4BR, 3BA, 2LV.................. $150,000306 McClure - 3BR, 1 Bath................$65,0001618 St. Peter - Home and extra lot....$70,000473 Crockett Lane-Settlement - 3 bd., beautiful property..................................$258,0001602 Water St.-commercial/rental....$150,0002342 FM 108, 3 bd.,2 story home.....$145,000792 90-B - Lakefront..............................$89,000312 Cr. Rd. 471, Lakefront + ,3 bd., 1.5 acre lot............................................$150,000

Land11.2 acs., Hwy 90. Gast Rd.......$5,300/Ac.CR 228 - 15 acs., M/H, trees................$87,500153 acs., FM 2091.........................$795,00061 acs., perfect homesite.................$4,990/Ac.3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,00010 acs., Settlement.........................$79,0002-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt............$25,000/Ac.1 ac. Seydler St...............................$25,0008.7 acs., city limits........................$120,00058 acs., trees, potential, edge of town................................................................$12,000/Ac.

CommercialLot - Live Oak..................................$8,000401 St. George-approx. 3400 sq. ft........................................................................$170,000

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REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500.14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially cleared and wooded. 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage building. $245,000.

Land79.5 AC CR 281, Harwood - Partially wooded and cleared land with partial fenc-ing. Co-op water and electricity available. 1 tank and hand dug well. Country Road frontage on 2 sides. $360,000.108.88 AC - Gonzales County - Beautiful tract with combination wooded and pasture land. Panaromic views, 4 tanks, fenced, well, electricity, Fully fenced, partial high fence. REDUCED $410,400. $4,000/acre.RV Park - 10.5 AC - Great location just off IH-10, mature trees and nice tank. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park. 18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500.14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially cleared and wooded. 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage building. REDUCED $238,000. $245,000.43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, rustic cabin. Beautiful views. REDUCED $266,600.111 Acres, Creek Rd - Dripping Springs - Scenic property offers partially cleared and wooded land located on high bluff with Onion Creek frontage. Min-erals convey. $1,900,000.

Residential114 Glendale, Luling - NEW LISTING - Open and inviting floor plan featured in this 3BD/2.5 BA home with many updates throughout. Fenced yard with patio and deck area. Efficiency apartment great for guests or rental income. $192,000.532 Domino Five - NEW LISTING - Guadalupe River Frontage! 3BD/2BA home on approx. 1/3 acre. nice deck & stairs leading to water. Come enjoy the good life! $198,500.960 S. Pecan - Modern, custom 4BD/3BA secluded home on 1 acre home on 1 acre backs to wet weather creek. Open floor plan, security and surround wired. REDUCED $338,000. $340,000.3400 SM HWY, Luling - Large, 4BD/2.5BA on 1.5 acres just outside of town. Spacious kitchen open todining and living. Co-op water & electricity. $135,000.214 E. Crockett, Luling - Charming, move-in ready 3BD/2.5Ba features large den area and beautiful yard. Detached building approx. 650 sq. ft. ideal for stor-age or commercial space. REDUCED $172.000. $185,000.189 CR 280, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home with sunroom and covered porch to enjoy the country views! Storage building. $79,500.The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crock-ett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. $239,000.

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Sandi’s Country Fried News

Sandi Gandre

Meteors? Asteroids? What’s going to fall from space next?We are always teasing

about the asteroids hitting the earth. Now we have had a meteor hit over in the Soviet Union. Then it comes to our attention that they have no idea what is where in outer space. We have sent all of our “junk” to outer space and now it is losing its spin and coming back to haunt us. It sounds to me that it is a little bit like that budget business up in Washington D. C. that the President and Congress are having fits about. They think that we need to bal-ance our budget but they don’t need to balance our country’s budget. It was most interesting to me that when Will took a tire in to the Wal Mart Auto de-partment this morning, he could not get the tire fixed. The reason was they could not find any people to work in the auto department. It truly is an interesting world that we live in today.

Will and I were married 46 years yesterday and that twenty-three cent loaf of bread is a thing of the past.

The Belmont Commu-nity Center end of year luncheon is February 26th, at around 11:30, at the Bel-mont Social Club. So that date is coming up next Tuesday. Mark it on your calendars.

Your prayers and thoughts are needed for the following: Joe Kotwig, Paul Villareal, Mr. Bill, Jesse Es-parza; Mariessa, Ben Rich-ter, Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Aunt Geor-gie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, “Sarge”

Duncan, Mildred O’Neal, Rhonda Pruett, Matt Mc-Grew.Terrence, Aunt Fran-ces Gandre, Glenn Mikesh, Fletcher Johnson, Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Landis, Keith Glass, Timo-thy and Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Bill Bassett, Carol and hus-band, Marcie and Blaine Welker, The Bullards, Shir-ley Dozier, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Mary and Pete Camarillo, Matt Pohler, Lanny Baker, Joy, Bob Young, Lucy Jones, Ann Bond; Marguerite Wil-liams, Todd, Rita, our mili-tary and their families, and a good soaking rain

Mr. Bill Lott is doing bet-ter. I got an email from my friend, Marcie Welker, who lives in Michigan. She says that they are snowed in one day and then it melts the next day and refreezes the

next. The geese flew south, then north, and finally set-tled in on the creek beside the house to winter. I have always told Marcie she can stay up there. Blaine is re-covering pretty well from his stroke and doing best as can be expected, but keep praying. Bill Bassett is do-ing much better. He still has to be careful with his walking but he is walking.

Will and I along with about two hundred other people enjoyed a very deli-cious Valentine’s Day din-ner over at the Belmont Social Club. We had a heart shaped rib eyed steak cooked to perfection. Oh it was so good and tender. We each had our baked potato with all of the top-pings to go with it. Then we each got a chocolate covered strawberry made by Mr. Johnny Zoboroski. We were entertained by Jeffrey Charles and his band from San Antonio. Will said that he was full before they served us the strawberries, but that just pushed him over the brink. It was a delightful evening. We enjoyed ourselves right here two miles from home

in Belmont, TX.We saw many of our

friends and relatives who had the same idea. Dennis Trammel and his wife came out to eat. They live around McQueeney. Dennis has lots of other things on his mind. His son is getting married, I think this week-end. We were delighted to see Genelda Pruett, and her daughter Carol Ann and husband Kries, along with their son, Steven with several other long-time friends joining the family.

