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was when my employee noticed an orange tip on the barrel of the gun so he suspected it wasnt real, Dave said. According to the employees account to Dave, the man then walked around the counter and continued to demand money. He said Do you want to die? and my clerk said to him Im not going to give you any money, said Dave. So the guy got angry and told my employee that he would be coming back before he literally ran outside. It was apparent from his body language that he was scared. The suspect left the store without any cash or other property and the clerk then called the police department. While thankful for the loyalty showed to him by his employee, Dave said he ROBBER, Page A7
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Election Day for the statewide constitutional vania. More photos, Page A10. (Photo by Dave Mundy) amendments and local school district bond elections is Tuesday, Nov. 5. For a list of Gonzales County polling locations, see Page A7.
Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of committing the armed robbery of a Gonzales convenience store with what may have been a fake weapon. On Tuesday, October 22 at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Gonzales Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Shamrock Store on the corner of Waco and Seydler Street. Upon arrival, patrol officer Rhegan Davis made contact with the victim who told him an unknown male subject entered the store and displayed a handgun. The business owner, Vijay Dave, told The Cannon that his employee was alone in the store during the incident. The suspect was reportedly wearing all dark clothing with the exception No one saw Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor or Suzanne Pleshette, but The Birds lent a spooky of a red hoodie. presence to Gonzales Confederate Square Saturday during the Happy Fall Yall celebraHe came in and asked tion. The event featured a free screening of the family Halloween movie Hotel Transyl- for all the money, but that
Our annual fall feature, the Beat the Experts football contest, continues in this weeks edition. See Page C6 to enter!
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By CEDRIC IGLEHART
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Q: Because of the activity going on in the Eagle Ford Shale, this is a pretty exciting time for the City of Smiley is it not? A: Yes, sir. Were going away from being a sleepy little town and its progressing pretty fast now. Q: The reason is a recent study came out and said that the mother lode of oil in the Eagle Ford formation is very near Smiley, is that SMILEY, Page A7
Come and Hear It! Tune in to radio station KCTI 1450 AM on Wedensdays for weekly updates on whats coming up each week from Gonzales Cannon General manager Dave Mundy.
The Cannon recently sat down for a Q&A with Smiley mayor Ellis Villasana to discuss the projected economic development of his city. Villasana is a longtime Smiley native and Ellis Villasana has served as mayor for the last four years.
Gonzales City Manager Allen Barnes signals for another load to pull forward as Mayor Bobby Logan helps manhandle some used tires during Saturdays Pride in Gonzales Citywide Cleanup. City staff and volunteers spent four hours helping local residents get rid of tons of large waste and recyclables. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Community................... A2 Livestock Markets.......... A7 Oil & Gas........................... A8 Classifieds.......................... B5 Comics............................. B12 For the Record.............. A13 Faith.................................... A12 In Our View........................A4 The Arts........................... B9 Region.............................. A3 Puzzle Page.................... B11 Business Directory........ A6 Sports.................................. C1 Obituaries....................... A2 Education....................... B1
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Residents around the area are receiving this mailing from the U.S. Prescription Discount Card on official-looking stationery. The card is NOT affiliated with the government, and the address of the company leads to a vacant alley in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Residents around the Gonzales area this week have received a mailing offering a prescription discount card which appears to be an official government form and offers discounts of up to 50 percent on any FDA-approved drugs but as with all free offers, buyer beware. The mailing offers cards from a company called the United States Prescription Discount Card, but these cards are not from the government. Each card has a member identification number on it when it arrives in the mail, but does not have the name of the person receiving the card. The company advertises a home office on Connecti-
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and was held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Interment followed at Shiner Catholic Cemetery in Shiner, Texas. A Rosary was recited at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Gonzales, Texas with Deacon John Klapuch officiating. Annie was born February 1, 1922 in Shiner, Texas. She was the daughter of Albert and Filomina (Janik) Kubecka. She married Charlie Siegel October 22, 1946 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, Texas. Annie attended Saint Ludmilas Catholic School in Shiner, Texas. In her early years, Annie went to work as a Nurses Aid at the Wagner Hospital in Shiner, Texas. Later, she went on to work for the Gonzales Independent School District as a Cafeteria Worker. After several years of preparing lunches for children in the district Annie decided it was time to be there for her children and stayed at home as a housewife and mother. She enjoyed taking care of children then later her grandchildren. To them, she was known as Little Grandma. Annies favorite hobby was taking care of her plants. She had a bit of a green thumb and could make any plant flourish. Her favorite flowers were the African Violets. Later, Annie became a resident at The Heights of Gonzales when her health failed her. Annie is survived by Charlie, her loving husband of 67 years, one son; Marvin Siegel and his wife Delores of Gonzales, Texas, one daughter; Charlene Alvarado and her husband Tony of Gonzales, Texas, five grandchildren; Benji Siegel and his wife Tamara, of Moulton, Texas, Michelle Tanksley and her husband Todd, of Cedar Park, Texas, Jeffery Siegel and his wife Lauren, of Gonzales, Texas, Ashley Alvarado and her Fianc Jordan of Richmond, Texas, Kalyssa Alvarado of Gonzales, Texas, nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Filomina Kubecka, a daughter; Rose Marie Siegel, a brother; Albert Kubecka, Jr. The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and compassion to the staff and facility of The Heights of Gonzales. To join the family in celebrating Annies life, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com Holstein cows and excelled in showmanship, a talent she handed down to her daughters. Gloria loved people, animals and the outdoors. On cold winter days and nights, it wasnt uncommon for Gloria to have a few small calves in her kitchen keeping them warm and helping them develop into prize show animals. Many of their calves were sold to buyers from as far away as Mexico for show and breeding stock. When Gloria and James werent working their stock, they might be found at the office or more popularly known as the Dairy Queen. It wasnt that Gloria didnt cook for she made delicious cookies, it just seems Gloria used her oven more for the storage of collectibles than cooking pot roast. Gloria had a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor. Although there were times when sarcasm was used to make a point, like when she busted her daughters loafing rather than getting their chores done, Gloria would certainly offer a Thank you, thank you very much! in an exasperated tone only Gloria could put emphasis on to make her disappointment clear. Gloria adored her cats, going for rides in the pick-up with James, and loved to travel. She and James had toured Germany with a former visiting Lutheran Pastor and his wife which they thoroughly enjoyed. Gloria was full of life and exuded a charming manner, she and James, who seemed inseparable, were always a delight to be around. But do not be mistaken, when necessary, Gloria got things done even if she had to step on a few fingers, she got things done. However what we all will remember most is the inseparable partnership of Gloria and James, and equation of love. Gloria Ann Knandel is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, James Knandel of Cost; devoted daughters and sons-in-law, Liz and Steven Keyser of Cost, Carol and Jessie Cienega of College Station; and her adoring grandchildren, Stephanie Fritz and husband Michael, Katie Ramos and husband Robert, James Keyser, Jayde Cienega, and Jace Cienega. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Janet Knandel and grandson, Joshua Cienega. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2013 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Ildiko Rigney officiating. Interment followed in Gonzales Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Steven Keyser, Byron Lester, Jessie Cienega, Robert Ramos, Michael Fritz, James Keyser, Jace Cienega, and John Liford. Memorials may be made to Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation, 1110 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, Texas 78629. Services were under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. dred and Vernon Person on September 27, 1933. A military brat, Vernon spent much of his youth traveling with his Army family, seeing both post-war Germany and Japan. Mr. Person would often recall his fond memories of residing in Okinawa as a young teenager. Few may know that his nickname Bo was given to him by one of the locals. It is a shortened version of a Japanese curse word. At sixteen, Vernon returned to Gonzales to complete his high school education. He lived alone while his family remained in Europe. A natural athlete, Bo excelled at football. He received a scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin and played there from 1953 to 1955. After college, he enlisted in the Army and returned to Europe where he won several medals for his marksmanship. Bo was also a paratrooper with over 23 jumps in Europe and North Africa. He was honorably discharged and returned to Gonzales in 1959. Vernon wed Ms. Margaret Staton on August 15, 1959. They had three children including sons Sean David, born 1965, and Cole Brennan, born 1970. Their daughter, Kathleen Claire, was born the following year. Vernons twin granddaughters, Brandi and Haley, were born to Kathleen in 1993. He is also survived by eldest granddaughter Charlie Freeman and great grandchildren Aidan and Audrie. Bo was a carpenter by trade. His experience in the construction field spanned over 50 years. He taught Building Trades at the high school during the 1970s. He and his students built many of the homes surrounding the GVEC building. He managed the Transit Mix facility for the Christian family in the 1980s. Bo was self-employed as a building contractor from the early 1990s until March of this year. Mr. Person was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Douglas and Benny Bob; and a sister, Wanda. His eldest son, Sean, passed away in 1999. Services are to be held on November 9 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Gonzales. ley Latin American Cemetery, Smiley, TX. All are invited to sign the on-line guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels. com. Carmen Molina, 92, of Gonzales, Texas passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Texan Nursing and Rehab in Gonzales, Texas. Funeral Mass was under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and was held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating. A Rosary was recited at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Buffington Funeral home Chapel in Gonzales, Texas with Deacon Alfonso Moreno officiating. Carmen was born October 8, 1921 in Gonzales, Texas. She was the daughter of Pablo and Antonia (Bursiaga) Eredia. She married Candido Velasquez Molina, whom passed away in 2002. Carmen enjoyed cooking, quilting and gardening. She could be described as being a humble woman. Carmen was a caring person who was well known as being a devoted, loving wife and caretaker. Carmen is survived by six daughters; Connie Alvarez of Gonzales, Texas, Concepcion Flores of Austin, Texas, Carolina Olivares and her husband, Matilde of Georgetown, Texas, Camila Pinson and her husband, Steven of Driftwood, Texas, Sally Ruiz and her husband, Bennie of Austin, Texas, Carmen Rodriguez and her husband, John Gonzales of Gonzales, Texas, five sons; Candido Molina, Jr. and his wife, Teresa of Austin, Texas Cosme Molina and his wife, Lillian of Gonzales, Texas, Carlos Molina and his wife, Delia of Kyle, Texas, Johnny Molina and his wife, Lupe of Kyle, Texas, George Molina and his wife, Delores of Austin, Texas, one sister; Delores Eredia of Gonzales, Texas, twenty-eight grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Antonia Eredia, her husband, Candido Molina, four infants, two grandchildren; Irene Alvarez, John Alvarez, Jr., one brother, four sisters, two sonin-laws; Juan Alvarez, Rube Flores. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Father Paul Raaz, the staff and facility of Texan Nursing and Rehab and to Gonzales Memorial Hospital for the help and care provided to their beloved mother. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Hall Fund. To join the family in celebrating Carmens life, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com
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Gordon Lane Tolbert, 1941-2013 Gordon Lane Tolbert went to be with the Lord October 22, 2013 after a long illness. He played a good hand with the cards he was dealt. He was born March 12, 1941 and after a difficult childhood and nursing his dying father at the age of 16, he went on to serve in the US Coast Guard as a Gunners Mate during the Vietnam era. He advanced to E-5 in only four years, became a real estate appraiser with only an 8th grade education, and co-founded the familys title research business 28 years ago which has extended to three generations. He was a committed and faithful husband and father through 51 years of marriage and taught his children and grandchildren the value of commitment, hard work and using the gifts God gave them. Nobody was a stranger to him and he had a clever sense of humor. He loved being outdoors fixing or building things, tending to the land and the farm they used to have, but fishing was his favorite. He taught many a grandbaby how to catch a fish at Palmetto State Park in Ottine and at the coast in Rockport. He knew God and believed that his family was his mission field. His angels surrounded him in his last days, and he passed peacefully in his sleep after a long illness (before it got too cold-he did not like winter!) to go fishing in the big lake above where we will see him again (1 Thes 4:13-18). Gordon is survived by his widow, Barbara Joan Sawicki Tolbert of Gonzales; his son, Gordon G. Tolbert and his wife, Sharon; grandsons, Dustin and his wife, Sally, and Preston Tolbert; daughter, Elizabeth Anderson; grandchildren, Jonathan Anderson and his wife, Nicole; and greatgrandchildren, Logan, Jeremy, Matthew, Jensen, Hayley and Jadyn Anderson; daughter, Suzanne Jennyfer Sakiewicz and her husband, Ed, and grandsons, Eddie, Brenton and Alek Sakiewicz; his sister, Joy Kreusel, and many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of San Antonio. Gordon was the youngest of six and is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Elizabeth Tolbert of San Antonio, brothers, Raymond, Leland and Billy, and sister, Dorothy Wade. Burial took place on Monday, October 28, 2013, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio with full military honors.
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Robert J. Pena, 1958-2013 Robert J. Pena, age 54, of Smiley, died October 26, 2013 in Gonzales. He was born December 15, 1958 in San Antonio to Jacobo and Juanita Sauceda Pena. He is preceded in death by his parents, and son Philip Pena. Robert is survived by his wife, Angela Macias Pena of Smiley; two daughters: Veronica Pena and Laura Pena; two sons: Robert Pena Jr. and Bobby Pena; four grandchildren: Emilio, Carlos, Gabriel, and Aubrey; brothers: Jacob Pena (Deborah), David Pena (Sandra); sister, Betty Reyes and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as many God-children. Viewing and visitation was held Tuesday, October 29th from 4 PM 8 PM at Finch Funeral Chapel of Nixon with a Rosary at 6 PM. The funeral service was held at St. Philips Catholic Church, Smiley, TX on Wednesday, October 30th at 10:00 AM with Father Ouseph Kuriakose officiating. Burial will follow at the Smi-
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Gloria Ann Knandel, 1936-2013 Gloria Ann Knandel, 77 of Cost, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013. Gloria was born March 20, 1936 in Gonzales to Fred and Thelma Elizabeth Ray White. She married James Gerhard Knandel on January 26, 1958 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gonzales. Gloria had studied nursing and received her certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and while working in a Houston Hospital had work beside acclaimed cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey and trauma surgeon Dr. James H. Red Duke, Jr. Gloria was a 4-H leader for years. She was a member of the Gonzales Homemakers and the First Lutheran Church of Gonzales. She loved to show
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James NelsonJim Dekle, 1940-2013 James Nelson Jim Dekle, 73 of Luling, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013. Jim was born February 27, 1940 in Kerrville, Texas to James S. and Cleora Jewel Chesser Dekle. Jim married his Austin High School sweetheart Joan Peterson on November 15, 1958 in Georgetown. Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Luling, the Oil City As Antique Car Club and had
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Annie Clara Siegel, 1922-2013 Annie Clara Siegel, 91, of Gonzales, Texas passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at The Heights of Gonzales in Gonzales, Texas. Funeral Mass was under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas
VernonBo Person, 1933-2013 Longtime Gonzales resident Vernon Bo Person Jr. passed away shortly before midnight Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Mr. Person had suffered many recent health problems and died peacefully in his home with his family at his side. Mr. Person was born to Mil-
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been very active with the Boy Scouts of America for many years. Jim owned and operated Dekle Motors, a Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealership in Luling from 1971 to 2000. He had a passion for older model cars and enjoyed refurbishing them to their original condition. Jim was a story teller and he relished his time spent at deer camp, not so much the hunting of deer, but the fellowship and good times shared in camp. He loved to fish and for years he and his family frequented the coast for fishing and crabbing. He was a tireless worker, he could work all day and still have the energy to look for other projects that needed completing. Jim was an easy going level headed man; nothing riled him, if anything Jim was always the peacemaker, the calming influence. He was a gentle loving husband, a strict but generous father and loving grandfather. He and Joan never missed a sporting event of one of their children; they were both so very supportive of their children. His children always came first and they wanted for nothing, it was just his way. Jim cherished his relationship with his grandchildren, as their Papaw they found in him and Joan a consistency of unconditional love. He shared his knowledge, and passion of old cars and their restoration. He shared his knowledge of living an abundant life and the skills it takes to succeed in life. He made lasting impressions on the young men he led in Boy Scouts; many grown men still recall his kindness, generosity and willingness to help them grow into outstanding young men. James Nelson Jim Dekle is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Joan Dekle of Luling; son and daughterin-law, Terry James and Dot Dekle of Leander; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley Ann and Douglas Jourdan of Austin, Cathy Elaine and Sid Sanders of Houston; brother and sister-in-law, Lyndon Robert and Karen Dekle of Tulsa, OK; and grandchildren, Ryan James Dekle of Spicewood, Kelsie Lee Pipkin (David) of Cedar Park, Katelyn Louise Dekle and Kenna Hope Dekle, both of Leander. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Kenneth Gloyd Dekle. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2013 in the Luling First United Methodist Church with Pastors Madeline Henners and Nancy Day officiating. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon in Cook Walden Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville. Pallbearers are Ryan Dekle, David Pipkin, Derrick Lee, Kenneth Brown, Lee Wallace, Welton Cox and Darrell Jourdan. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Oil City As, Jay Stewart and Joseph Bartosh. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at OBannon Funeral Home in Luling. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 731231718; Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Attn: Leigh Wyatt/memorials, 12500 North IH 35, Austin, Texas 78753; or the Luling First United Methodist Church, 703 E. Bowie Street, Luling, TX 78648. Services are under the care and direction of OBannon Funeral Home, Luling, TX.
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Jace Francis Lancaster, 17, and Colton Lee Lancaster, 24, both of Port Lavaca, were placed in custody and transported to the Lavaca County Criminal Justice Center.
Shiner Beer Run Cruz father to speak coming up Nov. 23 Shiner Gazette to Yoakum women SHINER Some 2,000 runners will hit the
Yoakum Herald Times YOAKUM Rafael Cruz, father of Sen. Ted Cruz will speak at the Nov 6 meeting of the Republican Women of Yoakum at the Yoakum
streets of Shiner Nov. 23 in the best lil road race in Texas. The Second Annual Shiner Beer Run begins at 8:30 a.m., with racers tackling either a 5K or half-marathon course to benefit the Fill the Boot Campaign. The events begin and end at the Spoetzl Brewery. The Luling Eagle Band will be competing in Class 2A State Finals! The competition will be held Monday, Nov. 4 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Eagle band is under the direction of Coral Rios, assisted by Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Richards, and Mrs. Huff. (Courtesy Photo)
Schulenburg Sticker SCHULENBURG Fayette County Commissioners Court has approved a request to allow members of the Texas Nationalist Movement to collect petition signatures on the courthouse grounds. The group is trying to collect 100,000 signatures statewide which will allow a referendum on Bill Berger was born the Texas independence to be placed on the March son of farmer, near Victo4, 2014 Republican primary ballot. ria, and is 87 years old. His TNM hopes the referendum will force Texs WW2 contribution was Army Air Corps, after having enlisted in the reserves in January of 44. Called up in April, he trained in Texas, Arizona, Florida and Michigan, and finally Southampton, Eng-
Lew McCreary
Lew McCreary is a resident of the Conroe area who also owns land in Lavaca and Gonzales counties. He is compiling the stories of our honored veterans from throughout the region, especially those of the World War II era. If youd like to see the story of your honored veteran featured, contact him at lrmccreary@consolidated.net
Bill Berger
fly missions against Germany with the 8th Army Air Force at a time when the war had begun to wind downbut was still lethal. Their first raid was a milk run with no resistance, as they dropped incendiary bombs on target without being fired upon. Duck soup, right? The second mission against a ball bearing plant was drastically different. Unfortunately the lead bombardier, controlling the formation, missed a calculation forcing a return over the target. The flackenhelffers (anti-aircraft) below now opened up and Bill watched in horror as a burst of flack engulfed their wingman (bomber) that created such a concussion that it lifted another B-17 into a collision with a third. Three planes went down, but the rest of the formation returned safely. This tragedy occurred somewhat due to the strategy of the very tight defensive formation that was designed to help reduce losses. During their third and final mission before Germany surrendered, they flew over the Alps to Prague, and once again drew heavy ground fire but sustained no further loss. By this time, the round trip fighter escorts had significantly reduced enemy fighter resistance. Because they had pulled three conBERGER, Page A6
land, by early 45. His basic training involved gunnery school, thus sealing his future service as private, then sergeantwas set in motion. By April he had crewed up and in England connected with a well broken in B-17. They began to
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Those of us who harbor the dream of an independent republic of Texas get a lot of feedback, some positive and some hateful, from folks about our beliefs. Admittedly, there are some mixed feelings, even among those of us who are working for our own nation, about leaving our 49 sister states to fend for themselves. But let us make no mistake: the residents of our sister states dont like Texas, or Texans. Theyd be deliriously happy if we did leave. They like the idea a lot a whole lot, in fact. A survey by Business Insider magazine, for example, polled folks on which state had the best food, the best scenery, was the best vacation spot, had the hottest girls and which state those surveyed hated the most. Texas was a hands-down winner, easily besting runners-up California and New York. Texas also won the voting hands-down for Which state would you like to see kicked out of America? by an even bigger margin. Of course, theres the I Hate Texas Facebook page, dedicated to Texas. The land of the oil drillers, steers, and the people who have intercourse with steers.
