gonzales cannon september 5 issue

YOAKUM — Workers have now capped the oil well which blew out Aug. 28, causing an explosion and fire which raged for several days.

The Nabors Industries oil rig ex-

ploded about 7 p.m. Wednesday in Petersville off state Highway 111.

“(The well) has been safely se-cured, and the fire is out,” K. Leon-ard, a spokeswoman with Enron Oil and Gas (EOG) Resources Inc.,

which operated the rig, said Tues-day in a news release via e-mail.

The explosion will be investigat-ed by the Texas Railroad Commis-sion and the federal Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The OSHA investigation could take up to six months.

Shortly after the explosion, EOG released a statement about the inci-dent and reported that all workers were uninjured and accounted for.

“EOG’s first priority in respond-ing to this incident is the safety of personnel working on site, the responders who are providing as-

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Area residents were quick to respond with pictures and information following the explosion of the Nabors Industries/EOG rig in far southwest Lavaca County Aug. 28. At left, resident Cheryl Michalec furnished a shot of the fire about an hour after it happened. Tray Rankin (center) said he could “see this from my back porch.” The fire continued to burn through the weekend, as the photo at right from The Cannon’s Dave Mundy attests.

There’s a lot of activity in downtown Gonzales these days — new businesses are sprouting. See Page A12.

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Earl Parker experienced the horrors of Omaha Beach — and survived to see ultimate victory. See Page A3.

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Dynamic Industries, a global player in the energy industry, will be building a new campus on Commerce Court in Gonzales Industrial Park. Pictured with the newly-erected sign announcing their coming is Vicky Helm, Dynamic’s business developer in shale plays. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

Global energy player building new facility here

The regional explora-tion for natural resources continues to reap financial benefits locally.

Dynamic Industries, Inc. announced the acquisi-tion of property in town on Thursday. The company is part of Dynamic En-ergy Services International LLC, a leading fabrication and service provider to the global oil, gas and energy industries.

Dynamic Industries bought the three remain-ing lots in the Gonzales Industrial Park, about eight acres in total, and will soon start construction on a new campus. The property will be developed in two phases.

Phase One is construction of a 12,000 square-foot fa-cility on one and a half sta-bilized acres that will house a state of the art electrical

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder staged Fiesta Guaca-mole XXXVI over the Labor Day weekend and the highlight was the annual pa-rade. Despite 100-de-gree heat, scores of onlookers lined the street in front of Waelder City Park to take in the pageant-ry. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)

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Walk classThere will be a Walk Class/Leslie Sansone

DVD offered at First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, conduct-ed by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN. The class is free to the public

Flex-Tone classThere will be a Flex & Tone Exercise Class of-

fered at First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class is con-ducted by Wesley Nurse Shirley Goss, RN and is free to the public.

CWJC classesNew this semester at Christian Women’s Job

Corps will be Freedom classes: Mondays 8:30-10:30 beginning Monday, September 9, led by Julie Winton. Also scheduled will be a Women’s Bible study, “From Dream to Destiny” by Rob-ert Morris, Tuesday mornings 10 - 11:30, Tues-day afternoon 1:30-3 p.m. led by Sherry Poe and Irene Rinehart

For details, call Sherry Poe at 830-857-4960 or come by 721 St. Louis - The Bethany House.

The BriefcaseThe Briefcase this month will feature Gwen

Hodges presenting the program, “Then Sings My Soul...Stories Behind Some of Our Most Beloved Hymns,” from 12:05-12:55 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church-Gonza-les. There will be a salad luncheon of chicken and ham salad, pimento cheese, crackers and drinks. Childcare is available on request, con-tact the church at 672-9595.

DAR Luncheon

The Thomas Shelton Chapter of the Daugh-ters of the American Revolution will hold a Constitution Week Luncheon on Saturday, September 21.

The luncheon will begin on noon and be held in the Fellowship Hall of the First Method-ist Church.

SBDC seminarThe Small Business Development Center has

announced the following upcoming event:• Empower Your Marketing, Sept. 11, 10

a.m. - noon, 1614 N. Texana St., Hallettsville, TX 77964-4580

This free seminar may be cancelled if mini-mum number of registrants is not met. Satis-factory meeting room temperatures are dif-ficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

AgriLife WorkshopThe Texas AgriLife Extension Service will

host a Fall Weed and Brush Workshop on Fri-day September 13 at the Luling Foundation Farm located at 523 South Mulberry Street in Luling from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Three TDA CEU’s will be of-fered to pesticide applicators.

Topics to be covered at the program will in-clude “Brush Management”, “Broad Leaf Weed Management”, “Planning for next year”, and “Plant Identification.” Participants will also get to view broad leaf herbicide trials that are es-tablished at the farm.

Please pre-register with the Guadalupe County Extension Office by Wednesday Sep-tember 11th at 830-303-3889 to ensure an ac-curate count of handouts. Registration is $10.

Individuals with disabilities should contact

the office at least two days prior to the event so accommodations can be arranged. For more information or to pre-register for the event contact the Guadalupe County Extension of-fice at 210 E. Live Oak in Seguin, 830-303-3889.

Moulton ReunionThe Moulton High School Reunion for all

classes will be held on October 19, 2013 at the KC Hall in Moulton. Registration and visiting will begin at 2 p.m. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a short meeting. A dance will follow from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. with mu-sic by the Red Ravens. A fee of $12.50 per per-son includes a catered meal and dance.

The classes of 1961, 1962 and 1963 will be honored as they have or are celebrating their 50th anniversary since the last reunion.

Graduating classes through the class of 1976 will receive written invitations in mid-August--but the reunion is for anyone and everyone who ever attended Moulton High School.

Those who need to provide a new address or those not identified to receive a written invitation or need more infotmation should contact Dennis Ellinghausen (361-596-7721) or e-mail [email protected] or Tony Janak

(361-596-8185). The Last reunion was held in 2010.

Gardening ClassesThe WIC Wellness Garden offers free weekly

gardening classes to WIC participants and WIC eligible public every Friday.

Classes are at 9 a.m. (April-September) or 11 a.m. (October-March). The garden is located right outside of the WIC office, located at 229 St. George St. in Gonzales.

Dietitian Cynthia Green and Gonzales Mas-ter Gardeners will teach you how to grow your own food for your family almost anywhere and anyhow you want. Please join us and go home with some delicious produce.

Go to fns.usda.gov/wic to learn more about WIC eligibility, or call the WIC office at 830-672-7083.

Vietnam VeteransVietnam Veterans meet the first Thursday

of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Texas in Hallettsville. Any veteran serving during the period of 1957-1975 is invited to join. For more information, call Don Williams at 361-798-1499.

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Girl Scouts SignupsRegistration to join the Independence Trails Girl Scouts for the 2013-2014 will be held

September 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lions’ Park in Gonzales.Registration fee is $15. Register and participate in various activities and see a little of

what is in store for the girls this year.The Girl Scouts have a tradition of 100 years of helping girls ages 5-17 in grades K-12

realize their full potential and become self-confident, strong and compassionate.To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org.

Rummage-Bake SaleThe Gonzales V.F.W. Post 4817 Auxiliary will have a Multi-Family Rummage & Bake Sale

on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 7 a.m. to sold out. Come stuff a bag for a $1 or a big bag for $5. Don’t forget a get to purchase a delicious cake, pie, cookies, brownies, etc.

Hunter safetyA Hunter’s Safety & Education Course will be conducted on Saturday, September 14 at

3 p.m. at 5631 US 183 North in Gonzales.Participants will have to register online to complete the classroom portion of the train-

ing prior to the field training on September 14. You must have completed the online training and bring documentation of completion to the field training.

For registration and other details, please contact Wayne Spahn at 830-672-3720 or Ray Raley, Jr. at 830-857-3853.

Earl Parker was born in Frankfort, KY., 89 years ago, the son of a retail dairyman. During high school (1942) he tried to join the Marines, but failed the vision test.

Disappointed, he entered Eastern Kentucky University for a degree in physical edu-cation — and then the Army called.

Drafted in March 1943, he endured 13 weeks of ba-sic training (infantry) in Georgia, and in November shipped out for England. There he became 1st Infan-try Division, the “Big Red One”…and trained to invade France during Operation Overlord. As a machine gun team member, he practiced intensely all over England until June 1944.

The weather on June 5th

was bad, so they launched on the 6th — when it was worse.

PFC Earl’s vessel, an LCVP carrying 30 G.I.’s, was deployed nine miles off Omaha Beach, then pressed on under power. The enemy was mightily prepared. Soon their coxswain (skipper) was

hit by shrapnel, dropping the off ramp, still in deep water. All G.I.’s carried heavy packs and sunk like stones.

Earl finally disengaged all gear (except his side arm) and surfaced, then swam to an invasion obstacle topped with a land mine. It could blow any second so he left. Some statisticians had pre-dicted 50-percent casualties on the landing and Earl’s best friend did not make it.

Weapons lay everywhere ashore, so Earl snatched a carbine until finding a ma-chine gun. They topped the first hill and captured a pill-box.

Omaha Beach was so grim that General Eisenhower considered withdrawal, but did not. From the start, Earl was aware of the enemy’s

superior fire power, never-theless they must push on into the hedgerows of Nor-mandy. Here the “dug in” Germans clearly had the ad-vantage, and the Yanks paid dearly for every inch gained.

The cost in lives was pro-hibitive, so something had to be done. Finally General Bradley’s bold plan to carpet bomb an entire section of German line was executed. This incessant, powerful bombardment created the necessary break out through Hitler’s western wall.

Now the allies’ opportu-nity to fight in open coun-try and overcome was pos-sible. The long, dangerous offensive through France, Belgium and Germany was a constant series of foxholes, attacks, repelling counter attacks and more foxholes. The fearful German “88’s” (artillery) were a nightmare. Its concussion alone could toss a G.I. around, cover him with dirt and bloody his nose.

C rations often ran short so occasional captured Ger-man stores sustained them. Much later, the Yanks got a three day rest.

One of the most intense struggles was for Aachen. The battle for this first Ger-man city was horrific…and both sides struggled desper-ately to prevail.

In the Huertken Forrest, some shrapnel caught Earl’s

left arm, hospitalizing him in Belgium. Soon thereafter he was flown to Wales for recu-peration. When released he became clerk typist, serving in Versailles, Reims, and fi-nally Frankfort (Gr.)...Eisen-hower’s SHAEF headquar-ters until May of 1945. In Reims, France, he observed the German high command goose step in, then surren-der.

Back in Kentucky, Earl re-connected with college for his master’s and started his doctorate. After three years of teaching/coaching in Louisville, he bonded with The Tenneco Company, richly diversified in chemi-cals, pipelines, agriculture and energy. Although start-ing as skilled labor in pipe-lines, he rapidly took on sig-nificant new responsibility in upper management, and that brought him to Hous-ton.

Once he settled in com-fortably, he and his wife

Marilyn searched for coun-try property, and purchased acreage near Shiner. They moved into these new digs during 1986 for good.

An organization man, Earl joined civic organiza-tions and busied himself with Brahma cattle and making hay.

Asked why the G.I.’s pre-vailed in Europe, Earl re-sponded like this: “It was allied air superiority starting at Normandy, interdiction of enemy fuel supplies and transportation, untram-meled U.S. manufacturing capability…and finally the American spirit. The Ger-man army was so rigidly structured that if leadership was a casualty, sometimes the troops were immobi-lized.”

On the other hand, by God’s grace that generation of GI’s was often motivated and innovative enough to gain the victory through their own ingenuity.

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Lew McCreary is a resident of the Conroe area who also owns land in Lavaca and Gonzales counties. He is compiling the stories of our honored veterans from throughout the region, es-pecially those of the World War II era. If you’d like to see the story of your honored veteran featured, contact him at [email protected]

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Tea Party and Texas Nationalist members from throughout central Texas gathered in Marble Falls Monday for the Labor Day Freedom Fest. Keynote speaker Claver Kamau-Imani of ragingelephants.org used Biblical references to justify Texas moving toward independence, while Gonzales’ Dave Mundy (below left) was among a number of state candidates out stumping for support. He is running for the State Board of Education, District 3, seat. The host of the event, Highland Lakes Tea Party president Diana Moses (below right) had a message for the Internal Revenue Service.

On Thursday, August 29, fast food work-ers in many American cities launched a strike for higher wages. They are supported by the liberal Service Employees’ Inter-national Union (SEIU). In typical liberal fashion, the SEIU is deceiving employees with half truths while ignoring the realities of life and America.

Most people feel everyone is equal and everyone should be paid equally. They are quick to accept the idea that all people should have a “living wage” and dignity at work. Those assumptions are great ideas.

However, in real life we are not created equal except before the law. Some people are short, others tall. Some are heavy (can I say fat anymore?), some are thin. Some are old, and some are young. Some are educated and trained, others not. Some are motivated and other not so much.

Also, our lives are influenced by the choices we make. Bad choices and deci-

sions lead in one direction, and good ones in another. Such is life. In America, people usually ended up in a given socio-econom-ic status because of their choices in life, not because some Supreme Power dictated it. Tomorrow, the rich can become poor and the poor rich if they make the right choices.

Third, America’s society and economy is not static and rigid where a person is

doomed because of birth to labor into the class they were born. This is another lie leftists try to sell. America has been the “land of opportunity” because people have always been able to come here and fulfill their dream…with ambition, vision, and work.

Fourth, American fast food workers are not tied to their jobs like serfs or slaves. They can quit and search for better pay-ing jobs. The fast food industry has always been a starter or temporary job industry for people because of its wages. I would se-riously question any person who wants to make cooking and serving burgers at Mc-Donalds a life career.

Finally, the free market is the best way to allow an economy to grow and expand, and thus create a better society. A growing and expanding economy allows for jobs, high paying and starter/temporary jobs, to be created. A free market economy will have many jobs where employers and employees can compete for each other. Employers will use wages to entice workers, and workers will use their abilities to merit wages.

But liberals, with the help and support the Obama Administration, have pushed “class warfare” into yet another facet of the American economy. It’s not enough that Obama has created a divisive society based on race and gender, or political atmosphere that ignores the U.S. Constitution…now he and his liberal friends want to undermine the economy with class warfare.

The question is whether business lead-ers, particularly small business leaders, and politicians will stand up to this socialist charade. We cannot let the economic mod-el that made America the greatest nation on earth fall victim to liberals who exploit socially insecure people with half-truths. If you don’t like your current job, find an-other but don’t expect the government or someone else to change things for you.

It’s been noted more than a few times that the people in and around Austin aren’t quite like the rest of us. They celebrate the fact that they’re weird.

I finally figured out why all the people in the Austin area are so different from the rest of us Tex-ans.

Granted, many of them aren’t really Texans — they’re trans-plants from California and other similarly dynsfunctional provinc-es of the United States who have brought their weirdness to Aus-tin. Real Texans don’t ban plastic shopping bags, shout “raise taxes!” at every breath and sport bumper stickers calling for a ban on frack-ing on the backs of their $100,000 gas-guzzling SUVs.

But it was during a trip to Mar-ble Falls on Monday to participate in a Tea Party event that it dawned on me how these people could move to Texas and still think they can act like they’re in San Fran-cisco.

It’s a geographical thing. The mountains of Central Texas re-mind them of the Sierra Madre. They think they’re still on the Left Coast.

When God designed Texas, he made Austin for them, because He gave the rest of us nice, logical, relatively flat terrain. Obviously He knew we would need a place to store our crazies, so He created Austin.

The area around and north of Austin is known as the “Hill Country,” but as far as I’m con-cerned, it really should be called the Mid-Texas Mountain range.

Those aren’t hills.“Hills,” you see, are like highway

overpasses. Here in Gonzales, for example, we have “The Hill” — a nice, gentle slope. That stuff in and around Austin: that’s mountains.

I know, because I’ve driven through the Rockies and the Ap-palachians, white-knuckled the whole time, and that’s the same feeling I got driving along High-way 281 from Austin to Marble Falls and back Monday.

I hate driving in mountains.When you’re driving on hills,

you’re in no danger of falling off. When you’re driving in the moun-tains, you never know when you’re going to top the crest of a peak and see nothing but an oncoming guardrail and empty space in front of you before you plunge thou-sands of feet to a horrific death in the river far, far below.

I am not, by nature, acrophobic. When I first joined the Marine Corps, they made me a telephone cable splicer, so I played volleyball

on top of tall poles. I have no fear of flying, although I’m probably on the “no-fly” list these days.

(Admittedly, I’m not real fond of helicopters, but I know most chopper pilots do not lay their birds on their sides while making a turn, giving the ground-pounders they’re carrying a wonderful view of Onslow Beach, N.C., through the open doorway of the CH-53. That was NOT funny, Sir.)

On the other hand, I cannot ad-mire photos of the Grand Canyon without getting vertigo, or step near the full-length windows of a tall office building because I just know someone is going to shove me through.

That explains a lot about the transplanted San Franciscans currently inhabiting Austin: they’ve spent their entire lives about to fall off the mountain and it’s driven them nuts.

Those of us who live in the saner, flatter precincts of Texas, on the other hand, don’t have

to worry about falling off the highway and can thus turn our thoughts to deeper things, such as raising food and families in sane fashion, how to get that oil from underneath us to energize our economy, and how to con-vince the San Franciscans to stop trying to turn our state capital into another of their utopian communes.

Admittedly, some sane people do choose to live in the moun-tains of Central Texas; after all, the event I attended Monday was hosted by the Highland Lakes Tea Party. How those folks man-age to retain their sanity while not falling off the mountains, I’ll never know.

But the rest of us, I’m sure, are content to let the Central Texas Mountain Range be the reser-vation where we keep our most crazed liberals.

Only problem is, some of them have gotten off the reservation and escaped to San Antonio.

A time for love, a time for hate, a time for peace, I swear it’s not too late.

The Byrds, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”

It was in the springtime when an uncle took me away.

From school.So I became a victim of abuse. By a govern-

ment. Ours. What happened. Was this.It was the spring semester of 19 and 68. And I

was enrolled at North Texas State University. For those unfamiliar with Texas geography, North Texas State is located in North Texas.

Anyshucks, a few days before my 24th birth-day, which falls on April 19, I received a “greet-ings” from my Uncle Sam. Informing me to re-port for a physical.

Back then, when I was young, I’d work a spell and then go to school for a semester or two. Prior to attempting to become learned at NTSU this depleted mind and I had received academic transcripts from Texas Tech, Sam Houston State, Temple Junior College, San Antonio College, along with having been previously enrolled at NTSU in the fall of ’63.

Well, in the spring of ’68 I was majoring in architecture, with a minor in journalism, at the time and working part-time over in Dallas at the Goodyear retread plant.

So my Pappy went to the draft board located in the county seat, Marlin, and told ‘em that his only boy was studying at the time and could he be excused from the physical until late May when the semester was over.

The plea fell on a deaf ear.The Selective Service System said a fella going

on 24 years old should’ve finished his education by then. And that he no longer deserved a II-S (student) deferment.

So I was ordered to report to Marlin on a day at the tail end of April to take a bus ride up to Dallas for the physical. Well, Denton, home of NTSU, as I noted is up in North Texas and just a beer and half drive from Dallas.

So I reasoned I could just show up at the in-duction center and forego the trip to Marlin. Wrong. The draft board and I didn’t coincide on the logistical reasoning.

Now at NTSU the west coast and east coast ideology of protesting this (Vietnam) and that (conscription-draft) had yet to infiltrate the thinking of the clean-cut students. The radical-ism and hippiedom would come later.

As the 60s would blemish America’s image. And the turbulent ‘60s reached an unraveling in 1968. Event after event whorled out of control.

North Korea seized the Pueblo, a U.S. Navy ship in January and held 83 on board as spies and in January-February the North Vietnamese launched a TET offensive, a crucial turning part in the Vietnam War.

In March, American GIs massacred 347 civil-

ians at My Lai in that strange little country called Vietnam. And Czechoslovakia was invaded by Russians in August.

It was a year that became more and more volatile.

Stateside, an angry and violent America en-dured. In a matter of months, two assassina-tions occured as Martin Luther King was slain in Memphis on April 4 and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was shot in Los Angeles on June 5. He died the next day.

President Lyndon Johnson announced in March he would not run for another term. So the stage was set for more unrest at the Demo-cratic Convention in Chicago as antiwar pro-testers converged on the windy city to get the donkey-doers to soften their stance on Vietnam.

The riots of 1968 took 40 lives and only a cal-culator could come up with a ballpark figure on the property damage that was done. Martial Law was declared in Chicago and Baltimore.

The Democrats became known as a party of disorder as the GOP’s Richard Nixon and his “Silent Majority” in favor of the Vietnam War saw Nixon, while winning only 43.4 percent of the popular vote, cruise to a landslide win with the electoral vote.

And then there was this lean fella that had be-came too old in 1968 to be considered a cool Joe College.

So I took a drive to Marlin and boarded a bus to retrace the route I had just travelled.

Despite having endured a head injury and having lapsed into a coma from a car wreck in ’59. And having suffered through a major leg operation due to a football mishap. And being afflicted with asthma. Despite all that, I was de-

clared One-A. Fit for duty.Textbooks and lectures in buildings situated

in a pastoral setting gave way to the lovely land-scape of Fort Polk (Tigerland), La. in the heat of the summer. Where friendly drill sergeants cared about my well-being 24-7.

Myself and the other recruits of Company D were coached in the fine art of latrine duty and KP and the joy of cleaning out a grease trap. We were instructed in the balance of the front-lean-and-rest position, along with the maintenance of an M-14 rifle.