Then I got a special Valentine’s card from my friends Dena and Tony Black. Kathleen Allen knows how I can’t keep up with anything and she saw these little heart shaped Vera Bradley purses. It is just perfect. I can put my little scissors, thimble, thread, and a key.

That little no-tailed Dili-lah was appointed by Mr. Samson to work on getting a new sack of Salmon and Tuna brand One of cat food. You see Mr. Samson likes to collect papers that crackle. First off there wasn’t much cat food left in the other sack of food. Then he had

collected a whole bunch of papers and stuffed them in the sack with the food. He even collected a pair of my scissors and half of one of my stick candies to join the collection. Of course during the passing of time you know that he had to check and recheck the pa-pers and put them in and take them back out to show whoever was necessary. Samson thought that stick candy was the best prize ever. That stick of candy had enough cat food stuck to it that it had evolved into a moving porcupine. So Mrs. Dililah gives it her best shot and she goes over to the food bowl and looks up at me and goes “Meow, Meow, Meow”. Then comes the sack of cat food with the same process. Then she knows she has it made when she goes into the long purring mode. You should have seen those two silly cats when we brought that sack of food into the house. I had an escort to their food bowl. They even ate out of the food bowl at the same time!!

Have a good week. God Bless.

U.S. Navy Operations Specialist First Class John C. DuBose IV (left), stationed aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS-3), was recently awarded a certificate of commendation for performance of his duties en route to being selected as the ship’s Sailor of the Quarter. The commendation cites his exceptional skills and initiative during recent detect-to-engage scenarios. He is the son of John and Cathy DuBose and grandson of John and Jackie DuBose. (US Navy Photo)

LULING — The 28th An-nual San Marcos River Clean-up is happening on Saturday, March 2. Volunteers will be cleaning up the entire 90 miles of river from San Mar-cos to Gonzales. If you would like to help clean up the Luling River Trail put-in or take-out, the city will have dumpsters in place for trash. If you can head up a group to paddle either this stretch of river or from Stairtown to Luling, starting at 10am, or can help in any way, please contact the coor-dinator, Tom Goynes at 512-787-5574 or [email protected].

If you would like to clean up the upper San Marcos, either in a canoe or on foot, meet at City Park in San Mar-cos at 10am. TG Canoe and Kayak will be supplying ca-noes, if you do not own one.

If you want to clean up a section of river between San Marcos River Retreat and Luling, and you have your own canoe or you have a spe-cial place along the river you would like to clean on foot, meet at Shady Grove at 9am.

Canoe racers will meet at Palmetto State Park at 8:30am for sections from Luling to Gonzales. Camping will be

free at both Shady Grove Campground and San Mar-cos River Retreat Fri. and Sat. nights. The City of San Marcos will have breakfast taco’s and a lunch for the participants on the upper San Marcos.

A meal, provided by the San Marcos River Founda-tion, will be served at Shady Grove at 6pm for all those participating in the cleanup. If you would like to make a dessert, please drop it off at Shady Grove Sat. afternoon or contact us to make other ar-rangements. Hope to see you somewhere along the river.

San Marcos Cleanup set for March 2


2013 Relay to take on new lookThe 2013 Relay For Life of

Gonzales County will have a new look this year.

Our event has been se-lected by the American Can-cer Society to participate in a case study focusing on whether the length of event timelines affects fundrais-ing and event participation by teams and the commu-nity. From the four proposed timeline options, the local event planning committee has chosen to try a shorter timeline.

Opening ceremonies will begin as usual at 6 p.m. at the J. B. Wells Show Barn on Friday, April 5, but instead of lasting all night the event will end at 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. Even though our event timeline will be short-er this year, there will still be many familiar and special Relay moments, sights, and

sounds. The luminaria cer-emony, fight back ceremony, and closing ceremony will still be part of the schedule. Teams will have their booths for selling food, drinks, trin-kets, and tickets for oppor-tunity drawings. The silent auction always attracts a lot of attention and there will be games and contests plus music to add to the fun. The closing ceremony will begin at 12:30 a.m. and the final lap of RFL 2013 will conclude the event at 1 a.m.

The Relay For Life plan-ning committee has two main areas of focus during the remaining days of Feb-ruary: completion of both the sponsorship campaign and the online registration of teams and their partici-pants. Both of these affect the t-shirt order that must be submitted in early March.

Therefore, those business-es, organizations, and indi-viduals who wish to be spon-sors of 2013 Relay For Life should contact sponsorship co-chairs Jo Ann Low 830-857-5585 and Carla Faltisek 830-857-0993 or event chair Arline Rinehart 830-672-2077 by February 28.

It is hoped that the com-munity will continue its sup-port of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life and will join us in “Celebrating HOPE Year ‘Round.” Every-one is invited to come and see how the teams have in-corporated holidays and spe-cial celebrations into their team themes and fundrais-ing activities. As in the past, together we will continue to “Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back” at a shortened version of Relay For Life of Gonzales County.

Victoria College student selected to attend presidential inauguration

Karly Streety, a recent graduate and a student at Victoria College, is one of the Outstanding Univer-sity Students from across America and across the world that attended a truly American celebration – The Inauguration of the President of the United States of America. Dur-ing this five day program, the collegiate Presidential Inaugural Conference did provide scholars with a deeper understanding of the history behind the elec-toral process and the rich traditions surrounding the Presidential Inauguration.

“The Collegiate Presi-dential Inaugural Confer-ence provided students

with an opportunity to take part in historic events that coincide with the Inau-guration of the President of the United States,” said Marguerite Regan, Dean of Academic Affairs for the Presidential Conference. “Something that is really wonderful about so many young people gathering in Washington, D.C. is that that it will provide them a chance to become more familiar with and attuned to the President who will govern the United States over the next four years. We certainly hope this will inspire the next generation of leaders.”

Collegiate Inaugural scholars had the opportu-nity to interact with histo-rians, political experts and leading decision makers to

discuss campaign strategy and presidential politics. Inaugural Scholars had the opportunity to watch the Grandeur of the Inaugural Parade, as the President, Vice President and their families make their way down Pennsylvania Avenue from the U.S. Capitol Build-ing to the White House. To further commemorate In-auguration Day, the schol-ars attended an exclusive gala Inaugural Celebration just for them.

Streety is the daughter of Philip and Jackie Streety of Smiley, the granddaughter of Julia Scarbourough and the late Joe Streety of Smile, and the granddaughter of Wilfred Block and the late Frankie Block of Cuero.