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Dave Mundy
Nothing good has ever came from Texas, they wish to be their own independent country full of redneck retards and oil tycoons. The major news media love to roll out stories about Texas rejecting progressivism, because they know their target audience non-Texans will love them. Read just about any news story dealing with Texas. Youll get wonderful commentary such as the following on Wonkette: Lets see how Texas does without all that sweet, sweet federal revenue from us net tax contributors in blue country. Actually, Texas is only a taker state as a result of under-funded and totally unfunded federal mandates, such as being forced to educate the children of illegal aliens. I think we could fix a lot of roads and schools with the $300 billion we send to Washington every
year. They really need to look at their numbers again. An economy funded entirely on beef jerky and truck nutz cannot sustain itself. It comes as a surprise to a lot of Blue Staters to find that by itself, the Texas economy is the WORLDS 14th largest were bigger than Italy and Russia now and its more than oil. Were global leaders in high-tech, agriculture, aviation and aerospace, even green energy production. Yeah Id love to see Texas kick about four states out of the Union -- and of course the other states would gladly follow Texas, whose greatest military achievement was when they all got whupped by Santa Ana that one time and none of their boys were left alive. Which they still celebrate to this day, curiously... Apparently not everyone got the word about 18 minutes at San Jacinto, in which the posters hero got whupped decisively by an army of farmers. Just secede already. Take Florida and Alabama with you. ... Texas is something that terrifies any rational person, because there is too much religion there and not enough IQ points. Thanks for your support of Texas independence, madam.
Mind you, Im leaving out a lot of commentary from our liberal friends whose education level is so far above that of Texans, they need to use a lot of those multisyllable words considered impolite to use in a family newspaper. If youd like to see some of that commentary, let me direct you to http://www.nymiddlefingertx. com/. One recurring theme to all the hatred being spewed at Texans is a perception among Blue Staters that anyone who wants an independent nation of Texas is just a racist bigot who never got over losing the Civil War and doesnt like having a black President. Funny, but I dont remember us calling them racist for not supporting Alan Keyes in 2000 and 2004; I block-walked for the man. But this perception is repeated again and again, which I would imagine is a bit perplexing to folks like my friend Patrick Hagger of Fort Worth, who is African-American and a die-hard Nationalist. Or Claver ImatsuImau, who both runs the activist radio network RagingElephants. org and is also the political director of the Texas Nationalist Movement. Or perhaps to State Rep. James
White, a black conservative elected by those redneck white hick bigots of East Texas, who introduced a resolution in the last legislative session which spelled out in no uncertain terms what the Texas Legislature has the right to do if Congress didnt stop violating the Constitution. Alas, the bill was killed in committee by one of the Republicans-in-NameOnly we hillbillies are dedicated to replacing next election. The Texas-haters also seem rather confused about the status of Hispanics (I prefer Tejanos) in the secessionist ranks. I guess theyve never chatted with folks like Ricardo Rodriguez or George Contreras, the TNMs membership development director. Whether the hatred of Texas is simple jealousy or Bill Ayresinspired political bullying, theres one fact which is indisputable. Every time the HuffPost or MSNBC or Kansas City Star or Washington Post or New York Times runs a piece attacking Texas and Texans, generating hundreds of Blue Stater replies which can be disturbingly hateful more Texans of every stripe join the independence movement. We may have our differences, but were proud of being Texans.
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George Rodriguez
George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
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migrants with federal detainers in the county jail. The hardest hit counties have been Harris County (Houston), which spent nearly $50 million; Travis County (Austin), which spent $22 million; and Dallas County (Dallas), which has spent $15 million. Dewhurst stated in his letter to Obama that since 2011, Texas county jails have spent about $15.6 million to house 131,000 undocumented immigrants. In Houdini-like logic, Democrats claim that much of that cost is recovered by the county tax payers through federal grants. The federal government has reimbursed the CameronCounty $207,910 through grant awards. However, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio said he believes the county is owed at least another $100,000, if not more, for holding the inmates. Outside of stronger border enforcement, the cost of housing illegal aliens must be addressed in combination with Americas foreign policy. The vast majority of nations that send us illegal aliens also receive U.S. foreign aid. In essence, these nations are doubledipping. American taxpayers support their nation AND their citizens who are illegally in the U.S. As I have recommended before, America should charge foreign countries for their citizens who are illegally in the U.S. and detained at the expense of the taxpayer. For example, foreign aid to Mexico or El Salvador or Honduras, should be reduced by the amount of costs to house their citizens who are detained for entering our country illegally. The sad reality is that most federal elected officials will not have the courage to defend the American taxpayer over the interests of liberal human rights groups who lobby on behalf of illegal aliens. But taxpayer relief is a must to stop the double-dipping by foreign countries that benefit from sending their poor to America as illegal aliens, and also receive foreign aid.
Rich Lowry
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.
all of this amounted to damage control. In the end, although polls showed the gap relatively narrow, more people blamed Republicans than Democrats. As the anti-government party that was forcing the issue, the Republicans were always going to have trouble escaping blame. Gallup and Wall Street Journal/ NBC polls showed the partys favorability scraping bottom. On top of all this, the party went into the fight divided, with the House Republicans most enthusiastic about the strategy foisting it on their leadership. They proved again that, in the right circumstances, they can control the House Republican Conference, which gives them control of ... the House Republican Conference. An initial plan promoted by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor simply to force a vote on defunding in the Senate and then move to a clean continuing resolution was blasted by defunders as empty symbolism. After a few weeks of political pain, Republicans ended up in the same place: The House voted on a defunding provision that was quickly pushed aside by the Senate, and it was forced to accept an essentially clean continuing resolution. Now, the same defunders who argued that Obamacare would be unrepealable beginning Oct. 1 with the opening of the exchanges are vowing to fight on against the health-care law -- as they should. It will be a long fight, requiring not just passion and principle but also a little strategic wisdom. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.
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You cant return to a place that no longer exists, luv. Samantha Soto Before Ever After
Did I ever mention that my late brother-in-law was an Army supply sergeant and a thief? He was. And sir, was it ever to my advantage. Let me digress. It was 19 and 52 and though I was only an eight-year-old recruit I served my country in the Korean War. I did. Thanks to the gear I was outfitted in by Leo Kelsey, who was a staff sergeant at the time. On furlough in the early 50s he presented me with a helmet liner, webbing belt w/canteen and cover, survival knife, trenching shovel and a pup tent. With that regalia, my neighbor, Jimmy Borden, and I went off to war. Armed with garden clods as grenades and B-B guns, we made quite a dashing fighting duo. Taking Pork Chop Hill, Old Baldy, Triangle Hill, White Horse Mountain (Hill 395), and yes, Bunker Hill where more than 1,000 casualties required non-stop surgeries. In 1952, the Korean War was not yet known as The Forgotten War. And the 19 and 50s is a decade I recall at random times. Not forgotten. When I will examine snippets of my childhood. Merely pieces of a distant life experienced in an earlier era. When many important decisions were made by going: eeny-meeny-miney-moe. Back when I was young and there was a little of Huck Finn and Opie Taylor in all of us. Those of the girlie venue were apt to be tomboys. We were open to adventure. Perhaps a trip out to the city dump. Riding a bike no-hands. With the britches leg rolled up to the knee. Barefoot over busted bottles and treasures of life thrown away. Armed with Daisy Red Ryder B-B rifles wed fire volleys at Garrett snuff bottles as thick as Mr. Magoos eyeglasses. Wed set out on exotic journeys on a whim. Perhaps hiking the railroad track five miles to camp out under a trestle or taking a morning dip in Pond Creek. Where the citys sewage was released into five miles upstream. A refreshing start to whatever would lie in wait throughout another adolescent day. As 10- and 12-year-olds we homesteaded a vacant lot. Making a vacant lot not vacant. Where four or five neighboring Bob Fellers and Gil Hodges, armed with gloves and a bat and ball, would play games of shag til dark. The boys of summer, year-round.
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Jim Cunningham is a former longtime Gonzales newsman and the former interim publisher of the Gonzales Cannon. He now lives in the Moulton area.
As we played our ball games there were no adults around to settle disputes. Which was good. Angry soccer moms and little league dads were destined for a future generation. Yes, we were bullied and we bullied. Back. Possibly shared a pack of candy cigarettes the next day as a peace offering. Worn out from an afternoon of Kick the Can, wed lie on our backs in the grass and opine: That cloud looks like your sisters behind. We were proud cardholders of the D Brown Library variety. Where books offered us walkways to other worlds faraway. And more adventures. Through the works of wondrous words. Listening to The Lone Ranger on a Philco radio and later waiting five minutes for the Crosley TV to warm up prior to watching the Gillette Cavalcade of Sports bout of the week come Friday night. That was entertainment. And a Saturday matinee at the Gem Theater. Front row kids riding along with Hoot Gibson, Wild Bill Elliott, and of course, Rex, Roy and Gene. Getting a bellyache from Grapette sody waters, all day suckers, and popcorn. Craw fishing after a summer rain with bits of bacon and twine. Do children do that kind of stuff any more? Golden moments. When simplicity was sufficient in satisfying the soul. A blissful time when home cooked meals and sit down dinners and buttermilk biscuits from scratch were the norm. And parents transmitted moral values and made sure their children were respectful and God-fearing. They didnt spare the rod and encouraged the educators to embrace corporal punishment. Neighbors were neighbors and not backstabbers and there wasnt a purebred dog in the neighbor-
hood. Our formative years through junior and senior high school almost seemed choreographed. We put a lot of truck in our cars and a drag race seldom went unchallenged. We parked those cars at the passion pit (drive-in theater). Where we played backseat bingo. Or wed say to our date: Hey, Babe, lets head out to Thrill Hill for a little backseat bingo. And the AM radio would drain the battery while playing such ditties as Big Joe Turners Shake, Rattle and Roll where the gal better get out of that bed and tend to those pots and pans. Or Huey Piano Smith & The Clowns, Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu. This brings to mind that the Salk vaccine spared my generation from polio. In high school we graduated from $2.49 PF Flyers to penny loafers and from basic burr haircuts to flattops and ducktails held in place with gobs of grease. While in the hallways we walked the walk and talked the talk our superintendent, principal and teachers expected us to. Our weekend entertainment was spent at Tom Sefcik Hall in Seaton, or Star Hall in Zabcikville or Westphalia Parish Hall. Where we dug the sounds of Butch and The Casuals or Jimmy Heap and The Melody Masters. We referred to the Saturday and Sunday night dances as Bohemian Stomps. A night without a fight was the exception. And yes, Ill admit, at 69 years old Im sure the statute of limitation has expired, that underage drinking was our collective vice. All-in-all, Im glad Im a product of that time. Though I was not fond of high school or any type of institutional education. But in our little Texas Mayberry we were
drug-free, took pride in our appearance, respected our elders and teachers (who dressed professionally on paupers pay). We were a race of innocents. But the 50s slipped on by and presented us with the volatile 19 and 60s. A turbulent decade. Filled with political and civic assassinations, continued space race, STDs and drugs and protests. And Vietnam. On college campuses Joe College gave way to hippy chic. Counter-culture freak-outs and free love. But nothing is ever free. As I recall the yesterdays of long ago when my neighbor and I battled Koreans in our minds. You see, children can kill imaginary enemies as readily as adults can kill real enemies. I consider what followed us in the ensuing years. Jimmy Borden went on to fight a private war. After going off to barber college and landing a job down in Corpus Christi he was enjoying a good life. Got his first car ever. A fine-looking 57 Chevy Bel-Air. At 20 years old on an outing at a lake he took a dive. It took a tragic turn. He hit the water at an odd angle and he became paralyzed from the waist down. My ownself was summoned off to a very public and unpopular war. I survived it. Jimmy Borden died while in his 40s and God only knows what his thoughts were for over two decades. And now, in the late winter of my life, I sometimes go a whole day when I feel like the ghost of a child trying to find its way down the road. What you end up remembering isnt always the same as what you have witnessed. Julian Barnes The Sense of an Ending
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Brune: Awhile back we interviewed the president of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association who founded the Kids Outdoor Zone Youth Ministries. Today, were visiting with the co-founder of a similar organization, Fathers in the Field, based in Lander, Wyoming. Both organizations are fast becoming nationwide and broach the reality of mentoring fatherless children. It is also an interesting point to note that both of these groups are based from churches. Scott, whats your story? MacNaughton: Im the cofounder of Fathers in the Field and pastor of the Covenant Presbyterian Church. We founded this program seven years ago and its rapidly expanding. Fatherlessness is a problem in every city and town across the country. Its a problem that the Christian community recognizes and realizes we must address. Brune: How do you find the children? MacNaughton: Fathers in the Field is an outreach program particularly designed to search out fatherless boys. We help them gain an appreciation for Gods great outdoors. We pair them with mentor fathers that are passionate about the outdoors and we use that passion to draw in boys and appeal to their adventurous spirit. Fatherlessness is a crisis of national proportion. We go through schools, youth groups, family counseling, and the various departments of family services. Often we find boys that have the wounds of being fatherless and are starting to become rebellious and may be getting into a little trouble. So through teachers, through coaches, through youth workers, and counselors, the boys in single parent families are identified. We have great relationships with local schools and these organizations and theyre now starting to contact us. The ministry is having a great impact in communities across the country. Brune: Is there a particular age group? MacNaughton: We target boys from seven to 17. Brune: How did this start? MacNaughton: This began with John Smithbaker. He was a fatherless boy and saw the
Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
need for this organization. He came to me wanting to start a ministry for fatherless boys using the outdoors as a classroom. We put an ad in the newspaper saying, Dear Single Mom, would you like help in mentoring your son in the outdoors and Christian faith? That ad came out in the paper on a Wednesday afternoon and by 4:30 p.m. we had our first response, and soon we had 12 responses in our small town. So this isnt just an inner city program. Its for small towns and suburbia wherever there is a need. Brune: What was the next step: MacNaughton: John and I were the first mentors. Then we had six men in our church who signed on as mentors. We began developing a curriculum, called the journey guide that helps the mentors. It helps them have confidence in what theyre doing. They dont have to do anything different from what theyre already doing except to take a boy along. We ask them for a commitment of three years to the particular boys. So, our group began small with six mentors. Now we have hundreds of mentors across the country. Brune: So, this is one-onone. Do you do group activities? MacNaughton: We can. We sometimes get together at the shooting range or a fishing hole. We also get together for widows projects or helping needy families. We do group activities, but the point is that each boy knows he has one mentor-father on which he can rely. Brune: Is there a cut-off? Do you ever have troubled boys that you cant help? MacNaughton: Obviously, fatherlessness has a huge impact on kids. Often their lives are chaotic and there is a lot of moving from one house to the next within that demographic. Sometimes the boys move away, or you may have
boys that are already involved in anti-social behavior or adjudication in court. And those can be the challenges we face. We try to help boys and have good methods. It doesnt always work, but we view it as a blessing to spend as much time as possible trying to help. Brune: There are two definite behavioral traits in todays society. Youre promoting the ideal that people should be responsible, accountable, and project individualism. What happens when you run up against the single mom that knows how to play the social system, otherwise known as the welfare mom? MacNaughton: We require a strong commitment from the boy, mom and the mentor father. We make a contract and they must live up to their commitment. That often eliminates bad situations. And the boy and Mom know that we likewise are committing a lot of time and resources. Often, the mom is run ragged trying to be the father, mom, and provider. We try to build in the positive aspects to help that single mom family so they want to be in the program. So yes, signing on to big expectations in the beginning on the part of everyone involved eradicates any half-hearted or disingenuous efforts. Brune: How much does this program teach Christianity? At some point dont you have to stop preaching and let a boy come to you if hes going to come? MacNaughton: Absolutely! We tell them up front the organization is sponsored by the local church. Then we ask that the boy come to church with his mentor-father at least twice a month. That allows the boy to see the community aspect of the church. It also gives the boy a social network that single-mom homes are often lacking. But yes, we cant force Christianity. We provide a model and show them Christian values and responses to lifes circumstances. But its their choice. Brune: Its all about putting boys in a positive situation and giving them the opportunity to enjoy being a productive member of the community. MacNaughton: Thanks for getting the word out. And if anyone is interested, visit our website and lets reverse the cycle of fatherlessness in our country.
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workshops s at 427 St George St, Suite 303. Presenting these will be Kacey Lindemann Butler, Certified Business Advisor IV. All of our workshops are open to the public. On Friday, Nov. 8, the topic will be Employee Files and Handbooks, a fun, interactive seminar on keeping employee files and handbooks. Includes real-life case studies of successful documentation strategy including: Texas Employee Rights, Texas Employee Files Checklist, 10 Steps to Maintaining Employee Files and more. For any of the workshops, we recommend you reserve your seat by calling 361.485.4485 or email us at sbdc@uhv.edu. The Music Study Club of Gonzales, Texas is happy to announce a FREE piano concert by Sarah Lepp of U.T.-Austin who will be playing her brilliant music by the famous and the contemporary classical composers, on Tuesday evening, November 12th at 7:30 PM at First Baptist Church 403 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas. Sarah is an instructor of piano at University of Texas, Austin with a BA degree in piano performance, who we were privileged to hear recently. We wanted to bring this lovely gift to our community, and we hope you will come and enjoy it with us. Following the performance, refreshments will be served in the mall area, with an opportunity to meet Sarah in person. Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1020 St. Andrew in Gonzales, will hold its Shoe Size Program Roof Raising Fundraiser
The 2013 Gonzales County Relay For Life fund-raiser, Festa di Italiano, is scheduled 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov 16 at the Old Gonzales College, 820 St. Louis St. The event will feature appetizers, Italian soup, Italian cuisine and sangria. Tickets are available for $25 and will be available for pre-sale only. For details contact Lisa at 830-445-1419 or Carolyn at 830-2631785. The Saturn Cemetery Association will hold its quarterly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1 at the Saturn Community Building, located on Highway 97 North. Light snacks will be served and all interested persons are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 830-540-3858. The Gonzales High School Interact Club is collecting new toothbrushes for Project Safe Passage. You may help in this effort by taking toothbrushes to a collection box at the Gonzales High School front office. The deadline for donating toothbrushes is Thursday, November 7th. Everyone is welcome to participate in this worthy project.
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Jones Pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. The theme will be Hearty Counsel of a Family or Friend based on Proverb 27:9. We plan to have a glorious time in the Lord and hope you will be here. Nixon Lions Club will have its Annual Broom and Mop sale on Friday, Nov. 1st from 8 am to 4 pm. The sale will be held at Lowes in Nixon. The Elks Lodge Gonzales Chapter will offer free flu vaccine shots to children 18 and under from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the lodge, 1216 N. Sarah DeWitt Dr. in Gonzales. Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold its Thanksgiving meeting and meal at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Cost Store. All members and guests are invited to attend. The 27th annual Studel bake is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 9 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. Orders are being taken for homemade apple strudels. Bakeyour-own pre-ready strudels are $14, while baked strudels are $16 and will be available only at the Shiner location. To place an order for studels to be picked up in Shiner, call Quality Pharmacy at 361594-2262 or Marjorie Kresta at 361-594-2361. Pickup time at the parish gym on Nov. 9 will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. To order unbaked strudels from other area cities: Yoakum 361-594-2638 (pickup Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at the All-Med parking lot; Moulton/ Flatonia, 361-594-8468; Gonzales, 830-6727954; Victoria, 361-573-5283 (email karen. pustka@yahoo.com) (pickup for Victoria orders is Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1-2 p.m. at the Our Lady of Victory parking lot). The Small Business Development Center at UH-Victoria at Gonzales office will host
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The Thompsonville Ladies Club will host their Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Friday, November 15th at 12:00 noon at the Thompsonville Community Center on County Rd. 423 off U S Highway 90. We encourage everyone to come join us for turkey and all the trimmings. This is our way of thanking you for your support of our scholarship fund. To go plates will be available after all guests have been served. Union Lea extends an invitation to all who can and will join us for our Annual Family & Friend Day, Sunday, November 3, 2013 @ 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Richard
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secutive missions, they received a three day pass to London. It was early May of 45, Hitler was dead, and all scheduled missions were scrubbed by the 8th Air Force. Due to Germanys surrender, the War Department decided the European wars military would receive 30 day furloughs in the US, then redeploy for invasion of Japan. That invasion, of course, never happened. However by June of 46, staff sergeant Bill was released from active service, then signed up in the reserves. That same year he would marry Ruby, and together they would raise three children. It was time to relish civil-
ian married life, and Bills first job was a quick stint with Royal Crown Cola. This was quickly followed by applying to be a state trooper. Sure enough, they needed good men he trained in Austin and received a commission. As a DPS officer he began testing the public for licenses. During that stretch, Bill was nearly gunned down when he walked in on a bank being robbed in Nixon. One of three shots fired at Bill nearly grazed him, but he survived. The perpetrator was later killed in a Houston hold-up attempt. Time passed, and by 81 he felt the urge to run for justice of peace, an elected position, where he served for 21 years. It was 2002, and Bills heart was misbehavingrequiring a triple
bypass operation, but hes been doing fine ever since. He and Ruby live on some rural acreage, and they also have other ranch land where Bill works out occasionally. They are also very active in church affairs. Bills advice for the current generation harks back to his DPS days and obeying the law. He recommends a more focused effort in constant driving awareness, using turning signals consistently, and defensive driving in general. Bill is also still openly grateful to the good Lord for His watch care over him during those bombing missions over Germany, and that certain deliverance he received from fatal gunshot wounds on the day of that close call in a Nixon bank.
