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Gonzales Cannon October 11 Issue
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A Hallettsville man is in custody after an early morning shooting left two people dead and two others injured. On Sunday, October 7 at approximately 12:34 a.m., Gonzales police officers were dispatched in reference to a shooting in the 1400 block of Klein Street, across the street from The Ebony Club. Oth-
er agencies also responded to the call including Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, Waelder Police Department and Gonzales County Sheriff s Department deputies. They arrived on scene to find three victims injured from apparent gun shot wounds. EMS personnel arrived to treat the victims and transported them all to Gonzales Memorial Hospital, with the exception of a fourth victim who transported herself to the
hospital prior to the first responders arrival. Authorities said she was later released. Frederick Lamon Smith, 39 of Gonzales, died at the hospital and was pronounced deceased at approximately 3:24 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Deidra Voigt. Unconfirmed sources from the scene reported that Smith, who was characterized as a hard-working family man, was at the club with some relatives. When some mem-
bers of his family got into a verbal altercation with a group of other men, Smith reportedly stepped in and played the role of peacemaker. The other men briefly exited the club before returning and opening fire, according to these sources. Taylon Edow Porter, 23 of San Marcos, was later transported to Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, where he eventually succumbed to his injuries. SHOOTINGS, Page A4
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Gonzales County Commissioners on Tuesday heard from a pair of organizations offering to help the county maintain roads being damaged by Eagle Ford Shale traffic. Commissioners heard presentations by Tailored Products Group, a company which makes a product which helps stablizes road beds, and from Klotz Associates, an engineering firm offering to help the county identify road and bridge Actors fire the Gonzales Cannon to simulate the first shot of the Texas Revolution at the Battle of Gonzales re-enactment Saturday at damage and seek compenPioneer Village as part of the annual Come and Take It festivities. Comfortable weather helped draw a sizeable crowd to the battle re- sation from drilling compaenactment as well as other Come and Take It events. See a full wrapup of this years festival in Section B. (Photo by Mark Lube) COUNTY, Page A4
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One directors comment about watering cattle stirred some controversy during Tuesdays Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District Board of Directors meeting.
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Come and Hear It! Tune in to radio station Carley Glass was named Homecoming Queen and Aaron BerKCTI 1450 AM at 8 a.m. mudez was selected Homecoming King during ceremonies FriFriday and 8 a.m. Tuesday day night. (Photo by Mark Lube) for weekly updates from Gonzales Cannon General manager Dave Mundy with KCTI personality Egon Barthels.
Meloni Berger was named 2012 Homecoming Queen for Shiner High School on Friday night. She was escorted by Brady Cejka. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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Ive been barbecued, stewed, screwed, tattooed, By BOB THAXTON and fried by people of the Seguin Gazette claiming to be my Special to The Cannon SEGUIN Cody J. friends. The human Lorenz pleaded guilty to race has gone back- felony murder Monday ward, not forward, morning in Second 25th since the days we District Court. In response to his plea, were apes swinging District Judge W.C. Bud through the trees. Kirkendall convicted
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A vehicle loaded with 15 suspected illegal aliens escaped law enforcement about 10:30 a.m. Oct. 5 after a high speed chase in DeWitt County. Sheriff Jode Zavesky said a deputy attempted to pull over an extended cab Chevrolet pickup on Thomaston River Road on suspicion of stolen license plates, but the driver sped away on U.S. Highway 87 South, reaching speeds up to 90 mph. Zavesky said the driver then turned onto
Fordtran Road before driving onto a property where the occupants, eight of whom were riding in the bed of the truck, bailed out as the driver got into terrain where the sheriffs cruiser could not follow The Victoria County Sheriffs Office, Department of Public Safety aircraft, Connally and Stevenson prison units scent dogs and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents responded. Officers caught one adult male from Honduras, but the others, including five women, es- Cannon News Services caped.
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Lorenz of the offense and scheduled sentencing for 9 a.m. Nov. 27. Murder while committing a felony is a firstdegree felony punishable by a sentence of five to 99 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Lorenz, 21, of Seguin, was charged in the death of Amber Robbins, 19, who died in a two-vehicle collision in December 2011 at the intersection of Highway 46 and West Kingsbury Street. Lorenzs case was on Mondays docket for a jury trial, but he had made the pretrial decision that if the jury found him guilty sentencing would be done by the judge. After his plea and conviction, Lorenz was returned to the Guadalupe County Jail. At noon Monday, prospective jurors summoned for duty Monday were being questioned for possible service in a civil case. District Attorney Heather McMinn had said last week that she was ready to take the Lorenz case to trial. On behalf of the family, I think it is a relief that he accepted responsibility, McMinn said Monday afternoon. McMinn said she had not yet made a decision
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on what sentence to recommend when Lorenz returns to court Nov. 27. She said shell be conferring with the victims family about what sentence they believe is sufficient. Lorenzs attorney, Veryl Brown, did not respond to a request for comment about the case. Lorenzs plea, which was an open plea and not the result of a plea bargain, did not include a plea of guilty regarding the issue of a deadly weapon (the vehicle driven by Lorenz) having been used in the commission of the offense. The collision that killed Robbins was reported shortly before 10 p.m. Dec. 29, 2011. Seguin police said Robbins was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trail Blazer going south on Highway 46. At the intersection with West Kingsbury, her Chevrolet was struck by a 1997 Dodge pickup driven by Lorenz. Witnesses told police the Dodge had run a red light at the intersection. Robbins died at the scene, and Lorenz was taken to Guadalupe Regional Medical Center where he was treated and
released. Police said marijuana, drug paraphernalia and alcoholic beverages were found in the Dodge pickup, and Lorenz initially was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Two weeks later, lab test results showed Lorenzs blood alcohol content to have been 0.17, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08, and he was rearrested on Jan. 13 on a charge of murder while committing a felony. Authorities said the felony was Lorenzs third offense for driving while intoxicated. First- and second-offense DWIs are misdemeanors, but DWI becomes a felony with the third and subsequent offenses. In another case on Mondays docket, Robert Flores, 32, of Seguin, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily injury to a family member, and Kirkendall sentenced him according to the terms of a plea agreement. Flores was sentenced to a seven-year term in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with credit for 235 days served in the county jail. Flores was indicted in April on two counts of assault causing bodily injury enhanced by a prior conviction for misdemeanor assault of a family member in November 2003 in Guadalupe County court-at-law. His indictment also showed a prior felony conviction for manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance in January 2007 in 25th District Court.
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a great customer experience, said Phil Wilson, TxDOT executive director. The new website includes several key features and functionality that sets it apart as a true best-in-class site. For example, users will have the ability to personalize the display of local news and How Do I? areas on the homepage. Also, the guesswork in finding the appropriate person to contact for inquiries has been eliminated with the interactive Contact Us tab in the expandable footer.
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SEGUIN Seguin is invited to rally behind its first lady of law enforcement. Mary Kelso, wife of Seguin Police Chief Kevin Kelso, continues her fight against Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Kelso, who also works for the office of County Clerk Teresa Kiel, will be receiving plenty of community support during a fundraising effort scheduled in her honor. The fundraiser barbecue, auction and dance is scheduled for Saturday Oct. 27 at the Guadalupe County Covered Dance Slab. Ken Kiel, one of the coordinators for the event, says he couldnt help but lend a hand in the effort. Kiel says not only does Kelso work for his wife in the county clerks office but as chairman of the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers Program, he has come to know and become friends with Chief Kelso and his family. Shes been going through medical treatments and radiation and chemo for the past several months. So shes been at work and then she has had to take some time off from work -- her
vacation days, sick days -all that was running out because of her medical condition. So a couple of girls in the office, Dalena Krueger and Monica White, as well as some of the other girls had just started the conversation (of the fundraiser) because Mary is going to be going through a bone marrow transplant. The process is going to start Nov. 1 and Mary is going to have to miss work because of that, said Kiel. Kiel says while the fundraiser effort is obviously to alleviate her familys financial burden with all the medical bills, its also a way to honor Mary for her courage and continued faith to continue on and battle her illness. One of the things that has just really impressed me about Mary through all this -- and my wife has shared this with me -- is that Mary is such a trooper. I think the dynamics of all this in the county clerks office started at the sort of shocking news that Mary was diagnosed with cancer. She felt fine. There was just a pain in her back. That carried on for a while and then she finally went to a doctor and then that led to the diagnosis. So it was sort of a shock because she wasnt feeling that bad
other than her back was hurting a little bit. It has sort of been an dynamic of when Mary is there, all the girls want to help on Marys (work) load. But on the other hand, Mary wants to be treated normal and part of the team and she wants to uphold her end of the workload and shes asked if she can come in after hours. She wants to do what she can because she loves her job and loves the girls that she works with and so forth, said Kiel. As for the fundraiser, Kiel says it will be filled with plenty of events. He says the fundraiser gets underway in the afternoon with washerpitching and plenty of great tasting food. Tickets for the brisket and sausage plates are $8 each. Tickets are available now at various locations. They include Gift & Gourmet, This, That and the Other, Cascades and at radio station KWED and the Seguin Daily News. A bank account has also been established on behalf of Kelso at First Commercial Bank. Anyone wishing to contribute an auction prize are asked to contact Kiel at 303-4593, Monica White at 305-7397 or Dalena Krueger at 8321476.
Mary Kelso, right, leaves her hand print on a survivors banner held this past spring during the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. Tickets are now available for a fundraiser to help support her and her family.
donating an item to the silent auction or door prizes, please let us know. The Best Decorated Pink Hat Contest is back by popular demand. Decorate a hat in pink, wear it in to the brunch and show it off to everyone. The one who gets the most votes from those at the brunch will win a prize. There will be a prize for adult entries and one for student entries. Dress in pink and join family, friends, and survivors for this great celebration of hope. For additional information, to make donations or purchase tickets, call Shari Johnson at 830857-1149, Rebecca Flores at 512-669-8196 or Janice Williamson at 830-8575694.
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Gonzales school trustees on Monday approved several policy updates, including district policy regarding how end-of-course exams will affect students grade-point averages. The Texas Legislature last year mandated that end-of-course exams must make up 15 percent of a students grade for the year in a course, but left it to individual school districts to determine local policy on implementation. Superintendent Dr. Kim Strozier presented a policy which allows students to re-take the end of course test but makes the score from the first test administration the one which counts for grade-point average determination. Class members of Gonzales High School Class of 1940 who met for their 72nd There are a number of instances where stuReunion recently include (L to R) Richard Troell, Doris Grisham, Clare Hall & No- dents will want to re-take the test to increase lan Herrington. their score, and we want to encourage that, she said. Even if they passed the test the first time, there are a number of instances when they would want to try to improve their score. Trustees also heard a construction update which indicated that several issues have pushed back the anticipated completion of renovation projects at the districts three el-
ementary schools. Deputy superintendent Larry Wehde told the board that there has been one problem after another in finishing work at North Avenue Intermediate. When you renovate, theres more issues because when you look behind walls you never know whats going to be there, he said. He said crews also ran into a problem with the adhesive for the gym floor not sticking to the concrete because that concrete had been sealed several years ago. District crews are stripping the seal off before the adhesive is tried again. There has also been an issue with some sub-contractors, he said, with some unionized crews refusing to perform certain tasks others are performing. In other business Monday, trustees approved the Gonzales High School improvement plan for 2012-13; passed a resolution notifying the Secretary of State the district would retain its authority of exercising eminent domain power; approved a GISD emergency operations plan; and approved TASB Policy Update 95 and a local policy on compensation of non-exempt employees.
The Gonzales Tourism Advisory Committee has awarded a grant of $7,500 to Classical Guitar Alive, an Austin-based nonprofit organization, to film the pilot episode of a new public television program in Gonzales. The program is called American Classical, and is a co-production with Classical Guitar Alive and San Antonio PBS station KLRN-TV. The Gonzales Tourism Advisory Committees Visitors at the Class of 1940s Reunion Include (seated from L to R), Ruby Gandre, award has also led to additional funding for Ruth Steen, Otha Grisham, Truman Parr. Standing, (L to R), Norma Troell, Sandra the project, including a $5,000 matching grant Randolph, Mary Alice Herrington, Mildred Lauraine, Christina Menking and Ron- from Charles Parker, Classical Guitar Alives nie Menking. President. There is nothing like it on tv right now, says Classical Guitar Alive Executive Director, Tony Morris. The format of American Classical is part home tour, part house concert. Viewers nationwide will enjoy a feast for the senses that combines the intimacy of a thrilling exclusive concert with a personally guided of Seguin, Truman Parr of Waelder, Sandra Randolph of Gonzales, Norma Troell, Wichita, KS., Mary Alice Herrington of Bullard, Tx., Mildred Lauraine of Gonzales, and Christina and Ronnie Menking of Cost. Special thanks to Ruby Gandre, for the Continued from page A1 time and work involved getting things ornies. ganized for the reunion. Those county roads are Time and place of next years reunion being destroyed by trucks will be announced later. they were never designed to carry, said Al Richardson, vice president of Tailored Products. When a lot of these roads were built in the 1950s, they were Drillink pending approvDirectors took no ac- four to six inches deep. To Continued from page A1 al of the firms mitigation tion on the matter during carry that kind of traffic they should be 6-24 inches cattle owners. status. the meeting. I know somebody out Directors also heard The board reviewed deep. Richardson said his comthere whos got 20 dead from one landowner urg- a presentation from cows (from lack of wa- ing them to fire Miti- Groundwater Manage- pany makes a product from ter), director Steve Ehrig gation Manager David ment Area 13 consultant grain and molasses that said. I dont think that McMullen over what he William Hutchison on produces a strong cementman would appreciate termed a conflict of in- how to evaluate the mod- ing acation between the soil what you just said. terest. eling used in creating on which a road rests and Miller said the landPat Rosato said that Desired Future Condi- the road materials, helping owner should have re- because McMullen, who tions (DFC) with actual to lessen damage. He offered commissionacted before the situation last month asked the measurements, which at ers the chance to test the reached emergency sta- board to find a replace- times can vary widely. tus. ment for him but offered Hutchison told the product on a short length He should have been no specific timetable, has board the DFC is based of road as a way to see able to tell long before accepted a position with on a single model formu- how it performs. Commentioned then the cattles water Canyon Regional Water la and gave a persentation missioners supply was down, Miller Authority and that is in with slides indicating several roads needing or said. I think the man direct conflict with his that water drawdown var- under repair where the test should be fined for ani- position with the district. ies widely from county to might take place, including mal abuse. He should not be em- county and even within CR294 in the Cheapside The board voted to ployed any further by the counties throughout the area. Michael D. Schlichte of table the payment to district. region. In other action Tuesday, Klotz Associates told the the board approved two court that his company permit applications by wants to help the county The road map for landowner Roy Cantrelle focus on bridge and road for re-equipping existing repairs and work with drilling companies on wells. ontaining compensatory
tour through ravishingly beautiful homes. Gonzales is the perfect place for the pilot episode of American Classical, not only because it has so many spectacularly beautiful homes, but also because Gonzales has a long history of starting things, (like Texas) that become much bigger and change the world. San Antonio PBS tv station KLRN also has a history of launching successful programs. KLRN filmed the very first episode of The Antiques Roadshow, which has become the most successful program in PBS history. Tony Morris currently hosts a nationallybroadcast radio program Classical Guitar Alive!, which is broadcast each week on over 200 public radio stations across the US and internationally. For more information, he can be reached at (512) 657-1400 or via email: ClassicalGuitarAlive@gmail.com and via the website: www.ClassicalGuitarAlive.org
bond to Weems Geophysical Inc.; Approved a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Month in the county; Approved a new contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP for collection of delinquent taxes; Approved advertising for bids for a new pickup truck for Precinct 4 and the purchase of a used pickup truck for Precinct 1; Approved an interlocal cooperation agreement between Precinct 3 and the Texas Department of Public Safety which will enable DPS to help locate persons who have failed to appear in court; Accepted gifts of gravel loads for road repairs from SAWS, Forrest Oil and Rosetta Resources; Set the date for the countys annual Christmas party on Dec. 11.
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The last victim was identified by authorities as Tony Anthony Hernandez, 24 of Gonzales. He was transported to University Hospital in San Antonio on Sunday and was listed in stable condition as of 1 p.m. on Monday. A Texas Ranger out of the Seguin office and Investigator Frank Allenger with the 25th 2nd District Attorneys office were brought in to assist with the investigation. On Sunday, warrants for one count of first degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon were issued for Parris Brown, 24 of Hallettsville. Brown was located and placed into custody without incident. As of press time, Brown was being housed in the Gonzales County Jail in
lieu of bonds totaling $200,000. He was charged Wednesday with an additional count of capital murder of multiple persons. Brown was a standout running back at Hallettsville High School. He was named the District 26-3A Offensive Player of the Year in 2005, earning an AllState honorable mention. He had most recently been employed as a truck driver with Certification Oilfield Rentals. It had been originally reported that this shooting incident was connected to another one that took place later that same night in Cuero, but Gonzales Police Captain Alan Taylor confirmed that the incidents are unrelated. He also said the investigation is still ongoing with more arrests expected.
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booths from various health-related organizations in Gonzales and surrounding counties, plus healthy cooking demonstrations. There will be an area designated for the kids, with games and prizes. There will be door prizes. Everyone is invited to be a part of this community event. We are making health care fun! The Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. has been serving the community with their health care needs for over 45years reaching out to surrounding counties. For more information, please call 830-6726655 and ask to speak to Christina Cordova or Melissa San Miguel. Victoria College Nursing Students present their Fundraising Bunco Night. $25 per person. Dinner will be served. Prizes and door prizes will be given. Bring a friend! Please RSVP by November 12, 2012 to Kristin Schuette All proceeds beneift Victoria College Gonzales Campus The 56th Saturn Homecoming will take place on Sunday, Oct. 14. This is a day of reunion, fellowship, and renewing friendship. Bring your favorite covered dishes. An auction will also be held during the event. The Caldwell County Sheriffs Association will be hosting a County Political Forum on October 17 at the Lions Club, located at 220 Bufkin Lane (next to the Lockhart Police Department). This forum will focus on local candidates that are running for Caldwell County Offices and the public is encouraged to attend. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the forum will start at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Elected Offices included in this forum are: Commissioner Pct 1, Commissioner Pct 3, Constable Pct 1, Constable Pct 2, Tax Assessor/ Collector, and Sheriff. For more information, call the Caldwell County Sheriffs Association at 512-964-1795. The Gonzales Elks Ladies will present the annual Ladies Champagne Luncheon and Style Show on Saturday, Nov. 10. Entitled Dreamin For A Cure, the event will take place at the Elks Lodge, located at 1222 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive, beginning at 11 a.m. Pre-sale only tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Shear Designs Boutique, W.B. Farm & Ranch, or from Elks Ladies members. Proceeds benefit the local American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. For more information, call 830-672-2615 after 6 p.m. The Come and Take It Square Dance Club of Gonzales is offering lessons beginning Monday, October 22 from 7 to 8 P. M. Two free open house sessions will be held on Monday, October 1 and Monday, October 8 from 7:30 9:30 P. M. These two get-acquainted opportunities will allow prospective students a chance to learn a few basic steps and to meet the friendly dancers. Lessons and open houses will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, located across the street from the south side of the courthouse in Gonzales, at 414 St. Louis St. Come give it a try. Everyone is welcome! Square-dancing is an enjoyable social form of exercise, appropriate for all ages, teens to seniors. For more information, please call 830-672-7384 or 830-672-9307 or 830-6723224. For the fifth consecutive year, the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales will showcase its 1925 pipe organ with a concert during the Winterfest celebration. The free concert will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. Visiting organist Paul Keith of Austin will perform a selection of classical and modern pieces. Refreshments follow the event. For more information, call the church office at 830-672-3521.