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Recent Victoria College student Karly Streety had the chance to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama. (Courtesy photo)

Wil Biddy, born William Joseph Biddy in 1926 is an oil painter that found his love for art long ago. Mostly self taught, Wil stud-ied at Trinity University using his love of historical black and white photographs as a reference for his colorful compositions. “I love a picture that tells a story,” he says. His subjects include Amish, native American and western themes. Expressive faces with interesting character are translated into full color canvases. His best, he says, was a wom-an from the Lumnie Tribe who was photo-graphed in the early 1800’s and transformed into a 33x48 canvas.

Mr. Biddy served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 in the South Pacific aboard the USS President Hayes. He found art as a way to clear his mind and declares

that for him, it is “therapeutic and medita-tive”. Although his main love is writing, he found great joy and peace in painting until time and macular degeneration made it al-most impossible to continue his work.

You can view some of Wil Biddy’s work at the Seguin Oakwood Art League Gal-lery located at 109 N. River Street in Seguin (across from the Heritage Muse-um) Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm. The Seguin Oakwood Art League is dedicated to encouraging emerging and evolving artists of all ages in Guadalupe County and surrounding areas. A com-plete list of our events for 2013 is available on seguinartleague.blogspot.com. or by visiting our website www.seguinsoalgal-lery.org .

Farmers in Gonzales County will reach out to local customers to talk with them about how their food is grown during Texas Food Connection Week, Feb. 17-23.

Farmers and ranchers across the state will organize community activities, donate to lo-cal philanthropies and seek to spur conversa-tions with their customers during the week-long program.

“Texas Food Connection Week is about finding common ground with our custom-ers,” said Charles Rochester, Gonzales Coun-ty Farm Bureau president. “Our neighbors and friends have questions about agriculture and their food. This is an opportunity for farmers and ranchers to sit down with them and have a conversation.”

Gonzales County farmers will be donat-ing to GCAM and God’s Storehouse during

Texas Food Connection Week. “We’re looking forward to getting out in the

community and sharing what we do on our farms and ranches,” Rochester said. “Food is one thing that connects us all. We all want to provide our families with fresh, nutritious food that’s been grown close to home.”

Texas Food Connection Week, formerly Food Check-Out Week, was established to connect farmers with their customers and spur conversations about agriculture and food-related issues, including affordability, nutrition, animal welfare, profitability and productivity.

For more information about local activities and media opportunities, contact the Gonza-les County Farm Bureau office at (830) 672-7518 or visit http://media.texasfarmbureau.org.

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Gonzales County Judge David Bird signs a proclamation recognizing Texas Food Connection Week. (Courtesy photo)

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The Saturn Friendship Club met on February 18 at the Cistern Schoolhouse with Sandy Parr and Eva Boscamp serving as host-esses.

The tables were covered with pink tablecloths show-ing hearts of various sizes and other Valentine heart shaped decorations. When fifteen members and two guests, Bert Clark and Sha-ron Benton, had arrived, the president, Sue Kalinec, welcomed the members and guests and asked Nancy Littlefield to offer thanks for the food. The meal con-sisted of Sloppy Joes, chips, dip, a relish tray of fresh fruits, olives, pickles, Jello Strawberry-Pineapple des-sert, Red Velvet Cake, pink heart shaped marshmal-lows, small chocolate can-dies and drinks of choice. As the meal was enjoyed a small jar containing tiny heart shaped candies was passed around the table so that members and guests could examine it and guess the number of hearts it held. A lot of thought and dis-cussion was given to the request.

When everyone had fin-ished eating and the game jar had been examined by everyone, the president called the meeting to order. The club prayer was read by all and the motto, “To make the best better !” was stated.

While keeping a tight hold on her emotions, Nan-cy Littlefield brought a very special and touching devo-tional. She called attention to ”The Good and Evil” in our world. Nancy said, “All of us experience occasions where there is evil evident in the world and we also know that there is much good in our world - times when strangers show great generosity and kindness - perhaps even overwhelm-ing us with their love and support. Well, our family has experienced this in the past few weeks.

On Saturday, February 2, two young men took an-other man who was deal-ing with PTSD to a shoot-ing range. They hoped that spending time with him there might help him deal with the demons that were causing him great pain. However, he turned on them and shot them to death. One of the victims was Chris Kyle, a decorated and well-known veteran and Navy SEAL who wrote the book, “American Snip-er”, telling of his 4 tours of duty in Iraq where he had more than 160 hits of the enemy and other terrorists. The other young man was his friend and neighbor, Chad Littlefield, the son of her husband Clarence’s

first cousin. Chad was 35 and would have turned 36 on February 11. He had a wife and a seven-year-old daughter.

This was obviously a dev-astating blow to Chad’s fam-ily and friends and left us all trying to make sense of a senseless act. The funeral was awful but it was also wonderful. Why? Because of the amazing show of support and love from the community of Midlothian as well as other towns in the area.

There were close to 2,000 at the visitation. Patriot Guard Riders stood guard at the funeral home and the church the next day and they escorted the fam-ily to the cemetery. At the visitation, two young men stood at attention beside the casket. They were not in uniform as Chad was not a veteran but we learned later they were Navy SEALS. At the funeral members of the fire department stood by the casket as we gathered in the church. Chad’s father-in-law had just retired from the fire department.

Police departments in at least two communities guarded the families’ homes during the week and es-corted them wherever they needed to go. The funeral was paid for by an anony-mous donor and the cem-etery plots for Chad and for his wife, Leanne, when she needs it, were given by the cemetery. A fund set up at the local bank had more than $100,000 after 2 days and probably much more by now. What touched me the most were the folks stand-ing on each corner holding flags as we went to the cem-etery.

Chad was not a famous person - he held no public office - but he was a good husband, father, and neigh-bor and a strong Christian. The scripture on the funeral bulletin was one of Chad’s favorites. It is from Lam-entations: “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope; because of the Lord’s great love we are not con-sumed. For his compassions never fail. Great is your faithfulness. The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him (3: 21 - 25).”

We don’t understand the demons that caused this horrible tragedy but we do have hope in God’s goodness and have seen, in the love and generosity of friends and strangers alike, that no matter what the evil is, good can overcome and can bring peace and com-fort.