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The Texas Agrilife Extension and the Gonzales Master Gardeners will present a public education program, Nov. 14th, at 6:30 p.m. The program will be at the Fair Street Building, 623 Fair Street, which is next to Gonzales Elementary. The speaker for the evening is Joyce Felter, a Bexar County Master Gardener, an expert on Texas superstar plants that are strong and stunning in Texas heat. There is no charge for admittance. Contact person: Shirley Frazier, (830) 437-2592.
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City staff and volunteers spent four hours Saturday helping local residents get rid of tons of large waste and recyclables as part of the Pride in Gonzales Citywide Cleanup, and had some fun in the process. David Cantu (right) tried to spoof a back injury before the work actually began, but its a good guess his claim was denied. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
Early voting ends Friday in Gonzales and surrounding counties in the statewide constitutional amendment and local school bond elections. Nine constitutional amendments are being considered statewide by voters. Voters in the Gonzales ISD are considering two schoolhouse bond propositions totaling nearly $25 million, while voters in Yoakum ISD are considering a $50 million bond issue as well. Tuesday, Nov. 5 will be Election Day for voting in person at precincts around Gonzales County. Those precincts include: Precincts 1, 14 and 15: Gonzales County Courthouse, 414 St. Joseph, Gonzales; Precincts 2 and 11: Gonzales American Legion Hall, 1612 Robertson St., Gonzales; Precincts 3, 5, 7 and 8: Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St., Gonzales; Precincts 4, 6, 10 and 13: Nixon Annex, 603 E. Central, Nixon; Precinct 9: Waelder Community Center, 311 Hwy. 90, Waelder; Precinct 12: JB Wells Jr Multi Purpose Facility Show Barn,
2301 CR 197, Gonzales. This is the first election in which Texas voters will be required to show one of the mandated forms of photo identification. Displaying a voter registration card wont be sufficient; prospective voters will be turned away if they dont have an ID with a photo. Acceptable forms of identification include: Texas drivers license issued by the Department of Public Safety; Texas election identification certificate issued by DPS; Texas personal identification card issued by DPS; Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS; U.S. military identification card containing the persons photograph; U.S. citizenship certificate containing the persons photograph; U.S. passport. With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the identification must be current or have expired no more than 60 days before presentation at the polling place. The photo ID requirement is for voters casting a ballot in person, not by mail. Voters age 65 and older may vote by mail, and the photo ID requirement does not apply to them.
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right? A: Were supposed to be right on top of it. Q: What is the city doing to prepare for what that means? A: Were trying to get ahead of our infrastructure issues, especially getting our water system ready to handle the growth. Right now its hard to figure out what that growth is going to be, but we need to have the basics in place before we can address it. Housing is another big issue. Wed also love to have a convenience store, a restaurant or two and just more services in general. Q: You said there hasnt been anything specific in terms of growth projection, is that something youre going to work out with some outside entity? A: Yes, definitely. Gonzales is at seven or eight thousand now and theyre looking at being around 20,000 in the next three or four years. If that projection is correct since were south of them where the activity is expected to be heavier, then well probably be looking at going from 500 to about 2,000 people in that same span. Q: If the city does get that large, then arent you going to also have to expand
things beyond infrastructure like for instance, adding a police department? A: Were working on that right now. Weve got a judge who has been on board for about six months now. Were easing into it slowly, but we need an officer. Q: As it stands right now, the sales tax revenue for Smiley almost non-existent because of the lack of businesses. What are some of the plans you have to attract new businesses? A: Were pretty much at the point to where were willing to give tax abatements and maybe refund some of the sales tax. It will be on an individual basis. The City has a little bit of land for sale and were trying to figure out what the interest is on the outside, so we can maybe work out a longterm lease deal with someone. Were also willing to offer utilities at a reduced rate along with hookups and stuff like that. Q: Is there anything else you want to add in relation to the expected economic development for Smiley? A: I think its coming. Weve had a lot of people inquire about bringing stores and motels to this area. The growth is coming, it just hasnt gotten here yet. A year ago the rigs were 10 to 12 miles away and now theres five or six within a mile of town, so its coming.
cautioned him to not act so bravely should an instance like this ever occur again. I told him if he does ever come back, just open the register and give him the money, he said. The safety of my employees always come first with me. I appreciate
what he did, but he has to remember in his mind to keep his safety because its not worth taking a chance with your life. Gonzales Police Chief Tim Crow said the matter is still being evaluated. We are conducting an investigation and following up on leads, he said. We have no persons of interest at this time.
purporting to go to a Steven Harrell, Benefits Coordinator at the Washington address, was no longer in service Wednesday morning after several attempts by The Cannon to seek media information on the company. The address used on the mailing pointsto an alley between the Avalon Theater and a flower shop on Connecticut Ave in Washington D.C. Gonzales is not the only population being victimized by this and similar schemes around the nation in the wake of the launch of the so-called Affordable Car Act. The Better Business Bureau of Nashville, Tenn., reports on its website that The top inquiry to BBB this week is from Middle TN consumers who have received unsolicited prescription drug cards in the mail - from a company called United States Prescription Discounts, Washington, D.C. BBB has confirmed that the card is NOT a scam and it has nothing to do with the government, or the Affordable Care Act. Instead, its a marketing tool by a company that gets paid directly from major pharmaceutical companies each time a card is used. However, BBB did confirm one misrepresentation: Local pharmacies say that the stated 50% discounts are much less than advertised, what most consumers will see is more like a 5% to 10% savings on a drugs retail cash price. The New York City BBB reports 24 complaints have been filed just in that city against Script Relief and its many subsidiaries, which like the U.S. Prescription Discount Card feature official-looking stationery and addresses but no actual office space. The schemes have been running for months. David Lazarus, reporting in the Los An-
geles Times on July 25 about an affiliate called the National Prescription Savings Network , asks what the card is and how does it do what it does? Answering those questions, I discovered, raised a host of new questions that should give any consumer pause before using these cards, Lazarus wrote. First of all, good luck getting these guys on the phone. When I called the number for National Prescription Savings Network given on the letter and the different number on the companys website. Lazarus tracked down Script Relief, where he received comments from a man identified as Ed McCabe. McCabe told Lazarus the company contracts with pharmaceutical companies to offer the discounts thus, the discounts are real, if usually less than advertised. ScriptRelief makes its money by receiving a few dollars from drugstores for every transaction involving its cards, McCabe said. Pharmacies apparently are betting that theyll still come out ahead by getting new customers through the door, Lazarus reported Lazarus reported, however, that ScriptRelief is co-owned by a marketing company an agency which usually sells information to retailers and others. The Times writer said McCabe said Script Relief doesnt sell or share card users personal information. Thats absolutely not how we make money, he said. The ScriptRelief privacy policy, however, tells a different story, Lazarus wrote. It says that we may share your information with other companies whose products and services may be of interest to you. ScriptReliefs privacy policy clearly gives the company and, by extension, Loeb Enterprises the ability to profit from peoples personal information, Lazarus concluded.
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On Sunday, Sept. 1, the 64th Annual Thompsonville Homecoming was held at the Thompsonville Community Center with over 150 individuals in attendance. Prior to the event, many attended the Homecoming church service next door at the Thompsonville Community Church. This years Homecoming was dedicated to the following individuals who had passed since the last Homecoming and were interred in the Thompsonville Cemetery: Ida Nell Baker, James Louis Jimmy DuBose, Mary Gayle Kelso, and Jimmie C. Young. Bruce Schreiner, President of the Thompsonville Cemetery Association, emceed the event. Attendees were encouraged to visit the cemetery which had greened up due to the recent rain, complemented with the recent mowing and edging done by Darryl Aubin, owner of Gator Lawn Services. Organizations and other individuals were thanked for their contributions. County Commissioner Donnie Brozozowski had the right of way mowed to the cemetery, and GVEC provided the raffle drum for the drawing. Spraying for pests was done by Sherry Hill, owner of Annie Oakleys Pest Control. Danny Janecka, owner of J Bar B Foods, donated 10 lbs. of sausage. After everyone had enjoyed the abundant food brought by attendees, special recognition gift cards were awarded: oldest woman--Johnny Wiley Seitz of Ottine, 100; oldest man--Hugh Carmichael Susan Landers, Auctioneer, And LaVerne Davis, Asof Waelder, 93; young- sistant
est child--Zoey Bustillos Carmichael, 2, daughter of Brianna Carmichael of San Antonio; longest married couple--James & Linda Owens of Lockhart, 55 years; most recently married couple--Jim & Loretta Kelso of Gonzales, almost 2 years. As this was the first time an attendee had been recognized for being 100 years old, plus 6 months, Johnny Wiley Seitz was additionally presented with a box of chocolates, a card signed by TCA board members, and a gift bag from a donor who wished to remain anonymous. The live auction was conducted by Susan Landers, TCA board member. A few of the items auctioned were: two wooden bowls crafted by Preston DuBose; a baby quilt made by Dorothy Carlisle and donated by Hollis & Hazel Bean; a jewelry box embroidered and painted by Bonnie Bates Herrmann of Lubbock; a cow skull painted with a Texas flag motif by Susan Landers, a cowboy prayer throw donated by
Betty Schroeder and LaVerne Davis, a leather belt donated by Susan Byrne of Austin, and two gift baskets donated by Howard & Vivian Coleman of Houston. A record-breaking bid of $150 by Kenneth Davis made him the proud owner of a German-made, Puma stag handle, pocket knife, donated by Samuel Brown of New Braunfels from his personal collection. A raffle drawing was also held for numerous prizes, including a baby quilt donated by Dorothy Kincaid. Available for purchase were Thompsonville cookbooks, history books, cemetery books, and fresh ground cornmeal. Weathering the 100+ temperature, attendees came with generous hearts and open wallets, breaking the record for the amount of money collected during any previous Homecoming event. The Thompsonville Cemetery Association President expressed appreciation and gratitude for their continued support, wishing all safe travel as they headed homeward.
Gonzales Junior High cheerleaders Cameron Kluting, Presleigh Zella, Hailey Hernandez, Haley Garza, Abby Morrow, Seidy Villegas, Amerie White, Kleigh Pish Lauren Strickland and Autumn Hernandez cheered and served for the Breast Cancer Luncheon on Oct. 19. (Courtesy photo)
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The Music Study Club of Gonzales, Texas, a part of the Texas and National Federations of Music Clubs hosted the Fall Conference of TFMC District 6 with representatives from Austins Wednesday Morning Music Club, San Antonios Etude Music Club and the New Braunfels Music Club held at the Fellowship Hall of First Bapt. Church, October 19th. As guests arrived they were served sweet rolls, fruits and coffee. Tables in the hall were laid in the brilliant colors of fall and each held a centerpiece of fall dcor. Dist. 6 President Phyllis Noonan presided as the business meeting began with officer reports and later the local Club Presidents each reported on their club activities. Those present took note of these reports and will probably be using some ideas they received. Club presidents were Vida Burnett of the Gonzales Music Study Club, Johnana Clark of New Braunfels Music Club, Phyllis Noonan reporting for Carolyn McColloch of Wednesday Morning Music Club of Austin and Lois Armor reporting for Etude Music Club of San Antonio. Dist. 6 Retiring Treasurer Herb Karnau gave a detailed fiscal report including the financial report of the District 6 Music Festival which was held in February with over 700 participants performing. In mid morning we all met in the Church sanctuary to hear Dr. Olga Rua, pianist, a member of the New Braunfels Music Club who played an exciting program of music composed by Carlos Seixas, Ludwig von Beethoven and Fryderyk Chopin. Gonzales luncheon hosts presented a buffet meal of chicken salad croissant sandwiches, cheeses and fruits tray, cream cheese frosted carrot cake, iced tea and coffee.
Back in the business meeting, Festival Director Mary Thomason of the Etude Club reported on needed changes with recording the students entering the festival, their performance scores, their Gold Cup awards record, all of which is entered in records by computer. Virginia Kneisner of the Austin Club conducted a memorial service honoring several deceased members of the 4 music clubs. Dist. Pres. Noonan then introduced TFMC State President Gloria Thrasher who spoke reporting first about the newsletter, Musical Messenger which will now be longer in content, in color and totally on line for the Texas Federation mem-
bers, urging club members to communicate with Editor Jean Moffatt giving her local news items to include. The Texas Federation will soon be 100 years old and plans have begun for the celebration. There are tentative plans for fund raising for the time of the celebration which will be in 2015. Pres. Thrasher reported about the five state S.W. Central Region activities and announced the TFMC Convention will be March 20-22, 2014 at the Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. After Credentials and Courtesy reports, the meeting adjourned in early afternoon, with speaking the NFMC Collect.
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This year, Gonzales Junior High is honoring those with perfect attendance! As an incentive for attending school every day, all 7th and 8th grade students have the opportunity to win $15 dollars each Friday of the year. Romy Cantu, an 8th grader, won for attending school during the week of October 21-25. (Courtesy photo)
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Last weekend also saw championship action Saturday in the Triple R Rodeo Ranch Rodeo Finals at J.B. Wells Arena. Members of the Midnight Cowboys ranch rodeo team (top) corral their animal during Saturday nights steer roping. In bottom photo, the Gringo Fencing team is about to get their animal under wraps. (Photos by Mark Lube)
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The ghouls, goblins and faery princesses were out in force Saturday evening at Happy Fall Yall on Confederate Square, sponsored in part by the Lynn Theatre, which staged a free screening of Hotel Transylvania.
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Age group winners in the costume contest: ages 4-7 (above left), 8-12 (above right) and birth-age 3 (bottom). Photos by Dave Mundy
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On this day in 1869, Colbert Caldwell was removed from his position on the Texas Supreme Court, a victim of the political infighting that characterized the Reconstruction period in Texas. The commander of the Military District of Texas took the action in response to complaints by Radical Republicans that Caldwell, though a member of the party, was unsympathetic to freedmens aspirations and the goals of congressional Reconstruction. Caldwell, born in Tennessee in 1822, moved to Texas in 1859, and Gen. Phil Sheridan appointed him to the Supreme Court in 1867. Caldwells outspoken Republican partisanship earned him a reputation among Democrats as a rabble-rouser; he was the subject of death threats in the Stockade Case, and successfully campaigned for a seat at the Constitutional Convention of 1868-69 despite an assassination attempt in Marshall. Radicals elected E. J. Davis over Caldwell as president of the convention, at which Caldwell led the moderate Republicans. Caldwell died in 1892.
