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Council puts restrictions on solicitors

Gonzales City Council did what it could to limit overly-aggressive streetcorner solicitors by amending the citys ordinance regulating their activities during its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The amdended ordinance allows tax-exempt organizations like the New Life Church of North Dallas only one permit to solicit per year, limits that solicitation to three consecutive days and prohibits street-corner soliciting on Sundays. The ordinance also allows only six hours of soliciting each day. The amendment came about after aggressive members of the new Life Church of North Dallas obtained permits in December and again in March and raised numerous complaints with their aggressive tactics, which included blocking traffic, tapping on windows and hurling racial epithets at people who declined to donate. The Cannon has previously reported on the fact that the organization is a corporation, not a church, and there is no record of the organization supporting any charitable cause.

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Doing crime prevention

Gonzales police officers search a vehicle after pulling it over near the intersection of Hamilton and St. Andrews streets on April 26, part of the departments reaction to a reported shooting incident two days previous. Mario Banda of Gonzales was arrested on a charge of criminal mischief during this stop, Police Chief Tim Crow said. Crow said an investigation into the shooting and activities surrounding that incident is continuing, and police cruisers have been observed closely shadowing members of two rival groups as part of what Crow called doing crime prevention during the last week. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Bond tripled for accused murderer

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
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A controversial bond was adjusted Friday morning during a hearing held in the 2nd 25th District Court. Judge W.C. Kirkendall increased the bond amount for Milton Tyrone Mitchell, the man accused of murdering Dyron James Green in a December 2011 shooting. The incident occurred at the disposal site where both men worked and Mitchells bond, originally

set at $50,000, was bumped up to $150,000. The state filed a motion to increase bond alleging that the defendants bond was insufficient, said district attorney Heather McMinn. We dont believe a $50,000 bond was high enough for a murder case. Further, we allege that hes a danger to the community because he has shown a history of having a hot head and using firearms. Mitchells bond was originally set by Justice of the

Peace Precinct 1 Deidra Voigt during his arraignment on the day after the shooting. Mitchell was able to post the bond and was released on the same day. The news of his release generated a public outcry, particularly on The Cannons Facebook page where over 70 comments about the case were received. The state called two witnesses to testify during Fridays bond hearing Lt. Jeromy Belin, the Gonzales MITCHELL, Page A7 Milton Tyrone Mitchell

While the City of Gonzales and other municipalities cant legally ban groups like the New Life Church of North Dallas from soliciting on street corners because of those groups status as a taxexempt, 501(C)3 charitable organizations, individual citizens still have a recourse. Complaints from individual citizens to the Internal Revenue Service can prompt the agency to review the status of organizations and possibly change that status. Area citizens wishing to file complaints about the tax-exempt status of organizations like the New Life Church of North Dallas can contact their local IRS office. For those in the Gonzales area, the closest office is in Austin at 825 E. Rundberg Ln., Austin, TX 78753, phone (512) 499-5127.

City manager Allen Barnes told the council in re-crafting the wording of the citys ordinance regulating peddlers, itinerant merchants and solicitors, the city was handcuffed by the fact that the IRS has granted 501(C)3 (charitable organization or church) status to the group. We made it as legal as we can, he said, adding that federal law requires that all organizations with CITY, Page A7

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Hes young, but no longer a rookie

David Meredith of Gonzales garnered 65 points by coming in seventh. Adams said his love for racing has always been there, but his desire to drive was bolstered by his familys relationship with Meredith, an avid racer in his own right. Ive always wanted to, but one day we were in Baytown and I got in Dr. Merediths car and my dad asked me if I wanted to drive and I was like Yeah! The next thing I know were in Shiner buying a race car, Adams said. Scotts father, Lee Adams Jr., enjoyed his own stint in professional racing and credits his sons development to Shiner racers Louden and Larry Louden, who also build cars. It was Vince who influenced us to get a car, said ADAMS, Page A7

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A Gonzales teen marked a milestone in his fledgling career when he competed at the Shady Oaks Speedway in Goliad on Saturday. It was the first race 19year old Scott Adams competed in since losing his rookie status. New drivers are required to run in three races with a yellow sticker on their back of their car to signify them as rookies, which also requires them to start races at the back of the pack. Adams finished sixth in the Limited Modified Division Heat, when meant he started the divisions Feature race in that position. He went on to finish in ninth place to pick up 55 points. Vince Louden of Shiner won the event to earn 108 points, while Dr.

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Scott Adams of Gonzales (pictured above with his #15 car) raced on Saturday at the Shady Oaks Speedway in Goliad. It marked Adams first race since losing his rookie status. At right, he is flanked by Shady Oaks new owners Rosemary and Bobby Stacy. (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)

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Today in Texas History

May 3, 1968 On this day in 1968, surgeon Denton Cooley and his associates at Houstons St. Lukes Hospital performed the first heart transplant in the United States. The patient, Everett Thomas, lived for 204 days with the heart donated from a fifteen-year-old girl. Texas physicians and scientists made numerous contributions to the field of human heart transplantation as it evolved from preliminary experimentation to an accepted orthodox therapy for patients with end-stage cardiac disease. Two Houston surgeons, Cooley and Michael E. DeBakey, have been in the forefront in developing heart surgery and heart transplantation; their rivalry was the subject of a book by journalist Tommy Thompson. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, a total of 26,704 heart transplantations had been reported worldwide by the mid-1990s, and 1,804 of these were performed in Texas.

Thought for the Day

Sweet are the uses of adversity, Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head; And this our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in every thing. As You Like It Act 2, scene 1, 1217

Charges levied against 26 people in narcotics undercover investigation

CUERO Cuero Police Department announced Friday, April 27 the conclusion of an approximate 14 month undercover narcotics investigation nicknamed Operation Spring Cleaning. Members of Cuero Police Department Patrol Division, Tactical Response Unit and Community Services Division assisted by agents from Bureau Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms served arrest warrants resulting in the arrest of 20 individuals with 6 other individuals still wanted. Additionally, officers seized approximately 12.5 ounces of Marijuana, approximately 37 grams Cocaine, approximately $1,045 in cash, firearms and various other narcotics paraphernalia. Cuero Police Department also seized three motor vehicles and currently holds court orders for the seizure of three additional vehicles. Ages of arrested individuals range from 17-53 years of age. Those charged were: Guadalupe Gamez, Jr., 26, delivery of a controlled substance; Linda Gamez, 52, two counts delivery of a controlled substance; Angelica Olivera, 32, delivery of a controlled substance; Rebecca Hernandez, 49, delivery of a controlled substance; Simon Hernandez, 26, two counts delivery of a controlled substance in a drugfree zone;

DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs Office Report from April 20-26 April 20 Arrested Whitney Mathis, 29, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/ Manufacture, Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 > = 1G < 4 G, Bond of $20,000, CPD Arrested Rayfield Pleasants, 50, of Yoakum, Burglary of Building, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Arrested Danail Garcia, 32, of Victoria, Sexual Assault Child, Bond of $75,000, DCSO Arrested Anthony Valenzuela, 39, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More and Habitual Felon, Bond of $ 20,000, CPD Arrested Evelyn Jacoby, 59, of Tuleta, Theft by Check (Bee Co.) Bond of $350 Cash, Yorktown PD Arrested Simon Hernandez, 26, of Cuero, Theft of Property, Bond of $1,000, CPD April 21 Arrested Cesar Trevino, 24, of Mission, Evading Arrest/Detention, Bond of $1,000 Illegal Entry, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Hector Guzman, 37, of Houston, Public Intoxication, Fine of $355, DPS Arrested Adam Harmon, 30, of Conroe, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, DPS April 22 Arrested Bianca Villa, 19, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz, Bond of $1,000, DPS Arrested Bryan Luker, 23, of Victoria, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $2,000, Capias Pro Fine/ Speeding 26-30 Above Limit, Fine of $154, Capias Pro Fine/ No Liability Insurance, Fine of $274, DPS Arrested Justin Lewis, 17, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz, Bond of $1,000, DPS Arrested Jamie Brown, 19, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz, Bond of, 1,000, Driving While Intoxicated with Open Container, Bond of $2,000, DPS Arrested Cortlyn Hughes, 18, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz, Bond of $1,000, Possession of Controlled Substance in a Correctional Facility, Bond of $10,000, DPS April 23 Arrested Eric Zapata, 25, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/DWLI, Fine of $510, DPS Arrested Jay Paul Pena, 28, of Yoakum, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, Bond of $20,000, Evading Arrest/Detention, Bond of $4,000, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction, Bond of $ 2,000, DPS, Yoakum PD Arrested Jose Angel Payan-Leon, 25, of Elmendorf, Illegal Entry, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Alejandro Morales Flores, 37, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $ 1,000, Capais Pro Fine/Driving While Intoxicated, Fine of $1,082, DCSO Arrested Pamela Lashawn Johnson, 38, of Cuero, Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution of Known Felon, Bond of $ 10,000, Theft by Check 20-500, Bond of $ 1,000, CPD Arrested Michael Marin Jr., 24, of Yorktown, No Drivers License, Fine of $166, Yorktown PD April 24 Arrested Lottie Ramon, 35, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke Probation/Assault on a Public Servant, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Frances Trevino, 35, of Cuero, Possession of Controlled Substance PG- 2A <= 2 oz, Bond of $1,000, Public Intoxication, Fine of $ 317, DPS Arrested Larry Trevino, 53, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated 2nd, Bond of $1,200 with Conditions, DPS Arrested Joshua Meyer, 30, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/ Theft Stolen Property >=$1,500< $20K, (Victoria Co.) No Bond, DCSO Arrested Raul Varela, 21, of Cuero, Class C/ Issuance of Bad Check, Fine of $217 (Arrangement for Court), Class C/Issuance of Bad Check, Fine of $219.89 (Arrangement for Court), Class C/Issuance of Bad Check, Fine of $ 248.95 (Arrangement for Court), Theft by Check, Bond of $10,000, Bail Jumping Failure to Appear, Bond of $50,000, Bond Declared Forfeited/Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 >=1G<4G- Drug Free Zone, Bond of $15,000, Theft of Stolen Property >$20 < $500 by Check, Bond $ 500 PR, DCSO April 25 Arrested Jacob Rodriguez, 18, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, CPD Arrested Cody Crader, 29, of Iowa, LA, Driving While Intoxicated >=.15, 72 Hour Commitment, DCSO Arrested Ronald Drier, 44, of Cuero, Assault Family Violence with Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Arrested Travis Kocian, 20, of Victoria, Public Intoxication, Fine of $355, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 A < 2 oz, Bond of $4,000, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $317, Minor in Possession (Alcohol) Fine of $355, DPS Arrested Kendrick House, 18, of Victoria, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 A <2 oz, Bond of $2,000, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Fine of $317 (30 Days to Pay), DPS Arrested Larry Trevino, 53, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/ Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG>=1G<4G, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Malinda Rodriguez, 42, of Cuero, 20 Day Commitment/Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, Violation of Probation/Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, No Bond, DCSO Arrested Johnathan Hester, 21, of Victoria, Public Intoxication, Fine of $355 (30 Days to Pay), Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 A < 2 oz, Bond of $4,000, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Fine of $317 (30 Days to Pay),Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Fine of $317 (30 Days to Pay) DPS

Caldwell deputies break up automobile theft ring

LOCKHART On Saturday, April 14, officers with the Caldwell County Sheriff s Office were led to a residence at 2824 Fox Lane for a reported stolen vehicle potentially located at the address. Sheriff Daniel Law confirmed that officers arrived at the above location at approximately 1:40 p.m. to find not one, but nine stolen vehicles. All were reported stolen out of Austin and Travis County. When officers arrived at the residence, two males fled the location on foot and are still being sought for questioning in conjunction with this investigation. Sheriff Law also noted, detectives found that all of the vehicles, trucks, had the back

Kevin Ortiz, 28, delivery of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone; Derek Sembera, 25, two counts delivery of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone; Jessica Ortiz, 22, delivery of a controlled substance; Daniel Buddy De Los Santos, 23, delivery of a controlled substance; delivery of marijuana; possession of marijuana 4 oz.5 lbs; possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver; Josh Chaffin, 32, delivery of a controlled substance; delivery of marijuana; Terry Nobles, 55, delivery of a controlled substance; Joseph Varela, 29, delivery of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone; Allen Johnson, 55, possession of a controlled substance; Valdemir Barnett, 48, retaliation; Michael Rodriguez, 21, burglary of a habitation; Maria Liendo, 28, theft; Raul Varela, 21, burglary of a habitation; Dusty Riedel, 17, burglary of a habitation; violation of probation for escape; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; Thomas Santacruz, 61, possession of narcotic paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; Julio Rodriguez, 30, theft. All of those arrested were transported to the DeWitt County Jail for processing.

seats removed believed to be have been adapted in a way that would be consistent for use in illegal human smuggling operations. This marks the second occasion this month where members of the Caldwell County Sheriff s Office have recovered multiple stolen vehicles in the county. In both cases, no arrests have yet been made and the investigations are still ongoing. The Sheriff s Combined Auto Theft Task Force is assisting in both investigations. To report suspicious or illegal activity in your community, contact the Caldwell County Sheriff s Office at (512) 398-6777 ext. 222.

DeWitt names deputy to head new missing-patient program

Sheriff Jode Zavesky and the Dewitt County Sheriffs Office is proud to announce that Deputy Patrick Charlton has been named DeWitt County Project Lifesaver Coordinator. Deputy Charlton has been with the DeWitt County Sheriffs Office since 2006 where he began work as a jailor. Deputy Charlton will continue his patrol duties and will ensure all PLS equipment is maintained as well as making monthly contacts with our clients. In August 2003 Zavesky, then a Constable, along with the Cuero Nursing &Rehabilitation, and the Stevens Nursing Home of Yoakum, became interested in the program. This the nations most effective program for locating and rescuing missing Alzheimers, Autism, Down Syndrome, and related dementia-type disorders. in different locations in the county who will be trained and able to operate the electronic tracking equipment. They will also receive training in methods to communicate with a person who has Alzheimers disease or related disorders. Many times the individual is disoriented, anxious and untrusting.

Caldwell Co. Sheriffs Office Report

Caldwell County Sheriffs Office Report from April 20-26 April 20 A traffic stop resulted in an arrest in the 3800 block of Hwy 20, east of Lockhart. One suspect was arrested. A disorderly conduct loud music complaint in the 1000 block of Political Road between Fentress and Lockhart. April 21 A traffic stop resulted in an arrest on FM 1854 at Coyote Run, in Lytton Springs. A possession of marijuana complaint at Gary Job Corps, Hwy 21, near San Marcos. One suspect was arrested. An assault complaint at Gary Job Corps, Hwy 21, near San Marcos. A disorderly conduct loud music complaint at the Old Martindale Baptist Church, in the 200 block of Lockhart Street, in Martindale. An assist EMS at Robin Ranch Road, south of Lockhart. A discharge of a firearm complaint in the area of the 13000 block of FM 86, near Taylorsville. April 22 A disorderly conduct loud music complaint in the 2000 block of Chalk Road, near Luling. A theft complaint involving missing copper wiring in the 100 block of Mustang Meadow Drive, in Mustang Ridge. A burglary of a habitation in the 2000 block of River Grove Road, in Guadalupe County. A suspicious circumstances complaint on State Park Road at Political Road, west of Lockhart. An assault complaint at Gary Job Corps, Hwy 21, near San Marcos. April 23 A theft complaint involving missing tire rims in the 20000 block of San Marcos Highway, near San Marcos. A sexual assault complaint was taken at 1204 Reed Drive, in Lockhart. A sexual assault complaint was taken at 1204 Reed Drive, in Lockhart. A theft complaint involving a laptop found at a pawn shop in Lockhart was taken at 1204 Reed Drive, in Lockhart. Deputies arrested two suspects for Outstanding Warrants. April 24 An unauthorized use of a motor vehicle complaint in the 3600 block of Mule Creek Road, near Harwood. An assault by threat complaint in the 1800 block of Jolly Road, near Maxwell. Deputies arrested one suspect for Outstanding Warrants. April 25 An assault complaint in the 800 block of Robin Ranch Road, south of Lockhart. A traffic stop resulted in an arrest on FM 1854 at Maverick Drive, in Lytton Spring. Deputies arrested three suspects for Outstanding Warrants. April 26 A forgery complaint in the 2300 block of Sea Willow Road, south of Lockhart. A recovered stolen property report involving a bobcat in the 5500 block of FM 671, between Lockhart and Luling. Deputies arrested one suspect for Outstanding Warrants.

Patrick Charlton
Upon learning that DeWitt County had 1,300 persons with symptoms of Alzheimers, Sheriff Zavesky and other individuals began to search for funds to make this service available to this area. M.G. & Lillie Johnson Foundation of Victoria gave a grant of $5,000 and Stevens Nursing Home gave $2,100. This began the program for DeWitt County. Zavesky began looking for a facility to receive his training. Our neighbor, Victoria, Texas has the honor of being the first in the State of Texas to initiate this program in January of 2003, he said. They had already begun to train volunteers. At this time, DeWitt County has 19 trained operators (searchers) and additional classes are planned. When the DeWitt County program is in full swing, there will be between 30 and 40 people

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Yoakum Police Report

Yoakum Police Department Weekly Incident Report for April 23-29: 04/23/12 Case #12-145, Forgery, 406 W. Grand; Complainant, FinchMcGee, Billie; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-146, Pena, Jay, 28, Yoakum, 500 Blk. Poth; Offense, D.W.L.I. 2nd Offense; Disposition, Trans/DCSO. Case #12-147, Resisting Arrest/Search, 500 Blk. Poth; Complainant, The State of Texas; Disposition, Investigation. Case #12-148, Pena, Jay, 28, Yoakum, 500 Blk. Poth; Offense, Evading Arrest/Detention; Disposition, Trans/DCSO. 04/24/12 Case #12-149, Criminal Mischief-B, 410 E. Gonzales; Complainant, Pena, Ethel; Disposition, Investigation. 04/25/12 Case #12-150, Burglary-Vehicle, 804 W. Gonzales; Complainant, Bucek, George; Disposition, Investigation. Case #173135, #173136, #173137, Warrant Arrest (3), Lopez, Hector, 49, Yoakum, Hochheim; Offense, W#2012-17627-Fraud; Offense, W#L20114573-Forgery; Offense, W#11-1-8530-Forgery; Disposition, Trans/LCSO. Case #173136, Warrant Arrest, Aubrey@Lander; Complainant, Lavaca County SO; Disposition, Cleared by Arrest. Case #173137, Warrant Arrest, Aubrey@Lander; Complainant, Jackson County SO; Disposition, Cleared by Arrest. 04/27/12 Case #173162, YPD Detention, Rodriguez, Miguel, 18, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, Contempt of Court; Disposition, Fine/$564Rel. Case #12-151, Assault-Simple, 103 McKinnon; Complainant, Novosad, Kimberly; Disposition, Court Citation. Case #12-152, Theft-B, 313 Aubrey; Complainant, Guetebier, Shirley; Disposition, Investigation. Case #172177, Warrant Arrest, Garcia, Elizabeth, 27, Yoakum, 900 Irvine; Offense, CPF#20041064-Speeding; Disposition, Fine/$141/Rel.