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The Gonzales County District Clerk announced Friday that the Jury Trial scheduled for Monday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Gonzales County District Court has been canceled. Those who have received jury summonses may disregard them. For details call 830-6729754.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Texas Bonnie Blue Camp #869 and Col. GustavHoffmann Camp #1838 will be honoring the soldiers who fought in the War Between The States at the Harwood Cemetery, located at South 2nd Street in Harwood. This memorial will be on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. All participants will be in period clothing. The group needs to hear from families who have Civil War soldiers buried there. Both Confederate and Union will be honored. For more information, contact Linda Miller at 210-420-5461. A barbecue benefit to help defray medical expenses for Caldwell County Sheriffs Deputy Randy Harkey is scheduled 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Rotary Pavilion at Independence Park in Gonzales. Harkey suffered a stroke recently. A barbecue brisket, sausage, beans and German potatoes plate will be available for $7. There will also be a drawing, baked goods sale and more events; tickets in the drawing are $1 each or $5 for six. To purchase tickets in the drawing or barbecue, contact Brandi Vinklarek at 830-203-0892, Dean Vinklarek at 830-203-0692, Mary Irle at 830-2031154, Debbie Toliver at 830-857-3974, Sanya Harkey at 830-203-0131 or Dorothy Gast at 830-931-5712. Free piano lessons for students 8-18 are being offered in Gonzales. There are 10 weekly lessons that take place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gonzales Public Library, located at 415 St. Matthew. Registration must be done at the library by a parent or legal guardian and library membership is required. No telephone registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the library at 830672-6315. Theres a Health Fair coming to town! The Community Health Centers of South Central Texas will be hosting its 25th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m.-11 p.m. at the Victoria School of Nursing at the corner of Hwy. 90A and St. Joseph Street. Flu Shots will be available for $15. Free blood pressure, pulse and Blood Sugar screenings will be available. Information on family planning, diabetes, hypertension, nutrition, and WIC services will be available. There will be health education
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brisket, potato salad, beans, and pickles, onions, bread and dessert for only $8. You may dine in or go through the drive-through pick up on St. Louis Street. Ken Hedrick will again head up the fantastic cook team. Tickets are available from any Youth Center member or can be purchased at the event. Any briskets left after 1 p.m. will be sold for $40 and halves for $20. Please plan to eat with us Sunday, Oct. 21 after church and help the Youth Center continue serving our kids. If you would like to help, need tickets or need more information, call Pat Anders at 830-857-3483. Gonzales Hermann Sons Lodge #175 will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 at the Hermann Sons Hall. There will be an election of officers for 2013 followed by a meal; members are asked to bring side dishes or desserts. An account has been set up to benefit a wheelchair-bound Gonzales resident recover from a construction accident. Jo Wests gas line was accidentally ruptured on June 20 by a construction company working on a home. I was without gas to cook an hot water for showers for a month and a day, West said, creating a major financial burden. An account has been set up in Wests name at Prosperity Bank to help defray the financial costs. For details, contact her at203-9124. The City of Luling will sponsor Movies in the Park at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Longer Park. The show will be Real Steel. The event is sponsored by the City of Luling, Luling Chamber of Commerce and other local supporters. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy this free event. Longer Park is located on South Magnolia Ave and East Bowie St. The Delhi Volunteer Fire Department is having their 3rd annual Gun Drawing and Chili Supper on October 27. To purchase your ticket for a chance to win 9 different guns contact a Delhi Fire department member or call 830-263-1555. We hope you will join us at the Chili cook-off & supper from 4-6pm on October 27th. TMC Golden Crescent Head Start offers preschool services to children ages 3-5 years, includeing education, nutrition, dental, social, disability, health and mental health. Gonzales Head Start is now accepting applications at the Gonzales Head Start Centers at 1600 Elm Street or 925 Wells Street. For information call 361-582-4441. To apply for head Start, you will need a copy pof the childs Birth Certificate, proof of income, proof of address and a current immunization record.
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The Gonzales Livestock Show Association recently announced its show requirements. To be eligible for the Gonzales Livestock Show: all exhibitors must be members of Gonzales 4-H or FFA prior to November 1; and exhibitors and a parent/guardian must attend one drug residue avoidance class. Classes will be held at Gonzales High School cafeteria on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. Updates may be acquired by visiting the new Gonzales Livestock Show Association Facebook page and Show rules may be picked up at the County Agents office. Lamb and goat validation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 10th at J.B. Wells Showbarn. The times are from 5-6 p.m. for Lambs and from 6-7 p.m. for Goats. All market and breeders must validate at this time. The Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. is now taking orders for their annual Smoked Meat Sale. Chickens (about 3 lbs.) will sale for $8 each, sausage (3-lb. packages) will sale for $11, turkeys (8-10 lbs.) will be available for $22 each and ham (5-6 lbs.) for $26 each. Orders must be turned in by Nov. 15 and will be delivered or picked up on Dec. 12. For more information, contact Larry Mercer at 830-672-2982 or any other Odd Fellow member. All proceeds will go to benefit the children and organizations that help the children in Gonzales area. The Gonzales Youth Center Bar-B-Que will be held on Sunday Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gonzales Jr. High Cafeteria. The plates will consist of delicious beef
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El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva (The Christian Center of Living Water) of Waelder will be hosting a Womens Conference titled We Can Do It Lord by Your Grace. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the center, located at 1012 Highway 90E in Waelder. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with a Continental Breakfast. The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch being served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Porter at 830-328-2672 or Vickie Mica at 830-305-6789 or 830-788-7122. There will be a benefit fundraiser to defray medical costs for local resident Sherri Hooper at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the American Legion Hall in Gonzales. Hooper suffers from autoimmune disease and began chemotherapy in July. Advance meal tickets are $20 and available Monday through Friday at Gonzales Livestock Market and at Scott Dierlam State Farm Insurance. There will be live and silent auctions as well as a drawing conducted by Gonzales County Go-Texan Committee members. For details, call Lavonne Hayden at 713-560-9764 or Roxie Bean at 830-203-0705, of e-mail sherrisstory@yahoo.com. The Thompsonville Ladies Club annual garage sale will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 8 am till ? at the Thompsonville Community Center. Lots of items.
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There were several comments posted to our website Monday about the shooting incident which claimed the lives of two young men over the weekend. Unfortunately, the posters didnt follow our rules and didnt include their names on their posts, so we could not approve them for publication on the website, but the gist of most posts was: How very sad! Gonzales used to be a safe town. Now were like a ghetto with shootings and stabbings all over! On the one hand, theyre right: violent crime used to be unheard of in small Texas towns; there were incidents, but they were so few and far between that an incident like this reverberated for months. On the other hand, Gonzales really isnt any different from a lot of other small towns around the state and the country: violent crime has become more commonplace. Its not a matter of the town being a ghetto, however. If anything, Gonzales is being revitalized economically and is taking steps to reverse that image of decay that so many people associate with violent
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Its gotten worse in recent years, thanks to another entertainment genre. Much of what passes for popular music these days celebrates and glorifies crime, violence, vulgarity, sexism, racism and drug use and you parents out there tacitly approve of it because you buy it for your kids! The vile nature of gangsta rap has transcended being merely annoying noise and now influences fashion. The haute-couture look of having your pants sag below your butt came from the Los Angeles County Jail, where an abundance of inmates and a shortage of jail uniforms led to many prisoners walking around having to hold their pants up because they were too big. Those who are sagging are proudly telling the world, Hey! Ive been in jail, and Im proud of it! Youd think that parents would feel a sense of duty to teach their kids that being a criminal and going to jail is a disgraceful thing. Yet you can walk around town any town and see toddlers, children
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crime. It is instead our decayed culture which is at fault. We have, as a society, come to accept the violence and in many cases, we celebrate it. Certainly our entertainment media has helped to desensitize the population to the horrors of real life with the gratuitous violence displayed on television and in the movies. The film-makers say all the blood and gore is portraying realism but thats untrue. In the movies, the Bad Guys always learn their lesson when The Hero beats them up. But here in the real world, the Bad Guys lick their wounds for a few days, then come back and shoot at you while youre in your car with your kids.
and young teens dragging along with their britches falling down, because their parents bought those clothes for them. Ive seen grown adults who are otherwise responsible, caring individuals dressed like they were raised in the Crips or the Bloods. What example are you setting for your kids? There are those out there who think the way to stop the violence is to make gun ownership illegal. All that would do is to ensure that only criminals have guns, and would instead increase the violence by assuring the criminals that their victims cant defend themselves. Murder was almost unheard of in Gonzales pioneer days yet almost everyone owned one or more guns. The problem is that we rationalize and enable criminal behavior. He grew up in a bad environment, the enablers say. He never had a chance. Thats not a reason, thats an excuse. Ending the violence wont be easy. The justice system isnt
stacked in our favor. Every year, legislators weaken penalties, bleeding-heart judges accept the most trivial of excuses to set thugs free, prosecutors accept easy plea bargains rather than fighting for a full conviction to keep their win record high, and conscienceless defense lawyers make a mockery of our justice system. If you want the violence to stop, dont tolerate the culture which produces it. Dont dress your kid like a thug and its less likely hell become one. Dont buy that child the accoutrements of gang culture. Control that childs access to entertainment media. Dont give the criminals the idea that theyre welcome. If some trunk-thumper parks in front of your business, call the police and report it, and refuse service to that vehicles occupants. Its your right, not theirs. We cant depend on the government to stop the violence. We have to do it ourselves by challenging and changing our culture.
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level SA city officials. Peter Zanoni from the SA City Managers office and Adam Greenup from the Mayors office, walked past the press conference as it ended. In spite of the citizens requests to talk to them, they both refused and did not show common courtesy to the citizens they are supposed to serve. On the contrary, their arrogant disdain for conservative citizens was evident. Unfortunately, there seems to be an effort to intimidate conservatives in south Texas. In one case, Conservative state representative Raul Torres campaign has been threatened by ACORN. In another instance, Floresvilles liberal Mayor Daniel Tejada has ignored citizens requests for a transparent government and he has even appointed city council members in violation of state law. South Texas, like the rest of the U.S., is facing a critical election in November that will decide the direction of the nation. In a recent panel discussion at St. Marys University in SA, a young panelists who leads the Occupy SA movement, stated that only government can take care of people because religion has failed and charity does not exist. Americans must change the direction of our society and nation, and the change must start at the state and local level of government. George Rodriguez is president of the South Texas Political Alliance.
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lackluster principal, a deadening culture of mediocrity at their school, and their fear of losing their union protections when presented with the possibility of something new. If all she cares about is the depiction of the teachers in the movie, Weingarten should be pleased. Many of them -- after agonizing over their loyalty to the union and considerations of their own interest -- decide to do the right thing and support a radical reform of their atrocious school. The chief producer of the film, Walden Media, has an interest in promoting educational change. Its a sign of the times, though, that Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis broadly support the films message. Davis said of the protesters, There was not one person -- I guarantee you -- that was outside there protesting with a picket sign who had their child in a failing school. In one scene in Wont Back Down, a union official with a history of union organizing in her family asks plaintively, When did Norma Rae become the bad guy? When she became a cog in a union machine that protects an educational system that everyone knows isnt working. Wont Back Down may make Randi Weingarten angry, but it mostly should make her afraid for her cause. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2012 by King Features Synd., Inc.
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At a time when much of America is still struggling to put people back to work, generate revenue for local, state and federal treasuries and attract large, capital investments, the Eagle Ford Shale has transformed south Texas into a model of economic growth for the rest of the country. Amid all the activity and excitement, we find ourselves at a critical moment in time. Without question, were fortunate to be in the midst of an energy supply revolution, due largely to the application of advanced technology and continued innovation in the oil and gas industry. But we also face significant social, environmental and geopolitical challenges that have accompanied this growth. If were going to deliver on the promise of the Eagle Ford, we must recognize, embrace and commit ourselves to developing solutions for dealing with these many challenges. Doing so in a vacuum will only spell failure. All stakeholders local communities, operators, regulators and elected officials, to name a few must continue to work in a spirit of cooperation if were going to further advance this opportunity and realize the full potential, and the full benefits, of these vast resources. Weve made significant progress, but theres still much work to be done. At Marathon Oil, were proud to be a part of the Eagle Ford Shale equation. This asset is a priority for us, and our investment reflects that over the next five years, we plan to spend approximately $1.6 billion annually to responsibly grow our operations and increase production in south Texas. As an industry, our progress is tied directly to our ability to assure local communities we can deliver energy and economic security simultaneously, and that well be able to do so in a safe and environmentally responsible manner while balancing impacts on infrastructure. We certainly dont have all the answers, but were working hard to tackle pressing issues such as traffic and road safety, workforce training and water use. Whats more, were addressing these challenges in collaboration with stakeholders who represent all walks of life in the many communities that make up the region. An excellent example is the ongoing work by Texas Railroad Commissioner Da-
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Dear Editor, I would like to express my deepest thanks to everyone who helped and contributed to the memorial services for my Dad, A.C. Newman. I am once again amazed and humbled by the help, in both spiritual and manual forms, from so many people. I am glad for and proud of the impact my Dad had on so many lives. A special thanks to Belmont Methodist Church. Thank you to the members of Oak Valley Baptist Church, Monthalia Methodist Church and Eastside Baptist Church. Thank you to all my family and friends. God Bless you all. Mark Newman Gonzales
rial column and newspaper as a subscriber. Keep up the good work. I am a 55-year-old, 100% disabled, retired Air Force Master Sergeant. Now, I have just begun to fight. I recently canceled my membership in AARP because of an article it published about Voter ID. The article deals with Voter ID requirements in the 50 states (57 states, i fyou are Obama). I am truly amazed at the requirements. Only 11 states require photo IDs to cast a vote. Of those 11, three are awaiting Justice Dept. approval, and five have court challenges to the law.There are 39 states that require NO photo ID or only request an ID or non-photo ID. This is unbelieveable. There can only be one reason that a photo ID is not required in all 50 states, and that is to steal elections. No other reason can be given. No other argument will suffice. It is time for people who care about this country to stand up and let their voices be heard. I can no longer keep my mouth shut. I would also like to say to Ken Mosher III (chairman of the Gonzales Co. Democratic Party): you cannot be serious about your stances on the Marxist Democratic Party. If so, you are in sad shape. If you really believe that wealth redistribution is the correct way to go just send me a check every week for, say, $500 as long as your paper is in business. That would do just fine. That should make you feel good. Michael R. Ivey MSgt, USAF (Ret.) Gonzales
Dear Editor, We have never met, but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your edito-
vid Porter and his Eagle Ford Task Force, a forum established by Commissioner Porter to open lines of communication among a diverse set of stakeholders that includes operators, local government leaders and the environmental community. Another notable development is the launch of the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable better known as STEER an industry association formed to serve as a one-stop educational resource and liaison with local officials, residents, the media and other stakeholders. Marathon Oil and other operators are helping to promote safe driving through a number of initiatives, and were partnering with colleges, school districts, workforce development groups and recruiters to help both individuals and local businesses adapt to the current job market. Were also very conscious about concerns over water use in oil and gas operations, and how that might impact supplies. Marathon Oil is committed to minimizing our use of fresh water and we estimate that less than 3 percent of the water used in our current Eagle Ford operations is categorized as drinking water. Weve also significantly reduced the amount of water were using in our hydraulic fracturing operations by employing a polymer gel mix commonly used in ice cream and other foodstuffs -- to produce a thicker, more viscous fluid. Clearly, south Texas is experiencing a positive transformation that can manifest itself in many ways more and better paying jobs, improved infrastructure that includes better roads, better schools and other public services. But even beyond these benefits, whats being created is a spirit of progress that will allow people to build a future for themselves and their families a future in which people have the ability to pursue broad opportunities right here at home in Texas.
Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
Keystone Pipeline? Schrunk: Yes, a bunch of landowners have been fighting against the pipeline. Theyre still working on exactly where its supposed to go. But one problem is that the pipeline is supposed to be seven feet underground. That puts it in the aquifer. You cant dig that deep in the Sand Hills. Then the second concern is having an oil leak in our aquifer. The Ogallala is essential to our livelihood. We dont want to see the aquifer corrupted. The Sand Hills are fragile. If you stir up the earth and ruin the topsoil it will blow away. And that wont change for the rest of our lives. So, were trying to preserve the land. Brune: Being a water well man, describe the aquifer. Schrunk: Its a sand aquifer on the upper level and then it turns into gravel. And theres a tremendous amount of water in the gravel. Another concern is that the easement for the pipeline is being bought and not leased. Then the pipeline company has applied for
water well permits along the pipeline. Were afraid that there are plans to ship our water to southern states. Brune: Okay, I understand concerns about oil leaks. But the notion of moving water from one state to another sounds like hype from the rumor mill. That would take an amazing amount of legislation. Weve seen and heard similar rumors when our Texas counties were voting on whether or not to have Groundwater Conservation Districts. And those worries were partly generated by the Trans Texas Corridor. But moving groundwater from Point A to Point B isnt as simple as buying land and owning a pipeline. So now lets ask Kevin Henning to weigh in on this issue. Henning: There must be a balance between industry and landowners and thats tough. For our nation, the Keystone Pipeline is very important. We have a tremendous amount of oil being developed in the Dakotas. Presently, that oil is being moved by rail which is not very efficient. The pipeline will also create a lot of jobs and put money into the economy. It will also allow us to send the Canadian crude south. Getting that Canadian oil could reduce our imports from Venezuela and countries that arent friendly to us. So, I support the pipeline but also realize we must consider the land-
owners we may affect. This is a good debate. We want to develop the oil but not hurt our natural resources. I should state that these are my opinions and may not reflect those of my former employer. But as you look at pipelines across our nation, statistically its the safest way to move oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel. There is much more risk involved when hauling these products over land. So, pipelines are safe. The issue is what happens in the event of a leak. Even though the pipeline company says there will never be a leak, and they can be built where they will be no corrosion we know humans are involved. Its not uncommon to have a backhoe dig into a line, and, possibly thats why Trans Canada is buying the easement instead of leasing it. That way theyve got more control
to protect the pipeline. The dilemma, in this instance, is knowing that once in a while a pipeline will leak and there should be a contingency plan. And the landowners should be aware of the contingency plan. Pipeline companies have computers that can detect a leak instantaneously. But then the question is how much oil comes out in a leak? And how will it be handled and cleaned up? The environmental studies that have been done should address those issues and Id encourage the landowners to have the Keystone folks describe the contingency plans. Dont tell the landowners itll never happen. Tell them how youll correct the problem if it ever occurs. Then find out what the pipeline looks like. How thick are the walls of the pipe? How often
is it checked for corrosion? How often is the line checked and cleaned inside? They need to describe all these items to the landowners. Are they willing to buy landowners insurance policies against damages caused by a leak? Again for our nation this pipeline is critical. And for Keystone its critical that the pipeline doesnt leak. Brune: What about the notion of moving groundwater? Henning: Thats too political. Nobody gives up water whether youre talking about moving it from East Texas to West Texas, or, the Great Lakes south. The idea is too political. And the pipeline itself could be used for natural gas in two or three generations if the oil plays out. But I seriously doubt theres any considerations of using it for water.
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For the most part we had beautiful fall weather for the Come and Take It celebration. Somewhere I heard the speculation that there were over 4,000 people roaming around in the downtown square area at one time. I hope that Lindsay, the lost flying chicken, was found. I guess that you should not enter your two year old pet chicken in the flying chicken contest. Then there were the few who vandalized and shot up the town and each other. Im sorry for that. Things like that didnt need to happen. It wreaked a lot of havoc and caused a lot of heart ache. Our Apache Marching Band is going to another preUIL marching contest this Wednesday in Troy. I hope that they dont have to march in pouring rain this time. The Percussion and Pit is scheduled to help in the concession stand on Thursday, but of course they will take help from anyone. There are lots of great pictures from the Come and Take It parade on the Apache Band Booster Facebook page for your enjoyment. Get ready to attend the Leesville Country Fair, next Saturday, October 13th, at the Leesville Methodist Church grounds under the big covered pavilions, come rain or come shine. This benefits the upkeep of the Leesville Cemetery and the surrounding buildings. It also provides a scholarship for graduating local seniors. There will be games for the youngsters. There are all kinds of food to be bought to satisfy your appetite. The Kerr Creek Band will be there for your listening pleasure. There is a live auction and a silent auction. In the live auction one of the quilts that the Happy Quilters have labored over and stuck their fingers with pins and needles will be on the auction block. The other quilt and pillow shams is in its own raffle. Then there is the store
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with jellies etc. I heard that someone had made some table runners. Bring your camera, your money, and meet your friends and long lost cousins about 10am or so and join in the fun. The pumpkins are also arriving for the pumpkin patch over at the Monthalia United Methodist Church on October 13th. I think the time was at 5:30. If you are not sure, call Jackie Gandre. They will need help unloading pumpkins. The Belmont Community Club will meet at the Belmont Community Center for their regular meeting on the fourth Tuesday, Oct 23rd, at 2pm. Make plans to see you there. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Justin Klosel, Joe Kotwig, Paul Villareal, Glenn Malatek, Christian, Diana Garcia, Terry Bowman, Mr. Bill, Michael Barnard, Jesse Esparza; Bill and Marie Lott, Sarge Dunkin; Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Velma and Bobby Bullard; Mildred ONeal, Melda Rios, Aunt Frances Gandre, Shirley and Glenn Mikesh; Maria Castillo, Selma Vickers, Charlie, Landis, Gene Robinson, Keith Glass, Timothy Black, Jack Black, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Linda Nesloney, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Tony Black, James Soefje, Noreen Soefje, Harold Pape, Lanny Baker, Flo, Norman Wundt, Lucy Jones, Ann Bond; Case Martin, Marguerite Williams, Shirley Dozier, Mandy and Wm. (Ressie) Brietschopf; our military and their families, And Thank You God for the wonderful rain. I had my taste buds all set for a rib eye steak on Saturday night and I was not disappointed. Dale over at the Belmont Social Club fixed the most delicious rib eye steak and the baked potato just topped it off. We listened to one of our favorite bands, Deep Water, with their fearless leader Wyatt Arp. Walt, the drummer, hadnt been feeling good so he said Hello from a distance. They were busy as could be with a big party in the back. I was beginning to think that one of the waitresses had developed wings she was moving so fast.
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Case Martin went for a checkup at M. D. Anderson recently. They received such a great report that I think everyone was floating on a cloud for just a minute. Many prayers have been said for Case and still are being said. His blood work came back showing that he had developed B cells and another test showed that he would not have to receive another type of injection. I saw a picture of Case with his little cousins and he has gotten all of his hair back and looks like he has caught up with them in his growth. We praise God that this wonderful little boy can now lead a healthy life. Sometimes it cheers us to hear good news in these areas because so much of it is bad. It was so good to see Ernest and Mariposa in WalMart the other day. Ernest is looking so relaxed and Mariposa is one happy dog sitting at his feet. Ernest is a very special person and one of my special friends. I enjoy seeing him if and when I get to Gonzales, which isnt very often. It was also the first time I had been in the new HEB. It is a very nice store. While I was in there, I met up with Mary Jean Neuse. I used to work with Mary Jean at the bank. Then who rounded the corner but Henry Bruns. I usually see Henry in Luling but I hadnt seen him in quite a while either. I was happy to get a hug from Henry. Then I met up with David Williamson. Now David is a real talker. But the main thing on Davids mind these days is that he now Grandpa to a little girl named Miracle and the second name is either Harmony or Hope. Either way Miracle has given Grandpa David Williamson a new lease on life. Biscuit certainly is enjoying the cooler weather. She is a little fatty and the hot weather does her in especially since she is an outside dog. You have to understand that Biscuit is not very, well not very graceful. And her ears flop up and down like wings. But oh she is so happy with this weather that she takes off running in front of me and flops down on the top stop waiting for me to catch up with her with her tail just wagging to beat the band. Oh and I pet her on the head and tell her that she is a wonderful dog and she runs circles around on the little deck. All the while Munchie is looking at her with this disgusted look on his face as if to say, This is so stupid. Have a good week and God Bless.
This king-sized quilt will be raffled off during the upcoming Womens Fall Festival at First Lutheran Church in Gonzales. The quilt was stitched by Velma Marek. (Courtesy photo)
there), sandwiches, baked items, silent auction, face painting, country store, a demonstration of five-finger braiding and Amish knot rug making all with live accordion music accompanying the activities. Raffle tickets are available from the church office, China Basket gifts and Frames & Things.
A group of friends of the Ron DeVries family hosted a brunch and wedding shower honoring Melissa (DeVries) Fontenot at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Saturday morning. At the registry table, manned by friends, guests recorded their presence for the party; the lace edged white linen cloth accented with a footed, crackle-glazed moss green glass epergne, held an arrangement of deep purple mums, ivory roses, fern fronds and ivy tendrills. Guests were served a breakfast casserole of
eggs and sausage, various sweet breads with either cinnamon frosting or fruit glazes, orange juice and coffee from a silver urn, in crystal cups and plates; the napkins were in deep purple. The serving table , covered in soft mossy green brocade was centered with a mirrored, tall, crackle-glazed green glass matching epergne and flanked by two large votive type candle holders of the same design. Flowers on the serving table were the same, yet more lavish arrangement of the purple mums, ivory roses, fern fronds and trailing ivy garlands. Melissas Mother, Patsy DeVries, attended for her
daughter who was unable to schedule the trip and she was aided by Melissas sister Tiffany DeVries, as they opened the gifts. A corsage fashioned in the same vibrant colors, was presented to Patsy DeVries. The hostesses gift was a set of tray tables in a marbleized design and a set of table flatware in Melissas choice design. The groom, Donnie Fontenot has served with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan where he was injured and now is deployed in the Army Reserves; they are living in Baton Rouge, LA. Ron and Patsy will be delivering the couples gifts in mid October.
A Free Legal Aid Community Meeting with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid lawyers will be held on October 12 at 6 p.m. The event, which will be held at the Gonzales Learning and Career Center located at 1135 St. Paul, will offer free legal assistance to low income residents of our area. Food will be served. For more information or to ask questions, call 512374-2716. The Come and Spike It
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Winner in the Gonzales Main Street Happy Fall Yall Scarecrow contest was the team from Gonzales Healthcare Center (right). Taking second place (below left) was Storey Jewelers, represented by Christina Melchor & Britney Jones. Third-place team was the crew from Johnson Oil Co. (below right) Robin White, Lorrie Corley, Sally Maulding, Lisa Pakebusch, Rosemary Nish, Melinda Wright, Christie Haub, Shelley Warner (not pictured: Janice Whiddon & Elaine Brzozowski. All the winners received prizes furnished by The Cannon.
RADNOR, Pa. Penn Virginia Corporation announced this week that it acquired approximately 4,100 net Eagle Ford Shale acres in Gonzales and Lavaca Counties for approximately $10 million. Under existing joint venture agreements, other non-operated working interest owners are expected to acquire approximately 17 percent of the net acreage in Gonzales County and approximately 46 percent of the net acreage in Lavaca County, increasing our Eagle Ford Shale acreage position by approximately 3,000 net acres to a total of approximately 30,000 net acres (approximately 40,100 gross acres). The acquired 3,200 net
acres of leasehold in Gonzales County is adjacent to our development area and is estimated to contain approximately 20 horizontal well locations, excluding any down spaced drilling opportunities. The acquired 895 net acres of leasehold in Lavaca County is complementary to existing leasehold in nine units, with an estimated addition of approximately 10 horizontal well locations. Penn Virginia Corporation is an independent oil and gas company engaged primarily in the development, exploration and production of natural gas and oil in various domestic onshore regions including Texas, Appalachia, the Mid-Continent and Mississippi. For more information, please visit our website at www.pennvirginia.com.
The 26th annual Leesville Country Fair is set for Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature live entertainment by the Kerr Creek Band, an auction, a silent auction and a raffle. There will also be a Country Store, a flag presentation, plenty of food and drink and free entertainment and games for the kids, including a fire truck and police car. This is an annual fundraiser for the Leesville Cemetery and the area high school scholarship program. The fair will be held rain or shine under two covered pavilions. The annual Barn Sale at the J. B. Wells Park will be held Nov. 2 and 3 this year and will feature demonstrations on making chaps and boots, antiques, repurposed furniture and signs, handmade jewelry and many other items that people are looking for. The event has become popular enough to make it to the list of favorite barnstyle sales in the magazine Flea Market Style. Founded by sisters-in-law Tracy Smith and Suzanne Sexton, the event was held at the Sexton place in Cost until it got just too big and rains made parking impossible. It
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Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.
was lucky for the two women, since theyd had about 100 shoppers through the third year, but this turned to about 1,000 shoppers and 50 craftspeople, local and otherwise. Be sure to put this on your calendar for the first weekend in November. The Pilgrim Country Opry will be held on Saturday Oct. 13 at the Pilgrim Community Center, with the Pilgrim Heirs Band and special guests Brandy Behlen, Bill Barrington and Dennis Patteson. The meal will be fried catfish and all the trimmings, served from 5 to 6 p.m. for $6 a plate. The show costs $4 each and starts at 7 p.m. The J. B. Wells Park will have three & one-half Amigos Thursday through Sunday, and the Lone Star Classic Steer and Heifer show will be held at the Show Barn.
AUSTIN Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter has announced that Governor Rick Perry appointed him to serve as the Official Representative of Texas to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC). The IOGCC is a multi-state government agency that works to ensure our nations oil and natural gas resources are conserved and maximized while protecting health, safety and the environment. It was formed over 70 years ago when several states joined together to resolve common issues in the industry without federal inter-
IOGCCs 2012 Annual Meeting October 29 through October 31 in San Antonio. The meeting will serve as a forum for dialogue between state officials who are helping shape the future of oil and natural gas exploration and production. Porters on-going responsibilities as Representative include serving as spokesman for the group in Texas, meeting with the Governor to discuss current issues, authoring/sponsoring IOGCC resolutions, voting during business session, participating in committees and regularly attending meetings.
The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, October 6, 2012 had on hand: 837 cattle. Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $2-$3 higher. Packer cows steady. Stocker-feeder steers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $215-$275; 300-400 lbs, $195-$220; 400-500 lbs, $160$185; 500-600 lbs, $140-$155; 600-700 lbs., $125-$129; 700-800 lbs, $120-$123. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $91-$111. Stocker-feeder heifers: Medium and large frame No. 1: 150300 lbs, $175-$210; 300-400 lbs, $145-$165; 400-500 lbs, $135$151; 500-600 lbs., $121-$131; 600-700 lbs., $1145-$117. Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $70-$73; Cutters, $73-$78; Canners, $58-$68; Low yielding fat cows, $65-$68. Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 &
The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, October 8, 2012, Volume, 1,262. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $165 to $175 to $225; 300-400 lbs., $161 to $171 to $223; 400-500 lbs, $146 to $156 to $193; 500-600 lbs, $129 to $139 to $160; 600-700 lbs, $120 to $130 to $142; 700-800 lbs, $115 to $125 to $134. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $159 to $169 to $200; 300-400 lbs, $143 to $153 to $180; 400-500 lbs, $132 to $142 to $188; 500-600 lbs, $119 to $129 to $153; 600-700 lbs, $112 to $122 to $139; 700-800 lbs, $99 to $109 to $117.
James Fehner -- Cell 830-857-3638 Jimmy Fehner -- Cell 830-857-3636 1922 Co. Road 197 Gonzales, TX 78629 Phone: 830-672-3710
The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on October 2, 2012, 1,431; Week ago, 1,573; Year ago, 2,225 GREAT RAINS!! The market was higher this week. Better quality calves and yearlings sold mostly $2 to $5 higher. 5 and 6 weight seems sold as much as $8 higher. Demand good in all areas on the better kinds. Plainer types mostly steady.. Packer cows and bulls sold $1 to $2 higher on approx. 90 hd. Total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $73-$83; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $62-$73; light weight canner cows, $51-$62. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $93-$98; utility & cutter bulls, $86-$93; lightweight canner bulls, $78-$86. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; Few, $240-$280; 200-300 lbs, $200-$225; 300-400 lbs, $185$205; 400-500 lbs, $155-$187.50; 500-600lbs, $132-$165; 600-700 lbs, $125-$146; 700-800 lbs, $122$136. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $230-$270; 200-300 lbs, $180$220; 300-400 lbs, $158-$186; 400-500 lbs, $138-$176; 500-600 lbs, $123-$150; 600-700 lbs, $117$128; 700-800 lbs, $113-$124. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336.
on October 5, 2012, had 1,717 head. Had 179 cows and 11 bulls. The packer market continued to be steady and some cases it seemed a little higher. Seasonal runs continue to hold this market back. On October 19, 2012 we will have 80 stockers cows with 30+ with calf with the balance being palpalated. These are 4-6 year old cows with some brangus and crossbred cows. Will sell at noon. The calf market was much stronger with some of the lighter calves as much as $10/cwt or more higher. All other classes were at least $1-$3/cwt higher. Good wheat pastures are stimulating the demand. As usual the replacement heifer market is a solid $10-$15/ cwt higher than the feeder heifers. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $87$94.50; lower grades, $75-$85. Packer cows: breakers, $68$74; boning, $70-$76; canners & cutters, $68-$77; light & weak, $50-$65. Palpated dry Cows: $73-$100. Pairs: None. Steer and bull calves: under 200 lbs, $184-$255; 200-250 lbs, None; 250-300 lbs, $183-$206; 300-350 lbs, $192-$202; 350-400 lbs, $181-$200; 400-450 lbs, $175$196; 450-500 lbs, $156-$176; 500-600 lbs, $145-$166; 550-600 lbs, $142-$160; 600-700 lbs, $135$149; 700-800 lbs, $129-$132. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $114-$124. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs. $219-$265; 200-250 lbs. ONLY 4, $152-$198.50; 250-300 lbs, $153-$192; 300-350 lbs, $140$186; 350-400 lbs, $148-$202; 400-450 lbs, $141-$158; 450-500 lbs, $141-$180.50 (Repl); 500-550 lbs, $135-$157; 550-600 lbs, $128$158; 600-700 lbs., $125-$136.50; over 700 lbs, $119-$142. (Repl) means a replacement heifer was top price.
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LOCKHART A look around the Texas Hatters shop reveals a portion of its history. The hallway walls are lined with photos spanning their many years, featuring actors like Chuck Norris, presidents including Ronald Reagan and musicians such as Willie Nelson, along with cowboys, soldiers and regular guys and gals. They all sport their individually
handcrafted, one-of-a-kind hats. The history and the hats continue with Texas Hatters anniversary party: 85 Years of Topping the Best. The event happens Saturday, Oct. 13, at Manny Gammages Texas Hatters, Inc. located at 911 South Commerce Street in Lockhart, Texas. The shop opens at 9:30am. The party starts at 11am and runs until 6pm. Admission is free. Emcee for the day is Dallas Wayne, host of Sirius XMs show Willies Road-
house. Live music starts at noon with performances all day from more than 15 acts. The party culminates with music from Dale Watson and his Lone Stars from 5pm-6pm. BBQ plates will be for sale from Blacks BBQ, and Texas Rain Water will provide free bottled water. Joella Gammage Torres, president of Texas Hatters and third generation hat maker, explains what the 85th anniversary means to her. My grandfather, Marvin Gammage
Senior, was a delivery boy for a hat company in Houston as a young teen. He worked hard, earned a hat making apprenticeship and founded in the late 1920s, what my father, Manny Gammage, transformed into Texas Hatters. With my mother at his side, Manny took what he had learned from his parents to a worldwide level. I learned from my parents, embraced the new-at-that-time technology of the internet, and carried us into a new century along with my hus-
band, David A. Torres, former apprentice to my dad, now master hat maker. Today, my son, Joel, is coming up as our fourth generation and adding a whole new spin. It makes me proud to carry on the tradition of hat making, and it means so much to celebrate such a milestone with my family, and we are grateful to everyone for their support over the years. We invite folks to look around the hat shop, enjoy the music, do some dancing and have fun!