White, Carl Brian, 04/1985, Nixon. Victory County Warrant Burglary of a Building. Transferred to Victoria County. 10/24/13 Mosmeyer, Gregory Andrew, 05/1982, San Marcos. Hays County Warrant Criminal Trespass. Requires $6,000 Bond. Remains in Custody. Estrada, Daniel Angel, 04/1990, Nixon. Local Warrant Burglary Habitation intend over Felony. Remains in Custody. 10/25/13 Here Is The Gonzales Police Department rested And Charged With Possession Of ConAcosta, Rosario Janet, 12/1990, Gonzales. ComReport For The Period Of October 7-23: trolled Substance At 1100 Blk St. Andrew St. mitment/Sentence Possession of a Controlled October 7 October 21 Substance PG 1<1G. Remains in Custody. 15 Year Old Male Detained And Charged Reported Theft At 1200 Blk St. Peter St. 10/26/13 October 23 Willard, Dustin Lynn, 12/1983, Corpus Christi. With Resisting Arrest And Assault On Public Reported Theft At 1100 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance PG 1 Servant At 1800 Blk Sarah DeWitt Dr. >1G <4G. Requires $10,000 Bond. Unlawful PossesOctober 16 Reported Theft At 1300 Blk Cavett St. sion of Firearm by Felon. Requires $5,000 Bond. Pos- Cecil Curtis Johnson III, 18 Of Gonzales, Arsession of Marijuana <2 oz. Requires $1,000 Bond. Tamper Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair. Requires $5,000 Bond. Jefferson County Warrant Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice. ReGonzales County Court Failure to Appear List for Paul Macias Villareal III, Assault Family Violence mains in Custody. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency Court Date October 10, 2013: Pete Longoria Leal, Speeding The next County Court date is November 14, arrest and processings: William Curtis Leal, Accident Involving Damage 2013. If these people come on this date a warrant GCSO 15 DPS 04 Melissa Lynn Muoz, Illegal Dumping will NOT be issued. For further information you may GPD 05 Jonathan Saum Sadeghi, Possession of Mari- contact the County Attorneys office at 830-672WPD 00 juana 6527. NPD 04 Joshua Vargas, Driving With Invalid License Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 GCAI 00 DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Arrest Co), Bond of $2,500, Bond Forfeiture on Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence w/ Total 28 Report Week of October 17-23 Failure to Appear (Victoria Co), Bond of Intent to Impair, Bond of $5,000, DCSO October 17 $2,500, DCSO Jerame Dee Marston, 43, of CuIsidro Mendoza, 22, of Cuero, Bond Rosendo Arguellez, 27, of Floresville, ero, Violation of Probation/Possession Forfeiture on Possession of Marijuana Possession of Marijuana < 2oz, Bond of of a Controlled Substance, Bond of (Victoria Co), Bond of $5,000, Failure to $2,000.00,Yorktown PD $50,000, DCSO Appear on Possession of Marijuana< Brittany Haddock, 29, of VictoDarvin Williams, 20, of Goliad, Fail to 2oz (Victoria Co), Bond of $2,500.00, ria, Driving While Intoxicated with Stop/Render Aide, Fine of $371 (30 Day Yoakum Police Depart- rest. position, Court Citation. DCSO Child under 15 Years of Age, Bond of To Pay), No Texas Drivers License, Fine Martin Medina, 35, of Yorktown, $5,000.00, CPD of $270 (30 DayTo Pay), Violate Promise ment report for Oct. 21-27: Case #13-387, Reyes, Jimi, Case #13-397, Poss. AlcoOctober 20 to Appear/Fail to Stop/Render Aide, 10/22/13 22, Yoakum, 105 Antioch; Of- hol M/V, 201 W. Gonzales; Theft by Check, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Patrick Davidson, 23, of Cuero, DrivJared Wright, 24, of Yoakum, DrivFine of $399 (30 Day To Pay), Violate Case #13-381, Disorderly fense, Evading Arrest; Dispo- Disposition, Court Citation. ing While License Invalid with Previous ing While Intoxicated, PR Bond of Promise to Appear/No Texas Drivers Conduct, 301 Julia; Disposi- sition, Trans/DCSO. 10/26/13 Convictions/Suspension without Fi$1,000.00, DPS License, Fine of $399 (30 Day To Pay), tion, Investigation. Case #13-388, Allen, John, Case #13-394, Disorderly nancial Responsibility, Bond of $1,000, Aaron Aultman, 32, of Yorktown, DCSO Case #13-382, Criminal 20, Yoakum, 104 Cross; Of- Conduct, 108 Willis; Disposi- DCSO No Drivers License, Fine of $216.00, Rocellas Marcus Clay, 51, Yoakum, Mischief-A, 102 Capital; Dis- fense, Poss. Drug Parapher- tion, Court Citation. Fredrick Rojas, 30, of Brownsville, Fail to Maintain Financial ResponsibilBail Jumping and Fail to Appear/Burposition, Investigation. nalia; Disposition, Cleared by 10/27/13 Failure to Appear on Assault to Family ity, Fine of $451.00, Failure to Appear, glary (Maricopa Co, Arizona), Bond of Fine of $317.00, Violation of Probation $3,000, DPS 10/23/13 Arrest. Case #13-395, Herrera, Member, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Jose Flores, 32, of Edinburg, Ason Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Bradley Cole Saenz, 22, of Cuero, CaCase #13-383, BurglaryCase #13-389, Farmer, Juan, 39, Yoakum, 108 Willis; Residence; Disposition, In- Devyn, 20, Yoakum, 104 Offense, Interfere w/Pub- sault Family Violence Enhanced, Bond Substance (Saline Co.), No Bond, York- pias Pro Fine/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $541.40, Capias Pro vestigation. Cross; Offense, Poss. Drug lic Duty; Disposition, Trans/ of $10,000, Assault Family Violence town PD Enhanced, Bond of $25,000, Assault Abraham Castillo, 25, of Yorktown, Fine/Speeding 1/10 miles over limit, Case #13-384, Burglary- Paraphernalia; Disposition, LCSO. Family Violence Enhanced and Repeat, Public Intoxication, Fine of $414.00, Fine of $411.80, Capias Pro Fine/FailVehicle; Disposition, Investi- Cleared by Arrest. Case #13-396, Gardner, $5,000, Assault Family Violence En- Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of ure to Appear, Fine of $482, Capias Pro gation. Case #13-390, Credit/Debit Derek, 30, Yoakum 105 Huck; hanced Repeat, Bond of $5,000, DCSO $1,000.00,Yorktown PD Fine/Failure to Appear, Fine of $482, CaCase #13-385, Burglary- Card Abuse, 611 Schwab; Dis- Offense, Deadly Conduct; October 18 Humberto Briseno, 33, of Yoakum, pias Pro Fine/Failure to Appear, Fine of Joseph Naranjo, 29, of Yorktown, Evading Arrest Detention W/Vehicle, $482, Capias Pro Fine/Failure to Appear, Vehicle; Disposition, Investi- position, Investigation. Disposition, Trans/DCSO. Fine of $442, Capias Pro Fine/Disregard gation. Case #13-393, Stalking 1st Case #13-398, Burglary- Disorderly Conduct, Fine of $ 414.00 Bond of $ 10,000, DCSO October 21 Stop Sign, Fine of $281, DCSO Case #13-386, Forgery, 406 Offense; Disposition, Investi- Vehicle; Disposition, Investi- (30 Days to Pay),Yorktown PD Albert John Terrazas, 29, of Goliad, Anthony Franklin Schmidt, 21, of October 22 W. Grand; Disposition, Inves- gation. gation. Driving While Intoxicated-1st, Bond of Aransas Pass, Driving while License InShawnda Jo Gaskin, 28, of Meyerstigation. 10/25/13 Case #13-399, Burglary$2,000.00, DPS valid, Fine of $ 267.00 (30 Days To Pay), ville, Theft by Check (Victoria Co), PR 10/24/13 Case #13-391, Assault-Fel Vehicle; Disposition, InvestiOctober 19 Failure to Appear/Driving while License Bond of $500, DPS Case #181271, Warrant Ar- 3/FV, 311 Montgomery; Dis- gation. Jonathan Ray Perez, 23, of Cuero, Invalid, Fine of $ 367.00 (30 Day to Pay), Kenneth Delbert Hilton, 52, of rest, Yoakum Area; Complain- position, Investigation. Case #13-400, Burglary- Public Intoxication, Fine of $414.00 (30 Yorktown PD Mabank, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Johnny Eugene Eakin, 49, ofVictoria, Bond of $2,000, Public Intoxication, ant, DeWitt Co. Constable; Case #13-392, Disorderly Residence; Disposition, In- Days to Pay), Cuero PD Valente Garcia-Salazar, 23, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke Probation Failure to Fine of $355.00 (30 Days to Pay), DSCO Disposition, Cleared by Ar- Conduct, 800 W. Grand; Dis- vestigation. Sidney Floyd Henry, 27 of Yoakum, Case #13-401, Interfere w/ Public Intoxication, Fine of $ 414.00 (30 Register Sex Offender Repeat, Bond of Days to Pay), Cuero PD $50,000, DCSO Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Bond of Public Duty, 105 Huck; ComReagan Rene Delossantos, 33, of Kareem Oljawon Johnson, 29, of $1,000, Cuero PD plainant, State of Texas; DisCuero, Bond Forfeiture on Theft of Cuero, Evading Arrest Detention W/ Rocellas Marcus Clay, 51 of Yoakum position, Investigation. Stolen Property $500<$1,500 (Victoria Previous Conviction, Bond of $2,500, , Burglary in the Third Degree (Phoenix, Arizona), No Bond, Possession of BurglaryTools (Phoenix, Arizona), No Bond, Criminal Damage (Phoenix, Arizona), No Bond, Theft (Phoenix, Arizona), No Bond, DPS Ysidro Coronado, 40, of Cuero, Contempt of Court/Child Support, No Bond, DCSO October 23 Patrick Wayne Davidson, 24 of Cuero, Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Moses Galindo Jr., 22, of Cuero, Burglary of a Habitation, Bond of $20,000, Cuero PD Cody Davidson, 19, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine on No Drivers License, Fine of $103.20, Capias Pro Fine on No Drivers License, Fine of $264.10, Capias Pro Fine on Transport Loose Material, Fine of $314.10, Cuero PD Ruben Enrique Suniga, 27, of Cuero, Deputy Ronny Torres was recently promoted to the rank of Corporal/Detective Capias Pro Fine on No Drivers License, by the Hays County Sheriffs Office. Deputy Torres has been employed with the Fine of $364.10, DCSO Sheriffs Office for eight years. Prior to his promotion, he was a Field Training OfKyle Andrew Hoffman, 20, of Cuero ficer, Honor Guard, and a member of the HCSO Strike Team. Sheriff Gary Cutler (Homeless), Capias Pro Fine on Public along with Chief Deputy Jamie Paige presented Torres with his certificate of pro- Intoxication, Fine of $414, DCSO October 24 motion. Detective Torres will report to CID Commander Lt. Dennis Gutierrez for Jonathon Jay Torres, 20, of York1803 St. Joseph, Gonzales 672-7090 assignment. Ronny lives with his wife, Andrea, and is the son of Robert and Mary town, Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Mon.-Thurs. - 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. - 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Weapon, Bond of $75,000, DCSO Torres of Gonzales. (Courtesy photo)
Thumann and Lobos with their haul ject claimed to be traveling on the latest methods of to Houston to drop off the concealing contraband, empty trailer at the race- Thumann immediately lotrack. cated a problem. Thumann was very susFurther inspection repicious of the story and vealed the center spine upon questioning further support on the trailer found several inconsisten- had been modified with a cies which led to a consent trap door. Upon gaining to search being acquired entry to the support, 27 for the truck and trailer. round wrapped bundles Following recent training of Marijuana were discovto update law enforcement ered. The suspect was ar-
rested and transported to the Fayette County Justice Center. The 2007 Ford F350 truck and 2013 35 ft Big Tex trailer were seized along with the estimated 159 pounds of Marijuana. Arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana was 55 year old Wayne Nelson Griffith Jr. of San Antonio.
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Saturdays Fourth Annual Pet Parade to benefit the Gonzales Learning and Career Center drew quite a turnout. Pixie (above) with owner Savannah Heximer, won the contest for Best Trick were just not sure what it was. Jed (above right) put the cuffs on owner Mitchell Christian to win Best Costume. Rocky the Cat (right) and owner Kelli Soefje won for Lookalike Owner and Pet. Being the only cat in the affair, Rocky also won for Most Unusual Pet and probably deserves an award for Calmest Cat Ever Seen. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on October 22, 2013, 1,591; week ago, 1,237; year ago, 1,740. The market continues to strengthen considerably each week. Better quality classes sold $3 to $5 higher in the heavier weights and $4 to $8 higher in the lighter weight classes. The average fall calves sold was $6 higher. Demand was extremely strong in all areas. Packer cows and bulls sold steady to $1 higher on approx. 140 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing
utility & cutter cows, $74-$89; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $62-$74; light weight canner cows, $50-$62. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $95-$100.50; utility & cutter bulls, $88-$95; lightweight canner bulls, $80-$88. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $210-$245; 200-300 lbs, $205-$247.50; 300-400 lbs, $195$240; 400-500 lbs, $182-$227.50; 500-600 lbs, $148-$190; 600-700 lbs, $144-$172.50; 700-800 lbs, $138-$149. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $200-$236; 200-300 lbs, $175-$212; 300-400 lbs, $172$208; 400-500 lbs, $150-$184; 500-600 lbs, $140-$168; 600-700 lbs, $135-$147; 700-800 lbs, $120$133. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336.
3 CEUs - Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service Please RSVP to the Farm Bureau office at 830-672-7518 by Monday, Nov. 4th, 2013. Seating is limited. Lunch will be provided if we know youre attending.
Cuero Livestock Market Report on October 25, 2013, had 1,905 head. Had 236 cows and 18 bulls. The packer market settled back about $2/cwt due weaker flat demand and time of the year. Seasonal meat products are being pushed lowing your traditional meat demand. The calf market was consistent with last weeks record breaking market. No drop offs in any class with a very active demand resulting in the market holding strong. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $88$95; lower grades, $70-$85. Packer cows: breakers, $65-$75; boning, $65-$81; canners & cutters, $80-$84; light & weak, $40$55. Palpated, 19 bred cows, $108$125. Pairs: 1 Pair, $1,450. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, none; 200-250 lbs, $194-$212; 250-300 lbs, $181-$228; 300-350 lbs, $173-$226; 350-400 lbs, $181$230; 400-450 lbs, $188-$222; 450-500 lbs, $172-$213; 500-550 lbs, $167-$198; 550-600 lbs, $161$180; 600-700 lbs, $141-$168; 700-800 lbs, $134-$156. Bull Calves: under 250 lbs, $162-$200; 250-300 lbs, $173$200; 300-350 lbs, $135-$200; 350-400 lbs, $177-$205; 400-450 lbs, $176-$215; 450-500 lbs, $165$200; 500-550 lbs, $149-$195; 550-600 lbs, $147-$176; 600-700 lbs, $148-$156. Over 700 lbs. bulls, $138-$153. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs., none; 200-250 lbs., none; 250-300 lbs, $185-$220; 300-350 lbs, $176$224; 350-400 lbs, $193-$228; 400-450 lbs, $178-$215; 450-500 lbs, $162-$204; 500-550 lbs, $166$195; 550-600 lbs, $149-$176; 600-700 lbs., $145-$163; over 700 lbs, $136-$153.
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Gonzales Master Gardeners need Black Walnut seeds for 3rd grade planting project. Need 2013 seeds. Call Nancy Fostes at 512-431-4444. -------------------------Horsemanship Clinics. November 2-3, November 16-17. Held in Gonzales. For information go to www.knptraining.com. 361-6481055. (11-14-13) -------------------------FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327.
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tomer service and willingness to work as a teamplayer. Must be available to work from 3 pm to 9 pm weekdays and a couple of Saturdays a month. Computer experience ia plus. Apply in person at Revival Fitness. 931 Saint Lawrence St., Gonzales, TX 78629. -------------------------TXGN Railway is looking to fill positions for Engineers and Conductors in Harwood, TX. Competitive pay w/ railroad benefits. Send resume to sgresham@txgn-rr. com or apply in person at 1045 CR 284, Harwood, TX. -------------------------Mr. Taco is now hiring for all positions. Apply in person at 726 Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales. -------------------------WANTED full time and part-time secretary. MUST APPLY IN PERSON!! Someone willing to work long hours!! Full-Time: 7:00am6:00pm; Part-Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm. Must be able to multitask and have a great attitude!!! Fehner & Son Grain Co., LP, 1922 CR 197. -------------------------Immediate Opening Cuero Home Health PHC has an opening for attendants in Gonzales. Contact Erma at 361-275-8650. -------------------------Driver Needed Qualified Feed Driver Needed for established poultry business. Application, Job Description and qualifications listed at TWCC in Gonzales. -------------------------Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking to contract an On-Call
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Crisis Worker for Caldwell, Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties for evenings, weekends and holidays. Provide face-to-face screenings to assess individuals at risk of harm to self or others. Requires Bachelors in Psychology, Social Work,Nursing (or related degree with 24 hours related coursework). Masters preferred. Mental health crisis experience and professional liability insurance required. Apply at bbtrails.org, Contracting and Procurement tab. -------------------------NOW HIRING -Welders, Machinist, Inventory Clerk and Powder Coat Painters! If you feel you are qualified and are someone who is seeking a long term career, then contact us today at 512392-2323 or apply now at www.prioritypersonnel.com! -------------------------Now hiring, Diesel Mechanic/Lineman. Call 830-875-5011. For info, Luling O & G, LLC, Oilfield Services, 1237 Hoover Lane, Luling, TX 78648. -------------------------Now Hiring. Holiday Inn is now taking applications for Front Desk Agent - evening shift. Applications available at front desk. 126 Middle Buster Rd., Gonzales. 830-6722777. -------------------------Mechanic Needed. Must have own tools, experience necessary with car diagnostic vehicles. Come by West Motors, 1701 Sarah DeWitt Dr. for application & bring resume.
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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 830-672-8000. -------------------------AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
Corner of Hwy. 90 & CR 90B. Fri., Nov. 1 & Sat. Nov. 2, 8-5. -------------------------Multi Families small furniture, kitchen, shoes, toddler, girls, boys, men and womens clothes and suits, prom dress, bikes, knick-knacks, treasures, lots of goodies. 200 block of Patrick @ St. Michael. No presales please; 8 AM to noon, November 2, 2013, Gonzales.
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Yard Sale. 711 Jones St. Saturday, Nov. 2, 8:30-? -------------------------Garage Sale. 213 St. James. Friday & Sat., Nov. 1 & 2. 9:00am-? Furniture, some antique, clothes, toys, household items, lots of stuff. -------------------------Multi-Family. Household items, Christmas tree and lots of Christmas decorations. Camo clothes, nice clothes and mens jackets and jeans. Hwy. 90A East (Shiner Hwy). One mile past Lexington Inn on left. Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 till 5 and Sunday from 9 till 1. -------------------------Garage and Bake Sale. Full Gospel Church will have a garage and bake sale. Clothes, shoes, purses, and household items. Saturday, November 2, 8-3 p.m. 1426 Fisher St. -------------------------Garage Sale. Rain or Shine. Friday and Saturday, 2984 Joliet Road in Luling. Maytag refrigerator, electric heater, two laptop computers, Christmas tree, kids car with charger, barbecue grill, tools, T.V.s, old bottles, comic books, dolls, women and mens clothing. Too much stuff to list. Call 830-875-9446. -------------------------Garage Sale, Saturday, 8-? 103 Main St., Gonzales. Lots of kids clothes, etc. -------------------------Multi-Family Yard Sale Indoor & Outdoor Everything from clothes to furniture, dish sets. 12 mi. from Gonzales, Hwy. 90 (Flash Sevice Building).
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Good used 2 - 17 tires. 2 - 16 1/2 wheels with tires. Truck tubeless - fit Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet -8 hole. Two bolt on bumper hitches with balls. One steel plate with ball for gooseneck hookup. Parking space for travel trailer. Electric & water. Call 672-2335 or 478607-1178. -------------------------16 Rim, 8 holes, 2 new 14 tires, 2 used 14 tire & rim, 1 used 15 tire and rim. Oak Dining Table. 361-594-4307. -------------------------Mint condition sewing machine, electric, $75. 830-4814707. -------------------------Greenhouses for Sale, 30ftx100ft, as is where, you pick up, at Harwood, intersection of 90 & 304. Contact: 281788-7500. -------------------------GE Washer. Extra Large Capacity. Just like new. $250. 361208-3565. -------------------------National Geographics in leather bound slip cases. 19822000 & maps. Make an offer. Call 4372046. -------------------------Kenmore Washing Machine, full size, $150. Excellent condition. 361-2933571, anytime. -------------------------10x10 Dog Kennel. 6 ft. high. Chain link. Canvas roof included. Almost new. $150. 937238-9707. -------------------------Toro Weedeater, 4 string. $75. 361208-3565. -------------------------Restaurant Tables. Formica. 2 seats & 4 seats. $75 each. 875-3028. -------------------------Mens used jeans perfect for oilfield workers. Faded Glory 32x32, 33x30; Rustler, 34x30, 34x34, 36x30. $5/ pair. Call 830-6721106. -------------------------22 Lawn Mower. Self propelled. Asking $100. Excellent condition. 361-2083565. -------------------------Crocheted Afghans, baby blankets, single bed spreads for sale. Can choose own colors. Can come by or call, 203-1270. Green DeWitt Apt. #138. -------------------------Dora the Explorer 20 girls bicycle with training wheels, helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Used very little, excellent condition. $50 cash. Leave message if no answer, 830-6721106. -------------------------Nordic Track. Great condition. $60. Shiner, 361-5942318. -------------------------HP 2500 CM Printer. Professional Series color printer. $25 obo. 672-7546. Arlene or Linda. -------------------------Extra wide wheel chair like new. Size 10 W Genuine leather diabetic shoes, black with velcro closure. Like new therapeutic support knee hi hose for diabetics, size 3x. lge. cals. Mysectomy bra fits right or left prothesis size 36D. 830857-6705. -------------------------Electrolux Carpet Shampooer and 1 gallon Shampoo. $125.00. 830-8576705. -------------------------55 Gallon metal or Plastic Drums. Volume Discounts. $5.00 each. 830857-4321. ---------------------------------------
FURNITURE
Piano small upright. Excellent condition. $500. Shiner, 361594-2318. -------------------------Southwestern Kingsize bed w/complete boxsprings & mattresses. Good condition, washer/ dryer, never been used, Whirlpool, High table, ceramic, w/4 chairs. Loveseat, cloth, 3 tvs, 19, 25 and 32, color, white microwave cart with 2 drawers on bottom, recliner, cloth new conventional toaster, broiler, white day bed w/ trundle bed, both mattresses, white childs desk, chair, leather with foot rest. 830-203-8977, text or call. -------------------------3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792. -------------------------Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181.
AUTOS
fix. Great for ranch or hunting. $2,000. 361-771-5483. -------------------------98 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, auto., pickup truck, with extended cab. 830-8574242. -------------------------2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830540-3382. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------2005 CTS Cadillac, 4-door, V-6. Brand new tires and chrome wheels. $8,800 firm. Call 830672-1106, leave message if no answer. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a 32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. --------------------------
MOBILE HOMES
Belmont RV Park. We have FEMA trailers for sale. From $2,500 & up or rent to own. Please call 830-4243600. -------------------------12x40 Handicap 2010 wind zone 2. Great for weekends, hunting lodge, beach house. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Large shower, plywood floors, all vinyl flooring. Fayette Country Homes in Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open also on Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Deer Cabin, Cottage 2009 14x60. All vinyl floor. 2x6 sidewalls, vinyl thermo pane windows, 8 foot ceilings, plywood floors. 3 bedroom, 1 large bath with huge shower. Wind Zone 2 can take anywhere. Fayette Country Homes, 979-7436192. Open 9-6 p.m. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Palm Harbor 28x60 Refurbished, fireplace, new carpet, all new appliances, plywood floors. 3 bedroom. Fayette Country Homes in Schulenburg, 830-369-6888. (RBI 32896)
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FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.
AUTOS
2004 Expedition. New tires & new battery. Asking $7,500. 361-7722403. -------------------------For Sale: 5 16 steel jeep rims, one with brand new Goodyear Wrangler tire, P220R70/16. Will sell whole set for $75. Or if you just want the tire off the rim, tire will be $25. Call 830-203-9408. -------------------------2007 Chevy Equinox, 45,000 miles. $12,000. 2005 PT Cruiser, Convertible, 100,000 miles, $6,000. Call 830203-0502. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets & GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grave ChevroletGMC, Hallettsville, TX. 361-798-3281, 800-798-3225. grafechevygmc.om. -------------------------Suzuki Japanese mini truck. 35,450 miles, spray lined bed, lifted, 4x4. Needs some attention to fuel intake, but should be easy
FARM EQUIPMENT
Ford 8N Tractor w/ disk, plow, buster. $3,500.00. 361-2933571. -------------------------Single round bale trailer, hand crank. $175. 437-2046. -------------------------Round bale carrier for 3 pt. hitch. $125. Call 437-2046. -------------------------2009 Kuhn Knight model 1130 manure spreader for sale. Used for only 3 cleanouts. Very good condition. $12,000. 857-5446. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
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FURNITURE
Big solild oak lawyers desk. $50. 830672-3089. -------------------------Beds & furniture for sale. 512-656-0521. -------------------------For Sale. Antique beds. Come out of old Alcalde Hotel. Pretty good shape for age. Still looks good. $100 a piece. 512-292-0070.
Victoria College Gonzales Campus is hiring an Instrumentation & Electronics instructor for the Gonzales Campus. Position requires an Associates Degree in a related field and is paid based on a 9 month faculty position between $3,581 - $4,340 per month, depending on qualifications. Position includes full benefits. For application details see our website at www.victoriacollege.edu/jobsatvc or contact Jackie Mikesh at 1-830-672-6251 in Gonzales. E.O.E.