What I want us to re-member from this is to never take for granted those you love. And don’t lose opportunities to spend time with those you love and

care about. We saw a num-ber of young relatives at the funeral who have not been to our annual reunion re-cently. Virtually all of them said they would be there this year.

And remember this from Philippians: “Do not be anx-ious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanks-giving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (4: 6 - 7)

Rev. Nancy Littlefield is a retired Ordained Minis-ter of The United Method-ist Church who lives with her husband, Clarence, in Shiner.

After a moment of silence, the president announced the death of Della Ballard who was 102 years of age and an Honorary Member of Saturn Friendship. She had been a member for a very long time. Memories of her remarkable life were recalled by those who had known her through the years.

Roll Call was answered by stating the number of can-dies each thought was in the jar. Mary Kelly came clos-est to the correct number of 124. She received a nice prize. The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved and the trea-surer’s report was accepted as stated. The “Teapot La-dies”, Elizabeth Brosch and Frances Griggs, reported that they sent cards and exchanged telephone calls since the last meeting and were feeling closer in their friendship. The names of Jo Brunner and Vivian Ben-ton were drawn. They are to spend some time together, however they choose, before the March meeting.

The Pot Luck meal was changed from March to the April meeting. Jo Brunner gave an update on the de-serving single mother coping with cancer that the club has been assisting. Jo requested that members continue to pray for Donna.

Eva Boscamp brought a program about the celebra-tion of Valentine’s Day. She stated that according to Hall-mark Greeting Cards, about 141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annu-ally, this does not include packaged kid’s valentines for classroom exchanges. Mak-ing it the second most popu-lar card-sending holiday after Christmas. Over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to February 14th, mak-ing it a procrastinator’s de-light. Today according to the Greeting Card Association, 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women.

Valentine’s Day is also cel-ebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark, Italy and Japan. A lot has been learned about the history of this centuries-old holiday from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian

England. The history of Val-entine’s Day and the story of its patron saint are shrouded in mystery. At least three dif-ferent saints named Valen-tine are recognized and all of them martyred. Each story is unique and interesting.

The celebration of Valen-tine’s Day in Great Britain began to become popular around the 17th century and by the middle of the 18th, it was common for friends and lovers of all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. By 1900 printed cards began to replace written letters due to the improve-ments in printing technol-ogy. Americans probably be-gan exchanging handmade valentines in the early 1700’s.

In the 1840’s, Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valen-tines in America. She was known as the “Mother of the Valentine” as she made elab-orate creations of real lace,

ribbons and colorful pic-tures known as “scrap”. From this humble beginning, the celebration of showing affec-tion for loved ones by giving candy, flowers, gifts or send-ing cards has grown to one of the most beloved celebra-tions of the year.

Eva handed out sheets of paper asking that everyone list as many song titles as they could think of in three minutes that contained the word “HEART” in them. Silence filled the room as memories were tested. When the three minute time was up, Sue Kalinec had five. The Internet had listed 125.

Memorable songs had been recorded with “Heart” in the title by Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, Tony Bennett, Hank Williams, Elvis Pres-ley, Mary Martin, Dolly Par-ton, Billy Rae Cyrus, George Strait and others. How can anyone forget “Deep in the Heart of Texas” ? This 1941 song features lyrics by June

Hershey and music by Don Swander. The song was re-corded by Perry Como with Ted Weems and His Orches-tra on December 9 of that year for Decca Records in Los Angeles, California. It spent five weeks at the top of Your Hit Parade in 1942. As the winner, Sue received a large box of Russell Stovers Chocolates in a heart shaped box.

Vivian Benton’s name was drawn for the door prize. She received a special gift.

Sandy Parr introduced the final activity of the after-noon. It was a scrambled let-ter word game using words associated with Valentine’s Day. Libby Hopkins received a prize as the winner of that game.

As the meeting was ad-journed, it was announced that the March 18 meeting will be at 1 p.m. at the Cis-tern Schoolhouse with Jo Brunner and Barbara Vin-son as hostesses.


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The Music Study Club, a part of the Texas and Na-tional Federation of Music Clubs met Tuesday eve-ning at the Herb Karnau home with David Thiede and other members assist-ing. Pres. Shirley Spoon called upon Herb Karnau and Vida Burnett at the piano, to present the Fed-eration Hymn and from TOGETHER WE SING, “Hail, Columbia” which is the official march for the entrance of the U.S. Vice President. All joined to sing and Mr. Karnau related the story of the March, written in 1798. We were honored to have as guests, the par-ents of the students, some of whom came from the Shiner and Yoakum areas.

The program of the eve-ning was performances of eight students whose teach-ers are Laurel Ince and Vida Burnett. We heard a piano solo “The Mata-dor” by Miller and a vocal solo “When I’ve Sung My Songs” by Charles, played by Samantha Neal and sung by Miss Neal with her teacher Mrs. Burnett at the piano.

Mrs. Ince’s student Han-nah Fees played two piano solos, “Half Time Show” by Alexander and “Knight’s Tale” by Rollin.

Mrs. Burnett’s student, Shelley Kresta, played a

piano solo, “Prairie Morn-ing”.

Mrs. Ince’s student Con-ley Boatright, played two piano solos, “Sonatina in G (1st Movement)” by Beethoven and “El Mata-dor” by Bober.

Mrs. Burnett’s student Christine Wagner played two piano solos, “Willows in the Wind” by Demerest and “Arabesque” by Bargm-ueller.

Mrs. Ince’s student Eliza-beth Neuse, played “Scher-zo in B flat” by Schubert and “Spanish Dance” by Bilotti at the piano.

Mrs. Burnett’s student , Sara Campbell, played “Symphony of Spring” by Costley at the piano.

Mrs. Ince’s student, Kar-lee Krum, played two piano solos, “Notturno Op. 54, No.4” and “Hungarian Op. 39, No.4”. After their pro-gram the youths enjoyed refreshments before the journey home.

Announcements of two piano programs by Dr. Teresa Stallworth in San Antonio are scheduled for February 17th and 19th, the Shiner, Texas master quilters “Spring into Quilt-ing” show is set for March 15th and 16th, Opera in the Ozarks at Eureka Springs, Ark. has a fund raising pro-gram in progress and there is need for helpers who will volunteer as monitors, message carriers, etc. at the Texas Federation of Music

Clubs District VI Music Festival to be held February 23rd in San Marcos at the Music Bldg. on the campus of Texas State University. The Festival Director Mary Thomason, requests club members come and help in this exciting, very impor-tant event where some 500 students participate and re-ceive a critique from judges who are teachers of all sorts of music at the university level. There are also tro-phies to be won by students plus the chance to perform at the State level Festival set for May 18, 2013, also to be held at Texas State Univer-sity.