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Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Culpepper Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F. Fassett, Section 22, A-707 Direction and Miles: 7.6 miles N.W. of Yorktown Oil: 739 MCF: 1,210 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,308 Total Depth: 18,693 feet Perforations: 13,286-18,458 feet API No.: 42-123-32613 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Lackey Land A 639 Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 58, A-639 Direction and Miles: 7.4 miles N.W. of Yorktown Oil: 1,332 MCF: 2,366 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,675 Total Depth: 19,000 feet Perforations: 13,498-18,784 feet API No.: 42-123-32559 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: J. Wallis Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: J. Wait, A-490 Direction and Miles: 8.7 miles N.W. of Cuero Oil: 647 MCF: 4,398 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,527 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,772 Total Depth: 19,289 feet Perforations: 14,085-19,096 feet API No.: 42-123-32611 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Jansky Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 55, A-265 Direction and Miles: 6.9 miles N.W. of Yorktown Oil: 1,068 MCF: 3,852 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 6,857 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,998 Total Depth: 18,768 feet Perforations: 13,391-18,560 feet API No.: 42-123-32543 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Borgfeld Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F. Fassett, Section 22, A-707 Direction and Miles: 7.6 miles N.W. of Yorktown Oil: 802 MCF: 1,280 Choke Size: 10/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 6,790 Total Depth: 18,632 feet Perforations: 13,234-18,408 feet API No.: 42-123-32518 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Hartman Unit A Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: W. Quinn, A-394 Direction and Miles: 4.1 miles N.E. of Runge Oil: 250 MCF: 1,428 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 1,892 Shut In Well Pressure: 7,165 Total Depth: 18,796 feet Perforations: 13,846-18,571 feet API No.: 42-123-32569 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Burlington Resources O and G Co. LP Lease Name: Langhoff Unit B Well No.: 1 Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale) Survey Name: J.E. King, A-297 Direction and Miles: 6.3 miles N.W. of Yoakum Oil: 2,827 MCF: 600 Choke Size: 14/64 of an inch Tubing Pressure: 3,842 Shut In Well Pressure: 6,905 Total Depth: 18,115 feet Perforations: 13,288-17,894 feet API No.: 42-123-32783 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Matador Production Company Lease Name: Matador K. Love Orca Well No.: 1H
Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2) Survey Name: F. Gonzales, A-194 Direction and Miles: 10.6 miles N.W. of Yorktown Oil: 1,793 MCF: 2,171 Choke Size: 16/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 5,280 Total Depth: 18,292 feet Plug Back Depth: 18,242 feet Perforations: 13,048-18,106 feet Gonzales County API No.: 42-177-32569 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boysen Unit Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W.C. Jones, A-289 Direction and Miles: 0.1 miles S.W. of Sample Oil: 2,540 MCF: 2,236 Choke Size: 40/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,142 Total Depth: 16,368 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,270 feet Perforations: 10,990-16,116 feet API No.: 42-177-32570 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Boysen Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W.C. Jones, A-289 Direction and Miles: 0.1 miles S.W. of Sample Oil: 1,941 MCF: 1,781 Choke Size: 34/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,361 Total Depth: 16,376 feet Plug Back Depth: 16,290 feet Perforations: 13,266-16,280 feet API No.: 42-177-32544 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: H.F.S. Well No.: 7H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. Oethkin, A-369 Direction and Miles: 10.3 miles S.E. of Cost Oil: 2,445 MCF: 1,986 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,629 Total Depth: 15,857 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,771 feet Perforations: 11,042-15,766 feet API No.: 42-177-32530 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: H.F.S. Well No.: 8H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: J. Oethkin, A-369 Direction and Miles: 10.3 miles S.E. of Cost Oil: 2,120 MCF: 1,708 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,456 Total Depth: 15,940 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,851 feet Perforations: 11,340-15,846 feet API No.: 42-177-32551 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: EOG Resources Inc. Lease Name: Crozier Williamson Unit Well No.: 2H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: W.A. Hall, A-270 Direction and Miles: 6.8 miles S. of Smiley Oil: 1,055 MCF: 930 Choke Size: 32/64 of an inch Flowing: Yes Tubing Pressure: 1,023 Total Depth: 16,029 feet Plug Back Depth: 15,944 feet Perforations: 11,301-15,934 feet API No.: 42-177-31893 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Recompletion Operator: Lucas Energy Inc. Lease Name: Hagen Ranch Unit Well No.: 1 Field Name: Pilgrim (Austin Chalk) Survey Name: S. Hendricks, A-261 Direction and Miles: 8 miles E. of Wrightsboro Oil: 351 MCF: 170 Choke Size: None Pumping: Yes Total Depth: 13,044 feet Perforations: 8,814-13,044 feet API No.: 42-177-32526 Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal Operator: Forest Oil Corp. Lease Name: Tinsley-Vana Well No.: 1H Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1) Survey Name: G.W. Barnett, A-110 Direction and Miles: 8.3 miles S.W. of Smiley Oil: 780 MCF: 130 Choke Size: 26/64 of an inch Pumping: Yes Total Depth: 11,984 feet Plug Back Depth: 11,843 feet Perforations: 7,270-11,802 feet
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Square Lee Williams has been selected as the Employee of the Month for the month of September for the Gonzales ISD Transportation Department. Williams has been driving for Gonzales ISD for 11 years and is currently driving a Special Education bus. He is a safe and dedicated driver who takes pride in driving students with special needs. Mr. Williams is an asset for the Gonzales ISD Transportation Department. (Courtesy photo)
Cora Brown was selected as the Gonzales ISD Transportation Department Employee of the Month for the month of August. Brown has been working for Gonzales ISD as a bus driver since 2003. Although often overlooked and forgotten, day after day like the other bus drivers and monitors in the Gonzales ISD Transportation Department, Ms. Brown is dedicated to transporting her students safely from their homes to school in the morning and then back home in the afternoon. She realizes that it is a big responsibility to have up to 77 students on her bus in her charge and does not back away from her duty. Cora Brown has shown that she is willing to go above and beyond what is expected of GISD employees and is a valuable asset to the Gonzales community. (Courtesy photo)
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The Gonzales County 4-H Banquet was held Thursday, Aug. 2 at the First United Methodist Church. During the banquet, Ken Hedrick was recognized as this years Friend of 4-H. The Gonzales County 4-H honored Hedrick for his years of service, guarding the livestock animals at the Gonzales and Waelder Livestock Shows. He has served as sift judge at the Waelder Livestock Show and has provided support of lamb projects across the county. Each club has the opportunity to recognize an outstanding adult leader for their club. This years recipients were Natalie Knesek for Sundowners 4-H, and Mike Kuck for Rising Star 4-H. This years Adult Leader Scholarship Award winner was Lindsey Kuck. The Jr. Miss and Jr. Mister Awards are the highest awards presented to intermediate aged 4-H members. This year the award winners were Haley Clampit, and Kristofer Knesek. This years outstanding club members were Haley Clampit from Sundowners 4-H and Lindsey Kuck from Rising Star 4-H. Receiving awards for record books at the district level were: Madelynn Brown, Lauren Campion, Braden Clampit, Haley Clampit, Derrick Davis, Cullen Eppright, Kathleen Knesek, Kourtney Knesek, Kristofer Knesek, Kymberlie Malatek, Ashlynn Tatsch, and Skylea Tatsch. This years District Food Show participants were Rebekah Baker, Isabell Clay, Parker Clay,
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Gonzales County 4-H recognized Mr. Ken Hedrick as this years recipient of the Friend of 4-H award. He is pictured here with 4-H members and their sponsors, Dwight Sexton and Janie Pineda. (Courtesy photo) Cullen Eppright, Kameron Knesek, Kathleen Knesek, Kristofer Knesek, Mary San Miguel and Bre Wolff. During the banquet, the 2012-2013 officers were installed, they are: President-Derrick Davis, Vice-PresidentLauren Campion, Secretary-Gretchen Singleton, Treasurer- Cullen Eppright, Parliamentarian-Haley Clampit, Reporter-Zachary Singleton, District Council Representatives-Derrick Davis, Kristopher Knesek and Lauren Campion.
Recently members of the Gonzales County 4-H helped to serve meals at The Heights Nursing Home on family night. Members helping were Mary San Miguel, Ashlynn Tatsch, Gretchen Singleton, Dillon Mills and Lonnie Soefje. (Courtesy photo)
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Come and Take It T-Bone Cookoff, Sponsored by the Guadalupe Valley Cattlewomen, First Place: The Beefeaters (Sponsored by Lindemann Fertilizer) First Place, Chili: Medieval Mudd Dog Chili Rich- First Place, Beans: Me, Myself and I Brenda Hodge Mark Lindemann and Steve Breitschopf ard Hobbs and Jake Hobbs
Second Place, Beans: S&S Beans Brady Stewart and Will Stewart Third Place, T-Bone Cookoff: K&K, Joe Kotwig, Jerry Killen Second Place, T-Bone Cookoff: Team Borrer (Sponsored by Borrer Electric) Jimmy Borrer, Michael Mercer, Keith Borrer, Monty McGuffin
Presentation, T-Bone Cookoff: Johnson Oil Co., Tom- GVCA $500 Scholarship Winners: Steven Gottwald my Walleck, Jannice Whiddon, Michael Garcia, Mi- (Senior at Texas A&M) Garen Reese (Junior at Texas chael Esparza, Gabe Molina, Bernardo Guerrero (not A&M, not pictured) pictured: Crystal Borrer) Third Place, Beans, Second Place Chili, Third Place Chili: S&S Beans Smoke Eatin BBQ Boys Kenny Hodges, Jane Kifer, Wade Zella, Mike Zella, Eric Linebrink.
Showmanship, Chili and Showmanship, T-Bone Cookoff: Cody Hill Outlaws (Donnie Petru, Brenda Petru, Cathy DuBose, John DuBose)
The air in Downtown Gonzales was filled with aromatic smoke on Sunday morning as the cookers were out to compete in the T-Bone, Beans, and Chili cookoffs. Among those who put their culinary skills on display were Poochy Kridler (left) and Jerry Killen (above). (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)
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The California Kid Walker Schobe attempts to put a couple of more down at the buzzer of the Jalapeo Eating Contest. Schobe ate 19 to finish in second. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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Andrew Munoz had seeds flying everywhere as he devoured 24 peppers in 90 seconds to win the Jalapeo Eating Contest. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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Class A Cars Pre-1954 Org/Restored: 1st Gentry Garner, Gonzales, 1937 Plymouth; 2nd Danny Sarvis, Converse,1920 Olds 442 Class B Cars 1955-1959 Org/Restored: 1st Janus Shaw, Luling, 1957 Chevy Belaire; 2nd Jeff Downy, Gonzales, 1959 Ford Galaxy 500 Class C Cars 1960-1969 Org/Restored: 1st Chris Mott, Victoria, 1969 Chevy Camaro; 2nd Ken Staats, New Braunfels, 1962 Chevy Impala Class D Cars 1970-1986 1st Billy Trubert, San Antonio, 1974 Dodge Dart Sport; 2nd Myrtle McCalin, Luling, 1985 Nissan Spartin II Class E Cars Pre-1954 Restored/ Modified: 1st Don Jones, Georgetown, 1950 Chevy Fleetline; 2nd Dan Wyaran, Gonzales, 1931 Ford Sedan Class F Cars 1955-1959 Restored/ Modified: 1st Billy Willenberg. Lockhart, 1955 Chevy Belaire 2nd Janus Bennett, Dale, 1955 Chevy Belaire Class G Cars 1960-1969 Restored/ Modified: 1st Robert Trevino, Schertz, 1966 Chevy Nova; 2nd Jim Palmer, Austin, 1961 Chevy Impala Class H Cars 1970-1986 Restored/ Modified: 1st David Hybner, Victoria, 1973 Chevy Camaro; 2nd Jack Tumlinson, Gonzales, 1972 Chevy Nova Class I Ford Cars 1955-1959: 1st Bruce Baker, Gonzales, 1959 Ford Galaxy 500; 2nd PD Coffin, Gonzales, 1956 Ford Custon Line Class J Chevy Cars 1955-1959: 1st Bill and Joyce Myers, Cuero, 1955 Chevy 2-door Sedan; 2nd Jack Johnson, Luling, 1955 Chevy 2-door Sedan Class K Mustangs 1964 -1986; 1st Jack and Dorothy Allman, Martindale, 1968 Ford Mustang; 2nd Josh Cox, Kyle, 1966 Ford Mustang Class L Corvettes 1953-1986: 1st Janis Hagan, Aransas Pass, 1959 Chevy Corvette; 2nd Larry Eduardo, Gonzales, 1966 Ford Mustang Class M-Trucks Pre-42 Org/Restored: 1st Bruce DuBose, Gonzales, 1929 Ford AA Truck Class N-Trucks 1942-1966 Org/ Restored: 1st Gentry Virden, Seguin, 1958 Chevy Truck; 2nd Patricia Bennett, Dale, 1966 Chevy Truck Class 0 Trucks 1967-1968 Org/Restored: 1st Tommy Kelsh, Brazonia, 1971 Chevy Truck; 2nd Wetton Cox, Luling, 1972 Ford Gram Toni Rancher Class P Trucks Pre-42 Org/Modified: 1st Ronnie Keys, College Station, 1938 Chevy Truck Class Q Trucks 1942-1966 Org/ Modified: 1st Janus Tallous, Martindale, 1962 Studabaker Truck Class T Youth 15 and Under Open: 1st Aedan Wyman, Gonzales, Pedal Car Class U Motorcycles Original: 1st Gunny Almaquer, Luling, 2003 Harley Davidson; 2nd Martin Perales, Gonzales, 1996 Harley Davidson
Craig Woodman and Melanie Grabowski (above) were the winners in Saturdays Come and Take It Canoe Race, while Erin Magee finished first in the womens unlimited division. (Photos by Mark Lube)
Some of the winners in the Come &Take It 5K on Saturday. Katelyn Keyser, Jose Silvestre, Kasey Spahn, Christine Rodriguez, Bira Lorfing, Irene Rinehart, Kellie Menking, Linda Bright, Maray Herndon, Blaine Morgan, Bryan Martinez, John Rodriguez, Devin Lehnert, Dominic Miller, Kaige Miller, Allen Kocian, Chevo Tristan, Jeff Ceraosek, Robert Koenning, Kenneth Smokey Spahn, Kelly Caraway, Dennis Nesser and Clyde Bates. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Please apply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas. --------------------------CDL DRIVERS WANTED J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seeking professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Requirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be willing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830672-8000. --------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
Ladies Club annual garage sale will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. till ? at the Thompsonville Community Center. Lots of items. --------------------------Garage Sale. 884 CR 236. Saturday, 12-5; Sunday, 12-5. Little bit of everything. --------------------------Garage Sale in Cost on Hwy. 97 next to Cost Store. Fridays & Saturdays 9-4. Lots of warm blankets, sheets, pillow cases, furniture, toys, coats, jackets, warm clothes for children, shoes, all sizes, jewelry, appliances, books & much, much more. --------------------------1614 Huisache. Saturday, October 13. 8-12. Cancel if rain. Lots of items. --------------------------2 Family Yard Sale. Friday & Saturday, October 12-13. 8-5, both days. 718 James St. Miscellaneous stuff.
Benefits include:
W.B. Farm and Ranch Supply is taking applications for these positions:
Skills needed: Product Knowledge, Computer Skills (General), Customer Service oriented. Full time Guaranteed. 40 hours per week. Local Delivery Zone. Class A CDL required. Forklift experience required
Salesperson
GARAGE SALES
213 Saint James St. Friday & Saturday, Oct. 12 & 13. 8:00 a.m. Blk. computer cabinet, household items, toys, ceiling fans, light fixture, televisions, antique office desk, metal desk with top, glass & metal sofa table. --------------------------The Thompsonville
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012-29 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2011-20 BY CORRECTING THE TAX RATE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2011 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2012; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 2012-30 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 14.100N OF THE GONZALES CODE OF ORDINANCES BUILDING PERMIT BY ADDING A SUBSECTION (a)(1)(E); EXCEPTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. ORDINANCE NO. 2012-31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS, FIXING AND LEVYING MUNICIPAL AND VALOREM TAXES ONALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 2012, FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2012 AND ENDING MARCH 31,2013, AT THE RATE OF $0.2329 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) VALUATION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Invitation to Bid for the City of Gonzales Notice is given that the City of Gonzales is requesting sealed bids for fuel Bid Specifications for Gas and Diesel
Tanks to be supplied by distributor at these locations; 300 gallon tank with stand for gravity fill, Dyed Diesel tank at J.B. Wells. 300 gallon tanks with stands for gravity fill (300 gallon Dyed Diesel). 500 gallon tanks with stands for gravity fill (500 gallon Gas Tank) at Public works. 300 gallon combination tank and stand for gas and dyed diesel, located at Golf Course. Bulk oil tank for motor oil to be filled as per needed. Tanks are to be equipped with digital metering devices. Tanks to be able to be pad locked. Bid cost should be for delivery of gas and diesel to J.B. Wells, Public Works, and Golf Course. The Sewer Plant and Police Department are to supply a diesel generator. Successful bidders must be able to disburse fuel using a credit card type system at a local location, which provides or includes identification of vehicle/equipment, mileage/hours and pin number for activation. Billing should be on a master bill with a break down by department. Bids should be submitted as Cents per Gallons over in Ground. Submit bids to: City of Gonzales P.O. Box 547 820 St Joseph Street Attn: Kristina Vega Gonzales, Tx 78629 Bids are to be turned in by October 24, 2012 no later than 5:00 p.m. Bids will be opened on October 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Now Hiring
Apply today, Start today!!! Production/Poultry Processing:
Maintenance Back Dock Hanger Back Dock Driver w/ Class A CDL 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights)
HELP WANTED
WANTED: Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 John Clark @ ext. 112
HELP WANTED
The City of Gonzales is accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer with the Gonzales Police Department. Applicants must be TCLEOSE certified and will be subject to a physical fitness test, written exam and drug screen test. Salary $41,000 plus benefits. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Gonzales Police Department 716 St. Paul Street Gonzales 830-672-8686 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closing date for this position is October 26, 2012. The City of Gonzales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patrol Officer
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CLASSIFIEDS
FIREWOOD
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273.