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Noon Lions meet Congressman

U. S. Congressman Blake Farenthold was the guest speaker at the Monday, April 23rd meeting of the Noon Lions Club. Farenthold is a first-term Republican member of the U.S. House of Representative from Corpus Christi in Texas Congressional District 27. Blake is a native of Corpus Christi, attended Incarnate Word Academy, the University of Texas at Austin and St. Marys University School of Law in San Antonio. He spoke on a wide variety of congressional matters and answered numerous questions from club members. Congressman Farenthold has become widely recognized for his work on the Committee of Oversight and Government Reform. He also serves on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and a member of the Republican Study Committee. Accompanying Congressman Farenthold at the meeting was his assistant, Jessica Blake. They are pictured with Lions club president Brent White. (Courtesy photo)

Area Early Voting Totals

Area Election Early Voting Totals Through Tuesday, May 1 City of Cuero Candidates City Council - District Two: David L. Ruiz, Doyle Cruz, and Rev. Terry Glover City Council - District Three: incumbent Brad Hedrick and Eric Pena Mayor: incumbent Sara Post Meyer, Randy Saenz and Jeff Lucas Total early ballots cast - 258 Cuero ISD Candidates District 5: incumbent Emily Davis, Linda Nemec Two At-Large Seats: incumbent Johnny Blackwell, Brooke Smith, Cynthia Santa Cruz, Araceli (Shelly) Pena and Monica Gomez Total early ballots cast - 275 City of Flatonia Candidates City Council (for two At-Large seats) - incumbent Tyler Mica, incumbent Bryan Milson, William Punky Richter and Richard Valdez Mayor - incumbent Scott Mica and Dennis Geesaman Total early ballots cast - 16 City of Gonzales Candidates City Council District 3: incumbent Lorenzo Hernandez running unopposed City Council District 4: Steve Hendershot, Clarence Opiela and Johnny Ross Hunt Mayor: Bob Burchard and Bobby Logan. Total early ballots cast - 152 Gonzales ISD Candidates District 4: incumbent Josie Smith-Wright running unopposed District 7: incumbent Tom Lester Jr. and Maricella Gonzales Total early ballots cast - n/a Gonzales County UWCD Candidates District 1: incumbent Kurt Trammell and Bruce Tieken District 2: incumbent Bruce Patteson running unopposed District 3: Steve Ehrig and Keith Schauer District 4: incumbent Link Benson and Barry Miller District 5: Ren de la Garza and Louis Kuntschik Total early ballots cast - 67 City of Moulton Candidates City Council Place 3: Harvey Kloesel and Diane Rothbauer City Council Place 4: incumbent Ernie Novosad running unopposed City Council Place 5: incumbent Gussie Machalec running unopposed Total early ballots cast - 10 Moulton ISD Candidates Place 6: Rhonda Braeuer, Tina Trejo and Bradley Anderle Place 7: incumbent Danny Rother running unopposed Total early ballots cast - 9 City of Nixon Candidates City Council (two At-Large seats): Ashley Villanueva Gonzales, Doug Koening, incumbent Hector Dominguez and Dorothy Riojas Mayor: Jose Zuniga and Maria Blanch Total early ballots cast - 6 Nixon-Smiley CISD Candidates Nixon Place 2: incumbent Bud Box and George Blanch Nixon Place 3: incumbent Richard Lott running unopposed Total early ballots cast - 28 City of Shiner Candidates City Council (three At-Large seats): incumbent Linda Rigby, incumbent Lawrence J. Kurtz, Randy Boone, Alois Louis Herman and Bobby Boehn Total early ballots cast - 13 Shiner ISD Candidates Place 1: incumbent Julie Gamez running unopposed Place 7: Max Moore and J.M. Trey Rankin III Total early ballots cast - 14 City of Waelder Candidates City Council (two At-Large seats): incumbent Robert Tovar, Sharon Denise Nichols, Rocky Quintero Jr., Dora Ramirez, Marie Ibarra Almaraz, Angie Andrade Arriaga and Richard Ayala Jr. Mayor: Mike Harris, Valentino Hernandez, Curtis Hadnot, and Becky Ayala Total early ballots cast - 48 Waelder ISD Candidates Three At-Large Seats: incumbent JoAnn Ibarra, Rudy Orona, incumbent Delores Martinez and incumbent Cathy Hernandez Total early ballots cast - 21 City of Yoakum Candidates City Council Place 4: incumbent Elorine Sitka and Cindy Martin City Council Place 5: Rodney Jahn Total early ballots cast - 12

Gonzales County Republicans selected nine delegates to the upcoming state convention and passed resolutions supporting Voter ID, a curtailment of standardized testing requirements in schools and calling for a repeal of a number of presidential Executive Orders during their annual convention April 21 at the Gonzales County Courthouse. The Gonzales County Republican Convention is always a fun time because of the local people who attend as delegates from their voting precinct. If you are a political activist, or just enjoy talking politics, that is the place to be, said Myrna McLeroy, county chairman. This is true grassroots politics in action. Debating resolutions, not arguing, is the plan of the day so the feelings of the voters can be transmitted to the elected officials in Austin and Washington. Thats the whole purpose of the convention process. The convention drew participants from 10 of the countys 15 precincts. Selected to attend the state convention, set for June 7-9 in Fort Worth, were McLeroy; Lynn Wilson of Gonzales; James Patterson of Waelder; Michael Navjar Gonzales; David Turner and Donna Turner of Nixon; Steven Scott of Gonzales; Sam Turk of Gonzales; and Christopher Pinero of Waelder. Selected as alternate delegates were Susan Navjar of Gonzales and Stacy Scott of Gonzales. Participants passed five resolutions to be presented to state convention delegates: A resolution supporting

rently being challenged by the U.S. Justice Department; A resolution supporting the elimination of the standardized testing requirements for public schools. The resolution notes the current testing system is being used inappropriately and instead of actually measuring learning has led to the imposition of relentless test preparation and boring memorization ... to enhance test performance, among other flaws; A resolution calling on the state party to remind all three branches of government to hold each other accountable and prevent them from exceeding the constitutional limits of their authority. A resolution calling for an end to certain Executive Orders issued by President Barack Obama because many of them usurp the authority given to Congress by the Constitution;

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A resolution re-affirming the Second Amendment and citizens right to keep and bear arms. These resolutions will be reviewed by the Platform and Resolutions Committee at the state convention, and compiled along with other counties resolutions to be taken to the National Convention by delegates elected at the state convention, McLeroy said. It is also in this state convention committee that the platform of the Republican Party of Texas is written, and the core values of the party are set out, she added. The platform is not just made up by professional politicians; it is decided upon by people just like you and me, elected to represent their neighbors at the convention. If you havent read the State Republican Party Platform, you should. You should know what you are setting yourself out to represent when you say you are a Republican.

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IMPORTANT UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT ELECTION

ALL FIVE DIRECTOR POSITIONS ON THE UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT BOARD ARE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE MAY 12 ELECTION. THIS BOARD IS CHARGED WITH PROTECTING AND CONSERVING THE UNDERGROUND WATER IN THE DISTRICT. THERE ARE MANY DEMANDS TO EXPORT WATER FROM THE DISTRICT TO FACILITATE GROWTH IN OTHER AREAS. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE ECONOMIC AND AGRICULTURAL NEEDS OF THE COUNTY, PLUS THE NEW NEEDS OF THE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT, BE CONSIDERED FIRST WHEN PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR WATER SUPPLY. THIS REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL TO MAKE DECISIONS ON WATER ALLOCATION THAT DO NOT PERMANENTLY DAMAGE OUR AQUIFERS. THE WATER PROTECTION ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES FOR THESE IMPORTANT POSITIONS: DISTRICT 1 - BRUCE TIEKEN DISTRICT 2 - BRUCE PATTESON (UNOPPOSEDINCUMBENT) DISTRICT 3 - STEVE EHRIG DISTRICT 4 - LINK BENSON (INCUMBENT) DISTRICT 5 - LOUIS KUNTSCHIK ELECTION MAY 12 - EARLY VOTING APRIL 30 - MAY 8

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Admit it or not, we learned from Schoolhouse Rock

Im just a bill, yes Im only a bill, and Im sittin here on Capitol Hill ... Conjunction Junction, whats your function...

In Our View
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Thursday, May 3 2012

Dances with Chihuahuas

Its funny when you think about it, that cartoons from 30 some-odd years ago still stick in your head. Its perhaps even funnier when you realize that most of what a lot of folks who are now in their 30s and 40s know about proper grammar, how the government works and even a few key moments of American history got drilled into them by Schoolhouse Rock. The edu-tainment videos of the 1970s and 80s were brought up during a discussion on The Cannons Facebook page the other day as some of our less-than-literate readers were hounded by spelling hens and grammarians. I realized I still remembered many of the tunes, even though I lost a lot of brain cells during that era. I was well into my teens by

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Another strike against Obama administration

If there is any issue which shows the difference in how conservatives and liberals view laws and the U.S. Constitution, it is immigration. In another apparent impending legal defeat for Obama, the Supreme Courts appears ready to support the state immigration law, SB1070, passed by Arizona last year. SB1070 supports local police efforts to question and apprehend illegal aliens in the state. Liberals have cried that the law discriminates against Hispanics and that the state has no right to act in a federal capacity. As a justification to the defend illegal immigrants they use the race card and blame America for having jobs, and blame Americans for not working in those jobs. They propose amnesty for illegal aliens and even encourage defiance of the law by protecting them from the law. The law is meaningless to liberals and it is a barrier to their political goals. On the other hand, conservatives view the law at a protection for the just. Laws are the rules of the game. These rules can only be changed after, or before, but not in the middle of the game. Laws also, cannot be changed to suit one side or another, but must be fair and equitable to all. Most recently, the Obama Administration has shown a contempt for the Constitution in his challenge to religious institutions through the HHS contraceptive mandate. However, he also has challenged Texas on the the Voter ID law, which has already been declared legal in other states. He has challenged the states of Georgia and Alabama on their state immigration laws, even siding with foreign countries against U.S. states he swore to defend as President. We have to ask over and over again: what part of the word illegal do you not understand? If someone used someone elses ATM card it would be called

the time the Schoolhouse Rock animations began showing up interspersed into the Saturdaymorning cartoon lineup, but I well remember watching three younger brothers glued to the tube. I daresay Charlie, Danny and Mike wont admit to remembering much about the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers or Smurfs or Land of the Lost, but theyll readily be able to tell you the process it takes to pass legislation in Washington. They learned it watching the tube not in the Deer Park ISDs New-Age open classrooms, thats for sure.

The series of short videos ran on American television from 197385, with the subject matter including everything from basic rules of the English language to multiplication tables to civics and history. Interestingly enough, it was the brainchild of an advertising mogul, David McCall. McCall noticed one of his sons having trouble remembering the multiplication tables but readily memorized the lyrics of then-current rock songs. The initial Schoolhouse Rock vignettes highlighted the multiplication tables. Coincidentally, at about the same time the lunacy of education reform was just kicking into gear around the country. Educational methodology shifted away from a skills-and-drills environment to concentrate on making kids feel good about themselves by learning something that was relevant. Under a variety of names, outcomes-based education became

the flavor of the month for education reformers, turning away from traditional learning and introducing new math, creative spelling and other spurious notions. Within a decade, SAT scores were falling so rapidly around the country that the SAT board had to recenter the scores to address the decline. In the meantime, however, two generations of kids sat goggleeyed watching the Superfriends, Goober and the Ghost Chasers, Speed Buggy and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters and catching bits and pieces of learning every time a Schoolhouse Rock video aired between scenes. The cartoons provided the education they were being denied in the classroom. It might have been the one time in American history that the big-money corporate advertising world contributed something constructive to American education. In hunting down the informa-

tion about the series, however, another thought dawned on me. Many of my fellow education traditionalists have long considered the idea of teaching kids using music or, even worse, rap to be a bone-headed abdication of responsibility on the part of teachers. The enduring legacy of Schoolhouse Rock shows us how wrong weve been. So if contorting around while rapping out the basic math tables is what it takes to teach Johnny how to make change without using a calculator by all means, teachers, lets rap. If learning to spell by reciting the rules of spelling to the tune of a Britney Spears song teaches kids the difference between two, to and too please, press the PLAY button. If it works, lets use it. In the meantime, you can find us old fuddy-duddy naysayers watching YouTube reruns of Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp.

El Conservador
George Rodriguez

George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident and the first Hispanic in the nation to lead a Tea Party organization. He is a former official in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the Reagan Administration.

illegal. If they used someone elses car without their permission it would be called illegal. So what do you call it if a foreigner enters or overstays in the U.S. without permission? I am a proud American of Mexican decent, but I am American first and foremost. I enjoy tacos, but I also love pizza, kung pao chicken, and Texas style barbeque. Our nation is a nation of immigrants which melted, blended, and mixed. Liberals want to seperate America into different communities and keep them competing against each other. American Hispanics should remember they are not illegal aliens. Legal aliens are not illegal aliens. Illegal aliens have broken the law, and there must be a consequence, not blanket forgiveness and excuses. One of governments primary roles is to protect its citizens from foreign invasion, and 12 million illegal aliens could be called an invasion. There must be immigration reform, and there should be a tightly controlled guest worker program for foreign nationals. But first we must stop the flow of illegal immigration. If Obama wont protect our citizens, the states must. The law must be obeyed until it is changed through the proper process, but it cannot be ignored ... not even by the President himself.

Conrad the scrivener: success in non-delivery

Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota is the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. That means hes the Democratic point man for the absolutely essential work of not coming up with a budget. Conrad has occasionally gone wobbly. Sometimes he has sounded dangerously close to betraying the cause that his party has entrusted to him. Last month, the senator went on national TV to say he was going to have his committee mark up what he called a 10-year plan -- i.e., a budget. After briefly flirting with this treachery, Conrad came back to his senses and recommitted himself to his duty to remain resolutely budget-less. He didnt hold a markup at all, which is the time-honored process by which a bill is debated, amended and voted on. Conrad dispensed with all such fluff and minutiae. He offered his own plan, loosely based on the work of the Bowles-Simpson deficitreduction commission, shot down any foolishness about amending or voting, and pronounced himself well-pleased. Conrad had delivered yet again, by not delivering a budget. If this seems an easy, almost no-show job to you, think again. There are two varieties of budgetary boldness. Theres bold like Republican House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan. This involves passing out of committee detailed budget resolutions that go on to pass the entire chamber and to spark a full and frank debate about the nations fiscal future. Then theres Kent Conrad boldness. This involves having the fortitude to defend doing nothing with threadbare rationalizations and weaselly misdirections. Fresh from his stalwart act of nonbudgeting, Sen. Conrad said it was too hard to pass a budget in an election year. But Senate Democrats hadnt passed one in 2011 or 2010, either. This year is a presidential election year, 2011 was an off-year, and 2010 was a midterm election year.

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That covers every kind of year there is in Washington. By this standard, the Senate will have an annual excuse not to pass a budget resolution for the rest of time. The 1974 Budget Act says that, as a matter of law, the Senate Budget Committee is to pass a resolution by April 1 and Congress as a whole to pass one by April 15. No matter. Kent Conrad is the Bartleby the Scrivener of budgeting: He prefers not to. The chairmans exertions, such as they are, serve the political interests of his master, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The leader doesnt want the fingerprints of Senate Democrats on a budget. What possible upside is there in telling the public, in some detail, how they will address the countrys grave fiscal challenges? This gambit, a running charade for years now, betrays the intellectual exhaustion of the last remaining Democratic majority on Capitol Hill -- too scared and too cynical to undertake even a rudimentary gesture toward governing. As for Sen. Kent Conrad, he is retiring at the end of the year. As a private citizen, he will be able to look back fondly at the extraordinary capstone of his 25-year career, when he literally set a new standard for success for chairmen of the Senate Budget Committee. Bravo, Mr. Chairman, bravo. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2012 by King Features Synd., Inc.

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By W.E. Bill WEST, Jr.

GBRA General Manager

Short memories have never created new water supplies

Why not help the kids who need it most?

Dear Editor, I am very disheartened about your article of Lucas Oil giving a check to Loni Lester. Why not give college scholarships to the local high school students who are struggling to get a chance to go to college or a tech school? I would like to see the Oil Companies supporting the children of Gonzales County in REAL NEED! I would like to challenge all of the Oil Companies located in Gonzales County to make donations to our high school students in need, our high school education needs, and Victoria Col-

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lege in support of all the children in Gonzales County wishing to obtain higher education. Lucas Oil, EOG, Marathon and all the rest can make a difference in more lives than just a select few. Candice Witzkoske Gonzales EDITORS NOTE: It should be noted that Lucas Energy Inc. is sponsoring Loni Lesters rodeo competition; the presentation was NOT a scholarship.

Good-old-boy politics wastes tax money

Dear Editor, My wife told me not to write this letter in fear it might hurt my business, but I cannot stand by and watch the misjustices I see in this town. The city insists on using my competitiion without going out for bids, and spending taxpayers money so freely. everyone knows how our taxpayers monies have been used and abused these days. For example, the fire department used my competition last year and after talking to Mr. Schmidt regarding the job, he asked how much I would have done the job for and he found out I could have saved the fire department (taxpayers) $1,000. The answer I get from all of them when I approach them is, Oh, I didnt know you are in the concrete business. Everyone else in this town knows different. I am very busy these days, Thank the Lord, but it is the point of the matter how taxpayers money is being used. This good old buddy politics need to stop on our dime. For the record, I dont have lawsuits against my business, get called back to redo our work, and none of my men have been accused of child molestation. In closing, my business has done a lot of needy work for this town with no charge to them. I try to do what is right, like going to church on Sundays and minding my own business, but today I go to work with a bad taste in my mouth because of the way this town is ran with good old buddy politics. I refuse to kiss up to get the citys business. The next time there is a need for someone to step forward and organize a charity event, dont ask me again, ask my competition I am sure he will be only able and willing. As a taxpayer also, the next time you decide to hire a contractor for anything, do your homework and go out for bids. Tony Fitzsimmons Tonys Concrete Finishing Gonzales EDITORS NOTE: For the record, not all city contracts are subject to the formal bid process, based on the anticipated expense of the project.

We need to take care of our veterans!

Dear Editor, I heard on the news the other day something very disturbing. Were losing a veteran every 88 minutes. Theyre taking their own lives here at home. The yearly total loss is 6,500 and my heart aches. My dad was a veteran, Purple Heart, Korean War. I cant stand this, whats happening with our HEROES, because of them we are free. Im bipolar and receive a check. I stand proud of our heroes and would give up my Dear Readers, I write this from out in the countryside of jolly old England. As they would say here, Im on holiday. Thank you for your kind words about my books. Im glad you found as much pleasure in reading them as I took in writing them. The characters I receive most comments about are, as you may well suspect, Julie Bateman and Buddy McCoy; the former being the most self-assured person on earth and the latter being precisely opposite of that. The two seem to be everyones favorites, and they are, in fact, my favorites to write about and on behalf of. Im often asked if my characters are modeled after anyone in particular. No; rather, they are an amalgamation of inspiration received from persons and experiences Ive encountered along my path, some real and some imagined. Its even been suggested the Julie Bateman character is based on my ex-wife. Let me state categorically that I have never advocated such a thing. Next topic. Gonzales is a magical place with a delectable past, a robust present and an unquestionably exciting future. Were once again in the midst of an oil boom, the likes of which our county hasnt seen in thirty years. Remember how dynamic things were back then? We can only imagine the check if it would save one hero today. Our defense is a No.1 priority and must be kept up to standards 24/7. But when our heroes come home, where are we? Stand up America, give vets all they need medical, housing, medication, counseling whatever it takes ... or the next call of duty, you can take their place! Laura Maiorka Gonzales

The environmental flows (or e-flows) process set up as part of Senate Bill 3 to determine stream flow to Texas bays and estuaries has a set of stakeholders for each regional planning area. The planning group in which the GuadalupeBlanco River Authority (GBRA) falls is comprised of 25 stakeholders. These stakeholders, with the exception of GBRA, the City of Victoria and the City of New Braunfels, submitted eflow recommendations to the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that failed to meet the SB-3 requirement of balance in conjunction with other factors, including the present and future needs for water for other uses related to water supply planning. Nevertheless, TCEQ published Proposed Revisions to the 30 TAC Chapter 298, Environmental Flow Standards for Surface Water that more closely meet the balanced approach required by SB-3. Since then, those stakeholders have launched a media/editorial campaign aimed at getting TCEQ to change its rules to favor their e-flow recommendations, even though the legislation clearly indicates the TCEQ shall consider the stakeholder recommendations and other factors not that those recommendations take precedent over TCEQ. The stakeholders who want less water for the growing population of humans in the Guadalupe River Basin have expressed satisfaction that protections for the San Antonio River and Mission River basins remain but lament that few protections for the Guadalupe River were incorporated into the rules. Yet, it is GBRA that has statutory jurisdiction over the Guadalupe River and is responsible for either providing or developing surface water supplies to meet the growing water needs within the Guadalupe River Basin. It is tempting, on this issue, to cast one side as pro-environment and the other as pro-development. But it is not that simple. GBRAs stewardship of the Guadalupe River encompasses 10 counties, stretching from the Hill Country to the coast. U.S. Census Bureau data indicated a 35 percent increase in the Guadalupe River Basin population from 2000 to 2010. Hays County alone grew close to 70 percent and Comal County saw a nearly 40 percent increase, while Victoria also is seeing new economic activity for its citizens. The people of these 10 counties depend on the Guadalupe River, in all or part, for water water for homes, businesses, agriculture, municipal and recreational uses.