Policing an area was of high priority along with field striping a cigarette butt.

Bivouacs were camping trips and hikes to the shooting range and classes on how to treat a gap-ing belly wound occupied a portion of our time during the eight and a half weeks of training.

Basically, basic was a time in our lives of learn-ing how to die.

Then it was off to Fort Monmouth, N.J. for Advanced Individual Training. My MOS was 84B20 – Still Photography. And the winter of ’68 was a simple time. Shooting on film was much more creative than popping off rounds at pop-up targets.

However, in March of 1969, with 1968 only a fading shadow dancer, I landed in Vietnam. Where with a .44 sidearm and a .30 carbine and several Canon cameras I’d be shooting ‘em up for longer than I care to remember.

But at the oddest of times I oft-times do. Re-member … down the road.

“The 60s aren’t over yet, not until the fat lady gets high.”

Ken Kesey


In Our View

Remembering those most turbulent of times, 1968

I figured out why Austin is weird: it’s the mountains

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2013

El Conservador

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

GeorgeRodriguez

Fast-food strikers: more class warfare

ScratchPad

Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales news-man and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon. He now lives in the Moulton area.

Jim Cunningham

Dances withChihuahuas

Dave Mundy

General Manager

panel shop and administra-tive staff for the Technical Division.“We plan on breaking

ground in about a month and hope to complete con-struction by the beginning of next year,” said construc-tion manager Peter Reeves. “We will also be putting in a street from the cul-de-sac in Commerce Court over to Harwood Road.”Phase Two is going to en-

compass the property to the north on two and a half acres, where a 10,000 square-foot light fabrication facility will be erected for the company’s Mechanical Division. “I’m not exactly sure when

we’re going to start work on Phase Two, but it will prob-ably overlap Phase One,” Reeves said.The Gonzales location will

join the company’s location in Carrizo Springs in hopes of further enhancing Dynamic Industries as a premier player in the Eagle Ford Shale.The location of the city is

considered ideal by the com-pany because of its position in relation to the Eagle Ford Shale and the newly-active Eaglebine Shale. The Eagle-

bine is the confluence of the Eagle Ford and the Wood-bine Sandstone, which was famously drilled in the 1930’s during the discovery of the giant East Texas Field. Ac-tivity in the Eaglebine is be-ing concentrated primarily in Brazos, Grimes, Madison and Walker counties.“Based on our research,

Gonzales happens to be a the conjunction of the Eagle Ford shale to the south and the west,” said Vicky Helm of Dynamic’s business develop-ment of shale plays. “As the developing Eaglebine shale continues moving east and north, we found Gonzales to be the perfect location for us to service all of our clients within a two-hour window from here.”“We are so happy with the

amount of support we have gotten from the City of Gon-zales and the Gonzales Eco-nomic Development Cor-poration in helping us with the relocation and acquiring of the property,” said Reeves. “It’s been like a breath of fresh air. We’ve never received a welcoming like the one we’ve gotten from Gonzales.”The move will lead to the

creation of several new jobs in town. Over the course of a year, Dynamic’s Carrizo loca-tion grew from a team of five to over 150 and Helm said she expects the same pattern of growth in Gonzales.Dynamic Industries, Inc.

offers a full range of services including site development, I&E, automation, control panels, fire & safety and H2S services.

It’s Calico Season in Gon-zales!

A new trend in fash-ion wear? Not exactly. It’s a trend, but it’s not happening in clothing, it’s at the Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter (FOGAS).

FOGAS has a stylish col-lection on hand of calico kittens and cats like no other year. You can take advantage of this Fall trend during their month-long calico event. During September, FOGAS has lowered their adoption fees to $37.50 for the first calico you adopt and just $50 for two, if you choose a sec-ond calico.

Of course, there are many other sizes and colors to choose from. FOGAS is open Monday through Fri-day from 3-5 p.m. and Satur-day from 1-4 p.m.

Become a friend and you can follow them on Face-book at Friends of Gonzales

Animal Shelter or check out their website www.gonzales-cats.webs.com or www.Pet-finder.com by entering the zip code 78629, or call the shelter at 830-857-1616 and

mention the word “calico.”You can always stop by

FOGAS, located at 505 St. Francis Street in downtown Gonzales, and let one of the calico cuties pick you out.

Bernarda “Bernice” Camarillo, 1969-2013

CAMARILLOBernarda “Bernice” Ca-

marillo, 44, of Gonzales, Texas passed away Wednes-day, August 21, 2013 at her residence in Gonzales, Tex-as.

Funeral Services is under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, Sep-tember 7, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church in Gonza-les, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating. A Memo-rial Service will follow at Gonzales Municipal Park Cemetery.

Bernice was born May 18, 1969 in Cuero, Texas. She was the daughter of Ru-ben and Mary Ramos. She married Benito Camarillo in Gonzales, Texas on De-cember 24, 2009. Bernice enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and dancing. She enjoyed drinking her beer and had a good sense of hu-mor. She was known as be-ing a caretaker and taking in friends when they needed her.

She is survived by her husband, Benito, a son; Brandon Ramos Gonzales, two daughters; Brianna Ra-mos, Brandie Ramos; two sisters; Irene Ramos of Gon-zales, Texas, Alethia Casares

and her husband, Gilbert of Gonzales.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Mary Ramos, two uncles; Tony Ramos and Joe Ra-mos.

The family request me-morials to: American Can-cer Society / 8115 Datapoint Dr./ San Antonio, Texas 78229.To join the family in cele-brating Bernice’s life, please go to www.buffingtonfuner-alhomegonzales.com

Isabel Kelley, 1924-2013KELLEY

Isabel Marie Orts Kelley, beloved mother, died peace-fully at Gonzales Memorial Hospital. Isabel was born to August & Annie (Oehler) Orts in Poth on Feb. 15, 1924, one of 5 girls.

She attended Poth Schools, was senior class sa-lutatorian, and a volleyball & tennis athlete. After grad-uation she attended Santa Rosa School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. She accepted a job at Crews Hospital in Gonzales.

Shortly after coming to Gonzales she met and mar-ried Sterling E. Kelley and they had four children. Isabel was the Director of Nurses for many years at Crews Hospital. She

worked for Dr. Willis and T.D. Crews as a hospital and clinic nurse. She also served as school nurse for GISD.

Isabel was a longtime member of St. James Catho-lic Church where she as-sisted with many parish activities. She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was also an avid bowler.

Isabel was preceded in death by her parents, hus-band, Sterling E. Kelley; daughter, Tracey Kelley; sisters, Mildred Moore and Maxine Albricht.

She is survived by sons, Sterling Kelley, Jr and wife Patsy, David Bradfield Kel-ley and wife Kerry; daugh-ter, Laurie Kelley Taylor and husband Steve; sisters, Ver-na Mae Lyon and Imogene “Jeanie” Stoeltje; and special friend, Walter Ulbrich. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Sterling Kelley III, Brandon Kelley, and Zach Taylor; and great grandchildren, Logan and Isabella Kelley.

She is remembered by her family as a very wise, lov-ing, and generous mother. The family is grateful to her caregivers at the The Heights Nursing & Rehab Center and The Romberg House, especially Aida Ol-alde.

Visitation was held on Friday, August 30 at Seydler Hill Funeral Home with recitation of the Rosary fol-lowing. The funeral mass was celebrated on Satur-day, August 31 at St. James Catholic Church with inter-ment in St. James Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. James Cath-olic Church or St. James Daughters Society.


Obituaries

Waelder cuts tax rate

It’s ‘Calico Season’ at FOGAS

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FIRE: Well now cappedsistance and neighbors in the immedi-

ate area,” Leonard said. “The company is coordinating its response with local fire department and emergency response per-sonnel. EOG has also notified appropriate regulatory agencies. In addition, Wild Well Control has been contracted to assist in the response effort.”

“EOG is assembling well control experts and specialized equipment to safely control the well and extinguish the fire,” Leonard said. “The company’s priorities remain constant: protect the safety of those responding to the incident, neighbors in the area and the environment.”

Leonard added that It is too early to deter-mine the cause of the incident.

Two readers from the area, Cerena Mi-chalec and Tray Rankin, supplied pictures of

the scene to The Cannon from some distance away. The fire continued to burn through the weekend.

Several readers contacted The Cannon with unofficial information they’d received from neighbors and witnesses indicating workers on the rig had become concerned after hear-ing an underground explosion prior to the eruption of fire on the surface. First respond-ers, including fire departments from Yoakum and Shiner were still on the scene at dusk on Wednesday.

In addition to the rig and equipment on-scene, one trucking company which had vehi-cles at the site reported two of its 18-wheelers were also destroyed.

Two houses located within a quarter-mile of the site were initially evacuated, but residents were able to return to their homes within hours.

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Dayna is one of several calico kittens available at a discounted adoption rate at the Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter (FOGAS) throughout the month of September. (Photo courtesy of FOGAS)

WAELDER — The Waelder City Council agreed on a new tax rate for the city during its regular meeting Tuesday night.

The council, who pro-ceeded without the pres-ence of Robert Tovar and Peggy Blackmon, unani-mously approved a mo-tion to accept the effective rate of $0.2226 per $100 valuation as recommend-ed by the Gonzales Coun-ty Tax Assessor-Collector. That rate is lower than last year’s rate of $0.2231.

Because the council chose the effective rate, no public hearing will be re-quired for adoption. The council set a date of Sept. 17 for formal adoption of the rate during a special called meeting at 7 p.m.

In another agenda item, the council authorized the city attorney to create a resolution for abandon-ment of a 20-foot wide alley out of an 0.08-acre of Block 45 for the pur-pose of transferring the propery to a new Family Dollar. The store will be located on Highway 90A, near the intersection of

Avenue B.In other business, the

council:• Re-appointed Rocky

Quintero Jr. and Mike Har-ris to the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Com-mission for the General Assembly and Board of Directors.

• Tabled action on build-ing a fence around the Waelder City Kiddie Park.

• Accepted the resig-nation of Jessica Canales as Municipal Clerk and announced they would advertise the position and accept applications through Sept. 17.



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These cooking shows on TV are just totally amazing. Our average Texan in Gonza-les County is not going to pull out Coriander Seed, Mustard Seed, Cumin Seed and Saf-fron out of their spice supply cabinet. Somehow I just don’t see how a burger made out of lamb is going to cut it. At least that poor lady that looks like she just went through a wind tunnel from the looks of her hair does admit that she gets a little wild with her cooking and drinks as much of the wine as she puts in the food. I think her name is Ann Burrell. I think I can say these things because she is a public figure. Ol’ Rachel Ray says to use a cast iron pan. Now our grandmothers could have told everyone that. So feed your family this week be-cause everyone will be hun-gry after school. Maybe some good Texas burgers would work best.

PRAYER TIME: Joe Kot-wig, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill and Marie Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, “Sarge” Duncan, Rhonda Pruett, Terrence, Aunt Frances Gan-dre, Bubba and Sara Roecker, Glenn Mikesh, Lillie Lay, Ma-ria Castillo, Phyllis and Alton Oncken, Selma Vickers, Lan-dis, Keith Glass, Teresa Wil-ke, Linda Denker, Case Mar-tin, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Margie Menking, Joy Carson, Richard Hidalgo Jr., Arthur Casares, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, L.A. Lindemann, Jr.;Graham Kel-ley, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Lanny Baker, Judy Wilson, Bob Young, Marguerite Williams, and our military and their fami-lies,

Wade and Lola Wilson enjoyed a short visit from Pat and Jamie Jo Wilson after they went to see Kate-lyn’s volleyball game which was played in Seguin. They

didn’t say who won.Then Wade and Lola were

enjoying some fajitas that Michael had made. They were out on the back porch talking to Joshua when they noticed that their good dog Pluto was staring at some-thing very intensely right in front of their pump house. Wade took a hoe and went to see what it was and sure enough it was a big fat rattle snake stretched out. It was about five foot long and had seven rattlers. Joe Kot-wig nearly stepped on one of those dear rattle snakes while putting out a bale of hay. His foot managed to stay up off the snake and the pitch fork went down on the snake. Then it landed upside down on the fence as per tradition to see if we could draw some rain down. It thundered. Barbara Wenske Pohmeyer’s husband’s killed a 36 inch on their property. Watch out they are hunting a cool place too.

Another thing that is hunting a dab of water is those fire ants. Some of them look like mutated fire ants but their sting is just as bad. Those little devils are persistent and they hurt. And they are very thirsty. They are all over you or the crackers or your child/pet before you know it, so watch out. And they don’t care whether it is night or day. They are just like a drunk. They just keep bumbling and bumping around like lost sheep. I watched the same two ants have a head on collision with the same door facing three times in a

row last night.It was good to see Ina Gay

Orum and Janet Clark at the Monthalia United Method-ist Church last Sunday. Then I heard that Pastor Paul was trying to get these kids to drink dirty water. I guess that you will just have to back track it to get the low down on this. Since I have been waking up feeling like a freight train ran over me backwards, I guess I will have to do the same.

It has been so hot this last couple of days that even Pepe has been lethargic. Not one of the outside critters has been inclined to move. Even poor Nicki D, the sixteen year old cat, has just laid up there on his box and given out one big

yowl. He didn’t even move an inch. I am so amazed at Nicki. He was born with his hip bones outside of its sock-ets. I took him to Dr. McKee and he said it wouldn’t do any good to operate on his hips. He said that I would just have to watch him and protect him the best I could. For a long time he had a big black cat who was his friend. Un-fortunately about three years ago something killed my big black cat. Nicki and I hunted him for days, but we never found him. So now Nicki rarely leaves the yard. We baby old Nicki D with special favors and now Itsy Bitsy is his protector.

Have a good week, and God Bless.

First Friday Coffee will be hosted by the Gonzales ISD Education Foundation at the newly renovated East Avenue Cafeteria. If you plan to attend, please present your valid ID at the main office.

A little about the GISD Education Foundation from the Gonzales ISD website:

One of the Goals of the GISD Education Foundation is to provide teachers with the additional resources to develop creative learning op-portunities that inspire and encourage student success. To help meet that goal, the Foundation’s Program Com-mittee held a grant training workshop at the beginning of the school year. The pur-pose of the workshop was to provide a platform to inform the teachers about the grant application process; and to encourage them to apply for additional funding. The Programs Committee, along with other community vol-unteers, conducted a blind review of the applications scoring them according to need, objectives, description, budget. The Foundation is excited to announce the re-cipients of the first GISD Ed-ucation Foundation Grants. For more information, please visit http://www.gonzales.txed.net/Foundation/

On September 14 the Sacred Heart Church will host its annual Jamaica! This year the entertain-ment will be provided by Kerr Creek Band, DJ El Piojo, DJ Estruendo, Labroma Inolvidable, and Los Terris de San Luis. They will also have many activities including Mexi-

can Bingo, annual Jamaica Auction, Ballet Folklorico, and one of my favorites, the Jamaica raffle! Since I can remember, my family has purchased a couple of raffle tickets every year.

One year I actually won a microwave that I still use to this day!

Another great event com-ing up in September is the First Shot Cook-off that will be held at J.B. Wells Park. I was able to attend last year’s event and I was thoroughly impressed as to how many participants were there. Growing up in Texas you are always surrounded by BBQ, especially in our neck of the woods!

Last year I indulged in some of the best BBQ I had ever tasted! (I’ve even been a judge at the Austin Rodeo Cook-Off) I look forward to attending this year’s compe-tition and good luck to all the participants. Alongside the IBCA and CASI competitors there will be an antique trac-tor exhibit, arts & crafts ven-dors, and of course the Come & Pull it Tractor Pull! For more information or to reg-ister to show off your cook-ing skills, please visit them at http://www.firstshotcookoff.com


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Gonzales Livestock Market ReportThe Gonzales Livestock Market Report

for Saturday, August 31, 2013 had on hand: 833 cattle.

Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady. Packer cows sold steady.

Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $225-$235; 300-400 lbs, $190-$230; 400-500 lbs, $170-$185; 500-600 lbs, $149-$165; 600-700 lbs., $138-$143; 700-800 lbs, $132-$135.

Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$105.Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and

large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $175-$210; 300-400 lbs, $165-$175; 400-500 lbs, $142-$160; 500-600 lbs., $135-$143; 600-700 lbs., $127-$132.

Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $75-$80; Cutters, $79-$87.50; Canners, $61-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $69-$76.

Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $97-$103; light weights and medium quality bulls, $85-$94.

Stocker Cows: $950-$1,150.Pairs: $1,050-$1,550.Thank you for your business!!View our sale live at cattleusa.com!

Cuero Livestock Market ReportCuero Livestock Market Report on Au-

gust 30, 2013, had 1,135 head.Had 189 cows and 14 bulls. The packer

market was steady with past 3 weeks run-

ning. Despite some local rains, numbers coming to market are substantial. De-mand holding good with these levels.

The calf market was strong throughout all classes for the most part. This despite the upcoming labor day holiday which kept some activity limited. Overall the market was stronger to steady with last week but there were a few classes that ware $1-$3 lower being mainly on plainer type cattle. No new highs just a solid mar-ket.

Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $88-$96; lower grades, $70-$87.

Packer cows: breakers, $65-$75; boning, $65-$85; canners & cutters, $80-$92; light & weak, $50-$65.

Palpated, 18 bred cows, $89-$122.Pairs: 2 Pairs, $1,200-$1,360.Steer calves: under 200 lbs, $212-$244;

200-250 lbs, $202-$211; 250-300 lbs, $201-$210; 300-350 lbs, $173-$209; 350-400 lbs, $175-$192; 400-450 lbs, $160-$180; 450-500 lbs, $153-$172; 500-550 lbs, $145-$158; 550-600 lbs, $138-$144; 600-700 lbs, $129-$140; 700-800 lbs, $128-$135.

Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $207-$248; 250-300 lbs, $156-$212; 300-350 lbs, $183-$200; 350-400 lbs, $167-$198; 400-450 lbs, $160-$182; 450-500 lbs, $154-$184; 500-550 lbs, $145-$156; 550-600 lbs, $140-$149; 600-700 lbs, $131-$135.

Over 700 lbs. bulls, $100-$130.Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., $219-

$275; 200-250 lbs., $151-$200; 250-300 lbs, $157-$188; 300-350 lbs, $166-$174; 350-400 lbs, $147-$169; 400-450 lbs,

$150-$224 bra hfr; 450-500 lbs, $140-$155; 500-550 lbs, $136-$150; 550-600 lbs, $132-$139; 600-700 lbs., $124-$132; over 700 lbs, $110-$125.

Hallettsville LivestockCommission ReportThe Hallettsville Livestock Commission

Co., Inc. had on hand on August 27, 2013, 2,095; week ago, 2,399; year ago, 1,880.

More good rains in our area. Heavier weight classes of calves sold steady to $2 higher. Lighter weight classes sold weaker than last weeks very high market. Plainer an fleshier classes were a little weaker but overall demand very good.

Packer cows and bulls sold $1 to $2 higher on approx. 330 hd. Total.

Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $75-$93; lower dressing util-ity & cutter cows, $63-$75; light weight canner cows, $52-$63.

Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $100-$107; utility & cutter bulls, $94-$100; lightweight canner bulls, $85-$94.

Stocker and Feeder Calves and Year-lings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $210-$250; 200-300 lbs, $200-$255; 300-400 lbs, $185-$240; 400-500 lbs, $168-$200; 500-600 lbs, $140-$173; 600-700 lbs, $138-$154; 700-800 lbs, $131-$146. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $190-$242; 200-300 lbs, $175-$218; 300-400 lbs, $161-$191; 400-500 lbs, $142-$176; 500-600 lbs, $135-$154; 600-700 lbs, $128-$140; 700-800 lbs, $118-$138.

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

Lighting up Main StreetCountry Collectibles donated $800.00 to Gonzales Main Street to help make downtown Gonzales more brighter during Christmas time. “I wanted to give my part in helping beautify and light up downtown Gonzales during Christmas,” said Vivian Wallace, owner of Country Collectibles. Pictured accepting the check is Connie Dolezal, Main Street treasurer, Viv-ian Wallace, Marilyn Qualls, Barbara Friedrich, Main Street Director, members of Main Street - Sanya Harkey, Kacey Lin-demann Butler, Melissa Taylor (little Wesley Casares), Del De Los Santos and Debbie Toliver. If any business or individual would like to donate to the Main Street Christmas Lighting to make Winterfest more beautiful please contact Barbara Friedrich, Main Street Director @ 830-672-2815. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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DeedsAugust 1-31Perry, Roland C. and Perry, Rose

Marie to Masek, Sharon R. and Masek, Terry P., w/d, 65.77 Acres, Frederick Kistler Svy, A-33.

Lockhart, Sally Schrader (Estrx) and Schrader, Lois T. (Estate) to Schellenberg, Chelsea, w/d, 0.18 of an Acre, James Gibson Svy, A-24.

Ryan, Nolan and Ryan, Ruth to TP Land, Ltd., w/d, 1,045.36 Acres, Sara Seely A-60, N. Osborne A-368 and J B Patrick A-55 Svys.

Novak, Susan Sample to Novak Sample, LP, w/d, 1,280.621 Acres, Henry Earthman & Peter Pate, Gon-zales & DeWitt Counties.

Novak, Jeffery L. and Novak, Susan Sample to Novak Sample, LP, w/d, 54.80 Acres, C C DeWitt Svy, A-180.

Delva, Paublo to Delva, Maria Luisa, w/d, 26.06 Acres, James Shaw A-61 & Sarah Smith A-415 Svys.

Raeke, Clifton A. to Smith, Paul

and Smith, Karen, w/d, 5.00 Acres, Henry Earthman Svy, A-203.