FURNITURE
Dining room table, solid wood, with six high back chairs and leaf to extend table, $200.00. Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830-672-2604. ---------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc. 361-596-4096. ---------------------------For Sale: Queensize mattress set, $200; complete desk w/ hutch, $30; Dining Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel recliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728. ---------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.
MOBILE HOMES
Low Overhead = A Better Deal for YOU! Locally Owned, We Sell For Le$$. Fayette Country Homes, RBI 32896. Open MonSat. 9-7, Sundays, 1-6. 800-369-6888. ---------------------------This Months Special - 2013 Model 16x80 3+2, Delivered, Set, A/C, $36,900. Fayette Country Homes, RBI 32896. Open MonSat., 9-7, Sundays, 1-6. 800-369-6888. ---------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. ---------------------------Just Arrived-Repo 4 Bedroom Doublewide Palm Harbor Priced to Sell... Fayette Country Homes, RBI 32896. Open Mon-Sat., 9-7, Sundays, 1-6. 800-3696888. ---------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office
MOBILE HOMES
spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. ---------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. front-
MOBILE HOMES
age. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.
AUTOS
22 chrome wheels with performance tires, 5-speed manual transmission, leather interior, Shaker 500 sound system with 6 CD/MP3 changer, and auto windows.
AUTOS
$25,000 OBO. Call or text 830-263-1212. ---------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in
AUTOS
bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info.
AUTOS
2008 Mustang GT with Shelby package and low miles (48K),
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
FARM EQUIPMENT
Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. ---------------------------For Sale: 231 Massey Ferguson Tractor. $9,000. 830-4372358 or 830-8570800. (08-23-12) ---------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
Pushers must have a minimum of 2 years experience. For more information call Celinda Ramirez - 956-369-0645 or Marcus Olivarez - 956-369-0734
Pushers Roustabouts
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HELP WANTED
Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms has immediate full-time positions available for
Various Positions
New entry level wages. We offer 401k, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Apply at Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc. County Road 348, Gonzales, TX. 830.540.4516. KPMF is an EOE.
Diferentes reas
Nuevo Sueldo Inicial Ofrecemos el plan 401K, Vacaciones, Seguro de Salud, Dental, de Visin y de Vida. Interesados favor de aplicar en Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Inc., Country Road 348, Gonzales, TX 830.540.4516. KPMF es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades (EOE)
Location of Election Day Polling Places Include Name of Building and Address
(Ubicacion de las casillas electorales el Dia de ` Eleccion) ` (Incluir Nombre del Edificio y Direccion) `
Precinct Number(s)
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Full-time position Equipment Operator, water distribution, wastewater collection department. This is a skilled service-maintenance position. Work involves maintaining, repairing and installing new water and sewer lines, meters, fire hydrants, pumps and plumbing systems at all city facilities. Perform related duties as required and ability to operate equipment needed to perform these tasks. Class B-CDL required. Must be available for on call duty every fifth week. Starting pay $23,664.00. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, retirement program and paid leave. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-screen drug test and physical. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested parties to apply. Applications available at the citys website, www.cityofgonzales.org. Please complete an employment application and take to City Hall or mail to: City of Gonzales Attn: Payroll Dept. P.O. Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629 NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
EquipmEnt OpEratOr
County Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph, Gonzales American Legion Hall, 1512 N. Robertson, Gonzales City Building, 820 St. Joseph, Gonzales Gonzales County Nixon Annex, 603 N. Central, Nixon Belmont Community Center (Methodist Church), 14335 Hwy. 90A W, Belmont Texas Elks Childrens Services (Elks Hospital), 1963 FM 1586, Ottine Harwood Community Center, 101 CR 230 N., Harwood Waelder Community Center, 311 Hwy. 90 W., Waelder Smiley Fire Station, 208 N. FM 108, Smiley Peach Valley Youth Camp, 581 CR 357, Gonzales J B Wells Jr Park, Multi-Purpose Facility Show Barn, 2301 CR 197, Gonzales Leesville Cemetary Assoc, 6077 CR 155, Leesville Cheapside Community Center, 18 CR 297A, Cheapside Guadalupe Valley Telephone Co-Op, 67 FM 466 S, Cost.
For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below: ` ` (Para Votacion Adelantada, los votantes podran votar en cualquiera de las ubicaciones nombradas abajo.)
Locations for Early Voting Polling Places Include Name of Building and Address
(Ubicacion de las casillas electorales de ` votacion adelantada) ` (Incluir Nombre del Edificio y Direccion) `
ORGANO OPERATOR
Southern Clay Products, Inc.
in Gonzales, TX
Courthouse Annex, 1709 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales Nixon City Bldg., 100 W. 3rd St., Nixon Waelder City Bldg., 300 Hwy. 90W, Waelder
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.
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: (Las solilcitudes para boletas de votacion adelantada por correo deberan enviarse a:) Lee Riedel (Name of Early Voting Clerk) (Nombre del Secretario de la Votacion Adelantada) P.O. Box 77 (Address) (Direccion) Gonzales, Texas 78629 (City) (Ciudad) (Zip Code) (Codigo Postal) Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on: October 30, 2012 (Las solicitudes para boletas de votacion adelantada por correo deberan recibierse para el fin de las horas de negocio Issued this the 9h day of October, 2012. (Emitiada este dia 9th de October, 2012)
You need a high school diploma or GED and the ability to:
Learn operation of plant processing equipment Demonstrate communication skills, initiative and judgment in problem-solving Work 12-hour rotating shifts Work safely, following rules and procedures Learn to drive a forklift Lift up to 55 lbs on a frequent basis 1-2 years trade school education 2 years of industrial or plant work experience Supervisory potential 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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AUTOS
2003 Saturn L200 Gas Saver - $5,888. (830)303-4381. ---------------------------2011 Chevy HHR Good clean vehicle - $15,991. (830) 3034381. ---------------------------2000 GMC Savana Sherrod Custom Van only 39K miles, $9,991 - 830-3051330. ---------------------------2009 Toyota Corolla S only 44K miles, great gas saver, $13,998. (830) 303-4381. ---------------------------2008 Dodge Avenger with only 69K miles, $12,995 - 830-3051330. ---------------------------2007 Suzuki XL7 SUV, 46K miles, $16,888 830-305-1330.
CHILD CARE
Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
TRVL.TRAIL RENT
Office or Living Trailers for lease or buy. Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130. ---------------------------RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Richard, 830-556-6095. ---------------------------Travel Trailers for rent. Located at J.B. Wells, Gonzales, Texas. Cheaper than motel. Clean, fully furnished, 32 ft. trailers. $300/ a week. Please call for more info & rates. Pug @ 512-963-0000 or Dawn @ 512-5086221.
LIVESTOCK
MINI-GOATS. (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-6726265, 830-857-4251, 830-672-5152.
REAL ESTATE
3BED, 1 Bath House For Sale! 0.985 acres on Hwy. 80, 8 miles north of Nixon, TX. 78140. 1048 sq. ft with 400 sq. ft. deck attached. Recently remodeled. Central Air and Heat. Appliances stay! $89,999. Ph. 830-203-9383. No owner financing available. ---------------------------FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, single story home in Gonzales. Beautiful wet bar and gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Large pantry utility room. 2 car garage with workshop, nice pool and spa, huge covered porches. All on or nearly 1/2 acre. $249,000. Call 210844-4963. ---------------------------Older couple downsizing 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 appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830857-6488. ---------------------------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.
RV SITES RENT
RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
MH FOR RENT
Mobile Homes for rent: 3 bedroom/1bath, fully furnished, some homes have Wi-Fi. 900 Old Shiner Rd., Yoakum, 361-5826593 or 361-7980816. ---------------------------3 mobile homes for rent in Leesville on Hwy. 80. Call 830534-6525. ---------------------------FOR RENT: 2bed, 1 bath trailer. New kitchen floor. For more information call Samantha at 830-857-5812.
HOME SERVICES
Looking For Work Not Hiring Need a job as a caregiver, as live-in or to help with clerical, customer service, telemarketer or teachers aide. Have 30+ years experience. Great references & background check, dependable, caring and love children. If iterested call 830-391-4837. Willing to mow lawns in morning or evening. Also will do weedeating. Not affiliated with any companys. 830-2630909. ---------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Will also mow oilfield yards or large oil related businesses. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181.(TFN)
FOR LEASE
For Lease: commercial 1,500 + square foot warehouse in Luling. Hwy. frontage. $850 per month. 830-3056248. (10/4/12) ---------------------------12 acres/house/office with Hwy. 80 frontage between Belmont/Nixon near Leesville. Will subdivide. For sale or lease. Would make a great oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-948-5306; David, 713-2521130. ---------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 2030585 or 672-6922.
RV SITES RENT
RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-857-4670.
Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $300/mo. including utilities, Pool Open.
830-424-3600.
PETS
For Sale: CKC Registered Miniature Dachsunds. 1 female, 2 males. $200 each. Has 1st shots & wormed. Call 830888-0165. ---------------------------Free dog to good home. Large female dog, brown, tame, gentle. Chip paper work with her. Call 830-481-4707. ---------------------------Free to good home. German Shepherd mix puppies. Primarly black with Shepherd markings. Mother purebred. Current on shots and wormed. 830-6722631. ---------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954. (TFN)
Queen Bedroom, Full Kitchen Bath, Bunks. Financing Available. View more at www.txtraveltrailers.com.
EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY 62 OR OLDER AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY * Rent based on income * Garden Style Apartments * Private Entrances * Individual Flower Bed Available * Carpeted & Air Conditioned * Water, Sewer & Trash Paid * Miniblinds, Ceiling Fan, Range, Refrigerator furnished * Maintenance/Management/Service Coordinator on site
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
617 St. Peter................................$85,000 1504 Weimar................................$69,900 1301 Lantana Court........from $129,900 1311 Lantana Court........from $140,000s 1315 Lantana Court........from $160,000s 1319 Lantana Court........from $160,000s
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-9279275.
PUBLISHERS NOTICE:
LAND
Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830-857-4544. ---------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 488-8115. ---------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-263-4888 for information.
LIVESTOCK
For Sale: Beautiful Western Roping Saddle, blanket included. Excellent condition. $400.00 cash only. call Ms. Miller, Waelder. 830788-7123. ---------------------------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 selection. Call 830-437-5772. ---------------------------Baby Guineas. $2.00 each. Call for info. 830-660-2526 or 830-540-4063. ---------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 561- 6148 ---------------------------Nanny Boer Goats (adult). Ages: 1yr4yr. Pkg. Deal (4). $320.00. 830-5600238 to request photos..please send an email request to amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com or text me at above number. ---------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) ---------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. ---------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830672-6265, 830-8574251, 830-672-5152.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
MISC. SERVICES
Pampered Chef Demonstrator. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https://www. pamperedchef.biz/ zavadil. Dee Zavadil, 830-857-1495. ---------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 ---------------------------Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & repairs. 830-4375747. ---------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 ---------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
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REAL ESTATE
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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. 10 AC - Chuckwagon Rd - Heavily wooded with a runoff tank and partial fencing. Electric available - well & septic required. $67,000. 43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, rustic cabin. Beautiful views. $279,500. 19.77 AC - AVE A., Waelder - Partially cleared and wooded with HWY 90 frontage. Previous tree farm operation. City utilities. 189 CR 280, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home with sunroom and covered porch to enjoy the country views! Storage building. $84,000. 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane, Settlement at Patriot Ranch - Beautiful countryside views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached guesthouse. $239,000. 18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. $244,500. 14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially cleared and wooded. 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/ bonus room. Detached storage building. $245,000. 960 S Pecan, Luling - 1 AC lot with modern 4BD/3BA/3 car garage home, office, open floor plan great for entertaining! $340,000. 220 Parkview, Luling - 3BD/2BA, updated kitchen features, granite counters. Large den w/fireplace. Nice upgrades. $155,500. 715 S. Pecan, Luling - 4BD/2BA split bedroom features hardwood floors. Large, fenced yard, water well, alley access. $137,700. LEASE - 1887 S. Magnolia, Luling - approx. 4,450 Sq. ft., reception area, 4 offices and break room. Great location just off IH-10. Small shop area with overhead door. $2,500./mo. 1313 E. Pierce, Luling - Approx. 2,480 sq. ft., includes showroom & storage. Approx. 200 of HWY 183 frontage. Could be converted to garage/service center. $112,000.
Land
vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis.............$229,000 vGONZALES 1543 Seydler St. 3/2 on 2.732 Acres................$179,900 vGONZALES 3/2.5, 1714 Gardien St..REDUCED AGAIN...$210,000 vGONZALES 1006 Seydler St., 2 bed/2 bath, on 2 acres..........$120,500 vWAELDER 97.44 acres, 4BR ranch house, great house, oil/gas income, Ranching/Investment...... REDUCED TO SELL!............$650,000 vHARWOOD Manufactured home in excellent condition, about 1900 sq. ft., 3bed/2bath, large kitchen, located on 5 acres with many oak trees. County water and GVEC elec. Ready for move in. Fronting Hwy. 304, 2 miles north of Hwy. 90 and about 16 miles from Gonzales. Owner/Agent. Pri ce............................................................................................$110,000 vWAELDER- 10 acres, has utilities.......................................$65,000 vREDROCK Good homesite, hunting, and investment opportunity. Property includes producing oil well with $24K annual production revenue and Seller will negotiate the sale of mineral rights...........$895,000 vFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both vGONZALES Income producing poultry Breeder Farm with 50 ac includes Tyson contract and 1600 sq. ft. home...owner/agent.....$1,100,000 vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183.
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The state champion Flatonia Lady Bulldogs will serve as parade marshals during Czhilispiel this year. (File Photo)
John Chenault gets the house rocking during the monthly Country Music Show in its new home at the Crystal Theatre. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Can you imagine what it must feel like to have hundreds of friends cheering you on? Can you imagine winning the state championship softball title and having your hometown fans fill the stadium to a sellout with Standing Room Only and an attendance that outnumbered all of the other games including the 2A through 5A tournaments? Can you imagine having a Victory Welcome when you return to your hometown with friends and neighbors surrounding you with cheers, shouts, laughs, and cries while jumping up and down hugging each other? Can you imagine the Mayor of your town signing a proclamation honoring your winning team and the County Judge signing a
proclamation congratulating the Bulldog team? What about leading the 4th of July Parade down Main Street with the hometown folks cheering you? Can you imagine being a coach anticipating such a victory? Well that is what we will ask the Flatonia girls softball team and coaches at this years Czhilispiel Parade as they are honored as Parade Marshals. The Parade Marshals are chosen by WAGs (Womens Action Guild) organizers who support the community youth and look for Marshals who contribute to the community and show a willingness to be involved in their towns activities. One would think that this Championship more than qualifies this team and its coaches to receive this years honor. They are the Champions! They are the Pride of Flatonia this year and will serve
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romotions
Viernes 12 de Octubre
as the Parade Marshals for the 2012 Czhilispiel 40 Parade! Nineteen girls which includes three seniors, two juniors, seven sophomores, seven freshmen, and three coaches all share in this amazing victory, showing the town and the State of Texas what talent, hard work and determination can achieve. Just like Thomas Edison once said, Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work! These Champions know what work looks like and in their situation it is dressed in maroon & white with a Bulldog mascot. Some of these teammates have been together since they began playing T-ball and Little League baseball in elementary school. Some of these same teammates won the Little League 7-8 year old machine pitch All-Star Tournament in 2004. The town will be excited once again at the Flatonia Czhilispiel 40 Parade when it begins at noon on Sunday, October 28. The Champion Girls Softball team members riding will include most of the 2011-12 team members: Alexandra Bruns, Alanis Ribera, Crystal Rodriguez, Courtney Mica, Brooke Migl, McKenna Lopez, Kylie Mica, Kimberlyn Michalec, Hannah Siptak, Chandler Fike, Kaci Pavlicek, Tanya McKinney, Katelyn Strickland, Katie Steinhauser, Ronnisha Davis, Maecie Mikulenka, Jaycee Fike, Taylor Williams, Abigail Schacherl, and coaches: Head Coach Rodney Stryk, Coach Kaylyn Boenisch, and Co-AD Chris Freytag.
Gonzales High Schools Apache Theatre Department is currently in rehearsals for their fall production, Leaving Iowa. The play opens October 28th at 2 p.m. in the Gonzales Junior High Auditorium with follow up performances on November 3rd at 7 p.m. and November 4th at 2 p.m. Leaving Iowa is a hilarious, sentimental comedy about the adventure of family vacations. Everyone can relate to this comedy and many of the colorful characters they meet on their journey down the old American highway. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for students, and will be available from Gonzales High school or the box office. Pictured are Trent Trullender as Wayne, Brooke Neuse as Jessie, and Clayton Kelley as Old Don. (Courtesy photo)
Grupo Massores
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will be providing live entertainment and there will be plenty of food and drinks. The fair is the annual fund raiser for the Leesville Cemetery and the area high school scholarship program. *** The Pilgrim Country Opry is scheduled Saturday at the Pilgrim Community Center, 12809 FM 1116 in Pilgrim. Music will be provided by the Pilgrim Heirs Band with special guests Brandi Behlen, Bill barrington and Dennis Patteson. The menu includes a catfish dinner with trimmings for $6. Serving starts at 5
p.m. and the music starts at 7 with a $4 admission charge. For details, call 830-534-8499. *** Numerous local and outof-town groups will be performing Southern Gospel and Country Gospel selections at the First Baptist Church in Smiley on Saturday, November 3, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bring your guitar or other instrument and share your talent. There is no admission charge for this evening of entertainment. A pot luck dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Churchs Fellowship Hall.
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Jr., Ronnie Flores Jr., Patrick Laredo, and Ryan Laredo. Any words of comfort can be left online for the Salazar family at www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com. Arrangements made by Buffington Funeral Home, 424 St. Peter Gonzales, TX 78629; 830-672-3322.