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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HOMES FOR RENT
House in the country for rent. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. See to appreciate. Security deposit and one months rent. Oneyear lease. Call 361594-3233. -------------------------Attention Oil Companies Furnished 4br house, sleeps 5. Ready for move-in. Fully equipmmed kitchen, covered patio, fenced, lighted parking, individual air & heat, 32 flat screen TVs & Refrigerators in each room. Must see. 713-501-3416. -------------------------2BR houses for rent. No Pets. Month to Month. Call 830672-3089. -------------------------Home for rent in Yoakum. 3BD/2BA - Large yard on corner lot. $785/ month, $600/Deposit. Call 830-8323163. -------------------------3BR house in Shiner, bath and a 1/2, Living room, dining room, kitchen, computer room, storage in back, garage. $650/mo., $300/dep. Oil field workers invited. 361-212-8731. -------------------------House for rent. 2/1 house in Rivercrest. Recently remodeled, new appliances. No smoking or pets. $875 per month, $500 deposit. Insuire at
HOME SERVICES
DBK Advertising Local advertising prepared for you to mail. No payment till you see results (You mail). $25-$50. Call 830437-5142 or email DanielKeith667@ hotmail.com. Also National Businesses. -------------------------Looking for sitting job for a sweet lady in her home. Includes cooking and will drive for her if she needs me to. Can stay Friday night, Saturday night but must be home by Sunday at 3:00. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361-2128731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
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5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Luling. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130. -------------------------Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)
Positions available: CDL Bellydump Driver/Roller Operator Water Truck Maintainer/Heavy Equipment Operator Some experience required. Looking for productive team members with leadership skills. Class B CDL Preferred
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Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.
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Male Roommate wanted in Shiner. Furnished bedroom w/private bath. $350/mo. Utilities paid. 361-401-0927 between 3 & 6 p.m. or text anytime.
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Teenager looking to babysit part-time, infants & small children. Will take care of at your home or my home. Call for more information, 263-2789. --------------------------
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Will do child care in my home. Includes meals. Any age (Infants onup). Have two openings available. Call 830-5193044. -------------------------I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
PETS
Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505.
LIVESTOCK
For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.
REAL ESTATE
back porch, nature view surrounds back yard, excellent location within walking distance to HEB, restaurants and shopping, located in Yoakum, Texas. MUST SEE! $99,000. 361-2938172, Cali. -------------------------House for Sale. Beautiful Historic home for sale. 713 St. John. Give me a call if interested. 713-425-9345. -------------------------Wonderful Spanish style house on 20.59 acres with 2 ponds, 7 horse stalls, 2 storage barns and other outbuildings. Can be viewed at www. littlefieldproperties. com id #79040. Call Tanya (broker) at 361-865-2563. -------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-4019763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172.
LAND
10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544.
MISC. SERVICES
School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337
MISC. SERVICES
-------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
LIVESTOCK
Free Female Donkey. Call 830-5404850. -------------------------Horse for Sale. 7 year old mare. Not ridden in 2 years. $200.00. Call 2031104 or 437-2370. -------------------------Baby Guineas for sale. $2.00 each, your choice. 830540-4063; 830-6602526, Harwood. -------------------------Free Donkeys. 361772-7655 after 6 p.m. -------------------------2006 Blue Roan handcock mare. 14 hands. Stocky built. Has worked cows, arena roping. Pastured for 1 year. Needs to go to work. $1,200. 361771-5483. -------------------------For Sale: Black & Red Brangus Bulls. 2 & 3 yrs. old. Good selection. No papers. 830-437-5772. (9-19-13) -------------------------Rabbits for Sale. With cages, with feeders & waterers. all for $300. 361741-2604. -------------------------Angus Bull for sale. Registered JBarB. 3 1/2 yr.old herd bull. $2,975. 361-7986250. -------------------------Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery available. 979263-5829. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. --------------------------
HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165. Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888.
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70 Acres. Yorktown/Goliad. Great building sites. Live oaks, CONTRACT PENDING brush, hay field. Water wells. Some minerals. $5,500/acres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 106 Acres. Rockport. Minutes to water, fine dining. Good CONTRACT PENDING oaks, coastal bermuda. Nice home plus modular home. Some minerals. $1,400,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 1/2 acres fronting US 183 just north of Gonzales. Barns, pens, water available. $225,000. Will divide - one acre minimum, at $55,000/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 67 acres. NW Goliad. Doublewide. 3/2 with covered porchPENDING es. Good barn.CONTRACT John Deere tractor w/implements. Mostly Mesquite. $250,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 68 Acres. South Cuero. Oaks, brush, hay field. Pens, well. Cross-fenced. $5,300/ac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.
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Beautiful ranch style home built in 1996. 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, approx. 2765 square feet on 13.55 acres with scenic views all around. Property borders larger ranches. Recent upgrades include granite counters, new wood floors, interior/exterior paint, GE Cafe appliances, new light fixtures and doors, new ac and water heater within past 2 years. Would make excellent horse property. Has County water. Out shed and childrens playhouse with electricity. Ag exempt for low taxes. 18 miles north of Gonzales off 304. One hour East of San Antonio, one hour south of Austin, and two hours west of Houston. Close proximity to Interstate 10. Excellent deal at 348,000. Sorry, no owner finance. If seriously interested please call 956-202-5629 or email awalker1288@gmail.com. May consider 2 year minimum lease. -------------------------BRAND NEW HOME, 2br/1bath, central air/heat, shingle roof, laundry room with window, front/
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18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500.
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NEW LISTING - The Settlement at Patriot NEW LISTING - Commercial Lease. 2 story Ranch - Approx. 5,249 sq. ft. custom home metal office building on 1.18 acres. Reception, on 10 acres at approx. 520 elevation, 3 2 offices, office/break area with small kitchen BD/4BA/3 car garage with media room, dry area and shop. Conveniently located between sauna, steam shower, mud room, utility room, Luling and Gonzales.$2,500/month and storage galore! Great room with gourmet kitchen. Covered patio set up for outdoor kitchen. $650,000 v347 CR 388, Gonzales County - NEW LISTING - Great location of Hwy. 97 between Gonzales and Waelder! Located on 7 acres, SOLD this property features a 4BD/2BA home with large kitchen open to living and dining. Large workshop on slap features 2 rollup doors and restroom. Offered at $179,500. v4728 CR 283, Harwood - NEW LISTING - Custom 3BD/2BA home on approx. 22.9 wooded acres great for recreation andUNDER hunting! Split floorplan with spacious great room. Upgrades! CONTRACT Tile, Custom kitchen, Granite counters. Detached shed, partially fenced. REDUCED $315,000. v215 S Oak - Large, 3 BD/2.5 BA home located on half of a city block for 0.7 acre! Large den and formal dining areas feature 2 wood burning fireplaces. Upstairs features private entrance for income producing space if desired. Open lot to enjoy garden, pool, or build income producing structure. REDUCED $199,900. $209,500. vFORECLOSURE - The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guestUNDER CONTRACT house. 2 car carport. REDUCED $226,000. $239,000.
vFM 86 & Abigail Lane, Luling - NEW LISTINGS - Picturesque 10 and 13 acre tracts with mature Oaks scattered throughout. Restricted area allows for the perfect home site or recreational area. Site built homes only - minimum 1,300 sq. ft. Ag exempt. 10.029 AC - $64,500., 13.117 Ac w/pond - $78,700. vSettlement at Patriot Ranch - 3-27 acre site built home sites. Beautiful countryside and wildlife views. Electricity available. Paved roads, well/septic required. v79.5 AC CR 281, Harwood - Partially wooded and cleared land with partial fencing. Co-op water and electricity available. 1 tank and hand dug well. Country Road frontage on 2 sides. $360,000. vRV Park - 10.5 AC - Great location just off IH-10, mature trees and nice tank. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park. v43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, SOLD rustic cabin. Beautiful views. REDUCED $266,600. v111 Acres, Creek Rd - Dripping Springs - Scenic property offers partially cleared and wooded land located on high bluff with Onion Creek frontage. Minerals convey. $1,900,000.
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170 Acres - For Sale by owner. FM 443. Outside of Hochheim/Dryer area. 210-867-8851. -------------------------17+ acres of cleared land with good fence. Perfect for homesite. 830-8574242. -------------------------Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co.
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wig, Linda Denker, Case Martin, Ronda Pruett, Landis Kern, Mr. Bill, Jesse Esparza; Bill Lott, Louise Jones, Sandy Ingram, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Sarge Dunkin, Aunt Frances Gandre, Bubba and Sara Roecker, Glenn Mikesh, Lillie Lay, Maria Castillo, Phyllis and Alton Oncken, Selma Vickers, Keith Glass, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Betty Gandre, Margie Menking, Joy Carson, Arthur Casares, Harold Pape, Brock Stewart, Shirley Dozier, Marie Schauer, L.A. Lindemann, Jr.;Graham Kelley, Bob Brown, Rev. Fred Martin, Diana Garcia, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Lanny Baker, Pats Bill; Judy Wilson, Bob Young, Marguerite Williams, and our military and their families, Sympathy to The family of Tim Sommerlatte, The family of Bessie Cleveland, The family of Gloria Knandel Thank you Ceretta Heinemeyer Daum for letting me know that Carmen Kraft passed away. She was a very sweet lady. She was a 2nd cousin to Ma Gandre and Ernest Heinemeyer and that set of Heinemeyers and always came to the reunions in Geronimo and elsewhere. Her services were Monday in New Braunfels. Also, the Heinemeyer Cousins had their reunion out at Ottine and as usual
had a great time. Correna Walker was missing because she wasnt feeling well but she has moved to a gated retirement community in Bedford. She likes it there and several of us have her address and email /phone number. I am sure she would like to hear from you. While we are at it, we need to wish Pat Heinemeyer a big Happy Birthday. The Lindemanns were having a reunion at the Monthalia United Methodist Church Parish Hall last Sunday. Seems like while we were getting little spats of rain, Luling and Lockhart was getting a deluge when Ina Gay Orum came through. LA did not make it to church but he was planning on coming to the reunion for a little bit. He sure needs to take it easy and not get over tired. I know that many of you will miss Gloria Knandels smiling face and her jolly laughter at the Dairy Queen. In her obituary they called it her office. I guess a lot of dates of commitment and problems were solved in that eatery. Many a problem has been solved while sitting at the kitchen table and you can sit up a kitchen table just about anywhere. We send sympathy to James and all of the rest of her family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Now I dont know whether this is going to be on Americas Funniest Videos or not, but my husband came home from church wide awake. I am sorry Pastor Paul. It wasnt from your preaching. It was because he was having an inner tickle of laughter listening to the youngest member of your congrega-
tion hiccupping. The young Holmes baby stole the show by hiccupping most of the service. These little babies can work miracles for Jesus. Talking about babies and laughter brings up the subject of Halloween. Maybe some people think of evil when it comes to Halloween, but I think that you do not need to be mean and can a really make a fun night out of it with your costumes and laughter. Children look so cute in their costumes and their makeup. It is a time of the year when adults can act silly and crazy with their children. It is a time when you can visit with your friends and neighbors, and maybe grandma and grandpa. So wherever you go on Halloween, be safe. Pepe is going to scare us all to death one of these days. I saw that he was fixing to jump from this little chest of drawers in the living room, through the doorway, and up with a twist on to the top of the wooden door of the bedroom. He sat there on the top of that little chest positioning his legs over and over and all of a sudden he jumped. I be dat gum if he didnt land on top of that door in this bedroom that is one inch thick at the top. He was having a lot of trouble balancing on that door. Samson is watching him too. He wants to turn around but he cant get his balance. He finally makes it. Then he looks down and comes straight down the door. I didnt realize it but I was kind of like holding my breath all this time. We will see what this cat does next week. Have a good week. God Bless.
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On the bright sunny afternoon of October 21, members of the Saturn Friendship Club journeyed to the Old Schoolhouse in Cistern for their monthly meeting. Due to the recent rains, the trip through the rural area showed the contrast of Fall leaves on oak trees and bright green grass along the roadsides and in the pastures. Maybe putting out feed for the cattle will come later than usual this year. Upon reaching the meeting place Sue Kalinec and Mary Kelly, hostesses for the afternoon, greeted arriving members and Jo Brunners guest, Barbara Nugent. The meeting table was decorated in Fall colors with a touch of Halloween, treats were little bags of orange slice candy and pencils. The hostesses were busy filling the serving table with a smorgasbord of foods smelling very inviting. At one oclock President and co-hostess, Sue Kalinec, invited everyone to the serving table and asked Nancy Littlefield to offer a word of prayer. Everyone was eager to try all the different food choices. There was Cheesy Chicken Soup with warm corn tortillas and butter, a platter of sliced sausage and cheese, fresh green salad with a choice of dressings, Lasagna, green peas with mushrooms, deviled eggs, spider web dip with chips (this was an avocado dip with cream cheese arranged to look like a spider web), White Almond Florentine cookies and Dirt Cake, with R.I.P. headstones were the desserts. A choice of drinks was offered. When the plates were fulled to overflowing, a time of companionship and visiting began. Jo Brunner introduced her guest, Barbara Nugent who is from San Diego, California. She has a vacation cottage in the High Hill area. Door prizes were won by Eva Boscamp and Sharon Benton.
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After slowing the fastpaced Yoakum offense to a near crawl last week, the Gonzales Apaches are hoping to get another stellar performance from its defense. Gonzales limited Bulldog quarterback TreVontae Hights, who had rushed for 915 yards coming into the game, to just 68 yards and forced three turnovers. I thought our defense played very well, said Gonzales head coach Ricky Lock. We had a good game plan and the kids executed it. Any time you hold somebody like Hights to 68 yards on 21 carries thats a pretty good night. Up next is annual showdown against hated Cuero. The Gobblers (5-2)
rebounded from a loss to Yoakum by beating Smithville 28-12 last week, led by running back DAnthony Hopkins 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The junior has 995 yards and 14 ground scores on the season. Theyre a talented bunch, Lock said. They have a running back who is as good as anybody in the district. Hes a big back that weighs about 215 pounds. Hes a downhill, hard runner who will get a lot of touches. Cueros offense revolves around the running game but quarterback Jared Vernor has been efficient, completing 57 of his 82 passes for 688 yards and seven touchdowns. When their quarterback has thrown the ball, hes been very accurate, said
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fenses off balance, Cuero has averaged 26.4 points per game. The Gobblers have been susceptible to the run on defense, where they have allowed an average of 170 yards per game. Their most active players on that side of the ball include Hopkins little brother Zech at inside linebacker, and defensive backs Hunter Fales and Grant Diebel. Of course its always an event when Gonzales and Cuero square off, but this weeks game has more at stake than just bragging rights. Both teams are among the three who are 2-1 in district and the winner will secure a spot in the postseason. Its always big when we play Cuero just because of the community expectations, said Lock. Its a
long-standing rivalry that goes way, way back and a lot of people have been involved in it. Its a fun rivalry, but its also an intense rivalry. The Apaches are a little banged up heading into the game and will be without the services of senior running back D.J. Gonzales, who will miss the rest of the year due to a broken leg. He is scheduled to have surgery on Friday. D.J.s absence will mean increased carries for Jaime Tellez and Alyas Ramirez, who will rotate at running back with Darrance James and freshman Aaron Hunt. We can swing them around because we have some talent, said Lock. Losing D.J. is a big loss, but thats football. You have to just line up and play with whoever is healthy.