Jones, Dianna Brelsford to Brels-ford, Harold Petsch, Brelsford, Su-sanna Melissa and Brelsford, John Petsch, w/d, 454.796 Acres, Benja-min Z Boon Svy, A-119.

Brelsford, Georganna Madge to Brelsford, Harold Petsh, Brelsford, Susanna Melissa and Brelsford, John Petsch, w/d, 454.796 Acres, Benja-min Z Boon Svy, A-119.

Brelsford, Edyth Elaine to Brelsford Cattle Company, Ltd, w/d, 454.796 Acres, Benjamin Z Boon Svy, A-119.

Brelsford, Jefferson Slator to Brels-ford Cattle Company, Ltd, w/d, 454.796 Acres, Benjamin Z Boon Svy, A-119.

Brelsford, Joseph Paul to Brelsford Cattle Company, Ltd., w/d, 454.796 Acres, Benjamin Z Boon Svy, A-119.

Brelsford, Susanna Melissa to Brelsford Cattle Company, Ltd, w/d, 454.796 Acres, Benjamin Z Boon Svy, A-119.

Brelsford, John Petsch to Brelsford Cattle Company, Ltd., w/d, 454.796 Acres, Benjamin Z Boon Svy, A-119.

Brelsford, Harold Petsch to Brels-ford Cattle Company, Ltd. w/d, 454.796 Acres, Benjamin Z Boon Svy, A-119.

Radicke, Russell R. to McCann, Virgil and McCann, Virgie, w/d, Lt. 12 & Pt. Lts 10-11, Blk. 58, Nixon.

Russell, Neilana Mims to EOG Re-sources, Inc., o/l, 1.52 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247.

Fisher, Marion L. to EOG Resourc-es, Inc., o/l, 11.70 Acres, Byrd Lock-hart Svy, A-37.

Wels, Hazel F. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.

Mathis, Vivian J. to EOG Resourc-es, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lock-hart Svy, A-36.

Boothe, Robert R. to EOG Re-sources, Inc., o/l, 4.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.

Ervin, Thomas A. to EOG Resourc-

es, Inc., o/l, 4.00 Acres, Byrd Lock-hart Svy, A-36.

Smith, Roy A. (Indiv. & Admin) and Smith, Levester L. (Estate)) to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 80.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.

Mitchell, Eloise D. to EOG Re-sources, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.

Bates, Hubert to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lockhart Svy, A-36.

Darden, Joyce S. to EOG Resourc-es, Inc., o/l, 84.00 Acres, Byrd Lock-hart Svy, A-36.

Brown, Buttons G. to Robinson, Walter, w/d, 5.00 Acres, Phineas James Svy, A-32.

Pruett, David Lyndon and Pruett, Jeanette N. to Pruett, David Lyndon (Co-Trustee), Pruett, Jeanne N. (Co-Trustee), Pruett Revocable Trust, David and Pruett Revocable Trust, Jeanette, w/d, 641.456 Acres, JFC Henderson A-260 & Adam Zumwalt A-84 Svys.

Mitchell, Jackie D. to Petro Ameri-can LLC, w/d, Lots. 7-8, Blk. 14, Col-ley’s 1st Addn, Smiley.

Martinez, Lidia Marroquin to Mar-tinez, Sipriano Sandoval and Marti-nez, Alicia, w/d, Property in Sarah Smith Svy, A-415.

Littlefield, James W. to Apolayo-Billings, Anayansi, w/d, 7.50 Acres, E W Cullen Svy, A-148.

Apolayo-Billings, Anayansi, to Gallardo, Marco A. and Gallardo, Amy K., w/d, 7.50 Acres, E W Cullen Svy, A-148.

Thiede, David M. (Extr) and Thie-de, Mary Lee (Estate) to Ivey, Karen Thiede, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 104.875 Acres, William A. Sowell Svy, A-64.

Thiede, David M. (Extr) and Thie-de, Mary Lee (Estate) to Carll, Kristi L., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 1.4.875 Acres, William A Sowell Svy, A-64.

Thiede, David M. (Extr) and Thie-de, Mary Lee (Estate) to Thiede, Da-vide M., w/d, Undiv Int. in 104.875 Acres, William A. Sowell Svy, A-64.

Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission

Caldwell County

API No.: 055-34708Classification: Fld. Dev. and Hori-

zontalOperator: Texas Petroleum Invest-

ment Co.Lease Name: T.C. GideonWell No.: 1STField Name: Luling-BranyonTotal Depth: 2,200 feetDirection and Miles: 5.4 miles NW.

of LulingSurvey Name: M.G. Dikes, A-92Acres: 100

DeWitt County

API No.: 42-123-33253Classification: Fld. Dev. and Hori-

zontalOperator: BHP Billiton Pet (TXLA

Op) Co.Lease Name: Hansen AWell No.: 8HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

2)Total Depth: 14,000 feetDirection and Miles: 6.03 miles NE.

of WesthoffSurvey Name: J. Harwood, A-213Acres: 504.19



Op) Co.Lease Name: Crozier AWell No.: 9HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

2)Total Depth: 14,000 feetDirection and Miles: 9.72 miles

NW. of YorktownSurvey Name: T. Mancha, A-326Acres: 488.62




















NW. of YorktownSurvey Name: T. Mancha, A-326

Acres: 488.62

Fayette County

API No.: 149-33309Classification: Fld. Dev. and Hori-

zontalOperator: Cypress E&P Corpora-

tionLease Name: Wolters UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Cypress Landing (Ea-

gle Ford)Total Depth: 13,600 feetDirection and Miles: 2.9 miles SW.

of SchulenburgSurvey Name: T. Taylor, A-96Acres: 945.51

Gonzales County


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Neets UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

1)Total Depth: 12,800 feetDirection and Miles: 12.8 miles SE.

of GonzalesSurvey Name: N.M. Bane, A-136Acres: 700.37


zontalOperator: Forest Oil Corp.Lease Name: Tinsley-LawleyWell No.: 6HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

1)Total Depth: 14,000 feetDirection and Miles: 7 miles SW. of

SmileySurvey Name: G.W. Barnett, A-110Acres: 585.56














zontalOperator: Hunt Oil CompanyLease Name: Ruby Ruth AWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-


of GonzalesSurvey Name: J.A. Hueser, A-244Acres: 480


zontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Barnhart (EF) D

Well No.: 6HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

1)Total Depth: 16,700 feetDirection and Miles: 16.7 miles S.

of GonzalesSurvey Name: A.W. Hill, A-247Acres: 312.63


zontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Barnhart (EF) KWell No.: 3HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-


of GonzalesSurvey Name: A.W. Hill, A-247Acres: 360

























Lavaca County

API No.: 42-285-33721

Classification: Fld. Dev. and Hori-zontal

Operator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LP

Lease Name: Blonde UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-


NW. of ShinerSurvey Name: T. Toby, A-456Acres: 660.34


zontalOperator: Penn Virginia Oil and

Gas LPLease Name: Blonde UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-





Gas LPLease Name: Bock UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-


of ShinerSurvey Name: T. Toby, A-456Acres: 624.92



Gas LPLease Name: Bock UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-


of ShinerSurvey Name: T. Toby, A-456Acres: 624.92



Gas LPLease Name: Kosmo UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-





Gas LPLease Name: Kosmo UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-





Gas LPLease Name: Porter UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-





Gas LPLease Name: Porter Unit

Well No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-



Recent oil and gas completions according to reports from the Texas Railroad Commission

DeWitt County


zontalOperator: Burlington Resources O

and G Co. LPLease Name: Barnhart Unit BWell No.: 1Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

2)Survey Name: J. Bird, A-60Direction and Miles: 13.7 miles

NW. of CueroOil: 457MCF: 574Choke Size: 9/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 5,299Total Depth: 16,630 feetPerforations: 12,068-16,413 feet



and G Co. LPLease Name: Barnhart Unit AWell No.: 1Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

2)Survey Name: J. Bird, A-60Direction and Miles: 13.6 miles

NW. of CueroOil: 405MCF: 517Choke Size: 9/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 5,128Total Depth: 16,164 feetPerforations: 12,370-15,946 feet



and G Co. LPLease Name: Hamilton Trust Unit DWell No.: 2Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford

Shale)Survey Name: R. Mills, A-39Direction and Miles: 8.3 miles NW.

of CueroOil: 296MCF: 1,303Choke Size: 8/64 of an inchTubing Pressure: 7,111Shut In Well Pressure: 7,179Total Depth: 18,789 feetPerforations: 13,574-18,548 feet


zontalOperator: Geosouthern Energy

Corp.Lease Name: Oro Negro Unit 4Well No.: 4HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

2)Survey Name: J. Bird, A-60Direction and Miles: 2.68 miles NE.

of WesthoffOil: 936MCF: 1,020Choke Size: 12/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 5,167Total Depth: 17,092 feetPlug Back Depth: 17,002 feetPerforations: 12,272-16,973 feet


zontalOperator: Talisman Energy USA

Inc.Lease Name: Ruppert Gas Unit 1Well No.: A2HField Name: Sugarkane (Eagle Ford)Survey Name: R. Galletty, A-195Direction and Miles: 2.31 miles SW.

of NordheimOil: 248MCF: 5,004Choke Size: 12/64 of an inch

Tubing Pressure: 8,439Shut In Well Pressure: 9,015Total Depth: 18,705 feetPerforations: 13,808-18,579 feet

Fayette County


zontalOperator: Eagle Energy Acquis-

tions LPLease Name: W.H. NewWell No.: 1HField Name: Salt Flat (Edwards)Survey Name: J. Hinds, A-14Direction and Miles: 7.3 miles NE.

of LulingOil: 190MCF: 3Choke Size: 8 3/4 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,024Total Depth: 4,542 feetPerforations: 2,742-3,035 feet

Gonzales County


zontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Lessor E UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

1)Survey Name: C.J. Clements, A-173Direction and Miles: 3 miles NE. of

SmileyOil: 431MCF: 231Choke Size: 48/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 134Total Depth: 14,817 feetPlug Back Depth: 14,736 feetPerforations: 9,403-14,726 feet


zontalOperator: Forest Oil Corp.Lease Name: Tinsley-WilliamsWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

1)Survey Name: I. Roberts, A-399Direction and Miles: 5.7 miles SW.

of SmileyOil: 800MCF: 232Choke Size: 22/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 500Total Depth: 12,646 feetPlug Back Depth: 12,580 feetPerforations: 7,383-12,535 feet


zontalOperator: Hunt Oil CompanyLease Name: GlassWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

1)Survey Name: F. Taylor, A-71Direction and Miles: 8 miles SE. of

GonzalesOil: 136MCF: 33Choke Size: NoneFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 360Total Depth: 14,456 feetPerforations: 9,900-14,382 feet


zontalOperator: Tidal Petroleum Inc.Lease Name: JamWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-

1)Survey Name: L. Mallet, A-352Direction and Miles: 6 miles SE. of

WaelderOil: 384MCF: 0Choke Size: 20/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 525Total Depth: 13,818 feetPlug Back Depth: 13,780 feetPerforations: 9,725-13,680 feet


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Sept. 5, 1877On this day in 1877, Texas outlaw Bill Longley was

found guilty of murder by a Lee County jury and sentenced to death. Longley was born in Austin County in 1851.

Tales of his criminal career are a mixture of actual facts and his boasts, but it is known that at the end of the Civil War he took up with other young men and terrorized newly freed slaves. He took part in a number of crimes, including several murders, and enlisted in and deserted from the U.S. cavalry twice. In Lee County in March 1875, Longley shotgunned a man named Wilson Anderson to death for allegedly killing Longley’s nephew and fled north to the In-dian Territory. Longley returned to Texas and killed at least two more men over the next year. By Febru-ary 1876 he was in Delta County, sharecropping for the Rev. William R. Lay, when he was arrested in a dispute over a local girl.

He burned himself out of the Delta County jail and killed the Reverend Lay while Lay was milking a cow. In June 1877 Longley was captured in Loui-siana and returned to Texas to stand trial for Ander-son’s murder. On October 11, 1878, before a crowd of thousands, Longley was executed in Giddings by Lee County sheriff James Madison Brown. Rumors persisted that Longley’s hanging had been a hoax and that he had gone to South America, and a claim was made in 1988 that he had later reappeared and died in Louisiana.

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Listing of sex offenders registered as living in the City of Gonzales, provided by the Department of Public Safety.

Details on offenses are available on the DPS website at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/SexOffender/

Javier Hinojosa Adame, 5410394 Highway 90A WestRisk Level: Low

Lamont Anthony Allen, 431116 Norwood StreetRisk Level: Not reported

Joseph Dominic Arriola, 301063 County Road 342Risk Level: Low

Keith Robert Berger, 311416 Neuman StreetRisk Level: Moderate

Daniel Len Burton, 4480 Private Road 3501Risk Level: Not reported

Miguel Camarillo, 49908 Pecan StreetRisk Level: Low

Andre Cooper, 23

1117 RobertsonRisk Level: Low

Curtis Michael Corum, 314050 FM 2091 NorthRisk Level: Not reported

Fred Douglas Erskin, 601407 Water StreetRisk Level: Low

Roger Lynn Flores, 461039 State Hwy 97Risk Level: High

Freddie Fonseca, 39420 St. Vincent StreetRisk Level: Low

Steve Garcia III, 391407 East Sarah DeWitt DriveRisk Level: Moderate

Danny Garza, 4711043 FM 466Risk Level: Moderate

Lorene Polasek Gast, 58616 St. Vincent StreetRisk Level: Not reported

Robert Charles Gibson, 70783 Highway 90 BRisk Level: High

Warren Grantham, 28285 County Road 470Risk Level: Low

Amber Nicole Guerrero, 24155 County Road 377Risk Level: Moderate

Herman Ray Hunt Jr., 571307 MesquiteRisk Level: Moderate

Jose Guadalupe Izaguirre, 221400 Church StreetRisk Level: Low

Myles Nicholas Macy, 26460 County Road 201Risk Level: High

Dred Woodley Martin III, 5726 Park Road 11 NorthRisk Level: Moderate

Joe Garcia Morales, 481324 County Road 488Risk Level: Low

Eric Lee Ornelas, 31County Road 258 Route 2 Box 159 BRisk Level: Moderate

Adrian Jesse Ramirez, 271063 County Road 342Risk Level: Low

John David Russell, 30727 North Hamilton StreetRisk Level: High

Ramon Salazar Jr, 43817 Wells StreetRisk Level: Moderate

Reginald Eugene Scott, 441310 Robertson StreetRisk Level: Moderate

William Byron Trimble, 4371 County Road 90 BRisk Level: Low

Jerry Vega, 401007 Jesse Smith StreetRisk Level: Not reported

Billy Ray Vickers, 68783 County Road 90 Apt. BRisk Level: Low

Christine Washington, 481004 Kleine StreetRisk Level: Not reported

Justin Lynn White, 251104 Norwood Street

Gonzales County Sheriff ’s Office report for ASug. 25-31:

08/18/13Hastings, Charles Roy, Jr., 09/1989, Gon-

zales. Local Warrant – No Seatbelt – Driver. Released paid $198.00 Fine.

Rangel, Maricela Gonzales, 03/1974, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence – Theft of Property >$20 <$500 by Check. Re-leased – Weekender/Work Release.

08/26/13Caad, Jamie Lamar, 07/1987, Gonzales.

Resist Arrest Search or Transport. Requires $3,500 Bond. Remains in Custody.

Johnson, Laraunda Marie, 10/1987, Gon-zales. Warrant – Interfere with Child Cus-tody. Requires $20,000 Bond. Remains in Custody.

08/27/13Parker, Henry Jr., 03/1972, Austin. Local

Warrant – Evading Arrest. Requires $15,000 Bond. Remains in Custody.

McCollum, Billy Jr., 03/1971, Aubrey. Lo-cal Warrant – Criminal Nonsupport. Re-mains in Custody.

08/28/13Juarez, Juan Jose, 10/1987, Weslaco.

McAllen PD Warrant – Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Released on $1,000 Bond.

08/29/13

Garner, James Matthew, 07/1986, Gonza-les. Local Warrant – Driving while License Invalid with Previous Conviction without Financial Responsibility. Requires $2,500 Bond. San Patricio County Warrant – Driv-ing while License Invalid with Previous Conviction without Financial Responsibil-ity. Requires $3,000 Bond. Remains in Cus-tody.

08/30/13Girouard, Mark Edward, 05/1963, Lock-

hart. Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Re-quires $1,500 Bond. Remains in Custody.

08/31/13Ramirez, Jose Roberto, 06/1955, Gonza-

les. Public Intoxication. Released on Order to Appear.

Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processing’s:

GCSO 10DPS 10GPD 02WPD 00NPD 01Constable 00DWCSO 00DEA 00TPW 00GCAI 00Total 22

Yoakum Police Department report for Aug. 26-Sept. 1:

08/27/13Case #13-313, Burglary-Ve-

hicle, 317 E. Grand; Disposi-tion, Investigation.

Case #13-314, Burglary-Residence, 312 E. Gonzales; Disposition, Investigation.

Case #13-315, Burglary-Residence, 108 E. Grand; Dis-position, Investigation.

08/28/13Case #13-317, Ennis,

Tristan, 17, Yoakum, 104 Poth; Offense, Failure to Identify; Disposition, Trans/DCSO.

08/29/13Case #13-318, Disorderly

Conduct, 201 W. Gonzales;

Disposition, Court Citation.Case #13-322, Theft-A, 202

E. Gonzales; Disposition, In-vestigation.

08/30/13Case #13-291, Delafuente,

Anthony, 30, Yoakum, 201 Hwy. 77A N.; Offense, Theft-B; Disposition, Trans/LCSO.

Case #13-319, Harassment, 402 E. Hugo; Disposition, In-vestigation.

Case #13-320, Juvenile Male, 13, Yoakum, 201 US 77A S; Offense, Theft-C; Dis-position, Court Citation..

Case #13-287, CJohnson, Amber, 23, Yoakum, City Wa-ter Works Rd.; Offense, Cred-it/Debit Card Abuse; Disposi-tion, Trans/DCSO.

09/01/13Case #13-323, Zuniga-

Moreno, Jose L., 19, Yoakum, 105 Huck; Offense, Public Intoxication; Disposition, Fine/$564/Rel.

Case #13-324, Mireles, Cristian, 19, Yoakum, 105 Huck; Offense(s), 1. Public Intoxication, 2. Consump-tion of Alcohol by Minor; Disposition(s), 1. Fine/$364/Rel., 2. Fine/$364/Rel.

Case #180439, War-rant Arrest(4), Mireles, Cristian, 19, Yoakum, 105 Huck; Offense(s), 1. W#13-126, Speeding, 2. W#13-127, No Driver’s License, 3. W#13-526 FTA Speeding, 4. W#13-527 FTA No Driv-ers License; Disposition(s), 1. Fine/$258.10/Rel., 2. Fine /$214/Rel., 3. Fine/$214/Rel., 4. Fine/$214/Rel.

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Erasto Escutia

Caldwell County Sheriff Daniel Law announced that on August 31, Hays County deputies arrested Erasto Escutia, 17, on multiple warrants issued out of the Caldwell County Sheriff ’s Office.

On August 6, Escutia was reported to have displayed and fired a handgun dur-ing a disturbance in the 100 Block of Misty Lane, which is located in Caldwell Coun-ty. Judge Todd Blomerth is-sued a warrant for his arrest

on a charge of deadly con-duct.

On August 9, Escutia was reported to have displayed and threatened subjects with a handgun during a distur-bance in the 100 block of Misty Lane. Judge Matt Kiely issued a warrant for Escutia’s arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

On Aug. 15, Escutia was reported to have sexually as-saulted a child at a location in Caldwell County. Judge Blomerth issued a warrant for his arrest on that charge.

To report illegal activity in your neighborhood, con-

tact the Caldwell County Sheriff ’s Office at 512-398-6777.

Districts must hold meetings on CSCOPE

AUSTIN — Commissioner of Education Michael Williams this week reminded school dis-tricts across the state of provi-sions in a new law relating to the adoption of major curricu-lum initiatives, including cur-riculum management systems such as the recently-renamed CSCOPE.

Senate Bill 1474 (SB 1474) - which was passed by the 83rd Texas Legislature, signed by the governor and became effective June 14 - requires school dis-tricts to follow a new process prior to the adoption of any major curriculum initiative.

“A new process established under SB 1474 seeks to balance transparency to local stake-holders with local control over how districts teach the required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills,” said Commissioner Williams. “Before a district adopts a major curriculum ini-tiative, it must gather input and opinion from both teachers and district employees.”

In addition, SB 1474 (au-thored by Sen. Robert Dun-can - Lubbock) requires a local school board to have a meeting to discuss the proposed initia-

tive and allow feedback from community members. This process provides school dis-tricts the opportunity to obtain feedback while deciding if any proposed curriculum meets the needs of their district.

Commissioner Williams also noted that the State Board of Education (SBOE) has reconvened its ad hoc com-mittee to resume its review of CSCOPE social studies lesson plans. The committee’s charge is to provide a resource for districts evaluating individual lesson plans and making deci-sions in accordance with SB 1474. The review process is ex-pected to be completed some-time this fall.

As a part of its review, the ad hoc review committee will hold a September public hear-ing in Austin to take testimony from the public. Details of that hearing will be announced

soon.The TEA regional ad-

ministrators who developed CSCOPE, working as the Texas Curriculum Manage-ment Program Cooperative, announced to school districts on Aug. 26 the system was be-ing re-named.