The other stakeholders have no accountability for providing water to the residents and businesses of the Guadalupe River Basin. No surprise, then, that they are not as sensitive to the needs of this growing area and support an unbalanced approach to environmental flow regimes favoring maximum in-stream flows and set-asides for bays and estuaries on the coast. But do not think that GBRA is not sensitive to the health of the states coastal bays and estuaries, as well as the run of the river itself. It is GBRA that since 2001 has worked to enhance habitat for the endangered whooping crane with its partner the Guadalupe-Blanco River Trust. It is GBRA that in 2002 initiated and provided significant funding for a $2 million study by Texas A&M on the needs and feeding habits of the whooping crane, and it was GBRA that joined the Sierra Club in 1990 in a suit to halt over-pumping of the Edwards Aquifer to protect the endangered species that call the Comal and San Marcos springs home. All the stakeholders saw the same scientific data. That data clears shows that the Guadalupe River Basin is healthy, even in spite of the drought. Further, there is no question that a simplified environmental flow regime, as prescribed in TCEQs proposed rules, would both promote a sound ecology and be consistent with the urgent need to provide for the development of additional water supplies in the Guadalupe River Basin. New water projects frequently take a decade or more to put in place. Restricting existing surface water permits is not the way to get a project done. The rules proposed by TCEQ, which also understands the need for balance, would allow the development of badly needed new water supplies without penalizing a growing population. Specifically relevant for those who live in the Guadalupe River Basin, the proposed TCEQ rules, if sensibly refined, will allow GBRA to serve this high-growth region. The e-flow recommendations by the other 22 stakeholders who have no accountability to the residents of the Guadalupe Basin will put the economic future of this region in jeopardy. It is time for a common-sense approach to managing water. Sound science demonstrates the stewardship of the Guadalupe River has kept the river healthy. Lets celebrate that and work to develop new sources of water to serve our people, businesses, and municipalities while continuing to protect the environment. The historic drought that has just scorched Texas already has begun slipping from our thoughts. Short memories have never produced new water supplies.

If we report problems, theyll fix them

Dear Editor, Because we have such poor service with AT&T wireless service in our Gonzales area, its important that you report problems with that service. I spoke with the company and was told that if only a few people report down service, they will assume it is instrument failure on your part. However, if numerous customers report no service or poor service, then they wlil acknowledge it is a network problem. If we all report our issues, then perhaps we can get the problem resolved. The number to call is 611 from your cell phone or 800-331-0500 from a land line. John Sample Gonzales

Author thanks readers for their support

impact the current activity will have over the next several years. Its an exciting time, to be sure. I mention the oil boom for a reason; it serves as the backdrop for the third installment of the Briarcliff Lane series, due out early next year. Drilling rigs are popping up along Peach Creek like shoots of asparagus in an over-fertilized garden, which is how the tentative title for the new book came to be: Peach Creek. When a missing mans pickup is discovered submerged in the retention pond at a drilling site, a case is made for murder. Of course, Julie Bateman will bully her way into the story. If your name is Bob and youre running for mayor, imagine running against Julie Bateman. It promises to be amusing and I have no idea if shell win or lose. Im also working on a feel-good Gonzales Christmas story for the December edition. Its possible both books will be released next year, but a lot depends on how my schedule develops over the next twelve months. Thank you again for taking the time to read these books. Please share them with your friends. Adler Duncan England via www.gonzalescannon.com

Look closely at the GCUWCD candidates

Dear Editor, The elections for 2012 have many consequences for Gonzales City and County residents. Among the most important elections are those for the Gonzales County Underground Water Control District (GCUWCD). We now have the opportunity to elect those people dedicated to preserving the underground water in Gonzales County for the use of Gonzales residents for our future economic and agricultural development. Your voter registration cards do not show the district you are in for the GCUWCD election, so if you are not sure which district you are in, call the elections administrator, 672-2801 to be sure. This election we have some very strong candidates in each district that vow to protect Gonzales Countys water resources. One candidate has ties to one of the companies buying water from Gonzales County. His family has sold their water rights to them. One candidate is an employee of that

very same company, Canyon Regional Water Authority. Another candidate was instrumental in formulating the agreements to sell Gonzales water resources to these companies and certainly has strong ties to all of the companies buying water from Gonzales County. Here is some food for thought. The Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC)buys water from Gonzales County to provide the city of Schertz with their water. During the drought of 2011, the City and County governments of Gonzales imposed water restrictions on our residents, but the city of Shcertz had no such restrictions. Why? Because they got all the water they needed from Gonzales County. Does that sound right to you? Early voting is currently underway, and the regular election is Saturday May 12th. Be sure to vote and help return sanity to our Underground Water Control District! Patrick Rosato Cost

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Waelder CC alters city pay schedule

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
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WAELDER Employees of the City of Waelder will have get to used to a new pay schedule after the City Council agreed to alter it during its regular meeting Tuesday night. City attorney Angela Beck told the council they needed to amend the citys personnel manual in order to bring some uniformity to the manner in which city employees receive their pay. Theres a discrepancy between your personnel manual and your practice of payment, she said. Your policy says salaried employees are paid twice a month and hourly employees are paid weekly. I think right now everybody is being paid weekly. The citys accountant, David Urban, expressed his desire to Beck to see everyone paid bi-weekly because it would be easier to manage from an accounting standpoint. City administrator Avery Williams and the members of the Waelder Police Department are currently the only salaried city employees. City councilman Valentino Hernandez made a motion to switch everyone to bi-weekly payment effective July 1, the beginning of the new fiscal year. The motion was seconded by councilwoman Becky Ayala and passed unanimously.

The council also agreed to amend the personnel manual to create a new policy regarding employee sick leave and vacation time. In discussing various personnel issues it has been brought to my attention that there really is no set process or form used city-wide for employees to request sick or vacation time, Beck said. Theres got to be some recordkeeping, but the personnel manual doesnt specifically address that. Upon Becks recommendation, the council altered Section G of the manual to state all requests for vacation time be submitted in advance to the employees supervisor, who will be responsible for approving or disapproving the time requested. The supervisor will also be required to deliver said forms to the payroll clerk every week, who will in turn adjust the employees leave records accordingly. The council also approved the creation of subsections j and k, which deal with sick leave. Under the new rules, all employees (whether salaried or hourly) are required to be on duty as scheduled and required to leave a sick leave form when they cannot be there due to illness. In another agenda item, Beck introduced Jessica Canales of Gonzales as the new city secretary during open forum.

A big thanks from some little tykes

The youngsters from Christian Kids Day Care took a field trip recently to share some love with Tim Markham of SeydlerHill Funeral Home and thank business for its continued support of the children. Admittedly, convincing pre-schoolers to line up for a group photo was a lot like trying to herd cats, but Tim (center) wasnt complaining. All the children are so well-behaved, he said. Christian Kids is a wonderful place for the children. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Several people were injured in an early-morning pileup involving a school bus, a semi-truck and two passenger cars. Highway 123 was shut down south of town while crews cleaned up the area. (Photo by Felicia Frazar/ Seguin Gazette)

Teenager, oil workers credited with fast action after accident

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SEGUIN A Seguin High School student and a crew of oil field workers are being credited for acting quickly to get the multiple victims out of harms way following a fiery fourvehicle wreck on State Highway 123 south of Seguin on Friday. A total of 14 people were injured in the accident, officials said. Texas Department of Public Safety regional spokesperson Trooper Jason Reyes said the collision occurred around 6:30 a.m. and involved a Seguin ISD school bus, a tractor trailer hauling gravel, a PT Cruiser and a Ford Focus. It appears that we had an 18-wheeler that was southbound on 123 and the PT Cruiser that was in front of it had pulled over on the shoulder to allow the 18-wheeler to pass, he said. It appears that the 18-wheeler clipped the PT Cruiser, causing it to spin directly in front of the bus, striking the bus. A Ford Focus that was directly behind the bus became involved in the crash. Reyes added that the trailer of the semi was loaded down with gravel. Shortly after the crash a fire erupted that destroyed all four vehicles. Seguin ISD spokesperson Sean Hoffmann said ninth-grader Jason Reed was instrumental in helping students escape from the overturned bus. Jason did a wonderful job of keeping his composure and reacting quickly to evacuating his fellow riders from the bus, he said. It was truly a heroic act to step up and help in a dangerous situation. Seguin ISD thanks Jason for his tremendous act of kindness and compassion. A crew from Halliburton that happened upon the accident raced over to the wreckage and helped remove the victims from the mangled vehicles before the fire broke out, Hoffmann said. We are very grateful for the Halliburton employees who stopped to render aid to all of those involved in the accident, he said. Especially for their efforts to ensure that our students and driver quickly and safely exited the bus and were out of harms way. They truly went above and beyond to assist our students in need. A spokesperson from Halliburton praised the quick actions of the team.

Halliburton is proud of our employees and thankful that they happened to be in the right place at the right time to be able to help the children exit the bus, a spokesperson said. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in the crash and their loved ones, and we wish them a speedy and full recovery. We are not certain what started the fire, but once we had the impact between the 18-wheeler and the PT Cruiser it started and spread, Reyes said. Firefighters from the Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department and the Seguin Fire Department were called out, as well as Seguin EMS, Schertz EMS and Akin Ambulance to help the victims. The impact left the frame of the bus on its wheels and the passenger section upsidedown. The school bus had picked up 9 junior high and high school students and was on its daily route to pick up more, Hoffmann said. The bus has only been in the fleet for three weeks and included some of the newest safety features one of which was visible at the site, Hoffman said. Our transportation director said that the bus was only three weeks old and it has all of the latest safety features including a breakaway frame and body that separates the bus module from the frame, he said. It is supposed to lessen the force of the impact. One parent who was at the scene said the call from his daughter right after the collision made his heart stop. When I first heard I thought This is bad, said Anthony Williams. Then when I saw the fire and found them and it was worse. It was scary. Williams said he and his family live only a few miles from where the accident occurred. When his 16-year-old daughter called him, she was confused. She was frantic and was not sure where she was. She thought that they were near the coliseum, he said. I saw the smoke and the fire and then I found where they were really at. Hoffmann said Williams daughter, eight other students and the bus driver were transported to Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. One of the students was transported to University Hospital and the driver was transported to San Antonio Medical Center, he said.

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Crystal Theatres summer workshop slated for July 9-20

The Gonzales Crystal Theatres 18th annual summer workshop, in association with the University of Texas Shakespeare at Winedale Program, is slated for July 9-20. The workshop will be run by returning workshop director, Tek Wilson of the Catastrophic Theatre in Houston, who is joined by Crystal Theatre Director, Barbara Crozier, and GHS Theatre Arts director, Leslie Buesing. They are supported by a great group of student interns, assistants, and volunteers. There are a limited number of spaces available for the two-week workshop, so if you have a young person (ages 8-13) who is interested in learning about the theatre, pick up an application today! Applications are available at the Gonzales Chamber of

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Commerce, located at 414 Saint Lawrence, through Mrs. Buesing at the Gonzales High School or at Laurel Ridge Antiques, located at 827 Saint Joseph in Gonzales. The summer workshop is funded in part through the continued generosity of local arts patron Bob Young, the support of the Texas Commission on the Arts, The Trull Foundation and the University of Texas Winedale Outreach. There are need-based scholarships available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and about the Young Program Summer Workshop, contact the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce at 830-672-6532, Mrs. Buesing at the GHS, or Barbara Crozier at 830672-2484.

Learning how to fight

Stage combat instruction is just part of the excitement in the Crystal Theatre Young Program workshops. Pictured is one of the UT Outreach instructors who work with local Crystal Theatre/Gonzales Youth Center participants throughout the year. Steve instructs Samantha Bashaw and Brianna Perez in the importance of safety on the stage. The Crystal is currently accepting applications for the upcoming theatre workshop, July 9 through July 20. Contact the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce (830-672-6532) for more information and applications. (Courtesy photo)

CITY: Council approves gas-rate deal

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Dog of the Week

This weeks Gonzales Dog Adoptions Dog of the Week is Honey. She is a Yellow Lab/Pit mix and weighs around 45 pounds, she is about 2 to 3 years old and is extremely sweet. Honey has a wonderful personality and is a playful girl who loves to fetch and play with other dogs. She would make a wonderful pet for a family with a couple of energetic children to keep her busy, although she does enjoy some donothing laying around time. Weve had her for a little while and she has done fine with any of the other dogs that weve put her with. As you can see from her picture she is a smiley, happy girl. Please contact Gonzales Dog Adoptions, Inc. (Municipal Dog Shelter) Call : (830) 445-9811 / 9279 or E-mail: gonzalesdog@gmail.com Our shelter is located on CR 488( Off FM 532) Gonzales. (Courtesy Photo)

that designation be treated the same. Barnes noted the city crafted the time restrictions based on conversations with the citys volunteer firefighters, who annually hold a fill the boot campaign. We wanted to make sure we didnt limit them. The overly-aggressive tactics employed by the solicitors is also a sticky issue for the city, Barnes and Police Chief Tim Crow noted. Is there anythingt we can do about how they solicit? asked Councilman Lorenzo Hernandez. They get out and block you. Mayor Bobby ONeal said the tactics are a safety issue. Theyre going to wind up as somebodys hood ornament one of these days, he quipped. Recent changes to state law removed the prohibition from solicitors entering the right-of-way to seek donations, and only visible traffic violations can be prosecuted. They cant legally impede traffic,

Crow said. If an officer shows up and sees them he can write a citation. The minute they see a police vehicle, they tend to straighten up. The Cannon has previously published photo documentation of members of the New Life Church impeding traffic, including blocking cars. During Tuesdays meeting, the council also approved a rate increase for Texas Gas Service. Gonzales joined several other local municipalities, including Yoakum, Nixon, Shiner and Luling, recently in negotiating a joint settlement with the gas company on the rate increase. The increase will be approximately $1 per month for most residential customers. Council also approved the date and location for this years 4th annual Cinco de Mayo event at Confederate Square May 5, sponsored by the Gonzales County League of United LatinAmerican Citizens council. In other action, the council: Tabled action on ordinances regulating oil and gas drilling and operations within the city limits and

amending the citys utility deposit policy; Approved an ordinance establishing fees for sewer and water taps performed by the city; Approved the GEDC decision to award a small-business incentive grant of up to $10,000 to Sharon Dolezal of Shear Designs; Authorized Barnes to enter into a contract with GVTC for use of the citys telephone poles to run its lines; Approved re-zoning of a property at 328 Cone St. from industrial to C-1 to enable the owner to build a home on part of the property; Approved a resolution authorizing an exchange of land with GADC in the Gonzales Industrial Park, a move first completed in 1989 but never previously formalized by a deed exchange; Approved a resolution expressing the citys support of a bid by Flatonia Rail Park Station to become a stop for Amtrak, which would make it the only such stop between Houston and San Anto nio.

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County Sheriff s Office investigator on the case, and Sedrick Braymer, one of Greens three siblings. Belin said after Mitchells arrest, which came within 30 minutes of the shooting, he confessed to the crime and an anonymous tip helped them recover the alleged murder weapon. Belin also recounted an incident that took place in 2002 where Mitchell alleged chased someone down by driving the wrong way on Interstate 10 before discharging a firearm at the mans vehicle. McMinn said this incident, which was brought to her attention by members of the Green family, will likely result in more charges being filed against Mitchell. Our office began looking into that and the investigation is going to be turned over to the Texas Rangers and the Gonzales County Sheriff s Office,

she said after the hearing. On the stand, Braymer told the court his family was shocked to learn that Mitchell had shot his brother because up to that point, Mitchell was essentially a surrogate member of the family. From what I understand it was Dyron who got Tyrone on at the job, Braymer said. They would even carpool to work from time to time. He would come into our household all the time because since he was a friend of my brother that made him a friend of the family. Braymer went on to say he was not only in favor of the bond increase, but said it was necessary for the safety of our family. Mitchell was put on the stand by his attorney, Forrest Penny, who tried to convince the judge that Mitchell was not a flight risk because he doesnt have the means to flee the jurisdiction.

Did you lose your job after the shooting, asked Penny. Yes, Mitchell replied. Have you been looking for a job since, asked Penny. Yes, but I havent been able to find one, said Mitchell. So youre currently unemployed, asked Penny. Yes, sir, said Mitchell. Mitchell further testified that he is a Gonzales County native who has lived here all of his life so he doesnt have anywhere else to go. My family and everybody I love lives here, he said. I have no reason to leave. After Kirkendall made his ruling, Mitchell was immediately taken into custody and later escorted to the Gonzales County Jail. Mitchells case was scheduled for pre-trial hearings on July 11 and the trial placed on the August 27 docket.

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Lee. We bought an old one from Dr. Meredith and upgraded it. The body alone took about four days to put on. You have to have the engines built and theyre very expensive because theyre 620 horsepower. Despite the magnified importance of the upcoming race, Scott insists there are no butterflies flying around in his stomach. Im not nervous at all, he said before the race. The first time I was really nervous, but Ive been taught where to break and slow down and when to kick it sideways, so Im not nervous anymore. Its just going to be a lot of fun. Saturday was not only a landmark day for Scott, but also one for the speedway itself. March 31 was the Grand ReOpening of Shady Oaks because the track is now under new ownership. Bobby and Rosemary Stacy, along with their youngest son Keith, just purchased the Goliad-based raceway last October.

Weve helped to run the place since it opened in 2009, said Rosemary. We worked out there the first year and have been basically running the place the last two years. It was kind of a natural progression because we were already involved in it. Her husband offered assurance to the tracks loyal fanbase that any changes made at Shady Oaks will be moves made for the better. Were doing the same kind of racing as we did last year, but other than that, the only thing in common with last year is the name of the speedway, he said. Were going to be running things our way. As longtime fans of NASCAR, it didnt take too much deliberation on the Stacys part in figuring out whether or not to acquire the raceway after it went up for sale last year. We were sitting around the table with our son one day talking about how the place was going on the market, said Bobby. The subject came up about us

buying it and my wife and I said We cant do it. My youngest son said I think we can. So we did and thats all the decision-making that was put into it. Shady Oaks Speedway features a one-third mile dirt track with races offered every other weekend in different divisions including Late Model, Limited Modified, Street Stock, Classic Dwarf, Pure Stock, Mini-Stock, Hot Stock Truck, Go-Kart and Front Runners. The track is upgraded after every round of races and the points leaders are charted on the speedway. The race season begins on Saturday and will run through October 27, where it culminates in the Halloween Havoc event. Spectator tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 55 and over, $5 for children ages 6-12, with children 5 and under getting in free. For more information on Shady Oaks Speedway, visit their website at www.shadyoakspeedway.com.

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Churches of Christ

First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon Flatonia United Methodist
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Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship

Hwy. 80 in Leesville

1323 Seydler St. Gonzales

Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales 1805 Weimar, Gonzales

New Life Assembly of God

Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales

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Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)

201 E. Second St. Nixon

Lighthouse Church of Our Lord New Life Temple for Jesus Christ
Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80

Bahai Faith

Bahai Faith Baptist

Church of Christ

E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon

621 St. George St. Gonzales

Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon

Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley

Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales

Churches of God

Harwood Methodist Church

County Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales

Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales

North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood

River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500

Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Two Rivers Bible Church

Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder

St. James Baptist Church

Hwy 80- North of Belmont SE 2nd St. Waelder

1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales

New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales

Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97

Elm Grove Baptist Church 4337 FM 1115 Waelder, Texas 78959 First Baptist Church
422 St. Paul, Gonzales 403 N Texas Nixon Hwy 108 N Smiley

Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121

Saint Paul Baptist Church Shiner Baptist Church

Faith Family Church

Inter-Denominational Pentecostal

Memorial Heights Baptist Church

1330 College Gonzales 100 Capes Gonzales Hwy. 97 Bebe

Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner

Episcopal Church of the Messiah

721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407

Episcopal

1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales

Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87

Faith Temple

First Baptist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Church

406 N Ave E Waelder

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Oak Valley Baptist Church Old Moulton Baptist Church
2287 FM 1680, Moulton

Union Lea Baptist Church

St. Andrew St. Gonzales

Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97

Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon

Union Valley Baptist Church

FM 1681 NW of Nixon

La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo

W. Central at 87 Nixon

Evangelical

Webster Chapel A.M.E.