Pres. Spoon noted the Scholarship Committee will be searching for can-didates for the Music Study Club Scholarship. She also recorded the volunteer hours given by members in music service outreach to persons in assisted living, nursing homes and reha-bilitation centers which will be reported to the National Federation of Music Clubs chairman. All the members joined to speak the NFMC Collect and the meeting ad-journed for fellowship and refreshments.

The hosts Mr. Karnau and Mr. Thiede, served party sandwiches, strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting, salted nuts, pickles and olives, Creole pralines, coffee and tea from a white linen covered table accented with a wide scarlet ribbon runner, centered with a miniature ebony grand pia-no and strewn with brilliant red heart confetti. Members are reminded the March 12 meeting will be held at the Mildred Lauraine home and will feature a study from the Legacy of Musicals and mu-sic from four famous Broad-way musicals.

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First Baptist Church403 N Texas Nixon

First Baptist ChurchHwy 108 N Smiley

First Baptist Church406 N Ave E Waelder

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

Greater Rising StarBaptist Church3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon

Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office

Iglesia BautistaMacedonia201 S Congress Nixon

Iglesia Bautista MemorialHwy 97 Waelder

Leesville Baptist ChurchE. of Hwy 80 on CR 121

Memorial Heights Baptist Church1330 College Gonzales

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church100 Capes Gonzales

Oak Valley Baptist ChurchHwy. 97 Bebe

Old Moulton Baptist Church2287 FM 1680, Moulton

Primitive Baptist Church1121 N. College Gonzales

Providence Missionary Baptist Church1020 St. Andrew Gonzales

San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90P.O. Box 186, Luling830-875-5305

Stratton Primitive BaptistFM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero

St. James Baptist ChurchHwy 80- North of Belmont

Saint Paul Baptist ChurchSE 2nd St. Waelder

Shiner Baptist ChurchAvenue F and 15th Street, Shiner

Union Lea Baptist ChurchSt. Andrew St. Gonzales

Union Valley Baptist ChurchFM 1681 NW of Nixon

CatholicSt. James Catholic Church417 N. College, Gonzales

Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchSt. John St. Gonzales

St. Joseph Catholic Church207 S. Washington, Nixon

St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder613 Highway 90 East Waelder

St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley

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

Churches of ChristChurch of Christ1323 Seydler St. Gonzales

Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)201 E. Second St. Nixon

Church of ChristE. 3rd & Texas, Nixon

Churches of GodCommunity Church of God1020 St. Louis, Gonzales

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ1113 Hastings, Gonzales

New Way Church of God in Christ514 St. Andrew, Gonzales

EpiscopalEpiscopal Church of the Messiah721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407

EvangelicalLa Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del PuebloW. Central at 87 Nixon

Full GospelCamp Valley Full Gospel7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80

Full Gospel Church1426 Fisher, Gonzales

LutheranFirst Evangelical Lutheran1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS1310 St. Louis

MethodistBelmont United MethodistHwy. 90-A

Dewville United MethodistWest of FM 1117 on CR 121

First United Methodist426 St. Paul, Gonzales

First United Methodist410 N. Franklin, Nixon

Flatonia United Methodist403 E North Main, Flatonia

Harris Chapel United MethodistS. Liberty St. Nixon

Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Har-wood

Henson Chapel United Methodist1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Monthalia United MethodistCR 112 off 97

Smiley United Methodist1 blk S. of Hwy 87

Waelder United Methodist2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97

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

Non-DenominationalAgape Ministries512 St. James, Gonzales

Living Waters Fellowship Church605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales

Bread of Life Ministries613 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Cowboy Church of Gonzales CountyJ.B. Wells Showbarn

El Centro Cristiano “Agua Viva” of WaelderSun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Emmanuel Fellowship1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales

Encouraging Word Christian Fel-lowshipHwy. 80 in Leesville

Jesus Holy Ghost Temple1906 Hickston, Gonzales

Lighthouse Church of Our Lord1805 Weimar, Gonzales

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

River of Life Christian Fellowship207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500

Two Rivers Bible Church1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gon-zales

Inter-DenominationalFaith Family Church1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales

PentecostalFaith TempleHwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon

Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 21515 Dallas, Gonzales

Temple Bethel Pentecostal1104 S. Paul, Gonzales

Life Changing Church of Gonzales3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236

Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian ChurchCR 210 off FM 1116

Presbyterian Church of Gonzales414 St. Louis, Gonzales

Messianic JudaismCongregation Adat HaDerechMeets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, planning is going well

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, open up to a trust-

ed friend to regarding a sig-nificant decision you have to make this week. This friend can provide some valuable perspective.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21A barrage of new ideas

makes you a hot item this week, Gemini. Your brain is working overtime and you

may be shocked at what you come up with.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, expect to see eye-

to-eye with your significant other this week. You will be on the same page and this will help to strengthen your rela-tionship.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, embrace the opinions

of those closest to you. Those opinions might differ from your own, but they may also provide you with some impor-tant perspective.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Try something different this

week, Virgo. It may mean tak-ing a new route to work or try-ing a new food. Try something that is out of your element and you may find you like it.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23You will be full of energy

this week and ready to handle anything that comes your way, Libra. When you get on a roll, you may find you have some admirers.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, the coming week

may try your patience. Relax when the week starts to prove too stressful, and you will make it through the week with your peace of mind intact.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Keep listening when others around you are talking, Sag-ittarius. You can learn valu-able lessons just by keeping a trained ear on the conversa-tion and use this information later on.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you may have big plans this week but that doesn’t mean you can leave all other responsibilities by the wayside. If you can’t get to things yourself, then delegate.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, you crave change

this week, even if it is some-thing small and mundane. Figure out something you can do on a small level to incorpo-rate change into your day.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20You may be inclined to help

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Livestock SaluteThe Cannon

Thursday, February 21, 2013

CKeep up with all the local news at our web site:

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The Gonzales 4-H/FFALivestock Show

Feb. 28-March 2, 2013J. B. WELLS PARK Show BARN

Thursday, Feb. 28thArrive: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Goats, Steers, Rabbits, Commercial Heifers7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Heifers, Lambs