In a letter to school districts, Dr. Jerry Maze, chair of the co-operative, said that as of Aug. 30 CSCOPE will be re-titled the “TEKS Resource System.”

“We believe this new name will better reflect our mission, our service, and will help all parties involved move forward in a positive way,” Maze’s letter notes. “TEKS Resource System is just that, a resource. It will still have all of the components and options you have enjoyed in the past and any material that you have developed within the old site will automatically be transferred to the new site

... However, as we have stated previously there will be no sample lessons provided with-in the system.”

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While several down-town-area buildings are seeing new tenants and new businesses, other property owners are making improvements to make their facilities more inviting to pro-spective tenants. Cary Blake, owner of the J.P. Randle Building at 509 St. Joseph Street is cur-rently making renova-tions to the building. “I am removing personal belongings, items that are not useful, cleaning up and removing the old awning,” she said. (Photos by Mark Lube)

The surging economy in Gonzales is setting the stage for some major expansion and renova-tion of the downtown area. Last week, the GISD Board of Trustees voted to proceed with buying the old H-E-B building on St. Joseph St. to reno-vate as a campus for the district’s early-childhood programs, and several businesses are opening up downtown locations or renovating their fa-cades.

BZ’s Country Petals (left) at 616 St. Lawrence was scheduled to open this week at 626 St. Lawrence. Hours will be 8 a.m.-5:30 pm. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday. (Photos by Mark Lube)

The old warehouse at 418 St. Andrew St. is be-ing restored and will soon have its new ten-ant — Brothers Grajales Gourmet Coffee. Owner Carlos A. Hernandez Grajales said the facility will be the home for two gourmet brands: Broth-ers Grajales Coffee and Come and Take It Coffee. Grajales expects the new warehouse operation will be ready for business by the first weekend in October. (Photos by Dave Mundy)

Things couldn’t have gone much better for Gon-zales last Friday.

The Apaches rolled into Victoria and rolled out of town with a convincing 40-point win over the East Titans.

Head coach Ricky Lock saw his offense bully their way to 606 rushing yards including six scoring runs of 15 yards or more. Happy with the win but not con-tent with the execution, Lock said his charges still have a ways to go.

“We’ve still got a lot of work to do,” he said. “We’ve got to clean some things up and get in better condition. We missed a lot of blocks

on the perimeter and de-fensively we missed a lot of tackles, two of which went for long touchdowns.

“I do think however that we did get better as a team. It was a learning experience for the young men who hadn’t played at that level before and it was a positive experience because of the way the game turned out.”

What the game turned out to be was a coming out party for Alyas Ramirez, who rushed for a game-high 256 yards on 19 car-ries and four touchdowns. The sophomore stud was also an important part of the Apache defense that (for the most part)stymied the Titans all night with the exception.

“He backed up Cecil

Johnson last year and this year we get the opportunity to see what kind of foot-ball player he is,” Lock said about Ramirez. “He ran the ball with authority and made a lot of shifty moves. He really worked hard in the offseason on increas-ing his speed and he’s done it. He’s worked his way to where he is now.”

“He’s also an outstand-ing student and a very in-telligent young man. We’re very fortunate that he’s an Apache because he makes a lot of plays for us.”

Unfortunately Gonzales was bitten by the injury bug last week when standout senior lineman Tyler Filla went down with a knee injury. Lock said he will

be evaluated by doctors in San Antonio this week and is definitely out for Friday’s contest.

“We’re hoping we can get Tyler back at some point,” said Lock. “Whenever there’s an injury, you expect the worse and hope for the best.”

Sophomore Clayton Wilkerson will likely be re-placing Filla in the lineup, which means he would be making his first ever varsity start.

Bastrop will come to town Friday night still reeling from their season-opening 35-6 loss to Cedar Park Vista Ridge. The Bears had five turnovers in the game and twice failed to score from inside the 10-yard line.

“The game was a lot clos-er than the score indicates,” said Lock. “They played pretty well on defense, they just had some bad luck happen to them.”

Defense seems to be the strong point for the Bears this year where are led by quick DL Masta Hicks, LB Luis Carmona and DB Romello Wilson, who had an interception last week.

“Hicks is very, very ath-letic and Carmona is very active,” Lock said. “Wilson really stands out when you watch their secondary on film.”

Lock said in order to avoid the track meet last week’s first half turned into, the Apaches are going to have to be more sound on


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Bastrop coming in hungry for first victoryBastrop at Gonzales

Friday, 7:30 p.m.Apache Stadium

APACHES, Page B2

The Gonzales Junior White Apaches, led from left by Cade Davis (25), Lane Mills (64), Jaydyn Lookabill (5) and Colby Richter (90), tore through their sign and stormed the field at the beginning of their season-opening game at Yorktown. For a roundup of last weekend’s CYFL kickoff, see page B5. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

Here Come the Apaches

Brianna Miller prepares to hit the ball while teammates Madison Musick (9) and Alex Finch (3) look on during Gonzales’ match against Eastside Memorial Tues-day night. (Photo by Mark Lube)

GONZALES – Any win for a team is going to help its confidence the slightest bit for the next match.

The Gonzales Lady Apaches swept the Austin Eastside Memorial Lady Panthers, 25-8, 25-3 and 25-5, Tuesday evening at the GHS Special Events Center.

Lady Apache head coach Sarah Moreno was pleased with everything the Lady Apaches did.

“It’s a win in the book,” she said. “It built our con-fidence. The girls did great things by sticking to our system. The defense did great getting to the places they needed to be and be-ing very disciplined.”

Moreno said Gretchen Singleton had five kills to

lead the Lady Apaches (6-12) with Molly Barnick and Alex Finch chipping in four kills each.

In sets two and three, Danielle Flowers was a force to be reckoned with from the serving spot in the back.

“Danielle got lots and lots of aces,” Moreno said. “She just does not miss them. I called for different ones and she made every single one of them.”

In the first set, the Lady Panthers managed to grab the early hand, taking a 3-2 lead and getting an ace from Anna Habimana. A kill from Barnick tied the game at 3-3 and Gonzales then scored nine straight points, getting a block from Kendall Fougerat and an ace from Madison Musick.

Eastside Memorial was able to close down to 13-5 and Gonzales went to vic-

tory with 12-3 run, getting an ace from Cassidy La Fleur and a kill from Finch.

Gonzales got a 5-2 lead in the second game, getting a couple of aces from Mu-sick. Later, ahead 7-3, the Lady Apaches ripped off 18 straight points with around half a dozen or so aces from Flowers and kills from both Fougerat and Singleton.

In the third set, the serv-ing of Flowers powered the Lady Apaches to a 6-1 advantage. Gonzales later went up 15-3 on plays from Singleton and Fougerat as well as kills from Danyelle Glass and Bailey Connell.

The Lady Apaches then ended the match with a 10-0 run.

The Gonzales junior var-sity and freshman teams played each other with the JV winning, 25-11 and 25-7.

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Area Previews#6 Shiner to tangle with old nemesis #12 Hallettsville

It’s a new year in the Shiner-Hallettsville rivalry.

The teams meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Brahmas Me-morial Stadium.

Both opened with explo-sive wins last week — The Comanches ran all over In-dustrial in a 34-0 win and Hallettsville took care of business against the Gana-do Indians, winning 43-6.

Both squads had good years in 2012, but it is now 2013.

“Hallettsville is ranked and they are predicted to be good like last year,” Shiner head coach Steven Cerny said. “But it is a new year.”

“Shiner is a tough team,” Hallettsville head coach Tommy Psencik said. “They have solid quarterback,

running backs and an expe-rienced offensive line.”

Hallettsville runs a bal-anced spread attack and Shiner has to be ready for anything

“If we shut down the run, they will go to the pass,” Cerny said. “We need to mix things up defensively. We cannot let them have the big play. Hallettsville will need to earn every point. It will have to be a bend-but-don’t-break thing.”

Hallettsville has several playmakers including Tren-ton McGee, Dalton Her-rington, Jimario Grounds, Tim Sheppard, Kaylon Massey, Kaden Hardt, Brent Motal and Nate Kowalik.

Shiner’s offense had a good performance against Industrial.

“We need to control their PREVIEWS, Page B2


defense.“We’ve got to make sure

that we are in the right places,” he said. “They have more team speed than we do. We’ve got a couple of guys that can run, they’ve got a bunch of guys that can run.”

Assistant coach Todd Patmon was promoted last May after former head coach Gerald Perry was re-assigned after five seasons. Perry last guided the Bears to the playoffs in 2010.

Under Patmon, Bastrop has abandoned the triple option look from a year ago for a traditional one back set based on zone reads and spreading out the defense to create natural running lanes.

The Bears are big up front on the offensive line where Jordan Davis (6-3, 300) and Jarvis Brawley (6-1, 255) are returning starters. RB Carrington Waites (11-51) was the team’s leading rusher last week, but the Bears will also try innova-tive ways to get the ball into the hands of dangerous re-ceiver Izaiyah Washington.

The key to holding down Bastrop’s offense is not al-

lowing new QB Cameron Barron to settle into a groove. Last week, he com-pleted 9 of his 18 passes for 79 yards and also had a two-yard touchdown run.

“Last year they had a very fast kid at quarterback but this kid has a better motor

and runs the ball more ef-fectively,” said Lock. “He’s also pretty decent at throw-ing the ball.”

The game will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. in Apache Sta-dium.

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ScoreboardFootball

District 26-3A Standings District Overall Giddings 0-0 1-0Gonzales 0-0 1-0La Grange 0-0 1-0Cuero 0-0 0-1Smithville 0-0 0-1Yoakum 0-0 0-1Last game results – Gonzales 60, Victoria East 20; Columbus 25,Yoakum 21; Wharton 23, Cuero 22; La Grange 49, Marble Falls 23; Giddings 21, Liberty Hill 20Friday’s game schedules – Bastrop at Gonzales, 7:30 p.m.; Wimberley at Giddings, 7:30 p.m.; La Grange at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.; Smithville at Marble Falls, 7:30 p.m.; Victoria West at Cuero, 7:30 p.m.; Yoakum at Sinton, 7:30 p.m.

Game SummariesGonzales 60, Victoria East 20Score by QuartersG 19 21 20 0–60V 6 13 0 0–20Scoring SummaryG - Alyas Ramirez 61 run (pass

failed), 1st, 9:46G - Darrance James 15 run (con-

version failed), 1st, 4:39G - D.J. Gonzales 77 run (Jose

Contreras kick), 1st, 1:26V - Cameron Williams 77 kick

return (conversion failed), 1st, 1:09G - Ramirez 39 run (Contreras

kick), 2nd, 9:47V - Jonathan Ortega 75 run

(Kelsey Ferry kick), 2nd, 9:21G - Ramirez 5 run (Contreras

kick), 2nd, 5:51V - Ortega 64 run (Ferry kick),

2nd, 4:32G - Brant Philippus 10 run

(Contreras kick), 2nd, 0:06G - Ramirez 2 run (pass failed),

3rd, 7:35G - Jaime Tellez 15 run (Contre-

ras kick), 3rd, 3:58G - Aaron Hunt 48 run (Contre-

ras kick), 3rd, 1:58Team Stats G V First downs 14 7Rushes-yds 58-606 17-187Passing yds 15 67Passing 1-2-0 5-18-0Punts-yards 1-26 3-148Fumbles-lost 2-0 2-1Penalties-yds 5-40 1-5Individual statsRUSHING — Gonzales: Alyas

Ramirez 19-256, Brant Philippus 13-66, Aaron Hunt 8-87, Gray-son Meredith 7-23, D.J. Gonzales 6-118, Jamie Tellez 3-15, Darrance James 2-41. Victoria East: Jonathan Ortega 10-166, Laken Williams 4-(-4), Bryce Martinez 2-21, Trey Martinez 1-4.

PASSING — Gonzales: Philip-pus 1-2-15. Victoria East: Ortega 5-18-67.

RECEIVING — Gonzales: James 1-15. Victoria East: Williams 2-12, Dillon Lippe 1-20, Josh Bare-field 1-20, Trent Whitley 1-15.

Columbus 25, Yoakum 21Score by QuartersC 7 0 6 12-25

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APACHES: Looking for more offensive execution and consistency on defense

Y 7 0 14 0-21Scoring SummaryC-Tyson Simcik 4 run (Derrick

Hayes kick)Y-Tre’Vontae Hights 15 run

(Reagan Jacobs kick)Y-Hights 8 run (kick failed)Y-Jared Garza 43 pass from

Chase Hermes (Hights run)C-Detri’yon Carter 54 run (run

failed)C-Simcik 1 run (run failed)C-Simcik 1 run (run failedTeam Stats Col Yoa

First Downs 19 13Rushes-yds 56-301 32-160Passing yds 49 148Passes 3-8-1 4-12-2Penalties-yds 8-40 5-58Fumbles-lost 3-3 6-6Punts-avg. 6-30.1 3-37.3Individual statsRushing — Columbus: Detri’yon Carter 16-151, Royce Caldwell 12-54, Tyson Simcik 22-53. Yoakum: Tre’vontae Hights 13-93, Terrance Hall 6-39, Gilbert Dominguez 2-22.Passing — Columbus: Simcik 3-8-49-1. Yoakum: Chase Hermes 2-9-103-2, Hights 2-3-45.Receiving — Columbus: Logan Denley 1-43. Yoakum: Hall 2-81, Garza 1-43, Miguel Resendiz 1-24.

District 15-2ADI Standings District Overall Luling 0-0 1-0Marion 0-0 1-0George West 0-0 0-1Jourdanton 0-0 0-1SA Brooks 0-0 0-1SA Cole 0-0 0-1Last game results – Luling 47, Universal City Randolph 23; Bandera 42, George West 12; Falls City 34, Jourdanton 28; Stockton 27, San Antonio Cole 7; Marion 29, Poth 28; San Antonio St. Anthony 47, San Antonio Brooks Academy 6Friday’s game schedules – Altair Rice Consolidated at Luling, 7:30 p.m.; Karnes City at Marion, 7:30 p.m.; Ingleside at George West, 7:30 p.m.; Jourdanton at Stockdale, 7:30 p.m.; Universal City Randolph at San Antonio Cole, 7:30 p.m.; San Antonio Brooks Academy at San Antonio Cornerstone, 7:30 p.m.

Game SummariesLulilng 47, Universal City

Randolph 23Score by QuartersL 19 12 0 16-47UCR 2 8 0 13-23Scoring SummaryL-Taylen Moore 88 pass from

Trayden Staton (Kaylen Coe kick)L-Moore 26 pass from Staton

(kick failed)L-Brendon Cubit 17 run (two-

point conversion failed)UCR-Justin Alexander defen-

sive two-point conversionL-Shaft Cubit 16 run (run failed)UCR-Christian Hosley 8 run

(Bryan London run)L-Shaft Cubit 3 run (pass failed)L-Brendon Cubit 10 run (Josh

Alvarez pass from Staton)UCR-Miguel Rivera 33 run (run

failed)L-Brendon Cubit 8 run (Moore

run)UCR-Hosley 4 run (Zach Tru-

jillo kick)Team Stats L UCR

First Downs 20 17Rushes-yds 27-187 52-237Passing yds 274 75Passes 11-21 6-14Penalties-yds 8-57 4-25Fumbles-lost 0-0 1-0Punts-avg. 3-29 4-24Individual statsRushing — Luling: Brendon Cubit 11-107, Trayden Staton 7-36, Shaft Cubit 6-24, Taylen Moore 3-20. UCR: Bryan London 24-110, Christian Hosley 20-75, Miguel Rivera 3-41, Justin Alexander 3-7, Colin Toth 2-4.Passing — Luling: Staton 11-21-274-0. UCR: Toth 6-14-75-0Receiving — Luling Moore 3-114, Josh Alvarez 3-66, Brendon Cubit 2-22, Desmond Cubit 1-49, Shaft Cubit 1-14, Keeton Coe 1-9. UCR: Hosley 3-27.

District 14-2ADI Standings District Overall Edna 0-0 1-0Hallettsville 0-0 1-0Hempstead 0-0 1-0Altair Rice 0-0 0-1Industrial 0-0 0-1Palacios 0-0 0-1Last game results – Hallettsville 43, Ganado 6; Hempstead 34, Brookshire Royal 22; Edna 27, Needville 14; Houston St. Thomas 46, Altair Rice 30 Consolidated; Shiner 34, Vanderbilt Industrial 0; Boling 35, Palacios 12 Friday’s game schedules – Shiner at Hallettsville, 7:30 p.m.; Altair Rice at Luling, 7:30 p.m.; Stafford at Hempstead, 7:30 p.m.; Refugio at Edna, 7:30 p.m.; Ganado at Vanderbilt Industrial, 7:30p.m.; Palacios at El Maton Tidehaven, 7:30 p.m.

Game SummariesHallettsville 43, Ganado 6

Score by QuartersH 8 7 28 0-43G 0 0 0 6-6Scoring SummaryH-Trenton McGee 76 pass from

Nate Kowalik (Tim Sheppard run)H-Kaden Hardt 3 run (Kowalik

kick)H-Dalton Herrington 89 kickoff

return (Kowalik kick)H-Herrington 65 pass from

Kowalik (Kowalik kick)H-Herrington 24 run (Kowalik

kick)H—Sheppard 15 run (Kowalik

kick)G-Kameron Smith 7 pass from

Ray Salazar (run failed)Individual statsRushing — Hallettsville: Brent

Motal 10-92, Kaden Hardt 9-82, Tim Sheppard 5-32, Dalton Her-rington 2-24, Kaylon Massey 2-3,Drew Haas 1-0, Nate Kowalik 1-(-3). Ganado: Billy Jones 12-25, Benny Garcia 1-25, Ray Salazar 13-18, Jonathan Martinez 1-6, Bobby Garcia 4-5, Cody Morales 2-4, Ka-meron Smith 1-4.

Passing —Hallettsville: Kowalik 12-16-242-0. Ganado: Salazar 5-14-45-0.Receiving — Hallettsville: Herrington 5-82, Trenton McGee 3-98, Massey 1-14, Jimario Grounds 2-32, Sheppard 1-16, Massey 1-14. Ganado: Smith 4-38, Morales 1-7.District 15-2ADII Standings

District Overall Karnes City 0-0 1-0Nixon-Smiley 0-0 1-0Stockdale 0-0 1-0Bloomington 0-0 0-1Cotulla 0-0 0-1Natalia 0-0 0-1Poth 0-0 0-1Last game results – Nixon-Smiley 28, Flatonia 14; Karnes City 27, Kenedy 21; Woodsboro 41, Bloomington 31; Stockdale 27, San Antonio Cole 7; Carrizo Springs 35, Cotulla 6; Ingram Moore 40, Natalia 2; Marion 29, Poth 28Friday’s game schedules – Three Rivers at Nixon-Smiley, 7:30 p.m.; Karnes City at Marion, 7:30 p.m.; Bloomington at Agua Dulce, 7:30 p.m.; Jourdanton at Stockdale, 7:30 p.m.; Cotulla at Crystal City, 7:30p.m.; Lytle at Natalia, 7:30 p.m.; Poth at Falls City, 7:30 p.m.

Game SummariesNixon-Smiley 28, Flatonia 14Score by QuartersFlat 6 0 8 0--14N-S 0 7 14 7--28Scoring SummaryFLAT--Mitchel Mica 1 run (pass

failed)N-S--Nick Pena 1 run (Eduardo

Tovar kick)FLAT--Gus Venegas 18 pass

from Will Bruns (Mica run)N-S--Tom Palacio 1 run (Tovar

kick)N-S--Jared Van Auken 34 run

(Tovar kick)N-S--Samuel Moore 18 inter-

ception return (Tovar kick)Team Stats FLAT N-SFirst Downs 6 11Rushes-Yds 30-(-26) 45-199Passing Yds 90 26Passes 6-12-2 2-3-0Penalties-Yds 7-60 9-59Fumbles-Lost 5-2 4-1Punts-Avg 2-35.5 5-18.7Individual StatisticsRUSHING: Flatonia, Marcus

Mica 3-10, Aaron Manzano 3-14, Gus Venegas 3-(-11), Will Bruns 18-(-45), Mitchell Mica 3-6. Nixon-Smiley, Kevin Martinez 2-2, Jared Van Auken 18-107, Tristen New-man 7-43, Nick Pena 5-(-2), Justin Ramos 2-4, Tom Palacio 10-43, Samuel Moore 1-2.

PASSING: Flatonia, Will Bruns 6-12-2-90. Nixon-Smiley, Nick Pena 1-2-0-22, Samuel Moore 1-1-0-4.

RECEIVING: Flatonia, Gus Venegas 5-84, Marcus Mica 1-6. Nixon-Smiley, Samuel Moore 1-22, Tristen Newman 1-4.

District 15-ADI Standings District Overall Shiner 0-0 1-0Three Rivers 0-0 1-0Yorktown 0-0 1-0

Ganado 0-0 0-1Kenedy 0-0 0-1Last game results – Shiner 34, Vanderbilt Industrial 0; Three Rivers 30, Skidmore-Tynan 0; Yorktown 28, Hallettsville Sacred Heart 22; Karnes City 27, Kenedy 21; Hallettsville 43, Ganado 6Friday’s game schedules – Shiner at Hallettsville, 7:30 p.m.; Three Rivers at Nixon-Smiley, 7:30 p.m.; Yorktown at Goliad 7:30 p.m.; Pettus at Kenedy, 7:30 p.m.; Ganado at Vanderbilt Industrial, 7:30p.m.