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Hope Salazar, 79 of Gonzales, passed away on Wednesday, October 3. Hope was born November 8, 1932 in Gonzales to Lee Trevino and Margarita Castillo. She was a member of the Gonzales Family Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Salazar; one son, Rocky Salazar; one daughter, Rachel Anzaldua; and two grandchildren, Daniel Salazar and Christopher Anzaldua. Survivors are her two sons, Joe Daniel Salazar and wife Pattie of Louisiana and Gabriel Salazar of Gonzales; two daughters, JoAnn Martinez and husband Victor of Gonzales and Charlotte Acuna and husband Eladio of Seguin; one brother, Felix Trevino of Galveston; and one sister, Celia Camacho of New Iberia, Louisiana. She left behind 35 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren to cherish her memory. Funeral services were held Monday, October 8 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel and internment followed at the St. James Catholic Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Glenn Benhart and Eladio Acuna. Pallbearers were: Justin Navejar, Lee Metting, Gabriel Salazar, Rocky Salazar
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Edna Lucile Martin Dunn of Nixon passed away Thursday, October 4 at the age of 98. She was born March 19, 1914 in Leesville to Rachel Hensley and James Terrell Martin. She married Jack Dunn March 30, 1936 in Nixon. To this union was born one son, Jack Leslie and one daughter, Jimmy Lu. She and her father owned and operated Martin Barber Shop and Beauty Salon in Nixon for more than 50 years. Lucile is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Dunn; sisters, Doris Montgomery and Lily Jo Polan; and grandson, James Dunn. She is survived by her son, Jack L. Dunn and wife Alice of Stockdale; daughter, Jimmy Lu Mills and husband Jerry of San Marcos; grandchildren, Dana Hyatt and husband John of Midland, Darren Mills and wife Christy of Spring Branch, Derek Mills and wife Pam of Round Rock, DLaine Westmoreland and husband Scott of San Angelo, David Dunn and wife Sharon of Stockdale, wife of the late James Dunn, Cheryl Dunn of Floresville; great-grandchildren, Raechel, Joshua and Luke Hyatt, Amalie and Jack Mills, Peyton and Cooper Mills, Samantha and Faith Dunn, Jacqueline and Lydia Westmoreland, Dylan and Matthew Dunn; and broth-
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er, James Terrell Martin Jr. of Ozona. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7 at the First United Methodist Church in Nixon, Rev. George Bradley officiated. Interment followed at Nixon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 410 North Franklin Avenue Nixon, TX 78140. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
DAVIS Dianna Davis of Gonzales went to be with her Lord Wednesday, October 3. She was blessed with 67 years. Dianna was born July 13, 1945 in Luling to Jeff K. Davis and Sadie Moore. She was a member of the McNeil Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Douglas Davis; and one sister, Evelyn Davis. Survivors are her two sisters, Juanita and husband Jackson Woods of Gonzales and Belvie and Bob Raper of Richmond; one nephew, Bobby McClary of Corpus Christi; and two nieces, Tracy Lewis of Richmond and Lisa Derrick of Austin. Also two special friends, Brittany Rhoades and Rose Bolton, to cherish her memory. Visitation for Dianna Davis were held Friday, October 5 at 6 p.m. at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Gonzales. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 6 at the McNeil Baptist Church with internment following at Hall Cemetery in Harwood, officiated by Reverend Ted Bosworth. Pallbearers are Timothy Moore, David Johnson, Johnny Derrick, Todd McNeill, Bobby McClary Jr. and Bobby McClary III. Any words of comfort can be left online for the Davis family at www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com. Arrangements made by Buffington Funeral Home, 424 St. Peter Gonzales, TX 78629; 830-672-3322.
Time for the Gonzales Learning and Career Center fundraisers: Annual Pet Parade and contests! GLCC is the local adult education center in Gonzales County, which offer classes, includes GED, ESL, computer and more. GDA and Gonzales shelter dogs/pups will be there to support em! The event will take place at the Brickyard Pavilion in Independence Park. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., the parade starts at noon and contests will immediately follow. The contests include Best Pet Costume, Closest Pet/Owner Lookalike, Most Unusual Pet an Best Pet Trick.To take part in the parade is free; there will be a $10 entry fee per contest. Well also have a raffle and silent auction, concessions and a chance to have photographs taken. Here are the rules: please, only pets belonging to a 4-legged species (we write the rules that way to accommodate some disabled pets we know and love!); leashes, restraints or cages required; owners must bring water and clean up after pets. We reserve the right to ask owners to leave with their pets. Please mark the calender and join this special FUN event.
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Nineteen members of the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital met for a luncheon on September 25th at Craft Crossing Shop in the work room. Sandwiches were catered by Roberts Deli. 1st Vice President Betty Fink announced the program was learning how to make and making tray favors for patient trays in observance of national holidays through out the year. Also, she stated our October 30th meeting will be at 2 p.m. in the Hospital Dining Room on The Texas Heritage and will include the program by Polly Fink and Marilyn Qualls on the Texas Pioneer Museum and the Texas High School Rodeo Museum. 2nd Vice President Noris Gibson reported 294 volunteer hours worked in August with 100-hour bars being earned by Lois Willmann with a total 2,303 hours, Cecilia Williamson with her total of 3,506 and Leona Zella with her total of 2,712. Treasurer Leona Zella reported the August net profit of $453.18. Also, she reported as the Gift Shop Chairman that all is well and that we will be ordering more stock of the collector dolls nearer to the holidays. Other Committee Chairmen reported as follows:
Leona Zella (left) and Lois Willmann were two of three volunteers who received their 100-hour bars during the last meeting of the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital. The third person, Cecilia Williamson, is not pictured. (Courtesy photo) Good Cheer - Sally President Barbara KoriBrown sent cards to six canek report eight memfamilies. bers attended the funeral Memorials - Cecilia services honoring Elsie Williamson reported a to- Spitzenberger and thanked tal of $35 in memorials for members for their conLeonard Fryer and Elsie sideration and action. She Spitzenberger. also reported that the Texas Scholarship - Betty Association of Healthcare Fink said no new applica- Volunteers (TAHV) Distions for scholarships have trict Convention will be been received, there was no held in Victoria on Octochange in fund balance and ber 22nd. Those attending that the Gonzales Health are to wear uniform jackets Foundation Board would with name badges. be meeting that night. Anyone interested in Special Projects - Doro- becoming a volunteer may thy Klapuch reported we come by the hospital Gift still have not received bill- Shop and fill out an appliing charges on our last do- cation or contact Kennon nation of equipment voted Brunkenhoefer at 830-672upon in May 2012. 3096.
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According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), almost three-quarters of water used inside the home occurs in the bathroom, with 41 percent used for toilet flushing and 33 percent for bathing. The remainder of indoor water use is divided between clothes washing and kitchen use, including dish washing. Outdoor water use varies greatly across the country. For instance, in California, 44 percent of all household water use is outdoors, while in Pennsylvania only 7 percent is used outdoors. Understanding where you use water most can provide hints on where the most water can be conserved. Seek the leak Leaks are the biggest water waster. The silent toilet bowl leak is probably the single greatest water waster in homes. A leak of one gallon every 24 minutesan average amounttotals 2.5 gallons per hour or 60 gallons per day! To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If the color appears in the bowl, then theres a leak. Often these leaks can be fixed
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PLEASANTON The Atascosa County Sheriff reported Wednesday afternoon that Atascosa County Commissioner and prominent local rancher and businessman Tommy Shearrer was murdered earlier in the day on a county road near Pleasanton. Radio station KSAQ FM 102.3 reported that Atascosa County Sheriff s investigators along with several other agencies were at the scene of the homicide believed to have occurred between 8:15 and 8:30 Wednesday morning about four miles north of Pleasanton.
Shearrer, 54, was found by a neighbor in his pickup truck around 8:30. Chief Deputy David Soward said there are currently no suspects but there is a person of interest, identified as Manuel De Los Santos Reyes Galeas, age 19, who may have witnessed the murder. Anyone who knows his whereabouts or how he can be contacted is asked to call the Atascosa County Sheriff s Office at Area Code 830 769 3434. Tommy Shearrer served as a county commissioner for eight years. He was a prominent local businessman and rancher. He was also president of the Texas Weather Modification Association.
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CUERO The DeWitt County Sheriff s Office Detention Center will be home to 35 additional federal inmates beginning this week. DeWitt County and the Marshals Service entered into an agreement when the new detention center opened, to house overflow inmates of the Federal Court System. DeWitt County has been housing varying numbers of inmates since. From January 2012 through August
2010, DeWitt County has received over $175,000 in payments for housing and related cost. If the federal inmate population continues to increase, we might see an additional $900,000 this year, said Sheriff Jode Zavesky. This is the largest group we have received since the first group of 24 inmates was received shortly after opening the new jail. The inmates are being held on various federal charges, either awaiting trial or sentencing.
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It was inventor Thomas Edison who made the following sage observation: We dont know a millionth of 1 percent about anything. Those who study such things say that chewing gum will reduce your recall ability by 10 percent. As ostrich can run just as fast as a racehorse. In 1972, an extraordinary birth occurred. On July 22 of that year, a woman in Rome gave birth a whopping 15 babies -five boys and 10 girls. The siblings were quindecaplets, though, obviously, that term doesnt see much use.
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and its good to know that we can have a player missing and just plug somebody else right into the system and keep on rolling. The biggest reason why the backs played so well is our offensive line because they really dominated up front. Theyve done a great job all year and we feel like they are one of the Cecil Johnson, who was suspended for violating an unspecified team rule. His absence was filled admirably by the combination of D.J. Gonzales, Zack Lopez, Alays Ramirez and Morgan Martinez. Those guys stepped up and played really well, Lock said. They are very capable football players
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Every high school football season is composed of three phases: non-district, district and (if youre fortunate enough) the playoffs. The Apaches enter into the second phase this Friday when travel to La Grange for the District 263A opener for both teams. Gonzales (4-1) heads into league play with a full head of steam after beating budding rival Sam Houston on the road last week 61-6.
I was surprised (by the score) because they looked very good on film, said Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock. We got out there and got up on them pretty quick and they just stopped playing hard somewhere around the second quarter. I give credit to our players because they really got after it and did what they had to do to get the win. The outcome was made even more impressive because the Apaches were able to grind out 398 yards on the ground playing without leading rusher
strengths of this team. Apache Nation will get their first glimpse of the newly-realigned district when the game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Leopard Stadium. The other district mates include Cuero, Smithville, Yoakum and #7 Giddings. This district is a nightmare, Lock said. Every week its going to be a war. You have to be ready to answer the bell every time out because its in the top three in the state in terms of being competitive. The two teams are head-
ing into this matchup having traveled similar paths this season. La Grange dropped their opener to Marble Falls 56-36, but have since won four in a row by a combined score of 175-16. They are very good and really talented, said Lock. They are leading the district in offense with one more yard than we have. Were first in defense and theyre second in defense. The Leopard offense revolves around their workhorse tailback Rodney FillAPACHES, Page C2
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The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs welcome neighbor Stockdale to Mustang Field at 7:30 p.m. Friday for their latest quest to get that first win of the season. Nixon is coming off a 41-15 loss to Dilley that was tied at 7-7 at one point in the game. Nixon head coach Carlton McKinney said the Mustangs made progress in the game. The kids came out playing aggressively, he said. We were playing at a high level of intensity and we moved the ball well. Most of the Wolves scores came as the result of Mustang turnovers. Our turnovers are an execution issue and we will continue to work on them, McKinney said. Stockdale is 3-2 on the year and 1-1 in district play. Their two setbacks are to Falls City (38-0) and Dilley (25-18). In their most recent outing, the Brahmas toppled Natalia 48-14. Playing Stockdale is always a difficult game for us, McKinney said. They are a playoff team that returns a lot of starters and they have aspirations to advance in the playoffs. We will do our best to contain Stockdale. We really need to focus on execution. With our inexperience, every single game is an opportunity to improve our knowledge, skills and how we play the game. The Brahmas have a solid running game with fullback Matt Valdez in the lead with 790 yards on 96 rushes and eight touchdowns. Running back Dustin Mossier has 191 yards on just 18 attempts and two touchdowns. Quarterback Hunter Peridolla has completed 10-of-28 passes for 109 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Valdez is the leading pass catcher with 91 yards on 10 catches and one touchdown. McKinney said the
YOAKUM The Lady Bulldogs did manage to take care of business against a very-determined Lady Apache team 3-1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16) Tuesday night at Bulldog Gym to keep their fire stoked. It was a good win for us and it helps our momentum, Lady Bulldog head coach Alisha Boysen said. However, it was not a completely flawless match for Yoakum. It was a little frustrating at points because we started out strong and hit a wall, Boysen said. It feels like we lifted our foot off the gas pedal. For Gonzales it was back to the drawing board, still in search of ways to get back on the winning track. We have got to learn how to stay with opponents, Lady Apaches head coach Kim Payne said. We need to not get down by six or seven points because then we have to rally and try to dig out of a hole. Yoakum gained a 9-1 advantage in the opening set on serves by Callie Witte and Jaccari Hights, and kills by Lesley Seidenberger and Danielle Pohl. Gonzales whittled the lead down to 9-4 on serves from
Shayla Simper. From that point, Yoakum went on an 10-2 run, and Gonzales got a couple of points back on plays from Kendall Fougerat and Simper. At 20-9, Yoakum looked poised to quickly put away the first set. It did not quite happen that way. The Lady Apaches scored seven straight points, including two aces by Morgan Simper. Yoakum broke the serve and then scored two more points to go ahead 23-16. At game point, 24-17, Gonzales remained alive for a few more plays, getting a kill from Danyelle Glass and an ace from Shayla Simper. The Lady Dogs finally finished the game on an Gonzales miscue. Early in the second set, Gonzales took early leads on plays by Allison Raley, Lindsey Akers, Shayla Simper and Fougerat. The service of Latrice Brown helped Yoakum get its first lead at 18-17. The Lady Apaches eventually came back and got the winner on a kill from Raley. In the third set, Hights and Seidenberger helped give the Lady Dogs a 4-1 advantage. Kills from Brown and Pohl put Yoakum on top 15-5 later in the set.
Gonzales fought back to close down to 20-13 but service from Seidenberger and another Pohl kill but Yoakum up 23-13. Gonzales came right back with a block from Glass and Fougerat, and Glass soon got a kill to trim the lead to 2316. The Lady Apaches got more points on serves from Raley to come within 23-19 before a two-point spurt for Yoakum ended the game. In the fourth set, Gonzales managed to stay within striking distance until late in the game, when Yoakum scored five straight with a 20-16 lead for the set win and the match victory. For Gonzales, Kiley Braune had 24 assists; Raley had 10 kills and 13 digs; Akers had nine kills and two aces; Morgan Simper had two aces and so did Shayla Simper. Carly Bozka had 21 digs and Fougerat had two solo blocks. For Yoakum, Seidenberger had 20 kills, 19 digs and one ace; Witte had 38 assists, one ace and 12 points; Brown had one ace; Pohl had eight blocks. The Lady Apaches fall to 1-5 in district while Yoakum rises to 20-13 and 4-2. Gonzales won the junior varsity match 2-1 (17-25, 27-25, 25-17) and the freshmen match 25-17, 8-25, 25-8.
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of-57 passes for 362 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions. Main receivers are Weston Hallmark with 18 catches for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and Dominic Cruz with eight catches for 182 yards and four scores. Lions leading rusher is running back Cedric Mejia who has 274 yards on 48 carries and three touchdowns. Our offense must continue to improve on ball protection. Turnovers are becoming an issue for us late in the season, Cerny said. Kenedy comes right at you so we must pick up their stunts. If you let one man through the line, it is a turnover waiting to happen in the veer system. Luling at Jourdanton The Eagles 3-3 (2-0) play their second district road game as they head to Jourdanton for a 7:30 p.m. game tomorrow. I expect this game to be extremely physical, Luling head coach Colby Hensley said. Jourdanton is an established program while Goliad had some newness to it. Since the Indians are a built team, it will present a different challenge to us. The Indians are 2-3 (01) with wins against Dilley and Carrizo Springs. They opened district with a close 21-20 loss to Goliad. Running back Brandon Pacheo leads the ground game with 78 carries for 432 yards and five touchdowns. Jourdanton lines up in the Single Wing and SlotT offense, similar to what Luling faced with Blanco. Hensley said controlling the line of scrimmage and winning the battle up front will be key for their defense. On defense, Jourdanton lines up in a 4-2 with a split-cover 3 look. Key players on the defense are the linebackers and several players on the defensive line. Hensley said he feels the offensive line played their best game of the season last week against Goliad. We need to build off that mentality, and get big push and get moving, Hensley said. If we have no turnovers and execute, we have a good chance to at being happy at the end of the game. Flatonia at Holland The Flatonia Bulldogs start district play with a road trip to Holland at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Flatonia (3-3) dropped its third game in a row to Burton. We did not play that well against Burton, partly because they were a really good team, Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag said. Our kids never gave up, hung their heads or had a poor attitude. They will be ready to roll. The Holland Hornets won five of their first six games, losing only to Granger (28-14) and defeating Jarrell, Moody, Bartlett Temple Central Texas and Temple Holy Trinity. Freytag said Holland has size on its offensive and defensive lines but just not a lot of speed. Their offense goes through their quarterback Alex Cantu, who can throw or run, he said. Our defense will need to shut Cantu down and do a better job of wrapping up tackles. I thought we did not play physical on defense against Burton. We need to punish
opposing ball carriers and cause turnovers. Holland will fly to the football on defense. Freytag said the offense must stop turning the ball over, which has proven costly in recent games and must control the clock and line of scrimmage with the run game. Lockhart at Buda Hays The Lockhart Lions play in their third district contest of the year after rebounding from a loss to Seguin on Sept. 28 to defeat Schertz Clemens, 36-14 on Friday, and are 1-1 in district. It has been some time since Lockhart beat Clemens, so we are fired up about the win, Lions head coach Paul Kilby said. The Rebels (4-1) are 1-1 in district as well, defeating rivals Kyle Lehman 28-10 and losing to Kerrville Tivy 31-10. Quarterback Caleb Kimbro completed 40-of-62 passes for 668 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. His two main targets are Granger Studdard (19-297, touchdown) and Shawn Leerssen (7-155, two touchdowns). Kimbro also figures huge in the Rebel rushing game as he has six rushing scores and 376 yards on 41 carries. Marcos Solis has ran 56 times for 377 yards and three touchdowns. Buda Hays is an outstanding team, Kilby said. I think Caleb Kimbro is an All-State candidate and Granger Studdard is an excellent receiver. We will have to slow down those two and their running backs. He said Lockharts offense must control the football and block well against the Rebels aggressive defense. The game is important for both teams. A win puts us in the mix and a loss puts us behind the eight ball, Kilby said. Cuero at Giddings The Gobblers (2-3) kick off their 26-3A portion of the year with a road game at Giddings tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The Buffaloes are 5-0 on the season and ranked No. 13 in Class 3A. Quarterback Adam Dock has thrown for 593 yards, six touchdowns and one interception on 33of-62 passing. Key receivers are Deon Hickey (9-196, touchdown) and Greg Haywood (8-172, two touchdowns). Hickey is the leading rusher with 275 yards on 31 attempts and four touchdowns. Cuero was off last week and spent the time prepping for district and working on fundamentals. Giddings is deserving of their ranking, Cuero head coach Travis Reeve said. They are a tremendous team, well-coached and will present challenges for us. He said Giddings runs a spread offense and will get the ball to several different playmakers. We need to contain their offense, play assignment football and play team defense well, he said. The Buffaloes run a 4-25, have size on the front line ,and a speedy linebacker and secondary corps. We have to execute and move the ball on them, Reeve said. Hallettsville Sacred Heart at Bryan St. Joseph The Indians (2-3) are on the road for the second straight week as they take on Bryan St. Joseph at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Sacred Heart won a Thursday game against the junior varsity squad from Austin McCollum, 43-14. We were able to work on our passing game, including the play-action pass, because we had control of the game, Indians head coach Pat Henke said. The game against the Eagles marks the start of district play for Sacred Heart. It is good to open district play, where everyone is 0-0, Henke said. We are the defendings 1A/2A champions and so everyone will be shooting for us. We will need to play our best football. Bryan St. Joseph lines up in the spread with four- and five-receiver formations. We need to play good pass coverage and pressure the quarterback, he said. We also need to be aware at all times so they do not bust a running play up the gut. Our offense needs to play physical, run the football and control the line of scrimmage. Yoakum at Smithville The Yoakum Bulldogs head into District 26-3A play off their bye week and fell to Rice Consolidated, 21-13, in its most recent game. Head coach Brent Kornegay said the Dogs used the time to install the game plan for the Smithville game. The Tigers are a good, physical football team, he said. Both of their lines are physical. Smithville bases a power running game out of the shotgun, using quarterback Denton Cooper and running backs Gray Morris and DaArron Jackson. The Tigers run a 4-3 on defense with a physical line, strong linebackers and a secondary that flys to the football. Our defense will have to tackle well and not get pounded up front, Kornegay said. Our offensive line must maintain their blocks. I feel this game will be won or lost in the trenches. The Tigers hold an identical 3-2 record with wins over Lampasas, Marble Falls and Rockdale. Smithville has dropped games to Sealy and Liberty Hill. John Paul II at St. Paul The Cardinals opened district play with an 1918 win over Bryan Brazos Christian. We made some mistakes but we made plays in the end and found a way to win, head coach Jake Wachsmuth said. St. Paul hosts 1-2 Schertz John Paul II at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Comanche Stadium. John Paul II is a young team that is new to 11-man football, Wachsmuth said. It will be a different type of game because they are young but they play hard. Brazos Christian was a very experienced team and after you win a big game, you are always a little concerned about a letdown the next game. John Paul II is Wing-T team on offense that will run the football a bunch while defense lines up in a Split formation. Quarterback Michael McCabe is the leading rusher with 48 carries for 368 yards and seven touchdowns. The Cardinal offensive must control the game and continue to work on eliminating turnovers while the defense has to prevent any kind of big play.