1027 Church St. Gonzales

Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2

1515 Dallas, Gonzales

St. James Catholic Church

417 N. College, Gonzales St. John St. Gonzales

Catholic

Camp Valley Full Gospel

7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80

Full Gospel

Agape Ministries Living Church

Non-Denominational
Waters Fellowship

Temple Bethel Pentecostal

1104 S. Paul, Gonzales

512 St. James, Gonzales

Life Changing Church of Gonzales

3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236

Greater Church

Palestine

Baptist

Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales

Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales

Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church

207 S. Washington, Nixon

605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales

S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)

Greater Rising Star Baptist Church

Providence Missionary Baptist Church

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales

First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Lutheran

Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales

Pilgrim Presbyterian Church

CR 210 off FM 1116

Presbyterian

3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon

Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office

San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church

4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90 P.O. Box 186, Luling 830-875-5305

St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder

613 Highway 90 East Waelder Hwy 87 Smiley

Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A

Cowboy Church of Gonzales County

J.B. Wells Showbarn El Centro Cristiano Agua Viva of Waelder Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

414 St. Louis, Gonzales

Iglesia Bautista Macedonia

St. Phillip Catholic Church

Methodist

201 S Congress Nixon

Stratton Primitive Baptist

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Where did April go to? Get ready for Leesville Homecoming

I dont know where April came and went to but it flew by so fast that you barely had time to blink your eyes. I have more information on the Leesville Homecoming. Leesville Annual Homecoming will be May 6th, 2012 - Beginning at 11PM Charlene Bradford Anderson has agreed to be Our Speaker and will speak on The Night Leesville Was Washed Away By The Flood of 1936. This will be such an interesting topic for everyone especially those who spent that night in horror and fear for their lives. We are proud to have Terry Davis in charge of the music. There will be lots of food to enjoy with old and new friends - bring your favorite dishes. Im sure there will be lots of desserts as usual and everyones favorite. After lunch those who love music will meet in the sanctuary for an afternoon of good gospel music and singing Bring your musical instruments and join in - The location is at the Old Leesville Methodist Church and Pavilions next to the Leesville Cem-

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There will also be some activities for the youngsters. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Crystal Boyd, Rose Rivera, Joe Kotwig, Lisa Rodriguez, Christian, Terry Bowman, Sabrina Flores, Bill and Marie Lott, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Hester Behlen, Sarge Duncan; Louise Jones, Aunt Georgie Gandre; Danny and Joyce Schellenberg, Mildred ONeal, Doug Walshak, Selma Vickers, Gene Robinson, Susie Dolezal, Keith Glass, Teresa Wilke, Sandi Gandre, Carl and Vida Tindle; Rev A. C. and Evelyn Newman, Orvan Muelker, Aunt Betty Gandre, Linda Nesloney, Marie Schauer, Esther Lindemann, Anna Lindemann, Lanny Baker, Mattie Brassel, Ann and Bubba Bond; Case, Clint, and Lindsay Martin; Billy Watson, Lana, Shirley Dozier, Matt and Betty Lou, the family of Robert Schumann, the family of Billy Ray Robbins, the family of Glenna Sloan, and all of our troops and their families. Case Martin is doing really well and if things keep going that way, then they will be able to come home in a couple of weeks. So still keep them in your prayers. I am still having a battle with my foot. We are so very thankful that the thirteen people injured in the four vehicle accident involving the Seguin ISD school bus are doing reasonably well. They had to have an angel riding on their shoulders. When you look at the pictures, you would have thought that everyone would have been deceased. Thanks to all who donated to Madelyn Abrameit last Friday for the Relay for Life. This is such a wonderful and worthy cause. Best Friends will be back at the Belmont Social Club on this Friday. However, Jeffrey Charles will be entertaining on Thursday night, May 3rd, and I think that the Brushy Creek Boys are supposed to be there on the first Saturday of May. They really had a great turn out for the fund raising spaghetti supper at the First Methodist Church in Gonzales. I think the spa-

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Sandi Gandre
etery - We look forward to seeing you there. Mothers Day is coming up soon. Honor your mother and stay alive for her. Some mothers have been cherishing you for a long time. Some are very new mothers and some are substitute mothers for others whose mothers arent around for one reason or another. It is a matter of the heart, this mothering business. I can bet that there is a little something extra going on for Mothers at both the Belmont and Monthalia United Methodist Church on her special day. There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony later in May and hopefully I will have information on that later. June 10th has been set for the Ice Cream Social as a Fund Raiser for the Belmont Community Center.

New Fisher House under construction

By the end of the year, a new Fisher House will open outside the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio. Fisher Houses provide room and board at no charge for relatives of severely wounded servicemembers. The $6 million, privatelyfunded house will have 16 guest rooms and 15,000 square feet for families of Veterans and military personnel receiving treatment or rehabilitative care. We know that a familys love is good medicine, said Marie Weldon, Director of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, at the groundbreaking ceremony. When the nations fifth Polytrauma Rehabilitaion Center opened next to Audie Murphy, the hospital was put on a list for a Fisher House to be built. Patients with combat injuries and other complex issues who are in polytrauma centers stay an average of 3663 days, according to a recent U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) report. This house will provide a home-away-from-home for 16 families where they can rally around their loved ones, said Dave Coker, Fisher House Foundation President. They can focus on the healing process without worrying about the cost and burden of finding a place to stay in San Antonio. Annually, the Fisher House program serves more than 12,000 families, and over three million days of lodging have been available to family members since the program originated in 1990. The first local Fisher House, at Lackland Air Force Base, was dedicated in 1992.

ghetti makers were running wild there for a little bit trying to keep up with all of the take out plates. I heard that Aunt Georgie Gandre got to go to the event and was in great form. I am so glad that Flo Blundell was able to take her. The Belmont Community Center Club met and passed the new bylaws. Connie Bond, Ellen Wundt, and Joann Garcia joined in with this new effort to revitalize the community center. The first such event will be the ice cream social. The next meeting will be the fourth Tuesday in June at the Belmont Community Center at 2PM. I am beginning to think that Lola and Wade have a natural habitat for rattlesnakes. Lola went out to acquire a few dewberries and straddled a snake. It had only three rattles but was very big around. I dont know how she got herself out of the predicament but she did not get bitten. Then Wade spotted a lot bigger one on the shelf in the shed. Maybe

that is the Mama to all the others. If they knew how much Wade hated them and how he blows them to pieces, maybe they would move on to another place. Happy Birthday to Mary Ann Hyman. We hope that you have many more Happy Birthdays. Quinn, our great-great nephew turned nine years old this week. He had banana pancakes for his birthday. Now that sounds super good. Oh that Itsy is one goofy cat. He was taking a very relaxed nap on a shelf nearly eight foot high. Next thing we knew there was a big thump. He had rolled off and hit the floor with all of his dead weight. Dogs, cats, and Will and I jumped. He just laid there. I guess he sort of knocked himself out. Dililah put her front paws over a short little door and poked her head over it real cautiously to see what was happening. After she saw him get up and walk off, she left. Poor Itsy is okay, but he kind of walked crooked. Have a good week and God Bless.

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There werent as many participants as were hoped during Saturdays Tailgate Trash & Treasure event at Confederate Square in Gonzales, but those who took advantage of the mini-garage sale event reported a brisk business from passers-by. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

TVC offers schooling advice to student veterans

Student Veteran enrollment in the state of Texas is steadily increasing as servicemembers exit the military and utilize their education benefits. The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) plays a vital role in helping Veterans transition from military life to student Veteran life by ensuring that quality programs are provided at every approved institution in Texas. As the State Approving Agency in Texas, the TVC Veterans Education Program approves and tracks schools and training programs to ensure that institutions and employers are in compliance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines and are qualified to provide the type of training offered. There are many schools and training programs available, and TVC can help Veterans decide which program best fits their education or training needs with the following tips: Ask How, What, Where: When transitioning out of the military and beginning to research education options, three questions need to be asked to decide on a school: How will the school be attended? On campus or online? What will be studied? Schools offer different kinds of programs, degrees, and certificates and not all are the same or even qualify for the use of education benefits. Identify what to study early so credits are not wasted by changing degree plans in the future. Where do you want to be when you graduate? In a competitive job market, the quality and prestige of institutions may impact chances at employment. Treat Education Benefits as an Investment: With the Chapter 33 Post9/11 GI Bill and the Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill, the Veteran is entitled to 36 months of federal educational benefits to finish the degree plan. The state Hazlewood exemption covers up to a maximum of 150 semester credit hours. There may not be much room to adjust and take different classes, so be sure to plan accordingly to prevent exhausting the benefits. Trust, but Verify: Some schools use aggressive and questionable practices to enroll students and deliberately exaggerate the earning potential of their degree plans. If the enrollment officer is promising big

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Patti Stewart (center) was this years Gonzales County Relay for Life top indi- Coordinator Arline Rinehart passed along a special salute to the Gonzales High vidual fund-raiser. She receives her certificate from community manager Carrie School Leos, represented by Brittany Pakebusch and Lorrell Wright, for spearBoerner and coordinator Arline Rinehart. (Photo by Dave Mundy) heading activities during this years Relay. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Fundraising near $100K for Relay

Gonzales County Relay for Life held its annual Appreciation Celebration Friday at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Center, and coordinator Arline Rinehart congratulated participants in this years event on raising nearly $100,000 to help fund cancer research. Recognitions were given to: Ten-year teams--North Avenue Intermediate School, Warm Springs Specialty Hospital, GVEC, Brendas Buddies Ten-year team participants--Carolyn Kocian, Anita Vela, Sarah Miller, Jeannie Lewis from North Avenue team; Joyce Gibson and Kathy Jurek from Warm Springs team; Cindy Malatek, Lori Luensmann, Susan Wilkerson, G. K. Willmann from GVEC team; Kristi Mercer, Michelle Williamson, Doris Zambrano, and Adela Ramirez from Brendas Buddies team; Bevery Pirkle from Faith Walkers team (was originally a member of the Curves team) Silver Survivorship Team Award--This award honors teams having survivors as team participants whose total years of survivorship total 25 or more years. This award was given to Brendas Buddies, North Avenue, Friends for the Cause, and GVEC.

Top fundraising individuals--Patty Stewart, Arline Rinehart, Vlasta Pirkle, Joyce Gibson, Carolyn Kocian. Those individuals who raise $1000 or more are recognized and receive a green t-shirt with $1000 imprinted on the back. Top ten fundraising teams: 1, Faith Walkers--$10,403.78; 2,Warm Springs--$7,802.25; 3, Sunshine Girls--$5,863.00; 4, Sage Capital Bank-$4,241.50; 5, North Avenue--$4,123.72; 6, Brendas Buddies--$4,053.86; 7, Walmart--$3,519.15; 8, GVEC--$3,293.08; 9, Texan Nursing & Rehab--$2.464.00; 10, Scott Dierlam Insurance Agency--$1,884.00 Teams that raise $1000 or more reach the Rising Star Level. Joining Scott Dierlam Insurance Agency as Rising Stars are Together with Faith, The Heights of Gonzales, and Friends for the Cause. Congratulations to all team participants for a job well done! Current fundraising total is $98,993.36. There are still some fundraising opportunities that the community can take part in. Opportunity drawing for a Kindle Fire will end on May 18. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased from Patty Stewart at 672-7581.

The Faith Walkers took home the big trophy as this years Gonzales County Relay for Life top fund-raising team. The group raised more than $10,000. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Amazon deal to create Texas jobs

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AUSTIN Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs and Amazon.com, Inc. have announced an agreement that will lead to the creation of thousands of new jobs in Texas by the online retailer.

According to the agreement between the Comptroller of Public Accounts and Amazon, the Company plans over the next four years to create at least 2,500 jobs and make at least $200 million in capital investments in the state and will begin to collect and remit Texas sales tax on July 1,

SHINER FOGAS (Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter) announces a free spay/neuter program for cats belonging to Shiner residents and everyone living in zip code 77984. This program is in the amount of $10,000 and was funded by another Texas rescue group. It will accommodate approximately 150 cats and will be administered on a first come, first served basis by Guadalupe Valley Veterinary Clinic (GVVC) in Gonzales.

FOGAS to host free spay/neuter program for cats in Shiner area

To participate, Shiner residents should call GVVC at 830-672-8676 and schedule their spay/neuter appointments. For other information requests, please call Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter (FOGAS) at 830-857-1616. This grant includes Community Cats that dont have an identified owner. If you know of a community cat that is having litter after litter, be the one to bring it in and get it fixed for free.

2012. The agreement resolves all sales tax issues between Texas and Amazon. We thank Amazon for partnering with us to find a solution that works for our state, said Combs. This is an important step in leveling the playing field in Texas; however, Congress should enact federal legislation that will give states access to revenues that are already due, which would resolve this issue fairly for all retailers and all states. Amazon looks forward to creating thousands of new jobs in Texas and we appreciate Comptroller Combs working with us to advance federal legislation, said Amazon Vice President of Global Public Policy Paul Misener. We strongly support the creation of a simplified and equitable federal framework, because Congressional action will protect states rights, level the playing field for all sellers, and give states like Texas the ability to obtain all the sales tax revenue that is already

due. Amazon Web Services provides Amazons developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazons own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. The new latest generation Kindle is the lightest, most compact Kindle ever and features the same 6-inch, most advanced electronic ink display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight. Kindle Touch is a new addition to the Kindle family with an easy-to-use touch screen that makes it easier than ever to turn pages, search, shop, and take notes still with all the benefits of the most advanced electronic ink display. Kindle Touch 3G is the top of the line e-reader and offers the same new design and features of Kindle Touch, with the unparalleled added convenience of free 3G.

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A membership drive has been scheduled by the Gonzales County Farm Bureau for May 23-28. Directors of the local Farm Bureau organization will be visiting prospective members in the area to inform them of the advantages of membership. Anyone involved with agriculture in any way should become involved in this excellent organization and have your interests represented in the law making progress. Members are the strength of an organization like Farm Bureau. Gonzales County Farm Bureau has a membership of 1,150 member families. Texas Farm Bureau has 454,674, and the American Farm Bureau has 6,279,813 member families. Our organization in the state and national government has a great influence in guiding our legislators in their decision making progress. Farm Bureau has policies that cover all phases of agriculture and rural living. Lobbyists in Austin and Washington D.C. use this policy book for reference when informing elected officials about state and national issues affecting agriculture issues. The contents of this policy book are developed in county organizations and pass upward through the state and national annual meetings. You might ask, Where would we be if we didnt have a voice for agriculture in the legislature? The Womans Study Club will meet at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 9 at the home of Beverly Pirkle. A book report will be given by Martha Jo Whitt on the book I Remember Nothing. Members will meet in the church parking lot at 3:40 for rides. The Gonzales Learning Center wants to let folks know that were collecting gently used Christmas ornaments, lights, artificial trees, wreaths, dcor, and gift wrap for next years Christmas bazaar. Call 830-672-8291 to make arrangements to drop off your donation at the Learning Center, located at 1135 St. Paul. We can also pick up donations. For more information, send email to glcc@gvec.net. The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc. (GVFVS) is a non-profit organization providing services to both residents and non-residents that are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the counties of Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson. GVFVS provides survivors with legal advocacy, case management, counseling, assistance with crime victims compensation and other services at no cost. For more information, call 830-372-2780 or 1-800-834-2033. The Gonzales Senior Citizens Center would like to invite anyone over 60 years of age to come and eat with them at 604 St. Michael St., Monday thru Friday. The center is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We serve a hot delicious 1/3 RDA delicious meal noon each day. The cost of the meal is a $2.00 voluntary donation that is applied to the total cost of the meal. We would like some suggestions for activities that you would like to see at the Gonzales Center. I would also like to remind you that we have Senior Citizen Centers in Waelder, Smiley and Nixon. For more information about our activities, please call me, Helen Richter at 672-2613. For general public transportation call 672-7014 or 6726469, and talk to Kari or Bobby. Please make your reservations as soon as you know you need transportation because it is on a first come first serve basis.

E-Mail Your local information to: newseditor@gonzalescannon.com The Gonzales American Legion Post #40 will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 3 at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are invited to attend. Gonzales County LULAC Council #4693 4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Festival. Downtown Gonzales, May 5, 2012 10:00 a.m. til 12:00 a.m. Fundraiser for the Waelder Volunteer Fire Department. Chicken, Beans, Potato Salad, Pickles, Onions & a Slice of Bread. $7.00 a plate. Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11:00 a.m. until SOLD OUT at the Fire Station. Please come out & support your local Volunteer Fire Department. Ron McLoughlin, world-renowned clinician and head instrictor of Classical Stock Seat School of Arizona, will be onsite at the Gonzales Elks Club, 1216 Sarah DeWitt Dr. (Highway 90A) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 9 for a free horse handling seminar. Topics covered will include horse care, foot work, leads, maneuvers, balanced stops, and other horse handling problems.

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Looking for Class members of the GHS Class of 1967 addresses & phone numbers. Contact Terry Towns, 437-2961, Sue Withers, 437-2322 or John Barfield, 672-3649. The Saturn Cemetery Association will hold its quarterly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at the Saturn Community Building on Highway 97 North. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 830-540-3858. Early party primary voting in Caldwell County is scheduled May 14-25. In Lockhart, votes may be cast at the Scott Annex Building, 1403 Blackjack St. (FM 20) from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14-18, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 19, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 20, and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 21-25. In Luling, ballots may be cast at the Church of the Annunciation, 301 S. Walnut, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14-18, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21-23 and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 24-25.

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Luling Mayor Mike Hendricks presented a proclamation to Luling Main Street at City Hall Monday, April 30, designating May as National Preservation Month for the City of Luling. In the proclamation, Hendricks urges citizens of Luling to recognize the significance of the communitys history and the importance of preservation efforts. The city of Luling joined the Main Street Program in 2002, and is dedicated to preserving historic buildings and landmarks in the Main Street District, and revitalizing the entire downtown Luling community. Pictured from left, Luling City Councilman John Wells Ward 2, Luling Main Street Manager Nikki Maxwell, Luling Main Street Directors Shelly Barnes (Secretary) and Missy Bell (Treasurer), Luling Mayor Mike Hendricks, and Luling City Manager Bobby Berger. (Courtesy photo)

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Kleinschmidt as courageous
The Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC) has announced the recipients of the organizations Courageous Conservative award, which is given in recognition of legislators efforts to advance, support, and vote for conservative policy positions in the 82nd Texas Legislature. The 82nd Session was marked by many achievements, and these legislators deserve special recognition for their role in winning the debate, said John Colyandro, Executive Director of TCC. The policy initiatives advanced by these members will help keep Texas on a path toward growth and prosperity. The Texas Conservative Coalition (TCC), the conservative caucus of the Texas Legislature, operates under four guiding principles: Lim-

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We would like to thank everyone who donated blood on my behalf. Thank you also to Sage Capital Bank for organizing the blood drive. It is in difficult times as these that we realize how great it is to live in a small community where there are so many caring and compassionate people. We are truly blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family who have kept us in their prayers to help us through this time. All the cards, visits, and phone calls are greatly appreciated. We pray Gods blessing on each one of you and thank you for your continued prayers. Thanks to everyone, Phil, Sheilah, Wayne, and Erin Baker

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ited Government; Individual Liberty; Free Enterprise; and, Traditional Values. To receive the Courageous Conservative award a member must have met or exceeded the mean score of the top two-thirds of all Representatives on the TCC scorecard, and must have signed the TCC Pledge with Texans. Based on 174 votes, the TCC scorecard for the 82nd Legislature is perhaps the most comprehensive snapshot of members voting records. In the 82nd Legislature, conservative state legislators achieved significant accomplishments, including: Balancing the budget without raising taxes Limiting federal intrusion by requesting an interstate health care compact to free the state from costly and intrusive federal mandates Securing elections against vote fraud by requiring photo ID of voters Continuing border security appropriations, and requiring proof of citizenship or legal residency to obtain a drivers license Encouraging the free market by continuing the small business franchise tax exemption, and by limiting lawsuit abuse through groundbreaking loser pay reforms State Representative Kleinschmidt was recognized for his notable efforts to advance, support, and vote for conservative policy positions during the 82nd legislative Session. Rep. Kleinschmidt will inherit three new counties when the 83rd session begins in January of 2013. The new counties are Caldwell, Karnes and Gonzales.