Game SummariesShiner 34, Vanderbilt Industrial 0

Score by QuartersI 0 0 0 0-0S 7 7 13 7-34Scoring SummaryS-Tyler Patek 67 run (Rigo Ba-

ray kick)S-Marcus Coleman 76 run (Ba-

ray kick)S-Jacob Stafford 37 run (Baray

kick)S-Patek 17 run (kick blocked)S-Coleman 4 run (Hunter Mraz

kick)Team stats I SFirst Downs 10 18Rushes-yards 31-56 47-364Passing yards 109 0Passes 11-19-1 0-2-0Penalties-yards 5-45 2-10Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-1Punts-average 4-27 1-49Individual statsRushing — Industrial: Evan

Gregg 5-25, Trenton Thedford 8-24, , Trevor Russman 3-6 Jay Ru-bio 15-1. Shiner: Marcus Coleman 12-140, Jacob Stafford 13-132, Ty-ler Patek 14-101, Chad Neubauer 4-9, Joey Overton 1-5, Blake Mi-chalec 1-1, team 2-(-24).

Passing — Industrial: Rubio 11-19-1-109. Shiner: Stafford 0-1-0-0, Patek 0-1-0-0.

Receiving — Industrial: Cade Peterek 3-36, Gregg 3-35, Thedford 2-20, Rhett Musser 2-13, Tyler Co-nard 1-5.

District 13-ADI Standings District Overall Thrall 0-0 1-0Weimar 0-0 0-0Flatonia 0-0 0-1Holland 0-0 0-1Thorndale 0-0 0-1Last game results – Nixon-Smiley 28, Flatonia 14; Thrall 18, Bruceville-Eddy 14; Jarrell 34, Holland 18; Chilton 41, Thorndale 14 Friday’s game schedules – Hallettsville Sacred Heart at Flatonia, 7:30 p.m.; Boling at Weimar, 7:30 p.m.; Holland at Granger, 7:30 p.m.; Thorndale at Somerville, 7:30 p.m.Saturday’s game schedules – Florence vs. Thrall at Waxahachie, 4 p.m.TAPPS DIII, Dist. 5 Standings District Overall Brazos Chr. 0-0 1-0John Paul II 0-0 1-0St. Joseph 0-0 1-0Sacred Heart 0-0 0-1St. Gerard 0-0 0-1

St. Paul 0-0 0-1Last game results – Yorktown 28, Hallettsville Sacred Heart 22; Pettus 26, Shiner St. Paul 14; Bryan Brazos Christian 28, Cypress Christian 22; Bryan St. Joseph 53, Central Texas Christian 8; Schertz John Paul II 48, Texas School for the Deaf 48-0; St. Mary’s Hall 21, St. Gerard 16Thursday’s game schedule – St. Gerard at San Antonio Hawkins, 7:30 p.m.Friday’s game schedules – Sugarland Fort Bend Christian at Shiner St. Paul, 7:30 p.m.; Hallettsville Sacred Heart at Flatonia, 7:30 p.m.; Snook at Bryan Brazos Christian, 7:30 p.m.; Temple Holy Trinity at Bryan St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m.; Austin Eastside Memorial at Schertz John Paul II, 7:30 p.m.

Game SummariesPettus 26, St. Paul 14

Score by QuartersSP 6 8 0 0-14P 13 6 0 7-26Scoring SummaryP-Anthony Mendoza 25 run

(Matt Gonzales kick)SP-Colton Machart 84 pass from

Austin Barton (run failed)P-Mendoza 51 pass from Gon-

zales (run failed)SP-T.J. Bell 40 run (Marco Yn-

clan run)P-John Constante 31 run (kick

failed)P-Gonzales 1 run (kick failed)Team Stats SSP PFirst Downs 15 9Rushes-yds 37-246 30-95Passing yds 153 105Passes 9-22 4-6Penalties-yds 6-35 1-10Fumbles-lost 2-2 0-0Punts-avg. 2-32.5 5-41.6Individual statsRushing — St. Paul: T.J. Bell

22-145, Ryan Gieger 4-50, Austin Barton 6-24, Marco Ynclan 2-17, Jed Janecek 3-10. Pettus: John Con-stante 14-80, Anthony Mendoza 2-28, Josh Herrera 7-(-3), Matt Gonzales 7-(-10).

Passing — St. Paul: Barton 9-22-153-0. Pettus: Gonzales 4-6-105-0

Receiving — St. Paul: Colton Machart 2-93, Ynclan 3-33, Gei-ger 2-21, Nathan Pilat 1-6. Pettus: Mendoza 3-69, C.J. Crux 1-36.

Yorktown 28, SacredHeart 22

Score by QuartersY 8 14 0 6-28HSH 14 8 0 0-22Scoring SummaryHSH-Jonathan Vanek 79 kick-

off return (two-point conversion failed)

Y-Logan Romans 3 run (Steven Perez run)

HSH-Dylan Jahn 27 run (Trent Janak pass from Scott Stoner)

Y-Jonathan Weischwell 5 run (Roman run)

HSH-Kyle Pettus 2 run (Jahn pass from Stoner)

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defensive line with our of-fensive line and run the veer effectively,” Cerny said.

Shiner will count on Ja-cob Stafford, Marcus Cole-man and Tyler Patek to produce a lot of rushing yards.

“Against Shiner’s veer, our defensive players will need to do their specific job and not someone else’s,” Psencik said. “We will have to fly to the football. On of-fense, we will need to keep possession of the ball by be-ing very balanced.”

Last year’s game was an offensive show by Halletts-ville as they won 49-28. It was Shiner’s only regular-season loss.

“It’s a big game and there will be a big crowd,” Psen-cik said.

Sacred Heart at FlatoniaFlatonia host Halletts-

ville Sacred Heart in a typi-cal Bulldogs-Indians rival-ry game for Flatonia’s home opener at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bulldog Field.

“This will be a tight and tough game,” Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag said. “Sacred Heart is big, physi-cal and they are strong.”

“I think it will be a typi-cal Flatonia-Sacred Heart game,” Indians head coach Pat Henke said.

Freytag said the Bulldogs must do better in all phases of the game against the In-dians.

“Our offensive line did

not block well and we have made a couple of ad-justments,” he said. “We need to control the foot-ball which is something we struggled to do against Nixon (last week).”

Henke is expecting a tough battle from the ‘Dogs.

“Flatonia is physical up front, they have size and have some good skilled players,” he said. “It will be a challenge for our de-fense. We gave up lots of yards against Yorktown last week.”

Sacred Heart will just need to their offensive line to play well to get the of-fense going.

“We must protect the

PREVIEWS: Sacred Heart, Flatonia renew their rivalry


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Alyas RamirezRB, GonzalesThe sophomore had a

sensational season open-er, running for 256 yards and four touchdowns in the Apaches’ 60-20 romp at Victoria East. Ramirez, who averaged an eye-pop-ping 13.5 yards per carry, also played extensively on defense at safety.

Honorable Mentions• Brendon Cubit, Luling. Ran

for 107 yards and three touch-downs in the Eagles’ win over Universal City Randolph.

• Dalton Herrington, Hal-lettsville. Scored three times in the Brahmas’ rout of Ganado. He returned a kickoff 89 yards, caught a 65-yard score and had a 24-yard touchdown run.

• Taylen Moore, Luling. Caught three passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

• Nate Kowalik, Hallettsville. Was an efficient 12-for-16 pass-ing for 242 yards and two touch-downs.

• Marcus Coleman, Shiner. Ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries in the Comanches’ win over Industrial.

• Trayden Staton, Luling. Threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns on 11-for-21 pass-ing.

• Tyler Patek, Shiner. Ran for

101 yards and two touchdowns.• Tre’Vontae Hights, Yoakum.

Ran for 93 yards and two touch-downs in the Bulldogs’ 25-21 loss to Columbus.

• Eddie Manzano, Flatonia. Had 16 tackles, including eight solo, in the Bulldogs’ loss to Nixon-Smiley.

• T.J. Bell, Shiner St. Paul. Led the Cardinals with 145 yards rushing and a touchdown dur-ing their loss to Pettus.

• Jacob Stafford, Shiner. Had 13 rushes for 132 yards and a score.

• D.J. Gonzales, Gonzales. Ran for 118 yards and a touch-down on just six carries.

• Jared Van Auken, Nixon-Smiley. Rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown in the Mus-tang’s win over Flatonia.

• Aaron Hunt, Gonzales. The freshman ran eight times for 87 yards and a touchdown in his varsity debut.

• Jose Contreras, Gonzales. Went a perfect six for six in extra point kick attempts.

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VICTORIA – The weath-er was a classic balmy Sum-mer night in South Texas, but it was the fireworks on the field that made it feel like the Fourth of July.

Gonzales played its sea-son opener Friday night and ended up with a 60-20 rout at Victoria East in a game that featured nine scoring plays of 15 yards or better.

The Apaches had their stellar offensive line and stable of talented backs on display, shredding the Ti-tan defense for 606 yards on the ground.

“We established the line of scrimmage, ran the ball hard and took care of the football,” said Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock. “We had nearly 400 yards rushing at halftime so our guys really got after it up front.”

“There are always things you can do better, but for our first game I thought we were right on track.”

Earlier in the week, Lock expressed some concerns about the team’s quarter-back situation where nei-ther junior Brant Philippus

nor junior Grayson Mer-edith were able to distin-guish themselves. Philip-pus drew the start and his first varsity pass attempt was a wobbly floater that landed five yards short of a wide open Darrance James.

That would prove to be the only mistake he would make on the night as he finished with 66 yards rushing including a gutsy 10-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

“He’s starting to get his feet under him,” said Lock. “Every rep he gets at the varsity level is going to be good for him. It was good to have a comfortable lead and be able to establish some things.”

The Apaches also got some things from their two freshmen. Wade Mill-er garnered a sack in his first start at defensive end and Aaron Hunt was im-pressive at running back, racking up 87 yards and a touchdown in his varsity debut.

“Anybody would want to run behind our offensive line,” Lock said. “He’s got to learn not to dance at this level and just hit the hole because when he does he’s dangerous. He ran well to-

night.”In addition to the work

put in by the all-star front five of Zach Perez-Clack, J.T. Miller, Damien Airhart, Jordan Johnson and Tyler Filla, the Apaches also re-ceived great blocking on the edge from Joe Ryan Carrizales and out of the backfield from Jose Con-treras, Trent Schauer, Tra-vis Schauer, and Dylan Cantu.

Gonzales (1-0) scored early in its first posses-sion. After a short gain by Ramirez brought up a fourth and one from the Apache 39, he darted through a hole made by Johnson and J.T. Miller and raced 61 yards for the score. The two-point con-version failed and Gonzales led 6-0 with 9:46 left.

On the Titans first play, Ortega was met in the backfield by Tellez and Derek Hunt for a three-yard loss. Ortega dropped to pass on the next play, but he was flushed from the pocket by Perez-Clack and sacked by Johnson.

Following an illegal pro-cedure penalty, the Titans had a third and 24 from their own 24. Ortega faced another heavy rush and

his pass incomplete due to tight coverage by James on Trent Whitley. Derek Hunt returned the ensuing punt 22 yards to set the Apaches up in Victoria East terri-tory at the 46.

Seven plays in, the Apaches used some razzle-dazzle when James took a pitch on an end around and danced into the end zone

from 15 yards out. The Apaches were called for a penalty on the two-point conversion attempt so the score stood at 12-0.

Another quick three and out followed for the Titans, highlighted by a tackle for loss on Ortega by J.T. Miller. A touchback on the punt gave Gonzales the ball at their own 25.

After a short gain on first down by Meredith, D.J. Gonzales broke up the left sideline, escaped out of a tackle at the 15 and dragged a hapless defender into the end zone to cap a 77-yard jaunt.

However,Victoria East struck back with a little trickeration of their own

Gonzales opens with rout at Victoria East

(From left) Jordan Johnson, Wade Miller and J.T. Miller converge on Titan quar-terback Jonathan Ortega. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

GONZALES, Page B4


NIXON – The mommies in the Nixon stands were starting to gather up small children and shield their eyes so they didn’t have to see the bad things happen-ing when the Mustangs ducked into the phone booth and pulled off their Clark Kent glasses.

Admittedly, they didn’t step out wearing big “S” on their chests, nor were they able to leap tall buildings at a single bound. But they did a fair job of stopping a fast-moving train.

“Man, how weird was that?” exclaimed Nixon-Smiley coach Carlton McKinney after his squad dodged a couple of first-half bullets, then scored twice in a 20-second span of the third period en route to a 28-14 come-from-be-hind victory over the Fla-tonia Bulldogs in Friday’s football season opener.

Down 6-0 after Flato-nia had scored on a 1-yard run by Mitchel Mica on the

game’s opening drive, the Mustang defense frustrated the Bulldogs in the red zone twice in the second period, leading to a 7-6 halftime lead which changed the complexion of the game.

After a three-and-out deep in their own territory early in the second, Nixon-Smiley lined up to punt. Tristan Newman’s kick, however, was shanked and thrown right back by a stiff southerly breeze, giving the Bulldogs possession of the ball at the Nixon-Smiley 16-yard line. The punt of-ficially measured negative-three yards.

A well-read stop of a Guz Venegas sweep by Mikel Scarborough dropped the Bulldogs back eight yards, and two plays later, Flato-nia quarterback Will Bruns was hammered by Nixon-Smiley’s Riley Samford as he delivered a pass and the Mustangs’ Garrett Early-wine snatched the ball to kill the threat.

The Nixon-Smiley of-fense, however, turned the ball back over two plays lat-

er, with the Bulldogs’ Bran-don Perez coming up with the recovery at the Mustang 14. A pair of behind-the-line stops by Justin Ramos and an illegal-shift penalty later, the Bulldogs lined up for a 39-yard field goal attempt by Jose Manzano only to see Newman sweep in and smother the kick.

“We had some kids step up and play tonight,” McK-inney said.”They responded when we needed them. The offense made some mis-takes, but they responded.”

The Mustangs followed the blocked kick with a 71-yard, 10-play drive capped by a 1-yard sneak from Nick Peña. Eduardo Tover’s PAT kick made it a 7-0 game at halftime.

The punting nightmare visited Nixon-Smiley to open the second half, however, and the Bulldogs didn’t waste the chance a second time. Penalties for an illegal chop block and a personal foul dropped the Mustangs from their own

Mustangs overcome own mistakes, beat Flatonia

Flatonia running back Aaron Manzano is brought down by Nixon-Smiley’s Mi-chael Scarbrough during the Mustangs’ win last Friday. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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MUSTANGS, Page B4

Defensive play provides early spark for Comanches

SHINER — When a turnover and bad snap on a punt put Shiner in dan-ger of conceding some early and easy scores, the defense stepped up and bailed the team out.

The Comanches (1-0) ran through, around and over the Industrial Cobras, and the defense forced a couple of turnovers as Shiner got 2013 started the right way with a 34-0 win Friday night at Comanche Stadium.

“Those are things we kind of expected to hap-pen in early season ball games,” Shiner head coach Steven Cerny said. “We had some players out there (in a varsity game) for the first time. We settled down and the big thing is our de-fense really stepped up and got the ball back to us.”

The Comanches fum-bled away the football on the second play of the game’s opening drive.

Industrial running back Trenton Thedford picked up 13 yards to the Coman-che 24. A few plays later, Shiner recovered a fumble at their 22. On a third-and-6 play, quarterback Tyler Patek gained 7 yards on a keeper to the 33 and then simply pushed for-ward on a surge and raced through the defense for a 67-yard touchdown score, giving Shiner a 7-0 lead.

Industrial went on a time-consuming drive of 75 yards in nearly seven minutes that turned out to be fruitless. A 19-yard run in the latter stages by fullback Evan Gregg set up Industrial at the 5. Gregg took a toss down to the 3. Thedford took a handoff and got to the 1.

Quarterback Jay Rubio was stopped for no gain and Industrial went for on fourth down and did not make it as the Shiner de-fense stuck together and stuffed him.

Shiner drove to just a lit-tle past their 36 and stalled

despite two offside calls on the Cobras. A bad snap on the punt led to the Cobras get another great scoring chance as they had the ball at the Shiner 11.

Two plays went nowhere and on the third one, Ru-bio was picked off by Ernie Egan.

“I thought our defense stepping up was the turn-ing point in the game,” Cerny said. “That bad snap could have been a disaster and given Industrial some momentum but once again defense stepped up.”

Shiner capped the quick, two-play 75-yard drive as Marcus Coleman took a toss, went outside and was off to the races for a 76-yard run to give the Co-manches a 14-0 lead with 5:54 to play in the second quarter.

Cerny said the offense executed very well overall.

“We faced a lot of third and long, and all of sud-den, we got the big play

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to give us a third down,” he said.

Industrial punted on their next drive and Shiner had 3:21 and 78 yards to score. They got down to the 18 of Industrial, helped by a 14-yard run by Cole-man, a facemask call on the same play and a 22-yard run by Jacob Stafford. With just a few seconds left, Shiner missed a 35-yard field goal by Rigo Baray to end the half.

To open the third box, the Shiner defense held Gregg to a 3-yard run and then sacked Rubio twice.

The Cobras had a 17-yard punt into the wind to give Shiner the ball at the 37.

Stafford took a handoff, seemed to disappear into a pile, stumbled, kept his bal-ance and finished off a 37-yard touchdown run to give Shiner a 21-0 lead with 9:31 to go in the third.

The teams exchanged a series of punts until the Co-manches had a short field to run after a 22-yard punt by Industrial.

At the Cobra 30, Stafford had a run of 5 yards and then an 8-yard rush to the 17. Patek repeated his feat from earlier and scored on a 17-yard sneak. Industrial

blocked the point after for a 27-0 Shiner advantage.

The Cobras had their next drive start at their 27. Rubio had a couple of good passes — 13 yards to Gregg to the 42, 9 yards to Cade Peterek and a pass to Gregg for 15, eventually bringing the Cobras to the Shiner 30. Tyler Conrad hauled in a fourth-down catch for 5 yards but was 4 yards shy of the marker.

The Comanches then put the icing on the cake with a 14-play, 75-yard drive in just under six minutes, cap-ping the drive with a 4-yard run by Coleman and a 34-0 advantage.



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when Cameron Williams took the ball on a reverse during the ensuing kick return and ran 77 yards to whittle the Gonzales lead down to 19-6.

Early in the second quar-ter, Philippus pushed the Apaches out to the near midfield on a dive. On the next play, Ramirez came through a gaping hole in the middle and broke up the left sideline for a 39-yard touchdown.

Undaunted, the Titans got another quick strike after returning the ball out to their 25. Ortega dropped to pass, made a man miss in the backfield, reversed his direction and raced 75 yards for a score.

James looked as if he was going to score when he re-turned the ensuing kickoff from the Apache 19, but the speedy lost the handle on the football and it rolled

out of bounds at the Gon-zales 45. Seven plays later, Ramirez powered in from five yards out to cap the drive.

On the next possession, the elusive Ortega showed that he still had more to pull from his bag of his tricks. Facing third and nine, he rolled to his left, went back to his right and was in the end zone 64 yards later.

Kelsey Ferry’s extra point kick would be the last points of the game for Vic-toria East with 4:32 left to play in the first half.

Gonzales would run out most of the clock by using a 10-play, 64-yard drive that culminated in Philippus’ touchdown run.

The second half was all Apaches, all the time.

Ramirez ended their first possession with a two-yard plunge and later in the quarter, Tellez broke off a strong run for a 15-yard score.

On the Titans’ next pos-session, Airhart put a bone-jarring hit on Ortega, who lost the ball and it was re-covered by J.T. Miller at the Gonzales 43.

Aaron Hunt gained nine yards on first down and then did something special on the next carry. He man-aged to squirt through a small crease and blazed his way into the end zone as the entire Apache sideline erupted in amazement.

Contreras converted his sixth extra point kick in as many tries to end the game’s scoring with 1:58 left in the third quarter.

The only sour note of the night for Gonzales came when Filla failed to rise to his feet after a play early in the fourth quarter. The senior standout had to be helped to his feet and taken off the field via golf cart.

No immediate word was given regarding the nature of his injury.


GONZALES: Rolls behind stellar play from linemen

25 to their own 4, and when another Newman punt came riding the breeze back toward the Mustang goal line, N-S drew a pen-alty for trying to bat the ball -- setting the Bulldogs up at the Nixon-Smiley 4-yard line.

A holding call set Fla-tonia back, but Bruns re-sponded with a perfect lob into the corner of the end zone to Venegas for an 18-yard pass. A two-point conversion run by Mica put Flatonia on top 14-7.

The ball started bounc-ing the other way midway through the third quarter, however.

On the first play follow-ing a Mustang punt, Ra-mos pounced on a Flatonia fumble to set the Ponies up at the Bulldogs’ 30-yard line. A pass interference call halved the distance,

and five plays later Tom Palacio punched it into the end zone to tie the game with 2:01 remaining in the third period.

Tovar’s ensuing kickoff into the wind wasn’t in-tended to be an onside kick, but the ball traveled only 15 yards before bouncing to the ground, where it was alertly picked up by the Mustangs’ Jordan Martinez and returned to the Bull-dogs’ 45.

Two plays later, Jared Van Auken burst up the middle and reached the secondary untouched, racing 34 yards to score and put Nixon-Smiley back on top.

Neither team was able to sustain a drive after that, and after being pinned deep in their own territory late in the contest the Bulldogs risked a fourth-and-15 call from their own 3-yard line. Bruns’ pass again got held up in the wind and Nixon-Smiley’s Samuel Moore

turned it into an 18-yard pick-six to seal the deal for the Mustangs.