Pictured above are the winners of the Wednesday Night Scramble held at Independence Golf Course in Gonzales on Oct. 3. They were David Frazier, Roy Staton, Brian Mitchell, Dale Holcomb and Russell Moody. The second place team (below) consisted of Wess Sullivan, Keith Staggs, Gary Richardson, Mike Moe and Aaron Burek. (Courtesy photos)
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Brahmas, who were idle last week, cracked the Top 10 of the AP this week by coming in at number 10. Shiner is still holding down the third spot in DCTFs Class 1A-DI rankings after beating Weimar 33-32. The Comanches (51) are ranked 7th in the AP Poll. Cardinals Snap Skid with 31-9 Win A big first half effort from the University of the Incarnate Word offense and defense led to the team picking up a 31-9 victory over visiting Lone Star Confer-
ence rival Texas A&MCommerce on Saturday night at Benson Stadium. The Cardinals (2-4, 1-3) halted a four-game losing streak with the win and improved to 3-0 all-time against the Lions (1-4, 1-3). Quarterback Deric Davis led the Lions going 20-of34 passing for 204 yards. He finished with 13 yards rushing, including a rushing touchdown. Garrett Smith led all receivers with seven catches for 66 yards. Danny Mason led the defense with nine tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks. The Cardinals are back in action next week at Texas A&M-Kingsville.
more, who is third in carries in Class 3A with 110. He is averaging over 6.5 yards per carry, having run for 742 yards and eight touchdowns. Hes very capable, said Lock. La Grange is a tailback-oriented offense and they like to throw off of play action, using the running game to set up the passing game. Their aerial attack has been very effective this year under the guidance of quarterback Logan Vinklarek. He has completed 63 percent of his passes for 652 yards and 10 touchdowns, plus is carrying a very efficient passer rating of 186.4. Hes a big guy and he really throws the ball well,
Lock said. He has the ability to put some heat on the ball and he can throw with touch also, so he can do a lot of things with the football. The La Grange defense is billed as a 4-3, but it functions more like a 50. It basically is a 50 because they generally run five down linemen and two linebackers in the box, said Lock. They are very sound defensively. The lynchpins of the Leopard D are the senior duo of defensive tackle Trey Cook and linebacker Kolby Kolek, who finished last season with 124 tackles. They have a big defensive tackle thats unbelievable, Lock said. Hes about 6-5, 260 pounds. The linebacker is as good as weve seen, plus their safe-
ties will hit you and play the run extremely well. In order for Gonzales to give themselves the best opportunity to come away with a win, Lock said his team is going to have to pay attention to detail and execute effectively on both sides of the ball. La Grange doesnt make a lot of mistakes, he said. Youre going to have to beat them because they are not going to beat themselves. They dont turn the ball over very much and they dont have a lot of penalties. They are very well-coached and fundamentally sound. Its going to be a battle because La Grange is very, very good and theyve played well up to this point. This has all of the makings for a great contest.
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SAN ANTONIO The Hurricanes met a tornado Thursday, and it was the Hurricanes that blinked. The last few seasons have seen the Gonzales Apaches and Sam Houston Hurricanes tangle in some real barn-burners, but Thursdays meeting at Burbank Stadium missed out on being added to that list of classic struggles. Weve had some real wars with Sam the last couple of years, so I was kind of surprised, Apache head coach Ricky Lock said after his club had blitzed the Hurricanes by a 61-6 score. Theyre just a young team this year. They lost a lot of seniors last year, and I know theyve had some injuries. Theres several of their key players I didnt see out there tonight. While the Hurricanes were missing several key names, the Apaches went into battle minus running back Cecil Johnson, who missed the contest over an unspecified disciplinary issue. Unlike Sam Houston, however, the Apaches didnt miss a beat. D.J. Gonzales stepped into the lead tailback position and delivered 165 rushing yards on just 11
of the drive. Lopez came on for the final three carries of the five-play, 83 yard march, scoring from four yards out. The wheels came off for the Hurricanes in the second quarter as the Apaches capitalized on two pass interceptions and a fumble recovery to score four times en route to a 41-0 halftime lead. The Apaches Darrance James pilfered a Tomaria Stringfellow pass and returned it 28 yards to set up the first scoring drive of the period. Gonzales carried twice for gains of 10 and 27 yards before Lopez walked in standing up from five yards away, and Matt Hillmans PAT kick made it a 20-0 game. The Apache defense allowed just two first downs in the opening half, and forced a punt on the Hurricanes next possession. The Apaches responded with a 70-yard, six play march keyed by a 31-yard burst by Lopez who dragged two tacklers with him. Hillman The Apaches had little trouble in dispatching Sam Houston with a 61-6 win last punched it in from a yard Thursday night. Pictured are two Sam Houston defenders trying to prevent Alyas Ramirez from further gain during this power run. (Photo by Dave Mundy) away to make it 26-0. One play later, Coltin a 19-yard completion to ensuing point-after at- 2-yard line. Russell made Russell picked off a second spark the six-play drive, tempt. Martinez, holding the catch, then managed to Sam Houston pass and re- with Gonzales rambling for Hillman, fielded a high stay in bounds to cross the turned the ball to Sams 44- untouched into the end snap and circled in the goal line with a two-point yard line to set up another zone from nine yards out. backfield looking for a tar- conversion to make it 34-0. run to paydirt. Hillman The wildest play of the get before finding Russell Things went from bad and Russell hooked up on evening took place on the on the near sideline at the GONZALES, Page C4
Eagles use special teams #6 Shiner outlasts scrappy play to lift them over Weimar Wildcats, 33-32 Goliad on Homecoming
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
region@gonzalescannon.com
Wide receiver Josh Alvarez hauls in the game-winning score for Luling just a little out of the reach of Goliads Colby Berger. (Photo by Mark Lube)
By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com
LULING You would think the team that is the recipient of a lucky break on special teams would be fired up and have momentum. Especially if the special-teams play came after they had just scored. That was not exactly the case in Lulings Homecoming game against Goliad Friday night at Eagle Field. The Tigers had just whittled Lulings (3-3, 2-0) lead down to 13-10 in the third quarter and then looked to have recovered a short kickoff inside Eagle territory. Luling coaches pleaded their case that their return player had been signaling fair catch. The officials discussed the play and ruled Goliad gained possession of a live ball. However, it was the Eagles defense and practically
every other team personnel and Luling fans that were fired up by the sequence of events. Luling grabbed the momentum, slowed Goliad down on offense from that point and scored two unanswered touchdowns to come away with a 27-10 victory. Our defensive group takes a lot of pride in not giving things up in any situation they get put in, Luling head coach Colby Hensley said. They tried to find a way (out of the challenging situation) and they did. Goliad (4-2, 1-1) gave the ball to Isaiah Fair on the first play at the Eagle 39 but he was greeted in the backfield and dropped for a 6-yard loss. We put them is second and long, and momentum was back on our side, Hensley said. The Tigers ended up
punting to end the drive, and for the rest of the game, Goliad quarterback Dalton Strum seemed to always be under intense pressure from Lullings defensive line. The defensive line players have worked really hard in the weight room for the three years I have been here, he said. The work is paying off because they are able to get some push and have some speed. The Eagles failed to put any points on the board their first four offensive drives. Hensley said it was matter of not being able to finish off their drives. I thought we were able to move down the field but just stalled. We did it a couple of times, he said. Then the guys started to get some attitude once they got the momentum going and in the second half, just would LULING, Page C5
SHINER - In a contest that wasnt expected to be close, the Shiner Comanches outlasted Weimar 3332 last Friday. Going into the game we saw we were 24-point favorites, said Shiner head coach Steven Cerny. But we saw on film that Weimar had a good ball club, so I wasnt sure where they came up with that spread. It was a good game for us going into district. The Comanches (5-1) were actually outgained by Weimar (2-3), but the Wildcats were often their own worst enemy in committing 11 penalties and turning over the ball three times. I thought the biggest difference in the game was their offensive penalties because it put them into some long situations, said Cerny. That really swung things our way, but our kids just never quit. I was proud of their effort. Shiner opened the game with a three and out before punting the ball inside the Weimar 25. Juwan Almeida gained two yards on a keeper before his first pass was intercepted by Brady Cejka and taken out to near midfield. Trevion Flowers ripped off 17 yards on first down and three plays later, Evel Jones burst up the right side for a 27-yard touchdown. It only took Weimar five plays to answer back as Jakyle Harris found the end zone from 14 yards away to tie the score at 6-6 with 3:42 left in the first frame. Midway through the second, the Comanche defense was tested by an eight-play march that resulted in a punt that gave Shiner a 1st and 10 at their own 15. Jacob Stafford fumbled on the first down run and Weimar recovered at the Shiner 29. The short ensuing drive
Craig Kniefel brings down Weimars Delexus Gordon during Shiners 33-32 win on Friday. (Photo by Collin Scott) was aided by a roughing the passer call and capped when Seth Helmcamp went in from six yards. The run failed and Weimar was up 12-6. Shiners next score was set up on a Wildcat punt. The ball sailed over the punters head and he was decked by Cole Strauss to give the Comanches a first and goal from the four. Jones powered in on the next play for his second score of the night, but the run failed to leave the game tied at 12-12. Weimar returned the kickoff to the Shiner 42 and on the next play, Delexus Gordon outraced everybody to the end zone. Almeida made the kick to give Weimar a 19-12 advantage at halftime. A great return of the second half kickoff gave Weimar possession at the Shiner 42. Almeida hooked up with Helmcamp on a quick gainer before Harris broke out a weaving run for a 39-yard touchdown that put Shiner down 26-12. The Comanches first possession of the second half went much better than the one in the first. They ran off eight plays before Caleb Curtis twisted and turned his way in from 17 yards for a score. The pass failed and the lead was cut down to 26-18. Late in the third quarter Max Huth put a jarring hit on Gordon, knocking the ball out and recovering at the Weimar 25. Three plays later, Stafford blasted in from the 10 and a pass from Flowers to Cejka tied the game at 26-26. The Wildcats were facing a third and nine on the first play of the final period when Almeida had his offering swiped by Chad Neubauer to give Shiner the ball at the Weimar 23. Three plays later Flowers rolled left looking to pass, reversed his field and scrambled into the end zone for a 22-yard touchSHINER, Page C5
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vert on a two-point conversion as Ereaux passed to wide receiver J.D. Franco finalizing the score at 36-14. After the game, Lockhart Head Coach Paul Kilby spoke about the teams effort. It wasnt just shown tonight. It started on Monday, he said. These kids are very resilient. We had a heartbreaking loss last week, fumbling the ball 13 times, and they are probably more resilient than the coaches sometimes. They were determined to show that they were better than they played last week. Kilby would go on and talk about how the defense performed. They just were fantastic tonight, he said. This was our best defensive performance of the year so far. McKinney, who was a key player in the game, mentioned what helped him do so well. I think it is the teamwork, work ethic, and everybodys hard work, he said. Its not just me, its the team.
Game Summary Lockhart 36, Schertz Clemens14 Clemens 0 0 7 714 Lockhart 7 7 7 1536 Scoring summary LCK -- Curtis Hawkins 2-yard run (Jordan Johnson kick), 5:26, 1st. LCK -- Levi Mair 6-yard run (Jordan Johnson kick), 4:57, 2nd. CLE -- Brett Walker 13-yard pass from J.J. Elkins (Christian Overman kick), 1:08, 2nd. CLE -- Demarius Burton 71yard run (Christian Overman kick), 11:19, 3rd. LCK -- Tyrell Williams 18-yard pass from Charles Ereaux (Jordan Johnson kick), 6:18, 3rd. LCK -- Marcos Rodriguez 4-yard run (Jordan Johnson kick), 10:42, 4th. LCK -- C.J. McKinney 43-yard run (J.D. Franco from Charles Ereaux), 1:48, 4th. Team Statistics C L First downs 14 22 Rushes/Yds 18/140 59/339 Comp/Atts 13/32/1 3/5/0 Pass yards 128 78 Punts 3 0 Punting Yards 90 0 Fumbles/Lost 0/0 2/1 Penalties-yards 3-30 5-35 Individual Statistics RUSHING Schertz Clemens: Demarius Burton 8-118, J.J. Elkins 1-4, Scott Braud 6-23, Devin Carlin 1-(-1), Isaiah Steen 1-2, Bennett Ritter 1-(-6). Lockhart: Marcos Rodriguez 18-73, Juan Lopez 2-(-7), Levi Mair 7-30, C.J. McKinney 21-188, Curtis Hawkins 11-55, PASSING Schertz Clemens: J.J. Elkins 13-32-128-1. Lockhart: Charles Ereaux 3-5-78. RECEIVING Schertz Clemens: Burton 2-15, Daniel Martinez 3-23, Kristian Carmona 1-4, Preston Bass 3-41, Ritter 3-32, Brett Walker 1-13. Lockhart: Rodriguez 2-60, Tyrell Williams 1-18.
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C.J. McKinney turns the corner on this run during Lockharts 36-14 win over Schertz Clemens. McKinney finished with 188 rushing yards. (Photo by Shawn Tripputi)
By SHAWN TRIPPUTI
Special Cannon Correspondent
LOCKHART - The Lockhart Lions (4-1, 1-1) came off a 38-12 loss last week to the Seguin Matadors. That loss put them in the losing category in district, but they got back into the win column when they beat Schertz-Clemens 36-14 last Friday night. Entering the game, the Lockhart Lions were averaging 445.8 rushing yards per game, while also averaging 43.3 points per game. The Clemens Buffaloes came into the game without a win, while allowing opponents to score an average of 32.3 points per game. Lockhart would open the game with a bang as they scored on their first possession. The Lions would travel 70 yards, and sophomore running back Curtis Hawkins would take it up the middle for a two-yard touchdown run with 5:26 left in the first quarter. The extra point would be made by junior kicker Jordan Johnson, making the score 7-0. The Buffaloes would come knocking on the door, but the Lions defense was too strong as free safety Tyrell Williams would intercept a pass in the end zone to give the ball back. That interception would spark the Lions to drive the
field and score up the middle from six yards out with 4:57 left in the half, pushing the lead to 14-0. The game continued to stay close as the Buffaloes scored on a touchdown pass from the 10-yard line with 1:08 left in the half. The Lions went into halftime with a 14-7 lead. The Buffaloes would open the second half with a big 71-touchdown run by running back Demarius Burton. That score on their first possession would tie the game at 14-14 with 11:19 left in the third quarter. However, the Lions would fight right back and take the lead again in their next possession, scoring on a difficult back of the end zone 18-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Charles Ereaux to Williams, making the score 21-14. After forcing the Buffaloes to punt from deep in their own end zone, the Lions would take over on the Buffaloes 39 yard line. That great field position lead to a Marcos Rodriguez six-yard touchdown run with 10:42 left in the game, extending their lead to 28-14. The Lions would then pile on to the score as junior running back C.J. McKinney would score on a 43-yard touchdown run. The Lions would then con-
SHINER - St. Paul opened district play with a close one as they prevented a two-point conversion against Bryan Brazos Christian on Friday, winning 19-18. The Cardinals had a pair of 100-yard rushers in Martin Kennedy (12-134) and Adam Hollenbach (17115), who scored a touchdown each. Dylan Barton also added 32 yards on six rushes and one touchdown. St. Paul took a 6-0 lead on the Barton 21-yard run in the first quarter with the PAT no good. Kenny Honnas scored from 56 yards for Bryan Christian and their point after was no good. St. Paul regained the lead, 12-6, in the third as Hollenbach scored from the 1 and kicked the point after. Bryan Christian got a 41-yard pass from Gentry Gayle to Justin Duewll but missed the game-tying extra point. St. Paul got a 9-yard run from Kennedy and led 1912 to start the fourth quarter. Honnas scored on a 2-yard run in with under nine minutes left in the game.