The Yoakum Bulldogs welcome the first-place team of District 26-3A, La Grange Leopards, on Friday. The Leopards are at the top with a 3-0 record while Yoakum, Cuero and Gonzales all carry a record of 2-1 into Fridays action. Head coach Brent Kornegay said the game will be important for Yoakum. La Grange has a lot of different formations including one-back, I-formation and offset I. Quarterback Dillon Davis has thrown for 831 yards and 14 touchdowns on 44of-70 passing. His main target has been Wes Scott (16335, eight touchdowns). Running back Rodney Filmore leads the Leps on the ground with 927 yards and 11 touchdowns. Our defense needs to make sure we are line up correctly because La Grange likes to outnumber you, Kornegay said. We have to get to the football fast. Our defense has been playing pretty well the last several games. La Grange comes out with a 50 look on the defensive side of the ball. Key defensive players are defensive back Bralon Hutchinson and lineman Alex Glaiser. Our offense must protect the football and score points when we get in the red zone, Kornegay said. Jourdanton at Luling The Luling Eagles have the chance to improve their standings in the district as they host the Jourdanton Indians at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Eagle Field. The winner will likely take second place in the
district behind Marion, who play Goliad Friday and Jourdanton next week. The Indians are rundominated team with over 2,000 rushing yards with their pro-style system. Edward Ruiz leads the pack with 460 yards on 66 rushes and four touchdowns. Quarterback Chase Harrison has 375 yards and 10 touchdowns, and has thrown for 530 yards, eight scores and three interceptions on 23-of-62 passes. Isaac Oropeza has 188 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Other ball carriers with at least one touchdown this season are Tyler Davis, Diego Huddleston, Joseph Ortiz, Joe Estrada, Dominique Cruz, Alex Aguero and Ian Hons. They have a running back-by-committee and our defense has to make sure we tackle whoever has the ball, Luling head coach Colby Hensley said. Our defensive line has to win the battle up front. Nick Lopez is the leading receiver with 164 yards on seven catches and three touchdowns. The Indians defense likes to come at the opposing teams with a 4-2-5 look. Key players are linebackers Enrique Lugo and Joseph Ortiz, and tackle J.P. Lugo. Our offensive line will have to be physical and win the line of scrimmage, Hensley said. The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game. Hallettsville at Edna The Brahmas are on the road for the second straight week as they travel to Edna. Edna has an extremely talented team this year, Hallettsville head coach PREVIEWS, Page C2
GIDDINGS It was a great day at the District 26-3A championships at Camp Tejas near Giddings for local cross-country teams Gonzales, Yoakum and Cuero. The Gonzales Apaches came in second place as a team with 58 points while first-place Giddings booked 15 points. Individually for the Apaches, they were paced by a No. 10 finish by Ashton Williams in 18 minutes, 21 seconds. Max Moreno was No. 11 in 18:28, Edwardo Ruvalcaba was No. 14 in 19:34 and Jesus Diaz Deleon followed in 19:45. Jesus Gonzales was No. 20 in 20:08 and Cody Oakes was behind him in 20:11. Dalton Couch capped Gonzales with a No. 26 finish in 21:19. These boys ran well and deserved to be regional qualifiers, Gonzales coach Cully Doyle said. The Apaches will be at the regional meet for the second straight year. For Cuero, Ben Villarreal was sixth in 17:54, Chant Parker was No. 16 in 19:49 and Mitchell Green was No. 27 in 23:21. The Lady Apaches came close to qualifying as a team but finished in fourth place. Ashleigh Haub led Gonzales with a No. 17 finish in 13:48. Brianna Miller was No. 19 in 14:07, Kendra Cavit finished in 14:20 for No. 21, Carla Torres was No.24 in 14:30, Valeria Aguayo followed in 14:34, Kristeney Magallanez was No. 27 in 14:49 and Kendall Fougerat was followed in 14:51. I really felt that the girls would get out this year. We have the talent and the runners to be great. I think the girls are starting to see that, Doyle said. We have a lot of young girls that are coming back and the expe-
Gonzales Ashleigh Haub came in No. 17 at the District 26-3A meet at Camp Tejas near Giddings last Thursday. (Photo by Mark Lube)
rience will help in the long run. I am proud of each girl who ran and put in the hard work it takes to do this sport. The future is extremely bright for the girls cross country program. The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs advance to the regional meet with a runner-up finish in the team standings. Ana Cabella came third in 12:55, Brittany Rosas was eighth in 13:15, Olga Renteria was No. 11 in 13:30, Kaitlyn Anzualda was followed in 13:34 and Hannah Berdovsky was behind her in 13:39. Jessica Hernandez was No. 16 in 13:44.01 and Emily Kelley was No. 20 in 14:18. Cuero came in third and was led by second-place finisher, Dixie Blackwell, who crossed the finish line at the 12:52 mark. Alexandra Villafrance who came in fifth in 13:02. Jocee Bennett was seventh in 13:14, Jaci Jackson was No. 14 in 13:43, Cassie Rossett was No. 33 in 15:10.01, Dana Mican was No. 39 in 16:55 and Audrey Moreno was No. 41 in 17:13. The Gonzales junior varsity Lady Apaches came in first place in their race with 35 points. The Gonzales Lady Apaches junior high team came in first place. It was a great day for everyone that ran, Doyle said. Taylor Glass was second in 14:46 and was followed by Lindsey Ramos (14:53). Maura Garcia was eighth in 15:59, Jordan Maldonado was No. 12 in 16:22 and behind her was Desarary Rodriguez in 16:23. Cameron Kluting was No. 15 in 16:34, Presleight Zella was No. 24 in 17:18, Kacee Fink followed in 17:18.7 and Hannah Rowland was behind her in 17:28. Cristal Garcia was No. 33 in 18:03 and Ashlynn Tatsch followed in 18:04. Haley Garza finished No. 38 in 18:14, Romy Cantu was No. 41 in 18:52 and was followed by Merissa Guerrero in 18:53, Lilliana Ramirez was No. 44 in 19:03, Mayra Granados followed in 19:29, followed by Yaqueline Vasquez (19:30), Jamie Mendoza (19:39) and Madison Condel (19:43). Jacey Henrichs was No. 51 in 20:51, Alexis Ramirez as No. 57 in 22:33, Skylnn Williams followed in 22:34 and Angelina Casares was No. 60 in 22:47. The junior high Apaches came in second place with top finisher Marvin Cardoza who was clocked at 13:19 for third place. Ryan Perez was fifth with 13:23, Jose Hernandez was seventh in 13:28, James Martinez was No. 12 in 14:01, DISTRICT, Page C5
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Passes 15-33 9-12-1 Penalties-yards 5-52 4-32 Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-1 District 26-3A Standings Punts-average 2-22.0 1-38.0 District Overall Individual stats La Grange 3-0 7-0 Rushing Smithville: Cody Gonzales 2-1 6-2 Lyons 11-38, Quentin Green 9-38, Cuero 2-1 5-2 Jamal Bates 6-7, Khali McCathern Yoakum 2-1 3-4 2-1, Garrett Mathis 8-(-17). Cuero: Giddings 0-3 2-5 DAnthony Hopkins 28-154, Zech Smithville 0-3 0-7 Hopkins 8-38, Brendon Pupi 1-1, Last game results Gonzales 23, Layne Balfanz 1-(-1). Yoakum 11; Cuero 28, Smithville Passing Smithville: Mathis 14; La Grange 20, Giddings 14 15-32-163-0, McCathern 0-1-0-0. Fridays game schedules Cuero: Jared Vernor 9-12-95-1. Gonzales at Cuero, 7:30 p.m.; Receiving Jacob Rodriguez La Grange at Yoakum, 7:30 p.m.; 8-118, McCathern 3-28, Sean Giddings at Smithville, 7:30 p.m. Moyer 2-16, Evan McKay 1-6, Lane Game Summaries Saunders 1-3. Cuero: DAndre GalGonzales 23, Yoakum 11 lagher 3-42, DAnthony Hopkins Score by Quarters 2-18, Tristan Barefield 1-27, Colby Y 0 0 11 0--11 Ebrom 1-7, Zech Hopkins 1-2, G 8 0 0 15--23 Cole Liendo 1-(-1). Scoring Summary District 15-2ADI Standings GDarrance James 12 run District Overall (Alays Ramirez run) Jourdanton 4-0 7-1 YTimmy Blakeney 21 pass Marion 4-0 6-2 from TreVontae Hights (Blakeney Luling 4-1 8-1 run) Goliad 2-2 5-3 YEdgar Maravilla 23 field goal George West 1-4 2-7 GJames 21 interception return SA Cole 0-4 1-7 (Brant Philippus run) SA Brooks 0-4 0-8 GRamirez 72 run (Jose Last game results Luling 26, Contreras kick) Goliad 8; Marion 46, San Antonio Team Stats Y G Cole 20; George West 48, San First downs 13 9 Antonio Brooks Academy 12 Rushes-Yds 33-139 37-214 Fridays game schedules Passing Yds 146 21 Jourdanton at Luling, 7:30 p.m.; Passes 9-23-1 2-9-2 Goliad at Marion, 7:30 p.m.; San Fumbles-lost 4-2 1-0 Antonio Brooks Academy at San Penalties-Yds 4-20 6-43 Antonio Cole, 7:30 p.m. Punts-Avg. 3-32.6 5-32.2 Game Summaries Individual Stats Luling 26, Goliad 8 Rushing Yoakum: TreVontae Score by Quarters Hights 21-68, Terrance Hall 6-55, L 6 0 6 14-26 T.J. Hights 5-13, Chase Hermes G 8 0 0 0-8 1-3. Gonzales: Alyas Ramirez 20Scoring Summary 133, D.J. Gonzales 12-54, Jaime G-Kersey Jones 6 run (Dalton Tellez 3-10, Darrance James 2-18, Sturm run) Brant Phillipus 1-1. L-Trayden Staton 1 run (pass Passing Yoakum: TreVontae failed) Hights 9-22-146, Timmy Blakeney L-Kelvin Larkin 13 pass from 0-1-0. Gonzales: Ramirez 2-9-21. Staton (pass failed) Receiving Yoakum: Austin L-Shaft Cubit 5 run (pass failed) McCoy 3-55, Caden Fishbeck 2-50, L-Cubit 1 run (Josh Alvarez pass Blakeney 2-34, T.J. Hights 1-9, Hall from Staton) 1-(-2). Gonzales: Philippus 1-16, Team stats L G James 1-5. First downs 23 9 Cuero 28, Smithville 12 Rushes-yards 46-234 24-140 Score by Quarters Passing yards 175 38 S 0 0 6 6-12 Passes 14-19 7-16 C 14 7 0 7-28 Penalties-yards 6-45 6-60 Scoring Summary Fumbles-lost 2-1 0-0 C-DAnthony Hopkins 4 run Punts-average 3-40.0 7-43.0 (Pearson Reese kick) Individual stats C-Hopkins 6 pass from Jared Rushing Luling: Shaft Cubit Vernor (Reese kick) 21-161, Kelvin Larkin 6-50, C-Hopkins 1 run Trayden Staton 13-20, Taylen S-Khali McCathern 5 pass from Moore 1-3, Corey Bermudez 3-2, Garrett Mathis (kick failed) Jarred Zumwalt 1-(-1). Goliad: C-Hopkins 1 run (Reese kick) Joseph Burns 4-73, Dalton Sturm S-Quentin Green 1 run (pass 14-40, Kersey Jones 5-26, Trey failed) Moya1-1. Team stats S C Passing Luling: Staton 14-19First downs 16 17 175-0. Goliad: Sturm 7-16-38-0. Rushes-yards 36-67 38-192 Receiving Luling: Josh Passing yards 163 95 Alvarez 4-38, Moore 3-58,
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Smiley at Natalia, 7:30 p.m.; Stockdale at Karnes City, 7:30 p.m.; Dilley at Poth, 7:30 p.m.; Bloomington at Cotulla, 7:30 p.m. Game Summaries Nixon-Smiley 42, Cotulla 0 Score by Quarters C 0 0 0 0-0 NS 7 14 14 7-42 Scoring Summary NS-Garrett Earlywine 15 pass from Nick Pea (Eduardo Tovar kick) NS-Earlywine 65 pass from Pea (Tovar kick) NS-Earlywine 5 pass from Pea (Tovar kick) NS-Kevin Martinez 42 run (Tovar kick) NS-Sam Moore 27 pass from (Tovar kick) NS-Jordan Martinez 1 run (Tovar kick) Team stats C NS First downs 15 7 Rushes-yards 35-61 51-281 Passing yards 54 136 Passes 2-7-2 6-8 Penalties-yards 5-36 5-45 Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-1 Individual stats Rushing Nixon-Smiley: Kevin Martinez 16-109, Justin Ramos 6-69, Jared Van Auken 8-28, Tristan Newman 9-25, Jordan Martinez 4-21, Garrett Earlywine 3-13, Mikel Scarbrough 2-10, Sam Moore 2-6, Nick Pena 1-0. Passing Nixon-Smiley: Pea 6-8-136-0. Receiving Nixon-Smiley: Earlywine 5-109, Moore 1-27. District Overall Ganado 2-0 6-2 Shiner 2-0 5-2 Kenedy 2-1 3-4 Three Rivers 1-2 4-4 Yorktown 0-2 2-6 Last game results Shiner 35, Three Rivers 14; Ganado 50, Kenedy 6; Runge 41, Yorktown 14, Fridays game schedules Ganado at Shiner 7:30 p.m.; Yorktown at Kenedy, 7:30 p.m.
District Overall Thorndale 2-0 5-2 Flatonia 2-1 6-2 Holland 1-1 6-2 Weimar 1-2 3-4 Thrall 0-2 2-6 District 15-2ADII Standings Last game results Thorndale 27, District Overall Flatonia 7; Weimar 45, Thrall 0 Fridays game schedules Thrall Dilley 5-0 6-2 at Thorndale, 7:30 p.m.; Holland at Poth 5-0 6-2 Weimar, 7:30 p.m. Nixon-Smiley 3-2 5-3 Game Summaries Karnes City 3-2 4-4 Thorndale 27, Flatonia 7 Stockdale 3-2 4-4 Score by Quarters Cotulla 1-4 1-7 T 8 0 7 12-27 Bloomington 0-5 1-7 F 0 0 0 7-7 Natalia 0-5 0-8 Scoring Summary Last game results Nixon-Smiley T-Colton Austin 37 pass from 42, Cotulla 0; Poth 31, Karnes City 13; Dilley 33, Natalia 20; Stockdale Riley Schaefer (Schaefer run) T-Darius Brooks 3 run (Austin 41, Bloomington 7 Fridays game schedules Nixon- kick)
Passing yards 46 154 Passes 4-11-2 7-11 Penalties-yds 8-58 5-50 Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-0 Punts-average 0-0 2-40 Individual stats Rushing Hallettsville Sacred Heart: Jonathan Vanek 18-130, Trent Janak 3-50, Dylan Jahn 4-28, Scott Stoner 5-16. Passing Hallettsville Sacred Heart: Stoner 7-11-154-0 Receiving Hallettsville Sacred Heart: Evan Wick 2-39, Caleb Krischke 1-29, Hunter Janak 1-29, Vanek 1-24, Jacob Janak 1-22, Trent Janak 1-15. St. Joseph 75, St. Paul 50 Score by Quarters SJ 13 20 22 20--75 SP15 13 8 14--50 Scoring Summary SJ-Nicky Damon 67 run (Seth Castillo kick) SJ-Ben Rios 5 pass from Luke McClure (kick failed) SP-Colton Machart 37 pass from Austin Barton (Barton kick) SP-Marco Ynclan 65 pass from Barton (T.J. Bell run) SP-Bell 8 run (Barton kick) SJ-Tres Todd 3 run (pass failed) SP-Machart 35 pass from Barton TAPPS DIII, Dist. 5 Standings District Overall (kick failed) SJ-Damon 34 run (run failed) Brazos Chr. 3-0 7-0 SJ-Todd 26 run (Jamarkus Amos St. Joseph 3-0 6-1 run) Sacred Heart 2-1 4-3 SJ-Damon 47 interception reJohn Paul II 1-2 5-3 turn (Damon run) St. Gerard 0-3 1-7 SP-Bell 1 run (Barton run) St. Paul 0-3 0-6 SJ-Damon 33 run (run failed) Last game results Hallettsville SJ-Damon 55 run (McClure Sacred Heart 50, San Antonio St. run) Gerard 14; Bryan St. Joseph 75, SP-Bell 10 run (Barton kick) Shiner St. Paul 50; Bryan Brazos SJ-Todd 8 run (run failed) Christian 14, Schertz John Paul SP-Ynclan 5 pass from Barton II 7 (Barton kick) Fridays game schedules Bryan SJ-Todd 31 run (pass failed) Brazos Christian at Hallettsville SJ-Damon 91 interception reSacred Heart, 7:30 p.m.; Shiner St. Paul at San Antonio St. Gerard, turn (Todd run) Team Stats SJ SP 7:30 p.m.; Schertz John Paul II at First Downs 18 16 Bryan St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. Rushes-Yards 31-440 51-323 Game Summaries Passing Yards 134 244 Sacred Heart 50, St. Gerard 14 Passes 12-14-1 11-24-3 Score by Quarters Fumbles-Lost 5-1 2-0 SASG 8 0 0 6-14 Penalties-Yards 7-40 3-20 HSH 21 22 7 0-50 Punts-Avg 1-48 3-31 Scoring Summary Individual Statistics HSH-Jonathan Vanek 2 run RUSHING: St. Joseph, Nicky (Evan Wick kick) Damon 13-247, Tres Todd 14-153, HSH-Vanek 8 run (Wick kick) SASG-Glen Jackson 95 kickoff Jamarkus Amos 3-14. St. Paul, T.J. return (DaVontrae Walker pass Bell 33-266, Jed Janecek 7-44, Austin Barton 7-15, Ryan Geiger 2-11, from Jubias Cloud) Derek Kapavik 1-1, Marco Ynclan HSH-Vanek 3 run (Wick kick) HSH-Scott Stoner 1 run (Vanek 1-(-11). PASSING: St. Joseph, Luke Mcrun) Clure 12-14-1-134. St. Paul, Austin HSH-Vanek 3 run (Wick kick) HSH-Wick 5 pass from Stoner Barton 11-24-3-244. RECEIVING: St. Joseph, Ben (Wick kick) HSH-Luke Steffeck 3 run (Wick Rios 4-33, DeUntae Damon 1-7, Tres Todd 1-11, Thomas Marvin kick) SASG-Jubias Cloud 24 run (run 1-4, Jamarkus Amos 3-72, Nicky Damon 2-7. St. Paul, Colton Machfailed) Team stats SASG HSH art 4-134, Jed Janecek 1-19, Marco First downs 9 20 Ynclan 4-77, Derek Kapavik 2-14. Rushes-yards 27-131 42-277
T-Brooks 6 run (kick blocked) T-Jordan Hafley 26 pass from Schaefer (kick failed) F-Will Bruns 3 run (Jose Manzano kick) Team stats T F First downs 11 20 Rushes-yards 26-107 49-100 Passing yards 203 132 Passes 12-19 9-16-3 Penalties-yards 9-110 3-35 Fumbles-lost 1-0 3-2 Punts-average 6-25.3 2-24.5 Individual stats Rushing Thorndale: Riley Schaefer 10-60, Darius Brooks 9-44, Eric Guzman 1-4, Seth Barker 1-1, Jake Miller 2-0, Colton Austin 3-(-2). Flatonia: Marcus Mica 11-77, Eddie Manzano 3-13, Will Bruns 24-8, Mitchell Mica 5-5, Gus Venegas 5-(-1), Aaron Manzano 1-(-2). Passing Thorndale: Schaefer 12-19-203-0. Flatonia: Bruns 9-14132-2, Venegas 0-2-0-1. Receiving Thorndale: Austin 5-57, Guzman 3-69, Jordan Hafley 2-54, Rowdy McCoy 1-19, Barker 1-4. Flatonia: Reed Rightmer 5-54, Venegas 3-55, Matthew Kozelsky 1-23.
Tommy Psencik said. The Cowboys run a twoback set and will use tightend sets. Main ball carrier is running back Marquis Broussard. Our defense will have to corral and contain him, Psencik said. Wide receiver DeOntae Jones is very versatile for Ednas offense. He is a gifted receiver that lines up as a scatback, Psencik said. He will run reverses and misdirection. Edna lines up in a 4-3 on defense and are led by middle linebacker David Johnkallus, weakside line-
backer Timiron Williams, and ends Darnelius Norman and Guy Dodson. The Cowboys like to run man coverage so our offense will have to run precise routes, he said. We must improve our pass protection for this game. Psencik said the 142ADI title will likely not be decided until the last week of the regular season. Brazos Christian at Sacred Heart The Indians host Bryan Brazos Christian in their last home game of the regular season. Brazos Christian is a very solid football team, Sacred Heart coach Pat
Henke said. They do not make mistakes, are fundamentally sound in everything and are not fancy. They are physical and come right at you. The Eagles are I-formation team that will run the ball nine out of 10 times. The main ball carriers are tailback Kenny Honnas and fullback Jesse Honnas. We feel our defense will matchup with Brazos Christians offense, Henke said. We just have to make sure we are more physical. Brazos Christian runs a split defense and will come at opponents with eightman fronts. Our offensive line must be physical against their defensive line and we must protect the football at all costs, Henke said. Key players on the Eagles defense are safety Justin Duewall and end Cooper Owen. Nixon-Smiley at Natalia The Mustangs, winners of two straight district games, will look to get even
closer to a playoff berth as they head to Natalia. We need to eliminate our mistakes and outwork Natalia, Nixon-Smiley head coach Carlton McKinney said. We are not going to focus on what Natalia does but on what we do. He said Nixon-Smiley will definitely control their own destiny for the playoffs if they are able to win out. Natalias Mustangs run a spread on offense and are balanced as a team they have 766 yards rushing and out in front in the Natalia rushing game is Devon Carroll who has 255 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Eric Villarreal has 230 yards rushing and two touchdowns while throwing for 697 yards on 64-of-162 with six touchdowns and 14 picks. Mario Bermea is the leading receiver with 348 yards on 24 catches and three touchdowns. They are not as multiple as they have been in the past because of personnel.
We have to be ready to defend a spread attack, McKinney said. Natalia runs the 50 formation, a system that is very familiar to the NixonSmiley players. Leading Natalia on defense is Carroll (63 tackles) and Victor Gonzalez (53 tackles). Ganado at Shiner Shiner hosts the Ganado Indians in the final regular season home game for the Comanches. With both teams undefeated in district play, the game is being billed as the fight for the district title. It is going to be your typical Shiner-Ganado game, Shiner head coach Steven Cerny said. It is always a close game and we are evenly matched this year. Ganado is multiple on offense, running doubletights and other power formations, and also spreading out opposing defenses using the shotgun. Expect Ganado to use Clay Vesely, Kenny Kocian,
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Kaleb Leal and Benny Garcia to run the football most of the time. They will run behind the blocks of offensive tackle Roman Leal and tight end Thomas Parks. Kameron Smith and Taylor Thedford are two of the Indian receiving weapons. They will force our defense to always be playing assignment football, Cerny said. The Comanches have struggled with hanging onto the football in the last couple of weeks. We have to do a better of job of not fumbling the football in a game, he said. St. Paul at St. Gerard St. Paul hits the road this week to play San Antonio St. Gerard. They are a very talented team that has not won a lot this season, Cardinals head coach Jake Wachsmuth said. St. Gerard is a better team that what they have been in the past. For us, we are trying to get a win and I think we can beat them if we take away the play of their skilled positions. St. Gerard has a balanced attack out of the shotgun spread formations. The Royals run game is handled by quarterback Jubias Cloud, who has run for 807 yards and six touchdowns as well as running back DaVontrae Walker (831 yards and two touchdowns). We just have to make sure their backs and receivers do not get loose and get a big play, Wachsmuth said. Defense has to keep the skilled players in front of them.