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Saturdays annual Dutch Oven Cookoff at Pioneer Village in Gonzales brought the cooks out early to start on their tasty treats. Louis Kuntschik (above) had a variety of pots to tend, while Shayne Newton (above right) was getting the ingredients together for some peach cobbler. Festus Hagan (below right) had some tasty homemade peanut butter to go along with the homemade butter he was churning. If you tasted what was in Linda Kuenzlers pot (below), however, you might have been a little disappointed but clean. She was brewing up a batch of old-fashioned lye soap.

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Texaco donated $200 to the Gonzales Main Street. From left is Barbara Friedrich (Main Street), Debbie Toliver (Main Street), Amir Hajiani (Texaco store owner) The Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series recently received a $3,000 and Sanya Harkey (Main Street). (Photo by Mark Lube) donation from San Antonio Water Systems. Pictured from left are Egon Barthels (Main Street), Ken Holt (SAWS), Barbara Friedrich (Main Street) and Carolyn Baros. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Johnson Oil Company recently donated $1,025 to Gonzales Main Street. Shown is Main Street members, Del De Los Santos, Barbara Friedrich and Debbie Toliver. Johnson Oil is represented by Fletcher Johnson, Mia Schauer, Lisa Pakebusch, Sally Maulding, Shelley Warner, Rene Singleton, Erica San Miguel, RoseMarie Nigh, Robin White, Lorrie Corley and Susan Barnick. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Gonzales Main Street received a $1,025 donation from Tiger Tote. With Main Street are Del De Los Santos, Barbara Friedrich and Debbie Toliver. Tiger Tote employees shown are manager Houshi Ardabili, Anna Martinez, Melda Rios, Max Neighbors, Fran Reinier, Lisa Fisher and Kathy Allen. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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Caraway Ford made a $1,000 donation to Gonzales Main Street. From left is Bret Hill (Caraway Ford), Del De Los Santos (Main Street), Debbie Toliver (Main Street), Scottie Beth Baker (Caraway Ford), Melissa Martinez (Caraway Ford), Sarah Rivera (Main Street), Barbara Friedrich (Main Street) Kacey Butler (Main Street), Greg Dota (Caraway Ford) and Blaine Hill (Caraway Ford). (Photo by Mark Lube)

DuBose Insurance recently made a $1,000 donation to Gonzales Main Street. Front row, from left, is Heather Boscamp (DuBose Insurance), Julie Dickinson (DuBose Insurance), Debbie Toliver (Main Street), Sissy Mills (DuBose Insurance), Kacey Butler (Main Street), Sarah Rivera (Main Street)and Del De Los Santos (Main Street). Back row, from left, is Tracey Boatright (DuBose Insurance), Donna Moseley (DuBose Insurance), Susan Alford (DuBose Insurance), Barbara Friedrich (Main Street) and Melissa Taylor (Main Street). (Photo by Mark Lube)

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TxDOT OKs $40M for energy-industry road repairs

to the industrys activities. The energy industry has helped Texas remain an economic strength among states, but subsequent impacts on roadways and bridges, traffic, safety, and the environment have brought about a need for collaboration to lessen the impacts. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin the work this summer, as contracts are signed and executed to repair and widen some roads, and make intersection improvements to others. The funding will support projects located in north and south Texas. TxDOT also recently formed an executive-level task force to study the issue and is partnering with representatives of the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Railroad Commission, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, counties, and the energy and trucking sectors to find ways to address the situation. This funding is a down payment to try and address part of the issue now, said Phil Wilson, TxDOT executive director. Even as we begin this first phase of work, we will continue partnering with industry and government leaders to build a lon-

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AUSTIN As Texas continues to recover from the losses of last years historic wildfire season, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples has announced the establishment of the Texas Wildfire Prevention Task Force to maximize wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies across the state. With a state as vast in size and as diverse in environment as Texas, we must be strategic in our wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts, Commissioner Staples said. Many brave Texans risked their lives fighting fires last year, yet the historic 2011 wildfire season claimed nearly 4 million acres in Texas and was truly devastating to the people, property and natural resources of our state. I commend our local, state and federal firefighting agencies, and am today proud to create this task force to bring more strategic focus and action to wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts before the fire sparks. As Texas prepares for another potentially active wildfire season it is important to ensure first responders, local and state officials, and landowners are aligned in both fire prevention and response efforts. Last year the Texas Forest Service and local fire departments responded to more than 30,000 individual fires burning nearly 4 million acres in Texas. Priorities of the Texas Wildfire Prevention Task Force will include reducing the cause of wildfires by strategically identifying and targeting priority areas of the state for fuels reduction.

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The Chamber board met and heard a program on the new Gonzales County Crimestoppers Program that has been started. Jim Monaghan came before the board to ask for support and explain the program to directors. There will be a website through the sheriff s department, a Nine Gonzales County Farm Bureau directors toured the Texas Farm Bureau FaceBook page and a hoheadquarters in Waco on April 24. They were informed about current activities tline, 830-672-2461. Inand operations by several department heads at the state level including Execu- formation will have to be investigated and there will tive Director Vernie Glasson. (Courtesy photo) have to be an arrest and/or indictment, but the informant will remain completely anonymous and steps have been taken to insure this process. JACKSON, Miss. CalCal-Maine is one of 13 ued to grow in popularity Memberships are being Maine Foods, Inc. has an- Egglands Best, Inc. share- with consumers looking for sought and donations are nounced a new joint venture holders and is the largest healthy choices, and have being taken to cover the between Egglands Best, franchisee for Egglands higher and less cyclical retail rewards offered. The citiInc., a New Jersey-based Best, Inc. Cal-Maine has selling prices. We look for- zen board members at the egg cooperative, and Land exclusive license agree- ward to extending our mar- present time include Skip OLakes, Inc., a national ments to market and dis- ket reach in specialty eggs Miller, Bobby ONeal, Erfarmer-owned cooperative tribute Egglands Best with our new relationship nest Stirl of Smiley, Avery based in Minnesota, to pro- specialty eggs in major with Land OLakes. Williams of Waelder, Rew duce and sell branded spe- metropolitan markets, inCal-Maine Foods, Inc. Covert and Carolyn Morcialty eggs. cluding New York City, and is primarily engaged in the row. Among the early doPursuant to the terms of a number of states in the production, grading, pack- nors to the fund are Tuch the transaction, Egglands southeast and southwest. ing and sale of fresh shell Tires, Scott Dierlam InsurBest, Inc. has contributed The Company also has a eggs, including convention- ance Agency and Sage Capcertain assets, including license to produce and pro- al, cage-free, organic and ital Bank. its trademarks, into a new cess Egglands Best spe- nutritionally-enhanced eggs. There is a very attraclimited liability company, cialty eggs at its facilities Egglands Best, LLC, in following Egglands Best, which Land O Lakes has Inc. guidelines. purchased a 50 percent Sales of Egglands Best membership interest. specialty eggs accounted for Gonzales Livestock to $142 to $164; 700-800 lbs, $118 to $128 to $143. Egglands Best, Inc. and approximately 16 percent of Market Report Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $160 to The Gonzales Livestock Marits subsidiaries will own the Cal-Maines total shell egg $170 to $190; 300-400 lbs, $147 to ket Report for Saturday, April 28, other 50 percent of the LLC. sales in fiscal 2011. $157 to $184; 400-500 lbs, $146 to 2012 had on hand: 1,015 cattle. The new joint venture will Pursuant to this trans$156 to $225; 500-600 lbs, $137 to Compared to our last sale: license both the Egglands action, the Company will Calves and yearlings sold $1.00- $147 to $168; 600-700 lbs, $127 to Best, Inc. and Land O Lakes, maintain the same franchise $2.00 lower. Packer cows sold $137 to $156; 700-800 lbs, $114 to $124 to $147. Inc. brands. The transaction terms and licensing agree- steady. Slaughter cows: $59 to $87; Stocker-feeder steers: Medium was effective April 30. ments for Egglands Best and large frame No. 1: 150-300 Slaughter bulls: $91 to $105; Cal-Maine expects to re- specialty eggs and will also lbs., $210-$255; 300-400 lbs, Stocker cows: $700 to $1,195; cord a one-time gain of ap- have the opportunity to li- $195-$205; 400-500 lbs, $178- Pairs, $900 to $1,600. closed on Notices: We will be proximately $27.0 million, cense the Land O Lakes $195; 500-600 lbs, $166-$174; May 28, 2012 for Memorial Day. 600-700 lbs., $138-$156; 700-800 or $1.12 per share, after tax, brand and produce, mar- lbs, $133-$136. in the Companys financial ket and sell Land O Lakes Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, Hallettsville Livestock results for the fourth quarter branded specialty eggs in its $118-$124. Commission Report Stocker-feeder heifers: MeThe Hallettsville Livestock of fiscal 2012, as a result of designated markets. dium and large frame No. 1: 150Commission Co., Inc. had on this transaction. Commenting on the an- 300 lbs, $180-$215; 300-400 lbs, hand on April 24, 2012, 820; nouncement, Dolph Baker, $175-$195; 400-500 lbs, $155- Week ago, 1.16; Year Ago, 1,443. president and chief execu- $175; 500-600 lbs., $141-$155; Better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold steady in tive officer of Cal-Maine 600-700 lbs., $138-$140. Packers cows: Good lean utility Foods, Inc., stated, We are and commercial, $67-$78; Cut- some areas but overall a little Grains Liquid Fertilizer lower. very pleased to participate ters, $81-$86; Canners, $55-$67; Packer cows and bulls sold Custom Mix Feed Pellet Feed in this new joint venture Low yielding fat cows, $69-$73. fully steady on approx.. 140 hd. Liquid Feed Spraying Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, Total. with Egglands Best and good heavy bulls; $99-$107; light Packer Cows: higher dressing Cattle Cubes Land OLakes and believe weights and medium quality utility & cutter cows, $78-$94.50; this transaction will benefit bulls, $89-$96. lower dressing utility & cutter James Fehner -- Cell 830-857-3638 Stocker Cows: $850-$1,025. all of the members as well cows, $58-$78; light weight canPairs: $975-$1,125. Jimmy Fehner -- Cell 830-857-3636 ner cows, $47-$58. as our customers. This joint Thank you for your business!! Packer Bulls: heavyweight venture brings together two View our sale live at cattleusa. bulls, $100-$109; utility & cutter 1922 Co. Road 197 respected leaders in the egg com! bulls, $88-$100; lightweight canGonzales, TX 78629 business with proven brand ner bulls, $80-$88. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Phone: 830-672-3710 recognition and a reputation Nixon Livestock Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: unCommission Report for quality products. We are The Nixon Livestock Commis- der 200; $220-$275; 200-300 lbs, excited about the additional $215-$240; 300-400 lbs, $188sion Inc. report had on hand, April opportunities to market and 30, 2012, Volume, 795. $228; 400-500 lbs, $175-$192; sell specialty eggs, which Steers: 200-300 lbs, $208 to 500-600lbs, $147-$180; 600-700 700-800 lbs, are an important focus of $218 to $245; 300-400 lbs., $165 lbs, $140-$165; Calves: under $132-$143. Heifer * Energy Land Services Cal-Maines growth strategy. to $175 to $220; 400-500 lbs, $154 200 lbs, $210-270; 200-300 lbs, to $164 to $190; 500-600 lbs, $147 Specialty eggs have contin- to $157 to $180; 600-700 lbs, $132 $175-$230; 300-400 lbs, $165* Title Abstracts

Barbara Hand
Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.

Directors tour Farm Bureau HQ

Egglands Best, Land OLakes announce new joint venture

tive advertisement in the current Texas Monthly on Gonzales and our history. Be sure and look at it if you have the opportunity; the local tourism committee placed it. Dont forget the Country Music Show at the Lynn Theatre on May 3 and the First Friday Coffee on May 4 at Caraway Ford. Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated May 5 on the square. South Texas Tours Team Roping will be held on Thursday at the J. B. Wells Park. Region 8 Texas Youth Rodeo Association will be there on Friday and Saturday, and South Texas Tour Team Roping will be at the arena on Sunday.

Area Livestock Reports

$192; 400-500 lbs, $148-$178; 500-600 lbs, $132-$158; 600700 lbs, $126-$143; 700-800 lbs, $115-$132. No. 2 & 3 Steer & Bull Calves: 200-300 lbs, $120-$208; 300-400 lbs, $118-$188; 400500 lbs, $116-$176; 500-600 lbs, $114-$146; 600-700 lbs, $108$142. No. 2 & 3 Heifer Calves: 200-300 lbs, $118-$180; 300400 lbs, $115-$170; 400-500 lbs, $114-$155; 500-600 lbs, $110$138; 600-700 lbs, $105-$128. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336.

Cuero Livestock Market Report

Cuero Livestock Market Report on April 27, 2012, had 995 head. Had 91 cows and 19 bulls. Bulls higher. Cows were a steady. Calf market was fully steady. Packer Bulls: Hvy. Wts., $98$115; lower grades, $84-$96. Packer cows: boning, $87-$94; cutter, $72-$92; canners/low cutters, $60-$70. Dry Cows, $71-$86; young, $75-$106. Pairs, $1,100-$1,350. Steer Calves: under 200 lbs, $209-$265; 200-250 lbs, $181$255; 250-300 lbs, $200-$235; 300-350 lbs, $178-$235; 350-400 lbs, $129-$197; 400-450 lbs, $131$152; 450-500 lbs, $95-$190; 500600 lbs, $136-$168; 600-700 lbs., $132-$145; over 700 lbs., $130$130. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $185-$265; 300-350 lbs, $187$205; 350-400 lbs, $90-$195; 400-450 lbs, $151-$210; 450-500 lbs, $95-$195; 500-600 lbs, $120$163; 600-700 lbs., $120-$159; over 700 lbs, $88-$137.

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CARD OF THANKS
It has been 4 months since our family lost William Bill Noack, Jr., wonderful husband and father. He is sadly missed, but we know that God needed an Angel on January 2, 2012. There are so many people that have helped me and my family get through the days that held the emptiness in our lives. Thank you to Dr. Robert Williamson for the many years of excellent care and the Memorial Hospital nurses whenever Bill was admitted to the hospital. Thank you to the excellent care of Dr. Alexander Zweibach and the Cancer Care Center of South Texas in New Braunfels. A special thanks to Kathy Gray and Janice Molnoskey for the care they gave Bill for the many times when he received transfusions. Thank you to Gonzales Hospital Home Health for their care. Gonzales EMS personnel that picked up Bill on New Years Day were wonderful. We are so thankful we have top rated trained medical people with our local EMS. They arrived in record time at our house and treated him with the best of care. Thank you to the ER physician who made the decision to airflight immediately when he saw he could not get him stable and to the nurses in the ER at Gonzales Memorial Hospital. Thank you to Reach Airflight for the care and preparing Bill for the flight as it was very windy that day. Thank you to the Methodist Hospital and nurses for their care and making sure we were aware of the unstable condition of Bill and the possible outdome. Thank you so for the friends and family that brought food, drinks, and paper goods and comforted us when we got home from San Antonio. Thank you to those that sent so many flowers and cards. Thank you to Tim Markham and Seydler-Hill Funeral Home staff for the kindness and help in making a difficult time much easier for us. Thank you to Pastor Ildiko, John Lamprecht and Gwen Hodges for a beautiful service. Thank you to the Lutheran, Methodist Church and all others who provided and making sure everything was taken care of for lunch following the services. To Bill everyone was his friend and thank you to all, forthe kindness and love shown to our family at the visitation and the funeral. Jeanie Noack Kenny, Dee, Hunter Noack Kevin, Jeannie, Jennifer, Wyatt, Jessica, Kasey Noack Sheila, Connor, Coby Pruett.

HELP WANTED
Hiring for all positions at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Applications can be picked up at the Sleep Inn, 2138 Water Street/Hwy. 183, Gonzales, Texas 78629 -------------------------Part Time JB Wells, seasonal help for lifeguards and day camp. Fill out an application at Gonzales City Hall. -------------------------TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCED FLUX-CORE WELDERS Pass all Pre-Employment testing including a welding test. Please apply in person at Gonzales Manufacturing Company, 2900 Johnson Street, Gonzales, TX. Gonzales Manufacturing offers an excellent benefit package, paid holidays, bonus programs, paid vacation, Medical, Dental and 401K Retirement Program. -------------------------GENERAL LABOR Day Shift Pass all Pre-Employment testing. Please apply in person at Gonzales Manufacturing Company, 2900 Johnson Street, Gonzales, TX. Gonzales Manufacturing offers an excellent benefit package, paid holidays, paid vacation, attendance bonus program, Medical, Dental, Safety and 401K Retirement Program. -------------------------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.

HELP WANTED
AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.

GARAGE SALES
Carport Sale. Saturday, May 4, 8:00 am-? 1450 E. State Hwy. 97, next to Green Acres Nursery. Lots of clothes, furniture, misc. items.

FURNITURE
Large solid oak wooden desk, w/ glass top. also Large dark wood desk. Both in good condition. Price negotiavle. Call 830-2634181. (06-07-12) -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.
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MOBILE HOMES
For Sale: 64x16 2/2, like new. Call 830660-1286 for appt. -------------------------For Sale: Doublewide Mobile Home. CA/CH, 3br/2ba and Singlewide, 3br/2ba on 5 acres. Hwy. frontage, 5 miles from town. Excellent condition, fenced in with barn.

MOBILE HOMES
672-6414.

GARAGE SALES
3-Family Garage Sale. 310 Saint Francis, Friday, May 4, 2-5p.m.; Saturday, May 5, 9-5. Dining table w/6 chairs, dresser, women & men clothes, baby playpen, baby clothes, etc. -------------------------Yard Sale. Friday & Saturday, 8-3. Temple Bechel Church, 1104 St. Paul. A lot of miscellaneous stuff. -------------------------Saturday, May 12, 2012, 8-3. 827 St. Michael. Clothes, House Decor, Rugs, Bedding, Kitchenware, Elliptical Machine & much more. -------------------------Trash-Treasure & Trinket Sale. Saturday, May 5, 8-2. Hwy. 794 to CR 236 - 3 miles - left one mile. Hwy. 183N to 601 E - 3 miles - right 1/2 mile. A variety of household items from childrens to adults. Come and browse. -------------------------Sale, Saturday, 8-1. Cool Air. 3 1/2 miles out Hwy. 97E on right. Gun cabinet, propane tank, propane/gas, electric heaters. Furniture, household items, toys, Disney, movie DVDs, sandbox, water plants, computer, clothes. quilt, crochet books, material. CHEAP. --------------------------

MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Running Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, Antique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403. -------------------------Roper Ice Box for sale. $200. Call 810401-9483. (06-07-12) -------------------------Need to sell almost everything. Reasonable. Make Offer. Ana. Call 830-2038529. (5-10-12) -------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75..00. Call 361-7412604. -------------------------For Sale: Antique Car Drive up Ramp. 830672-7094.(06-07-12)

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603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas

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J&M Tank Lines, Inc. PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS! $1000 SIGN-ON-BONUS.

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QA Tech Maintenance Back Dock Hanger Back Dock Driver w/ Class B or CDL 2nd Processing Sanitation (Nights) Production (Nights)

Feed Mill, FM 108 S., Gonzales, TX

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FIREWOOD
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. Delivery available. Call for prices, 830-5404776 or 830-8573273.

Contact Denise Frye at 800-456-8265 or apply online at www.jmtank.com

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Drug screening as applicable to position.

WANTED: Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 John Clark @ ext. 112

NOTICES
The Heights of Gonzales Activity Department is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reasonably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. -------------------------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 512-6657327

HAY FOR SALE

Hay for sale. Large Bales. $80.00 Call 830-481-4707.