Friday March 1Arrive: 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Swine

JudgingRabbits -- 8:00 am

Steers -- 9:30 am or 10 minutes after conclusion of rabbitHeifers-- will start 10 minutes after conclusion of steer

Commercial Heifers -- 1:00 pm or 10 minutes after conclusion of heifers

Lambs: -- 2:30 pm or 10 minutes after conclusion of Commercial Heifers

Goats: -- will start 10 minutes after conclusion of lambSALE: COMMERCIAL HEIFERS 6:30 pm

Saturday March3, 2012Arrive: 7:00 am to 8:00 am Poultry7:30 am to 9:00 am Baked Goods

Judging: Swine — 8:00 am

Baked Goods — 10:00 amPoultry-- will start 10 minutes after conclusion of the swine

Posting of Baked Goods Results: When Judges have results ready.Silent Auction on Baked Goods will begin @ 4:00 pm. Ends when

reached maximum bid or 7:00 pm.

SALE OF MARKET ANIMALS: 6:00 pm

NIXON-SMILEYLIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE

MARCH 8-9, 2013Friday, March 8th

3:00 Judging of Crafts begins3:30 Judging of Cakes begins

7:00 Craft and Cake Awards in the arena7: 15 Judging of Ag Mechanics

in the Ag Mechanics areaJudging of Broilers

in the arena followed by IJudging of Turkeys

Judging of Market RabbitsJudging of Breeder Rabbits

Saturday, March 9th9 a.m. Judging of Market Hogs

in the arena followed byJudging of Market LambsJudging of Market GoatsJudging of Market SteersJudging of Breeder HogsJudging-of Breeder GoatsJudging of Breeder Heifers

Judging of Commercial Heifersat the Commercial Heifer pens

After a brief intermission, the 4-H Clover“Pee-Wee” Showmanship classes will take the ring.

5:00 Buyers Party begins6:00 Auction begins with Joey Tomlinson

The goal and purpose of the Corporation is to support the students of the Nixon-Smiley CISD, particularly

those students enrolled in the FFA, FCCLA and 4-H programs.

Shiner Livestock ShowSchedule

Friday, March 1, 2013At Green-Dickson Park

Weight in: 7-8 a.m.Judging: 9 a.m.

1. Broilers, 2. Swine, 3. Sheep 4. Cattle

Sale: 7:30 p.m.

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GONZALES LIVESTOCK SHOW

EXHIBITORS LIST

POULTRYBailey BennettDevin BennettBrett BreitschopfDillon CatchingsCaden ChrismonJacy ChrismonWeston DavisColton FilipEric FloresDavid GonzalesMargaret GonzalesJosh HaynesRiver HaynesAutumn HernandezHailey HernandezTyler JanotaKeaton KuntschikHana LehnertJaylee MoellerJordan MoellerMike PeysenJacob SpannAshlynn TatschDerrick Davis Tatsch

Skylea TatschSadie ThibodeauxTravis ThibodeauxSamuel VincentRalston WilliamsWyatt Williams

STEERSMadison CulpepperTanner HardcastleKourtney KnesekCheyenne KoehlerJames Cuatro KoehlerKailyn MalaerTravis MalaerTrent MalaerKayla MasonMorgan MasonDylan MillsTaylor MillsGretchen SingletonZachary SingletonKelli SoefjeLoni SoefjeNathan Wagner

Halter HeifersMadison CulpepperEric FloresKayla Mason

Dylan MillsLane MillsTaylor MillsSarah PetersDevin RickmanZachary Singleton

Commercial HeifersBraden ClampitHaley ClampitJase EhrigKendall FougeratTanner HardcastleJake HardcastleCase JohnsonWyatt JohnsonDerek KapavikHope KapavikJoseph KapavikRyan KapavikBrady OakesCody OakesLane JacksonNatalie JacksonWalker JacksonRalston WilliamsWyatt WilliamsMadelynn BrownBen Janecek

Jed JanecekJace RamosMadison StamportTaegan ThwingTrevor Thwing

SWINEMary AdamekAnna AdamekTristan BartaChris BrownMcKenzie CaldwellCade DavisRaven DyerBlane FougeratBlaine FrederickCase JohnsonWyatt JohnsonKolby KiferAlexis KnoxMadalin KocianRyan KocianJustin KomollKatarina LeistAshleigh LuensmannKayla MalatekKymberlie MalatekShaelynn MalatekMichaela MalatekLane Mills

Elijah Clark-NormanLe’Aeendria Clark-NormanMackenzie ParkerQuinton Parker Ashley PekarJeffery PekarK’Leigh PishLantz PyssenMallory PyssenDJ RichterKristina SalgadoSkylar SiptakBradley StamportDakota StamportMadison StamportSheridan Lee TateNatalie TenbergSadie ThibodeauxTravis ThibodeauxTaegan ThwingTrevor ThwingLuke TinsleyTy TinsleyEmily VincikCody Whitfield Kailey Williams

BAKED GOODSKiley AllenLauren Campion

Haley ClampitKyle KrumFaith LaFleurParker ClayIsabell ClayKristofer KnesekKathleen KnesekKourtney KnesekCuatro KoehlerKymberlie MalatekKayla MalatekSophie OliverAllison RaleyEmily SchrammMatthew SchrammSadie ThibodeauxTravis ThibodeauxJacy ChrismonShelly KrestaHana LehnertShaelynn MalatekMatthew Schramm Brie Schauer Travis Thibodeaux Jacob Spann Allie Koone Karlee Krum Caden Chrismon

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Good Luck Livestock Show Exhibitors!Continued on Page C4

Seydler-Hill Funeral Home“Proudly Serving the Gonzales Area Since 1914”

906 St. Paul, Gonzales830-672-3232

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the exhibitors durinG the 2013 stock show!we are proud of you

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Gonzales, TX 78629Bus: 830-672-9661 Fax: 830-672-5444

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Good Luck!

Good LuckTo all Participants!

Caraway Ford Gonzales

1405 Sarah DeWitt • Gonzales, TX 78629 830-672-9646

Good Luck to Everyone!!