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GONZALES In a game that had all the makings of a shootout because both teams featured dynamic quarterbacks, it was the defense that dictated the outcome. The Apaches limited Yoakum to just 139 yards rushing (including a modest 68-yard performance by Bulldog quarterback TreVontae Hights), forced three turnovers and rode a late offensive surge to a 23-11 win Friday night at Apache Stadium. Our defense played outstanding, said Gonzales
head coach Ricky Lock. Hights is a good player, but we pretty much held him in check tonight. He made some plays because hes a phenomenal athlete, but our defense rose to the occasion and played lights out tonight. The victory helped the Apaches gain ground in the District 26-3A standings, where La Grange sits at the top with a 3-0 record. Gonzales moved into a threeway tie for second with Cuero and Yoakum as they are all 2-1 in league play. Its just like I said last week, theres a lot of parity in this district and youve got to be ready to play
every Friday night, said Yoakum head coach Brent Kornegay. The turnovers killed us, but thats a credit to their guys You cant do that and expect to win. Gonzales was clinging to a 16-11 lead with less than two minutes left to play and the ball on their own 22. Alays Ramirez picked up six yards on first down and it was followed by a modest gain by Brant Philippus. Ramirez then went left, broke a tackle at the 30, and raced up the sideline for a 72-yard touchdown to put the game away. I was really just trying to get the first down, said Ramirez, who had a game-
high 133 yards rushing. My line made an opening for me and I got into the end zone. I didnt perform as well as I would have liked, but we got the win. Thats what important. Yoakum (3-4) came into the contest averaging 410 yards on offense and they looked to be on their way to achieving that total on the opening drive. Hights ran for 10 yards on the first play and then found T.J. Hights for a nine-yard gain. Darrance James slips out of a tackle during Gonzales The Bulldogs moved the win over Yoakum last Friday. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart) ball down to the Apache 18 and it was fourth and three batted down by Darrance ball when they were facwhen TreVontae Hights James. ing third and seven at their was chased from the pockGonzales (6-2) showed 21. D.J. Gonzales ripped et and threw a pass that was their ability to move the APACHES, Page C4
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SHINER -- On any other night, scoring 50 points in a game would have had the St. Paul Cardinals exiting Comanche Stadum whooping and back-slapping. On this night, however, 50 points was still 25 short of what was needed for victory. I dont think Ive ever seen one like that, St. Paul head coach Jake Wachsmuth said after the Bryan St. Joseph Eagles roared from behind on the strength of six touchdowns from Nicky Damon to defeat the Cardinals, 75-50. Of course, I still like those 17-14 ballgames. Damon scored on runs of 67, 34, 33 and 55 yards, but it was his two secondhalf pick-six returns of 47 and 91 yards which proved the back-breaker for the Cardinals, whod overcome an early 13-0 deficit and at one point held a two-score lead. We were ahead, but thats been our trouble all year, turnovers, Wachsmuth said. Two of them were direct scores, the other setthem up for a score. Thats 21 points right there. Despite his gaudy numbers, however, Damon didnt wind up as the games leading rusher; that honor went to St. Pauls T.J. Bell, who lugged the ball 33 times for 266 yards and three touchdowns of his own, while Cardinal QB Austin Barton threw four touchdown passes. We wanted to mix it up, the run and the pass, and we did pretty good with it, Wachsmuth said. T.J. is a good running back, and Marco (Ynclan) is a good receiver, they know were going to try and get the ball
in their hands. The turnovers and the Cardinals inability to counter the Eagles misdirection running game proved to be the difference, however. Damon and backfield mate Tres Todd led the Eagles (6-1) to more than 400 yards rushing at better than 10 yards per pop: Todd added 14 carries for 153 yards and four scores of his own. Damon served notice on the games first play it would be a big night, bursting through a huge hole in the middle on a simple counter play and footing it 67 yards for the score. Following a St. Paul punt, a 43yard run by Todd helped set up a 5-yard scoring pass from Luke McClure to Ben Rios for a 13-0 Eagle lead. The Cardinals charged back to take the lead, however. After three consecutive runs by Bell got the Cardinals past the midfield stripe, Barton caught the Eagles napping on a playaction pass and laid it into the hands of Colton Machart for a 37-yard score. The St. Paul defense made its lone three-andout stand on the next St. Joseph drive, and Barton unloaded a bomb for Ynclan that the rangy sophomore hauled in for a 65-yard TD strike and a 15-13 lead after a two-point conversion run by Bell. A fumble recovery by Jed Janecek short-fused St. Josephs next drive and the Cardinals again capitalized. A 38-yard Barton-toMachart strike set up an 8-yard TD run by Bell to make it a 22-13 Cardinal lead. The Eagles came right back when Jamarkus Amos 43-yard breakaway reception set up a 3-yard run by Todd to make it 22-19, but
St. Paul answered on its next possession when Barton and Machart hooked up for their third long bomb of the half, this one a 35-yard touchdown strike. St. Joseph came back to grab the lead at intermission, however. Damons 34yard touchdown narrowed the St. Paul lead, then an interception by Todd got the Eagles the ball back on a short field. Five plays later, Todd rumbled 26 yards to score and put St. Joseph back out in front, 33-28. St. Joseph extended its lead early in the third quarter on Damons 47-yard pickoff return, but the Cardinals answered right back witha 68-yard, 8-play drive which ended with a 1-yard plunge by Bell to make it 41-36. The Cardinals had a chance to shift the momentum themselves moments later when Nathan Pilat picked off a McClure pass, but the Eagle defense held and forced a punt. Four plays later, Damon again rode the counter play untouched right up the middle for a 33-yard score. The Eagle defense forced another three-and-out and St. Joseph again capitalized, with Damon this time taking a stretch play 55 yards to the bank for a 55-36 advantage. The teams traded scores, with St. Paul getting a 10yard TD from Bell and the Eagles answering with a 8-yard score from Todd, before Damon provided the coup de grace with just nine seconds left in the game. Trailing 67-50, the Cardinals battled their way to the St. Joseph 5-yard line before Damon swiped a Barton pass on the corner and took it the distance the other direction.
FLATONIA The Flatonia Bulldogs were holding their own in the first half of Fridays game against Thorndale at Bulldog Field. Heck, outplaying them, in the opinion of Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag. Thorndale was clinging to an 8-0 lead at halftime and in the second half, the wheels fell off for Flatonia as Thorndales Bulldogs powered to a 27-0 lead before Flatonia managed their only score with less than five minutes to play in the game, falling 27-7. We outplayed them in the first half but were making mistakes we had not made in a while, Freytag said. Thorndale is a great football team that made us look bad on several plays. Flatonia had several chances to score in the first half but had a touchdown called back on a penalty and a turnover or two. All in all, I thought the first half was pretty even, Freytag said. Second half, the wheels came off. We had an injury to Mitchell Mica and that hurt us. They physically started manhandling us in the second half and we got our heads down a little because we had not been in that situation for six weeks. The Flatonia defense had a great start to the game, forcing two three-and-outs on Thorndales first two drives. However, the offense failed to capitalize as Flatonia missed a fourth-down
conversion on its first drive and came up well short on a 43-yard field goal attempt after a penalty and quarterback sack killed a drive that got all the way to the Thorndale 6. After the missed field goal, it took Thorndale two plays to go 74 yards. On the first play, quarterback Riley Schaefer hit Eric Guzman in the middle of the field for 37 yards to the Flatonia 37 and Schaefer got Colton Austin for the same yardage on the next play for the score. Schaefer ran in for the two points and Thorndale led 8-0 with 2:54 left in the opening quarter. On Flatonias next drive, quarterback Will Bruns had an 11-yard scramble for a first down and later, Thorndale was called for offsides on third down and 2 to give Flatonia the plus40. Thorndale later recovered a fumble to terminate the drive. The visitors were held
to another three and out, and Flatonia made a play on special teams as Marcus Mica blocked a punt, giving Flatonia first down at Thorndales 44. A few plays later, Bruns was picked off by Schaefer. Schaefer had a couple of completions, including a 19-yarder to Rowdy McCoy to the Flatonia 32. But a little later,Eddie Manzano dropped Schaefer in the backfield for a 9-yard loss to the 36 and Thorndale had to punt to the Flatonia 6. Marcus Mica had a couple of decent runs and Bruns had an 18-yard pass to Gus Venegas to move Flatonia across the 50. A flag on Thorndale got the ball down to the 27 but Bruns was intercepted again by Schaefer. The drive ended at the Flatonia 36 as Schaefer was incomplete on second down to end the FLATONIA, Page C4
The four-year starter was the driving force behind a spectacular showing by the Gonzales defense in their 23-11 win over Yoakum last Friday. Miller racked up 19 tackles as the Apaches limited the Bulldogs to 285 yards of total offense, which was 125 yards below their season average.
Honorable Mentions
for 266 yards and three touchdowns . Nate Kowalik, Hallettsville. Completed 18 of 29 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns. Shaft Cubit, Luling. Ran for 161 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles 26-8 win over Goliad.
Darrance James, Gonzales. Ran for a touchdown and returned an interception for another in the Apaches 23-11 win over Yoakum. Marco Ynclan, St. Paul. Caught four passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Trayden Staton, Luling. Went 14-for-19 with 175 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for another score. Colton Machart, St. Paul. Caught four passes for 134 yards and a touchdown. Alyas Ramirez, Gonzales. Ran for 133 yards and a touchdown. Jimario Grounds, Hallettsville. Caught five passes for 114 yards and a touchdown. Kevin Martinez, NixonSmiley. Ran for 109 yards and a touchdown.
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Jordan Lookabill tries to fend off Dalton Pope with a stiff arm as Jermaine Upshaw (left) dives in during a kick return in the Sophomore Apache Whites game with the Apache Black. For more from Gonzales CYFL Stadium Day, see page C8. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
newseditor@gonzalescannon.com
GONZALES It was Stadium Day for all the Gonzales CYFL teams and the event featured great youth football games all day long with the best one being the overtime thriller between the Apache Junior Black and Apache Junior White, won by the latter 6-0. The first quarter was highlighted by spectacular play from Black quarterback Caleb Camarillo, who had several long runs. The game was still scoreless in the second where the White defense made some big plays including tackles for losses by Breck Eleby, Jaydyn Lookabill and Donovan Iglehart, and a fourth
down, touchdown-saving tackle by Cade Davis at the one-yard line. The Black defense had their share of stops as well, getting interceptions by Weston Walleck and Carlos Verastegui. Gerard Nuezs fumble recovery and Kamron Cooks tackle for loss were standout defensive plays for the White in the third quarter. In the fourth frame, the Blacks Trace Higginbotham and White Lookabill had tackles for losses and Cook covered up another Black fumble with less than two minutes to play. A controversial play came up with 33 seconds left in the fourth when Eleby ripped off a strong run down to the Black 15. Late in the play the ball
came out and Jaylen Miller scooped it up and returned it inside the White 10, but it was nullified because an official had already ruled Eleby down. The Black got the first possession of overtime, but Lookabill forced a fumble on the first play and Cook came up with his third recovery of the night for the White at the Black 15. Davis ran for seven yards and then Lookabill picked up three before Davis darted through a hole off left tackle to score the games only touchdown. With the win, the White improved to 4-4, while the Black dropped to 4-4. The Sophomore Apache Black and Apache White
first half. Thorndale forced another turnover early in the third quarter and made Flatonia pay as Darius Brooks scored from the Flatonia 3 to cap a four-play, 39-yard drive for a 15-0 lead with 8:52 left in the third. The teams traded punts on the next two possessions and Thorndale managed a 50-yard kick to the Flatonia 6. Reed Rightmer caught a 12-yard pass to the 16 on third down but Bruns was sacked twice in a row several plays later and Flatonia had to punt. Thorndale eventually had a third down at Flatonia 25 CYFL, Page C5
but a block-in-the-back call of 15 yards and immediately followed by a deadball foul moved Thorndale across the 50. Schaefer then was flushed out of the pocked and danced downfield with a25-yard rush to Flatonia 29. He hit Eric Guzman for a 23-yarder to convert the fourth down. Brooks scored from the 6 and Thorndale led 21-0. Thorndale later turned another interception into more points as Schaefer hit Jordan Hafley with a 26yard touchdown score. Flatonia then ended the shutout with a 12-play, 65-yard drive Bruns had a 4-yard run on third down and 2 and later a 5-yard run
on fourth down to keep the drive alive. He scored on a 3-yard sneak to bring Flatonia within 27-7 with 4:38 left to play. Freytag said Thorndale exposed some things in Flatonias play that will need to be corrected before Flatonia travels to Thrall on Nov. 8 to close out the regular season. The loss drops Flatonia to 5-2 and 2-1 in district. Freytag said Flatonia is still in a good spot to make the playoffs. Thrall would have to beat us and Thorndale, he said. We have the tiebreaker over Holland and Weimar.
off successive gains of eight, two and 15 yards to get the ball out near midfield. Ramirez got three yards on first down, Jaime Tellez went for three on second and Ramirez ran for three yards to set up a fourth and one. Ramirez tried to sneak ahead for the first down, but he was met at the line by a wave of Bulldogs led by Marvin Davis to force a turnover on downs. TreVontae Hights connected with Caden Fishbeck for 17 yards on the
next play, but a penalty and two incompletions left Yoakum facing third and 15. The Bulldogs tried to run a screen pass for T.J. Hights and the play was read perfectly by J.T. Miller, who dropped him for a twoyard loss to force a punt. The Apaches went three and out with their next possession and a 32-yard punt gave Yoakum the ball at the Gonzales 46. Facing third and four from the 40, TreVontae Hights tried to convert by throwing, but his pass was knocked away by Tellez to bring on fourth down. Yoakum came out in
a punt formation and ran a fake by handing off to T.J. Hights, but he was brought down by Damien Airhart and Jose Contreras after only managing a yard. It was late in the second quarter when Gonzales opened the games scoring. A 35-yard punt return by Ramirez gave the Apaches a first and goal from the Yoakum 7. After backing up five yards because of a false start, Gonzales hit paydirt when James blazed around the left end on a jet sweep. Ramirez got the conversion run to make the score 8-0 with 3:20 left be-
fore halftime. Yoakum began the ensuing possession with back to back penalties and then Austin McCoy caught a pass and ran down to the Gonzales 36, but he lost the handle on the football and it was recovered by Blake Cox. The Bulldogs took over their first possession of the second half on their 42. Three straight runs by TreVontae Hights set up second and three from the Gonzales 36 and Terrance Hall picked up the first with an eight-yard run. Two plays later, TreVontae
Hights found Timmy Blakeney wide open in the middle of the field and Blakeney also got the conversion run to tie the game at 8-8. The next time Yoakum had the ball they started at the Gonzales 35. Hall exploded up the middle for 31 yards and two carries by TreVontae Hights took the ball down to the one. The Bulldogs fumbled on the next play, but managed to recover it at the five. Edgar Maravilla came on to kick a 23-yard field goal to give Yoakum an 11-8 lead at the 3:23 mark in the third.
The first Yoakum drive of the fourth quarter found them pinned deep in their own territory at the four after a nice punt by Ernan Hernandez. Hall dove for two yards on first down and then three straight runs by TreVontae Hights gave them first and 10 at the Yoakum 15. Two plays later, TreVontae Hights was sacked by Jordan Johnson for a five-yard loss. On the next play Yoakum ran a reverse to Blakeney, who launched a pass that was APACHES, Page C5
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Pea-to-Earlywine as the pair collaborated on a 15, 65 and 5-yard touchdown passes. In the third quarter, Kevin Martinez scored from 42 yards and he led the Nixon-Smiley ground game with 109 yards on 16 rushes. Moore hauled in a 27yard pass in the quarter and Jordan Martinez had a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth box.
1-yard run but the Eagles missed the two-point conversion. Luling took the lead in the third quarter with a Staton-to-Kelvin-Larkin touchdown pass, and the visitors sealed the game with Cubits touchdown runs of 5 and 1 yard in the fourth quarter.
By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com
GOLIAD For two quarters, the Luling Eagles trailed the Goliad Tigers but came back with 20 points in the second half for another district win. Quarterback Trayden Staton threw for a touchdown and ran for one while Shaft Cubit scored two touchdowns on the ground. Goliad got a first-quarter touchdown and got the two-point play. Staton got Luling on the board with a
intercepted by James and returned 21 yards for a score. That was huge for us, Lock said. We didnt see them run that play on that film, so it was quite a shock. The throw was high and Darrance picked it off. I cant tell you how big that was for us. A return to midfield kicked off the Bulldogs next drive and a second down pass from TreVontae Hights to McCoy went for 11 yards. Two plays later a run by Hights went for 10
INDUSTRIAL The Hallettsville defense put on another suffocating performance in a 40-0 shutout of Industrial and the Brahmas offense had over 500 yards of offense. On the ground, Kaden Hardt ran for 152 yards and three touchdowns (16, 2, 80). Tim Sheppard ran for a score and Nate Kowalik passed for 329 yards and two touchdowns, to Jimario Grounds and Trenton McGee. The Cobras were limited From coaches reports to 141 yards of offense, 90 through the air and just 51 The Shiner St. Paul girls on the ground. brought home the fifth state 2A title for the combined St. Paul cross country program since its birth in 2003. The Lady Cardinals registered 48 points, passing second-place Abilene Christian by 38 points. Individually, for St. Paul, yards, but it ended with a Natalie Jackson came in hard hit by Airhart that sent second place with a final the quarterbacks helmet time of 12 minutes, 26.6 seconds. Emma Morgan flying off. Three-yard runs by T.J. was ninth in 13:07, MalHights and Chase Hermes lory Grabarkievtz was No. were followed by an er- 11 in 13:23.7, Alysaa Kutac rant pass by TreVontae was No. 13 in 13:37.6, JuHights to set up fourth and liette Siegel was No. 27 in four from the Gonzales 22. 13:56.2, Samantha Siegel TreVontae Hights went was No. 38 in 14:42 and back to throw and he was Victoria Kusak was No. 48 pressured by Wade Miller, in 15:16.7. The St. Paul boys team who chased the quarterback for nearly 40 yards in won the 2A title back in a weaving retreat. Hights 2005, their first year to managed to finally get off field an entire team. With a throw, but it floated out this years crown, the Lady of bounds to set up the late Cardinals have won four championships, including game heroics by Ramirez. three in a row from 20082010. Shiner girls get second at district The Shiner Lady Comanery in the fourth quarter led another Noah Ramirez touchdown to account for the games final score. Standout players for the Apache Black included Jorian Wilson, Lanom Rhoades and Braecyn Spencer. In the Stadium Day finale, the Senior Apache Black crushed Cuero, 430. Marvin Cardoza started the scoring blitzkrieg with a weaving 45-yard touchdown run on the Apaches first drive. In the second quarter, Cardoza had a 46-yard scoring run and a 25-yard scoring pass to Kieran Grant, who picked up a nice clearing block on the play from Chris Camarillo. A diving Devon Banda caught the conversion pass and Gonzales was up 22-0 with 5:47 still remaining. The Apaches got a safety when Anthony Medina dropped a Cuero ball carrier in the end zone and the first play of their ensuing possession, Arbreyon Dora jetted 25 yards for another touchdown. In the third quarter, Heath Henke had a 10-yard touchdown run to cap a drive where the key play was a 25-yard pass to Henke from Mason Richter. Camarillo hauled in a 25-yard pass from Richter in the fourth quarter and Doras conversion run accounted for the games final score.
Cross Country Roundup Lady Cardinals bring home another state title
SHINER It is ironic when a team, playing to not make mistakes and not playing the game, starts making lots of mistakes. The St. Paul Lady Cardinals put themselves under pressure early by playing to not lose instead of playing to win in a 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-12) victory over Houston Southwest Christian Academy Lady Saints Tuesday evening at St. Paul High School in the TAPPS 2A bi-district round. We were stressed out and were putting too much pressure on ourselves, St. Paul head coach Dana Beal said. We have been struggling and not playing too well. The Lady Cardinals (21-
15-1) trailed by as much as nine points early in the first set before coming back to win and played better in the next two sets after settling down. The kids got refocused and got back into the game, Beal said. A combination of errors by the Lady Cardinals and the serving of Shelby Keoshner helped give Southwest Christian Academy (11-13-1) an 8-0 lead in the first game. St. Paul was able to pull back a couple of points and the Lady Saints were able to run their lead up to 13-4. Then SWCA made some errors of their own and the Lady Cardinals took quick advantage, with a kill from Abby Irvin, two aces from Jenna Williams, and a combined block from Irvin and
Kymberlie Malatek to come within 13-10. The Lady Saints then scored three of the next four points but back came St. Paul with kills from Jacy Pawelek, Elise Patek and Melanie Wagner, to go along with serves from Christina Sqyres and Malatek. Later, a pair of kills from Samantha Siegel and ace from Victoria Kusak helped put St. Paul ahead for the first time in the match, 22-20, and went on to win 25-23. The second set opened with St. Paul getting the opening point on a Williams kill and the Lady Cardinals later went ahead 10-5 on service from Williams and Siegel, and a kill from Pawelek. The Lady Cardinals weathered the Lady Saints
coming within 10-7 and then ran off nine of the next 10 points. Pawelek had about two or three kills, with Williams and Patek chipping in one. SWCA fought back to within 22-14 and St. Paul closed out the second set, getting a kill from Jordan Pawelek and Siegel. The Lady Saints remained in relative contention early in the third set until Jacy Pawelek, Patek and Siegel made some plays to put St. Paul ahead 15-8 and later, 22-8. The Lady Saints made a run at the end, slightly outscoring St. Paul 4-3. St. Paul is set to play Conroe Covenant Christian in the TAPPS 2A area round, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Sealy High School.