Game Summary St. Paul 19, Bryan Brazos Christian 18 SP 6 0 13 0-19 BC 0 6 6 6-18 Scoring Summary SP-Dylan Barton 21 run (kick failed) BC-Kenny Honnas 56 run (kick failed) SP-Adam Hollenbach 1 run (Hollenbach kick) BC-Justin Duewall 41 pass from Gentry Gayle (kick failed) SP-Martin Kennedy 9 run (pass failed) BC-Honnas 2 run (run failed) Team stats SP BC First downs 16 8 Rushes-yards 37-277 46-203 Passes 4-7-0 1-4-0 Passing yards 54 48 Punts-yards 1-36 4-106 Fumbles-lost 2-1 1-0 Penalties-yards 6-55 5-50 Individual stats RUSHING St. Paul: Martin Kennedy 12-134, Adam Hollenbach 17-115, Dylan Barton 6-32, Mitchell McElroy 2-(-4). Brazos Christian: Kenny Honnas 28-152, Will McCurdy 6-59,Gentry Gayle 4-(-14). PASSING St. Paul:McElroy 4-7-0-54. Brazos Christian:Gayle 1-4-0-48. RECEIVING St. Paul:Kennedy 2-26, Marco Ynclan 1-16, Barton 1-12. Bryan Christian: Duewall 1-48.
AUSTIN While known for their preference to pound the football on the ground, the Sacred Heart Indians showed they can also fly the friendly skies if needed. Quarterback Leightin Pilat completed 6-of-7 passes for 157 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Indians (2-3) to a 43-14 win over the Austin McCallum junior varsity, 43-14, Thursday night at Noack Field in Austin. Pilat rushed for 106 yards on six carries and a 66-yard touchdown run. Jonathan Vanek added 104 yards and a touchdown on 123 carries. The Indians opened scoring with a Pilats touchdown run in the first quarter and added Vaneks touchdown run. Sacred Heart went up 22-0 in the second as Vanek hauled in a 15-yard pass from Pilat. McCallum got on the board with a 45-yard run. Near the end of the frame the Indians scored twice more Casey Jirkosvky caught a 39-yard scoring catch and Vanek hauled in a 33-yarder. In the third quarter, Jirkosvky had a 29-yard touchdown catch and McCallum got another long run for a touchdown to cap scoring.
Game Summary Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 43 Austin McCallum JV 14 SH 15 21 7 0-43 AMJV 0 6 8 0-14 Scoring Summary SH-Leightin Pilat 66 run (Cade Brewer pass from Pilat) SH-Jonathan Vanek 13 run (Evan Wick kick) SH-Vanek 15 pass from Pilat (Wick kick) AMJV-45 run (run failed) SH-Casey Jirkovsky 39 pass from Pilat (Wick kick) SH-Vanek 33 pass from Pilat (Wick kick) SH-Jirkovsky 29 pass from Pilat (Wick kick) AMJV-44 run (conversion run) Team stats SH AMJV First downs 19 7 Rushes-yards 36-275 30-177 Passes 6-7-0 3-7-0 Passing yards 157 7 Punts-yards 2-86 4-120 Fumbles-lost 1 1 0-0 Penalties-yards 2-20 2-18 Individual stats RUSHINGSacred Heart: Leightin Pilat 6-106, Jonathan
Vanek 12-104, , Scott Stoner 3-13. PASSINGSacred Heart: Pilat 6-7-0-157. RECEIVINGSacred Heart: Vanek 3-81, Evan Wick 2-68, Stoner 1-8.
DILLEY The Dilley Wolves scored on two fumbles returns and on a punt return to get past NixonSmiley, 41-15, on Friday. Dilleys only score of the first half came on a 70-yard fumble return by Joe Garcia. Nixon got a score in the second period as Nick Pena connected on a 19-yard strike to Garrett Earlywine. The Wolves then exploded for 20 third-quarter points as Leonard Garcia scored on a 3-yard run, Marco Rodriguez returned a fumble for 24 yards and Orlando Bernal scored on a 2-yard run. The Mustangs (0-5) got another score in the fourth frame as running back Tristan Newman took off for a 62-yard touchdown run and Earlywine caught a two-point pass from Pena to close down to 27-15. Dilley scored twice more on a 75-yard punt return by Bernal and Will Urban scored on a 36-run.
Game Summary Dilley 41, Nixon-Smiley 15 N 0 7 0 8- 15 D 7 0 20 14-41 Scoring Summary D-Joe Garcia 70 fumble return (Juan Cantu kick) N-Garrett Earlywine 19 pass from Nick Pena ( Oscar Torres kick) D-Leonardo Garcia 3 run (kick failed) D-Marco Rodriguez 24 fumble return (Will Urban run) D-Orlando Bernal 2 run (pass failed) N-Tristan Newman 62 run (Earlywin pass from Pena) D-Bernal 75 punt return (kick failed) D-Urban 36 run (Urban run) Team stats N D First downs 12 10 Rushes-yards 45-133 23175 Passes 9-15-0 4-13-0 Passing yards 138 39 Punts-yards 4-135 4-130 Fumbles-lost 4-2 1-0 Penalties-yards 6-50 5-40 Individual stats RUSHING Nixon: Tristan Newman 9-63, Nick Pena 15-24, Jared Van Auken 6-24, Tom Palacio 8-17, Miguel Hernandez 5-5, K. Martinez 1-1, Justin Ramos 1-(-1). Dilley:Will Urban 11-106, Sabby Torres 1-48, Alan Espinosa 1-28, Leonardo Garcia 6-11, Orlando Bernal 1-2, Fabian Garza 1-1, Jeremy Herrera 1-1. PASSING Nixon Pena 7-130-98, Newman 2-2-0-40. Dilley: Urban 4-13-0-39. RECEVING Nixon: Garrett Earlywine 7-108, Newman 2-30. Dilley: Herrera 3-19, Torres 1-20.
to worse for the Hurricanes just moments later. Jvoni Badie-Jones evaded a heavy pass rush, but coughed the ball up as he tried to scramble and the Apaches J.T. Miller recovered the ball on the bounce, rambling 22 yards before being dragged down. On the next play, Hillman flipped a nicely-executed tight-end screen to Cameron Smith, who turned it into a 15-yard score. Gonzales turned the of-
fense over to the second string to start the third quarter, and the Apache reserves took full advantage of their snaps on the field. An interception by Ramirez deep in Hurricane territory set Gonzales up with the ball at Sams 4-yard line, and two plays later Ramirez punched across the goal line from two yards out to run the score to 48-0. The Apaches mounted another time-consuming drive to open the fourth period, marching 49 yards in nine plays after a short
punt. Martinez hit Ramirez with an 8-yard pass in the flats for the score and a 55-0 lead. The Apache defense was dominant most of the game, but an odd bounce of the ball gave Sam Houston its only score midway through the final period. A pass from freshman QB Dewayne Brown slipped through the clutches of two defenders before winding up in the hands of Terrance Winkfield, who turned it into a 69-yard scoring play. But Gonzales marched right back, after a 36-yard
kickoff return by Lopez. The Apaches covered the remaining 46 yards in nine plays, with Martinez charging into the end zone from five yards out with 1:04 remaining. Martinez knelt on the ball on the two-point try.
Game Summary GONZALES 61, SAM HOUSTON 6 Score by Quarters GHS 13 28 7 1361 Sam 0 0 0 66 Scoring summary GON -- D.J. Gonzales 3 run (kick failed) GON -- Zack Lopez 4 run (Matt Hillman kick) GON -- Lopez 5 run (Hillman
kick) GON -- Hillman 1 run (pass failed) GON -- Gonzales 9 run (Coltin Russell pass from Morgan Martinez) GON -- Cameron Smith 15 pass from Hillman (Hillman kick) GON -- Alyas Ramirez 2 run (Hillman kick) GON -- Ramirez 8 pass from Morgan Martinez (Hillman kick) SSH -- Terrance Winkfield 69 pass from Dewayne Brown (run failed) GON -- Morgan Martinez 6-yard run (run failed) Team Stats Gonz Sam First downs 27 3 Rushes-Yds 55-398 16-32 Passes 5-7-0 4-15-3 Pass yards 53 100 Punts 0 4-27.8 Fumbles/Lost 1/0 2/2
Penalties-yds 1-15 5-45 Individual Statistics RUSHING: Gonzales - D.J. Gonzales 14-194, Zack Lopez 9-85, Matt Hillman 3-6, Darrance James 5-28, Morgan Martinez 9-61, Francisco Diaz 1-5, Alyas Ramirez 16-47, Eduardo Angel 1-1. Sam Houston - Tomaria Stringfellow 5-(-4), Jvoni BadieJones 3-23, Roland Walker 4-25, Dewayne Brown 4-(-12). PASSING: Gonzales - Matt Hillman 3-4-0-35, Morgan Martinez 2-3-0-18. Sam Houston - Tomaria Stringfellow 3-6-2-31, Jvoni Badie-Jones 0-7-1-0, Dewayne Brown 1-2-0-69. RECEIVING: Gonzales - Cameron Smith 2-16, Coltin Russell 1-19, Alyas Ramirez 1-8. Sam Houston -Terrance Winkfield 2-70, Khiry Darby 1-21, Jacobi Watkins 1-9.
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not be denied crossing that end zone. I was proud of them. Hensley praised the Luling running attack, which involved quarterback Trayden Staton as well as Brendon Cubit, Shaft Cubit and Quinton Grant. The Eagles are 2-0 in district play for the first time in some time. I do not know the last time Luling started 2-0 in district, Hensley said. I probably need to do some research on it. After going 1-0, the boys were extremely excited and we had one of the better weeks of practice we have had. I am excited to see what 2-0 does for them. The Tigers drove 71 yards after stopping Luling on fourth-and-7 play at the Goliad 29. Colby Berger took an option pitch from Sturm and raced to the Eagle 41 and was awarded with 15 more yards on a Luling personal foul. Later, Goliad faced its own fourth down at the 25 and Sturm found Davis Ohrt for 16 yards to the 9. Jeremy Pena had a 3-yard gain and fullback Joseph Burns scored from the 6 on the next play to give Goliad a 7-0 lead. The teams exchanged punts for a while and Luling got a break, set up by its tenacious defense. Goliad was pinned at its 10 and Burns went up the middle to about the 12 but had the ball stripped and Luling recovered. To add insult to injury for the Tigers, they were assessed a personal-foul
yards and two touchdowns on 16 rushes in the win over Sam Houston. Martin Kennedy, St. Paul. Rushed 12 times for 134 yards and a score in the Cardinals 19-18 win over Bryan Brazos Christian. C.J. McKinney, Lockhart. Had 188 rushing yards and one touchdown in the Lions 36-14 win over Schertz Clemens. Adam Hollenbach, St. Paul. Ran 17 times for 115 yards and a score in the win over Brazos Christian.
down. Kris Patek was true on the point after kick and Shiner held a 33-26 lead with just over 10 minutes left to play. A penalty on the kick return gave Weimar the ball at their own 30. Harris got loose on first down and was on his way to a score before Jones made a great hustle play by tracking him down and making the touchdown-saving tackle at the Shiner 20. Gordon made three straight runs and the last one got into the end zone from 12 yards out. The extra point kick failed to account for the final score.
Scoring summary SHI -- Evel Jones 25-yard run (kick failed), 7:04, 1st. WEI -- Jakyle Harris 14-yard run (kick failed), 3:42, 1st. WEI -- Seth Helmcamp 6-yard run (run failed), 6:41, 2nd. SHI -- Evel Jones 4-yard run (run failed), 3:44, 2nd. WEI -- Delexus Gordon 42yard run (Juwon Almeida kick), 3:20, 2nd. WEI -- Jakyle Harris 39-yard run (Juwon Almeida kick), 11:10, 3rd. SHI -- Caleb Curtis 17-yard run (kick failed), 6:32, 3rd. SHI -- Jacob Stafford 10-yard run (Brady Cejka from Trevion Flowers), 0:29, 3rd. SHI -- Trevion Flowers 22-yard run (Kris Patek kick), 10:14, 4th. WEI -- Delexus Gordon 12-
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Lady Comanches dispatch Gonzales runners show well Weimar to pick up a victory at Round Rock Invitational
From coaches reports The Shiner volleyball team defeated Weimar 3-2 (25-20, 25-14, 24-26, 22-25, 15-10) on Friday. Lauren Oden had four aces and four blocks; Julianna Rankin had 14 kills; Kristin Schacherl had four aces, 39 assists and 21 points; Amanise Coleman had four blocks, and Meagan Chumchal had 36 digs. The Lady Comanches notched a 3-0 (25-11, 25-7, 25-9) win over Prairie Lea on Tuesday. Schacherl had 24 assists and seven aces; Coleman had eight kills and five blocks, and Rankin had 14 points and eight kills. The wins improved the Lady Comanches to 22-13 and 8-1. The Gonzales varsity volleyball team fell to Giddings on Friday, 15-25, 1925, 13-25. Allison Raley had nine kills an six digs; Kendall Fougerat had five blocks and three kills; Kiley Braune had 21 assists and Carly Bozka had 11 digs. Danyelle Glass had five kills. Gonzales won the junior varsity match 25-18 and 25-18 while Giddings won the freshmen game, 25-10, 25-16. Sacred Heart got back on track Thursday with a 3-0 (25-9, 25-12, 25-9) win over Universal City First Baptist. Adrienne Klimitchek had eight kills and nine assists; Rachel Saulnier had four aces and nine assists; Kirsten Heger had four digs, and Jami Shimek had two blocks. Sacred Heart won the junior varsity match, 25-9 and 25-7. The Lady Indians swept New Braunfels Christian 25-7, 25-23 and 25-14 on Tuesday to improve to 6-4 in district play. Klimitchek had 11 kills; Shimek had seven blocks; Saulnier had 18 assists and five aces; Kirsten Heger had nine digs. This match put us one step closer to the end of our district season, Sacred Heart head coach Wanda Orsak said. We try to play a little better every match because we are a team that hasnt come close to its peak. The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs dropped to 2-6 in 28-2A play with a 3-0 (14-25, 12-25, 11-25) loss to No. 17 Schulenburg on Saturday. Alena Alvarez had one ace and five assists; Hailey Boatright had one ace and three kills; Savannah Martinez had three kills, one block; Devon Martinez had three kills and Treca DeLeon had nine digs. The Lady Mustangs fell to No. 14 Poth on Tuesday, 12-25, 10-25, 25-23, 13-25. Megan Guerra had 11 assists; Boatright had two aces and nine kills; Alvarez had eight digs; Mirando Carrilo had eight digs and Devon Tristan had three blocks. The Lady Mustangs are 2-7 in district after the Poth match. The St. Paul freshmen defeated Sacred Heart last week, 25-18, 25-19. Jordan Pawelek had one block and one dig; Juliette Siegal had three aces and one dig; Jennie Williams had five assists and three aces; Shaylynn Malatek had two kills and one dig. The Lady Cardinals JV swept Austin Veritas 25-13 and 25-13. Kaitlin Capplemen had four kills; Victoria Kusac had nine assists, four aces and three digs, and Clairie Spaeth had two blocks. The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs swept Cuero 2521, 25-10, 25-18, on Friday. Callie Witte had 22 assists and 14 digs; Lesley Seidenberger had 13 kills and one ace; Latrice Brown had 10 points; Faith Hagan had one ace; Shelby Pesek had 10 points and Danielle Pohl had three blocks. Yoakum is 19-13 and 3-2 on the year. The Yoakum JV defeated Cuero 25-20, 25-16 The Luling volleyball team split district matches last week. On Oct. 2, Luling fell to Nixon-Smiley 25-22, 20-25, 20-25, 23-25 and won 3-1 (18-25, 25-20, 25-11, 257) at home Friday against Stockdale. Flatonia split its district matches last week. The Lady Bulldogs lost to Shiner on Oct. 2, 19-25, 1325 and 19-25. Crystal Rodriguez had five aces and eight digs; Alanis Ribera had 10 assists; Meredith Pavlica had four kills and one block; Chandler Fike had four kills and Katie Steinhauser had four kills. Flatonia swept Prairie Lea 25-14, 25-11, 25-20. Fike had seven aces, six digs and nine kills; Abigail Schacherl had 11 assists. Flatonia is now 9-24 and 4-4 in district. From coaches reports The Gonzales crosscountry team had a small contingent of runners at the Round Rock Invitational at McNeil Park last weekend, the same site for the UIL State Meet in November. For the varsity girls, Alejandra Diaz DeLeon was No. 241 in 14 minutes, 34.20 seconds, Hannah Lorton was No. 282 in 15:00.70 and Kelsey Hardy was No. 327 in 15:42.10 Gilbert Chavez was No. 54 in 18:00.72 to lead the varsity Apaches; Ashton Williams was No. 223 in 20:10.9 and Jose Olalde followed in 20:11.50; Max Moreno was No. 251 in 20:33.90; Dalton Couch was No. 270 in 20:56.20; Edward Buvalcaba was No. 296 in 21:30.20; Patrick Ramirez finished in 24:01.10 for No. 354; August Bordovsky was No. 358 in 25:03.0 and Jesus Diaz DeLeon was No. 362 in 25:34.30. Shiner cross country teams competed on home turf on Saturday in the Shiner meet. Kristin Schacherl finished in No. 19 for the varsity girls while Maggie Grosenbacher was No.22; Tabitha Blaschke was No. 36; Keely McCarthy was No. 45; Meloni Burger was No. 47; Shanan Pardy was No. 48 and Kaci Jamson was No. 53. Ethan Berger led the varsity boys with a No. 35 finish, Ethan Zissa was No. 38 and Colby Jahn was No. 59. Daniel Hernandez was No. 66 and Chase Schroeder finished No. 72. Rose Egan came in No. 15 and Whitney Williams No. 30 for the junior varsity girls. On the junior high girls side, Brooke Kloesel was No. 14, Greta Grosenbacher finished No. 16, Jenna Berkovsky was No. 27, Bernice Cruz was No. 36, Abby Thomas was No. 47, Brittany Villarreal was No. 52, Madison Jalufka was No. 79, Claire Patek was No. 82 and Victoria Veit was No.78. Other runners were Sammy Kremling, Allie Koone, Emma Hull, Kailey Williams and Sabrina Blaschke. Junior high boys runners were Alan Flores in No. 46, Luke Petru in No. 56 and Colton Pardy in No. 64.
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Jordan Johnson (60) provides the lead blocking for Zack Lopez (middle) while Matt Hillman looks on during this play from Gonzales win over San Antonio Sam Houston last Thursday night. For game story, see page C3. (Photo by Dave Mundy)