D&G Automotive & DieselWrecker Service

830-672-6278

Glenn & Linda Glass, Owners134 Hwy. 90A • Gonzales, TX 78629

Good Luck!DuBose Insurance

Agency826 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX 78629

(830) 672-9581www.JDCOins.com

“Making a difference one life at a time since 1966”

Most insurances accepted, we welcome Medicare - Medicaid.(No one is turned away for inability to pay.)

Mon.-Thurs. 8-5, Fri., 8-5Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Community Health Centers Of South Central Texas, Inc

830-672-6511 • Fax: (830) 672-6430

228 St. George Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629

Good Luck!Good Luck!Gonzales Livestock Market

Sale Every Saturday at 10 a.m.“Working hard to insure quality service for all our customers.”

830-672-2845 Hwy 90A, Gonzales, TexasLive Broadcast: www.cattleusa.com

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

Good Luckto All Participants!Gonzales Poultry

830-672-79541006 N. St. Paul

Gonzales, TX 78629

Holiday FinanceCorporation

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1402 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629

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Caraway Ford Gonzales

1405 Sarah DeWitt • Gonzales, TX 78629 830-672-9646

Good Luck!Annie Oakley Pest Control

Complete Pest & Termite ServiceResidential - Commercial - IPM Program

1119 Water St.830-672-1870\[email protected]

Good Luck!Circle G Truck Stop

2024 South Hwy. 183Gonzales, TX672-1554

Best of luck to all

participants in our area livestock shows!

The Cannon is proud to

recognize your hard work and

dedication in our annual Livestock

Salute on March 21!


Steve & Jane Wehlmann, Owners 102 W. Wallace, Gonzales

830-672-9477

D&D Liquor

Oil Field & Rig SupplyEnvironmental SuppliesOil & GreasesPipeline Supplies

Electrical SuppliesValves & Fitting

Industrial SuppliesGeneral Supplies

1019 Sarah DeWittGonzales

672-6400

Good Luck!WB Farm &

Ranch Supply2031 Water St., Gonzales

672-7997

Good Luckto all participants!

Green Acres Nursery1590 State Hwy. 97 East

672-3277

The Cannon • Livestock Salute 2013Thursday, February 21, 2013 Page C3

Good Luck Livestock Show Exhibitors!

WAELDER LIVESTOCK SHOW

EXHIBITORS LISTSTEERS

Dovana FloresHEIFERS

Clay OronaSWINE

Caleb IbarraMarissa RamirezJD MartinezJeremy GonzalesMalorie PuenteKanya WalkerTrammel Walker

LAMBSPedro HernandezOmar GarciaColby ThorneIsabel VelaKeshaya Moore

GOATSStacy MedinaAlexandra BenitezHailey RinconAaron Lee WilsonPedro Hernandez

RABBITSChelsa NicholsSteven PuenteKatie BenitezKdjea MonroeXitaly HernandezAbel Rincon

BROILERSJacovan FieldsAshlynn NoyolaAkiyah Reyes

ARTS/CRAFTSAlex Ontiveros-ReynaMarissa Ramirez

_____SHINER FFA LIVESTOCK

SHOW EXHIBITORS LIST

STEERSDillon KalinaTyler PatekBrady SchlenkerNathan SchneiderHunter MrazEthan ZissaJaace ChumchalHannah KoenningKris PatekAustin RemmersBrian KloeselMatt LerchJacob StaffordAbby Tieken

LAMBSSarah KoenningAlly ChumchalCassidy SimperTeandra CurtisDarian HerchekBraden MikesWhitney Williams

Paige DollardChris HermanChad RabkeMeagan ChumchalSara LauerJessica MauricJonathon AlbrechtStephanie CoronadoDJ JaehneChase Schroeder

HOGSEthan BergerRyan HorsleyEvel JonesLouis MeertBlake MichalecMicha MorkovskyCaleb MurileKatelyn NeubauerWeston RollerDJ TrumanCaleb CurtisJeremiah McAfeeSam BichmanSabrina garciaJade KurtzJacob AlegriaDaphne LozanoKevin OlhausenAlex BujnochKelli JamisonChad NeubauerColby JahnKaci Jamison

Craig KneifelApril LauerMichael LawrenceJulianna RankinKristin SchacherlMeloni BergerLauren OdenHailey Tucker

BROILERSJordan WenskeJodi RogersHannah NevludTamara HajekDestiny Chumchal

_____NIXON-SMILEY LIVE-

STOCK SHOW EXHIBITORS LIST

Cassidy Weathers, Smiley 4HFranchesca Aleman, Smiley 4-HHailey Boatright, Leesville 4-HTrini Dominguez, Smiley 4-HGarrett Earlywine, Nixon-Smiley FFABrooke Hester, Nixon 4-HEmma Lay, Smiley 4-HShante Mendez, Smiley 4-HChase Neubauer, Smiley 4-HDiego Pompa, Smiley 4-HKatheren Rawls, Nixon-Smi-

ley FFABrittany Riley, Nixon 4-HAustin Rogers, Nixon-Smiley FFAMatthew Rogers, Nixon-Smi-ley FFACase Samford, Smiley 4-HRiley Samford, Smiley 4-HAbby Scarborough, Smiley 4-HMikel Scarborough, Smiley 4-HAustin Steelhammer, Nixon-Smiley FFAKatrina Suire, Nixon-Smiley FFAColeton Trammell, Nixon-Smiley FFANatalie Trammell, Nixon-Smi-ley FFADevon Warzecha, Nixon-Smi-ley FFAKaela Warzecha, Smiley 4-HAmy Woods, LeesvilleCheyenne Albertson, Nixon 4-HSidney Alvarez, Leesville 4-HRaegan Atkins, Smiley 4-HClayton Boatright, Leesville 4-HKarley Brassell, Nixon 4-HAlexis DeLeon, Nixon 4-HReagan DeLeon, Nixon 4-HDevhyn Fonseca, Nixon 4-H