“We played terrible,” Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag said. “Not to take anything away from Nix-on, but we deserved bet-ter coaching than this. We tried out the no-huddle offense, it worked great in practice but tonight ... there were just too many mis-takes.”

“We’ve got a lot of im-proving to do,” he said.

For McKinney and his Mustangs, the win was a huge morale boost after the frustrations of the last couple of seasons.

“The big part is the suc-cess we had tonight, the enthusiasm that will gen-erate,” he said. “We made a lot of mistakes. We have to turn that into teaching, and let the kids know that if we clean up those mistakes we can get a lot better.”


MUSTANGS: Late pick-six secures season opener

From coaches’ reports

PETTUS – The St. Paul Cardinals had nearly 400 yards of offense but could not get past the Pettus Ea-gles on Friday.

Pettus scored first, get-ting an Anthony Mendoza run in the opening quarter. St. Paul came right back with an 84-yard pass from Austin Barton to Colton Machart. The two-point conversion run failed and left St. Paul down 7-6.

Mendoza then caught a 51-yard pass from Matt Gonzales and a 13-6 lead at the end of the quarter.

Late in the second, T.J. Bell had a big 40-yard scoring run to put St. Paul ahead 14-13 but Pettus got a score with less than a minute to go with a 31-yard run by John Constante.

Gonzales scored on a 1-yard run in the fourth to seal the game for Pettus.

Columbus 25, Yoakum 21

COLUMBUS – The Co-lumbus Cardinals rallied from a 21-13 deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Yoakum, 25-21.

Quarterback Tyson Sim-cik had a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs in the fourth quarter, with the game-winner coming with 4:47 left to play.

Simcik had given the Cardinals a 7-0 lead in the first quarter with a four-yard run. The Bulldogs tied the game with a Tre’Vontae Hights 15-yard run.

In the third box, Hights scored on an eight-yard run and later on, Jared Garza caught a 43-yard pass from Chase Hermes. Hights got the two-point run to give Yoakum a 21-7 lead.

Detri’yon Carter brought Columbus to within 21-13 on his 54-yard scoring scamper.

Luling 47, UC Randolph 23

UNIVERSAL CITY – The Luling Eagles hit the ground running to start the 2013 season with a 47-23 win over Universal City Randolph.

Luling got two Trayden Staton-to-Taylen Moore touchdown passes of 88 and 26 yards in the first quarter and Brendon Cubit scored on a 17-yard run, also in the first frame. Ran-dolph returned the missed two-point play to trail 19-2 after one quarter.

In the second box, Shaft Cubit scored on a 16-yard run for a 25-2 Luling lead. The Ro-Hawks got a touch-down from Christian Ho-sley on an eight-yard run. Shaft Cubit had a shorter three-yard run to give the

Eagles a 31-10 halftime lead.

Each team scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Luling got a 10-yard and eight-yard scor-ing runs by Brendon Cubit, Randolph got a 33-yard run by Miguel Rivera and a four-yard scamper by Hos-ley.

Hallettsville 43, Ganado 6

GANADO – The Hal-lettsville Brahmas put on offensive show to open the season with a 43-6 win over Ganado on Friday.

The Brahmas opened the scoring in the first quarter as Trenton McGee hauled in a 76-yard touchdown pass from Nate Kowalik and Tim Sheppard ran for the two-point conversion.

Hallettsville added a second touchdown in the second box as Kaden Hardt scored on a three-yard run for a 15-0 Brahmas lead.

The Brahmas put the ball in the end zone four times in the third quarter — Dal-ton Herrington ran a kick-off back 89 yards, caught a 65-yard pass and scored on a 24-yard run. Sheppard capped the Hallettsville scoring with a 15-yard run.

The Indians got on the board in the fourth quarter

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with a seven-yard pass from Ray Salazar to Kam-eron Smith.

Kowalik completed 11-of-15 for 232 yards and two touchdowns with Her-rington hauling five catches for 104 yards. Brent Mo-tal led Hallettsville on the ground with 93 yards on 11 carries.

Yorktown 28, Sacred Heart 22HALLETTSVILLE – The

Sacred Heart Indians and Yorktown fought to a 22-22 tie until the fourth quarter when Yorktown’s Steven Perez scored on a one-yard run right at the end of the game for the difference.

Sacred Heart’s Jonathan Vanek returned the open-ing kickoff 79 yards for a touchdown and Yorktown later came back with a Lo-gan Roman three-yard run

and Perez’s two-point run for an 8-6 lead.

The Indians retook the lead before the end of the frame as Dylan Jahn scored from 27 yards out and Trent Janak hauled in two-point pass from Scott Stoner.

Next score for Yorktown was a Jonathan Weischwell five-yard run with Roman getting the two-point con-version.

Sacred Heart went ahead 22-16 on the two-yard plunge from Kyle Pettus and Jahn caught a two-point pass from Stoner.

The Wildcats knotted the game before halftime on the 42-yard run by Ca-leb Schendel, but the two-point conversion failed.

Wharton 23, Cuero 22WHARTON – Down

23-9 to start the fourth quarter, the Cuero Gob-blers scored two touch-downs but missed an extra

point, allowing Wharton to escape with a 23-22 win.

The Gobblers got a 14-yard run from D’Anthony Hopkins, who finished as the game’s leading rusher with 142 yards on 20 car-ries. Tristan Barefield caught a four-yard touch-down pass but the game-tying extra point was no good.

The Tigers opened the scoring in the first box with a 27-yard field goal and got two touchdowns directly from turnovers. Taylor Skinner returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown and Wharton later recovered a fumble in the end zone.

Cuero later got a safety in the first quarter.

The Gobblers cut Whar-ton’s lead to 16-9 in the sec-ond frame on the 13-yard run by Zach Hopkins.

The Tigers went ahead by two scores in the third quarter with a 15-yard run by Toney Rogers.



ROUNDUP: Sacred Heart, Cuero edged out in openers


The Gonzales cross country teams ran in the Lockhart meet on Saturday.

This was our first cross country meet outside of the relay meet we hosted,” Gonzales head coach Cully Doyle said. “This meet was important so the runners could find out where they are and we could determine where we need to go by Oct. 23 when our district meet is.”

Valeria Aguayo had a top 20 finish, placing No. 17.

“I was proud of her be-

cause she has put in a ton of work this summer and de-served to run well,” Doyle said.

For the boys, Ashton Williams came in at No. 11 and Max Moreno was at No. 14.

Gonzales is back in ac-tion on Sept. 13 when they travel to Pflugerville.

The Gonzales girls and boys cross country teams started off the 2013 season with the Gonzales Relays held in Independence Park on Aug. 24.

“I was impressed with the meet and how the kids ran,”

Doyle said. “It was a relay-style meet and I mixed up our kids randomly. I be-lieve early in the year our kids need to learn to run with different teammates and it has always paid off late in the season.”

Both the Gonzales’ girls and boys team will not have a full squad of runners un-til about the third or fourth meet of the season.

“We are still getting in shape for some runners and getting in better racing shape for the ones that have been out most all summer,” Doyle said.

Gonzales cross country runners (from left) Max Moreno, Valeria Aguayo, and Ashton Williams show off the medals they earned at the Lockhart Meet last weekend. (Courtesy photo)

Gonzales runners excel in early season XC meets

The team (above) of Tom Sudderth, Rutt, Glenna Kessler, David Hernandez and Bill Kessler came in first place at the Wednesday Night Scramble held August 28 at Independence Park Golf Course in Gonzales. The members of the second place team (below) were Jay Windham, Mark Turney, Dustin Ford and Ron Pe-kar. Not pictured are Jeremy and Jonathon Parsons. (Courtesy photos)

Wednesday Night Scramble Winners

The Gonzales Junior White traveled to Yorktown to take on the Wildcats in the season opener for both teams.

The Apaches jumped out early and never looked back en route to a 28-0 win. Gonzales scored on each of their first four possessions, triggering the mercy rule in the first half.

The Apaches first drive featured a 35-yard run by Breck Eleby and was capped by a 30-yard scor-ing run from Cade Davis. The two-point pass attempt failed.

On their next possession, Jaydyn Lookabill got loose for a big run and the drive ended with a 35-yard dash by Davis, who caught the two-point conversion pass from Lookabill to make the score 14-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The Apache defense con-tinued to stuff Yorktown led up front by Camron Cook, who had two sacks, and in the secondary by Davis, who had two interceptions.

Eleby garnered more points when he ripped off a zig-zagging touchdown of 40 yards. Lookabill and Da-vis hooked up again for the two-point conversion.

The scoring was capped when Lookabill and Davis

ended the next drive with a five-yard touchdown pass.

While recognizing the big day from his skill play-ers, Apache head coach Jay Pyssen also gave credit to the job done by his start-ing offensive line which in-cludes Colby Richter, Lantz Pyssen, Donovan Iglehart, Lane Mills, Gage Cardenas, Kevin Crockett and Kam-ren Cavit.

“The kids as a team did a great job,” he said. “They’ve been pounding on each other for weeks now and they really enjoyed getting a chance to play their first game. It was good for them to get a win under their belt.”

In the other Junior Divi-sion game, Yoakum beat Gonzales Black, 6-0, in double overtime at the Yoa-kum Rodeo Arena.

In Senior Division action, Gonzales Black blanked Goliad, 18-0, and Victoria Warrior Black downed Cu-ero, 20-12.

In the Sophomore Di-vision openers, Gonzales Black shut out Cuero, 13-0; Gonzales White fell to Go-liad, 12-6; and Hallettsville rolled over Calhoun White, 35-0.

Gonzales Freshman White cruised to a 25-0 win over Yorktown; Yoakum

Junior White blanks Yorktown in openerCYFL Roundup

Cade Davis runs past the Yorktown defense during this touchdown last Saturday. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

Marques Washington and Dylan Rodriguez find a cool spot while anxiously waiting to face Goliad. The Senior Apache Black won the game 18-0. (Courtesy photo)

Mason Navejar (34) makes a defensive play Saturday morning at the Gonzales High School practice field during Gonzales Sophomore Black 13-0 win over Cu-ero. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Blue turned back Gonzales Black, 27-0; Goliad took care of Hallettsville, 34-6; and Cuero lost to Yoakum Silver, 7-6.

Chrisean White looks for a seam in Gonzales Sophomore Black’s game against Cuero on Satur-day. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Avram Almaguer (46) and Alejandro Reyna (all white) combine to make this stop on a Yorktown ball carrier. (Photo by Ced-ric Iglehart)


Found: Female Chi-huahua puppy on St. Peter St., Gon-zales. Contact Kim, 672-3763.

Horsemanship Clin-ics. September 12, October 5, Novem-ber 2-3, November 16-17. Held in Gon-zales. For informa-tion go to www.knptraining.com. 361-648-1055. (11-14-13)--------------------------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.

Now Hiring. Quali-fied CDL drivers. Calll 830-875-5011 for information. Luling Oil & Gas, LLC. Oilfield Servic-es, 1237 Hoover Ln., Luling, Texas 78648.--------------------------Part-time Direc-tor of Music Minis-tries Needed - First United Methodist Church in Gonza-les, TX. Competi-tive and generous salary. Primary re-sponsibility is over-seeing music for two Sunday morn-ing services as well as developing and promoting the overall music min-istry for the church. Inquiries may con-tact Rev. Andy Smith at (830) 672-8521 or [email protected].(9-26-13)--------------------------CNH Paving is seek-ing professional & reliable class A CDL Drivers. Hauling belly dumps and home every night. Located in the Waelder area. For more info, call: 830-540-3377.--------------------------Mechanic Needed. Must have own tools, experience necessary with car diagnostic vehicles. Come by West Mo-tors, 1701 Sarah DeWitt Dr. for ap-plication & bring resume.--------------------------

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.

The Gonzales V.F.W. Post 4817 Auxiliary will have a Multi-Family Rummage & Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 7 a.m. to sold out. Come stuff a bag for a $1 or a big bag for $5. Don’t forget a get to purchase a de-licious cake, pie, cookies, brownies, etc.

PTO Irrigation Pump - New $3,500, will sell for $1,500. 2000 Honda Ranch-er - Needs battery & seat cover. Esti-mated 400 hrs on it. No less than $1,200. 14’ Aluminum Lowe Boat, been in water 2x, galvanized trail-er, 25 hp Johnson motor, 15 hrs. on it. $2,000 firm. Call 830-263-4126.--------------------------Good used 2 - 17” tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tubeless - fit Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet -8 hole. Two bolt on bum-per hitches with balls. One steel plate with ball for gooseneck hook-up. Parking space for travel trailer. Electric & water. Call 672-2335 or 478-607-1178.--------------------------16” Rim, 8 holes, 2 new 14” tires, 4 used 15” tires, 2 used 14” tire & rim, 1 used 15” tire and rim. Oak Dining Ta-ble. 361-594-4307.--------------------------MUST BE MOVED

24X64 classroom, CA/H, cost new $68,800, will sell & deliver for $16,800 in Pandora, Tx on US 87. also, North of Karnes City on FM 887, 4 BR home, very nice. New cost $75,000, will sell & deliver for $17,800. See our website www.homes tobe-moved.com or call 361-533-0846. We buy old homes to be moved.--------------------------1 pool table, slate top, 8 ft., $100. 1 16” Grain Orga, brand new, $179. Gas Edger, $15. 2 office desk chairs, $20/both. 1 mint condition sewing

machine, electric, $95. 1 dining room table, 9 chairs, mint condition, $100. 830-481-4707.--------------------------Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Harwood, in-tersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281-788-7500.--------------------------GE Washer. Extra Large Capacity. Just like new. $250. 361-208-3565.--------------------------National Geograph-ics in leather bound slip cases. 1982-2000 & maps. Make an offer. Call 437-2046.--------------------------Kenmore Washing Machine, full size, $150. Excellent condition. 361-293-3571, anytime.--------------------------Like new total gym, $350.00. Model 99 300 Savage with 3 9 Leopold Scope, $400. Fred Bear Ko-diak Bow with case & arrows. $150.00. 830-445-9763.--------------------------10’x10’ Dog Ken-nel. 6 ft. high. Chain link. Canvas roof included. Almost new. $150. 937-238-9707.--------------------------Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361-208-3565.--------------------------Restaurant Tables. Formica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $100 each. 875-3028.--------------------------Men’s used jeans - perfect for oilfield workers. Faded Glory32x32, 33x30; Rustler, 34x30, 34x34, 36x30. $5/pair. Call 830-672-1106.--------------------------22” Lawn Mower. Self propelled. Ask-ing $100. Excellent condition. 361-208-3565.--------------------------Crocheted Afghans, baby blankets, sin-gle bed spreads for sale. Can choose own colors. Can come by or call, 203-1270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138.--------------------------Dora the Explorer 20” girls bicycle with training wheels, helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Used very little, excellent condition. $50 cash. Leave message if no answer, 830-672-1106.--------------------------Nordic Track. Great condition. $60. Shiner, 361-594-2318.--------------------------HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Ar-

lene or Linda.--------------------------Extra wide wheel chair like new. Size 10 W Genuine leather diabetic shoes, black with velcro closure. Like new therapeutic support knee hi hose for diabetics, size 3x. lge. cals. Mysectomy bra fits right or left proth-esis size 36D. 830-

857-6705.--------------------------Electrolux Carpet Shampooer and 1 gallon Shampoo. $125.00. 830-857-6705.--------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830-857-4321.--------------------------5-13 inch tires for

a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 to-tal. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762.--------------------------For Sale: Custom made picnic tables; made with treated lumber, with bolts and screws - will make the conven-tional table with seats attached

to table; will also make tables with seat benches sepa-rate from table: 4-6 or 8 foot made for your specific needs. Call 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273 for pricing and avail-ability information.--------------------------ABOVE GROUND

POOL15’x30’ above-ground pool with

deck, 48” high, needs new liner. Buyer disassem-bles, no delivery available. $1,400. Call 830-672-1106.--------------------------7 bags of shred-ded paper & vari-ous boxes. Great for packing. Call 830-519-4176 (Gonza-les).

LOST & FOUND MISC. FOR SALE

EFFECTIVE NOW: ALL FREE ADS WILL RUN FOR 4 WEEKS AND THEN BE CANCELLED. IF YOU WANT THEM TO RUN ANY MORE AFTER THAT THERE WILL BE A TWO WEEK WAITING PERIOD TO

GET BACK IN.

EFFECTIVE NOW ALL SERVICE ADS WILL START BEING CHARGED FOR. FOR 25 WORDS OR LESS IT WILL BE $5.00

A WEEK; ANYTHING OVER 25 WORDS IT WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL .25 CENTS PER WORD.

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Notice Of Constable SaleJohn Moreno Constable Pct. 4

Under the authority and by virtue of an Execution dated and issued pursuant to the judgment of the Justice Court Pct. 4 Gonzales County, Texas by the clerk of said courts as shown in the following schedule of cases, and to me directed and delivered as Constable in Gonzales County, I have on the date indicated below seized and levied upon, and will on the first Tuesday in October, the same being October 1, 2013, at Gon-zales County Court House Southeast Steps, Gonzales County, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all of the right, title and interest of the defendant(s) in the real property as described below in order to satisfy said judgment, interest, penalties and costs.

being a 45.312 acre tract of land, more or less, out of the EZEKIEL W. CULLEN LEAGUE, abstract No. 148, Gonzales County, Texas as described by metes and bounds in exhibit A attached hereto and made a part of hereof LESS AND EXCEPT that certain 4.13 acres described in exhibit b attached, Volume 1103, page 67 and 68.

Any properties sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the property or their interest therein if allowed, within the time and in the manner provided by law.

ALL SALES SHALL BE BY Constable’s DEED AND ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS EVIDENCED BY Constable’s DEED.

More Information, Contact: Grace G. Kunde, Phone: 830-379-1487

The Minimum Bid Is All Costs Of Suit And Sale.

SALE TO BE HELDPublished In The 1 day of October, 2013 Between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Gonzales County Courthouse Southeast StepsTerms: Cash, Cashiers Check, Money order

Additional Terms: ADJUDGED MARKETVALUE $207,930 John Moreno, Constable Gonzales County Pct. 4 P.O. Box 366 Smiley, Texas 78159 (830) 582-1292 By: Deputy

CauseNumber:

District CourtJudment Date

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ORDERISSUE/LEVYDATE

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SC04-0027

Justice CourtPct. 4

09/21/2004

Edwin Parker

VS

Tony Perez

45.312 acre tract of land, more or less, out of the EZELIEL W. CULLEN LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 148, Gonza-les County Texas as described by metes and bounds in exhibit a attached here-to and made part of hereof LESS AND EXCEPT THAT CERTAIN 4.13 ACRES OF DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT B vol 1103 page 067-068

7/29/2013

8/19/2013

Gonzales County Commissioners’ CourtAmended Proposed Salary Increases for Elected Officials

For Fiscal Year 2013-2014

Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 152.013, notice is hereby given that the Gonzales County Commissioners Court will meet at the Courthouse on Monday, the 16th of September, at 9:00 a.m.

The Commissioners Court shall consider a proposal to raise the annual salaries of the Gonzales Coun-ty elected officials, to become effective on October 1, 2013, as follows:

Elected Official

FY 12-13 FY 13-14 Proposed

Salary Longevity AllowanceAuto Auto

County Treasurer RLF/ORCA Grant

$41,908.76 $1,690 $2,400.00

$48,068.76 $2,120 $400 $2,400

Salary Longevity Allowance

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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.--------------------------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.--------------------------For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6’ long 6” tall plain or painted, 16’ + 20’ long concrete cattle guard bases. Call Vic for pricing, 672-6383 or 857-3827.--------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Fran-ces between 9pm-10am, 830-857-6476.--------------------------1800’S Double Bar-rell Shotgun, Rem-ington $1,500. Call

512-917-4078.--------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabil-ia). $695. Call 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.--------------------------Unique BBQ Pit, Stagecoach. In-cludes Electric Ro-tisserie $275. Call 512-917-4078.--------------------------Stain Glass Win-dow, white tail deer. $275. 512-917-4078.

MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265.--------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-540-4430.

5x5 round bales for sale. First cutting, net wrapped, fertil-ized with poultry litter. Waelder area. 830-857-5446.

Single round bale trailer, hand crank. $200. 437-2046.--------------------------Round bale carrier for 3 pt. hitch. $150. Call 437-2046.--------------------------D4H Dozer. Serial Number S/N2AC-591, 6 way blade. EROPS with AC. For-restry package on cab, engine enclo-sures. Rear Winch. $40,000 Firm. 830-540-4301.--------------------------2009 Kuhn Knight model 1130 ma-nure spreader for sale. Used for only 3 cleanouts. Very good condition. $12,000. 857-5446.--------------------------For Sale: Farmall 504. $3,000. Work, 3 6 1 - 5 9 6 - 4 9 1 1 ; Home, 361-596-7494.--------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633.--------------------------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.

For Sale. Antique beds. Come out of old Alcalde Hotel. Pretty good shape for age. Still looks good. $100 a piece. 512-292-0070. --------------------------Piano small upright. Excellent condition. $500. Shiner, 361-594-2318.--------------------------Southwestern King-size bed w/com-plete boxsprings &

mattresses. Good condition, washer/dryer, never been used, Whirlpool, High table, ceramic, w/4 chairs. Love-seat, cloth, 3 tv’s, 19”, 25” and 32”, color, white micro-wave cart with 2 drawers on bottom, recliner, cloth new conventional toast-er, broiler, white day bed w/trundle bed, both mattresses, white childs desk, chair, leather with foot rest. 830-203-8977, text or call.--------------------------3” latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792.--------------------------Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126.--------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-857-4125.--------------------------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.