CDL DRIVERS NEEDED

FARM EQUIP.
Moldboard Plow. 16, 3 bottom, $150. 3 pt. grader blade, $75. Call 830-4814707.

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ESTATE SALE
Bernice Freytag 318 South Faires Flatonia, Texas
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CLASSIFIEDS
MOBILE HOMES
07 Doublewide, sits on 10 ac. Homesteaded, AG exempt, chainlink fence in yard and around 10 ac. Large deck on front, small one in back. Covered dog pen, outside night light. Different types of sheds. Water Softener tanks attached to back of house, for inside water only. 4BR/1 Bath, LR, carpeted, rest have linoleum. Master bedroom has walk-in closet, very roomy, high ceilings all through house. Ceiling fans in all 4 bedrooms and Living room, also White block Fireplace never used, Island kitchen between kitchen & dining room w/barstools. Silver cabinets. Belmont area, Gonzales School Route. Call Candy, LREB at 210-3652803.

AUTOS
tin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hallettsville, TX - 361798-3281 OR 800798-3225. (6/28/12) -------------------------For Sale: 1997 White Mazda Millenia. Has 2.3 DOHC engine, has minor problems but has lots of extra features. All auto, lether, and has sound system, etc. Asking $1,800 or best offer. 903-603-2289 or 512963-3821.(5-10-12) -------------------------2008 Chevy Aveo - Gas Saver! Only $7,488! (830) 3034381. -------------------------2003 Dodge Caravan - Clean. Only 25K miles. $9,991. 830-305-1330. -------------------------2006 Chevy HHR - Distinctive look. Economical. $12,988. 830-3034381. -------------------------2006 Jeep Liberty Limited - Tough & Dependable. $12,988. 830-3051330. -------------------------2008 Kia Optima Great Gas Mileage, 14K miles. $13,988. 830-303-4382. -------------------------2009 Ford Focus - only 26 K miles. $14,495. 830-3051330.

HOMES FOR RENT

between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348. -------------------------ATTENTION OIL AND GAS PIPE LINERS - CREW HOUSING AVAILABLE Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and living room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------MOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE NIGHTLY RATES Single nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and furnished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089. -------------------------2 BR unfurnished house w/yard, nice neighborhood. $650/mo., $500/ Dep. Month to Month. 830-6723089. (06-07-12) -------------------------For Rent: 2 BR Country Home on CR 359. Gonzales County. 361-5943201, Shiner. -------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline workers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361293-6821. -------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921. -------------------------2BR/2BA house for rent, w/covered patio, w/electricity. Lots of trees, quiet. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo + dep. 1st and last months. Appliances available. Luling area. 210-386-1399. -------------------------Home in Seguin for Rent. Two bedroom, one bath. Completely updated with all new appli-

WANT TO RENT
ances. $750.00 per month and $750.00 deposit. Call Debbie at 830-445-9583 for details. Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255. -------------------------Needed: I need to rent a 2 bed or 3 bedroom apartment or house in Gonzales or Luling area. Please call 830-822-5076.

HOMES SERVICES
Residential Commercial RV Cleaning $30.00 Bonded. Have References. Reasonable Rates. Call (512) 508-6221. -------------------------IM LOOKING FOR WORK Im not hiring. Need a job as a Nurse Aide in hospital, Agency or home. Im a CNA & CPR certified and need work in Medical Center. Fredericksburg area ONLY. Full-time. If you have a relative needing exceptional care in San Antonio, please call and ask for Chell, 830-391-4837. -------------------------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.(0607-12) -------------------------You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com -------------------------Experienced Care Giver excellent references available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361865-0286 or 832655-9195. -------------------------Dennis Fojtek (Mechanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the following: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc.

LAWN & GARDEN

lawn or pool? Please call Gene Kridler at 830-8571576. -------------------------Lawn care & shredding. Call for free estimates. 830-2039385. -------------------------Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost. No job too large or too small. 830-2634181.

RECREATION
Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670. -------------------------2008 Honda Fourtrax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236. -------------------------2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996. -------------------------2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-Davidson. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or experienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-5967317.

LIVESTOCK
Numbers are limited so dont wait too long! Viewing to begin in June. Dont get left out of the Winners CircleJoin our winning team today and purchase your next Champion from us. (830)491-8508. www.threemboergoats.com. (7-2912) -------------------------MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152. -------------------------M I N I - G OAT S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18 to 24 tall. Good weed eaters. Fun to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152.

ROOMMATE WANTED
Looking for a Roommate to share a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in nice neighborhood. Please call 830-2630498 for more information.

CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.

RVS FOR SALE

Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565. -------------------------GREAT DEAL! 1997 Kountry Star 34 ft., 5th Wheel. 2 slideouts, upgraded kitchen, ducted A/H, 11 storage compartments, ceiling fans. NADA. com/RV appraised RV at $15,900. Asking $10,000. Great home for oilfield. Located in Rockport, TX. 361-6451009. -------------------------2004 Wildcat 5th Wheel RV. 28 ft., equipped to sleep 5, w/lrg. slide containing sofa & dinette. Lots of storage. Adapted to pull as gooseneck. Excellent condition. Call 361-218-1880. -------------------------2004 Fleetwood RV Pecos pop-up. Like new, only pulled from dealer. $4,000. Both units located near Old Moulton. Call 857-0734 or 361-596-7317.

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

2500 Sq. Ft. Commercial Building for rent. CA/CH, 304 Thornton St. Call 830-672-3147. (0607-12) -------------------------For Rent: Industrial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Storage Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830423-2103. -------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448. -------------------------For Lease: Small office space w/workshop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/ month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.

AUTOS
Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Mar-

PETS
We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN) -------------------------FREE to good home. Male, mixed breed, gets along with kids and other animals. Outside dog. 830305-2521. -------------------------Mini Schnauzers. 8 wks, CKC, party colors, first wormed, 2 Females, 1 Male, $400.00. 210-3790771. Stockdale/ Seguin Location.

REAL ESTATE
Home for Sale. 4/1 on large tree shaded corner lot, close to schools. Need some work. $49,500. 830-8574974 or 830-6727405. -------------------------4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Swimming pool. Great neighborhood. Close to schools. Call 830857-1576. -------------------------Home for sale. Las Hadas Subdivision - Between Seguin and New Braunfels on Hwy. 46. 334 Las Hadas. Spectacular riverfront estate 5BR/4.5Ba, with boat landing and 2100 tiled covered cabana on the Guadalupe River. Surprisingly beautiful features including hardwood floors, beamed and wooden ceilings, extensive use of oak hardwood, copper covered cabinets, 2 curved stairways, Murano chandeliers, fully furnished with custom furniture, antiques, crystal, china, silver, wide-screen TV, sound system, and much more. Breath taking view of the Guadalupe River on Lake McQueeney. cdkproperties.com. (06-07-12) -------------------------Beautiful Stone House. 24 acres. 2 ponds, well, county water. $400,000. For Info call 713-2032814. -------------------------Owner Finance, 3BR/1BA located at 810 E. 2nd St. in Nixon. Asking $65,000. Please call for more information. (830) 672-5580. -------------------------FOR SALE: Seven (7) Buildings, 20 Units Multi-Family Apartment Complex, located at 929 Water St, on 1.595 acres in Gonzales, TX, frontage along US Hwy 183. 1, 2, 3&4 Bedrooms. All buildings built on concrete slabs, brick veneer siding, metal roof, central heat, Paved Parking Lots and Public Utilities. For information contact: Gonzales Housing Authority, 830-672-3419 or Info@gonzaleshousingauthority. com. -------------------------2/1 home. 714 Seydler St. Owner Finance. $75,000 or best cash offer. Call Martha, 830-5562280. Habla Espanol. -------------------------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.
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3BR/2BA, 318 DeWitt St. $850/mo., $850/dep. Call 830445-9294. -------------------------3BR/2BA house for rent. 7 miles North of Gonzales on 183. 830-857-4458. -------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remodeled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Project. Navarro ISD

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Baby guineas. $2.00 each. Multiple colors. 830-540-4063, leave message, will return call. Harwood. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------FOR SALE: 4 year old Angus Bull. 830875-2524. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------3 Bird Cages w/toys. Like New. $50 for all 3. 2 donkeys, 1 Jack and 1 Jenny, $25 each. Call 830-4600995.(5-10-12) -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------Three M Boer Goats, producers of Champion Market and Breeding Goats at the Gonzales Livestock Show for the past five years, will have goats available for sale for the 2013 Livestock Show beginning in June of this year.

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RV-SITES-GONZALES COUNTY. Large lots, long term rentals, with laundry service available. $270/mo. + utilities, Weekly-$100; Daily-$20. Pool Opens Summer. Call for information. 830-4243600. -------------------------RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.

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Waelder Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Only qualified applicants need apply. MUST be well organized, have knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Sewer Lines and Lift Station, Inventory, carpentry skills, ability to maintain apartment units in clean, decent and safe condition. Operate lawn equipment, floor equipment, receive and document service request. Good people skills, a plus. Health Ins. and Retirement benefits. Salary based on qualifications. Must be able to pass criminal history. Apply at WHA Office located at: 220 North Avenue A, Waelder, TX. Call 830-203-0009 for additional information.

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After 42 years of dedication to the job our Director of Nurses has decided to retire. Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center wishes her well and is now looking for a strong individual to continue her quality of care legacy. Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation is accepting applications for the position of Director of Nurses. Individual should be honest, task oriented, self motivated, enjoy working around the elderly, and hold a current RN license. Management experience is a plus. Anyone interested in applying may send their resume to djohnston@arboretumgroup.com or apply in person at Shiner Nursing and Rehabiliation, 1213 N. Avenue B, Shiner, Texas 77984. EOE

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K&S Storage Units 922 St. Peter, Gonzales, Texas. Units are available for rent with specials. Call 830-445-9583 or 830-857-3505 for details. -------------------------APACHE STORAGE The Store All Place is located at 2502 Harwood Rd. Gonzales, TX. 830-2035115. Two story, eleven Weimar Street; room home which $74,900; 100% fiincludes three bed- nancing for qualiroom, two baths. fied buyers; 830Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. 203-5065. on about an half LAND acre. Corner lot, zoned for residen- 5 Acres or more to t i a l / co m m e rc i a l. lease. For Storage Luling. $150,000. or Oilfield Equip830-875-6975. ment etc. 1 1/2 mile -------------------------- from city limits off 53.35 Improved 183 S. Call 830-263Pasture with 3/2 4888 for informaolder home, CA/H, tion. on FM 1116. 5 miles -------------------------from downtown 6+ Acres at end Gonzales. Live of Oil Patch Lane. Oaks, lots of new Zoned Commercial fence. After 5 p.m. for $180,000. Can call 830-437-2955 divide into smaller or 830-857-4242. tracts. Call 210-416-------------------------- 0041. Home For Sale; Call 672-7100 to New Construction; subscribe. 2 bed/1 bath; 1504 PUBLISHERS NOTICE:
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Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & repairs. 830-4375747. -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing. Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713203-2814 or 281415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830263-1747.(3-15-12) -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. -------------------------Need a monument or marker? Save $$ on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.

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10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 2-4 Shirley Breitschopf acs., Sarah DeWitt............$25,000/Ac. 1 ac. Seydler830-857-4142 St...............................$25,000 8.7 acs., city limits........................$120,000 Lynnette Cooper 58 acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com ...................................................$12,000/Ac. Carol Hardcastle - 830-857-3517 Commercial You can reach our staff by calling: Lot - Live Oak..................................$8,000 401 Phone: approx. 3400 sq. ft................. St. George- 830-672-2522 .......................................................$170,000 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Shirley Breitschopf shirley@gonzalesproperties.com Lynnette Cooper lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com Carol Hardcastle - 830-857-3517 Jymmy K. Davis - 512-921-8877

New: 33 acs., East Land Co....$4,500/Ac. Gonzales 70 acs., wooded, hills, game,CT 11.2 acs., Hwy 90. GastRA tanks CONT Rd.......$5,300/Ac. ...........................................................$420,000 CONT trees................$87,500 CR acs., -city acs., M/H, RACT 228 15 limits.............................$150,000 8.7 Pending 153acs., trees, 2091.........................$795,000 58 acs., FM potential, edge of town.............. Pending .....................................................$12,000/Ac., 61 acs., perfect homesite.................$4,990/Ac. 4+ Acres, city....................................$125,000 3.94 acs., Settlement.......................$65,000 6 Acres, 183 N., city.........................$225,000

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Normas House celebrates Diamonds & Denim dinner

By ANN ALEXANDER
Special to The Cannon

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The Gonzales Regional Childrens Advocacy Center, Inc. (Normas House) held their Diamonds & Denim Recognition and Fundraising Dinner Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Gonzales Elks Lodge. Guest speaker was Norma Ehrig, the Centers namesake. She was member of the Founding Board of Directors in the late 1990s. She described the Board of Directors and the staff as blessings from God and praised them for everything that they have done for the Community. She spoke about how 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out 5 boys are sexually abused before they reach their 18th birthday. She detailed how the Centers programs have been making a difference, helping each child be heard, and changing 1 childs life at a time. Normas House is a place to help build families and to keep families intact. Normas presentation was a delight for everyone present. She received a very long and well deserved standing ovation. She currently works at the Learning Center helping kids and adults get their GED. Also present was Dennis Nesser III showing a slide show on the renovation of Normas House that he and Boy Scout Troop #262 conducted. They spent over 200 man hours on the renovation. In addition, young Nesser collected material and cash donations from individuals and businesses locally. When the work was complete, the Troup donated $1,100 to Normas House to start the Master Gardeners Landscaping project. The live auction was conducted by John Hahn, doing an excellent job. With frequent participation by bidders, Michael Ehrig and Poochie Kridler, the auction turned out to be quite enter-

Dennis Nesser III explains the details of his Eagle Scout project to help restore Normas House. (Photo courtesy Brandi Vinklarek)

Norma Ehrig speaks during the Diamonds & Denim recognition dinner. (Photo courtesy Brandi Vinklarek) taining and productive. #4693, Fehner & Son Grain The mission of Normas Co., Patricia Finch, ComHouse is To restore the munity Health Centers of dignity, hope and security South Central Texas, Sonto children of Gonzales and crest Eggs, Los Auto, Los surrounding counties by Kolaches/Howard Glore, uniting public officials and Kitchen Pride Mushroom our community. Farm and Southern Clay The Normas House Staff Products. Also thank you was present for the festivities to the Generous Donors of and were introduced as Ann Auction Items and thanks Alexander, Judy Parks and to the Gonzales Elks for do- Sharon Pirkle, John Hahn and Tiffanie Collie during the live auction. (Photo courTiffany Collie. Tiffany Collie nating the use of their lodge. tesy Brandi Vinklarek) served as Master of Ceremo- Poochie Kridler, with supnies for the evening. port from Robert Guerra, Sharon Pirkle, Board prepared delicious rib eye President introduced the steak dinners. Becky CooBoard Members who were per of Luling did an amazing present: Lona Haile, Heather job on decorations with only McMinn, Randy Harkey, 4 days notice. At the end Lynn Wilson, Tony Espi- of the auction, a free music nosa, Wendy Anzaldua, concert and dance was proBrandi Vinklarek. Tony vided by Gabe and Friends Espinosa, Board Member (thats Gabe Gallardo). They and Chairman of the Fund played a wonderfully eclectic Development Committee variety of music that defifor Normas house intro- nitely thrilled those present. duced Corporate CounSo, thanks to all who concil representatives present tributed and those who atwhich consists of Tuna Rosa tended, the Diamonds and Ranch, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Denim Dinner and Auction Fink, Jean Reese Ollom, Elks was one of the most successLodge, Randolph Brooks ful fundraisers in the history Federal Credit Union and of Normas House, raising Sage Capital Bank. $10,000. If you need to get in These contributors pro- touch with anybody at Norvide renewable funds year mas House, please call 830after year. Many thanks go 672-1278. To report Child to the Dinner Sponsors also: Abuse call 800-252-5400 or Gonzales LULAC Council 911.

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Gonzales County Courthouse Deeds April 1-30 Smith, Emma Belle to Hodges, Shirley Ann, w/d, 0.44 of an acre (Pt. Lt. 27) Country Village Subdvn, Sec 3, Gonzales. Thomas, Kathryn W. to Thomas, John W., w/d, 55.169 Acres, Orig. Outer Town Gonzales. Irle, Chester Jr. to Cantu, Willie Roger and Cantu, Anna M., w/d, 0.154 AC Lt. 55, RG 1 Town of Gonzales, A-25. Zigmond, Marilyn Jo to Kainer, Kellie and Kainer, Jason, w/d, 57.48 Ac S. McCoy A-340. Hotz, Roy J. to Hotz, Roy J. Jr, Hotz, James R. and McClellan, Bonnie, w/d, 32.815 AC P Holmes A-278. Hotz, Roy J. to Hotz, Roy J Jr, Hotz, James R. and McClellan, Bonnie, w/d, 32.817 AC P Holmes A-278 & S Cox A-164. Hotz, Roy J. to Hotz, Roy J Jr., Hotz, James R. and McClellan, bonnie, w/d, 73.03 Ac S. DeWitt A-176. Crane, Debra Ann to Lewis, Stevew W. w/d, Lt. 8, 9 & 10, Blk. 44, Town of Harwood. Rinehart, William F. and Rinehart, Irene Lee to Diamond M. Drilling & Exploration, o/l, 20.74 AC J Slater A-435 & S. McCoy A-340. Brister, Glenda and Jenkins, Peggy to Parker, Edwin F., w/d, 0.2583 AC Pt Acreage Blk. 57, Schleichers Subdiv, City of Nixon. Holden, Anita R. to EOG Resources, Inc., o/l, 50 AC J. Dillard A-177. Berry Stewart to EOG Resources Inc, o/l, 50 AC J Dillard A-177. Berry, Sallie to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 50 AC J Dillard A-177. Johnson, Goldie to EOG Resources Inc, 0/l, 80.0 Ac B Lockhart A-36. Lewis, James Wesley to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 80.0 Ac B Lockhart A-36. Smith, Maurice (Ind. & Remainderman) and Smith, Pamela (Decd) to EOG Resources Inc, o/l, 80.0 AC B Lockhart A-36. Houston, Maggie to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 80.0 Ac B Lockhart A-36. Davis, Larry W. to Ramirez, Javier, w/d, 6.0 Ac E W Cullen A-148. Guerra, Esteban and Guerra, Tina to Mathis, Stephanie and Mathis, Andrew, w/d, Pt. Lts. 97, 98 & 99, Kings 6th, City of Gonzales. Hidalgo, Gloria to Martinez, Rebecca, w/d, Pt. lt. 4, Blk. 16, Inner Town of Gonzales. Schultz, Andrew to Calhoun, Steven, w/d, 1,145.15 Ac G W Barnett A-110 & A-133, H Earthman A-202. Henry, Maurine to Schoenfield, Kenneth, w/d, Lt. 11 & 12 Blk 64, Nixons Extension, City of Nixon. Zimmermann, Julia Mae, Zimmerman, Kenneth Jr., White, Susan, Zimmerman, Dennis, Pokluda, Karen, Blaschke, Nancy, White, Lora and Zimmerman, Jeffrey to Mraz, Mark Anthony and Mraz, Marcella, w/d, 60.57 AC J D Clements A-9 & D Gray A-517. Hutto III, Hardy H. to Marek, Donna, w/d, 18.064 Acres, William Small Svy, A-425. Watson, Judy to Gonzales Rental Properties, LLC, w/d, Pt. Lt. 3, Blk. 7, Stierens Addn, Gonzales. Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP and Country Home Loans Servicing LP (FKA) to Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, w/d, 10.00 Acres (Tract 2) Oak Run Subdvn, John Adkinson Svy. Bishop, George and Bishop, Kathy Ann to Gekabi, LTD, w/d, 138.23 Acres, Simeon Bateman Svy, A-1. Bishop, George and Bishop, Kathy Ann to Gekabi, LTD, w/d, 10.00 Acres, Simeon Bateman Svy, A-1. Bishop, George and Bishop, Kathy Ann to Gekabi, LTD, w/d, 969.20 Acres, Simeon Bateman Svy, Gonzales & DeWitt Counties.