The St. Paul Lady Cardinals won the TAPPS 2A State Cross Country Championship. (Photo by Dave Mundy) ches came in second place at the District 28-1A meet last week with 55 points, just eight short of winner Louise. Flatonia was fifth with 111 points. For Shiner, Maggie Grosenbacher was in second place with a time of 14 minutes and Kristin Schacherl was sixth in 14:25. Jenna Berkovsky was No. 13 in 15:21, Shanan Pardy was No. 20 in 15:58, Tabitha Blaschke was No. 23 in 16:05, Keely McCarthy finished in 16:44 for No. 31 and Stevie NicholPeters was No. 46 in 18:59. For Flatonia runners, Hailey Moeller had the highest finish as she was eighth with a time of 14:31. Amy Koncaba was No. 31 in 16:44, Odalys Rodriguez was No. 36 in 16:55, Melody Moreno followed in 17:41, Crystal Rodriguez was No. 40 in 18:09 and Lorena Castillo was No. 44 in 18:26. The Flatonia boys came in runner up with 45 points and Shiner was third with 47 points. For the Bulldogs, Matthew Rowell was fourth in 17:23, Jesus Hernandez came in eighth in 18:01, Dillon Moreno was No. 15 in 19:35 and behind him was Flynn Harrison in 19:45 and Ted Steinhauser was No. 24 in 22:06. For Shiners boys, Ethan Berger was second in 17:20, Ethan Zissa was ninth with 18:16, Jacob Tousek was No. 14 in 19:31, Kyle Caldwell was No. 18 in 20:13 and Colby Jahn was No. 26 in 22:57. ROUNDUP, Page C7
got together for an oldfashioned, hard-hitting affair that ended with the Black prevailing, 6-0. In the first quarter, the White got a fumble recovery by Josh Esparza and a 25-yard kick return from Jordan Lookabill. The Black got a sack by Logan Alva that resulted in a 15-yard loss and big fourth down tackle for a loss by Josiah Barr. Crisean White accounted for the games only score when he rocketed 85 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the second quarter. Defense highlighted the second half play where key plays were made by the Black teams Barr, White, Jarren Johnson and Rocky Gallegos, and the White teams Esparza, Hadley Borrer, Colbie Pullin and Damian Hernandez. In the Freshman Division, the Apache White team cruised to a 33-0 win over the Apache Black. Camren Ramirez ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter and Xavier Burton went 55 yards on a second quarter scoring run. Ramirez threw to Noah Ramirez for a touchdown in the third quarter and Geramiah Padillas conversion run gave the White a 27-0 lead. Padillas fumble recov-
Mario Garcia finished No. 14 with 14:22 and H. Mata was No. 17 in 14:35. Cory Anzaldua was No. 18 in 14:41, Aaren Rocha followed in 14:43 and Seth Gibson was behind him with 14:55. Gavin Navarro was No. 27 in 15:36, Matthew Banda was No. 33 in 16:10, Lane Vaught was No. 42 in 17:50, followed by Tyler Verig (17:52), Ancel Atkinson (17:55), Alejandro Prudeda (18:19) and Levi Hernandez (18:26). Jasper Geoffries was No. 48 in 18:35 and behind him was Jared Esparza in 18:38. Devon Banda was No. 51 in 18:46 and following him was Joan Castillo (18:49), Tyler Andrews (18:59), Darren Grant (19:25), Ricardo Gamez (19:41)and Kabel Faltisek (19:54). Sergio Torres was No. 61 in 21:19, Isaac Longoria was No. 63 in 21:39, Jean Ortiz Carlos followed in 21:50 and following was Jose Martinez, Quinton Garity, JaCorveon Walton, Derrick Jarmon and Trent Hicks, all around 22:39. Top 10 places Girls Varsity 1st, Melisa Tejeda, Giddings, 12:35; 2nd, Dixie Blackwell, 12:52; 3rd, Ana Cabella, Yoakum,12:55; 4th, Teegan
McRee, Smithville, 12:56; 5th, Alexandra Villafranca; 6th, Allison Devoll, Giddings, 13:04; 7th, Jocee Bennett, Cuero, 13:14; 8th, Brittany Rosas, Yoakum, 13:15; 9th, Megan Rangel, Giddings, 13:26; 10th, Mikayla Schatte, Giddings, 13:27. Boys Varsity 1st, Collin Carters, Giddings, 16:07; 2nd, Blake Devoll, Giddinggs, 16:28; 3rd,Dylan Zoch, Giddings,17:14; 4th, Leo Michel, Giddings, 17:15; 5th, Ryan Saenger, Giddings, 17:34; 6th, Ben Villarreal, Cuero, 17:54; 7th, Sam Crank, Smithville, 17:58; 8th, Bailey Ratcliff, Giddings, 18:06; 9th, Caleb Grimes, La Grange, 18:14; 10th, Ashton Williams, Gonzales, 18:21. Girls Junior Varsity 1st, Morgan Page, Giddings, 15:01; 2nd, Jade Turner, Smithville, 15:11; 3rd, Angelica Mathis, 15:15; 4th, Morgan Stark, Smithville, 15:19; 5th, Juana Sanchez, Gonzales, 15:23; 6th, Blanca Hernandez, Gonzales, 15:28; 7th, Rowan Mitschke, Giddings, 15:29; 8th, Arlene Rivera,Smithville, 15:36; 9th, Maria Resendes, Giddings, 15:36.45; 10th, Kourtney Jeter, Yoakum, 15:36.98. Other local runners 11th, Hannah Lorton, Gonzales, 15:39;
12th, Emily Eckols, Gonzales, 15:41; 13th, Paige Glass, 15:44; 14th, Jacee Mesa, Yoakum, 15:46; 17th, Kelsey Hardy, Gonzales; 19th, Stephanie Rosas, Yoakum, 16:14; 20th, Chelsea Veit, Cuero, 16:27; 21st, Renae Camarillo, Gonzales, 16:35; 22nd, Amber Novasad, 16:39; 23rd, Ashtyn Garza, Gonzales, 16:47; 24th, Priscilla Pesina, Gonzales, 16:49; 25th, Camarillo Camrin, Gonzales, 16:53.03; 26th, Michaela Garcia, Gonzales, 16:53.78; 28th, Jerilyn Williams, Gonzales, 17:10; 32th, Elizabeth Neuse; 35th, Raven Ornelas, Gonzales, 18:15; 37th, Ebonique Harris, Gonzales, 18:29.75; 40th, Tesha Landry, Gonzales, 19:17; 41st, Alana Stern, Gonzales, 19:36; 42nd, Alyson Solis, Gonzales, 19:40; 43rd, Abigal Garcia, Gonzales, 19:42; 44th, Ericka Diaz, Gonzales, 19:48; 45th, Ashli Malatek, Gonzales, 19:52.48; 46th, Keaundra Cray, Gonzales, 19:52.68; 47th, Khelsea Cray, Gonzales, 19:54; 48th, Tyla Smith, Gonzales, 19:55; 50th, Bianca Moreno, Gonzales, 20:31; 52nd, Kierrah Harris, Gonzales, 22:18; 53rd, Aveyana Goode, Gonzales, 23:06; 54th, Mary Hastings, 23:06.84; 55th, Karina Vara, Gonzales, 23:07; 56th, Ericka Hernandez, Gonzales,
24:04; 57th, Lindsie Bazon, Gonzales, 28:28. Boys Junior Varsity 1st, Jerry Rivera, Giddings,18:50; 2nd, Matthew Alvarado, Giddings, 20:05; 3rd, Cole Christiansen, Giddings, 20:43; 4th, Xavier Hernandez, Giddings, 20:46; 5th, Reuben Morales, Gonzales, 20:51; 6th, Josue Buenrostro, Yoakum, 20:56; 7th, Shawn Matthijetz, Giddings, 21:03; 8th, Juan Herrera, Giddings, 21:24; 9th, Fernando Wilson, Cuero, 21:38; 10th, Garrett Arrmondo, 21:46. Other local runners 11th, Nathan Medellin, Gonzales, 21:59; 13th, Jacob Burek, Gonzales, 24:18; 14th, Brandon Garcia, Gonzales, 24:23; 15th, Christian Garcia, 25:13; 16th, Patrick Ramirez, 27:52. Team results Girls Varsity 1st, Giddings, 44; 2nd, Yoakum, 47; 3rd, Cuero, 61; 4th, Gonzales, 106; 5th, Smithville, 118; 6th, La Grange, 149. Boys Varsity 1st, Giddings, 15; 2nd, Gonzales, 58; 3rd, Smithville, 63. Girls Junior Varsity 1st, Gonzales, 35; 2nd, Giddings, 44; 3rd, Smithville, 51. Boys Junior Varsity 1st, Giddings, 16; 2nd, Gonzales, 46.
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Star Conference Cross Country Championship last Saturday. Glass, who finished 11th overall, also earned all-conference honors. (Courtesy photo)
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Team results Girls Varsity 1st, Louise, 47; 2nd, Shiner, 55; 3rd, Falls City, 65; 4th, Weimar, 91; 5th, Flatonia, 111; 6th, Pettus, 122. Boys Varsity 1st, Weimar, 33; 2nd, Flatonia, 45; 3rd, Shiner, 47; 4th, Three Rivers, 87. Top 10 Girls Varsity 1st, Amberlee Munsch, Weimar, 13:42; 2nd Maggie Grosenbacher, Shiner, 14:00; 3rd, Ashley Bridges, Ganado, 14:13; 4th, Jennifer Garcia, Louise, 14:18; 5th, Kaelan Cheethaw, Falls City, 14:20; 6th, Kristin Schacherl, Shiner, 14:25; 7th, Shelby Kowdela, Louise, 14:27; 8th, Hailey Moeller, Flatonia, 14:31; 9th, Kaitlin Rhodes, Louise, 14:32; 10th, Ciara Salazar, Ganado, 14:42. Boys Varsity 1st, Jacob Seabolt, Louise, 15:57; 2nd, Ethan Berger, Shiner, 17:20; 3rd, Andrew Rodriguez, Weimar, 17:23; 4th, Matthew Rowell, Flatonia, 17:28; 5th, Connor Brosch, Weimar, 17:43; 6th, Matt Bridges, Ganado, 17:45; 7th, Jeremiah Corey, Falls City, 17:49; 8th, Jesus Hernandez, Flatonia, 18:01; 9th, Ethan Zissa, Shiner, 18:16; 10th, Guille Corriveau, Weimar, 18:42. Girls Junior High 1st, Shiner, 27; 2nd, Falls City, 42; 3rd, Weimar, 89; 4th, Yorktown, 90. Boys Junior High 1st, Yorktown, 26; 2nd, Shiner, 30. Luling boys, Hallettsville girls get first place The Hallettsville Lady Brahams were crowned the 28-2A cross country champions last week at the district meet in Seguin with 27 points, getting by Karnes City who had 31 points. Top finisher for Hallettsville was Jenna Allen who finished fourth in 14 minutes, 8 seconds. Daelynn Delarosa was seventh in 14:30 and Paiden Pruett was No. 10 in 14:49. Other finishers for the Lady Brahmas were Hope Johnson in No. 12 (15:02), Kaymee Howell was No. 15 (15:15), Danielle Taylor was No. 19 (15:34) For Luling, Kristaly Munoz was the individual champion with a time of 12:35 and Ashlea Avila was No.11 in 14:54. Alena Alvarez led NixonSmiley with a sixth-place finish in 14:27, Celeste Ar-
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It was a great day of youth football last Saturday at Apache Stadium as all of the Gonzales CYFL teams were in action for Stadium Day. The Freshman White beat the Black 33-0, the Sophomore Black won a tight one 6-0, the Junior White needed overtime to win 6-0, and the Senior Black rolled over Cuero 43-0. For more photos, go to The Gonzales Cannon Facebook page. (All photos by Cedric Iglehart)
Breck Eleby breaks free from the grasp of Jacob Camarillo Cade Davis tries to get around Jacob Camarillo, who made the tackle on this play
Lanom Rhoades takes a handoff from Braecyn Spencer as Geramiah Padilla closes in.
Caleb Camarillo tries to run away from the tackle of Kamron Cook
Tyler Riojas makes a move on Jessiah Barr (86) and Mason Navejar
Lane Mills (62) and Lantz Pyssen (32) lead the Junior White onto the field.
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GONZALES The latest addition to the Gonzales County Attorneys Office was made official last month at the courthouse when John Brumme was sworn in by Gonzales County Judge David Bird as the new investigator for the office of county attorney Paul Watkins. The position was created because Watkins office took over felony prosecution duties for the county on September 1. Brumme, along with new assistant county attorney Keri Miller, took over his new post on September 2. Watkins said Brumme, a former police officer with the City of Gonzales Police Department, possessed several qualities that made him the ideal person for the job. One of the things that has devolved to all investigators across the state of Texas is they almost always have to have a technology background and John certainly qualified for that, Watkins said. When Keri and I are trying cases, the last thing we want to have to be worried about is the technology. The deciding factor for John was his familiarity with this community and all of the local law enforcement agencies. He is not and should ever be interpreted as being their boss because they work for their agencies. As the investigator, Johns job is to create a dialogue and be a liaison between the prosecutors office and law enforcement and John has the perfect temperament for that.
law enforcement is in my blood and I cant get it out. Brumme said he applied for the investigators position because he wanted to serve area residents on a scale larger than a local officer. This has been a great
community to me ever since I moved here in the early 2000s, he said. This community has been very welcoming to myself and my family. Being with the police department I was able to work for the community, but I wanted to do
it in a broader way. Brumme said the law enforcement agencies in this area are a tight-knit community and he is eager to continue working with officers from Gonzales PD, Nixon PD, Waelder PD and the Sheriff s Office.
I know all of those guys personally, he said. I dont get to work as much with Nixon PD as I would like to and were going to change that, but I know those guys too. Im going to make sure BRUMME, Page D4
John Brumme
A native of Corpus Christi, Brumme joined the Air Force after high school. After his term of service was completed, he went to San Antonio and attended the Community College of the Air Force to study computers. He parlayed his new technology knowledge into a job working for the Air Force in civil service. He later came to Gonzales when he took job as a tech with GVEC. In 2009, Brumme was hired by the Gonzales Police Department and they sent him to the Victoria College Police Academy. Once I graduated, I was picked up here and did a small three-year contract, he said. I fell in love with the police department, so I decided to stay a little bit longer. Law enforcement has been around my family for a long time. Its just something I was always intrigued by. Whenever the officers were around, it was pretty cool to watch what they did. I was always more technical minded, but now
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theres always a connection between them and my office so that they know Im only just a phone call away. Brummes brother, Jared, was also drawn in the direction of law enforcement. He works as a jailer for the Gonzales County Sheriff s Office and recently passed his TCLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education) exam in anticipating of possibly joining GPD in the near future. Watkins said as far as he is concerned, Brumme validated his selection through the work he put in for the trial of Gregory Fonseca.
Johns already proven to be invaluable, said Watkins. The Fonseca trial would not have had the result that it had without Johns work. Between finding witnesses and doing statements and preparing things, he was instrumental and a very effective piece of the team that made that verdict happen. There are no more personnel additions planned for Watkins office in the new budget, but he said he anticipates more changes down the road. We are growing at a certain percentage, but were going to try to do the job with the amount of people that we have, he said.
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Dennis Richter Glen A. Sachtleben Chief Deputy Sheriff Master Peace Officer, Master Peace Officer, Basic Instructor, Basic Instructor, Firearms, Corrections Firearms Officer Basic 14 years of service 6 years of service
Lynn Wilborn Lieutenant Master Peace Officer, Basic Instructor 10 years of service
Matthew Atkinson Lieutenant Advanced Peace Officer, Basic Instructor 6 years of service
Floyd Toliver Deputy Sergeant Master Peace Officer K-9 Sergeant 23 years of service
Stephen Monsivais Patrol Sergeant Advanced Peace Officer, Advanced Corrections Officer, Special Investigator 2 years of service
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Dennis James Deputy Advanced Peace Officer, Basic Instructor 1 year of service
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GONZALES Everybody loves to hear tales about the local boy who done good and one of the top law enforcers in the county has been become the latest of such anecdotal personification. Patrick Davis was promoted in August by the Texas Department of Public Safety to the rank of Highway Patrol Sergeant. This means that now Davis is in charge of the DPS office located in Gonzales, the place he was born and raised. Entering into his 27th year with DPS, Davis came out of the academy and worked for two years as a trooper in Hallettsville. He transferred to the Gonzales office in 1990 and spent most of that time serving as a Highway Patrol Corporal. The path to his promotion was cleared after the offices former sergeant, Tony Rodriguez, transferred to San Antonio in order to be closer to his home. After all of these years, I finally got the chance to be a sergeant in Gonzales, said Davis. I think DPS is the top rated law enforcement agency in the world. Im proud to be working for them. The Gonzales DPS office houses nine highway troopers with another one coming in this month. It also has one CVE (commerical vehicle enforcement) trooper and a K-9 sergeant. I couldnt ask for a better group of troopers to work with, Davis said. It would be hard for me to come in and change anything because Ive had input throughout my whole time here as a corporal. We have a great group of guys who are dedicated and work extremely hard. Davis said some of the primary goals of the office have changed over the last couple of years, most notably is the increased emphasis on road safety. The area
Pat Davis
has been inundated with CVE troopers recently as a result of a task force formed by DPS due to the high volume of truck traffic. Right now our focus is on the Eagle Ford Shale because the traffic is so outstanding, theres just trucks everywhere, he said. Weve had a lot of accidents involving commerical motor vehicles, but luckily most of those have not been those vehicles fault. Weve had complaints from the citizens so weve made it a point to help keep the roads safe. While Davis is proficient in several areas of law enforcement, he is widely regarded as an expert in criminal drug interdiction (CDI). In 1996, he received the DPS Directors Citation for making over 25 arrests resulting in large amounts of contraband being taken off the road. That same year he was also recognized nationally by the U.S. Western District Federal Court in San Antonio, who named Davis as the Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (LECC) State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Highly decorated for his CDI prowess, Davis has also earned numerous Service Commander Awards in addition to honors from the U.S. Department of Transportation. His exploits were also chronicled on popular television show Real Stories of the Highway Patrol, during which he initiated a
traffic stop on camera that resulted in the seizure of over 70 pounds of marijuana. Because of his expertise, Davis is a frequent speaker at Drug Interdiction Assistance Program conferences and has also taught his techniques to law enforcement agencies in Fort Scott, Kansas; Columbia, South Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Orlando, Florida. Those conferences are a great networking tool where you can see the trends of whats happening in other areas, Davis said. Of course, everybody wants to know whats going in Texas because being on the Mexican border we get a lot of big loads. Working with other officers has been a wonderful part of my career. Davis is so good at drug interdiction, hes even been credited with assisting in busts in his sleep. I get phone calls all the time where an officer has stopped a vehicle and asks for my opinion on where to look for contraband, he said. Its a great feeling to be able to talk an officer through a successful drug bust at 3 in the morning. Ive always loved to get out on the interstate and get drug busts. I think its exciting, plus in our position, we can get DWI drivers off the road. Davis is married with one daughter and has two brothers who also live in the Gonzales area. He has also reveled in the opportunity to be an important part of the group of people charged with this areas safety. Being a hometown boy its always great to have the trust and respect of the people in the county, said Davis. They are the ones who compose the jury when we file cases. Its awesome when they side with us because they know that as law enforcement officers, we work day and night trying to keep them safe. I just want to thank Gonzales for all of its support.
Patrick Davis, Sergeant VI Howard Brothers, Senior Trooper Robert Ynclan, Senior Trooper Ronald Holub, Corporal IV Joel Johnson, Trooper III Chad Fritz, Trooper II
Frank Mercado, Trooper II Joshua Garcia, Trooper I Dustin Slubar, Trooper I Peter Cenotti, Sergeant K-9 Brenda Petru, Administrative Asst.
Buddy
On Sept 30th 2010, we were involved of a serious accident while working on Interstate 10. Our patrol car took a hit at 80 mph directly in the drivers door. Not immediately, but over time the injuries from that accident pretty much ended Buddys law enforcement career as well as mine. Sadly, Buddy is now blind. He stays at home still protecting the house, but ironically can still find the drugs. We went to one last certification back in April of 2013 and Buddy came through with flying colors. After the test, several officers I know saw me help Buddy back to the car. During the test, they had no idea he was blind. Not until it was over was that evident. Buddy is a loyal friend and partner who in that accident saved my life. Without Buddy and the way things happened, I feel I would not have survived. Now, he will serve out the rest of his days in a life of leisure at our home in Harwood running around his yard that he knows like the back of his paw, and chasing Tito, our newest canine addition to the family, for his toys. Maybe he will give Tito a few tips on drug detection. You never can tell. Now retired after almost 30 years of law enforcement and serving as a contract explosive detection dog handler in Iraq, some may say my life as gone to the dogs. I say I wouldnt have it any other way. Unconditional love, loyalty and trust is what a dog brings to the partnership. That is something very hard to find in two-legged animals these days.
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Officials from the City of Nixon recently announced the arrival of their new 1,000 gallon fire truck. Fire Chief Mark Mendez, Councilman Hector Dominguez, and Scott Young of Rescue Rescue, LLC. recently made the trip to Carbon County, Pennsylvania to pick up the new engine, which seats five firefighters and is equipped with state of the art technology. Pictured (from left) are: Dylan Robinson (Fire Fighter), Captain Eddie Valdez, Wesley Bunch (Fire Fighter), Chief Mark Mendez, George Blanch (City Administrator), Mayor Maria Blanch, Eddie Escobar (City Attorney), Councilman John Mercier, Councilman George Pena, Councilman Hector Dominguez, and Captain Brian Wischnewsky. (Courtesy photo)
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