Suzuki Japanese mini truck. 35,450 miles, spray lined bed, lifted, 4x4. Needs some atten-tion to fuel intake, but should be easy fix. Great for ranch or hunting. $2,000. 361-771-5483.--------------------------1982 Continental Lincoln Mark VI. Buckskin top, gold bottom, $2,995. Only serious buyers call Pat Kelly Logan, 830-672-2542.--------------------------For Sale: 5 16” steel jeep rims, one with brand new Good-year Wrangler tire, P220R70/16. Will sell whole set for $100 . Or if you just want the tire off the rim, tire will be $25. Call 830-203-9408.--------------------------‘98 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, auto., pickup truck, with extend-ed cab. 830-857-4242.--------------------------2004 Nissan Al-tima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830-540-3382.--------------------------

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings Diesel Quad Cab with 5th wheel hitch, automatic, air, cruise & electric windows & tow pkg. Runs good. Body good - no wrecks. $5,500 or best offer. 210-218-3796 or 830-540-3602.--------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leath-er seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-775-4399.--------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 to-tal. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762.--------------------------2005 CTS Cadil-lac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830-672-1106, leave mes-sage if no answer.--------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Me-tallic Jade Green Ef-fect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830-203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only.--------------------------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.--------------------------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.--------------------------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.

Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-424-3600.--------------------------We Buy or Trade for Used Homes. Fay-ette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open Sun-days 1-6. (RBI 32896).--------------------------Used, Repo’s, Trade-ins - If it needed something replaced or painted we did it. Save Thusands. Visit our Web Site. Tierraverdehomes.com. Fayette Country Homes, 800-369-6888. Open till 6pm - 7 days a week. Sun-day 1-6. (RBI 32896).--------------------------New! 28x56 Loaded, Thermo windows, Total R-60 insulation. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Delivered, set, A/C. If ordered by Nov. 30th, $49,900.00. Fayette Country Homes, 830-369-6888. Open till 6pm - 7 days a week. Sunday 1-6. (RBI 32896)

Roadrunner Mobile Home Park, 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum. 3bedroom/1bath fully furnished mo-bile homes for rent. $775/month & $675 security deposit. 361-582-6593 or 361-798-0816.

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Check out this opportunity to join the best company in the region. We are an international company, an industry leader, a friendly place to work, and we have great benefits.

You need a high school diploma or GED and the ability to: • Learn operation of plant processing equipment • Work 12-hour shifts, night shift • Learn to drive a forklift • Demonstrate communication skills, initiative and judgment in problem-solving • Work safely, following rules and procedures • Lift up to 55 lbs on a frequent basis

**Preference will be given to applicants who have: • 1-2 years trade school education • Supervisory potential • 2 years of industrial or plant work experience • Forklift experience

All applicants must apply through their local Texas Workforce Solutions Office. Be sure to request an application for Southern Clay Products, Inc.

Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICECITY OF GONZALES

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS

The Zoning Board of Adjustments of the City of Gonzales, by this instru-ment, notifies the public of a PUBLIC HEARING on the following project that has been presented to the Board for their consideration:

The property is currently zoned as (C-1) Light Commercial District of which the property owner is requesting a Specific Use Permit for the property listed below to be used as a Christian School, Grades Pre-K 4-12:

APPLICANT NAME: Emmanuel Christian SchoolADDRESS: 1214 St. Louis StreetPROPERTY OWNER: Gonzales K & K Homes Ltd.PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1,2,5,6 4 LafayettePARCEL: 13440

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hearing September 12, 2013 at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St. at 5:30 p.m., to allow for public comment on this project. After consideration and voting by Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Public Hearing, the project will either be approved or denied.

The Zoning Board of Adjustments encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all Zoning Board of Adjustments projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Kristina Vega, City Secretary for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the City Secretary office at (830)-672-2815.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES, TEXAS

STREET REPAIRS TO ST. VINCENT, ST. PAUL, ST. ANDREW AND CHURCH STREETS

Separate sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales (OWNER) clearly labeled “STREET REPAIRS TO ST. VINCENT, ST. PAUL, ST. ANDREW AND CHURCH STREETS,ATTN: CITY SECRETARY” will be received at Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, until 2:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013, and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately.

This project includes the installation of approximately 43,400 square yards of single course surface treatment over reclaimed street repair areas, and 93,000 square yards of single course surface treatment for entire widths and lengths of streets. Alternate bids for 93,000 square yards of 1-1/2 inch HMAC overlay are also being considered. The project will most likely be completed in four different phases, one phase per street, over a twelve month period.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal, Bid Bond, Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Technical Specifications and Plans, together with any Addenda are available at Doucet & Associates, Inc., 427 St. George Street, Suite 200,Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205. Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be examined and purchased for a non-refundable fee of $40.00 at this location.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check upon a national or state bank in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total actual bid price payable without recourse to the City of Gonzales, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute required performance and payment bonds.

The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; however, the right is reserved, as the interests of the OWNER may require, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality or minor defects in bids received. Bids may be held by the OWNER for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening for Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract.

There will not be a pre-bid conference. Contractors shall make their own individual site inspections and/or investigations to make themselves aware of existing conditions/issues. Failure to make adequate observations, investigations and/or ask questions prior to bidding shall not be grounds for requesting additional work or services. Questions shall be forwarded to J. Keith Schauer, P.E., 427 St. George Street, Suite 200, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205, by 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, September 16th.

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Gonzales County Treasurer’s OfficeIs seeking an experienced accounting person

for the Position of:Assistant Treasurer/Accounts Payable

Clerk(Salary Range is from $14.57 to $16.57 per hour)

Assistant Treasurer/Accounts Payable person needed. This is a full-time position. Applicant must be able to handle a heavy workload, be able to work under pressure, handle deadlines, pay strict attention to detail, and have strong accounting skills. Applicant is required to be a very organized and detailed ori-ented person. Position requires strong bookkeeping skills in-cluding the ability to reconcile complex Vendor statements, Bank reconciliations and General Ledger. Must be bondable as according to Local Government Code Section 83.002.

Essential skills: ten-key by touch, computer aptitude, general office skills, well organized, and phone etiquette.General of-fice duties to include: answering phones, data entry, filing, copying, and other duties assigned.

Applications may be obtained at the Gonzales County Trea-surer’s Office, located at 414 N. St. Joseph, Suite 202, or the Human Resources Department located at 414 N. Saint Joseph, Suite 104, Gonzales between the hours of 8am and 4pm or on the web at www.co.gonzales.tx.us. Only completed applica-tions will be considered. Applications received by Septem-ber 23, 2013. A drug and alcohol screen test will be required. Gonzales County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicap status in employment or the provision of services. EOE.

Help WantedDuzy Oliver LLC

Duzy Oliver is looking for employees who would like to work on the Coffee Roasting process. We need your help from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are interested, please contact: Duzy Oliver LLC, 361-960-8308, [email protected] or http://duzyoliver-coffeeroasted.com/

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For Sale or Lease. 3 BR Trailer House, 2 RV Spots. Leesville. 830-433-0603.

Attn: Oil Field Work-ers. Wyman’s Room-ing House has 4 large furnished bedrooms for rent. Fully equipped kitchen, covered patio w/BBQ pits & much more. $375/wk. 713-501-3416.--------------------------Room for rent for working person. 1BR/1BA. Quiet neighborhood. Call 203-7146 after 4 p.m.

2BR/1BA coun-try home. Fully furnished, non-smoker. Hwy. 97W. $1,200/mo., $800/dep. 361-772-7655, after 6 p.m.--------------------------1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Duplex. Separate porch and yard, sprinkler system. AC/Heat, insulated, ceiling fan, appli-ances, tub/shower, utility room. No Pets. $500 + depos-it & references. In Gonzales, Tx. 830-672-2227.--------------------------Home for lease. 3/2 in Gonzales. Quiet neighbor-hood, near schools and new Walmart. Fenced, lg. shaded back yard, lots of extras. 1 car garage with storage area & laundry room. Must pass credit check. $795/mo., $900/De-posit. No pets. Non smoking. Available Sept. 1. For infor-mation and appli-cation, call 713-825-9532.--------------------------3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Gonzales for rent. Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Mi-crowave, Stove and can be fully fur-nished. Remodeled last year with new hardwood floors, Central Air, bath-room tile, 2 car car-port. $1,000/mo., $600/deposit. 830-542-9743.--------------------------2BR, 2 bath - Close to High School, Banks, Hospital. Call (830) 672-5738.--------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT: Must see!!! Charm-ing 2BD/1BA re-modeled house located in country setting at 7102 FM 2091 North (Gon-zales, Texas); Ap-prox. 10 miles from Gonzales. Spacious yard, shade trees, stove/microwave, glass-tiled backs-plash, new laminate wood floors. Call (830) 672-3771 or (512) 938-9131.--------------------------

ATTENTION OILFIELDERS

4/3, 2 Living areas around Waelder Area. $800/deposit, $1,300/month. Big yard, front & back. 830-399-5313.(05-30-13)--------------------------Brand new large 2/2 upscale duplex for rent in Gonzales, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car at-tached garage. No smoking, No pets. $35 application fee, $1,200 per month,

$1,200 Security De-posit. Contact Mon-ica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123.--------------------------Brand new large 2/3 upscale two story duplex for rent in Gonzales with loft, office and fireplace, includes all kitchen appliances, 1 car at-tached garage. No smoking, No Pets. $35 application fee, $1,400 per month, $1,400 Security De-posit. Contact Mon-ica with RE/MAX Professional Realty, 830-401-4123.--------------------------Cottages for Lease. Fully furnished cot-tages for rent in Gonzales, TX. In-cludes all furniture, flat screen TV, lin-ens, kitchen items & appliances (full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, wash-er & dryer). Utili-ties paid. Weekly Housekeeping In-cluded. Month-to-Month Lease. $500 Security Deposit. Application Re-quired. 1 Bedroom, $1,300/month, 2 bedroom, $1,600/month. Call 830-351-1195. Shown by appointment.--------------------------House for Rent. 3BR/2 1/2 BA. 1536 Sq. Ft., w/2 master suites. Perfect for oilfield executive or families. In Marion. $1,100/per month. 830-914-4044.--------------------------2BR/1BA house. 765 Sq. Ft. Large deck on back. $875/mo. Marion, TX. 830-914-4044.--------------------------1ST MONTH RENT

FREE3/2’s from $595/month. Several homes available. www.silentvalley-homes.com. Lock-hart, 512-376-5874.--------------------------Cabin for Rent. 1BR/1BA. Secluded, in country. $100/nightly, Mon.-Fri. or $350/weekly. Week-end rates vary. No smokers. Call 830-857-0986 or 830-857-1418.--------------------------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.--------------------------3BR/2BA large house. Fully fur-nished, beds, linens, washer/dryer, cable T.V., stove, refrigera-tor. 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 country, 77 North, paved road. $775/mo. No pets/smok-ers. 512-415-6483.--------------------------For Rent: 2BR/2BA/2CG home on 183 N. $1,250/mo., plus deposit. Call 830-857-4458 for information.--------------------------Motel Suites. 2 bed-rooms, full kitchen,

porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews wel-come. Call JR, 512-292-0070, 512-656-0521.--------------------------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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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.--------------------------

MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE

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.--------------------------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.

Busy Restaurant with large customer base for sale in Smi-ley, Texas. Equip-ment included. Contact Nick or Do-ris, 830-587-6262, 210-373-6869 or 210-883-4271.

2 Beauty Salon Booths for rent. Se-rious inquiries only. For information call 830-445-9516.--------------------------10 foot by 10 foot office space. Nixon, TX. 830-857-6921.--------------------------Office Space for rent - $650.00 in-cludes water and electricity. No long term contract. Con-tact Kim at Gonza-les Storage Units

(next to McCoy’s). 830-672-3763.--------------------------Office Space for rent. 1500 sq. ft., with one acre for truck parking, lo-cated at 314 West Cone Street, Gon-zales, Texas. If in-terested please call (830) 672-4433.--------------------------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.--------------------------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.

5.5 Acres for Lease/Sale. Cleared, wa-ter well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road front-age. In Leesville between Belmont & Luling. Will subdi-vide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 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)

One bedroom, one bath furnished apartment. $800 and two bedroom, two bath, $1,200. Short term ok. Gym, wahser/dryer, inter-net, all bills paid in Seguin. Call Keith, 512-757-0280.--------------------------60 hotel rooms for rent in Seguin. Laundry and meal plans available. Call Keith, 512-757-0280.--------------------------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.

Looking for sit-ting job for a sweet lady in her home. Includes cooking and will drive for her if she needs

me to. Can stay Fri-day night, Saturday night but must be home by Sunday at 3:00. Call 830-519-3044.--------------------------Sitting at night tak-ing care of elderly in their home. Refer-ences, transporta-tion. Call 361-212-8731.--------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apart-ments. Also offer laundry work, iron-ing and running your personal er-rands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didn’t make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. Referenc-es. Available.--------------------------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.--------------------------Will do house clean-ing 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)

Teenager looking to babysit part-time, infants & small chil-dren. Will take care of at your home or my home. Call for

more information, 263-2789.--------------------------Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (In-fants onup). Have one opening avail-able in August. Call 830-519-3044.--------------------------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.--------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for de-tails. 830-263-0058.

2006 Keystone Out-back 30ft Sidney Addition. $14,500. 1 large slideout, nice, clean interior, king bed. 210-279-7267.--------------------------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.

RV Space and RV trailer for rent. All bills included with Dish Network. 830-203-9255.--------------------------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.

Six RV Hookups for long term lease at Harwood. Intersec-tion of Hwy. 90 and TX 304. Contact: 281-788-7500.

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Benefits include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Hosp. Ins.,

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SCP is an international company, an industry leader, and a great place to work. Your work will be fast-paced, your co-workers are friendly, the benefits are outstanding and a competitive salary is offered! If you’re looking for an opportunity to put your Quality Control skills and exp-perience to work in the clay manufacturing industry, here’s what SCP is looking for: • High School Diploma (preferred) or GED • Basic computer and math skills • Ability to speak and read English • Ability to climb ladders and stairs, and lift 50 lbs. frequently • Ability to work independently with limited supervision • Must be a quick learner, able to learn lab procedures • Ideal applicant will demonstrate good communication skills with departmental personnel • Must demonstrate good judgment in problem-solving and determining inconsistencies in product • Ability to retrieve samples from plants for required testing • Must test final product for conformance and report data information against quality standards • Must have excellent safety record and be able to demonstrate commitment to safety. You will be an active participant in safety systems, programs, safety meetings, and hazard reporting • Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts - both nights and days • Work relief overtime for vacation and sick days - other shifts as needed Southern Clay Products, Inc. is a Rockwood Holdings Company. Come visit us at

http://www.scprod.com/ or http://www.rockwoodspecialties.com/index.htmSalary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Email or fax your resume along with salary requirements to HR [email protected]; Fax: 830-672-1902

Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

QUALITY LAB SHIFTTECHNICIAN

Southern Clay Products, Inc.

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For Sale or Trade: 27’ Sailboat, Beam 8’, fiberglass. 361-561-3335. Ask for Jeff.

Gruene Harley-Da-vidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell youR Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.

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FREE: 1/2 Bassett, 1/2 Catahoula pup-pies. 8 weeks old, vet checked. 830-857-4868.--------------------------Chihuahua’s for sale. 1 male, 3 fe-male. 830-491-1856 or 830-263-2094.--------------------------

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Free Donkey’s. 361-772-7655 after 6 p.m.--------------------------2006 Blue Roan handcock mare. 14 hands. Stocky built. Has worked cows, arena rop-ing. Pastured for 1 year. Needs to go to work. $1,200. 361-771-5483.--------------------------For Sale: Black & Red Brangus Bulls. 2 & 3 yrs. old. Good selection. No pa-pers. 830-437-5772. (9-19-13)--------------------------Rabbits for Sale. With cages, with feeders & waterers. all for $300. 361-741-2604.--------------------------Brangus Bulls for Sale. 1-2 yr. old, 3-18 mos., 3-7 mos. Leesville. 281-382-9820.--------------------------Angus Bull for sale. Registered JBarB. 3 1/2 yr.old herd bull. $2,975. 361-798-6250.--------------------------Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Deliv-ery available. 979-263-5829.--------------------------Bull For Sale:* Black polled Her-eford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of “black baldies” when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birth-ing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be reg-istered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-203-0477.--------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Ex-cellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers consid-ered. Pics avail-able upon request: [email protected]. Ph: #. 830-560-0238.--------------------------

Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Col-ors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147.--------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536.--------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good 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)--------------------------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.--------------------------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-

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House for Sale. Beautiful Historic home for sale. 713 St. John. Give me a call if interested. 713-425-9345.--------------------------Wonderful Span-ish style house on 20.59 acres with 2 ponds, 7 horse stalls, 2 storage barns and other outbuildings. Can be viewed at www.littlefieldproperties.com id #79040. Call Tanya (broker) at 361-865-2563.--------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in own-er financing w/substantial down payment. 830-203-8492.--------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830-305-2959. Remax Professional Realty.--------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage build-ing. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Con-tact Jen at 830-401-9763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home.--------------------------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.

70 Acres - For Sale by owner. FM 443. Outside of Hoch-heim/Dryer area. 210-867-8851.--------------------------17+ acres of cleared land with good fence. Perfect for homesite. 830-857-4242.--------------------------Lots for Lease. Conveniently lo-cated behind WHS (Waelder High School). For infor-mation call 512-299-1627.--------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fred-ericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Re-tirement. $7,500 acre. [email protected] to lease land for cattle graz-ing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830-857-4544.

5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.

I’m looking for a 1959 GISD year-book. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888.

Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Pro-pane Services avail-able. Call 830-424-3600.--------------------------Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621.--------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r . Host a Show! It’s Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog 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.

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70 Acres. Yorktown/Goliad. Great building sites. Live oaks, brush, hay field. Water wells. Some minerals. $5,500/acres.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~4 1/2 acres fronting US 183 just north of Gonzales. Barns, pens, water available. $269,500. Will divide - one acre minimum, at $65,000/ac.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~67 acres. NW Goliad. Doublewide. 3/2 with covered porches. Good barn. John Deere tractor w/implements. Mostly Mesquite. $250,000.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~68 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field. Pens, well. Cross-fenced. $5,300/ac.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.

HOMESvTHOMPSONVILLE 5641 Hwy. 90, 2 bedroom, 3 bath, interior recently painted, tile floors, includes washer/dryer, refrigerator on 2 accres......REDUCED..............................................................$114,900vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis......GREATLY REDUCED..............................................................................$199,900

ACREAGEvGONZALES COUNTY - C.R. 418, 4 1/2 miles S.E. of Waelder, 25.1 acres, good hunting, open w/nice trees, electric, septic, wa-ter well needs repair, sandy loam, stock tank. Great for horses. Metal barn appx. 30’x50’, old mobile home (no assigned val-ue.) No minerals........................................................$119,225vN.E. GONZALES COUNTY- Best little hunting place in TX! Deer, hog, dove, some turkey. 46.892 wooded acres. Se-cluded, large ranches surround property. My 9 year old grand-daughter shot her first buck last year, 8 pointer! No minerals or water rights convey. Owner/Agent..REDUCED....$5,500/acre.v25.936 acres, Henry Bymer 1/3 League, close to I10, electric nearby, sandy loam, fronts CR420...................................................$98,800

ACREAGE W/HOMEvTHOMPSONVILLE - 33 acres, 2 stock tanks, 1 water well, 4 bedrooms/2 1/2 baths, much more................$395,000

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 For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183.

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LandSettlement at Patriot Ranch - 3-27 acre site built home sites. Beautiful country-side and wildlife views. Electricity available. Paved roads, well/septic required.79.5 AC CR 281, Harwood - Partially wooded and cleared land with partial fencing. Co-op water and electricity available. 1 tank and hand dug well. Country Road frontage on 2 sides. $360,000.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. 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.

Residential347 CR 388, Gonzales County - NEW LISTING - Great location of Hwy. 97 be-tween Gonzales and Waelder! Located on 7 acres, this property features a 4BD/2BA home with large kitchen open to living and dining. Large workshop on slap features 2 rollup doors and restroom. Offered at $179,500.4728 CR 283, Harwood - NEW LISTING - Custom 3BD/2BA home on approx. 22.9 wooded acres great for recreation and hunting! Split floorplan with spacious great room. Upgrades! Tile, Custom kitchen, Granite counters. Detached shed, partially fenced. REDUCED $315,000.215 S Oak - Large, 3 BD/2.5 BA home located on half of a city block for 0.7 acre! Large den and formal dining areas feature 2 wood burning fireplaces. Upstairs features private entrance for income producing space if desired. Open lot to enjoy garden, pool, or build income producing structure. REDUCED $209,500. 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 $336,500. $338,000. $340,000.FORECLOSURE - The Settlement at Pa-triot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and de-tached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. REDUCED $226,000. $239,000.

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Homes/ResidentialNew on Mkt, neat 3 bd. ..........$89,000Rivercrest Super home, 4 bds.....................................................$165,000Rivercrest home 3,600 +sq. ft., ...................................$255,000.$197,0001.66 acs., riverfront, nice M/H......................................................$115,000

Land51 acs., royalties, private, utilities, ...............................................$5,500/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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CEDAR CREEK – Water clear; 83–87 degrees; 5.30’ low. Black bass are fair on shakyheads around docks. Football jigs and deep diving crank-baits on deeper brush piles working later in the day. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on live shad and topwaters. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on trotlines and prepared bait.