Meaghan Fonseca, Nixon 4-HHannah Gordon, Nixon 4-HMadison Holmes, Nixon 4-HDarian Jenks, Nixon 4-HLilliana Jenks, Nixon 4-HDillon Leck, Leesville 4-HDanielle Long, Smiley 4-HAustin McMain, Nixon 4-HChasadie Medina, Nixon 4-HTrey Mejia, Smiley 4-HJaven Mendiola, Nixon 4-HAmanda Munoz, Nixon 4-HLane Newman, Nixon 4-HJohn Parks, Smiley 4-HSantos Pompa, Smiley 4-HBrandon Riley, Nixon 4-HEmily Riley, Nixon 4-HReese Samford, Smiley 4-HBlaze Sandoval, Smiley 4-HCaitlyn Sandoval, Smiley 4-HEric Scarborough, Smiley 4-HCody Schnitz, Nixon 4-HTyler Schnitz, Nixon 4-HMichael Shannon, Nixon 4-HA.J. Trammell, Nixon 4-HCason Trammell, Nixon 4-HLexi Trammell, Nixon 4-HKaytin Tschoepe, Nixon 4-HJosh Wilson, Leesville 4-HConley Boatright, Nixon 4-HNelson Fields, Nixon 4-HCayden Kalous, Nixon 4-HShelby Lay, Smiley 4-HSeth Wynne, Nixon 4-H

Good Luck!Boehm

Tractor Sales201 E. 16th Street - Shiner

(361) 594-3123

Howard’sA C-Store with (More)

Beer - Bait - Ammo1701 N. Ave. E, Shiner

361-594-4200

Good Luck to all participants!

Caraway Ford - Nixon100 Hwy. 87 N., Nixon, TX 78140

830-582-2511603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas830-582-1619

Good Luck to all participants!

NixoN Livestock commissioN

Sale Every Monday 10:30 a.m.All Livestock Bonded and Insured

W.E. “Buck” BUTLERNixon, Texas830-582-1052

MANAGERGARY BUTLER

830-582-1944

Hwy. 87E., Nixon830-582-1561 or 830-582-1562

Good Luck to all Participants

Good Luck!Janicek Insurance

Nixon Office

830-582-1581Smiley Office

830-587-6261Stockdale

830-996-3148

Good Luckto All Participants!

[email protected]

L&M On Site Catering191 County Road 1411

Cost, TX 78614 W.R. Low - 830-857-3324

Jo Ann Low - 830-857-5585

Good Luck!LindemannFertilizer

Cost, Texas, 830-437-2269Toll Free:1-800-331-1675

MBH WeldingMark Hagen

1506 Seydler St., Gonzales

830-672-6536

Good Luck!

Good Luck!Person’s Flower Shop

1030 E. St. Louis Gonzales, Tx 78629

830-672-2883

Good Luck!

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672-7090

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Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co.

Where your livestock brings top $$$ everytime!

Auction Sale Every TuesdayCall 361-798-2542

We appreciate your business!

Good Luck!Soncrest Eggs

925 Saint Andrew Gonzales

672-4433

Fehner & Son Grain Co.

James Fehner - Cell 830-857-3638Jimmy Fehner - Cell 830-857-3636

1922 Co. Road 197, Gonzales, TX 78629Phone: 830-672-3710

Good Luck to Everyone!

Good Luck!Saturn Sales

4421 Hwy. 97E, Gonzales, TX

830-540-4422

Good LuckTo All Participants!Capitol Monument Co.

5233 US 183N., Gonzales

672-7929

The Cannon • Livestock Salute 2013 Thursday, February 21, 2013Page C4

Be sure to check out our salute to ourarea livestock show winners March 21!

Including the pictures of the winners from the Gonzales, Nixon-Smiley, Waelder and Shiner shows

Jacob Stafford— Grand Champion Steer in the 2012 Shiner Livestock Show

Clayton Boatright — Grand Champion Market Steer - 2012 Nixon-Smiley Live-stock Show. His steer sold for $6,000 to buyers Bubba and Nancy Cook, Phillip and Becky Morris, Weaver & Jacobs Construction, Lindemann Fertilizer, Hunter Industries, Caraway Ford, Nixon State Bank, Reliable Finance and Finch Funeral Chapels.

Dylan Mills — Grand Champion Steer, Champion Heavyweight in the 2012 Gon-zales Livestock Show

GONZALES LIVESTOCK SHOW

EXHIBITORS LIST (Continued from C2)

BAKED GOODSSarah Peters K’Leigh Pish Blane Fougerat Joshua Wiegang Taylor Mobbs Grace MorganSadie MorganBryn McNabb Megan DickinsonBrenna Rainey Keela HoffmannAllison Raley Hana Lehnert Kyla Stamps

GOATSBailey Bennett Catherine Brown Peyton Brown Lauren Campion Braden Clampit Haley Clampit Madison Culpepper Weston Davis Zachary Davis Aspen FlachKameron Glass Taylor GlassJacey Henrichs Jessica Henrichs Kiley HinzeAshtyn Kardosz Allie Koone Karlee Krum Kyle Krum Keaton Kuntschik Samantha Kuntschik Hunter Laqua Devin Lehnert Adrien Masek Megan Massey Taylor Mobbs Peyton Ruddock

Emily Schramm Matthew Schramm Brendan Yoakum Dillon Zella

LAMBSNeally Basquez Lauren Campion Weston Davis Zachary Davis Aspen Flach Jacey Henrichs Jessica Henrichs Emma Herman James Herndon Allan Jaehne Clayton Johnson Shelly Kresta Hannah Lorton Michaela Malatek Emma Morrow Kendall Morrow Madison Morrow Hailey PapeRode PaskieBrie Schauer Trent Schauer Josie Stowers Harlee Tuch Michael Williams

RABBITSDanni BlairBreanna Baker Rebekah Baker Devin Benes Ryan Benes Caden Chrismon Isabell Clay Parker Clay Isabella Crawford Scarlett Crawford Logan Dement Ethan Ehrig Eric Flores Haven Flores Kendall Fougerat Johanna Green

Patrick Green Jacey Haile Mikayla Harper Carlie Hernandez Keela Hoffmann Melissa Holt Garrett Hurley Ben Janacek Jack Janacek Maria Janacek Hope Kapavik Kathleen Knesek Kristofer Knesek Samantha Kuntschik Faith LaFleur Tesha Landry Kayla Malatek Kymberlie Malatek Shaelynn Malatek Mitchell McElroy Kristin McKinney Bryn McNabb Monica Miller Atlanta Moore Cheyenne Moore Max Moore Sophie Oliver Brenna Rainey Jace Ramirez Pilar Romero Morgan Simper Madison Stamport Kyla Stamps Joshua Weigang Bobby White Harley Whitfield Bre Wolff Mikayla Wyatt Kyle Wyrick

BREEDER RABBITSLauren Campion Kathleen Knesek Kristofer Knesek Kymberlie Malatek Shaelynn Malatek Joshua Weigang

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