Oddfellows Honored

The Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. and members were recognized this year at Grand Lodge Session of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Texas. The Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. received the award for Outstanding Community Service for 2011-2012, marking the fifth year in a row for winning. Pictured (from left) are Doyle Hines, Darrell Catchings, Noble Grand Derek Grahmann, William D. Hodge, Larry J. Mercer, Michael Mercer, Lanny Baker, and Lynn Smith, Jr. Hines was presented the Award of Merit 2011-2012 and Mercer was presented Outstanding Secretary 2011-2012. The lodge thanks the community of Gonzales for supporting its fund raisers so they are able to help so many organizations in Gonzales and the youth of Gonzales. (Courtesy photos)

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JESSICA PUENTE BRADSHAW (Age 37) RESIDENT OF: Travis County, Texas, but now claims to reside in Cameron County, Texas (less than 1 year) PROFESSION: Real Estate? (license expired 2010) EXPERIENCE: Den Mother Pack 192, Austin, Texas FAITH: Mormon? Catholic? POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Finished fourth (last) in GOP Primary race for U.S. Congress in 2010 FAMILY: Married with two young children CAMPAIGN: Failed to file campaign finance reports on time in 2010 and 2012. Failed to pay debt from prior campaign. In a late filed campaign disclosure form, reported that she had raised $1,480 in donations and given herself an $8500 loan.

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Sheppard sweeps hurdle events at regionals

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CORPUS CHRISTI Cueros Abby Sheppard is heading to the UIL State Meet after winning the Region IV-3A titles in the 100 and 300-meter hurdles last weekend at the Region IV-3A championships held at Calallens Wildcat Stadium in Corpus Christi last weekend. Sheppard won the 300 hurdles with a time of 45.59 seconds, ahead of La Vernias Natalie Baker who finished the race in 46.17. She finished the 100 hurdles in 14.50, .06 seconds better than Catherine Bloomfield of Lampasas. Yoakums Stephanie Kornegay missed a state bid by finishing in 47.17. This marks the second year in a row that Sheppard qualified for state in the 300 hurdles, where she finished fifth in the finals in 2011. No other area athlete qualified for state, but several came close.

Keith Ratley of Yoakum finished third in the pole vault with a best of 14-0 and Cueros Chris Papacek was third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 51.15. Yoakums Lesley Seidenberger finished fourth in high jump, tied with Sheppard for a best height of 5-2. Their teammates, Celine Markert and Jaccari Hights, came in fourth and sixth in the shot put with tosses of 34-0 and 33-7 respectively. Markert was also fifth in the pole vault with a best height of 10-0. Don Cartwright of Gonzales placed fourth in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 11.15 and Myron Hights of Yoakum was fourth in the triple jump with a best of 43-1. Gonzales Contessa Baird was fifth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:27.84. In overall team rankings, Cuero was ninth (24 points), Yoakum was 18th (seven points) and Gonzales was 22nd (two points).

Up And Over

Abby Sheppard of Cuero flies over a hurdle en route to a victory in the 100-meter hurdles at the Class 3A Region IV Track Championships last weekend in Corpus Christi. Sheppard, who also won the 300-meter hurdles, will be competing for a state title at the UIL Track & Field Championships on May 12 in Austin. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Luling, Shiner to be well represented Lady Bulldogs at state track & field championships roll past Holland in bi-district play
team swept the field. The 400-meter relay team of Marcus Coleman, Lucian Blaschke, Zach Lawrence and Trevion Flowers finished in 43.96. The 800-meter relay team of Coleman, Evel Jones, Lawrence and Flowers crossed the finish line in 1:29.39. Blaschke, Lawrence, Jones and Flowers made up the mile relay team that finished in 3:25.41, over three seconds faster than runner up Mason. The Lady Comanches LaNeisha Hunt won the 100-meter dash in 12.40 and Stacey Perez won the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.39 seconds. Perez said the race was a little nerve-wracking for her. In the 100 hurdles anything can happen, she said. I pushed it because I used the wind to my advantage. Perez said she is hoping to run in the 14-second range at the state meet. She came in second last year with a time of 15.42, while the winner, Garrisons Jasia Berry, won the event in 14.87. Also going to state for Shiner is Meloni Berger, who won the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 46.71. Moultons Ty Ramos came up short in his bid to return to state in the 3,200-meter run, finishing third with a time of 10:36.63. He finished in sixth place in the state final last year with a time of 10:12.44. Ramos, who placed sixth at state last year in the 1,600-meter run, came in fifth with a time of 4:52.78. Leanna Dunk of Flatonia was also looking to return TRACK, Page C5

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Throwing Heat

Trevion Flowers of Shiner gets out in front of the competition during this relay event at the Class 1A Region IV Track Championships. Shiner swept the field by winning the 400-meter, 800-meter and 1,600-meter boys relays. (Photo by Mark Lube)

Katie Steinhauser delivers a pitch during Flatonias 6-0 win over Holland in Game Two of the Class 1A, Region IV Bi-District Championship. Steinhauser pitched a one-hitter to earn her 18th win of the season. (Photo by Mark Lube)

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CONVERSE It was not too shabby of a weekend for track athletes from Luling and Shiner at the Region IV-1A and 2A Championships held at Judson ISDs D.W. Rutledge Stadium. The Lady Eagles occupied all top three spots in the 2A girls 3,200-meter run. Carley Glass won the regional title as she finished with a time of 11:32.64 and was followed by teammates Maria Salinas (11:41.15)

and Kristaly Munoz (11:49.56). Salinas is the defending state champion in the event, which she won last year with a time of 11:28.02. The same trio went 1-23 in the 1,600 meter run as well. Salinas won with a time of 5:18.95, followed by Glass in 5:25.73 and Munoz in 5:31.34. Salinas was the runner up at state in the event last year when she finished in 5:12.61, while Glass was seventh with a time of 5:28.62. The Luling boys won both state spots in the 3,200

as Michael Barnett finished first with a time of 9:49.63 and Jose Campos came in second at 9:54.57. Campos qualified for state in the event last year when he came in ninth with a time of a 10:19.20. Campos punched his ticket to state in the 1,600 with a time of 4:35.36 and Barnett was third in 4:38.71. Luling will also have Ty Anderson competing in the state meet. He won the high jump with a best height of 6-6. For Shiner, the boys relay

By MARK LUBE
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BASTROP The Flatonia softball team had not played or practiced in four days. The layoff was mainly due to a scheduling conflict with some of their athletes participating in the regional track meet held Friday and Saturday in Converse. The Lady Bulldogs (203) made a couple of firstinning errors, but got the mistakes corrected and blanked Holland, 6-0, on Monday for the sweep in

the series. Flatonia defeated Holland, 9-2, in the first game on Thursday. Flatonia head coach Rodney Stryk said the early hiccups by the Lady Bulldogs should not have happened. We were sloppy in the first inning, he said. We have not played or practiced since Thursday, but that is no excuse for the two errors. The Flatonia defense is known for digging itself out of holes. We know how to get FLATONIA, Page C2

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St. Paul advances past Canterbury Episcopal

From coaches reports Shiner St. Paul routed De Soto Cantebury Episcopal, 11-1, in the TAPPS 2A area round Tuesday. Cole Hybner earned the win for the Cardinals with six innings pitched where he gave up one run, three hits, two walks and struck 13. At the plate, Hybner was 1-for-3 with a run and double; Adam Hollenbach was 1-for-3 with three runs; Dakota Kresta was 1-for3 for one run and three RBI; Brett Hodges batted 3-for-4, two runs, double and RBI; Dylan Barton was 2-for-4 with one run, double and RBI; Mitchell McElroy went 2-for-3 with one run, RBI; Laddie Patek scored one run; Jared Markham was 2-for-4 with one run, one run, two triples and three RBI, and Austin Horne went 2-for-4, double and two RBI. The Sacred Heart Indians fell to Austin St. Dominic Salvo, 4-3, in the TAPPS 3A area round. Cuero rallied from a 7-2 deficit to edge Gonzales, 9-7, on Friday. Brayden Sievers improved to three wins out of six for Cuero while Kremling and Davis also pitched. Jordan Booth was 3-for5 with four RBI; Austin Johnson was 3-for-5 and a double; Reed Schiffbauer was 3-for-4 with a double and Sievers was 3-for-3. For Gonzales, Tyler Morgan hit 2-for-4. Cuero beat Stockdale 12-2 Saturday in a warm up game. Johnson got his fifth win of the season and was 2-for-3 at the plate. Booth hit 3-for-4 and Colton Jacob was 3-for-3 with three doubles. A four-run third inning led Yoakum to a 4-2 nondistrict win over Victoria East on Thursday. Hunter Adams was the winning pitcher. Yoakum is set to open the playoffs tonight at 7 p.m. in La Vernia against Hondo. Games two and three will be played Saturday in La Vernia. The Hallettsville Brahmas defeated Fayetteville, 12-1, Saturday in a warmup game. Reagan McAda remained unbeaten in six contests on the mound. Marshall Hajek was 3-for-3, home run, double, RBI and run scored; Will Wallace went 2-for-3, two RBI; Cory Smith was 2-for-2; Chris Jones finished 2-for-2, two RBI and Braden Kahanek went 2-for-3 with a double. Softball The St. Paul Lady Cardinals won their TAPPS 1A/2A area round game against Huntsville Alpha Omega, 15-2. Lizzy Opiela pitched five innings and gave up two runs, six hits and three walks with four strikeouts. Christina Squyres plated two runs; Victoria Kusask was 2-for-4 with one run; Alexa Schaefer was 1-for2 and one run; Kymberlie

Baseball Roundup

Malatek batted 2-for-4, two runs and a double; Mary Adamek was 1-for-3, two runs and an RBI; Kali Kocian went 2-for-3, run and two RBI; Opiela hit 1-for2 with an RBI; Elise Patek had one run; Katelynn Leist was 2-for-3, two runs, double and three RBI; Julie Bartek was 1-for-2 for one run, double and two RBI while Emily Pokluda was 3-for-3, two runs, double and two RBI. Hallettsville Sacred Heart pounded Amarillo San Jacinto, 14-0, on Saturday in the TAPPS 3A area round. The Indianettes will play Galveston OConnell in the regional round with day, time and site to be announced. Shiner edged Edna 1211, Saturday in a playoff warm up game. Julianna Rankin improved to 7-6 on the season. Tamara Hajek was 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI; Kristn Schacherl was 2-for-5 for two runs and Rankin hit 1-for-3. The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas advance to the area round as they defeated Little River Academy last weekend, 5-1, 5-15 and 166. Hallettsville will next face Industrial in the area round. On Thursday, Sacred Heart routed St. Paul, 14-2. Rachel Saulnier picked up the win for the Indianettes. She pitched six inROUNDUP, Page C5

Above, Ryah Michalec slides head first into first base during Shiners playoff game against Burton Tuesday night. She was called out on the play, but she did drive in three runs in the game. At right, Julianna Rankin comes out of her windup. She threw a four-hitter and also went 2-for-4 at the plate. (Photos by Mark Lube)

Miscues lead to early exit from playoffs for Shiner

By MARK LUBE
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FLATONIA: Will next face #7 Mart in the area round series

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out of jams. We shut them down for the rest of the game, Stryk said. He said the Flatonia offense struggled a little in the game. We did not hit the ball very well, he said. Our two, three and four batters need to hit better because we will need them to come through. Holland opened the game with a walk of Courtney Ferguson and she managed to steal second. Erin Goodnight reached on the first Flatonia error. Kelsey Ferguson knocked the ball to Lady Bulldog pitcher Katie Steinhauser, who turned and threw to third baseman Taylor Williams for the fielders choice on Courtney Ferguson as she tried to get to third. Amanda Dubec reached on an error and Goodnight got to third. Elisa Ramirez popped up to catcher Kylie Mica and Makayla Simpson grounded out to second baseman Alex Bruns for the third out. With one out, Courtney Mica reached on an error and stole second. She went

to third on a passed ball and a fly ball by Williams to left field scored Mica for the 1-0 lead. In the next inning, Steinhauser got two groundouts and Kylie Mica picked up a bunt by Kinsey Gordon and tossed to Abigail Scacherl at first for the out. Flatonia had no base runners despite putting the ball into play as Holland rallied for an out on the first three batters. In the bottom of the third, McKenna Lopez got a leadoff hit and managed to successfully steal second. Crystal Rodriguez earned a walk and both players advanced on passed balls. Courtney Mica hit a fly ball to center to bring in Lopez for the 2-0 Flatonia lead. The Lady Bulldogs blew the game open with a three-run fourth-inning. Steinhauser doubled and Chandler Fike moved her to third on the infield single. Schacherls hit scored Steinhauser. Rodriguez grounded out to second to score Fike and Schacherl later advanced home on the error. The Lady Bulldogs got one more run in the sixth inning as Williams got on

with a hit and later scored. In the series opener, Steinhauser led Flatonia hitters by going 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI. Williams had a two-run double, Rodriguez was 2-for-2 and Brooke Migl went 2-for-5. Flatonia will next play in the Area round against #7 Mart, beginning tonight at 7 p.m. in Rockdale. The series will continue Friday at 7 p.m. with the third game scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m., if necessary. Class 1A Bi-District, Game 2 Flatonia 6, Holland 0 H 000 000 0-0 1 4 F 101 300 x-6 7 2 WP: Katie Steinhauser (18-3). LP: Courtney Ferguson Highlights Holland: Makayla Simpson 1-for-2. Flatonia: Steinhauser 7 IP, one-hitter, 2BB, 3K, 1-for3, 2B, RBI; Courtney Mica 1-for-3, 1R, RBI, 2B; Taylor Williams 1-for-2, 1R, RBI; Alex Bruns 1-for-4; Chandler Fike 1-for-3, 1R; Abigail Schacherl 1-for-3, 1R, RBI; McKenna Lopez 1-for-3, 1R; Crystal Rodriguez RBI.

WEIMAR Very little good can come from having several errors on the defensive side of the ball. The Shiner Lady Comanches softball team had a couple of early errors that the Burton Lady Panthers took advantage of and used to score plenty of runs in their 11-5 win Tuesday in Weimar in the Class 1A bidistrict round. The line score says it all, Lady Comanches head coach Brandon Siegal said. You cannot commit five errors and expect good things. Shiner coaches did scout Burton, but the Lady Panthers used a slightly different lineup for Tuesdays one-game series. Siegal said he knew playing Burton was going to be a challenge, nevertheless. We were expecting their one, two and three batters to hit well, he said. We knew they were going to be speedy and aggressive on the bases, especially in the first inning. Trailing 2-0 after one complete inning, Shiner really got stung in the top of the second inning. A pair of errors on the

same play contributed to the Lady Panthers bringing in several runs. Siegal called time and talked to his players. I told them they had to relax because they were being too aggressive, he said. We made some mistakes because of being over aggressive and you cannot be over aggressive. Shiner got aggressive at the plate in the bottom of the second. Pitcher Julianna Rankin grounded out to first, bit Jordan Pietsch ended Burtons short-lived, no-hitter as she put a ball into the left field. Tamara Hajek flew out to short stop for two outs. Meagan Chumchal got a base hit and Cassie Stafford got on base after being hit by Burton pitcher Megan Rollins to load the bases. Stacey Perez got an infield single to score Pietsch. Ryah Michalec then blasted a shot into the middle and into the center field for a three-run double to close the gap to 7-4. The Lady Panthers got two more runs in the fourth inning with a hit and another Shiner error. Rankin got a single, and her runner, Lenae Kremling, moved to second on

the sacrifice groundout by Pietsch. Kremling later scored on the Chumchal double. Burton sealed the deal with a pair of runs in the sixth inning. The game was the last for Shiner seniors Pietsch, Stafford, Michalec, Perez and Nicholle Tieken. All five of them are great kids, Siegal said. Several of them were managers back in 2008 and they knew what it took for a successful program. Class 1A bi-district round Burton 11, Shiner 5 B 250 202 0-114 2 S 040 010 0- 5 8 5 WP: Megan Rollins (148). LP: Julianna Rankin (7-7). Highlights Burton: Rollins 7 IP, 5R, 8H, 4K, 1-for-4, 2R; Desiree Garcia 1-for-4, 2R; Rachel Warner 1-for-3, 3R; Caitlyn Blakey 2R; Brooke Coufal 1R; Morgan Fischer 1-for3, RBI; Zanquitta Brown 1R. Shiner: Ryah Michalec 1-for-4, 3 RBI, 2B; Julianna Rankin 2-for-4; Lenae Kremling 1R; Tamara Hajek 1-for-3; Meagan Chumchal 2-for-3, 1R; RBI, 2B; Cassie Stafford 1R; Stacey Perez 1-for-3, 1R, RBI.

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The Indians Christian Tibbetts takes a mighty cut at a pitch. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Braves pitcher Quinton Parker uncorks a toss during Mondays Gonzales Minor League action. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

Okay, its not a classic stance but Morgan Farrar shows her determination while batting in the softball coach-pitch game between the Grays and Whites. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

A big rally by the Gonzales Little League Minor Softball Gray team during its game against the Grays resulted in a couple of close calls at the plate. Kyra Camarillo (13) slid under a tag by the Grays Shelby Davis to score one run. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

At left, a close play at first between the Whites and the Grays. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

The hardest part of being a coach in youth sports can be resisting the urge to jump in and make the play yourself here, coaches from both teams show their patience in the coach-pitch softball contest between Indians hitter Coby Rodriguez follows the flight of the ball after fouling one off. (Photo by Dave Mundy) the Whites and Grays. (Photo by Dave Mundy)

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Flores retires after nearly GBRA kicks three decades of service off annual
Cannon News Services AUSTIN Col. Pete Flores, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division Director, has announced his retirement effective May 31 after more than 27 years of state service. Pete Flores has had a long, proud, and very distinguished career serving the department and the state of Texas as a state game warden, said agency executive director Carter Smith. As colonel, he has been an exemplary and strategic leader of the Law Enforcement Division and has set the bar high for conservation law enforcement across the country. His colleagues respect him immensely and justifiably so. Flores graduated from the Game Warden Training Academy in January 1985 and as a newly commissioned state game warden began his career in Chambers County. He later worked in Brazos County and after promotion to captain, assumed supervisory duties in Beaumont. Later he served as captain in San Antonio and then as a major in San Angelo. In March 2005, he was promoted from lieutenant colonel to the divisions top position. Besides the births of my children and grandchildren, the day that I had the blue badge pinned on my chest at the TPWD headquarters in Austin was the Under Flores leadership, state game warden training moved from an outdated 1978-vintage, 6.2-acre facility in central Austin to a new 220-acre campus with 39,000 square feet of state-of-the-art building in Hamilton County. The Texas Legislature initially authorized $3.6 million from the sale of the Austin property to begin constructing the new Texas Game Warden Training Center. The rest of the funding for the $20 million project is coming from private donations, with more than $10 million raised to date. Beyond an expanded role that includes environmental crimes enforcement, undercover investigations of interstate wildlife crimes and extensive outreach to build rapport in local communities, game wardens also assumed greater border security duties on Flores watch, adding more boots on the ground and new types of boats, vehicles, and firepower. All of us who care about the future of our lands, waters, fish, and wildlife owe Colonel Flores a huge debt of gratitude for his selfless service, tireless leadership, and unyielding commitment to the law enforcement profession and to the state he loves, Smith said. A native of Laredo, Flores went to work for TPWD following his graduation from Texas A&M University.