FAYETTE – Water stained. Black bass are good on shad colored swim baits, Zara Spooks, and Carolina rigged soft plastics. Channel and blue catfish are fair on cut shad.

COLETO CREEK – Water clear; 2.43’ low. Black bass are slow. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies and pet spoons. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow cat-fish are slow.

CHOKE CANYON – Water clear; 83–87 degrees; 21.32’ low. Black bass are good on dark crankbaits and large soft plastic lizards and worms. Crappie are slow. Drum are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch.

EAST MATAGORDA BAY – Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on crabs and mullet.

WEST MATAGORDA BAY – Trout and sand trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft plastics, croakers and topwaters. Redfish are fair on live shrimp in Oyster Lake and Crab Lake. Flounder gigging has been fair to good.

PORT O’CONNOR – Trout and redfish are fair on live bait over sand, grass and shell in San Antonio Bay. Redfish and tarpon are fair to good on shad and crabs at the jetty.

ROCKPORT – Trout are fair in the guts and channels on free–lined shrimp. Redfish are good on mullet and shrimp the islands and on the edge of the Intracoastal.

PORT ARANSAS – Trout, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. Trout are fair around Pelican Island on topwaters, piggies and croakers.

CORPUS CHRISTI – Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp and Gulps. Trout are good in the surf on croakers and topwaters.

BAFFIN BAY – Trout are fair on topwaters around rocks and grass near the Land Cut. Trout are fair to good on the King Ranch shoreline on croakers, topwaters and plum and glow plastics.

PORT MANSFIELD – Trout and redfish are fair on topwaters around sand and grass near spoil islands. Redfish are fair to good while drift-ing pot holes on DOA Shrimp and Gulps under a popping cork.

SOUTH PADRE – Trout are fair in South Bay and Mexiquita Flats on shrimp and plastics under rattling corks. Tarpon and a few kingfish have been showing at the jetty and pass.

BUCHANAN – Water stained; 83–87 degrees; 29.86’ low. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin topwaters, watermelon flukes, and Rat–L–Traps along break lines of flats. Striped bass are good on plastic swim baits and drifting live bait near Lighthouse Point at first light. White bass are fair on Tiny Traps and 2” plastic swim baits. Crappie are fair on pink/white and chartreuse tube jigs and live minnows. Channel cat-

fish are good on liver, minnows, and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on goldfish and perch upriver.

CANYON LAKE – Water clear; 81–85 degrees; 10.27’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon top-waters, Whacky Sticks, and Texas rigged blue flake worms early, and on drop shot Devil’s Tongues along ledges. Striped bass are fair trolling Gizz 4 crankbaits and jigging Pirk Minnows at daylight. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on smoke JDC grubs and pump-kin Curb’s jigs with matching JDC craw trailers early. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are good on live bait.

GRANGER – Water clear; 85–89 degrees; 0.92’ low. Black bass are fair on red shad soft plastic worms around standing timber. White bass are fair on slab spoons over main lake humps. Crappie are good on minnows in 4–12 feet. Blue catfish to 30 pounds are good on juglines baited with shad in 10–20 feet. Yel-low catfish are slow.

LBJ – Water stained; 85–89 de-grees; 0.41’ low. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin jigs and perch colored crankbaits in 5–15 feet, and flipping watermelon tubes around docks and lay downs. Striped bass are fair on Li’l Fishies at night. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies at night. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs and live minnows over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on liver and dipbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with goldfish and perch.

TRAVIS – Water clear; 86–90 de-grees; 57.03’ low. Black bass are fair on chrome chuggers and red shad worms in 20–35 feet. Striped bass are slow. White bass are good on chrome chuggers and silver spoons in 10–25 feet. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and cut shad in 25–35

feet. Yellow catfish are slow.WALTER E. LONG – Water

lightly stained. Black bass are fair on green pumpkin spinnerbaits and soft plastics. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are fair on white Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on min-nows. Channel and blue catfish are good on minnows, shrimp, and liv-er. Yellow catfish are slow.

CONROE – Water lightly stained; 84–88 degrees; 3.12’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon/white Carolina rigged soft plastics and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Cat-fish are good on stinkbait, liver, and nightcrawlers.

FORK – Water clear; 84–88 de-grees; 5.23’ low. Black bass are fair on drop shots in 20–35’ of water near channel bends and brush piles. The shallow bite has been consistent throughout the day on Texas rigged LFT Flippers in black/blue. Channel swings in 2–6’ have been best. Yel-low bass and white bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on min-nows near bridges. Catfish are good on trotlines.

HOUSTON COUNTY – Water stained; 86–90 degrees; 1.35’ low. Black bass to 5 pounds are good on yellow spinnerbaits early. Crappie are good on minnows around struc-ture early. Bream are good on live worms under piers. Channel catfish are good on shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.

LAKE O’ THE PINES – Water lightly stained; 83–87 degrees; 2.85’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged creature baits. Some late eve-ning topwater action noted. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on trotlines and cut shad.

LIVINGSTON Water stained; 84–88 degrees; 0.98’ low. Black bass are good on green pumpkin soft plastics and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good but small on Rat–

L–Traps and Zara spooks. White bass are fair on troll tubes and pet spoons. Crappie are good on min-nows. Blue catfish are good on shad. Yellow catfish are slow.

ALAN HENRY – Water lightly stained; 87–92 degrees; 12.78’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Zara Spooks early, later switching to Car-olina rigs, drop shot rigs and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on jigs and minnows over brush piles. Cat-fish are good on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.

ARROWHEAD – Water off col-or; 86–89 degrees; 14.9’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to weightless Senkos, Texas rigs and medium running crankbaits. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are good on prepared bait.

BROWNWOOD – Water stained to murky; 86–90 degrees; 8.49’ low. Black bass to 5 pounds are good on crankbaits, Shaky Heads, char-treuse/white spinnerbaits, and on green pumpkin, redbug, or wa-termelon seed soft plastic worms around docks in 4–10 feet, and on flukes and buzzbaits in flooded grass. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies off lighted docks at night in 5–15 feet. Crappie are excellent on minnows and white or shad Li’l Fishies over baited brush piles in 8–15 feet. Channel catfish to 5 pounds are good on cheesebait and cut shad near the Hwy. 279 Bridge. Blue catfish to 5 pounds are good on prepared bait near the Hwy. 279 Bridge in 5–8 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.

COLEMAN – Water clear; 82–86 degrees; 14.27’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon red spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics. Hybrid striper are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel catfish are good on stinkbait, and liver.

AUSTIN — Texas Game Wardens have arrested Mi-chael Shane McCloud of Florida (formerly of Bryan-College Station) for theft related to a fishing tourna-ment.

Following his arrest, the 44-year-old McCloud was booked into the Jasper County Jail. No bond has been set.

The investigation that culminated in his arrest began in June 2012 after authorities received nu-merous complaints related to fishing tournament prize payouts that allegedly did not occur. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Wardens and investigators with other law enforce-ment agencies spent more than a year looking into the practices and methods McCloud used to promote

a bass tournament on Lake Sam Rayburn in June 2012.

After an extensive, multi-jurisdictional investigation in which numerous tour-nament participants and sponsors in several states were interviewed, a sealed indictment naming Mc-Cloud was returned by a Jasper County grand jury. Ultimately, an arrest war-rant was issued for Mc-Cloud on the theft charge, a state jail felony punishable by a $1,500 to $20,000 fine and from 180 days to two years in jail.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Department law enforcement officers assisted Texas Game War-dens in locating McCloud. After being notified to the indictment pending against him, he turned himself in to authorities.

“Due to good police work, collaboration and teamwork this case is now ready to be put in the hands of the court,” said Lt. Col. Danny Shaw, assistant com-mander of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division. “Texas Game Wardens in-tend to remain focused on protecting our resources as well as the citizens of Texas from those who wish to ex-ploit either.”

“Fishing tournaments in Texas are a fabric of many communities and reser-voirs and Game Wardens will continue to play a role in ensuring they are con-ducted in a manner consis-tent with the law.”

McCloud’s arrest marks the first time a fishing tour-nament director has been arrested in Texas.

Michael McCloud Jr., founder and tournament director of Big Bass Mania, was booked in to the Jasper County Jail on Tuesday, Sept. 3 by Texas Parks and Wild-life Game Wardens Ellis Powell and Brooks Yeates, following an investigation of the tournament’s alleged fradulent activity. (Photo by Alison Hart)

AUSTIN — Labor Day weekend proved to be very busy for Texas Game War-dens who filed a wide vari-ety of hunting, water safety, fishing, and penal code vio-lations.

A total of 2,655 hunting-related citations and warn-ings were issued. Hunting citations included hunting doves over bait, possession of over the limit of doves, hunting migratory birds with unplugged shotguns, hunting deer in closed sea-son, and no hunter educa-tion certificate.

Fishing violations in-cluded several gill netting cases as well as commercial fishing violations.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game War-dens also filed 268 water safety cases, 36 penal code cases, and made multiple arrests.

State-wide arrests in-cluded boating while in-toxicated, driving while intoxicated, possession of narcotics, and active war-rants.

A Game Warden as-signed to Bosque County who was patrolling Lake Whitney looking for water safety violations arrested a man with an active warrant for sexual abuse of a child.

In Liberty County, Game Wardens assisted the Lib-erty County Sheriff ’s Office

with a water recovery of a homicide victim.

Game Wardens also in-vestigated several hunting accidents, boating acci-dents, and drownings as well as searches and boater assists.

“I’m proud of the work our Game Wardens are doing to protect our natu-ral resources while also providing public safety to the people of Texas,” said TPWD Law Enforcement Division Director Col. Craig Hunter. “The number of compliments and lack of complaints given the num-ber of contacts made is a testament to their profes-sionalism.”

Labor Day weekend kept law enforcement busy

Seeking new ways to combine their children’s love of digital devices with the health benefits and fun of being outdoors, many parents are turning to geo-caching, a hunt for hidden “treasures,” or caches, using the latest technology. For more information on this craze, visit www.tpwd.com.

football and be very physi-cal up front,” Henke said.

He said it will be interest-ing to see how players from both teams respond to los-ing their respective first games of the season.

Sacred Heart’s offense will likely ride the shoul-ders of tailback Jonathan Vanek and fullback Dylan Jahn as quarterback Scott Stoner will put up a couple of passes to keep Flatonia’s defense honest. Flatonia’s offense will need produc-tion from its main running threats including Marcus Mica, Aaron Manzano, Gus Venegas, Will Bruns and Mitchell Mica.

Victoria West at CueroThe Gobblers return

home to face the Victoria West Warriors on Friday.

“We are looking forward

to playing at home for the first time,” Cuero head coach Travis Reeve said. “Victoria West will be a for-midable opponent for us.”

Cuero dropped a close one to Wharton, 23-22, last week in the first game of the season.

“Our offense needs to take care of the football better and have more con-sistent execution.”

The Warriors were on the good side of a one-point game as they held off the Lockhart Lions, 35-34.

Victoria West runs a spread offense and is ex-tremely balanced. Quar-terback Anthony Navarro passed for 235 yards and three touchdowns, and also ran for 91 yards on 19 car-ries and one touchdown. Running back Zevaughn Shelton had five carries for 22 yards and Qualian Bry-

ant had 13 yards on eight carries and one touchdown. Leading the receivers was Jacob Armstrong, who had five catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns.

“We are going to have to fly to the football and make sure we tackle in the open field,” Reeve said.

The Warrior defense lines up in multiple fronts and is aggressive, and is led by linebacker Nathan Hermes, who led the team with 71 tackles a year ago.

Three Rivers at Nixon-Smiley

The Mustangs look to build on their season-opening win against Flato-nia by hosting Three Rivers for a 7:30 p.m. game on Fri-day at Mustang Stadium.

Nixon head coach Carl-ton McKinney said the ‘Stangs need to improve on what they did last week to have a good shot on go-ing 2-0 on the year. He described Three Rivers as a well-coached and hard-nosed team that is similar to Nixon.

“They are a Wing-T of-fense like we run,” McKin-ney said. “Their line does a great job and the running backs run hard. They will drive to eat a lot of clock on their drives.”

Primary ball carriers will be running backs Jesse Per-ez and Paul Almendarez.

“Our defense will tackle hard and slow them down,” McKinney said.

Three Rivers’ key defen-sive players are linebacker Weston Huff, linebacker Adam Romero and defen-sive back Dillon Guajardo.

“We will need to con-trol the football with our running game,” McKinney said.

Three Rivers also started things with a win as they

blanked Skidmore-Tynan 30-0.

Sugarland Fort Bend Christian at Shiner St.

PaulShiner St. Paul made

some improvements in its opening loss to Pettus but made too many mistakes. The Cardinals will look to rebound as they host Fort Bend Christian in Home-coming at 7:30 p.m. at Co-manche Stadium.

“Our mistakes against Pettus came at critical times,” St. Paul head coach Jake Wachsmuth said.

The Eagles opened their season by beating Acadiana Homeschool (Lafeyette, La.), 62-12.

Fort Bend Christian runs a spread offense, using mostly one-back and shot-gun formations.

“Last year, they were more of a running team,” he said. “It looks like this year they will run to set up the pass.”

The offense will be led by quarterback Jake Bruns, wide outs Cody Beeman, Kevin Imperio and Tyler Ciacarra, along with line-men Ty Stubbs, John Slot-sted and Connor Brand.

“Our defense did not play bad against Pettus; we just gave up a couple of big plays,” Wachsmuth said. “We need to play with that same intensity against Fort Bend and prevent the big play.”

On defense, Fort Bend is led by aggressive linebacker Jackson Beasley.

St. Paul did well on of-fense against Pettus with 400 yards but was unable to score on several of its trips inside the red zone.

“We need to score when we get close to the Fort Bend end zone and not have any turnovers,” Wa-chsmuth said.



PREVIEWS: Cuero, Nixon-Smiley hosting formidable opponents

The Gonzales junior var-sity football team lost to the Runge varsity, 21-6, last Thursday.

Gonzales scored in the second quarter on a two-yard run by Tyler Hender-shot. The play completed a drive that highlighted runs by Damien Vela, Hender-shot, and Klayton Black-well.

The Gonzales JV defense forced two turnovers on the night, however the offense failed to score twice in the red zone which proved to be the difference in the game.

The Apache defense was led by Dillon Catchings, Colby Cantu, Jeremiah Cantu, and Walter Hood. The Apaches travel to Bas-trop today, kick off sched-uled for 7 p.m.

GJH volleyball starts season against La Grange

The Gonzales Junior High volleyball teams opened their season against La Grange on Thursday.

The 7th Grade A team

fell in two, 25-21 and 25-8. The 7th Grade B team lost in two sets, 25-13 and 25-15.

8th Grade A lost 2-0 to La Grange, 25-13 and 25-18. The 8th Grade B lost to La Grange in three sets, 19-25, 25-9, 15-5.

Gonzales volleyball hosting alumni game on Sept. 13

The Gonzales Lady Apaches volleyball team will be holding an alumni-versus-varsity game at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the GHS Special Events Center.

All former Lady Apache players are invited to come and play. For more infor-mation, please contact coach Jenna Philips at 830-672-6641 or at [email protected].

Shiner Lions to host NFL Punt, Pass, Kick con-test

The Shiner Lions Club

will join forces this year with the National Football League as they host the first annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Comanche Stadium on Sept. 8, begin-ning at 4 p.m.

The competition will be open to all boys and girls ages 6-15 and is based upon the child’s age on Dec. 31 of the current year. Boys and girls will compete in sepa-rate divisions and there will be no charge to participate.

Following punt, pass and kick guidelines set up by the NFL, competition will begin with local level com-petition. Winning partici-pants at the local level will advance to the sectional round to be held in Need-ville in October. The sec-tional winners will advance to the state level, where those winners will be able to compete in Houston at Reliant Stadium during a Texans’ game in December.

State level winners will advance to national com-petition to be held during a NFL playoff game in Janu-

ary.Registration begins at 3

p.m. at the stadium, located at 510 CR 348 in Shiner. For more information, call 361-594-3281.

Flag football league forming in Yoakum

An adult flag football league will be forming in Yoakum with games set to take place on Saturday af-ternoons starting in mid-September.

All players must be 18 years of age or older and/or not currently compet-ing in high school football. The league will be limited to the first eight teams to register with the winner of the league advancing to the TAAF Championships in December.

Entry fee per team will be $375. Individuals who may not have a team can call to be placed on a team as well.

To sign up or for more information, call 361-655-2909.

BRIEFS

JV Apaches drop season opener


The Gonzales volleyball team placed third in the Silver Bracket of the Goliad Tournament last week.

In pool play, Gonzales fell to the hosts 25-11 and 25-12. They rebounded with a 25-20, 25-19 sweep of Ingleside and concluded bracket play with a 25-23, 25-15 loss to Shiner.

The Lady Apaches swept Runge 25-14, 25-12 to open Silver Bracket play. They were defeated by Palacios, 25-19 and 25-11 in their next game.

Gonzales beat Aransas Pass 25-21 and 25-16 to capture third place. Madi-son Musick was named to the All-Tournament team.

• The Sacred Heart vol-leyball team fell to Victoria St. Joseph, 25-17, 25-8, 25-9 on Aug. 27. Jaycie Orsak had six digs, Rachel Saul-nier had nine assists, Jami Shimek had five kills, and Madison Etzler had five kills.

Sacred Heart lost the freshman game 25-13 and 25-14 and fell in the junior varsity match, 27-25 and 25-23.

“St. Joe has a lot of fire power and they are very solid all the way around the floor,” Sacred Heart coach Wanda Orsak said. “They have a great team and just outmuscled us on the net.”

On Thursday, the India-nettes fell to Faith Academy in five sets, 19-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-20, 15-13. Emily Harper had 10 kills, Etzler had five blocks, Jaycie Or-sak had 24 digs and Saul-nier had 27 assists.

“We were very evenly matched teams and it was a great match,” Orsak said. “We had too many people make a few too many errors and we ended up losing by two points. We have got to cut down on our hitting and serving errors, while still hitting and serving ag-gressively.”

• The Lady Bulldogs fell to Columbus in three sets, 25-14, 29-27, 25-21 on Fri-day. Latrice Brown had 11 kills, nine points and three blocks; Callie Witte had 15 assists and 10 digs; and Faith Hagan had two aces.

Columbus won the ju-nior varsity match, 25-10 and 25-18.

• The Lady ‘Dogs defeat-ed Beeville, 25-3, 25-13 and 25-8.

Brown had eight kills and two blocks; Witte had 15 assists, seven aces, six digs and two blocks; while Rea-gen Renken had 24 points.

In JV action, Industrial beat Yoakum 25-20, 25-16 and against Beeville, Yoa-kum won 25-13 and 25-12. The freshman Lady Dogs

beat Beeville, 25-16 and 25-11, and won 25-22 and 25-18 against Industrial.

• The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas swept the Ganado Maidens, 25-7, 25-18 and 25-19 on Friday.

Madison Schindler had 13 kills, Heather Henneke had 16 assists and two aces, Emma Wick had 10 digs, Lana Hickson had two aces, Kendall Delvige had two aces, and Kenzi Etlzer had two aces.

Hallettsville fell in five to Burton on Tuesday, 16-25, 20-25, 25-16, 25-9, 15-11. Schindler had nine kills, Henneke had 19 as-sists, Wick had four aces, Camille Grahmann had 29 digs, Sarah Busselman had two blocks and Hickson had two blocks.

• Shiner St. Paul defeated Flatonia, 25-18, 25-20,21-25 and 25-21 on Aug. 27.

For the Lady Bulldogs, Katie Steinhauser had four aces, Maecie Mikulenka had four aces, Fernanda Torres had 10 kills, Ala-nis Ribera had 25 assists, Savannah Flood had one block and Kylie Mica had 16 digs.

The Lady Bulldogs faced Columbus in their first game in the Rice Tourna-ment on Thursday, falling 25-14 and 25-11.

Steinhauser had three aces, Ribera had two kills and three assists while Mica had 12 digs. Flatonia lost to Cuero in its next pool game, 25-10 and 25-12. Flood had three kills, Ribera had five assists, Mica had four digs, Mikulenka had four digs, and Steinhauser had two aces.

Flatonia next defeated Victoria Faith Academy 26-24 and 25-16. Crystal Rodriguez had three aces, Kimberlyn Michalec had eight digs and one block, Flood had seven kills and Ribera had 19 assists.

The Lady Bulldogs then picked up another win with a 2-1 victory over Smith-ville (14-25, 25-23, 25-24). Flood had four aces, Stein-hauser had seven kills, Mica had 21 digs and Rachel Steinhauser had one block.

On Saturday, Flatonia got a rematch with Colum-bus but fell 25-3 and 25-9. Flood had four kills and one ace, Ribera had three assists and three digs, Mica had three digs and Brooke Migl had three digs.

The Lady ‘Dogs finished the tournament with 25-21, 25-20 loss to Rice. Ribera had two aces, nine assists and five digs; Flood had two aces, two kills and one block; Katie Steinhauser had two kills; Torres had two kills and Michalec had five digs.

Gonzales takes third at Goliad Tournament

Volleyball Roundup

Brant Philippus finds some running room behind the blocking of D.J. Gonzales (left) and Jose Contreras (right). Philippus ran for a touchdown in his first ever varsity start. See story, B3 (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)

Dalton Couch of Gonzales runs the course at the Gon-zales Relays cross country meet, held August 24 in In-dependence Park. (Courtesy photo)


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