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kids fishing tournament

Cannon News Services SEGUIN The 19th Annual Coleto Creek Kids Fishing Tournament occurs from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2 at Coleto Creek Park, located at 365 Coleto Park Road midway between Victoria and Goliad off Highway 59. Plans are being completed by officials at Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Coleto Creek Park and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week. The event is open to all youth between the ages of 2 and 16. There will be no registration fee, but all children must register to fish by 9 a.m. the day of the event. Our event is directed toward young people and adults alike to help them discover the joys of fishing and further develop an appreciation for our lakes, rivers, and the wildlife that live in and around them, said Wilfred Korth, Coleto Creek Chief Ranger. In 2011, Coleto Creek had over 100 kids participate in this event and everyone went away winners. In addition to GBRA and TPWD, this years sponsors of the Coleto

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most memorable day of my life, Flores said. I am extremely proud of the men and women in our ranks. They will take us into the future with competence, professionalism, passion and a clear sense of purpose. Smith said the colonels successor would be announced as soon as possible. I am most proud of all Pete has done to ensure our game wardens are the best trained, the best prepared, the best equipped, and the best outfitted they can be to meet the modern day challenges, complexities, and dangers of law enforcement across our state, Smith continued. The new Texas Game Warden Training Center in Hamilton County is a reflection of Petes vision and professional commitment to helping our wardens be the absolute best they can be. Throughout his tenure, he has never settled for anything else. As TPWD Law Enforcement Division director, Col. Flores oversees 532 game wardens who provide law enforcement off the pavement across the state. Though state game wardens focus primarily on conservation laws, they are fully commissioned peace officers authorized to enforce all state statutes.

Creek Kids Fishing Tournament include Academy Sports & Outdoors, Coleto Creek Power, and the Buddy Hartl Memorial Fund, said Korth. Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest stringer in four age groups, (2-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, and 13-16 years). Youth also will be recognized for the overall largest fish, largest bass, largest catfish and largest crappie. Two additional prizes for the smallest perch will be given to age groups 2-6 years and 7-9 years. For more information, call Wilfred Korth at 361575-6366, check the Coleto Creek website at www. coletocreekpark.com, or visit the Coleto Creek Park office. The GBRA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1933 as a water conservation and reclamation district. GBRA provides stewardship for the water resources in its 10-county statutory district, which begins near the headwaters of the Guadalupe and Blanco rivers, ends at San Antonio Bay, and includes Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun, and Refugio counties.

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GULF COAST REGION EAST GALVESTON BAY - Trout are good on the south shoreline on topwaters and Gulps. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp. Black drum are fair to good in the Ship Channel on crabs. WEST GALVESTON BAY Trout are fair to good for drifters working shell on live shrimp. Trout, sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. Redfish are good in the back lakes on shrimp and Gulps. TEXAS CITY - Redfish are fair to good in Moses Lake on shrimp. Trout are fair on shrimp and croakers on the reefs. FREEPORT - Trout are fair at San Luis Pass on live bait. Sand trout, trout, redfish and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christmas Bay and at the jetties. EAST MATAGORDA BAY Trout are good on the reefs on live shrimp and Gulps. Trout are fair for drifters in the back lakes on live shrimp. Redfish are best on the shell on live shrimp. WEST MATAGORDA BAY Redfish are fair to good on the edge of Oyster Lake on shrimp and crabs. Black drum and redfish are fair to good at the jetty on crabs. Trout are good on topwaters while wading. PORT OCONNOR - Trout and redfish are fair on soft plastics over sand and grass near Grass Island. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp. Trout and redfish are good at the jetty on croakers and mullet. ROCKPORT - Trout are fair to good in MorrisCummings Cut on freelined shrimp. Black drum are good in the Lydia Ann Channel on crabs. Redfish are fair to good on the Estes Flats on mullet and crabs. PORT ARANSAS - Redfish are fair to good at East Flats on gold spoons and small topwaters. Black drum are good in the Shrimpboat Channel on crabs and finger mullet. Redfish, trout and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp. CORPUS CHRISTI - Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp. Black drum and redfish are fair to good in the Packery Channel on crabs. Trout are good over sand and grass. BAFFIN BAY - Trout are fair to good while wading grass on topwaters, Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Black drum are good in the Land Cut on crabs. Trout are fair to good in the Land Cut on live shrimp and Gulps under a rattling cork. PORT MANSFIELD - Trout are fair to good on topwaters around sand and grass on She Pups and Super Spook Jrs. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes on Gulps under popping corks. SOUTH PADRE - Trout are good around the spoil islands, channel edges and color changes on DOA Shrimp, Gulps and live shrimp. Black drum, redfish and jack crevalle are good at the jetty on mullet and shrimp. PORT ISABEL - Trout and redfish are fair to good at Gas Well Flats on live shrimp. Redfish are fair in South Bay on DOA Shrimp, Gulps and live shrimp. Trout are good on the flats on live shrimp and plastics under popping corks. SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS REGION BRAUNIG - Water clear. Black bass are fair on soft plastics and spinnerbaits. Striped bass are good down rigging spoons near the dam. Redfish are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and prepared bait. CALAVERAS - Water clear. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms and crankbaits over reed beds. Striped bass are fair on spoons and striper jigs near the dam. Redfish are slow. Channel catfish are fair on stinkbait and shad. Blue catfish are fair on live bait. Yellow catfish are slow. CHOKE CANYON - Water clear; 6872 degrees; 12.65 low. Black bass are good on deep running chartreuse crankbaits and watermelon RatLTraps. Crappie are fair on blue jigs tipped with minnows. Channel catfish are good on live bait. Blue and yellow catfish are good on live bait. COLETO CREEK - Water fairly clear; 1.67 low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics and crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with nightcrawlers, shrimp, and minnows. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch. FALCON - Water stained north, clear from marker 12 south; 7074 degrees; 24.94 low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse deep running crankbaits and Carolina rigged soft plastics. Striped bass are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on live bait, cut bait, and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not. PRAIRIES AND LAKES REGION BASTROP - Water stained; 7074 degrees. Black bass are fair on minnows and perch colored soft plastics. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on nightcrawlers, frozen shrimp, and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. FAYETTE - Water stained. Black bass are good on chartreuse Carolina rigged soft plastic worms and shallow running perch colored crankbaits over grass. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and bloodbait.

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G-Town Striders team sign-ups scheduled for Friday

The G-Town Striders Gonzales track club will be holding signups on May 4 at 6 p.m. at the Gonzales High School track. The G-Town Striders offers youth a challenge to be the best they can be. It is track and field with some of the elite athletes of South Central Texas, and a chance to qualify and compete in the National Junior Olympic Games. Participating youth will work harder than ever, make life long relationships, learn discipline and get exposure outside of the local community - all while having the time of their life. Registration fee is $75 and a parent must be present with athlete at registration. There will be a short meeting with more information at registration. For more information, contact Quincy Johnson at 830-857-3425 or send email to qjohnson@gvec. org. Iron Man Shoot in Cu-

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For more information, contact R.A. Van Wormer at 361-277-9369, Jode Zavesky at 361-648-2999 or visit the Wounded Warrior website at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Benefit Golf Tourney A benefit to help defray the medical costs of Missy West will take place in Yoakum on Saturday, May 19 with a 4-man scramble golf tournament set to kick things off at 9 a.m. at the Yoakum City Park Golf Course. Teams or individuals interested in signing up should call Wayne Ramert at 361-293-1487. Contact Sami Ramert at 361-7980084 if interested in sponsoring a hole. Missy has been recovering from complications as a result of an emergency surgery performed in late February and she has been at Seton Medical Center in Austin for the past two months. Hopes are that shell be out of the hospital

soon and able to attend the benefit on May 19. Meal tickets, raffle tickets and T-shirts are also being sold. T-shirt sales will last through April 30, meal tickets will be sold through May 11, and raffle ticket sales will last through May 19. The meal, which will consist of BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, pickles, dessert and tea, will cost $8 per plate. Plates-to-go or dine-in will be available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Yoakum Gin & Feed. Raffle tickets will cost $1 each with over 50 prizes being awarded. The drawing will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Yoakum Gin & Feed. A silent auction will also take place that day at the Yoakum Gin from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. For those wishing to donate an item for the auction, please call Hallie Hall at 361-2084031. A bake sale will also take

place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Yoakum Gin. For those wanting to donate an item for the bake sale, please contact Brandy DeBord at 361-401-1802. The benefit will conclude with a free dance at Yoakum Gin & Feed from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m. A local band and DJ will provide the free entertainment. For those wanting to purchase tickets or buy a t-shirt, please call 361-2084031, 361-772-2357, 361655-2909 or 361-208-5730 or visit the Missy West Benefit page on Facebook. Trip scheduled to see Astros v. Rangers in Houston Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church of Gonzales is inviting the community to join them on a trip to Minute Maid Park in Houston on Saturday, May 19 to see the Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers. Price is $20 per person and includes transportation and game admission.

Deadline is Tuesday, May 15. Bus will depart from Apache Field at 1:30 p.m., with game set to begin at 6 p.m. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The first 10,000 fans will receive a Nolan Ryan bobblehead doll. The trip is hosted by Charles and Tena Roaches. For more information, call 830-822-0830. Athletic physicals for Luling ISD The Luling ISD Athletic Department will be offering Athletic Physicals on Wednesday, May 23 in the High School Gymnasium. Physicals will be $20 each. Students wishing to participate in any athletic sport for the 2012-2013 school year are required to have a current physical on file with the Athletic Trainer. For more information regarding athletic physicals, contact Shelley ONeal at 830-875-3191, Ext. #1074.

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to state in the high jump, where she placed fourth last year. She failed to qualify, finishing third with a best height of 5-0. Results from the Class 1A, Region IV Track & Field Championships (Area finishers only) BOYS Triple jump: 6. Colby Mica, Flatonia, 42-11 Shot put: 4. Mitchell Mica, Flatonia, 45-2 3200: 3. Ty Ramos, Moulton, 10:36.63 1600: 5. Ty Ramos, Moulton, 4:52.78 400 relay: 1. Shiner (Marcus Coleman, Lucian Blaschke, Zach Lawrence, Trevion Flowers) 800 relay: 1. Shiner (Marcus Coleman, Evel Jones, Zach Lawrence, Trevion Flowers), 1:29.39. 1600 relay: 1. Shiner (Lucian Blaschke, Zach Lawrence, Evel Jones, Marlon Wallace), 3:25.41. GIRLS High jump: 3. Leanna Dunk, Flatonia, 5-0 Discus: 3. Lauren Oden, Shiner, 111-9 ; 5. Leanna Dunk, Flatonia, 107-6 100 dash: 1. LaNeisha Hunt, Shiner, 12.40 100 hurdles: 1. Stacey Perez, Shiner, 15.39; 5. Emmalie Berkovsky, Shiner, 16.84

400 relay: 3. Shiner (Meloni Berger, LaNeisha Hunt, Cassie Stafford, Stacey Perez), 50.76 800 relay: 3. Flatonia (Alex Bruns, Taylor Williams, Katie Steinhauser, Courtney Mica), 1:48.56; 5. Shiner (Meloni Berger, Cassie Stafford, Tabita Blaschke, Stacey Perez), 1:50.55 1600 relay: 4. Flatonia (Alex Bruns, Katie Steinhauser, Courtney Mica, Taylor Williams), 4:18.54 Results from the Class 2A, Region IV Track & Field Championships (Area finishers only) BOYS 3200: 1. Michael Barnett, Luling, 9:49.63; 2. Jose Campos, Luling, 9:54.57. 1600: 2. Jose Campos, Luling, 4:35.36; 3. Michael Barnett, Luling, 4:38.71 300 hurdles: 3. Tristan Newman, Nixon-Smiley, 41.27 High jump: 1. Ty Anderson, Luling, 6-6 GIRLS 3200: 1. Carley Glass, Luling, 11:32.64; 2. Maria Salinas, Luling, 11:41.15; 3. Kristaly Munoz, Luling, 11:49.59. 1600: 1. Maria Salinas, Luling, 5:18.95; 2. Carley Glass, Luling, 5:25.73; 3. Kristaly Munoz, Luling, 5:31.34. 100: 5. Tierra Haynes, Hallettsville, 12.90

Regional Action

Several area athletes competed in the Class 1A/2A Region IV Championships last weekend. (Top) Lulings Ty Anderson shows his winning form in the high jump, (bottom) Jose Campos and Michael Barnett both earned state bids in two events, (top right) Leanna Dunk of Flatonia sets before throwing the discus, and (bottom right) Emalie Berkovsky glides over a hurdle. (Photos by Mark Lube)

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nings, giving up two runs on seven hits, three walks and six strikeouts. Emily Harper was 1-for-2 with two RBI; Lauren Huser scored one run; Kristen Popp was 1-for-2 with one run; Olivia Bohuslav had one RBI; Kirsten Heger went 1-for-4, home run, three runs and three RBI; Emily Kossa was 1-for-4 with one run; Emily Seyl was 2-for-4, RBI; Adrienne Klimitchek was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs; Saulnier hit 3-for-4 with one run, RBI and two doubles; and Ariana Kubena went 3-for5, three runs and an RBI. Lizzy Opiela and Abby Irvin each threw for three innings for St. Paul. Opiela had four runs on seven hits, one walk and three strikeouts. Irvin had 10 runs on seven hits and one walk. Christina Sqyrnes and Kali Kocian scored one run; Opiela was 2-for-3 with an RBI; Katelynn Leist batted 2-for-3, double and RBI; Julie Bartek hit 2-for-3 and Irvin finished 1-for-2. Local playoff pairings Baseball Bi-District Class 3A Yoakum vs Hondo at La Vernia High School Sports Complex; best of three. Game 1, 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Game 2, Saturday 1 p.m.; Game 3 (if needed) following Game 2.

Class 2A Hallettsville vs Cameron at Bastrop Cedar Creek; best of three. Game 1, Friday at 7 p.m.; Game 2, Saturday at 4 p.m. Game 3 (if needed) will follow Game 2. Class 1A Flatonia vs Snook, best of three. Game 1, Thursday at 7 p.m. at Schultze Field in Brenham; Game 2, Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Pflugerville High School; Game 3 (if needed) will follow Game 2. Regionals TAPPS 2A Conroe Covenant Christian at Shiner St. Paul, Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Shiner Starplex. Softball Area Class 3A Cuero vs Bandera at Converse Judson, Friday, 7 p.m. Class 2A Hallettsville vs Industrial at Youth Sports Complex in Victoria, best of three. Game 1, Friday 7 p.m.; Game 2, Saturday at 2 p.m.; Game 3 (if needed) at 4 p.m. Saturday. Class 1A Flatonia vs Mart at Rockdale, best of three. Game 1, 7 p.m. Thursday; Game 2, Friday 7 p.m.; Game 3 (if needed) Saturday 5 p.m. Regionals TAPPS 2A Rockwall Christian at Shiner St. Paul, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. TAPPS 3A Hallettsville Sacred Heart vs Galveston OConnell. Time, date and site TBA

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Regional Action

At top, Darius Mathis of Cuero sails through the air during this jump attempt at the Class 3A Regional Track Championships last weekend. Pictured below is Gonzales Don Cartwright (middle) jockeying for position during the prelims of the 100-meter dash. Cartwright made it to the finals, but failed to qualify for state. More photos from the regional track meets can be found online at www.gonzalescannon.com. (Photos by Mark Lube)

Pictured at top is the first place team from the Wednesday Night Scramble held at Independence Park in Gonzales. They are Matt Ruenkle, Paul Stadtmueller, Brian Sample, Bill Ploetz and Russell Moody. Also pictured is the second place team which consisted of Chastan McRae, Travis McRae, Bill Hyman, James Kahanek and John Haverland. (Courtesy photo)

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Thursday, May 3 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Jeffrey Charles at Belmont Social Club, Belmont. Friday, May 4 Best Friends at Belmont Social Club, Belmont. Saturday, May 5 Country Magic Band at Cinco De Mayo celebration, Texas Heroes Square, Gonzales 3-5 p.m. Pear Ratz at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Cover $10. Dolly Shine at Firehouse Saloon, Houston, 8 p.m. Zack Walther Band at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. Country Magic Band at Cistern Store, Cistern 9pm to 1am No cover. Dr. Zog Band will be performing in Shiner, Tx. 8 p.m., KC Park Auction Pavilion, 102 S. Ave. G Shiner. Brushy Creek Boys at Belmont Social Club, Belmont. Sunday, May 6 The Pale Horses at Live at Billy Bobs Recording Contest, 3:50 p.m. Tickets $10 and available online at billybobstexas. com or by phone at 817-624-7117. Thursday, May 10 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Friday, May 11 James Lann Band at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Cover $10. Saturday, May 12 Slim Bawb at Howards, Shiner, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Friday, May 18 Two Steps Back at Scooters, Moulton, 9 p.m. Cover $10. Sunday, May 20 Charles and the Fabulous 4 Band at Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N. Highway 123, Geronimo, 3-6:30 p.m. Doors open 1:30 p.m., smoke-free environment. $7 donation. For info, call 830-303-9903. Thursday, May 24 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. Saturday, May 26 Tommy Schlein at Belmont Social Club, Belmont.

Entertainment for the first three weekends of the annual Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series has been announced. Featured on the first weekend June 1 will be the Texas Jam Band, a group which features members of George Straits Ace in the Hole Band. The Central Texas Sounds, a polka band from the Fayetteville area, will be the featured entertainers the second week of the series June 8. Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hotsteppers, featuring Mickey Guillory, bring their Louisiana sound to Confederate Square for the fun on June 15. Its a return engagement for Bon Ton Mickey, who played in the inaugural series two years ago. Mickey Guillory grew up at the crossroads of State Highway 190 and Rural Route 103 in Mallet, La. Mickey learned to love the fun side of making music. Today he still lends that passionate voice and his fun-loving appreciation to his music. He was raised in a musically rich environment where as a teenager Mickey first learned about low down, tail shaking party musicZydeco. That accordion and rubboard brings ecstasy to even the most dispirited person. Living at those crossroads offered Mickey a means to take his passion further than his rural community. That road brought him to Houston at 14 and this insightful kid was 17 years old when he first taught himself to play the squeezebox or accordion. Acts are still being finalized for the final two Fridays of the series on June 22 and June 29. This years Star Spangled Spectacular will feature a barbecue and beans cookoff as part of the festivities on July 4. Entry forms are available at The Cannon office at 618 St. Paul St.

Music for first three weeks of series set

Sunday, May 27 Glenn Collins Band at Geronimo VFW Cannon News Services Post 8456, 6808 N. Highway 123, Geron- newseditor@gonzalescannon.com imo, 3-6:30 p.m. Doors open 1:30 p.m., Gonzales own The Pale smoke-free environment. $7 donation. Horses, nominated by radio For info, call 830-303-9903. station KCTI 1450AM, will be playing a live 20-minute Friday, June 1 set at Billy Bobs Texas on Johnny Lee at Scooters, Moulton, 9 Sunday in its quest to win p.m. Advance tickets $18. the Wrangler Retro Live at Billy Bobs Texas CD/DVD Thursday, May 31 recording contest. Thursday Night Acoustic Jam at Ole The Pale Horses will be Moulton Bank, 6:30 p.m. No cover. playing the showcase from around 3:50-4:10 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at The Worlds Largest Scott Taylor Band and Granger Smith Honky Tonk, Billy Bobs at Yoakum Tom Tom Festival, Yoakum Gin Texas, in the Fort Worth & Feed, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Stockyards. Admission is Jeffrey Charles at Belmont Social Club, $10 and you can purchase Belmont. these online at billybobstexas.com or by phone at Musicians and Venues: To add or update 817-624-7117. events, contact us via e-mail to manager@ Other artists also in the gonzalescannon.com. top ten include; Adam Brown and the Triple Crown Band, Casey Berry, Dustin Perkins, Jason Meadows, Randy Brown, Rodney Parker and the 50 Peso Reward, Shy Blakeman, Steve Helms and Trey Hawkins Band. Round two voting will begin on Friday, May 11 and will end at midnight on Sunday, May 20.

Pale Horses play showcase live at Billy Bobs Sunday

The winner of the 2012 Live at Billy Bobs Texas Recording Contest will be announced on Monday, May 21, and will record their Live at Billy Bobs Texas CD and DVD on Friday, July 6. More information on the contest can be found online at www.liveatbillybobstexas.com. After performing in the showcase, each band will be asked to choose one song from their set to be used for the video that will be posted on www.liveatbillybobstexas.com website for fans to view and vote in the final round of voting May 11-20. The Live at Billy Bobs Texas Recording Contest began in April with 47 radio stations across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas nominating recording artists for the second 100% fan voted Live at Billy Bobs Texas CD/DVD. Last year, 41 Radio stations submitted their areas favorite artist for the Live At Billy Bobs Texas Recording Contest. After two rounds of voting, Josh Grider won the inaugural Live at Billy Bobs Texas Recording Contest.

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